The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1935-01-16

before the delegates and through
them before the working class of
the United States a clear perspec-
tive for a further and broader
united front of struggle The great
ovation which followed this address
brought 1873 Democrats, thirty eight
Republicans and fifty-three Social
lists to their feet along with the
unaffiliated and the Communist
Party members in the great body of
delegates. Finally, the Congress pro-
duced a program and plan of action
which can serve to extend the
united front and effectively adj
vance the fight for the Workers
Bill and all other measures to de-
fend and improve the standards of
the masses.
Some Weaknesses
Undoubtedly there were some or
ganizational weaknesses and short
comings. It was impossible to
crowd into the two days sessions
all the many conferences and sub
sessions which we're planned and
proposed. Difficulties connected
with the housing and feeding of
delegates caused loss of some valu-
able time. Many who might have
made valuable contributions were
unable to secure the opportunity to
speak. Inadequate technical staff
prevented prompt circulation of
documents and made its possible for
few irresponsible and otherwise
insignificant disrupters Of the
Lovestone clique to create some
disorder. But the unity and de-
termination which permeated the
Congress and the enthusiasm gem
Grated by it's political success
created such a broad sweep and
mighty power, that the technical
shortcomings and the resultant in
conveniences were hardly noticed
The primary and immediate aims
of the congress were splendidly
achieved. The preparations for the
congress served to bring into the
movement and struggle for social
insurance many tens Of thousands
who therefore, we're not reached. In
the process of preparation and
through the congress, the whole
movement was stimulated, enlarged
enriched and consolidated. The
power of this movement is there
fore multiplied and increased.
This is felt and realized not only
by the organizations and masses
who are already part of this move
ment. 1t was and is felt by all
enemies Of the movement and all
who have heretofore been indiffer-
ent to the demand for enactment
of the Workers Bill
Press Suppressed News
Even the organized policy of sup
preston which was carried out by
the general capitalist press in line
with Roosevelt's system Of press
censorship could not conceal the
import of this great congress. Prac-
tically every member of the United
States Congress and every depart
ment of the Federal government
felt the direct pressure of this great
mass action. The scores of dele
cations that swept aside bureau
cratic barriers, found their way into
the offices of the President, the
members of his Cabinet, his bu-
reaus and departments, The Hobbies
of Congress were crowded with
groups of delegates who cornered
the so-called representatives of the
people and impressed upon them
their vigorous protests and de-
mands Thus the temper and the
determination to struggle which
prompted the election of delegates,
was effectively communicated to
those who hope to escape the de-
msnds of the masses in the in
sulated isolation of Washington.
1t is seldom that the effects of
such actions become Immediately