The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-05-15
TALKED POLITICS.
SEES NO USE IN IN
STRUCTION.
But Thinks the Convention Should
Adopt the Unit Rule, Which Would
Give Bryan the Delegation.

Give Bryan the Delegation.
Senator Tillman was in Columbia
on last Saturday on his way to Wash
ington, whence he will go to New
York. Senator Tiilman expects to
sail for Europe on Saturday, May 16,
and will be abroad for some time, go
ing over large part of Southern Eu-
rope before returning home. He will
be accompanied by DR.. j. w. Bab-
cock and others with whom he has
consulted since hi srecent illness.
The State says Senator Tillman 81
looking remarkably well and has
gained in health considerably since
his visit to Atlanta. He stated that
with the exception of a slight pain
occasionally he is entirely free from
any i'll effects Of the tingling sensa-
tious which he thought were symp-
toms of nervous breakdown.
Il have taken little interest in State
politics, however," said the senator,
after speaking Of mis- condition. Since
nv return to Trenton I have read on
w. the headlines in the papers and
have devoted my time to getting well.
have been rather amused, however,
as to the claims and counter claims OF
the newspapers on the result Of the
recent county conentionsj on instruc-
tions for William ]. Bryan for presl-
dent.
"As / have said before, | do not
believe in instructing the delegates,
although I am heartily in favor OF
Bryan and believe that he Will De
the nominee. 1t is foolish, | think,
to tie up the men who go to Denver
when we know that they would vote
for Bryan anyhow unless some al
most unheard Of think should nap
pen.
II do not believe in the unit rule
that is, for a majority OF the delesa-
ton casting the entire vote as the
majority should decide, and II we
were a machine-controlled State ana
were afraid of some political poss
might be able to deliver the votes 10
any candidate he saw fit | THINK tne
delegation should then be Instructed
as the people might desire. we
are not that way in South Carollna'
however, and no man would vote
against what he thinks are the WISHES
of the people
The senator talked very little poll
tics, but showed great interest III
State affairs. He wanted 10 kho"
how the receivership matters OF the
old State dispepsary fund we're pro-
crossing and if any further moves
had been made by either SIDE. W niie
offering no comment he belleVeo th".
Il was an ugly snarl all around, ana
said that he had watched II Will
much interest. .,;.;or
Then reyerting to national politics
he remarked that the nomination OF
Brvaan was peculiarly distasteiul 10
The New York World, as that paper
had practically gone back OH Bryan
wears before when it supported inc
gold ticket under Palmer and BUCK
ncr Naturally to see Mr.. Bryan stlll
q leader of his people after all these
wears was bitter pill, but ne oiu
not believe the fight would ahec'
Bryans chances.
THE whole thing" the senator
concluded. lis foxlire, a beating OIL
gongs and lot of noise over noun
ing" The senator laughed. HAD 'hls
fight over Bryan not been Orousn' 'u1
NV the newspapers there would never
have been any discussion on the MAI.
tar Inst what can be gained OUT ol
il cannot imagine. do not belleve
the South Carolina delegation VIII ne
controlled by Wall street or any other
influence OF that kind and helle,e
they are going to vote for Bryan "''h-
out instruction..
senator Tillman Gid not discuss al
fairs in Washington at all. he mas
not changed his views as given is e.
The State some time ago by a stan
correspondent, but said that ne h'u