The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-08
TlLLMAN TALKS.
Of ROOSEVELT
Carolina Senator Spends
the Night Here.
THIRD TERM FOR TEDDY
Effort Being Made to influence Pub
lie Sentiment.
Statesman Thinks There is Method In
Movement Connecting Names
of Rockefeller, Harriman and
Hearst Against President

AS6oAo tho tCPoiS 1iOih W e~S'AA'No
ton that a combination of Rockefeller.
Hartman. and Hearst has been formed
against President Roosevelt to prevent
him from naming a man for the Re-
publican nomination who would carry
out his principles, as a simple story to
influence the people toward a third
term of Roosevelt"
So said United States Senator Benja-
min r. Tillman, at the New Exchange
hotel last night in response to a ques-
ton of representative of The Adver-
tiser.
Senator Tillman reached Montgomery
last night from Mississippi where he
has been lecturing during the past
week. He made his visit to Alaba-
mas capital as quiet as possible, Ow-
ing 10 fatigue from his long lecturing
tour.
The pitchfork South Carolinian was
enjoying a brief period of rest, when
interrupted by the interview. He had
forsaken his coat and collar and was
lying on his bed. picture of weari-
ness. His iron grey hair was spread
over his pillow and throughout the
talk he remained in this posture save
terested in the conversation. when he
half arose, rested his body On his ell
bow, and his single eye flashed fire
as he spoke.
No man, who has ever seen Senator
Tillman, could mistake him for an or
binary being In dress, he is q plain
planter His hair is that Of a poet,
while his address is that of man in
tensely earnest. His face is determin-
ed, his jaw that of thoroughbred
fighting bulldog. His eye is fiery.
but is Is kindly. There IS something
that arouses sympathy from a view of
Senator Tillman. He Is picture of n
man, who would do much for men, but
who is confronted with conditions hos
tile to his purpose. His manner is
that of a Southern gentleman and his
voice Is the anthithesis of what should
be expected from the man, who has de-
livered the fiery phillipics of the
South Carolina Scion in the Senate.
1t is restrained. pleasant to listen to
and decidedly that of person of am
icable disposition and tastes.
my views of the Hartman Roose-
Welt controversy have been express
ed" he said. II don't like to talk
about Roosevelt anyway" he added
with the intonation that unpleasant
subjects were entirely distasteful to
his conversation. The words were ex-
pressed in a tired tone and he laid
back on his pillow as a token that this
subject was closed.
The reporter tried new tack. Sen
ator, what Importance of credence do
you attach to the report that gigan-
tic combination of capitalists has been
formed against President Roosevelt to
prevent him securing a man for the
Republican nomination who would car
ry out his principlesr
Il hadn't heard that" he replied.
Where does that report come from :"
eft is the Associated Press from
V ashington.'
The Associated Press is coloring ev-
cry thing that would tend to creating
a sentiment for a third term for Roos-
evelt and 1 take it that this report is
simply a story to influence the public
mind to believe that the monied in
terests are trying to bear down on
Roosevelt and create sympathy for a
third term for him. Who are the men
supposed to back the moveemnt?
Hartman, Rockefeller, Hearst"
was the reply.
Two of these men are not politicians
and they are interested in politics IN
no regard save that they desire a good
government whereby tneir interests
receive a legal protection. I don't re-
gard the story seriously"
DO you believe that Roosevelt is
endeavoring to have Taft nominated
for President or do you think he Is
feathering his own nest?"
81 can't say. l don't believe that
Roosevelt is laying any plans for Taft
It's year before the convention now,
and it's too early to start. They are
all watching developments.
The same thing is true of the Demo-
cratic party A year may change the
entire atmosphere of things
Senator Tillman was asked in refer
ence to the Peace Conference prepare
lions.
They have been making pow-wow
for some time" he said. about this
thing, but l attach little Importance
to it. whe. a power gets ready to do
anything it's going to do it. regardless
of agreement. l don't think anything
serious will result.
in reference to the South Carolina
dispensary," he said, in reply to ques-
ton. II believe they will catch the
county people stealing just as they
did the State, and the thing will work
toward prohibition for the entire State.
l don't apprehend anything like the
open saloon in South Carolina"
The picturesque figure again laid
back on his pillow. signifying that the
interview was over. His handclasp
was cordial as he bade goodbye
He leaves this morning for Troy,
where he lectures.