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


sition and also referred to rate MAX
ing for the railroads and express
companies. He used all of the time
allotted to him and was just getting
we'll into his speech when time was
called.
Mr.. w. l. Witherspoon, of York,
spoke briefly, asking support on his
record as successful business man
and farmer.
Mr.. James Cansler, Of Tirzah, the
iIrepressible-as he says, the logical
candidate, as usual in all Of his many
campaigns received the good humOred
applause Of the crowd. He said nc was
in favor Of making the railroads give
tho best service they are able to af-
ford and to allow them to charge q
living rate for the service. People
laugh at Cansler of Tirzah but there
is whole lot of sound sense in what
he says and tho policies he advocates.
Capt. M. c. Willis, of York, asks
for the votes Of the people for the Of
flee of Adjutant and Inspector Gener-
al, on the ground that his long SER
vice as q member of the militia has
fittcd him to know is needs, and his
experience has equipped him to dis
charge the duties Of the Office satis-
factorily to the public.
GeE w. w. Moore. of Barnwell, the
incumbent asks for reelection on his
record in the office. He said he had
discharged his duties in strict accord
with the law and despite the friction
and the criticism Of his official acts
that every position that he had been
sustained. 1t was his duty to admin
istcr tho law in relation to his Office
as he found it and not as some people
might think the law ought to be. On
his record he asked for reelection
and on this record he is willing to be
Judged.
Commissioner Of Agriculture E. j.
Watson. who has no opposition for re-
election thanked the people of Sumter
and South Carolina for the hearty
and united support they have given
vclop the material resources Of the
State. For the future he could only
pledge his best services to the State
that we all love so we'll.
GubcrnatOrial Candidates.
The last set of candidates to speak
were those for the office Of governor,
the most interesting feature of the
campaign being left to the last. Two
candidates had spoken, Messrs. II.
!. Manning and l.. j. Browning, when
it was decided to adjourn the meet
ing until $50 o'clock, when the other
nine candidates would be heard.
There was some debate as to adj
journment, but Chairman Clifton de-
"A departure was made from the
regular order of speakers in allowing
Nr. Manning to speak first, this being
his home town. 1t was stated by tho
chairman that Mr. Manning merely
wanted to make his announcement
ard would allow tho rest of his time
to be divided bctwccn@ the other cam
didates.
II. I. Manning Applaudcd.
Mr.. Manning was introduced bv the
chairman as "Sumtcr's favorito SON.
and his reception was cordial He WAS
greeted with cheering and handclap-
ping, as he stepped upon the ros-
truin. the cheering being kept up for
sometime before he was able To sDcok.
He was applauded during his re-
marks and again as he ceased speak
ing.
Mr.. Manning made only a few re-
marks. saying that he WAS rladdcncd
by his reception. lie expressed sin
core thanks for tho unfailing support
of him in tho past 10y his home pco-
pie. not only when running for Office.
hut when undertaking any measure
for the benefit of the community. He i
merely wanted them to know that he |