Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-02
THE STATE DEFIED.
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GOVERNOR TILLNAN INTERVIEWED.

GOVERNOR TILLMAN INTERVIEWED.
He Thinks the Worst is Over, But ths
Laws Must BE EnfOrced-He Ordered
His Troops to Shoot.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 1.-The AS
ISOLATED Press representative had Z
lengthy interview with Governor Till
man at the executive mansion this
afternoon. The Governor granted the
requested interview wi h u hesitation
and spoke freely about the situation.
There was some indication Of ner'
vousness in his manner, but altogether
he was as collected as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
The Governor stated that in his
opinion the worst of the danger was
over. He said that inasmuch as Oar
lington and Florence were in
\ STATE OF RESURRECTION
he felt it his duty to exert himself tc
the utmost 10 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 car for Darlington. In view OF
the number Of companies who mad re-
fused 10 respond TO his call he was
greatly gratifed at having finally placed
the troops en- route TO the scene OF the
tragedy.
4 But will they shoot?" was asked.
"Will they shoot" exclaimed the Gov
ernor, with emphasis. "Well, yol
ought to have heard them cheer when
1 told them to shoot"
When asked how soon he expected to
restore civil Law, he said he could no;
tell; there was much at stake. Oar
lington and the community were in
insurrection, defying the authority
of the State, and the inSurreCtionists
must be put down. The property OF
the State (meaning the dispensaries),
had been destroyed. The guilty parties
must be- discovered and brought to jus.
tice. The diSpensary constable, were
being pursued and were in eminent
danger of losing their lives. Tie would
not permit them TO be bounded down
aud
SHOT LIKE DOGS.
Pending developments in these matters
he would keep the militia under arms.
A few minutes previous to this inter
view it was reported that the censor
ship Of kilograms had been withdrawn.
He was questioned as TO the accuracy
Of the rumor and denied it emphati-
cally.
He said he did not wish to have any
thing sent out which would infame the
passions of the people, and for that
reason, and with view OF securing
accurate reports he would continue the
censorship.
''Now, / will play editor for you fell
lows" said the Governor with lauga,
Just write out your reports, bring
them TO me and / will look them over.
II they are not sensational or incendi-
arv, will let them 60"
He spoke confidently of the strength
OF his sympathizers.
Il can assemble from 1000 TO 1,5OO
men here TO support me, said he.
"Whv, have received kilograms from
all over the State offering assistance,
and l can get as many as l can furnish
with transportation"
Governor Tllman spoke ieelingly Of
the disbauding OF the Governor S
Guards.
The company is 81 years DID," he
said, land this is the first time its mem
bers have ever
REFUSED TO OBEY ORDERS"
He saws that Captain Bateman shed
tears over the action Of the company.
What effect will the present dis
have on the dispenSary law"
at will strengthen it," he promptly
replied. "These continued disturb
ances have been brought on by the low
down whiskey element and by the yio-
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 intelligent citizenship. The re-
suit will be IN favor the dispensarles. "