The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-09-21
MANNING TO THE PEOPLE.
Voters Will Stand True in Crisis,
Says Governor.

To the People of South Carolina:
Our victory is victory for the
constitution and for law and order
At such a time a sense of profound
gratitude to Almighty God fills our
hearts The principles that were at
stake in this election stirred our peo-
pie to their foundation. Without
consideration of personal preference,
the law abiding men and women of
South Carolina rallied to the cause,
in the face of lead which was tre-
mendous, and fought for the princl-
pies they knew were right and the
homes they love. The result is VIC
tory of the people in support of the
constitution and in the enforcement
of law. 1t once more proves that
when the people of South Carolina
are brought face to face with crisis
which they see and understand and
which involves the fundamentals OF
our liberty, they choose the right
course and stand true to South Caro-
lima.
We must now see that bitterness
and strife are allayed and as citi-
zens of one State and as brethren in
a common cause, we must unite in
the great work of upbuilding South
Carolina and in making higher and
better the character of her citizen
ship. To this work pledged myselfin
the campaign of 1914. I have given
this work my best efforts during my
administration. I made the fight this
summer for reelection for the prin-
ciples for which had fought and in
which l believe. These principles
and that work have been indorsed by
the people of South Carolina and I
again consecrate myself with all the
energy that 1 possess to carry them
forward.
To my friends, to the men and
women all over South Carolina, l ex-
tend my profound gratitude and
thanks. Without regard to personal
preference or the sacrifices involved
and with an eye single to the interest
Of South Carolina, believing that the
cause for which I fought was their
cause, they have performed splen-
did work and one which will be re-
membered throughout the history of
South Carolina. l wish to say to
each of them how deeply appreciate
their work and their words of cheer
and congratulations and to assure
them that with such men and women
working for the good of South Caro-
lima, her future is safe:
To those honest and conscientious
citizens who, not realizing the i'm
portance of the principles for which l
stand, did not favor my reelection, I
appeal for a clearer understanding,
and ask their sympathetic support of
my administration for the ensuing two
years. RICHARD I. MANNING.
Gov. Manning in his address from
the State house steps Tuesday night
said:
t'The returns indicate victory for
the constitution and law. At such al
time, sense of profound gratitude
to Almighty God fills our hearts. l
have never seen a time when the
people of South Carolina were more
stirred over an election. 1t is a vic
tory of the people in support of the
constitution and the enforcement OF
law. 1t shows that when the people
realize their duty and when a real
danger, a crisis confronts them, they
meet it as true patriots and settle it
Alright. Splendid work has been done
by the citizens and their work has
been rewarded by success. If this
victory is assured, and I believe it is
assured, we must see that bitterness
and strife are subdued and allayed
and that we must all as citizens of
one State and as brethren in COM
mon cause unite in the great work
of upbuilding our State and in MAX
ing higher and better the character
of our citizens.
''I consecrate myself anew to this
great work and pledge myself to
your service