The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-09

----------- made the permanent convention roll of delegates
 Chairman Robins was rendered an ovation as he stepped forward and re- claimed the gavel. He was given three cheers by the convention. James R. Garfield of Ohio was recog- nized and said:
 During the past 24 hours the dele gates have been trying to find out what Is the best way to work out a | problem satisfactorily" He announced that the resolutions committee was not ready to present it's platform and was still in session. "In the spirit of harmony I believe this convention should exercise fur ther patience and carry ou the spirit of our January statement" he con- tinued, apparently asking the conven- ton to postpone action on nominations. MOVES FOR PEACE Mr. Garfield then moved to appoint 8 committee of conference to meet 8 , similar committee from the republican convention.
 Cries of t'Yes. yes" and No no" came in about equal force. MT. Garfield said the republican con-
  convention should afford opportunity to meet the republicans. There will be no snap judgment
 while I am in the chair.'' said Chair man Robbins, refusing to recognize a delegate who yelled "Let us nominate" MT. Garfield's resolution was as fol- lows:
 ''In such spirit of the statement ap- proved at the meeting of it's national committed, held on January II, last the national convention of the progress sive party invites and requests the na- tional convention of the republican party to appoint a committee of con- ference to meet and confer with a similar committee from this body"
 Clifford Pinchot seconded Garfields 8 motion. He was given a rousing re- ception.
 'No one can question what We came here to do," he began Heavy re- sponsibility rests upon us. The destiny of the nation rests upon us. We are strong enough to proceed in an or derly way"
 Delegate E. l.. Persons of Oklahoma was recognized when Chairman Robins invited discussion of GAvfieid's motion. MT. Persons opposed anna sarlation with the republican party. He declared the progressive party must maintain it's in- tegrity through it's nominee.
 Henry Allen of Kansas was recognized and delegates demanded that he speak from the stage.
 T feel like boy standing in a powder magazine with lot of matches in my pocket" MT. Allen said, offering an amendment to MT. Garfield's motion that if the peace conference is ordered the committee be instructed to report back not later than o'clock tonight. William Flynn of Pittsburg said the entire Pennsylvania delegation was TOT the Garfield motion. HARMONY IS WANTED We want harmony with the republican party if we can get it. said Mir. Flynn declaring the peace committee should not
 'be bridled" with an order to be back at a certain time. Let's trust the committee" said Flynn, asserting MT. Allen should withdraw his amendment.
 No, mo-" many delegates shouted In the tumult for recognition Chairman Robins reiterated that mo snap iudg- l ment'' was to be taken. "The delegates run it. he said. "The officers are your servants and every ef- fort to ascertain your will, will be made. Victor Murdock was then recognized He declared he was for harmony. But I want little harmony on both sides" he said. We made our offer of harmony to the republicans six months ago. Ana what nave we got fOl l it?"
 Nothing, nothing" came loud cries. | Murdock worked the convention into a frenzy when he said You folks want Roosevelt and the one thing we ought to do is to send ;hs nomination of Roosevelt to the republican, convention"
 Another wild demonstration Legun, but quieted after about minute and Mur- dock proceeded, saying the republican convention this morning made no over. tures
 If you want Teddy and can get him you must nominate before this day is through" Murdock concluded The convention again burst forth into applause. When order las restored l. R Kirkwood of Missouri was recognized to present what Chairman Robins said was "a comm unication from Sagamore Hill.' Secretary o. K. Davis then read the now famous telegram sent by Colonel Roosevelt to former Senator Jackson oi Maryland, agreeing to address the rcpub- lican convention if invited. The convention listened in rapt atten. tion, many with hands tc their ears Scattering applause was given to the colonel's statement that he would address the republicans.
 At the conclusion of the telegram ir it's appeal to both republicans and pro-
 gressives. there was ! brief wave ot applause.
 Col. R. A. Wilkinson of Minnesota saio vention will nominate Colonel Roosevelt