The Daily Worker Newspaper, November 26, 1924, Page 1

The DAILY WORKER Raises the Standard for a Workers’ and Farm- ers’ Government ol. If. No. 213. AS WE SEE IT By T. J. O'FLAHERTY. NOTHER gangster is killed and State’s Attorney Crowe has found his voice. “You will hear from this office now” or words to that ef- fect, said Crowe. The antics of the police, judges, newspapers and the Horde of capitalist politicians who thake their living in the sewers of Capitalist society are of interest to Communists, If you follow the his- tory of such “clean-up campaigns” as take place after every major murder Wave, you will notice that nothing ever happens to those who violate the law on a scale sufficiently large, to enable them to put the law-enforcers on the payroll. ** * OBERT -E. CROW, the favorite son of the Chicagé chamber of commerce has not opened his trap about the Dean O’Banion murder. Neither has he made any explanation of the fact that the honorable O’Ban- fon, who is credited with a mortuary fecord of from nine to twenty-five. was one of his chief political backers | in the election fight. It is safe to say that if a strikebreaker lost a finger | Guring a struggle between the work- ers and the bosses, that Crowe would be on the job immediately with all his allies. * @ N Indian prince and a lady of A easy virtue plus attractive per- sonality are now the star actors in one of ‘the greatest court sensations in recent London history, The prince in ordel to keep ma relations with Ff fair lady out of the press. But th Midland Bank, where he deposited the money for the benefit of the “outrag- 6a” husband, did not take the neces- sary precautions to protect the prince’s money for said husband, therefore the latter is suing the bank, for negligence. It happens that the prince is.an officer in the Indian army, so the British government ordered the court. to keep his highness’s name out of the record. This has not kept the gentleman’s name out of the press, but he can ignore that, on the ground that it is out of order. ‘a8 ‘HE London papers report that Ramsay MacDonald has abandon- ed his plan to visit Sonth Americ and will visit Jamaica and Panama instead MacDonald may travel far but Le will have some difficulty in leaving mem- ories of the “Zinoviev” letter behind him. As was to be expected, the tories who framed the plot now concluda that the letter is genuine, but that it does not amount to a row of sugar stalks compared to other things. Which is quite true. The tories are more worried about Soviet influence in India and Egypt than they are about forged documents, forged by the tories. “e8 NOTHER socialist paper has given up the ghost. Outside of the New Leader of New York, most of the existing socialist papers ars printed in a printing “factory” in Read- ing, Pa., where papers are turned out in mass. Even with this form of pro- duction, the socialists are so demoral- ized that they cannot raise the funds to keep their weekly sheets alive. But while the socialist papers are sinking the DAILY WORKER is forging ahead. oe 8 MILITANT revolutionary mem- bership is the best guarantee that th&jgreat American Communist daily is to live and live vigorously. ‘The dampaign now being conducted tor the DAILY WORKER will insure it for 1925 and until the rule of capi- talism .in America is overthrown. Every reader of this paper who wants to strike an effective blow at the (Continued on Page 2.) SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ;set crowned heads, and that “sending In Chicago, by mail, $8.00 per year. Outside Chicago, by mail, $6.00 per year. Porienutiist International n Appeal for Aid to Egypt (Svecial to The Dally Worker) MOSCOW, Nov. 25.—The Communist International to- day sent a message to the toiling masses of Egypt encourag- ing them in their struggle against the bloody imperialism of England. The manifesto also urges the workers of the world and particularly those of Britain and countries more directly involved in the Egyptian situation to take action against this latest attack on.the rights of subject peoples. “In. this struggle,” declares the Communist Inter- national, “you will have the world's proletariat with you.” NO-PARTY STAND! [4.F- oF. conernon IS ADOPTED BY|| THe cowens acome ALF. OF L. MEET (Special to The Daily Worker) EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 25.—The Stone Cutter Joins in Plea for Class Action 44th annual convention of the Am- erican Federation of Labor ad- journed yesterday afternoon, after re-electing Samuel Gompers presi- dent and re-electing the entire exe- cutive council. The executive council as it now St stands is composed of the follow- By J. W. JOHNSTONE. EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 25.— The 44th annual convention of the American Federation of Labor yesterday adopted with only two opposing votes the re- port of the executive council on the program of “non-partisan ing: James Duncan, ist vice-presi- dent; Frank Duffy, 2nd vice-presi- dent; William Green, 3rd vice- president; T. A. Rickert, 4th vice- president; Jacob Fischer, Sth’ vice- president; Matthew Woll, 6th vice- president; Martin F, Ryan, 7th vice- Wilson, 8th vice- ‘killed | resolutions number 1 and 2, as introduced by the Brotherhood of Potters and by the Molders’ Union. Victory for No-Party Action, Woll claimed that a victory for “non-partisan” action had been won at the last election and said that the proposal was to use all parties, but be used by none, Delegate Basky, of the Stone Cut- ters’ Union, told the leaders that if they listened to the demand of the rank and file, their duty would be to indorse an independent working class Political party. He agreed with the hope expressed by. Fraternal Delegate Swales of the British unions, that labor must apply political power. Basky asserted that working class political power had up- ae its closing session it reaffirm- ed. its stand urging the United to join the league of nations ind defeated Furuseth’s resolution against such action. many to see the need of overthrowing autocracy, said Basky, with some show of militancy. “Leaders should lead,” he declared, “and not be compelled to advance an inch at a time.” He as- serted that the recommendation of the executive council to form perma- nent “non-partisan” campaign com- mittees, was a concession and done to obscure the demands for a political party. Hayes Wants Third Party, Delegate Max Hayes, of Typographi- cal Union, said that the executive coun- cil played with words about indepen- dent political movements, but meant the same old gage “rewarding friends,” etc., that Gompers spoke of absolute autocracy in America like in Russia, but did nothing to counteract it. He declared that the council’s re- commendations were the same as in the past, only using different terms. (Continued on Page 2.) Lewis to the republican party and Berry to the democratic party to plead for favors was a crime.” Basky said that the election showed more clearly than ever that both par- ties were and are controlled by capi- tal. “We should not need to suffer such misery as has Russia or Ger- Liebknecht Day!|- ‘© All Nuclei Branches of the Y. W. L.: Arrangements have been completed whereby Liebknecht Day will be commemorated on January 11, 1925. Every unit of the organization must make immediate preparations to hold mass demonstrations on this day which Is dedicated to the young Communists of all lands. A special bulletin is being issued to all league units, but each | je should pro- ceed at once to elect its committee which will insure’ a reater Lieb- knecht Day in America than ever before. Special literature will be Issued and preparations are being made for a special edition of THE YOUNG WORKER to be dated Jan. 15 which will be printed Jan. 1. Every branch should send in their extra orders at once. A special arrangement has been made with the Workers’ Party that the Lenin Memorial meetings will be held from Jan. 21 to 25. The C. E. C. of the Workers Party has specifically ordered that Liebknecht meetings must be supported by the Workers ‘Party and held separate from the Lenin meetings. Make preparations at ence for a monster Liebknecht meeting. JOHN WILLIAMSON, National Secretary. THE DAIL Entered as Second-class matter September 21, 1923, at f WEDNESDAY, Help Insure THE DAILY WORKER for 1925! WGORKER. ° fies ones at Chicago, Iinois under the Act of March 3, 1879. 'VEMBER 26, 1924 <a>” Published daily except Sunday by THE DAILY WORKER PUBLISHING CO,, 1113 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, Ml. Price 3 Cents [POWERS CLASH OVER BRITISH WAR ON EGYPT Tories Ditch | League of Four €. E. G. Decisions That Take First Place HE Workers Party membership Is now entering a period of discus- sion. Between comrades as they meet, In branch meetings, In general membership meetings, thru the party press, the question of future party policy will be the burning question. For SIXTY DAYS . this discussion wil! proceed, and then an eventual decision. Nations Hand In hand with this discussion, probably the most thoro and — By J. W. far-reaching the party has ever had, Is to go unanimous obedience to a BULLETIN. decision already made. United, as one whole, without a single difference CAIRO, Nov. 25.—The po EL PASO, of opinion, the entire party membership Is to enter the campaign to litical atmosphere became exe The one sign “the aie class} | 'NSURE THE DAILY WORKER FOR 1925. tremely tense here today character in 44th annual We must make the DAILY WORKER secure for the coming year. when the Egyptian parila. convention of American Federation of Pod came Se terday when lution No. 6, advocating ri ion of Soviet Russia, introduogd by the Mold- ers’ Union cames ore the con- vention. It developed t the resolu- tion had been sal ged some- where between the Molders’ convention and A. F. of L. convention, the | essential “resolves” being Ie out entire- ly as it was sented to the A. F. of L. sntion. Two Resolves Are Omitted. In between the “whereas”—whici. stated the strength and permanence of the Soviet government, the fact ment was adjourned “ royal decree. To so Insure it INSURANCE POLICIES have been issued. The policy of every party member must be to BUY A POLICY. And 80 that the discussions over party policy in our party will not Interfere with the campaign to make our dally safe and build it, the Central Executive Committee of the party has unanimously decided: oe @ (Special to The Dally Worker} PARIS, Nov. 25.—The immi< nent possibility of war between England and France over the Anglo- Bi question loomed ominously today as Premier Herriot and his cabinet met to consider France’s attitude to- wee England in the present risis. The entire French press with one voice denounced the action of England in its brutal assault on the national independence of the Egyptian people. Not that the imperialists of France have any more concern for the rights of small nations than England has, but the interests of the two ) clash: in the Neer 1. That the immediate task of the party, of every member in it, is to campaign and give so that we may tiquidate obligations which are impending the growth and threaten the future existence of the DAILY WORKER. 2. The first order of business at every branch meeting, at every membership meeting is to be—SALE OF INSURANCE POLICIES TO INSURE THE DAILY WORKER FOR 1925. 3. Every party paper must give wide publicity to this campaign. 4. Every party paper is to preface the discussions upon future party policy carried in its columns with this announcement or a similar announcement sent by the Central Executive Committee. Fraternally, C. E. RUTHENBERG, raat oid stelle oat ante ay that the convention (the last Molders’ convention) urge the United States government that barriers tending to prevent inter- course and ultimate recognition of Russia be removed, and be it fur- ther “Resolved, that the delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention be instructed to present a resolution calling for recognition of Russia by the United States gov- ernment. All the remnant of the resolution left for consideration was in reference to a commercial treaty, stating that if such a treaty was negotiated, “Under no circumstances shall the United States use any form of coerc- ion or force to collect any bills due to American merchants, manufactur- ers or banks.” Sillinsky for Re ition. Upon this résolutio J. Sillin- eymen Failors’ Union arose he speak eh favor of its pass- age. t thé reason why sia was yet with- Has Dammy C andidates Against Hindmarsh (Special to The Daily Worker) SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 25. —The regular bi-ennial election of the United Mine Workers will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9. At this time officials will be elected in the various states, sub-dis- tricts and for posi international organization as well as for officers of the State Federation of Labor in Illinois. Already the machinery is in motion to corrupt the election in Illinois where Farrington has held sway for many years. In not a single instance has he ever been elected in accordance with the laws of the union. ¢ of this tact, é said, nearly every country is dealing with Russia including England and France. He as- serted that the Soviet government was growing stronger every day and had ‘stood like a rock for seven years. He declared that Soviet Russia was juyer of cotton from FARRINGTON IN |EMPLOYES OF MOVE TO STEAL | °: THE ELECTION eos stor Bosra cine One strange feature found in the coming election is that John L. Lewis is a@ candidate for re-election and is also classed as a candidate for a position in the cabinet of the strike- breaking president of the U. S. Of course, it is understood that in the event of his election to the presi- dency of the miners again, he would be safe even tho'the cabinet position did not materialize. In event of Lewis’ elevation to the cabinet position it is stated that Murray, the international vice-president, will be moved ap to the position of president and that Far- rington is slated for Murray’s position as vice-president. This will leave a (Continued on page 5) destithru agents and “ing of Ameri. Russia, said fe was bled its aftermath, and kers had a right tc not ot government they nenech pond we liked it or not. McCullough Agrees with De, Delegate McCullough, of the Typo- graphical Union, stated that he agreed with William Gamaliel Hard. ing, famous exponent of “normalcy” in one ye the United States recognize Russia when she pire her debts.” He claimed that the Third International and not the peo- (Continued om Page 2.) 5G: {chad to pay more pcg Secretary, Sita bree Workers Party Chalrman. East, hence the threatened hos- tilities, The scrapping of the league of na- tions by the tory government came simultaneously with the announce- ment that Egypt would submit its side of the question to the league. France would back up the Egyptian claim. Practically every nation of consequence on the continent of Eu- rope has no friendly feeling for Eng- land and may follow the lead of France in blocking B,ritain’s efforts to increase its empire, It is reported here that Herriot is considerably influenced by Russian representations in behalf of Egypt Germany is also said to have signified its intention to put up a united front with France against England. The return of Caillaux and Malvy, leader@ of the anti-British and pro-Germag pre-war opposition, to political ag tivity renders the French internal situation more conducive to a bold move, such as outspoken opposition on the part of France to the British grab in Egypt would mean. The Bagdad Railway, The French have recently seeure@ a concession from Turkey giving thert possession of the Bagdad railway which was one of the bones of contem tion between Germany and England, the two main contestants in the world war. England considers the posses sion of this trade artery by another? power a threat to India and to hew practical ownership of Egypt. The French press compares thé British note to Egypt to that sent to Serbia in 1914. This comparison angers the virtuous British ruling (Continued on Page 2.) P, RAILWAY IN STRIKE VOTE o ys ae Jurisdiction SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.—The decision of the 8,000 engineers, fire- men, hestelers and helpers of the Pacific System of the Southern Pacific Railroad on strike vote now being taken, will not be known until Decem- ber 6, it was learned today at the headquarters of the brotherhoods in- volved here, Members of the Brotherhood of En- gineers and the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Firemen and Enginemen will return their ballots by mail and they will be counted on that date. Roads Refuse to Confer, According to L. G. Griffing, grand chief engineer of the Engineers’ Brotherhood, and D. B. Robertson, president of the Firemen’s Brother- hood, ‘the: strike vote is a result of the failure to obtain conferences with Southern Pacific officials on wage de- mands which have beén pending for some time. Southern Pacific officials are understood to take the position that the wage question is in the hands of the United States railroad labor board. THERE'LL BE NO THURSDAY ISSUE HERE will be no issue of the DAILY WORKER on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. The next issue will be dated Friday, Nov. 28. The members of the staff of the DAILY WORKER, mechanical, busi- Ness and editorial, plan to use this holiday to push the drive to “Insure the DAILY WORKER for 1925.” Only in this way do they feel that they are doing something worth while this year; something they can be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day, 1925. Are you with us? FIRST CHANCE AT MOST CHOICE THINGS Quantities of Useful and Beautiful Articles Donations Received — Hide, Wanted Wednesday Afternoon GRAND OPENING 8 P. 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