The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-02-19
TILLMAN ON nABEAS CORPUS


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Newberry. 8. c.. Speciai-Applica-
tions for bail for former Lieutenant
Governor James II. Tiliman. charged
with the murder of n. G. Gonzales,
editor of The State. In Columbia. 8. c.,
January 18th. was argued here last
week.
The hearing was presided over by
Chief Justice Y. J. Pope. who on last
Saturday granted the hearing to the
defending attorneys OF James II. Till
man.
The commonwealth OF South Caro-
lima was represented by State Attorney
General Gunter and Solicitor Thur
mond. Tillman was defended by Con-
gressman-elect George W. Croft. his
law partner and P. H. Nelson. of
Columbia.
Justice Pope signed An order re-
curing Tillman's counsel to serve
copies Of affidavits upon the solicitor
general, who would reply If desired.
and the answers OF the state will be
served upon the appellants who are al
so given the right to reply.
Monday at noon both sides will be
present before Justice Pope in Colum-
hia, and final action will be taken.
Tillman and his lawyers are sure Of
winning the decision on the ground OF
self defense. The solicitor and his as
sistant counsel declare they will resist
bail to the very last.
The hearing Of the application for
bail began shortly after O'Clock. The
court room was packed almost to suf-
location. There was no demonstration
when Tillman entered as the judge had
warned everybody to be absolutely
quiet. Tillman appeared calm. then
nervous, impatient and angry at the
varying stages of the hearing.
Col. Nelson. for Mr. Tillman. con.
Quoted his case. Affidavits were read
alleging Gonzales had sent a message
threatening Tillmans life. One afl-
davit declared it was expected and be-
lieved Tillman would be shot by Con-
| zales whenever the two men met
A lengthy affidavit from Tillman was
| read in which he swore he had been
| warned by many that his life was in
| danger, and that he fired in self de-
| fenso. His affidavit declared that as
Gonzales approached on the fatal day.
| Gonzales slipped his hand into his
| overcoat pocket, which Tillman says
| he thought was a motion to draw a
pistol. Not until the shot was fired,
Tillman says, he realized Gonzales had
no. also shot him.
When the appellants announced
| closed the solicitor objected to any fur
ther continuance Of the hearing On the
ground that affidavits had been sprung
on them at the very latest moment.
when they had no opportunity to make
investigation.
| Justice Pope ruled after argument
from both sides had been made that
his order would be to continue the
hearing until all affidavits on both
sides could be answered. Both sides
declined an expression of opinion after
the decision had been announced.
The details of the tragedy in which
Editor Gonzales lost his life are well
| remembered. Since the day Of the
shooting, Thursday, January Is. quiet
and persistent efforts have been made
| ny 3 regal 6QVISeTS III
ing their plans of defense.
TILLMAN REACHES NEWBERRY.
Former Lieutenant Governor Jas. H
Tillman arrived at 2 O'Clock, accom-.
panied by his nrother-in-law, Judge
Buchanan. who is his leading counsel
Other members Of counsel who accom-.
panied the prisoner were r. H. Nelson
Geo. Rembert and Geo. W. Croft, form
er congressman, who is Mr.. Tillmant
law partner.
There was no demonstration at tn,
depot, when the party arrived, as i
was supposed they would come via thu
Southern. Instead, Tillman, an officer
and counsel came over the other route
Tillman was driven Immediately II
the office of Col. Cole Biease, member
Of counsel, where many Of his friends
called on him during the short time be
fore the party went to the Crowell no
tel to dinner.
The officer from Columbia had yer,
little to do. and no one who did no
know would have thought Tillman Wa
under arrest
Mr.. Tillman said: "All / ask for il
fair trial and l am ready for it,
While he was tal<ing to me. one o
bis lawyers called him to the windov
and said: Jim, there's one of tn,
best friends you have got In the world
He has been praying for your acQuit
tall
That's a good friend to have" SAL
Tillman. "and his prayer viii be An
s~ered"
Afr brief conference with friend
in the lawyers Office. Mr.. Ttllman Wa
taken TO the hotel and dinner was Ser
we'd