The Daily Worker Newspaper, November 24, 1924, Page 5

LABOR REPORT SAYS OCTOBER BROT NO. JOBS Outlook is Worse Than in Same Month of 1923 October failed to bring the ex« posted increase inthe general vel of operations in Illinois fac- tories, according to the monthly review of employment issued by the Illinois department of labor, “The increase in factory em- ployment of August and Sep- tember,” says the © statement, “did not continue into October. “Altho there were some significant advances in the metal industries there were somewhat more than compensat- ing declines in the other groups so that the total number of factory’ em- ployes in Illinois in October was 1 per cent less than in September. Jobs, Fewer Now. “The precipitate declines of early 1924 with only slight swells in Aug- ust and September and a renewed de- cline in, October leave the factories with 13. per cent fewer persons than were at work at the peak of opera; tions in 1923 and 12 per cent fewer than one year ago. “The survey shows that the fac- tories of Illinois had fewer workers. than they had in any, October in. the past four years. We face the begin- ning of winter, a time when out-of- door industries are generally closed, with a large number 6f people out of work.” Plenty of Labor Surplus. How this impersonal statement that there are many out of work looks to the employing class in Illinois’ is re- flected in a Wall Street*Journal, Oht- cago bureau story, written after in- terviews with such bankers as Geo. M. Reynolds, chairman Continental & Commercial National bank. . The jour- nal says: “In view of this labor sur- plus and the fact that the beginning of winter will release men from out- door work manufacturers will have little difficulty in securing workers for increased production schedules.” Merely Seasonal Gain. “Factory employment in New York state went up 1 per cent from fptem- ber to October, according to the monthly statement of the industrial commissioner of that state. He notes, however, that this represents a sea- sonal gain. It brings the index of em- ployment to 98 as compared with 110 in the same month of 1923.. This means that one-ninth of the workers who had jobs in New York factories a year ago are out of work today. PRAVDA NOW SEES RAILROAD BUILT AS‘H.1GHW AY OF IMPERIALISM ‘AS ROAD AGAINST IMPERIALISM (By Rosta News Agency.) MOSCOW, Nov. 23.—The Chinese Eastern railway was built as a high- way of imperialism, writes the Pravda in an editorial article. It is, therefore, not’ to be wondered at that this line soon became an artery thru which the Chinese people were bled by the action of Russian capi- tal, with all the czarist clique at its service, this blood being transformed into capitalistic profits. Today, however, we are all aware these relations are completely revers- ed. ‘We see with our own eyes how, in spite of fierce opposition on the part of foreign imperialists, a railroad of imperialism is becoming a road against imperialism and the trunk line of the growing influence of revolu- tion on all the front of public, social, economig and political relations. For such a transformation are re- sponsible; im.the first place, the pro- letariat and the red diplomacy of the Union of Soviet. Socialist. Republics. The broad layers of the Chinese peo- ple are also .responsible. for it, those masses which are strengthening thetr backs amidst such terrible hardships, are tearing the imperialistic bonds and stretching out, their hands to us. Indeed, without the present tide of national revolutionary spirit in China, without the existing sympathy for the Soviet Union, it was not possible to wrest from the claws of imperialist de- predators the property of revolution- ary workers and peasants. Chamberlain Begins To Hedge on Trade Agreements with Russ LONDON, Nov. 28.—The commercial treaties made by the recent Mac- Donald government with Christian Rokovsky and his Russian Soviet dele- gation, will not, be put -into effect, the Exchange Telegram. this evening quoted Austin Chamberlain as saying. “After. due: deliberation,” said the communication attributed to Chamber- lain, “his majesty’s government find themselves unable to recommend the treaties for consideration by parlia- ment or to submit them to the king.” ene Montana County Goes Farmer-Labor. PLENTYWOOD, . Mont., Nov. 23.— All the farmer-labor candidates of Sheridan county, Mont., were elected, according to the official count. From sheriff down to coroner and superin- tendent of schools, the party took every office. In the presidential race farmerlabor electors pledged to La- Follette received 1,166 votes, the La- Follette independent electors 292, re- publican 887, democratic 163, Workers Party.18, socialists 3 votes, Subscribe for “Your Daily,” the DAILY WORKER. OUR DAILY PATTERNS SOMETHING NEW. 4926. Figured silk and satin are her mbined. This is also a good charmeen § with “braid model for trimming or embrodery for decora+ tion. is veny attractive. The “tunic” may be worn over any slip “Or sleeveless under dress. The Pattern is cut in 7 Sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 inches bust measure. A 38 inch size requires 6% yards of one material 40 inches wide. It made as illustrated it will require 3% yard of figured material for the} 4/ underslip and cuff facings, and The width of the skirt at tho foot is 1% yards, Pattern mailed to any address’ on receipt of 12c in silver or stamps. IN ORDERING YOUR PATTERN ' | Pockets are In faille silk and broadcloth it, A SCHOOL DRESS. 4939. 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Sia erie cry Gompers’ Move in Minneapolis Is Aid To Open Shoppers (Continued trom page 1) scandal-scavenger. sheet, “The Minne- sota,” made its appearance on the streets of the Twin Cities attacking the Communists in bold, flaring head- lines, Its editor stooped to the lowest level conceivable to man, and in one particular instance dragged the priv- ate affairs of a member of the Young Workers League thru the muck and mire of slanderous scandal. Ignorant of Communism. The columns of the “Minnésota” are filled from week to week with the most vicious of lies and misrepresen- tations directed against those whose opinions and honesty of purpose have carried them into the ranks of the Communists. If the enemies of the ‘Workers Party had any semblance of knowledge as to what the Commun- ists stand for there would be no kick registered, But for the most part the opposition is composed of misinform- ed men and women who neither have nor seek knowledge about the vital Problems of the labor movement. This is the element from whom Samuel Gompers and the reactionary officialdom of the A. F. of L. gets in- formation against the members of the Workers Party. This is the faction that has been sending the mysterious “secret” messages to Gompers’ ex- ecutive council. Yes, this is the con- slomeration of fakers and dishonest trade ‘unionists who'seek the perman- ent destruction of the labor movement of Minneapolis. Yellows Show Servility. Paul W. Smith soundly whipped the Trades and Labor Assembly of thas city Wednesday night. More than that, Smith made the members of the labor movement like the licking he had given them. The cowardly conserya- tives did dt dare to claim their souls were their own. On the other hand, there were some who talk and write in brave, revolutionary terms who willing- ly danced while the Gompers’ lieuten- ant cracked the lash. The whole af- fair served to show just how servile men can become when their “pie- cards” are officially threatened. But the Communists, together with a few other sincere trade unionists, stood up and fought like the men that they are. These militants refused to be in- timidated or cajoled into submission by the reactionary agent of conserva- tive labor officialdom. Bradon Speaks for Communists. Jack Bradon, who took the floor. last night to defend the rights of the Com- munists as members of the trade un- ion movement, pointed out that Smith was far too vague and broad in his threats to assembly delegates, Bradon said, in part: “Brother Smith has neglected one or two of the most important phases of this situa- tion, either intentionally or uninten- tionally. He has neglected to tell us that the editor of labor's official organ here can be yanked out of his job, and business agents “fired” whenever they refuse to sing to the tune of the A. F. of L. officials, according to the terms of this agreement they ask and demand of us to enter into.” The job) holders seemed anxious to go along the line of least resistance since the majority of them rose to the defense of the Gompers’ agent, Carefully Planned Onslaught. This attack by Smith on the Com- munists within the trade union move- men has been characterized as but the beginning of a carefully and well- planned onslaught on the militants of labor in America. The American Fed- eration of Labor officialdom is evident- ly determined that no symptoms of progress shall be exhibited by mem- bers of the labor movement. If men and women of organized iabor are tc lay aside their courage and refuse tc fight back against such treacherous assaults upon their rights, then the future of the American organized la- bor movement looks very dark indeed. Our Canadian ian Neighbors! “The Trades Union Con. gress in Canada and ur i Future Tasks” By TIM BUCK. December issue WORKERS MONTHL’ clear tla bes ogy baring eae Lge pe Uh THE DAILY WORKER SIX COMMUNIST FROM REICHSTAG ARE ARRESTED Morgan’s “Influence Is Becoming Evident (Continued from page 1) with the active assistance of the Inter- national Red Relief, and particularly of the Russian comrades. A further intensification of the relief activity in Germany is an imperative necessity. The German elections are called by the German workers “hard labor elect- ions”. A new wave of persecutions has come over Germany, Six mem- bers of parliament have been already arrested and the remaining 66 Com- munists are persecuted and compelled to remain in hiding. Searches in the houses of comrades and arrests are the order of the day. At the same time white terror intensifies in the other countries of the bourgeoisie. Thus the next aim of the Red Relief of Germany must be, apart from the support of the victims of the class struggle in Germany, the support of the comrades in other countries. Do Good Work “The national conference of the Red Relief of Germany has achieved good work in this direction. In all districts, locals and big shops firmly organized committees and membership organ- izations of the Red Relief will be formed. Detailed instructions were issued for the construction and the activity of these committees. In all labor organizations representatives of the Red Relief must work in order to win them for the collective affitiation to the Red Relief and to induce all members of affiliated organizations to co-operate continuously in the relief work. “The next task of the Red Relief of Germany will be the organization of a broad and systematic campaign for amnesty and for a winter relief action for the families of the prisoners. In order to strengthen the propaganda for the Red Relief, regular Red Relief supplements shall be issued in the various party papers, according to the example of the “Klassenkampt”, Halle etc. “In connection with the various ac- cusations.on the part of the social democrats. and with the persecutions of the Red Relief by the authorities, it was stressed, that the Red Relief is no party organization. It is no Com- munist organization and supports all class fighters without consideration of party membership, who are victims of bourgeois class “justice”. This na- turally does not mean that the Red Relief is non-partisan or non-political, for it must accuse class “justice” from 8 politieal point of view and expose its character. Hear About Russian Red Relief “The most impressive moment of the conference was the appearance of the Russian representative who was enthusiastically welcomed by the Ger- man delegates. He described the ac- tivity of the Russian Red Relief, which has already over three million mem- bers, who sacrifice much for the Red Relief, who work on Sundays and donate the wages for the Red Relief, who provide the Red Relief with grain, etc. The Russian workers want to establish a continuous contact with the victims of class justice and want to be thoroughly informed of the work of the Red Relief in the other coun tries, The representative of the ex ecutive committee of the Red Relief |of Germany emphasized the gratitude of the prisoners for the solidarity of the Russian workers and peasants and promised that the German workers would follow their wonderful example and build up a strong Red Relief or- ganization. “The conference decided to address greetings to the Russian, American and French working class and to the victims of white terror in Poland. The result of the conference will certainly be that in all locals and districts a strong and firmly built membership organization of the Red Relief will be formed which will be able to lead the struggle for the poll- tical prisoners to a successful end”. Redon nd WIGGILY’S TRICKS MEXICAN LABOR MARCHING FORWARD WITH FLAG OF COMMUNIST PARTY; PEASANTS HOLD CONGRESS NOV. 28 By C, DEHESA. (Special Correspondence to The DAILY WORKER) VERA CRUZ, Mexico, Nov. 23.—An American superintendent of the light, power and traction company of this Mexican city says that he knows the price of everybody, from a gendarme.up to the president of the republic. Well, this individual speaks the truth, because the various governments of Mexico, trom the monarchial regime of Diaz until the “laborista” govern- ment of Calles have always been sub- ject to the imperialism and whims of the capitalists of the north. Practically, the white army of Mex- ico, gives guarantees at all times to the capitalists of the United States, as we recently have seen in the as- sassination of several workers of the Mexican Gulf company in Tampico who were on strike, and the addition- al protection of scabs with Obregon bayonets. Hundreds of such cases oc- cur in the country in the suppression and murder of humble peasants. A Peasant Congress. On the 28th of November, there will be celebrated in the city of Jalapa, capitol of the state of Vera Cruz, the second congress of the league of ag- rarian communes of the state. This congress will be of great importance as there have been invited more than a thousand peasants’ groups of the republic. At the same time invita- tions have been made to stronger groups of labor, such as the railway- men, the chamber of labor of Orizaba, the Workers’ Federation of Tampico, and the Workers’ Federation of Coah- uila. “Our Comrade Ambassador.” Besides, our comrade, the Ambas- sador Petkowski, will be invited to at- tend the congress. Our comrades, Ursulo Galvan and Manuel D. Ramirez, president and sec- retary of the league ofagrarian com munes of the state, and old members of the Communist Party of Mexico are the prime movers behind this con- gress. The former was at the Inter- national Conference of Peasants at Moscow in October a year ago, and the latter was delegate of the Communist Party of Mexico to the Third Inter- national. A United Front From Below. At present, Comrade Galvan is lieu- tenant-colonel in the army and at the front of a battalion composed of pea- sants fought the de la Huerta move- ment.«Newly arrived from Russia; he formed the united front of peasants. All workers must be pleased to see the success of our congress. The Mexican proletariat feels great joy and pleasure at having in our midst the representative plenipoten- tiary of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics. The workers received him triumphantly, as much here as in the metropolis, leaving our stupid bour- geoisie astounded at the sight. Bol- shevism advances with giant strides among workers despite the tremend- ous campaign that develops with great whirls against the Communists. In all sections of the republic we com- memorated the seventh anniversary of the Russian revolution. In Mexi- co City our comrade ambassador at- tended a ceremony that the party or- ganized together with the workers’ groups in the preparatory school. Anarchists Help Capitalists. The anarchist leaders of the syndi- calist Confederacion General de Tra- bajadores (General Confederation of Workers—not the larger Confedera- cion Regional Obrera Mexican) tried to organize an demonstration against our comrade, but they failed in their ntention, and only succeeded in mak. ing declarations to the press favorable to the bourgeoisie. I used to bear the title of “Cham- pion of Socialism,” then, from 1917 to 1920 I belonged to the I.W. W. But from 1923 I belong body and soul to the Communist Party of Mexico, it be- ing the only party that fights for the conquest of power by the exploited class. We need very much pamphlets of printed propaganda, thus also views that may be useful such as the Workers’ Monthly and the Young Worker. One Kind of Communist Politics, I must tell you that our section is very weakened from the last Fascist movement of Adolfo de la Huerta, some of our best comrades dying on the battlefield. Others are still in the army. It is only a few months since I myself left the army to begin our work of reorganization. Your Union Meeting FOURTH MONDAY, NOV. 24, 1924, | Name of Local and Place of Meeting. Bartenders, 123 No. lark St., 8. Boller Makers: District 62d and d Sts. Boiler Ma! "ted ‘and Halsted Boot’ and Shoe, 1999 Milwaukee and Structural Iron Work- 10 W. Monroe St. Council, " Bohemian, 1870 Blue ‘Ave. 180, W. Washington St. » 9139 Commercial Ca ters, S. C., 50 5S. State St. Carpenters 8. C., 1467 Clybourn ve | president indicated CHARGE GROSS FRAUDS IN POLL OF CARPENTERS Wholesale Juggling of Votes, Is Claim (Continued from page 1) the proposition carried by about 2,700 more than the necessary two-thirds majority; but the investigators uncovered proof that it had been defeated by 196 votes. Readers of the DAILY WORKER have been informed by its corre spondent who was at the Indianapolis convention as to activities of the “grand duke” and his piecarders and strongarm men in preventing the sub- ject from receiving consideration there, which activities included two brutal assaults upon Delegate. Mul- cahey of Providence, spokesman for the protesting delegations, but the correspondent, like a majority of the ters, 222 N. West St.. Wau- Le agaigd 1850 Evan- Carpenters, 2040 W. North Ave. Cap M 4003 W. Roosevelt Ra. , Executive Board, 166 7:30 p.m. Throop St. 7832 $. Union Halsted St. shiand Ave. Washington St. 33 E. 111th St. rs, bast Roose- . m.’ Last meet. 38 Enginemen, 5438 8. Enginemen, Madison id Avi Gardeners an: Western A’ bee) Operator: Machinists, i] pe Dobson Bivd. Machinists, N. Halsted ta Maint of Way 1548 W. 1034 of Way, h Bt. Cutters; 1870 Blus island Ave, 5 Leunty)s amento and 175 WwW. Vipeningten St. rs, 3316 W. North Ave. rs, Madison and Sth Ave. rs, 111th and Michigan Ave. cereated 2482 8. Kedzie Ave. ba) hig Halsted and Har- N. Cloero Aye. ing men, 179 W. Wash. Railway Clerks, 6236 Princeton Ave. Railway Clerks, 159 N. State St. Railway Em) Re 8 of America (Sur- po) Lines ‘an Buren and Ash- Saltore? me of Great Lakes, 355 N. Clark St. Signaimen, 901 E. 75th St. Sheet Metal Workers, Halsted. Steel and Seover Engravers, Mor- rison Hote! eee 180 Ww. Washington, 7:30 riaehin rs, iby oitighigne Ave. Teamsters, Halste 1638 «ON. Ashland Bivd., 220 8, Ashland Bivd. 9 epegrmiest fpermnn), 1487 Cly- bourn Ave., 5 p. m. (Note—Unless otherwise stated all meetings are at 8 p. m.) All Is Peaceful at Liquor Trials Held In Williamson County EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, Nov. '23.— Despite many rumors that a clash was impending between Williamson county lansmen and their opponents, and reports that S. Glenn Young, Klan raider, was on his way here, no un- toward incident marked today’s trials of liquor cases in the federal court here. Police reinforcements were sent to the federal building when it was re- ported that strong forces of armed Klansmen and anti-Klansmen were gathering at two hotels near the court room. The men, however, dis- persed without any demonstrations. Doheny Suit Nears End. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23. — With open arguments in the Doheny suit in- stituted by the United States govern- ment for the cancellation of naval ofl reserve contracts completed, attorneys for the government and the defense today started work on written briefs of the case which are necessary be- fore formal commitment for Judge Paul McCormick’s decision can be made. Attorneys said it would take almost a month to prepare the briefs. delegates, was prevented from being given first hand and official informa. tion about the frauds and causes, which led up to the insurrection, Makes Arithmetic Do Tricks, Details were not made public here until an Everett delegate who attend. ed the convention submitted a report to the Central Labor Council Wednes- day evening. The report stated that the vote of scores of locals had been juggled in somewhat the same man- ner as that of Everett. Among the more conspicious cases were the fol- lowing: A Chicago local cast 137 votes against the proposition and none for it, yet Hutcheson’s tabulating com- mittee entered 437 in ithe “yes” col ,jumn and 137 “no”—an “error” of 300 in favor of it. Hanford, Cal., voted 19 “no” and not one “yes,” but is officially recorded as 160 “yes” and 19 “no.” Redlands, Cal. Stillwater, Minn., and Edmonton, Canada, did not vote, but were recorded by Hutcheson’s accomodating compilers as having voted a total of “57 ‘yes’” and none “no.” Returns from five other locals whose votes were “thrown out” be cause of alleged defects, were record- ed as 115 for and five against the proposition. “Errors” All On One Side. The investigators were unable to find a single “error” that, if allowed to go uncorrected, would have reduced the majority desired by the Interna tional officers. Spurred into action by reports re ceived from Everett, the local at Prov. idence, R. L, also conducted an inves tigation, which not only proved the western local’s charges, but widely extended the area of “errors” made by the Hutchesonites. More than 800 locals with membership totaling 70, 000 endorsed the movement to secure reconsideration of the subject and to authorize another referendum prowid- ing for a pension system only. “Union Brothers.” When the protesting delegations, — who went on strike and walked ont of the convention following Hutche- son’s autocratic expulsion of Mulca- hey, their spokesman, they were ac- companied by shouted threats of the strongarm gang, which included this one: “We'll attend to you later.” The assaults on Mulcahey, which oo- curred two or three days before, were the only ones reported, however. He was confined to his room under a doctor's care, after being picked up _ and assisted to his hotel by some um- _ known person. “Pass By On Other Side.” Delegates who passed after he had been left helpless and almost uncon- scious by the thugs, and to pcs appealed for help in reaching the hotel, refused for the alleged reason - they didn’t want to get mixed up in_ ‘a i + the affair. Apparently the piecarders.: had convinced a large number of dele.» gates outside the ranks of the insur rectionists that it was safer to follow that ancient edict: “Servants, si your masters.” Open Forum, Sunday Night, Ledge Room, Ashland Auditorium, ee A LAUGH FOR THE CHILDREN. LA My. oh Sis awe