The Daily Worker Newspaper, January 19, 1925, Page 5

Monday, January 19, 1925 JAP INTERESTS IN DEADLOCK ON SOVIET STAND Expect Recognition As Inevitable Result (By Rosta News Agency) MUKDEN, Dec. 16 (By Mail.) —The hesitation and vacillation of the Japanese government in hegotiations with Soviet Russia and the present deadlock reflect the struggle that is going on outside the scope of the confer- ence itself, The following details are available from a well-informed foreign source. Navy Needs Ol! Supplies, The ministry of navy, being interest- ed in ensuring oil supplies for the Japanese fleet, insists on a prompt conclusion of an agreement. This department considers that the Soviet propositions are acceptable and satisfy Japan’s national interests as well as those of the navy, whose very existence will in case of war hang in the balance and depend upon whether or not it will be able to get oil from anywhere besides America and the Dutch Indies, : However, the naval ministry’s in- sistence meets with opposition on the part of Mitsubishi interests and the interests of other financial groups, which are, actually working in north- ern Sahkalin under the ‘firm of Hokushin-kai. These have to their hearts not so much the national interests of Japan as those of their own pockets, and therefore, while they are jeopardizing the relations between Japan and So- viet Russia, they bring pressure to bear on the government in order to obtain the most advantageous terms for their enterprises. The second fighting line, so to say, runs between the present cabinet and the priviy council, which has lately been trying to ‘re-establish its in- fluence in questions of foreign policies and, disregarding the former's feel- ings, is stubbornly bent upon proving that it is itself and not the cabinet that is making the foreign policy. This struggle is sometimes in the na- ture of a very paltry one and does a good. deal of harm to the national prestige of Japan. Personal Element Enters. Lastly, the.third fighting line runs along the relations between Mr. Yoshizawa, Japanese minister at Pe- king, afd Minister of Foreign Affairs Shifehara. ‘Serious divergence of views between them on the Russian question” has come to a point when any question which could easily be settled under another department is actually complicated by an element of personal irritation. Rumors spreading in Tokyo have it ina 4986. 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RECOGNITION OF SOVIET RUSSIA WILL SOON BE AGREED TO BY JAPS (Special to The Daily Worker) NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 18—The New York Times, in a copyrighted wireless from Tokio, Japan, declares that the vernacular newspapers are printing the text of the draft agreement between Soviet Russia and Japan, reached thru negotiations in Peking between Yoshizawa, the Japanese min- ister, and Leo Karakhan, the Soviet ambassador to China, which are said to be nearing a successful conclusion. It was stated. at the foreign office today that three points remain un- settled, with both delegates awaiting f tive governments, which, it.is believ- ed, will clear away the last obstacles. Russia demands immediate evacua- tion of northern Sakhalin by Japanese troops, while Japan undertakes to do so “as soon as practicable.” The Jap- anese view is that evacuation would be difficult while the island is ice bound. The draft of the agreement, which is Published today and which is confirm: ed in official circles as “correct, but not quite complete on account of the unsettled points,” is divided into six articles and two protocols, besides five annotations. Terms of the Agreement. The main features are as follows: Article 1 provides for the immedi- ate resumption of diplomatic and con- sular representations between the two countries, Under Article 2 Russia undertakes to recognize the Portsmouth treaty, and the continuation or revision of other treaties is deferred to a later conference. Article 3 deals with fisheries and maintains the present system of leas- ing fishing lots pending the conclusion of @ new convention, Article 4 calls for negotiating a treaty of commerce and navigation, each country being placed “as fast as possible” on the basis of the most fa- vored nation. Article 5 deals with propaganda, Russia undertaking not to carry on propaganda in Japan “for purposes of corrupting political or social institu- tions.” In Article 6 the Soviet government indicates its readiness to grant the Japanese government or Japanese sub- jects concessions for exploiting the minerals, forests and other natural re- sources in Soviet territory. ‘urther instructions from their respec- The two protocols deal with the question of debts and with the much debated problem of ‘concessions in northern Sakhalin, over which the con- ferences have been interrupted sev- era times. Protocol A reserves the question of Russian debts to subsequent negotia- tions, it being agreed that’ Japan “shall not be placed in a position less favorable than any other government.” Both parties declare in this protocol that “there actually exists no treaty or military alliance or secret agree- ment with any third power constitut- ing an infringement upon or a menace to the sovereignty, territorial rights or national safety of the contracting par- ties.” Protocol B deals with concessions in northern Sakhalin, which is one of the points still being debated, Japan demanding 50 per cent of the. conces- sions and Russia offering 40 per cent. According to this protocol, Russia will grant concessions to Japan in the oil fields situated on the eastern coast of northern Sakhalin and covering an area of 1,000 versts (about 700 miles), for exploitation for five years, after which Russia agrees to grant conces- sions for forty years “in all oil fields which may be established as a result of Japanese exploitation.” Russia also undertakes to grant Japan coal concessions “over a speci- fied area.” In payment for concessions Japan is to give Russia a royalty of 10 or 15 per cent of the oil output, excepting fountain oil, and from 5 to 12 per cent of the local output. Japan states that she will not ratify the protocol om Bessarabia, signed in Paris in 1921 by the ambassadors of four powers. i that Mr. Shidehara wishes to charge @ new person with negotiations with the Soviet Union, but that, however, he hesitates to do it in view of Mr. Yoshizawa’s popularity and because the latter has already done the main part of the work. Urge Transfer to Moscow. The Japanese foreign minister re- cently submitted a proposition to the cabinet, that the negotiations be transferred to Moscow, whither he is really to send a special delegate. The reasons given by the foreign minister in favor of such a plan were that the Japanese minister in Peking being so busy with Chinese develop- ments there, could not give due at- tention to the Russo-Japanese negotia- tions. However, strong opposition was voiced against this plan in the cabinet, particularly on the part of Premier Kato. Nevertheless, it is be- his point, altho there does arise a doubt as to whether the Soviet gov- ernment will agree to such a combina- tion, which would be regarded in Mos- cow as a move to shirk a definite issue thru further delays. It -was further learned from the same well-informed source that there would be a decisive development in the Soviet-Japanese negotiations with- in the next, few days., An i Expect Belgium to Follow France in Recognizing Russia (By Rosta News Agency.) MOSCOW.—(By Mail.)—M. Lam- berg, who is the senior of the Franco- Belgian colony in Leningrad, tells to a correspondent of the Izvestia that in view of the restoration of normal tering the Euro, field and fast -}reducing -it to - of @ colony of Wall Street. A Huge Joke. OUR DAILY PATTERNS leved that Mr. Shidehare will carry | saletigns between France and the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics, which is likely to be followed by the resumption of diplomatic relations with Belgium, the arrival may be ex- pected in the Union of Socialist So- viet Republics of many representa- tives of the biggest French and Bel- gian enterprises to resume business negotiations with more hopes of suc- ‘jcess than before the signing of a formal treaty. Thus there are expected ,representa- tives of the French steamship com- pany Messageries Maritimes, propos- ing to arrange a service between Marseilles and Havre and the Rus- sian Black Sea and northern ports, respectively; this company also pro- poses to give tonage for Russian ex- port operations. Many other repre- sentatives of French and Belgian busi- ness interests are also expected to come soon. Durand, who has been in Leningrad before and is there now purchasing flax for French mills; observed to press correspondents that to put Franco-Soviet business rapprochment on solid rails, the French public must have full and correct information as A FROCK FOR MOTHER'S GIRL. THE DAILY WORKER SOCIALISTS LOSE EVEN THEIR JOBS . Have Destroyed Unions, Can’t Call Strikes (Special to The Daily Worker) BERLIN, Jan. 16.—The more reac- tionary and even monarchist tendency of the new cabinet of Dr. Luther prom- ises further pressure of capitalist of- fensives on the workers. The leading business of the cabinet is now to shift the tax burden even more than for- merly from the rich to the poor by raising the duties on imported com- modities and to wipe out in every way possible the once widely cherished gains of the 1918 revolution. By the treachery of the social- democrats everything has been lost that the workers gained when they ran the kaiser out and declared a re- public. Now gven these social-demo- crates are outmaneuvered and a thoro- GERMAN TRAITOR |” New York Workers’ School Activities Monday, Jan. 19. in American Economic and Social History, Trachtenberg, starts 8 p. m. sharp. Registration is still open for party members, Class , conducted by A. ‘Tuesday, Jan, 20. Class in the International Communist Movement, given by William Wein- stone, meets 8 p. m. ly capitalistic cabinet is in power, and at Ebert’s—the socialist’s—permission. The degeneration of the social dem- ocracy is complete. Good lackeys of the bourgeoisie that they are, they are now shut out and are talking of threatening strikes, but they have also betrayed and nearly destroyed the trade unions, which they control by expulsions of Communists and war on the left wing, so the monarchist: merely laugh at them. Millions of workers are turning to the Com- munists, Recognition of Soviet Russia by U.S. Is Expected Very Soon (Continued from page 1) a Dawes plan. Teaching the Capitalists. He said Soviet diplomacy was giv- ing allied diplomats a valuable educa- tion in the art of understanding the underlying principle on which Soviet economy is based. The capitalist powers are handicap- ped in putting up a united front against Russia by their conflicting in- terests. But there might be tempor- ary agreements he said and it would be well to keep a close watch on their movements. For the moment their main sphere of activity was in China. the rest of the world having been already parcelled out. The United States having South America under its thumb is now en- Rakovsky laughed when showed dispatches from Riga to the effect that the Communists would set up a parliamentary form of government in Russia in the near future at which non-partisan candidates would be al lowed to run for office. The idiot who write the dispatch should know that the intelligent por- tion of the readers of the capitalist | Press are already aware of the fact that non-partisan candidates run for election to the Soviets and are some- times elected, but the hold of the Communists on the masses is strong: er, with the result that they are al- ways returned in great majorities. Rakovsky said that Riga is one of the many places where ex-czarists who have no other visible means of support, but lying, hang out. They make @ precarious living by lying about the Soviet government but n: government in the world pays any at tention to their yarns now. Expect Recognition Of Soviet Rule by The Czecho-Slovaks (By Rosta News Agency.) MOSCOW, Jan. 18.—The Prague press is responsible for the publica- tion of a report emanating from» par- liamentary circles to the effect that the recognition of the Union of So- clalist Soviet Republics by Czecho- Slovakia is a matter of the very near future. The social-democratic papers ac- cuse the ministry of foreign affairs of to the real conditions in the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics.» With this end in view, Durand has raised the question with the proper quarters of editing a corresponding weekly in the French and Russian languages. vee Feeling the Ground, MOSCOW, Jan. 18.—The Brussels correspordent of the Vossische Zei- tung, a leading Berlin paper, learns that the Belgian government is “feel- ing the ground” in Moscow with a view to resuming negotiations with the Soviet Union. It is also learned Sod influential Antwerp business circles are bringing pressure to bear % yard is required. on the Belgian government for whtarons: The PAILY, WorKER, W013 i aa sini rani etiea of official rela- |. Was! on Bivd., ica . tions with the Union of Socialist So- Be nigh agg hag isthe | viet Republics, 4998. Plaid woolen was chosen for this model. One could use wool rep, jersey or challie. This style is good also for gingham and other wash fabrics. The pattern is cit in four sizes: 8, 10, 12 and 14 years, If made as illustrated in the large view for a 10- year size 3 yards of 36-inch material will be required. If made with long sleeves 3% yards will be required. For the collar of contrasting material ORK. pattern de} lent are furs pos WL a New York firm of patte: manufacturers. Orders are forwarded by | WHOLESALE PRICES the DAILY WORKER every day as re- ceived, and they are mailed by mans ufacturer direct to the customer. The rye MOREE. ogee not keep a —_ tern: hand. Deliv torns ordinartiy will’ taca at leant 0 from date of mailing order, not become impatient if your pattern is ios Seat hoy ME ie labor statistics of the department of since April, 1923, the bureau stated, ANY TIME SINCE APRIL IN 1923 ee WASHINGTON, Jan, 18.—Wholesale commodity prices increased 2% per cent in December as compared with the ‘preceding month, the bureau of ‘ have the prices averaged so high, Farm prices increased considerably during the month, due largely to advances in aol mae ry Rake) delaying the issue and carrying on a hesitating policy, demanding a definite official statement on unconditional recognition. The Narodne Csbobozeny, the organ of the Czech Legionnaries, writes about the white emigrants that “in spite of foreign material and moral support, their morbid character is now evi- dent, and their doom is sealed.” Even the clerical press, with the exception of the extreme right wing papers, de- clare that after British and French recognition there is nothing left for the government but to recognize the Soviet Union. It is also reported from Berlin that the German papers expect the recogni- tion of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics by Czecho-Slovakia within the nearest future. HIGHER THAN labor reported today. In no month AEE Malin y Carl Brodsky conducts class in Public Speaking, 8 p.m. This is open to all, Wesnesday, January 20, Class for trade union militants in the History of American Trade Union- ism, given by Solon DeLeon, meets at 8 Dp. m. Thursday, January 21. Class in Principles of Communism, conducted by Weinstone, begins at 8 Dp. m. Class in A, B. C. of Communism will hold its second session at 8 p.m, J.C. Oblans is the instructor, Registration is still open. Comrades of lower Man- hattan are urged to enroll now. Friday, January 22. Ludwig Lore will continue his lec- tures on current events at 8 p, m. Course in Marxism is given by Jacob Mindel, 8 p. m. Party members may still enroll. Saturday, January 23, A course in Public Speaking for trade union militants is given by Carl Brodsky, 3 to 5 p. m. Clipping Bureau Organized. The Workers’ School has organized a clipping bureau, something which our active militants have long been waiting for. Much help is needed to ther and file material. There is a pile of newspapers and magazines in the school office which must be clipped and filed immediately. Comrades are urged to come over on Saturday after- noon to assist in the work. Make it a habit to come over and help whenever you have time during the day or evening. Vetcherinka Saturday Eve, Jan, 24, The school will hold a vetcherinka at 208 East 12th street on Saturday evening, January 24. Oliver Carlson will speak on “Com- munist and Labor Education in Great Britain.” Interesting entertainment, and dancing will follow. Comrades should keep this date open. Those who have already attend- ed Workers’ School vetcherinkas know that a good time awaits them, and newcomers will learn the same, Call Alienists to Examine Girl. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Jan. 18.— A sweeping federal probe of the booze parties that 16-year-old Dorothy El- lingson, who killed her mother, at- tended, and announcement that a board of five alienists probably would examine the girl soon, were develop- ments today in California’s most un- usnal murder case. control. The Labor Movement today is a product of the class struggle. Its ultimate goal is to assume But, + U. S. Would Steal Island. WASHINGTON, D. 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