The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
had recorded itself as being willing

to try a man On an eX parte hear
ing. and convict him without his
chance in court The 'Nwliest negro
when brought into cour. nd arralgn-
ed on an indictment is c.other about
with the white robe Of innocence, IN
til the law, in all OF its fairness and
dignity, says that he is guilty. In
this particular instance, here is
high State official, who has been en-
dorsed by a general assembly known
to be friendly to the present govern
or, and this endorsement is Known
to have been the result Of the et1-
cheney with which Mr.. Richardson has
discharged his duties. The work OF
his office was recognized as so meri-
torious that men in this general as
sembly, politically friendly to Govern
or Manning and politically opposed to
Nr. Richardson, were willing to stand
by Mr.. Richardson, overlook politics,
and vote for the best interests of the
State. Had not the records Of the
Office shown the efficient work which
had been done, and the development
OF the department" continued Sena-
tor Bonham, 1.-The bill which has been
passed could never have been passed
Senator Bonham concluded his re-
marks by saying that, whatever the
senate did. he wanted to 60 on record
to the effect that he would never vote
for any measure which might con
vict man of serious charge against
his integrity, without giving him a
fair chance fully to present his cause
Richardson Or Manning2
Senator Clarence D. Lee Of Dar-
lington, said that he had made few
requests of the senate, but that he
wanted to make a request at this time
that he be allowed chance to In
yistigate the charge made against the
chief game warden. He stated that he
had been in the legislature for seven
years; that he had been friend OF
Governor Ansel; that he was not
supporter of Former Governor Blease,
but had been supporter of the pres
ent governor, Mr.. Manning, Il am
friend of the chief game warden ne
said, "and a loyal friend. Charges
have been made which have brought
about a>clash between two men whom
1 have looked upon as friends. l ask
this body to give me an opportunity
to decide between these two friends,
because one is right and the other IS
wrong. If Mr.. Richardson is corrupt,
as stated in the governors message,
then propose to repudiate Mr.. Rich
ardson and sever friendship with him.
If, on the other hand, Mr.. Richardson
is a square man, and the governors
charges are unfounded and unfair,
then I can no longer stand by the gov
eror. The situation is embarrassing,
and l do not want to act hastily" he
concluded.
The whole matter now goes over
until next year, and the situation, as
the general assembly has left it, IS as
follows:
The law stands as it now is, leav-
ing the appointment of chief game
warden in the hands of the governor,
upon the recommendation of the Au-
dubon society. The incumbent. Col.
Richardson, has that recommendation
for reappointment upon the expira-
ton of his term of Office next month.
Col Richardson is unsuitable" to the
governor, according to a letter writ
ten by the governor to The president
of the Audubon society. Wnder the
law, the governor can refuse to ap-
point any one recommended by the
society, but can not appoint except
upon its recommendation. There be-
ing deadlock, it seems that Col.
Richardson will retain his Office for
another year, unless the governor
takes some action under which the
matter would be carried to the courts
and his attitude sustained by the su-
preme judicial tribunal of the State.
Five Insurance Laws.
Five of the seven insurance meas
ures proposed by the special commits
sion appointed by Governor Manning
to suggest a revision Of the insurance
laws of the State, passed the general
assembly, and nave oeen slsneu Dy tne
governor. The two measures which
failed to become laws were those
which were continued by the senate
until the next session. They would
have provided for a repeal Of the
present valued policy law, and pre-
scribe certain qualifications for
agents in order to secure licenses to
write fire insurance.
Up until 2 o'clock this afternoon,
Governor Manning had not yet sign
ed the quart-a-month liquor bill or
the Columbia canal measure AS has
been stated in this correspondence,
the State highway commission meas
ure has already been approved by
the chief executive.
There were only two vetoes by Gov
ernor Manning during the session.