The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-10

Auditorium, Chicago, June 10- Colonel IRooseVelt'S suggestion that Senator Lodge be named as a compro- mise candidate deterred the Progress i've convention from it's early morning determination-to- nominate Roose- welt within five minutes after the del- egates were called to order.
 The delegates wanted to go ahead and nominate the Colonel. Leaders advised that they wait the action of the Republican convention.
 Governor Johnson, of California, frankly stated that the Progressives wouldn't stand for Lodge. Clifford Pinchot remarked that there was only thing to do-nominate Roosevelt.
 George w. Perkins asked the dele gates to delay action until the Repub- lican convention had considered the suggestion of Colonel Roosevelt. MT. Perkins had been busy all morning at various conferences.
 As the delegates came into the con vention hall from the peace confer ence, the delegation chairmen were bounced upon by the delegates and got the word that had gone forth that Colonel Roosevelt was to be instantly named and by exclamation with only a formal vote for record purposes When the leaders demanded that the convention be immediately convened, Chairman Robbins ordered the stage cleared.
 At 1o:41 Chairman Robins began pounding his gavel. There was a show of haste to proceed to nomina- tions before the Rpublican conven- ton should convene at II o'clock.
 About one-third of the delegates were absent when the opening gavel i'll.
 "Let us be seated quickly said oi1~. man Robins announced that the con- vention should proceed deliberately and in order,'' and said the first busi- ness was la report from the conference committee.
 Chester Rowe11, of California, told of the conference of state chairnen. MT. Powell said they requested that the convention do not take any ac- ton until their arrival
 How soon will they be here ?'' delegates shouted. twill you waltz" he asked. ''Yes, we'll wait" and "No. no,'' were shouted at Mr. ROwell.
 "we will wait a reasonable tirne,' said Chairman Robins.
 MT Robins said the convention would then proceed to nominations
 ''This is not time for speeches but for action,' he said, and then sent the convention into a demonstration by adding significantly, we are going to do just what we came to Chicago to do.''
 Chairman Robins asked that when the nominating speeches are made the convention reserve it's long ap- plause for the end so that the speak CTS may not be interrupted.
 Answering demands for an immedi- ate nomination of Roosevelt, Chair man Robins said the convention would not proceed to adopt the plat form or make nominations" without giving the conference committee 9 reasonable time to report.
 The parliamentary situation was explained by Secretary Davis, so that, Chairman Robins explained, the con vention could if it so desired. make it's nomination unanimous with a roll call.
 Captain John M. Parker of New Orleans, addressed the convention in behalf of those who had burned the bridges behind them,' when they join ed the Progressive party four years ago. He opposed any compromise that would effect Col. Roosevelt. His every sentence was cheered.
 Captain Parker, in closing, said: Nominate your man and go before the people on g. platform of Ameri- canisna."