The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-05
Wsatss Bun Moose National
Platform to Contain TO-
600 Words or More.
WILL HAVE HIS WAY
Mighty Man Arrives on the
Scene and is Met by
Meek Followers.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5-There was ev-
idence early today that the launch
ing of the national Progressive party
would be attended by an outburst OF
enthusiasm. Colonel Roosevelt's ar
rival as sponsor of the new third
party had been awaited with i'm
patience, as plans for the convention
up to today we're more or less
tentative. Many delegates are IN
favor of making the platform the
briefest possible doucument contain
ing an advanced declaration Of prIa-
siples in tabloid and devoid of rhet-
orical embellishments Roosevelt's
announcement may change this, az
his confession of faith which he de-
ciares must be accepted in all its es-
senttal detail is publicly reported
to contain more than 10000 words.
There appeared to be no question
that Roosevelt would get whatever
he wanted at the hands Of the dele
gates. He will make his confession
OF faith to the convention following
the formalities of organization Tues
day afternoon, and former Senator
Beveridge as temporary chairman
was expected to be the central figures
in the proceedings today.
Colonel Roosevelt Is expected to
assume personal charge Of affairs on
his arrival here.
Colonel Roosevelt was expected toI
from New York this morning and
was greeted at the station by a dele
cation of Progressives headed byl
George Nv. Perkins and. Governor
Johnson. He went at once to HIS!
headquarters at a hotel.
The coliseum, transferred in a few
weeks from the battle-ground of the
Republican party to a meeting place
of the national Progressive party,
was thrown open to the public
shortly before II o'clock. The del
egates filtered in slowly and then
came the big pennsylvania delega-
tion singing well hang Boise Pen
rose to sour apple tree as we go
marching on" and got rouslng re-
ception. New York. pennsylvania
and Ohio had front seats.
The gallery was gaiiy decorated
with flags and bunting. Back of the
stage were portraits OF Washington,
Jefferson and Lincoln, while IHamll-
ton and Jackson decorated the sides.
Over the entrance was the stuffed
head of a splendid hull moose. Sen
ator Dixon, who was to call the con-
ventlon to order, arrived at 1890
and took a seat on the platform.
The red .bandana handkerchief as
an emblem of the new party almost
supplanted the moose head today.
Nearly every delegate wore ban
danas knotted about his neck or his
hat band, Women also wore them
and mt1iners were besIeged with or
ders to trim hats with them.
At 1884 Dixon raped for order
and took up a place on the glass in
sulated speaking rostrum and under
a flying sounding board. Vie briefly
reviewed the signing of the call Tor
the convention and in a speech said:
This afternoon new mile stone
will be ercted in American politics
"A new political party. knowing no
North, no South. and founded on live
issues of today, Will take It's place
among those parties which live
among the dead issues of the past"
He was frequently interrupted by
cries for Roosevelt. Delegates
jumped to their seats and cheered
for half a minute.
Secretary Davis then read the
Progressive call for the convention,
and the Rev. Mr.. Dornblszer invoked
divine blessing. His prayer was
rather long and he was frequently
interrupted with cries OF amen"
Former United states Senator
Bexeridge was then introduced as
temporary chairman, and he deliv-
cred his address