The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-03-29
TillkSAN TALKS
ABOUT POLITICS
States Plainly His ,piniOn OF Gov.
Blease- Thinks Democrats Have
Go!aea Opportunity III 1919 ;f They
Act Wisely and Conseryntiyely.

yesterday to attend the meeting of
! the Winthrop college board of trustees
He talked about national politics.
. the prospects of the Democratic and
Republican party, said Joe Bailey was
the smartest man in Washington.
gave his views on the tariff and the
chances of reciprocity passing the
senate. talked about his health and
the election of 1912, commented upon
the Democratic presidential possibil-
fties and gave his definite opinion of
Gov. Blease.
What do you think Of Joe Bailey?"
was asked
"Oh. Bailey got into pit and went
off half-cocked. In my opinion he
is the ablest man in Washington and
one of the smartest l ever knew in
national politics." he replied
He added that Bailey had split open
his own head and with his own hatchet
and that "he did come back"
What do you think of Gov Blease?"
| he was asked
Opinion of Governor.
u expressed my opinion OF him a
long time ago. He has disappointed
me somewhat. He has not managed
90 keep his poise with all the nagging
he has received at the hands of the
press WAS the answer of the sena-
tor.
Senator Tillman deIended Gov.
Blease'S pardon record by stating that
1t was a case of an accumulation of
meritorious cases that had congested
during the two terms of Gov An%el
He then switched off of the chief ex-
ecutive and was willing to talk on any
other subject
'Will YOU be a candidate FOR anOth-
er term in the senate "
THAT depends on my health" he
replied. He said that he looked strong
but that he was a very weak man.
81 look into the glass and say, Yes.
ihat is Ben Tilman,' but when / try
my old pranks find ] can not do a
thing" he remarked i'm characteristic
manner
Senator Tillman said that he did
not know whether he would return
to Washington for the extra session OF
congress. II have my vote paired in
the senate" he said
The senator does not know whether
reciprocity will get THROUGH the SEN
ate He thought it would very prob
ably strike snag there. II don't
know the attitude of the senate on
the question" he said.
Predicts n Split.
Senator Tillman predicted split
In both parties and said that new
party was sure to be formed. The
Democratic party, he said must stand
by retrenchment. eff the Democratic
party has the craftsmanship it will
seize the opportunity and hold the
reins as long as it pleases." He de-
"lared that the party must cut down
expenditures and do away with the
useless offices given Dy the Republi
can administration. He characterized
the new office building for the mem
bers of the senate as useless expense
and cited magazine attack on the
structure.
"lf the Democratic party fails to
clean up the house he said, an
Other party will spring mp"
Asked as to the chances of the
Democratic party to secure the presi-
dency. he said: "Gov. Harmon of Ohio
has the best chance He has made
good governor.
THE Democratic party is embar-
rassed with riches. for they have a
wealth OF material to select a candi-
date from They are all men OF high
character and are able Wilson. Har-
mon and Champ Clark Wilson is
evidently a very bright and strong
man, with will power He does things
which the people wish to see done. :"
he said
The Democratic party" he de
ciared, has a golden opportunity to
win the next presidency if they are
wise and conservative. and not con
servative enough to be considered
towards and show that they are not
in the game merely for the Offices
Senator iTillman considers Champ
CLARK an able man. as he is a droll
and witty speaker "T would like to
see him president" he said, but
don't thiitk that his time has come"
Senator 1Iillman is of the opinion that