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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-09-01

l will first of all reply to Com
rade Kostrjeva, Of the Polish delega
ton who in her speech said:
Reference is made to three per-
iods, into which the postwar period
is supposed to be divided But we
consider that the line of demarcation
that is drawn between the second and
the third period is not the line of
technical progress, because the lat
ter was the condition precedent to
the restoration of postwar capitalist
development. What is the charac-
teristic feature of the third period?
The most characteristic feature is
that the contradictions which accu-
mulated in the course Of the stabili-
alton process due to the great devel-
opment of the productive forces are
now coming to the surface and are
shattering the whole system of capt.
talist society"
must confess frankly that I do
not understand the logic of this
reasoning. Not technical develop
ment, but contradictions! But where
do these contradictions come from?
Comrade Kostrjeva says that they
are due to the great development of
the productive forces. But l ask
comrade Kostrjeva, is a great de-
velopment of the productive forces"
possible without technical progress?
Hitherto l, like a good many other
comrades, together wit h Marx,
thought that the productive forces
were the sum of instruments of pro-
duction and labour power. That is
why the growth of productive for
ces" cannot be separated from tech
nical progress. This would be abb
ksolutely incorrect theoretically. To
postulate a great growth of pro-
ductive forces in the present period
and at the same time to deny the
great growth in technique in the
same period; to insist that contra
dictions have become ever so much
more acute as result of the chan
ges that have taken place in the pro-
ductive forces and at the same time
to throw away this very criterion
reveals that something is wrong
from the point of view of even ele-
mentary logic.
The second speaker who dealt
with this question was Comrade
Strakhov (China). He said: 1--WE do
not understand this question and
therefore we believe that there is
no third period. But we are in fav-
our of having this period mentioned
in the Thesis.
Modesty is certainly virtue, and
certain Communists should strive to
cultivate it. With that l can fully
agree. But, comrades, 1 cannot ag-
rec that this is sound argument.
When Comrade Straghov said that
there is no difference between the
second and third periods someone
in the hall shouted "hear, hear. l
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and of the Executive Committee of
the Communist International. Spe-
cial mention must be- made of the
comments made on the organization
al shortcomings of our apparatus.
But there is also a negative side
to the discussion to which / must
refer. In this l include the rather
narrow limits to which much of the
discussion was confined. The major
ity of comrades who spoke here al
most exclusively dealt with their own
countries and not with the funda-
mental problems of the, movement
that arise from the present situa-
ton. Of course, do not object to
the various delegations Analysing and
discussing the questions that directly
concern them. On the contrary, l
think this is desirable because it
facilitates an exchange of expert
ences, and, as it were, the COLLECTIVE
sation of our experiences. Without
such an exchange of experience the
work of the Communist International
and of it's Congresses would be i'm
possible. On the other hand | think
that the failure of many speakers to
deal with fundamental questions was
a drawback in the discussion.
will not dwell on the verbal Skin
mishes that took place here, but will
merely recall the words of Heine:
"This is not knightly bout for the
hearts of ladies fair; tbs but a wordy
war twixt Capucian monks and their
foes,-the Rabbis" (Laughter). And
l do not think it is necessary to deal
in detail with this monk and rabbi
contest.
III. The Sterilization of Capitalism
and the Controversy over the
Third Period"
The Fifth Congress of the Comintern
and the Question of Sterilization
Comrades, l will first of all deal
with the fundamental problem, the
problem Of the sterilization of cap
italism and with the question around
namely, the question of the so-called
period.
AS you know, the term "stabiliza-
ton" did not appear in the discus
sion at the Fifth Congress of the
Comintern. What happened at the
Fifth Congress, and what estimate
did we make then of the economic
and political situation? In the theses
passed on the world economic situa-
ton the Fifth Congress first of all
took note of the collapse of world
economy; the theses speak directly
of the collapse of world economy, OF
/ the chaos in the currency and of the
crisis of European economy. At that
time we said that European economy
was moving in a vicious circle and
was unable to extricate itself from
its state of crisis. We also pointed
to the world agrarian crisis. The
Comintern at that time emphasized
that the bourgeoisie was incapable of
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do not know whose voice it was but
whoever it was he displays a capac-
ity for logic that is, to say the least,
peculiar. While there is a close con-
nection between the development of
productive forces and the develop
ment of technique there does not
always seem to be a similar connec-
ton between logic and vocal capac-
ity.
At the end of his speech Comrade
Straghov said that the third period
should after all remain in the The
ses. But if there is no difference
whatever between the second and
the third periods, then dear comrade
Straghov, why put it in the Theses.
Do you merely want to waste pa
per? 1t is certainly not sound logic
to say there is really no third period,
but we ought to talk about it in the
Thesis. | agree that sometimes we
put in Theses things that do not ex-
list, but none Of US will believe that
such Theses represent the acme of
tactical wisdom. If there is no third
period then it is better to leave it
out of the Thesis. But since you
propose to leave it in the Thesis it
shows that your conscience is not
clear, you have a feeling that this
unfortunate third period is of some
use after all. Certainly it is of some
use; it will help us to lay down cor
rect tactics.
What is the meaning Of the third
period? What is the meaning of
"these philosophers? The meaning
is that by taking note of a third per-
iod we emphasize that the stabilis-
alton of capitalism cannot disappear
from world economy in the course
of a single day. And this must be
emphasized. 1t is precisely on these
grounds that our delegation sup
ports the postulate of the third
period.
ITO Be Continued
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The Positive and Negative Sides

removing the chaos in the currency,
etc.
On the report of Comrade Zinoviev
the Fifth Congress passed resolu-
ton on tactics. What was the essen
tial feature of the analysis of the
political situation contained in that
resolution? The principal point
stressed in that resolution was the
existence of "pacifist-democratic
era"
Thus, as result of the analysis
we made of the situation at that time
we declared that world economy was
in state of collapse, that European
economy was in state of permanent
crisis; and the political superstruc-
tuTe of that analysis was the "era of
democratic pacifism." This era,
as you know, was reflected by the
Labor Government" in England, the
victory of the LEFT Bloc" in France,
the Labor Government in Den
mark, and the various coalition ten
denotes in other countries. Such was
the general situation at that time,
and such was the estimate made of
it by the Fifth World Congress. Not
word was. said about sterilization.
The word sterilization" was first
uttered in our midst only in 1925.
At the Fifth Congress, l repeat,
and thrice stress it, in order to mark
the change in the whole situation,
there was as yet no talk of stabiliza-
ton. Why do stress this point so
much? In order that we shall take
special note of it so that we may
clearly understand the changes that
have taken place in the objective sit
uation since the Fifth Congress. This
is precisely why in the first part of
our theses we advanced the postu-
late of the third period. The postu-
late on the three periods was dis
cussed by the delegation of the Com
munist Party of the S. U. and there
it was amended to make it more pre-
else. Of course, the fact that the
( olGudIlOH SllCS IIlS llIn congress
has been divided into three periods
by the delegation of the Communist
Party Of the Soviet Union is not in
itself a logical proof that this divi-
sion is correct. We must substanti-
ate it by sound arguments.
Why 1t Is Incorrect to Deny the
Existence of Third Period
The part Of the thesis which deals
with this point reads as follows:
Il. After the first period of the
World Imeprialist War, the inter-
national labor movement passed
through a series of historical
phases of the general crisis of the
capitalist system.
''The first period was the period
of direct revolutionary actions of
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-09-01
Bukharn's Speech in Reply to Discussion on the Int

Comrades, the discussion that took
place here was a remarkable one in
many respects. In the first place
there is the large number of COM
rades who took part in it. There were
nearly 80 speakers. Never has there
been so large number of speakers
on any one subject at previous Con-
crosses. Particular mention should
be made of the speeches delivered by
our Negro comrades, by the dele
gates from Oriental countries and
colonial countries generally, and es-
pecially of the speeches delivered by
our Chinese comrades. 1t is impor-
tant also to note the active part that
was taken in the discussion by Com
munists from the South American
countries, for this is the first time
since the Communist International
was established that we have had so
many representatives of these coun-
tries present. Reference should be
made also to the speeches delivered
by numerous comrades from small
parties, to which we sometimes de-
vote too little attention.
Taking the discussion as a whole
l must say that it was of enormous
positive significance. would like to
point out the characteristic positive
sides of the discussion.
First of all, l want to mention the
criticism and self-criticism that was
displayed. Our theses, my speech,
the work of the Communist Interna-
tional and of the various parties,
were all subjected to criticism.
The stream of self-criticism that
flowed through the whole of the dis
cussion is particularly to be well
coined. Another positive side of the
discussion was that the representa-
tives of nearly every Party took part
in it. A particularly pleasing fea-
ture, l repeat, is that representatives
Of new" parties in the colonies, in
South American countries, ETC., par
ticipated.
Many of the remarks that were
uttered in the course of the discus
sion were undoubtedly correct. These
remarks must be embodied in one
way or another in the decisions to be
passed by the Congress as well as in
the future work of the Comintern.
1t is true that in the main these re-
marks were concerned not with
questions of principle, but with sec
ondarS questions; nevertheless, ex-
tremely important problems were
touched upon. Among these I in
clude the points made on the peasant
questions, the references to the need
for more attention being devoted to
the unemployed problem that were
made in the course of the discussion
of our analysis of the present period
of capitalist development. A num-
Der of speakers also referred to the
question of colonial work, the Negro
question, and also to the day to day
practical work of the various parties
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was announced today.
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The Washington times., 1928-07-30
Strengthens Retirement Story

That superb moment IN Genes
mind How better was his second thought The gesture win
what he might have through his humanitarian i-
pulses refused People his knockou
technical though il but time goes on they win
admire him more for not taking slight advantage which no
The incident strengthens Tunnev Il throoh hn
He didn't want out Of the halo of
and in his decisive M %
he which he wanted. s - AAaASs
Yes that eighth big moment ACCORDING ~ mr.
retrospect and is tpoff that
for future work in the ring IT was 81 his
grasp would meant hundreds thousands
time ne fought Had he dropped Heney then and the under
takers 40 the rest he could demand figure
stand now T Iunne continues he'll have On the
That to be strongest indication rs Ess 80
Besides who will he fight within Of years and n
tight after long lapse where will
Iunney will make ring spectacle out Nj hnassf H.
Dempsey and Johnny Dundee. 81 A nAs
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

against Lyons, getting three hits, a
walk and sacrifice fly. He scored
one run and drove in three others.
Cisse1l's one handed running pickup
of Jones hot grounder over second
base was the outstanding fielding
feature of the opening game.
The second game was worth see
ing with Grady Adkins holding the
Griffs powerless when runs were
looming up. He deserved his vic
tory. Hadley was far from being
himself, but Brown looked good
until the eighth when Falk singled
and Kamm trippled. Two runs
were the result. BY that time, how
ever, the victory was in and few
cared. Only in the second inning
were the Griffs able to score and
their lone run eventuated from
Bluege's single, passes to Cronin
and Harris, followed by Ruel's
single, scoring Cronin.
The 5000 fans got more kick out
of Messers Altrock and Schacht
than they did out of the games.
The Washington comedians went
the limit with their funny stuff
and were given wonderful hand
at the conclusion of their efforts.
Uncle Nick Altrock comes pretty
close to owning the Southside.
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

Sometimes events appear light than they
the they happen and il the sporting sphere We bs
leye this ~ particularly boxing When gets 70 The s
81 his own hearth things which oberatsd
by the bedsn and hya which rngade atmosphere al
the denser penetrate.
Sitting quiet theater late last Sep
watched the second pictures reeled ok
and observed things which escaped attention altogether ny ne
Chicago rngde bobbg III front Of people wer
yelling cursing praying n the breath Our were
there distracng noises bobbng heads
the fight find
mind that Yankee stadium and 1t
clearly cinaxes antcinaxes which
led To ascending the pedestal which ccer
out basks IN the
The Washington times., 1928-07-30
cIimax Came n Eighth

we what others VINO may But the BIG
IN that fight didn't the eleventh referee
held Tunneys ao yet did the tenth when
like
the tenth took precedent and few the bang that fight
laid the skill Tunney throughout wandering
the spot could talk only Of Heenys grit and gzzard
But the look back the mbedded
splendid eighth round wherein Heens teleaped that trouble
finish his man deliberately withheld until Heeney could
cover his poise and blink some Of the fog out d his troubled
athletic annals hold No battle-ground better Ii was
OF Gene to his already beaten
fighters Ct this day have that much Dempsey would
never have cone it, not that isn't capable
Dempsey impusve He doesn't know the meaning pulling
"kll." - T s
The Washington times., 1928-07-30
Legion Diamond Finals
Are Scheduled Today

The Lincoln Post and Sam Rice
mines will collide this afternoon at
400 o'clock on the East Ellipse
grounds in a game that will de.
termine this city's representative
in the sectional tourney OF the
American Legion junior world series.
The winner will compete in the
series at Baltimore, August Z, 8,
and 8.
The Lincoln Post and. Sam Rice
tossers earned the right to meet
in the finals by scoring victories
yesterday. Lincoln Post traTnpled
Powhatans, 1876, while the Rices
received forfeit from the Plan
slSys and later beat the Kelleys,
Al
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

AMERICAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
WASHINGTON, al; Chicago, 3-b.
Cleveland. "a; New York, 6.
Boston, 3; Detroit, 2.
Philadelphia, 8; st. Louis, 8.
TODAY,S GAMES
WASHINGTON at Chicago.
Boston at Detroit.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
New York at Cleveland
The Washington times., 1928-07-30
KIDS SEEK
LEGION TITLE

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July &c.
Alexandria Post No. "a, American
Legion, will send its junior baseball
team to Knoxville, Tenn, Wednes-
day night for the regional games
which will bring together the Amer
lean Legion champions Of Virginia,
Tennessee, North Carolina and Ken
lucky.
The junior club representing this
city won the Virginia title at Rich.
mond, Saturday, with 9-to-S TIL.
umph over Norfolk after victory
earlier in the day over Dauvtlle ana
one Thursday over Newport News.
Jack Scott won the 18.hOle
medal play handicap t0urn;l-
ment play-Off Mt Belle Haven
Country Club yesterday when
Hubert Moore conceded the
match with Scott ~ strokes up
at the fourteenth hole. The two
golfers tied last week In the
tourney.
"A meeting or the Old Dominion
Boat Club will be held "wednesday
night to determine whether crews
will be sent to the regatta OF the
Middle States Regatta Association.
Belle Haven Country Club VIII
send it's eight.man golf team 70
spottswood Country Club, Harrison
burg, Va, Saturday, for the TIT
state Golf Association tournament
A seniors tournament for golfers ~
years old and over will be held ~
BGlie Haven Saturday. !.
The Washington times., 1928-07-30
.BLUECOATS SHY
Of BALL FOES

Lieut.. Mike Raedy, boss OF the
policemen's ball team, is having his
annual struggle to find opponents
for the bluecoats. Boiling Field,
which has ever been accommodate
ing. has been played so often by
Lieutenant Mikes club that both
bluecoats and aviators have become
a trifle bored by the repetition.
Finney Kelley, the policemen's
annual choice for pitcher for
many years in the Labor Day
game with the firemen, has re.
covered completely from the
broken leg that prevented him
from taking part last year. The
firenlen won. They have never
beaten the policemen with Fin.
ney flfnging.
Teams that desire to play the
policemen should get in touch with
Lieutenant Raedy at No. 8 precinct.
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

Yesterdays RESULTS
New York, Al; Chicago, 3-3.
Brooklyn, B.: Cincinnati, 5.
TODAY'S GAMES
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Chicago Mt New York.
81. Louis 1T Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Boston (2 games).
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

According to his associates, the.
champion win take up banking or
Industrial business after studying
philosophy in English and German
universities Tunney himself has
declined to confirm these reports
and other rumors to the effect that
he would marry. head for the South
Pole with his friend, Conadr. Rich
ard p. Byrd or enter the priest
hood.
The best bet lib supposed to be that
he win take up banking, his million
dollars qualifying him for that pro-
fession.
Whether Tunney's important
announcement this week con-
Germs his temporary or pern1a.
memt retirement from the ring or
some startling decision that has
not been anticipated from him,
the fact remains that Tunney
viii be automatically retired
Tor more than year unless he
Is willing to fight for COM
parafively small returns.
Tex Richard will have no more
W0EA 1gE 1uNHSy 0nl1A n JGcA AAbAAA
next September. 1t would, there
fore, seem a bit precipitate for Gene
to touch off his final blast at box.
ia9 now. He might want to come
hack II colorful challenger bobbed
up next winter.
Some of the boys are already
claiming Tunney's title before II
has actually been CONTEMPORARY
a.fsl q
sole. proprietor.
or course, there Is d no law
against claiming. and each speaker
Is the manager of a heavyweight
contender.
The brothers. Mortimer and Har.
yey. OF the league for the manage
n1ent Of Tom Heeney, will put in a
claim for Tom on the ground that
be was the best of the lot this year,
that he went further than Dempsey
In either Of the Tunney fights and
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that Dempsey announced his retire
ment last spring
AT the present moment
Heeney cannot appear In person
to press this claim. He Is
nursing pair Of black eyes a.
i. result or pushing his countc-
nance into Tunney 5 gloves
recently.
Walter Friedman says he viii
accept the championship from Tun-
ney on behalf Of Knute Hansen.
The melancholy Dane il the big.
gest OF the contenders and he il
brave, for he has recently com.
mitted matrimony.
jimmy Johnston will claim half
The title for Phil Scott and the other
half for Mike McTigue He will
then conduct merger at the
Garden.
Johnny Risko thinks he is the
best man because Tunney limited
he was and because he scored over
George Godfrey. As Mr.. Gibson
gtill would say, that decision was all
% the 'phonus bolonius" However,
Risko can fight.
Jack Sharkey is smart enough to
claim the falling title himself. He
is a better talker than his man.
ayers, but they can talk a better
fight than he can fight.