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Show ITALY HIRED FOR HER FIGHT FDRJREEDDil Third Anniversary of Entrance En-trance of the Nation Into War Celebrated at Mass Meeting in Washington. PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE OF CHEER Secretary Lansing Delivers Address in Which He Extols Ex-tols Bravery of the Modern Mod-ern Romans. WASHINGTON, May 23. The third an-nlversary an-nlversary of Italy's entrance into the war was celebrated In Washington tonight at a mass meeting under the patronage of President Wilson and at which Secretary Lansing and count Itfacchl dl Cellere. the Italian ambassador, were speakers. Many high government officials, foreign diplomats diplo-mats and members of congress attended. A message from President Wilson, extending ex-tending fraternal greetings to the Italian people and bidding them Godspeed, was fond by Secretary Ianaing. It has been cabled to Ambassador Pago at Rome and will be read throughout Italy tomorrow at celebrations commemorating the day tlnec years ago when Italy again unfurled her battle flag against the Uuns. The celebration hero tonight was the forerunner of many that are to be .held over the country tomorrow. Observance of Italy's day was requested by President Presi-dent Wilson In a message to the nation last Sunday, and at his direction the Italian Ital-ian flags were raised today on all government gov-ernment buildings in the United States. Stato governors also have ordered the flying of tho red, white and green emblems em-blems tomorrow on state buildings. Wilson's Message. President Wilson's message to the Italian Ital-ian people follows: "I am sure I am speaking for the pro-pie pro-pie of the United States in sending to tho iTallan people warm fraternal greetings upon this, tho anniversary of the entrance en-trance of Italy into this great war, in which there is being fought out. once and for all. the irrepressible conflict between free self-government and the dictation of force. "The people, of the United States have looked with profound interest and sympathy sym-pathy upon the efforts and sacrifices of the Italian people, are deeply and sincerely sincere-ly Interested in the present and future security of Italy, and ore glad to find themselves associated will' a people to whom they are bound by so many personal per-sonal and Intimate ties in a struggle whose object is liberation, freedom, the rights of men and nations to live their own lives and determine their own fortunes, for-tunes, the rights of the weak as well as tho strong, and the maintenance of justice jus-tice by the irresistible force of free nations na-tions leagued together lii the defense of mankind. With ever-increasing resolution and force we shall continue to stand together to-gether in this sacred common cause. ."America salutes the gallant kingdom of Italy and bids her Godspeed." Lansing's Address. Secretary Lansing, In addressing the mass meeting after reading tho president's presi-dent's message, said the anniversary of a (Treat national decision is always worthy of commemoration when it means that a people, regardless of the sacrifice, have proclaimed their purpose to support the right. "Three years ago," the secretary said, "Italy made her great decision. On that day, which will ever be "memorable in history, sire wrote across her battle flags the word 'Liberty!' and unfurled them to the world. "Since that hour of decision the Italians bave courageously struggled against the Teutons. Today the presence pres-ence of the foe defiles the soil of Italy, but we who are warring against the same enemy of mankind have confidence that the national spirit of Italy and the genius of Italy's generals wilt force back the Invaders. "To those who know the past there unavoidably conies tho thought that the sons of ancient Rome are standing today, to-day, even as their forefathers stood, face to face with the barbarians of the north. In the ages past Italy was saved by the patriotism, the valor and the sacrifice of Italians. So will Italy again be saved! "Today America. youngest of the great powers of the earth. Is proud to cross the seas and to stand side by side with the most ancient power of Europe In upholding the standard of democracy and to unite in proclaiming to the nations na-tions tortured by war that peace must be won and will be Won by the might of liberty-loving men, a glorious peace which will endure throughout the ages. United with you of the Latin race are we whoa could desire no prouder title than 'tm Romans of the west.' " qff At Liberty on Bond. .Pending the ruling upon the motion I for. a new trial. Mrs. Stokes will continue con-tinue to be at liberty on bond. The spe-'l cific act. upon which Mrs. Stokes w: indicted was tiie writing to the Kansas' City Star of a signed communication in which she said she was not for the government gov-ernment and did not believe the United Suites should have the unqualified support sup-port of every citizen in its war aims. "Xb .government which is for the profiteers can also be for the people." the letter said, "and 1 am for the people, while the government is for the profiteers." prof-iteers." The -first count of the indictment charged, - her with wilfully and knowingly knowing-ly attempting to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny and refusal of duty in the military and naval forces of the United States. Tiie seeond charged her with obstructing obstruct-ing the ' recruiting and enlisting service of the United States, and the third accused ac-cused her 01" making and conveying "certain "cer-tain falsereports and false statements with the rulent on her part to interfere witn tne operation and success of the military and naval forces of the United States and to promote the success of the enemies of the United States." Authorship Not Denied. The defense did not deny the authorship author-ship of the communication and contended that by using the term, "government." she meant the administration, and that such criticism did not constitute violation of the espionage act. The government contended that her motive in writing the communication was to spread disloyal propaganda and interfere with the prosecution prose-cution of the war. The case had been on trial since last Monday. Mrs. Stokes received the jury's verdict without tiie slightest trace of emotion. As she was leaving the courtroom she declared to those about her that she intended in-tended going on witli her work, regardless regard-less of the outcome of trie case. "If 1 Veep my health," she said. "I expect ex-pect to continue my work, and if I should be locked up it would make my efforts tremendously more effective." The offense for which Mrs. Stokes was convicted carries with it a positive penalty pen-alty of a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for twenty years, or both, on' each count. |