The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-10-10
CHALLENGES A. F. OF LABOR TO SEND
DELEGATION TO SEEtFOR ITSELF
THAT LABOR RULES SOVIET UNION

against ruthless militarism," he con-
tinued, pointing out the position taken
by the Soviet Union toward China.
He then urged that the Soviet Union
be brought into the circle OF the other
nations of the world, altho he did not
mention Soviet recognition, slipping
instead to his plea that the A. f. of L.
send a delegation to Russia.
AppIauded at Endl
When Eddy ceased he was applaud
ed just as vigorously as when he
started, eff not little more. Several
delegates started to rise as tribute
to the speaker but the movement did
not become general. Then President
Green rose to reply.
/ eve have profitted by the inform
alton that DR.. Eddy has given US this
afternoon" said Green. I'VE have
profitted by the facts he has trans
mitted to US. He told us what we be-
lieve, that the Communist Party is
ruling with an iron hand little less
than the car used in his day "a little
applause). You heard what DR.. Eddy
said about the Red International be-
ing organized in So different nations.
We have known that all the time"
Money Wage Not Everything.
Eddy had claimed that the average
wage in the Soviet Union was 81 per
day, adding, however, that the work
ers enjoyed many privileges that
made the real wage much higher.
Seeking TO capitalize this statement
by Eddy, we find Green in spread
eagle style, shouting, How would you
like to keep your family on less than
81 per day7" but the effort didn't
get very far.
Convention VIII Decide.
CDR. Eddy suggests that we send a
mission to Russia" continued Green.
THAT is for the American Fedora
ton of Labor to decide. The conven.
ton itself will decide that" and his
reply wilted to close as he slam
med the gavel on the table and not
a single delegate applauded him.
Then the convention session adjourn
ed, leaving the impression created by
Eddy clear in their minds. Many of
them left the convention hall discuss
ing the effect of Eddy's speech and
his coming before the convention.
Some felt the incident marked a
new turning point in the attitude of
the A. F. of L. toward the Soviet I'm
ion. Green will no doubt be severely
criticized by the ultra-reactionaries
for ever permitting Eddy to address
the gathering, He can either bow to
this criticism or fight It. This is the
same reactionary root that is demand
ing a more outspoken position against
Mexico in IT'S struggle with tl.s catho-
lie church.
What VIII Green Dor
If Green completely surrenders, the
basis will be established for the build
ing OF an opposition. If Green goes
to blows with the worst reaction with
in the A. f. of L., something that
Gompers never permitted himself to
DO, then the reaction viii struggle
70 unseat Green and replace him with
somebody more in harmony with its
views. The issues arising out of the
elimination of Green as president can
not also help but build the basis for
an opposition to the reaction.
Thus the address by Sherwood Ed
dy, and the conditions under which
it was made, may make new history
for the American Federation Of La
Dor.
For Better Local AffiIIatlon.
There was a long clash between in
ternational officials and city and state
officials over the question of forcing
local unions to affiliate with city and
state central labor bodies.
Frank Duffy, secretary OF the Broth
erhood of Carpenters, who heads the
organization committee, defended the
International unions, claiming the city
central bodies were rejecting the az
flliations Of local unions.
City Central Refuses Locals.
He cited the Indianapolis central
labor body that had refused affiliation
to the printers, carpenters, garment
workers and painters.
The convention also instructed the
executive council to continue to aid
the Free Federation. Of Workingmen
Of Porto Rico to organize the workers
Of the island and help the workers of
the island free themselves from the
political and industrial tyrants who
rule there. Delegate Santiago Igesias
stated the case Of the islanders to the
/ committee and the resolution was
unanimously adopted.
important Matters Pending.
Il was announced that this was
merely a partial report Of the COM
mittee. 1t still has under considera-
ton the general resolution for the or
ganization Of the unorganized, and
also the demand for organization OF
the auto industry, brought in by the
metal trades department