The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-19

more blame upon the coiored than upon the white
leaders OF the republican party in South Carolina
pom The whole, l think my own race ma
with bad leadership In that State as the
coored race. The result Is the same. Bad leaders
and ignorant followers could not work out the propien
OF good government This has been the great obstacle
and hindrance TO the success Of the party ~
the Southern States and II be set down us the
principal cause oil our overthrow.
A DEAD WEIGHT.
REPoRTER-In other words Governor the repubii
can party in south Carolina has been compelled to
carry dead weight oil incompctency, KIND oil gnor.
ant dry rot-ncgroes. Northern bnshwhackers ana
anybody else intent on spois and seil-aggrandize-
mcnt-is that soy
Governor cnANnERlAIS--Yes the difficulty was that
party In South Carolina anadc profession OF poll
itics and lived accordingly. Now, don't think
u unoss man he has snsS s 10 saa
the community TO which he belongs as VIII
put him in complete sympathy with the permanent
Institutions OF that community. II Is not always noces
sary that man shall be born on the SOIL where he
lives nor that he shall be property holder bu m
my Judgment, II is necessary that he should
have something besides what he may gain by
political effort TO the end that he may possess
spirit or conservatism aud disposition TO do the ul
est and exact justice, and at the same time be
sale counsel as public spirited Official or citizen.
The REsouRcEs AND THE FUTURE or SOUTH CAROLINA.
KEponrER-As the former Attorney General OF the
State and as it's late Governor what do you
think concerning the resources OF South Carolina and
its ability 10 pay It's debts?
Governor CnAMprgLArS--I am glad you have referred
to this subject have had political differences with
but upon this subject OF the resources OF the Common
wealth l have never entertained doubt.
ducements the emigranL Her resources are
almost indescrIbable. Her cotton. long staple and
upland her rice and corn. her facilities Tor production
ana manufacture are absolutely unsurpassed. had
dream OF Identifying myself with the Developments OF
these srca. resources; not u you w'i allow me 70
p,t.on as OF satisfaction seeing State
pabe taxing her place among the great productive
agencies OF tho Union but the dream is past Eave
ybt ntta uai.is and M
in New York. ] should have been glad 10 have
participated in tue results that must come from
The energy, industry AMI growth OF South Carolina,
Tor she is Massachusetts, Alabama and Iowa rolled INTO
one. She has great variety OF climate and SOIL She
has a tracable and adaptive aborIng population, and
with good government, scli-reliance ana the disap-
pcaranco OF political discussions her iuluro seems 10
be as clear and promising as her most enthusiastic
could desire
THE PRESIDENTIAL POLICY.
REpoRrER-lt is rather delicate question to ask
you, Governor. but have you any objection 10 state
YOUR views with reference 10 effect OF tho pending
Presidential policy?
Governor CmAMpaRLAry-I consider myself withdrawn
from politics South Carolina, and from politics gen.
orally and therefore have objection. you are. Of
course, aware that ! did not approve OF the action
to South Carolina. II was Nm expert
ment and time alone viudicatc his
that tho party w derive all the profit and
that the republicans In south Carolina at Ieast VIII re-
main in a permanent minority, having llttie or
no influence public affairs in that State.
So far the material and financial inter-
ests are concerned Tho democratic party brings
more wisdom more experience and more representa-
tive character the discharge of the duties Of The adj
minstration, and can readily believe that under
these conditions Of General Hamptons admn-
istraton the people will DO satisfied. He IS
only doing what | could and should, have done
win the Same influences around me, and therefore
shall harty rejoice in his success. II Is but natural
for me to wish that along with material prosperity
might havo what regard as political prosperity,
and By that mean tho perpetuaion o. me repuoNaan
lection OF the humbeSt czon in the enjoyme OF the
free and unirammclied exercise Of his political prn-
cples.
THE PUBLIC DEBT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
REPoETER-What is the amount Of the public debt OF
Sonth Carolina and what are the prospects that II VIII
Governor CuAmnEgLAlx-The entire funded debt
oil South Carolina when the process OF ex-
OF this amount about $4,300oOO OF consoli
dation bonds have already been issued The
present Legislature will undoubtedly levy tax
Tor tho payment the interest upon all the outstand
ing consolidation bonds and III my judgment the IN
terest viii be regularly and prompiy paid. rho dem
ocrac party of the State is specifically pledged to 90
this, and think that The commercial honor
and integrity OF the people Is q guarantee
burdensome debt and the prompt discharge OF the
obligations which 1t imposes would make The con-
soda.ion bonds Of South Carolina safe and valuable
Investment
RnpoaYEs--ls there not some question about the
validity OF these bonds which IS Tor the moment
affecting the confidence Of investors aud hodersY
Governor CHAMBERLAIS-l am aware that some
ruors have prevailed that there has been an over
issue or duplication OF more OF less VI tnc Couoou-
dation bonds. ! have The best means OF forming an
opinion this subject and do not believe that there
is the slightest foundation Tor any oil these rumors
The process oil exchange OF the old DEBT
Tor the carefully guarded at every point, and
do not think that there Is outstanding to-day single
dollar OF the consolidation debt that rs not an honest
valid debt OF the State. The means OF verify ing
this statement are easy and accessible ut Columbia,
:. e. The exchanged bonds are all OF record
city, and fow hours OF examination will
put at res, doubt tina, may have ARISEN Il is Of
course, needless for mo say that have no knowl-
edge OF any ircguary or questionable transaction in
connection with these bonds, and am heartily glad
to see the administration OF General Hampton dis
posed assume the obligation OF the payment Of the
interest by levying sufficient tax for TIE purpose.
A TnIBuTE SOUTH cARoLisA.
hope you Will allow me 10 say iur'her without
suggestion IRON yourself, that hold 10 my views OF
in the past well the present, with entire
have the profoundcst respect and admiration Tor the
conduct and character in the main OF the
OF the republican party OF Sou'h
Carolina. Tho difficulties IN the way Of their success
have been inherent My connection with the coiored
people has inspired me not only with KIND, but with
respectful feelings, and bope there is happy and
safe future before them. For the white people, not.
outstanding antagonisn, | also entertain
q high degree OF respect make large allowance of
the difference OF training and education, and am
willing concode that they have acted Tor The most
part in obedience TO what they nave regarded a
the best interests OF the State. have
pride of feeling that will ever prevent me IRON re-
joicing III amy degree OF peace, prosperity and har
mony which may be wrought out under democratic
rule In South Carolina