Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-12
ROOSEVELT TO
BUSINESS MEN
Addresses New York Chamber Of
Commerce,
DESIRE OF THE NATION
Towards Weaker Powers, IL ~ That
They May stand Alone WIN DO
All Can 10 Aid Them.

New Yok, Nov. 1.-THE dedicatory
ceremonies Of the magnificent new
building OF the charIber Of commerce
Of New York were honored tonight by
the presence of the president Of the
United States, former President Cleye-
land Prince Henry Of Pless, the per-
sonal representative Of the German
emperor, ambassadors Of foreign pow
ers, delegates from all the geat cham
bes Of commerce in Europe and a host
Of other distinguished persons.
The grafton of the day was delivered
by fomer President Cleveland, after
which brief address OF greeting to the
guests of the chamber was made by
President Roosevelt. The ceremonies
Of the day were brought to a conclusion
by brilliant banquet at the Waldorf
Astoria at which the principal adj
dress was delivered by President
Roosevelt.
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
81 do not wish TO speak to you In the
language of idle compliment and yet II
is but a bare statement Of fact to say
that nowhere IN our country could
there be gathered together an audience
which would stand as more typically
characteristic than this Of all those
qualities and attributes which have
given us of the United states our COM
handing position in the industrial
world. There is no need of my preach
Ing to this gathering the need Of COM
blning efficiency with upright dealing
for as an American and as a citizen of
New York | am proud TO feel that the
name of your organization carries with
IT guaranty Of both, and your prac-
tice counts for more thar any preach
ing could possibly count. New York IL
city Of national importance because
It's position toward the nation Is unique
and the chamber of commerce OF New
York must Of necessity be an element
of weight In the commercial and indus
trial welfare of the entire people. New
York is the great port of entry of our
Countrywide port IN which centers the
bulk Of foreign commerce OF the
cOuntry-and her welfare is therefore
no matter OF mere local or municipal
but Of national concern. The conduct
of the government in dealing with
matters affecting the financial ana
commercial returns of New York must
take into account this fact; and It must
be taken into account in appreciate
ing the Importance Of the part played
by the New York chamber Of COM
merce. This body stands for the tri-
umphs of peace, both abroad and at
home.
I'VE have passed that stage Of nation
al development when depreciation Of
other peoples is felt as n tribute TO our
own. We watch the growth and pros
perity of other nations, not with hatred
or jealousy, but sincere and friendly
good will. think | can say safely that
we have shown by our attitude To-
ward China. that as regards weaker
powers our desire is that they may be
able TO stand alone. and that If they
will only show themselves willing TO
deal honestly and fairly with the rest
Of mankind we on our side will do all
we can 10 help. not TO hinder them.
With the great powers OF the world we
desire no rivalry that is not honorable
TO both parties. We wish them well
I'VE believe that the trend OF the
modern spirit is even stronger toward
peace. not war, toward friendship, not
hostility as the normal international
attitude, We are glad indeed that we
are all on good terms with the other
peoples Of mankind and no effort on
our part shall be spared TO secure n
continuance of these relations And,
remember, gentlemen, that we shall be
a potent factor for peace largely in
proportion TO the way In which we
make Il evident that our attitude Is
due not TO weakness, not to inability
10 defend the United States, but to q
genuine repugnance to wrong-doing.
a genuine desire for self-respecting
friendship with out neighbors. The
voice Of the weakllng or the craven
counts for nothing when he clamors for
peace: but the voice Of the Just man
armed Is potent. We need to keep In
condition of preparedness. and especial
ly az regards our navy not because we
want war, but because we desire TO
stand with those whose plea for peace
is listened TO with respectful attention
Important though II is that we
should have peace abroad, II Is even
more important that we should have
peace at home. You men of the cham
Der of commerce. 20 whose efforts we
owe so much OF our Industrial we'll
being, can. and believe surely will, be
influential In helping toward that in
dustrial peace which can obtain in So
ciety only when in their various rela-
lions employed and employer alike show
not merely insistence each upon his
own rights. but also regard for the |
rights Of others, and a full acknowl- |
edgment Of the interests or the third |
party--the public. It IL no easy matter
to work out n system or rule Of conduct |
whether with or without the help Of |
the law-giver, which shall minimize |
that Earring and clashing OF interests |
In the Industrial world which causes 20 |
much individual irritation and suffer |
ing at the present day and which at |
times threatens baleful consequences |
TO large portions OF the body polite |
But the Importance Of the problem |
cannot be over-estmated and IL De.
serves the careful thought Of all men,
such as those whom | am addressing |
tonight. There should be no yielding |
no wrong. but there should most GER
talnly he not only a desire TO do right |
but a willingness each TO try 20 under
stand the view point Of his fellow-men,
with whom. for veal or for woe. his
own fortunes are lndissolubly bound.