The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-11
SOME ENDORSEMENTS.
Ne"bcrrians Who Endorse McLnurln's
Course and His Speech at tho
Flremen's Tournaments,

| We find the following interviews pub
lished in tho Greenville News of juno
the 10Th, made by q special staff corro-
spondcnt with these gentlemen:
| "With u view of ascortaining the cf-
feet Of Senator McLaurin's speech and
attitude on the grave questions of State
which he is discussing u number of
short interviews were secured hurried
| ly after tho speech was mado and be-
fore the departure of the train. Hun
dreds of just such expressions similar
| and many stronger, could easily have
been had. The interviews wcrc select
| cd at random and the gentlemen giving
voice to these sentiments were not per-
sonally known to The News man.
"Capt. Nj. a. Carlisle, president OF
National Bank, said: q have heard
great many expressions Of approval of
Senator NcLaurin's speech. 1t has met
with great response. His positions aro
sound, and his argument to sustain
them good, In my opinion, he may be
| little in advance Of his time, but the
principles he cnunciates will certainly
and finally triumph. His address here
was an elegant, chastc production, and
his idea Of pitching his campaign upon
high plane is Il most acceptable and
creditablc change in our political life.
Senator McLaurin' s manner and ability
arc away above tho ordinary political
orator.
MIR. Carlisle is one of the most sub
stantial citizens of Newberry and is
president Of one of the banks.
MIR. G. J. Purcell said: 'McI.aurin
certainly caught the crowd, and made
host Of friends. Our people knew
little or nothing of the subsidy bill, or
the question of expansion. These he
explained in a most practical manner
and the audience generally endorsed
him, both as to his position while in
Congress and the principles he has
since enunciated. Yes, and I want to
say that they endorse Governor Nc
Sweeney too in his positions regarding
these designations. They do not want
heated political canvass this summer.
They want campaign Of honest dis
cussion not one Of personal abuse, mud
singing and buldozing, etc.
"Mr. Purcell is staunch business
man and knows thoroughly the scnti-
ments and wishes of the people of his
county and city.
"Rev. &. II. Armstrong said: Il think
Senator hoT,orrip ,,,o5o q c,,,o+ ,,,,,
friends. He certainly convinced great
many who questioned his honesty, of
his absolute sincerity. His position,
heretofore much misunderstood is clear
and plain to the people. His idea of
expansion is not what the newspapers
have it, but we'll in keeping with the
records of the Democratic party
DR.. G. Y. Hunter, of Prosperity, said:
"Senator McLaurin made splendid
impression. In my section his warm
admirers and hearty supporters came
from all classes. lie is making new
friends by the hundreds every day, and
his Democracy is good enough for us.
CDR. J. M. Kibler said: That speech
was fine, 1 have not heard man who
heard it say ought against it. It's de-
cent Democracy and the high plane
upon which he has placed himself and
his address is most welcome change.
We want discussion not denunciation,
argument not agitation, virtue not vul-
garity, and [ commend along with
hundreds OF others Senator McLaurins
manly start and the ightI he is maxi
ing"