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BRITAIN MOVE ITS WARSHIPS AGAINST EGYPT) Strives to Overthrow Recent Elections (Continued from page 1) not in accord with the findings of the court and that it reserves the right to take any steps necessary “to protect foreigners.” Judge Kershaw, British representa- tive on the Assize court, has resigned. Battleships To Egypt. According to the Daily Mail, the British foreign office has issued in- structions for naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean off Port Said. The election of Zaghloul Pasha and the acquittal of his nationalist follow- ers are coincident with a rise in the movement for Egyption independence which was halted, largely by military methods by Great Britain after the death of Stack, the British Sirdar. Seven Egyptians were hanged and an indemnity of $2,300,000 paid by the government for his death and the out- side world had considered the incident closed. The British note and the concentra- tion of naval forces off the Egyptian coast is believed to indicate that the Baldwin government will not allow Zaghoul Pasha to take the post of premier in spite of the huge majority he has received, Egypt now has nominal independ- ence, with King Fuad and Premier Ziwar Pasha completely under the control of the British foreign office. The recent events point to a still fur- ther loss of autonomy and probably to the inauguration of an outright colonial policy by Great Britain. re Se British Threaten Egypt. CAIRO, Egypt, June 3. — The vic- tory of the party of the nationalist leader, Zaghloul Pasha, in the recent elections—in spite of British gold and intrigue, to bring about the defeat of the -Zaghloulists—is to be overthrown by force of arms if the agents of Brit- ish imperialism have their way. Britain’s agent, Ziwar Pasha, who has acted as premier since the up- heaval following the assassination of the British sidar, Sir Lee Stack on Nov. 19, 1924, is defeated and dis- credited among the Egyptians, the overwhelming majority of whom fol- low the national party of Zaghloul. Fake “Independence.” In order to avert a nationalist up- rising in 1922 Britain granted “inde- pendence” to Egypt and then con- spired to achieve by ‘underhanded methods what it could not achieve openly. It is not at all ‘improbable that British agents assassinated Brit- ish officials in order to furnish an ex- cuse for reprisals and give Britain an excuse to maintain armed domination of Egypt. This is part of the scheme of Brit- ish imperialism because Egypt con- trols one bank of the Suez Canal, the route to India, and a blockade of that waterway would create complications which would seriously impair if not break Britain’s control of India, which is the very backbone of its imperialist policy. The New Frame-Up. The latest frameup against Egypt is based upon the outcome of atrial of a number of Egyptians accused of murder and other crimes against British invaders. It was clearly brot out that the ac- cused, among whom were three prom- inent members of the Zaghloul na- tionalist party, were innocent of the crimes charged against them, But Britain wanted a conviction as an ex- cuse to prevent Zaghloul taking the post of premier, so its agent Judge Kershaw, refused to accept a verdict acquitting six out of the seven ac- cused, The British government immedia- tely dispatched an impudent and in- sulting note to Cairo declaring it will not accept the decision of the court and threatens to set up special tribu- nals to “protect foreigners’ safety.” ‘Warships from the British Mediter- ranean fleet have been ordered to take up posts near Port Said and British sources are responsible for the boast that Zaghloul Pasha will not be per- mitted to become premier. ‘There is much resentment against the British in the interior and even the inhabitants of the Sudan, south of Pgypt, are restless, 313 Denied, WASHINGTON, June 3.—The fed- eral parole board, sitting at the fed- aral prison at Leavenworth, Kas., rec- ommended for parole 153 prisoners, the department of justice announced today. The petitions of 313 prisoners were denied, no action was taken in ten cases, eight paroles were revoked. Every point will bring you closer to MOSCOW Get the ) point! Russian Workers Send Aid to British Miners By JOHN PEPPER. (Special Cablegram to The Dally Worker) MOSCOW, U. S. S. R., June 1. (Delayed in Transmission). — The total sum of $1,500,000 has been transmitted up to the pres- ent date by the general council of the trades unions of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics to the Federation of British Miners. The fourth installment, in the amount of $150,000, was trans- ferred today and forms a part of the aforesaid total. Collections here are continuing most successfully. Miners, Do Not i Nie general meeting of the workers and employees of the Boring Tool Factory of the Vodocanal Co,, brands with shame the monsters and traitors of the working class, MacDonald, Thomas, Snowden and others. We ap- peal to the working class of England over the heads of these scoundrels. Cut out the rotten cancer of Mac- Donald and Co., with a steel chisel. The workers of our factory are follow- ing the stand made by the miners with great interest, Comrade Miners, stand firm, do not retreat a step. We have decided to contribute half a day’s pay to the strike fund, Retreat a Step! The Cause of British Workers is the Cause of All Workers. We, workers of the proletarian fac- tory (Leningrad), send our hearfelt workers greetings to the British work- ers. The cause for which the British workers are fighting is the cause of the workers of the whole world, ‘We proletarians call upon the work- ers, both of the U. S. S. R. and of the other countries, to come to the aid of the British workers, in order that the British working class will be able to carry to a successful finish the work they have commenced. We Stretch Out a Helping Hand. ‘E, railwaymen of the Chusovsky line, express our warm sympathy with the struggle declared by the proletariat of Great Britain against their accursed enemy, the bourgeoisie. Experiencing all the weight of the struggle against the bourgeoisie, par- ticularly during the time of interven- tion, we remember what aid the pro- we will not only greet the struggle with sympathy, but will also render every possible aid. We summon the workers of all countries over the heads of their com- promising leaders in the trade unions and the yellow international to stretch out to each other a fraternal hand and follow our example by erecting a wall letariat of the West rendered us. of close contact. And now, when a part of the West-| We are ready to support you. Long ern workers are actively struggling | live the unity of labor! Long live the against their enemies, we declare that | Red International of Labor Unions! Miners, Reinforce Your Position! HE workers of the “Krasny Vyb- orzhetz” (Leningrad) states in its resolution: The irreconciliability of classes is once more proved by the challenge of British capitalists thrown down to the advanced proletariat of Great Britain, the miners, We enthusiastically greet the way you have accepted the capitalist chal- lenge. We promise you every support in your struggle as your cause is our cause. We call upon you to grip the Red Banner still more firmly in your horny hands. Reinforce the positions you have occupied, preserving your organ- ization and faith in victory. Long live the workers of Great Britain! Long live work working class solidarity! The general meeting decided to con- tribute 4-hours wages of the workers and employees to aid the British strikers. Kick Out the Yellow Leaders! HE workers of the Red Railway Depot of the Moscow, White Rus- sian, Baltic line, “Hyitch,” say: At 10 o’clock the gigantic fly-wheel in our railway shops came to a stand- still. Work stopped for several min- utes. Instead of the club we used a car as a meeting hall. On the walls were portraits of leaders and slogans. The representative of the Krasno- presnensky district committee made a long report. There were hundreds of questions afterwards. Everyone want- ed to know why the Briti## workers put up with thé t#eacherous yellow leaders, Every worker feels like an older brother who has already long ago passed thru this path of struggle and wants to say to his brother fight- ers: “Keep on your guard, do not believe in your yellow leaders.” The following resolution on the re- port was carried unanimously: “We workers of the Red Railway Depot dedicated to Lenin send our warm fraternal greetings to our fight- ing British brothers. We are follow- ing and observing how the British bourgeoisie is trying to strangle the working class. Do not believe the traitors, satellites and servants of the bourgeoisie—Thomas and MacDonald. Kick these leadews out of the leading posts. “AS a mark of solidarity, we are contributing a half-day’s pay to the strike fund.” You Will ot Be Alone, The general works conference of the workers and employees of “Masty- ahzari” works (Moscow) send its pro- letarian greetings to the British work- ers who have raised the banner of struggle against the capitalist oppres- sors. The conference notes with satisfac- tion the firmness of the British work- ers which is a guarantee of victory. In this decisive struggle the workers of England will not be alone, but will be supported by the world proletariat. Long live the British workers! Down with conservatives! The conference decided to con- tribute half a day’s wages in aid of the British strikers. Back the British Workers, The general meeting of workers of “Zhilstroy” (Minsk) passed the follow- ing resolution: “The British capitalists will not be ‘ble to bring the working class to its knees. We are supporting our British brothers in their struggle. We call upon all workers to come out in de- fence of the heroic British workers. For our part we contribute a quarter of a day’s wages in aid of the British strikers.” EAST ST, LOUIS, ILL,, “PROMINENT CITIZEN” OWNS BOOTLEG BREWERY (Special to The Daily Worker) ‘W ATHENS, Iil., June 3.—Fed- eral prohibition agents confiscated 20 half-barrels of beer and the equivalent of 800 barrels in vats in a raid on the New Athens Brewery here after a truck containing sev- eral barrels of beer believed to have been consigned to St. Louis was seized. 4 The brewery is said to be owned by an East St. Louis man prominent in financial circles there. The agents working out of the E. St. Louis office sald the brewery had no per- mit to manufacture even nearbeer. We need more news from the shops sce | 84 factories, Send it int Aliens Who Claimed Exemption During War Can Get Citizen Papers BOSTON, June 3—The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that any attempt to deny aliens, who claimed exemption during the war, their citizenship rights is “unwar- ranted by law.” Swedish Prince to Get College Degree The crown prince of Sweden, now visiting in the United States, will re- ceive an honorary degree of doctor of laws from the University of Chicago, June 26, it was announced by Max Mason, president of the university, Take this copy of the DAILY WORKER with you to the shop THE DAILY WORKER Page Three Chicago Musicians’ Union Gets a Raise for Orchestra Men James, Petrillo, president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, an- nounces that about 3,200 union musi- efians employed in hotels, cafes, and cabarets have been granted a wage raise of from $1.50 to $2 an hour un- der a new agreement. The union play- ers work from six to eight hours, All radio music from Chicago broadcast- ing stations is union music. Sweetin Case Goes Over to the October Supreme Court Term SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June 2.—Mrs. Elsie Sweetin’s plea filed with the state supreme court for a reversal of her 35 year sentence for the murder of her husband, Wilford Sweetin, will go over to the October term of the court.: Rev, Lawrence M. Hight, pastor at Ina, Ill, is serving a .life term for the sam¥ crime. NEGRO‘GIRLS BARRED FROM SWIMMING POOL Y. W. C. A. Turns Out Girl.Scout’s Troop BOSTON; June 3.—A troop of Negro girls scouts, an organization to instill militarism and loyalty to the bosses in the minds of girls, was refused ad- mission to the New Bedford Y. W. C, A, swimming pool. The secretary of the ‘institution declared that Negro and white girls would not be allowed to bathe in the same pool. The secretary, of the New Bedford Y. W. C. A, in defending her action, declared that it was the policy of the Y. W. C. A, to bar Negro girls from swimming in the same pool with white girls or from using the same dormito- ries, tho many places they allow the Ni girls to eat in the same cafeterias; exercise in the same gym- nastum ‘listen to the sky pilots and others Preach of equality, ] 11,900 Bales of Cotton Leave Houston for the Soviet Union HOUSTON, Texas, June 3—11,900 bales of cotton were shipped on a Danish steamer for Murmansk in the Soviet Unign. This is the largest ship- ment of jonth from Port Houston, Besides this cotton there were 200 drums of dye bound for the Soviet Union. Democrat Nominated to Oppse Watson. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 3.—Al- bert Stump} Indianapolis attorney, was nominated.by the democratic state convention, here this afternoon to op pose Senatér James E. Watson, re- publican, for the six-year term in the United States senate in the November general election. A sub a day will help to drive capital atoay. 12 OIL COMPANIES GET AWAY WITH $416,624,102 PROFIT By LELAND OLDS, Federated Press Overwhelming justification for the claim of ofl workers to a larger share in the proceeds of their work is found in the annual reports of leading oil companies for 1925. Common stockholders in 12 of these concerns got away with a combined net profit of $416,624,102 for the year, Standard Oil of N. J., the original trust, leads with a 1925 profit of $111,231,355. This is a gain of $30,000,000 over 1924 and is about twice the 1923 profit. After deduct- ing preferred dividends, $97,233,252 re- mains for the common stock, a return of 18.9 per cent. But if we take into account the 400 per cent stock divi- dend of 1922, the 1925 profit means 95 per cent on the stock originally purchased by the owners, Standard Oil of N. J. has a dividend record to make Croesus green with envy. Since 1901 it has turned back in cash nearly 7% times the money in- vestment of the owners. Present divi- dends are at the rate of 20 per cent a year on the original investment, ~ Standard Oil of Indiana follows with a 1925 profit of $52,932,648, com- = Poet eenamereen nae eons atee amene ma ene eo Tt nraewrr emmmg SCOTT'S LETTER BARES GRAFT IN CHESTER ASYLUM Politician Seeks a $5,000 Bribe A letter written by Russell Scott, convicted slayer of Joseph Maurer, Chicago drug clerk, purporting to sub- stantiate charges that Scott was -re- turned to Chicago from the Chester asylum for criminal insane because he did not pay $5,000 graft to obtain his release, was made public by his attor- ney, William Scott Stewart. Scott’s letter, written to his wife, started with a complaint about recur- rent headaches and then stated he had been visited in his cell by a man “who was related to a high state of- ficial.” “This man knew all about the DENVER UNIONS VOTE PROTEST AT FRAME-UP OF SAGGO-VANZETTI DENVER, Colo., — (By Mail) — At the last session of the Denver Trades Assembly the delegates un- anlmously adopted resolutions con- demning the state of Massachusetts by its efforts to put Sacco and Van- zetti to death in the electric chair. The resolution was also ordered sent to the governor of Massa- chusetts as well as instructing the delegates to the coming convention of the Colorado State Federation of Labor to introduce resolutions for Passage at its session. The resolu- tions were also ordered sent to the president of the United States. CARROLL MUST SERVE YEAR IN JAIL FOR PARTY proposition that’was made to me some time ago,” the letter con- tinued, “and asked me if you had been able to raise the $5,000 yet. I told him about the dance in Detroit being a failure, not hardly paying expenses, a failure, not hardly paying expenses, could raise that much money at this time. Threaten Scott. “He said that if the money was go- ing to be raised it would have to be done at once as certain parties at Springfield were getting impatient, and that unless their amount was forthcoming inside of the next few weeks, I would be sorry and would have to suffer the consequences. “Oh, honey, I do not know where it is all going to end. If you do not raise this money they are liable to kill me the same as they are liable to scores of other patients here,” PLAN T0 REMOVE ILL. ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE'S HEAD William W. Bennett, president of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League for the past ten years, may be deposed at the EARL. CARROLL NEW YORK, June 3.—Harl Carroll, Broadway theatrical magnate, must league’s board of directors’ meeting next week at Springfield. Carl Peterson, a Rockford, Ill, drug clerk, signed an affidavit in which he points out that he was arrested for selling gin illegally and that jail sen- tence ahd a $1,000 fine were imdicated as the probable penalty. serve a year and a day in prison and pay a fine of $2,000 for staging a Washington birthday party in his Broadway theater during which Miss Joyce Hawley, model, bathed nude in a bathtub of wine. ew heavy fine, approached Bennett | $500 fine. Cuts Down Penalty. Peterson, fearing the jail sentence and asked him whether he could have the sentence made lighter. Peterson agreed to pay Bennett a $100 “fee” and paid $25 down. When the sen- tence was announced it was just a The judge who fined Peterson de- nies he had seen Bennett. “Something To It.” Officers of the league refused to discuss the case, but admitted there had been an investigation of the charges. George B. Safford, state superintendent, conceded that “there is something to it.” Bennett’s conduct, it is charged, “violated the ethics of the organiza- tions.” the stock prior to the 2,900 per cent stock dividend of 1912, current divi- dends mean a return of 1,500 per cent @ year on each share of stock held prior to 1912, while cash disburse- ments since 1912 mean a total re- turn. of 12,660 per cent, ‘The 1925 profits of the 12 concerns, with the rates of return on the actual investment of the owners in common stock, were: ‘\ Oil Profits—1925 Amount Percent Stand Oil of N. J, ....$97,233,252 95 Standard Oil of Ind... 52,932,648 Standard Oil of Calif. 43,629,295 54 Standard Oil of N. Y. 42,580,386 217 NS Pacuum Oil 24,230,091 39 -x moe Humble Oil 22,623,789 91 100 POINTS 39,605,078 26 35,000,761 96 Texas ‘Co. Gulf Oil Corp. pared with $40,788,868 in 1924, The 1925 profit means a return of 23.4 per cent to the owners of common stock. But owners who have held their stock continuously since 1912, have re- ceived stock dividends of 2,900 per cent, 150 per cent and 100 per cent, giving them 150 shares for each share originally purchased, So a return of 23.4 per cent in 1925 really means something like 3,500 per cent on money invested prior to 1912. If we ignore the 2,900 per cent stock div- idend declared just after the dissolu- tion of the trust, the year’s return re- maing 117 per cent, Standard Oil of Indiana is now pay- ing dividends at the rate of 50 per cent a year on the par value of the stock prior to the two postwar stock dividends. On this basis the dividends paid since 1912 total 422 per cent. When reckoned on the par value of, Pan American . 27,335,994 20 Outside of Chicago Marland Oil 14,799,069 21 Per year .. $6. Six months 3.50 Associated Oil 10,465,249 19 Standard Oil of Ky. 7,188,490 143 Cash dividends paid by the group of ‘Three months. Poenk, RATES: FEDERATION OF LABOR RADIO ON THE AIR SUNDAY Will Defy Hoover Effort to Monopolize Air (Special to The Daily Worker) WASHINGTON, D. C., June 3. — Defying Secretary of Commerce Hoov attempt to control the air and prevent radio stations other than those dominated by big combines to go on the air, the American Federa- tion of Labor announces that it wil back to the limit the efforts of the Chicago Federation of Labor to ope: its radio station. It is en- nounced that with or without the con- sent of Hoover, who imagines himself a selfappointed czar of the radio world, the Chicago Federation will go on the air next Sunday afternoon. Will Use A. T. & T. Wave. According to information released here the Chicago Federation has im- formed the department of commerce that the new station will take the air on a wave length of 491 meters, the meter length selected and controlled by the American Telephone and Tele- graph company Decision to use the 491 meter wave length followed receipt of word from Secretary of Commerce Hoover that no wave lengths for broadcasting are available at this time. “The Chicago federation is going to lead the fight to determine if the air is already completely monopolized,” Wil- liam C. Roberts, spokesman for the American Federation of Labor, said today. “The national organization is back of Chicago in the fight. We are against one man control of radio.” Ingersoll Indianapolis Speech to Remain in the Arlington Cemetery WASHINGTON, June 2.—The fa- mous Indianapolis speech of Robert G. Ingersoll will continue to be dis- played in the Lee mansion at ArMng- ton National Cemetery. 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