The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-30
SENATOR WALSH ON HIS RECORD.
He Tells Why lie 1hinks lie should be
Elected to the senate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June D.-Fol-
lowing is Senator Walsh's announce
ment OF his candidacy for election TO
the Senate for the term beginning March
next, issued to-day:
To the people OF Georgia: Having been
appointed by Governor w. J. Northen
10 an the vacancy IN the Senate caused
by The death of the beloved and lamented
Hon. Alfred H. Colquitt, | announce my
self AZ candidate for United states
senator for the term beginning March
4. 1895.
IL have lived and labored I'm Georgia
for third Of century. During all
that period my highest ambition has been
TO promote the honor and welfare OF the
people. Being deemed worthy by the
Governor Of the State 10 lll the position
OF senator, | naturally desire to succeed
myself. Until the Office was conferred
upon me. ] had no Idea Of political pre-
ferment, content TO labor IN my vocation
and make myself useful I'm my day and
generation In promoting tho public veal.
but being here through no self-seeking.
and with no thought OF personal gain.
| am earnestly desirous OF having the
Legislature confirm the appointments
made by Governor Northen.
The principles and policies of the Demo-
cratic party. contained IN the state and
National platforms. and the measures adj
vocated therein have received my cordial
support My views on the tariff, the in
come tax. the free coinage OF silver and
the srepeal Of the 10 per cent. tax on
I'm a speech delivered In the Senate on
the 18th day OF May. Ny votes in the
same attest that my practices are consis-
tent with my professions.
Should the legislature honor me with
the high trust. | would devote my best
energies 10 an intelligent and faithful
discharge Of the responsible duties OF
the Office.
Familiar with the remedial legislation
necessary for the emaucipation of Georgia
and the South from the oppressive ana
partisan measures OF the past twenty
five years, I would devote every EFFORT
Of my official life TO remove from the
statutes the laws that oppress and despoil
the producing classes from the just re-
wards OF their honest toll.
knowing and appreciatlng the great
natural advantages and unrivaiied re-
sources of Georgia and the South for
diversified agriculture and manufactures.
and convinced that the time Is ~ hand
for the Inauguration of measures lookii g
South. | would spare no effort 10 build
up my State on the substantial lines or
industrial progress
standing near the end OF the nineteenth
century which is crowned with the most
wonderful achievements OF human prog
ress I'm the applied sciences and mechani-
cal arts it requires no prophetic vision
TO see that the South Is the most In
viting field for Investment ana Develop
mcnt
Georgia deservedly stands at the head
OF her southern sisters. She should be
the first to feel the impulse OF this
growth, because Of her varied products,
and because Of her wealth OF raw ma
terlals. her healthful climate and abun-
dant water power. Her wisdom. justice.
and moderation eXemplify her conduct in
relation 10 all interests. classes, and con-
ditiOns OF society
with the reform Of the tariff the re-
monetzation OF silver. and the right OF
the states restored TO manage and con-
troll the issues Of State banks measures
% which the Democratic party Is ire
Nocably commitjed-an era OF prosperity
will be inaugurated in Georgia and the
South rho like OF which has never been
Witnessed I'm another section of the Union.
For the accomplishment OF this patriotic
purpose n viii be conceded that the
United States Senate affords the supreme
vantage ground, but whether IN or out
Of office. 20 this task my ne and labOrs
are committed Chcrlshing and reyering
the heroic past. and apprc dating the
blessings Of reunited country, I would
not discount the achievements Of the fu-
ture, for | believe that the day Is not
far when the Democratic party will re-
deem all it's pledges and keep faith with
the people Of the Union who have placed
IL In power.
party rests the hopes Of tne South. and
the preservation Of the rights and liber-
ties Of the American people
Great as IS the D. : ,Jr Of being a MEM
Der Of the United States Senate. | would
not accept the office L.srely for the sake
OF distinction As n POSITION for useful
ness I'm promoting the elfare OF Georgia
and securing relief for the peOple from
oppressive legislation and tho exaction OF
unjust and burdens ONE taxation, n
seat I'm the Senate affords an opportunity
for the exercise of the highest wisdom and
the most exalted patriotism.
Should | be deemed worthy of this
Office by the people and legislature Of
Georgia, / would consecrate every faculty
Of my mind and body 10 the seyice OF
my State and country.
(Signed) PATRICK WALSH"