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GOVERNOR JOHNSON REVIEWS SITUATION Answers Letter of W. ?L Hr>nn as to Anti-Allen Land Hill in California. jSacromcuto, Cut., May 14. Bxpross iug Iiis determination to sIku the alien land bill recently passed by the legislature, (lov. Hiram W. Johnson uf California today telegraphed to Sec retary Bryan of the state dopnrtmnt a long rxplanotlon of the action taken hy the legislature. Tho message was In answer to the request telegraphed to the governor by Secretary Bryan at the direction of President Wilson I hot the bill be vetoed. The governor's message follows: "Hon. William .1. Bryan, "Secretary of State, "Washington, I). C. "Your very courteous telegram re lating to the alien land bill reached me late Sunday night. I take it from our conversations and your request made to me to withhold executive ac tion until opportunity was accorded for presentations from the federal government, that your message em bodies what it was your wish and the wish of the president to say to us before final action. "In this response it Ib my design most respectfully to present the sit uation form our standpoint and the views that actuated our legislature in passing the bill und that impel me lo sanction it. A Local Problem. "'For many years a very grave prob lem, little understod in the East, confronted California, a problem the seriousness of which has been recog nized by statesmen In our nation and lias been viewed with apprehension r?\ the people of this State. When tho present constitution of California was adopted more than 30 years ago, it contained the following declaration: "The presence of foreigners ine ligible to become citizens of tho Unletd States is declared to be dangerous to the well being of the State and tho legislature shall discourage their im migration by all means within its power.' "Of late" years our problem from another angle has become acute und the agitation has been continuous in the last docade in reference to our agricultural lands, until finally af firmative action in an attempted so m um become imperative. This at tempted solution is found in tho ac tion of our legislature in the proposed alien land bill. In the phraseology of this bill, in those whom it affects in Us scope and in its purpose, WO our moral rights and that we are do ing only what is imperatively demand ed for the protection and preservation of our State. In the enactment we have kept ever in mind our national good faith as evidenced by existing treaties; and our desire and anxiety have been ?to act only in such fashion as would commend us to our sister States and would justify us to our fellow country men. The Two ('rounds. "The objections to our bill are based, first upon the treaty obliga tions of the nation, and secondly, uiK>n the assertion that our aim is of fensive and discriminatory. The pro test to our measure, as your telegram . states, comes from the representative of Japan. The bill that Is now before mo provides substantially in its first section that ail aliens eligible to citi zenship under the laws of the United States may acquire real property In tho same manner as citizens of the United States and the second section wovidos that all aliens other than those mentioned in the first section may acquire real property in the man ner and to the extent and for the purpose prescribed by any treaty now existing between the government of the United States and tho nation or country or subjects and may. in ad dition, lease for a period of three years lands for agricultural purpose. "Thus we have made existing troat ies a part of our law and thus we have preserved every right that any for eign nation by Internatlonnl contract has insisted upon preserving with our national government. "The treaty of 1011 with Japan, in reference to the citizens and sub jects of each country, provides that they shall have ?liberty to own1 or lease, or occupy houses, manufactur ies, warehouses and shops; to employ agents of their choice, to lease land for residential and commercial pur poses and generally to do anything incident to or necessary for, trade upon the same terms as native citi zens or subjects, submitting them selves to the laws and regulations there established." ( "We assume that the right of Japanese to own real property for tho purpose described is absolute in our State and we seek to deal only with our agricultural lands. We em body the treaty In our law ant! wo, add to jt permission to lease our ag ricultural lands for the period of years. "Where such extraordinary care has been exercised to preserve honor and -ood. faith, in the very words of tho BLACK POLISHES shoes contract made by the protesting na tion with our own and to do more by authorizing leases of agricultural lands, it would seem that wo ought not to be open to any accusation of violation of treaty rights or of de-| sire to trench upon that which be-! longs alone to the national govern ment, or which might become a mat ter of international policy. "By the law adopted we offer no of fense; wo make no discriminations. The offense and discrimination Is con tained, it is claimed, in the use of the words 'eligible to citizenship,' and In making a distinction between those who are cliglhle to citizenship and those who are not. We do not men tion the Japanese or any particular race. The constitution of California in 1879 made its distinction and there never has been protest or objection. The naturalization laws of the United States long since, without demur from any nation, termed who were and Who were not eligible to citizenship. If invidious discrimination ever were made in this regard, the United States made it when the United States de clared who were and who were not eligible to Citizenship and when we but follow and depend upon the stat utes of the Unltod S-tates and their determination as to eligibility to citi zenship. WO can not be accused of indulging in invidious discrimination. May I venture to call to your atten tion the Immigration law now pend ing In congress, which passed both houses of the last congress, where ap parently classes who shall be excluded from our country are described as 'persons who can not become eligible under existing laws to become citi zens of the United States.' The Two Sides. "At this monent the national leg islature, without protest or objection, Indeed, it is published in California, by express consent, is using the terms that are claimed In California's laws to he offensive and discriminatory. "At least three States in the Union have 111 the past enacted laws similar to the contemplated law of California and the enactments Of those other States have been without objection or protest. That the protest Is now made in respect to California but empha sizes the acuteness of the problem confronting California and demon strates that California Is differently viewed than other States of the Union and that If discrimination exists it 1? discrimination against California. "We Insist that justly no offense can be taken by any nation to this law and more particularly does this seem to us clear In the instance of a nation like Japan, that by its own law prevents acquisition' of land by aliens. It is most respectfully sub mlted that, after all, the question is not whether any offense has been tak en, whether justly It should have been taken. I voice. I think, the sen timent of a majority of the legisla ture of this State, when T say that If it had been helirv vj tha: oltonw could justly he taken by any nation to the proposed law. that law would not have been enacted. Violated No Rights. "We of California bdtleve firmly that In our legislative dealings with tltis alien land question we have vio lated absolutely no treaty rights. We have shown no discrimination, we have given to no nation the right to be justified in taking offense. So l>e 1 loving, with a strbng reliance on the justice and the righteousness of our cause, and with due deference and courtesy and with proper considera tion for the feelings and the views of othesr, wo had hoped the authorities at Washington would have seen the question ns we In this State have been forced to see It, ns we must see It or be blind. "As so, with all respect the courtesy the State of California feels its botindcn duty to its citizens to do thnt which the Interests of Its people de mand; that which the conscience of Its people approves; that which vio lates no treaty rights; that which pre sents no discrimination and that which 'con give no Just causo of of j fense. "You have suggested to me delay, i but this question was very earnestly , and fully presented by you to our A legislature und the legislature de termined to proceed. My province Is to approve or to disapprove the law as presented. Our people, as repre sented In the legislature, have over whelmingly expressed their desire for the present alien land bill. The vote in the senate was 35 to 2 and in the assembly 72 to 3. With such unanim ity of opinion, even did I hold other views, I would feel it my duty to sign the bill unless some absolutely con trolling neceslsty demanded contrary action. Apparently no such controll-] ing necessity exists. "it is with the highest respect for yourself and the president that I feel my duty to my State compels mo to approve the action of the legislature. (Signed) "Hiram Johnson. "Governor of California." Catarrh Cannot II? Cured with local applications, as they can not reach the sealt of the disease. Ca tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis ease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh (.'ure is taken internally, and acts di rectly upon the blood and mucous sur faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known combined with tho best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect com bination of the- two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimon ials, free. F. J. CHENEY, & CO.. Props., Toledo, O. So]d by Druggists, price 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. Zwjad-as-Cash Profit-Sharing Coupons r OBELISK is the one perfect all Winter wheat flour, milled in the cleanest manner possible in a modern, airy, sanitary mill, untouched by human hands. You run no risk in giving it a trial?your money back if Obelisk fails to make good in the oven test. OBELISK is sold under the most attractive profit-sharing plan ever conceived. Each sack contains Ballard's "good-as-cash" Profit Sharing Coupons which can be exchanged for useful and ornamental articles) of value by mailing them to The Profit-Sharing Premium Co., at Louisville, Ky. Write for handsomely illustrated Premium Book and begin toda" to save the coupons Which? II ComelnEachSdcH Ballarcfe HI Coupon ?:';::;(^-%^ J. C. SHELL & CO., Laurens, S. C. MONEY SAVERS \ t-at-: R. POUAKOFFS We have a New and Complete Line of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Genfs Furnishings and Clothing, that we can sell you cheaper than anybody. GOODS ARE NEW Our store has just been opened and every article is new, and of the latest style. Prices are cut way down and you can get better and cheaper Goods here than anywhere in Laurens County. Come and see. R. POLIAKOFFS next to old post office LAND SALE. State of South Carolina, . County of Laurens. In Court of Common Pleas. Enterprise Dank, Plaintiff, against Mary C. Sullivan and Thomas M. Shaw, Defendants. Pursuant to a uecreo ot tho court of Common Pleas In the above stated case, I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens, C. H? S. C. on Salesday in June next, being Monday the 2nd day of the month, during the legal hours for such sales, the following described property to wit: All that lot, piece or parcel of land lying being and situate in the City of Laurens in County of Laurens, State of S. 0.i containing two and fifteen one hundredth* (2 l.r)-100) acres more or less, known as Lot No. 2 of Mary C. Sullivan property as sold by John F. Dolt C. C. C. P. on salesday in Nov.. 1009 and bounded on the north by Lot No. 1 of said Sullivan Property, on the Bast by lot. of Haley Owens, on South by lot No. 3 of said Sullivan property, on the "West by. Sullivan street, and being the lot conveyed to me bv L. O. Dalle Jr. and to him by J. F. Bolt C. C. C. P. ou Nov. 1, 1009, recorded in book 19, page 75. Terms of sale: jeush. Purchaser to pay for papers-^Tf tho terms of sale are not opnmHcd with, the land to bei* re.-.old :!!!,<:'.!!!" or some subsequent ' SalesdayVon same terms, at risk of former "purchaser. C. A. POWER, C. C. C. P. & Q. S., Dated May 9, 1913. Laurens, S. C. _42-3t Citation for Letters of Administration State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. By O. G. Thompson, Probate Judge: Wliereos A. H. Set/.ler made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Ad ministration of the Estate and effects of w. H; Ball, These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the Kindred and Creditors of the said W. H. Ball deceased, that they be and appear be fore me, In the Court of Probote., to be held at Laurens Court House, Lau rens. s. C, on the 4th day of June, 1013 next, after publication hereof, at li o'clock in the forenoon, to allow cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. (liven under my hand this 16th day of May Anno Domini 1913. O. G. Thompson, 13-2t J. P. L. C. Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP nnd ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of vacant scholarships In Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of now stu dents will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 4, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than six teen years of age. When Scholarships are vacant after July 4 they will bo awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing tho award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnson be fore the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will op en September 17, 1913. For further in formation and catalogue, address Pres! D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. 41-tf Condensed Passenger Schedules. ' Betwoon Greenville, Anderson and Greenwood. Trains leave and arrive Greenville? corner Main and Washington Streets. Effectivo Sunday, January 12, 1913 aa follows: ' No/ T,rm? No. Time; fcUg^S' 2-8:20 a.m. f in ion 4-10:35 a.m. 5- 0:00a.m. 6-12:35 p. m> \ An"?' 10- 4:15 P.m. 15- 4 55 p.m. 16--6:35 p.m. JftZ I ?,:,P m- lg- 7 = 35 p.m. i4?Zi?;ig?:S: ?-?????&??. ?Saturdays only. Tickots on sale at G. S. & A Term! nal Maifl Street. lerml E THOMPSON, C. S. A?LWN Oeneral Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt To Cure a Cold In One Day Take I.AXATIVR BROMO Quinine n .???. Cousrh and Headache and worV, o? .1 P^ ?? grunhU refund ?lo?5? ??$ Vi?.1??