The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-02-02
Takes the Gath As GovefHor fof His
Second Term
STRIKING INAUGURAL ADDRESS
The Chief Magistrate Who Succeeds
Himself Spoke Directly to the Mem
bers of the General Assembly.

monies taking place IN the nall OF tne
House Of Representatives. The cere-
monies wee simple. The inaugural
address follows:
After taking the oath OF Office Gov.
Hayward addressed the joint assem-
bly, II an inaugural remarkable
for its evity. its directness and
its eviden, purpose to encourage the
upbu:lding If the State. Gov. Hayward
said:
Gentlemen o; the General Assembly
and My Fellow Citizens:
Two years ago l 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 deyolve 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, f1lls 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 its work finished. Its history
written: the other with its unknown
tasks. with its welfare in Our keeping.
In the retrospect see much for which
I am deeply grateful, much that ! can
never forget. Especially true Is this
when remember the loyal support ac-
corded me by the people OF our State IN
my endeavcr to merit their confidence
by advancing. as best could. the high
est interests OF our commonwealth. 10
feel that those TO whom one Is alone
responsible should set upon him the
seal of their approval by such q re-
election as was mine. Is Indeed re-
ward than which there Is none greater
10 strive for. II I have rendered any
service to my State, II I have served
my people in some measure as hopoa
to serve them. II indeed | have kept
the faith, this has only been possible
because yoa. my countrymen. gave me
YOUR encouragement and your help.
Unto you. then. the credit Is due. and
20 you this day acknowledge my debt
of gratitude.
The future is frausht with even
greater import. It's duties must be
met. its problems must be faced, Its
difficulties must be overcome. In
these are 3ncluded for US. gentlemen,
Of the general assembly. individual re-
sponsibilities which should neither be
evaded nor disregarded. You are sent
here by the sovereign people and you
are sent fos service. It rests with you
alone to measure up to your great re-
sponsibilities and I believe that you
will not fail to do so. The highest
duties of civilization deyolve upon you.
for to YOU Is entrusted the sacred duty
of framing and enacung laws which
shall govern an enlightened people.
The future welfare and the continued
prosperity Of our State will be assured
IL 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
7 have obligated myself to uphold and
enforce the laws OF our State. This
shall endesvor to do with full regard
TO the right Of all our citizens;
with Jealous care for the fair name
and the ursullied reputation Of South
Carolina: with faithful effort to main
tain the dignity and honor OF our
commonwealth: with hope and conf
dence in alf because OF our glorious
past. In the discharge Of my duties
as governor shall expect-and feel
that I shall rcceive-the continued CO
operation and assistance, not only OF
the members Of your body. but also OF
the law-abgding people Of our State.
In my annual message recently sent
to your hoporable body I called atten-
ton. IN as brief detail as possible. to
the condition of our various State de-
partments. and made therein such rr:-
concentrations as I deemed wise AID
expedient. You are now fairly launch
4, ed upon your labors and shall make
no further mention OF these matters
trusting that what I have already said
concerning them has had your careful
attention. am deeply interested in
ali that shall merit and receive your
consideration and I will deem 1t both
privilege and a pleasure to assist you
In any way that lies in my power.
You are making laws for growing
and prosperous State. The unrivalled
natural advantages Of South Carolina
its great undeveloped resources. Its
wonderful industrial development-all
OF these are attracting to us. more
thnn ever before. the attention OF the
outside world. In addition to these at
fractions and advantages. with us labor
and capital are not in conflict. but to-
gether are working in harmony for
the rpbnild'ng Of our State. This Is
Messing whic: is denied to many States
and we should neglect no means to
nromcte its continuan, :. From every
standpoint with increasing growth and
1uAuencc. 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
,our united action and our utmost en-
l. q