The Holly chieftain., 1923-06-28
THE PREsIDENr
PAssEs z11oU0H

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A great crowd Of Holly people
gathered at the depot early Sunday
morning to see the presidents
train pass through and do honor to
the chief executive Of the land A
great bonfire was made near, the
track and the lights Of many Sutos
were thrown on the uplifted, flag
stationed near the track AS the
train approached q lot Of roman
candles were fired off. The spirit
of patriotism was exhibited by all
regardless of party affiliation. Dem
ocrats vying with Republicans to
do Harding honor.
According to popular szpsststien
as the presidents train neared the
station 1t slowed up and Americas
Chief Executive appeared ont the
rear platform of the last coach, snd
waved his arms to the cheering
crowds. He appeared we'll and Wig
orous and showed no signs pf fatigue
such as one would expect. from
man Of his age after running
tractor in the fields for an hour as
the president had done that day
near Hutchinson =
Commanding silence With nplifted
hand. as the cars, came to - halt.
the president addressed the, assem-
bled throng as follows:
MY Countrymen: It sdoes my
heart good to meet this great array
OF loyal American Citizens jim this
beautiful. valley OF the Arkensas,-
here in the lap of peace and plenty.
My stop with you must be brief 80
let me deliver my message quickly.
Il believe the law of service de.
mands our larger helpfulness to the
world. No, do not mean eptangle-
ment in Old World politics Or spon-
sorship for the adjustment of Old
World controversies. do mean
the commitment of this nation to
the promotion and preservation. OF
international peace, to the judicial
settlement of disputes vhich, I'M
less settled, lead to added dsiTitation
shamed relations and 1ltapasaly
to wAr. no accomplish this " must
participate in an internAsicnal
Court of Justice.
Now as to the prohibition Ques.
'tion that is assuming such big pro-
portions in the coming campaign.
Whatevers satisfaction there may
be in indulgence, whatever objec.
tion there is to the so.called irrvas-
ion of personal liberty. neither ,
counts when the supremacy. Of law
and the stability Of our institutions
are menaced. With all good inten-
tions the majority sentiment OF the
United States has sought by law
to remove strong drink ss . curse
upon the American citizen, but
ours is large problem now to re-
move lawless drinking as . menace
to the Republic itself. I appeal to
the loyalty Of Americans every
where. For state to abandon its
part In the enforcing Of the prohibit
ton law Is not an assertion of
states rights: 1t is an abandonment
of them-a negation of states rights
"a confession that 1t does not care
to govern itself. The policy of null
LITIGATION has never appesled strong
ly to the American people. In all
our thinking let us regard the law
oft he golden rule, a statute from
the Man of Nazareth, who brought
new peace and new life to mankind,
and proclaimed service to men the
highest tribute to God.
In conclusion allow me to express
my admiration for your beautiful
and enterprising city. No finer
place for men to live can be found
in America. Were to leave my old
home in Marion would prefer no
better place to spend the declining
years of my life, when my ministry
to my country shall be over. To
the editor of your charming paper
my fellow craftsman. and to you
all | bid you fond goodnight"
But the train moved on and did
not stop!
This is the seventh visit Of .
president to Holly