The herald., 1894-04-02
TILLMAN INTERvIEwED.
The Governor speAks Freely About the
Whisky War.

The Governor Spoaks Freely about the
Whisky War.
CoLUMBIA, S. O., April 1.-The Asso-
ciate6 Press representative had q
lengthy interview with Governor Till
evening. The governor glanted the
requested interview without hesitation
and spoke freely about the situation.
There was some indication of nervous
ness in his manner, bat altogether he
was as collected as could h,s expected
under the circumstances. The governor
stated that in his opinion iale worst of
the danger WAS over. He sati that mas
much as Darlington and Faorencs were
in state of insurrection, hae felt it his
duty to exert himself to the utmost to
uphold the dignity of the kaw and pre-
serve the peace of the state. At the time
of the interview 300 militia men had left
OF a special train for Darlington. In
view of the number of companies which
have refused to respond to his call, he
was greatly gratifed at having finally
started troops en- route to the scene Of
the trouble.
''But will they shoot?'' was asked.
"Will they shoot?" exclaimed the
governor with emphasis. "Well, you
ought to have heard them cheer when /
told them to shoot"
When asked how seen he expected to
restore civil law he said he could not
tell: there was so much at stake. Dar-
lington and the community we're In in
surrection. defying the authority of the
state, and the insurrectionists must be
put down. Property of the s6ste Cmean-
ing the dispensaries) had been destroyed.
The guilty parties must be discovered
and brought to justice. The dispensary
constableH we're being pursued and were
In imminent danger OF losing their lives.
He would Hee permit them to be
bounded down and shot like dogs.
Pending Developments he would keep
the militia under arms.
A few minutes previous to thia inter-
view ii was reported that the censorship
OF telegraphs had been withdrawn. He
was questioned as to the accuracy of the
rumor, and denied it. de said he did
not wish to have anything sent out
which would infame the passions of the
people, and for that reason, with view
OF securing accurate reports, he would
continue the censorship.
NOW / will play editor for you iel.
lows" raid he with laugh. "Just write
out your reports, bring them to me and
will look over them. If they are not sem
sational or incendiary will let them co."
He spoke confidently of the strength
OF his sympathizers. II csn assemble
from 1000 to 1900 men to support me"
he said. ''Why, have received tele-
grams from all over the state offering
assistance, and can get as many men
as / can furnish with transportation.
Governor Tillman spoke feelingly of
the dsbsndment Of the vernor's
guard. "The company is 81 years old
and this is the first time its members
have ever refused to obey orders," he
said. He SAYS that Captain Bateman
shed tears over the action of the COM
pany.
"What effect will the present dig
turbances have on the dispensary
lawsH"
''It will strengthen them. These con-
tinued diatuE Dances have been brought
on by the low-down whiaky element,
and by the violent opposition to the
measures which the cities have made.
The issue is whether the state is to be
turned over to the hoodlums and toughs,
or be governed by its intelligent citizens.
The result will be 8 triumph for the dis
pensary law"