Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-01-23
900. Most of this membership

5000. Most of this membership is
composed of the younger element, hon.
est to the core, but lacking in a knowl-
edge 'of the fundamentals of both poll.
tical and economic organization. Con-
Sequently they are easily misled by
sentimentalism, emotionalism and ap-
peals to the passions and prejudice.
To educate this element is the duty to-
which The Pittsburgh Socialist is COM
mitted.
THIS FIGHT WILL NOT STOP IN
ALLEGHENY COUNTY. While other
cases are developing we have clear
case that the party as a whole should
mediately take up. No denial is
made that they are advocating sabot-
age. Their principal defense is that
the vote by which Section of Article
II, was adopted was not an "intelli-
gent" vote, therefore they are not in
duty bound to obey until clear ex-
preston has been had. The local
comrades who believe in upholding
the constitution propose to give them
just what they want. They propose
to brong the question before the en-
| tire membership by means of a refer
endum, the purpose Of which will be
| to determine whether the membership
wants people in the organization who
openly advocate sabotage. That will
give hem the Intelligent" expression
| they seem so much to desire and al
once settle the entire sabotage contro-
lversy is inestimable.
We would not have the impudence
to appeal for funds to establish local
ny ooroy1 IN tfc1n1 nr1,
| it not for this eruption of sabotage
we would settle the financial question
at home. But to carry on a vigorous
fight for the principles of Socialism
within the organization is quite d1e4
lferent proposition. The direct action
lists have a strong organization and
are moving heaven and earth to kill
The Pittsburgh Socialist. We must
have immediate support until we pass
through this internal fgh. After that
we will be able to take care of our
selves.
The Pittsburgh Socialist is a four
page paper carrying small amount of
advertising. The subscription price i:
| so cents year. All services except
clerical, are given Withou tcompensa-
ton. The entire salary list is less
than SIS week. About 100 loyal
members are paying from so cents To
50 per month to sustain the paper.
Owing to the division within the ranks
we are unable o get sufficient funds
to properly carry on this fight. We
need some outside help to carry us
through the crisis. Are there SO mem
bers outside of Allegheny county, -un
tainted with the direct action virus
who will donate 81 to So month for
period of six months, until we
scotch this snake that is now striving
to fasten its Shiny coils on the Social
list party? After that we will be able
to take care of ourselves. The direct
actionists have national backing. In
deed, they arel likely acting for the
secret inner circle, organized last sum-
mer to propagate anarchism within
the Socialist party. Why should you
not get busy and do something to.
couneract their pernicious activity
Address your reply to The Pittsburgh
Socialist, 400 Fourth avenue, Pitts
burgh, Pa. If you cannot do more,
send us good word.
Remember this is not a mere fac
tienal fight, growing out of jealousy or
personal differences of a few supposed
leaders" This is a fight to determine
whether the Socialist party shall ~
main true to the principles Of Marx
ian Socialism. or whether it shall be
transformed inc a reactionary, group
action, anarchistic Organization, fol-
lowing supposed Headers, as the wind
listeth. II you believe in social acs
ton. as against individual Oh group
action, give The Pittsburgh SPECIALIST
your help FOR the next few mohths.