The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-11-21
National MdrcherS to
Win SUPPORT by Policy
of Rigid Discipline
But Frequent Meetings Along the Way Give
Democratic Basis for Common Action
Column Captains Are in Charge But Should
Take Marchers Completely Into Confidence

come important that every column
and every delegate should recognize
their responsibilities.
In order that the National Hun
ger March be looked upon by the
workers in the cities through which
the march passes with seriousness
and determination the matter Of
discipline is of utmost Importance.
Discipline goes hand in hand with
the proper organization Of the COLI
umns in all phases of the activity.
Discipline is improved when there Is
clear understanding Of the many
difficulties that may arise as the col
umns push their way towards WASH
ington and back home again.
While On the Way.
The following suggestions should be
carried through to suit the immedi-
ate needs Of each delegation:
1.-The columns and truck cap
tains must be able to secure the con-
fidence of the delegates in their
charge.
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tanning to the duties Of each dele
gate must be made clear to the del
egateS and emphasized when the
occasion arises.
3.-Collections of funds food, sale
of literature, speaking to reporters OF
the capitalist press, ETC., while on the
route, must be done by the respective
delegate, or group Of delegates as
signed for this work.
Zach delegate must know his
column and see to it that they do not
get mixed UP in other columns, thus
disorganizing the work.
5.-Under no conditions should
anyone be allowed on trucks or cars,
who is not known as a delegate. Care
should be taken to prevent possible
provocations Of any kind.
6. a.)-When arriving at a stop
over point there must be no dispense
ment of delegates to visit relatives or
friends, or to roam around the town.
bD-All the delegates are to
come as a body TO the hall or other
gathering places arranged for. There
all delegates will await instructions
from their captains.
This must be especially born in
mind upon arriving in Washington.
7.-All suggestions, complaints, etc.
should be addressed to the truck cap
tain.
S-Should the captain be called
away for some task, the assistant
captain (where there is one) acts in
his place. Where no assistant cap
tain has been elected, the captain
should appoint delegate to take his
place.
9-The delegation from the main
cities should pay particular attention
to the delegations from smaller CEN
ters when they join their column
This is very important because from
the experiences in the last march
these small delegations we're left on
their own hook, with the results that
considerable confusion took place.
Political Clarfication During the
March.
Many delegates will be elected who
have had very little contact with the
unemployed movement prior to the
Hunger March. This makes it abso-
lutely essential for thorough clarifi-
cation Of the various phases of ex-
periences the columns will go through
on their way to and from Wash
ington. This Qualification moreover,
is Of still greater importance. if these
delegates are to become active work
ers and fighters for the tasks ahead
Of us after the Hunger March.
The following suggestions are made
to meet the above mentioned needs:
AT every stop-over point it is
imperative that, wherever possible,
meetings with the entire delegation
Of the column be had, where the col
umn captain briefly outlines the sit
uation of the march and explains po-
htically the experiences gained that
day.
2.-At these meetings complete fin
ancial reports should be given to the
delegation.
Sat these meetings all COM
plants, criticisms, requests, sugges-
tions, etc, of an important organisa-
tional and political nature should be
considered.
4,-Questions by rank and file del
egates, especially those who have re-
Gently joined our ranks should be-
encouraged and thorough discus
sion had, followed by a summary by
the column captain
5.-These reports and discussions
should not be of a general nature,
but should be concrete so as the needs
Of the delegation, with the aim in
view to solidify, enthuse and inspire
the delegation. Then with redoubled
energy its members will continue
their work upon their return from the
National Hunger March.