The Daily Worker Newspaper, December 31, 1926, Page 3

er ren MELLON HANDS BACK MILLIONS TO TAXPAYERS Refund of $174,000,000 | Is Made WASHINGTON—Justices of the U. 8. Supreme Court shared in the 9$174,000,000 federal refund of taxes Mlegally collected, it was announced today. The refund payments included Chief Juelice Willlam H. Taft, $8,798; Justices Geo. H. Sutherland, ' 95,488; Pierce Butler, $4,801; Edward T. Sanford, $1,721. Federal judges thruout the country received refunds as a result o& a court decision last year holding that their salaries were not taxable. Among the widely known people who received small refunds were: Mary Roberts Rinehart, $1,292; O. T. and M. J. Van Sweringen, Cleveland railroad magnates, $62.51; William Gibbs McAdoo, $7,711; executor of the estate of Florence King Harding, Marion, Ohio, $1,216. A rebate of $17,000 to the National Democratic Club of New York City, ‘was reported. The refunds ranged from millions of dollars for large corporations to a few cents in the case of some individ. uals. Anmiong the larger refunds were: British American Tobacco Co., N. ‘®., $5,117,200. Alfred I, Du Pont, Wilmington, Del., $2,036,618. John D. Rockefeller, $76,475. The Tribune Co., N. ¥., $895,795. Continental Motors Corp., Detroit, $214,494. William A. Douglas, Oak Park, Ill., $146,383. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Mil- waukee; $180,109. Tiffany & Co., New York, $160,711. American Rolling Mill Co., Middle- town, 0., $100,690. Northern Lumber O©o., Cloquet, Minn., $258,228. Mary L. Flagler Bingham, ville, Ky., $103,670. General American Tank Car Co., West Virginia, $264,162. Harry Payne Whitney, New York, $28,060. L. F. McCormick, Chicago, $4,830. Public Service Co., of Northern IIL, Chicago, $175,232. dr, N.Y. Louts- Iglesias Frowns on Broil with Mexico WASHINGTON.—Santiago Iglesias, secretary of the Pan-American Fed- eration of Labor, believes that a break in relationship between the United States and Mexico would lead to plots of scheming persons to overthrow the Calles government. This country, he holds, would thus be morally respon- sible for a possible upheaval in Mexico, “We can conceive of no greated dis- service,” he says on behalf of the fed- eration, “to America than the effort to embroil two peaceful, democratic nations in international difficulties.” \ THE DAILY WORKER By means of two lenses instead of the usual one, M. Nogues, inventor, ig able to take twice as many pictures. even slower, This makes slow motion pictures Photo above of M. Nogues and his invention. COOLIDGE FEELS 6000 ABOUT '37; EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE, HE PURRS WASHINGTON, Dec, 29.—Presi- dent Coolidge, who wants to be re- elected, sees another banner year of prosperity for the United States in 1927, “Except In certain agricultural sections and in a few industries there are no signs of depression on the economic horizon,” the president declared in an optimistic outburst on the new year. “Opportunities for employment are increasing, notably in the East and New England, there is an abundant supply of capital and labor. The American habit of spending is ald- ing production—all these indicate no letdown in prosperity,” he sald. “It is true that certain agricultural products are not getting fair prices and cotton is off this year, but these can be remedied,” he declared. He pointed out that cotton producers had énjoyed great prosperity for the three years previous to the last and he thought they would well weather the present storm. Renomination Urge Stirs Cal to Action WASHINGTON—It is reported that President Coolidge, with an eye on a renomination, will submit to congress a compromise measure looking to farm relief. This question, prohibi- tion, and the consolidation of rail- roads are the three domestic problems which the administration will attack, in the hopes of making a more impres- sive showing than has attended its for- eign policies. VOLCANOS BURY KAMCHATKA CITY UNDERNEATH LAVA No Lives Are Lost But Property Damaged PETROFAVLOVAK, Kamchatka, U. S. 8. R., Dec, 29,—Layers of gray lava have transformed this city into an appearance of death, as a result of eruptions of two volcanoes, Montnov- sky and Avatchinskayasopka. There was no loss of life, but great damage to property. When great masses of molten earth and lava was poured onto the city the inhabitants fled to the hills, while the earth trembled and groaned. Previous eruptions have occurred in the years 1827, 1887 and 1855. French Sailors Lose Lives on Christmas PORTLAND, England, Dec. 29.—The details of the sinking of the French barque, Eugene Schneider, with a loss of twenty-four lives on Christmas night, were told when four surviving members of the French crew were brot to port here today. ‘The French sailors said their ship had collided with the British steamer, Burutu, in the darkness at midnight on Christmas night, forty miles off St. Catherine’s point. LONDON—The industrial situation in Great Britain is shown by the fact that 2,396,274 persons were receiving poor law relief at the end of Sep- tember. RADIO INTERESTS OPPOSE EFFORTS TO CURB POWER Those in Field Anxious to Control WASHINGTON, Dec, 29.—Powerful radio interests are endeavoring to block the enactment of control legis- lation by congress, it was charged to- day by Representative Davis, demo- crat, of Tennessee, one of the leaders in the present fight over regulation, “It is very apparent that efforts are being made from some sources to pre- vent any, legislation except a resolu- tion forbidding the further issuance of licenses,” Davis said. “Many of those who have pre- empted the, field apparently would be glad to have congress fail ‘9 act.” The strong hopes with which the senate and house conference commit- tees set out to find a compromise be- tween the Dill and White bills has been somewhat dimmed by develop- ments, Scott, republican, of Michigan, indi- cated that he will oppose suggestions, originating in the senate, that con- gress enact a one-year control meas- ure, throwing the whole radio regu tion problem into the next congress, Set Rate-Making Value on Pennsylvania Road WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—The inter- state commerce commission has placed a final value of $75! 000 for rate- making purposes on the Pennsylvania railroad. Only the eastern lines of the company are considered, The value of ‘the property owned was placed at $768,970,997, including $9,945,977" for property owned but leased for other purposes, according to the commission. Total value of property used, part of which is leased from other companies, was placed at $1,078,185,180. ATTACKS MEXICAN LABOR PARTY. WHEN HE LOSES IN MEXICO CITY ELECTION MEXICO'CITY, Dec. 29—Enraged over his defeat in the recent may- oralty election, Gen. Salinas, reac- tionary and papist, has caused post- ers to be distributed over the city denouncing, the Mexican Labor Party and Gen. Francieco Serrano of the federal district. The posters, which are part of Salinas’ movement to spread dissen- sion, are addressed to “the citizens of the city of Mexico and the whole republic.” One of the posters said: “The Mexican Labor Party is essentially piebaradily It is sustained by the governmen' It has no roots in popular opinion, nor is it true that the people’constitute its sphere of action. The people detest it and hate it.” No serious reaction is expected from Salinas’ outbreak. | Soviet Rule Is Stronger After Trying Ordeal (Continued from page 1) oppositions within the party the ef- fects of this fact showed themselves immediately, Nations’ Attitudes Change. “All those who are in continued con- tact with the foreign states could im- mediately observe an alteration in the attitude towards the Soviet state after the decisive events within our party were over. The press of our enemies showed their malice openly while the crisis was shaking our party, and they did not conceal the fact that they hoped for the worst for us. down immediately after the complete unity and solidarity of our party manit- fested itself. The last events that happened within our party are like a great national victory, Economic Revival. “Ot the greatest importance are our remarkable successes in the fleld of our economic revival. To every one who observed from the near distance the difficulties of our grain export in | the last year the difference in our po- ition during the present year over last year is very clear, and especially remarkable. The financial difficulties, he difficulties that were connected with trade balance, payment balance and the internal budget balance were also. overcome w great rapidity, altho, under terrible stress, Everyone who lives in Soviet Russia, and es- pecially one who stays in the busi- ness life of the economic organs of the Soviet State, can clearly see the consolidation and the internal regula- tion of the Soviet order. Crisis Reveals Strength. “I can say for myself that I never felt this fact so strongly as at this time after the successful overcoming of the party crisis, and the similarly successful overcoming of the difficul- ties of the finance and trade prob- lems. Certainly our household is eco- nomical. We have to limit our ex- penditures as much as possible. But the balance between income and ex- penditure is there. The active trade and payment balance is also there, and our money standard is unshak- ingly solid. The present budget is made with the. greatest carefulness. And it is just the study of this budget that fills us with the greatest confi- dence concerning the normal develop ment of our Soviet State. Enemies Harmless. “As we see on the one hand, the solid and steady growth, so we see on the other hand the powerlessness of our enemies to do us any harm. The majority of the government party in England gave expressions more than once to the desire to do away with us. The English government now is more cautious. But even if this were not the case the strongest assault against us would miss the mark. Even if England did not at present have the internal difficulties that give her her present will to peace, then it would be impossible for her to strike a very harmful blow. In world economy the Soviet Union is a necessary lnk and the other states know very well that they need our participation in the world economy. They see the consequences on the eco- nomic as well as on the political field. “The ever-growing influence of the economic relations of the Soviet The whole | well of malicious and bad will broke | State upon the political relations with the other states appear clearly every day, Even in those states where the government circles are filled with an- tagonism to us the pressure of these elements that aim at economic rela- tions is to be felt, Peace—Not imperialism, “We stay away from expansion ten- dencies and the longing jfor ruling jover colonies that fill thé capitalist states, and which lead to steady com- |binations and maneuvers, Alliances jand hostility. Our combinations an) maneuvers consist of those to keep peace and to resist all plots and as- saults against our boundaries. We j; want to establish peaceful relations with all the other states. And those states that at present still prefer to stay outside will be forced very soon, thru the force of circumstances, to come toward us, Asiatic Friendship Strong, “In Asia are the friendship ties which are made thru historical neces- sity and which unite us with the peo- jple of the Orient. These ties are be- jcoming stronger and stronger. Such victories as that of the revolutionary Canton government in China fill every one of us with the greatest enthu- siasm, The Future, “In spite of all this, we have to see that we still have to employ all our efforts for our work and that we still have to overcome gigantic obstacles. We are bearing now a great historical burden, and our road in the future will not be smooth and even. But if, while we are meeting with these dif- ficulties and with these supreme tests of our strength, glance into the past and then into the future, and if we stop and compare the present moment with one of last year, we find material enough to make our determination {still more determined and to make our steps on the road that is pointed by history still more sure.” Joy Riders Persist in Filling Morgues WASHINGTON.—American streets are day by day getting more perilous for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A report to Secretary of Commerce Hoover today by the National Confer- ence on Street and Highway Safety discloses that in 1925 there was one automobile fatality to every 923 reg- istered machines, More than 21,620 persons died in ac- cidents in which automobiles alone figured. Including accidents in which motorcars were involved, but which were charged against railroads and electric lines, 26,627 persons ‘met death. Motor registration was given as 19,954,347, =~ While figures are not yet avail: for this year, estimates fix motor fata! ities at a higher figure than in 1925 and indicate that the death rate has been higher. Spanish Anarchists Executed. PARIS — Four Spanish anarchists, of the twenty receritly arrested for an alleged plot against the life of Gen- eral Primo De Rivera, the Duke of Tetuan, and the King, have been secretly executed, according to a Madrid dispatch to the Petit Parisien. IN AIR FORCES France and Great Britain in Lead : WASHINGTON.—France and Gr in are leading the world in tary aviation, a specially preps’ committee, tod All of the gre: many, whose mili tua” the thumb of an @ified con. are committed to huge air service ea. pansion programs, according to the navy experts, With ‘the completion of the author- ized five-year program, the report shows the United States would move well up with the world’s leaders aerial preparedness, Comparative figures in the report showing aviation strength on Oct, last disclosed: ¥ France has 3,606 aviators in “4 army and navy, with 1,428 airships ia commission and 4,059 in reserve, ‘ Great Britain has emphasized training of pilots, the number exceeding her plane strength, are 2,567 pilots in the general Ge fleet arms of her air service, with 76° — planes in commission and 620 im re serve, € 926 atrsht ‘The United States has in commission, 125 in reserve /‘m 1,623 pilots in the army and navy. Offer Costly Conversation. LONDON, — The postmaster gen- eral tonight announced that service between London and York will be instituted early in Jam uary. The tolls will be $75 for the minutes, 3 Open Frisco Labor Bank, SAN FRANOISCO, Dee, 29-Ty San Francisco Brotherh Associ: tion Bank, sixth union J Pacific coast, opens with a capttaliza tion of $500,000. This is the firs union bank in this part of Californir “LAWFUL CAPITAL IS NERVOUS” OVER PLOT OF 2,000,000 REDS Leroy A. Goddard, Chicago banke and thirty-third degree Mason, ° an article in the @prii Rite Magazine, the red menac; and Masonic fratsrnity to fight “We ard told,” he says, frtioning who told him, \fere are over 2,000,600 , or Communists within our border: the leaders of whom ° they will succeed In time not in wrecking our government: overthrowing practically all ized governments in the world.’ He calls for a crusade “agalr every loose-tongued and traltore agitator,” and says that “lawful cop ital is nervous and on a tension.” it would seem so, Reliable News of Latest Developments in China (Continued from page 1) has thrown in his lot with the mar- shal of the northwest. This arrange- ment is causing no little uneasiness among the Mukden leaders at Peking and the newspapers of the northern capital are pointing out the grave possibilities (for Peking) involved in this new entente between Feng and Yen. Junction In Honan, Meanwhile, Feng’s first Kuomin- chun soldiers are on the move—south- east thru Shensi province, with the objective of a juncture with the semi- independent units in Honan province which are co-operating with the Na- tionalist troops now in Hupeh prov- ince. General Lin Retreats. These Kuominchun forces have al- ready reached the Shensi capital Stantu, and have raised the siege of that city which began last April. Ge- neral Lin Chen-hua, a Wu Pei-fu ad- herent, who has been conducting the siege, ‘was forced out of his po- sitions around the city and has re- treated southeast. The Kuominchun which relieved the siege, joined fore- es with the third Kuominchun troops which had held the city during the long siege. This Kuominchun army is now pro- ceeding toward the Yellow River, where that stream joins the border line between Shensi and Shanksi prov- inces, and, it is believed, will there embark on junks for the voyage down Stream to Tungkuan, on the Honan border. Stage Offensive on Wu. The plan for this movement, it is understood, is that the Kuominchun forces will drive east thru Honan | province, join up with the troops of Fan Chiung-hsu, who has been harry- ing Wu Pei-fu’s troops. The com- bined forces will probably assume the . offensive against those of Wu's in wo those provinces which still are milit- usable, Wu himself is believed to be at Chengchow, in northern In Peking. Chang Tso-lin has come down from Mukden to Peking and there is hold- ing a conference with Chu Yu-pu, the military governor of Chihli province, Chang Tsung-chang, the military gov- ernor of Shantung province, and oth- ers of his henchmen. Much Talk Reported. The purposes of this conference are publicly stated to be to take de- cisions on the military situation vis-a- vis the Nationalist forces; and a set- tlement of the political situation. In the latter connection, there is much talk About the possibility of Chang Tso-lin taking the appointment of “President of China”. This assertion is made and denied. One report has it that Chang Tso-lin has threatened to behead any journalist who again mentions this subject in a newspa- per article. Others have it that the Mukden marshal really has such an ambition. Government Sees Futility. The political situation in Peking is, of course, completely chaotic. Dr. Wellington Koo, who 1s “acting” pre- sident, “acting” premier, and “acting foreign minister”, is reported authori- tatively to have tendered his resigna- tion for the fifth or sixth time. This tiredness of the so-called “premier” is of course attributable to his realiza- tion that the Peking “government” is utterly impotent and cannot possibly take any action which would have Friday, Dec. 31st SIXTH ANNUAL any effect outside Peking’s walls. Bandits Overrun City. Even inside the Peking walls the government and police authorities are apparently impotent, so great is the disorganization. The ancient capital, which once used to be the safest city in all China, has been suffering from a reign of banditry and lawlessless which ig unprecedented. Robberies, holdups, burglaries are daily occurr- ences. Chang Tso-lin’s conferences have taken the course of most such comterst ences he has held, interspersed with long intervals of mah-jong playing and similar entertainment. Politics, however, is really leas im- portant to Chang Tso-lin than is the military situation. This, it is assum- ed, will get more attention from the Mukden marshal and his military as sociates than politics, Attempt “Red” Propaganda. Again for the purpose of winning foreign sympathy and possible sup DANCING UNTIL 2:30 A. M.! LUEL BLL NEW YEAR’S EV SQUE BALL BENEFIT OF LABOR UNITY port, Chang's conference was preced- ed by a newspaper blast from his Eng- lish associate, General F. A. Sutton, who contributed to the North China Dally News of Shanghai an article on the “Red Menace”. of course, the spreading influence and power of the Nationalist armies and civil authorities of Canton into the Yangtze region. . This article, however, appears to have fallen rather flat. It is every- where being subjected to intense cri- 4 om 643-45 N. Clark Street ticism, even from English sources. These critics are calling to general attention the evident popular endorse- ment which the Nationalist forces are winning for themselves in their drive into the Yangtze provinces. Sun Chuan-fang’s Collapse. The capture .of Nanchang, the Kiangsi capital, following within a few days of the capture of Kiukiang, the Kiangsi port city on the Yangtze, on Nov. 4, represented the final col- lapse of Sun Chuan-fang, self-styled “dictator of the five provinces”. Over 30,000 of Sun’s troops were taken pris- oners in that final drive which re- sulted in the consolidation of Nation- alist power in Kiangsi province. Nationalists Aid Canton. ‘The method of the capture of Kiu- kiang represents, in itself, a complete picture of the popular Chinese atti- tude, everywhere, toward the Kuomin- tang soldiery. While a pitched bat- tle was taking place at Teian, mid- way between Nanchang and Kiukiang, a Canton force numbering less than two thousand men made a detour to the east and made its way behind the lines of Sun's forces directly to Kiu- The latter was,(kiang. The route lay thru territory the Nationalist commander did not know. The best route was shown him vy natives of the terrain. This en- abled them to surprise the small gar- pay at Kiukiang and take over the city. I The reception of the Nationalist ATALIAN HALL CHICAGO Letchinger’s Orchestra 50 cents—at door 76 cents. troops by the people of both Kiukiang aud Nanchang was of the Beartiest character, ot ES Joins Revolutionartes, ». Yang Sen, civil governor of Sse chuan province and 4 force totalling twenty th: Joined up with the Canton tionary army. Yang Sen has been a adherent. He ig a. thoroly aware of the trend times. His joining forces Nationalists is a major exam the general movement of all Ct commanders, even those mos mately associated with the olde ers, toward the revolutionary ment and its evident popular + everywhere. He controls an about twenty thousand ‘men. derstood he will use these western Hupeh province to ne consolidation of Nationalist t Consolidating Provi 4 Chen Yu-jen, minister pe ye fairs; T. V. Soong, : Sun Foo, perro | cations; Hsu Chien, minister of ice, and secretaries, left Canton 16, for a tour of the newly ; provinces. The aim of the tour consult with local officials in territory, and with the mi ers of the Nationalist armies, view of consolidating the new under the aegis of the government, to unify the tems under Canton and to’ a general consolidation erry, under direct trol. r bs ag province of this They are finding mo dence of complete po the vast schemes and progressive