Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-07
PRoGREsslvEs PEAcEAeLE.
Plan of Radicals to Force Roosevelt
Nomination EARLY Halted.

PROGRESSlV PEACEABIE.
Plan Of Radicals to Force Roosevelt
Nomination Early Halted.
Auditorium Hall, Chicago. June T.
At 12 o'clock about half OF the progress
sive delegates had arrived. 1t was evil
dent the opening of the convention
would be late.
Delegates and guests arrived slowly.
The band began to play at l but there
were few to he entertained and the
musicians gave up without completing
their number.
Only few of the states attempted
anything like massed entry.
Reports that there might be an IN
sistent demand for the Immediate nom
ination of Roosevelt as notice 70 the
republicans that they could not be ig-
nored, were virtually squeched by
statement issued by George w. Perkins,
the chief spokesman for the party who
declared the progressives We're meet-
ing in a conciliatory spirit and would not
act precipitately, while the possibility
of an agreement with the republicans
remained. His statement said:
SAT the moment of the opening Of
SAC SouN Sht1ohS, Tic pIo gig
very well satisfied VITA the atmosphere
surrounding them and believe Mat a
proper spirit has been created from
which the result so desirable IN the best
interests of the country may be finally
obtained"
Mr.. Perkins was asked II Colonel
Roosevelt will be nominated today
There is not chance" he replied.
I'VE are not going to take any snap
Judgment
The convention was called to order
by Victor Murdock chairman Of the
national committee, at 1927 p n,.. The
demonstration was tremendous
Perkins Supplements Statement.
SupplementiRg his formal statement
Mr.. Perkins declared:
Every one Should keep it constantly
in mind that the progressive conven-
tion is not being held here at the same
time as the republican convention In
a spirit of threat The first peace move
ought to come from the republicans"
Mr.. Perkins, however, thought the pro-
gressives ought to take the initiative.
Like huge snowfakes fiecked over the
auditorium were pinned copies OF
including when Teddy Comes March
ing Home" to the tune of when John
ny Comes Marching Home"
A box was reserved for the Roose-
welt family and friends.
At noon the delegates were still filing
in and opening of the convention was
delayed.
Chairman Murdoch and Secretary
Davis arrived Just before the hour set
for the opening.
Michigan Strong For Roosevelt.
The Michigan delegation bearing a
banner inscribed Roosevelt Carried
Michigan by 10000 in 1912, Can Garry
it By 100000 sttsss 1916" and American
| flags was the sfrstsito form outside the
auditorium. They started TO march
thru an adjoining hotel when their
leaders demanded an outdoor demon
stration. SKI
Teddy is not afraid, Of the fain,"
they shouted. "get out and march" So
in body they pushed to the streets
Ihey marched and sang Teddy. You're
a Bear
While the delegations filed in the
oand played medley of songs, in
ciuding the progressive birth SONG.
Onward Christian Soldiers"
The delegations exchanged state wells
IN hubbub of confusion.
They stood and cheered as the hand
played my Old Kentucky Home"
governor Johnson of California.
heard of movement by insurgents TO
name him as permanent chairman of
the convention and sent word he would
not. De party to discord
Called to Order.
At 1927 the convention was called to
order by Chairman Murdoch, He ranned
Tor several minutes before quiet was
obtained. The delegates cheered and
shouted. The Kansas delegation had
caused an uproar by yelling "Rocksalt.
Jayhawk, Murdock." Then the crowd
gave him three cheers
Bishop William Mcdowell NJ Chi
cago offered the invocation after shout. j..
ing Everybody up."
Following the prayer "America" wa G
sung, the entire convention STANDING
secretary o. X. Davis read tho con
Ventlon cal! Of the national committee
ana the temporary officers were then
announced Raymond Robbins. Of chi
caso was then presented as Temporary
chairman. ''