The Daily Worker Newspaper, November 25, 1924, Page 1

The DAILY WORKER Raises the Standard for a Workers’ and Farm- ers’ Government Vol. Il. No. 212. AS WE SEE IT By T. J. O'FLAHERTY. ‘HE Fascist government of Bavaria and the Vatican have signed an agreement which gives catholic priests the right to teach religion in the public schools. The agreement is given the standing of a treaty between two powers and recognizes the right of the Vatican to pass laws within its church jurisdiction, which laws are binding on its subjects. Other articles of the treaty make religious education in accordance with doctrines of the catholic church compulsory, . provide SUBSCRIPTION RATES: + for church supervision of Bavarian education and payment by the govern- ment to clerical teachers and six bish- ops whose dioceses are in Bavaria. Those who beliéve that the Vatican has changed its spots need attention from an occulist. “s+ W enterprising firm of undertakers in an advertisement in a Chicago daily, calls attention to what it consid ers the unfair custom among police of- ficers: in turning over bodies of acci dent victims to the nearest under taker, who takes advantage of thi windfall by charging an exorbitar price for his services. Evidently th work shop of the protesting unde: tikers is not located in a good bus. ness section or where the cops rea; their heaviest harvest of dead bodies It would also appear that accident: do not figure so largely in the ot flcers’ sideline as one not acquainted with Chicago might believe. oe ‘HE advertisement reads: “If you find one of your friends about to be victimized under such circumstanc- es, warn him! Suggest to him that he yisit either of the two estab- lishments .” The prospective corpse, on receiving the intimation that he is a candidate for the atten- tions of a gunman'’s gat, is plainly told that it is his duty as a good citizen, to strike a blow at extortion by be- coming a client of a firm which spe- cializes in decent funerals at low costs. Gunmen are growing so lo- quacious nowadays that no citizen has an excuse to neglect his funeral ar- rangements. ee % to go. Morgan is betting against the social ‘revolution, but whether he is over optimistic or not, will not make #0 much. difference to him personally. It is not likely that he will be en- cumbering the earth with his pres- ence twenty-five years frém now. And it is not at all likely, that capitalism will be on top in France, when the loan term expires. ee @ E hubbub in the Chicago police department continues. So does the mystery of Dean O’Banion’s death. Hughes, the banqueting companion of O’Banion is out. Hughes is also a relative of State’s Attorney Crowe, re- publican. Those who fired Hughes are democrats. Glaring evidence of Crowe's carelessness in dealing with gunmen is coming to light. Crowe was a fearless enforcer of the law against—striking garment workers’ pickets. The gunmen were immune becai they make good sluggers, in strikes, on the side of the bosses and good ballot box thieves. The O'’Ban- jon murder, despite all efforts to keep it in the grave, is a disagree- able nightmare to the capitalist lack- eys who rule Chicago. Py eo ®, (HEN the Workers Party was Planning to get out a Commu- nist daily, the New Leader, successor to the New York Call, passed out of \\the picture. “This is a bad omen” said some comrades wno feared The DAILY WORKER would have a short life. But the reason for the demise of the yellow socialist sheets is their betrayal of the workers. The reason for the flourishing condition of The DAILY WORKER, is its vigorous and uncompromising fight for the interests of the workers. And the workers will show their appreciation of The DAILY RKER by insuring it for 1925. Ev- militant reader of our daily should ve an insurance policy in his pos- to demonstrate his interest in fighting organ. Take out your policy now! New “York Workers’ School. Register Now—208 E. 12th St. | LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. 24—An- . Mexico, Ind., that the large woolen ) Rochelle, Ill., where the ‘be re-established. About fifty ilies will move to Rochelle from lana tow! JORGAN’S new $100,000,000 loan to en per a 8 i 7 wee yeure In Chicago, by mail, $8.00 per year. Outside Chicago, by mail, $6.00 per year. THE DAILY WORKER. Entered as Second-class matter September 21, 1923, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois under the Act of March 3, 1879. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1924 E> 290 Published daily except Sunday by THE DAILY WORKER PUBLISHING CO., 1113 W. Washington Blyd., Chicago, Ill. Help Insure THE DAILY WORKER for 1925! Price 3 Cents BALDWIN TO WAR ON EGYPTIANS A. F. of L. Convention Nears End AMSTERDAMERS READY TO MEET GOMPERS’ TERMS To Drop ‘Objectionable’ Features’ By J. W. JOHNSTONE. (Special to the Daily Worker) EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 24.— 1 my interviews with the raternal delegates from the sritish and German trade union novements concerning the dis- satch sent out on Nov. 18, by <enneth Clark, Hearst cor- co the effect that private con- ferences had been held between the federation leaders and these fraternal delegates from Britain, Germany, Canada and Mexico, out of which a call was expected ‘espondent’ at the American, *ederation of Labor convention, | Executive Commitee of the for our party. in a concrete manner the sham of capitalist democracy. for a world labor gathering looking to a definite union of world labor organizations under the guidance of the A. F. of L., such conferences were denied, but A. B. Swales of the Trade Union Congress of Great Britain and leader of the Amsterdam International, admitted that if the American Federation wished to join Amsterdam, the latter would drop some of its “‘objec- tionable features.” vie’-p: the German Federation of Trade Un- ions and member of the unity commit- tee of the Amsterdam’ International, denied positively that there had been any attempt to start a new interna- tional. He expressed surprise that Hearst had sent out such a story and had no idea where the. rumor orig- inated. Grassman was very evasive when asked as to the policy of the Amster- dam International toward revolution- ary class unity and said he was not optimist of unity between Amster- dam and the Red International of La- bor Unions, saying that they disagreed on the numerical representation. The unity meeting called for December had been postponed, he said, on ac- count of his visit to America and the German elections. Gets Tangled on Dawes Pian. Grassman's apology for acceptance of the Dawes plan was that it gave Germany “a breathing spell.” But he admitted to me that the Dawes plan only complicated matters in the long run. When I asked him if, by pay- ing two and @ half billion marks per year in reparations the conditions ir Germany for the workers would not get worse instead of better and lead to either war -r revolution, he said he hoped it would not. Swales Ready to Weaken Amsterdam. A. B. Swales, chairman of the Eng- lish Trade Union Congress and most influential in the Amsterdam Interna- tional, denied other knowledge of the alleged plan to form a new interna tional under the hegemony of the Am. erican Federation of Labor, than what he had read in the Hearst naws dis- /patch referred to above. He asserted he knew of no conferences called for discussion’ of this subject. As to the possibility of the Amster. dam International being forced to a (Continued on page 3) company. 4,000 VOTES FOR IMMUN Party in Good Showing in LaF ollette’s State By G. S. SHKLAR. (Special to The Daily Worker) MILWAUKEE, Wisc., Nov. 24. —The Workers Party went over the top in Wisconsin with flying colors! The latest report published by the secretary of state showed that the Workers Party candi- date for governor, Comrade Severi Alaane received 4,069 votes, and William Z. Foster, Workers Party candidate for president, received 3,760 votes. The apparent discrepancy between the presidential and gubernatorial vote is due to the fact that many voters did not vote the party ticket correctly by placing a cross opposite each name and consequently their vote was lost. All Power to the Workers! The demonstration of Communist strength in this state is very signifi- cant in view ofthe fact that the fight was carried on against the capitalist front from Davis and Coolidge to the opportunists and reformists from Debs to Gompers and LaFollette. The fight was carried on a straight Communist program and under the slogan of “All Power to the Workers.” Bankruptcy of Socialist Party. The socialist party of Wisconsin paid a dear price for its stupidity and betrayal. At a crucial moment in the election campaign, LaFollette gave his endorsement to Blaine, candidate for governor on the republican party (Continued on Page 2.) COAL BARONS ARREST MINERS | ON FRAMED-UP DYNAMITE CHARGE pe (Special to The Dally Worker) FAIRMOUNT, W. Va., Nov. 24.—Sixteen miners were arrested at Grant Town, near here early today on trumped up charges of attempting to dyna- mite the Grant Town mines of the New England Fuel and Transportation Heavy guards are being maintained by Sheriff J. N. Chariton at Grant. Town to prevent trouble threatening there since the company opened on an CCORDING to the estimates of the Central of America the national Communist ticket re- ceived not less than 100,000 votes. This estimate is based on reports from our local organizations which show in addition that the servants of the old parties, Ku Klyxers, Knight of Columbus and Fascisti reactionaries generally, have braz- enly robbed our party of the votes cast for its candidates in the last elections. A special let- etr from the Central Executive Committee has gone out to every branch of the party to conduct a thoro investigation in their localities to estab- lish as far as it is possible the true vote cast We must utilize the election methods of the capitalist government to expose At the same time it must be borne in mind that even the correct Communist vote in the elections—approximately 100,000 does not re- flect the true strength and influence of the Work- ers Party of America. It must be remembered that there are in the United States hundreds of thousands of workers and poor farmers who are totally disfranchised and therefore have no POLL |Communist Vote in Presidential Election Is Not Counted Statement by the Central Executive Committee of the Workers Party Workers -Party strength. and camouflage Will Beg From All _ Capitalist Parties Baa dash ice ae hohner smears (Special to The Daily Worker) EL PASO, Tex., Nov. 24.—-The American Federation of Labor decided definitely today that it would take no share whatever in forming any new political party in the Three AR pe: United States. Swabeck Speaks Tonight. District Organizer Arne Swabeck, will ‘speak on the tactics of the Communist International at the edu- cational meeting of North West English branch, tonight at 8 p. m. All branch members and sympathiz- ers are urged to attend. The meet- ing will be held at the Workers’ Lyceum, 2733 Hirsch Blvd. U, S, GOVERNMENT SHARES IN LOOT FROM GERMANY Billions Will Be Paid Thru Workers’ Toil (Special to The Daily Worker) WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—Ger- many’s debt to the United States, amounting to approximately half a billion dollars, will be paid thru the same agency that German debts to France and her allies will be dis- charged—the Dawes plan—it was confirmed here today. U. 8. Gets German Dough. The United States will share inthe payments Germany makes on a pro- rata basis with other governments. Official admission that this agreement had been worked out was made in the French chamber by M. Clementel, the minister of finance, and officials here confirmed it. This government has contended from the beginning of the reparations problem that it should be entitled to its share of the moneys extracted from Germany—not for reparations— but to discharge German obligations to the United States among them the cost of maintaining American force: in the Rhineland, New Italian Cable in February. ROME, Noy. 24.—The new Italian cable to New York will be ready for service early in February, Minister )Ciano informed the senate, means of expressing their opinions in elections. These masses of disfranchised toilers, the unor- ganized, unskilled workers and poorest sections of the farmers are the most oppressed and per- secuted part of the American working class. It is from among these proletarians and semi- proletarians that our party derives its main Consequently the influence of Com- munism and of the Workers Party should be Measured not alone by the 100,000 votes cast for our presidential candidates but also by the support and confidence given to the Workers Party on numerous occasions by large masses of the disfranchised toilers in America. However, it is very important that the Amer- ican workers get a true idea of the so-called “fairness” and “democracy” of the capitalist government—and for this branches are urged once more to expose and bring to light every single instance of failure to count our vote and immediately transmit the information to the Central Executive Committee. Central Executive Committee, Workers Party of America. William Z. Foster, Chairman. C. E. Ruthenberg, Executive Secretary. reason the party MILITANT BLOC SHOWS STRENGTH IN STEEL UNION Tighe Machine Is Badly Shaken, Vote Shows (Special to the Daily Worker) YOUNGSTOWN, O., Nov. 24. —The progressive bloc in the Amalgamated tron, Steel and Tin Workers’ Union have shown remarkable strength in this key organization of the steel indus- try in the election just con- cluded. The Tighe machine is still in office but it has been badly shaken by the militant cam- paign of the left wing organ- ized around the Workers Party and the Trade Union Educa- tional League. Even the official count gives ‘the left (Continued on Page 2.) New York Workers’ School. Register Now—208 E. 12th St. cas GOMPERS WEARS | NO-PARTY CLOAK | AS WALL ST. AID | Nonpartisanship Means Backing Old Parties | By J. W. JOHNSTONE. | (Special to The Daily Worker) | EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 24.— | Somewhat on a par with Gom- |pers’ assertion that he did not ;endorse “a third party move- ment” in the past election, is the statement in the last paragraph |of the report of the executive | council on the recent campaign |and the question of political activity where it is advocated that, “The American labor movement must be as free from political party domination now as at any time in the history of our movement.” - Actually this means subordination to capital- ist parties. Permanent Campaign Committee. To accompish this, a program is proposed which is devised effectually to defeat any movement to bring the labor unions into a real labor party, by giving them something “just as good” in the form of non-partisan campaign committees to be main- tained permanently. This is called “extending the politi- cal activity of the American labor moyement.” Actually this means to go ‘along with discontented groups _o! ‘and steer them back to-eapi- talist parties as promptly as possible. This shown also by the proposal that labor should in future participate in primary elections, as well as in the final elections, thus making the “re- warding of friends and punishment of enemies” begin earlier and become more nearly connected with capitalis political parties. Recommendations of A. F. of L. The following is a summary of these future political activities as put out by the publicity service of the A, F. of L. convention: “In the direction of extending the political activity of the American la- bor movement it is recommended: “That all non-partisan political campaign committees be maintained on a permanent basis; “That particular attention be paid to the political organization of women in the trade union movement and in trade union families; “That the present cumbersome bal- lot be so changed as to make inde- pendent voting easier; | “That changes in laws be advocated where necessary, to make the func- tioning of independent political move: ments more readily effective; “That labor participate more gen- erally than heretofore in primary elec- tions; “That a plan be devised whereby forward-looking groups composed of persons who are not trade unionists may be enlisted in labor's non-par- tisan political campaigns. Hurrican Sweeps Norway. CHRISTIANA, Nov. 24.—Norway was swept by a hurrican today which destroyed many houses, levelled whole forests and sent many fishing craft to destruction, several large trawlers were sunk. ROSEN, PROGRESSIVE CARPENTER BEATS HUTCHESON IN DETROIT By A. OVERGAARD J (Special to The Daily Worker) DETROIT, Nov. 24—Mike Rosen, progressive candidate for interna- tional president of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, a a majority of 23 votes, Msp! inst William Hutcheson, the reactionary incumbent, carried Detroit by ite a campaign of villification and slander led by General Organizer Botterill and his local satellites. These attacks were instrumental in many wavering carpenters voting for Hutcheson. The campaign which troit, was carried on under the banner and it is the first attempt made in leadership of the present officiaidom succeeded in putting Rosen over in De- of the Trade Union Educational League this city to challenge the reactionary of the Carpenters’ Union, + BRITISH FLEET ORDERED READY TO SHELL CAIRO British Cabinet Breaks 1922 Agreement (Special to the Daily Worker) LONDON, Nov. 24.—Strong detachments of British troops have been ordered into the Sudan to replace the ousted Egyptians, the war office an- nounced today. Artillery corps under mobilization left Alder shot today under orders to sall to India. The British Mediterranean fleet, stationed at Malta, has been ordered to be in readiness to proceed to Cairo at short notice. The British tory govern- ment is getting ready to gobble up Egypt completely. As pointed out in previous dis- patches, the death of General Lee Stack was.picked upon as a favorable opportunity to take back all the con- cessions granted to Egypt in 1922, when the empire was in sore straits. Hypocritical British Rulers. The tory press agents now announce that Egypt is unable to govern her- self, therefore the benevolent British ruling class in the interests of Egypt as well as in the general interests of clvilization must step in and restore order. That Britain had such an eventual- ity as this in mind when it issued its proclamation in 1922, conceding a fake independence to Egypt was evi- dent from the wording of that declara- tion which read that any interference by another power between Egypt and Britain would be considered an un- friendty act.” " League Kicked In Slats. Great Britain will not even tolerate an appeal by Egypt to the league of nations. The league has its weak spots, one of them being the provision that before a decision can be consid ered on the signatory powers, it must be unanimous. It is possible that Japan might endanger the unanimity As usual the yellow socialists and labor bureaucrats in England are in- dulging in their stock platitudes against the action of the tory govern- Pa BS. > fk a a EE A Ela ment, The Communists alone urge the British workers to take action and prevent the ruling class from car- rying out its brutal intentions against the exploited people of Egypt. Ruthless British Policy. The British are expected to take steps today toward the expulsion of Egyptian forces from the Sudan, fore- ing compliance with this demand in the British note. It still is problem. atical whether the native Sudanese forces, under British officers, will be used for this purpose. The government has been given full use of the police to preserve order, The steel helmefed officers are parad- ing the streets on the watch for any signs of outbreak. The students’ strike in protest to the British demands continued today despite orders of the minister of edu- cation to return to their studies. Po- lice have been called on frequently to break up minor disturbances, A squadron of airplanes has heen sent from Cairo to Tanta. Agitation there already reported may break out into violence. British Order Flogging. The British governor of Ansura or- dered the flogging of students who started an anti-British demonstration. General Allenby made a trip to the hospital today and presented 1,000 (Continued on Page 2.) “BIG BIZ” EXTENDED THE PLATOON IDEA FOR THE SCHOOLS DURING “WEEK” (Special to The Daily Worker) WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 24.— The platoon schools are rapidly be- ing extended, it was learned from the bureau of education during “education week.” Of the cities of the country Detroit has 80 platoon schools, Philadelphia has 43, Pittsburgh 38, Dallas 27, Birm- Ingham 23, St. Paul 18, Newark and Akron 17 each, Dayton 8, The platoon schools are urged by the manufacturers associations be- cause they turn out manually train- ed workers who have taught to think. large icramento 13 and not been