The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-09-24


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repealed by those who made the laws,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 I find in operation will have
my strongest effort in their proper
enforcement.
I believe in home rule. It is a
principle which is dear to every true
South Carolinian and to every true
American citizen. While it shall be
my purpose to recognize the recon-
mendstions of the several county
delegations in matters pertaining to
the interest of their respective coun-
ties I give fair notice Of my determine
tion to examine into the character,
reputation and fitness of those who
are recommended to me for appoint
ment, and if I find that the best in
terest of the common welfare will not
be best served by making such an
appointment I will not feel called up
on TO accede to the wishes of the dele
CATION. It must be remembered that
the responsibility for all appoint
ments and acts rests finally upon the
governor and delegations should,
therefore be careful that their choice
falls upon only such as can creditably
reflect upon the one who makes the
appointment.
Elected as I have been by the peo-
pie of the State, irrespective of Sec
tions and of factions, it shall be my
constant aim and purpose to be the
governor of the whole people, and I
shall know no selfish interest, but en-
deavor to shape all my acts and
efforts to the honor and credit, to the
upbuilding and uplifting of our en-
tire State. Unbsmpered by political
pledges and without political enemies
to punish. I will feel free to exert my
abilities into channels which will re-
bound to the best welfare of all that
pertains to the interest of the State.
Entering upon my duties with such
feeling, I shall endesvor to do full
justice to all classes of our people, re-
gardless>of their race or condition,
and in this particular shall accept as
my guiding thought the last words of
that peerless soldier and statesman,
Wade Hampton, "God bless all my
people, black and white"
Capt. Heyward spoke at length of
the effective support accorded him
by the noble women of the State and
paid glowing tribute to their purity
and the self-sacri6cing service which
they bad 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 kindness which time and
again they have bestowed upon him
II will part with you temporarily in
January next, if nothing unforeseen
occurs" said Capt. Heyward. ''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 IS Capt. Hayward resumed biz
seat and many bouquets were passed
to the platform and were carefully
handed to Mrs. Hayward, who occu
pied a seat among the speakers
Throughout Capt. Heyward's ad
dress, which was elcquently delivered
the closest possible attention wal
given to his every word and he wa,
frequently interrupted by shouts O
applause, approval and continued
applause. Many of his sentence
were particularly we'll rounded aDt
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eloquent address which he delivered
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