Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-05
.DAYSF BOSS ENDED,
. DECLARES ROOSEVELT
ROOSEVELT ARRIVES IN CHICAGO
TO ATTEND THIRD PARTY
CONVENTION.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY GREETED
~ IMMENeE CROWDS
Gays Rule Of Corrupt Finaneisrs in
Politics and Of Boss Rule Are Mum.
bsrsd = Great Enthusiasm Marks
Opening Of convention-Roossvslt to
Have His Way.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-The national pro-
gressive party took Its place In the
arena of American politics here today
when its first national convention as
sembled in the Coliseum. where the re-
publican national convention was held
seven weeks ago.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt. sponsor for
the new party. arrived In Chicago this
morning, but did not attend the first
session of the convention. He will de-
liver his Confession Of faith" tomor-
row. Former Senator Albert ]. Beve-
ridge, OF Indiana, was elected tenn
porary chairman of the convention at
ter Senator Dixon had called the as
semblage to order and prayer mad been
offered.
Senator Beveridge, greeted with pro-
longed cheers, delivered his keynote
speech, bristling with the most ad-
vanced ideas OF progresstveism.
The floor of the pig convention hall
was crowded and the galleries. slow
~ few empty seats. and the conven-
ton got under way shortly before l
O'Clock.
Chicago, Aug. 5.-There was every
evidence. prior to the opening OF the
national progressive party convention
at noon in the Coliseum that the gath
erinE would be attended by Q great
outburst Of enthusiasm.
There appeared to be no question
among the delegates that Colonel
Roosevelt would get whatever he
wanted at. their hands. His nomination
has been depended upon to give the
new party an anspicious start,and Il
he desires to run on platform based
upon the speech which he asserts may
be termed "anarchistic." the progress
sives here are more than anxious to
give 1t to him.
Gives Way to 1sveridss.
Colonel Roosevelt will make "his
confession Of faith" at the convention
Tuesday afternoon. following the for
maiities Of permanent organization. 1t
first had been announced that he would
speak tonight. but inasmuch as Sen
ator Beveridge as temporary chairman
was to be q central figure In today's
proceedings and had prepared a speech
Of some length, 1t was proposed that
Roosevelt withhold his pronouncement
until tomorrow. =
The committee on platform was
scheduled to be appointed today. but
not to make q report until wednesday.
The Days Program.
The program for today's session in
cluded the calling of the convention to
order by Senator Dixon. prayer. read
ing of the roll call, introduction Of the
temporary chairman and the delivery
by him of the keynote speech.
Next will come tho appointment OF
committees and then an experience
melting will be held, with delegates
from every state In the union expected
to give briefly the reasons for the or
ganization of the new party and their
personal experiences with the old or
gani3ation.
Rsoesvelt ksissiIy Welcomed.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived at $3.50 ..
m. He was given an enthusiastic well
come and hurried to headquarters in
the Congress hotel. The crowd cheered
~ the colonel stepped from the train.
He was received by delegation of
progressives headed by George w.
Perkins and Governor Johnson, of Cal
ifornia
The crowd massed inSsfront Of thc
station waved bardanna hankkerchiefs
as the party entered auto, and chorus
was merged in the blare of brass
band when the trip across the city
was begun. The streets along the
route were lined with crowds. and
cheer after cheer was raised as the
colonel passed. The delegation forme l
In procession and followed their chief
to headquarters.
In front of the hotel another crowd
was encountered and for O. time the
street was blocked. Roosevelt stood In
his auto and spoke briefly. He was
then hurried to headquarters and be-
gan conferences with his AIDES.
Reessvsit's Speech.
Standing in his automobile in front
Of the hotel Colonel Roosevelt said:
II am very pleased to be with you
in Chicago again. and this time at the
birth Of q party-not at the death OF
one. I am convinced that the people
Will not stand for the convention Of
seven WeckS d8Vs eSpcCAntIy 80 ~ Wdo
against the peoples interests. BY Mo-
vember the men nominated at that
convention will not be factor In the
race.
"The days Of corrupt political boss
and tho financiers In politics and the
men who stand behind them and the
newspapers owned BY boss and nnan-
cier are over.
"The channels Of information have
been choked by the opponents OF popu-
lar government in the effort to prevent
the people from finding what we stand
for. intend to see that the facts are
known and that the people find ont
what this movement really 10. ana Giye
them opportunity to decide for them-
selves what their government shall be" !"
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