gate will do so, in order that our deliberations and decisions may rest on the broadest possible basis. "The attendance of as many foreign delegates as possible is desirable, in order that we may work out a plan for a world-wide organization. We have positive proof that such an organization and such co-operation is demanded all over the earth. It is only a matter of finding the best forms for this co-operation, and the longed-for World Union of Marine Transport Workers will become a living reality, instead of a sailors' Utopian dream. "The place in Chicago where the conference will meet will be decided on later, and will be made known to all concerned. In the meantime we suggest that you immediately enter into correspondence with the Conference Committee, and beg to remain, "Yours for world-wide solidarity, "THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, Per JOHN SANDGREN, Sec'y. "Address all communications to the secretary, 1001 West Madison street, Chicago, Ill., U. S. A." Delegates were appointed to represent the Marine Transport Workers of the I. W. W. in carrying out the organization's work in foreign countries, the appointment of one of whom is illustrated by Committee's Exhibit 246, appearing on page 638 of the Committee Record, as follows: "To Whom It May Concern: June 10, 1919. "The bearer, Fellow-worker Gustave Johnson, has been duly authorized to represent the Marine Transport Workers of the Industrial Workers of the World for the purpose of presenting to the workers of all countries the proposed Marine Transport Workers' Federation. "Any courtesy that you may show him will be greatly appreciated. "Yours for international solidarity, "MARINE TRANSPORT WORKERS' INDUSTRIAL UNION, "Acting Sec-Treas." Progress made in the organization is well illustrated by Committee's Exhibit 247, page 639, which is as follows: "FELLOW-WORKERS.- The Marine Transport Workers' Organizations of the I. W. W. have combined under the name of the Marine Transport Workers' Industrial Union No. 8, of the I. W. W., and are planning an intensive campaign of organization amongst the workers of all nationalities and especially so amongst the Finnish speaking workers of the marine industry. "We are also forming a revolutionary international Marine Transport Workers' Organization and already have an understanding with the workers of Argentine, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Ireland and Holland and are in touch with many other countries. "But on account of the heavy re-organization expenses we are not financially able to properly carry out our plans for organization amongst the Finnish workers, or to properly meet the opposition of the conservative elements and reactionary factions that are fighting the proposed International. We would therefore like the co-operation of all the Finnish speaking workers and members of the I. W. W. for the purpose of putting our Finnish literature amongst the Finnish seafaring men and longshoremen and other Marine Workers in North and South America. Remember, fellow-workers, that the transportation is the keystone of the present industrial system and that, when transportation stops industry stops. The opportunity is ours. All that is required is a little co-operation. If we will work together an International Marine Transport Workers' Organization is an assured fact. "All money donated by the Finnish workers will be used to educate and organize the Finnish speaking transport workers and to finance the international organization. "Thanking you in advance for your kind co-operation and trusting that you will be united with us to push this good work, I am, "Yours for international solidarity, 66 (Signed) "MARINE TRANSPORT "JAMES SCOTT, Acting Secretary-Treasurer, WORERS' INDUSTRIAL UNION No. 8 OF THE I. W. W." A letter showing the point of view of those engaged in this work appears as Committee's Exhibit No. 248, page 641, as follows: "FELLOW-WORKERS: "ERIE, PA., June 11, 1919. To let you know that I have left the big city I drop these few lines. As I arrived here on the tenth I cannot tell you much of the slave market here, the boys say that there is not any activities here for the O. B. U. "The Finns here are mostly 'invertebrate' type, waiting for the bloodless revolution. "I do not know whether I will stay or not, as it depends on the price, the bourgeoisie of this little town are going to pay for my skin. Anyway I drop you a line in case if I will go to elsewhere. "Take a notice when the Finns succeed in getting me out of the organization. "Yours for revolutionary I. W. W. "Address: J. Helberg, 315 Plum St., Erie, Pa." Efforts on the part of the Marine Transport Workers of the I. W. W. to co-ordinate their activities with foreign workers in the same industry is illustrated by the following correspondence with William O'Brien, Liberty Hall, Dublin, Ireland: Jim "FELLOW-WORKERS: Through Fellow-worker Hayes we have learnt that the Irish Marine Transport Workers' General Union has a program which closely resembles the program of the I. W. W., i. e., industrial organization of the workers for the double purpose of fighting the everyday battles and finally to take over the industry. "Fellow-worker Hayes also says that he thinks you would be willing to enter into communication with us in regard to a closer affiliation and co-operation. As you will see from the enclosed circular we have proposed to have a general conference in Chicago on April 28th with such ends in view. If you are not able to have a representative with us we should still be glad to hear from you at an early date. "A proposition is frequently being made that we try to establish a transfer system with other countries, by which it would be possible to collect dues wherever the holder of this is, so that an American marine transport worker of the |