Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-20

ogniticn rs the earnest champion OF South
efn development and perhaps the best ali-
thority on the material resources and man
ufacturing products Of the South.
Nr. Walsh came to Augusta, Ga. in 1852
and has ever since been identified with the
press of the city. for twenty-five years
past as editor and proprietor Of the Angus
n Chronicle. In 1870 no became member
OF the city council and from 1sfz to 1873 he
Spsfved IN the state legislature. In 1880. 1854
: nd 1855 he was q delegate to the Demo-
eek4tc national conventions and served four
yodu As Georgia member OF the national
Oanocratic executive committee. In 1854 he
Was appointed by Governor Northen to the
United States senate on the death of Sem
SaSf Colquitt. In December, 1887, he was
1lected mayor OF Augusta, which office he
oljed At the time OF his death.
The following sketch OF Patrick Walsh
= Vnas- written by Clark Howell, editor Of
I - Atlanta Constitution. on the occasion
6e Mr.. walsil's appointment to the United
Slater senate to fill the unexpired term
@se. tbs late Alfred II. Colauitt:
yseland. on January !. isio and when 8
years old he was brought by his parents
o America, they locating in Charleston.
+. q C. Al the age Of Is he became an
nppSentice In the Office Of the Charleston
! New. and al ls joarneyman printer;
tSs pe osy nsnt Ss Ss
ensasion. SSs In snis' III he entered Georse,own
2 Csroiina seeded. and enlisted in the
z Neagher Guard, an Irish company at
\ tachsd TO the First reg1mens OF South Car
I Seginning of the war, on Sullivan's island.
: The company disbanded soon af-erward.
and he removed TO Augusta In l6e. His
soaoea OF little or no means. lie entered
tha ONCE OF the Constitutionalist and as
ssted in their support .si He 6ecsms g me- city 4
6SsfSern agent Of the New York Associate
= fsesa. The next year he took charge
- the business management Of tho Chron-
s A GregE Wright then . leading Southern
1G1t1r. bought the paper which In Ms alb
S,sSt. snSs ~ STsdfe Ghich pime Mr.. nv Walsh has had
full control OF the paper.
He was elected three times n member
= the legislature from Richmond county
Y ecratic convention Of 1884, as one of the
aelegates from the state at large He
ssmination for president at that time, and
0ns vigorously opposed by the strong SEN
tlnent In the Georgia delegation IN favor
- the nomination OF Mr.. Bayard. He
Was emphatic in his belief that good pol
lt1cs demanded the nomination of Cleve-
Alnd, and before the meeting Of the con-
- Delegation had convinced the majority
~ the delegation OF the wisdom OF such
.Se0tnation; and the vote OF Georgia was
fAfter the convention Of 1854 Colonel
RAlah opposed the efort TO dlsplace the
nr13 plank OF the platform of that con-
2onkibn. and substitute for 1t the sweep
knG fAri6 reduction policy that was being
6r0ed. and which afterwards received the
BpNrovHl OF President Cleveland In his
II vas unYise and impolitic 10 precipi-
4Ate such an issue upon the country on
he eve 0f a presidential election. mud has
~ - - n A., ak.a 49,
&1rty manifcsted more cOaseryatism Mr..
Cleveland would have been elected his own
successor.
sense severity I'm Georgia. For the first time
s u1noa the war serious opposition was threat.
( ened <he party In the organised activity
state. The Democratic campaign commit
SseoA. clearly realizing the gravity OF the
<ulfpasion. made a. determined hight for the
pfeecrration of the Integrity Of The Dem
IAeceatlc ranks of the state. They took firm
\ stand ON the Democratic platform. and
u succeeded IN demoraiiz!ng the ranks of the
tie parfy triumphed every pledge of the
platfOrm would be redeemed. Having beer
ele OF these who We're active in bringing
Z atput the overwhelming Democratic major,
! ltW polled by Georgia that year. Colonel
Wa1sh has since been equally earnes,
- urging compliance with every pledge OF
coinage OF silver. and Of the repeal of the
~ per cent tax on state bank currency.
-.ln the convention which nominated Col.
0atltt fer governor for q third term Colo.
0e1 Walsh led the ColQu!tt forces. lacking
bait 6.w votes of the necessary two-thirds
yeuuirei to nominate. and the convention
0Donily, adjourned Recommending Co!auit.
: - tho people by the adoption OF Colonel
We1sh'E resolution Offering this solution tc
ahe problem: but Colauitt was elected by 8
majority of 5o.oco.
~Cpionel wsish Is q devoted member OF
tbe Catholic church. but Is p man OF exceed.
pnlitical Or otherwise. He is a man o,
married iiheraiity. and (while a married
mani having no children OF his own has
educated several young men in Georsis
cnlleges. He is z great believer I'm, and
! m enthusiastic worker for. the industrial
DEVELOPMENT of the South"