The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-20
on ANDRgW J. pETHEA
Upon Assuming Dutles OF Ofllce Of
Lieutenant G0yernar.

Standing here .in this historic
chamber 10 assume Tor the first time
the duties of the Office of lieutenant
governor, / am filled with mingled
feelings of Joy and responsibility
Proud as I am OF the generous conf
dence of the people Of.Sonth Caroiinas
which eleyates me to this place of
honor, cannot escape. u 4 would,
the obligations of the sacred trust,
This day 10 me-. therefore, IS q day OF
dedication and not OF triumph. It
marks the; beginning OF political
careers for !soInes 1t should signify
for all the Inauguration of new stan
dards, new purposes and new ideals
IN the public service. ss.s
IT is not for me to recommend to
this honorable body what course to
pursue or what laws to pass. That
is the duty OF a coordinate branch
OF the government, and l shall neith-
ler now nor hereafter consciously emo
coach upon the rights of others or
attempt to arrogate to myself powers
which do not by right belong to the
office hold. With singular single
mess OF purpose shall strive 60 assist
and direct the machinery of this body
SO; as to further the work which you
fare OF the sovereign people,.
But you will permit me to venture
to suggest a keynote for the session
lof the senate OF 1915. brief pro-
gram OF progressive ard constructive
measures, concentration of effort to
make them affective and a. speedy adj
iournnent would, in my Judgment,
maloe' this a,meinorable session.
Our people are confronted at this
ftime with economics and Industrial
conditions hitherto unknown. Tho
terrible European war and the fulfill
ment Of the prophecy of Isaiah, "Ye
shall buy without money" have
brought distress and suffering to
our State and country. Relief can
not be had In legislation. But in tho
very performances OF the task at hand
we can render highly patriotic ser
vice. Rejecting the will of the peo-
pie we can set worthy example In
Iconserving time and money, In
thrift. in industry, in courage and in
Ioptinisn in that we attempt to do.
Forgetting the adversities of the
past and present, except as they serve
20 school us for. future emergencies
Tor for the solution OF pcrpleStng
Iproblems, and remembering only our
Iduty to the state, let us press for
ward to perform that duty as God 4
igives US the power and wisdom to see
It.. Let us address ourselves with
jdeyotion, energy and zeal TO the, work
before US SO that we may merit the
lwell-done of the people and enjoy the
lsatisfactton of an approving con-.
lscience.
The people of South Carolina are
ttired OF turmoil and strife. OF poll
a tical hiekering and discontent. of
disorganization and disrt insion. They.
fiwsnt peace ana harmony and good
Twill enthroned. They demand the re-
lstoration OF decency, dignity ana
truth to their rightful places of (
Il 5lprestings aud power.
a A statesmanship distinguished for
ibriliiancy such as is represented in
iher Calhouns. Haynes and Prestons
.lmay not be possible. perhaps is not
needed IN Scsth Carolina today. But
1.-The commonwealth needs; and the
4 the people crave type OF service
(which in wisdom. in, conviction, In
honest and patriotic purpose finds Its
highest expression and true exeRplif-
lcationS and glory in Woodrow Wilson,
the Southern born, South Carolina
TRAINED, Democratic president OF these
United States. s..ss s.. q
viii the senate OF the, State of
South Carolina measure, up to this
high standard7 Will 1t answer the
lchallenge: tn the task of redemntinn
and restoration as voiced by, the peo-
& Pile at the ballot box? Will il stamp
It's achievements with wisdom and
Virtue? There can be- but one an
tswar for those who understand and
"a 4. tsrsf
of its members and that answer is:
1t will try and Il will succeed
The peerless Robert e., Lee. the
memory OF whose birth is cherished
In every home and inspires every
heart In the South this day once said
THAT duty is the subhmest word In
1.-THE English language. The spirit of
the chie ain comes back today aad
lnown the years we hear with fresh
tmeRning his words: .'I have led tho
.lyoung men OF the South in battle; Il
e shall devote my remaih hing energy to
training young men to do their ssssiSc
In iife.o, S.
Let US emo!ste such devotion TO ydus
4 ty, for 1t Ii needed5in the foran MS
4 Melisas on the tleid; in peace IS well
y as In war. s. 4 ~ y
| Gentlemen of the South Carolina
fsenate. greet yon, happy in the
though thet IL is your privilege and
mime to serve the State at d time pro-
Iphefic of so mitch good Tor the civic,
and moral betterinent OF tho peorle.E
TO 4lifs end; by the help OF Almighty
God. pledge my highest endehvor
land delleate every human power at
: my sslEnand
Parehasiag Powst If lsarelera.