The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-02-13

Gen. James, of Darlington, for tn
Q committee, fully explained the bill, an
e in business-like manner went owe
the whole situation. The genera
classes of pensioners have COTTON tn
following amounts; 1889, $23 40; 1890
S24 2G; 1891, S23; 1892, $23; 1893
$22; 1895, $2l rs; 1896, Glass c, 81!
40; 1897, Glass G, SIG 80; 1900, Clas
&, Sl2 so.
Mr.. James said this was the critiCa
period in the State pensions aud hi
felt the time would soon arrive whel
no pensions ut all would be needed
lie paid high tribute to the gallant
old soldiers and said the lists were now
increasing.
MIR. Ruckcr, of Anderson, wanted
the appropriation raised to 5000 900.
lie did not believe any county would
OBJECT TO the increase and it was need
ed. In Georgia the pension fluid has
been S494 600, and recently it was
raised to 1904 900. lie urged eloquent
~ that the amendment be adopted.
Mr.. Fitz Hugh McMaster said when
the soldiers rushed to the front they
did not ask what would be the cost.
lie doubted if any one would oppose
the bill. Men like those in the Legls-
laturc do not need these pensions, but
there are those who do need them. lie
was sure South Carolina and the sons
OF the Old soldiers would edo them.
selves proud" by voting for the $780,
600 appropriation. Mr.. McMaster's
speech was blief, but full of eloquence
and fine sentiment.
The dis.ng uished gentleman from
Greenwood, Capt. J II. Brooks, said
MIR. McAlaster, does not make this
request for himself, but for needy
fellow veterans, whom he knows need
the assistance asked for. In fact the
only thing that l have ever heard of
the gentleman from Greenwood asking
for himself was, when on the ticld of
battle, mangled and bleeding from
several wounds, he asked, with what
was thought to be his dying breath,
that his body be not borne to the rear,
but that it be laid on the breastworks
to aid i'll shielding his fellow soldiers
from Federal bullets.
Mr.. Elird suggested that debate be
adjourned until the supply bill was
considered. 1t would be well to see
whether the additional appropriation
would increase the levy OF not. He was
lot opposed to the bill, but wanted the
matter TO go over. lie moved to ad-
iourn the debate. Lost.
Mr.. Dean, of Spar;anburg, was deep
ly interested in the bill and was de-
lighted TO see the young men standing
by the veterans. He was delighted
with the amendment increasing the
fund to 5000, 900.
Mr.. EIird said he was not opposing
tn" measure. He simply wanted TO call
attention to the condition. lie had
the most intense love for the old sol.
dicrs, but at the same time wanted 10
consider the taxpayers.
Mr.. j. Harvey Wilson, of Sumter,
said he wanted to stand on the side
track and see the procession of young
men 60 by. He was delighted that
practically every member was either
an old soldier or the son of one. When
this bill is passed it Is the duty of the
members to see that the money goes to
those who need it, and not TO those
who merely deserve it, for all who
worthily wore the grey deserve it. He
especially charged the young men to
see that the fund when appropriated is
well eXpend ID. Next to his kin he es-
tecmed those who fought side by side
with him. He spoke with intense
feeling.
Mr.. Galluchat said there was some
thing deep down in the heart of the
oil tl,,t IL.
The question was whether the levy
should be raised or let the old soldier
starvc on, for he is too proud to beg
and too noble to steal. He wanted
the bin unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Strom said that even if the ap-
preparation necessitated an increased
levy he would favor the bill. AS the
son OF a noble sire he wanted the
young men to take up the bill and pass
it. The bill was right and ought to
pass at once.
Mr.. Nichols, of Iaurcns, wanted the
100000 gwen freely and willingly,
and let the world know that it was
given without dissenting voice.
Mr.. Beamguard, as young member,
favored the bill and wanted il passed
without objection by the young men.
Mr.. Robinson, of Anderson, wanted
something done that would really help.
He thought something ought to he
done for those who were really de-
stitute. The old soldiers are fast pass
ing away and this help will not long
| be asked for.
Capt. Brooks, as the author of the
bill, was deeply touched to see such a
spirit from the young men of the
Assembly, and to thank God the State
had such noble sons of illustrious sires.
Mr.. Banks, as an old soldier, was aux
ious for the bill to pass. He would
vote for the $200,00O, but did not
want the bill jcOpardized.
Mr.. Richardson, of Clarendon, favor.
cd giving the full 100000. He was
willing to vote for an increased levy il
necessary to pay this small sum tC
those noble soldiers.
Capt. Crum, of Bamberg, favored
the bill most heartily.
MIR. George +. Prince was son of {
four-ycar soldier and private. He
felt that the State owed these veterans
a debt of gratitude and he always fcl
as if he ought to raise his hat to ever,
old soldier. The State should honor its
veterans, but the question now is whcth
er we should take two steps at once
1t would be well enough to 90 from
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