The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-25
THE GOVERNOR
Formally InduCted into Office Last Saturday-He Partly Out.
 lines His Policy.
designations May Be Requested or Removals Will Be Made on
 Their Refusal.

authorized by the department at Wash ington to take the oath of office and assume the duties of chief magistrate of this territory. in conformity there with, was on last Saturday, the 18th, formally inaugurated in the governors office, at Phenix. hief Justice Baker administered the usual official oath in the presence of a large number of the leading citizens, including both Demo- crats and Republicans. Speeches were made by Justice Baker, Judge Barnes. of Tucson, and by the new executive Governor Franklin told the assemblage he would endeavor to give the people of Arizona 8 good, clean, economical administration. ''I can't please every body" said he, Sand don't expect to please all the politicians, but will en- deavor to do my duty" After speech making was oyer, one and all stepped forward in turn and while shaking his hand, offered congratulations and wished the new governor a pleasant and successful administration.
 A representative of The Phenix Ga zette called at the executive chamber within two hours after Governor Frank lin had taken the oath of office. The Governor was courteous and said:
 "I do not intend to be interviewed often, as my administration will be rather one of actions than interviews however, expect to be frank with all reporters tell them everything that has been done, and, when advisable in. form them what will happen in my official duties.''
 "What, Governor, will be the policy of your administration ?"
 "In what respect?" asked the Gov ernor.
 "In regard to your appointments.
 "Oh, you mean that. I supposed you meant the more important matters those that affect the welfare and pros perity of the territory. You mean the offices?"
 Certainly" said the reporter; "I mean the official appointments. Is it true that you will issue, in effect, a proclamation declaring all offices va cant?"
 'Not so bad as that" replied the gov ernor, with twinkle in his eye, "but I have no concealments to make, and shall be candid and frank, as I shall be with everything that pertains to my administration.
 "A great many of the officials have already sent In their resignations oth- CTS, l understand, intend to do so. I certainly believe that should be sur rounded by, and mem bers of my admin istration should be in sympathy with me. If resignations are accepted or requested, or removals are made, it will not be criticism. 1 hope-at:: least, I hope it will not be so considered that way-of either the Democracy, ability or integrity of those now holding office. You now understand what I mean, do you not ?"
 "Yes," saId the obtuse interviewer, "but will it not be difficult to make the man removed see it in that light?"
 "It is natural. to be plain, for any man when entering on the duties of an office to desire to- have his appointees in sympathy with his party, and none of my appointees will be other than Democrats, aside from the one defined by legislative enactment.
 "There will be no complete renovation in day, or a week, or a month, per- haps, as l will take no action that will iujure or impair the public service.
 II have resignations in my desk to which 1 will make no replies for days. have no personal ends to subserve." !"
 "Will your policy be of a nature that will appear to turn out one wing of the party and place the other in power ?"
 "What do you mean? 1 recognize no wings to the Democratic party. 1 treat it as 8 whole, and no Democrat will be ostracisei even though he might resign or be removed.
 "I do not intend to let any man use my office to gratify his personal malice or personal spleen, and filing charges and counter charges against Democrats will not be approved.
 "I enter this office with no malice or illwill against ex-Governor Hughes or any other Democrat in Arizona.
 "WiIl the fact that man held com mission under Governor Hughes be sufficient cause to ask for his remOval?'
 After a moments reflection, the Gov ernor said
 "Not-necessarilv so. I have not said I would make clean sweep. will de- vote much of my time to the business of my 0fice."
 "Will your appointments be governed to certain extent in the interest of the Democratic party to enable 1t to make successful campaign this fall ?'
 "Most assuredly 1 desire Democratic success, and no appointment will be made that should interfere with that. Of course, some mistakes might be made, but desire the success of my party.
 "Mv son, Alfred, at my earnest solic- i itation, has consented to act a few weeks as my private secretary until l select some one for the place"
 
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