The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-26
EDITORS NOTES

THERE time, not very long ago, when to
L speak of American Imperialism was tantamout
in the eyes of the rulers of land to insulting
the national flag. These days fast disappearing
The phrase american Imperialism" is coming to
be accepted even by apologsts of capitalism
perfectly proper expression of present day capt.
talism in the United States.
And along with this goes a comparatively frank
defense of the extension of American Imperialism.
Says the Michigan State Journal
"Never before in the history Of America did
we have such grand total of investments
abroad as we have at present. The chances are
the tendency is now merely under way and that
capital and our enterprise will go abroad in
increasing way"
Which is quite fair though not complete state
ment of the case. And further in the paper:
"This condition is bound to be expressed in
international relations. It is being SO expressed.
(You betch your life it is-A. b. Our little
difficulty in Mexico and in Nicaragua are sym
toms. From on, America, whether it will
not, is bound to expand its influence. We
may well begin to think straight about such
expansion"
sour LITTLE difficulty in Mexico and in Mica
ragua" Isn't that peach of a statement?
Senator Borah, being more inclined to champion
the interests of the smaller independent manufac-
turer rather than those of trustifed industry and
banking, which are primarily responsible for the
imperiast policies of the American government,
takes different though not very consistent view
Of American Imperialism. Speaking before the
American Jewish Congress the other day, he said:
"China, Syria, Nicaragua and Mexico all pre-
sent the problem and reveal the sin
lister policy. 1t is not war between the great
powers but spoilaton of the weak nations. Are
we to adopt such methods and such means of
adjusting the controversies win insure settle
ment upon the basis of Justice rather than upon
the basis of force?"
We, too like justice--justice to the oppressed
and weak nations. We admire very much the justice
practised by the Soviet Union in this matter And
particularly strong believers in the justice
which is being put into effect by the oppressed
nations themselves when they rise against their
oppressors What we mean is some such justice
expedition like the at present engaged in by
the Chinese revolutionary armies
But at the time firm adherents of
the policy of struggle right here, at home, against
the imperalist robbery of Gown" capitalists.
But demand real, energetic struggle and not
words. Call it justice, if you must, but get
the American military forces out of China, Nicara-
qua, HAITI the Philippines, etc, compel the Amer
lean government to keep its hands off these weak
nations, do something about it that will bring
suits instead of creating the illusion that by talking
about justice one can make our imperialsts behave
in just manner.
While Senator Borah is philosophizing on justice,
the American imperiasts, who not philosophers,
but men Of action, are establishing themselves in
full control. OF Nicaragua. They call it protecto-
rate, but all know what it
What is the conclusion? Liberal senator's and
kind-hearted opponents of Imperialism generally
should give this matter just little bit of thought.
Q UPER-POWER is fast reyolutonizing industry
~ and is preparing the basis for still radical
revolution in social relations. The recent Midwest
Power Conference at the Coliseum in Chicago is
very instructive from this point Of view.
Engineer Kane of Swift Co. spoke with great
enthusiasm on the prospects of super-power and
its possibilities. lie said
81 prophesy that the meat-packing plant of
the future will operate every power-driven piece