The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-23
Future OF Negro
And Labor Call
For New Economy

LOS ANGELES, Calif.-tANP)-
In an exclusive interview in his
suite at the Chapman Park hotel
Tuesday. Sidney Hillman. national
chairman OF the Clio political &C.
ton committee told the writer "the
future OF the Negro in America
and labor are both similar. and
they are dependent upon the econ
omy OF abundance"
Defining economy of abundance"
Hillman said: 1T is left up to
American labor. at this time. to be-
gin to map its program for the
postwar era to make sure tina.
there will be plenty OF everything
for the American people. II there
is nothing. then the Negro and la
Dor will suffer"
A Tremendous Year
Hillman, who said that he Is
trying TO unity the union vote to
assure continuance OF what broadly
might be termed New Deal do
nestle policies and the foreign
policies OF Roosevelt, declared that
this nation is at tremendous year
Of great decision.
His conferences all over the coun-
try. he asserted. include these lead
ers OF the AFL and railroad broth
erhoods who are in sympathy with
the promotion in which he Is en-
gagged
He stated that the problems be-
fore the American people will be
very serious after the war, and
that is mainly responsible for his
advocating get-together Of all
forces now Cooperation from the
ALL and other groups has been
Very receptive. he said.
No Comment On Congressman
When asked what action the Clio
viii take in regards 10 those con-
g.essmen. seeking reelection, who
opposed the poll tax. the Clio exc
cu;ve said that he was not in
position 10 state officially. since
his organization has not taken up
that matter as yet.
He, however. threw some light
on the possible stand that the Clio
may take by saying. everyone
knows that We have an active pro.
gram o. no discrimination. Il is
no lip service. and there is no
holding back We demonstrate our
policy in our actual day by day
fghting"
While non-committal on the atti-
tude OF congress on the economy
of abundance" program. Hillman
declared that II was too early to
say IL congress Is turning q more
attentive ear. at appears a.
though they are willing TO. bu. you
can never tell what they WILL" he
said.
Mum On willkie
Asked 10 make a statement on
Wendell l. WILKES pronounce
men:. namely, IL am elected pres
iient Of the United States, am
devoted 10 make this country a bet
ter place for~,the Negro people
TO live" Hillnan said he preferred
not 70 make any statement about
the potential candidates. He was
also silent on the question. "Wha;
do you think OF Willkie in terms
OF presidential timber"
Instead Of answering yes or no
10 whether the Negro should have
representation at the peace con.
ference. he stated, The vast ma
jority o. Americans accept the four
freedoms and the. guarantees OF
the Atlantic charter in all good
faith and earnestness as the only
basis for secure and peaceful
life. We have an enduring faith
in the creative power OF each free
tpev.,ig 2Sti,eSion si.e i5rr,* Oh eevr
eminent and economy best suited
10 its needs"
Continuing 70 elaborate his point
OF view. the clio national chair
man said. Economically as well as
politically. we must think today
in global terms. For in this close
knit contemporary world OF ours.
NO nation can hope to base its own
prosperity upon the degradation
and exploitation OF It's own people
or others"