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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
6
Taft supporters claim a narrow real majority in the convention after a long roll call that secured Senator Root as temporary chairman with 540 votes. Roosevelt factions protest seating and vow to fight on as Hadley and Payne clash over the contest rules.
The opening day of the Republican convention sees no violence as delegates debate fiercely. The anti Taft and Roosevelt factions clash over temporary chairman and the roll call, with Roosevelt supporters threatening a bolt over 80 disputed delegates. Root wins the roll call amid tense politicking and warnings of further party division.
Gates listened intently as speeches ended with applause. Despite bitter election fights, all factions stayed to hear the speech. The leaders agreed to defer routine committee appointments and other business to tomorrow. The national committee recommended temporary convention officers with no dissent. Governor Hadley proposed substituting 92 delegates from the Roosevelt list, leaving the matter as unfinished business for tomorrow.
In Chicago on June 18 Senator Root closed his speech at 7 35 pm to applause. Minor temporary officials were formally appointed. Senator Clark proposed a roll call for committee selections which passed unanimously. Governor Hadley pressed to substitute a Roosevelt delegate list for the temporary roll, with adjournment agreed to after the motion.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt travels with the colonel in Chicago as 92 Roosevelt delegates join 92 Taft men already seated. Delegates listed include Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Indiana Kentucky Michigan Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Washington Virginia and the District of Columbia. The convention adjourned at 7 45 p m until tomorrow.
Mrs. J Engle of Philadelphia claims Father John's Medicine cured her daughter's five year hack ing cough. H E Manley of the District of Columbia National Guard says it cured his cold and helped him gain 25 pounds. Mrs. Peter Reando of Tupper Lake New York states it cured her year and a half illness and added 24 pounds.
Colonel Roosevelt states he is a better warrior than prophet as he watches the Chicago convention. He directs actions via telephone from a hotel room, listening to lieutenants and issuing orders with a hand at the ear.
Roosevelt moved through the corridors once or twice, waved to cheering crowds, and appeared energetic despite high pressure. A private wire kept his talks confidential as leaders gathered after adjournment for late strategy sessions. Roosevelt and allies predicted victory, citing today's results and plans for tomorrow.
Chicago June 18 Senator Dixon manager of the Roosevelt campaign says Taft cannot be nominated after the convention chose Senator Root as temporary chairman. He asserts the afternoon vote proves Taft cannot win and hurries between Roosevelt headquarters rooms predicting different outcomes in days ahead.
Senator Dixon claims Roosevelt delegates from Maryland Oregon and Pennsylvania are instructed to back Root for temporary chairman. He cites 22 such delegates and suggests credentials actions will challenge seats. Wisconsin split alarms Roosevelt leaders amid calls to oppose progressives.
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