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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27

Continued From Last Issue)
This is the fifth instalIment of the
Theses on the war danger adopted
at the Plenum of the Executive Com
mite of the Communist International
on May 20, 1927. 1t gives the official
Communist viewpoint on this impOr-
tant question.
IS. The principal function of the
Second and Amsterdam Internationals
after the war of 1914-18 was to serve
as q sort of agitation department for
the international bourgeoisie, the bust
ness of which was to find the ideo-
logical justification fer the despicable
features Of the capitalist system. A
division of labor was introduced be-
tween the capitalists and social demo-
crazy. The capitalists armed them
selves and made technical prepara-
tons for war-the social democrats
made the theological preparations for
it. These preparations proceeded along
two lines:
(a),-Along the line Of justifying
war between the imperialists them
selves. Hilferding's theory of ultra
imperialism, of "pacifist" epoch the
characteristic feature of which is the
application Of cartel methods and ode
mocratic principles" to foreign policy
corresponds to the practice Of the So
cial democratic parties; propaganda
for the League of Nations as an Or
gan capable of preventing war, sup
port for wisconsin, the Dawes Plan.
Locarno, etc, etc. By this policy, the
social democrats lulled the watchful-
ness Of the masses, foisting on them
the illusion that the epoch Of wars
had already come to an end.
(b).-But at the same time. the So
clal democrats are actively preparing
war against the Soviet Union and the
workers in the colonies. Some Of the
signs of these preparations are: the
resolution of the Marseilles Congress
Of the il International designating
World Bolshevism" (proletarian re-
volution) as the greatest menace to
peace, the lying and infamous pro-
paganda against Red imperialism"
against the terror" in the Soviet
Union, against socialist construction
there, the grenade campaign and fin
ally the last resolutions of the E. C.
of the II International which issued
the slogan that one must put an end
to Bolshevism in order to carry on
the struggle against fascism.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
On War and Danger Of War

AS treacherous and openly counter
revolutionary is the standpoint Of the
anarchist and syndicalist leaders, who
under the cloak Of the struggle against
the dictatorship" Of the proletarian
leaders, against the economic and po-
litical Capitalization of the Soviet
Union are in reality in collaboration
with the bourgeoisie in the prepare
ton of an attack on the first Work
ers' State of the world which is sur
rounded on all sides by imperialist
enemies.
II. This treacherous campaign was
intended to justify the position of
neutrality" which the social demo-
Gratis through the mouth of Brett
scheid recommended the workers of
Germany to adopt in the event of the
capitalist countries declaring war
against the Soviet Union.
The adept German social democra-
tic sw.ndlers understand perfectly
| well that there can be no such ''neu-
trality," that the German chemical
industry will most likely supply the
states fighting against the Soviet
Union with the materials they require,
that German transport will transport
shells from Great Britain and Italy
and that the German worker will be
compelled like the workers of other
countries to work, to produce the re-
Quirements for the war against the
toilers Of the Soviet Union.
But if the position of neutrality"
IS supported by German social demo-
crazy, because it comedies with the
position of German imperialism, the
other parties affiliated to the II In
ternational like the Polish socialist
party are jointly with their bour-
geoisie and landlords, active pioneers
in a war against the Soviet Union.
Everywhere the position of social de-
mocrats comedies with the interests
Of their respective bourgeoisie. Never
theless, something new has arisen in
the evolution of social democracy in
recent times, namely, in certain coun-
tries the social democrats are proceed
ing furtherathan the policy Of SUPPORT
ing the imperialist policy Of their gov
eminent. They take the initiative for
imperialist policy and ornaments out
of tpe hands of the bourgeoisie. The
position of the French socialists, who,
through Paul Boncour, introduced the
new war law, is one of the most strik-
ing examples Of this latest "evolu-
ton" Ito Be COntinued.)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
u, S. DESTROYER
|. SHELL Chine: Sc;
FIRES ON TOWNS
More Fighting Around
Marking; Pei Deserts

SHANGHAI, Aug. 26.-The Amer
lean navy again took hand in the
fighting between the opposing Chi
nese forces on the Yangtse river be-
tween Marking and Chinkiang, it
was learned here today upon the ar
rival of the U. S. destroyer Noa from
Marking. The Noa reported that
while conveying three British mer-
chant ships from Marking yesterday
afternoon she chad been obliged to
shell the northerners' position for ten
minutes" Many OF the shells fell in
thickly populated villages along the
river.
Kill 800 Northerners.
Three hundred northern troops are
believed to have bees drowned or
killed by rifle and machine gun fire
near Marking today when Marking
troops sank two troop laden boats in
the Yangtse river.
The northerners were making an
attack against the Cantonese defend
ers of Marking, meanwhile trying to
force a passage of the river. A vio-
lent cross fire from the northerners'
artillery and machine guns indicated
that they intended to make another
attempt to force their way over the
river to storm the defences of Nank-
ing. The Cantonese prepared to re-
sist any fUsh assaults to the utmost.
Fighting Increases.
Severe fighting between the north
ern and southern forces was reported
from the Chinkiang region as well as
from the Marking sector. Chinkiang
has been cut off from Marking.
Spies, operating from the northern
army, cut the railway line near Ant
ing, Is miles from Shanghai, prevent
ing the passage of troop trains and
cutting off the retreat of the Nank-
ingese from Chinkiang
Cross River.
Aided by fog northern forces
moved out of Pukow towards Nank-
ing, intending to land from river
transports at Hsiakwan. The move
ment was covered by violent bonn
bardment and fusillades from ma
chine guns and rifles.
Northern troops that advanced
from Yangchow, forced crossing of
the Yangtse and occupied Lungtan,
cutting the railway line.
The situation is further compli-
Gated for the southerners by the de-
lection of three divisions, commanded
by General Pei Pao San, former
adherent of Sun Chuan-fang. These
troops are stationed at Hangchow.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
DISCUSS USE OF
militia IN iowa
TO BREAK Strike
Illinois Miners Asking
UniOnists for Relief

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 26. -
The coal operators of Iowa are con-
Quoting a campaign to have the militia
modified and rushed into the mining
district, where they plan to start non
union work in the near future.
The province of an armed body at
the disposal of the employers in a
mine strike or lockout is to terrorize
the neighborhood, and break the
morale Of the strikers, so that they
will begin to drift back as individuals,
or at least make no proper picketing
Of mines importing strike-breakers.
Coal operators in Iowa have COM
planned in the past because the state
laws do not provide for coal and iron
police, and state troopers, such as
are used in West Virginia and Penn
sylvania. Now they plan to use the
national guard for the sort of work
ordinarily done. by gunner hired.
Governor Hammill was in confer
ence today with authorities of APP
panoose county, to discuss the ques-
ton of using the militia.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
Primo DI RIVERA
(;ALLSP0WE:R
CONSUL TING BODY
National Assembly" to
LegaIize Tyranny

MADRID, Aug. 26.-Premier Gen
eral Primo De Rivera has drawn up
a decree for the kings signature con-
voking the Spanish national assem-
bly,, it was learned today. The decree
viii be forwarded to King Alfonso on
September /.
The assembly will be only a consul
tative body.
International News Service learned
that the contents of the decree, which
have not been published in Spain,
provide that the national assembly
shall comprise 400 members. These
will be presidents of provincial depu-
tations; presidents of patriotic
unions; one municipal deputy from
the capital of each province and from
each important city; university pro-
fessors; former deputies and senators
who have served at least three con-
secutive terms; representatives of
chambers Of commerce, industries,
agriculture, property owners, labor
unions, high government employees,
of the ministries.
Little Salary.
The assembly will meet in sections,
divided according to government de-
partments. Each member will receive
30 pesetas fee for each session, but
the maximum number of sessions in
any one year is limited to 200. 1t is
reported the. premier is planning an
extensive reorganization of the gov
eminent before the assembly meets.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
Burns Agency Bribed
Operators to Lie in the
SaCcO-Va Case

More evidence of the methods
used to frame-up Sacco and Van
zetti is revealed in a letter sent to
The DAILY WORKER by for
mer opers tive for the William J.
Burns Detective Agency, signing
himself John Nickelaus, operator
No. IA. The letter follows in full;
81 am sorry for Sacco and Van
zetti. l worked for the William j.
Burns Detective Agency for 1 year
with 8 other inside operatives for
evidence" on this case.
"The agency made us tell lies to
convict them. 1t paid US plenty Of
money, and gave US whisky. Now
they give me money to go away to
Europe to stay there for good.
Burns got $4,000 for this case.
cam sorry now.
(signed) John Nickolaus."
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
''Emir of Kurdistan" in
Jail, Bad Check Charge

BELGRADE, August 26. = The
self-styled "Emir of Kurdistan," q
former tailor's apprentice of Lon
don, is in trouble again. He was I'M
der arrest on charges of fraud.
The "Emir" came here from Ger
many recently, after serving 81;
months in a German Jail for wear.
ing a fanciful uniform which wo1
him free board at many hotels, and
on the strength of which he procured
numerous loans. Kurdistan is an au-
tonomous region of the U. S. S. r
and has no use for Emirs.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
BUY THE DAILY WORKER
AT THEN NEWSSTANDS

8. You can exchange your opera
ticket for a reserved seat by paying
the difference of so cent or a dollar.
10. Checking rooms will be open
at both dance halls and in the large
restaurant.
IL. After the Opera, there will be
a display of fireworks in the main
part of the Park.
~. Do not forget that the pro-
ceeds of this affair go for the de-
Tense.
ID. Bring your friends along.
IA. BE sure your shoes are in good
repair for the dancing all day and
night.
Is. If you have not settled for
your tickets before, do it at the Park
near the main entrance.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27

BUY THE DAILY WORKER
AT THE NEWSSTANDS
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
Needle Trade Defense

The Jamboree arranged for this
Sunday is the biggest event ever held
in the City by the labor movement.
Most of the concessions of the Star
light Park will be taken over by the
Defense Committee from 10 a. m. to
2 the next morning. There will be
an open air and indoor dance hall.
The music will be supplied by two
we'll known jazzbands. A wonderful
feature of the Park is the swimming
pool which can accommodate ten thou
sand people besides which there is a
special small swimming pool for
children.
The Athletic carnival will start at
10 in the morning. Some Of the fea-
lures arranged for are: Baseball
games; football; soccer; really races;
etc.
In the evening the opera Carmen
will be produced. Many famous sing
ers are in the cast and a full SYM
phony orchestra will accompany
them. Admission to the opera is 81.
Reserved seats are 81 and $3.50. The
number of opera tickets is limited.
Tickets can be bought at the Freiheit
office, 80 Union Square, DAILY
WORKER, 108 E. 18th Street, Joint
Defense and Relief Committee, Al
Union Square, Room 714.
The following named are requested
to call at the office of the Defense,
Al Union Square, room IA, at once:
l. Beck, Sam Morowitz, M. Relish
owsky, Louis Weiss, H. Fishl1in, Sarah
Feinstein, B. Weinstein and Frieda
Weinstein.
Important JambOree Information
For All.
l. If you are on committee, you
must be in the Park not later than
8 A. M.
2. If you intend to battle, take
along bathing suit to avoid an extra
charge.
3.-An opera ticket is also good for
admission to the Park, reduced rates
on bathing and free dancing.
4. If you have a combination tic
ket or an admission ticket you can
exchange it for an opera ticket by
paying the difference in price.
5. Do not lose your tickets after
entering the park. Fifty cents (50)
tickets are good for dar,ing and re-
duced rates on bathing and exchange
for the opera. rs cent tickets are
good for reduced rates on bathing or
exchange for the opera.
g. To get a 25 cent reduction on
bathing you must show your ticket
to our committee man stationed at
che entrance to the pool. 1.-THE Defense
will also get the benefit of your adj
mission otherwise the Park will get
it.
7. Patronize the features with the
sign of the Joint Defense Commit
tee.
8. Do not worry about food. We
will have two dairy-vegetarian and
meat restaurants open all day and
evening.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
ONLY 1 MORE WEEK FOR PRIZES

Thoughtful Marxist read
ers will find in this book a
guide TO an understanding Ok
the biologists of the mod
ern bourgeoisie. The book is
written by the foremost
MARKHAM theorist of the day.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
Seek Contributions.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. &c OPP.
I'm days gone by the Illinois Min
ers' Union has always been ready to
help all who were in need and at this
time we welcome the contributions
of those who wish to aid and assist
us in maintaining our present wage
scale against those industrial barons
who would take from US the things
that we are rightfully entitled to-
reads an appeal to all local unions
in the Illinois organized labor move
ment. 1t is signed by President Harry
Fishwick and Secretary Water Mes
bit Of the Illinois Mine Workers, Dis
trict IL of the United Mine Workers
Of America. Contributions should be
sent to Nesbit at the Illinois Mine
Workers Bldg, Springfield, Ill. The
miners also urge that Illinois indus
tries use Illinois coal.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-27
offer MARX AND ENGELS
No.7 by ID. Riazanoy

A striking account Of tho
lives and theories and prac-
teal achievements Of the
founders OF scientific social
ism, by the Director of the
Marx Engels Institute.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
SINCLAIR CASE
TAKES LONGER
THAN PLANNED
Arguments Over Pertinency
of Questions Probably Will
Delay Decision

Washington, March 1O.-(P)-
Wrapped in legal snarl, the District
Of Columbia supreme courts trial of
the senate's contempt case against
Harry +. Sinclair, lessee of the
Teapot Dome naval oil reserve,
promises to last little longer than
was first expected.
It had been predicted the case
would reach the jury late today or
early tomorrow. but ruling by JUS
tice William Hitz, excluding the jury
from the courtroom today while gov
ernmcnt and defense counsel argue
the pertinency Of the questions which
the wealthy oil operator refused to
answer in the senate oil committees S
inquiry, probably will delay deci-
sion.
After the conclusion Of this argu-
ment, Jus'\,e Hitz was to decide
whether the pertinency Of the, gues-
tions is one Of law or Of fact. If he
holds it is one Of law he will decide
the issue and the evidence presented
on this point will be withheld from
the jurors.
Such ruling would leave to the
jury for determination merely the
questions .of whether Sinclair was
subpoenaed by the senate committee,
whether he appeared, whether the
questions listed in the contempt in
dictment were asked him, and wheth-
err he declined to answef them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
PHYSICIANS
HOPETOSAVE
FRICK'SL LIFE
Unmistakable Signs of I'm
provement Indicated in His
Condition Today
PARALYSIS Is REDUCED
Man Remains Conscious and
Directs Efforts of His
Fellow Employees
PARALYSIS Is REDUCED

Chicago, March 1O.-(P-Kept
alive 50 hours by artificial respira-
tion supplied by friends working in
pairs, Alfred Frick was reported by
his three physicians at 10 a. NJ. to
have displayed Enthusiastically indi-
cations Of Improvement. The creep
ing paralysis had been reduced suf-
flciently for him to move his hands
slightly, and the soft palate moved
several times. He was conscious and
cheerful.
His pulse was l2O and his temper
ature 100. For an hour the pulse
had remained stationary but the
temperature reading recorded a drop
of one degree: The normal pulse
rate is 72 and normal temperature
9S.6.
In Natural Sleec
Just after 10 O'Clock Frick fell in
to natural sleep, one of the very
few such instances since the long
fight for his life began.
Many volunteers waited at the hos
pital for II possible call for their
services in the relay work Of enforc-
ing artificial respiration.
Through the long watches they toll
ed. two by two, comprcssing and re-
laxing the lungs that became numb
Sunday morning. fighting to stay the
end physicians feared was near.
Except for brief administration Of
oxygen there were no breaks in the
rhythmic process but there were
further signs Of exhaustion in Frick's
stricken body. and a blush color
spreading over the features of the
22-year-old patient told of a tide of
battle against "a straining heart.
Circulation Faulty
Doctors said this indicated faulty
circulation and marked additional ad-
vance for the creeping paralysis that
brought Frick to deaths door Sunday
morning, when it reached the spinal
cord and the nerve contact with the
diaphragm, causing lower chest
muscles to cease functioning.
An oxygen tank was brought into
use shortly before midnight, after
the Seth hour OF artificial respiration,
when Frick's respiration showed
signs Of faltcring. The patient W.
given drug and fell asleep for the
first lengthy "criod in four days.
Earlier in the night, as hour after
hour was added to record said to be
without parallel in medical history,
Frick attempted natural breathing
but the endeavor was brief.
Takes N0urishment
He succeeded, however, in slipping
nourishment, for the time permitting
halt in the injection Of a glucose
solution in his paralyzed legs. He
also was able to talk, which he had
been unable to do Sunday.
Even during the relapse, Frick re-
NAMED conscious and spoke briefly
to the Sc fellow employees who volun-
teered for the wearisome battle, con-
tinuine to direct their efforts, in an
endeavor to minimize the tissue-ex-
hausting effect Of the artificial
breathing.
Physicians did not abandon hope
over the nights relapses and, encour-
aged by the patients fitful sleep and
his gameness, said he might yet gain
the upper hand.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
>FATHBR TRIES
TO MURDER HIS
ENTIRE FAMILY
Kills Wife and Two Children
Before Taking Own Life
Another Child Dying

Tacoma, Wash. March 1O.--LR-
The effort Of father to wipe out
his entire family with hammer and
an axe was all but successful early
Richard, died in a hospital from
wounds inflicted by his crazed faith
er. Harold Jensen, Tacoma contractor.
Jensen, apparently becoming mo-
mentarily insane. killed his wife and
one-year-old infant last night and
then turned upon Richard and an
oether child, Marriet, 13. Jensen then
committed suicide. The girl, only
member Of the family remaining
alive, was on the verge Of death as
the result Of the attack.
After attacking his. wife and chill
dren as they slept, Jensen took poi
son and was dying when police ar
rived. Officers said ne recently had
been released from the western state
hospital for the insane.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
Bill Provides For !
Government Sale of
Liquor in Ontario

Toronto, March lO.--LP)-Ten years
Of prohibition in Ontario are to
be followed by government sale Of
liquors under provision Of govern
ment bill before the legislature.
The new liquor control act, to be-
come effective about May or at q
day to be fixed by proclamation.
makes government stores the sole
distributors for liquors and places
administration in charge Of COM
mission. Permits will be necessary
for purchase Of liquor. The bill car
ries severe penalties for violations,
two month Jail sentences being man
datory for persons found with liquor
in their possession that had not been
purchased iu government stores.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
BALL00NIST
ESCAPES WITH
MINOR HURTS
Filler Loses Consciousness
When Balloon Reaches q
Height of Five Miles
MAY HAVE SET RECORD
Had TO Use Benumbed Fin
gers to Disengage Sand Bags
to Check Swift Drop
MAY HAVE SET RECORD

Scott Field, Bellevillc. H., March
10. - Np - Captain Hawthorne {.
Gray, army balloonist, yesterday
went through the narrowing expert
cnce Of using his benumbed fingers
to discngage sand bags in an effort
to check the swift descent Of his
balloon altitude record yesterday.
Radio reception at the height Of
[fivc miles was good, Captain Gray
said. He lost consciousness at this
height and failed to recover until
the balloon esccnded to about 1900
feet. The height to which he as
cended will be known after calibra-
tion Of several Instruments.
The flight brought out u need for
better oxygen apparatus and q more
expeditions method Of disposing Of
ballast.
Upon regaining consciousness the
balloonist found his craft descending
ut the rate of 200 feet per minute.
Dizzy from lack Of oxygen and in
tenscly cold, he tried to cut away
ballast but found three special knives
used for that purpose had become too
dull for use.
BY dint of frantic efforts with his
fingers, he succeeded in tearing
away enough ballast to slow descent
to about 600 feet per minute. At
this rate his balloon crashed through
telephone wires near Ashley, ILL.,, and
the balloonist emerged with only Il
sprained ankle.
The radio receiving set and other
instruments were shattered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-10
TRAFFIC IN SOUTHERN
COLORADO Is BLOCKED

Denver, March 1O.--(A9)-A blizzard
III Southern Colorado today delayed
trains, blocked highways and blasted
hopes Of San Juan Valley mining
communities to reestablish transpor-
tatiOn lines, severed month ago by
snow slides.
Passengers on Denver and Rio
Crande Western train, en- route from
Durango to Denver, we're marO0ned
at Chama, New Mexico, while another
train was stalled by drifts between
Telluride and Durango.
While precipitation was light in
the lowlands, heavy snowfall was re-
ported in mountain distritcs where
crews had attempted unsucccssfully
to clear passes for weeks.
Silvcrton, where 1900 persons have
been isolated for weeks. and Eureka,
with population of $50, reported
ample food on hand and announced
all available men would work at
clearing railroad tracks. Both towns
have depended on mushers for medi-
cal supplies and other necessities
until Tuesday when an airplane
reached them.