The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-04-02
TALK WITH TILLMAN.
He Announces His Intention to Edit
All Disnafches Sent Ont.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 1.-The Asso-
ciated Press representative had lengthy
interview with Governor Tillman at the
executive mansion this afternoon. 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 Gov
ernor statel that in his opinion the worst
of the danger is over. He said that mas
much as Darlington and Florence were in
state of insurrection he felt 1t his duty
to exert himself to the utmost to uphold
the dignity and preserve the peace of the
State. At the time of the interview the
three hundred militiamen had just left on
a special train for Darlington. in view of
the number of companies which had re-
fused to respond to his call he was greatly
gratifed at having finally placed the troops
en- route to the scene Of the tragedy.
but will they shoot?" was asked.
'Will they shoot?" exclaimed the Gov
ernor with emphasis. 'Well, you ought
to have heard them cheer when l told them
to shoot
When asked how soon he expected to re-
store civil law he said he could not tell.
There was much at stake. Darlington and
the community were in insurrectio1, defying
tionists must be put down.
The property of the State (me3nin5 the
dispensaries) had been destroyed. The guilty
parties must be discovered and brought TO
justice. The dispensary constaDes were
Delng pursued and were IN imrincut danger
of losing their lives. He would not permit
them TO be bounded down and shot like
dogs. Pending developments in these mat
ters he would keep the militia unde~ arms.
A few minutes previous to this interview
IL was reported that the censorship of ten
egrams had been withdrawn. He was Qdes-
toned as TO the accuracy OF The rumor,
and denied ii very emphatically. He said
he did not wish to have anything sent Out
which would inflame the passions Of the
people, and for that reason and with view
of securing accurate reports he would COLI
tirue the censorship.
"Now, will play editor for, you fellows"
said the Governor with a laugh Just
write out your reports bring them to me
and / will look over them. IL they are not
sensational or incendiary l will let them
go"
He spoke confidently of the strength of
his sympathizers. Il can assemble 1000 to
10000 men here to support me-, he .aid.
why, L have received kilograms from all
over the State Offering assistance, and /
can get as many as L can furnish with
transportation.
Governor Tlllman spoke feeling of the dis
banding of tie Governors Gqar'is. n be
carT pany is fifty-one years DID,, he said
''and this is. the, first time It's members
have ever refused to obey or,.erc.'
lie says that Captain Bateman shed te9rs
over the action Of the company.
What effect will the present disturbances
have aye on G,r,,I the disPebnsarE ptba law? ,,,
piled The continued disturDances have
element and by the violent opposition to
the measures which the cities have j1dde
The issue is whether the STATE IS TO be
be governed by its intelligent citizens. The
result will be in favor of the dispensary.'