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_ _ _ _ _ _ S o C ., J N - ]ETALIHE 1805.,_ NEWBERRY, S.TUESDAY, TWNCE A9 WEK,DC5 YA M'SWEENEY WANTS PEACE, ADVISfHC TilE SENATORS TO WIT111 iR&v TiEit XCEIONATIONS, Tito Governor Writ,e to Mento:a Tillmin antd McLaurin tisit "tii Peoplo are En titled to Ono Yaar of elace and Fro - dom from Palitical Strife" ani Ite setfuilly Riet irN their Itentgolatlon thiat they "M5ay inavo Timo for Morious Uonkoldorationl. [Special to Nows andi Courier.] Columbia, May 3 1. - Gov. Mc Swoonoy has virtually rojectod the resignations of Sonator Tillman and Senator MoLaurin. To bo exact, ho has sent back the resignation "that they may have more time for serious consideration." With the disagreement that sooms to exist betwoon the two United States sonators as to hov, the light between them shall bo conductod Vd when it shall take place the liko ,,bood is that there will be no now Se"ugynations sont in to Gov. Mc A MULTITUDE OF COUNSE.LLORH. There seems to have been a groat diversity of opinion as to what ought to have boon don in the premises. Some wanted Gov. Sweeney to accept the resignations and appoint two now senators: others wanted the resignations accopted and a fair, spuare fight made, whilo othors thought it exceedingly unfortunato that there would have to be another primary at this time. Gov. Mc. Sweeney on his return to the city found a bundle of letters awaiting him from friends of Tillman, advis ing him to refuse to accept the resig. "9.ns, and that it would be wrong to ligiflY %de another usoless politi senato r o H 9v. McSweenoy saw as he has d16, 'nel- acted prompt of his ability." '.:. 11-1 by the letter This leaves me .". 9enators, the natives. To ap N to turned for cratic executive odr over more the matter up ar in they are to the best interesfo n ore seriously quires to be dorY- * they can ar senate itself to " c tion as to whel THEY wANT. that body,ji0II . .mo that both of future tiiVj.nI 'h senators are full my own, oing t.1. plenty of sagacity to preced* be !ioy want, and when they the l, aowl ir resignations that they Y 10I r ,that the governor ought c ave returned the resignations. .Aever may be said about the ht or propriety of Gov. McSweeney rejecting the resignations, he has done what he thinks will conduce to the interests of the State, although it is somewhat heroic. THlE GOvERNOR'S LETTER. Gbov. McSweeney writes as follows: Gentlemen: Your letter tendering your resignation as United States senators from South Carolina was re ceivedi on the eve of my departure to Chickamauga to take part in the ceremonies incident to the unveiling of the monument which South Caro lina has just erected to the brave and heroic soldiers who lost their lives -- in defence of a principle on this his torie battlefield. Hence my delay in acknowledging it. I respectfully return your resigna tions that you have more time fom serious iconsideration of the effects upon the people of this State of thiu 'action on your part. The commis. sion whichi you hold is the highesi compliment and testimonial whici the people of this State can pay t< 4~&of its citizens. It is possible and witiit.bave taken this step hastil) it be lawful to'&7jlebate and withou Yours r'et :nsoquences t< B. Ri.' W. ily hon MCsWEENEY STRIKES. Following is a copy of the letter - sent to Senator Tillman by Governor McSweeney: Sir: Your letter of June 1st has been received. I have carefully noted its contents, and the most charitable view which I can take of it is that it was written in the heat of passion and without due consider ation.. I note that you say that I have *"transcended" my authority and that the governor "caninot compel a mem ber of the United State senate to hold his commission and exercise the functions of that office if he chooses to surrender it," and that you "de year" in polities. There can be no possil))o good to comie of it. Tho people of the State are get ting together and working for the advancement and u)building of the material prospority of the Conm.on wealth and I should regret anything 'hat would retard this progress. It is not my purpose in thus writ ing to prevent the fullost and freest discussion of all public questions and the education of the poople along all political linos.. On the contrary, I heartily favor that, and believo it can be best accomplished without the bit terness and the porsonaIties which would be insoperable from a cam paign during the coming summer. Under our party rules a campaign will bo necessary within a little more than a year and amplo time can be had for a full discussion of the issues now bofore the people. Holding theso views and looking to the interests of this State-their peaco, prosperity and happiness-I respectfully decline to accept your resignation and beg to roturn thom erewith. I havo the honor to be yours ro spectfully, M. B. McSweeney, Governor. The resignations have excited na tional interest and the situation here is being watched in all parts of the country. All newspapbr correspond ents have been advised to be on the qui vive and Mr. Messenger, of the Washington Star, is hero watching the situation and the Philadelphia North American has sent Mr. Hunt, a member of its staff, here for a sim ilar purpose. The original document, for both signatures were appended to one pa por, has boon returned to Senator Tillman. A PIRIMARY IN SEPTEM1BER. It may be stated that Senator Mc Laurin insisted that the resignation was not subject to acceptance until Septencer 15, and that the Governor had no right in law or justice to ac copt the resignations prior to Sep tomber 15, and he so wrote Governor McSweenoy. If this had boen done and Governor McSweeney had in tended to accept the resignation un der Senator McLaurin's position, they could not have been accepted until September 15, when they were to be offectivo and the state commit tee would have had no vacancies to fill until after the resignations be came effentive and it can readily be seer that this course would have forced the primary some time after the 15th of September. POLITICIANs AT '['IE CAPITAL. Thero were quite a number of gentlemen here today interested iI: State and national politics. Senator Appelt was much interested in the situation and Lieutenant Governor James H. Tilman had an extended interview with Governor McSweoney and perhaps had something to say on State politics. Lieutenant Governor Tillman was teased a good deal about taking the Gubernatorial chair and appointing Governor McSweeney for the short term as his first official act. About all that Lieutenant Governor Till. ,man would say wvas that if he were given a chance he would mighty soon settle the whole matter. Bear. the Kh (n O ii l S8Ul Who Knows. A butterfly was flitting Ue gaily thought, without a word, & I'mi not a chrysalis !"' frog was perching ~,great big log; telegrap .l'N whilhe proudly sitting there, we use to h'A4liwog In If you are wold dvseyo boy that owns a fast "Ih haughty looks, driving, and be sure n'h" of the barn before he be , the horse. ' ae For price and coroner~ >y simal apply to the owner. , You Know What You Are i When you take Crove's Tas Tonic because the fomnular a printed on every bottle she 1? ls iremply Jron and quini' nc less form. No Cure, No ' M'LAURIN'S PLANS CAREFULLY LAID. TO U:Al"I111.14 SfUrii C.iOLtINA IN Ni X I'l I C% IV CAM31'A I(N. Is Already 4,v gawz11g State--sald IIi'll Itemigi I, r... Coo-gres leets i S lt Ut mii1-r nstl Ma1,mko Ile Fight feal 't-e 1.t1a-Ho in 1903. [ lho State.] Charlotte, N. (,, Junoe 2.---A fpe cial from Iw1knottsvillo says there are good reansois for believing that just prior to the mooting of congress, in Decomber, that Sonator McLaurin will resign, and request Gov. Me Sweeney to ap)oint his successor. Should the sonator do this, which is most likely, he would C(xpact the gov ornor to appoint a strong nin ropro seating the same political views of Messrs. Bryan and Tillman, and the senator would meet this gentleman in 1902, oil the husting with the pur pose cf regaining his place in the sonato. The senator believes that he has as much rigbt to define Demo cratic principles as has Mr. Bryan, Mr. Tillman or any one else. Mr. McLaurin says that Mr. Bryan and Mr. Tillman both oppose true Do mocracy and advocate Populism, socialism and communism, and that he is opposed to those disturbing political dogmas and is determined by the aid of his follow-citizens and the help of his God, to forever bury these South Caralina disturbers of public peace. Ono thing is settled: Those who know John L. McLaurin, are con vinced that the next eighteen months in the Palmetto State, will encompass the fiercest political battle ever a aged within her bordors. One thing that convinces your correspondent, that the gentlemen managing this movement are in earn est and in the fight to the finish is this, in a short time, so the cards announce, a strong daily morning paper will be established in the city of Columbia with a brilliant South Carolinian, now residing in Rich niond, Va., as editor. Senator McLaurin is a born do bater and campaigner, and if it is an undisputed fact that lie inteads to promulgate his views, shotld the Democrats desire, and with their aid push them forward, until every fabric of the political garment (f South Carolina will be permeated with their tolerant and undogmatic doctrines. Already the manager has been named, who Will have charge of this educational movement, with head quarters in Columbia, and many of the preliminary arrangements have been per fe3ted in several of the coun ties. Thus it will be seen that the junior senator has not been idle, though remaining at home most of the time since his return from con gress. Senator McLaurin is a unique, yet systematic organizer and long before the primaries shall have been ordered for 1002 South Carolina will have one of the strongest McLaurin political or-ganization since the noted alliance combine in 1800. M'LAURIIN'S LETTER 'MAILED M*sWEEMEY. lie wili Not Say What tihe Docnment Con talnm-Rtumora of Information Against, Thiman and a McLaurin P'aper. [Special to The State.J Bennettaville, June 1.-Senator McLaurin states that 110 has mailed isi reply to Governor McSweeney and delines to give the contents tc anyone, on the ground that it would be discourtesy to the Governor. Several gentlemen came in lasi night on the Columbia 9 o'clock traii and they were driven directly t' Senator McLaurin's residence. Ai important conference was held ant lights burned all night. The gen tlemen left on this morning's earl; train. It is believed that McLaurii has obtained some information val nble to him within the last thre days that he believes would annihil ate Tillman. Heretofore the junio senator has been very open and fre with your correspondent, b)ut toda; lie refuses to talk. It is rumored in Bennettaville tha a McLaurin morning paper wil soon be established in Columbii with a South Carolinian, now re aidling in Rinhmond, V, a neditom 'Ore Everything re know when we sa; things for you, it i get your share of so much smoke ti you better go. R tire line of Dress C Now is your time1 Look before you 1 Look Before YOt 100 Pieces Shirting Calicoes, the price i 100 Pieces 36 inch Perealo, the price is 50 Pieces Table Oil Cloth, the pric, is 50 Pieces Colored Organdies, the pricc 50 Pieces Colored Organdios, the price 100 White Bed Spreads, tho price is 65< 100 White Bed Spreads, the price i4 00 100 Wlhite Bed Spreads, the price is $1 100 Do.on Cotton Towels, two for 5c. 100 Dozen Cotton Towels, the price is 100 Dozen Cotton Towels, the price is I Halt Price Embroic A big shipment just opened for this sal 100 Piecos Fine Embroidory worth (, for only 5c. Another lot of about two hundred piec your choice only 12"c. A big lot of Fine Laces worth 10 and 1 100 Dozen Ladies Under Vests, 4c. wvo 100 Dozen Ladies Under Vests, 10e. w< Shoes and Oxfords! Every Shoe and Slipper in the house at a big reduction. Nowv is your limo to b)uy a pair of Shoes or Slip pers for a little money. All shapes, all kinds- --lace, cloth top, or button; not a pair wvorth less than $1.50, most of thenm worth $2; but I1 am go ing to sell you them for only $1.25 a pair. Don't compare them wvith other stores $1.25 kin d, because my '75c. and 000. ones will match thme other fellow's $1.25 kind. Cofme to ile Chleap Mimnau~ OP'INIONs VAIIY. Somec say Mc#iweeney Did4 WVrong-Majority A p,proves. [Greenville News.] Columbia, S. C., June 1.-Regard. Sless of politics the people of South ICarolina with almost unanimous -voice endorse thme action of Governor SMcSweenoy in taking a position -which blocks thme schem to have a Spolitical campaign this summner or ~any other time this year. This facet is stated because the press of the *t State before his action was taken ad Svised him to do what he has done 'and it generally represents the senti mantn of the people. 11 at Half I Wednec Thursd, and Friday! cluced for this gr Y bargains what i s now. We open these great half y -ere is bound to b ead our quotatior ,oods and Fine S Lo buy a fine Dres eap. My warning i Buy! H -1c. worth 5c. (ic. worth 10e. 121, c. worth 25c. is -tc. worth 100. is 8c. worth 12!. worth )0(-. c-. worth $1.25. + 25, worth $ 1.7 5. ic. worth 8. Oc. worth 15c. lery Sale. 8.\ and 10c., your choico 3s worth 15, 1W. and 120C. 2.,c., your choico 3e. * rth 15c. $ YO ARE h's! iBesides this many citizens ini every walk of life and from every part of the State wrote him urgent letters toJ fat asn he did. His own views coin-4 cido with theirs, and( it is snfe to say, Glovernor McSwooney hias (10no noth. mng (luring his gubernatorial career wvhich has met wvith more general aip. proval. The governor has been the recipi ent today of many personal congrat ulations on the part of the citizens of Columbia as wvell as from other parts of theoState through tolographic messages. Josh Ashley of Hloneta Path wrote: "Such a political deed has never bann mae in on r aten...two aea. rice st 2at sale! Don5t t means, and if v wide our doors ; )rice offerings. e fire. Where tF is and compare I ilks at ACTUAI s or Silk Waist ft is look before y Unibrellars and I 41 200 tarahols just oponed, th -125 Parasols j ust. oponod, th 41 100 ParavlolH jus14t opoimd, 1 . l Pari isols jtst oponed, ti Milliner lEvory Ia I it iid lowr inl prico. I don't intond to car ovMr, they must, go this sols Now is your timo to buy a r CoMOMs gotfi firfit pick. 41 Clothir i)00 Mons' Suits to bo cosm buy a Snit of CloLhe1 your opportunity. 100 'BOY Knoo Snit1 for th 1() Boys Koo Suitm for th 100 Boys Knoo Sits for L. 0) Boys Knoo Suits for thi 50( Dozc~'on B~oy5 %11( 1ne Pat 25 D)ozen JBoys Knooo Panit VELyCOME ! tors to resigni to fetchi an extra ox ponso nthpopofor a camprumgn in an oili yer "Now, governor, I hop)o you wvill havo the banckbono) to ignroro tho whIo1o thing and1( not rocoivo any unch resignaLions withiout they wvill resign for good and put rno oxLra oxpenrso onl the pe0OPlo. "It is at disgraco arnd scanIdal1 to South Carolina anud I hope that you will show that your lovo and symnpa thy is for the poople's welfare more than for Tillmnan's or John McL4au rn's, either one. I thought we wvere livmng in a free country and we did1 not havo any boss. Now, rgovernor, T know that you 4ie! miss it ! You ie ever had good ind invite you to Where there is e best goods are )rices. Our en .. FIRST COST! )r a little money. ou buy ! 'arasols at Half Price. * prico is -toc., worth (loc. * price is 75o., worth $1. o prico is 10o., worth $1.25. o price is $1.25, worth $1.75. y I Millinery I our Millinery Department at half ry a dollars v._rth of theso goods :I lot thei bring what they may. ico .1latt for a little money. First Ig Clothing ! out at half prico. If you want to or an odd pair of Pants. Now is is salo 75c., worth $1. Es salo $1, worth $1.35. is Halo $1.50, vorth $2. 1 salo $2, worth $2.50. i for this satlo 20c., worth 40co. s for this saloe-18o., wvorth 75c. S5hoes, and O xfords! 200 Pauirs Clhildronls Shippers, R, reg. 200 Pairs Childrons Slippers, 94 12, r alia $1.25 md ow 5eiI :30() Pairs Mons' low cut Shoes to go on1 sale at $1.25, wvorth $1.75. 300 P'rs. Mons IFino Shoes at 1st cost. ;100 Prs. Ladios Fine Slippers at only ($Sc., worth $ 1. D)on'(. ho stopped0( by the waysido! F"or Shoos5, .comol 0o hieadquairters. Yollrelf at lIme, inaugh's! have got goodl common sense and you know that an election at this t.ime of the year would be a big ex pense for nothing." Among the congratulatory telo. grams received this morning were the following: "J. H. Morgan, Greenville; "1 heartily approve your determination not to accept the resig nations of the United States sena tors. Let the people have a rest." W. J. ''h ackston, Greenyille; "Con. gratulate you in your refusal, Boe lieve you voice the sentiments of Greenville County." F. H. McMaster, Charleston; "Con.~ uratulations for v'onr wise aftion."