The Daily Worker Newspaper, May 23, 1925, Page 5

JAMES CONNOLLY MEMORIAL MEET HELD IN GOTHAM Pass Resolution for United Front NEW YORK, May 21—A mass meet- ing held in honor of the memory of James Connolly was held Sunday, May 10, at Harlem Terrace Hall, 210 East 104 St. The chair was occupied by Patrick Ennis (Dublin comrade of Connolly and president of the Connol- ly Memorial Committee.) A leture on “Connolly, Patriot and Revolutionist” was given by Joseph O'Byrne, which dealt in detail with Connolly’s ideals df economic and po- tical freedom. An interesting debate followed the lecture. .Songs in Gaelic and Hnglish were rendered. by. .H. O'Byrne, the Dublin tenor,. The fok lowing resolutions were passed unani- mously and copies ordered sent to President DeValera, Sean T.,.0’Kelly, envoy Irish Republic, Miss,Mary Mac- Swiney, William O’Brien, Sec’y Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union, James Larkin, Secy. Irish Workers’ Union, and the press: (1) Whereas, it is now apparent to all unprejudiced observers that eco- nomic and political extinction of the historic Irish nation is the goal,of the governments of the Free State and “Northern Ireland;” this mass meet- ing of the Irish workers held to honor the memory of James Connolly urges the workers and peasants of Ireland to inaugurate a policy of political, economic and social boycott of the “Free State” and “Northern Ireland” usiitpations. (2) We urge all Irish republicans to refuse payment of taxes to sald usurping governments and not recog- nize any courts of law functioning under their “parliaments.” (8) We urge all citizens of the de jure Irish Republic to boydott and re- fase all social recognition to members of the Northern and Southern Irish parliaments, members of the army, civil guard, peace commissioners, etc. (4) We urge all members of the Irish labor party to withdraw from the “Northern” and “Southern” parlia- ments and form a working ‘alliance ‘with advanced labor in Great’ Britain, Russia, France, Germany, etc. (5) We urge the officials of the Transport and General “Workers Union and the Irish Workers Union to unite and make a united stand for the establishment of the Workers’ Repub- Me in Ireland. (6) We urge the Irish republican party to throw its whole strength, moral, physical and financial, into an immediate political, economic and so- cial boycott of the enemies, lay and clerical, of the Republic of Ireland as established in 1916. Get a sub—make another Com- munist! ~ Social-Democrats (Continued from page 1) gratulates its especially on the results of the recent joint conference between the representatives of the British T. U,0C. General Couneil and the All- Russian Central“ Council’ of Trade Unions. It. calls upon, the- General Connell of the Trades’ Union Congress to ratify. the, agreement arrived at by the joint conference, and to proceed with the utmost possible. speed to put it into operation, as a preliminary to a world-wide propaganda and agita- tion for the unity of the world’s work- ers in one trade union international. The London Trades Council has passed a similar resolution. BHLGIUM—The Belgian Clothing Workers’ Union sent two fraternal dele- gates to the Congress of the Russian Clothing Workers’ Union at Moscow (February 16-20), On their return to Brussels these delegates’ have’ publish- ed an extremély interesting and ap- preciative report on “Trade Unionism in Russia,” following the ling of the British delegation’s report. One of the delegates, Mr. Liebaerts, the general sécretary of the union, in the course of an interview has made the following observations on Interna- tional trade union unity: “I feel that Amsterdam will end by having to change its attitude. It is evidently mistaken in trying to force the Russian workers to sacrifice the organization—the R. I. L. U.—born of their revolutionary struggles. The international struggle of the workers, which daily becomes more’ difficult, cannot leave indefinitely the Belgian Trades Union Congress indifferent or hostile to the united front that is so urgently needed.” Mr. Liebaerts has further written to Mr, Purcell: in the course of his let- ter he states: “Like the British Trade Union dele- gation, we returned from the new Russia firmly convinced of the possi- bility and necessity of realizing trade union unity with our Russian com- rades. Our report and conclusions have been unanimously approved (with one hostile vote only) by our national committee.” FRANCE—During the past month the number of French trade unions which have passed unity resolutions is considerable. For the most part, thes’ resolutions are directly concerned with the urgent question, for Frenth workers, of national trade union’ unity. These resolutions are there’ fore unanimous in urging the holding of a joint Unity Congress between the two chief trade union centers, the O. G. T. (General Confederation of La- bor, affiliated to the International Fed- eration of Trade Unions) and the 0. G. T. U. (Unity General Confedera- tion of Labor, affiliated to the Red In- ternational of Labor Unions), Thus the joint committee of the C. G. T. and C. G. T. U, railwaymen of Mantes has resolved that; “It is time to break all obstacles in the way of the reconstruction of a single C. G. T. We propose the hold- ing of an inter-confederal Unity Con- gress which will decide upon the fus- OUR DAILY PATTERNS FOR STOUT FIGURES WITH SLENDER HIPS 3 5102 6102. This trim taifored model is attractive in kasha, charmeén, satin, tub silk or linen. 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The council of the Union of Officers of Taxes has declared its “firm inten- tion, while retaining its independent position, to take an active part in the movement for unity begun by the Brit- ish trade unions and the International Transport Workers’ Federation.” GERMANY—The general meeting of the Chemnitz (Saxony) Branch of the Federation of State and Municipal Employes has unanimously adopted, against a few votes only, a resolution greeting the Anglo-Russian commit- tee and urging the parties concerned to do everything possible for the re- consctitution of Trade Unity. The Berlin branch of the German ‘Wood Workers’ Union has passed unanimously the following resolution: “This general meeting instructs the branch committee to request the exe- cutive committee to work for the establishment of a single Trade Union International. We must congratulate ourselves that for some time our union has been affiliated to the Building Workers’ International. But we can- not stop there. The task of the exe- cutive committee is to strive for the union of all those trade unions of the world which are based on class strug- gle, whether they are at present-affili- ated to any international or not, in one singls Trade Union International. To this end the two internationals shall summon a World Congress.” SWITZERLAND—The Basle Trades Council, after hearing a report by Karl Durr (Secretary of the Swiss Trade Union Federation and member of the general council of the International Federation of Trade Unions) resum- ing the official I. F. T. U. policy against unity, has resolved that: "The meeting takes its stand on \the basis of international trade union unity. For this reason it congratu- lates and supports the action taken by the British delegation at the ses- sion of the I. F. T. U. general council on Feb. 5-7, for The summoning of an unconditional conference of both sides in order to discuss the question of a definitive decision on Trade Union unity.. The meeting considers the unity of the international trade union Movement as a vital question for the whole of the working class, in order to defend its inter: against the united front of the bourgeoisie, and disapproves all expressions and ac- tions tending to prevent the realiza- Hon of unity.” Bulgarian Terror Seeke More Blood. SOFIA, May 21—The court of ap- peals today confirmed the death sen- ince passed on three of the workers mvigted in the Sveti Kral cathedral bing. Those condemned were Friedman, sacristan of the cathedral, Colonel Koeff nad Zadgorsky. The sentences were sent to King Boris for his signature. It was be- lieved the hangings would take place in the public square before the ruins of the cathedral. FOSTER SPEAKS NEXT WEDNESDAY ATT.UE.L. MEET In ternational Unity Leads on Agenda The militants the world over are interested in the unity of the world’s trade unions, and greet with joy the forming of the Anglo-Russian Trade Union Unity committee, which sets up in the Amsterdam International a definite left-wing.. The strength of this left-wing lies in the British trade unions led by. such internationally known labor leaders as A. A. Purcell, George Hicks, et al. The British trades union movement, with the exception of the Russian, is the most advanced and progressive labor movement in the world. The pushing of the) British trade unions to the left is largely due to the pres- sure of the left-wing, minority move- ment. The minority movement of Great Britain should be studied very closely by the adherents of the T. U. EB. L. ah Foster to Speak’ Next Wednesday. ‘Wm. Z. Foster, who has just recent- ly returned from Europe, will speak at the regular tionthly meeting of the Chicago Local General Group: of the T. U. B. L. next Wednesday, on “World's Trade Union Unity and the Minority Movement of Great Britain.” Comrade Foster attended the Inter- national Unity conference held delegate from the T. U. E. L. There were 630 delegates at this session, representing the cream of the labor movement, with such powerful unions as the Miners and the Amalgamated Engineers’ Union (Machinists) send- ing delegates. The Left Wing of England. The minority ‘movement of Great Britain plays°a very prominent part in shaping the policies of the labor movement in®*that country. No mem- ber of the Workers Party, T. U. E. L., or progressive trade unionist should miss this opportunity to hear Com- rade Foster Ié¢ture on these two im- portant and corelated subjects, “The World's Trads’Union Movement,” and the “Minority Movement of Great Britain.” 8 This is onlyeone of the features of the Chicago TU. E. L. meeting. The regular industrial reports will be made, which promise to be very in- teresting. 20 Mining Report. A report on the mining situation by Alex Reidpmational secretary of the Progressive~-Miners -Committee. Also the latest developments in the Machinists national election—the T. U. B. L, group in the Machinists fail- ing to get their own ‘candidates on the ballot, have been stipporting the cen- ter group headed by Anderson. With- out question B? & O, Bill Johnson has been defeated) but he is striving, by juggling the votes, to retain his posi- tion at the head of the Machinists’ Union. All militants should be present at this meeting to be held Wednesday, May 27, at 8:00 p. m., at the North- west Hall, cor. North and Western avenues. IMPERIALIST EXPORT TRADE IN MACHINERY DEFEATS COMMODITY EXPORTS, SHOWS CASE OF BRAZIL By LELAND OLDS (Federated Press Industrial Editor) ‘That chronic unemployment in industrial nations can be cured by for- eign markets appears as an {llusion from department of commerce figures showing the development of capitalist industrialism in Brazil. The increas- ing ability of this once backward nation to supply its own manufactured articles is typical of a world trend which is narrowing the market for the United States, Germany and England. The Case of Brazil Responding to the enforced self- 386 in 1922. A Trade That Kills Trade As long as the less developed coun- sufficiency when the world war cut iirtes absorb machinery they will pro- down its supplies from outside, Brazil | vide an outiet for the metal industries added 5,940 manufacturing establish-|(¢ tn, United States, England and ments with a capitalization of about Germany. But as much exports hasten $146,000,000 between 1915 and 1919, The proportion supplied by home production in 1919 of Brazil's con- sumption of important commodities was: Textile of cotton, wool, linen Porcelain and glass’ Wallpaper . Drinks ... Pharmaceutical specialties. Sao Paulo industrially Developed Sao Paulo, the district which last year was featured in the news from Brazil on account of its armed rebel- lion, is the largest manufacturing center in the country. In it are em- ployed nearly one-third of the indus- trial workers in Brazil, The industrial development of this district has been phenomenal. Be- tween 1900 and 1915\the value of its products increased than 150 per cent while from 1916 to 1922 they in- creased 7-fold. The, production of cot- ton goods increased from 36,600,000 yards in 1900 to 216,000,000 yards in 1922 and prod f shoes trom 1,400/000 In 1900 to —— of boots and i} hm Talk it he ga 8 hopmate the development of modern machine production in South America, Africa and Asia they will curtail the foreign market for textiles, boots and shoes, manufactured foods and the great number of consumers goods. Dxport of machinery is the con- » |erete expression’ of foreign invest- ment, The department of commerce shows that nearly half of the indivi- dual firms in Bragil represent foreign capital, The ownership of corporate oapital is hard to trace. How profitable foreign investment in Brazilian factories is appears from the department's statement that 40 factories chosen at random in Sao Paulo city showed 1923 net profits averaging 33 per cent on paid-up capital. FR SR ST BRAY Charge Explorer Killed Eskimo COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 21. —The Danish government, after more than two months negotiations with the state department at Washington, has granted Donald M. MacMillan permission to go) with his expedition to Greenland, where he will be allow- ed to land at # western port. The delay in granting the permit was due to the charge that a member of a previous expeditih killed an Dskimo. i will in London last January, as a fraternal | Page Five PUT YOUR BRANCH ON RECORD Jewish Branch of Stamford Shows the Way To the comrades of all foreign speaking branches and as striking example to the English branches as well, we point to a recent action of the Jewish branch of Stamford, Conn. Together with a number of subs, Comrade Isidor Wofsy, secretar record for EVERY MEMBER of the branch, writes us that the branch went on OF THE BRANCH TO BE- COME A SUBSCRIBER to the DAILY WORKER. This is a drive that should be started Party. by every single branch of the It will prove a splendid medium for interest and education in Communist baci every member of the br formation. and principles—and it will supply anch with necessary day-to-day in- In Russia it is a condition of membership and every worker who joins the party must become a subscriber to the official organ of the party. Some day (and we hope it is soon), this will be a rule in our party as well and today we can begin the job. Start the drive in your branch NOW: Every member (who speaks English—no matter what branch he is in) should become a subscriber to the DAILY WORKER—the official organ of our party. ° Pittsburgh IN THE SECOND ANN Leads Today UAL SUB CAMPAIGN Pittsburg sends in most subs today to help fill their quota. Other Builders who have also sent in subs on May 20 follow: PITTSBURGH, PA—F, H. Merrick (8). MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Dan W. CLEVELAND, (2). O.—E. Schweitzer Stevens (4). (4); J. A. Hamilton; J. O. Ranken BOSTON, MASS.—J. Sagermaster (3). LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—S. Globerman (3). TOLEDO, O.—R. Cook; F. Daney. ROCKFORD, ILL.—M. Lundquist (2) KINCAID, ILL.—M. Kolotska (2). WEST ALLIS, WIS.—Stanley Korade (2). NEW YORK, N. Y.—Katterfeld. CHICAGO, ILL.—C. A. Campbell ; D. E. Earley. FREDERICK, S. DAK.—Emil Niva. BELLEVILLE, ILL.—Stephen Jurman. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—J. Smith. Kansas Ex-Governor Acquitted, Faces a Second Bribe Charge TOPEKA, Kansas, May 21,—Jona- than M. Davis, who was found not guilty on a charge of conspiracy to solicit a bribe from Walter Grundy, convicted banker, in return for a par- don, faces another trial. Davis and his son are charged with selling a pardon to Fred W. Pollman, forger paroled while Davis was governer. Four ballots were taken by the jury which was out three hours. One juror voted for conviction on the third ballot. C’mon State and county attorneys were conferring today regarding the case against Russell Davis, son of the for- mer governor and Carl J. Peterson, former banking commissioner, grow- ing out of the investigation which brought the charges against the gov- ernor. It was considered certain to- day, in view of the fact that evidence in all the cases was presented in the case just closed, that the Peterson and Russell Davis charges would not be brought to trial. Give your shopmate this copy of the DAILY WORKER—but be sure to see him the next day to get his subscription. Over! If you have a day, an hour, or a minute to spare—why, c'mon over. There is so much work piled up on the small force in our office that we need your help so very badly, to insert letters, address, seal and stamp envelopes and ever so many other little jobs that have us swamped. If you volunteer your services that’s a fine way to help the DAILY WORKER. We'll for fun, c’mon over! told for the first time in be glad to see you—so just The New Issue of the TRADE UNIONS OF AMSTERDAM PROTEST TERROR Demand End to Crimes of Polish Fascists | AMSTERDAM, May 21.—A meet- ing called by the trade unions in Am- sterdam adopted unanimously the fol- lowing resolution: The revolutionary workers of Am- sterdam in the meeting called by the national labor secretariat and the lo- cal labor secretariat, _protest ener- getically against the disgusting. ter- ror which is committed against the revolutionary workers in Polish pris- ons; they demand the immediate re- lease:of Lanzutsky and amnesty for {the political prisoners who suffer in jail by the thousands for the just struggle against the Polish bour geoisie. We, the workers of Amste1dam, con- sider it our honorary duty, to partici- pate in the work of the International Red, Aid of Holland which on an in- ternational scale offers its protecting hand to all revolutionaries who have been torn by the bourgeoisie from the | ranks of the international militant working class. We decide to send this resolution to the general consulate of Poland, to the minister of justice of Poland and to the International Red Aid. (Signed on behalf of the meeting), Langkermper. Forelgn Exchange. NEW YORK, May 21.—Great Brit ain, pound sterling, demand 4.86 1-16; cable 4.86 5-16. France, franc, demand 5.15%; cable 5.16%. Belgium, frahe, demand 5.01; Cable 5.01%. Italy, lira, demand 4.0734; cable 4.07%. Sweden, krone, demand 26.74; cable 26.777 Norway, krone, demand 16.81; cable 16.83. Denmark, krone, demand 18.81; cable 18.83. Germany, mark, un- quoted. Shanghal, tael, 74.62%; cable 75.12%. Your Union Meeting | Fourth Friday, May 22, 1925. Name of Local and Place No. of Meeting 269 Amalgamated Clothimg Workers, 1564 No. Robey. Blackemiths, 64th and &. Ashiand Avenue. s, 106th and Avenue M. Boiler Makers, 85th and Halsted. Boiler Makers, 62nd and Halsted Electricians, 2901 W. Monroe St. field Ave. Streets. Electricians, 19 W. Adams St. Engineers (Locomotive), Madison and Sacramento. » 180 W. Washington St. and Enginemen, 8428 Wentworth Avenue. ‘s, Emily and Marsh- field Ave. Hod Carriers, 1850 Sherman Ave., E ton. Garment Worke 328 W. Van Bu , 639 S. As! “2 alae Lithograp Bakers and 4 237 Wassingty 8t. Halsted St. ¢ ing Car), 912 Capitol Bidg. m. 8 Electrotypers, 175 W. Washington Street. Granite Cutters, 180 W. Washing. ton St 113 S. Ashiand Btva, 113 8. Ashland Ave. Machinists, 56th and Halsted Streets. Machinists, S$. E. eer, Lexington and Western. » 88rd Pil, and Halsted Street. 6 Metal Polishers, 119 s. Pattern Makers, 119 8. T Plasterers, 180 W. W: 2 Raliway C Watchmen (Stock Yai Painters, School and Plumbers, 9261 Chie. 1 Piano and Orgi Harrison Street. Railway Carmen, 11405 Michigan Avenue. Railway Clerks, Atlantic Hotel, Organizing Industry For War! The story of how the bosses are hurriedly organizing the industries of the country for war is YOUNG WORKER tells how the organization of the big bosses, the Ordnance Advisory Board, headed by E, H. Gery, which is preparing industry ona national scale to make bigger profite than ever before out of the next Ye! slaughter of young workers, How Near Is W ar? Dark clouds are gathering over the Pacific and the imperialists are adding more young workers @® their armies and navies. The U. 8S. navy has been practicing for war in Hawaiian waters and Comrades Crouch and Trum- bull are in jail in Honolulu because they opposed the coming war! ‘All these preparations of the bo: which carries on a continual fight against capitalist militarism and imperialist wars. 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