The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-08-08
Wants Bull 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 outpurst 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 were more or less
tentative. Many delegates are in
favor OF making the Platform the
brietest possible doucument contain
ing an advanced declaration OF pria-
BIples in tabloid and devoid OF rhet-
orical embellishments ,Rooseyelt's
announcement may change this, an
HE confession of faith which he de-
clares must be accepted in all its es-
sential 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 dale
gates. HE cwill 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 to
from New York this morning and
was greeted at the station by a dele
cation of Progressives headed by
George w. Perkins and Governor
Johnson. He went at once to HIS
headquarters at hotel.
The coliseum, transferred in few
weeks from the battle-ground of the
Republican party to 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-
ton singing wen hang Boise PEN
rose to, sour apple tree as we go
marching on" and got rousing re-
ception. New York. Pennsylvania
and Ohio had front seats.
The gallery was gaily decorated
with flags and bunting. Back of the
stage were portraits of Washington,
Jefferson ana Lincoln! while Hamil-
ton and Jackson decorated the sides.
Over the entrance was the stuffed
head Of splendid bull moose. SEN
ator Dixon, who was to call the con-
yention to order, arrived at 1890
and took 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 mihners were besleged with or
ders to trim hats with them.
At 1884 Dixon raped for order
and took 1up place on the glass in
sulated @aakihg rostrum and under
. flying Rounding board. We briefly
review desthe signing of the call for
the conNSation and III speech said:
'This,afternoon new mile stone
will be ercted In American politics.
A new political party, knowing no
North, mo South. and founded on live
Issues OF today, will take its place
among those parties which live
among the dead issues of the past"
Vie 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.. Dornblaser invoked
a divine blessing. His prayer was
rather long and he was frequently
interrupted with cries of amen"
Former United States Senator
Bexeridge was them introduced as
temporary chairman, and he deliv-
cred his address. ,-