New-York tribune., 1908-07-28
HEARST'S CONVENTION
MUCH CHICAGO CHEERING
Independence Party Meets to Choose
National Ticket.

NSN~ *A-AN
cheering the first national convention of the In
dependence Party was opened at o'clock tonight
in Orchestra Hall
The main floor of the hail. in which have been
held some of the largest gatherings In this city.
was filled by the delegates. There were no alter
mates. The galleries were overcrowded with
throng which entered heartily into the spirit of the
proceedings and throughout the session applauded
vigorously whatever, met their approval
The delegates slow in arriving inside the
hall. and when the hour arrived at which the con-
rention be called order not more than
sprinkling OF them were in their seats Tne
weather, which was hot and uncomfortable, doubt
less accounted for this. the temperature INSIDE
the building was far less agreeable than that out
side. At few minutes after o'clock the delegates
came trooping into the hail. New York heading the
column with white banner bearing the words
Independence Party" They also carried an
evenly balanced scale, sgnifying exact justice TO
all. New York cheered every other delegation and
the other delegations cheered New York. Then they
cheered each other and themselves. The oernonstra
tion lasted about fifteen minutes and continued for
time after the delegates were in their seats
The temporary chairman. officers Of the conven-
ton and official stenographers occupied space set
off by barrier of red, bordered by white stars on
a blue ground. Back of this rose tier on tier OF
seats, occupied by invited guests many of them
women. Thanking the stage set among hags were
pictures Of Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and
Jackson. Around the sides of the hall ~were plac-
ards bearing the names of various states ana also
illusions to the existing political situation as
viewed by the Independence Party. Some Of these
were:
Kentuckv-The Democratic machine. the pluto
poker chip: the Republican machine, the dollar;
pass current at the same counter.
New Jersey-The home of the trusts wants 10
smash en-
oregon-No Chicago steam roller; no Denver stone
Rhode Island-Aldrich owns the Senate; want
the people 10 own both.
The entrance of George ". McCaskrin. whom
the Illinois delegates supporting for the
governorship nomination. was signal for cheers
for the next Governor Of Illinois"
THE ARRIVAL OF HEARST.
This outburst had scarcely subsided when the
arrival of W. r. Hearst started delirious demon
stration Clad in a frock coat. but looking cool,
despite the heat Hearst bowed right and left
he walked up the centre aisle and ascended the
platform
The hall was in an uproar as Hearst mounted
the steps leading TO the platform. He took no
notice Of the demonstration. but after remain
ing the rostrum for about three minutes in
consultation with the secretary of the convention
he descended into the body of the hall, taking
seat with the New York delegation.
His action signal for renewed cheering.
and the delegates, shouting Hearst! Hearst! i'm
mediately started on q parade around the hall.
shouting his continuously. Two enthu-
siastic delegates from California waved a small
white banner, bearing the name of their state,
until they snapped the staff. allowing the head
of the pole and the flag to fall on the press
tables. to the peril OF some Of the employees of
Mr.. Hearsts papers.
large man OF Teutonic extraction. carried
away by his enthusiasm. attempted to stride
along the press tables. but they not built
for such weight. and he sought safety in
flight The parade continued for several min
before quiet restored
It was thirty-fve minutes past the scheduled
time when the temporary sergeant-at-arms raped
for order and asked the delegates 10 vacate the
aisles. Milton ". Howard. of Alabama, took the
gavel and introduced Charles A Walsh of Iowa.
secretary of the provisional national committee,
who read the call for the convention.
This document declared the purpose Of the
gathering to be the foundation of an independent
party and the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice-Presdent-
Kisses GREET BRYANs NAME
The reading was interrupted by cries of Hearst"
and one man in the balcony cried Bryan
storm of hisses that followed was stiled by the
gavel
Father o'Canahan, Of Chicago, delivered the in
vocation.
Mr. Howard at the conclusion of the invocation,
announced the names of the temporary officers Of
the convention His mention of the name OF Mr..
Hearst was received with an outburst of applause.
and Mr. Hearst when he mounted the rostrum.
escorted by committee of three appointed by the
Chair. uproariousiy welcomed. The band
struck up The Star Spangled Banner" and the
The New York delegation gave repeated cheers in
honor of their leader who stood waiting for the
demonstration subside.
MR. HEARsTs ADDRESS.
When quiet had been restored Mr. Hearst began
his address as temporary chairman of the conven-
ton. saying:
This is the first national c9nysntion Of the nde- ie
foricai event merely passing political incident
depends upon. the wisdom and patriotism with
m,' met in Tndependence Hail in Philadepha on the
Fourth of July. 1875 had had within them any
prose o. or any that Would now pass
as any other day upon the calendar
But the patriots who assembled there had cour-
age in their hearts, determinat tion in their minds.
high purpose in their souls and the FOURTH OF July
It is too much to say that our convention can
ever rea ch the Importance of the second Continen
tai Congress but the principles they met 10 & de-
clare we have met 70 preserve, and the liberties
they assembled 10 secure we have assembled TO
] believe. therefore that we will do a service to
fellow citizens second only 10 the inestimabe
ment if We shall found party which will remain
untsilingly faithful 10 the cause of the pam people,
az and r 70 tfe fundamental American ideas Of liberty,
equality and opportunity for all
NEW PARTY NECESSARY
believe that if any party is necessary in this
country TO preserve the goyernment as me fa1ners
is necessary TO promote progress and prosperlty,
10 f woTknemsn g new party IS
sary: If any party is necessary to represent the
in their struggles with the tyranncal monopolies
which constitute the trusts. new party Is neces-
IN 1872 Thomas Jefferson. who had Penned the
principles of the Declaration of independence
founded the Democratic Republican party TO per-
petuate these principles
people had become the party of privilege. and the
Democratic party came into being and crystallized
jackson. In 1854 the Democratic party had become