The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-26

porarily conferred upon nie. The close friendship which has existed between us for so many years is known to you all. No man cares more for our Governor than and no man wishes more sincerely for his return to complete health. It Is my purpose to carry on the policies which have characterized the admins tration of Governor Jelks and gentlemen, in the carrying out of this purpose 1 ask your assistance and cooperation"
 The coming of Governor Cunningham had been whispered around the capitol and crowd gathered to witness the crowd. Auditor Thomas L. Sowell. Treasurer ]. Craig Smith, Secretary of State, J. Thomas Hefin; Physician In- spector of Convicts Shirley Bragg; State County; Insurance Commissioner E. R. McDavid and Private Secretary J. Kirk Jackson
 The few remarks of Governor Cum ningham were delivered in a low con- versational tone which indicated the deep stress of feeling under which he was laboring. After shaking hands all around Governor Cunningham retired to the private office of the Executive De- partment. During the entire day steady stream of visitors poured in and out of the office. Among the visitors were State officials with matters which they desired to bring to the attention Of the Governor. men who were interested in some one of the candidates for Sec retary of State and others who merely called to pay their respects to the new Chief Executive of Alabama.
 Heflin's Resignation.
 The resignation of Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin as Secretary of State which was handed to Private Secretary J. Kirk Jackson Saturday night was accepted by direction of Governor Jelks before Gov ernor Cunningham reached Montgomery.
 Late yesterday afternoon Governor Cunningham wired Governor Jelks ask ink him If he had q preference among He informed the Governor that if he would express a choice he would take pleasure in appointing his favorite
 Governor Cunningham announced that if he received this morning telegram from Governor Jelks expressing a pre- ference he would immediately appoint the man named by Governor Je!ks It Governor Jelks should, however. decline to express a choice Governor Cunning ham will ask all candidates for Secre- 'tary of State to file their application in the Executive Department. He will then take up the matter of filling the vacancy, announcing his decision in the matter next Saturday.
 State is the first question of great irn- portance which will come before Gov ernor Cunningham. Not only was the greater part of the Governors day in Montgomery yesterday taken up with the reception of visitors interested in the ap- pointment but a delegation in the interest of one or more candidates was at the depot in Birmingham when he left there yesterday morning In some way 1t had become known that he was coming to Montgomery, although 1t was not stated that he was coming here to assume the duties of the executive office. Friends of one or more of tho candidates inter- cepted the Lieutenant Governor at the Birmingham depot and had interviews with him.
 The Governors progress to the Capitol wss Democratic and unostentatious. He in an ordinary day coach. No met him at the union passen- ger station In Montgomery. He gave his baS to hotel porter and entered a wait ing hack in which he was driven to the State house.
 Statement to Public.
 In response to a request for a state ment for The Advertiser Governor Cum said:
 There Is no statement for me to make except that I shall carry on the policies which have characterized the admlnistra- ton of Governor Jelks. The people of Alabama are familiar with the circum- stances which have preceded my coming to the Governors office. l was in Europe taking a special course of lectures on and surgery when I was cabled that Governor Jelks was i'll and that I
 
 place. 1 immediately returned to Ala bama to be in readiness to assume the duties of the Governors office when the limit of 20 days had ex- pred.
 At my home in Ensley Saturday even inE 1 received a telegram from Cover nor Jelks asking me to come to Mont gomery today and enter upon the dis charge of the duties of the Governors office. l came today in compliance with that request.
 Now. as to my course in the office: The public record of myself and the pub that there cah be no doubt in the mind of any one that I shall carry out the policies of his administration. 1 have no hesitancy in saying that I endorse The duties of the office will be discharged in the interest of the people Of Alabama. shall go slow, be cautious and act conscientiously in everything that comes before me during my incumbency oi the office. It is needless for me to say that l will play no politics because take 1t that my record Is known to the people of Alabama and, knowing it. they know that have not been accustomed b play politics"
 Trip of MT. Kersh.
 1t Is believed in official circles that the visit of Edward E. Kersh, the well known newspaper correspondent to Governor IeIks at Las Vegas had a bearing upon the unexpected telegram sent by Gov ernor Jelks to Lieutenant Governor Gun r1rgham asking him to come to Mont somery 10 take charge of the Executive Jftice MT. Kersh. 1t will be recalled, went IU New Mexico carrying the resignation lt Secretary of State Hefin and recon for Mayor Charles Brooks of lfCrt Deposit for the place. It is also known that the Governor has received in Las Vegas a number of telegrams and letters bearing upon the appointment Of . Ee erref1FV State The rh bo Ire attending the Governor recommend li for him rest and quiet The rest and Iuiet required by the tre- -tment of Cover nor Jelks have to some extent been ence to the vacancy In the office of Sec rotary of State He was Informed by wire Saturday that Mir Kersh was on his way with recommendation in reference Icuant Governor Cunningham was sent late Saturday evening.
 The coming of Governor CunnnInRham u Montgomery does not in the least in- lhate that the progress of the Governo: towards health was not satisfactory. On Il0 contrary the reports from Governor lclks have been gratifying and encour- lsing
 Although today is a legal holiday. being Day, Governor Cunningham will remain in the Governors office inc sutire day giving his attention to such matters as demand immediate attention
 cunningham's Good Health.
 tioyernor Cunningham Is in excellent favorlbly upon his splendtd an- Dearance. He never appeared better than since his return from his F,uronean trip. Governor Cunningham, as Id vpeTi Iuown. IS a physician in active practice, fe sIdins at Ensley, He was extending Ina search into medical science hv 2 course vr lectures from the most distin-