Arizona republican., 1909-09-01

i lected MT. Ely, who, more than any one else, perhaps, had been closely as-' sociated with him in the prominent policies of the administration. And having selected MT. Ely, nobody else 1 from this judicial district could be ap l pointed.
 MT McNair was next considered for the rate expert" of the commission. 1 The governor had definitely decided to appoint McNair, having a very fa- vorable acquaintance with him, when violent opposition to McNair on the part of certain citizens of Cochise | county developed The governor had | these objections under consideration until the morning of the day on which the nominations were sent to the council. On the morning of that day a delegation of Democratic councilmen waited on MT Ely with a verbal but confidential message for the gov ernor to the effect that under no cir cumstances would the nomination of Mir. McNair be confirmed. Investiga- ton speedily confirmed the correct ness of these representations. There upon MT. Ely telegraphed MT. McNair
  him to the annoyance of rejection by the council. and that another man would be selected for the rate" posi- ton. It mad not been forgotten bv the Democratic members of the council, apparently. that NIT. McNair had been an influential factor in carrying Co., chise county for Cameron for con- gress. To be sure, the Democratic members of the council had also as sured MT. Ely that Judge Andrews of Prescott, understood by them to have been selected by the governor tor at torney of the commission would not be confirmed either. But Judge Andrews had advised that he did not expect tO be confirmed, but wished his name to go in nevertheless.
 Meanwhile NJ. O. Bickneil, for years a high official of the Southe Tn Pacific company, hadNappeared as candidate SoiTe weeks previously MT Bicknell, wing - a personal difference with enc of his superior officers, had re- signed and the appointment of his sCc- cessor had been bulletined. Knowing that MT. Bicknell was one of the most expert traffic men in the country, and having full confidence in his integrity and his purpose to perform faithful service for the people, the governor decided upon him, and after the re- jection of Judge Andrews by the coun- cil he nominated MT. Ely, Mir. Stone man and Mir Bicknell, all of whom were promptly confirmed by the coun- cil In the matter of MT. Ely's resigna- tion the following correspondence be- tween the governor and him is made public:
 The Resignation.
 Phoenix, Ariz.. Aug 2s, 1909. "Afy Dear Governor Sloan:
 Having. with MT. $. w Higley. pur- chased The Arizona Republican. the management of which will engage my time hereafter it becomes necessary for me to leave the railway commits sion. q therefore have the honor hereby to resign the office of railway com missioner, the resignation to take ef feet as soon as it will meet your con venience to name my successor--I sug- gest September first, prox., if agree able to you. "In taking my official leave I find it a pleasure to express somewhat of my appreciation of the uniform cour- tesy and consideration and support which you have extended to me fin all our official relations, and I wish you to know that my interest in the sue cess of your administration will be in no wise lessened by my retirement to private, life. And with best wishes for you in every way l am sincerely yours.
 SIMS ELY" His Excellency,
 "RICHARD E. SLOAN, Governor of Arizona, Phoenix" |
 The Governors Reply.
 "Office of the Governor.
 Phoenix. Ariz.. Aug. 30, 1909 | MT. Sims Ely, Phoenix, Arizona: My Dear MT. Ely have your letter of August 2Sth, rendering your resignation as a member of the Ari zona railway commission, to take ef- l feet whenever it be convenient for me | to name your successor and suggesting | September 1st for that time if agree able to me.
 Tn accepting your resignation l wish to express to you my appreoia- | tion of the services you have rendered | to the Territory as a member of the | commission and to express my regret | that you find it necessary for business | reasons, to give up the office. Your work as member of the | commission has been entirely satisfac- tory to me and your association, as a 1 member of my administration has | been most agreeable and pleasant ''Wishing you success in your news 1 paper venture, and with personal re- gards, I remain sincerely yours,
 "RICHARD K. SLOAN"
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