The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-01-27
AN EXTENSION FOR
PAYMENT OF TAXES
WELLS WANTS TIME LIMIT PUT
AT SEPTEMBER
Senators Paint Gloomy Pictures of
Conditions in Their
Counties

Columbia, Jan. 24.-The temper OF
the senate, judging from the debate
this morning on Senator Wells reso-
luton to extend the time for the pay
ment of taxes, is to make an extern
sion. This extension, if the tax ma
chinery can be so arranged, will prob
ably be until September l. An ex-
tension until June l may be said to
be insured.
Senator Wells resolution provided
for an extension Of the time until
September / and provided l per
cent penalty in January, 2 per cent IN
February, per cent in March, per
cent in April, per cent in May, and
from June to September 7 per cent.
The finance committee reported an
amendment making it 1 per cent in
January, 2 per cent in February, 3
per cent in March, q per cent in April,
and per cent in May, and after June
/ executions to be placed in the hands
of the sheriff.
Discussion of the resolution gave
some of the senators an opportunity
to tell of the conditions prevailing IN
their respective counties, and it was
a right dreary picture that some OF
them painted.
Senator Wells urged the adoption
of the resolution as introduced by
himself. He said that the state can
borrow money cheaper than the far
mers can and that it was up to the
state to do so in this crisis. He did
not think some people would be IN
position to pay before next Septem-
ber.
Senator Alan Johnstone said il was
not the purpose of the finance com
nnittee to hurt the purpose OF the res
olution, but he called attention to
the fact that under the law counties
must settle with the comptroller gen
eral by July Is.
The senator from Newoerry SAID
that he appreciated fully the condl-
tions prevailing in the state and the
necessity for relief.
Senator Hubbard of Jasper said
that the people of his county are IN
worse condition than those of almost
any county in the state. He urged a
lengthy extension of the time for the
payment of taxes.
Senator Wideman said conditions
were deplorable in Clarendon coun-
ty and he, too, though that the time
ought to be extended as long as pos
sible.
Senator Laney said that The discus
sion on this matter had illustrated
the necessity Of remedial measures
like the gasoline tax, the income tax,
the Inheritance tax, etc. He had
faith in the people and believed that
they would work out their own saliva
ton.
The resolution was sent to third
reading and then was recommitted
to the finance committee to see if
the tax system could be changed so
as to permit an extension of time un-
til September 1. In order for this to
be done it will be necessary to make
some drastic changes in the FAX laws.
: Senator Bonham brought up his
kill to regulate the traffic upon the
highways and after a lengthy dis
cussion the senate voted % 20 l9 to
strike out the enacting words, but
after a joint session to ratlfy some
acts reconsidered its action by Il vote
of % to and recomEritted the meas
ure tt the judiciary committee.
The sentiment of the senate, &C
cording to Senator Pearce, OF Rich
land, who voted to strike out tn, en-
acting words and then moved to re-
consider, is in sympathy with the bill
but the view is entertained that in its
present shape is too technical.
, Senator Bonham made a strong ar
eumcnt in favor Of the passage of the
measure. He pointed out the neces-
s;ty Of some regulation Of traffic on
the highways saying that it is becon1-
ing more and more dangerous. He
called attention to the fact that the
bill calls for no appropriation what
ever. creates no new Offices or involves
the expenditure Of aay monoT. It
simply gives the state Highway COM
mission the power 70 invoke ,he sid Of
the she!i1fs. constH5les and J:he= oflic-
cYs Of the law in its enforcement.
, Senator W:ghua4a Of S2laia