Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-09

first words. II come over here to get
an inspiration"
A once a wave swept over the hall,
started no one knew how, suggesting
that stronger events than harmony,
with Borah as the man to unite the
parties, might happen. This thought
grew as the senator In his speech in
troduced the magic name Roosevelt
as the Progressives' great leader.
I'VE want Teddy" resounded
through the hall and galleries with
more vim than at any time since the
convention assembled. 1t was not
canned" enthusiasm for if it was the
can had burst from international ocrn-
preston.
Senator Borah waited quietly.
Senator Borah Speaks
1t is well known-the deep-Seated
affection | have for your leader" he
said and was hailed by another salvo
of enthusiasm, the whole convention
in a mighty chant shouted I'VE want
Teddy" for a full minute, while Borah
smilingly waited. The shouting lulled
and then was renewed, leaders on the
stage joining.
There's no doubt you want Teddy"
said Senator Borah.
I'VE want Borah too" answered
the delegates and the senator proceed
ed, and swinging into the stride of his
speech which he promised would be
brief.
| He put quietus on the whispered
| circulation of his name as a possible
"Moses" by reminding the Progress
sive convention that he was present as
a member of a committee from IAN
ether convention"
There isn't a doubt but that you
want Teddy and that millions of citi-
zens throughout the country want
Teddy" he began.
Done More Than Any Other
you are fortunate in having a
leader" he continued, who has done
more than any other man to make the
issue of this campaign.
He is maker of questions ir
volved in this international crisis" the
convention responding enthusiastically
to the praise of the colonel.
Progressive convention recessed a
l1.08 until p. m. to-day.
But let us bear in mind" he urged
what these two conventions do her,
will perhaps decide the welfare of th
United States for the next quarter of
century. We can only insure ourselve
by working together in close cooper
alton. L do not discourage your loyal
ty and enthusiasm to your leader, bu
| must say it is essential that before w
leave this great city it should be def
nitely determined that he will marcl
ang fight together in this great con
flict.
Must Work Together
But If the two conventions agre
upon your great leader you will fint
no more enthusiastic supporter thal
myself"
Borah concluded amid applause an,
shouts of Roosevelt and Borah."
AS Borah shook hands with tn
leaders on the stage and left, the foo
hummed with excited discussion of tn
dramatic development.
Recess For Lunch
After finishing consideration of thei
platform section by section, but with
out voting for its final adoption, tn
Progressives' convention recessed TO
lunch at los until p. m. a o'cloc
Harrisburg time). The conferenc
committees are understood to b
watching the situation to determin
whether there is any use to try agai
to get together.
The visit of Senator Borah was sal
by Mr.. Perkins to be another sign G
the friendly spirit between the tw
conventions.
Mr.. Perkins said he could not kno'
what significance could be attached {
the senator's visit Some leaders sug
gested that Borah might he the con