The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
Senator BIeaSe Given
Ovation at His Home

ed his personal character in issue be-
fore the people Of South Carolina and
during the heated campaign through
which he had passed he stooo before
the people Of Newberry on this oc-
casion with none venturing TO assail
that character The continuous and
industrious efforts of his opponents
had been able TO elicit nothing fur
thcr than a statement from some of
the ministers Of Newberry to the ef-
eeft, simply and solely, that they did
not endorse his candidacy, and the
conclusion was inevitable that thev
could find not an improperly in his
lie or Il defect in his character. lie
wanted any who were strangers in
Newbcrry on this occasion to inquire
INTO the record of the Btease family
III Ncwberry county, and he chal-
lcnged any who had aught to say
against his personal character or MS
private life to rise.
Senator Blease's challenge was
greeted only by dcafening applause.
lie said his bitterest enemies admit
ted his ability and the fact that ne
stood on the strongest platform on
| winch man in South Carolina had
ever sought the Office Of governor of
South Carolina-the highest honor
within the Gift of any pcopfc--and in
their desperation they had been driv-
cn to an attack upon his personal
character, which attack, he said, had
failed most ignominiousIy.
Senator Blcase s remarks were con-
stantly greeted with applause, and
the ovation which he received was
genuine and sincere.
The remainder of Senator Blease' 5
speech, which is reported in detail
below, was practically the same
speech which he has been making
elsewhere throughout the campaign,
charging Governor Anscl's adminis-
tration with being the most extrava-
giant since the days of Republican
ism, opposing extravaganza, opposing
the immigration department, attack
ing Governor Ansel for tle appoint.
mcnt of negro notary in Green-
vile, and promising if elected to ell
force all the laws.
Governor Ansel was greeted with
applause, and was given close and
respectful attention throughout his
address. He defended the Anscl ad-
ministration against Mr.. Blcasc' s at
tacks of extravaganza, reviewed his
record, defended his appointment of
a negro notary, citing the example
set by Senator Tillman and other
governors, and stated his position on
the liquor question. A detailed syn
opsis of his address appears below.
The candidates were met at the
train by a committee from the county
Democratic executive committee,
headed by County Chairman Fred II.
Dominick. The committee was ac-
companied by number of voters of
the town and county and by the
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The candidates while in Newberrv
were the guests of Senator Blcase at
the Newbcrrv hotels.
The Meeting In Detail.
County Chairman Fred. II. Domin-
lex presided, and the meeting was
opened with prayer by the Rev. J.
W. Wolling, pastor of Central Meth
odist church.
Chairman Dominick said it was q
source Of much congratulation to see
so large an audience present, and on
behalf Of the people Of Newberry and
OF Newberry county he extended all
the candidates warm welcome, ana
bespoke for each close and earnest
attention.
The candidates for railroad COM
missioner were the first speakers.
and were followed by the candidates
for State superintendent of cduca-
tlon and adjustant and inspector gen.
cral. The addresses of these gentle
men appear on the second page Of
this issue. Each Of them was we'll
received and liberally applauded
Senator Blease's Address.
Senator Blease, in opening his ad-
dress, took up the card published in
the Columbia State, signed by sever
al of the Newberry ministers. stot-