The Washington times., 1894-04-03
A new GEORGIA SENATOR
Editor Patrick Walsh, Of Augusta,
Named as Colquitt's Successor.
is A GREAT FRIEND OF Mr.. HILL
He Favored His Nomination for Presidency
in Is92-Believes in tho Income Tax,
Free Coinage, and Repeal Of the Tax on
State Banks.

The Georgia representatives in Congress
are all enthusiastic over the appointment OF
Mr.. Patrick Walsh, of Augusta. to the Sena-
torship made vacant by the death OF the late
Alfred II. Colquitt.
Mr.. Walsh Is described as being man OF
charming personality, with devoted loyalty
to friends and strict adherence to princi-
piles. He has large circle of political ad-
mirers throughout the state, and is popular
inside the state and out.
Just which wing of the Democratic party
in the Senate he will affiliate with is not
certain, but it is admitted without contro-
versy that he is in favor of incidental protec-
tion in tariff, and believes firmly in free
silver coinage ana the repeal OF the ten per
cent. tax on safe bank notes.
He was in favor of Mr.. Hill for the Presi-
dency and supported him before the conven-
ton with greatest ardor, although he tele-
graphed, it is said. to the New York Senator
at the end, declaring that it would be wiser
to withdraw as the sentiment in iavor OF MIR.
Cleveland was irresistible.
In Georgia politics he has been largely
connected with younger men. and, to an ex-
tent is like the late Henry Grady in his in
dependence in political life. He writes most
OF the editorials in his paper, the Augusta
Chronicle. and has of late criticised the veto
of the Bland bill most vigorously.
The view Is quite generally expressed that
coming into the Senate at this time Mr..
Walsh will not be likely to oppose those parts
of the tariff bill which he may not favor, but
that after the full discussion he will undoubt-
ediy remain party man.
1t is thought however, that he may join
the little coterie of protectionist Democrats.
Hill, German, Brice, Smith. and Murphy. on
different parts OF the bill. He is believer in
the income tax and will not join Mr.. Hill in
that issue. Mr.. Walsh is clear, forcible
speaker, without show.
Many of the Senators are personally ac-
quainted with Mr.. Walsh, and ali who know
him speak of him in terms OF praise. He Is
native of Ireland, 81 years old. and is prac-
teal printer.
He went to Atlanta about the close OF the
war, where he was first connected with the
Constitution. and afterwards became manager
and then proprietor of the Augusta Chronicle.
He has always taken a prominent part in
state politics. and has occupied the position
of a member of the legislature. and was also
at one time member of the national Demo-
cratic committee from Georgia. He has been
for years warm supporter OF Senator Col
quit, whom he succeeds, and a complication
arose in the last campaign of Mr.. Colquitt,
which. it is said, would have made it possible
for Mr.. Walsh then to be elected to the Sem
ate, but he declined on account Of his loyalty
to the late Senator.
Col. Walsh was not a candidate, and has
protested from the beginning against the pre-
sentation of his name by his friends. having
been loyal supporter of his friend, Major
Cummings. He has been long recognized as
the most intimate friend and supporter in
public life of Governor Northen.
Col. Walsh vigorously opposed Cleveland's
nomination the last time. and is emphatic in
hi s.f
platform should be redeemed.
The following correspondence has passed
between Mr.. Walsh and Governor Northen:
PATRICK WALSH: have appointed you to fill the
vacancy in the United States Senate caused by
the death of Hon. Alfred II. Colquitt Send
messenger to the Capitol tomorrow 10 receive
your commission W. j. NoRTHEN,
Governor.