The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-24

mouse Will indorse my opinion that the
plan OF sending man to the fair Is a
worthy one aud should be favorably con-
sidered by the business interests of
Providence. III 1t is a good plan for the
Southern states To be represented at the
fair it is good thing for us. The Shout
may need booming more than we DO, but
The idea is applicable TO every business
center. III the right man is obtained
the advantage to the city would he very
great. IL would stimulate relaxed en-
thusiasm among our business men and
would call forth many hidden resources
that the city does not now appear to pos
sess.
ii. T. Richards OF the Hartwell aud
Richards company-Yes IL would be
good idea providing the expense to the
city would not be great. rhe
Benefit to the City
OF course would be mainly speculative,
but the scheme is one that is worth try
ing. The representative would neces-
sarily have to be man of the greatest
business ability, one thoroughly posted
and interested in the Industries of ProvI-
dence and vicinity. He must have a
thorough conception of the different
lines of trade and withal be an excellent
conversationalist.
ii. ID. Golf. with w. II. Hall & Co Il
think it Is rather needless and useless
expense. What one man could say, In
my mind, would have no influence on
driving trade 10 this vicinity. Ii l was
looking for place to locate in business
1 should want. to look the ground over
thoroughly before / made my decision.
and am sure that If saw such great
concerns as the Corliss Steam Engine
company, the American Screw company.
and Gorhams in this city that this
would be the place for me. The amount
k.x. Tt H.
this city by the efforts Of that one man
would not, it seems to me, be great. or
course the fair itself will do much tow
ards showing what Rhode Island is capa-
BILE OF, aud in that case why not let the
fair do its own talkings
Thomas +. Peirce, shoe dealer-I, for
one, will heartily support the idea. l. Is
a good plan to get the nations of the
earth interested in our city. The boot
aud shoe industry has good deal at
stake In this matter. IL the plan is good
for the South IL is good for US. do not
see why good, live. energetic man can
not accomplish wonderful things for
Providence. Ali firms and all industries
should unite under one banner and work
for the common good Of the city. Our
interests as unit are vastly greater than
our interests as individuals. / believe
that the great majority OF business men
In the city are heartily In favor Of this
scheme.
Jerome Kennedy--I have carefully read
the plan laid down in the News, and am
entirely in sympathy withit. The efforts
OF the Advance club are tending In this
direction. All enterprising citizens are
anxious to see the city better advertised
than 1t Is at present.
Concerted Action
on the part of our people shou be taken
without delay as man ought 10 be
stationed upon the field as soon as the
far opens The u ajorty is with the
News in the movement, i believe, and
the subject should be agitated until
something tangible co nes OF it. The
clothing dealers need the services OF such
man as much "a any one and ought to
be willing 60 join the crusade.
Irving M. Smith, secretary of the Busi-
ness Mems assoc iation-I have given con-
siderable thou sht u he subject since the
plan was first broached by the News. and
am in harmony with every detail Of the
scheme. The city needs cooperation and
organization in order TO insure the fun
measure of success that it merits by rea-
son OF its vast possibilities. Rhode
Island Is great manufacturing aud
commercial centre, much greater than
people outside OF the state imagine. 1t
is our duty TO bring the facts in the case
to tie knowledge OF outsiders. The city
the question OF expense be incidental an
let every energy be directed toward
booming the town and state. Sooner or
later we will reap the harvest.
Isaac l.. Goff-Tue suggestion is an ex-
cellent one We have nice city and
ought to encourage the people 10 come
here. Our advantag are AS good IL not
better than those of any other city. IL
would certainly be
A Good Thing
to have a man a. Chicago to represent
this city. 1 am glad the News has taken
this matter up for it is wonderful what
the press can no when 1t takes hold of a
thing
III. +. Horton-I do not see why the
News's plan is not a good one. Providence
is he best city 60 live in that / know Of
IL has been too slow, but it is waki ng up
to its Importance, aud to have man at
the Worlds fair 10 secure new industries
for our city would be very good thing.
Senator Wilbour-If the business or
ganiz atoms OF Providence would take
hold 1t could be made a success. 1t would
be very diff lult to find the right man
who could give his time to IL. He should
have plenty of money at his hand 50 as
TO entertain in good fashion. He should
not be stinted. but should b, liUeral ana
no expense should be spared TO give pee
Pile a good impression OF Rhode Island
and Providence in particular. Provi-
dence people are apt u be backward in
such things and may let this opportunity
pass, but 1t could be made success. /
would avor the sending of more than
one represenl ative IL necessary.
Councilman Angell-It is IA splendid
idea IL the right man can be secured.
The natural advantages Of ProvIuence
are many aud gr at aud muci coiN be
Done to Advantage
IL man thoroughly understanding his
work can be induced TO accept the posi-
tion. IL would be grand opportunity
for calling attention to our city which
offers man induce meats to capital.
George j. West-It is Just what is
a little hustling OF this kind. IL
Is good chance TO let people know what
Proviience l. aud what we have got here.
Joan Shepard Of Shepard a. Co.-Tne
idea OF rp-esenting tue city and state is
"a good o q, but it oes not seem To ne
{ at one man would he able TO do the
work unaided. The interests are too
great TO be represented b. one Llau. l
would advise that a meeting be called by
the busin - men and manufacturer OF
ne city aud state and tnat the question
he thoroughly discussed bv them aud
action taken. IL woull be n
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