Arizona republican., 1917-12-25

 would be pleased to turn over the of flee of governor to Govern or Hunt this morning:
 Phoenix, Ariz., December 24, 1917.
 "Sir-I have your esteemed letter of December 2S, and in reply thereto would beg to state that I shall be glad, personally, to turn the office of gov ernor over to you tomorrow December 25, 1917), 10 o'clock a. m., or at any later hour such as may better suit your convenience.
 T take this opportunity of assuring you of my desire to cooperate and assist you in any manner that l may, as a citizen of the state appreciatinS as l well do the great responsibility you assume as chief executive when our country needs the help of everyone who believes in our form of govern ment
 With best wishes of the season to you and yours, l am, respectfully,
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL. Hon. George W. r. Hunt.
 Governor of Arizona,
 Phoenix, Arizona"
 With little delay Governor Hunt sent his reply, stating that the hour of 10 o'clock this morning as the time for the transfer of the executive of fees of the state of Arizona was sat isfactory to him.
 His letter is as follows:
 Phoenix, Ariz., December A. 1917.
 My Dear Mr Campbell-I desire to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today advising me that it will suit your convenience to turn over the executive offices to me at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning Christmas day) or at any subsequent hour.
 Tn reply, l assure you that the hour designated in your letter will be per fectly agreeable to me and that l will arrange to assist you in effecting the transfer at that time.
 "The assurances of cooperation and the good wishes of the season which your letter conveys, are heartily ap- preciated. Permit me to extend sin cere Christmas greetings and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
 Abiding to the cooperation which you so kindly tender, may l ask you to join with me in having the transfer l of the executive offices characterized by that absence of ostentation and those peaceful formalities which be- come the Christmas day? To that end l shall request my friends so far as possible, to arouse no factional feel | ing and to participate in no assembly Hoping that the views above ex- pressed will meet with your approval am, respectfully yours,
 GEO. ". P. HUNT. Hon. Thomas F.. Campbell,
 State House, Phoenix, Ariz.' | Governor Campbell replied immedi- ately to the suggestion of Governor | Hunt that the ceremony of turning over the governorship this morning al | 10. o'clock be without ostentation by sending a message to the new gov | ernor stating that such a proceeding would be perfectly according to his own desires, and that, in compliance there would be by invitation no ont else present at the time except him self and his secretary, Malcolm A | Fraser.
 Although both Governor Campbell | and Governor Hunt have said tha they desired the transfer of the eXecu- tive offices this morning to be withou ostentation, and the latter said ht would urge that there be no assembly it is doubtful if such an extremely simple proceeding will take place Un less the executive offices are locked there undoubtedly will be present a the ceremony many close friends anC associates Of both the retiring and in coming governors.
 However, it will be all over in |; very few minutes, probably not nor than five, and as Governor Hunt ha once taken the oath of office as gov ernOr of Arizona since the last election it is stated that it will not be neces sary for him to again take oath. Governor Campbell and his privat secretary, Malcolm A. Fraser, spen yesterday in clearing up the last re maining executive business reparator, to turning the office over this morn ing to the new governor and his staff There were m1ny visitors to the execu tive offices bidding Governor Campbe goodbye and bringing with tliem tn best wishes of the holiday seasor | Messages by the score were receive by Governor Campbell from all part of the state, assuring him of thei firm support and continued allegianc of the senders.
 State department heads appointe by Governor Campbell who have hand ed in their resignations and who wi retire from state office with him. calle all during the day to bid good bye an to assure the retiring governor tha their association in state work ha been exceedingly pleasant and to as sure him of their good wishes. In response to these evidences ( | loyalty, Governor Campbell sent { each one of his appointees, all of whor had placed their resignations in hi , hands to become operative when h , retired from office, the followin letter:
 \ Permit me to extend to you m heartfelt thanks for your loyalty, ze; in the conduct of your office and th f many personal kindnesses shown m during our short but very pleasar relationship.
 I Tt is my purpose to afford the ir coming administration every possib facility for taking over the reins | government in Arizona, with the lea possible friction or loss of time ar money in the carrying on of the sam You will, therefore. favor me high by being of such assistance in install ing your successor as may be reques ed by Governor Hunt.
 "Wishing you and yours the compl ments of the season, I am, as eve respectfully, your friend, 5, THOMAS F. CAMPBELL" ', -O--