New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-02
TILLMAN GETS TROOPS.
MORE PEACEFUL IN C1ROLINA.
SEVERAL COMPANIES SENT TO DARLING
TON.
THE GOVERNOR KEEPS Up THE CENSORSHIP
OF TELEGRAMS-HE SUMMONS HIS GUARDS
MAKES A SPEECH To THEM AND
THEY THROW DOWN THEIR

ARMS AND DISBAND.

Columbia, 5. c., April 1.-Through the streets
Of the city to-day armed men marched with
bayonets shining and sabres clinkng. Eleven
companies of State troops left here at O'CLOCK
this afternoon for the scene of the dispensary as
turbances. What was to be done with them was
a mystery here, when they left General Kich-
bourg who is in command would not say
ANYTHING about his orders. The companies
were divided into two regiments and a colonel
placed in command of each regiment The troops
went away on a special train over the Atlantic
Coast Line.
Immense crowds of people were at the crossing
at which the soldiers boarded the train Three
companies were left in the city.
Three hundred volunteers armed with all
manner Of weapons arrived shortly after the de-
parture Of the troops and are ready TO ooey 'he
orders Of the Governor More companies and
more volunteers are to arrive.
TALK WITH THE GOVERNOR
4 representative of The United Press had a
long interview with Governor Tillman at the EN-
/ ecutive Mansion this afternoon. The Governor
was seated on the front piazza, surrounded by
| his family and a number Of his political friends
/ He granted the requested interview without hes
! i,ation and spoke freely about the situation.
! There was some indication Of nervousness in MS
! manner but altogether he was as collected as
could be expected under the circumstances
The Governor stated that in his opinion the
worst OF the danger was over He said That IN
asmuch as Darlington and Florence were in a
state II insurrccton, he felt It to be- his duty 10
exert himself to the utmost to uphold the dig
nifty and preserve the peace Of the state
At the time OF the interview the three hundred
mtiamen had just left the city on special
train for Darlington. In view Of the number Of
companies which had refused to respond to his
call he was greatly grat.hed az having finally
placed troops on the road to the scene Of the
tragedy.
But will they shoot" was asked.
"W they shoot" exclaimed the Governor
with emphasis well. YOU ought To have heard
them cheer when told them to shoot"
Asked when. in his opinion. the present tension
would be relieved sufficiently for him 10 dismiss
the military. the Governor said he could not
tell; that there was much at stake. Darlington
and the community around it were in insurrection
dciying the authority Of the state. The lnSur-
rectionsts must be put do~n. The property Of
the State (meaning the dspensaries) had been
destroyed. The guilty parties must be discovered
and brought 10 justice. Tho dispcnsary cOnstablcs
were being pursued. and were in imminent
danger Of losing their lives. He was not going
permit them to be bounded down and shot Ike
dogs. Pending developments in these matters
he would keep the militia under arms.
CENSORSHIP OF TELEGRAMs
a few minutes previous to this interview 1t
was reported that the censorship Of telegrams
had been withdrawn The Governor asked
as To the accuracy Of the rumor. and denied II
very enphatically. He said he did not wish
10 have anything sent out which would nlame
the passions Of the people, and for that reason
and with a view OF securing accurate reports
he would continue the censorship.
Now. will play editor for you fellows said
the Governor with laugh. Just write out your
reports. bring them TO me- and | will look over
them. II they are not sensational or incendary,
/ Will Jet them go"
He spoke confidently Of the strength Of his
sympathizers. Il can assemble 1000 70 1.5O0 men
here to support me- he said.
After interviewing Governor Tlllman the re-
porter was blocked upon going to the Western
Union Telegraph office to NJ" the report finding
a squad Of soldiers in charge of the Office. The
military men were Censors. and they were there
by orders of the Governor 10 read every telegram
received and every sent. both of private and
public nature and they were instructed 20 allow
no sensational or inccndiary news To 60 over the
wires.
Tho reporter was willing to have his report
read by Governor Tillman and allowing him 10
eXpunge that which Objectionable as coming
from the oppOsitiOn side and sending his side OF
the story I'm full. other means Of transmitting
the news was considered. and arrangements were
made for the hiring II a locomotive 10 transport
the reports to Augusta. where. beyond me units
OF this state. the censorship Of the telegraph
Office was not I'm effect and the news could he
scattered Before leaving time OF the special
train, the correspondent went To Governor TIL
man and appealed To- him to grant the right 10
allow the press 10 cover the story throughout
the Union.
II was represented to him that II the news
which was expected was not given. the people
would bc more apprchensive than ever. and the
anxiety great about the affairs In this state.
The telegraph company would not accept the
messaCc unless II was 20. K.'d" by the Governor.
The Governor finally yielded and signed IN order
allowing the news To go out from Columbia.
Governor Tillman received a dispatch tonight
stating that nine fugitive constables boarded the
train at Lake City, on the Northeastern Rail
road. this evening. and are now safely on their
way To Charleston. One Of them named
Galllard but It Is not certain whether the chief
constable or his son. reported to have been found
wounded and then killed is referred To. The
Governor received a dispatch from Adjutant-
General Farley. at Darlington. stating that the
citizens inform him that the wounded constable
Mcrendon has been turned over TO his friends
McLendon not seriously hurt as was at first
reported. There twenty-three cOnstabes
at Darlington wher the outbreak occurred. OF
these five are in Columbia. killed one
wounded nine are supposed to be in Charles
ton by this time and seven are still unac-
counted for The Governor believes that the
escape Of the nine will greatly relieve the ten
sion. and that II the seven remaining meet with
like good fortune the trouble will be over He
says that hOnOrs are about easy in the fight at
Darlington. and that accounts Of its beginning
conflict, and the truth will probably never be
known.
SUMMONED BEFORE THE GOVERNOR
One Of the Incidents OF the day occurred at
ordered Captain Bateman. OF the Cover |
nor's Guards (Which company Of the |
first to refuse to respond to his calD. to appear
before him at the Executive Mansion. The news |
of this call from the Governor rapidly spread. |
and when the Guards. in full uniform, appeared. |
and the Governor, white and stern, came out on |
the balcony, the scene impressive one. |
Governor Tillman spoke as fOlows
Gentlemen OF the Governors Guards: have sent |
for you under peculiar circumstances. which Will |
be stated in a few remarks. | Chief Executive |
OF South Carolina the head OF this government. My |
duty is TO have the laws enforced. When the civil |
authorities become poweress. the militia the |
only resource OF "A Governor to restore order. When
my right arm stretched forth night before last |
to command the peace endeavoring restore order.
Won renresentIng that right arm. Mere narnlXZed |