Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-08

surrounding them and believe that
proper spirit has been created from
which the results go desirable In the
best interests OF the country may be
finally obtained"
No Immediate Nomination.
Mr.. Perkins was asked II Colonel
Roosevelt would be nominated today.
There Is not a chance" he replied.
I'VE are not going 10 take any snap
judgment"
Supplementing his formal state
nent, Mr.. Perkins declared:
Everyone should keep il constantly
in mind that the progressive conven-
ton is not being held here at the
same time as the republican convcn-
ton in the spirit Of a threat" The
progressives feel the first peace move
ought to come from the republicans,
but Mr.. Perkins thought il possible
the progressivcs would take the initia-
tive in efforts for peace
Roosevelt Talks with Perkins.
Mr.. Perkins said telephone con-
versation he had with Colonel Roose-
welt this morning was devoted almost
entirely 10 the bad weather, both here
and at Oyster Bay Neither Of them.
said Mr.. Perkins, regarded the
weather as an III omen.
Like huge snow fakes Heckcd over
the auditorium were pinned copies OF
TEDDY" songs 10 be sung by dele
gates, including when Teddy Comes
Marching Home" 10 the tune Of
when Johnny Comes Marching
Home
At noon the delegates were still fil-
ing in and opening Of the convention
was delayed.
Chairman Murdock and Secretary
Davies of the NATIONAL committee ar
rived just before the hour set for con-
ferring with leaders
While the delegates were filing IN
the band played medley Of airs, in
cIuding the progressive birth song,
'Onward Christian Soldiers" Another
MAS the music 10 the bull fight in the
opera Carmen"
Among progressive notables on the
stage were James r. Garfield, William
Finn, Oscar Straus. The latter was
cheercd when recognized
George w. Perkins was given an
ovation when he came upon the stage
shortly after noon.
Following the arrival OF leaders the
band played the Star Spangled Ban
ner," while the entire throng stood
with barred heads
Mr., Perkins was cheered frequently
by separate delegations as some move
gnent on his part attracted their at
fention.
Murdock Calls for Order.
At 1927 the convention was called
10 order by Victor Murdock, chairman
OF the national committee. He raped
with his gavel for several minutes be-
fore quiet was obtained.
Bishop William Fraser Mcdowell
of Chicago offered the invocation
after shouting everybody up"
Following the prayer "America"
WAS sung, the entire convention stand
ing and joining In the national an-
them Il know that the members OF
this convention will be on their good
behavior, but as a precaution | re-
quest the police and sergeant-at-
arms 10 step forward and stand al
attention" Chairman Murdock an
nounced.
The officers came forward and fash
light photographs were then taken.
Secretary o. X. Davis then read
the convention call OF the national
committee and the temporary officers
were ANNOUNCED. Thereupon Chair
man Murdoek presented Raymond
Robins OF Chicago as temporary
chairman OF the convention.
When Mr. Robins selection had
been announced Clarence w. Halbert
Of Minnesota moved that the selec-
ton be approved. The vote was unani-
nous. Mr. Robins was applauded as
lie was escorted 10 the platform by
Governor Johnson Of California. Os-
car 5. Strauss OF New York, Colonel
John NJ Parker OF Louisiana and
Mr.. Halbert
Applause frequently halted Mr.
Murdoek's introduction, the throng
rising and shouting when he said the
progressives had kept the fsith" dur
ing the last four years.
You're right, We have, scores OF
delegates shouted.
Mr Robins was given an ovation
as he stepped forth and took charge
OF the convention, beginning his ad-
dress
Cheer Thirty-Four Minutes.
AZ the first mention Of Colonel
koosevelts name BY Mr., Robins, the
convention vent into paroxysm Of
enthusiasm Waving hands, hats and
flags. they made a tumullous human
sea OF the convention floor. The ova-
ton rose and fell In bursts Of sound
waves those near the stage appar-
entity leading the cheering, DelegA-
tions then began a march through the
aisles Banners were brought up on
The stage aud carried through the
hall One Of the most conspicuous OF
the banners waved 10 the delegates
said
III Teddy were president where
would Villa hel"
Chairman Robins Vas advised not
to repeat Colonel Roosevelts name
when he Was able 20 resume lie
promised NOT 10 Dc 50 The demon
skfaiinn has proceeded thliy-iuuf
minutes Convention officers agreed
hat tie dsleEatss eonld not have been
restrained lnug from Toicing their de-
man1 Tor Roosevelt