The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16

ceive at the hands of patriotic
people. I am opposed to trusts, to
all those great illegal combinations
of capital gotten up for the purpose
of sitting competition, and when
that is done of forcing down the
prices of all the people have to sell
and of forcing up the prices of all
they have to buy. I am mindful OF
the fact that the governors duty is
not to make the. laws; it is his duty
to enforce these laws which he finds
upon the statute books, and in my
efforts to discharge my duty along
this line. I believe I will ll'have the
endorsement and support of the peo-
pie of South, Carolina. We. are a
law abiding people, and whether a
law is distasteful or not we believe
that the law should be enforced until
repealed by those who made the
laws, our Legislative department, and
so I repeat, my friends, that the
laws which / find in operation will
have my strongest effort in their
proper enforcement.
believe in home rule. 1t is q
principle which is dear to every
true South Carolinian and to every
true American citizen. While it shall
be my purpose to recognize. the re-
commendations of tthe several coun-
ty delegations in matters pertaining
to the interest of their respective
counties I give fair notice of my de-
Termination to examine into the
character, reputation and fitness of
those who are recommended to me
for appointment, and if I find that
| the best interest of the common vel
fare will not be best served by max
ing such an appointment, I will not
| feel called upon to accede to the
wishes of the delegation. 1t must
be remembered that the responsibil
ity for all appointments and acts
rests finally upon the governor and
| delegations should therefore, be care
| ful that their choice fsllsSupon only
such as can creditably reflect upon
the one who makes the appointment
Elected as I have been by the
people of the State, irrespective of
sections and of factions, it shall be
| my constant aim and purpose to be
| the governor Of the whole people,
and shall know no selfish interest,
but endeavor to shape all my acts
and efforts to the honor and credit,
to the upbuilding and uplifting of
our entire State. Unhampered> by
political pledges and without politi-
cal enemies to punish, will feel
free to exert my abilities into chan
nelslwhich will rebound to the best
welfare of all that pertains to the
interest of the State.
Entering upon my duties with such
feeling, shall endesvor to do full
Justice to all classes of our people,
regardless of their race or condition,
and in this particular shall accept as
my guiding thought the last words
OF that peerless soldier and states
man, Wade Hampton, "God bless all
my people, black and white"
Capt. Hayward spoke at length of
the effective support accorded him
by the noble women of the State and
paid a glowing tribute to their purity
and the self.sacriiclng service which
they had time and again rendered
their beloved State.
In closing he again referred to the
appreciated support given him by the
people of his county and for the
many evidences of kindnesses which
time and again they have bestowed
upon him. Il part with you tenn
porarily in January next, il nothing
unforeseen occurs" said Capt. Hey
ward, "and in so doing my last and
fondest thought will be expressed in
the words of that dear old hymn,
"God be with you till we meet again"
Loud and deafening applause en-
sued as Capt. Hayward resumed his
seat and many bouquets we're passed
to the platform and were carefully
handed to Mr.. Hayward, who occu.
pied seat among the speakers.