The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-07-21

adv Gated ne abolition Of tie per
sonal property tax and the substitu-
ton in lieu of it tax on incomes
and inheritances.
10 n G. CHnkscales launched i'm
mediately into his exposition o. the
mpulsory sc4ool attendance Law.
He said that he would not advocate
that clild be taken away from its
parents when that child's presence at
his home is necessary for the sus-
tenance c., the family. His plan is TO
give eyery child chance. He gave a
number of certain instances where it
happened that negroes could write
and that the whites were illiterate.
Driven Indoors.
Rain began falling as Mr.. Clink-
scales concluded and t1e candidates
and audience repaired to the court
house.
Robert A. Cooper stressed the i'm
pcrtance of the Office Of governor and
asked that the greatest consideration
be used in voting.
Il will reconsecrate and rededicate
myself to the service of the State if
am elected governor" said Mr..
Cooper, who continued his arraign-
ment of the present disregard for law
and the lack OF law enforcement.
On the matter of education ne
pleaded that provision and educa-
tional facilities be made for the meg
lected boy He said that he would
do all in his power to improve the
agricultural resources as eve are es-
sentially an agricultural people
Mr.. Cooper again warned the peo-
pie of the coming of the boil Weevil
and urged that preparations be made
| to keep the State Grom bankruptcy.
John T. Duncan suggested that Dr.
Clinkscales call it "the assistance
school attendance law" He then
explained the system"
W. &C. Irby, Jr., told of his several
fights on the floor of the house in
favor of and against certain bills.
Mr. Irby spoke warning of the
cotton mill trust" and pleaded that
steps be taken to break it. He advo-
Gated taat the Gotten mills be re-
quired to submit a statement of all
their transactions to the secretary of
the department Of agriculture His
denunciation of the Northern capt.
talists of cotton mills was applauded.
He advocated for the protection OF
the mill people the appointment of
a corporation commission.
He warned the voters against run
ming good producers from the coun-
decreased the production and increas-
ed tle consumption, and was the
cause of the large negro tenantry.
Applause for Manning.
Ric.ard l. Manning was warmly ap-
plauded as he took the stand.
Among the issues o. this cam
paign," he said, ARE those Of good
roads, law enforcement Confederate
home management, public health anu
others on which all Of the candidates
are agreed" He also stated that the
general attitude toward law and or
der was the same with the people as
witt the chief executive. His virile
statement of Statewide law enforce
ment won loud applause, as did his
stand on the conservative granting
or pardons.
John B. Adger Mulally was absent
because of sickness.
John G. Richards recounted his
part in the general assembly in get
ting money for education in country
districts. His statement that he was
against any and all kinds CT compul-
sorry school attendance was applauded
at length.
Mr.. Richards praised the work OF
corn and tomato clubs and other
agencies in advancing the cause Of
education. He disclaimed all intent Of
stirring up factionalism and ridiculed
certain newspapers for inferring that
he was "coat-tail swinger' Mr.
Richards declaration in favor O: Cole.
l. Blease for United States senator
was applauded.
Charles A. Smith asked that his past
life be taken as evidence of his SYM