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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
The Advance Guard and the Masses

"The chief object of sessions the question: hoc
after haOing oom the Advance guard Of the roetarot to n
the majority of the iooking class said ZnoUe0 IN the dis
cuson the political report the sessions Of the enlarged
erecWtve of the Communist International the proceedings of
aobicb being every day IN The DAILY WORKER.
"Lenn rOte" ZinoDev continues "that oithOut s0n
ming the Gdvanc guard Of the proetGrat ooud not
take the first step tOt0GrdS UictOy But the thinning of
the adudnce guard does not the Victoy itself TO lead
the GdUGnce guard into the struggle alone toboWt the
port at least the beneUoent neGIty of the broad
oOud be crime. Today sag without any eDGggerG
ton that the first part Of task the a0nng of the Gd
guard, is partially fulfilled We must lead the
oing masses step by step upon the basis of their
peence Without permitting the Advance guard to go too far
and thus lose its contact NTH the masses but at the
time must not cease to be an adramce guard"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Experiences of Shop Nuclei
and Concentration Groups

|ence the section executive committee
decided that this matter be taken nm
at each concentration group and see
whether there is any possibilities Of
sending delegates from big shops.
Particularly the popularizing Of this
conference among young workers was
stressed.
II was also decided TO issue a sec
ton bulletin, the first bulletin 10 an.
pear on May /.
Other activities Of the league. such
as Young Worker, youth correspond.
ence, are being taken up at the meet
ings. AT the last section meeting a
group OF comrades were appointed 10
prepare the material for the special
Issue OF the Young Worker for the
Hearn's campaign.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
SOME PROBLEMS OF REORGANIZATION

their work from the membership? All
this and many other questions are
involved and must therefore be thor
oily studied in order to have a correct
approach to this problem as whole,
because we want to make corrections,
give suggestions on the basis Of ex-
periences and knowledge of the facts
and avoid abstract approaches.
We must study not only the work
of concentration groups, but shop nu-
clei and street nuclei. It is essential
for us to see the work of the party
units and compare it with the league
units in order ito be able to utilize
their and our own experience. All
this work must start Immediately and
every comrade must take this up and
it will be good to send articles to the
Young Worker and the youth column
of the DAILY WORKER.
District organizers must get the
work started of getting information
and facts in an organized manner. We
must strengthen the attention of our
league because we have neglected it
too much in the past, and this was a
mistake. And the question is serious.
We are practically a foreign-born
league. The majority of our mem.
bers (workers) are in light industries
and predominantly in small shops.
Therefore our work is especially diff
hcult. Among some comrades there
are intentions to return completely to
the old time. We must pay great at
tention to all problems connected with
reorganization and without any fear
undertake every necessary change and
measure on the basis Of experience.
TN various districts comrades are
1 doing this already, as, for example,
Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh. But
now at the plenum we must summar-
ize experiences and utilize them.
We must remember that we want
to convert our league into mass Dol
shevik league of the United States and
not only of some sections of the work
ing youth. We must enter into work
among the masses, we want to start
activity in large shops (not only small
ones with 1910 members), etc. There
fore, we must be careful and firm in
accomplishing this. We will be
against the policy of together with
the water throw out the child" 1. e.,
the work among the masses Of young
workers.
We have entered into the reorgani-
cation, altho in many districts we
have not started yet cleveland, De-
troit, Superior), and in other districts
the beginning of reorganization was
only in the largest cities, as New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, and there
was nothing done outside of these
cities in their respective districts.
ct is a question, by the way, what
percentage of our units are the con-
centration groups.)
The concentration groups are not
yet reorganization. 1t is a big step
forward and we must now come to
the plenum with our experiences and
suggestions on how to continue the
work OF reorganization of our league
on shop nucleus basis.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Labor Party Candidate
Gets Doubled Majority

EDINBURG, Scotland, April Top
position to the provisions OF the gov.
ernment's mine commission report has
increased the majority OF the labor
party candidate in the by-election Just
held for the Boutwell, division OF
Lanarkshire from 1927, that obtained
by the former labor member of parlia-
ment in the last general election, to
over 5000 received by Joseph Sullf
van, the candidate unsolicited.
Sullivan is an Official of the miners
union. ,spsolaa
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
c. P. of Germany Progress
ing.

THE Communist Party Of Germany
l. has difficulties, 1t has nevertheless
consolidated itself after the October
defeat. In 1905 the Russian party had
Lenin as its leader, it was opposed by
weakened bourgeoisie, and still
weaker menshevism. but nevertheless
it lasted many years before the party
recovered from the defeat of 1905.
The Communist Party Of Germany
has no Lenin, it has lost its best lead
ers, it is opposed by strong social
democratic party, and strong and
elastic bourgeoisie which is supported
by America, but nevertheless, the
Communist Party of Germany makes
progress. 1t is gradually bolshevizing
itself.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
The Closing Speech Of Com
Zinoviev to the Political
Discussion.

ECEIVED with protracted applause
IL Com. Zinoviev began his closing
speech with reference to the inter
national women's Day which he de-
clared was becoming ever more
Communist women's day as the social
democrats were neglecting 1t. we
use this opportunity Of appealing 70
the actions TO take the work amongst
the women Seriously.
In the past the sections have paid
far too little attention to this work
and In the future this mistake must
be corrected. In the name OF the Com
intern the speaker greeted the work
ing women OF the world Great ap-
plause).
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Organization.

THE discussion upon organization
L had considerable Importance for
the task of organizationally winning
the advance guard. Organization is
naturally not an end in itself, but only
a means to an end. We need firmly
organized party. but also one that is
at the same time elastic. The discus
sions upon organization stressed that
the fundament Of the parties must be
the shop nuclei, but where necessary
the nuclei will be assisted by other
forms-today by the street nuclei, la
ter perhaps by other forms.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09

At the coming plenum OF the N. e.
"A c. the question of reorganization,
of the experiences gained, mistakes
made and necessary corrections, will
play very important role. We are
now in a more favorable situation to
do this, because OF the four months
experiences, and it is very essential
for us to come to the plenum with
material and facts received during this
period. ag
We have various forms of units
shop nuclei, concentration groups,
street nuclei, which in the league
practically are not different from the
International branches (because of
size, tasks and contents Of work, etc.
We must know how they are func-
tioning. We must compare them. We
must take we'll and badly functioning
unitss and analyze the causes which
brig about these different results.
TIME central question to a certain
L degree will be the question OF the
work of the concentration groups. DO
they fulfill their tasks? What short
coming have they? Have they ten
denotes to become permanent units
and how to counteract this. We must
study the existing concentration
groups and make clear for us under
what circumstances and conditions
they will function we'll and when they
will become stagnant
We must approach this question
very concretely and not try to find So
lutions and explanations in abstract
schemes. We must take, for example,
the questions: What is the role Of the
social composition and its influence,
and what are our measures in connec-
ton with this? What size of the con-
centration group is the best? Should
the members work near one another,
or is it better when they live closer
together? At what time is it better
to have meetings? Should they have
at least one comrade working in the
shop, or is it enough for the beginning
to have party connection (nucleir or
individual connection), or is it posi-
BILE to start the work without these
connections? What form of open
work can be used? Where can they
bring non-league young workers?
How to make the units not only occu-
pied with factory activity, but partici-
pate in political activity, that is how
to find the correct proportion between
various forms of their activity. What
are concentration groups doing to
build nuclei and how can they do this?
Why is the role of the section meet
ings and section membership meet
ings, and how must they be connected
with the work of the units.
Further, how have we directed the
work of the concentration groups, shop
and street nuclei, meetings of func-
tionaries, and what is their expe-
riences, defects and lessons? How
is the direction of the district com
mittees and their subcommittee, and
how was the direction of the N. E. CT
Was it at least sufficient, or not?
TIAVE we learned to mobilize the
IL membership and not to work only
in our subcommittee and isolate
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09

The resolution adds to these non.
party organizations new type of non.
party organization: Peace fedora
tons against war, organizations
against the exploitation and horror OF
the colonies, societies of the friends
Of Soviet Russia, workers defense or
CARNATIONS, non-party publishing &C
tivities, etc.
The formation of such organizations
is more important than ten theses, for
they represent the organization
bridges from the advance guard to
the masses. This does not exclude
the necessity for the continuation of
legal work and such work which de-
mands great sacrifices such as the
work of enlightenment in the army.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
SECOND REPORT OF
SECTION No.

SECTION No. z
TIME main activity upon which this
i section was concentrated in the
last few weeks was the Hearn's cam
paign. The most active comrades par
ticipated in the distribution OF the two
leaflets. At the present moment we
are doing our utmost to organize a
group of sympathizers inside the
store. II we succeed in that we win
achieve some organlzational results OF
this campaign, which is our main OBJ
ject in !, FRYING on factory campaigns.
Another very important task the
section executive committee undertook
Is the activities OF the membership.
Il was decided TO call special meetings
OF concentration groups, giving notice
to all those comrades who never at
tended any meetings since we have re-
organized that they will not attend the
meeting OF their units regularly. The
section executive committee is OF the
opinion that II is about time to take
action against comrades who never
attend any meetings, and consequently
do not participate In any activities OF
the league.
on the question Of the youth confer
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Air Mixup Threatens
Broadcasting Confusion

WASHINGTON, April - Unless
congress passes radiofslegislation at
this session giving the government
authority to control broadcasting
some s6OO,OOO,O00 - worth Of radio
equipment now used in millions of
homes might as well be thrown
away" Secretary of Commerce Hoover
said today.
Complete chaos in broadcasting"
was predicted by Hoover without con.
troll legislation, and in the event the
government loses its suit against sta
ton WJAz (Chicago) which is ac-
cused of pirating a wave length.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Tariff Commissioners
Advocates a Cleanout

WASHINGTON. April 7 = A thoro
house cleaning in the United States
tariff commission was advocated to-
day by DIR. Alfred p. Dennis, It's vice
chairman.
Climaxing three days OF testimony
before the senate committee investi'
eating the commission. Dennis urged
"a complete new membership as a
plution for present American tariff
ksblems.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
PHILY PIONEER BANQUET

Good time assured to all who come
to the Young Comrade banquet which
is given by the Pioneer League OF
Philadelphia on Saturday evening
April 10, at Hungarian headquarters.
TIA North Third street, PHILADELPHIA.
Pa. Admission is only 25 cents for
grownups and 10 cents for children.
which makes It possible Tor all. young
and old, TO COM ~
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
New Organizations.

THE resolution upon the organize
4 tional winning of the non-party
masses will be a valuable complement
to the particular resolution OF the
third congress. Since then various
useful non-party organizations have
been formed, like the Red Aid for
instance. 81. sa 4at
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Reapportionment Fight
Breaks Out in Spite of
Congressional Leaders
Especial to The DaIIy worker

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE fight
for congressional reapportionment
giving states adjusted representation
under the 1920 census, broke out
anew today just when administration
leaders thought it was dead and bur
led for this session at least.
Led by Representative Barbour, (R)
of California, an imposing faction
whose states are losing representation
in congress because the nation is now
districted under the old census, per
fected plans for bringing the issue
squarely into the open. Barbour serv'
ed notice on Representative Tilson
Connecticut, republican floor leader
that he will move the census commit
tee be discharged for failure to con
slider pending legislation.
Under present house rules 21S mem
bers must sign petition for discharge
Of committee. Altho large mum,
Der were openly backing Barbour to-
day, 1t was said the petition would fall
far short of that number. The census
committee more than two weeks ago
announced it had tabled all reappor
tionment legislation.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Bordiga's Weaknesses.

DORDIGA criticized the methods of
ID the Comintern leadership, but he
did not say clearly whether he is OPP
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
PA. COUNCIL FOR
FOREIGN-BORN
IN BIG DRIVE
100 Labor Bodies Are
Affiliated

PITTSBURGH, Pa. April 1.-THE
movement against the anti-alien regis
tration and deportation bills now
pending before congress is spreading
rapidly from coast to coast" accord
ing to statement issued by Joseph
Dean of the Moving Picture Operators
Union No. Ill, who is the president
of the Western Pennsylvania council
for The Protection of Foreign-Born.
The Western Pennsylvania Council
held a conference in Pittsburgh at
Walton Hall on March IA, with nearly
200 delegates representing about 100
labor and fraternal organizations OF
Western Pennsylvania attending. The
conference condemned the bills as be.
ing a menace not only to the foreign
born but to the entire labor move
ment of this country. Plans to carry
on fight against the bills were adopt.
ed and an executive committee of Is
was elected.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Gains Versus Losses.

Eight states would gain and twelve
would lose under the Barbour plan
The following states would make
these gains;
California, 3; Illinois, q; Michigan
2; New Jersey, 1; North Carolina, 1;
Ohio, 2; Texas, /; Washington, /
States losing would be, with the loss
es: Connecticut, 1 Indiana, 4; Iowa
1; Kansas, 1; Kentucky, l.; Louisiana
1; Maine, 1; Mississippi, /; Missouri
2; Nebraska, 1; Rhodei Island, 1, and
Vermont, /.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-09
Plan Mass Meeting.

The council is planning to hold a
mass meeting to protest against the
bills, in one of the largest halls in
the city. Arrangements are being
made to establish a naturalization. bu-
reau to help the foreign-born become
citizens of the United States. Since
the conference in Pittsburgh was held
number of branches have been or.
ganized in McKeesport, Avella, Rural
Ridge, Yukon and Connellsville Coke
region with hundreds Of labor organ
izations participating. Similar coun
ellis were organized in numerous cities
thruout the entire country.
Call for National Meet.
The executive committee of the
Western Pennsylvania Council issued
a call to the various councils for a
national conference to be held in
Washington, d. c., by the end of April
where petitions against the bills will
be submitted to congress.
The Western Pennsylvania Council
will hold another conference in Pitts
burgh at the Walton Hall, 220 Stanwix
St., on Sunday, April IS, 2 p. m. More
than 1000 letters were sent out to
various organizations inviting them to
send delegates to this conference.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-29
RABBI ROSENBERG

When Rabbi Rosenberg came from Russia he left a land where his race suffered injustice and per secution; coming to Connecticut he reached a state where religious tolerance Is universal. Coming to New Britain 3s years ago he min istered to five families. The number constantly grew until of late years the rabbinical teacher and guide was ministering to a synagog full of the faithful, beloved of his flock. and respected by citizens generally as one of the city's most idealistic of citizens.
 During his long tenure of spir itual office in this city he uttered countless words of encoura cement and wisdom to those in need of them; he was at the service of his people day and night One can rest assured that his words were always cheerful, his guidance constantly just his precepts embodying full loyalty to religion. the people and the state.
 Rabbi Rosenberg's rather sud- den death naturally came as a great shock. It is hard to realize that the man who ministered so obligingly only a short time ago is already gone. But he will be re- membered in the religious annals of the city as the Jewish leader who co-ordinated and organized the orthodox members of the faith in this city, one who devoted his life to task that was fulfilled with that sublime sincerity which radi- ates from religious leaders of an exalted type.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-29
Observation On He Weather

Washington. Oct. 2e-Forecast for Southern New England: Show CTS tonight; Saturday partly cloudy, slightly colder; fresh southwest, shifting to northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Showers tonight; slightly colder In north portion; Saturday partly cloudy and colder in south portion; fresh southwest shifting to north winds.
 Conditions: Pressure Is relative ly low over the St. Lawrence valley and Ontario this morning with a trough extending southwestward over the Ohio valley to Arkansas and southern Texas.
 Areas of high pressure obtain over the south Atlantic states and over the central and northern plains states and the northern Rocky mountain region. Rain is falling in the Ohio valley and east ward and southeastward into west ern Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Temperatures are higher in the north Atlantic states and lower in the Canadian northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity increasing cloudiness followed by showers.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-29
THE EVER CHANGING
 HAND SIGNALS

And now comes a proposal py the astute motor vehicle depart ment to incorporate a system or hand signals for autoists into the statutes of the state. One would think that such a fundamental re- auirement of intelligent driving were part of the state law long ago. But it appears that no only Ill Connecticut, but virtually all other states, the hand signal is not es- sentially law. but is a matter ot custom or habit q good custom or a good habit, but not necessarily compulsory.
 If the Legislature Is to adopt a code of hand signalling, however, it should not bc done without close co-operatIon with the motor vehicle departments in other states, so that the code adopted is uniform and in line with the best prevail, ing practice elsewhere. Autoists constantly cross state lines and the necessity for uniform codes and regulations has before this become apparent.
 As motor driving has developed nowadays, a definite code of hand signalling is q necessity. In this city - and this state - as many different codes seem 10 be used as there are types of drivers, leading 10 complaints. misunderstanding and sometimes accidents. The pro- posed code announced by the motor vehicle department appears logical and easy 10 master. Autoists will be glad of the opportunity to master q system designed to benefit and as- sist them.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-29
THIRD DEGREE METHODS
 ARE NOT WANTED

The third degree" denoting method of inquisitorial cruelty credited to police departments de- siring to elicit a confession whether 1t be true or false, IS nol needed in this city. Judges nave repeatedly warned that a "confes- sion" obtained by threats and vlo- Ience is not worth considering ID T courtroom. Why some police de- partments will persist in attempting to force prisoners Into making admissions in order to avoid pun ishment Is quite beyond the ken or reasonable citizenry.
 If 1t is true, as has been stated that such stone-age coercive meas ure, are being used in this city II is necessary to eliminate the prac- tice. The police have no right to torture prisoners; their business is to arrest suspects and let the courts do the rest.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-29

bers in the future will get rather warm reception when they call.
 From time immemorial the mails have offered enticing allure ments to desperate gangs bent upon loot. Tn them is concentrated se- curities and valuables, provided the looters know which particular mail consignments to rob. Somehow, so we'll have they been able to plan, they frequently got hold of the right sacks, and not sacks filled with love letters or circulars.
 But the era of marines and ma- chine guns on the malls has come, and there Is reason to think they will be safer for valuables than ever before. AS Is customary. the marines will have the situation well in hand.