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
on the gulf, and communicating there with lines of steamships, shall
touch the ports of South America and bring their tribute to you. You
shall in all these things find a special interest, but an interest
that will be shared, as all great interests are, by the Nation and
people, of which you are a loyal and enterprising part. And now, my
friends, again let me thank you, and all those who have spoken in your
behalf, for these friendly words. These great industries of commerce
and manufactures here are entwined in friendly helpfulness. As they
are diversified your prosperity is increased; but under them all,
as the only secure rock upon which they can rest, is social order
and obedience to the law. Let it never be forgotten anywhere that
commerce builds only upon social order. Be watchful and careful of
every instrumentality or suggestion which puts itself against the law.
Where the law is wrong make it right. [Cries of "Good!" and cheering.]
Let that be the one rule of conduct in the public relations of every
American citizen. And now, my friends, again let me say thank you and
good-by.
At the conclusion of the reception on 'Change the President, escorted
by the Committee of Reception, visited the Fair Grounds and attended
a banquet in his honor at the Jockey Club House. In the evening the
distinguished guests visited the Exposition, where a tremendous crowd
gathered. As the President entered Music Hall, Gilmore's famous band
struck up "Hail to the Chief." The great audience stood and called
repeatedly for a speech. The President arose in his box and bowed
several times; but there was no denying their demands, and Governor
Francis finally introduced his excellency, who said:
_Ladies and Gentlemen_--I have sometimes thought that the life of
the President of the United States is like that of the policeman in
the opera--not a happy one. So many cares strew his path, so many
people's welfare is to be considered, that wiser heads than mine may
well be puzzled. The attention of this mighty audience to-night has
been distracted from the concert by my entrance, not withstanding the
fact that it has a leader more a master of his art than any other on
the continent. I did not, nor do I desire to make a speech to-night.
But as I have always declared myself in favor of the rule of the
majority, I feel compelled to do so.
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