The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-02-16
WILL Be IN RACE
RICHARDS ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
FOR GOVERNOR
States Where He Stands on All Pub
lie Questions in \ Plain Outspoken
Platform.

Platform.
Representative John G. Richards.
Jr.. Friday announced that he would
be candidate for governor this year.
The announce ment was not sur
prise TO Nr. Richards friends. who
have to7 some time expected that he
would enter the race. Two years
ago Mt. Richards was urged TO enter
the campaign, but declined and since
the definite announcement that Thos.
G. Mcleod. now lieutenant governor.
would enter the race there is added
interest in the situation. Mr.. Rich
ards has had Z number OF years OF
legislative experience and has taken
an active part in the various issues
along certain lines. When asked
about ais candidacy. he said:
Yes, after seriously considering
the matter, / have determined TO en-
ter the race for governor Of South
Carolina. For some time my friends
in every section OF the State hare
been encouraging me to run. and az
ter considering the matter carefully.
/ have decided to enter the lists.
While ] am not prepared. OF
couse. at this stage to state in detail
what my platform will contain. I
have no hesitancy. as is my habit in
stating clearly my position on some
OF the more important public cues
;!ons that are OF vital interest to the
State and 70 the people OF the State.
Il shall advocate equitable support
OF our higher educational institu-
,ions and the fullest and most un-
stinted support Of our common school!
system with particular attention to
the development, Of rural schools and
education. Our public school system
is the yitalizing force that supplies
our colleges and is one OF the very
foundations Of our republican insti-
tions. We are now making great
Improvement along educational lines
in South Carolina. but the transcen-
dent importance OF this question de-
mands an even greater effort on our
part.
II shall stand for and urge such
legislation as will make for the full
est development OF the agricultural
industry Of the State for it is the
bed rock foundation OF ali our pros
perity. shall stand for vigorous
support OF all agencies making fov
the development Of agriculture and
for such legislation IS will teci 10
induce capital to come into the State
for the purpose OF developing 20 ta.
fullest measure our splendid re5orr-
ces.
"I snail stand for and ad.o:ate
Statewide prohibition. with strict
and impartia; enforcement OF he
law.
- shall stand for re.renchmelt in
the expenditure OF the peoples mon
ey whenever and wherever It cen be
done without impairing the public
service.
Il shall stand for a thorough and
complete revision and readjustrucn;
Of the tax laws OF the State. and the
Inauguration II such system Of
assessments as will make all p-ooar-
t. bear its homes, and just proportion
CT the burden Of taxation
The agricultural lien law. so long
the hindering cause OF lack OF cE.!-
cultural progress and independence.
and the greatest preventative Of ice
proper control Of our negro laec:.
has at last been repealed. led she
igh: for the farmers and shall urge
upon our people the necessi.; OF &c
cepting the changed conditions JUST
brought about with 4 determi ,a.ioa
upon their part 70 give the new Law
fair trial. and feel that the wis
dom of this legislation will be de-
morstrated.
The building Of good and perra-
nent highways will add more TO the
value OF property and 20 the wealth
OF our State than any other public
utility. The effec. Of good roads
the state would be felt |
in every walk Of life. but they would |
come as an especial blessing and a |
great economy to our people who |
1--we in :he country districts. shall
stand for the permanent improve
men: OF our highways. such improve
nent being made under local self
government; in the various counties.
III il should be my good fortune
TO be selected b. The people Of our
proud State to be the governor ]
shall endeavor with all my strength
It my command 10 thoroughly fan.i:
,rize myself and keep in ccas'a1t
ouch with the working force OF IL
u our pubic institutions and b7auch-
IS OF the government. and en1eavof
o so post myself in regard y lur
public affairs as 10 inteliigeutly re-
Commend 20 the law making poT". OF
ne State those things that the Ha:.lic
veal and needs OF the hour demadd.
Il do not care 10 say any .Doc. At
his time than this: That every pol
ic spirited citizen OF our Sac is
nxious for her welfare. her proso..--
" and material advancement - III
hingS and none is more so than NY
elf. In entering the race wish 10
~ now that will make the issues
lea--cut and 70 the point. looking
yer % the substantial! advancement;
{ our State. and will 80 before the s
eo2le upon platform. every plank S
which shall stand for the peoples e
.,eres,s and the upoui!d!ag os oc. q
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