Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-09
FRIDAY, OCTOBER g, 1914.

agreed with him as to the constitution
ality of acreage reduction, and Govern
or Colquitt gave him virtual assurance
that he would call the legislators In
extra session again before they got out
of town. In Mr. Stevenson's opinion
there was a probability Of favorable
action on this question:; but ne dld not
look tor total elimination.
Further discussing his experience In
Austin. MIR. Stevenson referred to an
incident that seemed to amuse him
very much. The Texas lawmakers
were very nice about granting him the
privileges of the floor, and arranging
Tor him to address joint session. AS
he entered the hall fight broke out,
near the speakers stand. F1sts' INK
stands and the like were used ana Wnen
quiet was partially restored 1t develop
ed that both OF the combatants as Wen
as some Of the peacemakers were paoly
used up. The principals were two news
paper men, and one of them had his
eyebrows knocked off while the other
had hardly less serious marks OF the
fracas. Both were covered with blood.
1t was hardly the psychological mo-
ment to deliver a message OF the nature
of that borne by Mr.. Stevenson; but
after being introduced he took in the
whole incident as matter nKely 10
occur anywhere at any time, and open
ed his remarks with reference to the
fact that he had witnessed and known
of more than one night in legislative
halls in which newspaper men were
involved. But in each case that hau
previously come within his experience,
a newspaper man was lighting some
member of the legislature. In this case,
however, he was pleased to see that II
was two newspaper men fighting eacn
other, he was pleased because he
thought it fitting that II they were de-
termined to fight, they should fight
each other. Mr.. Stevenson got an at
tentiye and interested hearing, and
from accounts in Texas papers, 1t ap-
pears that he made quite a strong I'M
preston.
The warehouse bill has been intro
duced; but as to whether ii Is going to
pass cannot be stated with assurance.
Mr.. McLaurin thinks probably IT Will
pass; but because for the sake OF har-
mony, he had to cut out certain fea-
lures relating to the financial END or
the proposition-the power OF the ware
house board to negotiate loans,
personally he does not care much
whether it passes or not. The bill, now
ever, has many enthusiastic friends.
They say it will cost the state nothing,
and to back this up, point out the pro-
vision that prohibits the taking over
OF warehouses that are not sef-sup-
porting. They urge that the state gu
arantee of weights, grades and the de-
livery of the Identical bales represent
ed by receipts alone make 1t worth
while, and il will be great thing for
the people Of South Carolina to be able
to convert their cotton into paper that
/ v can negotiate anywhere. Senator
Beamguard thinks the bill will go
through with but little trouble; but he
is very we'll aware that 1t Is being op-
posed by strong interests.
Senator Banks Of Calhoun, who Is q
very large farmer, and who this year
has most Of his surplus capital In
about 700 bales Of cotton, came to
Columbia with the idea Of trying to
reduce next years cotton acreage TO
about SO per cent The senator Is an
unusually careful and comprehensive
thinker, who generally gets to the bot
tom Of most business or other PROB
lens that come to his attention. After
hearing the arguments in favor or COM
plete elimination OF next years cotton
crop, he announced himself convert
in a statement like this: My people
seemed to think so per cent reduction
| is all that Is necessary. with the ngnt
then before me, thought so too. Now
[ see it. differently Instruction or no
instruction, q representative has TO
take all the responsibility, and rep
resentative who will not use his best
Judgment Is not fit to be representa-
tive. l shall vote for total elimina-
tion."
Hon. Richard I. Manning was in the
statehouse on Wednesday morning. He
was quite popular everywhere and par
ticipated in an exchange OF pleasant
greetings all along the line. He was
concerned about the situation; but was
leaving the matter to those who had 1t
in charge. On being presented to the
members Of the house by Speaker
Smith, he made few remarks, In
which he expressed the hope that the
objects of the extra session would be
fully accomplished.
There is very little ground upon
which to base an opinion as to what Is
going to be done. It Is too early yet.
It will be Monday or Tuesday, maybe,
before the members get their bearings
with a great deal Of certainty; but
there are evidences here that the cot
ton growers all over the state are TAX
ing a deep interest in the situation,
and there are evidences also that man
ufacturers and bankers are also very
much concerned. Whatever Is done, II
anything, will be accomplished only
after very careful and deep reading
debate. There seems to be no dispo-
sition on the part Of anybody to act
with too great haste. w. u. u.