Mr. O’Connell. I think she said she was and was an avowed Communist. I don’t think she hid it or anything of that kind.
Mr. Willis. What is the name of that person?
Mr. O’Connell. Mother Bloor.
Mr. Tavenner. B-l-o-o-r.
Mr. O’Connell. As I recall, she came to see me in connection with my resolution in behalf of freedom for Tom Mooney. I am pretty sure that is how I met her.
Mr. Tavenner. Did you send her this greeting on her 75th birthday:
It affords me great pleasure to add my word of commendation and praise to Mother Bloor and to wish her well on the occasion of the celebration in her honor. When the final history of the movement of labor throughout the world is written, I know that proper tribute will be paid to her for her militant and unceasing fight for the betterment of the classes that toil and I am happy and proud to be one of those who join in paying honor and tribute to her on this day of memorable celebration. With the sender’s personal regards and every good wish, I greet her.
Did you send such a greeting?
Mr. O’Connell. I don’t know. When was this supposed to be sent?
Mr. Tavenner. On her 75th birthday.