The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-01-28

DSeu I1IOupll 5dSC Sed1S VI lal JILL VI
toll. I am glad to notice that sclen-
tltic aid to the farmer nov commands
the attention of our National Govern.
ment. We Of South Carolina should
also do this, just as far as may be prac-
ticable. Clemson College stands no"
fully equipped and flourishing, as the
nucleus for even broader and more di.
versitied work, and thus for greater
results.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Our industrial development, too
shows tremendous and striking ad.
vance when we briefly consider the
figures shown in our manufacturing
Institutions. The establishment of a
million-dollar cotton mill, upon safe
and sure lines, is no longer an uncom-
mon occurrence in South Carolina
After the war we were deSolated-no
one thought Of manufactures. Some
wears later we made a feeble beginning.
Without going into details now, for
this is unnecessary, it need only to be
stated that South Carolina-always in
the forefront-has here made a most
wonderful record. She now stands sec
ond highest in these United States in
the value of her cotton mill Industry
with a ratio Of increase second to none.
To the men WHO nave made this mag.
nificent record we owe much. This is
due to the presidents and officers
whose ability and whose money have
made this achievement and also to the
operatives whose time and whose skill
have accom- plished what these alone
can do. The great captains OF this In
dustry have permanently and upon the
frmeSt basis established their reputa-
tions, and in so doing the reputation
of their State also, in this modern and
progressive work.
TIE STATES RESOURCES.
In a brief survey of general condi-
tions-for it is not expedient to at
tempt more now-again is there reason
for congratulation. Natures gifts to
US have been Of bounteOus bestoWal in
every respect: Almost every crop can
be grown here because of our fertile
fields and superb climate. In quantity
and variety of valuable timber we
have no superior. but our fast dlsap-
pearing forests should, not only be-
cause of their increasing intrinsic
worth, but for the all important rea-
sons which are included in their act
ing as agents in modifying the surface
Of the earth, aud in checking the de-
structive forces of nature, at once re-
ceive the utmost care and considera-
tion Of our lawmakers. and steps
should be taken looking to their pres
ervation. For stock raising. again, onr
lands and climate leave nothing TO be
desired. and this industry we'll de-
serves our most careful attention.
AN I,1A1IG RATION BUREAU.
We have wealth in minerals, from
the granite foundations Of our hills
and the phosphate deposits Of our
over rivers, to the richest and beS5
producing gold mines east Of the
Rocky Mountains. The abundant
water power OF South Carolina, divert
ed from quencaing the thirst OF wild
and domestic animals, is now turning
thousands Of factory wheels and spin
dies, with the power for thousands
more. Surely these are good reasons
why prospective home-seekers should
desire authentic detailed information
concerning this favored land. In this
direct connection. would it not be- we'll
to look into the advisability Of having
an immigration commissio or bureau,
to give official and accurate informa-
tion to those seeking such knowledge?
I know OF no better way of advertising
these great advantages than through
eXpostions. The Worlds Fair, to be
held next year at St. Louis, will afford
an excellent occasion for the display
of the resources Of our State, and l
trust that the General Assembly will
carefully look into the merits OF this
opportunity, ard see to it that South
Carolina is properly represented. The
cost involved will be comparatively
small-the benefits to be derived can
net be estimated.
LET NEW ISSUES BE AVOIDED.
Referring again to political condi-
tions, it might be said that the cam
paign Of last summer was remarkable
in that it was almost devoid of issues,
those seeking the sufrages OF their
fellow citizens confning themselves to
an endorsement Of questions looking to
the enlightenment of the people, the
material upbui-ding of our State and
the development Of its resources. The
campaign certainly developed the fact,
l 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, as have al
ready said, is advancing in every way,
its people living in contentment, the
farmers having harvested satisfactory
crops, our business interests being on
a sound basis, new enterprises being
undertaken each year, giving employ
ment to labor, and adding to our gener-
al prosperity, deem it best for US
not to attempt the consideration OF
any new measures which might be
calculated to disturb existing condl-
tions. Rather should we discuss and
give our attention to matters, the
proper solution of which must in
evitably add to our general welfare.
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Prominent in scope and meaning
for any people, and especially for the
whites of South Carolina, should be
the great snbject Of education. On
SUCH dQ OCCdSSl9ll dS IlilS OulJ oi1S
most important points can be touched
upon-important details having of
necessity to be emitted. A Common
wealth can have no greater source OF
pride, no greater glory and no surer
guarantee of the stability Of its lnstltu-
tions, than is afforded by an educated
and enlightened citizenship. The
education OF people should be Ineasur-
ed BY its breadth-its diffusion among
the masses. Itshould not be confined
to certain classes but universal In its
benefits, it should be common to all.
The education o. the children of South
Carolina-of each and every child in
South Carolina--their being taught IN
a systematic manner, with SCHOOL
terms long enough to be beneficial; |;
within neat and comfortable school
houses, deriving instruction from
competent and God-fearing teachers
this should be a subject near to the
hearts Of those in whose hands are
placed the control and regulation OF
| our government.