Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-07-16

"lhe national Progressive conven. ton delegated to the national com. mlttee the right to fill any vacancy that might occur. This was a mandate to the national committee, with which they were in honor bound to comply
 "The work of the steam roller ir 1912 caused revolt in every state ir the union. That same steam roller manipulated by the same able leaders was worked in the Republican conven. tion of 1916, with even greater force and the methods of these two conven- tions were adopted by the Progressive national committee, as is fully shown by the various votes recorded by the proxies and members present on June 26
 Roller Smashed Taft.
 "Ihe gentleman elected as president ln 1908 was clean cut, splendid char acter, whose long and useful public life was unmarred by single stain. He could not resist the power of the machine, which being in supreme con- trol, so stirred the anger of the nation that but two states supported the dominant political party in 1912.
 After four years we find that same party hungry for influence, office and power, again selecting a splendid man as the mask behind which they hope to again secure control of state and na- tion.
 "For 50 years, not patriotic states men, but political leaders, have utilized the Southern vote to give them an absolute grip on national af- fairs and enable the Republican party, through it's political bosses, to nomi- nate whom it pleased, controlling that party by means of hand picked dele gates from section where there is no chance to secure a single Republican elector
 Earnest, patriotic and able men from every state in the union worked to bring about a radical change from those conditions which would enable the West, and particularly the South, to handle their own problems, develop, as they would do, amazingly, and take a virile part in national life.
 "Ihe Progressive party in it's plat form unanimously adopted in 1912 and unanimously reaffirmed in 1916, stated in part:
 "'This country belongs to the peo- pie who inhabit it. It's resources, it's business, it's institutions and it's laws should be utilized, maintained, or al- tered in whatever manner will best promote the general interest.
 1t is time to set the public vel fare in the first place.
 Political parties exist to secure government and to exc cute the will of the people, From tboca trroat to ocl-c ho%b of +lo olJ xo., ties have turned aside.
 ""The deliberate betrayal of it's trust by the Republican party, the fatal incapacity of the Democratic party to deal with the new issues of the new time, have compelled the peo- pie to forge new instrument of gov through which to give effect to their will in laws and institutions.' Bosses Allowed to Control.
 "Thousands of the bett Americans DO longer go to the polls. They are disgusted wial politics, and leave the affairs of state and nation to the bosses, amply financed by the inter- ests, which thrive and fatten under their misrule.
 "The time for careful consideration has come. We should meet the issues squarely.
 "The true patriotism of former days is rapidly passing away We are be- ginning to be dollar blind, and instead of devoted loyalty to country, now worship gold and not the God of Early awaekning and vigorous action is necessary if we wish to maintain American ideals.
 "The time has come when every party working for human welfare and the future of America should unite against both the dominant parties. Patriotic men, actuated by the best of motives, men with red blood in their veins, men of courage and backbone and vision, should lead the fight.
 "I joined the Progressive party from the deep-seated conviction that it stood for what was best for hu- best for my country, best for my state, and best for the people of