The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-13

Manning 10 the Seueldi oSoohioiS'
which convened; Tuesday:
SIS The message begins with thanks to
God for the blessings of the past
wear. The governor expresses graft
tude for the spirit of unity of pur-
pose and better understanding OF the
people, and for an increased respect
for law and order.
Law Enforcement.
ssThe principle Of local self-govern-
ment is one that is dear to the hearts
Of all Anglo-saxons. My aim and eff
/, fort has been that the laws should be
enforced by the regularly constituted
officers charged with that duty. l
must call your attention, however, to
s an act that requires extraordinary
measures to enforce it's provisions.
The sale of liquor, by legislative en-
actment has been prohibited through
oslt the State. We often take the
view that when We adopt law the
victory is won. Far from it. This
! law particularly, will not be effective
unless proper means are provided for
) its enforcement. 1t is the duty OF
every citizen to obey the law and to
create a public sentiment in favor OF
The law because it is law, whether the
law is TO his liking Or not. 1t is too
often the case that if a law is disap-
proved or disliked, it is trampled un-
der foot, 1t is needed at this time
thai such sentiment in favor OF re-
gard and respect for law and order,
shall be festered and encouraged,
! that 1t viii come to be habit with
us 10 obey all laws. Our progress in
Givi1ization will be determined by our
attitude towards law. Security OF
life and property must be assured SO
that our minds can be at rest; the
feeling of security established so that
Soiir attention can be directed to those
constructive measures that have been
made: necessary by changed and new
scond ditions which have to be met and
solved Uifs we are to advance in the
great race of human achievement.
The number of deputies now pro-
vided, by law will not be sufficient to
enable sheriffs, magistrates and 9TH
local authorities to prevent the
Illicit sale of liquor You must real
lie that it will require unceasing eff
fort and vigilance to prevent viola
tions OF this law. There is need of
new machinery if this law is to be
3effective. / ask that you will make
adequate provision for the pay of
special deputies whenever and wher-
saEersneeded to enforce this law. The
law must be respected and obeyed;
sthe IaW must be supreme.
ST again pledge my best efforts to,
the administration and enforcement
pfslaw. : +
Superintendent of Education.
The governor commends the work
spf the department of education, and
asks careful consideration to the re-
port Sof the State superintendent of
sedncation, which shows increased en-
rollment, Increased average attend
ance, longer terms, better equipment,
more and better school houses, and
50 larger number of schools with spec
/ sia1 tax leyies. Provision is urged for
the work and efficiency. of common
schools
Compulsory Attendance.
must call to. your attention the
fact that the compulsory attendance
law wisely adopted by you at the last
session Of the legislature, has already
proven It's wisdom; and though this
law is imperfect and deficient in
many respects cannot advise impor-
stant amendments, to it at the present
= -f
time. While eagerly and earnestly
anxious to see every white boy and
white girl in South Carolina educated
ard trained so as to make useful and
Efficient citizens, We must deal with
this question in practical way, and
we must not by law require attend
anee where the. law cannot be obeyed
by reason Of deficiency in equipment
and facilities. The extension of this
principle has been as rapid as it's ad-
Yocates anticipated.
In certain localities where facili-
ties were inadequate, the patrons
8 have proceeded, at once to provide
money by bond issue for additional
school buildings. There is every rea-
& son to feel this spirit will be mani
tested by the citizens of other locali-
ties, and that we may look for a
steady extension of the principle Of
compulsory attendance.
Child Labor.