Congressional and County Office Seekers Hold Forth in Might

Special to The State.

Camden, Aug. 25. – Camden voters heard Congressman W. F. Stevenson and the Kershaw county office seekers at the county courthouse.

The keynote of Mr. Stevenson’s speech and constructiveness he present of his aspirations for an extension of federal aid for rural postal roads. He claimed credit for the passage of the emergency officers’ compensation bill, which credit, according to the congressman, the Republicans are attempting to take. He stated that he was opposed to the McNary-Haughen bill because of the equalization fee it provided for. He voiced objection to the conduct of the interstate commerce commission with particular reference to the Piedmont & Northern extension fight.

The only county races that show any color are those for superintendent of education and the house of representatives. In the former race Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts introducing her sex into Kershaw county politics for the first time, received overwhelming acclaim. She is opposed by I. J. McKenzie, a former holder of that office.

In the house of representatives race, N. S. Richards of Liberty Hill stressed economy in the conduct of the state government. He produced figures which he construed as showing that South Carolina is in a deplorable state financially, J. N. McLaurin of Bethune gave a well rounded, intelligent talk on progress. James Belk of Camden stressed cooperation, progress and law enforcement. D. M. McCaskill of Camden, who for many years served as treasurer of Kershaw county, advocated good roads and good schools. He also said he intended to vote for Al Smith. Newton Kelly of Blaney, incumbent representative, whose record during the past few days. of campaigning has been energetically attacked on all sides, merely said he had tried his best and done it by honest conditions.

Friday the candidates will speak at Buffalo and Saturday at the Camden mills.

Z. Vance Davidson, the other Fifth district candidate for congress, wired that he had been delayed on account of car trouble. He failed to arrive before the meeting adjourned.