The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-08-08
PR0GRESSWEe ARE
now IN SESSION
COL. ROOSEVELT IN ONLY ONE
TALKED OF AS PREsIDEN.
TIAL NOMINEE,
NO RUNNING A T YET
Colonel Parker, Southern Democrat,
Likely chairman-Women.
Boosting Suffrage, Con-
s%picuous at Meetinu.

Chicago, Aug. 6.-The national Pro-
eressive party is formally being
launched in the Coliseum, where a
little more than a month ago Presi-
dent Taft was renominated over the
protest of many of those now lead
Ing the third party movement.
Between LOO and 1000 delegates
are here to participate in the conven-
ton. Colonel Roosevelt is the only
man talked Of for the presidential
nomination, it is conceded.
Who will be the nominee for vice
president has not yet been determin-
ed. Few of the leaders in the city will
discuss the subject of a running mate
for the colonel, declaring that it is a
matter to be settled by the conven-
ton. 1t apparently is the determine
ton of the leaders to refrain from an
nouncements of any character before
the convention acts.
So far only the temporary officers
of the convention have been named.
1t was quite generally believed, how
ever, that Col. John M. Parker, Of
New Orleans, a Democrat, will be the
permanent chairman. For a time it
appeared to be the plan to retain
former Senator Albert J. Beveridge,
of Indiana, the temporary chairman,
as the permanent presiding officer,
but it is said that Mr.. Beverage has
expressed a desire to the contrary.
Many leaders of the new party
movement, anxious to emphasize it's
separation from the old parties. are
urging that the Democrats who have
Joined in the movement, particularly
from the South, should have special
recognition in the convention. There
has been much talk of nominating a
southern Democrat for second place
on the ticket, but this plan did not
gain much Roadway. Governor Hiram
W. Johnson, of California, still is talk
ed of as the most likely candidate
for vice president, and while he is not
a seeker for the Office, it is said he will
accept the nomination if the delegates
desire it.
More women delegates are expected
to attend the convention than have
appeared at any other national politi-
cal gathering. Colonel Roosevelt open
ly has espoused the cause Of univer-
sal suffrage.
1t was 1927 p. m. when Senator
Dixon named former Senator Albert J,
Beveridge, of Indiana, as the temporary
chairman and named Governor John
son, of California, Governor Vessey, of
South Dakota. Governor Carey, of Wy.
oming, and Senator Funk, of Illinois.
as committee to escort Beveridge to
the platform. Beveridge then deliv-
cred the keynote" address of the day;
Contrasting negro delegates from
Florida and Mississippi were barred
from the Progressive convention by
the national committee. The contests
were decided at a stormy executive
session Of the committee that lasted
for three hours Just before the con-
vention met.
While the committee deliberated.
the negroes gathered in the corridors
outside the committee room and
raised voices in indignant protest.
When the decisions were made known
the negro leaders declared they would
continue their fight for seats before
the credentials committee of the con-
v%ention.
Colonel Roosevelt and his party ar
rived here on the Twentieth Century
limited at 8:55 a. m. Monday. A
crowd Of 5000 persons filled the sta
ton and thronged the streets just put
side. Wild cheering greeted the colo
mel as he passed through the station
and a demonstration started when he
stepped onto the sidewalk to get in an
automobile and proceed to the Con-
gress hotel.