The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-08-11
Manning Gain Strength
Political ADVERTISEMENT

.1e people OF Sumter generally are
greatly gratified at the evidences Of
growing strength in Hon. Richard !.
Manning's candidacy for governor.
This is evidenced in many ways; ty
the many recent communications TO
the different papers Of the State, and
by the attacks being made on him at
the campaign meetings BY both the
Blease and the anti-Blease candi-
dates. for q weak candidate is never
attacked by his competitors. Another
sure indication of his strength is the
many letters being received at MIR.
Manning's Office every day from all
different parts Of the State, telling
him Of his strong stand In the writ
er's community. An Item reporter
was given the opportunity of looking
over batch of mail and made = few
excerpts from letters.
From Charleston, Il Manning SUD-
porter writes:
"Mr. Manning Is gaining strength,
daily. ! am doing all Gun for him.. -
Another from Charleston: 1--WE are
much encouraged here over the Man
ming outlook" From Charleston ais.
Il am glad to Say that things for Mr..
Manning are looking pretty good down
here" And still yet from Charleston
comes this: From all indications
you are going to fare well here Au-
gust 25. - told me that you would
lead in Charleston" The party named
there Is most astute politician and
is on the other side in Charleston
politics.
An Aiken man writes: II have, fol
come time. been reading your speeches
and have come to the conclusion
you are the man more suited for the
governors chair; ! promise to do my
best for YOU" And from FnirfIeld
comes these optimistic messages, "I
believe he Is growing in this county,
and his. strongest opponent is losing
II find Manning anu are way
ahead around here" feel sure that
you are gaming ground IN our coun-
~; geel good In your behalf to-
day"
Newberry Is In this too. These ar.
extracts from a. couple of letters:
Congratulate you on your bright
prospects and commend the stand OF.
public questions you are generally aB-
"As things stand now. Mr..
Manning will poll the largest vote OF
any of the anti-Blease candidates. anu
may head the ticket over all, both
Blease and anti Blease In this coun-
ty." From Dorchester comes tho
word, Il wish to assure you OF my
support, and that at' this poll you can
count on S5 per cent. perhaps more"
And another fro1H Dorchester: 1T
Wish to report for this section that
You will poll a good vote"
A s.rxs
gaining ground every day in my
county. A lot OF $3.50 men have
changed recently and are talking
believe you will head tine
ticket for governor In my county"
From an Orangeburg town Is written,
You are gaining votes every day and
the prospects are. you will not only
carry this box but Barnweli, ,Bamberg
and Hampton countless"
Up In the corner OF the State, from
Pickens county is written: II am
sure Mr.. Manning is growing stronger:
every day." From Iva, In thickly Set
tied Anderson county. he has heard,
Il am pleased to he able to. inform
you that things around here are In
deed favorable to your interest
While from the city 0f Anderson H..
am confident that you arc
as, strong as. il not little stronger,
than any one in this section" From
a mill town, in Grcenville county. il.
heard: 81 have got a great many
promised to vote for MIR. Manning in
this section: am certainly not leav-
Ing any stones unturned for sMr. Man
ming. 7 have g. lot ca Eaea C vote
for Mr.. Manning. One OF our work
ers was a - supporter"
A travelling man writes.i ..'l have
been working the Piedmont section
for about three weeks. and. from OBJ
seryation. believe you. are growing
stronger every, day; great many
men have talked to are = - = men but
are going to support you, believing
you are the strongest antf-man in the
race. Another travelling man writes.
II have been over nearly: every county
in the State In tha past 80 days-you
are growing In favor."es
The following letter frols Charles
ION was from q gentleman who is not
q politician but just a good solid.
eyory day citizen who had written
~. Manning. asking Ills stand on
certain questions. This letter Is In
reply to Mr. Manning's letter to him.
Il am very much gratified at your
frank reply to questions asked. AS a
result, you may expect my support In
TIE coming campaign. have shown
So.s litter ..eetttteeE 90 sixteen = others hers aiit;
have pledged their support
to you. Two or the others ilay' ng pre-
yionsly pledged themselves to other
candidates. The other said he was not
ready TO pledge himself but would
give, you careful consideration. One
af the thirteen gentlemen pfedgihg
himsslf to vote for YOU, tells me this
afternoon that elk other voters living