The Daily Worker Newspaper, October 11, 1928, Page 3

— seep: =e FOREIGN NEWS FAMINE CAUSES KANSU UPRISING AGAINST REGIME Split Looms as Chiang, Takes Power SHANGHAI, Oct. 10.—Peasants | in Kansu province, aroused by in-| tense famine, have defeated a bri- | gade sent against them by the war lord of the province, Feng Yu- | Hsiang, and civil war has raged | there for the last two months, cording to mail advices here from Kansu missionaries. ac- | received | The reports say that the famine is so severe that half of the popula- | tion was likely to die during the | coming winter. There have been serious conflicts between the inhabitants and Feng’s | troops. Wherf the first detachment of the troops were defeated more soldiers were poured into provinge, and it is now reported to be without a government. A strong censorship over the mails is said to have been estab- | lished in an effort to prevent news of the civil warfare from getting beyond the border. Missionaries were allowed to write, but were afraid to include too many details of the situation. * “ o* Nanking Defies Japan. SHANGHAI, Oct. 10.—The in- euguration in Nanking today of General Chiang Kai-shek as presi- dent of the Nanking government. appears to be a bold bid by Nan- king, with thé support of Britain end the United States, for the ad- herence of Manchuria to the regime, and a direct slap at Japan, in the opinion of informed circles here. More than one aspect of the| changed personnel of the regime| makes its duration questionable. The specific issue on which a clash is expected is the inclusion of Chang Hsueh-liang, dictator of Manchuria, king council of state. Council Weak. This is regarded as an indication that Manchuria is. considered an in- tegral part of China, despite the threats of the Japanese government that it would prevent such an agree- ment. A further defiance of Japan was seen in the replacing of the Japanese deputy inspector general of Chinese maritime customs by a Britisher. The coalition character of Chiang Kai-shek’s’ regime will not assure it long life, it is believed, since most of the dissenting war lords and fractions are again included. The council includes Feng Yu-hsiang and Marshal ‘Yen Hsi-shan, governor of Shansi. Neither war lord has ever been able to come to a lasting agree- ment with Chiang Kai-shek. + 8 SHANGHAI, Oct. 10.—The Nank- fng regime will be pledged to fight Communism at home and abroad and to eternal opposition to the teachings of the Soviet Union, said General Chiang Kai-shek, newly elected president of China, in an in- terview with a United Press corre- spondent today. Chiang also assured the corre- spondent that he will clear out all radical elements within the next two or three months, and ruthlessly sup- Kansu,) ‘SEWER GRAFTERS PA | | | | | | | | | Pebble, | Queens |the stand as their first witness. among the 16 members of the Nan- | AND FEATURES --- B There's With Millionai In his capacity as Tammany official in New York, Al Smith formed many friendships with millionaires, who sought contracts for construction of public works. contract for public construction contractor, who is-giving Al the glad hand in the above picture. A Reason Behind Al’s Friendship ANTLCOMMUNIST LAW PUSHED BY COLOMBIA GOV'T | Reformist Bloc Uses It| for Polities | BOGOTA, Colombia, Oct. 10.— Both the government party and the socialists and liberals are making | capital out of the conservative ad- | ministration’s project granting the executive department extraordinary facilities to curb the alleged activity of Communists. The proposed bill, which is being | debated in the chamber of deputies, would give the government the right to summarily arrest and exile Com- munists, and would virtually declare the Communist Party in Colombia | illegai, making the present regime a dictatorship. Both the conservative party and the liberal-socialist coalition, which is opposing the measure for polit- \ical reasons, are charging each other | with making capital of the “Com- |munist menace.” The liberals, seek- ing to gain power, think that by op- | posing the government on this is- Interior of Mili re Contractors * Ittxurious interior of huge nev is not for the workers. for war purposes A friend of Al’s who got many a is William F. Kenny, millionaire RED TICKET WIN FIRST COUNT Court Cuts I Penalty by Two-Thirds Continued from Page One years’ imprisonment and a $1,500 fine to one year and a $500 fine. The defense forces were beaming over their victory when Henry C. racing secretary of the County Jockey Club, took Testimony Brief. His testimony was brief, but dealt |a blow to one of the state’s most {important witnesses. He swore the | spring meet at the Aqueduct track began in 1927 on June 13. Harry S. Hart, the “little pipe king,” had testified for Emory Buckner, prosecutor, that he had been unable to get his small sized pipe into Queens sewer specifica- tions until after he had “seen” John M. Phillips, “the sewer pipe king of | Queens.” He said he had met Phil- lips at the races “in May, 1927,” at the Aqueduct track. Rumor Overthrow of Syrian Government JERUSALEM, Oct. 10 (UP).—It |was rumored here today that the Syrian government has_ resigned after nationalist attacks upon the Hassani regime and that an ex- | tremely tense political crisis has re- sulted. ZEPPELIN OFF TODAY FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, Oct. 10 (UP).—On the basis of eather reports received today, Dr. ugo Eckener decided to start at 8 a. m. tomorrow in the dirigible. Graf Zeppelin for the United States. we Ki {sue they will win various sections | of the population. On the other hand, the govern- ment is utilizing the “Communist menace” to suppress labor activity | and unrest among the workers. The liberals have agreed upon a congressional boycott, thus prevent- ing a quorum necessary for the passing of the law. {0,000 OUT IN HUGE EXPRESS STRIKE Workers Act Together | Despite Officials Continued from Page One TERSON SILK -—_ STRIKE BEGINS '4,000 Quit Mills; Hold Big Rally Continued from Page One put up a sharp fight against all bosses. | Again providing the most fiery and inspiring speech to go on with the struggle, Lena Chernenko, Pas- saik strike leader, was enthusiasti cally received by the workers. When in her talk, she pointed out clearly that the workers must fight in or- der to win, she was answered by tumultuous applause. Frank impatience was openly shown by many in the hall when the secialist labor party speaker who appeared yesterday again took the | floor to deliver a lecture on “mob psychology” and “those who induce jit.” Clemens, the S. L. P. speaker, | again tried to cast slurring remarks Continued from Page One thousands to the Red platform of uncompromising class struggle. Achievement For Party. “The splendid response of our Party membership in the drive to put Red candidates on the ballot in New York City and state,” reads a statement issued last night by Re- becca Grecht, State Communist Campaign Manager, “is a distinct achievement for our Party. Its significance lies in the fact that-it points to the growing influence of the Workers (Communist) Party among New York workers, both in the state and city. The growing ex- ploitation of New York workers in industry, the issuance of drastic in- junctions and the use of gangsterism in strikes is bringing home to work- ers the fact that the bosses, their judicial and police tools and their political puppets are a common enemy, and that the class struggle platform of the Workers (Commu- nist) Party is their only hope.” izing. This court action is still pending. Workers Force Action. The strike began Tuesday night at about 10 p. m. following an order | said to have been sent out from the! The final wind-up in the New International headquarters of the| York election campaign: will take Railway Clerks at Cincinnati when| place on Nov. 4 at Madison Square |on the militant trade unionists and| the workers could no longer be re-| Garden when William Z. Foster and \their policies. Impatience mani-| strained. The open shop express| Benjamin Gitlow, Red standard- |fested by the workers may develop company which in one form or an-, bearers, will speak on the working- jinto a formal request that he no/ other has been fighting labor for Class issues of the election campaign |longer grace the platforms of their! many years has taken advantage of to thousands of New York workers. meetings, according to sentiment/the confusion arising out of the Signature Totals. * |being expressed. ey jurisdictional fight carried on by the) The number of signatures ob- Another to arouse a spirited re-| union officials. The company has | tained to put the following national, sponse from his hearers was A. Pit-| aigo violated a decision handed down | state and local Red candidates on kowitz, a former organizer for the|by the Board of Arbitration which the ballot in New York State and Associated Union, who has come/ on January 13, 1927, granted a $3/city are as follows: back to lend assistance to the silk! per week wage increase to the un-| William Z. Foster, President, 23,- | workers in their struggle. Pitkowitz|qerpaid men. In addition it has| 500. is a veteran fighter in the history | Sstablished a company union. Benjamin Gitlow, Vice-President, |of the silk workers’ struggles and| 5 _| 28,500. is valuable for the advice he can| Members of all three unions be-|"" posit minor, U. 8. Senate, 23,- . ‘ gan walking out of their terminals give and the service he can render. |). 4 night vaslen Canbal; vice pree- BOs oe i The strike action was taken ,be-|! leauag:the bosses refused. fo seatore| oct’ Ct tne Drpthsrnood of Team-|23 509, sters, has openly implied his opposi-|rrenitin P. Brill | the 8-hour day, 44-hour week, recog-|°* 3 is Opp ast: | nize the union and grant an increase| 1°" ,*© the strike by saying: “We Governor, 28,500. Dunne, Governor, Lieutenant- ‘ z f are not striking, except for a few Lovett Fort-Whiteman, Comp- jin the earnings of the silk workers. |i olated members.” Practically all troller, 23,500. iP AR aa aety jof the drivers have gone out, how-| Juliet Stuart Poyntz, Attorney- | lever, it was learned yesterday, from PARIS, Oct. 10 (U.R).—Tugboats |e" {have been sent to the rescue of a SA French commercial plane from Mar- Workers Show Solidarity. |General, 23,500, Benjamin, Gold, 23rd Congres-| sional Dist. Bronx, 1,935. THE DAILY WORKER, NEW YORK. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1928 Y CABLE AND MAIL FROM SPECIAL COR R tarists’ Zeppelin Ke en ome ot Nee ag » German zeppelin, Graf Zeppelin, The Graf Zeppelin can easily be converted GORS-ON: BALLOT IN N.Y. STATE WORKERS GREET RED CANDIDATES Foster and Gitlow Get Great Ovations Continued from Page One sabotaged the strike and were re- ponsible for feat The Communist candidate called attention to the deplorable working ronditions prevailing in the steel in- dustry because of lack of organiza- tion, making millions in profits out of the unpaid labor of the steel workers. He condemned the reactionary of- ficials of the A. F. of L. for refus- ing to take any steps to organize the unorganized workers in the steel and other industries and insisted that this task must be performed by the yank and file under progres- sive, militant leadership. The Koster election rally in Chi- cago was attended by about 1,500 workers, approximately twice the number that came to hear Reverend Norman Thomes, the Presbyterian candidate of the socialist party. The Communist meeting would have |been larger but for the action of the labor fakers who own Ashland Auditorium, Plumbers Hall and Amalgamated Hall in refusing the use of their meeting places to the Workers (Communist) Party. In the last month of the election campaign, the interest of the masses in the Communist program increases and the Foster and Gitlow meeting shows Increasing attendance. The presidential candidate of the Work- ers (Communist) Party is now speaking in the southern states of Alabama and Georgia. Gitlow is now swinging east from San Franciscb, following Foster in the principal cities of the middle west and south. Both speakers will wind up their tours with a monster campaign rally in Madison Square Garden on November 4th. its The-steel barons, he said, are | Page Inree )SPONDENTS ¢ ASK ANTI-STRIKE | BILL FOR INDIA; UNREST GROWS Textiles and Railroads Tied Up The recent bulletin on foreign labor conditions issued by the de partment of labor at Washingtor reports considerable unrest amon ’ \the workers in India, accompanietl ’ by several large strikes which have \f succeeded in tying up two major in se dustries. nu Strikers succeeded uf completely the Bombay dustry during their w: lasted several months, transport has been disloc: strike of the railway workers strikes have resulted in severe m sures from the government, whic has employed police and soldiers discriminately. The bulletin reports merchants’ associations and cham- bers of commerce are asking the fovernment to intercede and break the strike, With this end in viev a trades disputes bill, similar to ones passed in England and Austra lia, will be introduced into the legislative assembly, for the purpose of providing for the settlement of all labor disputes by the govern- ment arbitration board law. This would legalize direct inter- vention by the government troops for the forcible breaking of strikes. Mailed Fist Shows Itself in Cuba Continued from Page One . which railway d by a Bott n- also that the 266 officers and men who had been killed when the Maine was blown up in Havana harbor. There was little cheering during the march. President Gerardo Machado, who has achieved fame as a brutal dic- tator, and his official’ family, and officers of the United States war veterans, reviewed the parade from a specially constructed stand on the Malecon, Interesting-- Comfortable RR The spirit of American jingoism prevailed among the veterans in the line of march, as cheer leaders every hundred feet led a tremendous cheer for the Cuban republic, to the great amusement of Cubans collected along the line of march. A battalion of the American- trained Cuban army and a troop of Cuban cavalry, together with the delegation from the state of Massa- chusetts, brought up the rear. At Maine Park, Machado and Ad- miral Hugh Wiley, of the Atlantic Squadron, U. S, N., raised the Amer- ican and Cuban flags together. Reasonable Via— LONDON COPENHAGEN HELSINGFORS LENINGRAD MOSCOW | ticket in Minnesota is a challenge to the big business interests who keep | the poor farmers in bondage and in particular to the steel trust which gets most of its ore in the Messaba Range famous for the great labor struggles that were waged there in the last two decades. Despite the vicious ruling made by the secretary of state of W consin to the effect that elect must sign separate petitions for the nomination of each of the candidates to be voted on in the November elec- tions—the Workers (Communist) Party succeeded in collecting the necessary number of signatures to Return— MINSK WARSAW BERLIN PARIS Sails: place the national and state tickets October 17 Bon, Oct. Pe Temple, press radical working class move-| the adherence | of Manchuria to Béliles: 7600 i by offi- Alexander Trachtenberg, - 14th edly , reported down at sea 50 miles} An attempt early today by offi- |. An ahaa to Japan, Chiang af. He rf Ate are off the Balearic Islands, in thejcials of the Ub sb ideas on: ols emai ig ear sega , Mediterranean off the coast of pany to send its own delivery trucks| “y) 4. p. Géanon 90th (Coligrea:| firmed the conclusion drawn from! ing of Japanese influence in China. ELECTION DRIVE TOURS Foster and Gitlow Covering Country |Spain. A wireless message for. aid| and wagons to help the work of the | was received at Palma, Majorca. The | American Express Company result-|" Richard B. Rentasidtat Congen-| | plane carried Pilot Feru, a mechanic|ed in some effective picketing and|.ional Dist, Manhattan, 1,927. | |and radio man. |a threatened strike by the drivers) Bertram D. Wolfe, 10th (Goneren!| [Gzcthe Meenvcar) lx Dieess |stonal Dist. Brooklyn, 1,905. | MUSSOLINI’S CHOICE. Immediately when the tie-up be-| Paul Crouch, 2nd’ Congressional | TIRANA, Albania, Oct. 10 (U.P) —| 82", officials of the company tele-| Dist. Queens, 2,100. | | King Zogu’s 34th birthday was cele- Phoned to Tammany police head- | Joseph Boruchowitz, 22nd Sen- brated all through Albania today,/ qWerters for protection, Hundreds /atorial, Dist., Bronx, 3,675, The towns were decorated with of officers were immediately as-| Bert Miller, 14th Senatorial Dist., flags and patriotic celebrations were | Signed to the various terminals ot | Manhattan, 1,783. ri held. Zogu received the leading of- the express company. | Nicholas Napoli, 18th Senatorial ficials of the government in au-| The Bronx terminal-in the Mott| Dist., Bronx, 2,045. dience. Haven yards of the New Haven David Benjamin, 7th Senatorial Railroad were completely tied ups | Rng erecta: aca eee TO STABILIZE FASCISM. only eight of the day shift of 600|,.. NAPLES, Italy, Oct. 10 (U,P)—|men reporting for duty, according | District, Bronx, 1,238. |sional Dist. Manhattan, 1,811. ‘ousands of workers and poor} Tues., Oct. 16, Dallas, Texas. farmers have heard the message of the class struggle delivered by Wil-| Wed» Oct. 17, Oklahoma, Okla. liam Z. Foster and Benjamin Git-| Thurs., Oct. 18, Tulsa, Qkla., Tul-. low, presidential and vice bresidien: 9 Hall, 13% E. 2nd St. tial candidates pn the Workers} (Communist) Party ticket, who are} now touring the principal cities of) Fri., Oct. 19, Arma, Kans. The nomination of a Communist on the ballot. Charles Zimmerman, 4th As- | sembly District, Bronx, 1,137. Rebecca Grecht, 5th Assembly District, Bronx, 1,300. Samuel Nessin, 6th Assembly Dis- trict, Bronx, 1,867. Boris Lifshitz, 6th Assembly, Dis- trict, Manhattan, 938. Louis Hendin, 8th Assembly Dis- trict, Manhattan, 850. Albert Moreau, 17th Assembly District, Bronx, 869. Abraham Markoff, 18th Assembly District, Manhattan, 1,875. Edward Welsh, 21st District, Manhattan, 1,039. Assembly | George Primoff, 6th Assembly District, Brooklyn, 1,071. | Alexandra H. Chalupski, 9th As- jsembly District, Brokolyn, 1.900 Anton Bimba, 13th Assembly Dis- trict, Brooklyn, 726. Herbert Zam, 14th Assembly Dis- trict, Brooklyn, 874 Samuel Liptzin, 22nd, Assembly District, Brooklyn, 1,641. Ray Ragozin, 23rd Assembly Dis- | trict, Brooklyn, 834. Abraham Harfield, Ist Assembly District, Queens, 2,100. George Powers, Boro Boro of Queens, 2,100. SS. “Mauretania” (Timed to witness the celebration of the 11th Anniversary of the November Revolution.) President, the United States in behalf of the! Communist election campaign. Foster is now starting east from Los Angeles and Gitlow is speaking in| the northwest. ; FOSTER TOUR. Thurs., Oct. 11, Norfolk, Va., John, Marshall Hall, 14th & Omahun Ave. Fri., Oct. 12, Richmond, Va., La- bor Temple, 1013 E. Marshall St. Sun., Oct, 14, Washington, D. C., Carpenters Hall, 10th & K. Sts., N. WwW. Tues, Oct. 16, Wilmington, Del., Pythian Castle, 908 West St. Wed., Oct. 17, Baltimore, Lithuanian Hall, 852 Hollins St. Sun., Oct. 21, Minneapolis, Minn.,| Forty-four barrels of bullion, valued to the strikers. Two trucks moved | Yeoman Hall, 703 2nd Ave. at 40,000,000 lira ($2,004,000) ar-|from the yards, and from the com-| rived today from the United States. pany’s garage at 138th® Street and Mon., Oct. 22, Omaha, Nebr.,/1; was carted to the Bank of Italy| Park Avenue, the Bronx, these two Swedish Auditorium, 1611 Chicago| guarded strongly by platoons of| being messenger trucks for the de-| carbineers. 'Tivery of money. | St. —| NATIONAL PLATFORM of the WORKERS (COMMUNIST) PARTY Md., Thurs., Oct. 18, Trenton, N. J, ; Workmen’s Circle Lyceum, 159 THE PLATFORM Mercer St. of the Fri, Oet, 19, Philadelphia, Pa., CLASS STRUGGLE New Broadway, Broad & Christian Sts. Sat., Oct. 20, Rochester, N. 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