Arizona republican., 1902-02-16
END OF A LONG SERVICE
Water Commissioner Trott Submits
 His Resignation.

The most important matter in dis trict court yesterday was the resigna- ton of Frank P. Trott. water commits sioner. Though Mir Trott had for long time contemplated resigning, he had said nothing 10 anyone of his in tention.
 The language of the resignation is as follows:
 sir: I hereby tender you my resig- nation as water commissioner, to take effect on the 1st day of March, 1902, or as soon thereafter as it may suit your pleasure to accept it.
 This action has long been contem- plated by me, but on account of the unsettled state of your own affairs dur ing the past four months. have with held it until the present time.
 You have my sincerest thanks for the manly way in which you have con ducted our relations.
 II want to say. that every sugges- tion made by you concerning the gen eral distribution of water, has been carried out by me with my entire ap- proval. Some time ago you informed me as to your desire for an improve ment on the present system of dis tribution. and the method of it's en- forcement. Realizing the fact that however good this system may have been when adopted, you felt that the experiments made, and the changes which time had wrought. had so af- fected the conditions, that now, a modification might be justifable.
 You desired to give the commis- sioner instructions specifically defining his duties. and clothe him with the proper authority and responsibility.
  in regard to the matter. I am convinced that had you succeeded yourself they would have been put in force at an early date. and believing fully that these changes in the distribution would have been more equitable ana just. and at the same time susceptible of being carried into effect with 9 reduced ex- pense and a bettered service. I am ex- tremely sorry that you will not have the opportunity as judge, to see these desira ble changes made.
 Tt affords me great pleasure to be able to add to this res.sna ton. the statement that the various canal com panies through their directors, have always treated your commissioner with unvarying courtesy and respect. In leaving their service, I do so with the fullest appreciation of this treatment and with the highest regard for them. both as directors and individuals"
 Mir Trott having read his resigna- tion. Judge Street said:
 Well you may file the resignation. and l see no reason now why it may not be accepted. The time for which l shall serve as judge is now so limited, and the work of the water commits sioner being so extensive in time, don t think it would be proper for me to appoint your successor. I believe it would be better to allow that appoint Tent to be made by my successor. as whoever I might appoint would have but short time to serve under me. and the judge of this court who will hold his commission for the next four years ought to be left free to make his own choice of water commissioner. The water conditions of this valley and the distribution of water through the various canals, make it quite inpor- tant that the judge be thoroughly in touch with the water commissioner. and tAat he have such a one as will be entirely suited to his views of the