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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
8
Nineteenth century convention scenes erupt as delegates clash over temporary chairman. Bradley squarely fights for law and order while Roosevelt supporters press for a Square Deal. Wisconsin and California delegations split. rolls call amid boos and cheers.
The roll call ends with Elihu Root securing 558 votes to McGovern's 502 after a tense convention clash. New York backed Root with 76 to 13 for McGovern and occasional abstentions. Pennsylvania's re-vote finally shifts momentum, while Wisconsin splits its picks amid protests from Roosevelt supporters.
Chicago June 18 Taft bureau counters Roosevelt with two statements from Director McKinley and William Barnes Jr McKinley proclaims Taft holds absolute control of the national Republican convention Root elected temporary chairman by an ample majority revealing Roosevelt weakness
William Jennings Bryan, three-time Democratic presidential nominee, informed Southern Club members in Chicago that he is there to observe the Republican national convention and seeks to reconcile factions but doubts it possible. He urged optimism for the nation regardless of party control, stressing the country won’t be saved by any one man or party. Bryan plans to cover the convention as a reporter and then retreat to his hotel rooms.
Roosevelt declined to propose a temporary chairman and failed coalition attempts with La Follette’s candidate were repudiated. Root’s victory signals Taft’s nomination while Roosevelt trails by 70 votes. Taft’s strength exceeds Root’s tally and the party edges away from a third term. Barnes notes the convention is not Roosevelt’s and Taft’s constitutional government stance prevails amid New York delegates’ misrepresentation.
Colonel Bryan enjoys Chicago as he observes two Republican factions and plans to report on the convention. He notes alternating support between sides and hints at sending two editors’ bills if two conventions occur. The Southland leader explains his aim is to observe, not to be seen or heard.
Victor Rosewater received a mysterious Omaha package containing a long virulent letter. He viewed the contents as dynamite in effect, remarking it was dynamite all right as he discarded it with a sigh.
William Jennings Bryan sat in seat No. 13 in the reporters’ box as an usher announced the number. Roosevelt allies and security played host while crowds and ticket speculation swirled around the Coliseum with bands signaling the arrival of the political figures.
At Chicago June 18 the convention heard speeches and prayers as Massachusetts and Wisconsin delegates testified. A bannered Wisconsin group backed La Follette while Roosevelt backers clashed with Taft supporters over temporary chairman votes.
A tablet will be dedicated at the Malden Public Library tonight in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha S. Converse. The library was their gift to the city.
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