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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04

joint ultimatum on the part of the
imperialist powers, and look with ia
vor upon the British proposal for the
occupation of the Yangtze Valley and
the eventual partition of the whole
China, other members of the cabinet
favor a more cautious policy.
Kellogg Hoover Battle.
Observers here point to the revival
of the Hoover-Kellogg battle before
the Pan-American Congress as one
indication of the differences over for
eign policy within the cabinet.
The uncertain policy Of the admin
istration is also indicated by state
ment made by President Coolidge to-
day, advising Americans to regard
with suspicion any stories purport-
ing to state the governments attitude
toward China that originate outside
of Washington. Although President
Coolidge mentioned no names, it was
obvious that his thrust was directed
at the British, who have been endeav-
oring for some weeks to drag the
United States into joining them in a
stiff ultimatum to the Nationalist
government.
Cal Cautious, Not Friendly.
This reversal in the policy of the
administration is not interpreted as an
indication that Coolidge regards the
Nationalist government at Hankow
with any greater friendliness than he
has before. 1t has long been sus-
pected that powerful financial inter-
ests have been exerting their influ-
ence against rash action, and Cool
idge's statement is regarded as the
proof of their success. The Chinese
trade and rivalry with Britain are
their reasons.
The British press has been filled
for several weeks with acrid criticism
of the American governments Chin
csc policy. British newspapers have
carried such headlines as America
Deserts Allies" The British imperial
lists have expressed in no uncertain
terms their chagrin at their failure
to drag the United States into an
open war against China.
MacMurray Wants War.
Coolidge's statement indicates that
Minister John V. A. MacMurray's
views differ considerably with the
views Of majority of the cabinet.
MacMurray and a large portion of
the consular service would push the
United States into an imperialist war
against Nationalist China.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
By CHARLEs YALE HARRISON


am informed that reporters who
have tried to get the officials of the
"Big Four to comment on Governor
Smiths inquiry action were met with
the cowardly, 1--WE have nothing to
say"
In particular, am told, that when
Robert Lynn Cox, second vice-presl-
dent of the Metropolitan Life lnsur-
ance Company, was approached by a
press correspondent he said who ask
ed him if he had any statement to
make on the governors action, re-
piled, "no--no, l have nothing to say"
Won't Answer.
In the face of the specific charges
which the WORKER has made about
the "Big Four" weekly payment life
insurance business in general and
about Mr.. Cox in particular, Mr.. Cox
can think of nothing more manly
than to take cover in silence.
The following excerpts are taken
from charges laid to Mr.. Cox or his
associated comrade in arms:
"The day before the industrial"
life insurance companies were to come
up before the insurance investigating
committee (Armstrong Insurance In
vestigation-1905 Assem-
blyman Robert Lynn Cox, at that time
a member of the committee, was in
strumental in moving that the COM
mittee adjourn to draft its report,
Industrial insurance was never in
vestigated.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Cox was
appointed manager and general coun-
sci of the Association of Life Insur-
ance Presidents at salary of $4,000
per year. He is now vice president
of the Metropolitan Life with an an
nual salary of $4,000. This is con-
siderably more than the $500 he re-
ceived as assemblyman If he
was not corrupted that would make
interesting news"
In this series of articles evidence
was adduced proving that the "Big
Four, i. e., the Metropolitan, Pruden-
tial, John Hancock and the Colonial
Life Insurance Companies are guilty
of misuse of mutual" funds, that
rates are employed which are out
rageously high, that the directors Of
the big Four" are also directors in
the banks and railroads in whose Sc
curities billions Of mutual" funds
are invested.
Banker Also Director.
1t was further proven that Mr..
Albert H. Wiggin, the president of
the Chase National Bank, (Which al
ways has an average of $20,000,000
In Metropolitan Life funds on deposit)
is also director of the big Four"
We have shown that big Four"
officials and executives draw enor-
mously inflated salaries running into
hundreds of thousands of dollars per
year per man, while on the other
hand, the clerical workers employed
by this combine are the lowest paid
office workers in the country.
We have charged the big Four"
with making their policy conditions
SO harsh and unfair that of all ter
minated policies only 10 are endow-
mehts and only go are paid in death
claims. We have shown that 1870 of
all Examinations are total loss lapses.
All of these things we have charg
ed--and many more. Yet all that
Mr.. Cox can do is shake his head
and say, 1--WE have nothing to say"
Governor Smith has ordered Supt.
Of Insurance James A. Beha to make
Continued on Page Two)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
Charge Bankers in Booze Deal

Romolo D'Aloia and his brother,
Vincent D'Aloia, bankers and brokers
of 261 New Main street, Yonkers, were
arraigned before United States Com
missioner O'Neill in federal court here
yesterday charged with possessing
and manufacturing liquor and held in
$1,000 bail each for hearing on May "a.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
Faint Hope for
81 Miners Left
In Blasted Mine


FVERETTSVILLE, w. Va, May 3.
--Caly a. faint hope that 81 re-
naming entombed miners in the
Federal No. mine of the New Eng
land Fuel and Transportation Co,
may have escaped the deadly gas
which swept through the mine after
the terrific explosion Saturday was
revived here today when veteran
miners suggested that a group might
have taken refuge in an airway about
mile and half from the mine
mouth.
Everettsville was an armed camp
today, companies of West Virginia
national guards having pitched camp
near the mine.
Gas Is Thick.
Gas is so prevalent throughout the
mine, despite the efforts of the own
ers to avert explosions through the
use of rock dust, that mine officials
fear further blasts momentarily.
Coroner Martin M. Moore, of
Monongolia county has impaneled
jury to probe the cause of the blast,
but the inquest will be delayed until
all bodies have been recovered and
the mines had been cleared.
Find More Dead.
Shortly after noon today six bodies
were found far back in the main
heading. The bodies were not re-
moved from the heading which is
about 5000 feet back from the en-
trance of the mine.
Rescue crews early today came
upon the body of an unidentified man
off the main heading. The body was
not Immediately removed from the
mine. The death of Tom Daugherty,
tipple man who succumbed in the
Fairmont hospital swelled the toll to
twenty-four.
Second Mine Still Burns.
FAIRMONT, w. Va, May 3.-One
of the worst mine fires on record in
West Virginia was raging today in
the Virginia and Pittsburg Coal and
Coke Co., mine at Kinomont near
here.
Although $50 men normally are
Continued on Page Tioo)
Sacco and vanzetti Shall Not Die!
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
JOINT BOARD OF
)FURRIERS SIGNS
WITH TRIMMERS
Webster Hall Meeting
Ratifies Pact

Enthusiastic approval of the agree
ment signed by the New York Joint
Board of the Furriers' Union with the
Fur Trimming Manufacturers Assoc
citation, inc, was given yesterday at
ternoon by over 1900 fur workers,
who have been locked out of their
shops for refusal to register with the
scab union of the international.
The workers gathered in Webster
Hall about 100 p. m. after holding a
great picket demonstration in the fur
market during the noon hour. A
picket demonstration was also held
before work in the morning, and on
both occasions thousands of workers
Joined in this display of solidarity
with the Joint Board.
The Webster Hall meeting heard
Ben Gold, manager of the Joint
Board, explain the new agreement
with the trimming association. This
differs from the agreement made at
the close of the strike with the Asso-
ciated Fur Manufacturers, only in the
fact that it allows 10 hours of over
time per week during the busy sea-
son, with time and half in pay
ment.
Shops Signing Up.
"Not only will this agreement af-
feet the shops of members of the trim
ming association" Gold told the
workers, "but there are already a
large number of individual shops who
have made application to join with
the trimming association and thus
avoid being drawn into the internal
union fight.
"The officials of the Associated Fur
Manufacturers chose to cooperate
with Matthew Woll and the other
right wing, reactionary A. F. of l..
leaders in the attempt to smash the
furriers' union. They deliberately
plunged the fur shops into turmoil in
their efforts to force the workers to
register. Those employers who were
interested primarily in production and
not in union affairs have resented
this, and have decided to sign con-
tract with the Joint Board which will
insure peace so long as its terms are
obeyed."
All phases of the right wing attack
upon the furriers' union were discus
sed at length by the workers at yes
terday's meeting. After some opposi-
ton by few workers, it was decided
to elect a committee of so to visit
the International's Subcommittee
last night and acquaint them with
the wishes and demands of the union
members.
Smoke Out Officials.
This step was decided upon as the
best means Of clarifying the present
situation in view Of the many peace
rumors which have been current, and
to determine whether or not such talk
on the part of certain International
officials had any meaning or not
The Committee of so was delegated
to demand that the International Of
ficials either issue call at once for
the convention which should have been
held this week according to the unions
constitution; or that these officers,
who are now maintaing their posi-
lions illegally shall withdraw at once
Continued on Page Fivs)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
Foreigners Reopcn Business.

(By Nationalist News Agency)
HANKOW, May 3.--The Asiatic
Petroleum Company (the great Bri-
fish oil company station at Chang
sha has reopened business to relieve
the oil shortage. A German firm is
handling its business until the Han
Continued on Page Tloo)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
British TO Send Planes.

LONDON, May 3.-Plans for send
ing large air force to China were
mapped out yesterday at a special
meeting of the cabinet, it was learned
today. The meeting was attended by
Earl Beatty, Sir George Milne, Chief
Of the Imperial General Staff, and
Sir High Trenchard, Chief of the
Royal Air Force.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04
CASE
ARGUED BEFORE
HIGH OFFICIALS

Whether Enea Sormenti will be
condemned to death by the United
States government through the ex-
pedient of deporting him to Italy will
be decided by the board of review
of the labor department within 10
days.
The case of the noted Italian edi-
tor, who fled Italy to escape death
at the hands of Mussolini's fascists,
was presented to the board of re-
view by Clarence barrow, the noted
Chicago criminal lawyer, Arthur Gar
field Hays of the American Civic
Liberties Union and Albert Shorr.
They argued that the department
of labor has no right to deport a
man to a foreign nation where he is
in danger of being killed. Chairman
A. f. Cook of the board was told of
SormentPs sufferings in Italy, Of
Mussolini's numerous attempts TO
silence him through Imprisonment,
how he was beaten and left fol deac
by the blackshirts and how he es-
capped to America.
Stay of so Days Asked.
A stay in the deportation order for
so days is asked, so that Sor1nenti,
in case the order is not revoked, may
have an opportunity to make ar
rangements to go to some other land
than Italy where certain death faces
him.
The board promised to make a fur
Their examination into the case. II
it's decision is favorable, a precedent
will be created of great importance
in shielding workers from the furies
of anti-labor governments.
The International Labor Defense,
through Rose Baron, appealed for
workers and all people interested il
the fight against fascism to join in
the fight to save Sormenti from de-
portation.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04

WORKERS! STOP THE MURDER
nr SACCn AMI " NZETTT
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-05-04

THE DAILY WORKER FIGHTS,
FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE
UNORGANIZED
FOR THE 4O-HoUR WEEK
FOR A LABOR PARTY
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

special employment other than that which is known around the court as "Prlncing,' which does not at all satisfy them.
 Plans are under discussion fer sending the two young Princes on a tour of the colonies: but one objection to that plan is the cost.
 Tho problem to an extent is further complicated by the fact that the Princes have so far fol- lowed the example of their eld- est brother in remaining bache- lors; tkeir baehelordom. if they continue il. will make it difficult to find snch employment for them as they might fittinsly take.
 A bachelor Governor General would not be a welcome appain.- ment in any Of the crown colo nies. If the young Princes mar ried tho problem of proper em- ployment would he greatly dimin- ishod. They might rent CT rur- ehase county estates. take to farming and fulfill all the duties of English country gentlemen. with such public service as they might be called unon to perform.
 Ii is tp the credit of the young Princes that faey have kept them selves entirely free of any hint of intrigue or entanglement. There are always plenty Of peraons ready tn criticize the conduct ef members of the royal family, but not one has ever been able to find any exause fo9 crlticizing the be- hayior or character of any Of King George's sons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
KING GEORGE
 SHY ON JOBS -
What to do with Princes Is
 Big Question to Be Decided

! LONDON, Nov. g When Prince George came back from Canada. he was full of the idea of return ing there as an equerry to Lord Wilmington. That plan. however, was negatived by the King, for is would cause social difficulties f1r a son of the sovereign to be at tached to the staff of the Cover nor-General, ansl in any case Lord Wlllingdon has as many equer. ries on his staff a5 he possibly can need.
 But Prince Georges plan has raised anew discussion as to how he and Prince Henry may find q field of activity in which they can exercise their energies.
 The problem of how this may be done is not an easy enc to solve. Both Princes, of cous3s. aominaliy have professions: the younger one is in the navy anl the other in the army. In pre- war days the Services" especial ly the army. were used to provide careers for the younger sons of the sovereign.
 When the present Duke of Con narght was 30 years old. he tool command of the whole brigade Of Guards and led them to Egypt. But the young Brigadier General had two experienced soldiers or his staff who kept him from mak- ing mistakes.
 ijlhe World war has dispellal the idea that the younger sons of the King may be jumped into high commissions in the fighting services in order to provide them with careers.
 Prince George is quite a good junior naval officer. and Prince Henry makes dashing enough cavalry officer. but it would be years before either could attain to high commissions by personal merit and both Princes believe they have done their bit of ger vice. work and are looking around for other outlets.
 At home there is not enough of what may be called "orna- mentai' work to keep them busy. The Prince of Wales and tho Duke of York are performinr most of that kind of work. such as attending public ceremonies of all kinds.
 So, for the moment, the two younger Princes are without any
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Tsco Men Defend Sister in LasU Who
 Killed Their Brother

CHICAGO, Nov. S-Two broth CTS have promised their support to a sister-in-law who killed an. other brother.
 Charles and George Goranson supported the story of Mrs. Min nie Goranson, A years old. who killed her husband, Vernon Goran- son, a police sergeant, as he lay asleep. She said she had been the subject of eighteen years Of abuse and many times had decid- ed to kill herself. She obtained her husbands service pistol to shoot herself, but lost. her nerve. she said, and shot her husband instead.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Acosta, Byrd Pilot,
 Files as Bankrupt

NEW YORK, Nov. s-Bert Acosta, the ayia.or who piloted Commander Richard Byrd's plane across the Atlantic, is bankrupt He has filed notice that he is un- able to pay his debts.
 The petition was brought by Thomas B. Mulroy, who claims Ocosta borrowed $2,000 from him two years ago. Alfred T. Hoff- man was named referee in bank ruptcy today. f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Guard to Receive New
 Planes in December

WASHINGTON, Nov. S-Deliv- cry of the first thirty-five Curtiss observation planes to National Guard air units will begin about December IS and the ships will be received thereafter at a rate of about three a week and be is sued to the Guard the War De- partment announced yesterday.
 The Curtiss planes are the O-11 type, which is a development of the O-1 Curtiss that made an ex- cellent showing in the recent air races at Spokane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Woman, 103, Awaits
 Son, Gone so Years

BANGOR. Wis, Nov. S-M~s. Julia A. Coon. l03 years old, thinks her son, George, will be drifting back pretty soon now from the Black Hills gold rush.
 It has been a long time since George left. He was among the first to rush to South Dakota after the discovery of gold. If he is alive he is more than 75 years old. The last Mrs. Coon heard of him he was fighting h. dians. Friends hereabouts think George perished in the campaigns against the redmen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Cnts 4,rdy Rumble Seat to Free Plump Woman

BURBANK, Cal, Nov. S-S.e ing an extremely plump woman squirming in the rumble seat of a parked automobile, a pedestrian asked if he could help. There ought to be a law against these silly little seats," she replied. Pm stuck"
 Police and firemen were unable to free her, so plumber cut away the back of the machine. Her name was kept secret.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
DUE HOME THIS EVENING

Miss Alberta Gallwas, who has been attending the. University of Washington this Fall, is return. ing home on the Yukon tonight having been forced to discontinue her studies for the present on ac count of illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

Note-Observations at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak. Juneau Prnc Rupert Edmonton Seattle made at a. and p Juneau
 The pressure is high throughout Alaska treme southwest lowest he Islands and IS low in British Columbia moderate rain has fallen in the States and Alberta Clear cold prevails throughout nearly all of Alaska British empera lures prevail throughout of risen slightly in the ty o 4o miles per hour from the east about a. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
LAD LEAVES HOSPITAL

Walter Gcrritzen. Juneau High School student who received a broken arm about a week ago while eranking an automobile, left the hospital yesterday evening for his home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
LOCAL COUPLE WED

Mary Bonnebluma and Geaa Gillout were married here yes terday afternoon in the United States Commissioner Court by Judge Frank A. Boyle. Mr. Gill out is an employee of tho Alaska Juneau mine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Wife Says Mate
 Ruined Her Party

LOS ANGELES, Nov. S-Mi,- dred Lucille Lawler was granted a divorce from Luis G. Lawler by Judge Sproul on the ground of cruelty. She testified that on one occasion he broke up her dinner party by abusing her and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
A. N. 3. DANCES THIS WEEK

As a means of raising money for their trip to the annual con vention at Angoon next week the Alaska Native Sister and Brother hoods are giving series of dances this week at the Liberty hall. They will have one Wednes- day and Friday nights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
MISS schMlTz LEAulNe

Miss Mary ecsimitz, formerly employed at Rhodes Cafe, iS leaving for the south tonight cn the steamer Aleutian. She 's bound for Port Townsend where she is to be married this month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
DOUGLAS NEVIS
EPISCOPAL LADIES ARE TO
 HAVE DECEMBER BAZAAR

The fancy work and goody sale of the St. Luke's Guild which was to have been held this month has been postponed until December 13, it was announced yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
REMOVING TO DOUGLAS

James Edmiston and family are preparing to move to Douglas from Treadwell this week. They will occupy the residence quar- ters of the Congregational church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
HAS OPERATION

Carter Goss of Douglas under went m operation for removal of his appendix at .the St. AnH's hos pital this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

son another occasion he tried to strip her diamond rings from her fingers. There was a property settlement whereby the couple divided $150,O00.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
GUILD TEA THIS WEEK

Mrs. c. A. Fox will entertain with q silver tea at her home Fri day afternoon for the benefit of the St. Luke's Guild. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Rebekah Whist Party

Wednesday, Nov. 9th, p. m. Odd Fellows Hall Six good
 prizes. Refreshments. Admission S5 cents. The public cordially invited. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
WRANGELLITE HERE

Harold Anderson of Wrange,l underwent a major operation al the St. Ann's hospital today and is doing nicely according to the attending physician.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

refrigerators in Bavaria last spring resulted in sales totallins nearly S40,000 in a few months. A hundred homes and 70 hotels made the purchases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
MRS. GAMBLE ILL

Mrs- Andrew Gamble of Haines entered the St, Ann's hospital yes terday afternoon for medical treatment for severe cold
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
CITY GETS BRlouETs

: A shipment of 25 tons of bri- Quets was received by the city on
 the Admiral Rogers Sunday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

BAVARIA FORSAKES ICE
 MUNICH, Nov. S--The intro luction of Aneriean-made elec.rii
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom, Chicago, announces that he is a candidate for Governor of Illinois and thus gains the distinction of being the first to throw his hat into ring in this race.
 tInternationaI Illustrated Newsl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08
Weather Conditions AS Recorded by the U. 5.
 Weather Bureau

Forecast for Junan and vicinity beginning today orherly winds
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-08

Prepare for big Turkey shoot. adv
The Washington times., 1927-05-10
INFERENCE
BANS NEWS

An effort to thwart publicity on
the proceedings of the Pan-American
Commercial Aviation Conference,
now in session at the Pan-American
Union Building, today. has developed
feeling Of tenseness in the con.
ference.
Officials of the Pan-American
Union have fatty refused to give
members of the press a proposal
made by the Colombian delegation
governing air transportation between
American Republics, in spite Of the
fact that William p. MacCracken,
chairman of the conference, has au-
thorized its publication.
This action follows close on the
attempt by the United States dele
cation Monday to bai the press from
the sessions of the conference.
Two plans. proposed for the gov
erning of air transportation, are
before the conference. One is the
so-called Pan-American plan, drafted
principally by Chairman Mac.
Cracker. The other is the Colon.
bian plan, differing widely from
the first.
The Washington times., 1927-05-10

The accident occurred on March
il. and the boy died Saturday at
Casualty Hospital
Witnesses testified that Smith.
travelling at an excessive rate of
speed. ignored the signal OF Police
man John Sirola. OF the Ninth pre-
cinct. collided with a truck, and
Ianrford wbos r,ss s escorfirs two
children. against s lamp post.