The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-19
MUST WATSON COME DOWN.
1T Is THOUGHT THAT TILLMAN
CANE TO ASK 1T.

CANE TO ASH H.
a Conference OF the Two EXeites the
Curiosity OF PoIiticfans-Some-
thing Sensational Is Expected To
Develop soon-Natson's Friends
Are Not Doing Any TaILiug-He Is
said TO Be Promised substantial
RecOgnition n lie VIII step Aside
and Let the Procession Proceed
Atlanta. Ca. Aug. 1S.-The conference
between Senator Tuman and Tom Wat
son at the Iatter's home on sunday las-,
is exciting no little comment among the
politicians Of the state
II IS known that Senator Tllman tele-
graphed Watson from New York on the
day following the Bryan and Sewau mott
hcation meeting. and on the same day
that the national conference committee
met. TO meet him. Mr.. Watson was bill
ed TO speak at Alpharetta, on the date sug-
gested for the meeting. and he wired
TIlman naming a subsequent date for the
conference.
When Tlllman arrived at Thomson, Wat
son was at the train 10 meet him, and
he took the South Carolinian to his
house. where the two were in consulta-
sion until midnight.
Coming as Tinman did direct from
meeting Of the national conference COM
mittee, at which there were present Chair
man Jones. Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Mcmillan.
Senator Blackburn and Senator Tillman,
Il is believe that his mission 10 Thomson
had some important connection with ma
tional issues. Some go so far a IS 10 say
that SewalFs withdrawal was under dis
cussion, while others think that the OBJ
5ect of Tillmans visit was 10 get Watson
10 withdraw. holding out 10 him as an in
ducement for doing so. substantial recog-
milton from Mr.. Bryan If elected.
That Tillman visited Watson for the
purpose OF turning over TO him South Car
olina's electoral vote is not deemed plaus-
ible In an issue of this kind. 1t is argued
that Senator Tnlman's home would have
been the scene OF the conference and Mr..
Watson the visitor.
Those who are close 10 Mr.. Watson are
like CLAIMS when the subject is preached.
and the general inference is that Senator
Tilman was an emissary from the ma
fional democratic campaign committee,
and that sensational developments will fol-
low his visit.
Washington. Aug. E.-Georgia ans South
Carolina democrats are curious about the
conference held yesterday at ThomasvilIe.
Ga. between Tom Watson and Senator
Ben Tillman.
II is felt that the conference was Of
Importance. and It was not a friendly visI,
which the South Carolina reformer paid
TO the laxative Georgian. Tillman has
nothing social in his nature. and IS not
in the habit Of going far away from home
TO make visits. He always insists on the
visits being made to him. According to
the Star the conference was an unques-
fionably a political one. Tillman is a menu
Der Of the democratic national commit
tee, but may not be on good terms with
the ruling spirits. He was at the notihca.
tion meeting in New York, and was loudly
called for after Bryan had finished his
speech. He met Sewau there. but
whether they had a conference is not
known.
In some quarters the question is asked,
did Tillman take a message to Watson
from anybody in New York?
II is very unlikely. Tillman would hard
" be made the medium of a message from
anybody at this time 1t is at least GER
tain. it is thought, that he did not take
any message from the democratic national
committee The policy OF that committee
seems to be TO have nothing to do with
Watson and nothing TO say to him. Sewail
could hardly have asked Tillman to carry
his greetings, although he could have con-
veyed some pleasant word to the Geo--
gian. The real meaning OF the conference
may come out in the future conduct OF
Watson.
Among politicians well versed in the con-
ditions of affairs in South Carolina and
Georgia, it is said that the conference
may have had something 10 do with the
way the South Carolina electors will vote
for Vice President As between Sewal
and Watson. it is believed that Tillmar
would side with Watson. Notwithstanding
he Is a populist and Sewall the nomine,
of the democratic party.
Tillman and Watson are well acquainted
with each other. They have lent eacl
other advice in the various reform battles
they have gone through in South Caroline
and Georgia. Tillman can dictate hov
the electors of South Carolina shall vot
for Vice President.
The electors were nominated previou
10 the Chicago and St. Louis conventions
They are men who are with Tillman II
anything he does or may do. They shar
his ideas on the general situation. They
too, know Watson and admire him. II
lives just across the river from Sout
Carolina, and his political exploits hav
been followed with interest by South Car
DINA reformers.