Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-11
sENAroR M'LEANs SPEECH.
Pays His Respects to Bull Moose in
 Vigorous Language.

Hartford, Conn, Sept. lO.-The re- publican convention which will nomi- nate a state ticket, seven presidential electors, and adopt a platform, was opened tonight by United States Sem ator George P. Mclean in the Foot Guards Armory. A few words of ap- preciation of the honor accorded him in being asked to preside, were fol- lowed by vigorous criticism of the New Progressive movement headed by Col. Roosevelt.
 Party Built Temple of Square Deal.
 The senator said he knew the con- vention was not willing to agree that "the republican party has not the same glorious record and the same lofty purposes that it had a few weeks ago, when the gentlemen who are now denouncing 1t were singing it's praises In chorus, and seeking continued favor with outstretched hands" The senator said the republican party built the temple of the square deal when the republicans now traducing it were in their cradles. It's gospel then. and It's gospel today is the gospel of social justice
 Party Flag Close to Old Glory.
 Senator Mclean said the party flag had been so close to the stars and stripes for so many years that millions of men have learned to look upon it as identical He added that if the progress sives think the flag is now in unworthy hands 1t is where those men placed il four years ago; that loyalty to. the flag, rescues 1t from unworthy hands; it does not forsake 1t; neither does it come up behind it, and riddle it with bullets of calumny."
 Lucky Candidate Who Gets Lord Or His Side.
 The senator spoke of the republican national convention as he saw it, o1 the contested delegations, and the &C., tion upon them. He declared the pro- gressives were an army ''mobilized al Armageddon whose purpose is to de- stroy."
 "Religion" he added "is always a re. liable political asset. He Is lucky candidate who gets the Lord on his side first, for the Lord cannot be or both sides"
 Four Causes of New Crusade. In the old days, the senator went or to say, Jehovah was the party of ths | first part with his people, and he wal very constant in his promises to a. venge the wrongs of his people, ant hew their enemies hip and thigh" bu1 I in the 1912 covenant of Armageddor there are but two letters to indicat, the name of the party of the frs part.
 Senator Mclean said the real cause. 1 of the new crusade are four-reciproc. 1 ity the Sherman law, big business l fighting flor the Lord of the 20tl | century"
 In Politics for the Lords Sake. Said Senator Mclean, Show me man who has reduced the price O | eggs, butter or vegetables since h. joined the new political religious bull moose crusade. and you will show m a. man who is fighting for the Lord
 show me landlord in this army wh, has lowered his rents and I will shov you a real reforIner; show me a pro gressive crusader in favor of a. loy tariff whose politics are not in hi pocketbook and I will show you a maj
 who is in politics for the Lords sake The senator said the army at Ar mageddon is in four brigades-al the incarnation of consistency, all ut
 terly selfish and all fired with hatre, of MT. Taft. He added that the com
 mander of this array Is Col. Roose V6lL WnO QTuIuS IneL1 lQIO ms cdmT
 tells them they all love each othe
 and are fighting for the Lord and tn
 battle is on"
 Roosevelt Covenant Not Original. Senator Mclean devoted the re
 mainder of his speech to a review c
 the Republican administration. prais
 ed President Taft, and the campaig
 issues, and then returned to an at
 tack upon the progressives declara
 ton of priciples, saying that the cove
 nant of Col Roosevelt with his peopl
 was not original and that many e
 the blanks in his platform are take
 from the Democrat platform and lar
 fit for any thing but the foes of a
 insane asylum"
 Senator Enthusiastically Greeted. Senator Mclean was enthusiast! cally greeted throughout his speecl
 The armory was crowded, as nearl
 every one of the 588 delegates was l his seat. Chairman J. Henry Rora back of the state committee intro . duced the temporary chairman. Tn business of the evening was to selet
 members of various convention onm , Inittoes, Of theso that on resolution
 has the most work ahead although . sub -committee ot the state camnltts ; drew up draft ot platform f. : consideration.
 REPUBLICAN CLUBS.