Speeches of Benjamin Harrison, Twenty-third President of the United States — John Shaqi
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
But, if it could be shown that your wages were unaffected by our
system of protective duties, I am sure that your fellowship with your
fellow toilers in other industries would lead you to desire, as I do
and always have, that our legislation may be of that sort that will
secure to them the highest possible prosperity [applause]--wages that
not only supply the necessities of life, but leave a substantial
margin for comfort and for the savings bank. No man's wages should
be so low that he cannot make provision in his days of vigor for the
incapacity of accident or the feebleness of old age. [Great cheering.]
I am glad to be assured to-night that the principles of our party
and all things affecting its candidates can be safely left to the
thoughtful consideration of the American workingmen--they will know
the truth and accept it; they will reject the false and slanderous.
[Applause.]
And now let me say in conclusion that my door will always be open
to any of you who may desire to talk with me about anything that
interests you or that you think will interest me. I regret that Mrs.
Harrison is prevented by a temporary sickness from joining with me in
receiving you this evening. [Great cheering.]
INDIANAPOLIS, JULY 14.
A notable visit was that of two hundred and twenty members of the
Lincoln Club, one of the most influential political organizations of
Cincinnati. They were escorted by the First Regiment Band and led
by their President, Hon. A. C. Horton, with Col. James I. Quinton,
Marshal of the day. Among other prominent members in line were Col. Leo
Markbreit, Senator Richardson, Dr. M. M. Eaton, Hon. Fred Pfeister, W.
E. Hutton, Samuel Baily, Jr., Albert Mitchell, H. M. Zeigler, B. O. M.
De Beck, W. T. Porter, Harry Probasco, John Ferinbatch, Geo. B. Fox, J.
E. Strubbe, Dr. S. V. Wiseman, Joseph H. Thornton, C. H. Rockwell, Lewis
Wesner and Col. Moore. Hon. Drusin Wulsin, Vice-President of the club,
was the orator. General Harrison, who had been ill for two days, replied:
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