New Britain herald., 1925-01-08
Former Resigns At 10 a. m. And Latter Is Immediately Sworn In By Former Governor M. H. Holcomb.
Then Each CongratuIates Other, Usual Nice Things Are Said and the Cere- mony Is Concluded.

Hartford, Jan. 8. -- Governor Hiram Bingham who took his oath of office at 2:S4 p. m. yesterday. resigned as chief executive of the state at 10 o'clock this morning. and a moment later Lieut.. Governor John H. Trumbull took the oath az his successor. Not many minutes later MT. Bingham who was then a private citizen, left the capitol with members of his family and friends, and returned to bis apartment in Hotel Bond where he took the oath as a. U. s. senator, administered by his close personal friend, J. Fred erick Baker, clerk of the state sen- ate. U. s. Senator Bingham left Hartford a little later on his way to Washington with expectation that he would present his certificate of election as 8 senator to the senate tomorrow morning. Trumbull was sworn in by former Gov. M. H. Holcomb.
 The ceremonies which took place here today were, like so many incl dents of yesterday. unprecedented, The gathering in the governors of- fee consisted of members of. the families of the governors, many close friends and several state officers. The time for the resignation had been set for 10 a. m. and shortly before that hour those who had been invited to be present appeared. Earlier than that seven very large baskets of red roses had been re- ceived at the executive offices ad- dressed to Governor John II. Trum- bull and when tho ceremonies were over these were placed in the goy- ernor's office.
 Five minutes before 10 o'clock those who had been exchanging greetings outside were asked to join Governor Bingham in his office. The members of the party ranged themselves about the office while Governor Bingham stood at his desk with a sheet of paper in his hand. As preliminary Governor Bingham had sent the following l letter:
 Letter of Resignation, "To Honorable Francis A. Pallottl, Secretary of State,
 "State Capitol,
 Hartford. Conn. Dear Sir:
 "I beg to acknowledge the re. ceipt of your communication notify | ing me of my election as United States senator on December IS, 1924. l shall resign as governor forthwith and will accept the office of United States senator.
 "Very truly yours,
 HIRAM BINGHAM"
 Has His Little Joke.
 Secretary Pallotti standing near the governors desk with a paper in his hand said to Governor Bingham, T have accepted your resignation as given." No. you haven't" said the governor, flor l haven't signed it yet" As the audience laughed the governor Joldngly said perhaps ] may not"
 Secretary Pallotti handed the pa- per to the governor who Seated him self, read his resignation aloud and then signed it, and returned the doc ument to the secretary.
 Tn resignation folIows:-
 Sir:
 "In view of the fact that on De- Cember 16, 1924, I was elected United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, and in view Of my belief that it is not sound public policy for any citizen to hold a posi- ton in both the federal and state governments, I hereby tender my resgnation as governor. to take ef- feet Immediately.
 "(Signed)
 Sincerely wours,
 HIRAM BINGHAM
 Hon. Francis A, Pallotti, Secretary of state Hartford, Conn
 Compliments Handed Out ! Secretary Palloui then said, ''wo are sorry that you are not to be with us in the next two years but WI feel confident that Connecticut vii be well represented in Washington during that time" Turning to Mi Trumbun the secretary said ths the state was sure that administra tion of affairs would be in charg of one well qualified to take up tn work" MT Trumbull was asked [ he was ready to take the oath a governor and he replied afLRirmH lively.
 Former Governor Nj. II. Holcoml then gave the oath both with hand upraised. MT. Bingham steppe, forward and congratulated Mi Trumbull saying that he wished hin the best of success in the task ahead Governor TrumbuIl replied that h. would do his best 10 carry througl the task begun. Governor Trumbul then passed around the circle an shook hands with those present Photographers made pictures of th scene. Executive Secretary Edwai
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