The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-07-22

university
Third. Are you in favor of re-organ-
izing the State Department of Agricul-
ture on the plan proposedb by the Farm
ers Convention?
Fourth. Are you in favor of abolish
ing the Citadel Academy?
Fifth. Are you in favor of the repeal
cf the Lien Law?
Sixth. Are you in favor of calling
Constitutional Convention?
R. W. BATES,
President.
FREDERICK EVANS, Secretary.
ORANGEBURe, S. e.. July 10Th, 1886.
Frederick Eoa'as, Esq.,, Secretary Pope
Spri7ag Democratic Club:
DEAR SIR.-Yours of the 10th inst.
was received by me on the 18th, and
would have been answered sooner had
it not been for Mr.. Raysor's absence in
another county.
While I am not aware of having been
announced as a candidate, yet, occupy
ing a public position by the suffrages
of the people of Orangeburg County, I
respectfully submit answers to the fol-
lowing questions propounded by your
club. / have no reluctance whatever in
answering them, ndSconsider it to be
the duty Of every public man to express
his opinion, without "straddling the
fence" ..henever called upon to do so;
and. when not instructed by his con-
stituents. to be true to his own convic-
tions in dealing with all public ques-
tions.
Your club has asked certain plain
questions, and I will endeayor to an
swer them calmly and in direct man
ner. 1t is asked
First. "Are you in favor of the es.
tablishment Of an Agricultural and
Mechanical College separate and dis
tinct from the South Carolina Univer-
sity?" This prospective college is said
to be for the benefit of the farming
population Of the State and is one OF
the objects sought to be accomplished
by what is known as the Farmers
Movement" The cost. of it will neces-
sarily be borne, for the most part, by
the farmers. If beneficial to them it
will be useful to the State and when
established, should be separate and
distinct from the South Carolina Uni
versity." The Mississippi College has
been successful and cannot under
stand why such college in this State
should not be equally so. I believe
such an institution would tend to re-
vive the agricultural interests OF our
Sta
Second. "Are you in favor of abOl-
ishing free tuition in the South CARROLL
ma University?" lam not; anu there
are good reasons "for the faith that is
in me-"
Third. "Are you in favor Of re-or-
ganizing the State Department OF Agrl-
culture on the plan proposed by the
Farmers Convention? l am. 1 be.
lieve the Agricultural Department
ought to be made efficient and should
be controlled by the farmers.
Fourth. Are you in favor of abol-
ishing the Citadel Academy" l am
One institution for higher education is
sufficient to meet the demands OF Our
people.
Fifth. Are you in favor of Repeal
ing the Lien Law?" I am. That law
has outlived it's usefulness.
Sixth. care you in favor Of calling
a constitutional Convention l am
not. The same objects can be accom-
plished with very much less cost to the
people by amending the Constitution;
and l doubt very much the wisdom OF
making any radical change in the Or
ganic law of our State at this time.
This completes the list of questions
contained in your letter. trust they
have been plainly answered and tht
my position will be understood.
Very respectfully, &C.,
G.. e. DANTZLER.