The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-07-02

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ing of 5he circular signed by Columbia
men whicl. he read. Caste against
caste" was his quotation. He closed
by saying that allhe had charged had
been explained. but as long as the
other side kept up its clamor he
would fight into Charleston on the
same grounds. If he was Governor
he would not be the Governor OF a
class. city or town but would do his
duty regardless Of whom he Of
Tended.
Colonel Earle spoke from a buggy
between the stand and building. AS
lie stood there erect thesm falling on
his classic features and Dared fore
head the admiration of the people
showed itself in 4 tremendous out
burst Of applause. He pursued his
argument in the calu, mastery man
ner which has marked his utterances
from the beginning Of the campaign.
His speech was strong and met with
general approval from all who heard
it. When he had finished ne was
borne back to the stand On tue shoul-
ders Of some Of the Sumter men who
came here today.
Colonel Jno. G. Haskell was the
next speaker. His eloquence, so
widely known, failed not fits calling.
He had come to answer the charges
of Iillnlan, and this he did in SO ef-
fective manner that any reasonable
man should have been convinced. He
presented figures in abundance to
show the voice the farmers had III the
State government since rs. Tillman
was not on the stand, Notwithstanding
the fact that Haskell had informed
him of his intention to answer his
charges, that he might make good OF
retraet them.
The meeting closed with speech
of Z. B. Gary, who was gCyed with
the utmost good nature by The audi
ence. He said he had charged 10
corruption against the State govern
ment
The Meeting at Edgefield.
special 10 the G.eenviiie News.)
AIKEN, S. c., June 26.-The cam
paign meeting at Edgeheld IS over
without bloodshed or any violent oc-
culrence, but it was marked by very
rude and gross behavior on the part
of the Tillmanites, who composed
four-ffths OF the meeting.
About one thousand people were
present, including women, children
and negroes Tillman was borne
upon the stage upon the shoulders OF
men and seated in an arm chau: elab-
orately dressed.
General Bratton spoke first, briefly.
He was treated with signal dis
courtesy by the young Tillmanites
who clustered thick and close on the
steps Of the platform.
Earle spoke second and very ably,
keenly and boldly. The TiLlmanites
interrupted and ieered him incessant-
ly but he met them with the bravest,
coolest dignity and finally conquered
them.
Tillnan spoke third amid inde-
scribable demonstrations of enthusi-
asm from his followers. His speech
was bold and bitter. He seemed to
enjoy the situation
Gary spoke amid great cheers:
Crawford was strong andwa treated
with some show Of respect.
Pope made the taking speech Of the
day. He was satilical and humor-
Gus. He was borne from the stand
upon the shoulders of frantic TIL
NANTES.
Graydon attemptedsto speak and
did speak, amid such gross and un-
paraleued ludeness as must forever
be a &sane upon the gentlEty Of
Edgefeld. Farley made . bright
aplS'.very good Gat,red speech.
Eonhaan's speech was very fine and
he received very respectable hear
ing. Chairman Norris presided. Ez-
Governor Sheppard was present on
the stand but did not speak.
Hampton, Butler and Marshall
were not present nor were the
Haskells.
The meeting has been a wild and
tumultuous Tllman demonstration.
The crowd was not as large as was
expected but all parts OF the county
were represented.