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voting strength of club loO; "none decidedly" against Tillman who were for him. No changes the other way. "Ninety-live per cent, of the democrats in this township were for Tillman and will support him again if he is nominated. Though viewing from the present, I think there will be an effort to nominate some other man if it will be seen that they can get another good man. Otherwise we are Tillman. Haskellism never." E. AV. Cannon, ant:, nqrthem pailThere is a change, against the govern*>r; cause, "unfulfilled promises and charges that have not been sustained. His doing the very thing that he villitied others for doing. Voting strength 150. It was a very stmnir Tillman nreeinct but sees no reason why any good man couldn't lieat him. Has personal knowledge of fifteen or twenty ' men who supported Tillman and an* now against him. "Xary one" who opposed liim is now for him. "We ought to begin to look up a man who has not been prominent as a straightout, one wliu can meet Tillman on the stump and show him lip as the grandest fraud of the 19th eeritnry." Tillman man in East Darlington, at Dovesville? Doesn't think the governor as strong as he was; people seem to be at sea; doesn't think they are thinking much of politics; believes Tillman an extremist and the people want and would vote for a more conservative man; has heard a few who opposed the governor say they believed he is an honest man; "I think the sentiment is for a broad conservative man that would have the interest of the State and y>eople at heart; one that would do unto others as he would others do to him." Tillman man in northeastern pyirt? Very little change: there is some dissatisfaction against the legislators; voting strength of precinct 130; thinks the gov rrnux* uuuiu utu r%v it %aiuob wu\ *. man; has no personal knowledge of changes either way; "Governor Tillman has made some mistakes, but not more than others have done. I heard one of his opponents say he was ;> better governor than Governor Richardson was. The people expected too much of Tillman. I think he has done better than than the representatives have. If we could get a stronger man thoroughly identified with the farmers' movement would like to do so." Anti, in northeastern part? There is some disappointment; the change, if any. is against the governor; voting strength about 100; would nearly all go for Tillman against any man; knows of no changes; "1 am not in politics; seldom talk about them, never with a Tillmanite; but my impression is that Tillman succeeded so well in stirring up the feelintr. in this countv at least, of poor against rich, labor vs. capital, and bad blood generally, that although he has disappointed many of his followers the lines are still sharply drawn, and Jew, if any, are changing their faith." Edgefield County. W. E. Parks, anti, Washington township, western part? Tillman was verv stronar two vears aaro: has probably lost a small percentage; this is because of some mistakes and the free passes; voting strength 120; a majority would probably vote for Tillman agaipst anybody; has heard of 4 to 6 former followers of the governor being against him; knows of no changes the other way; "I have given politics very little thought. From what I nave seen and heard through this section the impression is that Tillman is the man. His opponents have been so very liberal in their criticisms ahd abuse that it has a tendency to strengthen him. or to cause his former supporters to advocate his re-election." Tillman man, near Aiken line? No change, except one or two men each wav: "those who exnected some personal advantage by the change think there was no good in the movement;" voting strength of club 113, of whom 30 or 35 were , 'against Tillman in 18i>0; to question 6 "I do not believe there is a man among the Tillmanites that is half as strong as Tillman. '/I am not a politician; lama tiller of the soil, pure and simple; have had only one near relative of my name in two hundred years who held office; not one. I think, that wants office; not one relative that has been doctor or lawyer; but have no prejudice against either lawyers or doctors. I mention this to show you I am not personally interested in any politicians. I believe in white supremacy. Those who voted for Colonel Haskell after Tillman was nominated, I think made a fatal mistake and have thereby lost all influence with the people. I don't believe any man in the State can defeat Tillman. But my opinion is not worth much." Anti in northern part? There is a change, against the governor; cause, "failure to even attempt to carry out the reforms he promised, and attempting to dictate to the legislative and judicial departments of the State government;" voting strength of club 73; a majority would 1 vote for a strong man identified with the farmers' movement against Tillman; knows of about forty-five men who supplied Tillman in 1890 who are against him Y*rvw nnf whn niinncprl him ia for liirii* "The people are l>eginning to think for themselves, and it is a common expression to hear the remark that we must select a conservative man who will lill the offices' for the best interest of the whole people regardless of partisanship." Anti in Meriwether township? There is a change, against the governor; cause, free passes, failure to reform abuses complained of in the last legislation, efforts to gain power, and war on corporations and capital; voting strength of club 130; this is the governor's own township; is informed of 20 men who supported him in 1890 who are now against him; there were 30 agaiust him in 1890, and not one has chang j ed. A former Tillman man who does not wish his name or residence given writes the opinion that Earle could now carry his township and probably the county. "The governor," he says, "has lost his populaii I/}. Antl on eastern side, at JohnstonsThere is a change, against the governor; A cause, "failure to carry out promises, acV ceptlng free pass and failure to sign the \ tax extension;" voting strength of club \ 200; it would be nearly an even thing unyier question 6; 68 votes were against Till\ian in 1890; knows of some changes from trie governor, none to him; "Pledges, ref<irm and charges against other administrations have all fallen to the ground. He, IrtJ|y and Shell are manipulating the primary rules. I very much mistake the people* of South Carolina if they allow any nmf^to make rules to elect himself." \ Fairfield Connly. Ant! in Bear Creek township, adjoining Kershaw? There is a change, against the governor; cause, "soeing no change in the way of retrenchment, and none of the promises made in 1890 carried out; on the contrary, many of the offices tilled by men utterly vsitivtcr cl ronirt h nf fllih 1 fill lliWlU|7\. wilb) w. ?..MV .vv , another strong man would gain from Tillman's vote; knows of ten former supporters of the governor now against him while none of his foamer opponents are for him. "The people in this section have no measures or issues to bring before the campaign, and are only interested in a decent, well administered government. Candidates for State and and county offices whom they have confidence in would get a good vote against the present administration." Anti in upper partThere is a change, against the governor; cause, "his actions in office don't conform to his talk while a candidate;" voting strength of club 200. "This immediate neighborhood almost to a man was opjjosed to Tillman, but a part of our voting precinct was in favor of him. Quite a number who were opposed voted for him as the nominee of the party, but are still opposed ^? l-1 ?. T Kotta Imo p/1 irtu ?/l u/tiif/iuc Mi mm, UIIU x irotc unuu IK'IIIKWUUVU.VW that there are many who were for him before, but are against him now." W. S. Hall, i'illman man, northeastern part? Observes a change; it is in favor of the governor; the cause of it, in the language of Mr. Hall, "Fas est ab hoste doceri, sed non disces multum." A. E. Davis, anti, Western partNotes a change against the governor; causes numerous, well known to the reading public; voting strength of precinct 200; believes the other strong man could carry it against the governor; knows personally of but one change from the governor, but has heard of a number; nobody who opposed him favors him; "among that clast of Governor Tillman's supporters whe have read the current news or kept themselves posted there prevails general disappointment at his administration. Education. or rather information, is the grertt " / need of the time. It is unfortunate that th< i mass of our Tillman friends read witl doubt, if not downright discredit, every i thintr from the opposition press." Correspondent cl<iNdlled as Tillman man h nortti western part, I-Vasterville? Shou'd say there is a chance; it is again* the Governor; cause, "He lias lailtd lo ?l? '. what he promised In some things and hu< .J done some things which life accused former nt 1 Hr?iit!s<ifdoiii<r*" votinir strength 1W); believe: la strong opponent could carry the clul against 'i'illiutin although lias made ?o eflori to ascertain ; "We had only five iwenlnoui club against Tillman, now some ol' the besl ' men we have are against, him and have ex pressed themselves so in my presence. Xont of his former opponents are for him. Tin above is my own individual opinion. I voted fcr Tillman, but regret to say that I wasdlsap polnled in liltn. I am still in lavor oi a man thoroughly identified with the lartners move ment. I care not whether he is a farmer o> not. We nt-ed a good Governor but not a boss No doubt Tillman's failure to sign the lax bill weakened him more than any one act." Tillman man In cmtreof county? No change: club votes between SO and 1)0; two-thirds would be for Tillman ; none whn 'were lor him are against him; '"a lew" whn ! were against him are for him; no observa tions. J. s. Gunnel), Tillman man ol southern part? Tnere is dcciiledly a change, rather against the Governor, in favor of a oetter man; cause, "the want ol a more conservative man and one wi'o could unite tlie people as of olo;"' club 4-j strong: toquestion C,-if wecanpeta uood. conservative man we will vole for him ; has ito personal knowledge of changes. "We would like a man who is strong enough and conservative enough, an.I u? whom we could nil go without outraging our pride, for the sole purposeof uniting ttie white men of Fairfield county end the Slate at larue. This, In my opinion,should he thealm of all true men irrespective of any other consideration." It. V. Hray, ami, of township 5 Sees a chance, sigainst the Governor; cause. uniauniumess 10 pieciges made, emu m strony ; would vote fur anybody but Tillman ; "We only had five men iu our club who were for Tillman. Two of them will not support lil 111 again. I do know about the others;" none who opposed him now favor blm ; "our club is composed principally of lnieliluent, and r?M?re*entative farmers who have never considered this as a farmers movement, but more of a eiavs Issue, fermented and goaded on by Tillman and his sjitellies, who felt, as the negro preKcher, that they h>id received a call to immolate themselves (ostensibly) lor the good of this country, but "Ye Gods!"' what a miserable failure! Tbey have sold themselves for a messof pottage. We sympathize with any one who like B. It. Tillman, should allow their unaccountable zeal to sweep them into a vortex loo strong for their moral nature to withstand ; and we wilj. In duty to our state, be forced to remand Governor Tllimau to the ashes from which ne sprang and In so doing we would heartily support any one whose personal dignity and moral worlh would reflect credit upon our unfortunate old Slate." Florence County. 5*. R. Chandler, Tillman man, western partNo chance; voting strength of precinct 150; Tillman would get a majoifty against any man ; 110 changes either way ; all in the correspondent'? neighborhood were for the Governor In 1M)0 E. J. D. Munn, Tillman man, central portion Observes no change: knows of no cause for any; precinct vote 220; it would go for Tillman all 1 tie time; "woare under the impression that Governor Tillman is very greatly villi fled and misrepresented by a certain class o> individuals and a number of newspapers anlagonistlc to the farmers movement and to the Alliance at large." J. S. McCall, Tillman man, ceutro part oj Florence? Nochanges; voting strength 220; would go for Tillman; "my conviction is, the opposition is not against Tillman, but against the farmers movement. If the reform candidate had been Karle or Bratton the opposition would have been t lie same." Antl, i'i south we?tern part, ot Friendship? There is a little change agiilnst the Governor, caused by too many promises made In the hint campaign; voting strength of precinct 150; it another man should develop strength e..ough to promise success he would gfrtagood vote; has heard a few who were for the Governor speak against him; has never heard any man regret voting the "straightout" ticket; "I believe that a conservative man won id do good at this time to be elected. Any Kood mau that could unite our people would do a good work." Greenville County. A. W. Mt David, Tillman man, lower partNo change; voting strength of club 160; "Tillman can beat any man in the State'' theie; knows of no changes either way; "the general feeling is that Tillman should have one more term." Tillman man In upper partBelieves there is a change, against the Governor; the people doubt his sincerity as he led them to expect a great deal and from their standpoint they have received very little; box voles li'ii to 175. "If the Governor's opponent, was an acceptable farmers man the majority nut t hn rint'orn#?* irnnlH nn Hnnht Km heavy. It mleht be overwhelming provided there whs uo third person in the race to conntern ct a full find free expression." Has personal knowledge of thtrieen former Tillman men now against him. P. .1. Vernin, Till man man, Buller township? .Sees no chance; precinct votes 203; in reply to question 0, ' it is principle and not men with the fanners;" knows only one man formerly fof1 Tillman now against hltn ; knows none who opposed him now favoring him; "there Is very little said about politics among the farmers at present. But I think the sentiment Is about the same as it was at the last election." Zerah Hammett, Tillman man, Chick Springs townshipVery little changes. If any; vote at box 150* can't say how another strong man thoroughly identified with the farmers movement would run against the Governor; has no personal knowledge of any man changing either way. "The opinion seems to prevail that our .State administration has been as good as could be expected tinder the circumstances, with most of the leading newspapers of the state and an influential and stubborn minority In the Legislature opposed to it. With most of them it has been like eating crow all the while." Georgetown County. Tillman man, north central partsome change, although Tillman, the correspondent thinks, is as strong as last year; some of his followers are grumbling, but soine who opposed him are for him now; some farmers dislike hi* opposition to the sub-treasury ; as between i tie Governor and another man. etc., Plantersville would be ngainst the Governor, Yuuhanoy and Carver's Bay for him; no positive changes either way within ihecorrespondent's personal knowledge. "I think thai in this county Tillman would be the strongest candidate lor Governor, but we are weak and Georgetown reformers can be depended on to supportany man that would .be eligible if he Is put up by the farmers reform movement?anything to beat the plutonn.l notional Konlr^ I.nut slontlnn o great many negroes voted lor Tillman at Grler's precinct." J. F. Carson, Tillman man, extreme northeastern cornerNo changes; no opinion on question 6; "I myself was at first opposed to Tillman when hecarneout. I did not hear him speak ; have not Keen blrn,bul think his message to the Legislature ihe best I ever read." G. it. Mercer, trial Justice, Tillman, centre of oounty? Considerable change: decidedly in favor of the governor; cause "Proper administration of the laws and good government," club vote 275, all but 7 or 8 for Tltiinan In 1890; thinks the majority would go for Tillman now (unIder quest Ion 6;) one or two ex-ortlolals who were for Tillman are against him but will stay with the club; several who were against him have expressed themselves for him; "I ; am afraid that we will not be able to control I the negro in the next campaign as we did in I the last andiour strength lies principally in I the negro vote, though I believe they aieeveu j more Indent I tied with the whites now than I then ; but still there is room for doubt." Robert J. Donaldson, Tillman man, township No. 7? The governor is stronger with his friends and his opponents are more bitter; if there is any change It is In his favor, but It is too slight for notice; the township was and Is I against the governor. "The foregoing refers | to my own township The change In the othI er parts of the county is more marked and decidedly in lavor o( Tillman. The small farmers, as a class, are lor him. They will control the county In the future. I have no hesitation In saying that Tillman could to-day secure the votes ol this county for renomination. His friends leel Indignant at the low typo of criticism wlih which the pa'Ipers are pursuing him nnd his admlnlstra i. tion and will re-elect him as their answer tc , sn*h attacks." AntI, In township 7? Chanee against the governor; cause, lack o confidence In his political csipacily and meiii 1 ocls; club vote-10; It would be unanimous foi a good man; gave Tillman but two votes lr I 1S1X). Hampton County. John A. Llgon, nntl, Brighton? What change there is, is nndoubtedlj , againsi the governor; cause, "His failure tf ke"p his pioiiiIm'S and uncalled-for attacks or officials club strength 50; precinct vou ; over 180: against another strong man identl| fled with the farmers' movement Tlllmar | would have no chance; Tillmanltes gener ally are too sick to talk ; knows of no chang< Iron-, opponent to supporter. "I have heart more talk abroad than in my precinct and am assured that the Tl llmanites are weaken log alt over the county." i II. T. Causey, l.awtonvilie, near the centn of the county? Notes a decided change, agaiDst the govern or; cause. "His failure to give the relief and bring about the reforms ho let! them to ex pectclub vote 90; against a strong farmers movement man Tillman would poll less than a dozen votes; every former Tillman man Ik has heard speak expressed himself so as t( give ihe impression that he will not suppori . - M.V.I . .. V* ^ , w 3 the governor again ; none who opposed him ! are for him; "ihe rule adopted by the State executive committee In regard to the colored democrats is untalr and Is enough to cause them not to vote either in primary or general 1 eU-cti-Mis. To my personal knowledge there are plenty ot negroes who have been voting I tin' democratic eieket since '7fi who under the II present rule 1 do not thin . will vole at all." I5! K. M. Jones, Tillman man, lower part of "j county? *j Observes a change; it is in favor of the gov' ernor* cause, "His independent acts to re J--form ; ' voting strength iHi; believes Tillman " as strong as any man who could be put up; < I nearlv alt who were acainst the governor are now for him. ! HenryiMew, Pocatallgo township? Observes a cltanse: It is against the govern1 or "because his administration antagonizes " capital and enterprise and the accepted iree 1 passesclub vote IK); It would go against Tillman under question 6; fifteen to twenty wiio were lor him have expressed themselves against him; none who opposed him are for I him. Correspondent at Hampton Court House, unclassified politically? I Observes a eh an ue; It Is rather against the ? governor; "the people have not received the 1 reform promised in the last campaign club vote about SO; between the governor and another strong fanners' movement man the club would be'Indifferent; several who supported the governor In 1S!I0 have declared they will not vote for him again; none who opposed him are for him. Tillman man in central part? lieMeves there Is a change; Itlsagainst the governor because "he has lalled in his promises of reform; in fact some of his views to the legislature, were rather autocratic; precinct vote 130; between the governor and an alliance man the vole would be much divided ; at the last election it was all lor Tillman ; several who were for him hate expressed themselves against him ; none who opposed him are for him "The alliance here is stronsr: Tillman. I should iudge. is not very high in alliance circles. I do not oppose him on lhat score. We urn in sympathy In alliance metiers but a number of alliance men hen; nee opposed to his sub-treasury views." , James E DeLouch, lower sectionFinds a radical change, certainly against the governor; cause, "non-compliance with liis voluminous promises: precinct vote 19!)! nearly all would support, another farmers' movement man ; has no personal knowledge of men changing either way; '-polities have simmered down to quietude. I don't think It necessary to place In the Held a man who Is identified with the farmers' movement. I. myself, though a farmer, do not approve of any movement made l?y the farmers, such as sun-treasury, free coinage of silver, etc. They are driving or pulling, at the wrong end of the rope." Alfred M. Marion, anti, upper part, near the Barnwell lineUnderstand there Is a change, against the governor; cause, "Entire failure to bring about the promised reforms;" club vote SO; believes it would go for a new man if he is identified with the farmers in general; have heard of a good many who supported the governor who arc now against him; none who opposed him are for him. "The above answers are conscientiously made, I have an abiding confidence in the patriotism and good sense of our people and must believe that after one term they will prefer another man for the next." Tillman man lu lower sectionFinds a change; It is against the governor, causes. acceDtlne a free Dass. his action in ex tending the time for collecting taxes and the report concerning his tax returnH ; club vote 25; how it would co would depend on who the governor's opponent Is; reasons given above have been declared by several lending members of the club who supported the governor. Horry Comity. Thomas Livingston,Tillman man, Pogwood Neck townshipKnows of no change: IT any it. is In the governor's favor; sees nothing in the administration to cause a change; precinct vote HO; the governor would beat any man the correspondent knows of; "there is two voting precincts in this township. Hardee's store is my voting precinct, Grahamville Is the other; about 80 voters at each place. Tillman beat Haskell 22 votes at Hardee's store precinct." Avery Kloyd, antl, Floyd's townshipKnows there is a change, against the governor; cause, "his failure to carry out his promises leads many to think him a fraud; township vote over 200;'believes the governor can be beaten there (under question 0;) several who were for him bave declared against him and many refuse to talk: not one who opposed him is for him; "the Tillmanites very generally refuse to talk. Some are so dls<riictorl that, thov nfiQArf. fhpv will VOtO IIO more. The canvass has not advanced far enough yet to arrive at any definite conclusions." E. B. Ellerbe, western portion? ?* No change; voting strength 200; '-I suppose you have reference to this precinct. The linefi are clearly drawn between antis and Tlllmanltes, with the TfllmimiieB greatly In t he majority, about 185 to 15." N. M. Mishoe, antl, Gallivant'a Ferry township Very little change If any; voting strength 200;"ln my township Governor Tillman's strength Is about the same. He has not gained any out side of the farmer's movoment. Those opposed -before are still the same. There is Home disappointment but the people don't know which to biume, the governor or the legislature.". L. D. Bryan, anti, eastern partChange slightly against the governor "because lie claimed the abuses would be corrected; no benefit as far as we have ever seen precinct vote 90; precinct would vote against the Kovernor (under question 6; "the general feeling of my section is to vote for the democratic nominee, whether Tillman or any one else Identified with the farmer's movement. We would discourage he an independ?1 * ? ? I t'llL IIlOVlMlieI] I, lit I L WUUIU iruu 1U 1? Ul ' i.-kmi of democratic voters and probably republican success." Antl, In northeastern part? A decided change of feeling, against the ' governor; cause,-not carrying out his campaign promises;" club vote 8U; against a strong farmers' movement man the governor wouhl not get many of the votes; nearly all the governor's former supporters the correspondent has talkPd with are now against him; no changes the oilier way ; "the people are becoming alarmed about the way in which the governor Is acting. His refusing to sign the bill to extend the time for paying taxes has set the people around here "on lire." D. B. Watson, Tillman man, northern partNo change; precinct vote 170; would go for Tillman under question 6. "I think our people are just where they were i wo years ago In politics as regards the reform movement and lis leaders." Antl, at Conwayboro? Some < hange, against the governor; cause, failure to keep promises; voting strength of townshlp500; thinks another strong farmer's movement man would harmonize the vote; knows of eight or ten of the governor's former supporters who have declared against him; no changes the other way. "Our people are as far apart now as they were at the last election. I think anoiber good man thoroughly hlenl.lfled with the farmer's move n ent would harmonize the democratic vote We will never harmonize on Tillman or any of his administration men." Kerahnw County. J. P. Richards. M. 1)., upper part? Can't say there In auy change; club votes MO; thinks it would go lor,another strong fanners' movement man against the governor; has no personal knowledge of changes either way: "I am, .and always have been, such a bitter anti-Tillmanlte that what. I say I (am afraid will be of no importance, butl llrmly believe that the best interests of the deuioracy In this State demand a man thoroughly Identified with the farmers' movement, but at lite same time one who has not associated politically with either wing; that Is, one who has not antagonized either faction, or who has not been an extremist, one way or another? Colt or Donaldson." Tillman man, southern partFinds a change against the governor: cause "failure to keep his promise and taking a free railroad pass; club votes 75; dltlicult to say how it would go uuder question U ; knows personally oi several changes each way, about, balancing each other; "rather mixed or unsettled, awaltlm: developments. Most of the 111 leeliugs engendered during the last campaign have passed away." J. w. Floyd, north western section, Liberty Hill. Tillman niiin? i Notes considerable discussion but no feeli lug to chauge materlully the vote of the la?t . election; the slight change Is against the governor, his most ardent adherents bring considerably "lamed cause, "Lack of tolerance and charily towards those who objett i to hih vigorous methods. Lack of conservatism and prudence In settling matters ot serious Import to t he Slate. Lack of dignity. , gravity and courtesy becoming the llrst olllcer . of the Stale." Club voles 40. In answer to . question (i: ''A strong man Irom the people, i like Stack house. Donaldson, Krokes, or perhaps Srokes or Verner, could carry our precinct against Governor Tillman." Has no r personal knowledge of changes either way. . "Whoever lives and moves among the masses - can plainly see that the> Hons of the alliance , to arouse the farmers to the necessity oi renewed interest and gieater knowledge upon their part on pollllcul and economic questions, from a strictly non-partisan standpoint, has had its <>ircct. So much so that t t he attempt of men (though they be leaders 1 from tlieir ranks, or even officers ot the pres Ment remme) to handle them us the potter \ | would his clay, and tiy coercive and dlcta' j tor la I demeanor force submission to their po" I lltlcal whims and en prices will proveabortive *| and not pan out at the ballot, hox. Inn word, [I while the fiii iner-s are Mend Inst and unyieldj! lug in their demands for retrenchment and reform, they are in no sense narrow or "hlg1 gnrdly in the appliciition of means to the end, '. but are lor practical methods and broad principles to govern the party and the uovern5 men t, and believe that cool, conservative men I of broad tnluds are alone equal to the task." "| Antl in upper part? '' Change veiy slight, if any; the governor ' may have wenkened with some of his followers but has probably gained as much as 1 he has lost; precinct votes 1G) to 200; un! der question G. "Think Tillman would be ' hard to beat. Have heard Mr. Donaldson's 1 name mentioned as a very Ktr :>ng inau." . . V . , V ' . B. M. Pearce, Tillman man, Swift Creek tOWDSlllpVery little change, If any against the governor; pn-clnet votes 100; another strong man would divide the vote with the governor; "we have gut-to have more men to think an the governor does or had better have some one el>e. Tillman muy he right, but he can uot set enough to think so." Allen McCiisklll, anti, near the centre? Olnh vole.*J7; believes Tlllm in as strong as in lS'.K); "I believe that if Colonel Haskell had not been brought out in ttie la>t election Tillman might be beat this year. That movement, (the Haskell) Intensified Tillman's followers to the extent that I believe they will j VOlC IOI llllll UUUL-l I.livuiu.nn.v.^ [<. L. Clyburn.antl, Westvllie? People for Tillman tlrst, lust and all the time; club votes 180; nearly unanimonus for Tillman ; no chanties. S. Logan Long, antl, 7 miles southwest of Camden? Kinds a chance, aeainst the governor; cause,"blowing" which lie has not acted up lo; thinks the other fellow, under question tt. would beat the governor; many who were for him say they are disappointed but will not declare against him; no changes the oilier way; "the unknown party spoken of In qnesion No. 6 must be aggressive, educated, brainy and uutlrini:. If he Is thai, and "divides time" Willi Tillman throughout the campalgu lie can beat him as sure as Tillman rode on a free pass and bought those dish pans and combs with Slate money." Lauren* County. Tillman mnn atOia. western partThinks there Is a change, in favor of the governor; cause, continued abuse by The State and other papers; voting strength 150: believes the governor would get nine-tenths ol the vole against anybody ; knows of four men in Ora who were for the uovernor now against him, knows of very few in Scnllletown-ship who were against him but are now for him. "I think a lew of the Tillman faction are a little sore about, his refusal to sign tne MX exieilMUU UHI, 1 i inutv lie cuuiu SC1' many votes now as he did in the last election." Tillman man at Voting's Store, nothern partReports a very Rllght change agalrist the governor: pause, "the reform administration didn't reform quite as they expected;" precinct vote 15!); the uovernor would recive a majority against anybody ; a very few who were for htm are against him; not one has changed theoiher way. "While the majority arc In favor oi Tillman's re-election. there Is a strong under-current of conservatism here, and >t "milder mannered man," .one with lessof rashness and vlrulence^nd one identified with the farmers' movement, would draw a Kood many votes from Tillman; The tendency Is toward a conciliatory policy." Jas. M. Hudgens, anli, live miles west from court houseHome change; against the governor; cause, ' laiiinji to fulfill campaign promises, not signIngthetax extension and failing to payhis taxwhile forcing farmerr to pay theirs; township votes between 500 and 800; another man thoroughly identified witli the larmers' movement would getamajorityagainstthe governor; there are some who favored Tillman who are now declared against him ; none who opposed hi in lavor nun; "rrom me signs oi tlie times politic# is drifting trom Governor Tillman no! withstanding the great influence of Irby and Shell over the farmers, I believe the farmers will listen to reason because they realize very clearly that their conditon has not Improved financially by having Tillman for governor." TUlman man, In Sullivan townshipReports a change against the governor; cause "promising and not performing ; doing what he condemned others for; rail road passes and etc; voting strength 275; believes any good man could carry it against the governor, although some think he should have a second term; those who were for the governor and are now against him are numerous; none who opposed him are for him. Aaron Cannon, antl, Dial's township? Reports a change ; It Is ngulnst tbo govornor; cause, failure to keep pledges; voting strength of precinct 30); strong farmers' movement man could divide It with the governor ; "if the opposition to Governor Tillman does not 'materialize and organize at once he will be reelected." Lexignton County. D. T. Barr. seven miles wpsi of court houseNo change; vote of precinct 150; solid for Tillman ; no changes; none were aguhist him 1MH); "there was some complaint as to t he free pass and Coosaw law suit, Extension of tax paying and the sub-treasury bill; but I think tney have all passed away." Antl In northeastern partReports a change, against the governor: cause, condemning the course of others aod tliCD doing the name; voting strength 100; another farmers' movement mnn_.wouia get. half; has heard a number of the" governor's supporter** suy "no more Tillman for ihem not one who opposed him Is for him. Unclassified correspondent on western side Reports a channe, against the governor; cause, 'not fulfilling his promises; club vole 75; a good rann would carry it; general sentiment against the governor. Unclassified correspondent In Sandy Run township, near Orangeburg lineReports a change, against the Governor; cause, "his arbitrary disposition and desire to have too much authority, club vole between 80 and 1U0; another strong man Identified with the larmers movement would have a fighting chance; bus heard of half a dozen who favored the Governor and have declared against him ; none who were airainst him are for him ; "I think If the .State was not so hard on the Governor there would be greater changes. Most of the Tillmnnltes do not read much and get things second handed and don't like to hear Tillman abused unless the abuse comes froin a Tlllmanite, and there are few of these thut venture to abuse him." J. F. Lyles, unclassified, southern part, on line of Aiken? No change. "It will take another term to sntisfy us In ourexperlment;" voting strength of club 159; It would vote for the Governor again; club gave one vote against him In 1890 and might icivo the same again; knows of no changes either way. "In my opinion the movement two years ago was simply the desire of the common people to show the heretofore ruling, or office holding, element ol the .State that they could take charge of it when they wished, and they do not seem to bo dissatisfied with their action." J. C. Hope, unclassified, northern partNo noticeable change; If any In favor of the governor; "lie Is the best governor we have had since 187l>," club vote lijO; would go lor the covernor under question (j; knows of no changes. 'The citizens of the county are not interesied In politics at preseut. They are thinking of matters that are of more importance to them." Unclassified correspondent near Edgefield line? Abigcliango of feeling, apalnst Tillman; cause, "abuse of former administrations ami great pro/nlses to relieve farmers from high taxes voting strength of precinct 250; almost any other good farmer's movement, man would get nearly the total vote; a Kreat many who were for the governor in 18IK) have declared against him ; not one who opposed him then is for him. Marion Comity. W. J. Amnions, unclassified, southern pari? Notice* no change, but If any It Is in the governor's favor ; ''we consider him the best governor we have had since Hip war;" eiub vote200; 200 would vote for Tillman; none who were for him are against him; one or more who opposed him are for lilin. "Th<* general Impression Is that, although Tillman has made some mistakes, he has made as good a governor as we have had slnco the war. ll Is also the general Impression that the bitter opposition of the pre?s of the State to him and his administration. emanates from some motive other than the desire t?i promote the general welfare." Andrew T. Harllee, Carmlchael townshipObserves a change, against the governor; cause, "his failure to do what he claimed he could and would do when he was 'blowing' In the campaign of 1890, and general failure of his administration;" voting strength ?20. equally divided In ISflO between the governor and Haskell, would go overwhelmingly j ? fur a Rti-ons farmer's move-| meatman ; ail he spoke to ur* now opposed to littn ; not one who opposed him favors him; "with aconservative lender like Wade Hampton, .Indue Wallace. Johnson Hiignod, John C. Sheppard, or many others of liko characterTlllmanlsm could he easily wiped out.of existence. Abuse ofTillmua and his administration will effectively embalm them in the hearts of ills followers." Davis8. Allen, Tillman man. Klrby township? Report* ft ch<mgel aaainst the governor; cause, "the people see no hen ell t derived from his administration, no reform, tuxes not lowered, etc; vole bf lownshln over 2iM; people t hero ?re for the farmer's movement but not. for Tillman (answer to question 0) Mr. Allen says he was for Tillman but tias not been benefitted; doesn't know how many have so expressed themselves; none who wereairainst him are for him; "there W very little interest herein the alliance at present, and not much talk about politics. Farmers are generally depressed.' Tillman is not the cause of it all, but we see no benefit in ?nv way to the farmers from his administration. Guano is higher In price and some abuse Tillman for It, but not all." Unclassified citizen in eastern part? unm/i.iwmio it nlnst. the governor: none against the farmer's movement-; cause incon-l s latency; vol Ing st rcngth liin; l( would go (or nilj* good farmer's movement in;i? against | the governor; hns personill knowledge of no change either way ; ' politics in at n standstill, but any more l?v the null's opposing ihesen.se of the farmers' movement would arouse them to action." Anil in Britlon's Neck township? A very i ronoimced change against til* governor ; Iho people regard him as a fraud anil have learned that his campaign charges and promises were false: voting strength 150; nine-tenths would lie for another strong farmeis' movement man against the governor ; has not heard one man who favors the governor fornnother term ; "1 think there .-an he a happy solution of the trouble which caused the split In the democratic party last year If some good man will be brought for| ward who took no active part for or against j Tillman, who has tho whole Interest of the; State at heart; a man whose history the peo-' ' , pie are familial* with ; a strict partisan from ! either side could never unite the democracy i of the Stale, but v uld cause the two tactions I to dritt further apart." -^35^, j II. A. Huss, M. D , northern part? I Change very uerceptlble Indeed, against the : governor; cause, "committing the same ofI IVnres he denounced others for and not fulfilling a single promise; voting strength 20-); ' two-thirds would be against the governor now white only seventeen were last year; ' quite a number who were lor the governor in 11890 hnve declared against him ; none who op, posed him are lor him ; "alliances disbanding i monthly. Farmersgiving les* weight to tlie ! appeals of their supposed leaders ;ind think less of the sub-treasury, and the third party Is seldom discnssed. There is too much patriotism In the farmers of Marion to ever thinlc ol a third party." W. L. Hewitt, Rowell townshipHas euqulred and find the speople still for Tillman: voting strength JOO ; to question 6: "I think that depends a great deal on wbo tbe man is." Unclassified correspondent In eastern partHas beard men who voted for the governor say that they are sorry for it; cause, "tbe uovernor has failed to keep his promises township voting strength 300; any strong man could carry it against the governor; a, majority ol those who voted for him have declared aealnst him ; none who opposed him are tor him; "the retorm administration, so called, is generally considered a failure here and lots of those who voted for It say tbey are sorry for it and will not do so again." Newberry County. . Unclassified correspondent In lower partNotice u change, against the governpr ; "on account of his failure to curry out his promised reforms"; townships vote 300 to 400: at least a majority would vote for a Rood, conservative man against the governor; has heard one man who supported the governor declare against him : believes many others are the same way but hate to acknowledge It; none whoopposed him favor him; "I think the minds of the people are undergoing a considerable change and If the antl-Tlllnian men will act with discretion and leave off all abuse and state tacts concerning the administration of the State government under Tillman the chnnces to beatTlilman will be much better.'* Unclassified correspondent in southwestern part, township 8? A considerably change, against the governor; causes, Inconsistencies, free pass, tax extension bill; club vote 80; a good farmers' movement man would take well against the governor; don't recollect how many who favored the governor oppose him now; none whoopposed him are lor him ; "f believe Just at this time most any good man would beat Tillman. Popular opinion Is decidedly against, him." Unclassified correspondent at Newberry? Reports a change, against the governor; cause, inconsistency ; club vote SO; a strong farmers' movement man would divide it equally; ''there is now a silent opposition that Is hard &oestimate," Unclassified correspondent in northern partNotices a change, decidedly "against the governor; cause, "too much grasping for power and failure to keep promises ; club vote 45; precinct (Longshore'*) 120; club'Solldly" against the governor and precinct nearly ; all who were for him have declared against him ; one who opposed him favors him ; "In my opinion, a man who is In thorough sympathy with the farmer's movement and is a prohibitionist.and is a democrat to the bone who will stick anyhow and all the way through thick and thin would have a walk over." L. P. Miller, eastern part? * A decidel change, against the Governor; cause, prtfnlses not fulfilled, Kutlty of the very actsftfte censured when asking the farmers to ijake him Governor; believes (auswerlug question 6) that a good, conserati ve man who does not antagonize the splritof Hie Alliance demands would receive a large majority of the voles of the club as against the Governor. In answer to question 7, "Ah between Earle. Brat ton and Tillman at the last election there was but one man In theclub who wus decided In his opposition to the Governor. Now, while I have not seen a majority of lh? members, I have not founu one who wax for him " "You ask as to the drift of politics. I regret to reply that I do not know where we are drifting. In the present excited and distressed condition of Hie public mind tlie>e are so many doctors, each with a panacea, that It Is difficult for any one to say where we will land. Speaking lor myself only, I am unalterably opposed to men who, or methods which, are calculated to destroy the unity of the while people of South Carolina." J. W. P. Harmon, southern panNo change; township vote 4o0; for Tillman three to one. "It 1h generally believed In this community that Governor Tillman lias hail mops obstacle* thrown In his path to prevent liN administration from being a success than any Governor since '7(1. It Is impossible to be?t him in this county at the next election," Oconcc County. P. H. Llndsey. iioutheastern partNo change to amount to anything; the Governor has given general satisfaction, with a few exceptions; some did not like the tax extension business; club vote 140 to 154; as the thing stands B. R. Tillman Is the choice of the people (answer to question 0.) S. Y. atribbllng, northern partNo chanee to amount to anything: voting strength 300; the Governor is the strongest man in the State In Oconee; knows of no changes since IhOO; "the opposition to Governor Tillmau is more outspoken than it was In 1390." Correspondent, In northern partSees no change: voting strength 100; can't answer question 0; '-there Is uot much said among the people yet In the country. I notice the former opponents of Tillman about town are taking a strong stand against him." J. N Walkins, In western part? Nochange; voting strength 180; to question 6. the Governor would be the stronger, unless there Is a change; "there being no towns in this part of the county politics is at this time at a very low ebb, and time' may bring about some changes." J. B. I'lckeit, Seneca, unclaimed? There Is a change, decidedly in Tillman's favor; cause, "the fact that he has made th* Knot ^nvarnnr uru havu liur) slncp t hp VVAf**" club votes 300; "It would be the helgbth of folly for any ottier man to run against him not one who was for him Is against him a good many who were against him are for him ; "as to politics in general, the people are more determined to contend for the demands set forth in the reform movement." Unclassified, near SenecaIleports a change, against the Governor; cause, "failure to prove himself the reformer he claimed to be and lack of consistency;" voting strength 2.50 to 300, nearly equally divided; six or eight have said they wouldn't vole for the Governor again and "there are many others;" none who were against him are for him; "politics very quiet,and from present Indications there will not behalf as much excitement this yeur as tlSere was two years ago." Unclassified,at Walhalla? Notices change against Tillman; cause, "his inconsistent nnd dictatorial conduct and loss of contidcnce;" precinct vote 300, largely fgninst Tillman ; twentv-tlve who were for Tillman are against him; none the other way. "Some of Tillmau's men andadvocates Kre disgusted with him and believe that he is .irii.lmr iii urluonco his nwn nrivate Interests. The change against him is very evident in all parts or the county." Orangeburg. Unclassified; central part? Notices a slight change, "some are disappointed, a few disgusted;" Tillmirn too aggressive: club strength 75; "Tillman would 1mKslb yb1Hproimbiynoi.be defeatedhas heard no positive expression as to change either w .>*; "the opposition press has turned some to him;" ' among men of discriminating Judgment and unprejudiced minds the sentiment is to restore the unity of the democratic party, Negro domination, never." Antl-Tillmai) correspondent, northeastern partThinks there Is a change, against the governor; cause, "his duplicity;" club strength 100; believes Tillman would be out voted ; none who were for him told correspondent they are against him; has not counted the changes the other way; "there are some 'dyed-in-the-wool'TIHman men In ?bls section, hut my observation is their number is decreasing, at least, I hope so. I am the original anti-Tlllinanlle in this section, having been ousted from the preslueucy of the club, Pine Urove, by the breeze that swept along year before last. I voted for theTillmnn ticket., Tillman excepted, for whom I never vote, because I thought the Haskell movement Indiscreet and dangerous. Tillman perse does not deserve the support of any self-respecting gentleman and true Democrat." I Ira E. Hart, lower part, unclassified? Notices no change either way; club votes UO, ana "II nis opponent uhiiiio auj v/>uu, blood' they will go for Tillman;" knows several who were "half'Tillmanlies who are now whole;" nochnnae from Tillman; "most of the fuss which Is now being kicked up is done j by a few newspapers and pollllcans who are nearly dead lo get hold of the public'tit' themselves and are (loins; Tillman more good than harm. Farmers of the State haven't got the sense I give them credit of having, if they allow a lew tire eating newspapers and hot headed politicians to cause them to turn their backs on Tillman because he has not accomplished in one year what his predecessors tailed lo do in sixteen ; attain, all of this hue and cry is not at Tillman but at the farmer and the reform movcinentover his shoulders? newspapers don't elect governors." (i. 15. Klttrell, unclassified, in the fork ofi the two Kdistoes? Reports that his section was all for Tillman two years iiro and "stand about the same;" township strength 4'K) or 500, and for "Tillman first, last and all the time;" no change cither Tillman man at Edlsto ForkNo change lor or against; club strength 150 and "Tillman will command w stronger vole than any opponent tliut could be put against Him;" "the feeling ol'dissatisfaction consequent. upon the free pass and some other acts ot Tillman, has been entirely eradicated by the unjust criticisms of The State relative lo the disposition of the appropriation for maintaining the executive mansion. The result will be greatly to Tillman's advantage.'' A. F. H. Dukes, unclassified, lower section? Reports a change, against the governor; causo, "free pa?s, tax dodne and several oth ers?-Joeellng boards, flower pots," etc; club vote loO; "can not say but think vote would be close;" several who were for him are Dgainftt him; none who were against him are for him. "Pollttcs among our people is very uncertain. Our farmers Imagine thejj have been wronged and almost any man that would be endorsed hy the alliance or farmers' movement would be voted for almost solidly by them." O.C.Sally, undlasslded, upper part of the fork? Reports a change, favorable to the coverhap nn iiup ''thof nnna /-?f tho nolomlHuo howa befallen us'that were predicted If he was elected;" precinct votes700or S00; ten to one for Tillman; none who were for him are azalnst him and several who wereacalnst him are for him. Including "about half the stratgbtonts. who numbered 35." "The reason that the drift is in Tillman's favor Is that the taxes are 2 mills lower and he has made a eood governor by standing for the State's right" against banks, railroads and other corporations In spite of ridicule of the press and his enemies." Unclassified correspondent, northwestern i P <rt? Observes a change, against the governor; different reasons given for the change; club votes between 40 and 50; believes it would vpte for a strong man In prelerence to the governor; has heard of three or lour good men who were for hltn being now against him : none who were against are for; "the sentiment in this section is strong In favor of a re-united democracy and one in which every democrat shall have an equal right to name the candidate for office." Unclassified correspondent, In eastern pari/? Reporlsa change, against Tillman; cause, Ml.n rnllura anu^aln hie ohar<rofl f\t POrrtlfW tlon and the falsify of his promises of retrenchment and reformclut) votes 250. and Tillman would b? defeated; "quite a numher"have changed from supporters of the governor to opponents; "not one" has changed forhlin; there should be an effort made to heal the division In oar ranks. This can only he done by leaving Tillman entirely out. There can be no reconciliation with such a man as a leader. We want economy, but not Tillman's kind " Richland, i Unclassified correspondent, eastern partThinks there is a little change, against the ( governor; cause, "mistakes, in admlnlstra- i lion ciuo voies 10 10 ov: imukh a mnmi; man would make a good rnn against him; i has beard do voters say tbey have changed. , Antl-Tlllman man, upper partReports u change, against the governor; cause, "his failure to carry out his pledges < and his refusal to extend the time for collectr ing taxes;" club strength 130, about equally i divldeu; knows of several who were for him now against him; none who were against now for; "my precinct hist year gave Tillman 100 votes ; it was one of his strong holds; | Richland county only gave him a Illtte over i 600 out of l.SOO voters; I do not think he can poll more than .300 this year." L. H. Seay, Tillman man, Kllllan's precinct? i Notices no change, if any in favor of the goverror; cause, "the grit he has In his , craw;'' club votes 115, and "we are for Ben | first and last;" none who were for him are against him; one who opposed him is for t him. "Tillman will be governor, especially | If it Is left to Killlan's precinct. We will vote | for him for the grit he has In his craw." Correspondent, Tillman man, upper Rich- < I land? [ No change In favor or against the governor; club votes 120; a "strong man would 'stand a poor chance' against Tillmanvoters who were for and against remain the same; "Tillman has made a good governor and we are aware of It." , Spartanbarff. W. G. Smith, anti, Clifton? * Reports that "many are down on" the governor and the change Is against him; cause, "not fulfilling his promises and looking out for number one;" precinct vote 400: believes * "a strong man thoroughly identified with the | fanners' movement could beat: him;" can't i give the number who were for bira now i against him: none who were against him i now for; "tue principal alliance men say ' that be has deceived them, that be promised I reform and retrenchment and has carried oat I neither promise, his tax returns, the way In i which he spent the $500 allowed for repairs, in I the opinion of our best citizens, go to show i that he Is guilty of all he condemned." > .1. >1. Jackson, unclassified, northern partReports a decided change, agai nut Tillman: cause, "be has not done what pfeople expected ? of him and they have found out that be is the I wrong man tor governorclub voles 200, and i the voters "would take another mannearly I all who were for the governor are against him and none who were against him are for him ; we think that tbe masses of people In this 1 community are done with alliance politics." Unclassified correspondent at Cherokee. Notices a change, against the governor; cause, t "Ills failure to do what he promised;" club i votes 100; does not think tbe governor would i get half; a "good many" who were for blm ! are against blm; does not know how many who were against are for; "I am persuaded i that a good man who has aot been eugaged in i politics for some time could beat him.'' i M. P. Pattou, unclassified, in extremesouth- < em corner? i "Very little" change; "slightly agkinst i him," cause, "a very few say be has not redeemed his pledges;" precinct vote 200; Till- i man would get a large majority; three men who were for him are against him; "all democrats were for him betore;" "the people here sill 1 reeard Tillman as the great commoner, i and that If relief comes at all it maBt come i tbrongb bim. The talk of running Home otb- i er reformer against him is thought to be a trick of the Tlngsters' to regain control, but it i will not work. The governor is solid among the farming and laboring clusses of our people."' Unclassified correspondent at Gaffoey CityReports little change; slightly against the go\ernor; cause, "his dictatorial spiritpre- j cinct vote400; "the right man would divide ( closelyvery few who were for him are against him and none who were against are lor; "the extreme views of the Farmers' Alliance vote is considerably modified and there might be considerable changes made in ( It." J. B. Kllgore, antl. Wood ruff township? , There is,a change, against the governor; cause, "his insincerity /and failure to perform his pledges,and his insatiable greed for power;" precinct vote 235; "too early Id cam palgn to make anything ime an accurate guess" of what anoiuer man could do; "sev- ; eral" who were Tor him now against; "not one" who was against now for; "I think if j the May convention should adopt the oath 1 as recommended by the State executive committee It will keep a great number of good democrats from participating In the prima- < ries." i t I'tilou. i Antl-Tlllman correspondent In southern part? ! Reports "considerable change," against the ' governor; cause, "not complying with his promises;"club vote 40 or tfO; thinks "the . right man up against him would down him easilydoes not know the exact number of those who have become opponents of (he governor since the last election ; none who were against him are for him. "For God's sake get up some good man ami let's beat the ' 'stuffing' out of Tillman. Want no more , such reform as his In mine. My observation is, Tilltnan and the alliance are gone where \ the woodbine twineth." . Lowndes Browning, unclassified, of Cross Keys township? a ' ' *? ? oorolnaf IhA COVpr- ' CJBja IUCID 10 0 W'U"b?l ?l?- ? nor; cause, "failure of the reform government to fulfill promises, higher taxes, defeat of Judge Wallace for associate Jnstlce; Hampton's defeat for the senate;" precinct votes yi.O to 210; "If Tillman captures the alliance again he would get about two to one; without that he might be beaten;" does not know the exact number who have changed from him; "notone" has changed for him; "Governor Tillman's UFe of a free pass: his evident reluctance about extending time for collection of taxes; his wanting the legislature to give more power to the executive, have all tended to weaken him with the people who were his most zealous supporters." Unclassified correspondent in northern t partDoes not see any change or any cause for change; precinct vote 100; believes that the governor would win; no changes for or against. "My observation is that too many < are wanting office and tbe great number of them are not qualified to fill any office. This 1 evil, if continued, will certainly injure our ] Ami how to aet over it I , aiiiicniiu can t see now. I don't think there was more than two or three opposed to Tillman at the < precinct where I vote,and not a dozen at five I precincts surrounding." ] Unclassified correspondent at North Paco- i, let- '1 | Reports a change, against the governor; 1 cause, "(allure to reform as promised;" pre- j I clnct vote 2S0; would go "forany strong man who might oppose;" several have changed ? from supporters to opponents of Tillman; ] none who were opposed will support him ; | "the people would like to see a return of prosperity and a reign of peace; a better sys- 1 j tem of public schools for our children and a | wise and firm administration of the State , [government." Antl.at Jonesville. I Reports a change, against the governor; ( cause, "not carrying out his promises," anoth- , er ho Is not the man for governor;" preclniH ' vote 175; "Tillman wouldn't get more than I j one-third of It;" can not answer positively, | I "but number.*" who were for him are against , him; "not a single one" who was against Is j for; "my opinion is now that If a true hon- ' est, sensible and conservative man could be , brought forward there would be no trouble , toelect him overTillman. I am confident It would be wise to bring out a farmer." I Williamsburg.' Unclassified correspondent, In lower part? 1 Reports a change, against the governor; cause, "has not fulfilled his promises and accepted free passes aftercondemning It;" club vote 100; against Tillman every time; toques- , linn 7 "only one Tlllmanlte left to tell the . tale;" no changes in bis favor; "the farmers, 1 so far as I know, have come to the conclusion < * - ' - /... MiSkk ? i - - . - / ' " . rJ! ?'i 1 that Earle would have made a much better v .j>3 governor than Tillman and would support > any ijood man agalust Tillman." Tillman man In southern part? ,*.> No change seen or tteurd of: votlne strength .> 163; Kentlment for Tillman smother form; no Individual changes; "I think that the crlti- ' >5 clsms, <fcc., In the oapers are having the tame -A effect of driving the people together for Tillman that It had in the lust campaign." Unclassified correspondent in upper part? Decided change against the governor; causes, various; voting strength of precinct ' . . 's 200 to 300; fully two-thirds against the gover* v ( nor; between 59 and "5 men who were for him have declared against him "and have not . been discussing politics muchj" not one who was against him is for him;" The Tlllmaaltea J In our county are very much stirred up, from -v, % the fact of an effort inade byoneT.C. Wll- ,;rf. lough by to have the Tillman Jury com mis- i slont-rremoved.charging him with tamper ing wun tnejury box. rne commissioner 10 sustained by the senator while the three r"!? member* of the house, the county chairman, supervisor of registration and the president $3j of the county alliance ugalnst him, wblch'to calculated to divide the factions In our coun- -* tV?. D. M. Byrd, M. D., antl, northwestern \v,| partChange against the governor; cause, he hat kepinone ofhis promises'; precinct vote 150 - to 175: any good man would get two to the . V/mbI governor's one; a great many who were fpr r:jHH ar? against; not one who opposed Is for bton. in? "The people are Raying every day W6. must have a change.' Some says'we helped , 'fA7 to put him there, aud we will help to take htm ijS out.' Tillman is a deadcock In the pit. Trot ' out a goodman and beat him." Antl at Iudlantown. Sees a change; it Is against the governor; fW cause, expectations not realized and dlsap- ' V-iS polntment of office seekers; club voteCOtoOO; thegovernor would get one-tblrd; six or eight ^ who were for him have declared agalnBt him ; ;fjg9 none the other way. V Unclussifled correspondent, southeastern *J^3| nnrt? -' VV--/35 Reports a change, against the governor; cause, failure to practice the economy he preached and refusal to sign the tax exten- ;9? slon : club vote 100; 40 did not vote tn 1800, 13 voted for Haskell; very few would vote for . J.'fis Tillman now against a good man; several j5|g who were for him have declared against; not v>JS one the o'her way; "I have heard several vot* ers say, who voted for Tlllmao last election, that they were bo deceived in him that they j didn't think they would vote for any one else ' again. They, seem to have lust confidence in . all mankind. Of course these sentiments are V expressed by people who are .not Informed, and are illiterate. Yet they are qalte numer- .'V-.'is? ous, and may be safely counted to go with the ... '- .if, mnjorlty." . ; J. E. McElveen, Tillman man, northwest- yw ern part? r No change; club vote 85; "if tbe governor hi rC-'&sgS renominated by tbe regular democratic con* v vention he will be supported." Tillman man. Lake townshipThinks there is acbange; It is in Avor of '"v'ai the governor; club strength 90; would vote for - biic uur ^qunuuu q;; liuuwe ui uu iuui- ,7; vldual change; "can't say anything about ?jv$a politics yet; the wheel la pot yet in motion." Robert Henry, M. D., on Santee, near Gourilln's? . = There is a change, against the governor; :, <, ??&?, jause,"failureto keep promises, free passes. rallure to sign tax extension, club vote 75; '',fe would go against the governor (question 6,) ', " : > about nine who lavored him have declared, their opposition; not onewho opposed is for him ; "I think it probable that Tillman' has lost 25 per cent, of his followers in this couu- \*? ty. I also think that the anti-Tlllman party .. 3 liad 40 per cent. of the democratle voters,at ihe last general election, bat some of them re- " '4 malned at home and did not vote. A good , vv3 many others voted for Tillman, thinking , , >*$3 their allegiance to the democratic party re- . luired them to do so. and a good many voted , ' ' ror Judge Haskell. I do not suppose that a single anti-Tlllman man would voto for Tillman again." Turk County. xiy&j N. W. Hardin, antl, nortbeastern part? " - ^ Change decidedly against the governor; ' ,?^aB :ause, vacillating conduct ana broken* pledges; precinct vote250; a strong farmers' movement man would get more of this than " jt-ii the governor; a great many who were for him - ' >3 *re agalnMt; none who were against are for; 'A 'Tne farmers are not familiar with Tillman's rajfl Lreachery and demagojfuery, as the people of the towns and cities, as the great dally papers - - .Km 3f the State which have in detail ventilated als irregularllies are not accessible to them and are not read by tbem. The country press is a matter policy are too conservative." Anfl In ooutorn nort V iACmKj No change that He caa see; precinct vote >00 or 600: "a good mau ought to beat htm, but ' v-iJjS ;be wish is father to the thought; has no personal knowledge of changes; "I very ranch j ' {S]f rear that the demagogue will carry York coan- . M ly again, though I have heard of some who . '"j^ will not again support him. ?Tis all guess -tf? work, like the finding of a petit Jury." ;.F."/?2aR S. A. McGlwee, anil, at Yorkvllle? - V ] ;: Yen, there is a change, against the governor; -ause, failure to pay Ills taxes while forcing athers to pay, abuse of the legislature at Lau- , reus, grasping for power; vote of township 500 to 1,200 ; believes another farmers' movemen t man could beat the governor: knows of tit least a hundred men who favored and now , oppose him; no changes to him. "The people >ivm to deprecate the personal animosity - . ' Governor Tillman's campaign engendered, und they are becoming sick or personal polltics. The generally expressed wish seems to ^ be to bring forward the best man, butthe alllance people want the best alliance man who would not prove objectionable to.an^ class." > > '-'-j Tillman man, at Yorkvllle? * Sees a change; the governor has lost . strength ; cause, too aggressive and likely to disrupt the party; vote of township 1,000; a strong farmers' movement man would carry by a zood majority; had heard a few former .. supporters ot the governor declare against him ; don't know any changes the other way. / ' >? 'I think-it very important tosend delegations 4 to the nominating convention, that a! eonservatlve movement man (tiom the private -jajj walks of life), not !ln politics, be nominated. Vj We can't afford to sacrifice the unity of the State for Tillman's ambition. A Haskeillte can't win." R. T. Riggins, Tillman roan, wee tern part? "There fa disappointment, but whether with ..-I the governor or the legislature I can't say. $ My Impression lathe latter." Too early to f" give a definite answer to question 8; \otlng g strength 120 ; does not believe any man thor- oughly identified with the farmers' move- * ment would oppose the governor as division would mean defeat; "I believe that prohibition will enter largely Into theapxt cam- - J palgn, and will doubtless hava tbjMffeet of rendering the coniest between the existing .] factions or the party more doubtful then the last one. My Impression Is that # large malorlty ot the farmrs' movement are in favor of prohibition." Tillman man In eastern partSome ohange: slightly against the governor; cause, not fulfilling promises of 1890; vote f | 3f township S00 to 600; a man thoroughly 1den- t titled with tbe farmers' movement eonld carry it against the governor three to two :*have heard a few who supported him declare against blm. "What has hurt the governor in this section is accepting railroad passea and opposing bill for extension of tax. > I think It probable that be has lost groond ' with some, yet I am satisfied the reform parly as they arc called, Intends to furnish malerlal for amends. Politics will be ran on a bot box this year In this section." L. K. Armstrong, Tillman man, northern partNo change; has heard no comptalnt except from Haskeilltes ; voting strength 185 to 160; mother man's run against the governor ivould depend on bow be stood on all qaeeLions ; none who were for the governor oppose him ; "polltlcsls at a very low ebb Just at this Lime In this neighborhood owing to tbe tight uess 01 me limes." >!, J. H. Saye, M. D., antl, southwestern pop -ionThere Is a marked change ; It is against the jovernor; rause, general administration, refusal to sign tax extension and change on primary ; club.vote 123 ; believes It would go tor another.farmers' movement man against !iim almost to a'man ; none at all who oppoajd him a^? for him. "The people want primary, reopi governor to coroner, and allow ;very man to stand on his own footing and aot have one man riding into office on an- ' Hher man's coat tail as has been heretofore." ' *'v*gHw Japanese Civiiliaatlon. As illustrating bis claim that the Japanese are a more civilized people than the Americans, a gentleman at a recent Boston dinner table cited Professer Morse's statement that if, in a Japanese euy, uue p?u?\s up ? stuuc iu throw it at a dog the dog does not run, because be has never had a stone thrown at him, and does not know tvha| the action means. Manifestly, if such a state of universal gentleness md kindness prevails in Japan that not even a stone is thrown at a dog by a boy, there must be a very high and thorough civilization, permeating nil classes of the population. This argument may not beaccepted as como/i!n!/>i?!oto ttrlm woilld * j'ICIC 11?V> avivivgioiC) ft M ? ? ? - ? ioubtless maintaiu that it requires something else than gentleness and humanity to make civilization. But certaiuly the fact is to be taken as an ex- :ellent item of evidence in making ant a case of high civilization for the Japanese. And it is a significant fact :hnt it was reserved for our own Enropean-American civilization to introduce the completest refinement of cruelty to animals. One advantage with stone-drinking vessels is that they will keep the water cool much longer, while they are busily kept clean.