The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
the nomination.

tests had been finished by the commit
tee on credentials but that there were
a number OF cases before the COMMITTEES
IN which no formal contests had been
made.
The statement said that in a number
Of contests there were no appeals taken
to the credentials committee. The com
mittee stated that 1t had examined the
evidence before the National Committee
whenever II was available. II recon-
mended that these delegates be seated
Chairman Root conferred with the
floor leader and then got unanimous
consent to place the minor cases on
the permanent roll
| The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported that the temporary or
ganization be made permanent. Chair
| an Olmstead took the chair to put the
question and the Roosevelt delegates
proceeded TO make a wild demonstration
over the change.
'Toot. toot," jeered the insurgents
Root. Root" called back the Taft
people in acclaim Of their champion.
Root Permanent Chairman.
'T thank you. my friends. from the
bottom Of my heart. The first act as
permanent chairman Of this convention
is to ask your unanimous consent that
the delegate from the State Of Kansas
our Republican brother. Henry Allen
have permission to make a statement to
the convention" said Root when he had
| been named permanent chairman.
Henry Allen. Of Kansas, then took the
floor.
In 4 convention where a minority re-
port sounds louder than the majority
report, It is a great thing to get the
unanimous consent Of the chairman" he
said.
II you give me ten minutes I'll not
trouble you any more" he continued.
'I want to present the attitude Of the
progressives and pledge you II you are
quiet will guarantee I shall not put
any sand on the gasoline. You can then
go as far as you like. I promise also
not to do anything to your spark plugs"
Cheers Greet T. RS Name.
He then announced he had q statement
from Col. Roosevelt. A great cheer
greeted this. Delegates jumped to their
chairs and shouted. The galleries Joined
in. The noise grew apace, almost all Of
the Illinois delegates stood up. Part Of
Indiana followed Many other States fol-
lowed suit. Mr.. Allen waited smilingly.
The cheering was not intense but q
steady roar. There was no sound Of the
steam roller now.
As the demonstration got under way,
Assistant Chief schuettler moved to the
front Of the hall and took station before
the steps leading to the ehairman's stand.
All OF the policemen under him got a
signal and braced for instant action.
A noticeable thing was that the demon
stration was almost entirely on the floor
among the delegates. The galleries Joined
in in q half-hearted way. Mr.. Allen final
ly walked back TO the platform. There
was no abatement in the cheering, still
a steady roar. When he returned he re-
turned he looked about with a pleased
expression on his face. This brought
great cheer.
The North Carolina standard was pluck
ed from the hoor. and a parade OF States
was started. Kansas, Minnesota, New Jer-
sey, and Oklahoma Joined. Suddenly
Lieut. Tom Cronin, jumping into the
breach, stopped the parade at the Illinois
delegation seats. A man seized Cronin
and was hurled from his feet. Assistant
Chief Schuettler rushed to the place and
took hand and a small riot was In prog
ress. One policeman was struck and sew
eral delegates suffered bruises, but Cronin
had made a move which stopped the DEM
onstration when II seemed to be getting
beyond control
The steam roller" whistles began TO
toot. Cries and boots were hurled at the
policemen. Illinois had not Joined the
parade with Nebraska, Maine. Pennsyl-
vanis, and California just before the near
riot occurred.
A lone delegate carrying part OF the
Maryland standard paraded alone.
The fight at the Illinois seats started
betEeen E. J. Harhaker and William J.