The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-30

Tor ages to come, even as they hay
Deen through past years Of faithful
toil. am glad to notice that Scier
tltfc aid to the farmer now command
the attention Of our National Govern
nlent. We OF South Carolina shOul(
also do this, Just as far Us may be prac
ticable. Clemson College stands nov
fully equipped and flourishing, as tn
nucleus for even broader and more di
verSified work, and thus for create
results.
1 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Our Industrial development, too
shows tremendous and striking ad
vance when we briefly consider ths
figures shown in our manufacturinl
institutions. The establishment OF
mtllion-dOllar cotton mill, upon SAFE
and sure lines, is no longer an uncom
mon occurrence In South Carolina
After the war we were desolated-nt
one thought of manufactures. Some
years later we made a feeble beginning
without going into details now, FOL
this Is unnecessary, it need only to BIZ
stated that 1 1uth Carolina-aIWays IL
the fOrefrOnt--haS here made most
wonderful record. She now stands sec
ond highest III these United States iI
the value Of her cotton mill industry
with q ratio Of increase second to none
10 the men who have made this mag
niticent record we owe much. This Is
due to the presidents and officers
whose ability and whose money have
made this achievement and also to tho
operatives whose time and whose skill
have accomplished what these alone
can do. The great captains Of this in.
dustry have permanently and upon the
tirmest basis established their reputa.
| lions, land In so doing the reputation
| or their State also, in this modern and
progressive work.
TIE sTATB's RESOURCES.
In brief survey OF general condi-
tions-for 1t is not expedicnt to at
tempt more now again is there reason
Tor congratulation: Natures gifts to
US have been of bountcous bestOwal in
every respect. Almost every crop can
6e grown here because Of our fertile
and variety Of valuable timber we
have no superior, but our fast disap-
pcaring forests should, not only be-
cause of their increasing intrinsic
worth, but for the all important rca-
SONS which arc included in their act
ing as agents In modifying the surface
OF The earth, and in checking the de-
sGrllctiyc forces Of nature, at once re-
ccive the utmost care and considera-
tlon OF our lawmakers, and steps
should he taken looking to their pres
ervation. For stock raising, again, our
lands and climate leave nothing TO be
desired, and this industry we'll de-
serves our most careful attention.
AN IMMIGRATION BUREAU
We have wealth in minerals, from
the granite foundations of our hills
ana the phosphate deposits OF our
over rivers, to the richest and best
producing, gold mines east Of the
Rocky Mountains. The abundant
water power Of South Carolina, divert
and domestic animals, Is now turning
thousands Of factory wheels and spin
dies, with tho power for thousands
more, Surely those arc good reasons
why prospective home-seckors should
desire authentic detailed information
concerning tlf!S favored Lard. L. NJ: iisa
direct connection, would it not be we'll
TO look into the advisability Of having
an immigration commission or bureau,
TO give official and accurate informa-
tion to those seeking such knowledge?
| know OF no better way OF advertising
these great advantages than through
held next year at St. Louis, Will afford
an excellent occasion for the display
OF the resources OF our State, and
trust that the General Assembly will
carefully look into the merits OF this
opportunity, and sec to it that South
Carolina Is properly represented. The
cost involved will be comparatively
benefits to be derived can
not be estimated
LET NEW ISSUES BE AVOIDED.
Referring again to political conli-
tions,. 1T might he said that the cam
paign of last summer was remarkable
in that it was almost devoid of issues,
those seeking the suffrages of their
fellow, citizens combining themselves to
an endorsement OF questions looking to
the enlightenment OF the people, the
material upblilding of our State and
llle development Of its resources. The
campaign certainly developed the fact,
am glad TO say, that upon all funda-
mental principles our people are
agreed. In view OF this, and also OF |
The fact that the State, us have al
ready said, Is advancing in every way,
It's people living in contentment, the |
farmers having harvested satisfactory
crops, our business interests being on
1 sound basis, new enterprises being |
each year, giving employ
ment to labor, and adding to our gener-
ii prosperity, L deem it best for us |
not 10 attempt the consideration or |
my new measures which might he
calculated to disturb existing condi-
lions. Rather should we discuss and
give onr attention to matters, the
proper solution Of which must In
syltably add to our general welfare.
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Prominent In scope and meaning
or any people, and especially for the
whites Of South Carolina, should be
'hc great snbject Of education. On
such an OccassiOn us this only the
most important points can be touched
lpon-importanL details having of
necessity to DC omitted. A Common
wealth can have no greater source of
)rldc, no greater glory and no surcr
guarantee Of the stability OF It's instItu-
ions, than Is afforded by an educated l.
md enlightened citizenship. The
OF apeople should be mcaslr-
a by.its brcadth-lts diffusion among
'he masses. ltshould not be confined
o certain classes. but universal In IFS
,enetitS, 1t should be common to all
The education OF the children Of South
jarolila-of each and every child in
south Carolina their being taught in
systematic manner, with School
crmS long enough to be beneficial,
Sitllll neat and comfortable school
houses, deriving instruction from
and God-fcaring teachers
MS Shond be subject near to the
icartss OF those i'm whose hands are ;
'iaccd The control and regulation Of
ur government.
Here a serious problem confropts