The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

COLUMBIA, December 4.-Ihe !ol-
lowing is the text Of Governor Evans
inaugural address:N
Gentlemen of the General Assembly:
After obtaining the will of the people
IL three separate elections, l might say,
I am here to-day to assume the Gov
norship :of the proudest people on the
globe; the Governorship Of South Caro-
linians. Ten years ago the elevation OF
man OF my age to the highest honor in
the gift of the people would have been
regarded almost as unconstitutional. A
young man in South Carolina would
not have dared aspire to this honorable
position for fear of gaining the odium
of that class who forsooth by reasons OF
age or inheritance considered the Offices
as their particular property without re-
gard to the popular will.
There are some who still regard the
politics. revolution of 1890, which gave
TO Us an aristocracy o. brains instead OF
lands and money, as an hallucination, a
dream OF youth filed with iconoclssts,
= and as the reign of the demagogue.
This gentle slumber will result in good
and the Rip Van Wrinkles of the State
will awaken to find themselves monu-
nents of antiquity surrounded by
young scions of modern progress and
development who have nothing but
love and reverence for them.
L is a matter of fcougrstulatlon to the
people that the efforts 20 stay the
course of Reform by an appeal to an
ignorant and purchaseable vote has beer
rebuked the second time in manner
t~oh lo tor rH hNna
that in future there will be found in
the Stats no man so ignoble as to dare
{ threaten US with return OF the dark
days from 1868 to 1876.
It is unfortunate indeed that the
foundation of our social and political
institutions is the unity of the white
people. This condition was thrust upon
US by the emane5Patlon and enfran-
chisemeas one stroke of an I'm
Fortunate, ignorant race, unfit to govern
even themselves. Place in power by
the bayonet, forced to govern their
former masters, we thus witness q
spectacle seldom recorded in history,
q government of ignorance, vice and
corruption over wisdom, virtue and
honesty.
Such a condition of affairs was not
expected to be perpetuated and it was
no surprise to wise and thoughtful
statesmen that a reversal was had at
the very first opportunity. The result
has been to liD a1r political affairs to
the ccntsol o. marty, to wit,
the white man was nee
essary for the 80 our IN
stitutions. s.Ts md men
change with fear of
Radicalism has Iat year oy
wear on accoun>. etivity of our
foes. Differences of opinion naturally
have arisen as to the administration Of
our government until finally some Of
sour citizens have foolishly taken the
frozen viper to their bosom only to re-
eeiye its deadly fang.
THE UNITY OF THE WHITE PEOPLE.
Is it necessary for me to warn the
young men of our State Of the dangers
that threaten US? Must picture South
Carolina PROSTATE, struggling in the
days of reconstruction? Must l, the
son of a Confederate soldier, ask his
comrades to pause and consider? VIII
the sor turn upon his mother and
pierce her through the heart with the
same blade that smote her traducer? l
cannot believe it nor will l do it, nor
will those who follow me. say here
and now upon the threshold of my ad-
ministration to those who oppose me,
"Come let us reason together" There
is no room in South Carolina for di-
vided hearts If the invitation is re-
fused, remember South Carolina shall
not suffer. Let the blow fall upon the
heads of those who seek to rule or ruin.
I do not fear the result.
1t has been truly said that of all the
States of the Union the citizens OF
South Carolina are possessed of more
characteristic individuality. 1t is ex-
pressed by an English historian in
these words: They are first South
Carolinians, next Southerners and
lastly Americans" This is true, we
are South Carolinians from birth and
choice, Sontherners from principle and
Americans from force of circumstances.
We cannot compromise principle, we
will not surrender our birthright and
we must make the best of our sur
rounding circumstances. Let US then
in adjusting our differences remember
that we are South Caro.inians and the
only plane upon which we can meet is
that of equality, guided by wisdom, JUS
tice and moderation.
COTTON GINNING AND COTTON MANU-
FEATURING.
Never in the history Of our country
was more patriotic action needed on
the part of our citizens. The crisis
which confronts as threatens the very
life Of our institutions and industries.
We are an agricultural people, farmers
if you plea$e, dependent upon the pro-
ducts Of the soil for existence; as they
prosper so prospers the State. Cotton
raising and cotton manufacturing will
ever be the chiefindustries of our State.
God has made it so, and We cannot
change it. We are to-day the leaders
in cotton manufacturing in the South;
our laws are more favorable and our
water powers grander and cheaper
than elsewhere in the Union, strikes
are unknown among our operatives
and the greatest harmony and good
will exists between employer and enl-
work to their utmost capacity even in
tluS OF panlC, "0el NOELueIu uliIlS
were forced to shut down; they have
with few exceptions declare dividends
ranging from six to fifteen per cent,
upon the capital Invested. besides in
many instances doubling their capacity
from their surplus profits.
WHY THE FARMERS ARE POOR.
While all this is encouraging and this
Industry should be fostered by every
means in the power of our Genera! As
sembly, [ regret to say the condition
of the cotton producer is positively
alarming. While the demand for cot
ton goods has Increased and the price
remains comparatively steady, we find
the price Of the raw material lower
than ever in the history of our country
in times of peace, yes even lower than
the cost of production. In seeking for
the cause of so abnormal fact We are
told that over-production and want of
ecouomy at home are the reasons. Our
farmers are advised to raise less cotton
and practice more rigid economy at
home and leave the government alone.