The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-16
With His Arrival Change in
the Atmosphere Be
came Explosive.
FEELING 80 INTENSE AMONG
THE CONVENTION crowd THAT
TT WILL TAKE VERY LITTLE TO
PREcIPfTATE AN OUTBREAK
THE sTTUAT1oN UNPREcE-
pENTED IN AMERICAN POLL
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Chicago June 15.-Col Roosevelt
arrived hero at 1851 this afternoon and
was greeted with cheers by those
cr0wding the station He was whisked
into an automobile and hurried to the
Roosevelt headquarters.
Distinct but unnistalzabie was the
change OF atmosphere that followed
the arrival Of Roosevelt. II the feeling
was intense before. 1t became explos-
i've IN every quarter Of the convention
crowd and 1t was plain 1t would take
very little to precipdtate an outbreak
Roosevelt spoke to a big crowd from
the balcony Of his hotel tonight. In
the midst of the crowd a note OF
traculent defiance stood forth from a
banner held aloft by the California
delegation. reading! California re-
fuses to try title to property before
The thief who stole It," Roosevelt
caught up the note and made 1t the
key TO his speech
A feeling that matters win come &c
some kind of a crisis permeated both
factions. Rumors Of hot headed plans
were somewhat seriously considered by
onicers In charge OF the convention
arrangements. Some rumors sug-
gested the possibility that the anti
possession OF the convention hall Mon
day night and that there might be ef-
forts to prevent the convention effect
Ing permanent organization. s
Mayor Harrison assured the officers
In charge that the police are amply
able TO preserve order. The chief OF
police. II was said, would make his
headquarters in the Coliseum building
Monday. He declared If rough house,
tactics are attempted he will be pre-
pared to throw $50 policemen In front
OF the stage within one minute.
The situation here is unprecedented
m American politics and no one can
tell what win be the outcome.
Mill STAY FOR CONVENTION.
According to tentative plans Roose-
Nelt WIN remain In Chicago until ar
ter the convention This in itself is
Such departure from the accepted
procedure OF past candidates as to
'&urnish much food for speculation.
1tfseems probable he will attend ses-
sions OF the convention. His followers
insist that II he attends the convention
he viii make a speech.
Such an address would give oppor-
ttInity for a stampede Of the variety
that was feared even by Col. Roose-
welt himself four years ago. Roose-
veit followers are hoping that such an
opportunity will arise.
The task of physical preparation
for the convention practically Is fn-
ished. Monday morning there VIII as
semble at the building the hundreds OF
ushers. messengers. pages, doorkeep-
ers and assistant sergeants- alarms
who are to care for the crowds, to re-
ceive the necessary training and In
struction.
Tonight every chair OF the Hiss
that are to seat the delegates, alter
mates, candidates correspondents and
the few favored private citizens, will
be in its place Decorations have been
completed.
Back Of the Coliseum han, in the
basement of the annex, scores of teie-
graph instruments are already in
place. Two telephone exchanges have
been Installed on the main floor OF
the annex; a temporary hospital. with
a fun surgical equipment. has been
constructed within easy reach of the
conven a auditorium and police
headdua, ers has been opened in the
rear OF the han.
At 10 o'clock Monday there will be
three gatherings OF convention par
ticipants for instruction and drill. The
hundreds OF ushers who are to handle
the seating Of the crowds will meet
with William B. Austin of Chicago.
president Of the Hamilton club and
chief usher. The deputy sergeants- at
arms, pages and messengers number
ing several hundred more. win meet
with Col. Edwin p. Thayer. chief as
ststant sergeant to learn their
duties. At an uptown hotel at the
same time. Lafayette F. Gleason of
New York, the prospective secretary
Of the convention. win meet with the
assistant secretaries, reading clerks
and tally clerks to Instruct them In
their duties and apportion the work for
the week.
Assistant Chief Herman Schuettler,
OF the Chicago police department,
win be In charge OF the 250 policemen
who win aid the convention authori-
ties. All entrances to the building
VIII be roped OF and guarded by
mounted policemen.
From the police station IN the rear,
In which the assistant sergeants- at
arms also VIII be located, a telephone
system runs to all parts OF the great
building. Assistants viii be In touch
with Col. Thayer or with Assistant
cConttnned on Page Two.)