The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-15

Oh tne city In the line OF presontins ehc
advantages here afforded for the estab-
lishment Of industrial enterprises con-
tinue TO he heard
Here are few of many expressions OF
interest In the plan;
Governor ID. Russell Brown-I think
the plan is very good one, and i am
heartily In sympathy with 1t. Provi-
dence has many advantages which II
known by men seeking for "A locstion
would bring many new industries here.
To have a man at Chicago would adver-
tise Providence, and believe in adver-
tising.
City Treasurer Granger-If man can
can be secured for the work who can at
tend to 1t in the best possible manner it
will be successful But it should be
done. If at all, on the largest scale.
Providence is the second city in New
England. and we should let the people Of
other states understand this. doubt
il one man could attend TO all the par
ticulars Of such mission, but IL neces-
sary send more than one, so as not TO do
IL in picayune manner. The exhibits
of course will speak for themselves and
the state. but good conyersationalist
could do great deal TO let people from
all over the country know that there
is room for other manufactures. /
should think map might be prepared
that would show the available locations
aud illustrate how near the great manu-
featuring centre il is possible to locate.
William III. Thurber of the Tilden-
Thurber Company-It is the best plan
that i have seen broached for many a
long year. III this idea of advertising
the city had been conceived aud acted
upon five years ago Providence would not
now be merely the second city in New
England. Our
Immense inducements
to manufacturers lies in the fact that we
have among us vast number of skilled
moments notice and render the most
Efficient service. Every factory that can be
brought here means an addition to our
city of twics the number of hands that
1t would employ. We have every possi-
BILE inducement for manufacturers to
locate here, ground, power, railway fa-
clities and the goodwill of the
people. / believe that great deal OF
good could be wrought by sending a
good, live man to the fair. The citizens
should fall in line with this idea and put
il into effect with as little delay as pos
sible.
l.. ID. Newell of the Paris House,
probably voice the sentiments of all the
business houses of Providen in saying
that no time should be lost In carrying
out this project. Rhode Island is a
great manufacturing state despite its
small area We can give manufacturers
advanta ages that cannot be obtained in
any other part of the union. 1t would be a
grand idea TO bring our facilities to the
notice of the countries lying on the other
side OF the Atlantic. The business men
OF the city can afford to enter into the
spirit of this plan and the sooner
some action is taken the better The
manufacturers ought TO be especially
Interested in this scheme. We have too
much at stake to let this opportunity
pass. A rekindling of enthusiasts among
our business men would give Providence
an impe us that would place her among
the foremost and most enterprising Z
cities of New England. A good man
stationed at Chicago with horn would
blow blast that would be heard all
over the world.
Alderman Winship-There is not a
DOUBT that Providence is
At the Very Top
as regards natural advantages, and
many persons would only need to have
them brought out to appreciate them
II the right man can be sent to the fair
in the capacity that the News suggests,
lie can do much to benefit the ity in the
The idea Is first rat. AID | hope the
business people will take holi OF It.
Charles III. Merrimau-I hould suppose
that she Rhode lslanI comm issIoner,
would do all in the line su sges eel. that
is in thelr power. Tney are. there TO LOO
after Rho,e lsiand interests: ana VIII
doubtiess do s. There Is no doubg that
the place TO locate new man ufacturing
Interests is wbere others are already
located. for there skilled labor cong re-
gates. NV interests are more part leu.
iarly In Woonsocket, where our mills
are located, but IL the local bi siness as
socintioug and private corpora tions are
desirous of increasing the busi ness OF
the city, il might De a good plan to fol
low Tie great difficulty would he &c
find the proper man, who could leave his
own business interests for so ioug a
IL w. Preston of Preston & Rounds
TIE idea c-rtainly meets my hearty ap
proval. he city needs som such
Enterprising Move
and I believe that a man could be OBJ
tained at "A reasonable salary who woulc
advertise the city to great advan
age. Every body is interested
in this step. for 1t means increased pros
perity to all. The boJk dealers are not
the least who would profit by such a
scheme. The prOsp r,ty OF the city
means more I'd bett trade for us aud
we could well afford To contribute
to the fund necessary TO send
man to Chicagt. Every new
manufacturing enterprise that locates IL
this city means more men g. buy ou,
clothing. to eat our prov sions aud tc
read our books. by all means send q
man TO the fair.
Co onel Arthur III. Watson-I should
want m re time TO consider the mattel
fully before entering into lengthy dis
cussion. but generally speaking / think
1t an exc llent project.
j. w. Munroe-It is very reasonable
plan and e that deserves the heartiesi
support OF all.
{. II. HoSland, private secretary III.
w I,pid COMPANY belieys that this