The Daily Worker Newspaper, January 21, 1927, Page 3

WORKERS! DEMONSTRATE! AT THE D TEND THE LENIN MEMORIAL ME Fight U. S. Imperialism! Build the Labor Party! (Continued from page 1) ‘to maintaining the Farmer-Labor Party as a party of the workers and farmers, So strong was this sentiment that not a single voice was raised dur- ing the conference for any other policy than that of building a party which would fight for the in- terests of these two economic groups and represent them in the struggle against the two old parties. * rd Build the Farmer-Labor Movement. * ‘ . The resolution on the main issue of independent political action, which is printed in another column, does not only decisively repudiate the deserters from the Farmer-Labor Party and their policies. It brings out more clearly than hag been‘done heretofore in the statements of the Farmer-Labor Party that it must be a party which fights for the class interests of the workers and farmers. In the past there has been a strong third party current in the Minnesota movement, that fs, that the party should be a general opposition party in which lawyers, small business menn and professional men would play their role, and in the leadership these groups played an important part. While the support of these groups is not repudiated, the resolution is decisive in declaring that the party must fight for the class interests of the workers arid of the farmers. A second resolution, of great importance, relates to the building of the Farmer-Labor Association. The laws ‘of Minnesota narrowly limit the form of organization of the legally organized Farmer-Labor Party. In order to @vercome the difficulty which this creates the Farmer- Labor Association has been organized as a directing force within the legal Farmer-Labor Party. The Farmer-La- Dor Association is based upon the affiliation of the units of the workers’ and farmers’ organizations of the state, thus creating the organization basis for the exercise of their influence upon the policies and candidates of the Farmer-Labor Party. The conference adopted a resolution calling for the strengthening of the Farmer-Labor Association and rec- ‘ommended that the association ‘hold a convention in March of this year for this purpose, A further step in the same direction is contained in a resolution demanding that all candidatse on the Farmer- Labor Party ticket conduct their campaign on the basis of the platform of the Farmer-Labor Party ‘and not on isspes which they may personally favor, which has been one of the evils of the Farmer-Labor Party campaigns in the past. All candidates are also expected to designate themselves as Farmer-Labor Party nominees, even when the election is non-partisan in accordance with legal provisions. Move for National Labor Party in 1928. The conference took steps for the formation of a na- tional labor party for the 1928 presidential election. It recommended that the Farmer-Labor Association initiate a conference of all existing bona fide farmer-labor par- ties and that in this conference the Farmer-Labor Asso- ciation take a stand for a.movement to build a national party. 2 The resolution declares that the Minnesota Farmer- Labor Party cannot achieve its full strength without the support of a national movement ‘along the same line, and therefore these stepsate necessary. There was some sentiment in the cpnference against this move, but this was swpt aside bythe overwhelming support of the dele- gates and the resolution was finally unanimously adopted. » . . . The Struggle Against American Imperialism. The position taken by the conference in relation to j the mnvasion of Nicaragua, the threats against Mexico, | the mobilization of American naval forces in Chinese waters is of particular importance in view of the present qmisis, threatening to involve this country in a new war. It indicates the attitude of the American workers and : farmers toward the imperialist policy in support of Wall Street investments followed by the Coolidge administra- tion, x Three resolutions were adopted on this question. . The fimst denounces the policy of Coolidge and Kellogg in relation to Nicaragua, Mexico and China and brands it as contrary to the interest of the workers and farmers, This resolution defends the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics against Kelloge’s charges, and declares these charges to be merely a smoke screen to hide the action of the government in support of American and foreign » | investors, The second ‘resolution calls upon the exe- , cutive council of the American Federation of Labor to join the fight agaist America imperialism by rallying | the organized workers against it. The third supports the | stand takén by Senators Wheeler and Borah and Rep- | wesentative Huddleston in congress in relation to the invasion of Nicarague and calls upon them to take a , Similar stand against the threatening war against Mexico and imperialist intervention in China. The conference, in these resolutions, has sounded a keynote which the workers and farmers thruout the coun- try miay well follow, and undoubtedly these resolutions will have an important influence in building a powerful movement against American imperialism, . * * ° Nationalization of the Railroads. A legislative program was adopted by the conference, to the Meeting _ emorial MINNESOTA SUPPORTS MOVE FOR LABOR PARTY IN THE 1928 ELECTION ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 19—The move for the Labor Party In 1928 was supported by the Minnesota Farmer- Labor Conference in a resolution adopted as follows: “Whereas, Farmer-Labor Parties and parties repre- senting the political movement of the farmers and work- ers exist in a number of northwestern and southwestern states, and “Whereas, The harmonious working together of these parties with a common program will greatly strengthen the movement in the interest of the workers and farm- ers. Now, therefore, be it “Resolved. That this state conference recommends to the Farmer-Labor Association Convention the calling of a conference of representatives of the Farmer-Labor Associations of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, the Progressive Party of Idaho and Illinois, and the Farmer-Labor Party of Oklahoma and any other progressive movements willing to subscribe to the prin- ciples and declarations of our bonafide Labor Party, with the view of working out a common program of action in the Interest of the farmer-labor political movement, and be it further “Resolved, That this conference favors that the Farmer-Labor Association of Minnesota take a stand in this Northwestern Conference that it takes the initiative in calling upon the workers’ and farmers’ organizations of other states to develop the movement for independent political action by building state farmer-labor parties with a view of laying the foundation for a national party and a national ticket and campaign in the 1928 elections,” UREA ee la, REECE tO AP Ra a Ae ES ae AER SR OA on Ae MES RTS calling for the nationalization of the railroads with workers’ control, against the renewal of the charter of the Federal Reserve system and for issuance of all money by the treasury, for a bank guarantee law which will safeguard the farmers against bank suspensions, for reclassification of the taxation so as to relieve the workers and farmers and increase the taxes of the rail- roads and mining corporations, against the proposed state constabulary law, with a number of other similar de- mands dn the interest. of the workers and farmers hay- ing relation to the’ situation in Minnesota, The seating of Emil Youngdahl as a member of the state legislature was demanded. Youngdahl, a former member of the Workers (Communist) Party, had been counted out in the election. A recount showed he had been elected over his opponent, Rutledge, who had been seated in the legislature. Rutledge was ousted but Youngdahl was not givn his seat. The question is now pending in the Minnesota supreme court, Attempts to Separate Workers and Farmers. There was an undercurrent in the conference which, while it did not come into the open upon the floor of the convention, nevertheless aimed to separate the farm- ers from the workers in the farmer-labor movement. This move was led by so-called representatives of the farmers, lawyers, small town bankers, etc., but was not supported by the bona fide farmers themselves. It unquestionably represented a flank’ movement on the part of groups who are against a party fighting for the interests of the workers and of the farmers. It expressed itself in opposition in committee meet- ings to a resolution calling for direct affiliation of work- ers’ and farmers’ associations with the state organization of the Farmer-Labor Association, in place of thru county organizations. The supporters of this resolution argued that such direct affiliation would greatly sfrengthen the Farmer-Labor Association. The opposition raised the cry that it would put the farmers at the mercy of the workers in the conferences, because there were so many more units of workers’ organizations. Rather than give the enemies of the Farmer-Labor Party @ weapon thru which they could separate the farm- ers from the general movement, and possibly organize them separately on the basis of non-partisan action, the supporters of this resolution withdrew it. AS ot tin A acl Es Re 2S ER SS. SE A abet 8! TR Eo Ed A A Movement Toward the Left. The results of this farmerJabor conference may be summarized as a movement toward the left by the Minne- sota workers and farmers—that is, a*movement for a more definite fight for their class interests. Coming at a time when the general labor movement is going toward the right it represents a fresh new wind blowing which undoubtedly will have an influence out- side of Minnesota. The development of the Minnesota farmer-labor party along the lines laid down by this conference will make it a real, effective fighting move- ment for the workers and farmers. The fact that the conference was unanimous in all its decisions, and at- tempts to side-track it from its main work of strengthen- ing the farmer-labor party by minor attempts to create an anti-Communist scare were promptly squelched, in- i SSS € “AILY WORKER Page Three Endorse Building Farmer-Labor Association As Workers’ and Farmers’ Organization to Direct Farmer-Labor Party HE legal Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota is controlled by state laws limiting the organization form. In order to crystallize the influence of the workers and farmers inside the legal party, the Farmer-Labor Association, with which the workers’ and farmers’ organizations are affiliated, has been organized. The Farmer-Labor Conference endorsed the building of the Farmer-Labor Association in the following resolution: “BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this conference believes the Farmer-Labor Party can be best strengthened and maintained as a party of the workers and farmers thru building as the guiding and directing organization of the Farmer-Labor. Party, the Farmer-Labor Association, and that the Farmer-Labor Association should be built up thru the affilia- tlon of all workers’ and farmers’ organization with it, and “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this conference calls upon the Farmer-Labor Association for an immediat®@, energetic campaign for af- fillation of all units of workers’ and farmers’ organizations and for the holding of a state-wide conference of the Farmer-Labor Association in March, 1927, before the adjournment of the Minnesota state legislature.” For Independent Political Action (Continued from page 1) privileged interests and to place more burdens upon the workers and farmers; that they refuse legislation for adequate compensation to work- ers injured in industry, and to safeguard the lives and health of the workers; that they use the executive power and the judicial power thru injunctions to make ineffective the struggles of organized labor for higher wages and working conditions; that the power of the government in their hands is used to back the great Wall Street banking houses in their imperialist exploitation of other countries, creating the danger of new wars in which the workers and farmers are called upon to fight for the profits and Investments of special privileged interests, and “WHEREAS, the workers and farmers of the State of Minnesota ers and farmers of Minnesota to: organize the Farmer-Labor Party in order to carry on the political struggle for their interests and against the exploitation of the specially privileged interests which the govern- ment of state as well as that of the nation serves when in the hands of the republican and democratic parties, and RECEIVED QUARTER MILLION VOTES “WHEREAS, the workers and farmers of teh State of Minnesota have shown their approval and support of the organization of the Farm- er-Labor Party by electing Henrik Shipstead to the United States senate in 1920 Magnus Johnson as United States senator in 1923 and numer- ous representatives in the state legislature in various elections, and in the last election supported the Farmer-Labor Party with more than a quarter of a million votes, thus indicating their determination to carry on the political struggle in their interests thru independent political action, and “WHEREAS, a small group of former supporters of the Farmer- Labor Party, made up of persons whose record shows that they have no interest in the struggle of the workers and farmers, have in recent months deserted the Farmer-Labor Party, and have called upon the work- ers and fatiners to give up the Farmer-Labor Party and return to the bankrupt policy of supporting candidates on the ticket of the republican and democratic parties, which have proven themselves the enemies of the workers and farmers. Now, therefore, be it DENOUNCE RENEGADES AND DESERTERS “RESOLVED, that this conference of representatives of the work- ers’ and farmers’ organization of the state of Minnesota denounces these persons who would lead the workers and farmers back to the re- publican and democratic parties as betrayers of the cause of the work- ers and farmers and repudiate their policies as in the interest of the spe- cial priviliged interests; and be it furtehr “RESOLVED, that this conference calls upon the workers and farm- ers of the gtate to stand by the great achievement they have made in building a party which represents their interests; and to answer these deserters by bullding a stronger and more powerful organization of the Farmer-Labor Party, which will be able to carry on the struggle against .the special privileged interests, represented by the republican and demo- cratic parties, until the power of the government is wrested from the hands of these interests and a Workers’ and Farmers’ government is established in this state and in the nation.” Demand Impeachment of Kellogg FTINGS! FULL LIST ON PAGE TWO! HELP FIGHT IMPERIALISM! and United Wetfald, States Senator Shipsted States Representatives Quayle, Carss and Kellar.” DEMAND ACTION BY A. F. OF L. “Whereas, the Nicaraguan Federa- tion of Labor is affiliated with the Pan-American Federation of Labor, of which the American Federation of bor is a part, and “Whereas, at the El Paso conven- tion of the American Federation of | Labor and at the convention of the/ Pan-American Federation which followed it, pledges of brother ly aid and co-operation were ibe of Labor e to the labor movement of Mexico and ; 7 | Latin-America, and | tion. shop movement in the United States, | has sent battleships and marines to aid a dictator in caragua agair the duly elected head of the Ni raguan government, and “Whereas, the constitutional gov- erment of Nicaragua is supported by the ,Nicaraguan Federation of Labor and “Whereas, at the same time a American government in support of| the same Wall Street interests i threatening Mexico and sending Amer- ican warships to China, and all thes¢ governmental] actions carry the threa of a new imperialist war im suppor of Wall Street investments; now therefore be it “Resolved, that this Farmer-Labor Conference calls upon the execut council of the American Federation Labor that it_ protests emphatically against the invasion of Nicaragua, the threats against Mexico, and interven- tion in China, and calls for the im- mediate withdrawal of American mil- itary and naval forces from these countries; and be it further “Resolved, that the conference calls upon congress to pass the Wheeler- Huddleston resolution, also supported by Senator Shipsted, now pending for the withdrawal of American maval forces and marines from Nicaragua.” WITHDRAW U. S. MILITARY FORCES! Resolution adopted at the state con- ference Jan. 17 and 18 in St. Paul of the Farmer-Labor Association heartily endorses the action of Senators Ship- sted, Borah and Wheeler, together with Representative Huddleston, in their efforts toward securing the with- drawal of the American military forces from the territory of Nicaragua, and we also urge that the same in- fluence be used towards refraining (Continued from page 1) office against the wishes of a major- ity of the people of Nicaragua and the rights of the duly elected President Sacasa; and “Be it further known, that in order to justify the outrageous course taken, Secretary of State Kellogg has charged without warrant or proof that representatives of the Soviet govern- ment are working thru the Mexican government to foment antagon to American intervention in Nicaragua, thereby threatening the present and future interests of the United States in Central America. Facts show that this charge has been made to bolster up an infamous proceeding in Nica- ragua and tq arouse prejudice against Mexico in the interests of American and other foreign investors; and “Be it further known, this proceed- ing is calculated to destroy the friend- ly relations now existing between the United States and Latin-American countries, and is fraught and periled with violent,eonflict and war in view of the dangerous and unjust course pursued by Secretary Kellogg. Be ir SEND PROTEST TO WASH- f INGTON, - “Resolved, that this state confer- ence of Farmer-Labor and other pro- ing assembled at St. Paul on this 18th day of January, 1927, thus hereby register a vigorous protest against the course taken by the state depart- ment in this matter and petitions con- gress to impeach Frank B. Kellogg, that he may be tried for violation of his trust and removed from office; be it further “Resolved, that copies of this pro- test be sent to the pres‘dent of the United States, to the president of the senate, to the speakers of the house of representatives, and to United from interference into internal affairs of China and Mexico. WRITE AS YOU FIGHT! “Whereas, the Coolidge administra- | + ting in accord with the wishes |¢an war department has issued a bul- of Wall Street, the leader of the open |letin saying that Archbishop Orozeo > led by federal troops TROOPS CLOSE IN ON WARRING CHURCH LEADER Capture of Archbishop Momentarily Expected (Special to The Daily Worker) MEXICO CITY, Jan. 19.—The Mexi- y Jiminez has been entirely surround- in the hills of Jalisco and that the capture of the churchman and his followers may be expected momentarily. The chief of staff of the army, Gen. answered a pas- y the catholic epis- te several day o declaring that erarchy has ing to do with the revolts in the outlying states. Proof of Connivance. Alvarado declares he has positive roofs that clergy not only to- nented the s bands of ma- mpting to consoli- >iutionary propor- who are a force auder: late of tions against the Calles government. but that prominent members of the clergy have conspired with reaction- aries towards this end The mere fact that one of the fore- most archbishops in Mexico has him- self taken up arms, and that the lead- er, Capristan Garza, of the largest catholic lay organization has declared himself “provisional president” is con- ive enough proof of itself that the y is an intimate party to the ent reactionary revolt—this is the opinion of prominent Mexico City pa- pers. Go to Court. Most of American oil companies who are involved in the dispute over the Mexican oil laws have filed in- junctions at Tampico, seeking to re- strain the government from interfer- ing with production while the cases are carried thru the courts, No inter- ference with oil activities have been reported so far. Practically all of the foreign com- panies outside the big American Mel- lon, Doheny, Sinclair and Standard Oil concerns, all American firms, nave complied with the requirements of the laws. Workers! Attend the Lenin Memorial Meetings! SMITH RAPS AT SENATE'S DOOR; BATTLE I$ ON Insull’s Man Scored for | Fraud (Continued from page 1) ticipate in senatorial activities until his case is finally settled. Deneen drew out of the musty files of the sen-! ate a score of precedents in which senators-designate and senators-elect | were given their oaths even though election contests were filed against them. Frank’s Virtues, “In the case of Colonel Frank L. Smith there is no charge that he lacks the qualifications specified in the constitution. He is thirty years of age, is a citizen of the United jStates and has been for over nine years, was an inhabitant of the state of Illinois when appointed, and has never violated the inhibitions of the fourteenth amendment. Therefore under the precedents he is entitled Walker and Olander Are Re-Elected Heads of Illinois State Federation John Walker, president of the Illinois State Federaiton of Labor since 1913, has been re-elected without opposition by organized labor at a recent state-wide election, it was announced at headquarters of the federation. Victor A. Olander, secretary-treasurer since 1914, also was re-elected without opposition, Other officers elected were: Vice-Presidents—Eari Towers, Belleville; Robert G. Fitchie. Chicago; G. B. Connors, Chicago; Thomas Kelly, Streator; Emil Reinhold, Decatur; Joseph W. Morton, Chicago; Mary McEnerny, Chicago; Waldo Cross, Peoria; N, J. Whalen, East St. Lou Auditors—Phil C. Sauer, Belleville; Haney, Chicago. Tellers—Agnes Johnson O'Connor, Chicago; dicates that a healthy period of growth lies ahead of it. | gressive forces of Minnesota in meet-| =ernaws Bernard, Westville. en Chicago Workers ‘TURN OUT FROM SHOPS AND FACTORIES AT THE ASHLAND AUDITORIUM Ashland Bivd. and Van Buren’ St. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 8 P. ML. Admission 40c in aorynee 506 at Door Peter Donnelly, La Salle; Mary Peter Zink, Belleville; 3 to take the oath of office,” said Den- een. Deneen stressed the precedent established in 1849 when the senate ave the oath to Major General Shields, whose election by the state ” nois. He quoted Stephen Douglas at length defending the seating of Shienlds, whose election by the state legislature had been contested. Doug- las demanded that Shields be sworn |and the contest investigated afte: wards. The senate then gave | Shields his oath, Deneen said. Stain of Fraud. “Fraud in the election,” Senator Reed of Missouri said, “puts its stain On these credentials.” Senator Borah (R) of’ Idaho, asked him whether he thought the senate had any power to judge of Smith’s qualificat until the Illinois maa actually became a member cf the gen- ate. Reed said it was | @ ‘irst time the distinction ever } ven raised Replying to Reed, nator Bing: ham (R) of Con out, declared the Missourian “had en led astray.” H declared the framers of the constitu- tjon did not intend to give congress unlimited power over its membership, He said the states had intended to keep the supreme power in theiir hands over their representatives in congress. Cites Nye Case. The “most recent precedent” was called to the senate’s attention by Senator sota. Shipstead (F-L) of Minne- He reterred to the case of Sea- ator ye (R) of North Dakota, in December, 1925, who was denied the oath of the office for two weeks until the senate voted to seat him. No Hope For Him. The day's debate indicated no ma- terial change in sentiment in the sen- ate against Smith. A poll showed that the oath would be denied him by a vote of about 48 to 37, with his ere- dentials from Governor Small of Ili nois going to the elections committee for investigation. In the meanwhile, Smith would be denied admittance to the senate, rt SPEAKERS: MAX BEDACHT MAX SHACHTMAN AND A PIONEER SPEAKER. Chairman: Revolutionary Music Auspices Worke Chicago Districg Arne Swabeck. Freiheit Singing Society MASS RECITAL AND PLAY “STRIKE”: ‘s (Communist) Party,