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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
2
In editorials from The Ledger and Charlotte Observer dated June 5 1901 the papers mock Tillmans delay in resigning to debate McLaurins ideas. They frame the resignations as political stunts and joke about corpses in August campaigns while criticizing Democratic strategists and populist tendencies.
Opinion in Charleston discusses Governor McSweeney's stance on resignations by Senators Tillman and McLaurin and the political implications. Business leaders praise McSweeney's effort to avoid heated campaigns, but resignation withdrawal requires both senators' consent. McLaurin signals willingness to resign. Tillman undecided amid ongoing deliberations. Also notes French statesman Siegfried visit and McKinley protectionist shift. Ends with Casarets recommendation advertising.
Lancaster's school report details nine months of the 1900 01 term from Sept 17 1900 to May 81 1901 with 228 enrolled first month and 242 average daily attendance. Crowding caused health concerns and light ventilation issues. improvements and strong state fair exhibits are noted. graduates include Estelle Duke Bennie Clyburn Ralph Foster Maud Gregory Ellen Jordan. Honors list covers many students with 100 percent attendance and high scholarship marks.
Gov McSweeney returns the resignations of the state senators in a move that shocks party leaders. He says he opposes an off year campaign, noting divisions over timing and pledging successors if resignations take effect immediately. He also mentions offers to resign to become senator and to install Lt. Gov. Tillman as governor.
Columba June 1 The people of South Carolina overwhelmingly approve Governor McSweeney actions to block a summer campaign. Citizens from all walks of life send telegraphic congratulations and urging him to resist any resignations or extra expenses for an off year election.
Special to The State from Trenton South Carolina June 1 1901 Senator Tillman replies to Governor McSweeney in formal language defending his resignation as a tactic to force equal action with his colleague. He argues the governor could not compel a US senator to hold the seat and urges public endorsement of their courses amid calls to resist imperialism. Concludes with note of continuation on page 4.
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