The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-06
BY Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Chicago, Aug. 5.-The National Pro-
gressive party took its place in the
American political arena here today
when its first national convention as
sembled.
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 J. Beveridge
Of Indiana, was elected temporary
chairman Of the convention after Sen
ator Dixon had called the assemblage
to order. Ex-senator Beveridge, who
was greeted with prolonged cheers, de-
Iivered his keynote" speech bristling
with the most advanced progressive
ideas.
The floor Of the big convention hall
was crowded and the delegates were
enthusiastic.
The big coliseum was thrown open
shortly before IL o'clock today, but
delegates filtered in slowly at first.
Then came the big phalanx of dele
gates from Pennsylvania singing well
hang Boise Penrose to sour apple
tree, as we go marching on"
The Pennsylvanians got demon
strative welcome.
The galleries of the hall were all but
empty as the hour set for the conven-
ton approached and spectators were
coming In slowly.
The hall was gaify decorated with
flags and bunting.
TEDDY AND BULL MOOSE.
Suspended from the band gallery at
the far end Of the hall, where all
could see, was an oil painting of Col
Roosevelt.
over the main entrance was the
stuffed head of a splendid specimen of
bull moose.
It was after noon before the dele
gates began TO reach the hall in in
creasing numbers
California's delegation, carrying the
same banner which they used at the
Republican convention, and each mem
Der with a red bandanna about his
neck was greeted with prolonged
cheers.
The New Jersey delegation brought
along a battle hymn. This is the way
1t ran:
"aThe Grand Old Party is a-moulder-
ing the grave,
Il came and saved the nation, but
itself it cannot save,
It's Boss Barnes's plaything and it's
Guggenheim's clave,
But we go marching on.
The bull moose is coming, can't you
hear his war-like tread?
The elephant and donkey are a-tremb-
ling with dread.
Their game is up, we've got them
licked, they know they are dead,
As we go marching on"
At 1890 the gallery space was about
half filed.
Michigan delegates added to the en-
thusiasm in the hall when they sang
a parody on the old Michigan Univer-
sfty football song, as follows:
What have we done2
What have we done7
We've put old Bill Taft on the bum,
That's what we've done"
The only negro delegate in sight
from the stage occupied a seat with
the Pennsylvania delegation.
Women were to be seen in the dele
cations of score or more states.
At 12:4S Senator Dixon raped for
order.
He briefly reviewed the signing of
the call for the convention.
BRIEF ENTHUSIASM.
Senator Dixon was interrupted by
cry from a delegate:
'Hoorah for Teddy!"
The delegates jumped to their seats
and cheered for half minute
Senator Dixon then called on Secre-
tary o. K. Davis to read the progress
sive call for the convention. The read
ing was frequently interrupted by ap
The slogan Thou shalt not steal"
appearing in the call, was greeted with
cheers.
The names Of those signing the call
were read and cheers greeted each
name. When Senator Dixon's name
was called a mild demonstration start
I'd.
Cecil Lyon Of Texas, was accorded
q round of cheers.
When the reading Of the call ended
Senator Dixon called on Rev. T. F.
Dornblazer for prayer. This was ratA-
er lengthy and he was interrupted by
cries Of Amen! amen!"
In conclusion the minister led the
entire assemblage in the Lords prayer,
delegates and galleries joining in the
familiar words. The band struck up
America" and the assemblage sang
the anthem.
At the conclusion of the song, Sen
ator Dixon quieted the crowd while a
fashlight picture was taken. The
band. under orders from Senator Dix
on, struck up Dixie and the crowd
cheered.
A round OF cheers greeted Senator
Dixon's announcement that former
Senator Beveridge Of Indiana, had
been selected as temporary chairman.
Senator Dixon introduced Mr.. Bever-
idge in a fiattering eulogy and he began
the keynote speech.
KEYNOTE SPEECH.
The first words of the constitution
are we are the people and they de-
clare that the constitutions purpose is