New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-08
FROM a star Correspondent of Tho TrIbun.

Lt rom etar correspondent or Tho tribune
Chicago Aug TT zeal and ardor can
win the battle the Roosevelt-Jo johnson
ticket named by the third party conven-
ton this evening ought 10 win. The lead
ers regard this third party movement as
a crusade. Senator Dixon says It's re-
lision, and lie means just that Even the
conservative word users call IL a "grea.
moral movement" The convention sang
Onward, Christian Soldiers" at various
stages of its work with fire and JUNCTION.
And when the nominations tonight had
been made and Colonel Roosevelt had ac-
cepted tho nomination as an opportunity
10 do the greatest work Of his life and
Governor Johnson had declared that ho
had enlisted for the fray" the delegates
and the big audience stood reverently and
sang Praise God from Whom All Bless
nes Flow"
That was the spirit which ran through
the days proceedings and the spirit which
was emphasized by everything Colonel
Roosevelt and Governor johnson said
when they came 20 the convention hall to
accept the nomination. The events Of the
first session Of the day were routine. The
temporary organization was made perma-
nent and Medill Mccormick. from the
committee on rules. presented the report.
At the afternoon session came tho NOM
nations. The convention and the audi
ence applauded so much that at times they
interfered with Prendergast's nominating
speech. and when finally he had finished
the outbreak came. II was more genuine
cheering this time than that which greeted
Colonel Roosevelt yesterday when he ap-
peared at the Coliseum. II did not last 80
long by fifteen minutes, but II aid not have
to BIO forced along by patiently artificial
methods
The usual convention performances went
OIL, OF course. There was the customary
parade Of delegates. II happened to be led
this time by one Of the Colorado women
delegates. And riding on the shoulders
OF a huge Montana delegate short dis
lance behind in the procession was fair
haired, rosy checked little girl. who con-
tributed largely TO the enthusiasm as she,
too. Haunted Teddy bandanna.
Judge Ben Lindsey, OF Denver. who
started the children's court. was the first
70 second the nomination. lie got lot
OF applause for his work and more for the
fact that he was a Democrat. But It did
not compare to the expression OF regard
for Miss Jane Adams, who made the
next speech. The convention and the au-
dience quite overwhelmed her for mo-
rent or two, and did II all over again, with
a lot 20 spare, at the end OF her speech.
Late in Starting.
Chairman Beveridge did not rap for
order until 1870 o'clock, when RABBI Ger
son 3. Levi, OF Chicago, was introduced
as the chaplain OF the day, and pro-
nounced prayer
After the prayer tho band struck up
''Tho Battle Hymn OF the Republic"
Two comets and two trombones were sent
from the band gallery 20 the platform in
order that tho musical director, c. Fl.
Conpdon. might better lead the delegates
In the singing.
After the Battle Hymn was over
Chairman Beverage introduced Charles
r. Scott, OF Alabama, chairman OF the
committee on permanent organization,
who presented a report recommending
that the temporary organization be made
permanent. This was adopted without
debate.
A report was then brought in from the
rules committee. 1t designated the party
as the Progressive Party" eliminating
the word national, which had heretofore
been used.
The report fixed the basis OF representa-
ton in the national convention Mt one
delegate for each 10000 votes cast for
Progressive candidates at the preceding
election. one delegate for each Representa-
tive-at-large, and one for each United
States Senator. One delegate from
Hawaii, one from Alaska and one from
the District OF Columbia were allowed.
The provision in the new rules that no
federal ofIiceholdcr could hold seat as
national committeeman was cheered by
the delegates. Applause also greeted the
rule which pledged the party to the &C.
lection Of candidates for Office and dele
gates to conventions by pri9naries wher-
ever possible. .......-.
The new rules were presented by Medlii