The Daily Worker Newspaper, October 13, 1925, Page 3

DOES THE AMERICAN LEGION SUPPORT “MORGAN'S, STATE”? (Continued from page 1) had their instructions not to inter- fere. The legion’s support apparently means much to. the politician and militarists. The American legion is composed. of young men of high spirits, and when turned loose they could hardly fail to go to excess. These young men are neither had nor good, it is the apparently deliberate attempt to debauch them by busi- nessmen, politicians and professionals, that is responsible. It is reported that a carload of liquor from Canada was sent td Omaha for this convention, Appearances would indicate that this was the fact as much of the stuff was Canadian bond. This was consumed the first day, and then home brew and bootleg appeared in plenty. A cabaret was opened and liquor sold freely oyer the counter. Local and federal prohibition agents apparently “discovered” it and a grand jury investigation is to be made, Not only men, but many young girls were to be seen on the streets in.an intoxicated condition. Full of “spirit” the, visitors appropriated whatever took their fancy, including the girls. Business is Business. Many. of the leaders of the legion, who are businessmen, took advantage of the opportunity to advertise and drum up trade. While the rank and file, brought along for scenery and poll parrots, were revelling in the yearly “freedom,” the businessmen were trying to add to their profits by selling goods or real estate. The parade advertised Kansas wheat, Iowa corn, Florida real estate, etc., while the gaudy uniforms that cost thou- sands of dollars give color to the ad- vertising. Omaha spent a hundred thousand or more to decorate and bring the convention here. Business expects a million in return in actual dollars, while they cater to the organization that supports their game. Profit and protection for the same dollar. Omaha Post’s Rake-off. Omaha legion is reported to have the largest membership in the world. They put on a rodeo for the conyen- tion, in fact they held some affair every week and get large profits. They handed out concessions and per- mits to vendors that netted them a ood profit from the convention. Recently every merchant had to buy American flags from the legion and pay for placing standards in front of their stores. The decorations for the eqnvention also netted the legion post. a fat percentage, even a small emblem costing $3 to $4, and altogether must have meant thousands. There is no rush to join the legion, so it would appear that these large profits re- main in the hands of a very few who control. ‘Soft Pedal” Mitchell's Prote: Colone] Mitchell is a member ‘of Washington, D. C., legion post, and very much admired. However, when it came to supporting his criticism of the war department on administration of ; aviation, they blue-penciled Mitchell's able to hear J. name and statements. The legion is the recipient of many favors from the government and present administra- tion so they shut off the “static.” They may be 100 per cent, but when it comes to “lame ducks,” the legion comes first. “War Ladies Rout Pacifism.” The American legion auxiliary re- ceived high praise for the firm stand they took on adequate defense as the best peace time insurance. Garland W. Powell, Washington, D. C, former head of the legion’s Americanism committee, is quoted as saying: “You women have done much to stem the tide of extreme pacifism which was growing up among women’s organ- izations.” Mrs. Ruth McCurry Brown, auxiliary Americanism chairman, is quoted as saying: group of patriotic women to combat all radical » movements-—the youth movement, peace-at-any-price organ- izations, Bolshevists, Communists and every type seeking to undermine our nation, While we hope there is no danger of actual Bolshevism in America, the radical effort is reflected even now in unrest, political quackery, unwise laws bee een? attacks on the con- “It is up to us, the largest: , stitution—all at the expense of na- tional growth.” Mrs. Brown expressed the belief that an army of unrest in America is only waiting for a leader. “Majah” Berry Chimes In. “Majah” George. Berry, president of the International Pressmen’s Union, spoke to the convention with deep regret of the death of Samuel Gom- pers, and of Gompers’ interest in the legion, and pledged the co-operation of his successor, William Green, in the patriotic work of the legion. George assured the legion that the A. F. of L, is American, that the or- ganized men and women would resent any encroachment on Our government as quickly as any organization. “That the economic, social ,and: intellectual standard in America js. unsurpassed and unequalled in any other nation of the world.” “We believe,” said George the “mejah,” “that this most desirable condition is the result @f our form of government, hence the labor move- ment of America is American and it is against Communism, Sovietism or any other type of ‘ism’ in contraven- tion of our Americanism,” He then cited labor's endorsement of rigid restriction of immigration, for Americanism, support of government, universal draft, citizen’s military tfain- ing camps, Woodrow Wilson memorial college, etc., showing how cldése the A. F. of L. is to the legion. The World-Herald reporter does not credit the “majah” with raising any ap- plause for the fish he brought on a platter. Bolshevists Are Pipe Pipers. The Americanism branch of th legion plan to use the nation’s love of athletics ‘as a means to combat the youth movement of the radical forces. A junior world’s series in baseball was proposed last Sunday at the con- ference by Major John L, Griffith of Chicago. He is quoted as saying: “Competition among boys from 15 to 17 years, sponsored thru the legion posts of the nation, would offer one of the most effective ways to instill in them ‘that spirit we know as Amer- icanism’ that he knows of.” At present, Major Griffith estimated that only three or four million of the 16 million youth of the nation are be- ing reached. Defense day, he sug- gested, might also be a time to take stock of the athletic ‘fitness of the youth, in this way: to create a phil- Losophy of life that wil combat the radical idea. n Frank C. Cross, of Indianapolis, na- tional director of Americanism, said the radical movement is\growing and claims a number equal to! that of the Aegion. They are busy: in summer schools with an organization similar to the boy scouts and try to introduce one of their number im;every scout troop_they can. They..sow hatred. of, the well-to-do instead .of teaching service. They are -organizing clubs in colleges, even have:Sunday schools and publish fairy tala “suited to their own purpose. { “The I. W. W. as an,organization is doomed,” Director’ Cross said, “be- cause of a split im ‘ts-ranks. The Workers Party is, taking in youth. They also are active,among the Ne- groes. The American Civil Liberties Union is a friend of this element.” Referring to disturbances in the south, Mrs. Mabel Spaulding of ‘Mobile, Ala. said:. “We have little trouble with the Negro, but our men certainly do handle the other element right down in our conntry.”- The Glamor is Fading. The legion convention was expected to bring a hundred thousand visitors and delegates to Omaha. Less then one-fourth of that number appeared, jit we discount these who come regu- larly to see the small town show as Ak-Sar-Ben every year. Even many of those kept away on account of rumors of rowdyism. In spite of per- sistent drives for membership, gaudy uniforms and a circus and debauch tree of charge every year, the legion is going down hill rapidly. It holds something for the few, but has noth- ing to offer to the great mass of young ex-service men. Desperate efforts are being made by the government, mili- tary and big business to hold up the Organization, but to no avail, THIS WEEK WORKERS IN NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH AND CLEVELAND WILL HEAR ENGDAHL ON THE A . F. OF L. CONVENTION J, Louis Engdahl, editor of thé DAILY WORKER, directly from the American Federation .of Labor convention will go on a speaking tour which takes in New York, Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Mass meetings have been arranged and the workers in these cities will get first hand information on how the “fat boys” at “‘Atianti¢ City took to Purcell’s speech in which he forced the issue of, sdidarity with the Russian workers on.the convention floor. Soviet Russia Issue Despite the atti ‘the react- jonary bureaucracy ‘the issue of Soviet Russia and Communist ac- tivities from the floor of the conven- tion, this issue was the biggest that the convention faced during all the sessions, ) Soviet Russia, world trade union unity, the Dawes plan and other inter- national and national issues showed the convention that the Communists were a live force in. the labor move- ment and that their role was not the destruction, hut the strengthening of the labor movement. © Engdah! Speak New York NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 11.—The workers of New York City will be is Engdahl on the ———_— American Federation. of Labor con- vention on day ber 16th 8 p. m. at the Ma Lyceum, 66 East 4th street. 7 Meeting in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, Oct, 11.—A mass meeting will be held in Pittsburgh, Saturday evening October 17th where Comrade J, Louis Engdahl will speak on the American Federation of Labor convention. ‘ one Cleveland CLEVELAND, Oia Oe Oct. 11.—John Louis Engdahl, editor of the DAILY WORKER will speak-on the A. F. of L. convention and the American Com- munist movement at ‘Insurance Ex- THE DAILY WORKER Page Thres ; AFTER MEETING BRITISH PREMIER Trade union officials, left to right—John Bromley (A. SL J. W. Bowen (Post Office Workers) following conference:on miners’ situation. E.); John Turner (Office Workers); These are the well-fed type’ of British labor leaders. GEORGE PERLMAN W. P. CANDIDATE IN NEW JERSEY New Petitions Filled by State Committee NEW YORK CITY, Oct. 11—Com- rade George Perlman, an active work- er of the party in Jersey City, has been nominated by the Workers Par- ty ‘for governor in New Jersey in preference to Charles Keene. Comrade George Perlman has been associated with the labor movement for many years and is well known among the workers in New Jersey for his actions in behalf of the revo- Intionary movement, Because of the change in candi- dates it was necessary to fill out new petitions and this work was splendidly accomplished by the New Jersey state campaign committee embracing the comrades of Newark, Perth Am- boy, North Hudson and the surround- ing vicinity. The campaign commit- tee of New Jersey has arranged for regular meetings in the chief cities in New Jersey and a good month of campaigning in behalf of the Com- munist ticket has been arranged. Warren,.O., Workers Demand Admission of Saklatvala (Continued from page 1) a prince being excluded from this country? Of course not; -but when the representative of British labor and the representative of the down- trodden Indian masses wishes to come to this country, Mr. Kellogg finds nothing better to do than to keep him out.” Brother Curtis spoke of the neces- sity of organization. He told of the many fights that the workers have had in this country, of the condition to which they are debased and declared that the reason that Suklatvala was excluded was that he may have told the truth about conditions which the employers wanted to cover up. Dan Rogers, the Negro organizer, spoke particularly of the American Negro Labor Congress, and what it will mean to the Negro worker. War- ren is sending three delegates to the congress, i Comrade Amter, the main speaker, made an expose of the condition of the Indian workers, who labor 12 and 14 hours a day for a mere pittance. The Indian peasants are crushed by tributes and taxes, and when they re- volt, British troops, airplanes, ma- chine guns and bombs are sent to shoot them down, The workers of the United States need a labor party built first of all on organized labor. A party fighting for the interests of the workers, and makes no distinction between white and black workers. The mention of the Soviet govern- ment caused hearty applause espec- jally from the Negro workers who were present, A resolution demanding the admit- tance of Saklatvala was adopted Erect Monument | at Kiev for Heroes Who Fell in 1905 Revolt KIEV, Oct. 11—A great monument is being erected at Kiev to the heroes who fell in the revolution of 1905. Memorial tablets are also to be fixed to the building of the Sapper of} Barracks, where the soldiers revolt: ed in 1905, and to the building of the Polytechnical Institute, where the change Hall, * and.Walnut Sts.,| meetings of the first Soviet of Work: mm Oct. 18th at 8 ers’ Deputies of Kiev were held. — Mexican Labor Unions Being Betrayed Into Class Collaboration MEXICO CITY, Oct. 11—That Mexi- can labor unions are headed to the same fatal end as those of Italy un- der the fascisti, is foreseen by many, as the corrupt leaders of the Confed- eration Regional Obera’ Mexican con- tinue the course of collaboration with the employers and with the Calles government. In the textile convention now in session these so-called labor leaders are forcing the workers to agree on a program of eo-operation with the textile bosses’ which will prevent the workers going on strike under any circumstances. One of the’reformist leaders advo- cates this policy as a benefit to labor, “It is time we put a halt to 5 and attempted to find a way of wor! in harmony with the em- ployers. The Mexican Federatoion of Labor (C, R. O. M.) has re Zed this, and has made most important steps in this direction.” Fight Illiteracy in Ukrainia MOSCOW, Oct. 11—During the year 1925 it is proposed to introduce uni- al education in the There will be opened 12,650 new schools for children of 8-9 years of age An illiteracy campaign will be con- ducted among the two million adults and 12-13 year old who are illiterate. Great attention will be devoted to the development of propaganda for he pursuit of the arts and sciences. A number of new institutions of art and science are to be opened. SUPPORT BEN GITLOW, WORKERS’ ~ CANDIDATE, AGAINST NORMAN THOMAS, CAPITALIST LACKEY! By SYLVIAN A. POLLACK, (Special to The Daily Worker) NEW YORK, Oct. 11 man Thomas, who is supposed to be the fighting spirit of many workers. its brohter parties in Europe, have sh ers assert themselves, they are not th but as the Communist International has correctly termed them, “the lef wing of the bourgeoisi to look back to the time when Ramsay MacDonald was the ‘‘socialist premier” of capital England and we find him suppres the nationalist revolutionary move ment in India and elsewhere as brutal ly as Lloyd George or Stanley Bald We have only In Poland they help Grabski send Communists to the gallows and in France they support the imperialist war of that country against the Riffs The list is endless. Many more facts could be cited from the murdering of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxem burg in Germany, to their support of the Dawes plan, which enslaves the German working class to the -Wall Street bankers. At the 1919 convention of the so- cialist party, they condemned the league of nations and called it. the “Black International,” but today Thomas and the socialist party are supporting the world court and the league of nations, which has as its purpose the overthrow of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics and the enslavement of the workers of the world. Thomas has supported Sigman and ternational Ladies’ Garment Workers in their fight to help the bosses put over Governor Smith’s needle trades award on the rank and file. Thomas has rejected the Workers (Communist) Party's offer for a Unit- ed Labor ticket, and is responsible for dividing the workers’ politically. He proposes a unity between the small businessmen and profesisonal ele- |ments and the workers, under the leadership of the small business man and professional. United fronts of the socialists are always to the right with reactionary labor leaders, small ‘business men, and never to the left win, Iu Bulgaria we find the socialists supporting the fascist government of | Zankov. In this mayorglty campaign the cia par nominated as their candidate and standard bearer a preac} has the Rey. Nor- a pacifist ‘and by his preaching blunts s party in this country, as well as h on every occasion, when the work- e + representatives of the working elass, | GLASS IN WORKERS DRAMATIC ART STARTS IN NEW YORK TUESDAY NEW YORK, Oct. 11.—The exe- cutive committee of the Workers’ Oramatic League announces the starting of a class in New York City n dramatie art which will give its first lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 13th with B, Aratov as teacher and director, The Proletarian Theater is also starting to work on and pro- duce a play which will be presented in New York. Every comrade who Is interested is needed to cooperate with the Am- erican Proletarian Theater. Come to L. O. Hartman’s Studio, 28 east 15th St., top floor at 8 o'clock Tues day night. with the « conscious workers. Behind s stands Hillquit, stockhol s Bros. Coal Co., wh ng to import coal to break the American miners’ strike. Another of his cronies is Abe Cahn who has prostituted the paper which the Jewish workers of New York built up at the cost of tremendous sacri- fices. The Forward is now a weapon against the workers in the needle the socig}ist bureaucracy of the In-jtrades and is used to slander work- ers in their fight with the bureau- cracy of their unions, and against So- viet Russia, The socialist party misleada and di- vides the working class. It is not the - instrunfent of the class struggle but of class collaboration. They have be- come the best flunkeys of capitalism, doing all the dirty work, Whenever the militamt workers gain any strength, the socialists are called in to defeat the workers. Down with such treachery! Support the workers’ candidate in he coming election—Ben Gitlow! Work and vote for Communism! Can the American Bolsheviks Maintain Their Daily Paper? By MORITZ J. LOEB. titebe-ne easy task for the Communist workers in Amer- ica to establish their daily paper. Once established, the DAILY WORKER encountered from the beginning a bitter and difficult struggle to secure its very existence. Because thousands of workers participated in this struggle and be- cause they’ gave themselves generously and bravely we still have the DAILY WORKER as the leading organ of the class struggle in America. Now’ the DAILY WORKER is again in the throes of a deep-going crisis. once asked, DAILY PAPER It is again a question as to whether or not the DAILY WORKER can survive. “CAN THE BOLSHEVIKS ESTABLISH. A IN AMERICA?” swered with a thunderous YES two years ago. The question was That quéstion was an- Now the question: must be asked, considered with all gravity and an- swered, PAPER?” The question posed is not a theoretical one. matter of theory, the answer would theoretically be, “CAN THE BOLSHEVIKS MAINTAIN THEIR lf itis a “Yes, the Bolsheviks not only can maintain their daa but they MUST.” But to a practical problem such as we now Have before us there can be no answer of theory only. ‘Not can we keep the DAILY WORKER alive, but WILL we?” «of DEEDS, not words. It is a matter . * In America there are some three thousand capitalist daily papers, each of them so many knives as the throat of the militant working class. The entire capitalist class gives un- stinting support to this arsenal of hate against the workers and the workers themselves are by means of force com- pelled every day and -hour: of their lives: to give, | unwillingly, ) but to give just the same, support to the press which Is their enemy. A small section of the working class has made possible capitalist press. MUNISTICALLY” possible. the establishment of the DAILY WORKER. swer of the Communist workers and the militants to the It is more, it is their challenge and their threat. A small section of the working class gave life to the DAILY WORKER, was able to do so because this small body acted as a unit, each individual straining to the utmost. The DAILY WORKER now struggles for maintenance. Will it succeed in this effort? Not unless every Communist, every militant fighter for the working class participates in this struggle, gives as much and as frequently as is “COM- it is the an- The Communists along with the rest of the working class gives support to the capitalist press. labor we perform is wrung from us for the the benefit of capitalism and all of its institutions. But we have played a huge trick on capitalism. We have stolen a part of our labor of which capitalism claims all and have converted it into our party and our press. have done in the past; this we must do again and yet again. Let every militant steal a part of his wages during the next weeks to save the DAILY WORKER. Let every militant hand at the throttle make the rails sing “SAVE THE DAILY WORKER”; miner's pick, bite to the same tune. sewing machines and the roar of the steel furnaces join the chorus, the snare drum of the riveter and the bass drum of the blacksmith’s sledge keep the time. A part of every hour's ” This we every fighting coal Let the hum of the In every shop or mine or factory where there are class conscious workers let the sounds of labor echo, “SAVE THE DAILY WORKER.” Can the Bolsheviks maintain their daily paper? What a question!! nt If they are really Bolsheviks they WILL. HELP SAVE THE DAILY WORKER! State Street ; Cty ; Te wwe eens ws cease c 420 so Tow ewee omen cee