New Britain herald., 1916-06-10


 E ence. His statement that Colonel Roosevelt may be acting well or un- wisely was received in silence.
 When MT. Perkins concluded by urging the convention to, abide by COloned Roosevelt's request and defer action until the other convention Eassed on the suggestion of Senator Lodge as a compromise candidate the delegates shouted: That's right; that's right"
 At 10:41 a. m., the progressive convention came to order
 About one-third of the delegates were absent when the opening gaveI fell.
 Let us be seated quickly" said Chairman Robins earnestly.
 Chairman Robins announced that the convention should proceed de liberately and in order, and said the first business was a report from the conference committee.
 Chester Rowell of California told of the conference of state chairmen. Mr. RoweIl said they requested that the convention did not take any nction until their arrival. "
 How soon will they be here?" delegates shouted.
 twill you waltz" he asked.
 Yes; we'll wait,' and No, mo- were shouted at MT. Powell.
 We will wait reasonable time" said Chairman Robins.
 MT. Robins said the convention would then proceed to nominations
 Captain John M. Parker of New Orleans addressed the convention in behalf of those who had burned the bridges behind them when they joined the progressive party four years ago. He opposed any compro- mise that would side track Col Roose- welt. His every sentence was cheer ed.
 Nominate your man and go before the people on a platform of Ameri- canism.' There was a roar of cheers.
 When the demonstration following Parker's address had been silenced the platform was formally adopted without roll call.
 ass-. Action Not Words.
 '"This is not a time for speeches, out for action," he said, and then sent the convention into a demon stration by adding, significantly: we are going to do just what we came to Chicago to do.' T Chairman Robins asked that when the nominating speeches are made l the convention reserve it's long ap- rlause for the end so that the l speakers may not be interrupted.
 The early end of the convention | was also -presaged by an announce ment that 9 New York special would | leave Chicago tonight if the conven- tion a6journs before o'clock.
 A-,ocy arir II: ediate nomination of Roosevelt, l Chairman Robins said the convention l would not proceed to adopt the plat form or make nominations without | giving the conference committee a reasonable time to report.
 The parliamentary situation was explained by Secretary Davis, so | that, Chairman Robins explained, the 1 convention could, if it so desired, 1 make it's nomination unanimous with | roll call.
 Chairman Robins said the order was to proceed with nominations for president and vice president. Chair man O'Connell of New York was i recognized for a motion to suspend l the rules and proceed with nomina- | tons.
 Hamilton Fish, Jr., challenged l O'ConnelPS request to speak for a | majority of the delegation. A poll was ordered.
 The New York delegation upon being boiled rejected the motion to suspend the rules and make nomina- tions the order of business the vote heing 55 to 32.
 The parliamentary situation was explained by Secretary Davis, so that, TIL,o aI,i ipa he vention could if it so desired, make it's nomination unanimous without a roll call. This. met with loud ap- proval from the delegates.
 The conference report was made by Mir. Perkins. He recited last nights meeting with the republican con- ferees, stating that the progressives were again asked for their second choice candidate for president.
 Roosevelt Named
 There were calls for nominations and Brainbridge Colby, of New York was recognized to nominate Theodore Roosevelt, which he did at sthe end of the two minutes talk
 Delegates and spectators cheered wildly but were checked at once by the chair.
 At the very moment when it was flashed to the progressive convention that Hughes had been nominated at the Coliseum as the standard bearer cf the republican party, Chairman Robins of the progressive convention was announcing that Colonel Roose- welt had been unanimously nominated as the progressives' leader. The con- vention went wild and there was no W way- to inform the delegates what r,f hn
 As soon as order was restored the convention recessed until D. rn
 At the very moment when it flashed IL that