The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-01-26
D0|NGS OF GENERAL
ASSEMBLY.
THE INAUGURATION.-TRP TO
WINTHROP---.SEVERAL MEAS
URES OF INTEREST DISCUSSED.

l he CapltOl, ,ColumOla, January l5:-
The beginning of the new admins
tration was the most important
event of the second weeks session
of the General Assembly. Pale,
trembling and showing every symp'
tom of very sick man, the Governor
elect vas barely able t, stand alone
while Magistrate Dunbar admins
tered the oath. Not being able
himself to speak his inaugural ad-
dress,i it was read by the reading clerk
of the House of Representatives,
who seemed to catch the inspiration
of the hour and the spirit In which
the address was prepared. What
might be termed the preface of the
message brought vividly to men,
mory the horrible cartoons and the
scathing editorials which flooded
the State and entered the homes Of
our people during the closing days
of the last campaign. Mindful OF
these things we hesitate to criticise
either the motive or the contents
which this message revealed. Let
us remember that this was an extra
ordinary occasion and hope that
Governor Blease will prove to be an
extraordinary man. He is entirely
free from the strong influences
which perhaps have taken step or
two too many in the past, and oc-
cupying the unique position OF COM
plete freedom, except the obliga-
ton Of promise to his friends, should
bring him face to face with the fact
that this is a great Commonwealth
and that he alone is at the helm.
.:On Thursday, which was Lees
birthday, the General Assembly VS.
tied Winthrop college by special In
vitation. As a pleasure trip this
occasion was full and complete.
We enjoyed each and every minute,
yet the announced purpose of in
spection, | am afraid, was either
minimized or entirely forgotten.
The trip demonstrated the fact that
there was no need of inspection
as business mans view, no neeq
for the trip, The invitation intimat-
ed that it would cost nothing, which
caused a gentle suspicion that it
was given at the expense OF the
railroad. There is a growing sentl-
ment against these trips and per-
haps none other will be taken for
quite 3 while.
The more important measures OF
Legislation for the week was the
Torrens system of land titles. If
the Lower House will agree this
matter will be left to commission
of six who will thoroughly invest'-
gate the system and report their
finding to the next General Assem-
bly
The marriage license bill has
been passed and sent to the House.
This bill caused much discussion
and may be taken at first thought
as unnecessary, but its purpose is
good and as it is applied and be-
comes the custom, our people will
no doubt appreciate and defend the
measure.
The bill to bring to an end the
merger suit is also one Of interest
and will be disposed of the coming
week. Sentiment is divided on this
question, and while the result is not
certain, it is probable that the bill
will pass.
The resolution to make this a 80
day session was passed by a small
majority. As a matter Of fact,
however, this may amount to moth
ing, as the resolution will be re-
scinded if the work is not finished
when the 80 day limit expires.
A bill also Of interest requires
owners Of automobiles to be exceed.
ingly cautious when they meet or
pass other travellers who are less