The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-07-31

attacking the administration for sup
porting the State educational institu-
tions and rasping State officials in his
usual vigorous way. He, however,
didn't succeed in arousing even good
laugh by his humorous way of putting
things.
After Mr.. Whitman concluded his
short talk, Mr.. ID. II. Tompkins was
introduced and spoke Mt length to the
audience about his being elected Secre-
tary of State, and how he had per
formed his duty. He said it had been
his inteution not to appear upon the
political stump" again, because he
could serve the people better in per-
forming the duties of his office. He
only spoke in reference to the new dis
pensary law recommended by Governor
Evans, in which his name was connect
ed. He said he had never received
any rebates from any one, as he had
nothing to do with the dispensary, etc.
Congressional candidates Finley,
Trautham and Strait were the next
speakers, couiiniHg themselves cxclus-
lively to national issues. d.. Strait in
addition told of the sigmns Alliance
men in Congress had to bear and how
ali the power of patronage and govern
mebt machinery had been brought to
bear on them to crush them to death,
but how their efforts have finally result
ted IN success. AS between tho con-
testants there is no difference of opin-
ion as to national politics. each endors-
ing the national Democratic platform.
Governor Evans was the first Sena-
torinl candidate. He said that the peo-
ples interests were at stake in this
great financial fight, and their hopes
would be realized unless some mistake
was made. In reply to an attack by
Mr.. Whitman on him about the At
lauta Exposition matter, he explained
that at the solicitation Of many people
| in the State he had borrowed the nec-
sary money and the Legislature and
the people had endorsed TINT action.
He said the DispensGry law is now out
of the hands of State House officials,
and has been put in the hands of an
| independent board. 1t has been taken
out Of politics and no man can use 1t
for political aggrandiZemcnt. Cover
nor Evans theu dropped State issues
! and went into II discussion of the mon
etnry problem. showing that years
back the Alliance had formulated de-
mauds for free coinage and an income
tax. At this point Governor Evaus
and Judge Earle became involved into
n spirited debate, which proved very
interesting TO all.
Judge Earle followed Governor
Evans. lie said: You have listened to
n remarkable harangue. L don't sup
pose any Governor Of this Stvte or
of any other state ever made such
hnrangue. All he can sny is the man
who comes after him ran against Ben
Tillmun. In ull my campaign against
him / did not hear such little, mean
and contemplate tlinSs against the
opposing candidate. AT this inncture
another debate followed, which be-
came very warm for each speaker.
Mr.. DuncRn came last, and Just as he
began speaking rain began to fall and
the crowd started 70 leave, but q con-
siderable number remained, and Mr..
D~no"n soii that Gov. Evans could
clear himself OF the bond business by
n word from Rhind, and thus insure
his election, but he would not speak.
Replying to the Governors statement
tIht tue bOnTU OF SOntrOl was In accord
with him, Mr.. Duncan said that Gov
ernor Evans knew that the Board was
opposed to the establishment OF five
, Dispersnrics in Columbia, they
Spartanburg and allowing breweries
t. pcddlc beer on the streets of cities
and allowing particular breweries to
h we exclusive privileges. The Gov
ernor wines, he said, when Judge
Earle brought up Phil Gadsden on
him bccasc he is an anti, but he would
bring up Rcformer against the Gov
rnor. lie then read Larry Gantts
statement AS published in The Register
! to prove that Governor Evans had
begged Ike II boy about how much he
was going to get. Mr.. Duncan attacked
Governor Evans on his usuual lines, but
before he had conn letcd his remarks
heavy rain storm came up and the
meeting dissolved Immediately.