The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

quarters and carried him off as a prisoner
| OF war
The fourth painting is the portrait of
that pre-eminent Rhode Island soldier,
Gen. Nathaniel Greene. loaned by his
descendant. Hon. w. Maxwell Greene.
His name and tame are a national heri-
tage. for to his military and splendid SER
Vices in the War OF the Revolution. was
largely due the final triumph OF our cause.
OF Gen Greene. so competent and author
itative a historical critic as the late Prof.
John Fiske, speaking of the chief conti-
mental officers az the siege of Boston,
says: For intellectual callibre. the other
officers here mentioned are dwarfed at
once In comparison with Greene. who
came out at the end OF the war with a
military reputation scarcely. II ar ali in
ferior 10 that oi Washington" And such
is his legitimate place in the military his
tory OF the Revolution, second only 10
Washington.
RESPONSE IN THE REBELLION.
In the war OF the Union. the first thor
oughly armed and equipped troops which
went TO the relief Of our threatened cspl-
tai were the First Rhode Island, under
Burnside, which had been called out and
sent forward with the utmost CELEBRITY by
our famous war governor, William
Sprague
With A population at that tdime of less
than $4,000, Rhode Island furnished 10
tile Union array and navy. including re-
enlistments over 1000 men-more than
one-seventh the number OF her total popu-
lstion.
These are a few OF the many incidents
which illuminate the history OF our colony
aud state: and must not be suspected OF
excessive laudation. What | have said
has been largely the simple recital OF his
toric facts. and II the picture seems bril-
IN cOlDrfmg q
painter has striven to truthfully represent
the almost incredibly radiant colors OF the
subitct itself
Historically Rhode Island stands for
soul liberty" and Independence OF
thought Her patriotism and the heroism
OF her sons have been sbundantly illustra-
ted IN every cra of our countrys history.
Nature endowed her with no richness OF
soil or geniality OF climate 20 encourage
her industry but gave her coast bes/n
pN the ocean and great waterways pene-
tratlng almost 10 her northern boundary.
tempting MANY OF her venturous sons to
follow tho perious pathways OF the sea
ana. BY struggle with storm and wave.
to learn al least the elementary lessons
which produced such masters In naval
warfare. OF whom HOPKINS and Whinple
and Perry and Greene,-who. when Wor-
den was disabled. fought the Monitor so
successfully I'm her engagement with the
monster Merrimac-are a few conspicuoue
examples
Need refer to the great material
wealth and resources OF our state? They
arc known and appreciated by every in
telligent observer
TRIBUTE TO HER INDUSTRIES.
Selling upon and utilizing every advan-
tage furnished by nature or open 10 their
attainment. her Industrious and enter
prising sons have so harnessed the water
power on every stream in the state that
~ may be said no drop Of their water
r'aches the sea without paving it's Just
tribute Of duty 10 our immense and varied
industries Ia her great and diversified
MANUFACTURER Tn cotton. wool, gold sill
Yer steel and iron. Rhode Island stands
among the very foremost Of the states OF
the Union and I'm cotton MANUFACTURES in
which Samuel Slater OF Rhode Island was
hag ta,T p,ohtei in ms country: our state.
heleVe. rs second only 10 Massa chusetts
Mr. President and Mr. Director Cen
eral-our state. officially and its people
nave taken. and continue 70 take an
earnest interest in this wonderful exnosi-
ton. They recognize that n was not FOR
amusemtnt alone. nor simply 10 excite
aqmiration for their surprising beauties
o. landscape, architecture and electric
disrlsv, that these grounds have been SO
arfistically prepared. these stately build
lngs, With thslr rich colorine and decora-
lions. erected. and charming music and
NaIlen entertainments furnished for the
enioyment ~ vour guests
We appreciate the efforts Won are max
lng-the real purpose OF this exposition
~ draw closer not only the ties which
ln0GP
also which unite or should unite All
America. 50 that friendship and inter
course. social and commercial may be en-
ouraeed and Increased. 10 the immense
advantage OF every interest throughout
oofh North and South America and the
,diaCeni Islands of the sea
IN close srmpathv With your efforts
Rhode Island Is here. officially. today to
assure Won ~ her appreciation Of the |
'rand and successful enterprise to which
,ou. gentlemen. and vour associates have
ieroted 80 much well-dreCted labor. and !
. assist. in 30 far as she may toward |
he desired contamination
important exhibits from our state arc /
lere Installed Illustrating the magnitude /
" her Industries and the perfection of her +
'roducts; hut the graudest and heat ex- 1
libit ~ Rhode Island is the state herself /
'rOud and erect. upon the broad and deep 1
ourdaiinus unon witch she was origin |
llv established. ever holding forth I'm the \
itPint language of har ncient charter /
a lively experiment. that most flourish
nE ciNil state NAV stand and best he /
naintalned with fun liberty in religious
oncernmerts."