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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
YOUNG WORKERS
TO HIT TERROR
IN GUATEMALA
Workers Killed and
Jailed by Thousands;
Demonstrate Thurs.

Preparations are going ahead full
blast for the Guatemalen Demons
tration that is being called by the
Young Communist League, Down.
town section.
Hundreds Of young workers will
demonstrate against the murder ter
ror that has been going on in Sal
vadore and Guatemala against all
militant workers, young workers and
peasants.
The capitalist class OF Guatemala
and Salvatore is trying to put down
in sea of blood, torture and jailings
the mass discomfort and revolution
airy uprisings that are taking place
in Guatemala and Salvatore.
Thousands Of workers, young work
ers and peasants have either already
been killed or are rotting in Jail at
the mercy of the puppets of Am
erican and British imperialism for
daring to lead the workers and
peasants in revolutionary struggle
against their bosses.
Young Workers: Rally to the de-
tense of the workers of Guatemala
and Salvatore.
Protest the murder Of wainwright,
the leader of the revolutionary
workers, young workers and peasants
of Salvatore.
Terror used against these workers
will be the same terror, murder and
jailings that will be, and are being
used against you.
Rally to the mass demonstration
in front of the Guatemalan Con-
sulate, II Battery Place, THURSDAY,
March 31st, II noon.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
EAST NY. JOBLESS
TO DEMONSTRATE
Demand Cash Relief
from City Buro

Tired Of the promises of relief
which never comes, and embittered
by the abusive treatment received at
the Home Relief Buro, the workers
Of East New York will demonstrate
ct Q pm. before the relief buro at
Crawford and Belmont.
Immediate cash relief, minimum
Of $40 for a family of 5 to be paid
in cash, and no discrimination
against Negroes, are the demands
that will be raised by the workers
N this demonstration.
Many families have been denied
relief by this Buro on fake excuses,
such as having previously received a
few cents in charity, etc. Whatever
relief has been given has been in
the form OF checks, which the land
lords refrse to accept and which the
stores VII cash Tor cn!v hsE their
face valte
The Unemployed Council Of Great
er New crk, which IS organizing the
demonstration, urges all wa kers In
the '3cinity TO Turn cut today.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
ROAD TO LIFE" OPENS AT
ACME SATURDAY

Road to Life" first Russian talkie,
which broke all records at the Cameo
IN its five weeks there, will be shown
at the Acme Theatre, beginning this
Saturday. Road To Life" is a tense
drama of Russia's wild children"
the waits who we're left over in the
wake of the World War, and the days
of famine that followed. The picture
shows the transformatio nof these
orphaned children into useful citi-
zens by the Soviet government.
Titles are in English, prepared by
Michael Gold, noted author of Jews
Without Money" The preface is de-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
ANTI-WAR MEET
IN NY. TONIGHT
Called by Friends of
Soviet Union

To protest the war plans Of the
bosses against the Soviet Union and
the Chinese masses, workers of New
York will meet today at Irving Plaza
Hall, p. m. This is one of series
of mass meetings to be held in New
York under the auspices of the
Friends of the Soviet Union.
The reasons why the capitalist
powers are trying to provoke a war
upon the Soviet Union will be fully
explained by Comrade Marcel Scherer
national secretary of the F. S. U.
Scherer will also tell Of the projects
for industrialization of the Soviet
Union contained in the second Five
Year Plan.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
Coney Island Workers
In ScCttsbOrO Protest
NJ e ct This Evening

NEW YORK. - j. Louis Engdahl,
general secretary Of the International
Labor Defense will be the main
speaker at a mass meeting tonight,
Thursday, to protest the decision of
the Alabama Supreme Court uphold
ing the muderous lynch verdicts
against the Scottsboro boys. The
meeting will be held at Ocean Side
Hotel, West 22nd Street and Ocean
Avenue, Coney Island. 1t is organized
by the Frank Little Youth Branch Of
the International Labor Defense.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
Call Anti-War Mass
MEETINGS. in Three
Towns in New Jersey

The Young Communist League and
the Communist Party have called
open air anti-war demonstrations for
April 6, at pm. in the cities of
Perth Amboy and New Brunswick,
New Jersey.
Thousands Of leaflets have been
distributed to workers calling on
them to take part in the demonstra-
lions against imperialist war and
against hunger. An indoor anti-war
meeting will be held in Lakewood.
N. ]. on April 8, at pm.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
BY J. LOUIS ENGDAHL
General Secretary, international
Labor Defense


The International Labor Defense
has launched in its Drive for a $i0,-
900 Fighting Fund Of Scottsboro,
This Fund must be secured imme-
diatelyl
While mass protest grows every
where in resistance to the lynching
decision of the Alabama State Su-
preme Court, 1t must spread still
more.
Parallel with the mass resistance
campaign there must also be carried
forward the legal struggle in the
courts.
We are not yet through with the
Alabama State Supreme Court. We
have demanded a rehearing on our
appela. New trials face Roy Wright
end Eugene Williams in the Scots
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31
Stop the robber war
against the Chinese
people. Demonstrate on
APRIL 9Th against i'm
perialist war.

livered by DR.. John Dewey OF Column
bia University, who saw the expert
ment at first hand on hsi visit to
Russia.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31

Have you ordered your bundle of
the Anti-War Edition of the Daily
Worker for April 2?
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-03-31

Every shop, mine and factory a
fertile field for Daily Worker sub
scriptions.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
PRICES FOR STEEL
IN STEAD|ER TREND
Producers Are Trying to Sta
biIize Quotations for the
Second Quarter.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 27.-Although
demand for steel tapered off somewhat
further during the past week. the price
situation was steadier owing to efforts
of producers to stabilize levels for the
second quarter at slight advances.
Buying from the automobile industry
has been further restricted rejecting
reduced car production and a disposi-
ton to await fun production and show
ing of models by large manufacturer.
No Improvement for structural steel has
developed and, while some buying of
rails is reported. this demand is still
restricted.
Ingot production is estimated at 26
per cent of capacity. A slightly better
demand for pig iron is reported at
steady prices.
Copper weakened under pressure from
smeHerS and outside offerings ard buy
ing continued restricted owing to un-
certainty over the success of producers
in obtaining an agreement with Belgian
Congo interests to curtail production
further. With current temporary agree
ments controlling export sales expiring
March l, the possibility Of a free export
market, for the time being. created
further uncertainty. Smelters offered
electrolytic at 6 cents but further con-
cessions were reported from resale
sources.
Tin eased moderately in sympathy
with copper and declines in London
but moderate consumer buying devel-
oped and the undertone was about
steady at the decline. Offerings are
restricted
Lead prices were reduced by Eastern
smelling interests to meet Western
price-cutting Consumers remained eau
tious, as they lacked confidence In
values. With consumption restricted,
supplies are said to be increasing.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
Baltimore Markets
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, February 27.-The
general live poultry market has taken
on a firmer tone and practically all lines
show an increase of a cent or a
pound, but demand Is centered mostly
on choice, fat stock. Turkeys continue
In light receipt, but ample for the de-
mand, which Is easily satisfied at 80
TO 80 cents a pound for young hens, 8
pounds and over, and 23a24 for COB
blers. II to IS pounds, but old hens
and old toms, as well as crooked breasts,
are slow sale at 20 for the former and
Is and Is for the latter. A better de-
mand prevails for young chickens at %
and % for medium TO large smooth
stock, with Leghorns selling 18 to 20,
but all poor, thin stock, as well as bare
backs. move slow at IL and 13. An
improved demand Is noted for medium
to large old hens, 4 pounds and over at
II to 10, but smaller, as well as Leg
horns, will not bring over IS and 16,
with all poor, thin fowl, as well as
old roosters, slow sale at II and II.
Market for ducks and geese holding
steady at 13 to % for the former and
IA to I8 for e~1atter, but poor, thin
stock is neglected at IL to 13. Guinea
1OWI anu DlScOilS dleO SOCdQy
changed at 80 to IS each for the for
mer and 20 to rs pair for the latter.
Capons continue in light receipt with
demand limited at "a to 27 cents a
pound for medium to large birds, q
pounds and over. but smaller. as well
as slips, not so desirable at % and %
Egg Prices.
The egg market continues to show a
decline in values, but some little change
for the better has been noted the past
few days. While receipts are only fair
they are ample for the demand. For
the first time in several weeks sales
on the exchange we're made the past
week and all desirable stock finds ready
buyers, but offerings of doubtful quail
ity are confined to street sales. The
market closed today at 14h cents q
dozen for nearby firsts, but current re-
ceipts have to be sold strictly on merit
at irregular prices. Duck eggs made
their first appearance on the market
this week and met with ready sale al
% cents a dozen for large, clean stock
but small or dirty eggs will not bring
over 49,
Potato market holds about steady
under fairly liberal receipts and prices
Evening star., 1932-02-28
Trade Trends

BY the Associated Press.
Coffee. - Increasing demand from
roaSterS and chain stores Is said by
trade interests to be responsible for the
moderate betterment in the price OF
coffee futures during the past week.
Cocoa.-Net gains of IL to 13 points
in the prices of cocoa futures last week
followed substantial buying by manu-
facturerS in this country. the weekly re-
view of the New York Cocoa Exchange
reports. European houses were also &C
tive on the buying side, according to
the exchange.
Furniture.-Orders received by the
furniture industry in January were ap-
proximately 20 per cent greater than
the December orders, bulletin issued
by Seidman g. Seidman, accountants,
states. The increase Is attributed to
special markets held in a number of
furniture centers. Untitled orders at
the end of January showed an increase
of 81 per cent over December. 1t Is sS-
tir1ated.
Lumber.-The process of reducing
surplus stocks of lumber continued
during the week ended February 20,
says the current bulletin of the Ma
tional Lumber Manufacturers AsSocia-
ton. Production for the week was
109, ,587 900 feet. approxtmating the pre-
viouSly established low levels. Orders
exceeded the production by 36 per cent
and shipments by 40 per cent. A week
earlier shipments ran 80 per cent and
orders "a per cent above the production
of 103, ,403, 900 feet.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
BONDS ARE STEADY
NQU|ET MARKET
U. S. and Railroad Issues in
Demand Despite Profit
Taking.
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Associated Press Financial Writer.

NEW YORK, February 27.-A firm
Indertone characterized today's brief
session of the bond market, with United
States Government issues continuing 10
add moderately to their recent gains.
There was some week end prof1t-tak-
ing in the Liberty loans. which have
registered striking advances during the
past week, but this was readily absorbed
in most cases. Reported buying by
banks accentuated the activity in the
Federal list.
Railroad mortgages were in fair de-
mand, although their price changes fol-
lowed a narrow range. A report that a
$2,000,000 pool had been formed to sup
port the second-grade carrier liens did
not seem to arouse any great enthusiasm
for these bonds.
Quiet strength was displayed by Atcti-
son As, Illinois Central 434S, Nickel
Plate 4l2s, Frisco 412S and Union Pa
cihc As Slight declines were recorded
by Canadian Pacific debenture As, Chi
cago & Northwestern 434s, Missouri
Pacific SIS and Pennsylvania 41aS.
Most of the utility and industrial
loans were steady, with gains about bal
ancing losses. American Telephone SIS,
Cincinnati Gas & Electric As of 1868
and Consolidated Gas 512s marked up
their prices mildly. Utility Power &
Light debenture 51as were under some
pressure. Chile Copper IS advanced,
but United States Rubber IS had sink
ing spell.
Most of the foreign obligations were
higher. Among the gamers were Bel
gian Is, Chile 6s of 1860, French rs and
tbs, German Government Is and SIS,
italian Is and Uruguay IS. British
51zs and japanese 61zs eased fraction
ally,
Evening star., 1932-02-28
BY BRADLEY W. TRENT.
Special Dispatch % The Star.


NEW YORK, February 27.-Thirty-
six corporations of all descriptions so
far this year have approved changes in
capital structure designed through re-
duction in par value of shares or de-
crease in outstanding stocks to write
off losses sustained in recent operations.
In addition to the companies approving
such steps there are pending 20 similar
cases in which plans have been an
nounced subject to approval Of stock
holders.
These changes are a continuation OF
a trend strongly manifest in 1881, when
a total of 176 companies accomplished
capital reductions in this manner.
OF the SO changes already approved
this year, two were companies with their
shares listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, II on the New York Curb
Exchange and % miscellaneous OF
the changes proposed, were in Stock
Exchange companies and 9 in Curb
shares, with miscellaneous.
Alterations Approved.
New York Stock Exchange companies
which have approved alterations in par
are G. r. Kinney and United Cigar
Stores. Changes have been proposed
for American Woolen, Cluett Peabody,
Commercial Credit, New York Air
Brake, North American Aviation and
Radio-Keith Orpheum.
Subjecting the 1892 list to further
analysis, it is seen that 18 are industrial
companies, IL investment companies,
banks and insurance companies.
Curb Exchange stocks, In which the
capital structure has been altered this
wear include Automatic Voting Ma
Evening star., 1932-02-28
BUSINESS STIRRED
BY BRITISH TARIFF
Duties, Including Freight and In.
surance, to Place European Ports
at Advantage Over q. s.
BY Cable TO The Star.


LONDON, England, February 81
Disturbing information for the worlds
exporters is the announcement that the
British 10 per cent general tariff will
be charged not only on the wholesale
price In the leading market in the
country of origin, such as American
duties, but will be charged as well on
transportation and insurance; in other
words, C + (cost, insurance and
freight British port.
On some articles this raises the real
duties to Is and 20 per cent or more
1t also favors nearer ports. For ex-
ample, American Softwood timber from
the West Coast reaches London at $50
C per standard, Of which freight
makes up some $21. The same stand
ard can be shipped to London from
Northern European ports for about So
freight.
British customs officials are given the
widest powers to investigate costs and
are able to demand all documents re-
lating to shipment under the penalty
Of a ESQ ($174) fine. Values shown on
invoices in foreign currencieS will be
convertible into sterling at the rate of
exchange prevailing on the date i'm
porting ships are reported as reaching
port.
The zero tariff hour Is Tuesday, with
many ships on the high seas racing to
reach British ports. Several of these
are having a battle with ice in the
Baltic. The S. S. President Harding
for the first time is putting into the
port of London today to deliver a cargo
Of $500 tons. Fog and heavy seas are
holding up ships and may involve the
loss of thousands of dollars to foreign
manufacturers
(Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1932-02-28
COTTON VALUES GAIN
ON TRADE PURCHASES
Late Covering Movement Also
Tends to Lift Market
at Week End.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. February 27.-After
sagging in the early trading today
cotton rallied on continued trade buy
ing and covering or rebuying by some
OF the early sellers, with May contracts
trading and closing at that figure. The
general market closed very steady net
2 points higher to l point lower.
changed prices to decline of points
under Southern selling and week end
realizing. Relatively steady Liverpool
cables failci to find any reflection Of
importance in the local trading and
while offerings were comparatively light,
prices Sagged gradually during the
earlier trading
After the earlier offerings had been
absorbed, the market stiffened up on a
continuance of moderate demand from
the trade and covering. Marcn ad-
vanced from 500 to TOT ano October
from 7.37 to 7.44 and closing quotations
were within a point of the best.
The early decline was attributed part
ly to an easier technical position follow
ing recent advances and the possibility
Of some falling on in the spot demand
after the filling of February commit
ments The weather in the South was
considered more favorable for the
movement of cotton as we'll as for pre-
lininary crop preparations where soil
conditions permitted, and such consid-
erations may have increased the DISPOSE
ton to take profits over the week end.
Liverpool cables reported hedging and
liquidation absorbed by trade calling
and covering in that market and said
there was q continued demand for cot
ton cloths from India. The amount of
cotton on sh1pnoard awaiting clearance
at the end of the week was estimated
at 216,000 bales, against $4,000 last
Evening star., 1932-02-28
CHANGES IN CAPITAL STATUS
ORDERED BY 3e CORPORATIONS
Elimination of Profit and Loss Deficit Is
Chief Reason Given for Making Altera-
tions-Share Values Enhanced.
,hine, Blue Ridge, Continental Chicago,

chine, Blue Ridge, Continental Chicago
Federated Metals, General Capital,
Hydro Electric Securities, New York
Transit. Northern Pipe Line, Paramount
Motors, Utility & Industrial and United
Chemicals. Changes are pending in
Burco, American ThermoS, Electro
Bond e. Share, johnson Motor. Rich
mond Radiator, Sun Investing. Phoenix
Securities, United Founders and Niagara
Hudson.
For the full year 1881 the 176 changes
included 46 stock exchange companies
and Al on the curb list, with SO miscel-
laneous. OF these, Sc were industrial
companies, SO investment companies,
2l insurance companies and 10 banks.
Various reasons are assigned for max
ing the changes in capital. The prin-
cipal one is the existence of a profit
and loss deficit, which can be eliminated
by the transfer to profit and loss sur
plus of the amount taken from capital.
Elimination of the profit and loss
deficit in many instances allows the
payment Of dividends on stocks, which
would be barred from distribution as
long as the company showed a deficit.
Increases Market Price.
Inc SuDSLltutlOn OF one new snare
for two or more old shares also has
the effect Of enhancing the market
price Of the shares, improving their
standing in the market and aiding the
credit position Of the company when
new financial arrangements are neces-
sary.
In a few instances large blocks of
authorized shares held in the treas
uries of the companies have been wiped
of in order to avoid the payment of
taxes on these shares.
(Copyrizht io32)
Evening star., 1932-02-28
Commodity Price
Trends of Week
BY HI. n. McGHL,
itnr. McGiu commodity service, Inc.


AUBURNDALE, Mass, February 27
R.-The general level Of commodity
prices during the past week was slightly
lower. The stability noted In prices
following the introduction of the Glass
Steagall bill has not been maintained.
All commodities index again re-
sumed the slowly receding trend which
has been the rule in recent weeks. The
number Of individual groups showing
lower index figures continues large.
Out of IA groups, declined, ad-
vanced and 2 remained the same.
Industrial prices recorded negligible
decline. Building materials, fuels, nom
ferrous metals and textiles were lower,
while hides and leather, paint materials
and vegetable oils were higher. Chemi-
Gals and paper and pulp remained the
same as in the previous week.
Industrial activity in this country de-
clined to a new low point in January
and no noticeable improvement has
been evident during the present month.
Unfavorable financial conditions have
been a great obstacle to an improve
ment in confidence. Much has already
been accomplished IN carrying out
President Hoover's policy Of reconstruc-
ton, and the passage OF the Glass
Steagall bill has been looked forward to.
There have been fewer bank failures
of late and less boarding and progress
is being made in the program of credit
expansion. The Federal Reserve Bank
of New York rediscount rate has been
reduced and open market purchases Of
Government bonds are anticipated
upon the passage of the Glass s-Steagall
bill With foreign withdrawal of gold
no longer the cause Of apprehension, the
administrations program Of expansion
can be actively carried on. The con-
templated program may in itself elevate
commodity prices, but the elimination
of major sources of financial trouble is
working toward a return Of confidence
and increased prices as a direct result
of greater business volume.
Agricultural prices were slightly
lower pending developments on the
contemplated expansion program of the
administration. Any favorable develop
ments will be quickly transmitted to
this group.
Most important price changes in the
McGf1 weekly commodity price indices
1926-10o.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
HEADS VIRGINIA
PHONE COMPANY
Wilson Reelected at c. & P. An
nual Meeting Held Recently
in Richmond.

Lloyd B. Wilson was reelected presi-
dent and Charles H. Weber general
manager of the Chesapeake & Poo
mac Telephone Co. of Virginia by the
board of directors at its regular monthly
meeting held in Richmond recently.
Other officers elected were Marshal D.
Sedan, Philip o. Coffin and John C.
Rooms, vice presidents; Walter B.
Clarkson, vice president and secretary;
Thomas B. Clarkson, treasurer: Harry
C. Gretz, general auditor, and Ralph
A. Van Orsdel, general counsel.
Administrative officers are E r. Koo-
gle, auditor; Lloyd M. Griffin, general
commercial manager; j. T. Graft. chief
engineer; S. p Merriam, general traf-
flc manager, and v. B. Fitzpatrick. gen
eral plant manager, Richmond.
Capital expenditures for new plant
and equipment, which will provide ad-
ditional facilities for telephone growth
throughout Virginia, were authorized by
the board. This brings the total an
preparation for similar work through
out the State this year to $l,198, ,S34.
Mr.. Weber states.
Evening star., 1932-02-28
BANK CLEARINGS DROP
FURTHER DURING WEEK

Bank clearings are again far below
those Of last year. The total last week
at all leading cities in the United
States, as reported to Dun's Review, of
$4,015 ,018,000 shows q decline of 40
per cent. At New York City the clear
ings were S2,614,059, 900, a reduction of
435 per cent from the total of year
ago, while the amount reported for the
cities outside of New York at $l,400,-
$4,000 was 324 per cent lower. Only
five business days are included in the
return for last week and last year.
Clearings last week are further re-
duced from those of the preceding
week. At some of the Southern CEN
ters the decline from last year was
again somewhat smaller than at most
Of the other cities, but losses con-
tinue quite heavy in the East and the
West.
Clearings for last week, as reported
to r. G. Dun & Co., with the percent
ages of change and the average daily
figures covering the past three months,
are printed herewith: