Tombstone epitaph., 1918-01-06
HUNTIS NOW GOVERNOR
CAMPBELL TURNS OVER ExEcu-
TIVE JOB TO RIVAL.
in9s-campbeii Refuses Place on
Tax Commission.

Phoenix. Ariz, Dec. 2S.-At 10
O'Clock Christmas morning Arizona be-
came as other states and now she has
but one governor instead of the two
men who have been claiming title
since last January, each with a show
of legal right.
Thomas +. Campbell turned the ex-
ecutive affairs Of the state over to
Gov. George w. p. Hunt at the ap-
pointed hour In obedience to the man.
date OF the Supreme Court of the
state, which found that Governor Hunt
is the legally elected governor by a
plurality OF forty-three votes.
The ceremony was almost feature
less except for the circumstances OF q
change in administration under such
unusual conditions and of the knowl-
edge that the transfer marked the end
OF one of the most remarkable cleo
tion contests in the history of the
country and the beginning OF a deter
mined effort on the part of the Repup-
lican party to restore Governor Camp
bell 20 office by way of the ballot box
next year.
At 10 o'clock the two governors,
with their secretaries. few newspa-
per men and a dozen heads of depart
ments, assembled in the executive
chambers at the capitol. They shook
hands, wished each other a Merry
Christmas and remarked upon the
beauty OF the day.
camnball N t.la taJ
Governor Hunt on the outcome OF the
case and offered him any assistance
within his power in picking up the de-
tails of the office Governor Hunt ex-
pressed his appreciation, looked over
a few matters of immediate concern
and the party left the building, which
was closed for the day
Except for the eleven months which
Campbell has served as de facto gov
ernor pending a decision OF the con-
test proceedings, Governor Hunt has
been the only governor Arizona has
ever had. having been first elected
when Arizona became a state in 1911.
He retains the services Of Leroy
Ladd as secretary, who has served
with him ever since his first election.
SO that the work is perfectly familiar
and will proceed smoothly. All OF the
Campbell appointees have resigned, 10
take effect when Governor Hunt ap-
points their successors.
Hunts first official act was to ten
der Campbell a place on the state tax
commission. This Campbell declined,
saying that he thought the present
board was doing good work. BE
sides he added, 'I.hope to aix it vat
| you next fall"
Not with me-" Governor Hunt re-
I sponded.
Governor Campbell announces his
| intention Of remaining a resident OF
/ Phoenix. Republican leaders say he
will undoubtedly be the party stand
| ard bearer next fall, and Mr. Campbell
himself says that he will appeal his
case to the people Of Arizona.
/ Governor Campbell's last official &C,
was to hand the following statement
| to the press:
In this time OF turmoil, sacrifice
and strife let US forget partisan rela
tions, Industrial differences and class
distinctions. Let US support those
who have been chosen to carry the
heavy responsibilities OF leadership.
"Our combined efforts as a whole
people, undivided, are necessary to
make possible the ideals OF our gov
ernment-recognition of represented
authority and enjoyment OF all right
full liberties in the state, the nation
and the world. Only by so doing car
we carry out the spirit of this day
and honestly proclaim His words
Peace on earth, good will to men,