The Washington times., 1933-03-02
FRIENDS MOURN
WALSH DEATH
AS CALAMITY
Leaders of Both Parties Join
In Tribute; a Tragedy,
Says Sen. Borah


all walks of life joined today in
mourning the loss of Senator
Thomas ]. Walsh, Attorney Gen
eral designate, who died today at
Wilson, N. c., en- route to attend
the Inauguration ceremonies at
washington.
News of the Senator's sudden
death shocked his Capitol col
leagues and their comment showed
how keenly they felt his loss after
an association of nearly a quarter
century. Chief among those
mourning his passing were:
Death a National Loss
Senator William E. Borah (R0
of Idaho:
"It's not only a deep personal
tragedy, but I look upon it as ,
a national calamity. With all
due respect to other members
of Mr.. ROOsevelt's Cabinet,
Senator Walsh was the man
who had been tried and tested
in public service and stood out
as an able and patriotic public
servant"
Senator Joseph T. Robinson, OF
Arkansas, Democratic floor leader
of the Senate:
81 am shocked and grieved to
hear of the death of Senator
Thomas Walsh. He was one Of
the ablest members of the SEN
ate and enjoyed the respect and
admiration of all of his col
leagues. His death is a great
loss to the Nation"
Senator James E. Watson, of
Indiana, Republican floor leader
of the Senate:
For nearly 20 years have
been on the other side of the
political division of the Senate,
but no place in that body did
meet a man who presented
such rugged honesty, such a
sterling and unwavering char
acter as Tom Walsh. Frequently
we saw matters in different
lights, but his opposition was
always honest and well con-
Sidered. Truly the Nation has
lost a citizen it can ill afford
to lOse."
MOurned by Colleague
Senator Burton K. Wheeler,
junior Senator from Montana:
"The Nation and the State of
Montana, has lost one of its
truly great men. He was out
standing in the Senate which
he graced for more than a
score Of years. His appoint
ment to the portfolio of At
tOrney General in the ROOSe-
welt Cabinet had been acclaimed
by both Republicans and Demo
Gratis. His death will leave a
deep wound to the Nation and
is severe blow to the coming
administration.
Representative Henry T. Rainey,
of Illinois, Democratic floor leader
of the House:
"The death of Senator
Thomas Walsh comes as great
shock to all of us. His post as
Attorney General in. the ROOse-
welt Cabinet, will be most
difficult to fill"
Conscientious and Diligent
Speaker John N. Garner, Vice
President-elect:
I'm the death Of Senator
Walsh the country has lost q
brilliant statesman and an able
lawyer. Few men have been
closer to the hearts of the
American people, and no man
has been more conscientious
and diligent in protecting the
interests Of the people as a
whole. His death leaves void
that will be difficult to fill"
Vice President Charles Curtis
"The nation has lost one Of
its ablest men. The new ad-
miniStratiOn has lost one Of
its greatest public servants. All
who knew him will join with
his family in their bereav-
ment."
Representative LaGuardia (R)
of New York:
"His death is tragic. He was
one of the most useful public
servants of his generation. His
death is distinct loss because
Of the service he would have
given the next President, who
death is distinct loss because
greed for years."