The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-03


Chronicle, which is the Oldest and one Of
the most substantial newspapers in the
south. He has served In the legislature
and several times has been delegate TO
state and national conventions, and
served on the national democratic eXecu-
tive committee. He was commissioner at
large of the worlds fair. He Is vigOr-
Gus writer. and an earnest, fOrci-
bic speaker He is an enthusiastic
advocate of the material develop
ment of the country, and his recent order
as general manager of the southern ASSo-
ciated Press directing the suppression of
items of petty criminal news and the
sending of all industrial and manufac-
turing improvements gives an insight 10
mis- character.
WE'LL RECEIVED AT WASHINGTON.
Washington April 2.-The appoint
ment of Hon. Pat Walsh TO the Senate to
succeed the late Senator Colquitt re-
ceives the heartiest commentator, not
only from Georgians but from members
in the two houses from every other state.
The selection has been watched with pc
culiar and deep interest. II was well IN
derstood that only a sound democrat
would be chosen, but the selection of MIR
Walsh has more than met expectations
and is universally praised on all sides.
The speaker was delighted. There could
not have been a finer appointment made.
1t is honor where honor is due. 1t will
give the south great impetus in
legislation over in the Senate. The
speakers room was the great center for
discussing the appointee from the time
the appointment was announced until
dark. Each and every one of the Georgia
delegation expressed themselves as de-
lighted.
Judge Maddox said; Coming at this
time the appointment could not be better
MIR. Walsh will prove tower of strength
In the Senate"
Representative Lester said: at is a
strong appointment and does credit to
Gov. Northern"
PAIR HARD TO BEAT.
Representative Cabaniss said: There
Is no fear of Georgia being weak with
such men as Crisp in the chair and Walsh
In the Senate"
Representative Tate said: II am de-
lighted with the appointment. The selec-
ton could not have been better"
Representative Russell said: The APP
pointment will materially strengthen the
cause for which democracy is now fight
ing. The appointment shows the great
wisdom of Gov. Northern
Representative Turner said MIR
Walsh is a strong man and will make a
strong senator"
with satisfaction. He said: ~ do not
know anything else which could have
given me the same amount of JOY as this
appointment
Representative Bryan, of Nebraska,
who came in the speakers room during
the afternoon, said: "Well, Crisp, from
what know of Walsh we will be consid-
erably strengthened in the other House.
] congratulate Georgia on her new SEN
stor."
One of the first men to congra tulate
the speaker on MI. Walshs appointment
was old weather beaten Bland. Il sup
pose we silver men have a right to shake
hands over Mr.. Walsh's appoint ment.
The party needs as much congratulation
as Mr.. Walsh, if not more He then
shuf1ied out Of the room and once more
began to brood over the veto.
HAPPY SELECTION
Charleston, S. c.. April 2.-Speaking
OF the appointment of Hon. Patrick
Walsh as United States senator from
Georgia, the News and Courier will say
tomorrow:
We congratulate Gov. Northen upon his
happy selection Of successor for Senator
ColQuitt and we congratulate Mr.. Walsh
upon the richly merited distinction conferred
upon him, We have no fear as to the man
ner in which he will discharge the important
duties Of his high station.
sIGNALLY FELIoIToUs.
Richmond, Va, April 2. The Richmond
Tines will say tomorrow:
The appointments by the governor of Geor-
gia TO the United States Senate have been
signally felicitous, and while they have re-
hected credit on the governor, they have
given the appointees the opportunity to
reflect credit upon themselves and on the
state.
HEARTILY COMMENDED.
Washington, April 2-The Post says,
editorally of the appointment of Hon.
Patrick Walsh to the United States sena-
tor from Georgia.
When it comes to the appointment Of Uni
ted States senators to I'LL vacancies. Gov.
Northen possesses the faculty OF making ex-
cellent selections The appointment of Hon.
Patrick Walsh TO fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Senator Colouitt is one that will
be most heartily commended.
WILL SERVE GEORGIA WELL.
Richmond, Va, April 2-The Dispatch
will say, editorially, tomorrow:
We are not so much surprised at the ap-
polntment OF the Hon. Patrick Walsh as
United States senator, to I'LL the unexpired
term OF Senator Colquitt, as that he has con-
sented TO accept the position. We suppose,
however, that his sense of duty to the public
has caused him to surrender his objections to
being torn away from his post as owner and
editor OF the Chronicle, and general manager
of the Southern Associated Press. That Mr.
Walsh will serve Georgia we'll we have no
doubt.
NO ONE MORE WORTHY.
Birmingham, Ala, April 1.-The Age
Herald, tomorrow will say editorially:
The Age Herald rejoices at this announce
ment. The honor could not have been
bestowed upon one more worthy to bear it,
The distinguished Georgian has labored long
strenuously and unselhshly for the Demo
cratic party.
WILL GIVE KEEN SATISFACTION.
Atlanta, Ca, April 2.-The Constitu-
tion will say of MIR. Walsh's appointment /:
1t Will give keen satisfaction throughout
the state. AS an ardent and sincere demo
erat. Mr.. Walsh has won more honors than
he ever sought, the honor OF representing his
his state in the Senate Of the United States
which is not Of his seeking. could not have
fallen on more deserving democrat.
CAN'T ADD TO HIS PROMINENCE.
Jacksonville, Fla, April 2.-The Times
Union win say tomorrow:
THE appointment to the United States
Senate Will ada nothing to the reputation OF
Patrick Walsh As the proprietor of promi
pent newspaper and the manager Of the
Southern Associated Press. he needs no on
eial position TO give him prominence"