Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-30
Rhode Island at tn. worlGs rair.

There will be presented to you a report from
the Board of Worlds Fair Managers OF the
part taken by Rhode Island Ia the magnIn-
cent exposition al Chicago. Those who were
privils 0ed to enjoy the glories OF that UNIQUE
display Of the worlds treasures must have
been stirred with qualification and pride at
the representation made by our State Be
yond question 10 the claim that no other State
furnished such a varied collection OF interest
ing and important exhibits
The education and fishery exhibits collected
by the State were excellent In arrangomsnt
and detail. The former gave "a very cOmpre-
hsnsive illustration of our school system and
comprised specimens OF the work uf pupils OF
both the private and public schools The
latter displayed menhaden, deep water, tran
aud scallop fishing. There were about one
hundred and thirty exhibitors from this State
representing machinery, manufactures Of iron
and wood, wooden and cotton textiles aud
jewelYy. In fact the representation made 10y
our man ufacturers was unsurpassed 10y those
OF any other state and fully sustained the
claim that for variety Of industries and sizo OF
plants Rhode Island has no equal on the oon-
tinsnt. The work of the women Of the State
was also oreditably presented in their special
department and the btate was honOTed By tha
fact that many of It's daughters took an im-
portant part In the organization and manage
ment Of the exhibition OF women's work. The
registers kept in the Rhode Island House dur
ing tho season contain nearly 300 names.
An agreeable and cordial acknow ledgmeut
of the contribution of this State towards the
success of the Fair was exhibited in the atten-
tion and honors shown to your represep tatiyes
during the ceremonies IN connection with the
eeisbration OF Rhode Island Day, October 5th.
Among the most conspicuous OF those cOurte-
sizes was the presence OF the President aud
members of the Worlds Columbian COmnIis-
sion at the oratorical exercises Of the day.
a. tI,s, f.,
representatives OF sister States made tho oc-
casion a memorable one for those who partici-
pated.
In expsndins the appropriation voted by the
General Assembly, l sndeavored 20 make the
celebration one which our citizens could view
with Just satisfaction and through the hearty
cooperation Of the Executive Commissioner
and the Worlds Fair Offieials from this 81 ate,
l believe that result was obtained without
ostentatious display. The large attendance Of
citizens Of this state added greatly TO Its sue
oess and the voluntary presence OF the New
port Artillery Company was an attractive fea-
tuFe.
In reviewing the work Of the Worlds Fair
Commissioners and Managers, am convinced
that they have performed their duties amid
upappreciable difficulties with rare ability
and judgment, aad have brought honor 20
themselves and the state. Particularly are
they 70 be- commended ioF their ChOi{e OF al
executive commissioner whose sdnbilty.
coupled with his many other Distinguishing
gifts, procured for Rhode Island a powerful
influence among those who guided the great
enterprise.
Gentlemsn: In submitting these recon
mendations l am conscious that with you
alone exists the power to make this Genera
Assembly memorable for benihcent and pro-
gressive Legislation. You also are the guai-
dians OF its character and dignity, and while
am prepared 10 cooperate in your labors, Caa
assure you that denunciatioh and TeprOach
will lie 40 more powerful 10 deter me from the
nlsar path OF d,lty than thaE have hasn-