The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-04-03
BRYAN will WIN
Says Senator TiIlman if Republic
cans Nominate Taft in
TALK WITH THE STATE

Representative at His Home in Tren-
ton-The Senator Getting Better
Will Work for Democracy in Octo-
ber il Health Perlnits-To Visit
Atlanta and Then Go Abroad With
Mrs. Tillman.
A representative of The State call
ed on the Senator at his home at
Trenton Tuesday morning and found
him alone in his library. He was "
ing upon couch reading his morn
ing's mail. Later he changed his po-
sition to large rocking chair and
had his breakfast brought in. He
ate heartily and seemed to relish his
food
During and after breakfast SEN
ator Tillman talked upon great va
riety of subjects, ranging from anat-
only to national politics.
In appearance the senator seems
to be in his usual good health. He
does not, however, feel that he will
be able to return to congress this
session. He expects 20 go to an
Atlanta sanitarium as soon as he
feels strong enough TO stand travel
ing. He, with Mrs. Tillman, will re-
main there for several weeks, after
which they will go to Europe for a
complete rest.
Senator Tillman said that he felt
satisfied that he must not take on
any more work just now, and that
it would require time to show when
he will be able to do so.
He said that he had no plans WitE
regard to politics, as he could not
now see far enough ahead to make
1t worth while.
He could not now tell whether he
would attend the State Democratic
convention, but indicated that IL his
health permitted he would do So.
AS to Instructions.
Senator, do you favor an instruct
ed delegation to the Denver con-
1eotion?" he was asked.
"WeIl, have not been elected a
delegate yet, and for that reason !
do not thin!. it proper for me to say
what the convention ought to do
"What about national politics,
senator. Do you think that Bryan
will be nominated, and what are his
chances of election?"
ut all depends on one thing: If
the Republicans nominate Taft for
president at the Juue convention,
BRYAN will undoubtedly be named BY
the Democrats and I think he Will
win. But on the other hand, If the
Republicans lock up the convention
and stampede it for Roosevelt and
nominate him, I do not think that
the Democrats can put Bryan for
ward"
do you think the matter OF a
third term would defeat Roosevelt:
well, all that Byran could say
would be third term because he
has prased the policies Of Roosevelt
has praised he poncies OF Roosevelt
him to say"
IF the Republicans nominate
Roosevelt, who do you think the
Democrats would put up?"
THAT I am unable to say re-
piled the senator.
when do you expect to go to
Atlanta?".
'Just as soon as possible" he
said. "I want to take special treat
ment of massage, baths and electri-
city. Further than this have no
plans for the future. I am going to
Europe just as soon as l feel strong
enough to make the voyage.
Intended to Go Abroad.
SenatorTillman said that for
long time he had been intending
TO take trip abroad and that just
as soon as he felt able to take it he
would do so. He intends to visit
Italy first, because Of the good eli.
mate, and afterwards to go to Eng
land.
"Will you study the question OF
immigration while there?"
Study? No! I'm not going over
there to study; want to rest and re-
new my acquaintance with English
history and literature
Senator Tillman's conversation In
dicated that ne had no idea or re-
1inguished his wokr for the State anc
nation. He said the real fight in the
national campaign would not oper
nm until October and that II nj:
nbysical condition permitted, ht
would go into the campaign tootf
and nail and work for the TRIUMPH
of Democracy.
letter from Senator Chandler.
Among the letters the senator wa!
reading when The States rpresenta
tive reached his home was one IRON
Former United States Senator MI
liam f. Chandler, Republican. O
New Hampshire. Senator Chandle'
and Senator Tillman, as is wei
known, are warm personal friends
We said that Senator Chandler, a
4he age of 70, is still vigorous and II
full possession of his mental powers