The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-02-17

ln6r6 Is some disappointment, Iiie
change, if any. is against the governor
voting strength about 100; would nearly
all go for Tillman against any man
knows Of no changes; 81 am not in poll
tics; seldom talk about them, never with
Iillmanite; but my impression is that I'LL
man succeeded so we'll in stirring up the
feeling, in this county at least, OF poor
against rich, labor VS.. capital, and bad
blood generally, that although he has dis
appointed many of his followers the lines
are still sharply drawn, and few, II any
are changing their faith"
EdgefeId County.
W. R. Parks, anti, Washington township
western part
Tillman was very strong two years ago
has probably lost small percentage; this
is because of some mistakes and the free
passes; voting strength 100; a majority
would probably vote for Tillman against
anybody; has heard Of to 6 former fol,
lowers of the governor being against him;
have given politics very little thought
From what have seen and heard through
this section the impression is that Tillman
is the man. His opponents have been So
very liberal in their criticisms and abuse
that it has tendency to strengthen him
or to cause his former supporters to advo-
cate his reelection"
Tillman man, near Aiken line
No change, except one or two men each
way; 'those who expected some personal
advantage by the change think there was
no good in the movement" voting
strength of club 113. of whom 80 or IS were
against Tillman in $780, to question u do
not believe there is man among the Till
NANTES that is half as strong as Iillman
II am not a politician; am tiller OF the
soil, pure and simple; have had only one
near relative OF my name in two hundred
years who held office; not one, l think, that
wants office; not one relative that has been
doctor or lawyer; but have no prejudice
against either lawyers or doctors. l men
tiOn this to show you am not personally
interested in any politicians. I believe in
white supremacy. Those who voted for
Colonel Haskell after Tillman was nOminat-
ed, think made a fatal mistake and have
thereby lost all influence with the people.
don't believe any man in the State can
defeat Tillman. But my opinion is not
worth much"
Anti in northern part
There is change, against the governor
cause, failure to even attempt to carry out
the reforms he promised, and attempting
to dictate to the Legislative and judicial de-
partments of the State government" vot:
ing strength of club 73; majority would
vote for a strong man identified with the
farmers movement against Tillman
knows of about forty-fve men who sup
ported Tillman in 1890 who are against him
now; not one who opposed him is for him
1.-The people are beginning to think fol
themselves, and it is a common expression
to hear the remark that we must select a
conservative man who will fill the offices
for the best interest Of the whole people re-
gardleSS of partiSanship.'
Anti in Meriwether township
There is change, against the governor
cause, free passes, failure to reform abuses
complained of in the last legislation, efforts
to gain power, and war on corporations and
capital; voting strength OF club. 1870. this
is the governors own township; is inform
ed Of 20 men who supported him in 1896
who are now against him; there were &c
against him in 1890, and not one has chang.
ed.
A former Tillman man who does not wish
his name or residence given writes the
opinion that Earle could now carry his
township and probably the county. The
governor" he says, has lost his populari.
ty."
There is change, against the governor
cause, failure to carry out promises, ac
cepting free pass and failure to sign the
tax extension" voting strength OF club
! 200; it would be nearly an even thing un
Sder question 6; 6S votes were against Till
man in 1890; knows of some changes from
the governor, none to him; Pledges, re
form and charges against other admins
trations have all fallen to the ground. He
Irby and Shell are manipulating the pri
maTy rules. 1 very much mistake the peo
ple,Of South Carolina if they allow an!
man to make rules to elect himself"
Fairfield County.
Anti in Bear Greek township, adjoining
There is a change, against the governor
cause, seeing no change in the way OF re
trenchment, and none Of the promise.
made in 1890 carried out; on the contrary
many of the offices filled by men utterl!
incompetent" voting strength of club 100
another strong man would gain from Till
mans vote; knows Of ten former support
ers of the governor now against him Will
none of his foImer opponents are for him
The people in this section have no meas
ures or issues to bring before the cam
paign and are only interested in a decent
well administered government. Candi
dates for State and and county office
whom they have confidence in would ge
good vote against the present admins
tration."
Anti in upper part
There is a change, against the governor
cause, Ibis actions in office don't conform
to his talk while candidate" votin,
strength of club 200. This immediat
neighbOrhood almost to man was OppOs
ed to Tillman, but a part of our voting pre-
cinct was in favor Of him. Quite numbe
who were opposed voted for him as tn
nominee of the party, but are still oppose,
to him, and I have heard from good source
that there are many who were for him be
fore, but are against him now"
w. S. Hall, Tillman man, northeastern
part
Observes change; it is in favor OF tn
governor; the cause OF it, in the languag
OF Mr.. Hall, "Fas est alb hoste dozen, SCI
non disceS multum."
A. E. Davis, anti, Western part
Notes a change against the governor
causes numerous, we'll known to the read
ing public; voting strength OF precinct 200
believes the other strong man could carr
it against the governor; knows PERSONAL
of but one change from the governor, bu
has heard of number; nobody who or
posed him favorS him; among that clas
of Governor Tillman's supporters VIII
have read the current news or kept them
selves posted there prevails general dlsaT
nointment at his administration. Educa
lion, OF rather information, is the grea