Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-07
BULL MOOSE GO
WILD AT MENTION
OF ROOSEVELT
Delegates Shout and March
Through Convention Hall
During Keynote Address
HUBBUB OF CONFUSION
Robbins Forced to Leave Name
of Progressive Leader
From His Speech
By Associated Press

Chicago, ILL.,, June I.-Delegates and
guests of the Progressive national con-
vention arrived slowly for the opening
of the convention at IL o'clock, one
hour after the Republicans assembled
at the Coliseum. The band began to
play at IL o'clock, but there We're few
to be entertained, and the musicians
gave up without completing their first
number.
When delegates began to take their
places they did so quietly. Only few
of the states attempted anything like
massed entry.
Apparently nothing had occurred to
stimulate enthusiasm and nothing was
expected before Raymond Robins de-
livered his keynote address as tenn
porary chairman.
At 1927 the convention was called
to 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.
voice shouting Everybody up The
prayer expressed hope that the efforts
of the convention would rebound to
the benefit OF the republic; that the
national convention may serve hu-
manity to lead the world to liberty,
truth and righteousness"
The bishop asked for help for the
war-stricken world" and for Divine
help to bind up the nations that are
broken and wounded
Following :he pray er America" was
sung, the entire convention standing
and all Joining in the national anthem.
Reports that there m ght be an in
sistent demand for an immediate nom-
nation Of Colonel Roosevelt as notice
to the Republicans that they could not
be ignored. We're discouraged. and al
most squelChed, by statement issued
h. Ina.l rfVNgr ,faF
man for the party, who declared that
the Progressives were meeting in con-
ciliatory spirit and would not act pr
cipitately while the possibility of agree
ment with the Republicans remained.
Not Chance of Nomination
Mr.. Perkins was asked If Colonel
Roosevelt would be nominated to-day.
There is not a chance" he replied,
We are not going to take any snap
JUDGMENT"
Mr.. Perkins said a telephone CONVEX
sation he had with Colonel Roosevelt,
this morning, was devoted almost en-
tirely to the bad weather. Neither of
them. said Mr. Perkins, regarded the
weather as an i'll omen.
! Mr. Roosevelt will sbe kept in close
touch with DEVELOPMENTS in the Pro-
| telephone. but the oyster Bay wire will
not be strung directly to the conven-
Chairman Murdock and Secretary
| Davis, of the national committee, ar
rived just before the hour set con.
ferring with leaders. The balconies
were about 'alf filled and the two up.
per balconies were almost bare of spec,
tators \ quartet, singing Teddy
songs from the balcony. kept the crowC
cheering and waving hats while thu
fall of the opening gavel was awaited
Teddy. You're n Bear
The Michigan delegation bearing a hug,
banner inscribed, Roosevelt Carried
Michigan by 10000 in 1912 and CaI
Carry 1t BY 100, 900 In 1916" and Ameri
can flags was the first to form outsid,
the Auditorium. They started to marcl
into the building through an adjoining
1 hotel, when their leaders demanded al
outdoor demonstration.
TEDDY isn't afraid OF the rain" they
shouted. Get out and march"
So in q body they marched out int
the rain, shouting and singing TEDDY
VOu're a bear
The delegations exchanged stat
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