Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-18
SOME SALIENT POINTS.

A representative of THE ENQUIRER
asked Delegate Brice, on Monday, FOL
an explanation of some of the more
important changes that have been made
in the fundamental law of the State by
the recent convention. In reply, Mr.
Brice said that the synopsis of the new
constitution, as published in The EN-
qU1RER of Wednesday, was SO complete
and satisfactory, that there was but little
left to comment on. He was willing
however, to call attention to some of the
more striking points of difference, and
did so as follows:
"The declaration of rights is practically
the same as in the old constitution, except
in one particular. Under the old consti-
tuition, it is at least doubtful as to whether
Judge has the right to send an individual
to the penitentiary for contempt OF court.
The new constitution expressly provides
that Judges shall have no such right.
"The old constitution contains provis-
ion like this: The enumeration OF rights
in this constitution shall not be construed
to impair or deny others retained by the
people, and all powers not herein delegat-
ed remain with the people, This provis-
ion does not appear in the new constitution.
THE ENQUIRER referred to the fact not
long ago as dangerous omission. Ihe
comments were correct so far as they
went; but they failed to take into consid-
Grafton the fact that this provision is in the
constitution of the United States, where it
will be found that all powers not herein
delegated are still reserved 1t is possible
that vexing questions may arise under
this omission; but no harm will be done.
1t may take longer, of course; but they
can be eventually settled under the
constitution of the United States the
same as if the provision had been allow
ed to remain in our State constitution.
"The old constitution says that the
citizen has right to be secure from
unreasonable search. The new constitu-
ton says that the right to be secure from
unreasonable search shall not be violated
except as provided by law.
"THE ENQUIRER has already called
attention again and again to the material
points in the suffrage article; but l do
not think that it has made it clear as to
the opportunity for registration. The
registration books must he kept open
continuously for six consecutive weeks
for the first registration, and thereafter,
at least one week in each month up to
30 days next preceding the election.
Another important matter here that seems
to have been ignored, is the fact that
hereafter none but those who are duly
qualified to vote in State and county
elections, will be allowed to vote in
elections. Municipal voters
must also hold special registration GER
titicates, issued under the authority of
their respective municipalities. The first
State election under this new article, will
take place on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, lS!H.
1.-THE legislature will hereafter meet on
the second Tuesday in January OF each
year. The first four sessions Will be un-
limited as to length. After that, the per
diem is limited to 10 days. The members
may remain in Columbia and pass acts
after the 40 days have expired, if they SO
desire but they can't draw any more
pay.
"There is very important change i'll
the homestead law. 1t is doubtful as to
Just exactly what the o Id law was There
have been number OF conflicting decis-
ions on the subject, and there was, of