The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-02
HAS FIGHTING BLOOD
South Carolina Governor Deter
mined on His Course.
Sends 800 Troops to Darlington to Ar
rest the Citizen Rioters and to
Shoot if Necessary.
GOVERNOR is FACETIOUS
Informs a RepOrterHe Will Here
after Edit Dispatches.
Guards Placed at Telegraph Offices to
Inspect 'COpy"-BOdies of Two
Spies Found in the Woods.
Special to the Associated Press.

l.
a rather quiet day in Columbia, and, while
there have been incidents of a most inter-
esting nature in connection with the dis
pensary troubles, there has been practically
excitement. Early this morning Gov.
Tillman established a telegraph censorship.
placing several militiamen, the most intel
ligent that could be selected, in charge of
both offices TO supervise all messages Of
fered. These gentlemen have simply carried
out their instructions and have refused only
a few kilograms that were calculated to
arouse bad feeling. Early in the day the
Governor summoned the Governors Guards
to the executive mansion. Drawing them
up in line, he addressed them, saying that
he was formed that their disarmament
was not their fault, but that they were
overawed by the mob at their doors. He
told them that they stood before the people
of the State as a disgrace and that now
he wished TO give them the opportunity
to wipe the stain from their brow and
to restore them to honor. He asked for
some indication as to whether they would
obey his orders, In which event their arms
would be given back TO them. AS he made
this assertion five of the men threw down
their bayonets, and were quickly followed
by several others. Their captain begged
them TO desist and wait until the Gov
ernor had finished. Governor Tillman, how
ever. told them that their action was sat
isfactory, for he only wished to know ex-
actly what their position was. He then
said to those who remained that they could
leave. but If they determined to obey or
ders to report to the State penitentiary.
The remnant of the company marched to
their armory and in five minutes thereafter
they had disbanded.
WILL ENFORCE HIS BLUFF.
During the day the Governor notified the
captains Of the other companies that the
arms must be delivered 10 the State within
two hours. They replied that they did rot
know where their arms were, and il was
impossible to comply with his orders. The
Governor informed them peremptorily that
their guns must be produced. on bearing
this number of prominent citizens, in the
interest of peace and order, advised the
men 10 give up their guns. on their earnest
advice the young men soon expressed their
Willingness to do everything in their power
TO put their captain in possession Of the
arms. AT o'clock marching orders were
given to the troops stationed at the pani-
tentiary. Governor Tillman, addressing
them, said:
'As chief executive of South Carolina, |
wish to say few words TO you before your
departure. L thank you for the prompt
ness and zeal displayed by you In respond
ing TO the call Tor duty. Many or you
have doubts as to the justice OF the cause
Tor whlcn you go. You are reform Demo
linians, thank God. The reason of youI
gong to Darlington is caused by the dis
pensary law, ana 1t is law as long as II
stands on the statute books, and until it
is repealed or declared unconstitutional by
the supreme Court. The newspapers nave
sown the seed of disCord by teaching you
that there are portions of the law which
invade private rights. They know that
when they say that they lie. The right 10
search private houses on a warrant is as
old the law itself. They know mat they
are not telling the truth when they try 10
make men believe that these men IN Darl-
ington were defending their liberties. j
Sald in my message TO the Legislature that
a large force of constables would not be
necessary II the police OF the towns would
enforce the law, but they would not do
this. The dispensary Is not the issue now
but so long as it is on the statutes, so help
me God, L intend to enforce II. When the
news came of trouble at Darlington, God
knows that / was never more shocked.
When the officers of the law We're shot
down L was Mortified. The sheriff tele-
graphed me that he was powerless My
TO the military at Columbia. What did
they do? They surrendered inglorlousIy
the honor of doing the, service OF their
who will obey orders and not be swayed
from duty by adverse political Opinions
Two companies at Florence and Sumter did
likewise when the action at Columbia was
known. We then see the spectacle of the
Acknowledgement running over the State
trying to get men and to do their duty.
When ordered out, the Fourth Brigade OF
Charleston-that crack command-sll they
did was to dicker with me as TO what was
their duty.
CHARLESTON COWARDs"
Those towards in Charleston did lik,
my command 1 began to cast about to Sc,
what 1 could do to uphold the dignity O.
the law. Thank God, have found them il
you. You are going on a delicate and dan
gerouS mission. You must remember tina
the Darlington people are your fellow-citi
zens, but they are in insurrection and il il
necessary for you TO go there TO uphold tn
law. | learn that they destroyed a Stat
dispensary. Nobody did this but the ex
barkeepers and their hirelings. You go 81
an arm of the law and you must treat TIL
Darlington people with consideration, but
you ordered to shoot, you must do il
or anarchy will prevail in the State. | hop
to restore you to your homes as early a.
possible but the law must be upheld tn
State government will be the laughing stool
Of the world. This ought TO be proud Ga!
for you. In after years you can hand dowl
as a heritage TO your children that you wen
10 Darlington under TillmanS orders ant
you are proud of it,
Guards, sixteen men; Dibble Light Dragons
Orangeburg thirty-one men: Maxwell
Guards of Greenwood. thirty men; Morg Al
Rifles, of Clifton, thirty men; Hampton
Guards of Spartanburg, twenty-four men
Lally Rifles, thirty men; Palmetto Rifles
of Aiken sixteen men; Fort Motto Guards
fifteen men; Edgefield Hussars and Ligh
Dragons, of the same place, combined
sixteen men; the Abbeville Rifles. twent
men. Capt j. II. Whitman went with tn
troops. He said he had ordered his com
pany the Capers Light Infantry, to Oar
| iington and he expected 10 meet them there
| ninety-slx strong. There was force of ex
| actIy 392 men all told. A mum
ber OF boxes of cartridges wer
placed on the train. What is TO be dom
with them is a mystery. General Rech
burg commander, refused to So anyth.n.
about his orders. The troops went awal
on a special train over the Atlantic Coas
Line road. Immense crowds of people wer
ed the train. Three companies were lef
I i'm the city. Three hundred volunteer citi
/ Zens. armed with all manner of weapons
arrived shortly after the departure OF TIT
troops, and are ready to obey the order
/ of the Governor. More companies and NOR
volunteers are TO arrive Nothing can b
/ heard here from Darlington, as the tele
graph company will not receive or sent
/ messages to or from the Governor.
Governor Tillman tonight received a dis
/ patch to the effect that nine fugitive con
/ stables boarded a train al Lake City, OF
/ the Northeastern railroad, and within
/ few hours will have arrive safely II
! Charleston. The names are: Fielder. Muir