The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-11
Especial to tho rimes-Dlspaton.,

III.
Chicago ILL.,, February 1o.-colonel
Roosevelt Will answer the call OF the
Roosevelt convention here to-day with
statement of his platform and poli-
cies, which ho Will publish in the
EDITION OF the OUTLOOK appearing
February -, or the subsequent weak.
He VIII not announce that he ia a
candidate for the presidential nomina-
ton, but will set forth his attitude on
big campaign issues and provide for.
his supporters n definite declaration OF
principles.
1t was learned tonight that Roose-
welt VIII give special attention to the
progressive principles, and the article
VIII constitute his rep" to certain
proSressives, who have contended that
the progressive movement has left
Roosevelt behind. 1t is expected that
ne will deal with the Initiative and
referendum, the money trust and tho
recall. setting forth just whore he
stands In regu.d TO them.
Roosevelt's close friends nere to-
night said that the Colonel had de-
cded this would be tho most con-
venicnt and expedient manner for hin,
TO make a public rcpl. TO the letter
from the eight Governors. who met
here to-day. without actually declaring
himself an open candidate. It was
generally believed that Roosevelt
would persist 1 nthe attitude that tho
nomination would have to come to
him. as demand by tho convention
for his leadership.
His Campaign Launched.
campign for the nomination OF
Roosevelt by the National Republican
Convention was formally launched; an
Organization TO c;rry forward this
IN wns formal aud "a ,yntdraSa
TO the Republican voters OF the coun-
Try was drafted by tho national con.
ference OF Roosevelt boomers here to-
day.
The meeting. called by the N.tionai
Roosevelt Committee. was compIsed OF
the Governors of eight States and
hfty-six delegates, representing thirty
states. Twenty other well-known
sympathizcrs with the Roosevelt move
ment were admitted to the delibera-
lions.
a separate conference OF the Gov
crnors was held to draft 4 letter.
which was sent { Roosevelt. urging
him to make a public declaration of
his attitude en- the question OF his
nomination in view of the meeting "at
which voluntary and spontaneous
demand for his candidacy was made
in behalf OF the Republican voters of
thirty states. Inc text OF THIS leLler4
was kept secrer by the Govern, ors. and
was. not known even TO the other.
members of the conference.
Resolutions placing Roosevelt as cam
didate, although without hts express I'D
intent, declared that the people believe
that Theodore Roosevelt represents the
party aid we are convinced hat ne isJ
the one man who Al this time can 5ure.4
~ unite all clements OF the party and
attract a large body OF INDEPENDENT
voters" if
"RecogniZlng that the voicing of tho
public sentiment is the only way in
which success can be assured" says!
this resolution, I'VE favor tho selection
of delegates by such popular methods:
as Will guarantee full and FREQ exc
preston of public opinion In tho MAJ
tional Republican Convention.
Want Direct Vote.
no this end we favor an exprassionS
OF tho paorie's choice for President by
direct vote for candidates in each
State. and we appeal to all the Toter9