Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-08-15

educational factor in comparison with pri-
vate institutions of learning in the State.
TO the Citadel Academy, now incorpo-
rated as a branch of the University, he
was unqualifiedly opposed, notwithstand-
ing it is doing good work at an inconsld-
cradle cost to each taxpayer. He opposed
it entirely upon principle. There is no
warrant under the present Constitution for
the maintenance of two literary institu-
tions of high grade at the public expense.
No one can conscientiously contend that it
is not an entirely separate and distinct in
stitution, under the control and govern
evasion of the Constitution by the process
growing exigencies of the University at
Columbia, by reason of the increasing
number of schools established with view
to perfecting the institutions in every de-
partment, demonstrates the impracticabil
ity of properly supporting two literary
colleges at the public expense. Neither,
under such conditions can attain the de-
sired standard of excellence, but both,
from i'll support, will languish and event
aually die.
He favored the establishment of sepa-
rate agricultural college, based upon the
Clemson bequest, and made efficient by
the State applying thereto every dollar of
the agricultural fund, and if the people
so wish, the privilege tax. By the pro-
visions of the will of Mr.. Clemson, the
seven trustees appointed by him are limi-
ted in their powers to their own perpetu-
alton, and in all other respects they will
be subject to the control of the Legislature,
like the trustees elected by the State. The
State needs educated men in every depart
ment, but in none more than in farming.
The time has arrived when to farm re-
quires more than energy, pluck and COM
mon sense, and if our methods are not i'm
proved, nature will 60 back on US, because
Ikea cautious trustee, she has tied up her
estate so as not to bestow all on one gene
ration. The only atonement we can make
to future generations for the prodigal man.
ner in which we have cultivated our lands,
is to educate our sons so that each farm
er may become his own chemist, and by
treating his lands intelligently, may re-
store the original fertility of which his
predecessors deprived them. The Annex
can never turn out this grade Of farmer.
I therefore advocate its abolition, and the
investment of the funds appropriated for
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ricultural college.
Referring to the township bonds in aid
of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad, Mr.. McCaw closed by saying he
would not vote for any measure that would
reflect dishonor upon the county.
CAPT. w. B. SMITH
Was the next speaker introduced. An
nouncing himself as candidate for the
House of Representatives, he said, If elect
ed, he should endeavor to discharge the
duties of the position for the best Interest
Of all the people. AS to the Clemson be-
quest, he could see no reason why it should
not be accepted under proper restrictions.
He also said the expenses Of the State gov
ernment should be reduced.
w. II. STEWART
Was next introduced. He said there is
no issue upon which he should speak.
With his past legislative record he said the
public is familiar. He has tried to repre-
sent the people of York county in all that
would serve their best interests. He has
always voted in favor of a reduction of ex-
penses, hand in hand with DR.. Black and
Mr.. Wilson. He is one who does not be-
lieve that the Democratic party is running
the State government to excess, though
there may be abuses. He advocated a
higher education-the University simple,
and was opposed to the Annex and the
Citadel. Should he see the tendency of
the University to drift in certain direc-
tion-tOWards iSns-he should then raise
his voice against it. He favored only a sys-
tenn of virtuous, religious education. The
free school system is not what it should be,
and as the best system to take its place ha
advocated graded schools. He spoke Of
the advancement in educational and other
resources of Catawba township, and hoped
to see our people be not only agricultural
but manufacturing.
COL. A. H. WHITE
Was next introduced. He said, in thus
coming before the people for the House Of
Representatives, it is his first appearance
before the people for public office. If
elected he should act in every respect look
ing to the welfare of all the people. He
favored the acceptance by the State Legis-
lature of the Clemson bequest; favored q
reduction of salaries and reduction OF
taxes.
j.. c. WILBORN
Was the last speaker on the list of legis..
lative candidates. He said that it had
been charged that he is a native of North
Carolina. While such is the fact, he also
for the past Eve years, and that all his in
terests are here. He hoped the charge, as
made, was not meant to imply that our
people do not desire acquired citizenship.
While a native of another State, he pro-
fessed his loyalty to South Carolina, whose
people, from association with them, he
had learned to love and admire. His in
terest is identical with the interests of
York county, and while lawyer by pro-
fession, he is also farmer and knows the
needs of the agricultural Interests. They
demand the fostering care of the Legisla-
ture. He is opposed to all class legislation.
For want of proper attention, the farming
interest suffers more than any other; but
while thus speaking in behalf of the far
mers, he is not opposed to merchants or
the professions. He favored low taxation,
economy in the county and State govern
ments, and liberal educational facilities.
On the question of the township railroad
bonds, he said he was opposed to convert
ing them into county subscription.
No other county candidates desiring to
speak, at the conclusion of Mr.. Wilborn's
speech, an opportunity was given Messrs.
Mcdonald, Jones and Sanders, candidates
for State Solicitor of the Sixth Circuit, to
address the audience. Each of these gen.
tlemen spoke in the order named, each
presenting the claims he has before the
people for the office. The discussions be-
tween these gentlemen are conducted in
the most amicable spirit, there being no
issues of either personal or political nature
between them, the bone of contention be-
ing the office. Mr.. Mcdonald, the present
incumbent, claims as one reason why he
should be continued, that if having per-
formed his duties satisfactorily, the expe-
rience of four years term enables him
the better to discharge his duties by ia
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