The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-08-08
PROGRESSIVES A
WORK AT CHICAGO
Roosevelt and Gov Johnson Nom-
mated by Acclimation.

CnlcaRO, Aug. o. All the commit
tees of the National Progressive con-
vention were ready to report when
the convention reconyened today, ex-
cept the committee on resolutions.
Colonel Roosevelt held conferences
during the night with the members
of the resolutions committee over
various planks. The suffrage plank
is expected to give strength to the
progressive movement. especially in
connection with social betterment
proposals.
1t vas recognised. however, that
the platform would declare for a
scientific revision of the tariff, the
Roosevelt plan of trust regulation,
an enforceable employers liability
law. a workingmen's compensation
act, radical conservation of natural
resources. the settlement by adult
men and women of each state of the
suffrage question, a strong army and
navy, reform of the courts and laws
everywhere which would make more
easy the rule of the people. The
minimum child labor law, working
mems insurance and old age pensions
were to have attention.
Ovation For Roosevelt
Chicago, Aug.6 .-Cheered wildly
for fifty-seven minutes, Theodore
Roosevelt today was given a receipt
ion on his arrival at the Coliseum Sd
tumultuous that it left no doubt of
its g~enuineness. Delegates and Wis
itors of the new national progressive
party transformed the convention
hall into a cheering. singing mob of
persons who paraded the aisles,
crowded their way to the platform
to shake hands with the Colonel and
wave banners. Driving it all Roose-
welt stood On the stage entering into
the spirit of the demonstration with
a smile on his face.
Senator Beveridge introduced the
Colonel as soon as the cheering sub
sided. and he began his speech.
His Confession Of Faith"
The Colonel's speech was what he
called his confession of faith to the
American people, and was delivered
to a packed auditorium. filled to
Overlooking with enthusiastic people.
He SAYS that both old parties. re-
gardiess of their candidates. are in
the hands Of machine politicians, and
of course will be controlled by them.
Mr. Roosevelt's speech struck a
keynote for his followers and sup
; porters in the new party, 1t laid
down the plan Of battle to be waged
by the national progressive party.
He discussed the principles under
twelve subdivisions, namely, The
Helplessness of the Old Parties; The
Right of the People to Rule; The
Courts and the People; Construct
i've Control of the Trusts; Rights of
the Wage Worker. The Farmer;
The Tariff; The High Cost of Liv-
ing; Currency; Conservation; A.
laska and international Affairs.
THE two old parties" he said
"are husks, with no real soul within
either, divided on artificial lines,
b~oss-ridden and priviiege-coniroled,
each a tumble Of incongruous ele-
ments, and neither daring to speak
out wisely and fearlessly what should
be said on the vital issues Of the
day" AS opposed to this incongru-
ity and insincerity of action he as
serted that the national progressive
platform will be "a contract with
the people, with definite and CON
crete provisions to be carried out if
the people ratify the contract on ell
ection day as exactly and honestly
las if it were actually enforceable
under the law"