The Daily Worker Newspaper, December 15, 1926, Page 4

“Over 20 ‘per cent. age Four HE DAILY WORKER WOLL PROMISES A. F, OF L. HELP IN ‘EFFICIENCY’! Jffers rade Unions for “Co-operation” (Special to The Daily Worker) NEW YORK, Dec, 18. — As one nore step in the public campaign of the officials of the American Federa- dion of Labor for “management-em- ployee co-operation,” Mathew Woll, a vice-president of the A. F. of L, spoke before the American Society of Me- chanical Engineers meeting here and advocated increase of efficiency in production, Take “Workers’ Ideas.” “The average workman,” Woll said, “develops a technical knowledge of his job and thinks of ways his work might be better done, waste elimi- nated and time and energy saved. Be- cause of his intimate contact with job details and his specialized knowledge he can suggest improvements which are outside the ex, ence of manage- Meni and so mak: specialized con- tribution. When he has no channels through which to voice his ideas, they are lost to the industry. But if the means can be found to make these ideas available for practical use, a working force of men intent upon in- creasing efficiency can be developed and a chance for all men to find crea- tive expression in their work will be provided. “Share In Enterprise.” “This means must come thru co- operation between management and men to increase production efficiency,” skid Woll, “But in order that the workers may join with the manage- _ ment in whole-hearted co-operation, certain conditions are necessary. They must have confidence and they must feel responsible for their share in the common enterprise; they must know that the management will give them | the chance to put their ideas into practice when they are worth while, since management is the controlling force. Especially they must know that | when profits result from their efforts they will receive their full share. Only | under such conditions can the work- ers’ full mental energy be liberated for their work.” Woll promised that trade unions affiliated to the American Federation of Labor stood ready to be the me- dium thru which this collaboration for increased production can be ef- fected. He was followed by a Chi- cago engineer who told the convention that the conveyor system would cut down production and pay-roll costs by A large number of workers could then be “reJeased” for work in other fields and in industries yet to arise. Judge May Be Tried Despite Resignation WASHINGTON — Notwithstanding the resignation of Federal Judge Wil- Mam English, of the East Illinois dis- trict, the impeachment proceedings against him may continue. Represen- tative LaGuardia of New York is op- posing the motion to drop the proceed- ings, insisting that the trial be held before the senate. Would you like to see your shop- mates with a ball and chain ? Conservative ideas are just like that. They're the ball and chain that make them slow and back- ward. Free therm from reactionary Ideas! Make them fighters in the shop and In the union, Give them something to live for. Give them —OR GET—<a sub for The DAILY WORKER! SUBSCRIBE! Ask your fellow-worker to sub- scribe or make him a gift of a year’s subscription! RATES In Chicago: Per year, $8.00; six months, $4.! three months, $2.50. Outside of Chicago:.. Per year, $6.00; six months, $3.50; three months, $2.00, THE DAILY WORKER 1113 W. Washington Bivd., Chicago, III, Enclosed §.. 5 SOP months sub to The Daily Worker. Premier’s Son and Lady Mosley Offer Fun for Spoofers LONDON.—Tory papers are refusing to take “Mrs, Mosley” seriously. When |she tecently toured America she was Cynthia Mosley. Now that her hus- band, Oswald Mosley, is standing for parliament from the poor district of Smethwich, she had dropped the title and insists on the “Mrs.” The papers also jest about her appearance in furs and diamonds, before audiences in overalls, To add to the fun, it is reported that Oliver Baldwin, the premier’s son, will speak in Mosley’s campaign and de- nounce his father’s government. INVESTIGATION NTO BUTLER’S CAMPAIGN ASKED Coolidge Friend Spent Quarter Million BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 13.—The Lib- eral Civic League of Massachusetts, thru its counsel, Conrad W. Crooker, has telegraphed to U. S, Senator James A, Reed, asking his aid in in- vestigating “the staggering amounts of money received and expenditures in- curred by the republican state com- mittee of Massachusetts in connection with the campaign to elect Butler to the senate.” Crooker’s telegram, made public, says: “As general counsel Liberai Civic League of Massachusetts, a non- partisan civic organization of state- wide scope, I desire to respectfully call your attention to staggering amounts of money received and ex: penditures incurred by republican state committee of Massachusetts in connection with campaign to elect But- ler to senate, as shown by returns covering period from July 1 to Nov. 20, last, filed Wednesday of this week {and today available for inspection. which show receipts of $123,343.85 and expenditures and liabilities. aggregat- ing $235,789.31. * Report Shows Discrepancies. “There ig an unexplained and un- itemized liability in favor of one H. M. Richmond of $62,253.45 and a dis- crepancy of over $50,000 between amounts of cash itemized ‘and re- ceived and amount of expenditures ad mittedly made. “If the senate was shocked by New- berry expenses aggregating $190,000, it would seem that the amount here ex- pended and incurred in excess of $230,000, which is probably no more than a quarter of what was actually expended and incurred, as a matter of fact should receive the immediate at- tention of your committee and should certainly justify legislation by incom ing congress making it impossible for such an enormous amount of money o be spent by any group whatsover.” Start Drive to Get Property Tax Rate Here Cut in Half Declaring that the net balance of $18,326,000 on the general revenue fund of the state of Illinois, justifies a tax reduction, the Chicago Civic Federation has launched a drive to have at least 45 cents per $100 pro- perty value slashed from the 85 cents now assessed. The federation main- tains that 40 cents is sufficient tax. This would relieve Illinois property owners of paying $14,000,000 in taxes to the state every year. The federation also points out that there {is discrimination against the small property owners in favor of the large corporations, because the corpo- rations obtain reduction in their as- sessed value by appearing in court, while this is impossible for the small taxpayers, The tax board, including Gov. Small, Oscar Nelson, state auditor of public accounts, and Omer N. Custer, state treasurer, is expected to announce the new tax rate soon, Chicago Bank Floating Huge Loan for Germany The Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago is negotiating with the Vereinigte Industrie Unternehmungen, a German corporation, for the float- ing of a $10,000,000 bond issue as a loan to the company. The issue will probably be put on the market thru the Chicago banking house next week. The German company is a holding corporation for a number of utilities in Germany, Chicago Readers, Attention. The Chicago office of the General Rellef for Passalo Strikers has re- celved several bundles of clothing do- mated by readere of The DAILY WORKER In response to a recent appeal. These clothes will be sent to Passalo witihn a couple of days, If you have any more clothes that you can spare, remember that the strik. ers need them very badly, The days are getting colder and they cannot afford to buy warm things —ive all you can, Let us make a real large Christmas package for strikers. Send all Chicago office, Genera! Passalo Strikerey $28 W. Van Buren sree Cd ad TD . REED COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE ELECTION PROBE Stench of Corruption Engulfs Senate WASHNGTON, Dec, 13.—The poilt- ical pot boiled over in congress when the Reed committe decided to re-oper its inquiries into the senatorial pri- meries in Pennsylvania, IMinois, Ore- gon and Arizona. This action was taken in order to hear witnesses missed at the earlier sessions of the committee, The hear- ings will be confined to the senatorial primaries in each of these states. Dill Resolution Uppermost. The senate is now chiefly concerned with the resolution introduced by Sen, Dill to bar forever Smith of Illinois and Vare of Pennsylvania from enter- ing the senate halls. Dill’s resolution provides that they should be disallow- ed privileges of senators-elect. This will refer to the present session, but if passed, there is no doubt that the next congress will take the same ac- tion. The republicans, who are bearing the brunt of all charges, are attempt- ing to sidestep the issue by referring the resolution to the senate commit- tee on judiciary affairs. Democrat Involved, The G. O. P. got some satisfaction out of a democratic faction from Ten- nessee charging Senator Lawrence D. Tyson, democrat, with spending $1,- 800,000 in his senatorial campaign two years ago. A request for an im- mediate investigation was before the senate elections committee, but no ac- tion will be taken on it until next week when Tyson's accusers will come here to explain their charges, Burton Regrets That Outlook Is Not ‘Fair for Joining of Court WASHINGTON, Dec, 13. — Repres- entative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, delegate to the recent meeting at Geneva of the preparatory commission for a disarmament conference, ex- pressed regret that the “outlook is not bright” for United States joining the world court in addressing a meeting here to discuss causes and cure of war, Burton said he hoped the league would accept America’s reservations so the United States could join. He also deplored the attitude of the sen- ate on the matter. America favors disarmament, any- way said Burton, but added that dis- armament is not practical until all na- tions carry it out. Sanitary Board Cuts Down by 700 Employes The department of maintenance and operation of the Chicago sanitary dis- trict was wiped out when Frank J. Link, Deneen republican on the board, voted with four democrats, It had been established as a separate depart- ment by the republicans and is now turned back to Chief Engineer Ed- ward J, Kelly. With it goes 700 employes of the sanitary district, drawing an aggre- gate salary of a million dollars, In- eldentally the committee on employ- ment which had been made up of the whole board was reduced to three members, all democrats, present Blood Royal Mail Steamship Line Negotiati to Purchase More Lines NEW YORK, Dec. 13, + Shortly after completing the purchase of the White Star line, the Royal Mail steamship company is now, negotiat- ing for the purchase of two more steamship lines, it is reported. Prices have been offered for the Leyland line and the Red Star Line. The of- fer amount has not been revealed, but {t is reported that the owners of two lines are considering acceptance. The Royal Mail is now the largest shipping company in the world and is rapidly goining control of the major portion of the industry, M'KINLEY DEATH RAISES ISSUE ON ILLINOIS GRAFT Will Governor Appoint Smith, Is Question SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 13—The death of Senator William B, McKinley at Martinsville Tuesday has definitely raised the issue as to whether Gov. Len Small will appoint Frank L, Smith, Illinois senator-elect, to fill the vacancy for the short session of con- gress, McKinley, who was defeated in the republican primary election by Smith, died following a long illness. His death was expected for some weeks, and the problem of who will be ap- Pointed to fill his vacancy in the sen- ate has been disturbing republican political leaders for some time. Will Precipitate Storm. If Goy. Small appoints Smith the ousting proceedings that are certain to be started against him because of the slush fund contributed by Samuel Insull will be precipitated in the pres- ent session of congress. Reports from the state capitol indicate that Small is considering the appointment of Smith, altho the governor has refused to make a public statement, Republicans are visibly worried over the situation. They are not pre- pared for the storm surrounding Smith to break before the next session of congress, and were counting on the public “forgetting” before then. Want Amendment of N. Y. Labor Law to Escape Court Rule ALBANY, N, Y., Dec, 18, — Amend- ment of the state labor law to pre- vent it coming under the decision of the U. S. supreme court in the deci- sion on the constitutionality of the Oklahoma eight-hour and prevailing rate of wages law was recommended by the executive board of the New York state federation of labor meet- ing here, The amendnient should provide for a plan for ascertaining prevailing wages, the board said, and create an automatic penalty for viola- tion, including guaranteed recovery by the worker from the employer of the difference between the wages paid and the prevailing wage. Attorney General Ottinger has in- timated that the New York law may be declared void under the Oklahoma decision, and this prompted the ac- tion of the federation. Another amendment to the labor law to strike out the exceptions to the 6-day week work, was also urged. At present certain workers are forced to Make yourself a Package No. 1 | Principles of Communism, the he or draft of the Communi by Friedrich Engels .. British Rule in Indi Saklatvala The British Striki Russian Trade Unions... 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Heller ,.... Total SOMETHING NEW — For the New Year and the coming these two features soon be ready, Lenin gng important revatatfon: ay dates In history. 15 cents In lote of 10 of more, 2 NEW COURSES © ARE STARTED AT WORKERS’ SCHOOL Cithetship dnd Women Problems Studied NEW YORK, Dec, 13, — Altho the Workers’ School fall term started im November, .the. pressure for new courses has been so great that addi- tional new classes are still stgzting. Two. additional courses for Monday, night are now announced. The first of these is @ course in “Citizenship” with Joseph Brodsky, the well known labor attorney, as instructor, This course. should. be of direct interest to foreign-born workers wishing to be~ come citizens of the United States or wishing for a better understanding of American institutions and govern- “ment, Is Important Course. The course is of special interest at the present time because of the many bills pending in’congress for the regis- tration, fingerprinting and the deporta- tion of non-citizens born in foreign countries, and also because of the de- cision of the Workers Party, various workers’ clubs and trade unions to make ‘aS many of: their foreign-born members ag possible citizens of the United States for the sake of more adequate participation in the Ameri- can class struggle. On the one hand citizenship qualifies the worker for participating in the elections and on the other renders more difficult the attempts to deport and intimidate foreign-born. workers when they en- gage in strikes and other union ac- tivities. All unions, workers’ clubs and units of the Workers Party should call the attention of their membership to this important course. It is given on Mon- day nights at 9:15 o’clock. Women’s Problems. The other new course’ scheduled for Monday nights at the same hour is the course entitled, “Problems of Working Class Women,” with Arthur Cc. Calhoun, Theresa Wolfson, Leona Smith and Margaret Undjus as in- structors, For further information abont these courses or for registration, apply at the office of the Workers’ School, 108 Bast 14th St., New York City, Committees Deadlock on Banking Measure, Branches Are Fought WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. — Senate and house conferees on the proposed McFadden banking bill are still in deadlock, over the provisions effect- ing branch banks. Sponsors of the Hull amendments, which provide that banks cannot have branches in states where’ branch’ banking is pro- hibited, refused to compromise, de- spite pressure of the American Bank- ers’ association, Secretary Mellon, and members of the federal reserve system board. Representative McFadden is now fearful that a settlement will not be reached in time to get the bill thru the short session. 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