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IV. ROCK HILL, S. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1915 VOLUME NO. 42 MANNING TOOK OATH AS THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT NOON TODAY Was Administered By Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary In Presence Of Legislature And Large Assemblage-Bethea Lieutenant GovernorGreat Crowd Heard Inaugural Address, Delivered From Capitol Steps--Address Was Brief, But To The PointNew Governor Enthusiastically Received.

Columbia, Jan. Irvine Manning, of Sumter, grandson and nepheW of former governors, was today at noon inaugurated as Governor of South Carolina. The oath was administered Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary, of the by State Supreme Court, in the presence of the legislature and a large assemblage of citizens from all parts of the state. Andrew J.

Bethea was also inaugurated as lieutenant governor, the oath being administered as soon as Governor manning was sworn in. Later all the state officers took the oath of office. Special to The Herald. Special to The Herald. Columbia, Jan.

Irvine Manning delivered his inaugural address today to the joint assembly and hundreds of visitors. The message is con structive in every detail. It is a document of aproximately 4.000 words and deals with questions that are of vital importance. Strict enforcement of all laws in South Carolina is the keynote of the address The message has a sincere ring. Gov.

Manning dealt with law enforce. ment, education, mill town schools, attendance, child labor, taxation and assessment, workmen's compensation act, land registration, fertilizers, auditing of books, medical examination of school children. penal and charitable institutions, the national guard, economy and other important subjects. Gov. Manning has outlined a program for reconstruction in South Carolina.

He made it very plain that practical economy must be practised in all departments of the State government, but that it would be unwise to cripple any one of the departments. The message was short and was received with tumultous applause. It follows: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the General Assembly: In assuming the duties of governor I am mindful of the responsibilities of the position.

I invoke Divine guidance, and earnestly pray that wisdom, courage, and strength may be given me to see clearly and to do justly in all that may come to me as duty. Under our form of government we have the executive, legislative and judicial branches, each separate and distinet from the other, and each a check on the other. The governor of the State is at the head of the executive branch. It is his duty to enforce the laws as they stand on the statute books. It is not his rogative to decide whether a law is wise, or best suited to a community, but he is to see to it that the law is obeyed.

have, faith in our people; I believe that they want the laws enforced, and their conscience is awakened on this subject. The watchword of my campaign last summer was the enforcement of the law. I now declare afresh my purpose to carry out in good faith, this pledge. I believe in home rule-local self- and I expect every one who is charged with enforcement of law to do his duty. My desire is that in each community the laws shall be enforced by the local authorities.

I take this, the very first occasion, to say to these authorities that I stand ready and eager to co-operate with them in this work, and that they may be assured of my aid with every available lawful means to attain this object. Let me add another word, not as a threat, but a warning; if in any community the awful authorities fail to enforce the laws, it will then be my duty to see that the laws are obeyed. This I intend to do. The constitution provides that the governor may make such recommendations to the general assembly as, in hie judgment, are good and proper. The time has come when we have to meet new conditions; we are living in 3 time of change and progress.

This condition gives 119 new Aroblems to solve- -new difficulties to meet. We'are to be congratulated in having at the RUSSIANS AND GERMANS WAGE BLOODY BATTLE IN NORTHEAST POLAND Petrograd Reports Tide Is Turning In Favor Of Russians, Germans Being Forced Back-Germans Receive Reinforcements- Berlin Claims Russian Attacks Were Repulsed-French Report Successes In West, But These Claims Are Denied By Germans. have faith in our people; I believe that they want the laws enforced, and their conscience is awakened on this subject. Let me add another word, not as a threat, but as a warning; if in any community the lawful authorities fail to enforce the laws, it will then be my duty to see that the laws are obeyed. This I intend to do.

We are progressive Democrats and we must have the courage to do justly to each and every class of our citizens, even if it requires legislation hitherto untried by us. In my judgment, the people of this State, regardless of party, owe a debt of gratitude to the last State convention of the Democratic party for adopting rules and regulations governing the primary elections. But the fact stares us in the face that we, are in a period of general business depression and we must jealously consider every item of expenditure, to save the people from unnecessary burden. The people realize and demand that the shame of illiteracy must be blotted out from us forever. I appeal to all citizens to join me in the determination to place and to keep South Carolina in the forefront among her sister States in progress, in moral tone, and in an enlightened and educated citizenship.

-Points from Gov. Manning's Address. head of the nation a man of great discernment, courage, and ability, who is dealing with national questions in a statesmanslike way. May I hope that we will seek inspiration from that ample to deal with State questions with wisdom and courage. We are progressive Democrats and we must have the courage to do justly to each and every class of our citizens, even if it requires legislation hitherto untried by us.

Primary Election Law. In my judgment, the people of this State, regardless of party, owe a debt of gratitude to the last State convention of the Democratic party for adopting rules and regulations governing the primary elections. It is due to the members of that convention to say that the hensions of those who opposed personal enrollment were not justified, and that personal enrollment, together with the (publicity given to the rolls of the clubs, saved us from irregularities and charges of fraud. So far as I know, the last primary election was one in which the will of the people was honestly expressed by their ballots, and these were fairly counted. I recommend, therefore, that your honorable body shall enact into law for primary elections, such provisions as controlled the last Democratic mary election, in order that, in all 'mary elections, each and every man entitled by law to vote, shall have the right and oportunity to vote once and that no man shall be allowed to vote more than once.

Education. It is gratifying to know the progress we are making i in education; it is even more gratifying to realize that our people are aroused to its paramount importance; that they are determined that the children of our State shall 1 be educated. This is manifested in the spirit of self-help, and each year sees a substantial increase in the number of school districts that tax themselves for school purposes. Our institutions of higher learning have shown steady growth and are doing splendid work. We must provide for their support so that their growth and development can be maintained.

But the fact stares us in the face that we are in a period of general business depression and we must jealously consider every item of expenditure, to save the people from unnecessary burden. I suggest, therefore, that at this time we GOVERNOR RICHARD I. MANNING. JIM HARDIN CITY EXECUTIVE IN ROCK HILL New Councilmen Take Oaths And Start Ball To Rolling. It's Mayor Hardin now.

After the business of the retiring council had been wound up Monday night, the result of the recent election was announced by W. M. Dunlap, secretary for the election commissioners. 'Mayor C. W.

F. Spencer with dignity read the oath of office, which was repeated by each of the three councilmen. In standing to administer the oath Mayor Spencer took occasion to state that he desired to thank the councilmen and the officials of the city for their co-operation during the past two years. He felt that the people, also, had backed the efforts of the administration. He assured the new councilmen of his interest and support and that he would be only too glad to render any assistance.

he could. Fred Dunlap announced that in the ballot for mayor J. C. Hardin had received two votes and Fred Dunlap one. On suggestion of Dr.

Stevens George Moore prepared two strips of paper with the word two on one and one on the other, placed them in a hat and let Dun1ap and Stevens each draw one. lap got the one marked two and the two year term. Dr. Stevens got the one year term. The new councilmen met immediately! after the old members had departed.

Dr. Stevens moved that all business 1 be postponed, except that the heads of the various departments named in order that the employees and the citizens generally might know with whom to confer. pending the election of a manager and the organization of a permanent system, which carried, but on request of Attorney Dunlap the present police force was re-elected until their successors are elected and qualified. It was thought best to re-elect as some question regarding the validity of warrants might arise. It is expected that the election will be for a year, though the matter will come up again February 1.

Followling are the heads of the departments: Mayor Hardin-Finance and police. Councilman Dunlap Water, lights, sewerage and fire. Councilman Stevens- Streets, sanitary and cemetery. It is expected that another meeting will be held in a few days by the councilmen. It is the intention of the new administration to look carefully into the matter of selecting a city manager and it may be several weeks before one is finally chosen.

Bank Closed Doors. By United Press. Grafton, W. Jan. Grafton Bank, with a capital of $100,000, and deposits of $500.000 failed to open its doors today.

It is declared that che closing is only temporary until the tight money market is easier. It is expected to reopen in sixty days. BANKERS DISCUSS THE ADVANCE IN WHEAT By United Press. Chicago, Jan. 19.

Bankers from twenty-five large cities met here today in secret session to discuss the advancing prices of wheat and flour. NATIONAL, GUARD OFFICERS MEET IN COLUMBIA Ex-Captain Lindsay McFadden and Ex- Lieutenants J. A. Glenn and R. E.

(lendennin will go to Columbia tomorrow to attend the meeting of the National Guard Association of South Carolina. While there is no national guard now, it is believed there will be by tomorrow and the officers have not hesitated in completing the preparations for the meeting tomorrow. RELIEF WORK IN ITALY IS GOING FORWARD By United Press. Rome, Jan. burial of the dead and the restoration of the towns, land cities is the only thing that has been left to do.

The relief work is thoroughly systematized and is progressing as rapidly as possible. All the living victims, with a few exceptions possibly, have been recovered from the ruins in which. they were buried by the earthquake. The work of the relief forces is naturally slow and it will be fully a week before the authorities will have a complete list of the casualties. Efforts are now being directed in hope of averting an epidemic.

It is expected that all the residents. of the stricken region will require care throughout the winter. Many of these will be housed in Rome and LAST ACT OF OLD COUNCIL PAYS COUNCILMEN They Voted Fee Of $1 Per Meeting Attended In 1913-1914. The final action of the retiring coun cil was to vote the payment to each member during the past two years 8 fee of $1 per regular meeting attended. The members of council have drawn no pay for their services, the charter exempting them from street tax.

The motion included pay for E. H. Johnston, R. L. Sturgis and A.

D. Holler, for 1913, and for Fred. Dunlap, J. R. Stokes, J.

C. Cauthen, J. B. Creighton, 0. L.

Derrick and C. B. McFadden for 1914. Stokes, Creighton and Derick drawing for 1913 also. Cauthen.

Stokes and McFadden voted for the motion, made by O. L. Derrick and seconded by J. R. Stokes.

Alderman Croighton voted against the motion, stating that the city attorney had advised this could not be done. The motion was declared carried. The session last night was brief, be. ing in the nature of a wind up so the new administration could take charge. There were several committee reports on minor matters.

A number of billy were ordered paid. Two requests were referred to the new administration. The election of J. 0. Neely 18 a ber of the tire department was confirmed.

Laughter and jest held full sway during the closing minutes of the session but the expiring council breathed a solemn breath as Mayor Spencer performed his last official act and swore in the new 'Twas all over then, By United Press. Petrograd, Jan. bloody battle for the possession of the northeast seetion of the Polish province of Plock is progressing. The indications are that the outcome will be successful from the Russian viewpoint, as the Germans are being pushed back upon their own frontier. The Germans received heavy reinforcements at Strypid and are endeavoring to resume the offensive.

Mawa is in ruing and the surrounding country has been devastated as the result of the terrific bombardment. The fighting in this section has been the most bloody in the eastern arena. In Austria the Germans are advancing upon Warsaw from the south and have reached Apoczno, where the Russians are stringly entrenched and fierce fighting is expected at this point. Regarding the campaigns in Transylvania and in the Caucasus the war office reports that "progress is being made." By United Press. Paris, Jan.

capture of additional German field works in the forest of La Pretre, to the southwest of Metz has led to the belief that further progress by the French in that region will cause a complete withdrawal of the Germans. Violent cannonading is in progress from the sea to Arras. QUAKE In Southern Italy Throws, Thousands In Panic. By United Press. Rome, Jan.

shocks were felt today in the province of Cozenza: Thousands are in a panic. No casualties are reported. The most damage was done in Luzzi. By United Press. Rome, Jan.

An earthquake shock was felt this morning in the province of Cosenza, in Southern Italy according to unconfirmed reports reaching here. Mrs. Byers Returns. Mrs. W.

B. Byers, who has for the past six weeks been in a Baltimore hospital undergoing treatment, returned home this morning. Her many friends will be glad to know that she is greatly improved in health. Steamer Ashore. United Press.

Ocean City, Jan. 19. The steamer Grib, Boston to Newport News, went ashore in a storm last night, twenty miles south of the city. The vessel la reported in good condition. DACIA Trip To Rotterdam Denied By English Government.

By United Press. Washington, Jan. The British government today notified the United States that it would not consent to the proposed trip of the cotton Dacia to Rotterdam, before taking up the question of the transfer of the ves. sel from German to American registry. Military experts are expecting a renewal of the fighting at Soissons, it being believed that the Germans will soon begin their supreme effort to force a gap through the Allied lines.

Heavy snows have fallen from Arras to the sea and in the Vosages. By United Press. Berlin, Jan. Official denial of the French claims of successes and of their possession of La Boisselle was made at the war office this afternoon. Heavy fogs and snows have impeded the operations along the western battle line, says the report.

The Russian attacks in the east have been repulsed with heavy losses and several hundred prisoners have been taken, states the official report. Victories at Nadzonow, Cjoshun and Sierpex are claimed. United Press, Constantinople, Jan. Turkish war office declared today that the Turks were gaining in the Caucasus, despite the superior numbers of the enemy. It is said that the Russian claims of a Turkish disaster were unfounded.

The Russian troops failed i in their flanking movement on the Turk? ish position and are being repulsed with heavy losses. By United Press. Vienna, Jan. -Austrian victories are reported from Zakliezn, where Russian trenches were captured today. As regards the general situation there is no change, it is said, I should not undertake any enlargement of these plants or any unnecessary expenses.

Notwithstanding the progress we are making in educational facilities and the general awakening that has come to us, we must frankly admit that we are still far short of the position we should occupy in the work of education. It stands to our shame that the percentage of illiteracy among our citizens is 80 'great. This stain must be wiped out; and to do this, we must tax ourselves liberally for the publie schools, in order that their usefulness may be increased, and that the opportunity for education may be given to all of our boys and girls. We must encourage the spirit of self-help, and every district should first impose a local tax by the vote of its resident voters before receiving State aid. Yet, the growth of the public schools will be determined largely by the amount of State aid.

Weak country schools must be helped and every munity must be encouraged to have at least a seven months' term, and no teacher should be required to teach more than fifty pupils. The State cannot have an educated and efficient citizenship unless it extends help to weak and undeveloped districts. Any community voting a liberal tax and enrolling forty or fifty children, should be assured of adequate educational facilities. It is the duty of the State to make up deficiencies in such districts. The thinking people of South Carolina will stand for this expenditure of public money, and will indorse the position that we cannot spend public money better than in educating the citizen.

The people roalize and demand that the shame of illiteracy must be blotted out from 118 forever. Mill Town Schools. The problem of publie schools in man. ufacturing centers and mill towns detands attention and study, The State cannot longer overlook the needs of children in such communities, and should encourage the spirit of -help and publie responsibility that will bring substantial and marked results in lie education. civil growth, and community co-operation and development.

recommend that the State dearptment of education be given such additional help in its forces that will enable it to do in mill schools what has been done (Continued on Page By United Press. Paris, Jan, fighting is in progress, the opposing troops seeking to control La Boissells, at St. Paul and in the forest of La Pretre. The Germans have taken the offensive and are hoping to gain a decisive vietory before the birthday of the Kaiser, which comes next week. Soissons has been partly destroyed by the German guns.

Crack Prussian brigades have been sent to the front in positions north of the Aisne. London, Jan. German official reports omission of reference to Soissons, the scene of the recent marked German success, and the French statement that there has been no change in that region lead to the belief. that the renewal of the violent struggle is impending, the temporary quiet being due to the fact that neither side cares to risk an offensive in the present eireumstances. At widely separated points elsewhere in the West there have been engagements, but the weather again is playing an important part.

The storm in Belgium prevents operations, except artillery duels, and snow in the Vosages at the other extremity of the line makes manoeuvers exceedingly difficult. In the Argonne, however, fighting is almost continuous and each side claims minor successes. For the time being the Germans seem to be more on the offensive than the defensive. The German reports of all the Eastern operations are brief, but those from the West are more in detail, and it is believed the Russians again menace East Prussia and Posen. The Turks, according to reports, have been dealt another staggering blow after their determined stand in the snow at Kara Urgan in the Caucasus.

They are fighting rear guard actions but are being pressed back in disorder toward Erzerum. The Turkish garrison at Adrianople, the partial withdrawal of which was previously reported, has now completely withdrawn, according to an Athens dispatch, which gives 110 explanation. The London papers print a forecast appearing in the Paris Figuro that Italy, Greece, Roumania and Bulgaria will join the allies, but there is nothing more definite relative to this turn of affairs than there was a fortnight ago..