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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
BY CHESTER NJ. WRIGHT

international Labor News Service. J
{ Washington, d. C.-Evidence by the
mile has been laid before the senate
subcommittee of the judiciary COM
inittee Investigating Russian soviet
propaganda in the United States.
The position taken by the American
Federation Of Labor from the begin
ming has already been more than sus-
tained, and the hearing has but little
more than got well under way
1t has thus far been shown:
First-That the Russian communist
party controls the Red international,
the Red labor union international and
the soviet government, and that this
includes the fixing of soviet foreign
policy.
Second-That the so-called soviet
government is dictatorship.
Third-That communist organiza-
tions in the United States are subject
to orders of the Red international,
which is subordinate to the Russian
communist party and that this subor-
dination is acknowledged by the or
ganizations in the United States.
Fourth-That the organizations in
the United States under that direct
control are the workers party, the
communist party, the friends Of So
Wet Russia, the young workers league
and the trade union educational
league.
Fifth-That there are many other
organizations not directly affiliated
which work in accord with the COM
munist propaganda program.
Sixth-That the communist propa-
ganda effort has been directed first
of all at the American Federation Of
Labor, so that the A. F. of L. has been
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08

ture, these must be and continue to
be its watchwords.
ats mission is to render social re-
forms universal in their application,
to obtain their incorporation in the
conditions of life of the working class
in all countries and to see that they
are strictly enforced in the letter
and spirit of the law"
The foundation stone is in three
blocks symbolizing the three groups:
Workers - employers government
represented in the international labor
organization. 1t rests on a casket
containing, in accordance with an
cient usage, pieces of money and a
parchment sealed with the seal of the
international labor office.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
Evidence Laid Before
Senate Committee Bares
Reds War on A. F. Of L.

compelled to bear the burden of the
fight--it has been the first line Of
defense for American principles--for
freedom and democracy.
An amazing array of evidence has
been submitted by the department of
state 1t includes documents of the
most convincing nature, including Sc
cret coded cablegrams containing or
ders from Moscow to the communists
in America.
The American Federation Of Labor
is prepared to participate in the hear
ings, presenting mass of documen-
tary evidence through dozen or more
witnesses.
The hearings are under the chair
manship of Senator Borah, the other
members of the committee being
Senators Pepper, Swanson, Lenrcot
and Pittman
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
MODERN METHODS
ADOPTED BY TRUST

The steel trust will spend $15,0O0,-
600 on plant improvements, according
to Judge Gary. In financial quarters
it is stated that part of the program
is for the installation of labor-saving
devices" following the elimination of
the ~12 hour day.
Judge Gary resisted changes in
the 12-hour day. He said this was
impossible; that it would increase
costs Is per cent; that his employees
were satisfied.
When forced to change his position,
the Judge said: "All right, but the pub
lie will have to pay, with increased
costs"
Now the public is informed that a
few of the many millions of dollars
in the trusts strong box will be used
to install laborsaviing devices.
Or, in other words, the steel trust
has been forced to modernize produc-
tion methods, as organized labor's ag-
itation forced it to modernize its
work day.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
Gompers Hits Revolt
in Mexico and Scorns
Meeting With Rebels

stated that The object of this move
ment is the socialization of the land
and of the instruments of production,
The red workers support our move
ment.'
"On January II, rebel agent in
Washington and New York, Enrique
Seldner, published statement charg-
ing that the Oregon Gales regime is
so tanned with red tendencies that
Mexico would be converted into So
Wet state dominated by Moscow
Rebels Seek to Fool Employers
and Workers
"De la Huerta is evidently making
every effort to deceive investors and
employers of Mexico and the United
States on the one hand, and to mis-
lead the working people of Mexico on
the other. But neither group nor the
general public vii be so easily mis-
lead.
II refuse to communicate direct
with Adolphe de la Huerta and his fol-
lowers, despite the repeated attempts
they have made to have me do SO
The only thing they can do is to give
up their unworthy movement and
surrender to the democratic, consti-
tutional government of Mexico
Assuring you, Mr.. President, of
my personal consideration, I am
Respectfully yours,
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
Chairman Pan-American Federation
of Labor"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
Work On International Labor
Office Building Is Started;
Noted Labor Leaders Present
WOODROW Will SON

contribute TO the structure of this
building by gift of building mater
ials, of ornaments or works of art,
representing the most characteristic
forms of national production. That
appeal has already met with eager
response: and Japan, Latvia, Italy,
Denmark, the Netherlands, have al
ready sent us, or have decided to send,
works representative of their national
art.
Strength of Labor in Hearts of
Mankind
But the strength of the interna-
tional labor organization is founded
not only on stone, wood, and steel;
it is founded above all in the hearts
of men.
"We are proud to think that it
was not during the first period of en-
thusiastic confidence which the new
born organization inspired that the
nations decided to erect this building,
but after four years of experiment,
toll and struggle, in the course of
which the vitality of the ideal Of its
creators has been amply demonstrated.
In spite of the apprehensions and
fears that the bitter competitive
struggle arouses in all nations--nay,
even because of those fears-they
now realize that henceforth they must
bind themselves by conventions for
the protection of the workers. Never
again, in the admirable words of
Jaures, Les nations qui marchent
vers Pavenir ne pourront s'isoler de
lhumanite' Ccan those nations who
are in the van Of progress remain
isolated from humanity?'). However
great may be the burdens which they
have to bear, never again can those
who are responsible for controlling
and organizing production afford to
remain Indifferent to the health and
the strength of the worker or to his
JOY in his task"
Offices Aims and Mission
Leon Jouhaux, general secretary of
the French Confederation of Labor
and vice-president of the governing
body, representing the workers
group, outlined labor's conception of
the international labor office. Mr..
Jouhaux said, in part:
"We are here today to lay the
foundation stone Of the house of en-
deavor-endeavor to achieve justice,
liberty, right and all the best of
which humanity is capable.
Dedicated to labor and to the rights
of labor the international labor office
has two-foid character: practical
and symbolical.
practical in that it aims at estab-
fishing economic democracy; symbol
ical in that it stands for the frater-
nal organization of labor.
Looking beyond the strife of daily
life, the working class, in it's long
struggle for emancipation, has always
demanded that social problems be
judged and solved in the light of
right.
"It therefore hailed the advent of
the labor charter, formally inscrib-
ed in the treaties Of peace, and the
creation of the international labor
office which we honor today, as the
fruit Of it's efforts and as the mater
ialization Of new conceptions of jus
! tice.
"zssl for progress, faith in the fu-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08

BY International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. C.-Adolpho de la
Huerta, leader of the rebel movement
in Mexico, can expect mo messages
from President Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor, Presi-
dent Gompers made clear in a letter
to President Alvaro Obregon.
In making public his letter to Pres
ident Obregon, in which de la Huerta
is bitterly denounced as a traitor,
President Gompers also declared that
charges that the Obregon government
is in any way tainted with a bolshe-
visit tinge are untrue and slanderous.
Il am speaking not only as result of
constant observation from Washing
ton, but from observation in Mexico
and as result of long and intimate
acquaintance with President Obregon
and the other leaders," said President
Gompers.
ObregOn Government is Warmly
Praised
"The Obregon government is
soundly democratic, the best Mexico
ever had, and it is deserving of the
support of all Mexicans and of the
friendly assistance of all Americans.
The position which our state depart
ment has taken is entirely correct. It
is an encouragement to the friends of
freedom and democracy everywhere. :"
The letter to President Obregon,
sent to him by messenger, follows:
Mr.. President:
Within these past two weeks sew
eral kilograms were received from de
la Huerta, Villareal, Prieto Laurens,
appealing to Secretary Dawson of the
International Association of Machin-
lists; Santiago Iglesias, president of
the Porto Rican Federation of Labor,
myself and others imploring each and
all of us to come to Vera Cruz, and
offering to send money if either or all
of US would consent to meet them
These cringing solicitations show how
desperate is the frame of mind and
the situation of the rebels.
Il am authorized by the labor men
whose names / have given above, and
| speak also for myself and in the
name of the American trade union
movement, to state that so long as
the leaders of the revolt continue
their traitorous movement they can
expect nothing but contempt from
US. The duplicity of Adolpho de la
Huerta and his followers is shown
when they represent themselves to us
as radicals, saying that their
movement has the support of the reds,
while on the other hand they say to
American investors that they stand
for law and order and that Articles
81 and 1913 of the Mexican constitu-
tion will be made imperative in so
far as the labor and agrarian reforms
are concerned.
Proof of Duplicity Before Organized
Labor
Proof of this duplicity is before
me, and is undeniable. Jorge Prieto
Laurens in telegram addressed to
me under date of December %, 1923,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
WON'T TRUST DAUGH-
ERTY

Washington. BY practically a
unanimous vote the house approved
a 100000 appropriation for oil prose-
cutions. The union-hating Blanton of
Texas cast the one vote against the
proposal.
Congressman Abernathy inquired
why it is necessary to appropriate
money to employ special counsel
when we have department of JUS
tice."
"The only reason can see," replied
Congressman Byrns, ais that the pres
ident doesn't trust the attorney gen.
eral."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08

BY International Labor News Service.
Washington, D. C.-Full accounts
have just reached Washington of the
ceremonies attending the laying of
the foundation stone of the permanent
building of the international labor
Office at Geneva, Switzerland.
The Swiss confederation made the
League of Nations gift of the land
necessary for the erection of the
premises. The gift was accepted by
the third assembly of the league in
1922, which established the necessary
credits for the beginning Of building
operations.
The ceremony of laying the foun.
! dation stone was attended by dis
tinguished body, including Mr..
Chuard, president of the Swiss
| Federal Council, and other represen-
| tatives of the Swiss confederation and
the canton and city of Geneva, the
social attaches accredited to the in
ternational labor office, and delegates
and legal advisers to the fifth session
Of the International Labor Conference
then in session in Geneva.
Invitations were sent to the MEM
bers of the international Labor Legis-
lation Commission Of the preliminary
peace conference which drafted part
XIII, and two of these members, Sir
Malcolm Delevingue, of Great Britain,
and Professor Ernest Mahaim, of Bel
gium, were present. Many members
| Of the commission were unable to
attend.
Big Possibilities in Labor Office,
Says Gompers
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, who
was chairman of the international
Labor Legislation Commission, in a
letter to Albert Thomas, director of
the international labor office, regret
| ted that owing to the meeting of
| the annual convention of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor it would not
be possible for him to attend the
ceremony, and continued:
"Of course, cannot tell you in
words the deep interest I feel in the
/ work and the future possibilities Of
| the international labor Office. The
erection Of building for service in
furtherance of the purposes outlin-
ed in the preamble of the international
labor charter is pregnant with mo.
mentous Importance. You were right
when you say that as president of the
international commission which for
mulated the labor charter in Paris,
and created the international labor
office, it would be appropriate for me
to be with you at the laying of the
cornerstone for the building and it,
therefore, causes me additional regret
that / cannot be with you on that
auspicious occasion.
Permit me to express the earnest
hope for the perpetuation and sue.
cess Of the international labor organ
| ization Rest assured that anything
that can contribute to attain that
end will be gladly and promptly per.
formed"
4 In concluding the speech of wei.
. come to those present at the cere'
! mony, Albert Thomas, director Of ths
international labor office, said:
1.-THE third assembly, when the con
struction of the new building was de.
eided upon, expressed the hope tha1
every member Of the league would
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
PREsSMEN SHORTEN HOURS

Dubuque, Iowa.--The 4-hour week
isza part of new wage contract Sc
cured by printing pressmen and as
sistants employed in commercial
shops. Newspaper pressmen have
secured wage increase of $3.40 per
week, which is similar to that re~
Gently secured by the Typographical
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
MAY LAUNCH STATE BANK

New Haven, Gonna special con
vention of the State Federation Of
Labor will be held in this city or
Sunday, March 2, to discuss the es
tablishment of bank owned by or.
ganized labor in this state.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-08
MUST CHARGE UNIFORM PRICE

MUoI IHAKUE UNIFURM PRICE
Washington. - The federal trade
commission has ruled that the Ma
tional Biscuit Company and the
Loose Wiles Biscuit Company cannot
give lower prices to chain groceries
than to cooperative associations of
retail groceries.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
HELD DUE TO RISE
viii Come Back More ViriIe
Than Ever, Says Finance
Director.

The Dem 3cratic party will come back
more virile and alive than ever before"
despite its recent defeat. Jesse H. Jones.
director Of finance of the Democratic
national committee, said today in a
statement issued to the press. Mr.. Jones
is in Washington consulting party lead
ers. He said:
There is no occasion for speculation
as to the future of the Democratic party.
1T was founded on principles that will
live as long as free people rule the
world. Individuals, factions, nor tempo
rary issues can seriously affect the
party. 1t has had many vicissitudes In
its more than 130 years of existence,
but always comes back more virile and
alive than ever before. The principle
equality of opportunity for all men
will survive, and anything else is a
makeshift and will be of short dura-
tion.
Il am sure there is, and will be, every
disposition on the part of the Demo
cratic members of the House and Sen
ate to support the administration of
President Coolidge in all measures that
have for their purpose the welfare Of
all the people. While no Democrat or
Republican is expected to sacrifice party
views on fundamental or even specific
questions, every opportunity and assist
ance should be given the party in con-
troll to render the greatest possible serv-
ice to the country.
The question of the Democratic cam
paign deficit is not of serious conse-
quence. The money will be raised, and
the committees operations financed in
an orderly manner"
Evening star., 1924-12-19

Biggs is chairman of the committee
that is composed of Bertram G. Len
non, George e. Wine, Edward Rule,
Milton Hopfenmaier, Robert NC
Chesney and Anton Auth.
Announcement was made oy
Michael Heister, chairman of the
Norfolk trip committee, that 1856 per-
sons will take the three-day boat trip
to Norfolk on May 20. The local club
will be the guests OF the Norfolk
Cosmopolitan Club.
Booster prizes were awarded to +.
M. Bailey and Ernest Herrell- John
Laid was awarded the prize for the
best original verse on Christmas.
Eugene Paravano was "Cosmospoli-
tan of the Day" and Paul E. Brand
stedt, president of the club, presided.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
Baby Eiderdown Robes

Heavy eiderdown.
Solid colors of pink
and blue and white
with pink and blue
trim m ing; nicely
boxed.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
CHRISTMAS PARTY
PLANNED BY CLUB
Cosmopolitan Members to Be Hosts
to Children at Franklin
Square Hotel.


The Cosmopolitan Club will have
party for children of the men,
bers on December 80 at the Frank
lin Square Hotel, 1t was announced
at the weekly luncheon of the or
ganization at that hotel last night.
DR.. ]. Rozier Biggs is chairman of
the entertainment committee and the
affair will be in charge of Mrs.
Frederick j. Rice. Mrs. Anton Auth,
Mrs. Michael Heister Mrs. Lewis A.
Payne, Mrs. Robert McChesney, Mrs.
James E. Collifiower and Mrs. J,
Rozier Biggs.
Tonight all members of the club
and their wives will attend theater
party at Keith's Theater.
Watch Party Planned.
A New Year eve party will be held
at the Lee House. The party will
begin at 10 o'clock. DR.. J. Rozier
Evening star., 1924-12-19
Appointed to West Point.

Herbert Milwit, sergeant, Company
A, 121st Engineers, National Guard of
the District, living at 1899 Twelfth
street, has been appointed a cadet at
the United States Military Academy,
subject to the entrance examination
TO be held next March for admission
10 the Academy July l, 1925. Francis
J. Porter, 204 Cedar avenue, Takoma
Park, Md, has been appointed first
alternate cadet at the Military Acad-
envy and Stanley G. Moore, 63S West
Washington street, Hagerstown, as
second alternate from the sixth
MARYLAND congressional district.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
Mai. Waller Resigns.

The President has accepted the res
ignation Of Maj. Littleton w. L.
Waller, jr., as an officer of the Ma
rine Corps. He Is the son OF MAI.
Gen. L. W. T. Waller, a retired officer
of the Marine Corps, and has been
attached to that corps since Septem-
Der IT, 1907. He reached the grade
of major in June, 1920, and recently
was stationed at the depot of sup
plies. Philadelphia. For disting nguish-
ed services during the World War he
was awarded the Navy Cross.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
$5 Women's Silk Umbrellas

Pouch shape.
underarm and
envelope, nice
handy leather
inside fittings.
Black and col
ors.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
RAND CONCERTS.

BY United States Navy Band
Orchestra, Charles Benter. d.
rector, tonight at 8:15 o'clock
at United States Marine Corps
Institute Hall, Eighth and l
streets southeast.
Guest soloist, Miss Ruby Ger
ard, violinist.
Grand march, Coronation"
(from "The ProphetD,
Meyerbeer
Overture. Jolly Robbers"
Won Suppe
Suite from the Ballet Cop
(a) 'Mazurka."
(b) "Czardas."
Grand scenes from the opera
I'll Trovatore" Verdi
Violin solos.
(a) "Liebesfreud" -. Kreisler
Miss Ruby Gerard, violinist". d
Rhapsody, Southern" Hosmer
Valse de concert, Girls of
Baden ............ homZak
Tone poem, "Finlandia,"
Sibelius
Excerpts from "The Red Mill"
Herbert
Finale, The Star Spangled
Banner"
Note: This entire program Is
request numbers. This is the
final concert until January 9,
1925.
BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band Orchestra, John
S. NJ. Zimmerman. bandmas-
ter, in Stanley Hall tomorrow
evening at 5:45 o'clock.
March, "Marche Triumphale,"
Kempinski
Overture. Concert Overture"
Bach
Romance, Prelude to King
Manfred" ....... .Reinicke
Selection, '"The Rose" Myddleton
(Old English folk songs)
Characteristic, La Serenata
de la Argentina. Olsen
Waltz, "Valse Pathetique,"
Onivas
Finale, Cover Me UP With
the Sunshine of Virginia"
Meyer
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1924-12-19
$3.50 Women's Corduroy Robes
$3.50 Women's Extra Size House FrOcks

Straight line all-around
belted dresses of corded
A m 0 S k e a & gingham.
Blue, pink, green and
black and white checks.
High V-neck styles, with
vestee and pockets. 38
TO SO sizes.
Evening star., 1924-12-19

Fiber silk stripe on.
good quality madras.
Pretty patterns and
colorings. Coat style.
Double-turned cuffs.
All colors.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
$500 Mems Flannel
59c Mems Boxed Knit Tie.

Pretty move | I y
wear K nj { Ties,
full size; all pret-
ty color combina-
tions; o n e ! n a
box.
Evening star., 1924-07-02
IAPPEALS TO COURT
lin CLASSIFYING ROW
/. -
. Representative of Clerks
Asks Mandamus Proceed
| ings Against Board Action.
:CITES ALLEGED INJUSTICE
I
Asks Compulsory ALLEGATIONS to
/, Grades Designated by Heads
. of Departments.
:CITES ALLEGED INJUSTICE

Suit for mandamus against the
personnel classification board was
filed yesterday in the District Supreme
Court ty Loren H. Wittner. as chair
imam of the committee representing
the auditing clerk, military division,
general accounting Office. as chair
imam of the departmental classification
protest committee and Of the gov
'ernment workers betterment commit
tee. Mr. Wittner says the suit is also
I'm the interest OF all government en-
,ployes whose positions have been al
located to proper grades by the heads
of departments and which positions
have been revised to lower grades by
the respondents.
J, The court is asked to compel +. J.
Bailey, Harold n. Graves and Guy
,Moffeit, members of the personnel
classification board. to approve the
Iallocatiors of positions made by heads
of departments in accordance with
1.-THE classi, cation act of 1923
!. Claims in Suit.
!, The claim is made that the de-
.fendant board has faiied to approve,
, smade by heads of departments and
have not classified positions accord
ling to the duties and responsibilities
sand under the principle of equal com
.pensation for equal work. They have
withheld, it is asserted, Mr.. Wittnel
land other employees from the higher
,grade TO which they are entitled
!, The court is advised by Mr.. Witt.
fner that May ), 1923, the controller
general allocated a group Of positions
,of auditing clerks, one of which he
holds, to grade nine. which is identi-
seal with grade five of the clerical
administrative and fiscal service de-
fined in section thirteen of the classi-
.fication act Of 1928. This ALLEGATION
was reviewed by the defendants, 1t
lis alleged. and one-third of the po-
isitions of auditing clerks allocated
ITO grade seven: one-third to grade
! eight and one-third to grade nine
when there is no distinction in the
Importance, difficulty and RESPONSE
.bility of auditing clerks.
J, Attorneys Dolby {; Cutting repre-.
scents the petition.