Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-01-17

should make an appropriation for this
purpose. In accordance, therefore,
with their wishes and also because !
strongly favor the idea, 1 have the
honor to suggest the appropriation Of
$4,000 be made, in order that there
may be no uncertainty as to the con-
venience, comfort and full enjoy
ment of the annual reunions and
communion of our old veterans.
Compulsory Education.
1t has been disappointment to me
that we have not yet passed n law
IN reference to compulsory education.
There Is TO reason why this should
not be done; there is every reason
why it should he done, and such
law Will be passed sooner or later BY
our general assembly.
Some Important Matters.
can only mention, most briefly
also, the work which has been dons
for the protection of our fish and
oyster interests and ask that YOU con-
tlnue to give this the business atten-
tion it so much requires.
The drainage of our swsmp lands
should not he overlooked. This, for
reasons of health as we'll AS from tho
moro material aspect of the financial
Size OF the question involved, is 4
matter ot great Importance to those
whose interests it concerns.
Our State geologis: wiz submit his
report concerning the years work in
his department. This report con-
ta'ns nvalubale information - in
formation which is eagerly sought by
interested ones far beyond the bord-
ers S1 our State. Careful. pains
taking work here mas been accurately
done and the State Will reap 2 rich
harvest from this valuable fed.
Tst. report of ihe railroad cammis-
sion will be submitted 20 YOU at the
proper time. The many details OF
tins department VIII lie specifically
!nc!rded IN this rcp&rt and they mer-
1t S'1ur co:sideTa tiasi The -cn,n.nis-
Z sionczs Will, III this paper. deal some
wh.t at length upon the congestion
OF freight berarsc Of lack e. freight
cars during the PAST year and Will
sueHfs a p,actinal remedy for re-
lief.
Ne special ecncnent froza me is
necessary rega riding the work of orr
State bank examiner. This Office
crcatnd At the la4t legislative session
ana Mr.. Lee G. Holeman received
The appointment. His duties include
WORE IN an important department
and l am sure THIS will bring valuable
results.
| Salaries of Estofo Ors-o.
Wuh the continual growth of our
| state 1t viii he absolutely necessary
! that EirSer appropriations should be
made for the conduct of MS public
affairs, and especially is thE true in
relerchce TO the salaries paid to our
State officers Without execution
these salaries are totally ina.ieguote
Tor the services res dered and are IN
no sense in keeping with the rcspon
slbliitles devolving npon the incum-
tnnts. In no department of our row
eminent are salaries paid at all com
tnensuratc- either with the services
rendered, nor iii keeping with the dig-
h'ty and demands Of the Offices IN
ed Our justices of the supreme
court, circnit judges, collectors and
aiI State officers receive such corr
Hersation for their services as is
serious reflection upon their ow,
State. The demands made upon tha
iiire and ability cf public servants
are eeas@iesS almost. they are expect
ca To be on!y 4 little short OF nerfec-
licn. they must be equal at alI times
10 all demands made upon thern. bat
'he compensation for all of this i
not near so much as the same man
would receive III almost any business
occupation.
Conclusion.
In concluding his mcssaga the cov-
ernor closes as follows:
L have IS briefly as I thouoLt tha
circumstances permitted, submitted
10 you the various matters which !.
IS yoUr duty and your province to
consider. In cur rcpablic the powe,
res:s with the people. Wisdom. corr.
age and moderation should Le obsc,v.
ca III all you DO, for upon those de-
pcnd Our future safety, our future
greatness.
shall watch with confidence and
nope ana trust your deliberations.
kinowing tnat in your care and keen,
inT' and with those who are 70 suc-
ceed me, that the affairs of our State
hands. ''''ouS
In conclusion, I have only little
more 10 say, but this will hold for
ile more than ! can ever hope TO ode.
quately express. AS governor of INV
t: u",Ne state, l have received the
IlSneSt hOnOrS Whinh rn,. 1