The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-20

long enough to listen. T want to sup port the nominee of this convention"
 The cheering and jeering nere broke out in increased volume.
 '1ll support him." said Allen. "oniy on one condition. The nomination must not be encompassed by fraud or eorrup- tion."
 Delegate Neweomb of New York made a point of order against further interrup- tons of the speakers and Chairman Root held it well taken. The chairman made l a special plea for fairness to the speaker l Aller@dealt in the figures in tie primary held fin Washington. ffe said Colonel 1 Roosevelt in Seattle got all but about 800 of the coco votes cast One delegate asked him how many votes there were in Seattle. Allen admitted there were more than 10000
 Allen denounced the methods of the Washington state leaders at the state convention, saying the conditions were such that all Roosevelt men practically were barred from the hall. He denounced the national committee as unfair and prejudiced, and then took another ar- raignment upon the credentials commit tee which yet remains to be named
 They ask us" he said, why We don't wait for the committee on credentials to pass upon our case. I'll reply by asking you why don't you wait until your horse Is stolen before you lock the door?'
 Hemenway Opposes Hadley
 Senator Hemenway of Indiana spoke against the Hadioy motion He made cause for Taft by declaring that of the IA Roosevelt members of the national committee who are protesting against the committees roll all but two had been res tired from the committee this year "You are asked by a mere minority of the national committee to overthrow the Of a mi fir way. Thirteen members of the commit tee have signed this protest; 39 have seated the unwelcomed. Now they ask to get at the facts"
 Hemenway attacked the 13 men who signed the protest
 Why would you leave this to a man like DuPont of Delaware, representative Of the Powder trust?'
 Hemenway insisted B members signed the protest although Governor Hadley said that IA had signed it. Taking up the Texas cases Hemenway faid Cecil Lyon had controlled 5000 federal app, intments in Texas. that his word had been law but this year another delegation was se- lected from Independents
 How about Penrose?' shouted the Pennsylvanla delegation.
 Hemenway shouted: Give me Penrose for Finn"
 The Pennsylvanians shou.ed joyousiy. Climbing on chairs they brandshed the'r fists. Many refrained from the demon- stration. There were counter yells and jeers and for a few minutes tumult nr~- vailed.
 The disorder continued among the Penn sylvanans. Senator Root came to the front and pointed to Finn, saying: If the gentleman wishes to commend his cause to the just and honored members of this convention he will cease to offer excuses against decent argument"
 MT. Root was applauded. We Will have order in this convention or the members responsible for disorder will suffer in the estimation of the American citizen" said MT. Root. In the midst of a new tumult Finn demanded recognition. 4 point of order was made, he said
 State it," commanded Mir. Root.
 Tt Is the mention that personalities of Penrose and Film oy Hemenway arc not in order"
 "The gentieman's point Is not we'll taken the gentleman will be seated" ruled Root
 Finn stood dehantly He afterward sat down Senator Hemenway concluded soon after this colloquy and was followed | by George l.. Record of New Jersey for the Roosevelt side of the argument. He dealt with the Arizona and Indiana cases. Record had aided the Roosevelt forces in presenting their cases before the na- tlOnal fofHIulitee. A upuple convention was held in Arizona he said He de- clared that in Cochise and Maricopa coun- ties the Taft men had been In the mi nority and had then selected their own delegates to the state convention. The recognition of these contesting delegates gave the Taft forces control of the con- vention, he explained
 Crowds Become Restless
 Mir Record declared the Roosevelt forces were willing tc submit their cases to tho decision of a credentials committee If all contested delegates of both Taft and Roosevelt men were excluded from vot- ing on the reports of that committee. The great crowds in the galleries became rest less during MT. Records talk. It was luncheon time and many of the spectators ~-~-----~>-~~~---~>---~>----- zcontinued on Page Eisvsnl