Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-07
SHORT SESSION HELD
Progressive Convention Takes
Recess to Await Platform.
NOMINATION is DELAYED
Temporary Organization Is Adopted
as Permanent.
RULES COMMITTEE REPORTS
Applause Greets Provision Forbid
ding Federal Oficeholders to
Sit as National Committeeman.
NOMINATION IS DELAYED
RULES COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHICAGO. August THE last days
session of the national progressive con-
vention was scheduled to meet at II am.
but 1t was apparent as that hour ap-
preached there would be delay in start
ing
The delegates were more prompt in
reaching the hall than usual, many of
them having mistaken the hour for meet
ing as 10 o'clock.
This was not true, however of the spec
tators, and when II o'clock came the gall
leries were not half filed. A drizzling
rain was expected to hold down the at
tendance. Then. too. the spectacular event
of the convention-the reception to and
demonstration over Col. Roosevelt-had
marked yesterdays proceedings. The
nominations were looked forward to with
interest. but not with the eager excite
ment that had attended the first appear
ance of Col. Roosevelt before the body of
delegat tes
Co. Roosevelt had announced in ad-
vance that his speech of acceptance to-
day would be very brief, not over five
minutes
Gov. Hiram w. Johnson Of California.
slated for the vice presidential nOmina-
ton. also was scheduled to speak in
brief acknowledgment of the honor.
Shouts for Lindsey.
There was a revival of talk among
some of the delegates today of Judge
Ben B. Lindsey of Denver for Vice Presi-
dent. the Colorado delegation marching
into the hall. shouting for him.
Several new banners bearing the words
Pass prosperity around" taken from
former Senator Beveridge's speech as
temporary chairman, were hung along
the balcony rails in the Coliseum.
While the delegates were singing and
for the session to be called to order the
platform makers still were busy down.
town, in consultation with the colonel.
The platform was due to be adopted prior
to the nominating speeches. but there
was some talk of changing the order of
business.
Delay Over Platform.
After Chairman Beveridge reached
the Coliseum there was conference
Of leaders and it was decided to await
the platform before proceeding to the
nominations.
Tentative plans then were made for
a short session to be followed by re-
cess until 2:30 o'clock.
Just before the convention was
called to order the delegates and spec
tdlOTS rose III lHcIT ptdCcS do the UdIQ
began Onward. Christian Soldiers. :"
Led from the platform. the convention
sang the hymn.
Then Chairman Beveridge dropped
the gavel. 1t was 1880 o'clock.
Rabbi Gersen B. Levi Of Chicago was
introduced as the chaplain Of the day.
He pronounced the prayer.
After the prayer the band struck up
''rhe Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Two cornets and two trombones were
ho n the
platform in order that the musical di-
rector. c. Fl. Congdon. might better
lead the delegates in the singing.
Permanent Organization Effected.
After the Battle Hymn" was over the
song service was suspended and Chair
man Beveridge introduced Charles E.
Scott of Alabama, chairman of the COM
mittee on permanent organization.
He presented a report recommending
that the temporary organization be made
permanent, which was adopted without
debate.
A report was brought in from the rules
committee. The report designated the
party as the progressive party. "eliminat-
ing the word national" which has here
tofore been used.
The rules report fixed the basis of rep
reSentation.
The report would allow one delegate in
the national convention for each 10000
votes cast for progressive candidates at
the preceding election. One delegate for
each representatiye-at-larg and each
United States senator were also allowed.
One delegate from Hawaii, one from
Alaska and one from the District of
Columbia were allowed in the report
The provision in the new rules that no
federal officeholder could hold a seat as
national committeeman was cheered by
the delegates. Applause also greeted the
rule which pledged the party TO the Sc
lection of candidates for office and dele
gates 10 conventions by primaries where
ever possible.