The Daily Worker Newspaper, December 23, 1924, Page 3

Bevin December 23, 1924 a AE DATE Y WORKER Page Three BIG LEGAL FIGHT IS NOW ON TO SAVE MANY COMMUNISTS FROM PRISON AND DEPORTATION Bringing the revolutionary working class movement face to face with the serious possibility of a retrial of William Z. Foster, leader of the great SCRIBES INVENT “RED REVOLTS” AS PROPAGANDA SAGCO IN JAIL, DOESN'T KNOW HIS BABY DAUGHTER CELEBRATE 1917 IN CHINA (Continued from page 1) minister, and many other guests. The ambassador was seconded in his duties of host by Comrade Mlishko, the councillor of the embassy, and several are steel strike of 1919, and of the trial of all the thirty-two Communists indicted 3 Py te members of his staff. Seek to Break Off Russ} in michigan, the decision of the Michigan supreme court, upholding the con-| Children Are Persecuted| The main building of the embassy $ individ ai Was again, as on the day of unfurling Relations easy the C. B. Ruthenberg, is one which goes far beyond the individual case Along with Father irathag al die Guice ents wae The Labor Defense Council, 166 W. Washington Street, Chicago, is taking up the challenge. First, there is the immediate danger to Comrade Ruthenberg. Ruthenberg is executive secretary of the Workers Party, and his name is known to the class conscious workers thruout the United States. Application for a re-hearing has been made. In all likelihood, the case will have to be taken to the United States supreme court. Once more the slogan is going out: GET BEHIND THE MICHIGAN DEFENSE! While concentrating its immediate attention upon the Ruthenberg case, the Labor Defense Council is obliged ¢—————$—$=_—$—$—$—$_$_$_________ to make preparation for a strong : defense which will have to be put up Moscow Communists for the other Communist leaders in} Demand Freedom of Sacco and Vanzetti the event that Ruthenberg’s convic- tion is upheld by the United States MOSCOW, Nov. 8—(By Mail.)—At @ gathering held at the Anglo-Saxon supreme court. Meanwhile, the Labor Defense Coun- cil is defending many other cases. For instance, there is the case of| section, International Communist Club John Buksa, of Wheeling, W. Va., who|for Political Emigrants, in Moscow, Nov. 20, to celebrate the seventh anni- versary of the Russian October revo- lution the following resolution moved has been found “guilty of distributing copies of the Workers Party program.” by Comrade William D. Haywood was unanimously passed: Buksa’s case will, in all probability, “This meeting of members of the go to the United States supreme zourt. John C. Schedel, whose arrest fol- towing his return to this country] Anglo-Saxon section of the Zagorsky after deportation to Germany, has} Club for Political Emigrants expresses aroused widespread protest, is still) our strong protest and indignation at out on bail, but his case is by n0|the exhibition of class justice on the means settled. Within a short time,| part of the United States capitalist courts which have held Comrades Sacco and Vanzetti in jail for years on a charge of murder; a charge sup- he may be brought to trial and per- haps re-deported, leaving his wife and ported on circumstantial evidence, supported by avowed perjurers, In children practically destitute in this country. The Labor Defense Council is prepared to fight this case thru. spite of the admitted unreliability of the evidence against our comrades, the Massachusetts state supreme Comrade Vajtauer, a member of the court has rejected the appeal against (Special to The Daily Worker) PARIS, France, Dec. 22.—The spec: .tacle of timid bourgeois hunting holes to hide in, is the chief result so far “pf the “self-made revolution” created . by a few Paris newspapers who hire “reporters with vivid imaginations to , concoct fairy tales about the danger vf & “Communist uprising.” There is, of course, the oné explos- .. ive situation existing at Amiens, % “coming from a scare story printed in La Libertaire, a monarchist paper, .. telling of “plots” by Communists to capture the garrison, seize all arms and “take the city.” There was no ‘such plot, but the scare given the bourgeoisie provoked the formation -. of a fascisti battalion of 5,000 shop- . keepers and capitalist rowdies who promise to suppress all radical work: ers’ unions and parties, and thus start real trouble. Putting Herriot in a Hole. Another product of the scare, which is part of a ‘deliberate compaign by certain groups of capitalists and mon. archists to force a breaking-off of re lations with Soviet Russia, is the dis. crediting of Herriot. If he moves il legally against the Communists, and “they have dong nothing more than usual, to suppress them, he alienater the support of great masses of work. ers dnd poor peasants, while if he does nothing, the capitalist newspa- pers call him a “weakling” and influ ence all the bourgeois elements tc overthrow his cabinet. The great effort being made by world reaction to break off the reia- tions Soviet Russia has established in the west is seen by this and other Propaganda campaigns, especially the wild rumors fiying about concerning the mythical “revolts” against the So- viet government. But the lies continue. The lar in Stockholm reports that some unnam. ed source in Odessa says that “Trot- sky has ordered Stalin arrested.” The liar in Vienna adds that “street fight- ing is going on in Kazan between fol lowers of Trotsky and of Zinoviev.’ The Bucharest Har supplies the de tails of how “Stalin was captured by “soldiers, who would not release him “until their garrison was destroyed by artillery.” The busy liar at Helsing fors, chips in with a story of a new Kronstadt revolt now about four years old. (NOTE:—The legal battle to save the two Italian workers, Sacco and Vanzetti convicted of a payroll robbery and murder at South Brain- tree, Mass, continues in the state supreme court and will be carried, if necessary, to the United States supreme court by the Defense Com- mittee, Box 93, Hanover St. Station, Boston, Mass., with the support of workers of all countries who believe in the..imnocence of these men. Following is an account of a visit to Sacco’s family. Vanzetti has rela- tives only im Italy.) B.. O150 By ESTHER LOWELL. (Federated Press Staff Correspondent.) BOSTON, Nov. 22.—Dante and Inez Sacco are beautiful children. Dante is eleven; Inez is four. With their clear-eyed, auburn-haired little mother and their good friend Susie, they live in three rooms of an old New Eng- land farm house near Rockville, in the rolling country behind Boston. Geraniums bloom in big pots on the kitchen window sill, enlivening the clean bare room, Inez and Dante smile greetings with Rose, their mother, when friends oc- casionally visit them. Inez laughs quickly, tossing her dark brown head and flashing her big chestnut eyes. Dante smiles wistfully as tho he could not be too happy. The mother’s face warms up with a warm, swift smile that relapses rapidly into a more drawn look. Rose Sacco looks physically very well but around the grey eyes tiny lines of care show. She realizes, she says to the friends who have come in, that she must keep her grip on her- self for the children. But the thought of Nicola Sacco, innocent of the crime for which he has been convicted, spending his fourth year in Dedham jail, weighs heavily upon her heart. Dante shows his school geography and follows eagetly on the various maps the course of a visitor’s travels as she points the way. Geography and history are his favorite studies. Mother Rose is asking what are some of the good new books for children; it is hard to find what they want at the little local library. Dante is im the 7th grade. He does- n’t mention that some of the boys ‘aunt him and worry him saying that uis father is a criminal and going to -he electric chair. even tho the school principal told them all that the case was not settled and that the father should be given the benefit of the doubt. Dante knows about his fath- er’s case in more than a boy’s way. When his father was on hunger strike Dante pleaded with him to stop so that he might live and return to the family. Little Inez romps from one friend to another, delightedly showing her picture book to one, playing with an- other’s chain of keys. She doesn’t know yet about the father whose dream of freedom for mankind made him prey of those who want only masters and slaves, She doesn't know about sweet-tempered Bartolo- meo Vanzetti who is confined in Charlestown prison because he dream- ed a better world with her father. Rose Sacco knows that workers who fight for a better life must suffer to win it for others. She knows she has many unknown friends helping to carry on the fight with her. She should be addressed at Box 93, Han- over St. Station, Boston, Mass. New Zealand Youth Rebels at Training For Capitalist Wars By w. FRANCES AHREN. (Federated Press Staff Correspondent) WELLINGTON, New Zealand.—The unpopularity of the compulsory de. fenso training scheme for boys in New Zealand is shown by the fact that during the second week of October, 54 boys were brought before the courts and charged for evading the compul- a a WHO KILLED HANNIBAL HURST? Was it his daughter? is ’ HELP! HELP! Give Us a Hand— * We are swamped = again. There is just a toad of work piling up in our office and our small force is struggling hard to get it done. If any comrades have a day, an hour or a minute to spare, COME ON OVER— GIVE US A HAND! jor Czecho-Slovak Federation of the Council is trying to secure his liberty | conviction and confirmed the sentence on a writ of habeas corpus. greetings and encouragement to our and so extensive that its activities|comrades and calls upon the organ- must be brought home intimately to tiveness and vengeance of the capi- needed if this work is to be carried | talist class. out successfully—if Communists are you, thru the Prambank. for the Sacco teeny and Vanzetti defense, receipt for May Deport Klein. ment to deport Thomas Klein, mem-|Communist Club for Political Emi- ber of the Workers Party in Philadel- grants. by the Labor Defense Council. Klein has just received a re-hearing children, who will be left destitute, KEMEROVO, Siberia.—(By Mail.)—Industries are steadily increasing their output. Dr. Elsie Reed Mitchell. the doctor for the eighth group of “I am glad to be able to tell the readers of the DAILY WORKER that all of our group are well and not one has left Kuzbas—except Kask, whose But our number has been maintained by a new Maravich baby, another girl who does credit to her environ-+——————————__________. <The’ industry is’ flourishing, and “When we came every colonist was the coke and chemical plant was open- still getting a regular monthly ration essary material in all sorts of places, | 14. pring of 1924, and now the two including the two basements, down |iitohens, one on each side of the ter-revolutionary sabotage of long ago, preserv: “We still have a little American pepe ng cide omen hg hed | food, such as baking powder, crisco, one turbine has done wonderful work i of course, will not. The only hard- pia sane tne parte ane ship for us is that coffee is considered the othe dayt nt 00 vorsts away, Just |<, tucky in having brought along sev- eral pounds of green beans which I in. When the first turbine began to 4 run by the excess gas from the coke |clinic (ambulatory) on each side of the river, do a heavier work than THE SOUTH SIDE PLAYERS Soviet and Chinese colors, OOD Red Ambassador Entertains. PEKIN, Nov. 8.—(By Mail.)—Com- rade Leo Mikhailovitch Karakhan, ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, held a large dinner party last night in honor of the Chinese government and the rep- resentatives of the national army and all the Chinese public, The dinner was attended by all the meinbers of the cabinet, who were the guest of honor: the premier, Mr. Hwang Fu; the minister of foreign affairs, Dr. Wang Chen-ting; the war minister, Mr. Li Shun-cheng; the minister of justice, Mr. Chang Yao- tseng; General Hu Ching-yu, com- mander of the second national army; Mr. Shen Jui-ling, vice-minister of foreign affairs; Prof. Chiang Meng- ling, acting rector of the Pekin Na- tional University; Mr. Wang Ting- chang, director of the protocal depart- ment, and Mr. Chu Ho-shiang, coun- sellor of the Wai Chiao-pu; Mr. Hsiang Hsi-ling, former premier; Mr. Yuan Liang. chief secretary of the cabinet; Senator Lei Yin; Mr. Yi Pei- chi, representing Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s headquarters; Messrs. Wang Wen-pu, Hwang Kung-su, Mang Pao-chen, M. P.’s, and other members of parlia- ment; Professors Koo Chin-chao, Ma Shu-lun, Li Yu-ing, and others; Mr. Shao Piao-ping and other representa- tives of the Chinese press, Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, unable to come per- sonally, sent a special representative in his lieu, Proposing the toast to the health of the guests, Mr. Karakhan made the following speech. Urges Chinese Have Courage. “I am happy, on this day, which is the anniversary of our revolution and our national holiday, to welcome here the representatives of the Chinese government and national army and of the people of China. “China is now passing thru hard days, which are made still more diffi- cult by the internal struggle and for- eign intrigues. However, you must not lose courage and confidence in your victory, if you are resolute and ready to fight to the end without any fear of obstacles or intimidation. “The example of Soviet Russia ought to show that with the will to fight and conquer in this struggle. into which all the Chinese people have been drawn, victory is bound to be yours, Indeed, the Chinese people must and will conquer, but it is nec- essary that not individual leaders but all the nation be attracted to the con- struction of a new national life. “There is this in common between struggle and destinies of the people of China and the Union of Soviet S: cialist Republics that our internal diff culties during the last six years anc yours during all the years of th: Chinese republic are intertwined anc are indissolubly bound with external conditions and the international situa- tion of the country, Treaties Should Be Torn Up. “I was glad when I saw this morn- ing the statement of the Chinese min- ister of foreign affairs, who spoke— quite naturally in careful terms—of the revision of treaties with foreign Powers as being in the order of the day. Now, as I am not the foreign minister of the republic of China, I may be permitted to say more defi- nitely that those treaties should not only be revised; they ought to be torn asunder, abolished, because they strangle China and because China cannot live under them, No govern- ment, no efforts to reconstruct and improve the administration of the country can be successful unless you will throw off the chains that bind each movement and each attempt of yours to help the Chinese people. “The principles laid down in the agreement recently concluded be- tween the union and China and which I hope. will in the nearest future serve as a basis for the pending negotia- tions, must—as it seems to me—be- come, in a certain sense, the plank of the foreign policy of any Chinese gov- ernment. LATIN-AMERIGAN WRITER AMAZED AT STRIDES OF RUSSIANS (By Rosta News Agency) MOSCOW, Dec. 22.—“Foreigners cannot but be amazed at the big stride with which the great Russian people have entered upon the path of construction after such formid- able revolutionary upheavals,” writes Mr. Adolph Agorio to the editors of the Soviet papers. Mr. Agorio is a well-known Spanish writer, born in Uruguay, South America; he is a member-corre- spondent of the Madrid academy and a member of the French so- ciety of writers, “In my book, Might and Right, published in 1916, | predicted not only the Russian revolution as such, but also those methods which were destined to secure the triumph and victory of the movement... To- day, | am glad to be in a position to state that my sojourn in Lenin- grad and Moscow has confirmed the correctness of my views on the Russian proletarian revolution.” the external and internal chains that | bind the life of the Chinese people,; its capacities, its happiness. Liberate it, give it the place in the worla which is due to your great people. fh this fight, when you will have begun it, you must know that the peoples of the Soviet Union will be with the Chinese people. “Long live the brotherhood of the peoples of China and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics! Long live China’s liberation from the chains binding her national life!” Ideals Not Yet Achleved, Mr. Hwang Fu, acting premier, re- sponded, on behalf of. the guests, by the following toast: “Today we have the honor to be Present at the celebration of the anniversary of the Russian revolution. In China, thirteen years elapsed since the day of the revolution. but the revo- lutionary ideals are not yet achieved, while the revolution in Soviet Russia has made big strides, owing to the energy and persistence of the Soviet government, We hope, therefore, that the Soviet government would be willing to help us with its counsels. The relations between our countries were for a long time interrupted as a regult of the European war and revo- lution. Personally, I advocated very strongly the resumption of normal relations between Soviet Russia and China and I have made declarations to this effect when I was minister of foreign affairs, Then under my initiative Dr. C. T. Wang started nego- tiations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, but he did not succed as did not the revolution in ‘hina. Now Dr. C, T. Wang holds the ost of minister of foreign affairs and hope that the Soviet. ambassador vill avail himégelf of this fact and will ring negotiation to a successful end, hus fulfilling the hopes of China, on rehalf of which I am speaking now. Make Up For Lost Time. “Today is the anniversary of the Russian ‘revolution. while the coup Tetat here took place on Oct. 23. This difference of two wecks gives us the right to hope that perhaps we shall make up for @ lost time and the cause to which I attach a very great importance will be brought to a favor- able conclusion. I raise my glass to the health of the Soviet ambassador and Mr. Karakhan and all present.” The best mutual feeling prevailed thruout the soiree and many friendly chats, in groups and individuals, en- livened the party, and the pleasant- ness of which was greatly enhanced by a music band, whose excellent per- formance during and after the dinner was greatly’ enjoyed by all those present. The main entrance gate and the whole building of the embassy were brilliantly illuminated during the evening. St. Paul Aids Novy Mir. ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 22— The District Committee of the Russian Section of the Workers Party District RUSS WORKER CORRESPONDENT TELLS OF LIFE Workers’ Control and Workers’ Culture By A, POVERENNY, (Special to The Dally Worker) EKATERINOSLAY, U. 3. 3. R-— (By Mail.)—Just Mke other unions, our builders’ union has its workers’ correspondents who contribute to their wall newspapers, to the local (Ekaterinoslav) press. as well as to the central building trades organs. The workers’ correspondents describe our achievements in the building trade, the life and conditions of adult and young workers and the tasks be- fore us, But their main task consists in drawing attention to any short- comings or evils, and in endeavoring to remedy them thru the press and by collective action, There is not a single error nor any undesirable element who has managed to get into our ranks somehow or other (be it a contractor, a pseudo expert, or some other fool) who can escape the sharp pen of the workers’ correspondent, Workers’ correspond- ents have the full backing of the trade union, the party nucleus and even the central committee of the unfon, and can, therefore, work without any in- terference. Workers’ correspondents are responsible to the people’s court of justice for libel, but hitherto there has not been a single case of libel on the part of the workers’ corre: spondents. Fellow workers of the building trade in America: Write and tell us if you have work ers’ correspondents in your country, under what conditions they carry on their work and in what way the local Communist Party helps them to fight against the evils of capitalism. Tell us if they are organized, and, in fact, everything concerning your labor press. Cultural Work Among Ekaterinoslav Builders. T should like to tell our fellow workers abroad about the cultural work carried on among workers of the building trade in the town of Bkater- inoslav (Ukrainian 8. S, R.). First of all, I want to tell you that this cultural and educational work is not carried on by “philanthropic ladies” and not by “kind bourgeois social workers,” but by the workers themselves I will tell you in the first instance about the cultural work in the énter- prise itself (during building and re pairing operations). Newspapers are read and fnternational events are dis- cussed during the one hour dinner interval. Lately our workers took especial interest in the general elec- tion in Great Britain, and heated dis- cussions took place. Working men expressed their opinions very freely, Wherever building is going on. there are always red and Lenin corners, tastefully decorated by the workers themselves, Real Workers’ Culture, Our cultural center is our olub “Town and Village.” Here the work is carried on very thoroly and on Propagandist lines. We have various sections, corners and circles, Wé have a dramatic circle, as well aa trade union, political, Marxist and scientific-technical circles, also a class for the liquidation of illiteracy, a reading room where silence is en- forced, a rest room, etc. In their club, workers of the building trade find after their eight-hour working day everything that is needed for their development, their studies and rest, The Young Communist League and the Young Leninites take an active part in the club work. The workers are very pleased with their “palace of culture.” and 70 per cent of them are members of the club, Fellow workers of the building trade in America, send us thru the agitation and propaganda department of the Comintern information for our trade paper Postroika (The Building Trade) about the manner in which cultural and political educational work is car- ried on in your country, Tell us what you do in the matter of self-education and how you spend your leisure, All this interests us very much, indeed, and we will be very grateful if you Workers Party, has already been or- of death, The work of the Labor Defense ized working class to exert all its every one interested in the legal de- “At the meeting a collection was to be properly defended. Send in your which please find enclosed.” Efforts on the part of the govern- phia, are being strenuously combatted} (Signed) H. GERISH, Secretary. {f he is deported, it will be a veritable American who went to Kuzbas via the Pacific Ocean in the summer of 1923, death from flu-pneumonia early last winter was felt deeply by all of our ment as a marvel of physical develop-| years and which deteriorated so rap- ed last spring after unheard-of efforts, at 60 per cent of the wage, of all the among rubbish and debris. Some of | river, and individuals buy and pay for aan kak SOG Kae cers. Cee LaaA dotne kalingh arally” bbs: wotittug MONT” BY 'a visiting Comelnion ai |e “laxdry” in this temaridking land, Ne ee ee have not needed to use until now, ovens there was an immediate saving | would be needed among the same dered deported. The Labor Defense “This meeting sends its heartfelt Council has now become so various efforts to save them from the vindic- fense of Communists. Money ir taken up which we are forwarding to contributions now—and continuously! Anglo-Saxon Section, Internationa’ catastrophe for his wife and seven (Special to The Dally Worker) writes. Comrade Mitchell’s letter follows: group and the entire colony. ment and perfect good nature. idly it soon became valueless. which included finding all sorts of neo necessities. This was abolished in this dispersion was intentional coun- |.» 4, they like. pronagdhe 8 sey nea ete, Ost i nias come ftom abroad for months and rope to SOaRe COMMISSION: O11 as Dasaeebrns taaed 101 tha aAKE” D as soon as the cement foundation is “Our hospital of 65 beds and our of 30 tons of coal a day. No. 9, (St. Paul) will give it first en- with “Ou 008 "The e—naturally, afte sory drills, All were fined. Must Break With the Past. tertainment of the winter in the form| Vil! write to us about it. ~~" ELIZABETH GRIFFEN other ri rat p Beloved ater nap- pee sates ar tap jit aig ee Es epee aan act a a ot ee na Bao f nd of a grand masquerade ball to be held | MHNltt/intetititunmesimeuncnntriuitnneitat, r ie | New and the num- ? Sunday evening, Jan, 10, at Vie j as tha ine, toluol and tar are not being |livered in the hospital. her of convictions for offenses against |crimes and robbing which character. |°™ y s> » Where Food Is Good Wi ‘ reall: toria Hall on Thomas and Arundel Sts. . te: “OLYMPHA” fully used yet, as the small industries} “Miss MehImann is running a | the rovisions of this law total some- | !zed the czarist policy in China. With And the service is fine. bt the country are yet modern school for Americans, grad- D 80) This affair is being offered for the 3 and’a mixed cast of aant and white |! vie iv whats we Ay lly pre- ually making material. The Russian | thing in the bag of 30,000, and bated i lg hl rc ey gr the peng benefit of the Russian daily, Novy Mir. Meet your friends at the players success has sufficiently satisfied the | schools are crowded to the limit; can’t | Periodically, wh the m ie yh ja It is the first time that an entertain ment of any kind has been run by the District Committee for. this purpose. They ask that all party members re- serve this date and not to arrange other doings that will conflict with this one. A good time is assured, with good music and prizes for best cos tumes, All ers of the DAILY WORKER and the public are invited. we are celebrating today, has achieved this end, However, China must live to see that what the October revolu- tion did voluntarily, did by the very fact, so to say, of its existence as a revolution of oppressed against its oppressors, that the new principles on which we have built and will develop our relations should become the gen- eral and usual principles ruling China's: relations. with all other pow ers. How can it be done? There is, of course, no special means univer- sally fit for it, but a preliminary con- dition to it is that all China must be united in a common and unbending will to be nationally free and inde- pendent, that every merchant, laborer, official, each peasant and every hon- est-minded Chinese generally must be are particularly bilious, fury of disfranchisements in addition to the usual pains and penalties. It familiarizing lads with the courts is an evidence of popular approval of the law, the defénse act is the most successful measure on the New Zea land statute book. There is certainly little else to commend it. let them in under 7. for adults, story school for ap- prentices, 16 and 18 years. “I have learned quite a bit of Rus- sian and finally secured a good his- tory, but it is hard reading. —Kemerov, Siberia, Noy. 15, 192 Get an “Ad” for the Dally Worker. _Natice! Carpenters and Miners! It Is essential that we have Information as soon as possible regard- Ing the vote cast for the left wing candidates in the recent elections in the carpenters’ and miners’ unions. The reactionaries at the head of these organizations may be depended upon to rob us of our vote wholesale and thus to minimize our showing. Therefore, it is the duty government to cause them to turn Night schools Zlotins & Plothins _. Restaurant 100 Per Cent Union 29 South Halsted St. The best of food at a moderate price : g a be ag Colored Baptist Church, 3621 STREET 36th St. “L” Station. TUESDAY, DEC, 23rd Doors open at 7:30 p. m. Perform- ance: commencing at 8 p. m. promptly. NEW YORK READERS, ATTENTION! XMAS EVE, Wednesday, December 24 Entertainment and Dance i733 H He pe wer _ Of every left-winger In these unions to let us know at once how his [i rondy to support the government,|4] Given by Bronx English Branch .No..1, Workers Party dmission: local, voted, You should take this matter seriously and act upon it hich is enteri th of Bie SS Re ] “ Bens Nos ot count seg weineet:delads Please et ue hear trom Ye maton bert of the eoueter, at WORKERS’ HALL, 1347 Boston Road Telephone your reservations early, NATIONAL COMMITTEE, T. U. Eby (thy ls day, commemorating our d t é Doug s Address! 1118°W. Washington Bivdy Chisago, te See eon an and, uapecialtent, 1 Good Time for All’ Adinission 50 we say to you: Open without any foar and resolutely the struggle against