New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-09

convention was addressed 10 the peo-
pie OF the United States. not TO tho
Progressives alone. We entered Into
contract. in fact, to bring about har-
mony. II there is any honorable way
that this can he brought about.
81 believe that by comforting further
and using patience we can bring about
united action between the Progressive
and Republican parties"
He moved the appointment Of com
mittee to request the appointment OF
similar committee by the Republic
cans.
Clifford Pinchot urged the adoption
Of the resolution, saying that the des-
tiny Of the country for several years TO
come was at stake.
Henry J. Allen, of Wichita, Kan, Of
fered an amendment providing that the
convention adjourn only until o'clock
this evening instead OF 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. as provided for in
Garfeld's original motion. Allen
seemed TO think there was little use in
parleying any longer with the Repub-
licans.
Finn Urges Delay.
William Finn, of Pittsburgh, urged
the convention 10 give the committee
all the time needed.
Don't tie them down hand and foot,
he urged. 1--WE been knocking around
at national conventions for twenty-five
years, and | assure you they move
slowly; things cannot be done in
minute. What difference does II make
whether they report back at o'clock
tonight or Q or 10 o'clock tonight or
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning? Can't
you trust your leaders? ?" he asked
pointedly Cant you trust Chairman
Robins? Let's take time. ] ask Mr.
Allen to withdraw his amendment.
The crowd became so uproarious and
so disorderly that Chairman Robins
had 10 take them TO task. The crowd
broke out with cries for Murdoch. :,
For the last four years I've devoted
my life TO this Progressive cause, VIC
tor Murdoch responded earnestly. m
for harmony. But I'd like 10 see lit
tie more harmony on the kepupllcan
side We presented our views IN Janu-
arv TO the Republican party. We Of
fered 70 meet and confer. Up 10 date
we haven't any answer of any kind. All
we've had is silence, and darned little
of that. Is this convention supreme z
(Cries of yes" you bet your life.')
Murdoch Calls for Nomination.
"Then vote your will" shouted the
Kansas Firebrand." "You vote for
Roosevelt. Don't present any commit
tee; the thing to present 70 the Re
publican National Convention Is the
nomination Of Theodore Roosevelt for
President of the United States OF
America"
He was cheered for two minutes and
a half. the longest and heartiest out
burst of the day.
I've want to nominate Teddy he
roared, before this day is through.
More wild cheering.
Mr.. Kirkwood, of Missouri. then read
Colonel Rosevelts telegram in reply to
the invitation Of W. B. Jackson. Mary
land delegate to the Republican con-
vention. asking Colonel Roosevelt to
come out TO Chicago and address the
convention.
The motion was carried by an over
viva voce vote.
William Draper Lewis, dean of the
Of Pennsylvania. who was
chairman Of the resolutions committee,
then read the tentative draft of the
platform which the committee had
framed. One OF the biggest and most
demonstrations OF the day
followed the reading of the woman
suffrage plank demanding that the full
political ght of suffrage be given to
women by both Federal amendment and
state action.
Perkins Pleads for Patience.
George W. Perkins. warmly greeted,
made the closing appeal for patience
and harmony. 1--WE are here TO allay
and not TO arouse friction" he said.
eve must do everything in our power
TO aid in getting wise action in this
crisis. Word has just como from the
convention that they have
adopted a woman suffrage plank IN
their platform. That is the latest of
the many good things which the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties have done
the last four years through the pres
sure exerted by the Progressive move
ment We could wait. We must take
our time. The eyes of the whole world
are watching the results Of these two
now being held in Chi
cago."
Governor Johnson was the last speak
er. He was brief. He urged the adop-
ton of the motion TO reassemble at
p. m. and this was adopted. But when
the crowd assembled at 8 o'clock this
evening it was decided to adjourn
again until 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, when the platform will be finally
discussed, plank by plank.