Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1905-02-01
HEYWARD SWORN in
Takes the Oath As Governor Fer His
Second Term
STRIKING INAUGURAL ADDRESS
The Chief Magistrate Who Succeeds
Himself Spoke Directly to the Mem
bers of the General Assembly.

Hon. D. c. Hayward was on Wednes-
day inauguratcd Governor, the cere-
monies taking place in the hal! of the
House of Representatives. The cere-
monies were simple The inaugural
address follows:
After taking the oath OF Office Gov.
Hayward addressed the joint assem-
bly, in an inaugural remarkable
for it's brevty. it's directness and
its evident purpose to encourage the
upbuilding OF the State. Gov. Hayward
said:
Gentlemen OF the General Assembly
and My Fellow Citizens:
Two years ago | had the honor of
taking the oath OF Office as governor
OF South Carolina. Standing again to-
day in this distinguished presence, to
pledge myself anew to the service of
our State, / am even more solemnly
impressed with the duties which must
and do devolve upon one whom the
people have selected a their chief eX-
ecutive. This occasion. with the for
NAL renewal OF my oath though 1t
brings before me afresh the realization
OF grave responsibilities. fills my heart
with deepest gratitude because of the
honors which have been bestowed upon
me By my fellow citizens.
The past and the future alike in
stinctively arise before me, the one
with it's work finished. it's history
written; the other with its unknown
tasks. with it's welfare IN our keeping
In the retrospect see much for which
I am deeply grateful, much that l can
never forget. Especially true is this
when remember the loyal support ac-
corded me by the people of our State in
my endeavor to merit their confidence
by advancing. as best l could, the high
est interests of our commonwealth. To
feel that those TO whom one Is alone
responsible should set upon him the
seal of their approval by such a re-
election as was mine. is indeed re-
ward than which there is none greater
10 strive for. If | have rendered any
service to my State, II have served
my people in some measure as I hoped
to serve them. If indeed / have kept
the faith, this has only been possible
because you. my countrymen, gave me
your encouragement and your help.
Unto you. then. the credit Is due, and
10 you this day | acknowledge my debt
OF gratitude
The future is fraught with even
greater import. It's duties must be
met. its problems must be faced, its
difficulties must be overcome. In
these are included for us. gentlemen.
of the general assembly. individual re-
sponsihilitics which should neither be
evaded nor disregarded. You are sent
here by the sovereign people and you
are sent for service. 1t rests with you
alone to measure up to your great re-
sponsibiities and believe that you
will not fail to do so. The highest
duties of civilization devolve upon you.
for to you is entrusted the sacred duty
of framing and enacting laws which
shall govern an enlightened people
The future welfare and the continued
prosperity OF our State will be assured
if your deliberations are characterized
by the spirit Of wisdom and under
standing. the spirit OF counsel and
right. the spirit of knowledge and Of
the fear Of the Lord"
In the oath which I have Just taken
have Obligated myself to uphold and
enforce the laws OF our State. This I
shall endeavor to do with full regard
TO the right OF all our citizens:
with jealous care for the fair name
and the unsullied reputation OF South
Carolina; with faithful effort to main
tain the dignity and honor of our
common wealth; with hope and conf
dence in all because OF our glorious
as governor I shall expect--and ! feel
that shall receive-the continued CO.
operation and assistance. not only, OF
the members OF your body. but also OF
tho law-abiding people of our State
In my annual message recently sent
to your honorable body called atten-
tion. in as brief detail as possible. to
the condition of our various State de-
partments and made therein such rvc-
concentrations rs I deemed wise n, d
eXpedient. You are now fairly launch
cd upon your labors and shall make
no further mention OF these matters
trusting that what have already said
concerning them has had your careful
attention. am deeply interested in
NIL that shall merit and receive your
consideration and I will deem 1t both
n privilege and pleasure TO assist YOU
in any way that lies in my power.
You are making laws for n growing
and prosperous State. The unrivalled
natural advantages OF South Carolina
its great undeveloped resources. it's
wonderful industrial development-all
Of these are attracting to us. more
than ever before TIE attention OF the
outside world. In addition to these at
fractions and advantages. with us labor
and capital are not in conflict but to-
rethcr are working in harmony for
the upbuilding OF ou- State. This is a
blessing which Ia denied TO many States
and we should neglect no means to
promote its contiEuan,. From every
standpoint. with increasing growth and
influence. the future of our State is
brighter than ever before in its his
tory
To properly meet these growing de-
mands. so rich with promise, merits