War Danger in the Far East
War Danger in the Far East Socialist International Calls on Workers To Fight Any.Attack Against Russia jm -. ¦ '.41 its m**hng in Zurich on May 19th and 20th the Executive of the tabor and...
...This is a menace to the peace of the world to which the workers of all countries will not remain indifferent...
...The Unemployed Union of Western Queens had Its largest aad best meeting Wednesday, June 1, at Public School 125, Woodslde, when an audience of 800 greeted Norman Thomas and Louis Wald-man...
...800 Meet In Qoeeas Socialist Party branches are urged during the next few weeks to try to dispose of the coupon books sent to them...
...A Japanese attack upon Soviet Russia is capable of causing a world war...
...ThSey demand: 1. The immediate and unconditional evacuation of Shanghai and Manchuria by the Japanese forces...
...TO THE DEFENSE OF RUSSIA If, in spite of everything, Soviet Russia should continue to be threatened by the military preparations of Japan the L.S.I, will appeal to the International Feder.ntior of Trade Unions for joint action by the two Internationals in oppos-j|ogT to the utmost the production, embarkation and transport of all munitions of jrar, and the despatch of any war material and goods for Japan, and in carrying (put a boycott of all ships coming from and going to Japan...
...Boro Park, Kings, $3.20...
...21st A.D., Kings, $5...
...EXECUTIVE OF THE LABOR AND SOCIALIST INTERNATIONAL...
...They will declare that every effort must be made to oppose this threatened attack and expose Japan to the moral condemnation of the whole world...
...Send funds to the office of the Emergency Conference on Unemployment, 7 East 15th street, New York City...
...At the present moment Japanese armies are concentrated on the Irontiers of the Soviet Union...
...In the event of war breaking out despite all efforts to prevent it, it will be the prime duty of the parties affected to concentrate all their efforts upon securing one international peace policy for the working class...
...Committee of Lo-ISNew Tork has elected a com-jpttee constating of Jack Altman, gaauei E. Beardsley, Robert L. BfeHck, Henry J. Rosner, Louis |Muff and A. C. Welnfeld to co-gfaate this work during the ¦hner months...
...Finnish, $12...
...18th A.D., Branch 2, Kings, $5...
...THE DEMANDS ON JAPAN The Workers will not allow themselves to be led into such a war...
...18th A.D., Branch 1, Kings, $3.10...
...8th A.D., Bronx, $4.30...
...Mldwood, $13.45...
...Those who have tried find It Is easy to get small sums for a campagln for adequate relief, unemployment Insurance and the six hour day and five day week...
...Astoria, 11.35...
...Get busy...
...Sun-nyside, $5...
...7th A.D., Bronx, $6.25...
...Nineteen new members joined the Unemployed Union aad five applications to Join the Socialist Party were received Including one from Astoria sad oaa from Jackson Heights...
...If the Soviet Union Is attacked the workers will declare their solidar-Ity with the Soviet Union in its defense, and at the same time will de-bounce this attack as a gross violation of peace...
...NO COUNTER-REVOLUTION The L.S.I, calls upon all its affiliated Parties to bring pressure to bear upon jBieir governments so that they may cease to make a mockery of the undertakings which they themselves have given to secure respect for peace in the face of an aggressor...
...The extent, however, of these activities will depend upon the funds obtained from the sale of the 10 cent and 25 cent coupons Issued by the Emergency Conference on Unemployment...
...Rodgers and George Field, who acted as chairman and who was chiefly responsible for the most successful meeting over arranged under the auspices of the Sunuy-slde Branch...
...3. 'If Japan refuses to give.the satisfaction necessary for the maintenance of peace the application of economic and financial sanctions...
...All particulartasks must be subordinated to the goal of international Socialism, which is identical with peace...
...The International declares that the complaisance and the complicity of cer« 'Jain Great Powers have made it possible for Japan to avoid the obligations which she assumed by joining the League of Nations and adhering to the Pact of Paris, •i These Powers have undermined the authority of the League of Nations by Jailing to apply the sanctions of the Covenant against Japan, which refused the arbitration demanded by China and concentrated armed forces in Shanghai as .well as in Manchuria...
...Funds Needed For Councils of Unemployed WO Cheer Thomas and Waldnuui at Rally in lliwest Queens aWTLLY recognising the impor-jKtance of carrying on activi-Bip among the unemployed, the gjy Executive...
...2nd A.D., Jewish, Kings, $1...
...3rd AD., Bronx, 13.45...
...Williamsburg, Jewish...
...Daraha, la graceful dance numbers, sad Prank Hayes, with especially appropriate dramatic sketches, contributed to the enjoyment of the occasion...
...This committee ¦JL do everything possible to strengthen the existing Unemployed Leagues Itx New York City, will help to establish additional Jobless leagues, arrange meetings and demonstrations and print and distribute literature among the unemployed, organized and unorganised...
...Other speakers were A. C. Welnfeld, Mr...
...Organisers and secretaries: bring up the mat-tar of the coupon booklets at your next branch meeting, Active members: sell these 10 cents and 25 cents coupons...
...If a few active members in each branch will take these coupon books and dispose of them, the money to finance this vital work will bo raised quickly...
...2. In the event of a refusal, the withdrawal of all ministers and ambassadors from Japan...
...But the L.S.I, realizes the weaknesses of the majority of the Governments represented at Geneva and the reasons for their complicity, and intends to appeal to the organized workers themselves to take action...
...Thus far, as a result of several months' work, 15 Unemployed Leagues with a membership of about 1,500 have been organized...
...Undoubtedly as their nurnberaf grow they will be an important factor in compelling public officials to grant Ihrger appropriations sad la helping to bring about unemployment Insurance and shorter work week legislation...
...A summary ot actions taken by the Unemployed Union was distributed...
...Both were In excellent form aad delivered powerful addresses, dealing with organisation and local, state and national Issues...
...relies upon all its affiliated parties which carry on their activities within PS frontiers of the Soviet Union to conform to the guiding principles of the twtrbn resolution, and to oppose all separatist actions and risings which would result in the paralysis of the defence of the Soviet Union against Japanese aggression...
...They will fight against eveT^ extension of the war, as they will fight against ja$ attempts to involve other countries in the war against Soviet Russia...
...In the event of Soviet Russia being forced to defend itself against an attack fist L.S.I...
...A war by Japan against the Soviet Union could not do otherwise than assist the counter-revolution, not merely in Soviet Russia but throughout the world...
...The L. S. I. moreover declares that the more the policy of the Government of the Soviet Union facilitates the active participation of all the Socialist forces of the country in the defense of the Russian Revolution the better will the defense of the Soviet Union be ensured, For the Socialists of all countries the question of a new war is a question not merely of the defence of the interests of individual countries, but of the interests of the working class and humanity as a whole...
...They have sent representatives to Board of Estimate hearings and have participated in unemployment demonstrations...
...So far returns from branches are as follows: Morntngslde Heights, $5...
...War Danger in the Far East Socialist International Calls on Workers To Fight Any.Attack Against Russia jm -. ¦ '.41 its m**hng in Zurich on May 19th and 20th the Executive of the tabor and Socialist International passed the following resolution: itjAPAN, led by her imperialists and by a military caste which dominates and BP stifles the political liberties and rights of the workers, is making armed attacks "upon China...
Vol. 13 • June 1932 • No. 24
