The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-03-04

SIN the first place DO not believe
that Senator Tillman could have made
such statement as has been quoted.
There is no doubt that our people
were aggreived at the Booker Washing
ton incident, but since that occurrence
a number Of prominent statesmen have
accepted invitations and most OF them
have dined with tie president; and
while South Carolina could never tol-
crate anything of this kind for the rea-
son that they do not believe in social
equality, as far as the visit OF the pres
ident to this State is concerned / feel
that l voice the sentiment Of every ln-
telligent man and citizen that not sim
gle protest will be heard, and that any
suggestion of violence would be stamped
out promptly by the people, and If nee
essary, by the officials of the State.
South Carolina has go sympathy with
the spirit of anarchy, and any attempt
to insult the chief executive: OF this
great American country would be con-
demned and put down here in the Pal
metto State as readily as it would 10
any of the eastern States. Should
President Roosevelt accept the cordial
invitation extended to him by Presl-
dent WAGNER, the board of directors
of the South Carolina West Indian and
Interstate Exposition company and the
citizens of Charleston his reception
will be one never to be forgotten, for
South Carolinians are noted for their
hospitality and high conception of the
proprieties.
81 regret this agitation and I do not
hesitate to say that the people want it
to cease. No good can come from it
and it is Injurious to the good name Of
our people personally and financially
. "It is almost farcical to suppose that
the chief executive would be endang-
cred of personal violence. 1t would be
eowardly and particularly as result OF
political events. In this Instance there
is nothing to- warrant the expectation
of such trouble. We have had State
issues more trying and dangerous with
out trouble resulting, am satisfied
that our president could go to Charles
ton and return:to Washington with the
knowledge that he had received a most
cordial reception ever given one occu-
plying his position"
This morning at Ito o'clock the
governor received the following from
one of the New York papers:
"Senator Plat now says that the
man who called upon him was New
York merchant with a South Carolina
connection, and the inference is that
they warned the president through
Platt on advices from their South Car
olina connections. Senator Tillman
did not mention the matter to Senator
Platt. We deem it advisable to advise
YOU of true facts"
SENATOR TILLMAN DENIES THE
REPORT.
New York, Feb. 3.-The Times to-
day will say: Senator Tillman of South
Carolina, who was in the city last (Sun,
dsv). night, ridiculed the idea that
President Roosevelt would invite dan
ger in the event of his going to Char
lesion. To New York Times reporter
he declared that there was no truth
in the statement published yesterday
that he had called on Senator Platt, at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel On Saturday
and advised him to warn the president
not to 60 to South Carolina.
81 did not reach New York until 4
O'Clock this afternoon" said he. "Con-
sequently 1 was not in New York yes
terday. did not therefore see sena-
tor Platt, nor do I intend to see him D
"Do you think the president would
he in danger of his life if he visits
Charleston?" was asked.
"Oh, mercy, no." the senator re-
piled. 81 am satisfied he would be
treated with the utmost courtesy"
The Times will also say Senator Platt
denies having received a call from