The daily worker., 1931-05-18

class. Comrade Hsu, speaking In
behalf of the colonial and national
minorities declared our struggle here
is world wide struggle to end all
oppression, JimCrowing and exploita-
ton of the workers and to unite the
working class to wipe this out
I. Amter in bringing the greetings
of the Communist Party, declared
"Scottsboro, must be the high signal
for the working class all over this
country in order to save the nine
boys Amter called on the delegates
to build broad organizations, the
broad United Front proposed by the
Communist Pay.
VIM. z. Foster, addressing the con-
ference in the name of the Trade
Union Unity League, pointed to the
fact that millions of Negro workers
in the South are watching this case.
Greetings were also brought to the
conference by DR.. Reed, representing
the Hope Relief Society, a social
benevolent society,"" and DR.. Lee who
pledged to rally with the defense
Committee and to do everything we
possibly can for the boys"
The Action Committee report pre-
sented by Anlis included the follow
ing proposals adopted; - The or
ganization of the widest possible
United Front; . That the confer
ence elect United Front Commit
tee of 35 to be known as the Scots
boro United Front Defense Commit
tee of the L.S.N.R. and the LID;
81 That each organization represent
ed elect a small committee at its next
meeting to carry on the work.; a
That each organization adopt a pro-
test resolution against lynching de-
manding a new trial before a jury
of workers and poor farmers with
one half composed of Negroes; 81
That the organizations conduct a
house-to-h o-house canvas and set up
Scottsboro street and neighborhood
committees; 81 That each organiza-
ton assign a number of speakers to
visit the trade unions, A. F. of L.,
churches, ETC.; y That each organ
ization take the case into the fac
tories and win support for the Scots
boro nine and against Jim Crowism;
81 That each organization order a
bundle of Lberators and Labor De-
tenders and organize to sell and dis
tribute them; 81 The fullest par
ticipation of the entire membership
Of all organizations present in con-
Quoting the neighborhood organiza-
ton and open air meetings, ETC.; 1o)
Finances-each organization to raise
funds through (a) Contribution from
their treasures, (b) Voluntary Dona-
tions and assessments of members,
(c) Collections in shops, (d) Special
affairs arranged, (e) Tag days and
other methods.
Condemn Treachery of N. A. A. G. p.
Leaders.
Resolutions were adopted demand
ing a new trial free from the athos-
phere of mob terror with workers
jury composed of at least half Negro
workers, calling for solidarity of Ne
gro and white workers against the
prosecution of the foreign as well as
native born, for joint struggle against
lynching, Jim Crowism, segregation
and discrimination against Negroes
and condemning unqualifiedly the
altitude of the leadership of the
N. A. A. c. P.
A resolution was also adopted on
the Paterson murder frame-up, and
a telegram to be sent to the Scots
boro boys at Kilby Prison, Kilby,
Ala, declaring the conference was
pledged to flight on till you are re-
leased"
The appeal for funds made by Sa-
die Van Veen brought $214 in cash
and $185 in pledges. A banquet fol-
lowed the close of the conference.