The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-19
NO CONCESSIONS
-'' FOR CHARLESTON
Anti-Saloon League Leader Discusses
Pending Bills Relating to Ii.
qu0r.

The State.
J. K. Breedin, organizer of the
prohibition campaign for the referen-
dunn and now State superintendent or
the Anti-Saloon league, in discussing
the liquor situation from the prohlbl-
ton standpoint, said yesterday:
81 have no fear OF any exception IN
favor of Charleston. Mr.. FromDers
knows nothing of the sentiment IN
this State or be would not have tried
a again what must be a futile effort for
the qualification of, Charleston's pam
psred notions of her special deserts,
If ever a town was persistently ma"
guided. that town is Charleston. But
of course Mr.. From5erg will find All
organized prohibition opposition 10
his bill and eventually Charleston will
get in line and be glad c. it,
May Compel Exclusion.
Speaking of Mr.. Richey's bill, Mr..
Breedin said:
81 favor very heartily bill for
absolute prohibition. Senator DuRant
has prepared a bill which is an eX-
cellent one and though it pr vides
for a quart, the senator himself favors
absolute prohibition. Many staunch
prohibitionists are willing for a quart
limit. but with bills such as thos-
of Mr. Fromberg Of Charleston and
Senator Hughes of Union coming up.
is it rot unlikely that the whole pro-
hibition strength will swing to abso-
Lutte exclusion. The sentiment for
the exclusion of all liquors has been
strong all along, but recently it has
developed and manifested itself
strongly. Every effort to make spe-
cial exemption or to allow beer and
wines only intensifes the demand Tor
complete elimination"
Concerning the commissionershlp
idea, Mr.. Breedin said:
"I favor the creation OF the office
of prohibition commissioner, because
no governor can devote the time TO
personal observation, inquiry and CO.
operation which the enforcement OIL
the liquor laws peculiarly requires.
The governor could not personally
direct the activities of the various
inspectors of the State. as for ex-
ample the inspectors of foodstuffs.
The governor has too many things tn
do. Even so admirably disposed and
purposeful a governor as Mr.. Manning
can not accomplish what commis-
sioner should. because thu governor,
,f necessity must rely upon repre-
ntations far from the scene. where
no commissioner should give per-
sonal attention to the enforcement
and the men and means employed.
What we need most. I think. is nok
a multiplication of constables. but a
toning up of the local means OF en-
forcement. There are some places
which require assistance from the
State and some places which do not.
Depends on MAGISTRATES.
teThe commissioner, if he be a man
of tact and discretion and leadership.
should be able to accomplish more by
personally meeting with sherifs,
magistrates and rural policemen than
could possibly be accomplished by re-
lying upon constables sent in. The
State needs a few constables and the
commissioner should be authorized 20
do what is necessary. but l strongly
believe an active man of some ad-
dress and ability can evok" a more
enthusiastic enforcement than We
have had so far. And to further
his efforts let the governor have the
power to remove MAGISTRATES. The
Indifference of sheriff is. of course,
very serious breakdown in the
maintenance of law. but the magis-
trate is the one indispensable factor
among officers With vigorous mag
istrates the law will command re-