The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-17
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Statesman and Fighter.

Washington. May iT.-The national
committee Of the Dewey home fund con-
sisting Of Frank A. Vanderlip. assistant
secretary OF the treasury: Charles II.
Allen. assistant secretary OF the navy;
BrigsdiSr General Henry Corbin: Perry
s. Heath. first assistant postmaster gen
eral. and Ellis II. Roberts, treasurer OF
the United States. have issued the fol-
lowing address TO the people OF the
United States:
DEWEY HOME FUND.
THE American people are anxious 10
do honor 10 Admiral Dewey. Their zeal
has taken the form Of invitations to ban
quets In many different cities, OF celebra-
tions, parades and displays. obviously.
IL Will BE- impossible for him TO attend all
the banquets. and 1t may be invidious To
select one or a few for the honor OF his
presence. The common sense OF our
countrymcn does not find suitable ex-
preston for It's admiration and esteem
for our great naval hero in methods
efferyescent and transient. A grateful
nation cannot do better than provide
literally for Admiral Dewey's comfort
IN u 1orrfc fitted for i744, ri,
soma measure OF his services and indi.
cative In small degree OF the gratitude
which Is not OF day, bu, OF all time. 4
popular subscription will afford all the
privilege To join In such testimony in
which patriotism shall have a monu-
ment
The career Of Admiral Dewey is
part OF our national history. a glorious
chapter in the magnificent record OF the
recent war with Spa II. Not IN our own
country alone. but in all the world. his
name Is emblazoned with those that
shall not die. His services all know I'm
part-the future will add To- appreciation
of his greatness the solidity and brill
fancy OF his fame.
"On his return from the scene Of his
victories and his craftsmanship the Of
fetal duties Of Admiral Dewey will be
performed i'm Washington. He should
have home there. The national capitol
cannot fail to have attractions for him in
the present and the future. For winter
residence during hia life he can hardly
find a more desirable place. 1t is for
home for Admiral Dewey In Washington
that subscriptions are invited. Sugges-
tions To this general effect have been put
forth in several quarters. Assurances
have been conveyed TO the undersigned
that the general enthusiasm can he di-
rected into single current through their
agency a. national committee. Each
OF us. busy with manifold occupations,
accepts a. a duty. not to be set aside, the
task of organizing the popular munih-
cence for this purpose and OF administer
ing the patriotic trust for Dewey home
fund.
subscriptions may be sent at once TO
the treasurer OF this fund at the treasury
department. Washington. Temporary
receipts will be promptly returned. and
as soon as II can he prepared, duplicate
OF the same date and number. bearing a
fine portrait of Admiral Dewey. will be
forwarded to every subscriber.
Immediate response Will enable the
national committee TO convey 10 Admiral
Dewey, as soon az he lands. practical
evidence that the American people have
provided for him home at the nations
capitol
THE committee invites the newspapers
OF the country and tho governors OF all
states 10 cooperate in this movement"
The address is signed by Frank A.
NaHuErtrp, rhHtrnTgU, rhUrtps IT. zttffpu,
Henry &. Corbin, Perry :. Heath. Ellis
ii. Roberts. treasurer OF the fund.