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nor and his other perogatives did

ernor and his other perogatives did
not confer upon him a legislative
function; that the main duty of the
governor, outside of his statutory
authority of appointment, is the CIV
ing of certain recommendations
would be for the best interests of the
people and would be progressive in
scope.
Mr.. Mcleod made an earnest plea
to the farmers of the state to coop
crate in the marketing of their crops
because, he stated, they had lost
thousands of dollars in the past
through incorrect business methods
which are now quickly being elimi-
mated.
Labor Has Right To Organize.
81 believe, hesstated, Chat labor
has as much right to organize as the
farmer has to organize. You have a
right to unite in an effort to attain
your hope and your aspirations. l
know the people of Florence, and l
know you; you are a praying, God
fearing people, and you will not re-
sort to violence. I wish to express the
hope that your difficulties will be
solved and your hopes will be at
tanned in a manner satisfactory to
Iyou."
Mr.. Mcleod stated that he be-
lieved in economy in government;
but he did not advocate a curtail-
ment which would impair the eff
cheney of such service. However,
should there be useless and dupli-
cate offices he would endeavor to
see that they are abolished.
Mr.. Mcleod said that anyone
who can afford luNuries can afford
the payment of a tax on them. He
likewise advocated other methods of
Indirect taxation.
He concluded with an appeal to
the people to assist both the state
and the federal government in the
enforcement of laws, prohibition and
otherwise; and he pledged himself if
elected to see that the force of GRIM
inality throughout the state would
be subdued.
Stating that eight years ago GER
tain forces in South Carolina prom
Used the people that if they took the
reins Of the government from his
hands there would be a reign of law
and order throughout the state, Cole
L. Blease, the next speaker, sarcastic
cally alluded to the magnificent ora
tory of two of his opponents who are
now pleading for law and order.
Mr.. 'Blease made his usual attack
upon the state tax commission, the
state welfare board, the budget COM
mission and other agencies of gov
eminent to which he has paid his at
tention throughout the present cam
paign.
He stated that his opponents were
looking towards methods of raising
revenue other than real and personal
property, but he is endeavoring to
reduce taxes by the elimination of
useless expenditures. He condemned
the platforms of senator Laney and
Mr.. Mcleod for indirect taxation as
merely taking money out of one
pocket and putting it into another.
Higher Paid Teachers
He said that he had always been
in favor of adequate appropriations
of the public schools and he was
of the opinion that a higher paid
class of teachers would render bet
ter service than some Of those who
are now e~ndeavoring to train the
minds of the children of the state.
He stated that he had opposed the
Dick law which nationalized the
state militia as an infringement upon
the rights of the state; and, he
claimed, future events had proved
him to be correct.
"Some things are so filthy said
Mr.. Blease, "that a decent man will
not stoop and besmirch himself by
noting them. I will not notice certain
dirty attacks made upon me. They
have emanated from and have been
distributed by a sewer pipe paid by
others to give forth this filth"
Duncan Attacks Blease
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