The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-07-30

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they burdening us with an outrageous tai
hut now they propose to bind us with eve
more violent las. While these feeders
, dangers are threatening US we have a rept
, tition of the ideas and methods adopted b
these Radicals to secure possession of ou
grand old State. The appeal now is TO thos
of our own flesh and blood, and when thi
, is done we ace in greeter danger than It tn
negro majority were appecled to. A dlvis
ion caused by such dissension within tn
ranks of our own party would be undoubte
political suicide. We should look yer
carefully and see if we are not placing on
organization beyond our control. The ma
terial is at hand and the temptation is OF
fered for seiious trouble. Beware that it j
not used! If We part from our reliance il
the bonds of principle that bind US togethe
and rely on these combinations we will b.
cut up into bands of civilized savages. tn
strongest to take all while he has the power
which is to be taken sway from him as sooI
as another clique has grown stronger. Sucl
state Of affairs will result in battle among
our own people for supremacy, which vii
be gained by the strongest I beg of you tt
be cautious of your action and not To &C
hastily"
At the close of his address he received
some applause and number of handsome
bouquets. The crowd now began calling fol
Tillman, but Mr.. Davis introduced
COLONEL ElRLE.
As Col. Earle arose he received large
share Of applause from his supporters, q
number of Tllman men, through courtesy
to one for whom all Clarendon has a high
respect, joining in. But as the applause
continued for some time, counter cheers for
Hllman could be heard, and for moment
it looked as if the conduct of some of the
former meetings would be repeated. Almost
instantly, however, both sides seemed to
realize the responsibility resting on Claren-
don for an orderly meeting, and the cheer
ing ceased. We again quote from the News
and Courier:
"Col. Earle, with true chivalry, addressed
his first remarks to the ladies of Clarendon.
His kind but deserved words were greeted
by the ladies', who were in the carriages,
not by hurrahs, but by their smiles Of en-
couragement.
addressing himself to the discussion Of
the day, Col. Earle said: I was sorry that
before I came to Clarendon I had heard
certain reports. heard that should not
speak in Clarendon county. Idont believe
that the men of Clarendon county could
have said or meant such thing. Voices:
They couldn't do it. Hurrah for Earle u If
it was said it was not said by brave man,
and q coward could not do it. [Deafening
applause for Earle
You men of Clarendon know me. Many
Of you know me in person, and others by
reputation. You know that whatever say
comes from my heart, and I mean every
word regardless of the consequences. am
here to-day as q Democrat, one who has
faith in the integrity of the Democratic par
ty, and one who is here to meet those who
have made charges against the government
which they cannot prove. In South Caro-.
lima we have Democratic government,
which is synonymous with white govern
inert. When we remember that we were
taxed by corrupt men for corrupt purposes
and are now recovering from that misrule,
it pains me to see one who fought with us
now charging MS with corruption and mis-
rule. Especially painful is it when these
charges are made and they cannot be proven.
1t Is not the rank and file of the Democracy
which is denounced, it is its representatives
and leaders. Tillman has said more unjust
things of you than either Scott or Moses, or
even Whittemore If these charges are
made by man, is it other than right that
they should be proven? can safely say
that no Republican has ever said more bit
ter or violent things against the Democratic
party than Capt. Tillman. Col. Earle then
discussed the false arraignment Of the DEM
ocracy made by Capt Tillman and conclu-
sively showed their fsllacy. # I believed
these charges true I would be ashamed to be
in the Democratic party. [Applause for
Tllman and counter applause for Earle.l
"For few moments there was considera-
BILE confusion.
"Col. Earle continued to dissect the ram
bling talk of Tillman as to political leprosy,
alleged corruption and political perjury.
'''s, as Capt. Tillman says, the Democrat
ic legislators can be bribed with S25, 900, we
are indeed in pitiable condition, and it
would be almost preferable to have the Re
publicans return to power, for then we
would know what to expect.
Capt. Tllman and his committee have
said that your Representatives have been
debauched. Is that proper talk for a DEM
ocrat? Is it right? Is it just? Jf there is
one man here who can possibly charge the
Democratic party with corruption or dis i
honesty dare him to raise his hands. Time
was given for response, but it was not
None Of you dare make
charge. Yet some of you endorse Capt.
Tillman and what he has said. How differ
emily would you think were anyone to circu-
late report that you had stolen horse
and then did not attempt to prove it.
"Col. Earle then discussed the charges of
political perjury and their provocation.
Capt Tllman has gone so far as to charge
one Of our noblest sous, one who has led US
N war and in peace with securing Office by
means Can YOU believe this
If that noble patriot, James F. Izlar? If
Capt. Tillman cannot squarely say that this
,harge is true, if he cannot prove 1t, then
le as an honorable man ought to apologize
Hurrah for Earle Hurrah fer Tillman i
After another outburst of conflicting en-
husiasm. Col. Earle continued: Let us all
,e quiet, he said. Twill give you my views.
lou may accept them if you want to. There
s DO use of getting mad. Just about this
imc two men in the audience were unusrl- 1
lily noisy and seemed to be on the War
'ath. Col. Earle pointed to the men and (;
aid: See those men. They are not going
, do anything; If they wanted to fight they ]
7ould not talk so much Several men in
be crowd called for peace, and the speaking
ontinued
BRAY ION, said Col. Earle, has never ac-
used the Democratic party of being cor 7
upt. He knew such charges would be un-
rue. He has accused US of manipulating /
lections, but he has never thought of f
harging US with dishonesty, for be knew
lat he could not prove it. Capt Tillman O
,aEeS these charoaS and fhav have the
lore power to hult US, as Capt Tillman is
'cognized as Democrat Then again, you o
,member that at Lancaster Capt Iillman
larged that the Democratic party has not n
ept its pledges. Then he says you have
D selfgovernmentan and that you have never o
'en q live candidate for governor Did yon c
Ter see Capt Tillman or Mr. Gary before h
ey were named and selected for You to o.
'te for? You will have to swallow them II
you support the movement Col Earle T