The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-02-15

our colleges, and is one Of the very
foundations Of our republican insti'
tutions. We are now making great
improvements along educational lines
in South Carolina, but the transcend
ent Importance Of this question de-
mands an even greater effort on ouE
part.
II shall stand for and urge such
legislation as will make for the full
est development of agricultural in
dustry Of the State, for it is the bed
rock foundation of all our prosperity.
I shall stand for vigorous support Of
all agencies making for the develop
ment Of agriculture and for such leg
islation as will tend to: induce capi-
tai to come into the State for the
purpose Of developing to the fullest
measure our splendid natural re-
sources.
II shall stand for and advocate
Statewide prohibition, with strict
and impartial enforcement Of the
law. / shall stand for retrenchment
in the expenditure of the people, 5
money whenever and wherever it can
be done without impairing the pub
lie service. I shall stand for thor
ough and complete revision and re-
adjustment Of the tax laws of the
State and the inauguration Of such a
system Of assessments as will make
all property bear its honest and just
proportion Of the burden Of taxation.
E'The agricultural lien law, so long
the hindering cause Of lack Of agri-
cultural progress and independence,
and the greatest preventive Of the
proper control Of our negro labor, has
o. last been repealed. I led the fight
for the farmers and shall urge upon
our people the necessity Of accept
ing the changed conditions just
brought about with a determination
upon their part to give the new law
a fair trial, and I feel that the wis
dom sof this legislation will be dem
onstrated.
''The building Of good and perma-
nent highways will add mora to the
value Of our property and to the
wealth Of our State than om public
utility. The effect of good roads
throughout 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 Bho live
in the country districts. shall
stand for the permanent Improve
ment Of our highways, such improve
ment being made under local self
government in the various counties.
FIf it should be my good fortune
to be selected by the people of our
proud State to be the Governor I
shall .endeavor, with all the strength
at my own command to thoroughly
famaliarize myself and keep in con-
stant touch with the working force
Of all Of our public institutions and
branches Of the Government, and en-
deavor to so post myself in regard to
our public affairs as to intelligently
recommend to the law-making power
Of the State those things that the
public wealth and needs Of the hour
demand. -. ..'--
E'I do not care to say any more at
this time than this: That every
public-spirited, patriotic citizen Of
our State is anxious for her welfare,
her prosperity and material advance
ment in all things: and none is more
so than MYSELF. In entering the race
I wish to say now that I will make
the issues clear-cut and to the point,
looking ever to the substantial ad-
vancement Of our State, and will go
before the people upon platform
every plank. Of which shall stand for
the peoples interest and the up
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