The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
SOME HOPE FOR GONZALES Physicians Think He Has
 Chance. STATEMENT BY TILMAN Says He is Ready for Trial by
 Jury of Peers. Declares That Trus story of Killing and the Events Leading Up
 to It Hay. Not Been
 Publishsd.
WENT BY THLMANI IS SEEKING ENDORSEMENTS

CoiuMpA1s D. G.p SH<x. ASs-iAS bs4S oN A4As Dr. Mcintosh issued the following bui- ietin on Gonxales's condition: 'pulses Iss: temperature. lO2 l-S; respiration. a. General condition unchanged. Patient quietly sleeping. win certainly live through night; beyond twelve hours ws cannot say"
 coiamhia, 6. C.. Jan. l7.--Aftsr day of anxious dread to the friends of Editor N. c. Gonzales of The state who was shot down and sorsiy wounded Thursday afternoon by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman. reports tonight from the hos- pital are. encouraging. though not assuw- ing. of his Improvement and possible se- covery.
 During the early afternoon there was very grave apprehension for the life of the wounded man, and at one time practi- cally all hope had been abandoned. but there has appeared a ray of hope and at the present time there is some indication of a favorable outcome of the case.
 The condition of MT. Gonzales is still, however. exceedingly grave and at any moment disturbing symptoms may super vens.
 Dr. wylis Hopeful
 pr. W. Gin Wylie of New York. who was called Into consultation in the case and who has been In attendance aimee yesterday morning left this afternoon for Rock Htll. stating that he was better sat- isded with the condition of Mr. Gonzales than he had been at any time since he first had seen him. He win be within tel. ephOne call and is prepared to return to Coiumpia at any time he may be needed.
 The chief concern this afternoon was caused by an obstruction of the inteatines and it was considered at one time as a possibility that the wound would have to be re-opened and an injection made to re- lieve this.
 The physicians announced later, how ever. that the remedies they had applied were having effect and that if they com plsted the purpose of their administration there woul6 be a chance of saving the life of the patient. There is as yet no indi- cation of peritonitis.
 There is nothing to be added tonight to the story of the shooting already told in the Associated Press dispatches. There has been absolutely no development today and none is expected until the trial. The friends of Gonzales are positive that there was no cause for the act of Tfllman beyond such provocatlon as was given months ago and they consider that the whole story is told in the facts that have already been related.
 The Defense of Tillman.
 Tf Id ax.A that Tillman will claim that he thought Gonzales was armed and intended shoot ing him and that he was justified in this belief by the fact that Gonzales had his hands in his pockets and was approach ing him and felt an enmity toward him which might lead to mortal conflict. All this Is, of course, presumption as Tillman has given out no statement of his atti- tude of defense nor undertaken any ex- planation of his shooting of Gohzales.
 He has merely said that he had good and justafable ground for his action and that he will prove this at the proper time. He is reported as having said today that he regretted the necessity for his action and that he hoped as strong as anybody that the wound would not prove fatal.
 Tillman says he has received a number of offers from lawyers in the State to undertake his defense without fee. His room contains several handsome punches of flowers. which he says were sent to him by friends.
 There Is not the least sign of public excitement in Columbia and the stories of possible mob violence to Tfllman have entirely subsided. There was never any foundation for them.
 The interest in Golzales's condition and concern for his life are unabated.
 Tillman's Statement.
 The following signed statement to The Atlanta Journal was given out this after noon by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman:
 T would like to correct the biased re- port of the unfortunate affair, but when the public recalls that these reports were sent out either by The State, of which Mir. Gounzales is editor, or by his per eonal friends. they can readily see that I could scarcely hope for or expect fair account.
 'sThose who know me. know me too well to believe it. When the true facts are nroven my friends and the people of this country will know how grossly I have been unisrepresented. Such will be shown lv witnesses of the highest. am ready for trial by a jury of my countrymen-
 "J. H. T1llman."