The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-15

Chicago. J,.1re l,.---f i'nn,inen.
arrival in Chicago Of Roosevelt today
overshadowed all other ;'rcliminaries
to next weeks republican national
convention.
Throughout the day the discussion
Of the former presidents sudden trip
from Oyster Bay to Chicago h,ld 'he
of every other pre-convention activity.
AS the hour for the arrival of the
Roosevelt train came near the interest
anG excitement in many qlar:efs be-
came intense. For a number of hours
before the train was scheduled to en-
ter the LaSalle station, hundreds Il
persons had gathered at that point.
ground until they had see, Roosevelt.
In the waiting throng were many dele
gates to the convention.
But these were not the only ones Oh
hand to greet the former president.
'Eat" Masterson. one time resident
OF Black Hills S. D., now of New
York, together with number Of
ers. impatiently awaited the train from
the east.
All indications pointed to a lively
demonstration by Roosevelt admirers
tonight. The leaders had planned a
demonstration for Monday night
mass meeting at Chicagos largest the
ater. but 1t appeared impossible to
restrain the enthusiastic '.owd till
that time.
The entire republican convention
struggle will center about Col. Roose.
welt from the moment he alights from,
his train here late this afternoon. 1t
will oe his power of political manipu-
lation matched against the wits, stra-
tegy and staying powers of ~ Taft
eF@ rr,sS, HA
Welt must either break heavily into
the Taft ranks or win the support of
the LaFoilette and Cummins delega-
tions. or both. His followers are en-
thusias.ic in the belief that he and
they together can sweep the COM. M
ton.
Everything pertaining to the con-
the election of temporary chairman
to the final struggle for control will
be directly under the supervision of
Roosevelt himself.
The Roosevelt leaders said 1t was
principally to have his personal ad-
vice at first hand that they urged hin;
to come today. 1t also is planned to
the delegates who have been counted
nominally as Taft supporters but who
are regarded as possibilities for the
Roosevelt side. The majority Of these
came from the south.
The leaders have arranged no fixed
program Of activity for Col. Roose-
welt while here. He will be permitted
to take personal charge of his cam.
paign or not Just as he sees fit to do.
There ls but one exception to this
rule Of personal freedom. and that .s
Monday nights mass meeting. Here
the former president is scheduled to
deliver lengthy address to the dele
n olro vlyh1
to "~~ear at that meeting have been
told their services would 49, ~ ~e-
quired and the colonel will have the
whole deid to himself.
According to tentative plans an
nounced today. he will remain in Chi
cago until the conclusion Of the ma
tional convention. This In itself is such
a departure in the accepted procedure
Of past candidates as to furnish much
food for speculation. It seems proba-
hle he will attend the convention dur
ing the sessions. His followc-- insist
that If he attends the convention he
will address the delegates In explana-
has raised. Such an address '..-.,ld
give an opportunity for a stampede
Of variety that was feared even by
Roosevelt four years ago. The Roose-
welt followers are hoping t.-4 sucf,
an opportu- will arise.
Last Hope.
Director Mckinley declared that the
their chief az Q last hope when they
were convinced Of impending defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt the last hope
Of his own failing candidacy for nom
ination for a third term 1s president -
said the statement. will, It II said. ar
rive In Chicago tomorrow evening. At
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