The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-01-08

tion ard regulatory work necessary to
insure products being rnt on the market
OF certain standards OF quality, and
without adulter&tion. The child labor
laws, the messenger boy act, the law
governing the employing Of women in
industries, etc, lie distinctly outside Of
;he natural field Of an agricultural col
lcge.
The fertilizer inspection and analysis
belongs in a class to itself among other
manufactured products. Aside from any
obligation assumed by The legislature to
give the fertilizer tax to Clemson col
iege for its support, the quality of fer
tilizers is fundamental to product
ton, the proper testing Of fer
tilizers sometimes involves not only
chemical tests but field tests to deter
mine the availability CT the various
sources of ammonia, ctc., and a techni-
cal oversight by field experts in order
to prevent the use Of ingredients harm
full or Ineffective to plant life.
In the interest solely OF efficiency, I
recommend that legislation be enacted
at this session which, without disturb
ing the college or the department in the
work they are now doing, under spe-
cifc legislative enactment, will prevent
duplication, overlapping and possible
future conflict in the field of agricul-
tural service.
To. that end the department of agri
culture, commerce and industries should
be renamed the department Of COM
merce and Industries anl -he duties of
the commissioner should be so defined
as to relieve him Of any responsibility
in the agricultural field Of production,
marketing, etc.
BY such wise legislation two import
ant agencies will be properly eo-ordinat-
ed, and each can work to the best ad-
vantage without jostling or wasteful
duplication. Such legislation would be
in line with the best thought in other
States, which have long ago perceived
the danger of having two rival agencies,
both engaged in the same work.
Game and Fish Laws.
Recent events have demonstrated the
improperly of delegating authority to
name State official to private organi-
zation, such as the Audubon Society Of
South Carolina. 1t is not necessary that
I go into detail in calling to your atten
tion the various wrangles that have
played such prominent part in the
recommendation for appointment Of the
chief game warden, whose duty it is to
administer. and enforce the game pro-
lection laws.
I am convinced that the solution of
this matter rests in broadening and en-
lafging the duties and powers Of the
state board of fisheries so that the ad
ministration of the game laws may cone
under the jurisdiction Of that board. I
recommend that the members of the
State board of fisheries be appointed, by
the governor by and with the advice
and consent Of the senate, for terms of
two, four and six years, respectively,
and at the expiration Of their terms
each appointment be for a term of six
years. I recommend that this board be
empowered to appoint the chief game
warden, who will work under it's super
vision.
Banking and Insurance.
AS in the case of the game and fish
laws, I urge that the State coordinate
its departments by bringing two kin
dred branches Of State supervision un-
der one management.
I recommend, therefore, that the Of
fee Of insurance commissioner be, abol-
ished and that the duties of that officer
be devolved upon the State bank ex-
aminer, who should then be designated
as the commissioner of banking and in
surance.
In many states these two departments
are consolidated, resulting in marked
economic saving without a sacrifice OF
efficiency.
The improvements that have been
completed in the State Hospital for the
Insane, through your wisdom in provid-
ing for them, fully justify your action,
which am certain has the approval and
commentator of all.
The policy of the board Of regents and
the superintendent is working steadily
for the safety, health and comforts of
the patients and for the treatment of
their mental and physical needs.
I can not too strongly urge the con-
tinuance of your wise and generous CO.
operation in the care and treatment of
the inmates, whose pitiful helplessness
entities them to the most considerate
and liberal charity of the State.
I may communicate with you on this
subject more fully at a lat. date. ,
The Feeble Minded.
Last year the house passed bill to
create . State custodial training school
for the feeble minded. This bill is now
on the calendar of the senate, having
been reported favorably from the
finance committee last year. I earnest
ly hope the senate will pass this bill
early in it's session, for, believe, that
body will not have before it a measure
of greater Importance.
In addition to the convincing humaci-
tartan and economic arguments that are
offered in support of this measure, I
urge your consideration of an astound
ing fact just revealed by careful
analysis Of the official records of Camp
Jackson.
Up to December 13, total Of 1862
conscripted men had been mustered into
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