The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-02
EXAMINES THE REPORTS.
The Governor Establishes a Censor
ship of kilograms.


COLUMBIA, S. c.. April 1.-The Asso-
ciated Press representative had lengthy
interview with Governor Tillman at the
executive mansion this evening. The
Governor granted the requested interview
without hesitation and spoke freely about
the situation. There was some indication
of nervousness in his manner. but alto
gether he was as collected as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
The Governor stated tnat in his opinion
the worst of the danger was over. He
said that inasmuch as Darlington and Flo
renee were in state of insurrecton, he
felt it his duty to exert himself to the ut
most to uphold the dignity of the law and
preserve the peace of the State. At the
time of the interview the 800 militiamen
had left on a special train for Darlington.
In view of the number of companies which
have refused to respond TO his call he was
greatly gratited at having finally placed
the troops en- route to the scene of the
trouble.
but will they shoot?" was asked.
"Will they shootW exclaimed the Gcv-
to have heard them cheer when l told
them TO shoot"
When asked how soon he expected to
res tore civil law, he said he could not tell,
there was SO much al stake. Darlington
and the community were in iDSurrection
deiying the authority of the State and the
in nsurrectionists must be puI down. The
property of the State (meaning the dis
pensaries) had been destroyed. The
guilty parties must be discovered and
brought 20 justice. The dispensary con-
stables were being pursued and we're IN
imminent danger of losing their lives. He
would not permit them to be bounded
down and shot like dogs. Pending deyel-
opment he would keep the militia under
arms.
A few minutes previous to this inter-
view 1t was reported that the censorship
of kilograms had been Withdrawn. He
was questioned as TO the accuracy of the
rumor and denied it. lie 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 seeur-
Ing accurate reports, he would continue
the censorship.
Now. l will play editor for you fell
lows" said De, with laugh. Just wIite
outyOur reports, bring them TO NE and /
will look over them. If they are not SEN
sational or inceDdiary l will lei them GO"
He spoke confidently of the strength of
his sympathizers.
81 can assem- BILE from 1000 to 1900 men to
support me-" he said. why, have re-
ceived kilograms from all over the State
offering assistance and l can get as many
men as l can furnish with transporta-
tion."
Governor Tillman spoke teelingly OF the
disbandment of the Governors Guard.
''rhe company is fifty-one years old and
this is the first time its memb bers have ever
refused to obey ORDERS" he said. Captain
Bateman sned tears over the action of the
company"
What effect will the present disturb
ances have on the dispensary law?"
1T will strengthen it. These continued
disturbances have been brought on by the
low-dowr whisky element and by the vio-
lent opposition TO the measure which the
cities have made. The issue is whether
the State is to be turned over to hoodlums
and toughs or be governed by its intelli-
gent citizens. The result will help the
dispensarY law"