The Daily Worker Newspaper, January 13, 1927, Page 1

GET YOUR UNION TO TELEGRAPH i ‘ The Daily Worker Fights: For the Organization of th organized, For a Labor Party. For the 40 Hour Week. R § BOK GE NE Vol. Ill. No. 307. Subscription Rates: ici ink. Coolidge’s War Policy for | Wall Street imperialism | The President’s Message on Nicaragua |) By C. E. RUTHENBERG General Secretary, Workers (Communist) Party, | | RESIDENT COOLIDGE'S message j rights thru Nitaragua went into mel to congress on ‘the Nicaraguan pot for the funding of the debts to the | eituation is a notice served on the|American and British bankers. In| workers and farmers of this country — words the purchase of the canal | that they will be called upon by the |rights was a neat little game thru! government to sacrifice their lives to | which the Wail Street bankers got | protect the investments and profits of |$3,000,000 of the funds of the Amesi- | the American capitalists wherever in|can government. { the wide world these investments and | profits may be endangered. Why We Are in Nicaragua. it is also a notice to the people of A eo is not a single bit of evi-; ether countries the world over, partic-/ ~~ “ence in the president's message , ularly to the people of Latin America, |'%t the lives of American citizens are that they must not take any steps to|!" danger in Nicaragua, altho the) free themselves from the exploitation |President throws in a suggestion of | of the Wall Street interests who |SUCh danger in his effort to arouse the | dominate the financial lite and gov-|JiMgo spirit of this country, The dan-' ‘ernment of the United States, and ®¢° that does exist is made clear by 0, by matl, $8.00 per year, ‘that any such steps to limit or free themselves from this exploitation will be met With the naval and military | power of this country. Stripped of its high sounding phrases, designed to arouse the jingo spirit of this country, and its sham efforts to create a legal justification of the intervention in Nicaragua, that is | the essence of the message, The presi- dent has made a bold declaration of .the policy of financial imperialism. He has declared openly to the American people that the government is the instrument of the Wadl Street cap- ftalists and ite role to fight for the financial interests of these capitalists, The Treaties and Agreements. HE president recites at length the story of the agreements, treaties and arrangements between the Cen- ‘eal American republics and the ‘United States. No one who knows the “history of the relations of clay over Why a Mappa Eas Dina |ment at Washington with the repub- ‘lies of Central America and the West Indies will take these attempts at | egal justification of the course of the ‘government in Nicaragua seriously. | ‘The record of American financial im- periadiem in the Caribbean is too clear. The government at Washington has | in the past pointed to similar treaties i@nd agreements with Haiti and Santo ' Domingo to justify ite dictatorship in {these countries. These treaties and fegreements were made thru one ‘simple process. The United States government threw out of office the ye Absecon elected by the people of these countries and by force applied by American warships and marines, set up a government controlled by native citizens, who for a price were realy to carry out the will of the Wall Street banks, and then dictated the treaties and agreements which Weil Street wanted. . It is these facts which must be born in mind in judging the president's statement with Nicaragua and the other Central American republics, that | there are large investments in lum- » “The United States government ~ did not participate in the confer- ence except. to provide a neytral chairman; it simply offered its good offices to make the conference pos- sible and arranged a neutral zone at Corinto at the request of both par- ties during the time the conference was held.” - Its good offices and neutral chair- man were backed by the American warships and marines, and the partic- cipants in this and other conferences knew that they had better write into the treaties and agreements what the Unites States government, as the rep- resentative of Wall Street bankers, said must be written into them. The president slurs over the point, but even from his message it would wppear that the $3,000,000 the United States government paid for the canal CURRENT EVENTS IMPE McPHERSON 4s a winner der in Austin, Texas. He is charged stunt] with the murder of a wealthy lumber in the greatest publicity ever pulled off in the United States. ‘With the casualties, two dead and sev- eral wounded reputations, Aimee 4s about to start on a speaking tour. What Billy Sunday shook out of the devil when he was touring for Jesus is nothing to what Aimee will pull down. After all, Aimee is said to have lots of sex appeal and, if the Hearst Press is to be believed plenty of nice silks, Yes, this is a great country tor a clever fraud with guts, we the president in the folowing para- graphs: “For many years numerous Amer- cans have been living in Nicaragua, developing its industries and carry- ing on business. At the present time bering, mining, coffee growing, banana culture, shipping, and also general mercantile and = other collateral business. “There is no question that if the revolution continues American in- vestments and business interests in Nicaragua will be seriously affected, if not destroyed. The currency which ig now at par, will be inflated. American as well as foreign bond- holders will undoubtedly look to the United States for the protection of their interests.” Therefore we must use the armed | forees of the American government in support of the Diaz government, ment and against the legally elected Sacasa government? There is only one answer. The Diaz governmemt is another of the puppet governments of Wall Street, ready to turm over the resources of Nica- ragua'to the exploiters on the terms which they dictate, while the Sacasa government endeavors to protect the interests of the people of Nicaragua. The Policy of Financial Imperialism. HE president goes further than a mere declaration of the policy of the government to support the ex- Plottation of the Wall Street bankers in Nicaragua with American naval and military forces. In closing hie mes- sage he makes a declaration, which is a warning to the workers and farm- ers of this country that they will be called upon to fight for the American capitalists’ interests wherever they may be in danger. He says: “it has always been and remains the policy of the United States in such circumstances (as those In Nicaragua—C, E. R.) to take the steps that may be necessary for the preservation and protection of the lives, the property, and the interests of its citizens and of this govern ment iteelf. in this respect | pro- pose to follow the path of my predecessors.” Neither the Hves, nor the property, nor the interests of the workers and farmers of this country are in danger in Nicaragua. It is the property and interests of the Wall Street bankers which the government is fighting for, The great Wall Street financtal tn- stitution, which today dominate the in- dustries of this country, aléo have property and interests in Mexico, They have $4,814,000,000 invested in Latin America. They have $3,515,000,- 000 invested in Canada. They have $3,837,600 invested in Europe. They have$1,086,000,000 invested in ather parts of the world, including Asia, (Continued on page 3) By T. J. O}FLAHERTY man who upbraided the skypilot for the latter’s abusive attacks on his friend, the mayor. The evangelist shot the lumberman and then got nasty. The evangelist’e parishioners are extremely indignant at the prose- cution for arresting their spiritual ad- viser. i iat A hae? state is asking the death pen- alty but ninety chances to a hun- > SHAFER ‘ x bso , AL Posy i WeYGRK yy or ig te fo ed Entered at Second-ciass matter September 21, 1928, at the P os THURSDAY, JANUARY by mail, $6.00 per year, Ww t Office at Chicago, Mlinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879. 13, 1927 <*” AE% So ion ee FOREIGNERS IN SHANGHAI ARM; ARREST CHINESE Search and Seize 100 Nationalists (Special to The Dally Worker) | SHANGHAI, Jan. 11, — Panic stricken and determined to hold the privileges imposed by foreign powers on a once helpless China, the foreign section of Shanghal Is taking drastic steps against the nationalists whose troops are closing in on the war lord’s stronghold, steps that they know will be backed up by the warships of the United States, Great Britain, France and Japan that are either in the harbor now or on the way under full steam. Arrest 100. More than a hundred Chinese na- tionalists were under arrest and held for questioning today, following a night of feverish activity during which the members of the Shanghai volunteer corps, police reserves and the regular police made a thorough search thruout the city for arms and for active nationalists. The police search included all the thickly populated districts, in which shops and dwellings were entered and searched, Rickshas, automobiles and pedestrians were likewise searched and all persons questioned, Fear Kuomintang Advance. The international city authorities, spurred to activity by reports of a possible attack on Shanghai by the nationalist forces now in control of Hankow and other Yangtse river cities, announced their determination to hold their rich areas. Barbed wire entanglements and bar- ricades are being erected at all- the entrances to the foreign settlements. The municipal council issued a procla- mation forbidding all meetings and demonstrations of any kind, Agitators were warned against continuing their activities, Troops From Manila, There was an unconfirmed report that American regular troops were being sent from Manila with the naval contingent which is bringing Admiral Cc. 8. Williams, commander of the Amertean Asiatic fleet, who is expect- dred that the jury will find in favor |eq ip. arrive here tonight. of the clergyman, after which the Rev. Norris. (the murderer's name) may diang). There was another report that a large .contingent of Sikh (British In- constabulary was enroute here » . LEFT WING DELEGATES 10 1. L. 6, W. BOARDS WIN IN | CHIGAGO LOCAL ELECTION The left wing scored another big victory in the election of delegates to the joint board and executive board of the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union by members of Chi- cago Loca] No. 59. Election results Wednesday revealed that delegates endorsed by the left wing were elect- ed by more than a 2 to 1 majority. An unusually large vote was cast. All but one local in Chicago has held their regular semiannual elec- tion, Our of 35 delegates already elected, all but 9 were endorsed by the left wing. STRIKE OF COAL MINERS WINNING IN DISTRICT TWO Board Member Welsh in Successful Campaign By GEORGE PAPCUN. (Special to The Daily Worker) CRESSON, Pa., Jan. 11.—The strike of the coal miners who walked out on Jan, 3, is turning into a victory for the miners, under the militant leader- ship of Board Member William T. Welsh of Territory 1, District 2 of the United Mine ‘Workers at Nanty Glo. Strike Success. Brother Welsh, after leading the strike for a period of one week, has forced the Hughes coal mine interests to sign up @ contract recognizing the union, in spite of the fact that when the miners came out on strike the Hughes representatives refused to recognize the union and said that they would shut down and nail the drift before they would recognize the United ‘Mine Workers’ Union, Hold Big Rally. Kt 1s reported that other interests are being forced to sign the Jackson- ville agreement and recognize the union. A large mass meeting of the striking coal miners was held at Twin Rocks on Jan, 9. The miners were determined that each coal company shall deal with the union. Brothers Welsh and Mayholtz spoke at the meeting. Pardons 3,140 Austin, Tex, Jan, 11—Six pardons announced today by Governor Miriam A. Furgeson’ brought her two-year clemency totalqo 8,150, Lemme Uncle Sam Watches a Tea Party for John Bull BECKERMAN'S LIE ABOUT WEISBORD NAILED BY WISE ‘Rabbi Declares Gar- _ ment Boss Untrathful (Special to The Daily Worker) NEW YORK, Jan. 11.—Nailing a vicious lie circulated by Abraham Beckerman, manager of the New York joint board of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, not only refused to make the confirmation that Becker- man claimed he would give concern- ing Albert Weisbord’s conduct of the Passaic strike, but assailed Becker- man for being untruthful with regard to the strike. Beckerman Lies. Beckerman’s assertion was that Weisbord had an opportunity to set- tle the Passaic strike favorable to the rkers six weeks after it start- ed. The reference was made in the course of an attack upon the Furriers’ and International Ladies’ Garment ‘Union joint boards. Beckerman has been one of the leaders of the reac- tionary fight against the Communists and left-wingers in the New York needle trades. Dr. Wise’s statement given to the press, follows: “I have kept myself informed about every step in the Passaic negotiations since the beginning of the strike, Ac- cording to Mr. Beckerman’s state- (Continued on page 3) Miners’ Co-operative Store Donates Much Goods to Mill Strike By a Worker Correspondent, NEFFS, O., Jan, 11. — Merchandise amounting to hundreds of dollars, were donated to Passaic strikers by the Co-operative Store of Neffs, at their annual meeting Jan. 1, 1927. At the last meeting of stockholders of the co-operative store, approxima- tely $500 worth of shoes, stockings, socks, dresses, shirts, waists, under- ware and other miscellaneous wearing apparel was donated to the Textile Strikers of Passaic, Previous to this meeting the stockholders made a do- nation of $25, w eit The stockholders ate °95 per cent |donations thru . ; miners who have “made substantial thelr’ ieeal unions, nl Published Daily except Sunda: PUBLISHING CO., 1118 DON'T DELAY! NEW YORK EDITION by THE DAILY WORKER ashington Blvd., Chicago, M1. Price 3 Cents Ww. Huddleston Hits Coolidge Policy Against Mexico (Special to The Daily Worker) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Congressional attacks on the Coo- lidge-Kellogg Mexican and Nicaraguan policies flared forth agein today. Rep. Huddleston (D) of Alabama declared that the presi- dent's message yesterday was “a deliberate affront to Mexico.” “This message confirms the charge | made that the admin- j istration is deliberately and consciously bound upon war with | Mexico,” said Huddleston. ‘ He called Secretary of State Kellogg, “A bull in a diplomatic china shop.” Mexico’s Ambassador Plans Reply WASHINGTON, Jan. 11—The Mexican ambassador an- nounced he would issue a statement later in the day. It will be the first pronouncement from Mexico since President Coolidge’s message which developed the attack on the southern republic declaring the Mexican government as the virtual instigator of the Nicaraguan revolution. ARREST BISHOPS AS REACTIONARY REVOLTS SPREAD Calles Crushes Charch- Inspired Efforts BULLETIN MEXICO CITY, Jan. 11, — The Mexioan goVernment is greatly con- cerned over the dissemination of rumors in the United States con- cerning atieged civil war-in Mex- ico, Unverified reports have been cir- culated here that rebels were in control of Durango, Jalisco, Zaca- tecas, and Guanajuato; that there had been a military uprising in Tor- reon; that the railroad to Vera Cruz had been cut. All of these reports lack confirma- tion and according to reliable infor- mation are false. _* * (Special to The Daily Worker) MEXICO, Jan. 11. — While support- ers of the Calles government have been openly accusing the Mexican episcopate of fomenting the numerous rebellions of catholics that have oc- curred in outlying regions of late weeks and with these charges sup plemented by additional ones connect- ing elements in the United States with co-operating with the church in insurrectionary efforts, six catholic prelates were placed under arrest. Official quarters gave out the infor- mation that the bishops were held on charges of violating the law by hold- ing services in the episcopate. A report that Bishop Pascal Diaz, secretary of the Mexican episcopacy, had been sent to Vera Cruz for de- portation to Cuba was denied by the government, which said all the bish- ops had been released. Guarantee Protection to Workers. Reports received here by the news papers indicate that rebellious banus are operating in several sections of SEA INE STE NRT AS the country under banners reading, “Viva Christ the King.” The news- paper El Sol states that these insur- gent elements extend “through a vast area comprising concepcion del oro, minerales de rosita, melchor muzquiz and congregacion de escodebo but have been dislodged by government troops which now guarantee protec: tion to the workers.” The government announces that it has taken steps to put down the rebels and denies that there is any possibility of a general revolution. Indians Inspired by Churoh, Reports from Durango indicate that there are heavy troop movements there where bands of fanatical Ind- jans have had some successes against the government troops, These bands of Indians are reported to be receiv- ing reinforcements from other tribes. According to reports received here the Indians are fighting under ban- ners which indicate that theirs is a religious uprising begun by eburch inspiration. Students Injured in Fire, FRONT ROYAL, Va., Jan, 11.—Nine students at Randolph-Macon Academy were injured today when the school bullding was burned to the ground. Five of the students were taken to Winchester, Va. for treatment, at $260,000, The loss was HUDDLESTON PROTEST DEMANDS WITHDRAWAL OF INVADING MARINES | Represencative Huddieston. Representative George Huddie- ston, of Alabama, who has intro- duced into the house of representa- tives a resolution demanding the withdrawal of troops from Nicara- gua. The Workers (Communist) Party urges all workers to rally be- hind this resolution and to get all ossible labor bodies to send mes sages of endorsement to congress to back the demand, This does not mean that the party has any illu sions about Huddleston, Wheeler or any one else in the senate or the house, but the party realizes the need for all possible pressure on the run-away policy of Kellogg and Coolidge that is leading directly to imperialist war to the south, SENATE 10 SIFT CHARGES AGAINST WILLIAM $. VARE Launch Move for New Probe to Seal Fate WASHINGTON, Jan. 11~A dew in- vestigation into the Pennsylvania senatorial election looms as a result of the contest filed against Senator elect William S. Vare by his demo cratic opponent, William B. Wilson. With Wilson supported by demo- crats and insurgents in his fight to oust Vare and secure a toga for him- self, the coalftion planned to adept the Robinson resolution authorizing the Reed slush fund committee to make a new inquiry. This commit- tee’s earlier Investigation in Penn- sylvania dealt only with the $3,000,000 primary and the Robinson resolution would order it to imquire into the charges of fraud and corruption rais- “| against Vare's election. Execute Jose Correoso for Slaying of Havana Mayor; Hold 2 Others HAVANA, Jan, 11, — Jose Correoso, convicted of the murder of Mayor Salas of Guantanamo, was executed in the Garrote at Santiago de Cuba, the fourth execution in @ year, Coreoso confessed, naming two ac- complices who are under conviction.