The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-06-24
STATE CAMPAIGN
OPENED IN SUMTER

in the House, as author Of the Fort
ner bill, and other legislative actlVl'
ties. Favored square deal with rail-
roads and the people: Favored two
cent rate bill.
Frank w. Shealy Of Lexington de-
clared he was no orator and would
make no speech. Better roadbeds,
equipment, and convenient sched-
ule were the points he emphasized.
John H. Wharton Of Laurens said
the railroad commissioner was the
most important Office in the State,
as that official could make rates on
freight and passenger traffic. FaVors
interchangeable mileage book, and
full train crews.
W. I. Witherspoon Of York county
made a short business like talk for
an investigation of conditions. Fair
ness to corporation and people ne de-
clared for.
Jas. Cansler of Tirzah delighted
the audience with a humorous talk,
in which he hit his opponent. He
said he had more energy than the
whole "capoedlement" running
against him. Before favoring two
cent rate find out if railroads can
stand it. Tote fair with both sides,
and grant an honest investment a
! dividend.
For Adjutant-General.
Capt. NJ. C. Willis of York county
opposed the present official, Adju-
tant General w. W. Moore, for re-
election. He made talk, discussing
his military record. He does not be-
lieve in applying regular army stand
ards to the State militia, with its
strict discipline and Vexatious regu-
lations.
W. w. Moore said he had always
endeavored to follow the law and do
what was right. Not trying to meas
ure by regular army standards.
WANTED more money. Explained his
side of the conflicting parts taken in
the militia trouble.
Commissioner Watson Talks.
Commissioner E. j. Watson had
no opposition, but he asked the vot-
ers to carefully weigh their decisions
on the important matters and weigh
deliberately the different candidates
Manning for Governor.
Richard I. Manning, Sumter's
"favorite SON., spoke briefly. He
did not intend to speak, but let the
other candidates have his time. His
platform was, known to his home peo-
strict enforcement of the law
whether it be carrying concealed
weapons, violating liquor law, or race
track gambling. Efficiency with
economy is his plan. He referred tc
the fact that the campaign was usual
! ly referred to as a circus, which re-
hected upon the candidates. He urg'
ed every candidate to do away with
bitterness, personalities, and yitup'
Grafton"
Lowndes j. Browning.
Lowndes J. Browning Of Union
announced his appreciation Of Mr.
Manning's courtesies, and his inten'
ton to reciprocate. Fourteen min
utes was short while to discuss vita
issues. Believed in Democratic prin'
ciples. Was the candidate of no fac
ton or newspaper, and there was not
a coat tail big enough for him tc
swing to. The laboring men, he said
were the last to receive benefits o1
Legislation, and the first to be harmed
by it. He entered into discussion
of farming in relation to growth ant
prosperity of the cities and towns
He advocated the State helping ten
ant farmers buy homes, therefore
State should Investigate titles ant
prepare to loan money at low inter
est. Spoke interestin gly on abolish
ing tax on farmers and mechanics
tools, implements, etc. Surplus in
come and inheritances should beal
burden of taxation. He devoted mos
I of his time to clear and scholarly
| talk upon the intricate subject o-
| taxation.
i Following Mr.. Browning the meet
ing adjourned until after dinner, ant
from 1:45 to $3.50 there was nc
speaking. In the afternoon smaller
cumbent, who thanked the voters
Saying he governed his Office by the
law and his conscience.
Swearingen Speaks Briefly.
| For State Superintendent of Edu
cation J. E. Swearingen of Edgefeld
the blind incumbent, has no bar tc
reelection, and he demanded longer
school terms, professional ano closer
inspection of rural schools, the con
tinued support of the taxpayers, and
a uniform standard for schools al
over the State.
Two for Attorney-General.
A. G.. Brice Of Chester is opposing
Attorney-General Peoples for re-elec-
ton. The Office he sought was one oil
administration, not policy, therefore
he had no platform. His opponents
record was known and if there was
anything wrong with it, people knew
it. However, that was no reason to
crowd gathered, but still a large one
to hear the remaining gubernatorial
candidates.
John G. Cinkscales.
John G. Clinkscales spoke at $3.50
o'clock. He said that when a man
offers for governor the people had a
right to know how he stood. He was
a candidate from purest of patriotic
motives, not by solicitation of many