Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-06-16

CHICAGO. June l5-Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt wearing a new fight
ing hat a compromise between 4
sombrero and the Rough Rider ;
headgear. came 10 Chicago late today
and was received by thousands OF
supporters and admirers. His ha:
was in the air throughout his auto
mobile ride from the LaSalle street
station TO the Congress hotel, way
ing salutes in acknowledgement OF
the cheers thai marked his progress.
He declared tonight that he had
not mapped out his campaign He
was in consultation for several hours
with his managers. and then assumed
charge in person of what he termed
This naked fight between corrupt
politicians and thieves and the plain
people.
He would not discuss his probable
appearance on rhe convention floor,
but there is no doubt among the
delegates tonight that he will be
there. Colonel Harry New, who is in
charge OF the convention arrange
ments. said Roosevelt had not ap-
piled for a seat, and added, III he
does will do the best | can for him,
but unfortunately. all the good seats
are gone
Early in the day il was announced
that the Colonels arrival would be
devoid OF the spectacular but many
delegates would not have il thus. and
when the train bearing the candi-
date rolled into the station there
were three bands and a cheering mul-
titude 10 greet him.
The California delegation was the
most aggressive and outspoken of the
Roosevelt adherents. This delega-
ton. which today issued but thinly
yelled threat OF Independent action
IL things did not go we'll with the
Colonel in the convention. marched 10
the station in a body and escorted
Roosevelt 10 his hotel They bore
aloft banners reading, California re.
fuses to try the title to property be
fore the thief who stole it," and on
the reverse side, "California's solid
1wenty-six for Roosevelt" The ban,
ner caught the Colonels eye at once
and he beamed with pleasure.
Spoke &c the Crowd
Later. from a balcony of the hotel
he made brief address TO the throng
whihc blocked all traffic on Mihciean
avenue for half an hour. in his re
marks be made the so-called ''thefts
by the republican national commit
tee" his chief topic.
Roosevelt appeared in fine fettle
and seemed 10 thoroughly enjoy be
ing on the battle ground in. person
His reception was all that could be
desired The streets from the sta
ton to the hotel were lined will
people and ne stood up in the motoi
car over the entire route. waving bis
hat and smiling in characteristic
fashion. The band which led the wa,
kept up continuous crash OF music
while the Two in the rear were equal
~ busy. The tune most in favor wa.
the battle song OF San Juan hill ans
Santiago" "There1l be hot time il
the old town tonight"
When the vast throne in front o
the hotel was clamoring for the Col
onel TO appear and make an address
the bands played Hail, hail. th'
gangs al here"
The Colonel was all but mobile,
when he reached the hotel. and
he had not been met by persona
bodyguard headed by United State
Marshal Frank Tyree. of West Vii
ginia. he would have found II Difficult
20 fight his way through the crowds
The crowd rushed the candidate an
almost pushed him over railing. u
the crush several men and wome
were trampled. The police rushe
in the breabc just in time TO aver
a disaster. as the crowd was near
panic.
SAYS People Will Win
Chicago is a bad place for peopl
who steal" said the Colonel Tn