The Daily Worker Newspaper, May 9, 1926, Page 1

Rioters: f | Ba | The DAILY WORKER Raises the Standard for a Workers’ and Farmers’ Government Vol. Ill. No. 101. RUSSIAN LABOR RALLIES BEHIND Workers Give Quarter Days Pay Special Inprecorr Cable) MOSCOW, U. 8, 8. R. May 7—The general strike of the English Proletar- jat Is exciting Intense attention and animation thruout the Union of Soclal- ist Soviet Republics. Mass demonstra- tions are being held In all Industrial centers. Collections of money are be- ing ma all kinds are in progress, Greet Miners’ Delegation. The delegation of English miners now in the Ukraine was greeted in Kherkov by 150,000 demonstrators. Ol- iver, the chairman of the delegation | thanked the workers for the feeling of solidarity they show for the British proletariat. Wire Funds. The general council of the All-Rus- sian laborgunions has asked all trade unionists in Russia to give a quarter day’s pay to the striking English workers. This will amount to approxi- mately 350,000 pounds sterling. The Russian trade union council wired an advance of 135,000 pounds (about $1,700,000) to the general council of the British Trade Union Congress in London. R. I. L. U. Appeal. The executive bureau of the Red In- ternational of Labor Unions has ap- pealed to all its allied organizations to stop imports of coal to England and to cease loading English steamers. The appeal calls for the formation of unit- ed committees of workers from vari- ous industries for the purpose of giv- ing financial assistance and joint aid to the British strike. It emphasizes the decisive ro} and, need of support of the transport workers. The Young | Communist International has issued a call to its units for an organizational campaign for solidarity with the Brit- ish workers. Paris Conference. The R, I. L. U. executive bureau re- solved to convoke a conference in the nearest future in Paris at which dele- gates from labor organizations in Hol- land, France, Belgium, Czecho-Slovak- ia, and Germany will confer on meas- ures for the assistance of the general strike. Monmosseau, French trade un- | jon leader, is entrusted with the convo- cation of the conference. The appeal of the executive bureau also asks all affiliated labor organiza- tions to appeal to their members to follow the Russian example and give a quarter day’s pay to the strikers of Britain. Come tonight to the Living News paper, at 1902 W. Division Street. | : | SIR WM. JOYNSON-HICKS Tory Home Minister, notorious for Subscription Rates: and plans for aseistance of | his red baiting, is now in the lead of the attack upon the British workers. Outside Chicago, Le v2 Se4 p"AFeg™ NEw 80x 1 aOR so “efieg > In Chicago, by mail, $8.00 per year, he Entered at Second-class matter September 21, 1923, at tH# Post Oificg at Chicaga, SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1926 by mail, $6.00 per year. D IRON” IS BALD The British Miners’ Executive Coming out of a conference with leaders of the Trade Union Congress—left to right: Swan, Straaker, Smith and Richardson. members of the executive of the British Miners’ Federation. In the panel above, Albett, Hughes and Chambers. Herbert Smith-is the president. TORY FORCED 10 RETRACT CHARGE AGAINST LABOR PARTYITES IN PARLIAMENT (Special to The Daily Worker) LONDON, May 7—Sir Arthur Hol- brook raised a storm of protest from the labor benches in parliament and was compelled to withdraw a state- ment that he had made to the effect that the labor party is sending out men to hinder and overturn passen- ger vehicles. A wild scene followed the charge and the chairman failed to secure order from the laborites. In the midst of the turmoil David Kirkwood, the Clydesdale member, shouted to the chairman: “1 don’t care a damn for your or the house, he has got to withdraw that statement.” Order was only restored after Hol- brook withdrew the statement. Laborites combined in attacks up-_ on the “British Gazette,” declaring that the Gazette is “unfair” and is “causing mischievousness.” Jack Jones: Silverton M. P., again was full of defiance. “We ask for fair play,” shouted Jones, who rarely debates in modu- lated tones. “The government can fight as long as it likes, but we will fight’ also. “We have plenty of reserves and we will call them up if compelled to.” The house of commons adjourned shortly before 4 o’clock this after- noon and will not meet again until Monday afternoon at 3, unless there is some urgent need of special ses- sion. Today in British Strike Situation J, Ramsay MacDon' 1, labor leader, says the trades unionists are To all sty Macdon, deadlock is still complete, continually seeking a “why to pea and the accommodation.” The government communique announcer that 75,000 volunteers are now on duty. Five electric power stations for Lnodon boroughs are partially tied up by the strike, Disorders were less in London reported from Glasgow, Edinburgh and other provincial centers, today, but serious disorders were Electrical workers in the government shell factory at Bramley struck. Newport electrical worke struck. Transport workers supplying food to 808 London chain restaurants went out on strike, Fears are being expressed that the food situation will become more serious If the strike continue: er the week end, GETS REPLY FROM BRITAIN DAUGHERTY IS All are) This Issue Consists of Two Sections. SECTION ONE. Hitwis, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Dail PUBLISHING Price 5 Cents except Sunday by THE DAILY WORKER O., 1113 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, Ill. Army and Navy Authorized to Take “Any Action;” Thousands of Labor Massmeetings Held | (Special to The Dally Worker) - LONDON, May 7.—The government tonight gave carte blanche to the | military to resort to armed force, for it issued assurances to the army and the inavy that any action they may take to aid the civil power will secure full | support of the government. “All ranks of the armed forces of the crown are hereby notified Raid Communist Headquarters p (Special to The Daily Worker) NEW YORK, May 7—Harry M. | ® not yet reached,” the communique declares. This statement coming from government headquarters was re- garded as indicating that the government is finding real difficulty in maintaining food supplies and essential transport. The government announces that it has ordered the authori- ties “to repress and overcome these criminal obstructions.” Daugherty, former head of the cor- rupt Ohio gang of boodle politicians and the tricksters credited with en- gineering the nomination of Warren | general of the Harding cabinet, was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges of illegally receiving fees in connection with the return of stock g seized by the alien property custo- § & eS and German owners. Thomas W. Miller, former alien property custodian and John T. King, |republican national committeeman, were indicted jointly with Daugherty % $ on charges of conspiracy. The three WILLIAM GREEN are alleged to have received graft to President of A. F. of L. the amount of $391,000 for their part Walter Detrine, secretary of the in the crooked transaction. British Trades Union Congress, has Smear Harding Family. cabled a reply to Green’s cable to the; The late Harding is also besmirched |G. Harding for president of the United | | States, who later became attorney | in the American Metals company, | dian's office during the war, to Swiss LAST STRIKE BULLETINS A that any action they may find it necessary to take in an honest en- deavor to aid the civil power will receive both now and afterwards the full support of his majesty’s government,” declares an announce- ment issued by the government. Five hundred Coldstream guards arrived at Poplar tonight to take over the work of guarding the East India docks. The strike will continue over the week end and perhaps all next week. Unless the government uses force to prevent them, the labor unions will hold mass meetings thruout the nation tomorrow, sending speakers from London to address the strikers. + } (Special to The Daily Worker) IS HELD {jp RY | LONDON, May 7.—The government today began more | drastic actions. ! Police during the night made a roundup of persons who are alleged to have been ring-leaders in the mob attacks upon busses | and other means of transport in London. M4 aera: H Today the police descended upon the Communist head- | Issuing 8 Pages Today quarters in King street, Covent Garden, and seized a large amount i > | of literature but made no arrest. to Government’s2 p= By W. N. EWER | Food Shortage Acute (Foreign Editor of the London Daily | Herald and Federated Press | Correspondent.) | (Special to The Dally Worker) (Special Cable) | LONDON, May 7.—“Organized attempts are being made to LONDON, May 7 — The | starve the people,” declares a government communique issued at | Worker, official Sain of the atriking | 7:30 tonight, a communique which for the first time sounds a real | British workers, was held up for three | note of alarm on the part of the government. | hours by the police last night. The} “The situation is becoming more intense and the climax is } | London Daily Herald offices, where the | journal is being printed, were searched | |and Scotland Yard carefully scrutin-! lized copies of the paper. When the| |police evacuated the building a tre-| | mendous crowd met them on the out-/| } | side, cheering and singing the “Red | 5 | Flag.” | | This action of the police effectively | ented distribution of the strike or- | n in London Jast night, but today | | qftorts will be made to make up for \last night’s loss. This is a cynical | commentary on the affectation of the | F | government which in last Sunday’s ul- | $ W E 60 T 0 P R E $ § timatum to the Trade Union Congress | stressed its concern for freedom of the | ny pre when the printers walked out} lof the composing rooms of the big | STRIKE ORGAN COMES OUT. London dailies. LONDON, May 7.—The British Worker, organ of the strikers, declares 8-Page “Worker. tonight: “ ij B 7 - pt vient. | tonight: “The Trades Union Council has struggled hard for peace. They are 3ut anyhow we now have an eight 3 : page “British Worker” to counter the | #"xious that an honorable peace be secured as soon as possible. They are | eovernment's two-page “British Ga-| 0t attacking the constitution. They are not fighting the community. They .” The Times and a few others, are defending the mine workers against the mine owners.” printed small lithograph sheets while | ? e e « Py | the Daily Mail had its edition printed | . {in Paris and shipped to London by air-| FOOD WORRIES GOVERNMENT. plane, (“What price! Buy British LONDON, May 7.—From the government viewpoint the most serious | made goods”) (Comrade Ewer here | aspect of the strike now is the increased interference with the transportation \becomes ironical; the Daily Mail has | of food supplies. The mine fields are reported orderly and the miners are jeer Tone eey ecreien | generally reported as the most orderly of the strikers, | Baldwin declared in commons that Oy age * * SEVEN HURT IN HULL. HULL, England, Moy 7—Six men and one woman were ithe ¢ nment would never yield un- {der any circumstances until the gen-| injured 80 strikers, as follows: “Thanks for expression of encour. agement. Movement absolutely sol- id. Greatest demonstration of work- ing class* solidarity in history. Thanks for offer of assistance. Prompt finanical assistance most practicable.” t All labor awaits Green's reply to the cable. The financially powertul interna- tional unions afliliated with the Amer- ican Federation of Labor are able to jfurnish tremendous financial assist- ance and will probably do so if they get a call from the head of the A. F. of L. SPLIT POLICY IN FINNISH UNIONS IS DEFEATED IN CONGRESS HELSINGFORS, May 7—The Finn- ish Trade Union Convention has opened. Social-cemocratic leade have only 16 delegates for their split against 56 for unity. They in nevertheless to start a sep- arate federation, affiliated with Am- gue 64 nations. sterdam and the | with Daugherty, as the notorious pol-! eral strike {s unconditionally called | itical crook, shyster lawyer and all-| off, Today the General Council of the | | around scoundrel, whose peculation in| Trade Union Congress replied, “We | office was only equalled by his vicious | are willing at any moment to resume | seriously that it was necessary to send them to the hospital, when the police dispersed a crowd here tonight, "SEES eae kre | assaults upon organized labor, has re- | fused to submit scertain evidence on eriminate him and divulge certain | private affairs+ of the late President Harding and his family, for‘which he (Daugherty) as attorney general, was legal adviser. This political swindler was the out- standing genius of the Harding govern- ment, with Andrew W, Mellon present boss of the Coolidge administration, | who holds the office of secretary of the | treasury in violation of law, as chief lieutenant. Daugherty wasa friend of Coolidge and was only reluctantly kicked out of his office after the series of Teapot Dome oil scandals and the exposure of shady deals of the depart- ment of justice, The American Metals company scan- dal is only one of many that arose under Daugherty’s reign of graft and if he gets his just deserts he will prob- ably spend the rest of his life in jail, where he tried to send many workers in order to break the shopmen’s strike of 1922, negotiations. We enforce no condi- tions. But at this stage with no the ground that it might tend to in-| knowledge of the subsequent line of | | policy the government intends to pur- sue we cannot comply with the re- quest of unconditional withdrawal of the strike notices. Any preliminary parleys with a view to discovering a j basis for negotiations might be re- {newed and withdrawal of general | strike notices can be subsequently | considered but can only be undertaken in a free and unfettered atmosphere.” | Volunteers Scarce, The situation this morning was prac- tically unchanged. Substitutes offer- ing their services in place, of the strik- ing workers have been small and in- adequate, There are many cases of “volunteer” workers throwing up their “jobs.” Anti-strike propagandists are delib- erately exaggerating incidents of re- | ported violence. “Sabbath calm” is a }summary of the atmosphere of the | docks and the whole East Side of Lon- don made by an observer who made a tour of the whole area this morning. | MANY ARRESTS IN GLASGOW. | GLASGOW, May 7.—Nearly a hundred arrests were made and a number are reported injured during demonstrations which have been sporadic here since early last evening. Strikers, mobilizing in the east end which is the working class quarter, have made frequent sallies into the business sections of the town and there have been frequent clashes with the police, Sixty men, arrested in connection with attacks upon the tram car depart- ment, were arraigned in court today and given jail sentences. es aa * MacDONALD WORKS FOR PEACE. LONDON, May 7.—“The strike leaders are using all efforts to find a way to peace.” J, Ramsay Macbonald, leader of the labor party, made this statement this afternoon at the house of commons, where he has remained in confer- ence with Trades Union Congress executives. “We are not letting a moment pass, vhich is not used for some attempt to devise ways of peace and accommodation,” MacDonald said. * ° ° * “STRIKE IS DRESS REHEARSAL"—LOSOVSKY. MOSCOW, May 7.—A, Losovsky, secretary of the Red International of Labor Unions, declared that the present strike in England is “Merely a dress rehearsal for the time when the workers will take powe; ™ ra Se leh ARR A ORR taal