Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-10

Chicago, June 10.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt today was nominated by the
national progressive convention for
the presidency of the United States.
Bainbridge Colby, of New York,
placed the name of Colonel Roosevelt
in nomination. His nominating speech
lasted less thar two minutes. Dele
gates cheered wildly but the demon
stration was checked at once by the
chairman. ... .... ............ .
Governor Hiram Johnson, OF Cali
fornia, seconded the nomination. and
asked for immediate action. The
nomination of Roosevelt was by ac-
clamation.
Nominations Are Simultaneous.
At the very moment when 1t flashed
to the progressive convention that
Hughes had been nominated as stand
ard bearer of the republican party
Chairman Robins was announcing
that Colonel Roosevelt had been nomi.
mated as the progressive leader. The
convention was In a frenzy and there
was no way to inform the delegates
what had occurred at the Coliseum
The progressive convention at 1874
o. m., recessed till o'clock this after
noon.
The progressive national convention
assembled at 10:30 a. m, with the
prospect that Colonel Roosevelt would
be nominated almost Immediately
After a peace meeting with the re-
publican committee progressive lead
ers announced that the nomination
was almost inevitable unless the
colonel himself forbids 1t.
State Chairmen in Row.
The meeting Of the state chairmen
was somewhat stormy. Several OF the
chairmen implied that Chairman
Perkins was not for Roosevelt to the
last trench. Miller, OF Florida, and
Parker, Of Louisiana, resented the
criticism. Miller left the room bur
was persuaded to return.
Mr.. Perkins told the peace conferees
that even If Illinois went to Hughes
at the republican convention 1t would
be insufficient to nominate and that
he looked for recession from Hughes
"rhe tide will turn to Roosevelt,
think" said Mr.. Perkins.
It was understood that at the peace
meeting Senator Smoot had submitted
a proposal in writing. On submission
of the proposal. MI Perkins. Mr.
Bonaparte and John McGrath took a
CODY Of it to other progressive leaders
The SmoU proposal involved only the
name Of Hughes, 1t was said. Feeling
was hopeful among republican lead
ers that the Smoot proposal would
prove acceptable.
1--WE want this convention to name
Roosevelt before the republicans get
a chance" said Col. r. A. Wilkinson
Of Minnesota, as the progressive dele
gates slowly filled the Auditorium.
Demand Immediate Action.
AS the delegates came into the con
vention hall from their meeting with
the peace conferees. the delegation
chairmen were pounced upon by dele
gates and got the word that Colonel
Roosevelt was to be instantly named
and by acclamation with only for
NAL vote for record purposes.
Then the leaders demanded that the
convention immedia tely convene. The
chairman ordered the stage cleared
At 1o:40 Chairman Robins begar
pounding his gavel There was show
of haste to proceed to nominations be-
fore the republican convention should
convene. .frr5- ..-. ERR. =
About one-third Of the delegates
were present when the convention
was called to c.der at l0:41.
The chairman announced that the
convention should proceed deliberate
ly and in order and said the hrst bust
ness was a report from the conference
committee. Chester Rowell, OF Call.
fornia, told OF the conference OF state
chairmen. Mr.. Rowell requested that
the convention do not take any ac-
ton until their arrival"
How soon will they be here?" dele
gates shouted. 1--WE will, wait O
reasonable Time" said Chairman
Robins.
Mr.. Perkins then read the reply o'
the republican .conferees to the pro-
gressives. who said they would sugges'
the name OF Hughes to the progressive
convention.
Roosevelt Suggests Lodge.
A long telegram received this morn.
ing from Colonel Roosevelt was thsr
read by Secretary Davis. who said