The Daily Worker Newspaper, March 12, 1926, Page 1

* 4,000 workers of the Piece Dye Works. The DAILY WORKER Raises the Standard for a Workers’ and Farmers’ Government Vol. Ill, No. 51. Subscription Rates: "Or 8, ger Sa, A S K "ep In Chicago, Outside Chicago, 6) 90, tof Po ' PASSAIC STR im? YO ide Briand i. Pre | + _ denegade Socialist PICKETS SMASH POLICE LINES Lodi Mill Workers May «Strike Next (Special to The Daily Worker) PASSAIC, N. J., March 10 — The 1,800 strikers led by thelr picket cap- | tains outwitted the Clinton police and marched In full force past the Clifton Forstmann-Huffman mill, and fifty- five spinners’ from the New Jersey Spinnitig and ‘Worsted mill joined the ranks determined more than ever of pulling out ‘every remaining worker in every mill on strike in this district. Some opposition the encountered from the_police. Several picket lead- ers were manhandled, but no clubs were used. The news of the arrest of Chief of Police Richard Ol Zober and two. policemen on charges of as- sault had swept thru, the ranks, and stiffened the determination of the ine to follow where {t was led. The police felt the temper of the crowd and gave way. Lodi Mill May Strike Next. Delegates were received from the United Piece Dye Works of Lodi who asked for organization and requested that the seven demands presented by Passaic be sent to the bosses in Lodi. A 25 per cent inerease in wages was asked, as, wages are very low in Lodi. The demands for the Dun- dee silk mill were also rafsed to 25 per cent because of. the low wage scale. The action of the Lodi delegates is taken’ to mean that there is more than a possibility of bringing out the A monster picket line will march on Lodi some time this week, Baas. _, Altho reliet contributions. are.com- ing in steadily, the number’ of fami- lies needing relief increases daily. At the beginning of the seventh week of the strike, 1,050 families are receiving relief of food, and a meager relief at that. Other hundreds are receiving fuel and clothing. Plan for Bazaar. Plans for a gigantic bazaar in Pas- saic for Strikers’ relief, beginning March 18 and running for four days. It will be held in Kanters Auditorium. Plans include an International night, featured by Hungarian dances, Rus- sian and, Ukrainian folk songs, and other entertainment, The , second night will be Labor Union night at which delegates from all trade unions are expected to attend. The program for this night will include a well known violinist, an interpretative dancer and singing. Actors from the Equity have agreed to co-operate in making this evening a success. On Saturday there will be Maennercher night, and 20 German singing socie- tles will take part in a novel enter- tainment. Get your tickets now for the inter: national concert of the T.'U. E. L., Sat., March 13, at 8th St, Theater. NEW YORK, March 10=You cal HELP WIN THE PASSAIC STRIKE! HELP IN THE NEW YORK TAG DAYS! pa th SES Who for the ninth tice 1 ais career leads a cabinet of France. FIGHT AS CLASS, JRGE SPEAKERS JN WOMAN'S DAY Workers Show Need of Solidarity By LILLIAN BORGESON, With tremendous enthusiasm, a great crowd of working men and women of Chicago celebrated Inter- national Woman's Day with a spir-| ited meeting and entertainment at Northwest Hall. The hall was filled with workers gathered to demonstrate the solid unity of the Ida Goodman appealed to, the rs ers present to throw all their “ener gies to the support of the’ Interna- tional Labor Deferise. She pointed out in no uncertain terms the role of the working class women in modern life—how the same capitalist system which is crushing the life of the work- ing man is grinding her toian even more miserable position, — ts Women in Industry. The problems of women in indus- try were graphically presented by Ida Rothstein, herself from, the’ shops. The working woman must join the inion and learn to fight. within the union for her class. The working- class woman who understands the problems of the working class must teach other women what she knows. How to organize the great masses of working-class women was the sub- ject touched upon by Arne Swabeck. The women in the working class movement have been neglected for too long. A campaign must be started by those who understand the impor- tance of the organization of this tre- mendously large section of the work- ing class, to organize these working- class women. The women must join the unions to which they are eligible, (Continued on page 3.) ‘thetr desire fe n help win the Passaic strike! You must help win it! You will help in it if you will enlist for three days on the relief front of, this big struggle. The relief front constitutes that army of workers that backs up the struggle front. You know that these textile strikers have accomplighéd wonders, won commendable victories on the struggle front, the picket line. attacks by the fire department in fre . Police terrorism, gas bombs, hose ezing weather—this and much more these strikers have had to méet! Children and women have been clubbed. Every form of brutality capitalism to beat the strike. bis is capable of has been used in an But the workers, the strikers have been victorious in every battle, and the mass picket line is today stronger than ever, boards are bare. Babies need milk. There is no food i However, cup- nthe homes. Children need shoes. Every home must get bread if this strike is to be won, You must help place bread into every strikers’ home. nist for the BIG NEW YORK TAG DAY! INDUCE OTHERS TO ENLIST, TELL EVERYBODY. LET NOT A SINGLE WORKER FAIL IN-HIS DUTY! REPORT AT THESE STATIONS! MARCH 12, 13, 14, BROOKLYN—Laisve, 146 Ten Eyck +] Union, 142 Livingstone St; Shoe Workers’ Protective Brownsville Workers’ Club, 1344 Pitkin Avenue; Bath Beach Workers’ Club, 1940 Benson Ave.; Coney Island Workers’ Club, 2285 W. 27th 310 Union Hall street. DOWN TOWN—Amalgamated Progressive Center, 177 E. Broadway; Freiheit Singing Society, 133 cond HARLEM—Hungarian Workers! Labor Forum, 64 E, 104th St.; Finnish Prog _ BRONX—Workers’ Club, 636 B, “4847 Bosteh Road. vs ; Freihelt, 30 Union Square; Local 22 |. ki, avenue; Workers Party, 108 E. 14th i W. U., 16 W, 21et St, Bist street; Harlem ive Club, 15 W. 126th St. by mail, $8.00 | of deputies, Pace Aen RN tl er year. by mail, $6.00 per year. EXIGAN LABO! BRIAND AGAIN TAKES HELM OF ‘FRENCH STATE] Dares Not Face Vote of Deputies (Special to The Daily Worker) ARIS, March 10.—Aristide Briand, reed out of office on Saturday by a Ro confidence vote in the chamber formally took office again as premier early today. This is Briand’s ninth time as premier. He will also continue to act as foreign minister, His cabinet, marking a further swing to the right, is made up as follows: Premier and foreign minister, Aris- tide Briand; interior, Louis Malvy; finance, Roaul Peret; war, Paul Pain- leve; marine, George Leygues; public instruction, Lucien Lamoureux; pub lic works, Aanatole de Monzie; col- onies, Leon Perrier; labor, Antoine Durafour; commerce, Daniel Vincent: agriculture, Jean Durand; pensions, Paul Jourdain, Faces Political Storms. Briand summoned his new cabinet this afternoon, for its first meeting. Briand realizes that he faces still further political storms, advised his cabinet that he will lay down the pole icy which he believes “best for the nation” (meaning French imperialism) and if-the parliament sees fit to reject it then responsibility must rest with members of the chamber and senate who are in opposition. ‘ Briand outlined the main points of his ministerial declaration, which is described as “short and precise.” The premier indicated that his one great present difficulty is the league of nations. crisis, and the cabinet de eided to strengthen its representation at Geneva and voted to send Senator Jitles Pams with Briand as a delegate. While the opposition was starting new troubles, and demanding that Briand secure a vote of confidence be- fore going to Geneva, the premiet was nervously packing his bags in order that at Geneva he may claim to Tep- resent a government, He is letting the political future take care of itself and devoting his energy to the league crisis, which he considers vital for the future security of his. class. Rush to Geneva. Briand is expected to leave for Geneva tonight and tomorrow he will participate in conferences there in an effort to settle the league of nations crisis, > The league crisis is the one thing that concerns France now, but once that is settled Briand may find him- self in much the same position as be- fore his defeat on Saturday. Edouard Herriot, leader of the rad- ical socialists, appears to hold the future of the Briand government in the palm of his hand, for if he holds his followers in line then the govern- ment may carry on but if his cohorts (Continued on page 4.) RESEARCH CLASS SHOWS TEXTILE BARON'S PROFITS By BERTRAM D. WOLFE, PASSAIC, N. J., March 10.—"Bosses, open your books and show us your profits.” With this slogan the strik- ing textile workers of Passaic, Gar- field and Clifton marched in their ten- thousand-headed parade and demon- stration of solidarity, The day following’ the parade the director of the Workers’ School ap- peared before them in two large halls of Passaic and before their astonished eyes opened the “books” of their bosses and revealed the $1,145,553 profit of the Gera Mills for 1924 and a profit of over a half million from the workers of the,Botany in the first half of 1925.@ Members of the volunteer corps of research workers and students of the Research class of the Workers’ School performed this feat, The textile strik- ers, who had never up till then real- ized that education can also be made an instrument in the class struggle when dt)was true working edu. cation,.cheered the School and*de- faanged. that circulars, containing the information, be printed and dis- tributed broadcast among the strikers so thatenext time the boss, or his foremea; his newspapers, or his (Continued on page 8) RCO: Elias Calles, received yesterda: yters, 1113 Wash RY SINCERELY | THANK FOR THE CONTENTS OF WIRE OF YESTERDAY.— IDENT CALLES.” = receipt, fatulations W--The attack upom Riffian battery which has been shidiiing Tetuan, the capi- tal of SpaniskeMorocco, intermittent- ly for severalleweeks, has cost them most’ héavily. Altho ali communica- tions are heavily censored, it is known that at least 1,000 casualties were suffered. The Riffiansy outnumbered 8 to 1, put up the ‘most stubborn resistance, Sixteen batteries of field guns, forty bombing planes and two large cruis- ers have been!bombarding the natives’ position eyer since March 1. Over 12,000 of the»best forces of the Span- ish were ableoto make little impres- sion on the*enemy. > A Peculiar “Victory.” ‘Tho the Spanish claim to have wip ed out the Rifflang it is significant that they admit finding no guns on the heights. The Spanish command- er has withdrawn his forces, except a skeleton organization for garrison- ing the blockhouses to be establish- ed and protecting the telephone, wire- less, and signal services. In another minor operation near Adjir 13 Spanish soldiers have been killed, The casualties occurred when an effort wasimade to enlarge the sec- tor. ButcheroClamps Down Lid. The Spanishidictator, Primo de Ri- vera, has caijled his congratulations. to the Moroccoan army. There is a general feeling. thruout the country) that if any victory has been really achieved it does, not amount to much. The oppressive measures of the dic tatorship and the severe censor pre- vent any realisknowledge of what is going on. Hunt Appointment Approved by Senate im Secret Session WASHINGTON, March 10—The ap- pointment of Charles W. Hunt, of Iowa, was confirmed by the senate which was in secret session as a mem- ber of the federal trade commission. The vote was 48 to 20. A minority of democrats and repub- licans opposed Hunt's confirmation on the ground that he was “too friendly to big business.” DRUSE REBELS STRIKE BACK AT FRENCH ARMY; DAMASCUS THREATENED (Special tor The Dally Worker) PARIS, March 10.—Several sol- diers have been killed and a colonel of infantry seriously wounded in a major engagement of French troops with Druse tribesmen near Damas- cus, the warvministry announced to- day. The “announcement reveals that Damascus.ic seriously menaced, co, has expressed his recognition jation of the position taken by ers (Communist) Party in resist- ‘the present imperialist assaults @ sovereignty of the Mexican re- liowing personal telegram from ind cautiously worded tho it is, this y is significant, for it is something rent from a formal acknowledg- signed by a_ secretary. wr, there is not a qualifying phrase in it. “The contents” of the Com- h President Calles ex- thanks, are as follows: firm stand against PUBLISHING CO., 1113 ER, | Published Datly except Sunday by THE DAILY WORKER fis ‘W. Wasnington Bivd., Chicago, UL er of Aid to Mexico Is Accepted by Calles President of | American imp independence. Commenting message, C, E. at the declared: ington arty ivd., aggressions of but he realizes depended writing Senor the issue up i MONTANA FARMER-LABOR PARTY WiLL ENTER INTO ELECTIONS THIS FALL PLENTYWOOD, Montana, March 10.—The Farmer-Labor Party of the state of Montana is planning to file a complete ticket in the elections this fall. Candidates will be filed for the offices of two supreme court judges, one railroad commissioner, two congressmen for the first and the second district. The election this year is on national offices only. ‘YARDS’ BARONS ARE CAUGHT IN HUGE FRAUDS Trust Violates Corrupt Practices Act Evidence of huge frauds in the Shieago stockyards in the shape of short weights, discriminations and other practices prohibited by the cor- rupt practices act have been uncover- ed by agents of the department of justice and the department of agri- culture, it was announced from the office of the U. S. district attorney, Edwin Olson, The evidence is to be presented to a grand jury within a few days, it was said. Ten confessions have heen obtained and twelve indictments will be asked. The investigation, it was said, re- sulted from revelations made at @ re- cent hearing involving discrimination charges against the Co-operative Chi- cago Producers’ Association. Imperialist Envoys Demand Removal of Mines at Tientsin (Special to The Dally Worker) PEKING, March 10 — Envoys of foreign governments here, with the exception of the Soviet Union, today sent a note to the Chinese govern- ment demanding the removal of mines from the harbor of Tient8in: The note also requested that firing between the Taku fortress and attacking cruisers cease, The signers of the note stated they would reserve the right to protect foreign shipping and the lives of their nationals unless this request was complied with immediately, Mines Only a “Bluff,” is Claim. Laying of mines in Tientsin harbor was denied today by representatives of the nationalist forces, The “mines” it was explained, are a ‘bluff” to keep aitacking squadrons from coming too close to the city. The port of Tientsin is open altho foreign shipping is menaced by inter- mittent firing between the taken for- tress and Shantung’ cruisers, re- presenting the Chang 'T#o-in forces. Woman Is Mayor" tf Seattle. SEATTLE, Wash./ March 10.-—Mrs. Bertha K. Landes wasselected mayor of Seattle. She is ther:firet woman mayor of Seattle, /) land and petroleum laws are vital to your portant section of the American workers against Wall Street.” , Ruthenberg, general segre- tary of the Workers (Communist) Party, “Plainly enough, the Mexican govern- ment, which is exposed to the day to day appreciates the importance of working class support in this country. is not a Communist and he has even engag- ed in persecution of Communists in Mexico, upon to fight against the aggressions of American impe- lism, with which Mexico is menaced. ‘The Workers (Communist) Party ganization in the country.” } erlalist demands. Mexico’s You have support of im- upon President Calles’ Wall Street and Washington, President Calles that the Communists can be unflinchingly is, Calles pledging itself to take’ n every important labor or- PARALYSIS NOW GRIPS LEAGUE -OF CAPITALISM Secret Conferences Are the Order of the Day ‘A, March 19: — The league. of nations deadlock is as tight as ever today. A three hou secret con- ference of agents of the powers that Participated in the Locarno hoax con- cluded with no results. It is an open secret that the Polish white guard agents of French finance capital are insistently demanding that Poland be granted a permanent seat on the council. Austen Chamberlain, British foreign minister, whose adventuristic pro- posals to enlarge the league in an effort to outmaneuver France, tried in vain to induce Poland to abandon the demand. Tt is expected that Poland has been instructed by Briand of France to stick to its guns until he gets back) On the other hand Ger-; from Paris, many is just as insistent that she nter the council alone and that no other nations enter at this time. Futile Gesture, The league council is meeting in secret session this afternoon to try to find an amicable solution for the impasse that has paralyzed the con- ference, but only the super-optimists hold out hope for any agreement. un- til the French agents get here to fight for their own interests, CONCERT TO END WORKERS" SCHOOL $10,000 DRIVE Moscow Art Theater Will Participate NEW_ YORK, March 10.—The end of the drive for the $10,000 fund. for, the Workers’ Schoo] will be celebrated next Sunday, March 14, at 2 p. m. at the Central Opera House’ by a ¢con- cert, A dramatic’ performance, one act’ from Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and *Pun- ishment,” and Anton Chekhov's one- act play, “The Witch,” will be present- ed. The leading roles will be played by the Moscow Art Theater actors, Leo Bulgakov and Barbara Bulgakov. Send in that sub! NEW YORK EDITION Price 3 Cents SUGGEST UNITY AGAINST PLOTS OF WALL STREET Anti-Imperialist Body Sends Greetings The All-America Anti-impertalist League has asked Mexico's Regional | Confederation of Labor (C. R. O. M.) to send a delegation to this country to go before all labor organizations in the United States for the purpose of |securing support for Mexico against |the threatened break in diplomatic reldtions which the U. S. state depart- ment Is holding like a club over the head of the Mexican government at the behest of Wall Street. “C, R, O. M.” Now In Session. Manuel Gomez, secretary of the league, announced today that his or- ganization had included the invitation to send a delegation here in a tele- gram of greeting to the convention of the C. R. O. M. now in session in Mexico City. The telegram points out the need of the aolidarity of U. S. and Mexican labor in the present crisis, Text of Telegram. The full text is as follows: Confederacion Regional Obrera Mexicana, Mexico City, Mexico. Greetings to Mexico’s strongest labor organization. Solidarity of Mexican and U. S&S. labor vital in present crisis. We pledge support against imperialist assault on Mex- ico's sovereignty. Urge that you send delegation here immediately to address labor organizations explain- ing need to support Mexico—All- American Anti-Imperialist League. URGE UNIONS TAKE PART IN CELEBRATION C. E. C. Requests A. F. of L. to Aid Fight The central executive committee of the Workers (Communist) Party ; addressed the following communica- jtion to the executive council of the American Federation of Labor calling {its attention to the preparations being | made for the grand Sesqui-Centennial Celebration to be held at Philadelphia beginning July 4 and lasting for some months. The letter urges that a fight be made: for the right of labor as such to participate and requests the co-operation of the, A. F. of L. in try- ing to secure this privilege. Concrete steps -to be taken as out- ined by the party’s executive include | the demand that, all mechanical work inyolved in the preparations shall be done. by union. labor and all supplies be. inion made," The committee asks that a special section of the grounds be set aside. where the various we (Continued on page 2) Express Company Refuses to Grant Clerks’ Wage’ Demands ‘An increase in wages of 11% to 12 cents an hour, demahiféd by the ex- press division of the’Brotherhood of Railway, Steamships and Express Clerks was refused today by a spe cial committee on wages and working conditions of the American Railway Express company, Sixty thousand ex- press clerks whose salaries range from $126 to $130 a month are af: fected. Other divisions of the Brotherhood who have demands pending are ex- pected to receive answers from the railroad companies tomorrow. BELLAIRE FORMS COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF FOREIGN-BORN; WILL HOLD A CONFERENCE ON MARCH 28 BELLAIRE, Ohio, March 10.—A Conference for Protection of Foreign. Born Workers wag held at Bellaire, Ohio, with 34 delegates, representing 18 working class organizations, pri it. It was decided to. call, another conference on March 28, A call is being sent to every workére’ organization, political, fraternal or social, and every local uniow. % “i i