The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-06-20

ana nave declared for local county
pose local option but will favor the
principle of allowing the various
counties to determine this question
as seems proper to them, with, Of
course, strict observance Of con-
stitutional limitations.
Opposed to Restrictions.
l am in favor Of honest elections
and a strict enforcement of our laws
against viOlatOrs Of the same, but I
shall oppose any legislation either
by the Democratic party or by the
legislature that will deprive the
humblest white Democrat Of his
right to vote.
During the IL years that I was a
member Of our legislature, I conten-
ded and voted for biennial sessions.
I held then and hold now that an
nual sessions are not only unneces-
sary, but that they are a positive in
jury to the best interests Of the State;
therefore, J. stand for biennial ses-
siOns of our legislature.
1 am in favor Of 2-cent fiat rate
for passenger travel over the three
trunk line railroads in this State and
their branch lines, and a 2 1-2 cent
rate for the Independent short lines.
I shall advocate, as I always have,
liberal support of our ex.Confeder-
ate soldiers.
A we'll organized, we'll diciplined,
State militia. is essential for the pro-
lection Of the State and the proper
enforcement of her laws; therefore, I
favor sufficient appropriation by
the State for the proper mainten-
ance Of it's citizen-soldiery
think the general principle of
working the convicts upon the high
ways Of the county in which they
are convicted is q wise one and there
fore I favor it, but am unalterably
opposed to working white and ne
gro convicts together or forcing terms
of social equality in the camp or
stockade.
I she'll stand for q strict enforce
ment of the law with fairness to all
our people and without partiality to
any. believe, however, that JUS
tice should be tempered with mercy.
Economy One Plank.
/ shall stand for an economical
administration of our State govern
ment. with, Of course. a proper re-
gard for the protection and develop
ment Of the various interests of the
State.
A reckless expenditure Of the pub.
lie funds is a. crime, and shall op-
pose all extravagant appropriations
for whatever purpose they may be
made. The people of this State are
too heavily burdened by taxation
and 1t shall be my purpose not only
to prevent an increase Of that bur-
den; but to reduce it.
I shall advocate a complete revis-
ion and readjustment of the tax
laws OF the State and the adoption
Of system of assessment that will
make all property bear it's honest
and just proportion Of the burden of
taxation. No system of taxation
can be just that does not bear upon
avery class OF property equitably.
I believe in keeping separate the
three coordinate branches Of the
government; they are God-ordained
and constitution made and 1 shall
so regard them.
If I am elected governor of the
State l shall endeavor with the abil-
ity and strength at my command to
keep In constant touch with the work
ing force of all our public institutions
and branches Of the government, and
shall endeavor to so inform myself in
regard to our public affairs as to in
telligently recommend to the law
making power Of the State those
things that the public veal and the
needs Of the hour demand,
In making the race for governor
1t is my purpose to make the issues
plain and to the point. l will go
before the people upon a platform
every lank Of which shall stand for
what I believe to be the peoples
good and for the development and up
building Of our State in all her in
terests. 1 will go before them with
the firm determination that If I am
elected I will be the governor Of the
whole people.
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Outline of j. II. Duncan's Speech.