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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-02-25
The Drive For World Trade Union Unity

have shown that they are In reality
agents Of the capitalist class working
within the ranks of labor. The begin
ming Of the world war was the signal
for the division of the trade union
movement, because of this treacherous
leadership, into national groups &C
cording to the countries in which they
were organized, for the purpose of
fighting to defend their" country
During the war the trade unIon bu-
reaucracies were the most efficient re-
cruiting agents for the capitalist
classes of all countries.
N T the conclusion of the war, when
n the period of the first wave of
the revolution started by the seizure
of power by the working class in
Russia in November, 1917, the bureau
cracies again devoted their services
to capitalism in preventing the vic
tory of the revolution of the working
class in Central Europe. In Germany,
for instance, the leadership of the Cen
eral Federation of Trade Unions, I'M
der Legien, made an agreement with
the large industrialists by which, in
return for the eight-hour day ION pa
peri and the building up Of class col
laboration committees of workers and
bosses (Betriebsrate), they agreed to
sabotage the seizure of power by the
German working class by means of
dissolving the workers and soldiers
councils and shooting Gown revolu-
tionary workers in the name of dem
ocracy."
lXkIITH the growth of the revolu-
wv tionary minorities within the
trade unions affiliated with Amster-
dam, the bureaucracies proved that
they were willing even to smash the
trade unions rather than allow them
to fall into the hands of revolution
airy leadership. The splitting of the
trade union movement by the reform
lists has been carried so far IN France
and Czecho-Slovakia that the trade
union movement was cleft in twain
in order that the reformists could
maintain their position of leadership.
These desperate measures were taken
by the social democratic leadership in
order to maintain their position of
close alliance with the capitalists
that they had maintained thruout the
period of the world war. The role of
these labor leaders has been correctly
stated time and again by the r. l.
L. U. as that of the last bulwark of
capitalism.
THE capitalist offensive upon the
standard of living and the organ
izations of the working class begin
ming in 1920 found its greatest allies
in the leaders of Amsterdam, since
they sabotaged every effort of the
organized workers to defend them
selves against this vicious attack and
it was precisely owing to the success
of this attack by the international
capitalist class upon the working class
that the R. 1. L. U. issued the slogan
of the unity of the world trade I'M
ion movement in order to success
fully combat this attack of the CAPT.
talists upon the standard of living
and the trade unions of the working
class.
n T the Third World Congress Of the
~ R. l. L. u, July, 1924, the follow
ing appears in resolution regarding
the question of international trade
union unity:
"Never for a moment stopping lite
determined fight against all mani
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-02-25
1.-The r. |. L. U.H and the Steps
Towards World Trade Union
Unity.
BY TOM BELL.


n PRESS dispatch intimates that
"A the Amsterdam International Fed
Grafton of Trade Unions at the re-
cent session of the executive has
agreed to allow the Russian trade I'M
ions to enter into the industrial Sec
retariats affiliated with Amsterdam
and also their willingness to enter
into negotiations as to the calling of
an international congress of trade
unions for the formation of a single
international of Trade Unions. This
shows that the fight FOR unity by the
Red International Of Labor Unions
has resulted in rank and file pressure
being brought to bear on the Amster
dam oficialdom which forces them
to make pretense Of desiring unity.
THE organs of the national unions
l affiliated with Amsterdam and the
social-democratic parties of Europe
have sabotaged the movement for
world trade union unity by devoting
themselves to the task of proving to
the working class that the slogan of
world trade union unity put forth by
the Red International of Labor I'm
ions is a Moscow plot"
1T is quite evident that the leaders
1 of the Amsterdam International
are not agreeing to this unity of the
trade union movement (even tho they
are but paying lip service to it in their
resolution with a willing heart, but
because Of the fact that the British
Trade Union Congress, thru it's delega-
ton to the Sixth All-Russian Trade
Union Congress has already agreed to
take some practical steps towards the
unity of the world trade union move
ment, and since the British trade un-
ions are in reality the backbone Of the
Amsterdam International, the leaders
of the continental European trade I'M
ions must necessarily go along with
this tendency in order Ito prevent
break between the British trade I'M
ions and the Amsterdam Interna-
tional. AUT
ONCE it's formation, the R. 1. L. U.
- has consistently combatted the
treacherous reformistici leadership of
Amsterdam, because it is this leader
ship that is responsible for the split
in the trade union movement of the
world. AS long ago as November,
1922, the r. l. L. u, at its Second
World Congress, expressed its view
point on the necessity of trade union
unity in a thesis inh which the fol
lowing paragraph is contained:
"If the workers will not succeed
in attacking capitalism by the unit
ed front, they will not. only suffer
new defeats, not only greater mis-
cry and slavery will await them,
but they will even lose their organ
izations and remain completely dis
armed"
THIS serves to prove that the slo-
L gan of world trade union unity is
no mere diabolical plot son the part of
the R. l. L. U. or the Communist In
ternational, but that this policy and
this slogan flow from the fundamental
conception Of the R. I. L. u. as to the
role of the revolutionary trade unions
and adherents of the r. l. L. U. in
every country
ONCE 1914 the leaders of the I'M
- ions affiliated with Amsterdam
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-02-25

/ festatIone Of reformIsm within the
international labor movement, MGR
cllessly revealing all its treacher-
Gus substance, untirlnuIy explain
ing this to all workers who do not
understand yet the role Of reform
ism ae a brake to the struggle of
the proletariat for emancipation, the
Third Congress, in the interests OF
a united leadership in the struggle
of the workers against the economic
offensive of capital and fascist reac-
tion, considers It the most pressing
task Of lts activity to develop a
widespread campaign among the
working masses in favor of the I'M
ity OF the international labor union
movement"
IRON that time on, the RaI. L. u.
1 has not allowed this question
merely to be question of resolu-
tions, but at the Vienna Congress of
the Amsterdam International, when
the British delegation led by A. A.
Purcell raised the question of admit
lance of the Russian trade unions
into the Amsterdam International. the
Central Council of the Russian Trade
Unions telegraphed to Vienna an, offer
OF negotiations to heal the split in
the international trade union move
ment. At the Vienna Congress the
usual kind of hypocritical resolution
was passsd in order to soothe the
British delegation. This resolution
admitted the possibility of the entry
of the Russian trade unions into the
Amsterdam International, but had res
ervations which said that this entry
would be ION the basis of the existing
statutes OF the Amsterdam Interna-
tional" and that "the dignity Of the
Amsterdam International should be
observed"
TO this the Russian trade unions OBJ
jected that neither side was entitl-
ed to put up conditions, since the
matter Of world trade unity was OF
such fundamental importance to the
very existence of the working class.
The second practical step on this
question came with the sending
OF a delegation from the Russian
trade unions to the Hull meeting of
the British Trade Union Congress in
September, 1924, The welcome given
at this congress to the delegation led
by Comrade TQmsky showed that in
the ranks Of the British trade unions
there was a definite tendency toward
the achievement Of unity IN the trade
union movement. AS Zinoviev has
put 1t, whiles the Macdonald labor
government in no way served the in
terests of the British working class.
the very establishment of such a gov
eminent gafe aths British workers a
taste of powerHsand this has been
signalized by the quite definite sweep
towards the left on the part of the
rank and file E6fe the British trade IN
ions. This Ieftstendency is so definite
that the leadership, which is ideolog-
ically linked With the leadership of
the Amsterdamp international, has
taken several steps towards the left
in order to maintain their positions
as leaders of the British trade un-
ion movement.sus US
n I the Sixth All Russian Trade Un.
n ion Congress, there was present
delegation representing the Council of
the British Trade Union Congress.
At this congress, these leaders re-af-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-02-25

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1-RUSSIAN TRADE UNIONS
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3-SHoULD COMMUNISTS PARTICIPATE IN
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New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
.SMUGGLERS CHASED
 IN OWN SPEEDERS
Revenue Men Seize Fast Motor
 Boats and Use Them

Washington, April 10. -- The spe- cialy designed speed boats which have become common in the illegal delivery traffic between Rum Row and the coast, are to be pressed into service, whenever captured, In the war to enforce the blockade under regulations now being prepared in the treasury department
 r Acting under authority of sta- ute enacted In the closing days of the 6sth congress. the department is preparing to utilize the authority therein conferred to use vessels and vehicles seized in the process of en- forcing teh Volstad act.
 The new regulations are to be pro- mulgated May 1. In the meantime the government will continue to of fer at auction the carriers caught in the coastal and highway nets, but with stricter application of safe guards designed to prevent their purchase by former owners.
 While recent figures are not avail able, the prohibition unit during the year ended Juno 30, 1924, seized over the country 5,214 automobiles having an estimated total value of s3,226,- SSs: and 236 boats and launches valued approximately at $27s,19s. The coast guard, during the calendar year 1924, seized 251 vessels.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
Tea Rooms at English
 Gas Filling Stations

London, April 10, - Quick lunch tea rooms are to be added to filling stations in England for the benefit of motorists,
 Gasoline supply branch stations are comparatively new here. but the idea has taken hold and spread rap idly, and Eome of tho new houses npw going up in and near London for the bring trade are known as petrol palaces" Quite number have free wash and brushup" rooms as we'll as quick lunch facili- ties, where members of the motor party may satisfy their thirst for tea. cake and sandwiches while the car Is being filled with gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
San Francisco Buildings
 Have Historic Foundation

San Francisco. April 1c.--At one time San Francisco Bay covered a considerable portion of what now Is the lower Market street section of the city, containing many large of- flee buildings, Excavators for several recent buildings have struck the skeletons of old ships, abandoned by the Argonauts in their rush for gold In 1s4s.
 This region rests on "stilts." The city's first subway, one for vehicles only. has been under construction for 18 months, in front of the Ferry Building, and Is nearing completion. It presented great engineering diff1- culties because. built through this made land, 1t welcomed the waters of the bay in diSconcerting quanti- ties. Persistent pumping was re- quired to keep the whole project from being flooded.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
ITALIAN WOMEN
 FIGHT FOR VOTES
Feninists Are Reminded of
 the Boreias

Rome. April 1o.--Angered by the suspicion that they have been the victims of a political game and in. dignant at the idea that the govern ment has openly broken its promise to grant women suffrage in munich pal elections, Italian proponents of equal political rights for men and women have begun new and vigor- ous campaign to win public opinion to their side of the case and to make the government change its stand.
 The decision of committees of the senate and Chamber of Deputies, re. Jecting woman's suffrage as a step too inopportune to be taken at this tune, was a particularly bitter one Tor the suffragists because 1t came but short time after their hops had beenr sised, as they had been never before, by the declaration of Premier Mussolini before a congress here of women from all parts of the globe that. Italy intended to grant the vote to It's women. y
 Government leaders explain their change of front as q necessary re. suit of the present political situa- ton, but the women refuse to be- lieve this, especially since one gov. ernment spokesman was ouotsd az saying: Italy has suffered too much in the past from women rulers: 1t 1t not easy to forget the Borgias."
 The National Association of Itsl- Ian Women has issued <. manifesto declaring that 4s nations have granted the vote to women and that Italy runs the risk of being the last to take the step. thereby creating false ideas abroad about social and political conditions south of the Alps. Senators and deputies are be-
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
UNWELCOME RICHES
 ANNOY VETERAN
Nov He Goes to Texas to Avoid His Wealth

Fl Dorado. Ark. April lo--oil. the leuid gold of fiction. is a fugitive among minerals and more often than not eludes man, but not Uncle Nap" Brown. Uncle Nap" Is the fugitive. Twice oil has overwhelmed him with added riches and now he has what he hopes is A haven. q farm in Texas. where oil has not been struck, yet.
 Napoleon Bonaparte Brown, 30 years old, a veteran Of the Confed- eracy. worth $500, 900. and owner of nine automobiles, has been trying desperately to escape the flowing gold" by moving from farm to farm.
 First Uncle Nap" as he is affec- tlonately known, moved from the old homestead in the south oil field. Twenty wells with as many shriek- ing and pumping engines, drove him to seek peace and quiet on another farm four miles east of this city. Then hardly had a crop been plant ed to bloom with corn and cotton, became the scene of another rush. Soon 17 wells and IT pumping en- zines set up their roar and rush.
 Then he chose Gaines county. Texas. near the Seminole reserva- ton, ss a haven. Here with 500 acres of land on which oil has not been struck, as yet, he gets away from civilization" as he whimsi- cally calls that which striking oil brings to people.
 Uncle Nap" despite his age. he was born February 14. 1s45. at Lau- derdale, Miss. walks with the swing of youth. I'm good for 20 years more" he declared. He served In the Fourth Louisiana Confederate cavalry.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
.TRAMPS ARE COMFORTABLE
Poor Law Authorities Have Turned workhouse into Work Mansion to
  Keep Hoboes.

Nunsaton, Eng April lo.--In order to discourage vaErants from tramping the road,y Poor Law au- thorities have turned the local workhouse into a work-mansion.
 The old casual ward has been abolished and replaced by a cheer full room with bright colored wall papers, linoleum covered floors and comfortable chairs in which casuals may sit while having meals at a long polished table.
 A supply of books and news papers is provided for evening read ing In a steam heated room. and spring mattressed beds await the weary traveller at night. Regular inmates have tho use of piano and A radio set, and there is a sup ply of toys for the children.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
ADVICE FOR A WIFE
Letter Picked Uu On Beach Con $
 tatns Orders of Husband

Tokto, April 1o.-A letter picked Up on the beach near Kamakura and handed to the police contained these iniunctions from a jealous naval officer to his wife.
 Never converse with the postmar or the tradesmen. Have the news paper and letters delivered through the silt in the door, Don't go to the public bath at night,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
HEADED FOR AMERICA

Belfast, Ireland, April Io.-An- nouncement that 3 ascotch-Irtsh wornenss ,hockey team would make 2 tour of the United States and Canada in September, has aroused interest," here, and more than a score oesaspirai,ts for the team have already2Hntered their names for the try-outEsss t
 The team, which will include eight Scotch and eight Irish play CTS. will be chosen in April.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10

Ing besieged by women visitors and their mail boxes flooded with letters, The newspapers are receiving scores of letters, many of them enumerat- ing important Italian women to an swer the assertion that Italy has suffered by the misdeeds of its wom- en.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
COST, OF WEDDINGS
Turkish Brides Taking Keen Interest
 in Proposed Legislation.

Constantinople, April 1o.-Pros- pective brides in Turkey have taken keen interest in proposals of the general assembly to regulate eKtravagance in connection with marriage celebrations. as well as other forms of entertainment. Turk ish statesmen are determined, if possible, to bring about economy In private life as well as In state af- fairs, and have taken steps to en- courage the frugal and Spartan habits of Angora in every way pos sible.
 By the regulations proposed, the bride of the future will not be al. lowed to provide furniture for more than one room in her new home, and the bridegroom may not pre- sent his wife-to- be with more than single ring valued at not more than 20 Turkish pounds. Banquets and feetivities,sin3 celebration of births and weddings would hs barred altogether by provisions of the new bill. '~
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10

Lloyd George says there is noth- ing mora wearying than & long rest for z healthy person" #
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Cleghorn Will Fight
 Soldier, Coming Event

It has come to light that Bortz, who is slated to step ten rounds with Walter Cleghorn, in the main event at Robarts' smoker, March IT, 's quite we'll known on the Pacific coast, according to an article in the Anchorage Alaskan. He was engaged in number of events under the name of "Kid Mccarthy" The Kids ought 10 put up swell bout, both being main eventers. Active train ing is now being indulged by both of the lads. Walter training in the former Seidenberg store location, which has been turned into a first class gymnasium thru the generosity of the owner Louis Keist. McCar- ti'y is working out with a cops Cf trainers d. the soldiers gymnasium.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Liberty Theater Making Many Improvements To
 Interior of Showhouse

D. C. Brownell, manager of the Lib erty Theater is making many chang es to the interior of his showhouse, all of which will make it one of the most comfortable theaters in the Ter ritory.
 Candy booths are being installed in the lobby. and many decorations will be placed about the show. An electric fan will be placed in use to ventilate the building. Tunnels have been placed in position in front of the operating room to prevent any escapement of light to reflect on the screen The moving picture machines are rapidly being overhauled and new reflectors placed in them adding to the brightness of the pictures.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Anchorage Cannery Will
 Operate the Coming Year

With the arrival in Anchorage this week of W. W. Stoll, secretary and treasurer of German and Company, packers of Seattle, the cannery be- longing to the Alaska Railroad, will be reopened and operated in conjunc- ton with another cannery they have leased in Drier Bay.
 Messrs. Stoll, Reynolds, and Asp will arrive in Seward Saturday night from Anchorage on their way to Drier Bay where they will make ar engagements for the opening of the Prince Packing Company there. Mir. Asp was superintendent of the plant last year and will continue in like capacity this year.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19

According to an announcement made by Hawley Sterling, superin- tendent of the Alaska Road Commis- sion in the Anchorage district, ap- proximately 15O men will be employ ed by the Alaska Road Commission in that district this summer. Nearly forty-fve men will be employed on
 the Mckinley Park project which will start about the fifteenth of May.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19

According to an article in the An chorage Daily Alaskan, Manager A. B. Cummings of the Curry Hotel, has gathered quite a zoo. Besides having a pet bear, which is now at sleep in his winter quarters, large owl, and other pets, a number of rein deer have congregated around the hotel which are proving quite an at traction to the travellers passing along the railroad.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Seldovia Frozen In By
 Recent Cold Weather

During the recent cold snap to the westward the whole bay of Seldovia was frozen in, huge cakes of ice drifting into the bay from the upper reaches of Cook Inlet. During this period Seldovia was completely iso- lated, and until the present warm weather set in, no boats were able to make that port The ice has been driven out of the bay now by the warm weather and winds from the south, although the shore is still lined with huge cakes of ice.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
KNIGHTS ISLAND TIE CAMP
 NOW READY FOR WORK

M. R. Felts, a member of the tie camp of Felts & Kiliakosky, at Knights Island, passed thru Seward recently on his way to Anchorage MT. Felts reports that as soon as weather conditions permit the camp will start working A large sawmill 100 by 2S feet has been erected which will be operated by 100 horsepower steam engine with two large boilers. The gasboat Alaska is being used as a tender for the camp.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Trapper Found Frozen
 To Death In His Cabin
MIKE THOMPSON FOUND LYING IN BUNK BY PASSING TRAV-
 ALTERNATIVE MURDERED

According to word received in Se- ward on the last boat from the west ward, Mike Thompson, a trapper in the Igigik region was found in his bunk in his cabin frozen stiff by Lu- ther, who was passing by. The death occurred about two weeks ago but owing to the lack of transportation to the Westward, news of it is just reaching here.
 A native, name unknown, was found dead outside the door of his barabara with a bullet hole in his back in the Igigik region. No fur ther news as to killing has been re- ceived.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
Bank of Seward
COTTAGES AT CURRY

Three cottages which were remOv- ed a few months ago from Chickaloon to Curry, have been re-erected and are now ready for their tenants. They will be occupied by Agent Stone and his wife, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Sellander. and MT. and Mrs. Harry Long. MT. Sellander is employed in the railroad shops at Curry and MT. Long is con- ductor on the snow fleet.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
BAKE SALE

The ladies of the Aid are going to hold bake sale at Leon Urbach's store Saturday for the purpose of raising money to pay for the side walk in front of the church. Home made bread, cakes, pies and other good eats will make it worth your while to call at this store Saturday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-19
COLONEL sTEEsE IN SEATTLE

According to announcement made in Anchorage recently by Captain P. A. Agnew, assistant disbursing officer for the Alaska Road Commis- sion, Colonel James C.. Steese was scheduled to arrive in Seattle yes terday. He will return to his head quarters about the third of March.