The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-03-11

W o"""ol peIsoudlly IOr MS re1leC-
t1ons upon Mr.. Barnwell, he ended
his speech with few words, not re-
fe'ring again to the Charleston men,
Der.
Governor Blease Immediately left
the speakers stand and proceeded to
leave the hall. There was a general
rush Of members to the rear of the
hall.
Began to Take on Coat,
W. f. Stevenson was among those
to rush to the door, Mr.. Stevenson
went for the purpose of telling the
governor that he had no apology to
make fir the statements contained in
his speech. The governor thought
MIR. Stevenson was coming out to
fight. The chief executive began to
pull off his coat. Members stepped
between the two and Mr.. Stevenson
delivered his final statement. The
governor proceeded to his office, ac-
companied by member of the house
II demonstrated" said MI Steven
'oii1 iSSoi hiiG W luc HOOI vi lnG
house, that l based my speech on
such matters as were contained in
the record Of the asylum inquiry.
IL did not apologize, but convinc-
cd him that he was mistaken. I
have been in some fights but never
take time to take off my coat. | Shall
go down the steps in the usual way
tonight, and l think that | will get
home" Mr.. Stevenson continued.
ut is just hot air and it is gone"
said Mr.. Stevenson, discussing the dis
position Of the governors message.
On motion Of Mr.. Vandcrhorst, Of
Charleston, the message was received
as information.
Received With Cheers.
Governor Blease was received with
cheers by the administration support
ers when he entered. He walked alone
down the centre aisle to the speakers
stand and stood on the right of the
speaker. He held copy of the CO.
lumbia afternoon paper in his hand.
He stated that he had come to the
house for the purpose Of delivering a
message in person.
Before he had spoken a score OF
words, Pringle II. Youmans, member
Of the house from Richland county,
was on his feet and questioned the
right of the governor to deliver what
he termed a political speech.
"You are afraid to, let me speak,"
shouted Governor Blcase at Mr.. YOU
mans.
mo l am not" hotly retorted Mr..
Youmans.
On the right Of the governor to
speak, Speaker Smith was asked to
give a ruling. He read from the CON
stitution showing that the chief cx-
ccutivc had the right to deliver mes
sages to the general assembly CON
corning the general condition of the
departments Of the state government.
The chief executive then proceeded
with his message He charged that
he had always been misrcpresentcd
by the press Of South Carolina; that
others had bee quoted correctly;
that the newspapers always told
lies" about what he said that he
had just read the report in the after
noon paper of Columbia on the de-
bate on the asylum resolution, and
that he could no longer refrain from
appearing before the house In person
to denounce certain statements as
'1ies".
"I can't say 'gentleman, mean the
member from CHESTERFIELD" said Gov
crnor Blease, introducing his mes
sage.
"As Coley Blensc.'
II am here tonight responsible, not
as governor but as Colcy Blease, for
what have to say" screamed the
governor.
The governor then charged Mr..
Stevenson with being O paid attorney
for a railway. He read sections OF
the newspaper report on the speech
of Mr.. Stevenson, and declared that
If those statements were true that he
would have personal satisfaction be-
fore morning.
IF you want satisfaction you can
get It," shouted the governor, point
Ing his finger at Mr.. Stevenson.
~ promise to die tonight Oh yindi-
cate my character" said the gov