The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-01-22

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operate with them in this work. anu
that they may be assured Of my AID
with every available lawful means to
attain this object. Let me add another
word, not as threat, but as
warning; if in any community the
lawful authorities fail to enforce the
laws, it will then be my duty to see
that the laws are obeyed. This l In
tend to do.
The constitution provides that the
governor may make such recon-
mendation to the general assembly
as, in his judgment, are good and
proper
The time has come when we have
to meet new conditions; we are living
in time Of change and progress. This
condition gives us new problems to
solve-new difficulties to meet. We
are to be congratulated in having at
the head of the natio1s a man of great
discernment, courage and ability.
who is dealing with national questions
in statesmanlike way. May |
hope that we will seek inspiration
from that example to deal with
state questions with wisdom and cour-
age
We are progressive Democrats and
we must have the courage to do justly
to each and every class of our citi-
zens. even if it reauires legislation
hitherto untried by US.
Primary Election Law.
In my JUDGMENT the people Of this
state, regardless of party, owe debt
of gratitude to the last state conven-
ton of the Democratic party for
adopting rules and regulations govern
ing the primary elections. 1t is due
to the members of that convention to
say that the apprehensions OF those
who opposed personal enrolment
were not justified and that personal
enrolment. together with the publicity
given to the rolls of the clubs, saved
us from irregularities, and charges
of fraud. So far as I know. the last
primary election was one in which the
will of the people was honestly eX-
pressed by their ballots, and these
were fairly counted. l recommend,
therefore, that your honorable body
shall enact into law for primary cleo
tions. such provisions as controlled
the last Democratic primary election,
in order that, in all primary elections,
each and every man entitled by law
to vote. shall have the right and op-
portunity to vote once and that no
man shall be allowed to vote more
than once.
Education.
It is gratifying to know the progress
we are making in education; it is
even more gratifying to realize that
our people are aroused to its para
mount Importance; that they are de-
termined that the children of our state
shall be educated This is mani
tested in the spirit of self-help, and
each year sees a substantial increase
in the number of school districts that
tax themselves for school purposes.
Our institutions of higher learn
ing have shown steady growth and
are doing splendid work. We must
provide literally for their support so
that their growth and development
can be maintained. But the fact
stares US in the face that we are in
a period of general business depres-
sion and we must jealousy consider
every item of expenditure, to save the
people from unnecessary burden.
suggest, therefore. that at this time
we should not undertake any en-
largemert of these plants or any un-
necessary expenses.
Notwithstanding the progress we
are making in educational facilities
and the general awakening that has
come to us. we must frankly admit
that We are still far short Of the po-
sition We should occupy in the work
of education. 1t stands to our shame
that the percentage of illiteracy
among our citizens is so great. This
stain must be wiped out; and to do
-N's. we must tax ourselves literally
tor the public schools, in order that
their 15efulness may be increased,
and that the opportunity for educa-
t3nn NAV be given to all of our boys
ano girls. We mast encourage the
spirit of selfhelp and every dis
trict should first impose a local tax
by the vote of it's resident voters be-
fore receiving state aid. Ye,, the
growth of the public schols will be
determined largely by the amount of
state aid. Weak country schools must
be helped and every community must
be encouraged to have at least
seven months term, and no teacher
should be required to teach more