The Daily Worker Newspaper, December 4, 1925, Page 5

staganener of Soe oan Bi sameaiial CZECHO-SLOVAK MISSION PRAISES RUSSIAN LABOR Issues Statement After Tour of Republic (Continued from page 1) it is the Soviets in whose hands the whole of industry, transport, the banks and foreign commerce lie, and thru them the working class which occupies the most influential position, For private capital there is only small pro- duction and commerce left. And even here the Soviet power is forcing it out of exister by, supporting the co- operatives. yr? “The efforts of the Soviet power are chiefly directed to the reconstruction and the completion of industry and all other branches,,of economy. In this the Soviet power has met with great difficulties; above all in con- sequence of the dominance of agri- culture and its backwardness and by the fact that the industry left behind by capitalism was deteriorated and in part destroyed by tlie imperialist and the civil wars. The Russian workers understand these difficulties and work in an unselfiish manner for the con- struction of a people's economy, Old factories are, concentrated and mod- ernized, and at the same time new factories are being built. An immense electrification plan is being put into operation and the whole people’s economy is led as one state whole. Boom Benefits Workers. “Whilst in the years 1920-21 a de- generation of industry was observed, the last four years have shown @ tremendous improvement which in contradistinction to a capitalist boom means. actually a betterment in the situation of the working class, an in- crease in wages, the building of work- ers’ sanatoriums, children’s homes, clubs, ete. In capitalist countries economic construction proceeds at the cost of the workers, their wages and their social gains. “Decisive and exact figures show that in 1926, 300,000 new workers. will be engaged in the Soviet. shops, And with this the unemployment will fall. The unemployment support on the part of the state is incomparably. higher in Russia ‘than in any of the capitalist countries. The Soviet econ- omy is not yet completely socialist, altho various branches have achieved forms very closely socialist. Seen as. a whole, the Soviet economy is a transition period to a pure and sys- tematized socialist economy. “Prevent Intervention. “If the international working class, conscious of its proletarian duty, prevents an intervention against the Soviet Union by force of arms, and the construction of the economic rela- tions between the various Soviet re- Publics proceeds, then the realiza- tion of a socialist economy will be speeded up. Already the Russian pro- letariat is class conscious enough to prevent any return to capitalist econ- omic forms, Russian Trade Unions. “The Russian trade uniofis are not merely organizations for thé protec- tion of the interests of the workers and for the betterment of their stand- ard of life, they are at the same time decisive partners in the economic and political life of Russia, in the making TEXTILE INDUSTRY “a IN THE DAILY WORKER Pa WITHERS IN PITALISTIC POLAND BUT THRIVES UNION OF SOVIET REPUBLICS By LELAND OLDS. (Federated Press Industrial Editor) The sharp contrast between the failure of the Polish and the success of the Russian textile industry after the postwar bankruptcy explodes the con- tention that workers must look to capitalists actuated by the profit motive for the capital necessary to modern industry, In capitalist Poland the textile industry has gone steadily downhill with one important section today operat- ing at less than one-eighth of prewar, while in Russia a steady gain has brot the industry within striking distance of prewar production. The critical condition of the textile industry in Poland today is shown LA lar tuesgbcl iba ionecapsnilibiohbcintats ment of commerce. According to the department, important Polish cotton mills are reducing operations to three days or less per week. This is not due to lackvof demand but to lack of operating capital in a country where employer dietatorship is openly sus- tained by foreign capital. ‘The: sittation is considerably worse in the Polish-woolen industry. This is shown bythe department in the fol- lowing figures covering operations in the Bialystok district, where a once flourishing ‘industry making broad- cloth;overcoatings, military cloth and heavy’ blankets was concentrated: “Polish Wool Industry. Spindles Looms Workers ;operat operat. empld. Prewar. 150,000 2,300 12,000 1923, 70,000 1,200 6,300 1925. 12,000 270 1,590 Pet. of ‘prewar’ 8% 12% 13% Very different has been the experi- ence of: the Russian textile industry under a worker dictatorship which practically eliminated help from for- eign capitalists. This is shown by Russian government figures covering its growth since 1921: Number of Workers. Cotton Wool Linen 1921-22, 132,553 38,539 35,497 1922-23. 181,824 43,696 48,816 1923-24. 218,316 48,493 53,211 1924-25.. 256,012 57,000 58,532 Looms Working. 50,225 5,218 4,616 93,692 6,916 8,020 123,338 8,695 9,735 » 134,052 9,376 10,708 The production of finished cotton goods in Russia is officially estimated at 65.4 per cent of the 1912 total, woolen goods at 82.7, and linen at 107.38. Cotton spindles operating have increased from 1,974,121 in 1921-22 to 5,338,580 in 1924-25; woolen spindles from 202,640 to 400,000, and linen spin- dles from 172,784 to 208,067. titrate nn elena tnssnseneannene nse peaiiaeleaiageammanmsan of laws, in the education of the youth, etc. ® “The shops councils are the really decisive factors in the shops; their powers are far greater than those of similar bodies in all other countries. Together with the red directors, the shop councils hammer out a correct economic leadership in the interests of the people’s economy. The shop councils’ elections take place with all of the workers in the shops participat- ing. The shop councits are respon- sible to the workers for all their ac- tions. s “Social insurance is. developed to an exemplary .extent and sick pay- ment approximates to the average wage of the. workers. Permanently disabled workers are provided with a pension to the amount of their former wages, The other forms of social in- surance are also satisfactory. The regulation of, the question of materni- ty are ata level unknown in any capitalist country. The workers them- selves have to pay nothing for this social insurance, the contributions to these ends are made by the state or by the private capitalists, Eight-Hour Law Enforced, “The eight-hour day Is everywhere and without exception, except where the hours are shorter, carried out. For work in industries dangerous to health there is a six-hour day. Young work ers in all industries work only a six hour day. Apprentices work only four hours per day, the other four hours are devoted, with full pay, to instruc- tion in the. particular trade. The worker is taxed only when he earns over 75 rubles.a month. The situa- tion of the workers in certain indus- trial branches is. absolutely. satisfac- tory. The,awérage wage, particularly the average‘ wage of skilled workers is higher: than in Czecho-Slovakia. Various food’. are cheaper in Russia than in Czetho-Slovakia while various necessaries are more expensive, OUR DAILY PATTERNS f fF toi ah f LADIES’ DRESS. 5304, Cut in 6 sizes: 34, 38, 40, 42 aan and 44 inches bust measure. A 38 inch size requires’3% yards of 40 inch plain material, and % yard contrasting for facing revers, collar, cuffs and vestee as illustrated, Price 12c. HOUSE DRESS FOR WOMEN. 5104, 48, 5, 52 and 54 inches bust measure. A 42 meh size requires 4% yards of The one material 36 inches wide. width at the foot is 1% yard. Price VATYERN BUYERS—' wwid voru the DALLY o. puctern departinent are furs sew cork livm of pattern ~ Uiders ave torwarded by AK every diy us rer Cut'in 8 sizes: 40, 42, 44, 46, INFANTS’ SET. 5031, (Cut fh one size. If made as illustrated the Dress will require 1% yard of 36 inch lawn or nainsook, and 2% inches wide for the ruffle. The Gown will require 1% yard of 27 inch material. The Sack % yard of 27 inch material, and the Cap % yard of 18 inch material. Price 12c. GIRLS’ UNDER WAIST AND BLOOMERS. Cut in 6 sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and years. A 10 year size requires % yard for the Waist, and 1% yard for the Bloomers of 86 inch material. ‘The | Price 12c. ¥, ION BOOK NOTICE! “In consequence of the speedy ad- vance of industry a still further bet- terment in the situation of the Rus- sian working class is to be expected, whilst in the other countries the standard is sinking steadily, Soviets Educate Masses. “The Soviet government is carry- ing on a gigantic work of enlightment amongst those masses of the people who were held in ignorance by czar- ism. The Soviet authorities have great achievements to show in the struggle against illiteracy. Apart from the widespread new school system upon the principle of the work school, the Soviet government is carrying on an intensive cultural work thruout the trade unions, the party organiza- tions, the numerous workers’ clubs, circles and libraries. “The serving of prison sentences in Russia has nothing in common with the bourgeois prison regime. All prisoners have a possibility.of work paid at the normal trade union rates, imprisoned peasants are allowed two to three months leave of absence to carry out the harvest work. Condi- tioned sentences, binding over, etc., and frequent release, are the rule. National Minorities Free. “The solution of the problem of na- tionality in the Soviet Union can be egarded as an example for the whole vorld, Each nationality has complete autonomy and full possibility for in- dependent economic and cultural levelopment. The constitution of the Soviet Union guarantees to all its members the right and the possibility at any time to leave the Union. Na tional oppression no longer exists, the official courts, bureaus, the schools, etc., use the language of the people whatever they may be, “The delegation has seen that the international working class has been systematically deceived about the real situation in the Soviet Union by the spread of lying reports and calumnies, To Dispel Capitalist Lies. “We shall tell the Czecho-Slovakian working class the whole truth and nothing but the truth about your con- ditions of life, and we shall utilize all of our powers in favor of international trade union unity. We hope that the fraternal connections which we have established will be lasting and will help us in our struggle to defeat cap- italism and establish socialism.” , SICK AND DEATH BENEFIT SOCIETIES Frauen-Kranken-Unterstuetzungs V. Fortechritt pa tiob vse! Meets every ist & 3rd Thu! 'e Wicker Park Hall, dens 2040 W. North Avenue. Secretary. Instruction in English Foreigners and others wish- ing to improve. Georgiana Bonita, 1843 Lincoln Ave. Tel. Diversey 6089. IN THE ‘December Issue OF THE Workers Monthly 26 Cents a Copy) $2.00 a Year—$1.25 Six Months s ven PEKING: TEACHERS |80SSES OPPOSE FOREIGN RULE OF CHINA Deman Abolition of Unequal Treaties PEKING, Dec. 2—Professors and educators of the Peking universities and of other educational establish- ments have organized a Tariff Auton- omy League for the purpose of] “That is just the position of the In- strengthening the stand of the gov- dians. You have asked us to move ernment at the tariff conference in] OVver'to give you more room until we favor of tariff autonomy. The fact | 4re at the end of the log. One more that these professors represent mod-| Move and we will fall off.” erate opimion indicates the strength In the attitude of the reactionary of the demai id’ for tariff autonomy. elements of the United States, we re- Recently thé league gave a recep-| verse this analogy with reference to tion for journalists in order to ex-| the work of the American Negro La- plain to them the attitude of educat-| bor Congress. The congress is forc- ors to the tarigi question and to learn] ing the reactionary elements to the the opinion of the journalists. Wang] end of their log and we wonder just Chung-Hui, & #éted jurist and a mem-| where they will “fall” when they “fall ber of The gifague international tri-| off.” The capitalist press with refer- bunal recently returned from The] ence to the racial problem in the Hague to China, opened the meeting.} United States has been forced to There was a strong note in all the| “move over” a bit. They are facing speeches demanding tariff autonomy | an issue that is driving them to con- unconditionally’ not as a favor, but as} cessions that they just “hadn’t thot the inviolable“ right of the Chinese of before.” They now say that the Indians in America, I haven’t enough room.” the log; then he protested: the log. will fall off.” To this the old chief responded: a: eet Five FEAR,GROWTH OF NEGRO LABOR CONGRESS IN AMERICA By C. O'BRIEN ROBINSON. In the days when the Indians were being slaughtered in order that the white man might seize the power in this country, an old Indian chief held a council with a certain English pioneer in regard to the condition of the In the course of their conversation, which they held seated on a log, the old chief continually said to the white-man, “Move over, The white man complied with his request until he was at the end of “I can't move over farther; I am at the end of If I make another move, J+— | | Your Union Meeting | people. ae Prepared to Fight. The chairman, Leang Chandcha, a dean at the Peking Normal Univers- ity questioned, the sincerity of the great powers, particularly of Great Britain, Japan and America, because condition of the Negroes must be im- proved in the United States to pre- vent the “blacks from turning red.” What a noble cause for granting the Negro his constitutional rights! What a generous motive for protesting against lynching and segregating! their proposals are not in accord with| What depth of sentiment and magni- their declarations of willingness to recognize the tariff autonomy of China. The speaker declared that the Chinese people were prepared to fight for tariff autonomy and were prepared to make any sacrifice neces- sary. They refuse to tolerate further obstructions in the way of the real- ization of China’s just aspirations. ‘Wang Chung-Hui declared that the special privileges of the foreigners in China were damaging to the interests of the country. Unequal treaties are obsolete, The speaker quoted article XIX of the! fei fue of nations’ coven- ant which sige hat unequal and inap- plicable treaties must be revised. The recent demonstrations were an expres- sion of the ipmermost feelings of the Chinese people and it would be a pity if the tariff erence results in new difficulties or an intensification of the old ones, og Professor an head of the Ching- wa college 6: that the diplomats recognized tariff autonomy in prin- ciple as they Had recognized Wilson's 14 points, last war are still unsettled. meanwhile . oppressed, "ho; Threaten to Extend Likien. In the tude of purpose! An organization has been started to show the Negro his power as a part of the working class. This organiza- tion has been bold enuf to tell the Negro that his salvation lies in his own power to demand emancipation and that this power is in his indus- trial strength. This organization has told the Negro that he should have the right to vote, the right to good living conditions; that he should not be discriminated against, segregated, | lynched and oppressed; that by recog- nizing his struggle in common with the workers of the world he can be truly emancipated. This organization even has suggested, subtly, that de- mands and commands bring greater returns than pleas and requests. Strangely this message to the work- ing class caused the reactionaries to really “move over.” A boys’ club ap- pears on the south side of Chicago to “train” the bodies, “elevate” the mor- als and. “sanctify” the souls of the Negro boys. This, of course, is another contri- the problems of the} bution to the institution of racial sep- aratism designed to divorce the inter- 000,000 people remain | ots of the working classes—the white from the Negro. However, the politi- clans behind the move will be quite The A. F. of L. and World Trade Union Unity—by Wm. F. Dunne Professor Carver Makes a “‘Rev- olution"——by C. E. Ruthenberg Cartoons by Maurice Becker, Fred Ellis, J. de Miskey, and . THE ITALIAN Dr. V. A. CAMERA announces*the opening of his own office at 835 East 75th Street, cogner of Maryland Ave. _ General practice of medicine and surgery with special care for social- jal diseases and obstetrical gynecologigal cases. Office Hours—9 to 12 a, m. 2 to 4p. m., 7 to 9 p.m. The prominent, economist, Professor | successful in adding this little “vote Mayulin, declawed that the abolition | cotter” to their repartee when they of the likiep, was a domestic ques-| start the cigar deluge and pink tea tion of Chiggn unconnected with the | campaign. question of tarjf autonomy. The Chi-} Innumerable publications North and nese wish to,@bolish the likien be-| south, Negro and white, have sudden- causs it affectg;Chinese merchants and ly awakened to the fact that if the not foreigners,and it can only be abol- Negro “turns red” it will be “Ameri- ished when tanjf autonomy has been | ca’s fault and not Russia’s.” Really, obtained. Its abolition can therefore | {t is astounding, to say the least! Op- not be made a condition for granting | portunists seize upon the work of the the tariff autonomy. The speaker| American Negro Labor Congress to threatened that if the powers refused | tell the ruling class represented by to grant traiff-antonomy to China then | the national political machines, that the likien would be made to affect | the Negro had better be “salved up” a not only Chinege merchants but for-| little by the Americans, or somebody eign merchants also, All the other| else will show him a way out, and he Professors spoke in the same strain.| will take this way. Another Advertising Stunt. on the water and now a whole bakery WASHINGTON, Dec. 2—The Unit-|has come floating back. The most ed States army will make an attempt | dangerous weapon in the world is be- next year to break the world’s alti-|{ng used against the ruling class— tude record now held by Callizo of | thought. A cordial invitation has been France, Maj, Gen, Mason M, Patrick, | issued to the Negro—not to get thrifty, chief of the army service air service, | 20t to “get closer with the Lord,” not announced. to “quit looking at the clock,” but to a ey think. The bosses are trembling in Pastor in Jail. their boots for fear that the Negro PERTH AMBOY, N. J., Dec, 2.—/; Will accept this invitation and start George H. Liwson, former baptist | thinking. The hangers-on and para- minister and af one time a pitcher of | Sites of the bosses, represented in the the Pittsburgh National League Club, | Negro race by opportunistic race lead- is serving thirtY“days in jail for dis-|°TS, are going to get a nice handout orderly conduct."He was arrested for |! brand new jobs—even if they are smashing dishe# In his home, in a little segregated department— maT Ue and the Negro race on the whole will Established ‘Radio Monopoly. enjoy a campaign for the “let-up” of BRUSSELS, «R@lgium, Dec, 2,—The racial oppressions, which campaign Belgian government has taken ovei | Will be conducted by those desiring control of radio thru the establish.| © C@Pitalize on the sentiment stirred ment of a National Radio company | 'P bY the American Negro Labor Con- in which the majority of the stock | 87@55- is held by the government. The congress, however, is not gul- ible and will not be deceived by these false moves. The Ameriean Negro z Labor Congress, compared to its plan may not have Bnything to do to-| oo mute agitation, has not started night. Hand°hfth this copy of the) naxing demands and issuing com- DAILY WORKER. mands. The Amefican Negro Labor - Congress is on the “moving” end of the log and somebody has got to move over. E, W. RIECK LUNCH ROOMS Six Places 118 S. Clark 167 N. State - 234 S. Halsted us, HARRISON 4 W. Rieck Boater . That worket™mext door to you and Other Articles. 169 N, Clark 66 W. Washington 42 W. Harrison ait Wm. Gropper. To those who work hard for thelr money, | will save 50 per cent on all their dental work, DR. RASNICK DENTIST 645 Smithfield Street, t _ PITTSBURGH, (RAwoen The bosses have thrown a crumb | First Thursday, Dec. 3, 1925. Name of Local and Place of Meeting jes Council, 59 :30 p, m. Am. Clothing Workers, 409 S. Halsted St. Boller Makers, 2040 W. North Ave Boot and Shoe, 1939 Milwaukee Avenue. Boot ‘and Shoe Wkrs., 10256 Michi- gan. o 4 Brick’ and Clay, Shermanville, 11. Brick and Clay, Glenview, Ill. Carpenters, 113.8. Ashland Blvd. Carpenters, 6416 § Halsted St. Allied Printing €. Van Buren St. Carpenters, 1440 Emma St. Carpenters, South Chicago 11037 Michigan Ave. Carpenters, Ogden and Kedzie. Carpenters, .7% . North Ave. 180 Brug Clerks, 431 8. Dearborn Room 1327. Electricians, 1507 Ogden Ave. Electricians, 7475. Dante Ave. Engineers, 9223 Houston Ave. Victoria Hotel. St., Field A: Fireme ‘he? & a8 gone Campbell Sts., 7:45 p. m. Hod Carriers, South Chicago, 3101 E. 92nd St. Janitors, 59 E. Van Buren St. Janitresses, City Hall, Hearing R Ladies" Garment Workers, 328 W. 1214 N. ind Ave. ‘Garment Workers, 328 W. ‘Van Buren St. Leather Workers, 810 W. Harrison Street. Moulders, 119 S. Throop St. Pointers’ District Council, 1446 W. Adams St. i Painters, Dutt’s Hall, Chicago Hts. Piano and Organ Workers, 180 W. Washington. Plumbers, Monroe and Peori Piumbe' (Railway), Monr Radway Carmeu, 1269 Cornell St. Railway Carmen, 75th and Drexel Ranway Cai men, 1900 W. 17th St. Railway Clerks, 649 W. Washing- Ra\iway. Clerks, 8138 Commercial sign’ Hangers, 810 W. Harrison it. Signaimen, 6236. Princeton Ave. Slate, ‘Tile Roofers, 224 Milwau- Stage. Employes, Masonic Temple, Stone cutters, 180 W. Washington Street. * Teamsters, 9206 Houston Ave. 754 Teamsters (Dairy), 220 S. Ashland. Teamsters, 30 €. Sth St.) Uphoisterers, 180 W. Washington eranou Washing- 17616 Warehouse Emp., 166 W. rt ton. stated all and (Note—Untess meetings are at Sc cdiapeeniemleniees otherwise Dp. m.) Must Die For Murders. TRENTON, N. J., Dec, 2.—Harrison Noel, of Montclair, N. J,, slayer of six: year-old Mary Daly, and Raymond Pierce, Negro chauffeur, is bound for the electric chair. The court of par- dons refused to communte Neol’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Want New Road, SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 2.—Early construction of state route 80, from Galesburg,, thru Moline, Rock Island and Davenport to the Wisconsin line, was urged by a delegation from cities along the Mississippi that appeared before Gov. Small. “4If’s Osip! The flying devil!” Yes—in-next issue of the Saturday Magazine Section of The DAILY WORKER, tiating to ing and in regularly in the Saturday DAILY WORKER. Fao ewowo MACHINIST LOCAL DEMANDS REPEAL OF ANARCHY LAWS Chicago Union Wants Victims Released At a well attended meeting of the Machinists’ Union, Local No. 84, Chi- cago, resolutions were adopted de- nouncing the syndicalism laws being used against members of the working class. The union demanded the re- lease of Benjamin Gitlow, member of the Central Executive Committee of the Workérs (Communist) Party, and Anita Whitney, the latest victims of the state syndicalism laws, and placed themselves on record supporting the International Labor Defense in its drive against the syndicalism laws. Mac Veagh Is American Ambassador to Japan TOKIO, -Japan, Dec. 2.-The new American ambassador, Charles Mac- Veagh, arrived here after a stormy finish to his voyage across the Pacific. His steamer, the President Taft, rode in a hurricane and arrived twelve hours late. Latvian Envoy in Chicago. Dr, Charles L. Seya, Latvian minis- ter plenipotentiary extraordinary to the United States, arrived in Chicago from Washington for a two-day visit. His program includes a confab with Vice-Président Dawes and Mayor Dever, MANUFACTURER'S SON ATTACKS COLLEGE GIRL ON GOLF CLUB LINKS BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 2. —Twisting nervously and weeping most of the time, Miss Louise King, Battle Creek college student, told her story of the attack made on her by Arthur Rich, wealthy golf champ- jon and son of a millionarie manu- facturer. Rich attacked Miss King while they were taking a #troll the night of May 26 over the Country Club golf links, the girl testified, “He grabbed me suddenly and kissed me,” Miss King said. “Then 1 struggled and he threw me down. 1 called for help. Rich drew back his arm and landed a real hard blow.on. my mouth., | told him | knew he had sisters and asked him how he could acts He ‘said: ‘You're so dumb’ and started hitting me again and again.” Miss King then launched into a description of what she said hap- pened to her after Rich stopped hit- ting her. She wept copiously. “The next | remembered | was in bed at Henry cottag the girl added, For six weeks after Miss King was injured she was confined to a hospital with a broken jaw, two velous short story by the new Russian genius, Ivan Kasatkin, will be given to our readers. And this is only one of the remark which The DAILY WORKER has secured or is nego- ure to make our mative ever pub More short stories—the best—the -kind that other papers Cannot get, or dare not publish; will appear —— DATES @ year § 250-6 montis 200 -ff00 ayear Fas broken ribs and a broken nose, Him! “Flying Osip,” the mar- new features aper the most interest- lished in the U. S. Magazine Section of The 6 montis F.