The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-02-04
General Assembly Working
Toward Final Adjournment

are to have law enforcement we shouI0
also and first have law observance.
the member of the general assem-
bly from Richland who has been elect
ed a trustee OF a state college is not
so much to be blamed, if there is ad-
mitted to be just criticism in this con-
nection, for the precedent had been set
numerously and for years.
'It might appear that this is small
matter, but it is not The agitation
over the holding of the Office not only
brings censure upon individuals, but
causes too much partisan discussion
and should be avoided as much as
possible.
"The Record is not criticising any
one individual in this matter, but we
are calling attention to the fact that
the public is dissatisfied with the way
in which this matter is drifting into
a general custom. We leave the re-
sponsibility where it should rest"
For Board of Arbitration.
There was introduced in the general
assembly on Wednesday a bill prep
ared in the senate, providing for a
state board of arbitration for the pur-
pose of aiding in the settling of strikes.
The general purpose of the bill is the
same as that outlined in the message
of Governor Manning to the legisla-
ture. The actions and findings Of the
board would not be binding, but it is
designed to have an effect upon the
peaceful and satisfactory adjusting OF
all Disbursements.
No Extension of Taxes.
The house has killed all bills pro-
yiding for the extension of the time
for paying state and county taxes with
out penalty. The Newberry delegation
had bill extending the time in New
berry county until March 15, but this
bill died with the others.
The TWo-Cent Rate Bill
The two-cent passenger rate bill
which has passed the house, has re-
ceived a majority unfaVorable report
by the senate committee. The senate
committee held an extended hearing
on the measure.
The senate this morning killed the
Werner bill abolishing free scholar
ships in state institutions. This is
one of the bills that has caused the
greater part of the debate in the sen
ate during the present session. The
amendment, which provided that the
board of charities investigate the fnan-
cial status of those holding scholar
ships and report their findings was
adopted. The board of charities is ex-
pected under this amendment to make
a thorough investigation of the bene-
fciaries of scholarships.
The house spent the morning up to
the time of taking recess until
O'Clock tonight considering the appro-
priation bill. So far the bill is going
through practically as it. came from
the ways and means committee. line
onlv change was to increase the lltl-
cation fund at the disposal of the at
tornev general from $1,000 to $4,000,
the amount asked by that Office. A
very high compliment was paid to
Assistant Attorney General Dominlck
When Mr.. Harris offered an amend
mept to increase his salary from $l,SOO
to $1,000, the same as paid the attor-
ney general, especially when no such
request came from the assistant or
any one. 1t was a purely voluntary
RECOGNITION of merit The proposed
amendment lacked only few votes OF
passage.
Reports from the bedside of Mr.. D.
"A. Langford at o'clock are that ne
has rallied and it is thought if he can
last until u o'clock tonight that his