The Daily Worker Newspaper, August 8, 1925, Page 2

put nil Page Tw6 © icc: ft LE Rl pce et een ernie leer Ah pect At THE DAILY GERMAN WORKERS VISIT CHILDREN'S COLONY “PUSHKIN” (Special to The Daily Worker) MOSCOW, July 20. (By Mail). — Today the German workers delega- tion visited in the afternoon the children’s colony “Pushkin”, about 20 miles outside of Moscow. 7,000 children, the orphans of parents killed in the imperialist war, are brought up here. The delegates in- vestigated the conditions and the educational methods in the’ colony and talked for several hours with the teachers and the children, ‘BUILD THE TRADE UNIONS FOR STRUGGLE AGAINST CAPITALISM,” SAYS COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL (By International Press Correspondence.) MOSCOW, U.S. S. R., July 17—(By Mail.) —On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the formation of the Red International of Labor Unions, the executive committee of the Communist In- ternational published the following telegram: “On the fifth anniversary of the Red International of Labor Unions, the Cammunist International sends its warmest greet- ings to the millions of fighters for the revolutionary trade union movement in, the whole world. + 9 “Despite the bloody terror of the bourgeoisie despite the lying and trea- chery of the leaders of social reform- ism, the growth of the revolutionary trade union movement in the whole world in the countries of the oppres- sors as well as in the countries of the awakening oppressed, continuous un- ceasingly. “In the countries of the oppressors, where capital attempts to postpone | the collapse of its economy by an in-| creased exploitation of labor, and at | the expense of the life and heakh of | millions of workers, the working class must use all its ferces to consolidate its mass straggle organizations, the trade unions. Build Up The Trade Unions “In the Orient the masses must now | commense an organized and system- atic struggle, above all they musi build up and strengthen their trade unions. Everywhere the forces of the working class are concentrated, organ- ized, and mobilized, this is done with the help of the trade unions. “In the last five years the Red In- ternational of labor unions has carried on an heroic. and self sacrificing mass struggle against capitalism, against the disruptive policy of its helpers who have the power in the reformist trade unions, against their attempts to split the forces of the proletariat and its trade union organization. R. 1. L. U. Fight for Unity The Red International of Labor Unions has not only won new sections of the working class for the idea of Communism and for the organization of the revolutionary movement, but it has also impressed the nec ity for the Amalgamation of all the forces of the working class for the struggle against and the overthrow of capital- ism into the masses which are still under the influence of the Amsterdam disrupters. . “The R. I. L, U. has carried slogan of trade union unity into the whole world, and it will bring this slogan to realization no matter what difficul- ties the reformist trade union leaders may put in the way. The Anglo-Rus- sian unity committee and the workers congresses in France are the first real successes of the working class upon | the way ‘to unity. “The workers’ delegations to Soviet | Russia are-messengers from the broad masses of the working class for the consolidation of the fraternal fighting alliance between the proletariat of So- viet Russia and the rest of the world and ‘they prove the power of the urge towards unity and the ever increasing number of masses following it. Fight Against War “The working class is already carry- ing on a struggle-under the slogan of unity against the ever approaching danger of a new world-wide bloodbath, and against the preparations for it in the form of an attack upon Soviet Russia’ and against the very strong economic attacks of the capitalist ‘class upon the workers. “No force in the world,’ said Lenin at the initial congress of the R. I. L, U. five years ago, ‘can prevent the SYLVAN LAKES PARK {$800 Touring Car; Free! .$50° Radio Set; $6 DANCING ALL DAY PUBLIC FESTIVAL for the Benefit of the DAILY WORKER and UL ELORE Under the auspices of the workingmen of Philadelphia, Trenton and Roebling Sunday, August 16, 1925 96 other valuable articles. FIRST CLASS ORCHESTRA REFRESHMENTS RUSSIAN WORKERS T0 BE HOST TO SWEDISH MIXED LABOR GROUP MOSCOW, U. S. &. R., July 15.— (By Mail). The arrival ofa Swedish workers delegation is expected in the next few days in Leningrad, consisting of Communists, social democratic and non-party workers of various branches of industry, amongst them also trade union offi- cials. The journey of this delega- tion which was arranged by the Folkets Dagblad Politiken and by the Central committee of the Swed- ist Communist Party, has awakened the greatest interest amongst the Swedish working masses and three times the number of applications were received as it was possible to include in the delegation. collapse of capitalism and the victory of the proletariat.’ “Long Live the Red International of Labor Unions! “Long Live the unity of the working class in the struggle for Communism! “Long Live the first fortress of the proletariat in this struggle, the union of Socialist Soviet Republics! “Long Live the social revolution!” DEBS’ MEETING FREEZE-OUT IN SAN FRANCISCO WORKERS PARTY HOLDS MEETINGS AMONG WEAVERS Shelton Silk § Shops Are Organizing (Special to the Daily Worker.) SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 6. — The Workers Party, Connecticut district, conducted a noon meeting Monday in front of the Shelton Looms (Sidney Blumenthal’s) attended by 400 work- ers. The weaving department of this Plant was on strike 2 months ago and won most of their demands, Dur. ing the strike, the Workers’ Party sent speakers to the strike meetings, whose speeches and practical advice were welcomed, Comrades Ida Roth- stien and District Organizer William Simons being the speakers, Since the strike, Simons was in- vited to attend a meeting of the Weavers’ Social Club, where he urged the election of delegates to the Amal- gamation Textile Conference in New York City on Sept. 6, 1925. This was done, the most active workers Frager, Dagle and Stockmal being elected. Great enthusiasm was displayed for the conference and its promise to put the Shelton workers in contact with textile workers in other cities, Police Interference, Several weeks ago, two New Haven comrades, R. S. Kling and Rose Mar- German Radicals Don’t Trouble to Attend (Special to [The Daily Workér) fs SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. §.— Eugene V. Debs spoke to a greatly diminished audience here. About 700 Germans who in other. years always attended Deb’s meetings were this year enjoying an excursion upon the bay. They with other hundreds and thousands no longer feel enthusiasm for Debs since he has so manifestly abandoned the cause of the workers. Debs made not the slightest reference to Soviet Russia, in fact to no concrete present issue of the workers. Although over half of the audience was evidently Communist, there was not a hiss or a groan. All sat re- spectfully and quietly through the ordeal. Whole blocks of the audience disdained to notice the collection box- es or to aid in any way the disgrace- ful proceedings. No singing of the International, no red flags, only some flowers brought by. personal admirers. It appears doubtful if Debs can now redeem himself if he would. How long can the personality of any man endure in face of a deserted task? It is doubtful if many wish to hear Debs again. This time they came to see if it were true. And it is true. BURLINGTON, N. J, $300 Parlor Suit; 0 Gold Watch and F ree! kle°were arrested for violation of a Shelton ordinance forbidding distri- bution of leaflets. They had distri- ilmted at the factory gate a mimeo- graphed letter from the Connecticut TUEL to the Blumenthal workers summing up their strike experience and showing the necessity of getting all the workers of the plant into their organization, which as yet represent- ed only a fourth of the workers em- ployed. The comrades were fined $2 and costs each, which made a patriotic total of $17.76 each. The Shelton Sentinel, the local paper, printed screaming articles, “exposing” the Communists for their agitation. Mr. Gerrity, secretary of the Manufactur- ers Association of the Lower Nauga- tuck Valley, paid the Shelton and Derby Board of Trade a special visit, denouncing the leaflet as tending to cause another strike, and pointed out that at the legislative hearings in Hartford in February and March, both Rothstien and Simons has declared themselves communists. The Right to Street Speaking. Upon, inquiry, it was learned that there was no city ordinance regarding street speaking. This was admitted by the city clerk, the police chief and the mayor, each one passing the buck to the other. But the police chief took it upon himself to say that he would select the corner for us to speak from, The Workers Party decided to ig- nore the chief, and Monday’s meeting Was the result, a meeting which met with the approval of the workers. Last time, when the two comrades distributed a leaflet, it took the com- pany little time to summon the police and have the comrades arrested. What kept the police from interfering this time is not known. It is hoped that they realize that they have no consti- tutional right to interfere. But what- ever. their move, the Workers Party is proceeding with further meetings, A larger crowd is expected. Believing that the ordinance against distribution is unconstitutional, a leat- let advertising the meeting was dis- tributed at noon, just before the meet- ing, but no arrests were made, The determination of the Worker Party, Connecticut district, to conduct educational meetings despite police threats has aroused the deep sympa- thy of the Shelton Loom wage slaves, Dethroned Sultan of Turkey Goes on } Ployers will be. able, to add another Singing Contest — Athletic Events — Bathing — Fishing Boating and Other Amusements. REAL HUNGARIAN GOULASH AND PAPRIKA FISH Ticket $1.00—Children Free DIRECTION—By Boat: Take the Wilson Line Boat (Chestnut Street Pier) at 9 A. M, to Burlington, At Burlington committee will await you, By Busses: At Camden Ferries take Sylvan Lakes Park Buss; it takes you direct to the Park, Buss leaves every 30 minutes. By Trolley: At Campden Ferries take the Trenton car; get off in Burlington at Broad Street. Then take the green car and get off at 13th Street, walk left one square to the Park. Trial for Murder LONDON, Aug. 6.—The dethroned sultan of Turkey today was placed on trial in Angora, according to news dispatches from Constantinople. The former Sultan is charged with assas- sination of his personal physician, Rechad Pasha. It must be assumed that the dethroned Sultan of Turkey is to be placed on trial in Absentia. He lost his throne with the rise of power of Mustapha Kemal Pasha and the formation of the Angora republic and has since been ap, exile, nab da abana Tuttle Brick Co, ganized this summer, AMALGAMATED'S G. EB. MEETS ON NON-UNION DRIVE Numerous Strikes to Be : Considered Here The strike of the 800 employes of the International Tailoring company and the J. L. Taylom company will be one of the important! matters dis- cussed by the general executive board of the Amalgamated: Clothing Work- ers’. Union, which ohotds its annual meeting in Chleagé beginning Mon- day. The board members will arrive today. Effective picketing is‘being carried on by the strikers y the walkout nears the close of itg sixth week. The employers are showizig, signs of weak- ening, and will soon be in a desperate situation, as the busiest season of the year begins in four ‘weeks. International Demoralized. The fall rush begins about Septem- ber 5 and continues thru December. The International is delivering no or- ders, and has lost many customers due to the strike. The pre-Christmas rush will find; the company demoralized, and the strikers standing as solid as ever in their determination to main- tain union conditions, The general executive board is meeting at a time when the garment bosses thruout the country have made a drive to institute the “open shop” in their industry. The strikers to date have scored several important victories, In New York, where the Amalgam- ated members are conducting an or- ganization drive, the large firm of Rose Brothers has come to terms with the union, which bas »:conducted a strike in the plant since July 14. Other settlements recently made in New York are with: the Marks and Slaiman Co., Rabinowitz company and numerous smaller concerns, some of which had never before) been) union- ized. The 500 employes of the Inter- national in New York have effectively stopped production «despite the is- suance of an injunction. In St. Louis, the strike of the 800 employes of the Curlee:Clothing com- pany is in its tenth week. Numerous arrests have been made in this strike. Must Fight “open Shop” Drive. The Réchester strike against the Silverman company been won. Strikes -aré” “plate in Philadel- ohia, where ‘thé em ets of the Fanf- nan company and berg = com- pany and others walked out several weeks ago. bai ire The Amalgamated »board members are expected to adopt strenuous meas- ures to fight the “open'shop” drive of the garment bosses. ‘ Berry and the Cops Fail to Stop Cuneo Press: Walkout eed (Continued trom, page ® to demand support: from the union men in the campaign for the organiza- tion of these young)workers at the Same time that we support them in their present strike. ; 100 per cent organization is the kind that counts! What about Cuneo’s? Big shops like W, F. Hall now op- erating completely as an open shop and Donnelly’s whichis practically an open shop did not change into open shops over night. They did so by hir- ing more and more young workers, firing union workers and continuing to ignore the union more and more. The Cuneo bosses would like to do the same and have the cheaper labor conditions that come with an open shop, and unless the unions put up a strong fight for 100 per cent organ- ization at Cuneo’s the open shop em- big open shop to their list, Young workers at Cuneo’s! Support the pressmen in thejr strike! Demand right to join union (press- man’s, binders’ Typographical) ! Wherever you work! Whatever you do! You want to be organized! 4 * Mother Bloor Will Speak at Pittsburgh . a Mid-Summer Picnic . —w (Special to The "Daily Worker) PITTSBURGH, Pit, Aug. 6,—Final arrangements have"all becn made for the Mid Summer District 5 Picnic at George Zaar's farm, 10 mile house, muddle road. Mother "Bloor is expected here to give one’ of,her rousing speeches for the DAILY WORKER, Many additional surprises are in store for those attending the picni+. Enough money is expected irom the proceeds of the picnic to allow a lib- eral donation to the Negro Labor Congress and also to the International Labor Defense. Everybody should make sure to be present at this picnic and enjoy the whole day. Brick Makers Strike. MIDDLETON, Gonn., August 6, — (FP)—The United, Brick and Clay Workers’ Union shut down the s, largest brick plants in Connect! in a strike for union recognition, , The local was or- ae ORKER >» Farmers Are Told Fairy Tales in Effort to Quiet Their Growing Discontent By J. LOUIS ENGDAHL. POR AY: the farmers are fed with new promises to alleviate their woes by none other than Henry A. Wallace, editor of “Wallace’s Farmer,"-of lowa, and son) of Coolidge's late ,, secretary of agriculture. \ t Editor Wallace, who inherits some influence among the lowa farmers, gravely tells the parasite savants gathered about the conference table at the Institute of Politics, at Williamstown, Mass., that the farmers will grow prosper- ous thru the increase in population.’ Here are his brave words: “By 1935 there will be 15,000,000 more mouths to feed and the farmers of the country will no longer suffer.” * * « ° ¢ But then he immediately allows a black cloud-to float over his beautiful picture as follows: “By 1960 affairs will have reached such a pass that the nations of the world in their scramble for food and markets will find another universal blood letting the only solution for the problem.” Which, according to the theory of this editor-farmer, even admitting that it is in the least plausible, would bring the agricultural depression back again, since the mouths that needed to be fed, had had their lips sealed in death upon the battlefield, or as the consequence of war. * * ° e Editor Wallace's speech indicates, however, that he was merely taking an amateur’s fling at the Malthusian theory of over-population. Discussion of this theory in an eastern center of “kapitalist kultur” is not of vital interest to work- ing farmers, east or west. They want to know how this year’s crop is to be harvested, how this year’s rent is to be paid, where the money is to come from to meet partial pay- ments on machinery already broken down, where the interest money is coming from on mortgages and debts. They know that with the increased use of farm machin- ery and thru more intensive cultivation the soil will pro- duce crops in 1935 that will take care of much more than a 15,000,000 increase in the population, They know at the same time, that it ls a wildman’s dream that puts off the next war 35 years until 1960, when both: Spain and France even today, have a big war on their hands in Africa, when the French are slaughtering the natives of Syria, and the British are equally active in Trans-Jordania, with greater troubles brewing in India and China, and the storm clouds lowering everywhere in the Pacific. * * e e While these wars result in temporary disorganization, as the world war, with the resulting civil wars and wars of in- tervention, laid waste Russian agriculture, yet reconstruction takes place rapidly, especially when the peoples are liberated from the capitalist rule of the landlords, bankers and other profiteers. The crops of the Soviet Union are greater this year than ever. Modern machinery is making over Russian agriculture on such a large scale that the increasing popula- tion offers no problem to the Soviet Republics, * * * . Coolidge thinks that agrarian relief will come thru an extensive program of rail consolidation. This will cheapen transportation, but without profit to the great substructure of the agrarian population, the two and a half million of agri- cultural workers, the two million tenant farmers and the mil- lion and a half mortgaged farmers. They will be exploited just as brutally as ever. The savings made will go into the pockets of the great profiteers, who not only run the govern- ment but own it. Coolidge’s conception of “economical transportation” is bigger dividends for the holders of railroad stocks. This is clearly shown when he demands that freight rates be not lowered by “weak” carriers, meaning that the loot of the profit takers must be assured. No relief for the plundered and penniless agrarian masses. * * * ° The New York Times confesses that visitors to Swamp- scott, Mass., these days are telling “Silent Cal”, that “the western farmers are not only absolutely united in his sup- port but perfectly delighted with the great prosperity that pervades agriculture everywhere”. To which the Times adds that, of presidents that they have no one Coolidge doesn’t get the truth. He just gets his orders, and he obeys them. His orders carry not relief for the farm. ing masses, just as they carry nothing but a more bitter life for the industrial workers. Relief for agricultural workers comes only thru the overthrow of the profit system; that the Coolid, government is organized to defend. The farmers are learn ng this lesson in spite of the fairy tales told them Wf such as Editor Wallace, “It is an old complaint to tell them the truth.” President Coolidge and all their kin ARMY TROOPS TO PROTECT KLAN PARADERS IN D, C, Entire Police Force to Guard Kluxers «* — WASHINGTON, Aug. 6—Regular army troops, as well as the entire po- lice force of Washington, will be held in readiness to cope with any disor- ders that may arise in connection with the big ku klux klan parade down Pennsylvania avenue, scheduled for Saturday, it was learned this after- noon. Troopers of the third cavalry at Fort Meyer will be “ready” to respond to any emergency call, While officials do not ;‘expect” trou- Anthracite Strike Looms Bigger as Conference Breaks Up (Continued from page 1) and man the pumps, Concerning the very inadequate wage raise asked, of ten per cent on tonnage rates, Lewis said: Unions’ Business to Protect Miners. “There is nothing unreasonable in such demands. And they must be granted.” Lewis said it was the business of the United Mine Workers of America “to protect the interests of the coal miners of this country and the union proposes to live up to this duty in this instance.” But He Worries About the “Public.” Tn. conclusion, Lewis said; “We happen to know that the rich anthracite coal companies can easily grant these demands out of their enormous profits without increasing the cost of coal to the consumer one single penny. We do not agree with the theory that the anthracite indus- try is here so! to make great prof- its for the ‘coal companies. We hold that the miner and the public have rights that must be recognized and we intend that they shall be recognized.” has impressed them with the possi- bilities of the event. Sheriff Jails Jailor ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 6, — Sheriff Schuler and 15 of his deputies today seized the city jail and locked. up the jailor and twenty of his guards, Schu- ler took this action after he concluded a ee that the jail came within the jurisdic: Get a bundle for every meet-] tion of his office. Jailor Leffmann re. ing of your.trade union local. {*used to turn over the keys, y ble, the reported size or the parade |. PROPOSE NEW AGREEMENT IN DIST. 26, ULM. W. Bat New One Is Worse Than the Old One ‘ (BULLETIN.) HALIFAX, N. 8., Aug. 6-—-The min- ers of Nova Scotia, employed by the British Empire Steel Corporation agreed by a majority of 1,133 In a ple- biscite today to return to work under the proposals of the provincial gov- ernment. There were 6,693 votes polled. eee (Special to The Daily Worker} HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Aug. 6.— The dispute between the miners of Nova Scotia District 26, U. M. W. of A. and the British Empire Stee! Cor poration, which began March 6th has not yet been settled. A new section of the capitalist class (Torries) were elected to office in Nova Scotia. | Since the dispute began they prom- ised, to settle the strike but have only succeeded in getting the District Of- ficers to place before the miners on about Aug. 5th a worse agreement than the agreement of 1924. It seems certain that the miners will vote against this proposition. Bye elections are being held in a day or two for cabinet positions in the government and it is necessary for the safety of the government candi- dates that they keep up some appear- ance of anxiety to have this matter settled. Strike Is Growing at Shanghai, China; Big Boycott Is On (Continued from page 1) are re-opened in September—will indicate how the strike movement: is sticking. Strike Against Bourgeois Treason. There are, moreover, indications that the workers are becoming re- sentful of some Chinese capitalists who are trying to stop the strike be- cause it hurts their business. altho their own workers are not on strike. This is the cause of an extension of the strike yesterday to 6,000. silk mill workers, who walked out because their bosses are trying to get the general strike broken up. The boycott, officially slated \to be- gin on August 1, is beginning to have a serious effect on British and Japanese trade in many of the citer. Some students are not stoppmg witn the British and Japanese. As the British-American Tobacco company has great stores of cigaretes in China, students have been busy burning them when found in stores. They go up in smoke but by way of bonfites. Destroy Even Memory of Invaders. In many cities where British and Japanese have been forced to leave, the Chinese are demonstrating their feelings by completely tearing down the houses these enemies occupied, to exterminate the memory of their residence there. Frisco Open Forum Meets Sunday Nite; Austin Lewis Speaks SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 4.— Austin Lewis will be the speaker at the regular Sunday night open forum meeting at 225 Valencia, August 9. Many will want to be present and hear what Comrade Lewis has to say in the Present stage of rapid transition. eee James H. Dolsen spoke at O'Farrell and Fillmore where a week ago he and Comrade Fleming were arrested. No interference developed from the po- lice, although the meeting was well attended and very successful. Com- rade Fleming’s case has been post- poned to October 1. wi wie Public Speaking Class Note Notice is given that the Oakland class in public speaking will be organ- ized at 1010 Broadway, at 7 p.: m,, Tuesday, August 11. The meetings at 10th and Broadway in the open air | Ml be utilized by the class for prac- vice before the public. More power to the young workers, We'll them in many a campaign in both economic and political action. Now is the time to prepare. When the heed arrives it will be too late. . i ed Russian Dance Next A fine time and large crowd. This was the dance at 225 Valencia given by the Esthonian branch. The dance enthusiasm is on the increase, The Russian branch have their turn next Saturday night. FOREIGN EXCHANGE, NEW YORK, Aug. 6.—Great Britain, pound sterling, demand 4,85 8-8, cable, 4.85%; France, Franc, demand 4.69; cable 4.69%; Belgium, Franc, demand 4.46%, cable 4.47. Italy, Lira, demand 5.62%, cable 3.63. Sweden, Krone, de- mand 26.86, cable 26,8 Norway, Krone, demand 18.88, cable 18.40, Den- mark, Krone, demand 22.68, cable 22.70. Germany, Mark, no quote, 50, no art Shanghai, Tael 7 a, |