The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-30
WALSH ENTERS THE RACE.
GeOTSiaS Junior Senator Wants 10
Go Back for The Next Term.

ne makes FORMAL Announcements OF
His Candidaey-He Says His APP
pointment by the Governor Makes
1t Natural That He should Desire
the Endorsement of a Regular Elec-
ton,
Washington, June Ex-senator Walsh
has decided 10 stand for the long term.
IL has been generally understood for some
time that he would ask for the long term;
indeed the position he has taken in the
Senate seemed TO lead him logically TO it.
1t Is said here that Gov. Northen was
among those who urged him To make the
race Senator Walsh refuses TO make
any statement beyond that in his official
announcement TO the people of Georgia.
He said tonight that he would not leave
Washington until congress adjourned,
and then he would begin his campaign.
After it was made known here Senator
Walsh was warmly congratulated by his
friends in the Senate upon his intention
TO make the race. Though one Of the new
men in the Senate, there are few who
have made moro personal friends than
Senator Walsh and his ability TO do good
10 his section IS shown in the fact that
attention of his confreres.
THE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
The following is Senator Walsh's an
nouncement OF his candidacy for election
for the term beginning March next:
United States Senate Washington, June
| ", 1884. 10 the People OF Georgia: Having
been appointed by Gov. W. j. Northen TO nj
| the vacancy Ia the Senate caused by the
| death OF the beloved and lamented Hon Al
! fred III, Coiqutt announce myself as q can
| didate for United states senator for the term
| beginning March A. 1865
have lived and labored IN Georgia for
| third OF a century. During all that period my
| highest ambition has been 20 promote tho
honof aud welfare OF the people. Being
deemed worthy by the governor OF the state
| TO I'll the position of senator, naturally de-
| sire TO succeed myself. Until the Office was
conferred upon me had no idea Of political
| preferment, content 10 labor In my vocation
and make myself useful In my day and gen
/ Grafton In promoting The public veal but
being here through no seif-seeking.
| and with no thought OF personal gain, 4 am
! earnestly DESTROYS OF having the legislature
/ confirm the appointment made By Gov.
/ Northern.
| STANDS ny HIS Party.
The principles and policies of the Demo-
/ cratic party contained ia the state and ma
tOnal platforms. and the measures advocated
| therein have received my cordial support.
/ MY views on the tarh, the Income tax tho
1 free coinage Of silver and the repeal OF the 10
| per cent. tax on state bank notes are set
| forth at length IN a speech deiieered in the
| Senate on the 2sth OF May NY votes IN the
| Senate attest that my practices are eonsis-
| tent with my professions,
Should the legislature honor me with the
high trust, / would devote my best ENERGIES
| TO an intelligent and faithful discharge of tho
| responsible duties OF the ONCE.
! Familiar with the remedial legislation
necessary for the emancipation OF Georgia
| and the south from the oppressive and par
| tsan measures OF the past twenty-five years,
] would devote every effort OF my official life
TO remove from the statutes the laws that OPP
! press and despoil the producing classes from
/ the just rewards of their honest toll
I Knowing and appreciating the great ma
| tural advantages and unrivuied resources OF
| Georgia and The south for diversified agrich-
| ture and manufactures, ana convinced that
| the time Is at hand for the Inauguration OF
| measures looking TO the development Of the
| Industrial south, would spare no effort 10
/ build up my state on the substantial lines OF
/ Industrial progress.
/ Standing near the end Of the nineteenth
! century, which is crowned with the most
| wonderful achievements of human progress
| In the applied sciences and mechanics arts, it
| requires no prophetic vision 20 see that the
| south Is the most inviting field for invest
/ ment and developments.
GEORGIA Ar THE HEAD.
Georgia deservedly stands at the head OF
| her southern sisters She should be the first
| 10 feel the impulse Of this growth because OF
her varied products and because Of her
/ wealth Of raw materials, her healthful climate
! and abundant water power. Her wisdom,
! Justice and moderation exempiify her cons
/ duct in relation to all interests classes and
| conditions OF society
| With the reform OF the tariff. the demone tie
| zation OF silver and the right OF the states re-
stored 70 manage and control the issues OF
/ state banks-measures TO which the Demo-
| cratic party is frrevocably committed an era
| OF prosperity Will be inauRurated in Georgia
| and the south the like OF which has never been
| Witnessed in any other section OF the union.
| For the accomplishment of this patriotic pur-
! pose IL will be conceded that the United
| States Senate affords the supreme vantage
| ground; but whether in or out OF ONCE, to
this task my lite and labors are committed
| Chershing and reyer1uR the heroic past,
| and appreciating the blessings OF a reunited
| country, / would not discount the achieve
mentS OF the future, for believe that the day
| is not distant when the Democratic party will
| redeem all Its pledges and keep faith with
| the people Of the union who have placed II In
| power.
THE HOPE OF THE SOUTH.
In the triumph Of this great party rests the
| hopes Of the south and the preservation OF
| the rights and liberties OF the American
/ people. Great as is the honor of being u
| member OF tho United States Senate would
! not accept the Office merely for the sake OK
1 the distinction. AS q position for usefulness
/ In promoting the welfare Of Georgia and in
| legislation and the exactions OF unjust and
| burdensome taxation, a seat Ia the senate
/ affords an opportunity for the exercise o. tho
| highest wisdom and the most exalted
| patriotism
Should be deemed worthy of this Office by
| the people ana Legislature OF Georgia / would
consecrate every faculty of my mind and
Your obedient servant,