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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-19
TROTsKY's LETTER.
Moscow, December 8, 1928.
.EAR COMRADESl

DEAR COMRADESl
~ had firmly hoped that I should
be able to take part in the discus
sion on the inner situation and the
nsw tasks of the Party, il not to-
day, at least tomorrow. But my
Illness occurred, this time, at most
announcement moment and it has
proved to be Of longer duration
than the physicians had at first an
ticipated. I am, therefore, compen-
ed to express my views by the
present letter.
The resolution of the Political Bu-
reau on the question Of the Party
structure is Of exceptional signifi-
canoe. 1t shows that the Party has
arrived at an important turning
point in his historical development.
Such turning points, as has been
pointed out quite justly in many
meetings, require prudence; but in
addition to prudence, firmness and
resoluteness are also required. A
waiting attitude, an irresolution at
such juncture, would be the worst
form Of imprudence
Over-Estimate Role Of Apparatus.
Some comrades Of conservative
disposition who show themselves in
clined to over-estimate the role of
the apparatus and to under-esti-
mate the initiative Of the Party,
criticize the resolution Of the PoIiri-
cal Bureau. According to their
statements, the Communist Central
takes upon itself obligations which
cannot be carried out, the resolu-
ton would only create illusions and
negative results.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-19

"black horse brigade" in the assem-
bly, in Albany, or Collins p. Hunt
ington. convincing" congressman in
Washington, were outstanding mani
festations of that corruption. But
this form Of corruption was a vul-
gar one. The goddess of democ-
racy' knew darn well that it coulo
not forever uphold her reputation of
virgin purity before the eyes of the
people in the face of the birth of
one child after the other, begotten
in the secret wedlock between her
and capitalism. So vulgar forms Of
corruption were, finally, but, to a
degree even effectually, replaced by
more subtle and refined methods
This change was affected not so
much by conscious and purposeful
effort, but it was a result Of the
perfection of capitalist machinery
itself.
In the vulgar period politics was
"a business by itself. The politician
sold his ware, and as much of it as
was desired, to those who paid. And
capitalists or capitalist groups
bought Of the ware of the politician
as much as was required By the inn
mediate plans. The "people" by
their votes would install the politi-
clan in business, and the latter
would charge his customers what
the traffic would bear. But in the
age of concentration of capitalism
politics has become part Of the bust
ness of the capitalist groups or cor
porations. Oil, steel, coal, banking
or rallroading does no longer buy
its legislators, it makes them. That
is concentration. That is eff
cheney.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-19
on o. TOP.

In the light Of this development
the surprising thing about the Tea
pot Dome scandal is not that it re-
veaIs the domination Of oil in ma
tional politics. What surprises is
that oil, in this case reverted to. the
crude and vulgar method Of Black
satcheIs filled with bride money, or
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02

tons of a single fortune has proven
to be impossible.
at should always be borne In
mind that state taxes are levied upon
capital, that they are used for cur
rent operating expenses : and that
they amount. therefore, to a destruc-
ton of capital in the country. Yet
the House amendment would make
this inherently unsound increase in
taxes for the sake of a mere $12,-
100000 of additional revenue. In the
course of few years this additional
revenue will disappear and even the
original revenue will be depleted.
Return Small, He Says.
"The whole return from the estate
taxes. some $110,00O,000 under pres
ent rates. is insignificant in COMPARE
son with the general receipts of the
government. 1t is but a slight portion
of the government revenue but it is n
large and important part of state
revenue.
ITO destroy values from which the
states receive income is to force them
to resort to higher taxes on land. The
federal government should keep es-
tate taxes as a reserve in times of ma
tional distress. All prior inheritance
taxes have been war taxes. 1t is
only now that Congress proposes to
destroy this reserve in time when
revenues from other sources are not
only adequate. but IN excess of the
needs"
Fast Auto Races Sunday. April
fth A SNaa1u-.r Adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02
Will Take Off
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there is a simple,
harmless, effective remedy for overfat-
ness that may be used safely and Sc
cretly by any man or woman who is
losing the slimness of, youth? There
is; and it is none other than the tablet
form of the now famous Marmola Pre-
scription. known as Marmola Prescrip-
ton Tablets. You can well expect to
reduce steadily and easily without
going through long sieges of tiresome
exercises and starvation diet. Marmo-
la Prescription Tablets are sold by all
druggists the world over at one dollar
for a box, or you can secure them di-
rect from the Marmola Co., 4G12
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich, on
receipt of price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02
MELLON RAPS
BOOSTING Of
ESTATE TAXES
Secretary Of Treasury Says
Move Is Economic
Suicide.
SPEAKS TO SENATORS
Denounces Increases, Stat
ing They Will Prove
Harmful.

Washington, ID. C.. April 9TH
increase in the estate tax rates mad
in the revenue bill by the House wa
denounced today by Secretary Mellor
before the Senate finance committe,
as economic suicide"
"The estate tax is levy on CAPT
tai primarily and carried to an ex
cess differs in no way from the revo
lutionists of Russia" Mr.. Mellon said
He Argued this form of tax action
should be left principally to thu
states.
The estate tax rates were increased
from a maximum of % per cent to
40 per cent by the House. Chairman
Smoot said today there was consid
cradle sentiment among the commit
tee members TO change this tax to al
Inheritance rather than estate tax
making the levy upon recipients OF
estates rather than on the estate of a
decedent before it is divided. This
was done by the Senate in 1921 but
turned down by the House.
No Necessity for Boosts.
In his statement. Mr.. Mellon asked
that in a discussion of the estate tax
as revenue measure there be cast
aside "any question of the tax as a
means of Furnishing wealth or as in
some way for the social good of our
civilization"
''The social necessity Of. breaking
up large fortunes in this country does
not exist" Mr.. Mellon argued. "Un-
der our American law. it is customary
for estates to be divided equally
among the children and in few gen.
erations any single large fortune is
split into many moderate inheritances
and the continuation through genera
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02
PROGRESS in FARMING
Favorable Weather in South Aids Ma.
terially in Planting.

Washington. ID. C.. April Crop
and weather conditions in Southern
states the last week are summarized
today by the Department of Agricul
ture as. follows:
much more favorable weather fol-
outdoor operations prevailed and con,
siderable field work was done in prep
aration for spring planting. Vegeta'
ton responded rapidly to the warmer,
dry weather. though a cool wave had
Overspread the area at the close of
the week, bringing heavy to killing
frosts to the northern portions of the
Central Gulf States. with some dam
age in the lower Mississippi valley.
With more favorable weather, corn
planting made good progress. though
the work is much behind. Some corn
was planted as far north as Southern
Oklahoma and planting was general in
the southern portions of the East
Gulf states.
Preparation Of cotton land made
good progress. Planting of cotton is
backward. Planting in Texas is still
confined TO the southern third of the
state. and termination progress and
conditions of the early planted cotton
are poor.
Potato planting made satisfactory
progress.
The seeding Of tobacco beds has
been practically completed in Ken
lucky.
Killing frost at the close Of the
week, damaged peaches in Arkansas.
Fast Auto Races Sunday. April
9th. $. A. Speedway.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02

for the Wright-Martin company, say
ing that suit was to be instituted.
The Department of Justice was
switching the case around from at
torney TO attorney" Seattle said. IL
was taken back from District Attor-
ney Hayward in New York, he said.
aud rendered TO leon b. Duer, New
York attorney.
Meanwhile. Scaifc asserted. swift
nesscs were disappearing and the men
who made the audits were leaving the
service"
Discuss Testim0ny's Relevance.
Senator Wheeler. the committee
prosecutor, suggested that "the vol
untcer remarks that Mr.. Seattle made
as 10 indictments have no particular
place in the record" but Senator
Moses said it was too late to withdraw
the testimony as it had "already gone
over the wires"
George b. Chamberlain. counsel for
Daughcrty. asked the witness why he
had not advised also the indictment
OF 1.-THE people who made these allow
ances to the companies in the first
place" Scaife agreed that both groups
fought to be prosecuted.
The committee recessed until 10 q.
m. tomorrow.
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when it was submitted for Burns sig
nature, the latter refused to sanction
| il because the War Department had
not asked for an investigation.
Says Plain Accidents Avoi,lable.
Scaife said he had treason to be-
lieve" half the aircraft accidents were
due to criminal negligence. The com
mittee did not 20 into his reasons for
suspecting that there was something
wrong in the Roma case.
Taking w the Wright-M COM
pany case, Scaife said that the COM
pany's minutes show that it had been
agreed by the directors that s per cent
would be net profit on war con-
tracts for planes while the audit of
the company's books showed that
80 per cent net profit" had been
taken. He added that the audit also
disclosed an overpayment by the gov
ernment TO the company of S5,26I,-
900.
Thomas L. Chsdbourne. an attor-
ney. got the Wright Aircraft
company its cost-plus contract. Scaife
said. as n substitute for an original
fixed price contract.
1.-The fees paid Chad6ourne for
turning the contract into a cost-plus
affair." Scaife went on. "were added
TO the costs of the company as pre-
scented TO the government under the
cost-plus system"
The committee identified Chad
bourne as q Democrat and Seattle
added "he was a large campaign fund
contributor"
Scaife read items from the audit TO
show that cigars, laundry and similar
charges for company officers had been
included in what the government was
required 10 pay for. The cigar item
was for 5000 and included a special
box for the company president.
He Reads Letters.
The witness said he had reported
the facts TO Mr.. Daugherty, and that
a promise had been made in behalf
of the Department of Justice to in
stitute prosecutions.
This case had gone through every
process of audit and review in the
War Department before it came to
the Department of Justice" he said.
Letters exchanged between Secre-
tary Weeks, Hayden and others in
1922 were read by the witness. Mr..
Weeks told Hayden, in one of the
letters. that an appeal from air SER
vice offices TO himself was possible in
the case of overpayments.
Another letter from Assistant At
torney General Lovett 10 William
Hayward. United States attorney in
New York dated November Is, 1921.
transmitted War Department records
on the Wright-Martin overpayment
case and directed that recovery pro-
ceedings be started.
In a letter dated November 23.
1921. Weeks told Hayden he would re-
quest the Department of Justice to
take no further action in the case
until Weeks had talked with General
Manager Hoyt OF the Wright-Msrtin
On August S. 1922, Scaife went on.
Guy ID. Golf wrote TO the attorney
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02
DON'T JUDGE PICTURES BY
THE FRAMES AROUND THEM

Most people are so heartless and
possess so little of the quality of hu-
man kindness that all they see in
anyone is what is on the outside. Nat
urally those who are handicapped in
presenting pleasing appearance by
pimples, blotches. breaking out" &C.
zema, etc., on their skin are not going
TO get any attention. That is the reason
you find such folks so backward and
shrinking from the 'cold shoulder"
they have come to expect.
You can make the frame as lovely
as the picture really is by simply get
ting rid of those skin disfigurers, il
you will just use the wonderful Black
and White Ointment. Then your good
eature and sweet ways will stand out
sithout any drawback. and folks will
want TO be around you. II is eco.
Ironically priced, in liberal packages
The SOC size contains three times as
much as the 25c size. All dealers
have it.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02
WANT HUNT TO TESTIFY
House Committee Urges Him to Am.
plify Charges Against Work.

Washington. ID. C.. April 2.-The
House Irrigation Committee voted to-
day to repeat its request that Cover
nor Hunt of Arizona. to appear to tes-
tify in regard to the recent charges
by him that Secretary Work was
using his position to favor the State
of Colorado in the proposed Colorado
river development.
The vote was seven to two.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-02

Fast Auto Races Sunday. April
9th. 9. a. Speedway.-(AdvD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
FRANC RISES TO 4.72;
 MARKET STABILIZES
Overnight Gain Of 10 Points On
 SpeculatOrs' Covering

NEW YORK, March 14-Continuing its recovery in response to the $100,- 000, 900 bank loan to France, the French franc today sold at the high figure of 472c, later dropping back to 4.67c, around which level it gave evidence of stabilizing.
 Foreign exchange dealers reported that a normal market was developing between A and 4%c, with trading quieting down. Covering by specula- tors was credited with an overnight gain of 10 points in the franc. after which ordinary commercial demands held the rate firm throughout the day.
 Reports, however, circulated in the financial district today that the $100,- 900 900 credit for the Bank of France was for six months duration and would bear 5k per cent interest.
 J. P. Morgan & Co.,, however, again refused to comment on the terms.
 The spread between spot and future francs widened today on further sell ing by shorts, who were said to be seeking funds in this way to cover futures maturing at an early date. Selling of sterling also continued, send ing the rate at one time more than a point lower, although it recovered at the close to around S42SZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
COTTON IRREGULAR
 DURING LAST WEEK
Bullish Features Fail To Offset
 Dry Goods Dullness

NEW YORK, March 14.-The cotton market has shown the effect of con- flicting influences during the past week. Buying has been in evidence on the declines, owing. to settlement of the Lancashire labor disputes. reports of unfavorable weather for farm work In the south, growing optimism as to the prospect for a settlement of reparations and the apparent absence of pressure to sell spot cotton in the south. These features, however, do not appear to have carried sufficient weight to com pletely offset the, talk of continued dullness in the cotton goods trade. Advances have met increased offerings above the 29c level for May deliveries. As a result, fluctuations have been irregular and uncertainty of sentiment has found one of its reflections in a smaller volume of general business. Traders here are evidently of the opin- for unfavorable farming weather, or for reports of delayed soil prepara- tion to be taken seriously as a detri- ment to coming crop prospects. The contention is that the actual acreage planted and the start of the crop will uepend larBely upon weather conQl- tions in April and May. The weather map, however, Is attracting increased attention, and the gradual approach of the planting season has been empha- sized by the publication of figues on fertilizer sales up to the end of Feb ruary.
 According to reports received here from New Orleans, sales for the seven months up to March 1 were about l,440,o0o tons, compared with 1900, 900 last year. This was commented upon as about in line with the expectation of increased effort to raise a larger crop next season, with results that will depend, as usual, upon the character of the weather from now on.
 The census report showing 507, ,876 bales consumed in this country for the month of February, compared with 566,S05 for the same month last year, was above expectations, and, combined with rather bullish weekly figures on sptnners' takings, helped the tone of today's market. Settlement of labor disputes in Lancashire has been fol- lower by reports of an increased de- mand for cotton goods in the Man chester market, but the British trade outlook is still more or less involved in labor questions and Lancashire has adopted short-time schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
PRICES OF CORN { UNDERGO CRASH
Tumble Due Largely To Liqui-
 dating Sales And Absences Of R---al Support

CHICAGO, March 14.--Corn prices un- lderwent tumble today. largely as a result of liquidating sales and because Iof absence of the aggressive rural sup bort which had recently checked de- lclines. Closing quotations on corn were lheavy. 1hc to 2c lower. May, 77Mc. Wheat closed unsettled to Hc off. May, I$1.05& @1.05h, and July, $1.06% @1.0 .06h to $1.06h. with oats varying from Mc down to hc gain, and provisions at Pc lsetback to rise of Dc. s.ra''
 At first the corn market showed an Iupward tendency owing to unfavorable lweather and to smallness of country offerings. However, the fact that de- Imand was slow from shippers here and lfrom industries had a depressing influ- Ience which in the last half of the day more than counter-balanced the outlook that the corn movement from first hands would be restricted. Corn selling lon the part of spreaders who were simultaneously purchasing wheat was lelso bearish feature in the corn mar Iket, and so, too, was dislodgement of numerous standing orders to sell corn lat certain levels in order to stop losses lthat otherwise might have been in Icurred. . SS,s
 Wheat, although somewhat affected by the weakness of corn, had a firrner ttone than for several days past. En- l!arged European buying on this side of the Atlantic appeared to be chiefly re- sponsihle. It was estimated that in the Hast two days 100000 bushels Of Ca lnadian wheat had been purchased for shipment to Europe.
 Seeding delays steadied.the oats mar lket.
 Provisions averaged lower with corn land hogs. May lard went under the seasons previous bottom price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
BONDS ADVANCE;
 LIST IS ACTIVE
Numerous Rails, Stimulated By Better Outlook For Roads,
 Move Higher

NEW YORK, March 14.-First indi- cations that the deterrent effects of March income tax payments on bond trading were being removed came today in a revival of speculative interest, which stimulated activity and higher prices throughout the list. Responding to the improved outlook for railroads, indicated by the Inauguration of Southern Railway common dividends, numerous second grade rail issues moved higher. A renewed demand for the St. Paul 4s of 1925 brought re- covery of 1h points, and activity for Seaboard, New Haven and Frisco ob- ground.
 In the face of the omission of the preferred dividend by Wilson & Co.,, the bond issues moved higher, the con- vertible 6s gaining more than 2 points and the first 6s a point. Abandonment of the company's plan to issue prior preference stock apparently was con- strued as a favorable development for bondholders. Foreign bonds held firm today as trading interest in them quieted down.
 With tax payments out of the way, an increased volume of new financing is expected to appear in the market next week. Prospects include several sizeable public utility and industrial issues.
 Total bond sales, par value, $9. 9.97S, 900.
 Ten first grade rails averaged 85.73; net gain, II.
 Ten secondary rails averaged ss.e5; net gain, .04.
 Ten public. utilities averaged STOP; net gain, .25.
 Ten industrials averaged 93.52; net gain, .02.
 Combined average, s7.4s; net gain, 10.
 Combined average month ago, ST. 61 ; year ago. 86I5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
STOCK LETTERS


 NEW YORK, March 14.-The market has been somewhat more active today and generally quite strong, though showing slight recessions in the after noon. It was stated this morning that the soldiers bonus would probably pass the House Tuesday, but this had little effect. as such result has been generally expected.
 Foreign exchange has been steady at the recovered price, and it looks as if the Morgan credit is proving most suc- cessful and beneficial to the interna- tional banking situation. The feature of the market today has been in high priced specialties, like Corn Products, Kresge and General Electric, with the minor rails strong where dividend pos- abilities are in sight. The market as a whole shows commendable firmness and the large short interest gives 1t a strong technical position. Sales, 840,- 700.-Post & Flagg to Shannon & Go.
 SEA ISLAND COTTON
 SAVANNAH, Ga, March 14-Sea Islands: Market nominal; extra choice, BIC; choice, 351ac; extra fine, BAG; sales none; receipts, 1; shipments none; stock, 409; crop in sight, 2,021.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
COTTON LETTERS

NEW ORLEANS, March 14-Cotton failed to respond we'll to a number of fairly bullish factors Friday. Trading was dull with little show of buying power under the market. February consumption figures at 507,000 bales were slightly better than expected. Liv- erpool made a fair showing, although spot sales were small. Weekend fig ures were more bullish than recently, with takings larger than the same week last year for the first time in many weeks, and the American visible show ing was considerably larger decrease than for the same week in 1923. Liver pool cabled that there was an in creased cloth demand and yarns show ed an improved turnover.
 New York expressed the opinion that the report of the Dawes commission on separations would be favorably receiv- ed abroad. French exchange showed further gains.
 There was difference of opinion ex- pressed as to the weather outlook in the west. The official forecast is for more favorable weather, while some pri- vate readings thought unsettled weath- CT was due in that section. 4 low pressure over New Mexico may bring some unsettled weather over north Texas and Oklahoma, but probably the official report is best. Fair and rising temperatures are expected for the east
 The technical position of the market is probably somewhat improved, and more bad weather will probably result in higher prices. but we see nothing in the situation upon which to base a definitely constructive attitude, and prefer to await better trade news be- fore favoring the long side. The dry goods news continues bearish, markets being called quiet-Levy 6 Aronson to s. R. Stewart.
 NEW YORK, March 14.-Continued rains in the belt brought another ad- vance in Liverpool this morning. Free offerings around 29c checked our mar ket in spite of the consumption fig ures of 507,000 bales and the sharp decrease in spinners stocks. Spinners' takings for the week also showed i'm provement, being only 2,O00 bales less than the same week last year. In other words, the statistical position is be- ginning to exert itself and Is once nor ecalling the attention of the trade to the possibilities of a great scarcity this spring and summer. Liverpool fu- lures are due tomorrow: May, 16.S6d, and July, 16.50d.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.