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Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
CHINA REMAINS A PUZZLE
Has a Capacity for Self -DicipIine-
Family Idea Rules

China is a puzzle to the westerner.
The key to the puzzle is the remark
able capacity for self-dicipline of the
Chinese. 1t is said that not one per-
cent of the Chinese people had ever
seen a government official of any kind
not even a policeman.
Local government in China is based
on the family. The elders of the fam
lily are the real rulers. Their deci-
sions have force because they are bas-
ed on common sense and fairness, and
are recognized to be so based Thus
there is very little written law. The
absence of written law gives the for
eigner a sense Of insecurity and un-
certainty.
Partly for this reason, foreigners
have desired, and in the past have OBJ
tanned, special privileges, known as
"extra-territoriality," which have eX-
empted foreigners in China from
Chinese law. Thus control of work
ing conditions in foreign-owned fac
tories in China has been practically
impossible. The Chinese are now OBJ
JCLbAIS 10 Iil1S GOllOAL1Oity anu OIlC VI
the aims Of the Cantonese government
whose control is spreading steadily
northward over the whole of China, is
to get rid of unequal treaties and
extra-territoriality.
The Chinese sense of fairness makes
them willing to agree to any reason
able arrangement to ensure fair treat
ment to foreigners, even to the APP
pointment of foreign advisors to the
Chinese courts. But the Chinese re
sent the unfairness Of the extra-ter-
ritorial arrangement.
The power of self-discipline which
leads to the lack of formal law, and
which is so puzzling to the foreigner
in China, makes possible the other
still more puzzling phenomenon, the
tranquil life of the country continu-
ing in the midst Of constant revolu-
ton. That this is true is shown BY
the following paragraph from re-
cent article by Grover Clark, editor
of the Perking Leader, one of the few
foreign firms in China which did not
lose money last year:
Every year LOT IH6 last nlHe years,
the revenue from China's maritime
customs has steadily increased; and
1926 showed larger increases $780,
900 taels-over 1925 than that record
ed in any previous year. The total
maritime customs revenue in 1925 was
rs, 100000 taels, according to the fig
ures given by the Inspector General
of the Chinese Customs Administra-
tion on January 1, 1927. 1t should be
noted that the customs rates remained
the same in 1926 and in 1925, 50 the
increase in revenue represents real
increase in trade--an increase in trade
of approximately 164,600,000 taels.
GA tael equals rs cents gold.) This
increase has taken place during the
year which has seen the most continu-
Gus and widespread politico-military
disturbance since the founding Of the
Republic"
Mr.. Clark expects 10 disorder in
Peking, although the Cantonese arm
les will probably capture the city in
the early summer The fact is that
foreigners in China are adequately
protected by the Chinese sense of fair
ness as long as they rely on fairness.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

The value of the muskrat has been
recognized by law since the early days
of the republic The earliest act for
the protection of this animal was the
Massachusetts law of 1871. Today
the protective legislation exists in
various sections of the United States.
FIX
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
Girl Falls Down Elevator Shaft

Miss Gladys Kennedy, aged about
20, fell three stories through an ele-
vator shaft at Levine's department
store at Cumberland, Md, late Satur-
day afternoon, landing in the base
ment. 1t is thought her skull is frac-
tured and neck broken. She fell on
paper, which acted somewhat as
cushion.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

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yourself by personal inspection
why at its new low price, it is
the greatest sensation of Amer
ica's greatest industry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-02-26

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Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
Buys $1,000 Certificate

Mr. James L. Davis, veteran en-
pioVee OF the Arizona Grocery Com
pany' purchased a $1,000 Certificate
IN the State Building & Loan Asso.
cidtlon' through agent A. R. Smith.
and has assured the education and
protection of his children. Mr. Da-
Wis Is one OF the leading colored cit
zens OF Phoenix, prominent in cbnrob
ana lodge circles and his views are
respected by all who know him.
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
New Auditorium

The City Federation of Colored
"omen,s Clubs will soon enter their
improved building, at 1885 East Jef.
Ierson street. A new auditorium has
oeen built, and other features added
Cnat make this an ideal club house
me club women of Phoenix are to be
congratulated on their wise move in
providing an up-todate home for
their organization.
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
LOCAL NEWS
Federation Meet

Federation Meet
Arizona Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs will hold their annual
meeting the first week in October
at the Community House, 1885 East
Jefferson st. Mrs. Garrison, of
Flagstaff, is president of the Fed
Grafton, and Mrs. L. A. Walker OF
Phoenix, is corresponding secretary.
Delegates are expected from many
Arizona towns, and the Phoenix
clubs are preparing to entertain
them in style. The sessions will
last several days and the public is
invited.
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
Provides for the Future

Mrs. Della King Tinsley, manager
OF the California Hat Cleaning
Works, purchased a $500 Certificate
IN the State Building & Loan Asso-
cation through Agent A. r. Smith
ana presented same to her little
nephew, Alonza L. Council. By the
tlme Alonza finishes his High school
course this fund will be available to
detray the expenses of his college
training.
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01

Washington street, has completed
the erection of dandy little cottage
on her homestead a few miles east
of Mesa, and has begun other i'm
provements that will soon convert
this homestead into beautiful coun-
try estate
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
Arizona Times suspends

Inc great Arizona Times, leading
Negro newspaper of Tucson. has sus.
pended publication. For short
while, the Times gave promise of
becoming an important factor among
Negro journals, but like Rome. the
Ilmes rose, conquered and fell"
One of the promoters of the Times
is in Phoenix and has connected him
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01

self with the Western Dispatch, an
other is in California seeking his for
tune and the editor remains in Tue
son.
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01

Home Completed
Mrs. Maggie Sells of 1137 East
Phoenix tribune., 1927-07-01
Public
Confidence

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We have contributed to the i'm
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ness of the people of this communi-
ty and the state through our con-
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past year for dental services. And
through our newspaper advertising
we have endeavored to impress up
on the public the Importance of
the care of the teeth which we feel
is worthy and no small contribu-
ton to the welfare of the general
public.
Employing the most modern and e
erations, conserving the patients til
highest type of dental work and ma
for us this great asSet-Public Con
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
BY T. H. M.

had given me an address Of his brother here but
! didn't want TO use it. Wandered around for
while but didn't seem to get anywhere. Hoped
on drosky and went to this address. At the house
| was saved There was fellow there who could
speak little English. After telling my pathetic
little story had dinner and / was taken out to
the sights.
The boulevards were bright with lovely flower
gardens, most of the big buildings were covered with
scaffolding. Over 400 new buildings are being cree
ted. Went through Petrovska into Sverdlov Square.
At one end, in front of the Opera House, is large
mound Of earth which growing flowers. The
plants have been placed that they show the head
Of Dzerjnsky who died a fortnight ago. The huge
opera house is hidden behind a shield of scaffOdng
We crossed into Revolution Square and into
Red Square.
On right the inner wall of the Kremlin.
Ahead was the tomb of Lenin and further behind
was the fantastic church of Vasili Blazhenny. Along
this wall of the Kremin is the Brotherhood Grave
where 40e Red Guards buried. Here also is
the grave of John Reed marked by block of stone,
rough and uptrimmed. The tomb Of Lenin stands in
the middle Of Red Square Soldiers stand guard over
the eofnrade who led them along the path Of free
dom. At the back of this tomb is the grave of
Dzerjinsky One only look at these graves and
somehow wonder what one has missed in life and
it makes determined to carry on the life work
of these comrades who have gone Went back through
the arcades full of splendid shops. In the evening
walked through the bouevards which crowded
with workers enjoying an evening stroll.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
A M E r &c A
DAVID GORDAN

America is land of censored opportunity.
Lick Spit eat dirt,
There's your opportunity;
Then you become big man of business.
And people take off their hats
To you
Because you're a great man.
Who robs other men by licking spit and eating dirt
The land is lined with mountains OF gold.
But who need
Can't even get a chip Of it.
The damned gold taunts
Because
We always see it shining before
1--WE polish it,.
But we'lEnow we're prevented from taking it.
Americas too goddam big.
And you can't have friend here.
OF course
It's because the lousy place is just huge city with
too many bugs of people crawling in it:
Ameriea
Holy Christi You feel lonely in America.
America
Cracks cock-eyed laugh at New York harbor
Statue of Liberty: Strong satire
On the real America.
Too much noise,
America
Hot air
From your state and national legislature.
You just stink up the atmosphere.
Hell,
America,
! GU cant DC nkeds spreading nOJ-Alr SIlhk
You're everything, aren't you, America?
OF course.
You're even a neat whore house
Standing on the sidewalk of the world
Two dollars woman:
Nice bed
Warm room.
But most important:
A feshy woman
To make you feel you're giving away your life water
For q healthy bastard.
Why not? r.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
ThursdaY, AUGUST ~.

Thursday, August ~.
"AIoscow!" AS the word went around the
riage everyone clamored to get to the windows and
view the distant city. Very little could be seen
however except the golden domes of many churches
As the train ratified along the last few miles every
one got busy packing I only had clean handker-
chief so that didn't take me long. Arrived in Mos
COW $50 a. m. Gave my ticket up at the barrier
and got clear through Mentally shook hands with
myself and said "Bo, you're in a free country.
Passes are non est" | stood on the steps of the
station and looked across the square, wondering
which way to go.
pictured the map of Europe in my mind and
then got bit scared. Here l was in the heart OF
Red Russia and didn't know enough Of the lang
uage to ask for the train back. One Of our fellows
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
Sunday, August s.


We arrived in Lenngrad last night. Everywhere
around us in the port we see the work Of recon-
structon and socialist construction going apace.
Huge warehouses and other buildings to
be seen both banks of the river This morning
fellow came aboard to invite us to the international
Seamen's Club. We were doubtful about the invita-
ton owing to previous knowledge of Seamen's
Missions in other countries where we are handed an
alleged coffee and" after prayers But he
proved to be an ex-wobby who had been deported
from the "and of the free to the Land of the Free,
we accepted.
We found the club, once the palatial residence of
a Tzarst officer, to be a place where could learn
how to organize, and where could gain the knowl-
edge that is the weapon of workers in their fight
for emancipation. A large bunch Of
gathered there and we vent excursion to the
Peter and Paul fortress. This formerly prison
in which many revolutionaries incarcerated by
the Tzars. II was built in the middle of the 18th
century and stands on The bank Of the Neva.
The prison is now in the hands of the Revolutionary
Museum Committee. At the gate is posted declara-
zion Of thanks to the people Of Leningrad from the
British Trade Union Delegation 1924. We went
through most of the cells Those above ground
were quite large and had electric lights. The cleo
trio lights were installed because when the Tzars
prisoners had kerosene lamps the prisoners would
soak their beds with the OIL burn the bed and then
cast themselves on the flames and put them
selves out Of their misery.
In one dark cell the last three occupants had spent
%, 81 and 26 years respectively.
After going through the prison we went to the
Field of Wars Here lie the martyrs of the March
Revolution. A thousand Red Guards lying III their
red collins. Surrounding the graves is circular
wall in four segments. This wall is made from the
the blocks of marble which formerly made the wall
around the winter palace. From here we went to
the Alexander II Memorial Church. This is one of
the most beautiful buildings imaginable, being built
in colored mosaic The church is built the spot
oiYttip in
1881 Poor Alex never had a chance Twenty-Five
Of the boys were lined up with bombs but only two
were needed
From here we went to the Kazanski Cathedral.
This is splendid building in the NevsBy Prospect
and is built after the style Of the church of Corinth
We went inside. The priests and other pagans looked
scared as about fifty Of different nation
alities hoped in
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
A Sailor Drifts in Red Russia

Wandering around the town all day There seems
to he an epidemic of renovation in Lenrgrad. Most
Of the streets are being repaired and most of the
building are having birthday Everywhere the
scars of the revolution are being obliterated Went
into the Komsomoles (Y. C. L. Club This building
was once a large cafe and cabaret. Now it is used
for the education and pleasure of the young work.
ers every facility being provided In the library are
thousands of books and the slogan 1--WE must be 100
per cent students" Went through the various
One room is used for the study Of acienee another
for aviation, another for agriculture and so on
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12

Monday August 9.
Decided this morning that this country is too
interesting TO miss seeing. I'll take holiday and
if possible go to Moscow. Made inquiries and
told that as a foreigner I would need a police per-
nit Trotted up to the police office dragging
interpreter with me. They very polite, they
couldn't give me a pass today, would come back
on Wednesday. So I wandered around sightseeing
Leningrad Red Petrograd of 1917 is full Of interest
to the foreign worker who is class conscious. One
can almost visualize the Red Guards the streets
armed, unframed, but burning with revolutionary
enthusiasm Leningrad appears to be city Of
churches. Religion still has a strong grip many
of these people. Everytime some of the fanatics
pass church they cross themselves lace, king,
queen jack fashion, and Hlutter little prayer.
Wandered down the famous Nevsh Prospect (now
October Street, full Of stores displaying their goods.
One can be amused at the puny efforts Of the Nep-
men trying to compete with the powerful Co-opera-
tives. Drfted into Palace Square. In front of me
was the Winter Palace. It was here, in 1905, that
the workers were shot down in hundreds when they
led by the agent-provocateur priest Gapon
The palace is a magnificent building, the walls of
which still spattered with bullet holes The palace
is being renovated so couldn't get inside. Walked
around to the banks Of the Neva, and stood the
Palace Bridge. Here was where the revolution
started. AS the workers came pouring over this
bridge going to the palace. the police and soldiers
opened fire. A minister, looking out of a palace
window said, "There goes the Russian Revolution
and it will be crushed in fifteen minutes" That
in 1917. The workers still pouring over the
bridge, on their way TO enjoy themselves in the
cafes and theatres and the revolution has not been
crushed. Went back TO October Street and into the
Bar Cafe This is huge restaurant and contains
three orchestras, plenty OF beer, and many pretty
girls
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
Wednesday, August II.

Wednesday, August II.
To the police office this morning. They We're still
very polite, would come back Friday for the
permit This was no use to me, / determined to 60
without a permit and chance it. Went down to the
October Station In front of the station is October
Square In the middle of the square stands a
colossal monument Of Alexander III. Cut in the
base of this monument is the following:
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
SCARECROW.

My son and father have met their fate
But who have deserved immortal disgrace
Am here as a east iron scarecrow
To remind the people of absolute monarchy.
Caught the $50 p. m. train for Moscow. No one
pulled me up for pass permit. One can travel
as free as in England the y. S. In the same car
rage was part of a German delegation. AS room
as the train started lay down in my berth so that
no one will try to talk to and ask awkward ques
tons.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
Tuesday, August 10.

Tuesday August 10.
According to the English newspapers there is
revolt here against the Soviet. They say that in
Leningrad there is street fighting thousands Of
rests made and Smony is in the hands Of the rebels
These English newspaper people must have Won
derful eyesight Cor imagination We right
here on the spot and have not goo" ~ heard any
thing The "rebels" must be fi"' "ery quietly.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
Sunday, August Is.

Sunday, August 15
Arrived in Leningrad II 80 a. m. Marching down
the Nevsly was a demonstration of the Y. C. l..
in their sports outfits. Went aboard and told the
boys all about it. In the afternoon went an
eursion from the club to the Hermitage Art Gallery
of the Winter Palace. Here is a wonderful collec-
ton of old and valuable art treasures, their true
value being lost TO the 50 odd Philistines of the
Fo'c'se who would only stand enraptured before pic
lures of naked females. This wonderful collection
Of various forms of art the exclusive prom
erty of the Tsar and his little paymates. Nov
It is the inclusive property of the Revolutions
Workers Of the Soviet Union. This evening count
my money and then searched the stores to buys
green turban. I'VE been to Mecca. Tomorrow | E
back to work. r. H. NJ.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-12
Friday. August 10,

This afternoon went to the Moscow River. Passed
the Church of Jesus. magnificent building from
the outside. A priest wouldn't let inside for
look around Near the church is a mausoleum where
of the Tsars buried. The carcass has been
taken out and 10 Is to be made into revolutionary
monument From the river one gets a splendid
vista of all the big buildings The white building Of
the Comintern ard the churches in the Kremlin.
Away in the distance the golden domes Of many
churches be seen cleaning in the sun. There
are 200 large churches in Moscow Walked
Il rough the Alexander Park Here is obelisk with
the names Of all the great revolutionaries from
Marx to Plekhanov. Then to October Square. Here
IN the former palace of the governor general is the
offi2e Of the Moscow Soviet In the centre Of the
square is the October Monument erected in memory
of the Red Guards. At the other end of the square
a large technical institute is being built In the
evening went to the revolutionary film ''Po-
tenkin." Its a great film. After had seen it
wanted to fight the world
Saturday, August IA.
Taking the last look around today Into the Red
Square by the Iberan Gate. At this gate is the
small church of the Iberiar Virgin (whoever she
was) At the entrance to the gate are these words:
Religion is the Opium of the People"
Nearby a queue of the dope fiends waiting
their to be blessed by hairy priest Passed
the Brotherhood Grave and Lenins tomb atheists ALL
and into the church Of Vasili Blazhenny, now mu-
scum. This fantastic old church built in 1854
60 at the order of Ivan the Terrible after his victory
the Tartars. When it finished Ivan put
the architects eyes out The church is just bundle
of cupolas Every inch of the walls inside have been
painted. One imagine the archbishop (like
bosun1 lining the priests up morning and giving
each a pot of paint and-a brush and saying eco on
boys, slap it on" And apparently the boys did
They have painted Mary and Jesus and baskets of
fruit and themselves everywhere until there wasn't
inch to spare. In the afternoon through Ekatrnia
Park, the scene of desperate fighting in 1917,
and to the Soviet Employees Club. Tomorrow is
big sports day and all the members were in the
ground. Football, basket ball, cycling, running,
swimming, everybody full of energy and anxious
to expend. it, They looked fine healthy crowd.
At 11.15 p. hoped the RATHER and retreated
from Moscow.
Sunday, August Is.
Arrived in Leningrad / l 80 a. M Marching down