Evening star., 1912-09-01
Senator TiIIman Criticises
South Cardinals Governor.
DENOUNCES HIS METHODS
Defines the Difference Between "Till-
manism" and "Bleaseism."
DEPL0REs GREED FOR OFFICE
State Executive Urged to Reform
His Ways and ''Try to
Be Decent"

SPARTANBURG. S. c.. August 31.-In
an open letter to Gov Cole l.. Blease.
Senator B. r. Tilman, in characteristic
language, resents the oft-repeated asser-
tion in this state recently that Bleaseism
is Tillmanism.
The senator asks Blease to meet the
criminal charges that have been brought
against him. denounces his methods and
urges him to try to be a decent gov
ernor"
''Tillmanism means genuine democracy.
the rule of the people-of all the white
people-rich and poor alike, with special
privileges and favors to none, with equal
ity of opportunity and equality Of bur-
den to ALL" says the senator. "Blease-
ism, on the contrary. means personal am
bition and greed for office-the office to
be used not for the welfare of all the
people and of the state, but for 'Blease
and his friends. none others need apply =
Refers to Governors Threat.
Further, he says: You never shall. If |
can prevent it. carry out your threat to
make the people Of South Carolina
sweat blood because so many Of them
have not been bamboozled and debauched
by your demagogic appeals
Again, referring to the difference be-
tween Tillman and Bleaseism, he
says:
II want those who consider Blease-
ism as Tillmanism to take this con-
traSt into consideration when they
make up their final judgment. TILL
manism as Tillman breaches it and has
always preached it is noble, high and
elevating. Bleaseism is selfish, low,
dirty and revengeful"
The senator rejoices in the vote he
received in the recent primary from
those who have always opposed him.
but charges Blease with having stolen
the vote of the old line Tillmanites
from him.
Accuses Him Of Falsifying.
He tells the governor he has lost the
respect Of Mrs. Tillman. who has in
the past defended him because OF his
recent statements as to what took
place when Blease called upon him in
Washington. The senator says Mrs.
Tillman Knows you told an untruth"
about that interview.
Concluding his letter which is more
than 5000 words In length. he says:
II you can clear yourself Of the foul
accusations made against you in the gov
ernors Office and win pursue q wholly
different policy hereafter. there is some
future for you In the state yet. II you
do not your name will go down in his
tory as the very worst native South Caro-
liantan who was ever governor, Moses
not excepted. I repeat. you are 'emi-
nently qualified to be governor SO far as
brains CO. and II you reform and make
good In the two years you have yet to
serve in that Office the people may for
give YOU But you must be governor
Of the whole people and not Of your
friends alone. and they will take care of
friends alone. and they will take care
Of your future destiny. always sup
posing that you clear yourself Of the
Infamous charges that have been
brought against you. For unless you
do that. you can never hope to aspire to
higher promotion, for the people of South
Carolina will never send to Washington
man not above suspicion. For the
honor of the state ! hope you can and
will clear yourself May God forgive you
for the sins you have committed against
yourself and the people Of this state.
Gov. Blease, you are given another op-
portunity. Will you make use OF 1t and
show that you are man, not a demon
Put the devil behind you and be the gov
ernor Of all the people instead of your
| friends alone"