Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-06-19

had represented his county IN the
house for the last four years. He sait
that the duties Of the office OF attor'
ney general were simply to be the leg
al adviser and legal representative OF
the states offices and it's agents.
The only platform a candidate fol
attorney general could have is tc
promise to carry out the duties of the
office as best he cam" said Mr.. Brice
"It is merely a question Of deciding or
the man who can discharge the duties
Of the office most efficiently and with
the greatest courage"
Thomas II. Peoples of Blackville
candidate for attorney general, told
Of his entry into state politics two
years ago. He said that his record
was an open book and that every one
was free to read it. He said he had
tried to conduct the office fairly and
squarely without prejudice. He pre-
dicted his reelection and spoke highly
of the duties Of the office.
Mr. Peoples said that during the last
four years there had been a greater
percentage of convictions for crime.
He said that the able solicitors were
mainly responsible for this since they
had done most of the prosecuting. He
declared that he had tried to conduct
his office economically and had paid
only one small attorneys fee and that
because he had to.
The meeting readjourned to the
court room after Mr.. Peoples finished
speaking, on account of the fact that
the noise Of the traffic in front of the
court house prevented many people
from hearing the speakers
For Railroad Commissioner.
George w. Fairey of st. Matthews,
candidate for railroad commissioner,
said that he was not a politician but
"a practical business man running for
a practical business position He said
his section of the state had never been
represented on the railroad commits
sion. All Of his opponents were good
men, he said, but the members of the
commission should come from differ
ent parts of the state. He said that
the railroad crossings in the lower
part of the state were neglected and
that railroads should not be given no.
tice of inspections. Mr.. Fairey criti-
ciSed the manner in which the present
commission inspected a railroad. He
said that there should be a closer un-
derstanding between the railroads and
the people. especially in the matter OF
the adjustment of claims.
&. ID. Fortner of Spartanburg, cam
didate for railroad commissioner, told
of his service in the Legislature from
Spartanburg. He promised to deal
fairly between the people at large and
the railroads. He told Of favorably
reporting the two-cent rate bill in the
house at the last session.
II believe in the justice of the bill, "
said Mr.. Fortner.
The speaker told of his authorship
of the bill to prohibit white people
from teaching in negro schools
Il am for the white race first, last
and all the time" said Mr. Fortner.
Frank W. Shealey of Lexington,
said he would withdraw from the race
if it took an orator to fill the position.
He said he stood for the installing of
safety appliances on railroad trains
and for an amicable adjustment of
differences between the people and the
railroads.
John H. Wharton of Laurens, can
didate for railroad commissioner, said
that he advocated the same principles
that he did when he made the race for
the office two years ago. He said that
the office was an important one, haV-
ing the right to fix rates and issue
mandatory orders. He promised fair
ness to the railroads, but said he would
demand that they too be fair to the
people.
Mr.. Wharton said that under pres
ent conditions to travel interstate on
mileage books a man must spend $50.
II favor an interchangeable mileage
book good on any road in South Caro-
lima" said Mr.. Wharton, similar to
the one now used for interstate
travel"
In regard to express rates, Mr..
Wharton said that he was the only
man in the campaign two years ago
who had said that they were too high.
then by the interstate commerce COM
mission.
Mr.. Wharton said he wanted the
freight rates in South Carolina reduc-
ed to equal those in neighboring states
and was in favor of full crews on all
trains
w. l. Witherspoon of York, candi-
date for railroad commissioner, said
that he had been q merchant and far
mer He asked for an investigation of
his qualifications to hold the office and
promised to administer the office just
ly, il elected
James Cansler Of TirZah, candidate
for railroad commissioner, announced
that the Titanic struggle had begun"
He said that he was sorry Sumter had
to have the first dip at the pump ev-
cry year." before the candidates got in
speaking trim. He promised to ride a
freight train when he examined road
beds.
Mr.. Cansler said that he had been
received with pleasure all over the
state every time he ran.
Mr.. Cansler said that before he ad-
vocated a 2-cent rate he must know
the ability of the railroads to stand it,
else the people might suffer from poor
service.
I'm not here to impose on any
body" said Mr.. Cansler, II want the
best service possible from the railroads
and | want a dividend paid on every
honest dollar invested in the rail-
roads,"
The Military Men.
Capt. NJ. G.. Willis of York, candidate
for adjutant general said that he had
been actively engaged in business all
Of his life, was educated under Col. A.
Coward at Kings Mountain Military
school, and was now farmer. He said
he had been connected with the mill
tary for about 35 years, for the last 10
years actively as captain and adjutant
of the First regiment, South Carolina
National Guard. He promised to con-
duct the office of adjutant general, if
elected to the best interests and for
the development of the National
Guard.
w. w. Moore of Barnwell, candidate
for adjutant general, said that it had
been said that the laws were too strict
in regard To the militia, trying to raise
it too nearly to the standard Of the
United States army, but declared that
he did not think that this was true. He
told of his efforts to increase the ap-
preparation for the maintenance of the
National Guard.
Without proper financial support
the militia can not reach the efficiency
we would like" said Gen. Moore. I'VE
have been trying ever since | have been
in office to do something without ade-
quate support"
Gen. Moore said that he had simply
followed the law in regard to the ap-
pOrtionment of funds among certain
companies which had not come up to
the mark and performed their duties.
He said that at the last meeting of
the military board he had been sus-
tanned in his position.
Had | done otherwise / would have
been putting premium on inefficien-
cv" said Gen. Moore, and pulling
down the majority of the National