The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-30

A.
Of this sta,r IS at stake, but also the
principles of national governments under
whose action the whole country has
grown and prospered to an extent and de-
gree unprecedented In the history of the
world.
n 1t becomes doubly Imperative, then,
that the legislators appointed to perform
this duty should be those pledged TO up
hold and defend these principles, so essen
tial to the happiness and prosperity of the
people Of this state and that the candi-
date, who should receive their support
for this responsible position in the
national body, should have both ability,
proven by the cares of Office and the adj
ministration of public affairs, and, too,
an intimate acquaintance with the needs
and wishes Of the people OF the state.
Such an acquaintance is gained only by
knowledge Of Rhode Islands history,
and of its citizens, through lifelong per-
eonal participation in their interests, and
by close sympathy with their aims and
achievements, through individual en-
deavor in their behalf. and by associations
hallowed by family traditions extending
Through generations A candidate with
such qualifications is seldom found, but,
nevertheless, such a candidate the people
Of the state have in Hon. George Peabody
Wetmore And il is for this reason that
the announcement of his candidacy was
hailed with such satisfaction by his fell
low citizens.
For over 40 years he has lived among
them, winning their respect and es-
TEEN by his benefactions in private
life, and their honor and approval
by the able and conscientious man
ner in which he has performed the
duties of the highest Offices in their gift
In this lifeline of effort in behalf of his
fellows he has proved himself TO be an
eminent citizen of the state of Rhode
Island and worthy descendant OF the
noted men who for generations have been
prominent in the business, politics and
jurisprudence of New England.
George Peabody Wetmore.
Though born In London, while his pa
rents were travelling abroad in 1916, Mr..
Wetmore has resided in Newport since he
was years Of age. During bis youth, he
was educated there, attending the school
Of Messrs Read and Thurston, and later,
that conducted by Rev. Mr.. Leverett.
Afterwards, he was student at Yale,
graduating In the class of 1861, continuing
lis studies at the Columbia College law
school from which he graduated in 1869.
From the former institution he received in
1871 the degree of Master of Arts, and from
. Che latter. In 1869, that of IL. b.
Mr.. Wetmore is. moreover, a trustee of
the Peabody museum OF Yale, and he was,
in addition. nominated as a fellow OF the
university in 1883, but he declined this
honor in favor OF Hon Chsuncey NJ. De-
pew. This fact is significant as showing
that the esteem in which he is held by his
fellow citizens is not confined to the city
IN which be has his residence or 10 the
state In whose institutions he takes such
( pride. but is. on the contrary, commonly
held without its linits This sentiment,
90 generally entertained. has resulted in
his election 70 mem bership in number
of important associations without its
borders rs we'll as within them.
Among the former, OF which he is n life
member. may be mentioned the American
Historical association. the National
Prison association OF the United States,
fhe American Geographical society, the
American Fine Arts society, the Amer.
can Economic association, the American
Statistical association.
lie j. also upon the executive commit
e. OF the National League Of Good Roads.
Woe president of the National Horse show
associntion Of America. and n member Of
3 abe American Hackney Horse association
l0r breeding
lie j. defender OF the American Pro
tcctiye Tariff league, a member Of the
kHorhe Market clab and the Young Mems
.epublican club Of Providence.
He i- n member Of the Society OF Cin-
nna4 Of Me>sschpsstts