The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

 tae Kentucky editors challenge Was awaited with intense interest.
 Senator Tillman did not reach ms oi- fee until late in the forenoon. In the meantime Colonel Watterson added fuel to the fire with an additional statement in which he said:
 Another Statement
 .In my letter to Senator Illlmal' promised proof of any statement made py me that might be disputed. Governor Wilson denies that had any authoriza- tion from him or any agent of his to raise money for his campaign.
 q have the proof that not only have authorization, but that actually raised a considerable sum. hold myself in read iness to furnish this proof to Senator Iill- man at once if he will do me the honor personally to call upon me, as l am con fined to my hotel and cannot call upon him.
 If Senator Tillmans single averment, after inspecting this proof be either equiv scal or insufficient, I propose that GOV amor Wilson name two confidential friends, naming two, the four to name fifth, and this court of gentlemen to de- termine the issue between us.
 .I must insist that this be done with out delay as I shall have to leave Wash lngton Tuesday night next to fill import \ ant engagements elsewhere concludes the statement.
 Declines Challenge
 Senator Tillman declined to reply to Colonel Watterson's challenge of last night in connection with the controversy. He dictated the following:
 .'senator Tillman declined to be inter- viewed further in regard to this inci- dent, saying there was no longer an is sue between Colonel Watterson and my self. The issues between Watterson and l\Wilson must be settled by them. So far as he was concerned he considered
 matter ended"
 A gj.S1 -rs.s~.+vss.vrr- the meantime had fAnbd another statement reiterating his | 'pI evious statements
 The statement of William F. McComb, | Governor Wilson's campaign manager, | was shown to Colonel Watterson tonight. | He read 1t carefully, but said he had nothing to add to his statement earlier In the day. He intimated that he would \ make no comment unless Governor Wil- son should express himself McCombs' Statement New York, January 27-Suggestions by kralM Henry Watterson that he solicit .a nnfribution to the Woodrow Wilson cam ,alen fund from Thomas F. Ryan were net with declarations by William F. NcCombs, Wilson's campaign manager. nat Mir Ryan's money could not be ac- muted, as such contributions were not nhin the spirit of the Woodrow Will "A campaign" Mr. McCombs made Element as follows:
 Mi nave read the correspondence inter- changed between Colonel Watterson and Senator Tilman, which appeared in this mornings papers. I had thought that Colonel Watterson's statement of several days ago itself entirely disposed of the alleged incident. I stated in an in- terview day or so afterwards. l nave made no statement with reference to it since that time. From the beginning of the campaign for Governor Wilson which have managed l have received all of the contributions made to it. I assume Responsibility for them, and I know all their sources. They have uniformly been made by people who had no interest ex- cept the consummation of the ideas he represents. Not one of them expects
 Had Personal Interviews
 Any communication which has been had between myself and Colonel Wat terson regarding campaign funds has taken place in personal interviews be- hween him and myself. There have been two interviews only. I Intensely dislike to make public statement of a private conversation and regret very much that colonel Watterson has forced me to do so In October of last year. l had q general conversation on presiden- ial politics with Colonel Watterson at
 l,. visited him at his suggestion. In the Aourse of that conversation he gave it ks his opinion that a large amount of money would be needed and volunteered he suggestion that he would go and ice his friend, Thomas E. Ryan. and hat he was sure he could induce him O make a very large contribution to he campaign.
 q said to him that we could not take lfr Ryan's money and that such con- ributions were not within the spirit If the Woodrow Wilson campaign. His eply was;
 .T have been in politics 50 years and know that money and not patriotism cunts in a presidential campaign
 Refused Contributions
 q repeated to Colonel Watterson that Fe could not take the money. Early December met him again and he enewD the discussion of Ryan con- ribution I made the same answer him that I had made before.
 TT heard nothing further from Col nel Watterson on the subject and bought no more of the conversations have not seen him since that time If mistake not, there is an implication erhaps in Colonel Wattersons letter
 Senator Tillman--probably not in- nded--to the effect that he secured lnds for this campaign from Mir. Ryan. such contributions has been made, Id this of course, Colonel Watterson ell knows.
 The well timed assaults upon Gov nor Wilson are renedring real service. will specify one respect. Since the be- ming of these attacks I have re- lived in my mail many small contribu- pms from all over the country from |ople who have not been asked to |ntribute and whom neither I nor ,vernor Wilson know. Their letters
 convey expressions of resentment
 the unfair and concerted attacks at are being made upon him."
 Wilson Silent Boston, January 27.-Gov Woodrow ilson. governor of New Jersey, spoke fore two Boston business organiza-
 
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