Speeches of Benjamin Harrison, Twenty-third President of the United StatesHarrison, Benjamin
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Speeches of Benjamin Harrison, Twenty-third President of the United States
Harrison, Benjamin
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901; Speeches, addresses, etc., American; United States -- Politics and government
Howard County. Of that county I may say what I have said of Hamilton
County. It is a neighbor in location and it is a neighbor in good
works. [Great cheering.]
On the evening of the twenty-fifth five thousand or more neighbors and
residents of the city congregated before the Harrison residence.
The General, on appearing, was greeted by a demonstration lasting
several minutes. The standard-bearers, carrying the great banner of
the Oliver P. Morton Club, made their way to the steps and held the
flag over his head. Hon. W. N. Harding finally quieted the crowd and
presented General Harrison, who spoke as follows:
_Neighbors and Friends_--I am profoundly sensible of the kindness
which you evidence to-night in gathering in such large numbers
to extend to me your congratulations over the result at Chicago.
It would be altogether inappropriate that I should say anything
of a partisan character. Many of my neighbors who differ with me
politically have kindly extended to me, as citizens of Indianapolis,
their congratulations over this event. [Cries of "Good!" "Good!"] Such
congratulations, as well as those of my neighbors who sympathize with
me in my political beliefs, are exceedingly grateful. I have been a
long time a resident of Indianapolis--over thirty years. Many who are
here before me have been with me, during all those years, citizens of
this great and growing capital of a magnificent State. We have seen
the development and growth of this city. We are proud of its position
to-day, and we look forward in the future to a development which shall
far outstrip that which the years behind us have told. I thank you
sincerely for this evidence that those who have known me well and long
give me still their confidence and respect. [Cheers and applause.]
Kings sometimes bestow decorations upon those whom they desire to
honor, but that man is most highly decorated who has the affectionate
regard of his neighbors and friends. [Great applause, and cries of
"Hurrah for Harrison!"] I will only again thank you most cordially
for this demonstration of your regard. I shall be glad, from time to
time, as opportunity offers, to meet you all personally, and regret
that to-night this crowd is so great that it will be impossible for me
to take each one of you by the hand [cries of "We'll forgive you!"],
but we will be here together and my house will always open its doors
gladly to any of you when you may desire to see me. [Great cheering.]
INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 26.
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