The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Coy. EllerbG Will
Command Our Troops
he BELIEYES WAR WITH SPAIN Is
ALMOST a CERTAINTY.
T"liss Fully About Situation-The Orders
lic IIns Already Issued to tho State Vol.
unteor Troop-Other Prepare.
tlOns BeiDg Made.
(The State, 10th.)

| A' i""' '"o oofe1uof Vi oOutn Gar
olina comes out unequivocally, says
he believes war is inevitable, an
nounces his intention to order out
tho State troops the moment they are
needed, and declares that he will
himself lead the soldiers to the front.
This is the first time the Governor
has spoken and it is II o ,ght that he
has had some advices
Last night he gave tho press tho
following interview:
"Governor, what do you thiuk Of
the prospect of war with Spain7"
"War is very serious matter and
should not ut any time be undertaken
except for special and sufficient rea-
sons. If, however, the court of in
qnlry decides that the Spanish gov
ernment is responsible for the blow
ing up of the Maine it seems to me
that var is inevitable. The bastard
ly act of taking the lives of 250 un-
euspecting American seaman while
quietly sleeping in friendly port
should not be treated lightly by any
nation Of courage. Tho converya-
tive policy which has been pursued
by the administration ls to be m uch
commended"
'lf war be declared and you are
called upon what do you propose to
do?"
81 would order out the State troops
immediately"
GLOW many men could yon put
out on short notice?"
II have about 5000 armed and
equipped, who would respond to II
man and fight circular saw to pro-
tect the honor of the American flag"
"Who would you put in commando"
eff the troops of my State are put
in the field will take command my
self. I have ordered Adjutant Gen.
eral Watts to fully equip every COM
pany and direct the captains to re-
cruit their companies to the numbers
required"
GENERAL sTopPELBEIN OFFERS HIS BRI-,
GADE OF CAVALRY.
Representative J. w. Stokes of
South Carolina has received letter
from Glen. Joseph L. Stoppelbein,
commanding the First brigade, South
Carolina cavalry. After commend
ing Mr.. Stokes for his recent sLeeoh
in Congress in favor Of tho $G0,O00,-
600 appropriation for the national
defense, he adds:
''The people of South Carolina
stand ready and wiling to shed their
blood in defense of the stars and
stripes, and if ever our people we're
united they are today. We know no
factional or party lines when the
honor of the country is at stake. AS
you, know, l command the largest
body of cavalry in the United States,
my command and l are at the SER
vices of the President, and while I
understand that militia cannot be
pressed into service for n longer
period than 90 days, I now, through
you, formally tender my services to
the President in the volunteers for
W months if need be. The people
of South Carolina have implicit con-
tidence in the wisdom of the Presi-
dent at this critical moment and feel
that he will do the proper thing"
MIR. Stokes presented General Stop
pelbein's lotter to the President to-
day after cabinet meeting.
GOV. ELLERBE TELLS WHAT IIE MEANs BY
TAKING COMMAND.
(The State, 1Hh)
Governor Ellerba's war pronuncia-
mento declaring his intention to take
the field and protect the State from
invasion should it become necessary
was widely discussed in the city yes.
tcrday. Especially was this true
among tho mon who take the most
interests in such things and who have
already signed their intention of vol.
unteering should hostilities between
this country apd Spain begin.
While many do not sec how, I'm.
der the laws on the subject, the Gov.
ernor would have the right or au.
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