The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-02-23

all over the South to bring the cotton
farmers OF the South to what justly be-
longed to them. am sure that when the
people Of the State learn OF the services
T. G. Mcleod has rendered to the State
and especially to the farming interests,
they will regard him with more favor than
they will the professional politician, who
resorts to ride any, and all things for Of
fee. Lieutenant Governor Mcleod has
for four years, and did he stand for that
Office again am sure he would have no
opposition. He conducts the duties Of his
office with firm dignity, learning and fair
ness; In his long career as legislator and
presiding officer, We have yet to hear OF
the first adverse comment; such man in
the Governors Office Is what the people
want, and when the primary comes on
Mcleod will not have to explain why he
a State Dispensaryite man when that in
stitution was popular; Local Optionist
when it was the thing, and a Prohibitionist
when there is g. probability Of working
the churches for votes, no, he will not have
to explain anything inconsistentin his po-
ntical career. I said he was Local Op-
ZIONIST by this do not mean the return Of
the county dispensary, as 1t was, but he
favors giving the people the right to say
whether or not they want the legal sale of
liquor under the constitutional restrictions
and to provide means OF enforcing such
q system as they themselves might select.
But aside from the pesky liquor question,
the tendency OF the times and the general
assembly is to be eXtravagant; at the head
Of the government there should be q man
with good knowledge Of the law, and
an experience In practical business, and
too, one who is in close toech and sympa-
thy with the masses, these qualifications
have been demonstrated In Thomas 6. Nc
Leod time and time again, honest to the
core, broad and cultured, student Of men
close touch with all that concerns the prOA
blems, experience in legislation, having
the confidence Of the business element,
and those who are giving their time and
attention to the the upbui1ding the rural
schools Of this countey will be especially
pleased to give him their most hearty
support, for with him at the head OF affairs
the country schools Of the State will have
co-laborer and friend.
Thomas G. Mcleod was born In Sumter
county, graduated at Wofford College, he
now lives at Bishopville where he enjoys
the high esteem Of those who daily come
in contact with him. He is prominent
Mason and Knight but, unlike some we
know, while he is true and q loyal mem
ber Of the fraternal orders, he has con-
tempt for those who have In the past used
these orders to further their political ends.
He feels the same towards those who are
attempting to further their political ends
by working the Sunday schools and the
orders cannot help political cause but by
being used by politicians these grand and
noble organizations can iniure their own
cause which Is intended to be higher than
all the differences politicians can invent.
feel 1t q pleasing duty to my readers to
ask that they store away this letter In
their minds, and when the time comes
remember they can make no mistake In
honoring Thomas G.. McLeon with their
consideration. .-
Clarendon Is to have a candidate on the
State ticket in the primary, and Of course
it is to be hoped that bis name will get on
the election ticket, Ispeak Of Hon 0. G.
leagues. II had only Clarendon to speak
to Through these columns woulp stop
with the bare announcement that Col. o. G.
Scarborough is candidate for Railroad
Commissioner and 1t would be sufficient.
but these letters are not read by Claren-
don alone. They are read all through the
business man accustomed to handling
large affairs, large and successful far.
mer, . man Of indominate twill power and
determination, close observer, extensive
traveller, broad and liberal In his exercise
Of judgment and patriot every inch OF
him. Mr.. Scarborough has been persuad-
ed by many Of the Representatives from all
over South Carolina to run for Railroad
Commissioner and they succeeded, his
consent obtained, characteristic Of the
man, he has gone ahead with his candidacy
as he does with his private affairs and
leaped into the arena with the flush of de-
tiance on his brow that bids opposition to
take care of itself, as he ask no quarters
and will grant none. His campaign will
be conducted upon the only right princi;;
pie for success, pride, perseverance and
pluck. The people Of Clarendon have
honored Mr.. Scarborough several times,
the people Of his local community have
honored him time and again, and iin all OF
this he has proven that he Is worthy and
we'll qualified. What more can be asked
Of mortal man, than that he be true to the
trusts reposed in him. Scarborough Is
progressive, honest and can always be
counted where mans part Is to be done.