Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-01

applause. In Charleston 500 had been
raised tor Flemon. Mr.. Benet, the South
Carolina lawyer, charges $3.50 to take Flem-
on's case. Financial sensation.
In conclusion Rev. Clinton advised that
no violent effort be made to save Flemon,
and predicted that he would come back un-
scathed, for the wickedness of South Caro-
lima has been uncovered and she will be the
sufferer in the eyes of the whole civilized
world if Flemon does not get fair trial.
Rev. Clinton agreed with Broadax that
Judge Ewing had made mistake at one
time. Rev. Clinton also rather favored the
employment of Colonel Echols to defend
Fleraon in South Carolina, holding that the
fact that he had been on the other side here
does not mitigate against the proposition, as
LAWYERS were Indifferent which side they had
in case. The speaker advocated this as a
matter OF policy, but cries OF LET him stay
on the other sider' downed the advocate for
the time being.
Mr.. KEYS fought his way to the front
again and spoke rather plainly. He said he
would speak the truth, and if it hurt anyone
he could put salve on his wounds. Mr..
Keys' remarks certainly weren't brewed
from milk and water.
d. NJ. Washington, Treasurer, reported
that the total collection for the Flemon fund
had been S466 A. There had been expended
for counsel fees, expenses OF Mr.. Clinton
and the committees that visited Uniontown
and Harrisburg, Sab 81, leaving balance
on hands of S53 ".
b. f. Stewart stated that what is now
wanted is a committee of about five reputa-
BILE citizens to prepare an appeal to all the
colored organizations, churches, etc., in the
United States for funds for the case. In
pursuance of motion by Mr.. Stewart
a committee for that purpose was
appointed. 1t consists of 7. w. Calls,
John Ray, B. F. Stewart, Joseph Smith
and "Broadax" Smith. A collection real
izing few dollars was taken up and the
meeting adjourned until Friday evening.
WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAID.
What the Governor of Pennsylvania said
to the Governor of South Carolina is re-
vealed in the following dispatch from Har-
rIsburg:
telegram and letter from Governor Richard
son, of South Carolina, in regard to the Flemon
case, In the telegram the Southern Governor
pledged himself to insure Fiemon a fair and
impartial trial He thanked Governor Beaver
for what the latter has done to secure the
prisoners extradition and said that there need
be no fear that Judge Lynch would adjudicate
say anything about what he intended to do in
regard to releasing the prisoner and sending
him back to South Carolina. He admitted
that this was the course that would likely be
pursued, but he had no idea what he would:do.
1t is very likely that the papers will be made
out at Harrisburg tomorrow, as the Governor
left for home this evening. The prisoner will
then be sent back to the State from which he
escaped to be tried for his crime.
EXECUTIVE TELEGRAMs SENT.
A special telegram to THE DISPATCH
from South Carolina gives the following
verbatim version of the telegraphIc corre-
spondence between Governors Beaver, of
Pennsylvania, and Richardson, of South
Carolina. True to his promise, Governor
Beaver wired:
Hon. j. P. Richardson, Columbia. 8. c.;
Colored and other citizens are fearful of
violence to Yeldell. Will you kindly send
thoroughly safe men to meet party at Augusta
and afford safe conduct2 Prisoner will leave
Pittsburg Thursday morning if response is
favorable. JAMES A. BEAVER.
Governor Richardson disliked this condi-
tional acquiescence on the part of Governor
Beaver, and thought that the latter was
adding new version to the laws on extra
dition. He sent the following reply:
Hon. James A. Beaver.
Your telegram received. ! prefer that the
prisoner should be brought to Columbia, and
SO ordered agents. You can rest assured of
the prisoners safety. Tn ere is as little danger
of violence in South Car olina as in any of her
sister States. North or South, and she asks at
their hands only what she always readily
grants to them-a strict and honest compliance
with the Constitution and laws of the Union.
[Signedl ]. p. RICHARDSON.
1t is understood that it is Governor Rich
ardson's intention to have Yeldell brought
to Columbia for Imprisonment pending
trial. The fear that Yeldell will meet with
violence here is groundless. He will be ss
safe as if surrounded by a Gordon of Phiia-
delphia lawyers. Court convenes in Edge
field county next Monday, and Yeldell will
probably have an early trial. There fs no
trace Of the 1884 excitement there at present.