The Daily Worker Newspaper, July 31, 1926, Page 4

ae an = —_ THE OALUN VeRO dts Re ‘ A Two Candidates Win Moscow Trip VANZETTI DRIVE we Jo i n t h e ONLY HITS BACK Worker Donates After The first announcement of the results of Crowds the Third Annual Sub Campaign revealed only 4 Z | 2 TWO candidates entitled to a trip to Moscow] Reading Editorial one from California and the other from New : in York. With the fi results rechecked pre- (1. L. D, Press Service.) paratory to sending out revealed an error of ten thousand points en- titling w York (District 2) not to one, but TWO candidates for the trip. A vicious attack on the Sacco and Vanzetti campaign by the reactionary Orange Enterprise and Journal of Lawrence, Mass., prompted a worker to send a contribution of $1.00 to the ballots, the recount SO TTT TIL CHICAGO ' NEW YORK FOURTH Congratulations are in order these comrades and Builder knit into such a well functic the total of 81,005 give them for the splendid performance of whom Comrade L. E. Katterfeld has Not only did | two candidates but it also placed them unit for our Pres: FOURTH in the ffhals among 15 districts into which the country Was divided. Here’s How They Really Finished: Recheck showing al California (District 13) ... Pennsylvania (District 5) The West (District 11) .. New York and New Jersey (Dist. 2). Detroit, Mich, (District 7)... The South (District 15) ...... The Northwest (District 12) . Ohio (District 6) ~ New York State (District 4) ~ IllInois, Wisconsin, Indiana (Dist. 8). 4s Massachusetts (District 1) Middle West (District 10) ..... Texas, Arizona (District 14) —0W. Eastern Pennsylvania (District 3) ta (District 9) other districts Thursday, rrect as published on July Points Percentage of secured quota reached 50,000 35,865 73.73 55,000 27,800 50.54 6,750 45. 81,005 40.5 25,435 36.33 3,205 32.05 5,575, 27.87 20,770 27.69 7,475 24.91 32,940 21.96 17,945 21.11 2,885 19.23 10,000 1,720 17.2 50,000 8,510 17.02 80,000 10,755 13.44 PITTSBURGH SECOND BILL SCARVILLE DOES A GOOD JOB It is high time for our readers to get acquainted with Comrade Wm. (Bill) Scarvile, Daily Worker Agent for Pittsburgh. It was his direction and splendid in- dividual effort that brought Pitts- burgh in second place in the na- tional race. Himself ‘getting 8,380 points, together with Com- rade Kasper of East Pittsburgh, who turned in an unequalled rec- ord in this campaign, they have shown our Builders just what can be done in building our’ Press. When credit is given to workers in the campaign, a big share of it must go to Bill Scarville, Com- missar of Subscriptions for Pitts- burg. NEITHER HIGH TARIFF NORLAWS BARRING IMMIGRANTS POSSIBLE TO GUARANTEE U. S. LABOR JOBS By LELAND OLDS, Federated Press. Increasing competition by exploited European labor seems reflected in U. 8. depa of commerce tra figures for t half of 1926. They show t export bal ance of t 1925 has been change 97,178,581 import bal- ance. t sug gests other important industries of th are lume ¢ on, growing v¢ unfair compet The first 6 months United States exported of goods or $339,6 602 less than the first half of 19 the other hand, foreign countries shipped to the United States $2,304,179,785 of goods or $138,9 47 more than in the same period a year ago. Workers in brickyards are feeling the competition of eap European products. A stateme y the Com mon Brick Mfrs, Assn, of America says that Buropean produc who pay only $1.15 a day for labor, are making prices just low enough to ¢ the business but not enough lower to lessen the cost of building, and that 80% of the brick used in the United States is within territory accessible to ocean-going ships, The American brick industry gives jobs to 113,000 workers with a weekly payroll of $2,800,000, It means jobs to coal miners producing the 9,741,000 tons of coal it consumes annually and fobs to the railréaders who handle the 2,330 cars which it loads Brickyards are today operating at only half capacity. Another evidence of increasing for- eign competition appears in protests to the U. S., treasury department against the dumping’ ot German pig fron, In these letters Witherbee, Sherman & Co. note the importation of 75,112 tons of German pig iron the first five months of 1926. They say: “German pig iron is sold duty-paid at Boston, New York, Philadelphia and t 1926 the of ly, Baltimore at prices ranging from $2 to $21.50 a ton, prices less the cost of production of many ican producers.” These are signs which American la- bor must watch. They result from the exactions of world capital forced ropean labor as an aftermath war. Tho Dawes plan for col- ing reparations gathers this tribute |from the conquered Germans. Indi- means that similar exploita- tion is being forced on the other peo- ples of Europe. The greater part of the tribute must eventually flow in goods to American capital placed by the war in a dominant position, Under our capitalist system Ameri- can labor will inevitably feel the pressure of this increasing flow of goods. \Insurance Companies Cancel Policies on 72 Cleaning Plants LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 29.—Fo! lowing the explosion wrecking | $3,000 cleaning machine in the Bea plant by inexperienced workers hire to break the strike of the cleaner dyers, pressers and drivers, insurance companies have notified the proprie- tors of the struck shops that they are cancel policies for the dura |tion of the strike. | It is declared that close to $1,000,- |000, worth of clothing is tled up on account of the strike, Retafl plants now joining the strike. Several ousand small tailors that collect |work for the bigger plants are now urged to stop collecting clothing for the cleaning and dyeing plants, The DAILY WORKER needs your five dollars—you need The DAILY WORKER. Send five for a year's sub before August 15! — |International Labor Defense for the , advancement of the campaign. The | editorial in question is as follows: “So long as the Third Interna- tionale could continue to supply lib- eral funds to counsel, there was no difficulty in ‘discovering’ new ‘evi- dence’ in the case of the convicted assassins, Sacco and Vanzetti. All that was necessary was to let it be known’ what kind of ‘evidence’ was wanted, it was immediately~ forth- coming, Never before in our history as a nation has there been so sinister a challenge to the integrity of our judicial system as is furnish- ed by the attempts of socialists and anarchists to terrorize officers of the law, to prevent the infliction of a righteous penalty on two depraved wretches convicted of a _ brutal crime. In the case of these con- victs, as in the cases of Mooney and Haywood, the world-wide gang of criminals appealed to all the sinister forces in this and foreign countries to'thwart the cause of justice, Brib- ery, perjury, bombing, black-hand warnings, felonious assaults, all the resources of the underworld were employed in the effort to break down the barriers we have erected against crime. The fate of two moral perverts is of minor importance; it is of supreme importance that the integrity of the courts be upheld against assaults of organized crime. Our entire system of cfiminal juris- prudence has been subjected to tests never before imposed. The forces that make for law and order and stable government have stood up well under the assault.” Workers’ Answer, After reading the editorial, the worker in question sent the following letter to the International Labor Defense: “Dear Sirs:—Enclosed please find one dollar for the Sacco and Van- zetti Defense, After reading this vicious and uncalled for attack which you may read as I am en- closing the same, felt called upon to make some contribution to the cause. A Worker.” eee Protest From Canada. The Union Scandia of Court, Sas’ Canada, adopted resolutions in favor, of Sacco and Vanzetti and has con- tributed $5.00 to the fund of the In- ternational Labor Defense for the ex- pansion of the campaign of protest and agitation in their behalf. The let- ter of the Secretary, John Erickson, § The historic old St. Lazare prison, Paris, relic of both the revolution and the commune Is to be torn down. Inside these walls have languished hundreds of workers and their familles—victims of the bloody reaction that followed the setting up of the first workers’ republic. ON TO A HALF MILLION! Distribute a half-million copies of the pamphlet, “The Workers (Communist) Party—What It Stands For, Why Every Worker Should Join” by the end of this year. The Workers [Communist] , Party WHAT IT STANDS FOR WHY WORKERS SHOULD JOIN says: 6g “Dear Sir:—Please find enclosed $5.00 for Sacco-Vanzetti fund. Our union is working for right and humanity and we expect that the Sacco and Vanzetti cause will be dealt with in the same manner. (Signed) John Erickson.” ee Cannon Speaks To Student Conference. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 29, — The Midwest Student Conference, after hearing an address by James P, Uan- non, Secretary of International Labor Defense on “Justice and the Wage Worker,” in which he dwelt at some length on the Sacco-Vanzetti case, adopted the following resolution and forwarded {t to the governor of Mass- achusetts: “His Excellency “Alvan T, Fuller, “Governor of Massachusetts. “Sir:—We, the students compos- ing the Midwest Student Confer- ence, meeting in Kansas City, June 13-15, 1926, for a study of industrial and social problems and represent- ing the following eight Midwestern colleges and universities: “Baker Unversity, Commonwealth College, Kansas City Junior College, Kansas City School of Law, Missouri Wesleyan College, Park College, University of Kansas, and Univer- sity of Missouri, have reviewed the facts concerning the prosecution and sentence of Nicola Sacco and Barto- lomeo Vanzett!, and believe that in view of the recent developments, that these men, by all standards of judicial procedure and American justice, are entitled to a retrial, and by unanimous acclamation beseech the governor of Massachusetts to se his power and prestige in gain- ng these men a new hearing. “Respectfully, (Signed) “Clarence O. Senior, Louis B, Greenberg, Paul R, Porter.” Russian Branch I. L. D. Meets Friday, July 30 at Workers’ House The meeting of the Russian Interna. tional Labor Defense branch will be held Friday, July 30, at 8 p. m, at the Workers’ House, 1902 W. Division St. The branch is arranging a picnic for Sunday, Attgust 8. Final preparations for the piente will be made at this meeting. Al are requested to come in time de 1d lity BY Cc. E. RUTHENBERG ~~ “I know what this Bolshevism means, Bill—Iit means us.” ' This is the cover of the new pamphlet that should be put into the hands of a half million workers. Sells at 5 cents a copy—to party units at 2% cents. TELL HALF A MILLION WORKERS WHAT YOUR PARTY STANDS FOR! A JOB FOR EVERY PARTY MEMBER! Order from: National Office, Workers Party, 1113 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, Il. WATCH THIS SECTION TOMORROW! PASSAIC STRIKERS SEEK ADMITTANCE TO A. F. OF L, UNION PASSAIC, N, J., July 29. — Ten thousand members of the United Front Committee will meet in Bel- mont Park today, to consider again the question of affiliation with the American Federation of Labor and settlement of the strike, which en- ters its seventh month, Officials of the American Federa- tion of Labor have been invited to attend and take part in the meet- ing, and the Associated Societies and Parish of Passaic and vicinity, which e taken such an active part in defending the rights of the work- ers, have accepted an invitation to send representatives. An official Invi- Chicago Worker Burned To Death, Alfred’ Nelson, 20, employe of a Stair Manufacturing “company, was burned to death here today when flames from a furnace‘door ignited his oil-soaked clothing. Nélson was shoy- eling wood shavings ihto the furnace at the time moe , aay, ae ae New Haven Youth Plans Help for the Passaic Strikers PASSAIC POLICE LAUNCH ATTACK ON STRIKE TOTS Judge Davison Seeks to Jail Youngster PASSAIC, N. J., July 29. — As 150 children were marching past the sacred, but dungeon-like and dingy walls of Botany Mills, on their way to a mass meeting at Belmont Park, they were attacked by Officer Max Meyer. The police thug with a spe- cially unsavory reputation attempted to break up the marching line of sing- ing kiddies. The strikers’ kids re- fused to be intimidated. They kept their line. They kept on singing. Meyer, infuriated by the defiance of tiny tots, rushed the line and picked out one of the larger girls, Dickie Trask, and after abusing her in the most indecent language, “heroically” marched her off under arrest. Dickie went along bravely, and the kids, encouraged by her example, be- gan singing “Solidarity.” They called out to each other, in the hearing of the cop, “She is not afraid, why should we be?” At the police station, Dickie was charged “with leading a crowd of 150 children past Botany mills and en- couraging them to sing and shout.” An attempt was made to railroad the girl to prison by Judge Davidson, a tool of the mill barons. The union lawyer, sensing this and remembering the case of Maggie Pitocco, 17-year old girl striker who was sentenced to six months in jail, secured an ad- journment to prepare more data on the case and find new witnesses. Judge Davidson made no boneg of his anxiety to send Dickle to jail if he gets the chance. “If you are con- victed on this charge,” he bawled at her, “you are going to jaf.” own! Traction Magnates Despair Inroads of Auto Transportation Railroad and traction interests be- wailed the inroad of motor bus, truek and automobile transportation into their profits before Interstate Com- merce Commissioner John Esch at the Great Northern Hotel. Hearings are now being conducted in Chicago at which owners of railroad and traction lines, bus lines aid automobile manu- facturers and good roads advocates are presenting their views. These hear- ings will be held in 18 cities so that the Interstate Commerce Commission may be able to draft legislation for the coming session of congress on auto and truck transportation. A number of rafiroad and traction NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 29.—A| heads point out that with the opera- number of youth organizations have{ tion of bus lines in competition with recently formed a committee for the] their lines the number of passengers organization of a Youth Section of he Passaic Strike Relief Conference. Every youth organization has been in- vited to send delegates to the first conference Saturday, August 7, at 7:15 p. m., in Machinists’ Hall, 99 Temple Street. Many youth social, cultural, sports ind economic organizations have indi- cated their willingness to take part in this conference. F ear Oil Tanker Was Lost in Storm PORT ARTHUR, Tex,, July 29,—No word has been received at the marine carried by their roads in many cases has been eut by one-third. It was also pointed out that in an number of cases bus lines are ‘started on “shoestring” capital and that after they have been in operation for some time they are sold to the railroads at fancy prices because of their “nuis- ance value.” The interstate commerce commis- sion is being urged to take bus lines ind auto transportation under their jurisdiction, « tmreenenlhengnipliinctine Earthquake Registers in New York, NEW YORK, July 29.—A se’ earthquake was registered early y terday on the seismogeaph at Fordham headquarters of the Gulf Refining] University. The tremblor, which be- company concerning its tanker, The J. M. Guffey, which was on its way to Jacksonville, Fla., with a cargo of oil from Port Arthur. Get an autographed copy of Red Cartoons by Fred Ellie and Robert Minor, {uid Wh 7 Sc eaienatell gan at 6:13 a, m, daylight saving time, reached its maximum intensity at 6:G% and continued until 7:10 a. m. Send a sub now and get the spe- cial rate of five dollars for a year’s| Book Store, 19 8. subscription and the pleasure of help Our Daily, = PRESS Pe TTT TTT “at the Party — PICNIC SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 at the Picnic Grove of J \ RIVERVIEW PARK SEE THE FOOTBALL GAME between the Workers’ Sports Club and the Roosevelt Athletic Association ENJOY THE Russian Dances and Singing, Games and sports and a hundred dif- ferent pleasures await every worker who comes out, C. E, RUTHENBERG WILL SPEAK. 22 workingelass papers In all tan- guages are arranging this joyous affair to which every worker is invited, — ADMISSION 50 CENTS AT THE GATE, 40 CENTS IN ADVANCE— and every ticket good for +15 CONCESSIONS in the Amusement Park, TICKETS SOLD at Workers’ Lincoln § and The Daily Worker, 1113 W. we