The Daily Worker Newspaper, July 4, 1928, Page 3

THE DAILY WORKER, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1928 Page Three Move to Eliminate Communists from Coming Cuban Presidential Election MACHADO TO BE SOLE CANDIDATE TO CRUSH LABOR Persecution of Workers Continues HAVANA, Cuba, July 3—Simu- taneously with the announcement that the “Liberal,” Conservative and “Popular” parties will support Ger- aldo Machado, enemy of the Cuban working class and friend of American invested interests as their common candidate to succeed himself in the forthcoming elections, has come the statement that no other parties will be permitted to nominate candidates. This is a direct attempt on the part of the government to eliminate the Communist Party from the election campaign. The move is also calculated to elim- | inate such eandidates as General Mendeita, who it is feared by the Machadists might form a new party with the support of certain reac- tionary labor elernents, and the former war minister Iturralde, who was suddenly dismissed by Machado when it was learned that he was secretly preparing his own candidacy for president. Widespread Protest “Tt is no seeret that most European and American governments are justly alarmed at the proportions” which the militant labor moyement has assumed, Machado yesterday stated to repre- sentatives of the press. “I limit my- self to expelling the agitators,” de- clared Machado whose - police and troops have repeatedly used force against the Cuban workers. Machado’s denial follows by several days the seeret meeting recently held in his office between him and the heads of the secret service and police bureaus and a number of secret agents. The purpose of the confer- ence was to elaborate plans for the nationwide persecution of workers and workers’ organizations, It is in- timated that a number of forged docu- ments which have been prepared for the occasion were for use against out- standing figures in the Cuban labor movement. Cuban police have been unusually active in preparing the new campaign and numbers of workers are known to be under arrest at present. Some of them are already awaiting deporta- tion on government vessels. BANKS WAX FAT; WORKERS STARVE WASHINGTON, July 8—In an- swer to the call of the Comptroller of Currency for a report from all banks, four have already made theirs public. The combined capital, surplus and undivided profits of the Chemical National Bank, the Guaranty Trust Company, the Central Union Trust Company and the New York Trust Company total $210,000,000. The undivided profits total $23,000,000, according to their own statements. USSR Cooperatives Show Big Increase MOSCOW, July 2—The coopera- tives, which play an increasingly im- portant part in the Soviet grain mar- ket, showed considerable expansion of all their activities during hg, Past year. The agriccultural producers’ cooperatives alone bade turnover in the fiscal year 1926-27 (October 1, 1926-September 80, 1927) of 2,850,- 000,000 rubles, as compared with 2,- 125,800,000 rubles in the preceding year, an inerease of 34 per cent. The membership of agricultural produc- ers’ cooperatives increased from 6,- 948,000 on October 1, 1926 to 7,691,- 000 on October 1, 1927. The amount of business done by the consumers’ cooperatives (engaged also in rain purchasing) increased from 7083, 300,000 rubles to 10,005,000,000 ru- bles, an increase of 42 per cent. The membership of the consumers’ coop- eratives increased from 12,462,000 as of October 1, 1926, to 15,073,000 as of October 1, 1927. Two States Produce Nearly 50% of Coal The importance of West Virginir and Kentucky as coal producing states may be judged from the follow- ing figures: In May, 1928, Kentucky produced 5,100,000 tons, West Virginie 11,590,000. tong. The total production for the country in May 1928 was 36,624,000 tons sc that these two states produced nearly 50 per cent of all the bituminous coa] that month. As compared with 1923 production in Kentucky represents 2 gain of 1,333,000 tons; West Virginie a gain of 1,764,000 tons. In the same month of 1928, as compated with 1923, Pennsylvania dropped from 15,- 685,000 tons to 9,788,000 tons; Ohio from 3,770,000 to 925,000 tons; Il- linois from 5,666,000 to 2,700,000 tons AUTHOR COMMITS SUICIDE. BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 3— Jack Bethea, editor of +) iT a ham nat end tie ne Bisine novels, way found dead in a Birming- ham hotel 100m at 4 p. in. yesterday. Don Technicians See Their Plots Exposed The trial of the technicians accused of counter-revolutionary activities in the Donetz basin has been proceeding Moscow for several weeks. The picture shows a group of the conspirators in the courtroom. OFFICIALS DON’T CARE TO ORGANIZE PAINTERS ‘tess (By a Worker Correspondent) In the building trades in New York | and Brooklyn a division of work-takes place which is unheard of in any oth- er large city in the country. We are | confronted with a situation where one section of the building trades is un- | ionized while the other part is hardly | touched. | Unorganized Decorators. | What actually takes place in New | York? Let us consider the painters | of New York and Brooklyn. There | are some 13,000 organized in the | Brotherhood of Painters and Decor- ators who are employed mainly in new buildings. These are to a certain per- | eens organized. Those who are en- | gaged in alteration work are abso- lutely unorganized and are facing a| grave situation at the present time. There are approximately 30,000' painters whe are working on altera- tion work whom the Brotherhood has | entirely neglected. The painters are| subjected to conditions which can hardly be described. There is no scale of wages cr hours. The wages are hardly above $6 per day and with the unemployment crisis affecting the building trades so greatly, many painters work for as low as even $4 per day. While the organized paint- | ers receive from $12 to $14 a day, these work on a starvation scale. Officials Den’t Care. Has the Brotherhood officialdom done anytzing to remedy this condi- tion? Neither by word nor by deed did they try. They are satisfied with themselyes as they are; their policy is not te organize those fields where there is a sound situation but, quite the contrary, they discourage these workers from any attempt to organ- ize themselves. As long as there are enough in the organization to keep their high salaried bureaucrat offi- cials in office, the rest may remain where they are. For the past few years, during the so-called prosperity in the building trades, the Brother- hood gained a few members due to the demard on the painters’ market. Many painiers were eager to join the union beczuse they knew that there was enough work and that by becom- ing members of the union they could hgld on to their jobs for a number of months. Today, however, the situation is radically different to that of several years ago, Thousands of painters are forgetting that they are union mem- bers and are switching from old work to new work, thereby flooding the al- ready ovesflooded market of painters and lowering considerably the already miserable wages of the unorganized. It may be said without exaggera- tion that from 50-1000 painters apply for each joh advertising for. This | holds true not énly for the winter slack period, hut also for the autumn | and summer as well when the season | is busy. The two most important rea- | sons for this situation are, ong, the | continued refusal on the part of the | A. F, of L. to take a definite stand | on the matter and, two, the condition cf the alteration employers, Low Wages. The alteration trade is among thousands of small who, at most, employ from four to | ten men, while many of them work PLENUM themselyes or keep one painter on part time. Should there be an organ- ization of alteratioa painters, these conditions could be remedied to a great extent. The union demand for higher scale of wages would foree these smal! hosses out of business, for they could not pay such high wages due to the fierce vompetition existing in their search for jobs. At the present time there is an al- eration painters’ union that has al- ready managed to get several hun- dred members during its short exist- ence. Their program is clear and it has all the qualities of building a strong union. This young organiza- tion certainly deserves the support of the prog ive labor movement in New York. They have applied many times to the painters’ district council for admission but they were continu- ally rejected as second class workers. ALTERATLON PAINTER. GOVT, PLANS TO SELL ITS SHIPS Shipping Barons to Grab Vessels at Low Prices WASHINGTON, July 8 (U.P.).— The United States Shipping Board today authorized the Merchant Fleet Corporation to prepare big specifi- cations for the sale of the United States lines and American merchant marine under eight alternate propo- sitions, The fleet corporation also was directed to prepare bid specifications for the sale of the American Pel- metto line operating out of south At- lantie ports. Sale of the Palmetto line would be on a basis of six or more of the ten cargo ships now operating on the line. GREEK CABINET PLANS RUSHED ATHENS, July 3 (U.P.).—Eleu- thercis Venizelos apnounced today that he hoped to complete formation of a cabinet by tomorrow. His first activity as premier, he said, would be study of fimance problems. The government’s complete failure to suppress the general strike has caused the recall of Venizelos. HUNT DIAMOND TREASURE. PARIS, July 3 (UP)—Italian divers salvaging the steamer Eliza- | bethville which was sunk by a Ger- |man submarine while bringing back | the Belgian goyernment’s share of) spread | the Congo diamond field production | bosses | twelve years ago located the shat- | tered hulk cff Belleile and hope to ver the treasure this week. NUMBER of the July Communist Enlarged Issue, . CONTENTS: RESOLUTION ON TRADE UNION WORK. OLD_UNIONS AND NEW UNIONS—Wn. Z. Foster. TRADE UNION QUESTIONS—James P. Cannon. RESOLUTION ON REPORT OF POLITICAL COMMITTEE. IMMEDIATE PARTY PROBLEMS—by Jay Lovestone. WM. D. HAYWOOD—“UNDESIRABLE CITIZEN”—J. L. Engdahl. ASPECTS OF THE SITUATION IN NEW BEDFORD—by A. Weisbord. SELF-STUDY CORNER (LENINISM AND WAR) BOOKS Spbscription rates: One year $2.00, 6 months $1.25, Subscribe Today! WORKERS LIBRARY PUBLISHERS 89 East 125th Street, New York City. , Single copies 25c. /REPORT BRITISH PETROLEUM BOWS TO STANDARD CO, (Oil Interests Alleged to Fayor Armed Truce | Generous concessions which may | lead to a temporary cessation of hos- |tilities between the two great oil | companies have been wrung from the | Royal Dutch Shell by the Standard Oil Company of New York, accord | ing to reports made public yester- day. Reduced prices of oil purchased | from the Soviet Union, with which) |the Standard company was able to undersell the Royal Dutch [in the world market, have brought about the present armed truce, it is alleged. It) was over the purchase of oil from; \the Soviet Union that the petroleum] | war was originally declared by the British interests months ago. Officials of the Standard Oil Com- pany of New York refused to com- ment on statements that even a tem-| porary settlement had been reached| adversary. They inti-| that some under- standing had been effected. | While the backdown of the Royal |Duteh Shell is regarded as marking the definite emergence of the Ameri- jcan company as ruler in ‘petroleum struggle, no _lasting| jcessation of hostilities is believed | probable nor is the leadership of the American oi] interests believed as- sured by the present success. RED AID DAY 1S Mass Meetings Protest! Against Fascism (Special Cable te The Daily Worker) COLOGNE, Germany, July 3.—The first Red Aid Day ever held here took place on Saturday and Sunday. In five mags‘ meetings held thrqughout the city against fascism and for gen- eral amnesty for political prisoners, foreign comrades addressed the huge assemblages. Stoecker, a member of parliament, spoke in the name of the Communist Party. Qn Sunday, several mass demon- strations were held against the white terror in whieh class justice was de- manded for all class war prisoners now inearcerated in prisons al] over Europe. French, Belgian and Dutch comrades spoke also. The wife of Max Holtz also spoke. 2 Drown in Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn., July 3.—Two persons were drowned in Minnesota Lakes yesterday when the first real day 9£ summer weather sent thou- sands to picnic resorts and beaches. George Hobbins, 18, slipped away from his hride of seven weeks for a plunge in Lake Phalen, St. Paul. His body was found 300 feet off shore. Max Stesin, 8, also of St. Paul, was drowned in Lake Owasso, a near- by summer resort. the| © HELD IN COLOGNE : Sunday P lloth STREET Cer. Second Ave. New York Ke Telephone Lehigh 6082 Dr. J. Mindel Dr. L, Hendin When Trade Follows the Plane From Canada to Mexico The picture shows Bielger, who flew with him on th in the rests of trade. wil the United States. Joaquin Pacheco, The British interests are alarm ” flights which are blazing imperialist air-ways between BENGALPEASANTS RAP HIGH TAXES {N-PROTEST MEET ‘Demonstrate Against British Rule BOMBAY, July 3.—Farmers in the jet of Bengal, where a tation has developed over on of the poor farmers to a d tax, are driving off tax collec- Bardoli d tors. and Frit = la to Mexico aga at the ‘good |r Mezico and uders of the protest movement st the heavy taxes have flatly an offer of an official in- pron.ised if the “agitation” cease ntime, and demanded Mexican aviator, latest hop from Cav WANT REVISION OF DAWES PLAN| Bankers Would Float! Bonds in New Scheme | BERLIN, J (U. P.)—Diplo-| matie convers us have been started h a view to arranging an inter- national conference next spring to re vise the Dawes reparations plans, it was learned on high authority today. The primary purpose of such a con- | ference would be to fix a total sum reparations to be paid by Germany although a change in the administra- tion of the plan also might be dis- cussed. Such a change might include a far- hing commercialization of reparations under which private bankers would float Germany railway al bonds. Gilbert, American agent of the Da plan. is be in favor of the proposed conference. NAVAL JINGO KILLED WASHINGTON, July - 38.—Com- mander Thalbert N. Alford, of the United States Navy, was killed in a seaplane crash today at Newport Har- bor, R. L, the Navy Department was advised. Alford’s body was recovered. BIRDS OF A FEATHER DETROIT, July 2-—After a week-end visit with Edsel Ford, Col, | Charles A. Lindbergh and Capt Carranza, Mexican government flier | flier, left today by air for New York ABRAHAM MARKOFF SURGEON DENTIST M,, 2-8 P. M. Ip r. Surgeon Dentists 1 UNION SQUARE Room 803 Phone, Algonquin 8183 fTelenhone Stage 5356. Dr. J. C, HOFFER Surgeon Dentist 287 South 5th St., near Marcy Ave. Soon eased by the genuina Santal Midy Effective-Harmless No Tin--Center Barber Sho NEW WORKERS CENTER 26-28 Union Sq. 1 Flight Up NEW YORK CITY Individual Sanitary Service by Ex- perts. — LADIES’ HAIR BOBBING SPE LISTS. dely Barber Shop. Unity Co-operators Patronize SAM LESSER Ladies’ and Gents’. Tailor 1818-—7th Ave. New York Between 110th and 111th Sts. Next to Unity Co-operative House. “For Any Kind of Insurance” CARL BRODSKY 7 E. 42d St. New York City Telephone Murray Hill 5550. Patronize LERMAN BROS. Stationers & Printers . t9 EAST 14th STREET N. ¥. Corner Union Square Tel Algonquin 3356, 8843. MARY WOLFE 3TUDENT OF THE DAMROSCH CONSERVATORY PIANQ LESSONS Moved to 2420 BRONX PARK EAST Near Co-operative Colony. Apt. 5H. Telehone ESTABROOK 2459. Special rates to students from the Co-operative House. seman catdabvr nent taba rHd | }¥5 years in practice. Moderate prices. Brooklyn, N. ¥. Proletarian prices for proletarians. | & PYCCKHM 3YBHOM BPAY DR. JOSEPH B. WEXLER Surgeon Dentist 228 SECOND AVE. NEW YORK Temple Courts Bldg. I. STERNBERG Optometrist Eyes Examined—Glasses Fitted 916 Prospect Ave. Cor. E. 162 St. BRONX, N., ¥. Telephone—Kilpatri e Stuyvesant 3816 John’s Restaurant | SPECIALTY: ITALIAN DISHES i A place with atmosphere where all radicals meet 302 E. 12th ST. NEW YORK Health Food Vegetarian Restaurant 1600 MADISON AVE. PHONE: UNIVERSITY 5865 A} All Comrades Meet at BRONSTEIN'S VEGETARIAN HEALTH RESTAURANT 658 Claremont P’kway Bronx. Rational Vegetarian Restaurant 199 SECOND AVE. Bet. 12th and 13th Sts. Strictly Vegetarian Food. WE ALL MEET at the NEW WAY CAFETERIA 101 WEST 27th STREET NEW YORK Believe USSR Aviator |'"‘v. 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AND UP LONDON Return: COPENHAGEN WARSAW BERLIN HELSINGFORS PARIS eo NaN Sa World Tourists, Inc. 69 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telephone: ALGONQUIN 6900, GREATEST | CARNIVAL | OF THE YEAR Given by the JOINT DEFENSE RELIEF COMMITTEE At STARLIGHT PARK East 177th Street, Bronx Saturday, July 7th SPORTS Soccer competition of Metropolitan workers’ Soccer League. Boxing, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Pyramids, Moon- light Swimming Contest, Fancy Diving. The famous athlete, MAURICE BERTI, will ex- hibit most wonderful trapezical work and other spectacular exhibitions. ; ALEX FOX, the strongest man in the world. ART Hungarian Workers’ Symphony Orchestra in a classical program. Ballet by children of Nonpartisan Workers’ Schools. AMUSEMENTS Parade by all athletes, pioneers and children of Nonpartisan Workers’ Schools. DANCING CAMP FIRES ADMISSION 50e,