The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-25

ton as well, thanks to the Soviet
Union were also embodied in the reso-
luton.
Using his power as chairman, w.
E. B. Dubois prevented yesterdays
session from acting on resolutions
proposing to place the congress on a
broader mass basis.
Moore Refused Floor
When Richard B. Moore, of the
American Negro Labor Congress rose
on a point of order, Dubois refused
to recognize him and continued to
read an unimportant announcement to
the delegates.
While the congress has been in ses-
sion for the last four days only one
hour in yesterdays session was de-
voted to business. The rest Of the
time is devoted to lectures, most of
them delivered by college professors.
Moore had made a motion that all
resolutions be reported back at the
end of the conference so the delegates
could decide whether it expressed
their views or not. Dubois opposed it
most strongly. Moore then rose or
his point of order but was not recog-
nized.
At Tuesdays session a committee
consisting of A. W. Hunton, D. Belle
grade, W. E. B. Dubois, Mrs. Car
mady and Bishop Ransom were ap-
pointed as resolution committee.
Yesterday they were elected as ten
tative international executive commit
tee to call the next congress and CO.
opt other members
To Add Two Members.
When the motion was passed Will
liam Pickens moved that F. E. Corbie
and Otto Huiswould be added to the
committee, making it more Nrepresen-
tative. Dubois ruled that they should
meet with those elected who would
decide their status.
Delegate Moore then rose and made
speech for broader representation
in the international executive council.
All Negroes including laborers and
peasants to be considered. This was
also referred to the committee.
Dubois then read the resolution
that he had drawn up. It's central
theses was: Africa for the Africans.
Withdraw Troops.
1t demands the withdrawal of
United States forces from Haiti. Also
that an election be held there in 1928.
It also condemns Imperialism in At
RIGA and calls for change
Referring to Liberia it opposes the
amount of power enjoyed by the Fire
stone rubber interests
1t urges the American Negroes to
use their political power and join
trade unions. Also to organize as cor
sumers.
The resolution devotes g section for
demanding freedom for China, Egypt
and other countries under imperialist
bondage. The Soviet Union is given
vote of thanks for the help it has
given the Negro workers of that coun-
try.
After Dubois finished reading the
resolution, Delegate Corbie spoke
against referring the resolution and
all amendments to the committee.
Wanted Anti-ImperiaIist Report
Piekens moved that Moore be added
to the committee to give a special re-
port on the Brussels Anti-Imperialist
Conference. Also that the congress
endorse it's work, especially that part
referring to the oppressed Negroes.
Rev. Walker of Cleveland moved
that the congress go on record for
clemency for Marcus Garvey now
prisoner in a federal prison.
Delegate Thompson of New York
reused his listeners to enthusiasm
when he told how the Negroes are
used as cannon fodder in time of war
and as beasts Of burden in peace time.
Moore then made his motion for
referring the principal resolution and
all Amendments back to the congress
for final action. Dubois ignored him
ard introduced Prof. H. H. Philips to
lecture on the Political Partition Of
Africa. Dubois said that the congress
should not devote it's time on business
but trust to the committee to. speak
for it.
The lecture by Philips, was fcl-
lowed by talks on the same subject by
Prof, Rayford w. Logan and DR.. y
Hikada. This was the closing session
Of the congress. IA
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