Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-05-02
INTERVIEW WITH GOV. BLEASE.
Newspaper Man Has Talk With Gov
ernor In Newberry.

Newspaper Man Has Talk With Gov
ernor In Newberry.
Governor Cole l.. Blease was in New
berry Friday to look after some pri-
vate matters and was seen by a press
representative in the office of his for
mer law partner, Fred H. Dominick,
ESQ.,, says a special to the Greenville
News.
Governor Blease was asked in regard
to the loan of $5O0,O0O for the state,
which was arranged by the governor
in New York this week. Governor
Blease said: "On account of certain
friends, both personal and political, 1t
was made possible to arrange the loan
at three per cent, Notwithstanding the
fact that some people, on account of
political prejudice to me had endeav-
ored to balk the deal. | am satis-
fled that this Is the cheapest money
that has been borrowed this season.
II am an advocate of an economi-
cal administration of the affairs Of the
state. This was shown by my veto of
many items I'm the appropriation bill
and other acts.
AT the last session of the legisla-
ture, a bill was passed, authorizing
rural police for Newberry county. On
account Of complications, did not
sign this BILL but l have kept two con-
stables in this county to carry out the
wishes of the delegation. Now that
the summer season Is on, do not think
that the business will warrant the two
constables, and one Of them will,
therefore, be transferred to another
point in the state. This change will
mean a saving of more than 500 per
month to the taxpayers of Newberry
county"
Governor Blease was asked in re-
gard to the Sparks incident" which is
now going the rounds of the press, the
incident" being the ordering of Mr..
Joe Sparks, a representative Of the
Columbia State and other newspapers,
from the governors office by the exec
always treated Mr.. Sparks with the
utmost courtesy, kindness and consid-
Grafton Notwithstanding the fact that
he represented papers edited by my
bitterest personal and political ene-
mics. had given him the inside of
many news items. Mr. Sparks be-
trayed this courtesy and kindness, and
time after time, wilfully, maliciously
and Indignantly misrepresented me,
and published the most outrageous lies
in regard to the governors acts and
his office. l spoke to him about 1t,
but the Misrepresentation continued.
l thereupon told Mr. Sparks in po-
lite, but very positive manner, to leave
the office, and not to come back during
my term Of office; that no other in
formation would be given him from
the office for any paper he represented.
When the cause was asked, said that
he had been ordered out for lying, and
I hoped that he would have sense
enough to obey the request"
What about Felder?" was asked
the governor. II care nothing for Mr..
Fielder or his threats" said Governor
Blease. HE is at liberty to write his
book After it Is written, shall deal
with it and with him in such a man.
ner as he or it may deserve. How
ever, I believe that his thirty days
oho Nv l.
vate and public, Is an open book be-
longing to the people Of South Caro-
lima, and they are at liberty to read
it."
When questioned in reference to his
use of the pardoning power, Govern
or Blease said: II have not pardoned
a man but what the majority OF the
people Of South Carolina will approve
of. l have been careful to be right.
and to relieve those whom I thought
were entitled to it.
Young man, have read some
where and at some time: Do unto
others as you would have them do
unto you have endeavored during
all my days to live for those who love
me, and am keeping it up. Goodbye,
and God be with you till we meet
again."
Governor Blease Is apparently en-
joying good health. He was In jo-
vial mood, as usual, and together with
Mrs. Bleasc who Is with him, has
been receiving the hearty handshakss
of their multitude of friends in New
berry. The governor will return to
Columbia this afternoon, and will go
to Union tomorrow, where he will de-
liver an address at the closing Of one
of the largest schools of that county.