The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-07-24

Democracy and twice has brought sue
cess to the Democratic ranks. He is
waging no war against capital but
when it exceeds its limitation and be-
comes an engine Of oppression then his
arm will ever be raised against 1t. No
dormant party can live. 1t is the ag-
gressive policy that wins. We cannot
afford to waste time by affiliating with
Republicans. He told Of hardships en-
dured in the Philippines by American
troops and said their blood and suffer.
ing Is upon the heads Of the Republ!-
can party. He closed with strong ar
gument In favor Of constitutional gov
ernment. He has sought the favors OF
no political manipulators; but Is rely
ing solely upon the people, whose SER
want he shall ever be when they elect
him to the senate.
and in his old district, In fact he was
born just beyond the river In Beaufort
county. He was gladly received. He
thinks some of his competitors are un-
just to those who have been in con-
gress in stating that the Democrats
have been inactive. Col. Elliott told OF
Democratic work, especially In the Gu
ban reciprocity matter. He told Of his
record and the fight Of his life in re-
deeming this low country from negro
domination. No one else would under
take the task, for it was regarded as a
forlorn hope, and now that victory is
complete he turns 1t over to others and
asks that he be sent to the senate. He
has never deserted or betrayed his
people and a mans record is the best
way by which the people can judge
candidate.
Hon. ]. j. Hemphill thinks that the
Southern people are land poor and
krgued that the United States has neil
ther the right nor reason to go into the
colony business. For years to come we
have enough territory here in the Unit
ed States to demand our time and at
tention. therefore he argued against
colonial expansion. Mr.. Hemphills
Jokes proved refreshing to the hot,
weary and patient crowd. He closed
with an argument against expansion
and told of the delusion of commercial
Democracy that came so near getting
IOOIlOlQ III lnIS SLale.
Just before Mr.. Evans began his
speech the negro band which was fur
nishing the music for the day struck
up the old familiar air, There Will be
a Hot Time in the Old Town" 1t was
wondered if this tune was prophetic,
but it was not. Mr.. Evans voice was
hoarse from his effort at Charleston
Ais argument was an ingenious one,
warning the people against recent con-
verts and asking the support Of the
people because he is Democrat and he
had proved this, he claimed, by finding
out and denouncing McLaurin's Repub-
.icdnism. Because he was watchman
of the wall he claims recognition at the
hands of South Carolina. He told Of his
trip to Cuba and as usual roundly de-
nounced the Cubans and said that the
Spaniards were the cGly ones on the
island who made any pi etense to der
cency.
Mr.. Evans made his tariff reform
speech, deeming this the paramount
issue before the country. The trans
portation trust is only exceeded in in
iquity by the Virginia Carolina Chemi-
cal company. South Carolina must rise
up against this corporation or they Will
permanently be hurt by the combina-
ton. The penitentiary Is not paying,
therefore MIR. Evans thinks 1t best to
turn 1t into a big fertilizer factory for
the benefit Of the State, especially the
agriculturists. Mr.. Evans was well re-
ceived.
Mr.. Latimer had laid aside his dress
suit and appeared in the costume OF a
prosperous Southern planter. Every
two years the people have candidates
come before them and tell them what
tally ask for votes. After election moth
ing more Is heard OF them for two
years. He turned the hands Of tims
backward and told what 1--WE farmers
did" and what I'VE farmers accomp-
lished" in 1892 when the South Carroll
mans in congress had to step down
and out and make room for Reform
ers. He told Of his work and the meas
ures accomplished and advocated BY
him. What we need is practical busi-
ness men not theoretical ones. men
who work and will not be content with
making fiowery speeches.
Mr.. Latimer, with apologies to Mr..
Hemphill, told his boat story, notwith-
standing there were many ladies pres
ent, who blushed and hid their faces
behind their hands, but laughed just
the same.
What we need in this country Is
equal rights and equal privileges. The
rich will stay rich and the poor will
be poor to the end OF time, but he
believes in giving every man an equal