The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-06-22

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TIE CAMPAIGN has BEGUN
The State campaign opens to-
day, and from now on the canel-
dates for the various State Offices
which have opposition viii be
ealivaatins over the country tell
ing the dear people" why they
should select them. The priuci-
pal II. vest will be IN the race for
governor. There are number
of good men seeking this high
position and Of course each one
would ike TO be the favored one.
Col. Featherstone is an old timer
in the campaigning line, and
knows how to say things that will
make his hearers laugh, he has
always on hand some good anec-
dotes which he gets of with good
effect.
Lientenant- Governor Mcleod
is also man who can catch the
ear of the crowd with his pleas
entries. He is a GOOD speaker and
in our opinion will acquit himself
we'll on the stump. Col Blease
is without doubt one If the best
speakers for these occasions in
the State, having had experience
and being equipped with a
thorough knowledge Of the fiscal
conditions of the government, and
being a close student Of the affairs
of the State, will dll his speeches
with vigorous comments and crit
icism. Col. Blease made Splen-
did run for governor two years
ago, and we do not douot but that
his friends Will stand by him in
the present race.
Mr.. F. Il. Hyatt is a new man
in the political arena, heretofore
he has aligned himself with the
good roads, and business devel-
opment campaigns. He is a high
II repuxed business man. one OF
the business leaders in the State
and recognized as a splendid
fnancier, and a good speaker.
Maj. ]. G. Richards while never
before a candidate for State Of
Zee, is we'll known by reputation
sor his work in the legislature,
where he has served many years.
Mai. Richards made a reputation
by his persistent efforts TO have
the lien law repealed, his leader
ship in the tights for the State
dispensary when that institution
was being assailed, and when the
dispensary ship was sinking he
remained true and loyal until its
hulk had disappeared, and then
he leaped from it on to the Pro-
hibition raft, upon which he has
assumed leadership. This can
be truly said Of Richards, it mat
ters not which cause he espouses,
he is ardent N his support
The next of special interest IS
the race for railroad commission,
er. Hon. O. C. Scarborough CT
Clarendon will in our opinion be
the leading candidate. He has
served two terms in the legisIa.
ture, and while in that BODY dem
onstrated his ability TO grasp
questions which affect the traffic
conditions. he was the chairman
Of ttheagricultural committee, and
through this committee he was
enable to secure legislation which
gave great protection to the farm
ers. Mr.. Scarborough has made
q study of freight rates, railroad
schedules, and we believe the
people at large recognize his
thorough fitness and will give
him their support He has oppo-
sition from Coiletou- and Green
VILE, also from Columbia, but
while all Of his opponents are
good men they are not so we'll
qualified for this particular place
as is Scarborough, in cur opinion.
The adjutant generals Office is
another one Of the places where
there is somewhat of a scramble
for, but since the incumbent has
demonstrated his utter unttness.
and his assistant has acted so
silly. we Will take for ours one of
the other aspirants, which we
have not as yet decided upon.
Now what viii be the issues: Are
these candidates going to try to
pussy-toot their way into ctfice
by making as little sound as pos.
sibie? The tendency in some
quarters is to steal bases, as they
say in base ball, that is, 70 say as
little and be as indefinite as pos
sible relying upon the prellmi.
nary work that has been done in
advance by the addresses at pic
MICS, Sunday school celebrations,
and similar occasions. However
) this will not satisfy all.
It is our opinion. the masses
will not consent for any candidate
to go into Office straddling any is
sue, or with a hush policy, they
will demand tina. be speak out
loud anu clear his attitude upon
those matters which are in their
minds. No. it needs no Solomon
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