The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
The Election Of Earle.

Judge Josephe H. Earle OF Greenville. wa
elected United States Senator last Tuesday
defeating Governor John Gary Evans, by
little over three thousand votes in the entir'
State.
The result has been accounted for in various
ways, and each man has 4 theory OF his own
This is the way that the Press and Banne
views the situation.
Governor Evans had a record, and II
various ways, he had given GROUNDS
offence to creator or a less number OF people
1st. He presumed to be elected Governor
thus usurping the place which belonged u
rightful owners, who have come dowr
through the orthodox line for hundred
years.
2nd He Is The author. or enforcer OF th'
dspensary law. This gave objectionable OF
fence to the liquor men of the State, and es
pecially to the leading Italian or other foreign
gentlemen of Charleston. Declining 10 ooey
the law OF their adopted State which forpaue
them TO sell whiskey, Governor Evans was
forced to appoint metropolitan poilce
force for that city. This gave further preteAl
for all LIQUOR men, as well as to all others VINO
opposed Evans politically, to cry out against
him.
3rd. Governor Evans by refunding the
state debt at three-fourths the rate previously
{. paid BIZ the orthodox rulers, doubtless gave
mortal offense TO some most excellent citizens
- e. possibly cherish the memory OF that act
he which reflected on the business capac
of their ideal rulers.
S4th Governor Evans is young man, and
Wherefore because o. his lack of age, may be
considered Impairment in his act of seeking
s to be Governor OF State, which has In the
past so often conferred that office on old
men whose political careers were ended.
9Th. Governor Evans belonged to tha
faction known as the Mart Gary faction, be-
tween which and the Hampton faction there
has existed rivaly or jealousy, as the case
might be.
9th. Governor Evans being young and In eX
perienced, made various errors ofomission oi
commission. Conscious OF the strength OF the
dominant element, and being over-contiden
of his own popularity with that element he
failed to draw to him as "by hooks Of steel,
the necessary friends in the different coun
ties. He failed to make political friends, anc
his disregard for the power and influence O.
the Reform press chilled their enthusiasm
for him, and. as d result, when the storm
burst In It's fury, he had to fight his battles al
most singly and alone. He had few Jealous
supporters.
7th. The opposition resorted to the plan 0
making charges against the official honesty
and integrity of Governor Evans, and instead
of proving his guilt, or is the universe
\ custom in our courts, they, after making al
korts OF charges. demanded, ut the last
Aoment that he prove his innocence. AL
pugh, the injustice and absurdity OF the
rse must be apparent, yet the public
is sensitive, and Gov. Evans suffered al
It of charges against his administration
kge number Of men would, on the
pretext believe anything against
ans, who no doubt conscientiousy
their influence to bring about his
ere can be no question that mum
" in this State believe evil o
I21p&os "a Connection with the dispensary
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