The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-07-24
T..I CAMPAIGN.
At GharIeston-Attempt to Howl
Evans Down.

was held in the Hibernian hall at
o'clock Tuesday evening in the presence
of 500 people.
The only incident Of the meeting
was the thWarting of a prearranged
plan to howl down Ex-Governor Evans.
It was reported on the streets in the
evening that such an attempt would be
made and friends of all the candidates
went diligently to work to prevent 1t.
Be it said to the credit Of the better
element of citizenship in Charleston
the disgrace was narrowly averted The
world applauds manly man, whatever
or whoever he may be, and had not Mr..
Evans pursued the course he did ne
would have lad to succumb to the in
evitable.
He hurled no defiance at these people
as in the days OF yore, he made no
threats or boasts, but simply stood his
ground and never yielded an inch. Hs
made his speech and finished his allot-
ted time amid applause. Credit Is due
Chairman Thayer, who ordered the po-
lice to remove from the hall one young
man who seemed to be leader OF the
mob.
Strange to say there were no farm
ers" among the candidates nor was any
reference made to what 1--WE farmers"
did in 80 and '92, in fact the farmer
candidate" was by far the most dudish-
Iy attired candidate on the stage and
the Irishmen mistook him for
Mickey" That accounts for the cor
dial reception extended him. Col Eli
otis ovation was almost equal to tbs
one accorded him in Georgetown.
The meeting was called to order by
the county chairman, Mr.. j. II. Thayer,
who announced that it is the custom in
4 Charleston audience to allow Ques-
ions to be asked and the rule will not
be deviated from tonight.
Mr.. A. c. Latimer was the first
speaker. He at once proceeded to prove
that the government exhibit at Buffalo
was sent to Charleston at his request
and not Senator McLaurin's. and read a
letter from Secretary Wilson in SUBJ
sanitation of his claim.
He also told how he laid all the plans
for securing the S160,000 for the Char
ieston exposition, but gave due credit
70 Senator Tillman and South Carolina
representatives for substantial aid rem
dered in securing this amount. Mr..
Latimer says he makes no claim to ora
tory, but what accomplishes results in
Washington is an energetic working
senator and not eloquent speeches. 1t
Is a waste of time to argue against the
Republican policy and Democrat must
work for his people in other and more
substantial ways.
He told of his record in congress, in
Guiding the Newberry college appropri-
alton, and his efforts to secure por-
tion of the public lands for educational
purposes.
The South is too slow to realize that
the war was over So years ago and We
stard in our own light in abusing the
northerners in congress. He spoke OF
his trip to the exposition bringing with
him northern representatives, includ-
ing Mr.. Littlefeld, which had much to
10 with killing the Crumpacker bill.
This was greeted with applause. Mr..
Latimer stated that Bailey OF Texas
had been in congress fourteen years
and had accomplished nothing because
he is always fighting the Republicans.
Charleston will blossom as the rose as
soon as she pulls together and does not
antagonize others. He said the treaty.
policy is the best method Of dealing
with the Philippines and repeal OF the
merchant marine law.
Hon. D. S. Henderson spoke OF the
day he graduated from this city 81
years ago, he told Of his struggle IN
after life in Charleston and caught his
;r hau c
Of the men who once made Charleston
prominent. He favors campaign Of
peace and unity" and not mud sling
Ing. South Carolina has declared men
must win office by merit alone. Con.
sress must decide upon permanent
foreign policy and only our best and
ablest men should be sent to Washing.
ton. He thinks the Republicans a.s re.
sponsible for all the evils that We saf-
Ter and their defeat is imperative.
~aSuestion-Are you in favor OF pull
stng down the United States flag in the
philippines?
Mr.. Henderson-When the United
States granted freedom to Cuba 1t was
nc disgrace to pull down the flag.
This answer called forth round after
round of applause. 1t does very we'll to
bring northern Republicans down
south but Booker Washington will
never sit at our southern table with
us. (Cheers) Henderson said he would
fight for the principles Of the Demo-
cratic party if elected to the senate.
Ex-Gov. Evans was the next speaker.
He was received with cheers mingled
with Kisses. After quiet was restored
nv the chairman. Mr.. Evans said that