my* SEP 2 0 1915 ITISH OFFICIAL PAPEB : VANCOUVEB TBADBS AND LABOB COUNCIL AND B. 0. FEDEBATION OF LABOB FEDERATIONIST ►POLITICAL UNITT: VICTOBTI (Oongreii Number) VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1915. (In Vancouver\ City. 93.00 / $1.50 PER YEAR AND LABOR CONGRESS OF CANADA CONVENTION OPENS MONDAY NEXT IN LABOR TEMPLE ■ _ Looking Backward-$rom 1915 to 1873—= BABUBB CONGRESSES "t 0*70 The Toronto Tradei assembly iOlO Issued a call for the first Canadian labor congress, which convened at Toronto September 28*26 inclusive, there being in attendance 44 delegates from Ontario and Quebec, among whom were: D. J. O'Donoghue (Ottawa), J. W. Carter. A. _. Jury, Chas. Maroh, E. F. Clark, John Hewitt, J. T. Carey, J. B. Williams. Principal subjects dealt with were: (1) Legislation, (2) organisation, (8) the creation of a labor bureau, (4) hours of labor, (5) arbitration, (6) assisted and Imported cheap labor, (7) prison labor and (8) a constitution. The title chosen was: "Canadian Labor ■Union,'* In his opening address to the delegates, president John W. Carter of the Toronto Trades assembly dwelt upon the Inauguration as one of the grandest events In connection with the labor movement that ever took place in Canada. They determined to centralise their energies to promote the adoption of lawa and regulations for the good and protection of labor and the many problems touching the moral Ind social position of the masses must be solved, "I venture to aay that the result of your deliberations at this congress," he said, "shall tend to Influence the 'great ruling powers,' and make thein F. H. DBAFBB feel that your efforts, though apparently un- Secretary Treasurer of Trades and Labor important, are of a magnitude which cannot | Conm-n™ nf Canada be over estimated." They met for the pur-' wmiriM oi uanaaa. pose of disseminating the true principles of unionism, to foster a spirit of common broth* erhood, to seek the promotion of laws whloh shall make no distinction of man aa man. In conclusion President Carter said: "I urge upon you the necessity of being wise and moderate in your deliberations and enactments, and let thoso who are watching yonr movements at this, the flrst. Canadian labor congress be compelled to admit that we are honest, earnest and prudent workers." * * * 1 __\*7A On August 4, the second an* IOl*I nual convention of the Canadian Labor Union met at Ottawa, ln No. 6 committee room, house of commons. This meeting place apparently indicated that the "great ruling powers," alluded to ln tbe president's address the previous year, and expressed by the late D. J. O'Donoghue later nn,- "had already realised that workingmen were possessed of power to think and to act, and the great men of the land In eome degree at least were now acknowledging the faot." Besides discussing and elaborating the sub* jeots dealt with In 1878, this convention added to the list the very vital questions of the Criminal Law Amendment act, the Masters and Servants aot, also that respecting the law of conspiracy. The name of the union was changed to that of "Canadian Labor Congress," Delegatea Jury and O'Donoghue proposing same. 1875-6-7 1887 The third session of the T. and L, congress was held at Hamilton, Ont., September 27-29 Inclusive. Forty-live delegates wero present. Messrs. W. Carson, M. P. P.; A. B. Ingram, M. P. P.; D. J. O'Donoghue, ex-M. P. P.; A. F. Jury, A. W. Wright, R. J. Olockling, David Hastings, M. O'Halloran, James Smith, W. H. Parr, Geo. W. Dower, J, T. Carey, G. T. Beales, David Ireland, Chas. Phllllmore, A. S. Hardy, J. F. Keefer were among the delegates. President Maroh bid them a hearty welcome to their "labor of love" In the cause of right and justice. Hamilton held a big labor demonstration on the 28th, in whloh the delegates to the congress and all the local unions participated. Congress petitioned the government to compel all vessels on Inland waters to carry competent crews, and to stop loading vessels below a certain mark. The establishment of armed and uniformed private police and detective bodies condemned unanimously. It was held that "all" householders should be untitled to vote on all money by-laws: and that no employee on public works shall work longer than eight hours a day and five on Saturdays. Other resolutions were: (1) Free achool books; (2) government shall not continue to sell the labor of convicts to contractors In competition with "free" labor: (8) against I land speculation; (4) that labor candidates depression and unemployment the annual meetings of the Canadian Labor congress were attended by delegates chiefly from Western Ontario. August 8, 1876, the congress met at St. Catharines, and declared "that the electoral franchise should be extonded so as to give a vote, both municipal and parliamentary, to every man of sound mind and unconvicted of crime, and not being a burden on the country." Although the delegates were not the same persona on each occasion, lt was notable that the tone was always In the same direction on almost every question dealt with. This demonstrated the fact that "the bodies represented had evidently devoted time and attention to tbelr study, and always to an extent Miftlolent to enable their representatives During these years of continental • wide. for local and dominion elections be nominat- to apeak with Intelligence and authority. Win. Magnus elected president. Adjourned to meet at Toronto In 1876, but did not formally convene till seven years afterwards in that city. 1070-82 1881 "incluTe flnd trade \ h™?™' ed; (6) that goods aold for debt should he fairly appraised; (6) to demand manhood suffrage: (7) that the contract system be abolished on all publlo works; (8) inspection of stationary engines and boilers, and engineers to be legally certified as competent; (0) the organisation of female labor wherever possible; (10) that ratepayers elect police and license commissioners; (11) lieutenant- governorships abolished and governor-general elected by popular vote. Owing to the rapid growth of cities large nnmbera of workpeople were being huddled together In small and badly ventttled veritable sweat shops. "In many bakeshops ln To ronto and Montreal men and boys were employed In underground places that were not fit to stow coal In," said Delegate James Clagaton. Girls and women were employed at dressmaking in unhealthy room. The membership of 88 organisations afflliated with congress was estimated at 6,800. 1888 The fourth session of the T. and L. congress was held at Ont., September 4-8 Inclusive. Forty-one delegates represented 28 labor organizations. For the fourth time President March presided. At this gathering many able speeches were delivered on the various subjects that came up for consideration. The executive and parliamentary commit- „ t«e of tho congress entered Into an agree- of the International Typographical union was' m.en* (March 8) with the committee appoint- aJx^a held at Toronto, and the presence of so many ed «f tha general assembly of the Knights [ .?"„; delegates had a stimulating effect on tbe or-1 ?/_,*™.™r». ™, *?*™ the jrogross of labor unionism at a very low ebb. Owing to the hard times not only the Canadian Labor congress ceased to exist, but the prime mover for Its existence, the Toronto Trades as- 1 semb]y, "went out of business." However, ln 1881, the annual convention HE Vancouver convention of the Tripes and Labor Congress of Canada, which meets on Monday, will be its thirty-first anjiual meeting, dating from 1883, the seoond session being held! in 1886, since whieh time this national labor body has met every year. Although it must be remembered that the first representative gathering of workingmen in the dominion was held as far back as the year 1873. To read a list of the meeting places since the first convention is to gather the meaning of the oft-repeated quotation, "Westward the course of empire tak$s its way." The first thirteen sessions of the congress were {held east of the Great Lakes, and nine of these meetings were held in Ontario, and four in the Provjhec of Quebec. The first convention west of the Great Lakes was held in 1898, when '' labor leaders of; the east and west met at Canada *s Hub' '—Winnipeg. At the Pacific Ooaat. Bight years later (1906) congress came to the Pacific coast—Victoria being the rendezvous of the delegates. Next year they went to Winnipeg, and then in 1908 they travelled to the Atlantic seaboard, and camped at the historic city of Halifax, N. S. Thi fourth time Canadian labor representatives came westward was in 1911 at Calgary. In tht Terminal Olty. Next Monday the delegatea will foregather In goodly numbers In the Labor Temple In Vancouver, B. C. Thus It will be aeen that the Trades and Lahor congress of Canaada only assembled west of Ontario five times during Its whole existence. However, the Pacific coast Is coming Into lta share of conventions, and Vancouver In particular. The first time British Columbia sent representatives to the congress waa In 1800—a quarter of a century ago—wnen the late Thos. Salmon, of Nanalmo. tbe late Harry Cowan, of Vancouver, and George Bartley (present secretary of the Trades and Labor council, and delegate to the Vancouver convention), attended the Ottawa session. Ever since organised lahor In thiB province has retained Its affiliations with the congress, j Vaneouvar Twenty-five Years Ago. In 1890 the population of British Columbia was held to be considerably less than 100,000, I including all nationalities, of which number some 10,000 dwelt In Vancouver. In 1901 the population of the provinoe was estimated to be something less than 180,000, and that of this city to a trifle over 25,000. Now the I population of the provinoe Ib put down at' about 400,000, while that of Greater Vancou- , ver Is stated to be around the 200,000 mark, ■ or 20 times as many as It had when the local TradeB and Labor council flrst joined the [ congress. All of thta may not have a direct bearing j on the progress of labor tn the nation, but, nevertheless, it Is of great moment to Van* couver. What Delegates WIU Sat. The direct Import of holding tbe convention ln thla olty Is the opportunity it gives to the representatives of labor throughout Canada to aee for themselves, most of them for the first time, what has made Vancouver and British Columbia grow at these almost record strides. Our visitors will aee what Vancou- the climatic conditions of the ooaat la conducive to health and energy. Financiers point to It with pride and state to prospective Investors that Ub tuu.-glsing power means 100 per cent, efficiency to the man who works with hts hands or hla head. Thla Is another reason why wages should soar. Ai to tht Convention. Our visitors will learn why and how. Van* J. 0. WATTERS President of Tradea and Labor Congress of Canada. works, replying to • congress deputation (re fair wage clause), aald moat emphatically . „„„ „„„ ,»„. that ,lln his opinion the government ought couver, after four years' agitation, secured !not to be asked to Interfere aa between em- this Important convention, and they will no Iployer* and employees in matters of wagea." doubt want to come to the coast again. And this was so decided by the government Every delegate at this eonvention repre*,« the day. (Septembers.) snnta labor, and Vancouver, or any other' place, Is just what labor haa made it. They are the advisers and real legislators directly nnd indirectly to and for the wage-earners of the dominion of Canada, and upon their 'Opinions and decisions, many a worker of the east Ont., September 8*14 Inclusive, will decide whether to cast In hla lot with the | pre))ideIlt Btnt(m of the loal T. mA L. ■ . .oounoil ln his address of welcome said that Meet for tht Common Good the congress bad been called the "working* The delegates to the Tradea and Labor men'a parliament," and he expressed tht Congress of Canada assemble for the common hope that the day was not far distant whan good of the masses as against the classes, and •*■*■*« would have direct representation In Representatives from the T. and L. con*; gress. Patrons of Induatry, Dominion Grange*, Knights of Labor, Toronto T. and L. council, anu rioelsl Problems Conference, held a meeting at Toronto (April 12) wben planks for • joint political platform were agreed to by , tboae present. Membera of the city council of Montreal and delegates took a sailing trip through tbt. canal and down the rapida. (September 7.) The communication from Geo. Bartley, of the Vancouver T. and L. oouncll, rt tht problems of Chinese Immigration and tbt tamos fishing industry, waa referred to * special committee, comprising Delegatea O'Donoghat and Olockling (Toronto). Patterson (Ottawa), Lamarche (Montreal), and Jobin (Qua* bee City). Tbe subjects matter dealt with at length by the committee and letter printed In fall In the minutes. (September 8.) Resolutions carried: (1) That the offloa of Canadian high commissioner to England bt abolished; (2) tbat tht int Monday In September ln each year bt made ft statutory public holiday known aa Labor day; (8) that tbe hours of polling In all publlo elections bt extended to eight o'clock; (4) tbat contractors on public worka observe tht union houra and pay union wagei in tbo locality In whieh said work Is done; (S) that sweating ahopt be abolished; (0) that a single tax bt placed on land and natural opportunities; (Tj thai tbe contract system l-» abolished on all government work; (8) tbat tha government reduce the rate of postage to two cents for tbt dominion and to ont cent for all cities; (0) In favor of free trada; (10) that tho govern* ment adopt regulations preventing women and children In factories from carrying or dragging loads exceeding ln weight, for children and for woman 40 - 1892 Tht Tradea and Labor oongreii of Canada held lta eighth session in the oity hall chambers of Toronto, their resolutions and recommendations are of both houses of Hie most Importance to the oommon people, cap of Kelr-Ha _ their proceedings are therefore serious.'commons," he said, __ parliament, cap of Kelr-Hardle In the British home of The Ish L led to remarks about Nevertheless, the visitors, during their stay, representatives of labor being boorish, lnso- will be entertained and looked after by the lent, and not fit for high places. Those who reception committee of the Vancouver Trades .threw stones of that kind ahould remember FRED BAtOROPT Vice President of Tradei and Labor Congress of Canada. ver is like, "even ln war times," and will discern at flrst hand tbe factors that made Vancouver what ihe la today, the chief city of the far weit. Visitors will iee, among many other things, tbat Vancouver has a harbor unsurpassed In the world. They will realise at a glance that who v •■uniuTw imuKH ""u" »»•»■•«• vi tiiair mihu ■noma remember and'Labor "couiicir R. K Pettipiece and J. that 'boorlshness and InBoIenee' were not Brooks being respectively chairman and sec-1found ©xclnslvely among workingmen, but ex* j ..-. ' -tended to the so.catled cultured classes." President Lafontafne of the congress said: retary of same, Felicitation! of B. 0. Let us hope that the results of the deliberations of the congress—not to Vancouver, nor to the Pacific coast, bnt to every province In this vast dominion—will be to the eternal credit of organised labor. For the workers of the east will come to know those of the west, and those of the west will know better the workers of the east. Our sojourning brethren wtll find In Van* ctent provincial arbitration law was needed. Magistrates ahould have power to punish judgment debtors for non-payment of wages. The Ontario Factory act should be amended to bring all manufacturing establishments, regardless the number of employees, within Its operation; and that female Inspectors be appointed. Evidence taken by a royal labor commission proved that in many cigar factories women and children wer* subjected to gross cruelty and Injustice. Congreu aiked workingmen not to patronise non-union made elgari. "That the government of Ontario ahould take steps to establish a printing offlce, tn which all Its printing and the publication of school books should be done.*1 Congress disapproved the aetlona of builders' exchanges of Ontario for importing (un* der false pretences) mechanics, thereby flooding the country with unemployed men. The evils of intemperance were ao clearly manifest, that congress believed that organized labor would give Ub hearty support to any practical effort to reduce the consumption of Intoxicating liquors. Manual training and technical education progress „ .... „.. „..„.„„ „„. .* - The K. Btarted by the printers and others, resulting \_1™* comprised: Messrs. A. F. Jury, J. F. In the permanent organisation of the now i Redmond and Geo. Coltlss. The congress existing Trades and Labor council of that * «>mniItteo wero^ ^C. March, president; A, city. During tbe remainder of the year and 1882 and subsequent years hundreds of labor unions and KnlghtB of Labor assemblies were Instituted In Ontario and Quebec. TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS Resolved—That tbls congress desires to fiut itself on record ib In favor of tbe estab- Ishment by the dominion government of a 'labor day as a national holiday'." The parliamentary committee was Ingram, M. P. P.; W7 GarBoii "ifp' p" 'merged Into the executive, and elected as D. R. Gibnon; J. F. Keefer; I). Hastings!''°*,0W8: Messrs. March. Wright, Jury and secretary, Ami A. W. Wright. The K. of h. Gibson. committee waB officially present during the * * * whole sesBlon of parliament and rendered valuable services to the parliamentary committee, which was represented at Ottawa by Mr, Wright. _ __,__.-_*. _, ,„.» . . ...I The congress protested against the (1) 1 fifi^ Tho yettT 188 ,0U opening and working of the Welland canal lOOll Toronto Trades and Labor nn Sundays, (2) the Immigration system of council considering the navigability ot once' Canada, again calling a congress of representatives ot' ' labor organisations throughout Canada together, and the subject was referred to its Legislative committee towards the fall. This committee Issued circular-letters to the different labor organisations of the country on the matter and the replies being very favorable, a congress was summoned to meet at Toronto on December 26. Soma 47 delegates attended, among the most prominent for the first time being J. T. Carey, Wm. Gar- eon, John Aldridge, John Armstrong, James R. Brown, M. O'Halloren. President Charles March of Toronto T. and L. oouncll being a delegate was elected permanent chairman, and D. Hastings secre- try. Although no labor congress was held between 1877 and 1888, It must not be inferred that education as to subjects affecting the interests of labor had been neglected In the Interim. Following questons stood In the order of business: (l) Chinese Immigration, (2) assisted European Immigration, (8) shorter hours, (4) factory act, (6) seamen's bill, (6) property qualification for I municipal offlce, (7) manhood suffrage, (8) land question, (9) Insolvency law, (10) cumulative voting, (11) extension of magistrates' powers respecting tho wages of employees, (12) land grants, (18) tax exemptions, (14) government aid to colleges. (15) organisation of female labor, (16) pauper Immigration, (17) tho temperance question, (18) Tor mis' system of land transfer, (19) direct lahor representation in parliament, and (20)orjiRnl*ntlrin. Tho 188:1 congress adjourned until such time as would be determined on by the Toronto T. and L. council, which was not till 1886. Since then the congress has not missed an annual session. * * * I _\__A t_ ft Organised labor now 100t*0"W proved to be a factor In the domain of practical politics In On. tario. j In 1884 the legislature of that province I (1) amended the Mechanics Lien act, atlll Improving that important measure; (2) passed an act to secure wives and ohlldren the benefit of life Insurance, and (8) an extension of provisions of a revised atatute of masters and servants. I Also in 1886 an act was passed (1) respecting wages, securing the priority of, wages or salaries In case of Insolvency; (2) Franchise act, giving votes to earners of $260 wages annually, part of which may be In the form of board and lodging. ! ' At Toronto on September 14, 1886, the , congress convened In due form, with 110! delegates present, representing 67 labor or-1 ganliattons. It wis at this convention tbat formal steps were taken to Institute a permanent organUtion. ' 'The Trades and Labor Congress of the Dominion of Canada'' was the title chosen for the new organisation, and It was decided i that It should meet annually at such time j and place as determined on. ! Charles Maroh, painter, of Toronto, and David Hastings, printer, of Toronto, were elected president and secretary respectively. The 1886 congress was remarkable for the variety and scope of the large number of subjects dealt with. In passing It may be noted that the Toronto Trades and Labor council has heen the centre from whloh radiated the enthusiasm that tn later yean resulted In bringing together representative labor men from coast to coast. The obstacles have been groat and transportation eostlr. Since the sixties, Messrs. Dan. J. O'Donoghue, E. F. Clark, J. W. Carter, W. SJlSrSw. W. Cullln J, S. Williams and others had been leading lighta In the pioneer labor movement. Tho laws governing masters and mates required amending. Existing laws were Inadequate for the protection of railway employees. A more effl Mayor Taylor Welcomes Congress to Vancouver 1889 "On behalf of the citlsens of Vancouver, I wish to extend cordial greetings and welcome to the officers and delegates of the thirty- first annual convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. I trust that your visit to our city will be pleasant to you during tbe coming week, and one of your happiest recollections In the future. "Tou meet at a time whloh is destined to prove historical in the history of the nation. The burden which the working class is called upon to assume In this crisis is ono which I feel your gathering will fully realise, and I trust that your deliberations will result in measures for the advancement and protection of the workers, and for the welfare of the nation. During your stay In our city, we wish you to feel thoroughly at home. Please help us." LOUIS D. TAYLOR, Mayor. Eighty three delegates, representing lome 47 organisations foregathered at Montreal, Que., for the fifth session of the T. and L. congress, September 8-6 Inclusive. This was the flrst occasion tbat an inter-provincial gathering of this character had assembled In the province of Quebec. President J. T. Carey said tbat "the congress was to a great extent an educational organ iiatlon, as it was believed that only by educating the masses could the ends desired be obtained, that is, obtained without trouble." Miss Emma Witt (Toronto), the first women delegate to congress, moved (September 5) that female inspectors of factories and workshops be appointed by tho government. She was ably seconded by D. J, O'Donoghue, ex-M. P. P. , A. Lafrance, clgarmaker, Montreal, was , appointed the flrst French aeeretary and ' translator to the congreu. The executive committee (J. T. Carey, chairman) met at Ottawa (January 10) for the first and last official intercourse with tho legislative committee of the Knights of Labor, and Interviewed (January IS) Right Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald on labor legislation. Congress strongly maintained (1) that the system of subsidizing railways by land and 'money grants Is detrimental to the best interests of the country; (2) that provlnolal f:overnments should pass stringent employers' labilities acts; (8) that free schools ahould . be established In Quebec, I Delegate Darlington (Montreal) claimed that manual education In schools would tend \ to tho benefit of the working classes, and should assist thoso who wished to provide It. i CongresB appointed a committee to com-tld- or the advisability of forming an Independent political party, tho platform of which to be based upon the Inalienable right of man to life, liberty and the pnrsult of happiness. * Congress also "recommended (September 6) to labor organisations the advisability of placing In the field, where practicable, labor candidates, otherwise to support tho party whloh Is prepared to do the most for organ- , Ised labor." Delegate Ed. Latter (Montreal) said labor organisations formulated cortaln demands, but still they voted for the old partlea. They were the most Inconsistent set of mon (himself included) he had ever met with. Let them form ah independent party for the carrying out of their plans. Delegate Alf. Jury (Toronto) said when they talked about corruption, let them remember that political parties could rise no higher than the electorate. Thero was just as crooked things done ln their societies as was done by tbe politicians. Let them look to themselves, and If they were honest they could certainly elect their own men, for they had numbers enough, but the trouble was that when the elections came round other subjects Interfered—tbe man was a catholic or a protestant, or an infidel or a pagan— and the labor vote was knocked out of line. In spite of all. promises, when a man got to parliament he ceased to he an Individual, he became the member nf a party, and h*> would not leave It even upon the most urgent occasions. John Armstrong (former) and Wm. B. Prescott /afterwards), presidents of International Typographical union; A. T. Leplne, M, P.; Frank Plant; L. Z. Bondrean; Chas. March, D. R. Gibson; J, T Oroiler; P. J. Jobin; M. H. Brennan; W. H. Parr, and G. T. Beales were among the delegates. Labors Programme for Next Week MONDAT, 10 A. If,—Convention convenes tn Labor Temple. Addresses of welcome by President MoVety of Vancouver Trades and Labor council; A, Watchman, president of B. C. F. of L,; Mayor L. D. Taylor; Hon. W. J. Bowser, acting premier 2 P. M.—Regular session begins. 8 P. M.—"Get-together" In Labor Temple. Music, refreshments, songs, etc TUESDAY, 9:30 A. M.—Regular session till 12 noon. 1:80 P. M.—Excursion to Wigwam Inn, Indian River. Luncheon at 5 p. m. Music, dancing (6:80) tfli boat leaves for moonlight return. WEDNESDAY, 9:30 A. session all day. M.—Regular THURSDAY, 9:30 A. M.—Regular session till 12 o'clock noon. 2 P. M.—Automobile trip round Stan* ley Park; Marine Drive; New Westminster; luncheon at Hotel Russell at 4 p. m. Fire brigade demonstration at corner of Thurlow and Georgia streets at 2:15 p. m. FRIDAY, 9:30 A. slon all day. M.—Regular sea- The result of our deliberation! will prove our desire to settle the labor queatlon by constitutional meana; we propose to have publlo opinion on our aide by making nothing bnt fair and equitable demand! to our legislators." Seventy-seven delegate represented 64 labor organisations. The Meroler government of Quebec, from whom labor bad expected considerable new A HEARTY WELCOME 'Hon. Mr. Pelletier held out no hope to the __ i labor deputation, and practically told It ■— ■■ = ."nothing doing this session." -i«n- \,m tt.- ww .un,,*. „# thm TW™t*t«n ' *WftW«t tf. UfoBUlnc, A. W. Wright, alons be the labor platform of the Dominion 0hMt K„eh h At i^im and Secretary O. T'iii.fft «.. *m.Am- .-j ww w- *"»■", «companied by A. T. Leplne, M. - iSft IVvZ SFLJ^J&SLtt? (Su? P- Wlltt,d on the federal government, there ?vhl*i£»u?2!l ££Jn£2Fh- ™J2H.T beIn* P»»™t Pwmlep Bir J. J. C. Abbott, tat Immigration were acted upon by congress. 8fr 5„fn Thompion. Bir A. Caron, Hon. Joi. Four Montreal printers, through a prlvati A, Outmet. Hon. John Carting and Hon. detective, were arrested for picketing tbe Frank Smith. Tbe premier promised "care- Herald ofllce. A congress deputation waited ful attention" to tbe proposed measures sub- upon Hon. John Thompson, who said that If mlttod by the deputation—"that was all and the Comblnee act was responsible for the con* nothing more." (March 26.) victlon of the men, he would appeal the oaie In the province of Ontario several useful to the highest court ot the realm. Tbe men measures wen nuim-i hv th> w-t.1*.*.— i men measures were passed by the legislature, The Chinese Immigration question received of Immigration came (September 4) before *o the president and offlcen. :.!»i^n'fe.li.1' on tBe ""wtaf *»y » Urge "Our legislators, at a rale, are lll-dti- partyiam. This assertion wat not true. at. Wenda an fe%-an* sn ft— £ lll-dts- ise; onr partyiam. This assertion wat not trae'ex- «••** »™ few--an* cept in ao for as voting In favor of or against pw«Iaent Lafontalne. th* Elju^rt •"■•"I*-* «•• continuance of *«•""*« _M • big labor demonstration sll SSi'WlJTV.* ln '£?fl- n WM »n ■■• AT™!*** ^P**""0" "). I" which tbe dele* aue that affected all workmen of the domin- »•*•■ to congress participated. ion, and muBt be to some extent a partr . c°niwe« wanted: (1) Convict labor In 21™- £w»!«r Mackensle in 187i \7- «• »'°rm »<*ools of Quebec abol shed; (2) &&*. SW,ll.h V'J,t*d P«"B« to Imml- *r°;cent »le,? "»"«> tor peisengers on rail. \Ymmh \d en,finded contracts to the Allan "•?"!, (*\ »»«> labor under contract pro- Hne of steamers then tn existence, and also nltblltedi /« Provincial lists used In all do- ledlng I lounds, 14 years 25 noun _. ___-- ■— pounds; and that women be prohibited from drawing tracks tn factories. The resolution of Delegatea W. Darlington and R Ktyi (Montreal) wat tabled, namely, "that this congress ia in favor of state socialism and will not bt satisfied with ■nythlng else." That the government aubmit to a popular vote the following questions: Maintenance of our present colonial status, Imperial federation, Canadian Independenee, or political tan- Ion wltb tht United SUtea. Congress recommended that all labor organisations urge the general nubile to eupport labor papen. 1894 Ottawa taw the tenth i session of the T. and L. congress of Canada, September 4-7 Inclusive. Fifty-three delegatea representing 85 organ- isatlona were preient and were welccmed by Mayor Cox and President Choqaette of Ottawa Tradea counoil. President Bealea of the congress referred to the splendid fight and grand results of the Patrons of Industry, and aald tbat "tbt farmera of Ontario preiented to ot a lotion of tbe effect of united action." Later tbey were granted representation at tbe congress. Premier Sir John Thompson, replying to a congress deputation (April 0), aald tbt government fully appreciated tbe Interests thiy represented, but "of course, tbo deputation would undentand that tbe government had: different Interests to consider and harmonise, and If they failed at all In meeting tht wishes of tbi deputation It waa not beeause of want of sympathy with them or with tht working elan." Flnt Monday in September waa enacted a legal holiday by tho government. Governor-general of Canada gave oaicnt to 188 different billi. only three of whieh won of intereat to working people. A bill by Wm. Mulock, M. P., compelling electric rallwaya to provide enclosed vestibules for motormen enacted into law. .* The government voted down a resolution that a fair wage clause be Inserted ln government contracts. (Submitted to parliament hy E. Coatsworth, H. P , June 4.) The premier of Quebec refused to receive a deputation from the congress. Congress favored the system of grouped constituencies and cumulative voting, Wm. Houston, of Toronto, addressed congress on "education," and wu tendered a vote of thanki. '» The Quebec legislature petitioned to ; irehl yean. Congress decided to Issue charters and perform duties ib pertain to a national organisa tion. pertain to a national organise- Congress voted against Sunday atreet can, Congress favored a scheme to colonise unemployed citlsens tn specified sections of Canada under which direct financial assist* SATURDAY, 9:30 A. M.—Regular session till close of convention. ........ ,„ v*.Bir„Cc-, »n« biro -.-■---• --' h—»««o;»« iww ubbu in an oo- ance from dominion resources would be ad- Imade contracts with the Dominion line. The P™ ™ ™"*'ffii ' L Ll .SET S'K- v»2£ed *° **ch "e.UIer- 1890 convention of oongreta wanted the sys- oy !*w, connected with the train service to The government was requested to appoint tem .hniilhSj *'™" WBn"a inB ■'" work eight houn a day; (6) the government letter-carriers In all ctnei over 5,000 popu- _ , -.,-.. to appoint a board of conciliation and arbi* utfon. -Premier Sir John A, tration for tho ..nu«.> »' •-»-- -»—*--- .tem abolished, I Chinese Exclusion. Macdonald and Hon John Oarllng received £?'",for th? ""lement of labor disputes; ig deputation from the T and L IILSlHS ,Sormi.i5> ••tter-carrlers not to Messrs Tbnmu p"bIw. le" *h,n .|80° ■ J** '» *«*«*: the mesin. Thomas railroads of Canada to adopt a standard draw the following deputation from the T. and L. congress (September 8): Meun. Thomas Salmon. Nanalmo: A. Ingram, M. P., St. Thomas; Geo. Bartl-v. Vancouv"*: Hi-fh McLean, London; Harry Cowan, Vancouver, and Alex. McDonald. Ottawa. They were commissioned to draw the government's attention to the resolutions paaaed by the con- , , press calling (1) for the total exclusion of ™"™- Chinese from Canada, and (2) for their Mil-Inn #■—.- ■•»■- -**■*--- "» " ' 1895 The eleventh annual session was held at London, Ont., September 3-6 Inclusive, owing to the trade - depression all over the continent unionism *| QQQ The ninth session was held w«" °n the decline, the old unions being lOa/O »t Mnn twill fcmUmh** fi.B in. practically "broke," so far as financeB wen T Montreal, Heptemner 5-8 tn* „„,„„,,/ COn>e(|uently the delegation at tht Four tradea and labor councils, five **-- — —'■ - '-- ~ Montreal, September 5-8 In- Practicmlly "broke, on thflHt) matters. — .»■" uuieg.iM aa* cil union, and 28 Knlghta of Labor local aa- drfl.Hfd the minister, of tho crown at length seinbHr,—t"'-' "' "" "^ " P-'emlor In reply aald j-re., by 7 „ .. „„„ „,, lo. owing to the obllw Pretlden. i™»ie. pninioo to tne tact, that *i,"P,?,;l.«K I M.«in p.lrl.k J oatlea, to exclude the the labor movement In Europe, eipeclally In «•.£■, l^_A_i,_' «•■*••»*. p"r!S1' J* Chinese. Em now. he aald.-t China was England, had made l.l<* .li*l.l.« i~ "... ■" Jiiliin. " ■""'-" -„ . „. Chaa. C. Sleuart being the delegate firom .. - y, The premlm in'reoly'^ld VJnmT~^t'} ,6*-*""" reP"««nted at con* Winnipeg T. and L. connell. Among the dele. bat Canada wa. unable, owing to th, obl|5a " i>" 'ft 7!'if"1?*""™*, Oj* '» .Kondance were: From Quebec ,Hons of imperial treaties, to oxclade th, lh 1i " p,"ln""1 t0 ""' '*"*'• ■**•*■» S'-TJfl,n °* *"'• Ed* ""■■>. *'l- ««roU. tishut her gate, in retaliation*in TJ! ?■!.,.''"'■"• W """J." hl' "m°* ln ~ dfrec* * Jobin ■ I States. Canada stood a *mS rtan*" 11".°.'. ™.'°.1!-,i-Jm.,_ nol..M ln ?«">**■ »*« l5»*l!i..?i:? Organized Labor Bids Congress Welcome 1890 Tht congress held Its sixth convention at Ottawa, September 2-B Inclusive, Ninety delegates, representing seven trades and labor counolli, alx district assemble!i of the K. of L., one mln- ers association, 26 unlona, and 22 local as- semblleB of the K. of L., making a total of 62 organisations. For the first time British Columbia sent delegates. unanl- LATE DAN. J. O'DONOOHDB "rather of tht Oongrtu" The Winnipeg convention (1207) ....... mously agreed to ondow a room in tho Sick Children's hospital, Toronto, to be known aB the ' 'D. J. O'Donoghue mom," as a fitting memorial to the late lamented brother and fellow* worker who did so much for the cause of the working class. abont _. „_. ,.„. nt. in i.annua, Mill United «,.«», . HinMin stooo: a (rood chance chief cause arising from the exodus of work- nf securing the trade the United States would Ing men to the United States, owing to lack lose. Bnt, he continued, "wo could Increase of employment hen. the noil tax. and r*->rsnnsllv he was In favor nf that." Re would do all In his power to nrovont the Chinese coming here, and he was ■.warn that they were not a dnslrahlf class. He would lav tb" mstt«»r he-Torn his onl- lenttues and the n»xt sitting nf the house nf commons Sir John also said that he could not rpp how tW cniiM admit Chinese Into th«* country, and oxclnd** them from th* mln"". Kn further asked that tho laboring ' rn»n of British Columbia wonM furnish him ■ with statistics In snnnnrt of the representations of the cosst delegates, lOQI President Urhaln Lafontalne ** OaV X presided at tho snvonth aesslon of congress held nt Quebec Cltv Atimtst 81 to September 4 Inelnslve. Mayor Fremont. M. P., and President Luc Rnutlnr, of the Onelicf and Levis Trades and Labor Cnii«- 1*11 made addresses nf welcome t<> It*" r.n iMegntes who represented 40 r-rfanizBtlnns, Premier Merrier of Ouebec and members of the government addressed the delegates at some length. Joseph Cote wss ajinolnted French secretary. On Monday, Mny ifl. tbe executive eom- mittee waited on Premier Sir John A. Macdonald nt Ottawa, when the varlnim suh* ientn of Interest to ennsresn were laid before him. Owing to his death loss thnn three iv«eits later, nnd the ronseqitnnt rennranUn- Hon of the cabinet, prartirnllv not hln n* resulted from the Interview with Sir John. The leelnlatlve committee for Ontario. Bobt. Olorklinir. .T. T. Carey and A. R Macdonald. reported thnt on the whole nnH»nl*«d lnh«r mav falrlv cnmrratitlnte itself itfion tbo ]e<*I». latlon enacted In that nrnvinen In 1601, Tbe ■nh-commlttep nlsn felt Its dntv to bear (es- tlninny to the nnvarvlng r«tirt»av of Pr»mler Oliver Mnwat and bis ■■nllesmies. I Vonentiv-T "ent. n lentrthv letter tn enntfress i Oriental Imitation and the labnr sltna* nn Ii Tt*ttl«t> fWnnifcf* **"•- «.*.•.w«M*f«i - >l«nd t" »sV tbe goverpnm» *nr»t<"r Importation nf Chin' Canada. tn nrnhlblt labor Into Rnsnti-tlons ef regret were nnssert nnon the .lemlse nf O, O. Corrtvesn dala"ttn 'rflrt Jaeniie* Cartler Tvpnffrapb|r«l nnlon, Montreal, in Ottnwn convention -MflftOt nf T »nd Ti. eoinrress. and nlsn nnnn the rfnutb o' Wnr. tin Carey, brother tn Deleante D. A. Cnrev. of D. A . Nn. 126, Toronto. r*e.nnt.naa m-el'-Ail—"Tt.-* tht. ^rtni»t«-n government sbnnM |s*ne full 1"««1 ♦""I*-- ntonev. redeemable In from 80 tn 60 years. In snlflc'ent onnntllv t* «t*-t »*•« e^r* e» eon«tntctInir necessnrv pnhllo wnrfca. nnd Insn f-itrh mnP"v to mnelrl-nnlltl—• "» p *■•'- -* '■" lorest sufflclent nnly to cover (he cost of Inane nml mons-/ement " OenniriM Mil thsl tl ah*•■'•' V- n n-l-ln-l -a-- [offence to establish or retain private detective agencies In Cinndn. President Carey said tf ever tbere was a i *■.. ... __ ...... time for calm, sober reasoning 1; waimww, !. ™. ES&Wi wp" f*i *° ,n,po"ft, "5 ._j ..._ „,_._._'-« i.i _» ".."M no7'.Import dnty of thrse cents per nqnare Inch and the views of workingmen should be made "Tit .V«r." IB7". wnV '"T ,,"in"0 IB?h known. It was necessary to hav™ Saltgata IE SiSCKStt ffi'Jt""1 fn,rtri«1 ™*A •« In Ottawa during the se.slona it parliament, ^hlTO&tf 5S",,Wn* of n*w,P,!«"' Tt wai held that where employtn In any «««\ —j "wty ftih.iiAiiL.-'i't; -'—v* i"1"** ittempted to prevent the organisation nt fflSit rS^JSLiiL. Ing the elvht-hoitr ilav for the employeea of the government In the Ottawa printing bn-. ean and in the Quebec cartridge factory, tab1 Ing eff-ri May 1, 1[ "We are iiimn the r-'« of mere priWn*rniij times, a« |i «"v-»r(i1 In-is-c-" xn\*_ haVR (Continued on Page Two) PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PBIDAY SEPTEMBEB 17, 1915 —Private Munro writes: "Send me another pair ofLeckies'" "/ haoe worn them In Canada, England, France and Belgium, In all kjnds of Weather and on all kjnds of roads, besides giving them a couple of months in mud HI Intonate! In th. factor? et I. Lacklo Co., Ltd., Vancouver. LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES I are made of iron-strength quality leather. They are made to wear, AND THEY DO WEAR. No greater care to make shoes lit well cannot be taken than is taken with LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES. This is why LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES LEAD IN WEAR AND FIT. They are made in B.C. Ask your dealer what HE thinks of LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES—and next time TRY ON A PAIR. COAL COAL TO HOUSEHOLDERS You now have an opportunity during this month to take in your winter's supply of our celebrated Lump Coal at $6.50 PER TON Remember that this coal is the highest grade carbon coal sold on the Pacific Coast. It contains from 20 to 25 per cent more heat units and is worth more than $1.00 per ton extra. MACDONALD, MARPOLE CO, LTD. 427 Seymour St. Phone Sey. 210 W. B. TBOIIEB Organizer for the congreaa. and delegate of Vancouver Typographical onion, No. 226. PIONEER Steam Laundry Limited ESTABLISHED 1890 Head Offlce and Works: Corner Richards and Smythe Streets VANCOUVER, B. C. Phones: Seymour 5864 and 5865 Trades and Labor Congress (Continuod from Page One.) been increased. . . . Trades and callings beat organized are always flrst to benefit, as they are the least to be made feel the influence of a commercial depression."—Executive report. Congress did not send a deputation to Ottawa this year, but Instead the Legislative Board of the Railway Brotherhoods interviewed the government and submitted lta report to congress which was approved. A monster petition waB Bent to Ottawa re the head tax on Chinese coolie laborers, to Increase aame from $50 to |500, Congress resolved to oppose the Introduction of manual training Into the publie schools.. Manitoba Executive Elected.—W. J. Hodg- ins, Harry Cowan and John Appleton (Winnipeg). B. O. Executive.—Oeo. Bartley (Vancouver), Wm. McKay (Victoria), Tully Boyce (Nanalmo). The "Socialist-Labor Party" was refused -representation at the congress by a vote of 86 to 0. *■'*.-* | OQ7 At Hamllt0D> 0nt> Septem- 10e7# ber 18-17 inclusive, congress held its thirteenth session. President Carey paid a compliment to the "pioneers" of the movement In Canada, and Baid tbat "the labor problem to-day 1b receiving more attention at the bands not only of politicians but of philanthropists, the public and tbe press tban It has previously, and that attention was generally of a favorable character. This year marked 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign and 25 since "the first meeting of the congreBS which waB the outcome of good seed sown by tho old Trades Assembly of Toronto In 1872." This convention favored: (1) Proportional representation; (2) enforcement of legislation for the benefit of the workers now on the atatute booka, rather than to pressing for new legislation; (8) union labels; (4) further restrictions on Chinese immigration; (5) government employment bureaux; ( 0) government bureaux of labor statistics; (7) conciliation and arbitration; (8) creation of a "law fund" by congress; (9) amendments to alien labor law, which Is disguised as a measure of retaliation against the United States rather than to prevent the degradation of Canadian workingmen by the importation under contract by unscrupulous employers of cheap foreign laborers; (10) extension of the work of organisation at Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma and Muskoka; (11) tbat steps be taken to organise the vast number of unorganised wage-earners In Canada. Tbe president suggested that • permanent membership of the congress be established to enable ex-delegates and others to become active members of the congress. The report of Oeo. Bartley, member of the executive for B. C, was approved. It re* ferred to (1) Oriental Immigration; and (2) the fishing and canning industries. "That the Municipal act ot Ontario be amended io that every subject 21 yean of age or over be entitled to vote at municipal elections." Carried. Congress dealt with the new federal regulations for the control of gold mining In the Yukon; and held that tbe government should retain possession of the gold claims, and to operate them for the good of the people at large. Mr. Lancefleld, librarian of Hamilton public library, addressed congress on question of "Canadian Copyright." Among the delegates were: Thos. Killen, St. John, N. B.; D. J. Marsan, John C. Scott, P. J. Jobin, Quebec, P. Q.; H. Gravel, J. Dowton, H. McCamley, R. Keys, Wm. Keys, Montreal; R. Q. Hay, Robt. Meckel), Jas. P. Walsh, Chas. St. Jacques, Ottawa; T. H. Fltipatrlck, W. V. Todd, A. Q. Horwood, Geo. Crowhurst, M. J. Connors, Wm. Henderson, D. A. Carey (president), D. J. O'Donoghue, H. Stevenson, Geo. W. Dower (secretary), T. H. Fltspatrtok, Toronto; W. J. Eagleton, D. R. Gibson Ed. Williams, David J. Walsh, Hamilton; James Donnelly, J. T, Marks, London; John Appleton, Winnipeg: Ralph. Smith (vice-president), Nanalmo, and others. President H. Robinson of the local T. and L. council and Mayor Colquhonn welcomed the delegates to Hamilton. • * » 1 QQI2 Congress opened Its four- lOJ/O teenth session at Winnipeg, September 16. This was the flrst convention of Canada's national labor parliament to assemble west of the Great Lakes, consequently the west was well represented. In a report submitted to Vancouver T. and L. council by Delegates Joseph H. Watson and Harry Cowan (both lately deceased) It was pointed out that the one thing which seemed to permeate tbe members from the Atlantic to the Paelfle was, "If we wish to gain the ends we are aiming at, we must Uke a more active part In polities than we have hitherto done. We recognise the day of strikes as past or as a last resource, and that the ballot box must be the weapon we must use to fight capital, combines and land speculators," eto. ■ Congress adopted a "platform of principles' ' to govern organised labor. A discussion took plaee on the Crow's Nest Pass investigation, which proved tbat gross and criminal neglect and cruel methods had been nsed by the contractors to Intimidate and force men to work for starvation wages, tbelr Ill-usage going so far as to cause the death of two men employed on that work. The government was asked to fix a minimum wage In snch cases. A protest was made against men working seven days a week ln the metalliferous mines of British Columbia. The anti-Chinese bill of Geo. R. Maxwell, M. P. (deceased), was praised as worthy of labor's support. A resolution on the letter carriers' grievances was carried, that two dollars for eight hours be paid with a prospect for promotion. System of prison-made goods In competition was condemned. 'Pride of the West' BRAND OVERALLS, SHIRTS, PANTS and MACKINAW CLOTHING MANUFACTURED IN VANCOUVER BY Mackay Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd Wholesale "BUY GOODS MADE AT HOME, AND GET BOTH THE GOODS AND THE MONEY." The B. C. delegation advised that a provincial labor convention be held shortly "to press our claims and tlie different planks In our platform affecting (he province on the government." The delegates were wolcomed to the city by Acting Mayor Wilson, Hon. J. D. Cameron, Hugh J. MacdonaM, P- 0. Mclntyre, M. P. P., Geo. Saults, Jot-* Osborne, Thos. Taylor, Mr. Bethune, Rev Hugh Pedley, President Appleton of the T. and L. council, and D. L. Mclntyre. Thirty-four bodies were represented by 48 delegates, who met In the legislative chamber. Those present wore: Prom Washing- ton, D. C, A. F. of L.—Thos. I. Kidd; Quebec—Ed. Little, P, J- Jobin, Wm. KeyeB, Edward Jackson; Montreal—P. C. Chatel, 0. Belanger, S. Fltipatrlck, J. H. Dodd, H. Gravel, D. Verdon; Ottawa—0. S. 0. Brou- dreault, John Day; Toronto—D. J. O'Donoghue, J. T. Later, Clins. March, Wm. A. Vlckery, C. H. Holloway, Jacques Bobt- tallle, T. H. Fltspatrick, D. A. Carey (president), G. W. Dower (secretary); Hamilton— John Flett; Bat Portage—Joshua Large; Winnipeg—John Appleton, R. A. Pyne, 0. 0. Steuart, Robt. Underwood, W. D. Foster, T. Ching, John W. Street, Win. Scott, Sam Car- cary, John Roche, Wn.. Small. R. W. Mc- Gowan, John T. Mortimore, James Birch, Bell Hardy. A. W. Puttee; Rossland, B. 0. —James Wilkes; Vancouver—Harry Cowan, Joseph H. Watson; Victoria—Wm. McKay. * * * | QQQ The T- an<*- L- WBTess held 10#7«7 Us fifteenth session at Montreal September 19-22 Inclusive. Seventy-one delegates represented 47 organisations. Dlegates from B. 0. were; James Wilkes (Rossland), R. Smith (Nanalmo), and F. W. Fowler (Vancouver). "It Is tbe business of this congress," aald President R. Smith, M. P. P., "to represent to our dominion politicians our national grievances. These to-day are represented from this congress by delegates from the Atlantic to the raciflc." D. J. O'Donoghue was accorded praise for his militancy with the dominion senate over the passage of the Trade Mark and Design aot. Premier Laurler had positively stated to a deputation that he agreed with the principle of further restricting the immigration of Chinese. The session of parliament, however, closed without results so far as Oriental Immigration was concerned. Considerable strife marked the history of labor for the year 1809, notably the London, Ont., street railway atrike. Congress desired a friendly intercourse with the Provincial Workingmen'a Association, the membership of whloh embraced the minera of Nova Scotia. The report of the executive for B, 0. dealt with matters bearing on the successes achieved during the year. The Semlln government "redeemed every pledge given to labor." The growth of unionism in Manitoba and westward to the coast was phenomenal during the year. James H. Sullivan, A. F. of L. fraternal delegate, In an able address made a strong Elea for organisation and spirit of brother- ood between unionists on both sides of the line. W. D. Mahon, International president of the Street Railway Employees' union, also addressed the delegates. Congress petitioned parliament to compel street railway companies In Canada to construct their ears so as to avoid the necessity of employees being compelled to work along the foot rail of said cars, which "is a risky and deadly trap to life and limb." A. W. Puttee (Winnipeg) nominated labor candidate for federal parliament. The Ontario executive committee recommended "that ln all cities and towns the local labor organisations should be requested to do all In their power to elect men pledged to support labor Interests, Irrespective of what political party tbey may belong to." Congress recommended that the various central bodies take steps to form themselves Into political organisations on Independent lines. It further declared that "hereafter members of labor organisations found on the platform and advocating the Interests of the old political parties be regarded with suspicion, as decohys of the wage-earners, and should be regarded as opponents of the advanced labor movement." Later congress took a referendum vote on "Independent political action." * * * 1 Qf\fi The sixteenth annual session. A VVV held at Ottawa, September 18- 22 Inclusive, was an historic one, Premier Laurler and many members of parliament being present to extend addresses of welcome to the delegates. Moreover, this waa the flrat time that any national labor body in this country had been addressed by a minister of the crown, the honor of which fell to Hon. J. O. O'DOHOOBUB Son of the late Dan J. O'Donoghue. As a lawyer in Toronto he is considered a specialist In labor oases. P. W. WELSH A municipal councillor of South Vancouver and delegate from Vancouver Plumbers' union. JOB* W. BRUCE Canadian organiser of International Plumb' ers' association and delegate of that body. W. Mulock, minister of labor. He drew attention to the policy of the government regarding labor, and reviewed aome of the measures wblch the government had introduced and Invited from congress criticism of these. At a subsequent meeting the congress availed Itself fully of the Invitation. The government Labor Gasette made Its flrst public appearance on the opening day of the congress, the initial number being presented to the president. Some 65 dele- Sates were present, Will. Mc. Clain, of the [aohlnlsts* union, representing Vancouver. "Organised labor was making steady growth, and the first fruits of onr work are to be seen more and more by the Introduction of a few important principles already operated by the government," said the president. The resolution of the minister of labor that all government contracts Bhall contain conditions preventing abuses arising out of sub-letting of same, and the paying of a standard wage ln the district where the work Is carried on, was a boon to labor. The late D. J. O'Donoghue, the father of the national labor movement of Canada, was appointed the commissioner to see to the enforcement of this new labor law. A. Puttee, of Winnipeg, was eleoted labor representative to the federal parliament. The strike on the western section of the 0. P. R. of malntenance-of-way men terminated In favor of the men. The Chinese poll tax was Increased from ISO to $100. E. P. Bremner, of the Western Federation of Miners, was appointed to enforce the alien labor law In B. C. The congress on a vote of 88 to 22 decided In favor of political aotlon, and that only candidates who have been members of some organised labor body for twelve months bo supported as labor candidates. After a spirited debate representatives of the Canadian Socialist League were refused seats at the congress by a vote of 48 to 11. David A. Carey, Toronto, advocated a closer alliance with the trade unions of Great Britain. The membership of the Canadian unions affiliated with the A. F. of L. was 10.457. W. D. Mahon. A. F. of L. fraternal delegate, was presented with a diamond ring. George W. Dower, secretary-treasurer for fourteen years, retired. is *r *W..WM *lvBB bF *ne loc»I nnlon« miMi^Y0881,1 t0 the Agates, at which Sir Wilfrid Laiirier and Hon. Mr. Mulock were present. Delegates were also entertained at dinner by tho painters. * * * 1 Of) 1 Congress held Its seventeenth **/V •*■*■• annual session at Brantford, Ont., September 17-20 Inclusive. Eighty-one delegatea were present, representing 69 or- EBfftS*^16 trade" *nd Ubor «oonett«. a of Labor district assemblies, 10 K. of L. lift ofVSSr&M on,on,• a ,Bdep»I nn'0"". Sn. 'r*ltePn8l delegates. ™-!ule Mnt.r,lbwtlng short addresses at the 3iiJ£» nntl?f wwe: Thomas Bremner, fi"dw0,J*nntfwd; John R. O'Brien, of Buf- flt a iini ,r*iepni1 delegate of A. F. of L.; IL.i *.« r' ,n,tenta! delegate of Interna- ■Eh Jrrney"lfn Tailors' union, and John Flstt. vice-president of the congress. Ralph Smith, M. P., preaident of the congress, explained the principles underlying the trade union movement In Canada and the purposes of the congress. Congress was concerned In several big strikes, A long one ensued In one ot the coal mines on Vancouver Island; 5,000 white and Indian fishermen refused to fish on the Fraser river for the price offered; 1,200 miners and carpentera of Rossland wanted more wages; and the great C. P. R. malnten- anoe-of-way strike won by the men. A fair-wage schedule should be put tn all government contracts, so Insisted congress. George Bartley, B. C. executive member, reviewed In detail the nvidence taken In this province during tbe year by the royal commission on Oriental immigration, and suggested for tbe consideration of the congress certain legislative measures for restriction of Asiatic Immigration. V&os. H, Twlgg, another member, outlined the acts passed at the last session of the legislature effecting labor, while James B, McLaren (Rossland} dealt with mining conditions in the Interior, The congress for the first year of the new century had a member of the house of commons for president (Ralph Smith), and also another one (A. W. Puttee) on the executive. This was tha flrst occasion when all the provinces—through their respective executive committees—presented reports of the work done during the year. These were exhaustive and well prepared, ThlB province was represented by five delegates, The debates were ably conducted and showed that the delegtes were strictly practical In all matters proposed. A committee waB appointed to enquire Into the feasibility of forming a Canadian Federation of Labor. A large deputation of the Lord's Day alii- anace was received by congress, headed by Mr. Shearer. By a unanimous vote congress appointed a standing committee of five to work with the alliance. All union men were urged to abstain from joining military organisations, excepting when this country be invaded. ThlB resolution was a protest against the authorities for calling out the mllltla to flght organised labor In recent strikes at Vancouver, B. C; London, Ont.; Valleyfleld, Que., and other places. The practice of railway companies advertising for more harvest workers In the west than were needed was condemned by congress. George W. Dower, for many yeara secretary of the congress, waa presented with an address and a purse In recognition of his services. J. R. O'Brien, A. F. of L., was presented with a diamond ring. Delegates visited the Ontario Institute for the blind, and were received by Principal Dymond, and the Brantford T. and L. council tt - - - I tendered them a banquet. | QAO One hundred and two labor a\ a7\M__ organisations were represented at Berlin. Ont., convention of the congress, September 15-19 Inclusive. By a vote of 78 to 43, delegates, representing assemblies of the Knights of Labor, were excluded from the T. and L. congress, thus ten organisations were effected. For nineteen years the K. of L, had been affiliated with the T. and L. congress of Canada, The report of the royal commission on Oriental Immigration Issued. A letter stated that tho Phoenix (B. 0.) Trades and Labor council did not desire affiliation with the congress, because It believed that the congress was rather an appendage of a capitalistic party than a body devoted to the advancement of the interests of the working people of Canada. A committee of Investigation on these charges was ap Solnted, consisting of Delegates J, D. Mc- iven, Victoria; J. A. Rodler, Montreal; C. S. 0. Boudreault, Ottawa; T J. Griffiths, Montreal, and D. W. Kennedy, Toronto. This special committee reported that in Its belief the accusations wero absolutely ridiculous, most unjustifiable and palpably untrue, which report was adopted. A workmen's liability bill was Introduced by the government of New Brunswick. Congress asked government of Quebec to Sass a nine-hour law and a minimum wage or laborera. That of Montreal for civic em* ployees waa 11.50 for ten hours. Number of unions in affiliation with con* gress, 212; members, 18,465, and amount of revenue, $1,478.61. Sabbath Observance.—Bev. W. A. Bradley asked congress to help ln movement to secure a better observance of the Lord's day. He hoped that the time wonld oome when only five days would be worked and Saturday be a day of recreation, and Sunday a day of absolute rest. During the session a resolution condemning Sunday excursions and In favor of a Saturday half-holiday was adopted by the congrosa Dy a vote of 78 to 12 the resolution against compulsory arbitration was carried. A resolution ln favor of "free apeech' was carried. Some 68 resolutions were presented to the congress and acted upon, among which were: (1) Against calling ont the mllltla during strikes, (2) against assisted Immigration, (8) against property qualification of mayor and aldermen. Mr. Driscoll, delegate from the A. F. of L., was present and fraternally "ringed." The retiring president. Ralph Smith, M. P., was presented with sn Illuminated address. The delegates were banquetted (September 18) by the T. and L. council, and a ball was held (Friday, September 19) under auspices of the Women's Label league, * • * 1 Qfft Ta *nd L' con»rMI of Can- 1 %f\J%J ada held Its nineteenth session at firockvlllo, Ont., September 22-25 Inclusive. One hundred and twenty delegates were seated, representing 19 tradea councils and 61 unions, "Owing to active hostilities on the part of the Employers' and the Mnufacturers' --■- (Continued on Page Five.) J. D. KcWVBH Dominion government fair-wage officer— Western representative of federal depart* ment of labor. THE LABOUR GAZETTE The Official Journal of the Dement of Labour of Canada PUBLISHED MONTHLY EACH issue of The Labour Gazette contains much statistical and other information relating to industrial conditions, cost of living, etc. Referring more specifically to the contents of this publication, it may be said that among matters dealt with are the following: (1) A letter from each industrial centre in Canada dealing with local events in the industrial world; (2) Special letters from women correspondents as to women's work in leading industrial centres; (3) Trade agreements; (4) Changes in rates of wages; (5) Particulars of Trade Disputes; (6) Statements of all proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act; (7) Judicial Decisions as to Industrial Matters; (8) Wholesale and Retail Prices in Canada; (9) Fair Wages Schedules placed in Dominion Contracts; (10) Reports of Industrial Conventions; (11) Special Articles on Current Economic Questions. The average issue of The Labor Gazette contains about 120 printed pages. Subscription Rate — 20 cents per annum to any address Postage Prepaid Address—Circulation Clerk, Labour Gazette, Ottawa THE VICTORIA PHOENIX Brewing Co. Limited THE OLDEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE BREWERY IN THE PROVINCE VICTORIA, B. C. Cascade Laundry OFFICE AND WORKS: Corner Beach Avenue and Hornby Street Phones: Seymour 800 and 8630 FULLY EQUIPPED TO DO ALL CLASSES OF LAUNDRY WORK. Trial Order Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed SUBSCRIBE TO THE B.C. FEDERATIONIST OFFICIAL PAPEB VAH0OUVE8 TBADES AND LABOB COUNCIL THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST SEVENTH YEAR. No. 38 (Congress Number) VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1915. EIGHT PAGES IB VuwovtrV . Oitr, 11.00 7 $1.50 PER YEAR —■"-l HE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE in all its branches, n rrt although a comparatively modern feature of the ■ * trade and commerce of the world, has become an ^^flk indispensable adjunct of the industrial and econom- ^■M ic life of civilization. The extent and ramifications -J^U of insurance and its influence in the realms of pro- *9E3I duction and finance are but dimly comprehended by the average individual. Even among those whose training and daily life bring them into close contact with the inside facts relating to big business, there is a tendency to overlook the commanding position which insurance now occupies as the bridesmaid of commerce. It will come as news to most people that the great life insurance companies of Europe and the United States, by virtue of their surplus and invested funds, are easily the wealthiest corporations existing in the world today. Only recently a single group of British Life Offices took up at one mouthful $500,000,000 worth of the great government war loan recently floated in London. But the department of Life Insurance is only one of the many branches of this vast business, and under the heading of Employers' Liability, Sickness and Aocident, Fire, Marine and General Insurance, the position is equally important. A. S. MATTHEW, Manager Nowhere perhaps have the genuine services of insurance performed in the interests of workers and capitalists alike been more pre-eminently displayed than in our own Province of British Columbia, where the basic industries of lumbering, mining and fishing, and their development sidle by side with a transportation system and the growth of new centres of population, call for the employment of skilled and unskilled labor and vast sums of capital in enterprises entailing heavy hazards to those undertaking to exploit under pioneer conditions the vast resources of this last, best west. It is safe to say that the labor and capital required for our productive industries, without whieh British Columbia would have been handicapped for years, would never have been forthcoming except for the extension to this province of an insurance organization which, by virtue of its experience and resources, acquired in older and more settled communities, was able to provide protection against those hazards which had so long hindered development. Among those leaders in the insurance world, whose connections with the insurance circles of other countries and knowledge of Canadian and Western conditions, combined with personal energy and business ability, enabled them to play a useful part in bringing the benefits of insurance within reach of the struggling industries of British Columbia, none have played a more prominent or honorable part than Mr. A. S. Matthew, whose photograph is here reproduced. Mr. Matthew is manager of the Guardian Casualty and Guaranty Company, and is regarded as one of the best authorities on liability insurance. He is a member of the International Association of Casualty and Surety Underwriters, and for some years took an active part on the various committees of this organization. Mr. Matthew haB figured prominently in his trenchant criticisms of the government bill to establish state compensation insurance. He has addressed the Trades and Labor Council, the Rotary Club, Victoria, and various other organizations on the subject, and was the principal speaker at an open meeting of employers recently held under the auspices of the builders' exchange. Mr. Matthew contends that if this proposal is enacted into law, it will seriously cripple the development of the province. Under Mr. Matthew's able direction, the Guardian Casualty and' Guaranty Company has built up one of the largest casualty businesses in this territory. U/>e British Columbia Permanent Loan Company Vancouver, B. C. Paid Up Capital - $1,000,000.00 Information gladly given in regard to investments of from $5.00 to $5,000.00. * T. D. MACDONALD, Manager. n DEPARTMENT ARE LESS Tact of Officials Prevents Many Troubles from Growing Worse Informing Reports and Keeps Watch on Food Prices B. A. EIOO Newly Eleoted Social Democratic Member of Menltob* Legislature. Delegate from Winnipeg Trades and Labor council. Department Issues Beports. The activities of the Department of Labour in these mutters are specially illustrated in the two reports which it has -just issued, entitled respectively "Labour Organization in Canada, 1914" and "Wholesale Prioes in Canada, .1914." In the first report are found the figures above mentioned as to trades union recruiting; also much valuable and timely information as to / V HE WOULD WAB has quite J inevitably affected the industrial life of Canada from . practically every point of view and the effects are reflected in the various publications of the Department of Labour. Without attempting here any general discussion of the industrial situation, one may deal for a moment usefully with a particular phaso of the subject whioh should be particularly gratifying to Canadian workers. Practically No Strikes There has been nn almost entire ces- ,k„ „,. „, . -, .... cation of strikes in Canada from >_\ Jr°f ™ f *IttdM ""-oni'm during the beginning of the war. The monthly. _\ Le" ,1.9"; °ne ™?lt •'"» *»' strike record, maintained by the De*'^'b"n„fth,e if""' dr*ng 191t " v*?e pnrtuicnt of Labour, and published in .« »' *M «•><• «« WM- terruption of industry. The few strikes T!"ts ?" the wllc>le ,s to have been 8I* reported have been comparatively un- Pected* important and have been either quickly Cost of Living Is Traced, ended or have proved small affairs, The Wholesale Prices report contains hardly noteworthy save in the exact information of particular value in re- figures of the statistician. searches in matters relating to cost of Ooal Mining Uninterrupted. ]M"el 1uesti*,*>8 arising out of which The coal mining industry is well ond tables scattered plentifully through- kiicvn to bo somewhat prolific out the pages of the report ore both in- m strikes in Canada, as in othor 8truetive and interesting. While the countries, but since the outbreak information collected shows that prices of the war it has been practically are still slowly advancing, yet, looking free of this trouble. The prolonged 0vor the country nt large, no violent strike of coal miners on Vancouver Is* upwnrd movemenf i„ reported and the land, which had continued down to the uutliorities hnve not apparently found time of tho beginning of tho war ill „ny reason for drastic action aiming at Europe, wns formally cnlled off a weok remedy, or two after hostilities commenced. It ' vn,.t .,,.^..,1. .... he, been a matter for satisfaction also T . ?""•* A,utalU» •"*• that the agreement made in November, " ls interesting to note in this 1811, between the Western Coal Opera* connection thnt the Australian Corn- tors' Association and the United Mine monwealth, as well as most of the Workers of America in the Fernie-Loth* st"*te** ol "*■■> Commonwealth, following bridge coul mining district nnd which different lines, took steps immediutely torminntod on March 31, 1915, was the m the outbreak of war, for the actual flrst time on record followed bv n now oontrol of prices and many laws were agreement without any interruption of Passed on the subject. Much confusion work. So it has been practically right "-si-ted without improving the sltuo- down tho line of industries. It must tion ■■•"- »ft<"' efforts for several months not be inferred that thero have been in ""> "'"J* ot Pril*<- fixation, such at* no labour difficulties. tempts were abandoned as imprnctio- _ ■_. - .-_ , __ _ .. nble or fruitless; the latost Australian Department Solves Many Troubles. „dvices indicate that price conditions Those who are in touch with there were normal. It is true that Ger* the Department of Labour will be many has found it necessary to regu- awnre that many times it has Into food prices and to put the popula- been only by careful and tactful work tion partly on rations, but this same on the part of its experienced officers necessity fortunately has not existed that the wheels of industry have beon here, kept going. In this way and other- Canadian Officials Watching. wise it has been possible to bring tho T„ .. „ „„n„,in,n ... • „„ ., .„ strike record to its present low level. J" 'hne. iT1" ™ At ZZ. ?„L° The Minister of Labour shortly after *°wu*h»l£°„'™?"■!?«/. SVl fh .wa .....i...nni. ne ....... a i.-..! -„ aoa is not being neglected, and that the ™JZ rt. L f,il< rt u™ ** • t »-*»«««" ia bei»g «*>™*W watched and gnrd to the ngitntion in the public mind, .a„i..aA „„ ,„.R, „ .a,.f j„..i,. ... appealed pu&icly to employe™ and' Xrv ntior !^JL^^ft\£ workers to mako more than ordinary p„"^™r efforts to secure amicable arrangement ' ' of such differences as must inevitably occur between them from time to time, and the Minister's view seems to have found general favour. Period of Comparative Peace. The records of the Department show that the number of strikes during the past twelve months has been greatly smaller than during intervention of some sort should eir- necessity for the Some Things the Wu it Doug for Merchandising in B. C. "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good." If the wur is doing one thing more than another for Vancouver, it is any equal period since statistics on the weeding out a clasB of merchants that, subject have boen collected, and these in many cases, wore really of no credit statistics, it may be remarked, extend to the community, back to 1901, covering thus the most; During the period of real estate active industrial epoch in the history of. ffHmb]ing, when extravagances in the the Dominion. Tbe situation in Canada j verbal and written word were rife, in these matters is the more remarkable 80me merchants undertook to apply tho and the moro satisfactory when it is mme motbods to thoir merchandising, realised that in countries where, as in nnd in tMs way much wm done to up- Great Britain and Germany for instance, 180t the confldence in advertising and war conditions are more acute than in Canada, disputes of the gravest nature have from time to time named up. U. S. A. Not So Quiet. In the United States, too, where although the evil of actual war has not yet appeared, industrial conditions have been none the less profoundly affected by the war prevailing over the world, presB reports do not indicate that the .strenuous times through which we are passing have materially eased the ten- Ision between capital and labour, and the past few months have seen many dangerous and difficult strikes, with violent disturbances in not a few cases. Canada seems, in fact, fortunately uni-1 quo almost in its comparative freedom from strikes. Labor Officials Co-operated, Oillcials of the Department of Labour bear cordial witness to the good work done in these matters by officials of leading labour organizations. Again and again have these latter, without in any way departing from principles of the best unionism,! the merchants generally. But like the real estate gambler, this unreliable merchant is passing. The merchants that nre standing the jtreJi and strain of the present crisis, and who will weather the gale, are those who refused to adopt the questionable methods of doing business, but who, in the face of the seeming success of the newet style of "business getting," instead rf the older style of "business building," maintained the right kind of merchandising and store service. It hns been Ibis latter kind cT merchants that The Federationist has always endeavored to keep before its readers through its advertising columns. Pet Imps we could best illustrate what we mean by "the proper kind of merchandising and store service," by an experience of tho writer who was spending a few days in Victoria a short time Ugo, and found himself in need of some men's wearing apparel. Starting out to flnd some reliable place, he turned the comer of Government nnd Yates street, nnd looking up Yates he saw the big buyers. It is merchandising of this kind and store service Buch as that itand the test whon the real stifling time comes. worked with employers and Govern-1 red nnw -, • wjth th nnmo of j, tf ment officers to prevent the outbreak Harvey across the con.re, ao familiar to of a strike. This testimony i" tlie vancotiveritoa. This decided at once more gratifying in viow of the misap- f fc, R8 t h ,,e h ,fl h prehension, too common on the part of Hardl had he fc inflide thfl door & those outside tho actual ranks of the he foJnd ,]im^lf 81irrounded b tho workers, that trades unionism, and par-1 gam0 enia, fttm0flphl)re and there ticularly the international trades union- .va8 the abame promp/ttnd carofu, ftt. ism of Canada, is too seldom found Jn | tention to nia nereds tlmt have mndB m hne with the larger interests of the | J; K Har*v©y Olothing atores eo popular Dominion. There is plenty of evidence, ..j,,, .,„ fllJftaRfla of British Columbia fortunately, that orgnmzed labour is standing shoulder to shoulder with the other great elements of Canadian life at the present' time. Many Unionists Enlist. The returns published by the Department of Labour show that the trades unions have furnished many thousands of enlisted men, besides the reservists of different countries, and in every case, so far as the reports of the Department show, the unions have arranged that their enlisted members shall be under no penalty in the way of dues, insurances, etc.; in other words, the orgnnized workors have shown in the most practical way in their power their cordial endorsation of the action of those of their brothers who have gone to the front. It is a distinct advantage to the public to have a clear view on such points. Brown Bros. Limited Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists Cut Flowers and Funeral Emblems Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Vancouver, B. O. Victoria, B. O. Hammond, B.O. Imperial Bank of Canada Paid-up Capital 17,000,000 Reserve -find 17,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO PELEO HOWLAND, E. HAT, President. General Mgr. Savings Buk Department at all branchei. AU clones of basking business undertaken. VANCOUVEB BRANCHES: 640 Hastings Streot Wtat, A. Jnkot, Manager. 84 Hastings Stroot West, A. B. Owen, Manager. 2013 Oranvillo Stroot, J. S. Olbb, Manager. Invest In Mortgages We can give you high- class first Mortgages paying 7% and 8% Royal Financial Corporation Rogers Building Vancouver Capital paid up $523,646,50 M. J. Orehoa, F. O. A. W. S. Martin, O. A. Crehan, Martin &Co. Chartered Accountants and Auditors, Liquidators and Financial Advisors. Correspondents: Williamson, Hig- gins & Co., Toronto, Ont., West & Drake, London, Eng., H. B. Brandon, Belfast, Ireland Suite 607-8-9-10-11 Crown Bldg* VANCOUVEB, B. O. A Personal Inspection is the only means of appreciating the variety of MEN'S UP-TOOATEFUENI3H- INUB we carry. We may say wo are quite out of the following: Saucy cut slot with fakement seums and little artful buttons at the bottom; suit all comers; for business or pleasure. Cut very serious, to suit ptoughmon, dustmen, sneaks, -.ushrcom faker:-, trottcrmen, costers, actors, parsons, bruisers and gentlemen; peg- top, bell bottoms, tights or drop- over-tlie-hocps; black or dandy vests mado to (lash the rug or dicky, or tight up round the scrag; lavender In every shade, built spanky, to suit the ikcy and flimsy lads of Notting Hill, Shepherd 's Bush, etc., etc. E. Chapman BRITISH IMPORTER 545 Granville St. Favored Styles in New Fall Suits for Women The latest ideas are expressed in the wide variety of styles now on display—a choice collection of models that will appeal to those seeking suits of practical worth. The fabrics are fine quality Serges, Gabardines, Worsteds and various effective novelties, while the color range is complete with the leading shades. AT 195.00—A smart suit ln navy blue worsted with black velvet trimmings, Tho coat is designed to At close to tho neck, and is Moused above the narrow bolt in front, whilo the back falls in box pleats over the hips. Skirt is made plain with patch pockets. AT 829.60—A practical suit in green mixed tweed features the Norfolk lines. The coat ia pleated, belted and has patch pockets. The skirt is made with yoke and is gored. AT $35.00—A semi-tailored suit in African brown Gabardine. Coat is cut square and is made with semi-fitted back. The skirt has a panel front with cluster of pleats on tbe hips. OLDEST AND LARGEST IN WESTERN CANADA -BEST SERVICE LOW CHARGES- PHONE SEY 7M>0 Campbell Storage Company CAPITAL $300 000 00 MAIN OFFICE 857 BEATTY ST. " JOIN THE ARMY OF $2.00 HAT WEARERS All our stock is absolutely new and up-to-date. Our values cannot be beat in Canada. QUALITY STYLE SERVICE —And don't overlook the fact that we stand behind evory bat that leaves this store Our motto: "Satisfaction Guaranteed." $2 Black and White Hat Store $2 100 HASTINGS STREET WEST Vha CLARKE & STUART CO., Ltd. MAtTOFAOTDBINO ADD OOKMSBOIAL STATIONERS AMD PBDTTEXS BOOKBINDERS, LOOSE LEAF DEVICES. School Outfitters, Students' Materials snd Supplies. Engineer.', gumjrors', Artists' tnd Drawing Materials. Mail Orders receive prompt snd careful attention. S20 SETMOUB STBEBT, OOBNEB OOBDOVA : SET. Ne. 3 Opposite C. P. R. Depot VANCOUVEB, B. 0. New Wellington Coal From tho Famous No. 1 Mine, Nanalmo Collieries. WASHED NUT COAL, $6.00 LUMP COAL, $7.00 For Ton Delivered. J. KINGHAM & CO. Phono 647 p.mberton Block, 1004 Broad Stroot. Victoria, B.C. Our Method: 20 Sacks to the ton, lOOIbs. of Coal in onch suck. Delegates Visit HOTEL ST. REGENT 162-4-6-8 HASTINGS ST. E. Fireproof Storage f FINEST DEPOSITORY FOR W FURNITURE. PIANOS. AND VALUABLES IN .-C^THE CITY *-*^ SAFETY SILVER VAULTS. PRIVATE LOCKED COMPARTMENTS 9honc Seymour 3200, Qffici ft68»*TTY* tfwuvtfo Ifireproof Storage AHD M0VIN6 COMPANY ClMITED. World Shoe Co. 64 Hastings St., W„ Phons Say. 1770 Bxt Shoe Repairing "While You Walt' Work called for and delivered Logger*' Mlnen' Cripples' ud any kind of special Shoes made to order ARE YOU GOING TO MOVE? THAT'S A QUESTION, BUT THERE'S NO QUE TION AS TO WHO SHOULD DO YOUR MOVING - PACKING - SHIPPING - STORING — Johnston Storage Company, Ltd. SEYMOUR 9688 1160 HAMILTON STREET PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 1911 His name is "Paddy." If you don't believe it go and tell Wm so, and you'll find he's got one. INCORPORATED 1886 MOLSONS Bank CAPITAL and RESERVE $8,800,000 98 Branches In Canada A general banking business transacted. Circular letters of credit. Bank money orders. Savings Department Interut allowed at Ugliest current rata The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED INI Paid-up Capital Reeerve Total Aetata • - I 11,KKWW 12,100,000 WR ALLOW INTEREST ON DEPOSITS IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT One Dollar will open tho account, and your business will bo welcome be It large er email Branches and correspondents throughout the world THE B.C. FEDERATIONIST PobUshed every Friday morning by tbe B. 0. Fad,rs- Uonist, limited B. Perm Pettlplece Manager J. W. Wilkinson Editor Office: Boom 217, Lsbor Tomple. Telephone Exchange Soymonr 7406 Subscription: $1.50 per yesr; ln Vancouver City, $2; to unions subscribing in a body, $1. REPRESENTATIVES New Wutmlniter W. E. Maiden, Boi 084 Prince Rupert W. E. Denning, Box 581 Victoria A. S. Wells, Box 1588 Afflliated with the Western Lahor Press Association "Unity of Labor: tbe Hope of tbe World" FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 1916 THE nKORFOIATED 1SSS BANK OF TORONTO 160,000,000 Deposits 141,000.000 Out of Every Wage oome portion ihould be banked regularly,, either as security agalnat the proverbial rainy day or as a foundation to future prosperity.. 11.00 will open an account in The Bank of Toronto, and interest is added half-yearly to tho balances on deposit. Paid-up Capital $8,000,000 Reserved Punda $6,307,872 Comer Hastings and Cambie Sta. TO THB OFFICERS and delegates of the thirty-first annual convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, we extend a cordial welcome on behalf of the trade unionists of Vancouver. WELCOME M*rlay T^^ nSXt- TOTHR^ will see the consumma- ™ ™„„ tion of the plans and congress. hopeB of those who have labored go diligently to secure for this city the pleasure of seeing the representatives of organized labor from the far east to the last great west gathered here. 0 0 0 0 During the coming week, it will be their work to grapple with some of the gravest questions affecting the future of the working class in Canada, which any convention has ever had to face. The coming days are dark with unfamiliar problems, begotten of a condition in world affairs which is without equal either in history of the memory of men. • to.* Of precedents, there are none to guide, and it will require all the personal ability and imagination of every delegate, to so direct the course of the Congress, as will prove best in the interests of those whom it is designed to serve. We trust that the deliberations will be fruitful of such beneficial results, as will in future years mark the Vancouver eonvention as the best of conventions held at the worst of times. British Columbia LAND Splendid opportunities In Mixed Farming, Dairying, Stock and Poultry. British Columbia Qrante Pre-emptions of 160 acres to Actual Bottlers— TERMS—Residence on tho land for at loaat three years; improvements to tho extent of $5 por aerej bringing under cultivation at loaat Ivo acres. For further information apply to DHPDTT MTJtflgTBR OF LANDS, VICTORIA, B.O. ■BOUT-JIT, BUREAU OF PBOVWOIAL HfFORMATION, VICTORIA, aa THE TELEPHONE SUPERSEDES THE REVOLVER Tbere is no necessity for firearms in tbe bouse, if you bave a telephone. If you are alarmed ot night, reach for your extension telephone and send out your an* fieal for help. Noiselessly, quick* y tbe message is speeded forth. No need to turn on a light and search for your loaded revolver, with the probable danger of Bhooting a member of your family. Besides loaded weapons are dangerous things where there are children. The Telephone is quicker, Wben you telephone, you know surer, safer. in a moment that your appeal bas been heard, you are assured that help is being sent. BRITISH COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, LTD. BRITISH TRADE UNIONISTS in convention at Bristol last week, rejected by an overwhelming majority, a resolution calling upon the parliamentary committee of the labor party to formulate and advocate ______ terms of peace satisfac- BRITISH tory fa the wor]5Jng olass. WORKERS We ^j^ we Can see what AND PEACE. they meant) i,ut reading between the lines it seems as though the gathering was pervaded by an atmosphere of slightly hysterical haste. 0 0*0 Now, note the resolution. It says "to formulate and advocate terms of peace satisfactory to the working olass." Not satisfactory to the committee or to any one section of the working class, but to the working class as a class. We presume the convention really wanted to express its disapproval of the peace proposals of a minority of the working class, and that it passed the resolution with that object. 0 • • • But is there any reason to think that the majority of the working olass in Britain to-day is in favor of the views of that small section! The convention itself represents three million of the organized workers. It includes the great trade unions whose members have enlisted in their thousands and which have pledged their support to the government in its war plans. Outside the unions are many thousands of workers. Is there reason to believe that any considerable number of them incline to the views of the peace minority t 0 0 0* If there is, we have not have been able to detect it from careful observation of the actions of the workers of Britain during the past thirteen months. And, so far as we can see, the desire of the vast majority of British workmen is opposed to terms of peace which do not include the complete destruction of the military power of Germany and Austria, and the driving from power of the militarist parties in those countries. 0 0 0* That being the case—and there iB no considerable body of evidence to the contrary—it would seem that the best thing the convention could have done to achieve its object, would have been to forward plans for the formulation of terms of peace "satisfactory to the working class." The working class evidently wants the war to continue until the military power of the Teutons is destroyed. The convention of the trade unionists was plainly of the same mind. Then why turn the resolution down. It looks as though a slight touch of hysteria was responsible for submerging the very point which the convention wished to bring out. THE F0X7 LIBERAL. THE LIBERALS of British Columbia decided at a smoking concert last Monday night that, if the people of the province, by a plebiscite vote indicate that they want prohibition, all they will have to do iB to put the Liberals in office at Victoria, and they will see the people get what they want. 0*00 On the other hand, if the people by their vote decide the other way, they need not get despondent about it, and think they have thrown away the priceless services of the Liberal party. Just let them go to them, and tell them they do not want prohibition, and the Liberals will see they do not get it. What the Liberals want ia office. 0 0 0 0 The question of prohibition or no pro hibition, is a matter of secondary importance with them. If it were not, they would have come out plain and straight with prohibition or anti-prohibition right in the front of their platform. • 000 Instead of that, under the pretence of democracy, they propose to try and fin. Brown, preaident; R. P. Pettlplece, vice.preeident; Edward Lothian. Jsmca Campbell, J. W. Wllklnaon. Oeo. Wllby, W. J. Nsgle, P. Blumberg, H. H. Free. Managing director snd secretary-treasurer, J. H. MoVety, room 211, Labor Tempi,. B. 0. PEDERATIONIST, LIMITED-MeeU st call ol president, Labor Temple. Van* **"!}• ?' O* Mweton: Jame. fismpbell, sa:ns&87v.lubo*Ten""-* **■ AQQUE! aaa FBIDAJ SEPTEMBEB 17, 1015 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PAGE FIVE Union Men, see that the flour used in your home is "Canada's Best Flour" OGILVIE'S Royal Household Flour A Canadian company employing Canadian labor, us- " ing Canadian wheat, paying freight on Canadian railways only. If you are a loyal union man this must appeal to you. Ask your wife to write us for a free Cook Book. We will be pleased to mail one by return. The Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. Limited 314 Dominion Building, Vancouver, B. C. STAR LAUNDRY Phone Seymour 2800 1115 Richards Street VANCOUVER, B. C. 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(1.00 psr Ssy °P Special Weekly Bates Hotel Canada III RICHARDS STBBBT Vancouver. B. 0. Phone conneotlon snd Hot snd Cold Water In every Room Steam Hested EUBOPEAK PLAN Free 'Bus meeta sll hosts snd train, T. B. HYNDMAN, J. A. HYNDMAN Proprietor Manaser Phone Soymonr 7930 GRANVILLE PALACE BOLLINS BROS. Props. 1221 GRANVILLE STREET VANCOUVER, B. 0. ALLAN STUDHOLME, M. L. A. The veteran labor member for Hamilton In the Ontario Leglwatlve Assembly. Trades and Labor Congress (Continued from Page Two) ■Delations seeking to hamper and disrupt oar movement, an unusual amount ot work was placed on the executive committee in meet' ing this opposition," said Preaident Flett This year parliament enacted very little labor legislation of a substantial character, and the necessity of more labor M's P. was never more manifest. Immediate abolition of the senate was urged by congress. Poll tax on Chinese increased from |100 to $500 by parliament. Parliament passed an aet to build a transcontinental railway and lease It to a private corporation. The government refused tc adopt an amendment of A. Puttee, lubor M. P., that It should operate and control this railway in the public Interest. Chief Justice Hunter of B. C. and Dr. Elliott S. Rowe (Vancouver) were appointed a royal commission. After full enquiry Into numerous disputes between coal and metalliferous mine owners and workmen, and between transportation companies and their employees, the report drew a sharp line of distinction between "the legitimate trade union and 'a olass of so-called union whloh Is not really a trade union at all, but a secret political organ i aat ion.' To tbe latter class are assigned tbe American Labor Union, the 'Western Federation of Miners, and the United Brotherhood .of Railway Em* ployeos, which are in confederation with each other and whose leaders were engaged in a conspiracy to sweep all the employees of the C. P. R. Into the tf. B. of R. E., and all coal miners into the W. F, or M., with a view of being able to stop all transportation and a1! mining whenever it might appear expedient." In July, 1902, the executive council of the A F. of L. refused to grant a charter to the U. B. of R. E. The A. F. of L. made It a qualification of issuing charters to trades and labor councils in Canada that (hey will affiliate with the T. and L. congress. The Vancouver Trades and Labor council was now opposed to the congress and strongly supported the U. B. of R, E. in its contentions. Congress protested against the action of immigration agents In the British tales who misrepresented labor conditions in Canada. Congress In favor of Independent labor candidates in both parliamentary and municipal elections. Resolution adopted by T. and L, congresB endorsing the action of the British Trades congress in its condemnation of the fiscal policy of Hon, Joseph Chamberlain, M. P, * * * 1 QO--L ^e twentieth annual session <*****> vwTT opened at Montreal, September 19. Seventeen tradea and labor councils sent 82 delegates, 64 local unions 97, and one A. F, of L. fraternal delegate—total 130 delegates. At the opening meeting addresses were delivered by A. Verville, president of Montreal T. and L. counoll; Mayor Laporte; John H. Richards,, A. F. of L. fraternal delegate; James B. Mack, vice-president of the congress, and Chas, March, vice-president of International Brotherhood of Palntera and Decorators. It was held by congress tbat the people should own the O. T. P. railroad. Government was censured for not passing the Union Label and Alien Labor bills, as well aa for its immigration policy. Congress recommended that secretaries of unions give full Information regarding trade affairs to the correspondents of the Labor Oasette. The report of the B. C. exeoutlve stated that "it was a question of prudence to cooperate with the old parties wher.* constituencies cannot elect straight labor candidates." Congress opposed to thiB scheme. B. C. legislature enacted a law making eight hours a legal day's work in coal mines. Reference was made to the loss of a case in the courts under the Alien Labor law, and also to a verdict for $12,500 damages against the Rossland Miners' union. Hon. Messrs. Weir nnd McCorkill stated that next year Montreal would have its free school and compulsory education, but for Protestant children only. Congress appointed a committee of five to meet the Canadian Manufacturers' association at the city of Toronto. Following resolutions were pass-d: (1) All government work be performed by day labor; (2) in favor of Women's Union Label leagues; (3) in favor of having members of trade unions abstain from use of intoxicating liquor on Labor-day; (4) In favor of bringing out labor candidates wherever practicable; (5) In favor of an arbitration treaty between Canada and the United States; (6) disapproving of holding caucuses for the purpose of selecting officers of the congress or any other purpose; (7) in favor of tbe abolition of property qualification In public office. John A. Flett (retiring president), of Hamilton, Ont., eleoted fraternal delegate to the A. F. of L. convention. 1 Qfl**^ Cougn" held Its twenty- *-*****• vviv first session ln Labor Temple, at Toronto, Ont., September 18-23 Inclusive, President Robert Hungerford of District Labor council welcomed the delegates in a felloitlous and warmly-worded address. Act- penditnre of public money on anna ud armament. "The voice of united labor from all lands should go op against war and all its causes," he aald. This wu the last time Prof. Smith spoke to worklngman. Other speakers: Ralph Smith, M. P., former preaident of the congreu for five yeara; Frank Feeney, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. Cummerford, St. Paul; John Tofaln, Boston; W. N. Merrick. Chicago; E. H. Randall, Toronto; P. J. Downey, Albany; A. B. Lowe, Kingston. Of the 140 delegates present, following were from western Canada: Winnipeg—J. 0. Gruaiek, E. J. Reynolds, L. J. Walker; Victoria—J. D. MoNlven, M. P. P., Arngrim Johnson, Report from Prince Edward Island stated tbat owing to the lack ot organisation among mechanics tbeir wage rate waa no higher than that of laborers. New Brunswick urged that the annual sessions ahould be held ln eaeh province In turn. W. D. Mahon (Detroit, Mich.) president Delegate Hugh Stevenson (Toronto) referred to the eight-hour fight of the International Typographical union In several cities in tbe United States, and read telegrams from headuarters announcing several important victories, which were received with loud acclaim. Congress endorsed British Trades unionists in their flght against the Imperial tariff policies of Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. Some resolutions pused: (1) Asking the A. F. of L. to hold its 1906 session in Canada; (2) against the use of side steps on street cars; (8) asking that letter-carriers be paid for lost time through sickness or accident; (4) that all tenants vote on all money by-laws; (6) In favor of legislatures incorporating sanitary Regulations for cities of 16,000 or nnder; (6) In favor of uniform free school text books in the various provinces; (7) in favor of giving support to labor papers; (8) ln favor of technical schools; (9) against tne incorporation of trades unions; (10) that local legislatures establish employment bureaux. Three hundred and seventy-eight unions, with a combined membership of 22,004, were affiliated with the congress. 1906 _jgP___-\6A J. W. DB B. FARRIS Legal Adviser ot Vancouver Tradea and Labor Connell. Congress held Its twenty- second annual eonvention at Victoria, B. C, September 17-22 inclusive. Addresses of welcome were made by Preaident G. F. Gray, of the local Tradea and Labor council; Premier McBride; Hon. Wm. Templeman; F. A, Pauline, vice-president of the Board of Trade; 0. 0. Young, fraternal delegate, Olympia, Wash.; Mayor A. J. Mor- ley. Alphonse VervilN, M. P., Montreal, president of the congress, replied. Ninety- two delegates were present, of whom 25 represented 12 trades and labor councils, 66 represented 00 unions, and one fraternal delegate were present. Number of unions, 446; membership, 27,667. Congress dealt with 81 resolutions, some of them being: (1) Joseph Alney (Montreal) endorsed as labor candidate for house of commons; (2) expressing sympathy of Iron moulders of London and Toronto who were on strike; (8) in favor of workmen's compensation acts; (4) asking tbat all extension of armaments cease and the military forces be gradually disbanded, and International arbitration substituted; (5) against Immigration schemes of benevolent promoters in the British isles; (6) against ap- fointment of Hon, James Dunsmuir to the leu tenant-governorship of B. C; (7) commending the action of Alf Jury re Investigation of Canadian commissioner of emigration in Great Britain; (8) expressing confidence ln W. D. Haywood, Chas. H. Moyer and J. Pettibone, officers of Western Federation of Miners; (9) wages paid weekly and ln currency. Deputation of Vancouver Allied Printing TradeB council urged that school books should be printed and sold by the government of the province at cost. J. ftlllott, president federal unton of Dun- cane, B. 0., only Indian delegate present, addressed tbe congress. Resolved—"That favorable consideration should be given to the claims of these Indians to the right of ex- erclnlng the franchise." T. A. Rlckert (New Tork), A. F. of L. delegate, presented greetings from 2,500,000 organised workers. Tha platform of the "Socialist Party of Canada ' was defeated by a vote of 21 in favor to 49 against. "Canadian Labor Party of Quebec" was endorsed on a vote of 68 to 7. False representations to .workmen of Great Britain about Canada condemned. Congress expressed by resolution Its regret at the retirement cf Sir Wm. Mulock, first minister of labor, from active service. In reference to Japanese and Hindu immigration, committee recommended the passage of a law similar to the Natal aot. Adopted, The condition of organised labor in New Brunswick was not good, though it was reported very satisfactory In British Columbia. The presence ofi the militia on the streets of Wnnipeg in connection with the strike of street railway employees was condemned. 1907 The twenty-third annual convention opened at Winnipeg, Monday, September 16, In the uaembly hall of the provincial legislature. Delegates present, 149—29 representing 16 trades and labor councils, and 118 from 89 unions. Membership directly affiliated 32,997; unions, 615. In addition, 42 trades and labor Dr. Smith made an eloquent attack upon ?.] war, advising labor men to oppose (he ex- ing Mayor J. J. Ward (delegate to congress I™ Wni ii in Ch™'er? fKm .the oon»""* in 1886-87-88) spoke on behalf of the citlsens £'V£fU» *"' ' membw,hlP °' approximate- of Toronto. Aid. J. J. Graham followed suit. \V "0'0,00;. . .: _ ' ■ . Professor Goldwln Smith received a stand- *m,on«K »°" who addressed he delegates Ing ovation. "I am pleased to be here for fc .t,J^ I?* "i K*cKim' J?re!,idenf W!* old times' sake," he said. ". . .. Mr. BenghI?"d/!(f"difcbupJT?,0"- P?S fr F" P- John Burns, M. P., noted two labor badges j5°WH A£"P* Mayor Davidson of Winnipeg; on my walls in my home and, asked were IST'Jt,,Jr00??* >*"""_. ?"M1" de'-V**" they mine. 'To be sure they are,' I an- i&V& "A B-C. Owen, Edmonton, Alta., swered. I was connected all tne time I wasl^;"8 Tof /*" ?*nnad 8n 4"'^ Equityi In England with the political party which'?h T. 1 j? ' C, lcwc; _\- deIef*B « was doing most for the cause of libor. I i $'£"£1" JSde^tlon„ °' **»-»*?'» *«- .J" have never lost an opportunity of promoting, riJCTK, ■M.JaT' tf' R°oh"Ifr- of the the election to parliament of a labor enrtf }*&,■ Jfti.SW^wi Hamilton Wlgle. date. . . . Arbitration by law, I am ££fff. delegate of the Winnipeg Ministerial afraid, has failed. ... It started well, ■HSSSS ... a ..*,. . . a , , o. but it bu failed. The reason. I think, Is .JS™" £*&!__._, *"•' tr*de« •nd W*» that you cannot enforce the awards of the SJJl/Si.-li?'*."■. f eW" ""mbl1l" arbitrators. . . . Everyone has his own H™™_5 "ffiSft *ni ty _*&• them the idea of a cure for social ills. Mine is that TOJS* ™j__*_\ S' M*»n'«* labor, in deciding a strike a ballot should be taken th.^E",*°A?d ,dow,f! » ""lution to repeal and that married men should have two ?* °BI*,"8flJVthel, k^," Di' •*"**- Prohibiting votes" tne •,*™ °* hooks and newspapers on Sun- Chinese and Japanese riots In Vancouver, B. 0., September 6. Congress condemned in unmeasured terms these disturbances and the parties responsible for them as being unworthy of Anglo-Saxon people. These attacks on the Orientals were not made by trades unionists, led by foreign agitator., was the contention, 1 Congress appointed W. R. Trotter labor agent for Great Britain. I After 16 delegates had spoken, congress ; by a votB of 51 to 89 voted down a resolution to the effect "that it (congress) stands for absolute independent political action on the part of the working class, with tho collective ownership of tho means of life as its ultimate aim. . , ," i A special committeo drafted a telegram ro 'Japanese immigration, which wu aent tn Premier Laurler, who replied thereto. Full text of telegrams In Mr. Draper's sketch of congress printed elsewhere in this issue.) I Congrnss declared against bonuses being paid on immigrants sent to Canada, and d- ;nounced the influx of Hindus, Chinese and Japanese Into Canada. ; Industrial Disputes Investigation aot discussed by about 25 delegates. Congreas approved of the principal of the act by a vote of 81 to 19. Other resolutions re separate clauses dealt with. I Congress protested against private detective agencies. Congress approved the bill of F. D. Monk. M. P., respecting Industrial and co-operative societies. I Congress passed a resolution favoring the establishment of a separate portfolio for the ■ minister of labor. I Congress endowed a room In the Sick Children's hospital, Toronto, as a suitable memorial to the late D. J. O'Domighii" ern Canada; Allan Studholme, M. P. P., for Ontario, and A. Verville, M. P., for Quebec and maritime provinces. Some 70 resolutions were submitted by the delegates. At Toronto (March 29) the Independent labor party of Ontario was launched. The Winnipeg branch ot tne Canadian labor party wu formed October 16, 1906. In Regina and Moose Jaw much progress was reported in organising the various crafts. W. R. Trotter elected fraternal delegate to the A. F. of L. B. C. executive elected.—J. C. Watters and C. Siverts, Victoria; 8. Kernighan and A. G. Perry( Vancouver. * # * 1 QAQ Twenty-fourth annual con- ******** VwO ventlon of congress assembled In legislative chamber, Halifax, N. 8., September 21-25 inclusive. President Robert Scott of the Halifax T. and L. council, said that "the outlook for tradeB unionism was never better, . . and as a political power Halifax wu yet fn lta infancy, but was feeling its war io the light." J. Kler Hardle, British M. P., aald he was not present as a delegate, bnt In the capacity of a wandering agitator. Ninety-three delegates were present—one from the A. F. of L., 35 from 19 trades and labor councils, 56 from 46 local unions. Tho Halifax convention was one of great and inspiring significance, being the lut link necessary to weld the organised working peo- file of Canada Into one solid body, working n perfect harmony for the elevation of the toilers from Victoria, B. v., in the far west, to Sydney, 0. B., In the extreme eut.—Report of Executive. Re Free School Books.—Dr. H. E. Toung, minister of education for B. C, writing (March 20th) to Harry Cowan, Vancouver, B. C, said: ". . . The department have finally formulated a scheme by which blank booka, copy books, readers ana arithmetics are to be furnished free to the schools of British Columbia. . ." Oriental Immigration was atlll an unsolved problem in B. C. "A feature of the year was the effect of the large influx of immigrants upon the conditions surrounding the toilers of Canada." W. R. Trotter was the congress representative in Great Britain to post the public regarding the views of Canadian organised labor on the question of Immigration. He sailed again for England on October 16. The Salvation Army was fiercely scored for bringing more hungry Immigrants to Canada. Special Committee on Immigration.—W. Olockling, Toronto; Alex. Champion and Eire H. Taylor, Moncton; P. Patterson, Fernie R. P. Pettipiece, Vancouver. Unions in affiliation wtth congress, 628 membership, 40.728. Vice-president James Simpson, as special envoy to the Norfolk (Va.) convention of the A. F, of L., reported that his "work wm particularly among officers of International unions whose Canadian membership were not affiliated with the congress." Dominion parliament held Us longest session In history—began November 28, 1907', and ended March 20, 1908, Many matters of every-day concern to work people were partly discussed, and "became marooned on the order paper." The Election act was discussed for three months. Hugh Fra.ne (Philadelphia), A. F. of L. fraternal delegate, made a stirring address. He was for the expulsion of Asiatics. The relation of the "white plague" to hygienic conditions for workers was well set forth hy him. Rev. Dr. Shearer, B. A., D. D., moral reformer, was heartily welcomed, and spoke at length. More vigorous and thorough "propaganda work" among the farmera of the Northwest was urged by Organiisr Pettlpl<-c». Their "colossal Ignorance" of the labor problem astonished him. Organiser Trotter spent four months in the maritime provinces organising unions. Delegate Stoney (New Westminster) urged congress to upend more money on trades and labor councils and less on organisers. About 50 resolutions on various subjects were dealt with by congress. Western Delegates.—From Winnipeg—W. J, Bartlett. W, N. Goodwin. Tt. 8. Ward. T. F. Bobbins, W. R. Trotter, S. W. McKinnon; Vancouver—R. p. Pettipiece; New Westmln- —R. A. Stoney; Victoria—W. H. Gibson, Christian Siverts. * * * 1 mwXafmW ty-flfth annual session of congress, September 20-24 inclusive, held ln the legislative building. There were 124 delegates present, of which 34 represented 22 trades and labor councils and 90 were from 70 trades unions. B. C. executive report favored publlo ownership of coal mines, telephones, canneries, etc. Asiatics Interfered less with breadwinners obtaining a living than In any other year since immigration from Asia commenced, Labor movement of Alberta was very unsettled. The laborers won their strike for higher wages on the legislative buildings ln course of erection at Reglna, (task. Wages Increased from 17'A tu 22% centa an hour. Quebec reported progress in the labor movement and also urged the appointment nf organiierrs who could speak both English and French. The work of the lasi session of the federal parliament, so far as labor le gin] at Inn went, was satisfactory, -o reported John 0. O'Donnghue. solicitor. Witness: (1) The creation of a separate portfolio of labor with a responsible minister In cnarge; (2) the defeat of the bill to outlaw officers of International unions; (8) an increase in pay of letter-carriers, amounting to about $150. W. R. Trotter, agent of congress In Great Britain, recommended that all immigration literature be censored by the government, and the date of publication of same be stamped thereon. Among those who delivered addresses were: Jerome Jones, Atlanta, Oa., A. F. of (Continued on Page Six) B. H. 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SEYMOUR AND DUNSMUIR STREETS One block from Granville Two blocks from Hastings European Plan, 76c to $1.00 American Plan, $1.50 HOTEL DOMINION VANCOUVEB, B. 0. 160 bright and airy rooms, famished up-to-date Large, well-ventilated dlningroom and rotunda Our extensive patronage proves that our accommodation and service Ib satisfactory PHONE SET. 981 ADTO BUS TO AND FBOM HOTEL Phones Seymour 230, Seymour 77120 (OueBts) Hot and Cold Water Steam Heated RAINIER HOTEL BATES BY DAY OB WEEK O. McNEIL, Manager Oor. Carrall and Cordova Streeta SUBSCRIBE TO THE B.C. FEDERATIONIST Trades and Labor Congress (Continued from Page Five) L. fraternal delegate; Chas. L. Baine, Boston, Mass., general seoretary-treasurer Boot and Shoe Workers' union; P. J. Jobin, ■%• president of the congresB, Quebec; John flinr- ters, organiier, International.Printing Pv.itn- men'a nnion; J. Desroslers,, president Quebec and Levis Federated TradeB,and Labor council; Sir Loraer Gouin, premier; Sir Oeorge N. Garneau, mayor; Hon, W. ts M-irkonzie King, minister of labor; Will Crooks, British M. P. The executive committee Interviewed tbe government (January 12) and urged among other matters (1) tbe abolition of bonuses on immigrants; (2) the establishment of old age pensions; (3) the appointment of a commission on technical education; and (4) opposed the proposed sale of the Intercolonial railway. The calling out of the militia in connection with the strike of coal miners at Glace Bay, N. S„ was unwarranted and their protracted stay unjustifiable. While congress was not an advocate nor a defender of violence, it held that the public arm snould not be easily invoked. Proposed imperial labor conference in 1910 endorsed. B. C. Executive Elected.—J. C. Watters, Victoria; O. O. McGeer, Vanoouver; Phil Parker, Revelstoke; J. A. Ackln, Vancouver. Congress endorsed the aetion of the Canadian Peace association in petitioning federal government to join with the U. S. in holding a demonstration to commemorate a century of peace between the two countries. Congress urged leglmRtton to havo employment bureaux mainiatned hy cities of 7.1,000 or over, and to report to the publie quarterly. * * * 1 Q1 A OongreBH held its twenty- ■^vlv sixth annual convention, September 12-17 inclusive. Sessions of flrst three days held ln the auditorium at, Fort William, while tbe remaining meetinga took place In the Finnish labor temple, Port Arthur, Ont. Lionel Coursolle and James Booker, presidents of Trades and Labor councils of both cities, and Mayor L. L. Peltier, Fort William, welcomed the delegates at the opening session. Other speakers were: A. Verville, M. P.; Allan Studholme, M. P. P.; A. W. Puttee, ex-M. P.; Donald McNabb, ex-M. P. P.; Mayor George Hastings of Guelph, and John J. Manning. A. F. of L. fraternal delegate. At a subsequent meeting Mayor I. L. Matthews of Port Arthur extended greetings. President W. Olockling replied to the addresses of welcome and formally called the convention to order. There were 158 delegates present—38 from 23 trades councils, 120 from 107 trades unions and an A. F. of L. delegate. The groat industrial activity during past year commented upon. Electorate should have been given an op- fortunity of expressing its views on a navy or Canada. Formation of provincial federations, with charters from congress, was strongly recommended by congress. Congress disapproved efforts of London. Eng., central Immigration board to establish labor exchanges in Canada. G. T. R. conductors and trainmen won their strikes, securing increase of wages from i May 1. ! Efforts were made to establish govern- I ment labor bureaux in Manitoba and Quebec. Sir Wm, R, Meredith appointed by f 1 tnrio government to draw up n now workmen's compensation act. j Pay-SB-you-enter street care with vestibules and centre aisles endorsed. t Thirty-nine trades councils and 916 inter- i national trades unions affiliated with con- ' gress. j Thousand-dollar head tax on Chinese immigrants, in lieu of total exclusion, was favored by congress. "Tho workers of Canada respected the law just so long as its administration is not of the jug-handled variety." Congress con- | demned the persecution of Deceux, miner, of ; Frank, Alta., charged with murder. International Peace.—Instructions were given to tho executive to communicate with I all labor congresses and federations of the (world to arrange an international peace conference. | Congress favored federal legislation regarding co-operation. Independent political action.—Congress resolved that "the best Interests of organised labor can be conserved by recommending and permitting provincial autonomy." Weekly pay-day concurred In. Members of United Mine Workers union at Sprlngbfll, N. 8., and Lone Seamen's union on strike. Congress urged organised labor to support the labor press. Government by injunction denounced, also the calling out of militia to quell strikes. About 70 resolutions concurred jn hy con- gri>BB, B. C. executive elected.—J. C. Wattew, R. A. Stoney, R. P. Pettipiece. H. Kempster. R, P. Pettipiece elected fraternal delegate. ml Twenty-seventh annua] con- m\ vention held at Calgary, Alta., September 11-16 Inclusive. This was the first time congress met in Alberta. There were 185 delegates present. W. J. Dyson, president local trades council; Mayor J. W. Mitchell; Premier A. L. Slfton;. I. S. G. Van Wart, ex-eeriff; A. Masters, R. B. Bennett; Frank Duffy, A. F. of L. representative, addressed the delegates, to which President W. Olockling replied. Best wishes extended to King George and Queen Mary for a long and happy reign. For the flrst time labor was officially represented at the coronation. Recommendations adopted: (1) That a campaign be urged for subscriptions to the McNamara defence fund; (2) that the executive keep up the agitation for making the immigration law effective; (8) that congress endorse independent political action. Committee considered tbat (1) race track gambling was a minor issue with gambling on the stock exchanges; (2) that in the matter of social vice, the solution is only to be found in the ultimate social and economic equality of the sexes. Report debated and carried on a vote of 52 ror to 50 against. By Delegate Midgley (Vancouver).—"Resolved—That this convention endorse the principle of Industrial unionism." Carried on a vote of 70 to 521 By Delegate Bancroft (Toronto).—"Resolved—That congress endorse the Idea of a general strike of workers between countries considering war, to prevent it, so that the workers also may Bee the pitiful exhibition of fighting of those capitalists who seem bo fond of it. That this resolution be sent to the A. F. of L., the British Trades Onion congress, the German Federation of Labor, nnd any other country with a federation of lahor." Concurred in. Minister of Labor King reported about 2,000 workers killed every year and 10,000 permanently impaired. Congress wanted a royal commissioner appointed to investigate these accidents and to recommend legislation for their prevention. Technical education and industrial training endorsed by congress. Executive council was Instructed to ask for a commission to enquire into the steel Industry in Canada. By Delegate W. Hammond (Winnipeg).— "Resolved—That this congress Is totally opposed to the attitude of any bndv of organised lahor making agreements with employers, in which agreement there exist*' a n'on- sympathetic strike clause," Carried. During the discussion the building trades strike In Vancouver was referred to. The sympathetic strike was in high favor wtth th« del- gates. It was nlsn argued that alt such agreements should end Bimiiltaneously. C'in(rr*-SH opposed the boy scout movement. Tnylnr system of so-called "scientific shop management" condemned. Cnngri-'B favored the establishment of "first aid" clauses. On motion of Del-gate G. H, Hardy (Nelson) comrrpps approved the idea of free discission of politics] issues in the union**. CongrsB asked for the repeal of the Lemleux act. On motion of Delegate J. W. Wilkinson (Vancouver) conitress instructed its erect- tive to flnnaldM- th% posslbillti-v of ertabliih- ing a labor cn]]«ge in Canada, and report at next convention. Report of R Pann. Pettlni-c, frafrnal delegate to A. F, of L„ at St. Louis. Mo., reived. He wbb disappointed with the con- v2,",'|nn I,"0,f' MI tmnA ttlftt my P°"tlcal B*«Mat(nn had tir-crtc-l m*\ and it wss tnnst dlflcult to start a thaw, with th« old-partv mfrigerator worklntf on low gea»-," h» estd, There w»r<- 387 'M" irate* prTK-nt. 22fl being representatives of international unions, and Wb than 40 carried the major voting sfren/th nt the convntinn. T. and L. congress dealt with 111 resolutions. * * * 1Q10 The twenty-eighth* annual ■■"■■" session held at Ouelph, Ont., September 014 Inclusive, 252 delegates being present. President J. O. Watters presiding. Addresses were delivered at the opening meeting by Hon. W. T. Crothers,' minister of lahor; Hugh Outhrle, M. p.; H. O. Schofleld, M. L. A.; J. T. Smith, Kansas City, U. S., and J. Keir Hardle. M. P., London, Eng. The executive urged the (1) repeal of the Industrial Disputes aot; (2) denounced talk of war with Germany, and urged union .with British lahor interests to avert it; (ft) described fraternal relations with the United States and the congress as the official mouth piece nf the International trades union movement In Canada for legislative purposes. Committee on Immigration d--alt with 'Arthur HawkeB* report as follows: "Should this report be adopted by the government there would follow sn entire reversal of previous Immigration policies, and the introduction of manifestly worse conditions in our Industrial centres..than have yet bBen known in Canada." This view waa accepted by congress as the correct one. A resolution wbb carried emphatically protesting against any further public aid being given by the dominion government to the G. T. P. railway until it "agrees with its employees to give thtm terms of employment as favorable as those enjoyed by the employees of other railway companies operating In the same territory." The government was also asked to take ever and operate sections of this railway as soon as completed. A resolution in favor of international unions adopting a universal and interchangeable membership card, was passed, as waa one in favor of a law forbidding payment of wages by cheque. An eight-hour day resolution was passed without dissent. Fifty other resolutions dealing with an infinite variety of subjects were adopted: (1) Government support to military training of children, as expressed in the boy scout or cadet movements, was condemned; (2) uniform school text booka in Quebec were requested; (8) government was urged to appoint a fair-wage officer for each province; (4) co-operative credit banks were supported; (5) royal commission of inquiry into the steel industry of Nova Scotia waa requested; (6) and a general campaign for International unionism ln the maritime provinces waa advocated; (7) ayBtemaftc government inspec- I tlon of railway construction camps, and (8) government conservation of water powers and coal lands, with eventual publie ownership, were urged. J, T. Bruce, Toronto, elected fraternal delegate to the A. F. of L.. and P. M. Draper to the British Trades Union congress * * * 1 QIO Twenty-ninth annual conven- X 27 1 O tlon held at Montreal September 22-27 inclusive. At the opening session the speakers were: J. T. Foster, preaident T. and L. council; A. Verville, M. P.; Mayor Lavallee; Louis Guyon, chief Inspector; Joseph Alney; controller; Will Thome, M. P., London, Eng.; W. J, McSorley, A. F. of L. fraternal delegate; Allan Studholme, M. P. P.; Frank Duffy, secretary U. B. of Carpenters. President J. C. Watters of the congress thanked the speakers for their greetings, and formally declared congress opened for bufli- ness. The reports of officers and committees were very voluminous, besides some 120 resolutions were dealt with. Membership afflliated with congress was 80,801, being an increase of 14,778 during the year. Early in the summer Mayor L. D. Taylor of Vancouver issued a warning against any influx of immigrants to the Pacific coast. This was followed by the congresB sending circulars broadcast throughout Britain and on the continent warning tho public against tbe misrepresentations of Immigrant agents as to the real labor conditions prevailing in Canada. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners were denied affiliation with the congress. "We are pleased to see the disguise has heen ripped from tbe congress and they have now intimated that tbey are part and parcel of the American Federation of Labor .—a sorry spectacle," wrote Wm. Young. secretary Canadian executive hoard of the [ Amalgamated Carpenters' society. "The great armament octopus which la gobbling up the heritage of the people of the {world, bids fair to topple of Its own weight as yeara go on."—Kxcerpt from report of I executive. Militarism condemned. I The building trades of St. John, N. B., on , May 1 inaugurated the eight-hour day. John W. Bruce, frternnl delegate to A. j F. of L. reported to congress. ! Jumrs Simpson, lnbor representative on the royal commission (Industrial training and technical education), appointed June 1, 1910, | reported the work of the commission complete ln May, 1013. I Delegate J. W. Wilkinson (Vancouver) made a lengthy statement re the miners' strike on Vancouver island. United Mine {Workers provided over |16,000 a week to support the strikers, Same organization spent $1,300,000 during the atrlke in Nova Scotia. Others taking part in the discussion on the miners' si tun tion were Delegates | Simpson, Rigg, Rees nnd McLennan. Delegate Rigg (Winnipeg) said 01 union miners of Durham had been brought to Can- | ada under misrepresent tion to work on Vnncouver island. They refused to be strikebreakers. Hon. Crothers had stated that he | (Rigg) had inspired tho men from Durham I with discontent and so left them a charge on Vancouver municipality. This was not bo. J "Resolved—That all officials and members I of the Trades and Lsbor congress of Canada he requested to Inform themselveB on i the commodity nature of labor-power and also !on the theory of value." Crrled on a vote of 135 to 100. I President Kirby of tbe United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners spoke briefly, and Bald he did not think the delegates I realized the potential power of the western 'part of the dominion which would be one of the chief contributing factors to Canada's . greatness. i Resolutions of sympathy passed re Geo. Pettigrew and other imprisoned Nanaimo miners. A trade depression had set in (a year before the war) and was keenly felt during 1913. Delegates present: j Fraternal delegates— W. J. McSorley, Cleveland, O., A. F. of L.; Will Thorne, M, P., London, Eng., British Trades Union congress, Federations of Labor —John O. Jones, Alberta; J. W. Wilkinson. British Columbia. Internationa) representatives, 24. Twenty-eight T. and L. councils sent 49 delegates, nnd 155 local unions 259. Total, 386 delegates, j ! ; 1 Q 1 A The thirtieth annual may be ;4»*»" cited as the "war convention," held in St. Andrew's rink, St. John, N. B., .September 21-26 inclusive. This waa the first time congress ever met ln New Brunswick. The opening proceedings were preceded by a fiarade ot the delegates to the place of meet- rig, where addresses were delivered by Jas, L. Sugrue, president T. and L. council and also president of N. B. Federation of Labor; Mayor James H. Prink; Commissioner Frank Potts; Hon. John E. Wilson; J. O. Watters, President of the congress; Mortimer M. Dona- ue, Butte, Mont., A, F. of L. fraternal delegate. Delegates'present: Fraternal, 3; federations, of labor, 1; 17 internationals, 17; 11 trades and labor councils, 28; 80 tradeB unions, 105—total, 149 delegates. After referring to the appalling loss of life and destruction of property, owing to the war, tho executive recommended that the convention reaffirm Its utter abhorrence of -war as a means of settling disputes. | Amendments to Industrial Disputes act, together with old age pensions, and pensions for mothers and children were chief subject- urged on tbe federal government. Concerning Vancouver island coal miners' strike, tho union nnd strikerrs were congratulated for their magnificent struggle. Robt. Poster, Nanaimo, president of the miners' union, and Frank Farrington, Springfield, 111., executive board member, U., M. W. of A. made able addresses, covering the strike situation. Hon. T. W. Crothers, minister of labor, endeavored to defend the actions of his department. A resolution was carried condemning the minister of labor for failure to use Impartially the powers of his office to effect an equitable settlement of the strrike. j Executive endeavored to secure the releas** of Joseph Angelos, a 'striking miner servinit a sentence of four years. (Several months later he was released.) Miss Letiora O'Reilly, of Brooklyn. N. Y.. fraternal delegate from the Women's National i Trade Union League of America, conveyed fraternal greetings to congress. ) Government control wa** urged of all d*- tectives operating In Canada; also the abolition of all private detective agencies. [ C-if-nrrss favored legislation f«r proper training of motormen and conductors. j Congress favored 'a weekly half-holiday for tetter-carriers during the months of. .Tun**, ■Ink nd August. (This went Into effect in 11915,) Comsi-sH favored assisting brewery work- jers of Ouebec to organise, and endorse'' th» Btrike of th" members of the Brewery WorkerB* union. No. 807. | Pnn Brltlih Columbia, Canada, Fruit-ranching, Angling in British Columbia Salmon—Spring or tyee salmon; 40 and 50 pounders are not uncommon. Cohoe salmon, 7 to 15 pounds. Both these kinds are very plentiful ln the season. All these salmon take the fly, and the spring and cohoe saltion are also caught In great numbers by trolling. Good grilse- fishing from January to Hay. Atlantic salmon-flies are used. Trout—Steelheads, rainbow, cut-throat and sea trout take the fly. Very large lake trout, running occasionally to 25 pounds and upwards, are caught by trolling. Successful dry-fly fishing is had. Some grayling fishing is hnd In northern British Columbia. English files suitable for British Columbia waters. British Columbia Tnat- Usually, January 1st to November 15th for salmon. Steelheads, November 15th to Maroh 26th; trout, March 26th to November 15th. Seasons fixed by Do* minion Government. Wcinst—Fishing license 95, good for one year. Ht. B.—Best resorts easily reached by train, boat, or motor- ears. Fine fishing either by waders, bank, boat or canoe. Unsurpassed scenery. Comparative freedom from files; no discomfort. Miscellaneous—For free speolal Information, write tp Do* partment of Fisheries, Victoria, B, C.; Provincial Game Warden, Vancouver, B. 0.; or secretary, Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria, B. 0. Britlah Columbia Salmon tod Trout Fishing. Britlah Columbia Salmon-Ashing. Resources of British Columbia British Columbia's eoal measures, are estimated to eon- tain forty billion tons ot bituminous coal and sixty-one billion tons of anthracite coal. It possesses the greatest compact area of merchantable timber In North America; the importance of the fisheries, apart from salmon fishing, is only beginning to be realised; there are immense deposits of magnetite and hematite iron of the finest quality which still remain undeveloped; the area of agricultural and fruit lands Ib estimated at 60,000,000 acres and less than one- tenth of the available land is settled upon, much less cultivated; the province has millions of acres of pulpwood as yet unexplolted; petroleum deposits, but recently discovered, are among the most extensive ln the world, and most of the territory is unexplored, and its potential value unknown. Agriculturally, It Is at the threshold ol a great future. It has the last great Btand of Douglas fir, red cedar, spruce, and hemlock timber. Its mines of coal, lead, gold, silver and copper steadily increase their output. It Ib the centre of the halibut, salmon and herring fisheries. It is the big- game hunter's and the angler's Promised Land. Scenfcally, it must be soen to be appreciated, description cannot do it justice. Facts Concerning Fisheries of British Columbia Production In 1914, 916,000,000. Chief food-fisheries, salmon, halibut, herring, cod, totalling 912,600,000 in value. Many other valuable fish, totalling 9600,000 In value. Whales and whale production! totalled 9450,000 In value. The halibut banks are of Immense area. Their commercial possibilities are very important. Deep-sea fishing in British Columbia Is free to a great degree from the perils of the Atlantic -fisheries. British Columbia Salmon. Common and blaek cod, sea-bass, sole, flounders, rock- fish, oolaehans, pilchards, clams, shrimps and prawns are found In large numbers. British Columbia produced almost half of the entire fisheries value of Canada for fiscal year of 1913-18. Oyer seven million dollars' worth mora than Nova Scotia, the next Provinoe ln importance. British Columbia HaUbut. Cleaning tht Catch. Britlah Columbia salmon pack represents close to one- quarter of entire pack of Pacific Coast, Its value In 1014 totaUed 9M84.000. The opening of the Panama Canal offers a abort cut for fresh salmon, halibut and cod to Old World markets. Present railway development gives more and quicker routes, and shipping of freshly caught aea-flsh to Eastern and Middle Cauda and to the United States offers excellent field lor Investment. British Columbia Herring Fisheries. The shipping of freshly caught sea fish from British Columbia to Eastern and Middle Canada, and the entire United States, Is likely to develop into an important branch of the trade. For detailed and accurate Information, write to Department of Fisheries, Victoria, B. C, Canada. British Columbia HaUbut. Long-line Fishing. Mining in British Columbia British Columbia Is essentially a mining eountry; today mining is the most important Industry in the Provlnee, closely, followed by lumbering. Up to the end of 1014 the value of the total recorded output of minerals In British Columbia is about 9-87,000,- 000, of whioh over 50 per cent, has been produced in the last ten years. In 1918 the mineral production was 930,- 296,898. This was made up of: Metalliferous minerals, 917,700,888; coal and coke, 98,107,460, and building materials, etc., 93,898,100. The Important mining districts of the Province are: For lode mining, Boundary, East and West Kootenay and Coast; for coal mining, Eaat Kootenay and Coast; for placer mining, Casslar and Cariboo. The Important lode minerals produced are ores of gold, silver, lead, copper and sine Hydraulic Mining In Britlah Oolumbl. Rawhide, Oold Drop and Suowshoe Mines, B. 0. For the treatment of the various ores, there are in operation several large smelters—that of tbe Granby Company at Grand Forks being the largest In the British Empire, and one refinery at Trail. Over 200,000 square miles of the Provlnee has not yet been properly prospected, and there remains a vast virgin field tor the prospector. The mining laws of British Columbia are very liberal, and the terms under which lode and placer claims are held are such that a prospector 1b greatly encouraged In his work, and the titles, especially for mineral claims and hydraulic leases, are absolutely perfect. For detailed and accurate Information In regard to mining, write to the Department of Mines, Victoria, B. C. Western Full Oo.'a Fit-head, Nanalmo, B. 0. Touring and Motoring in British Columbia Scenery—Moat beautiful and diversified scenery in the world. Mountain peaks and ranges, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, sea-beaches, primeval forests, lakea of exquisite loveliness, rivers, plains and pastoral communities. Motoring—Finest and most thrilling picturesque motor highways on the North American continent. Excellent hotel accommodations and months of cloudless weather. Fishing and shooting in nearly every part of the Provlnee, A British Colombia Mountain Lake. Golf, Sea-bathing, etc.—Salt and fresh water bathing, golf, ice-skating (natural and artificial fee), sailing, yachting, canoeing, motor-boating and all outdoor sports. River, lake, and ocean excursions. Hallways, steamers and automobiles take travellers everywhere. Stratheona Park—Stratheona National Park, 58Qi000 acres of Nature's wilderness marvels. This park has no equal on either continent for variety and rugged grandeur of scenery. Climate—Both as a summer and winter resort British Columbia and its various cities and districts, east, west and interior. Is unsurpassed. Information—For free detailed Information, write to secretary, Bureau of Provlnolal Information, Victoria, B. C, Canada. B. 0. Copper Smelter, Greenwood, British Columbia. A Sea-beach, British Oolumba. * Summer ln Central Britlah Columbia. Timber Wealth of British Columbia British Columbia eontalns more than half the standing timber In Canada. Over half the commercial wealth of the Province is invested In timber and lumbering. British Columbia's average cut Is about 1,700,000,000 board-feet; 80,000 men employed In 794 logging camps and 425 mills. British Columbia's Most Important Timber—-Douglas fir, best structural and general building material in America because of strength, slse, durability, beauty, medium weight, and ease of working. Figure, hard surface and ability to take stains make It a superior finish wood. : -i, BR I [ ^1 s Wm-x i mha ISl^Sr&4L'J Lumbar Export Fleet, British Columbia. Western Bed Cedar—Durability and weather-resistance make It peerless outside lumber. It finds a wide market for poles and shingles. Western Yellow Pint—Fine-grained, resembling white Sine, Meets same uaea in box-making and planing-mlll In- ■•try. Iltka Spruce—Lumber obtainable In targe elear sises, and free from resin or pitch. Used for boxes, oars, sheeting, finish, etc. and more easily worked suited tor boxes, barrels, Weetern Hemlock—Stronger than Eutern hemlock, WeU framing, flooring and finish. For free and detailed Information, writa to Provincial Forestry branch, Vletorl*, B, C, Cauda. A British Columbia Paper Mill. Shooting in British Columbia Big Game Moose, wapiti (not allowed to bt shot) caribou, sheep, (four species), mountain goats, deer (three species), both blaok and gristly bear, cougars, wolvee and all fur-bearing animals. (Guides and outfits obtainable In the chief hunting districts.) Expenses and Btasons—Average estimated expenae for six weeks' trip tn Cassiar 91000 np to 91300 per man; southern interior, 912.50 to 916 dally per man, every* thing Included. Launches needed on tbe Coast; eost varies from 915 a day up. (Only engage best guides, who must have licenses.) For northern interior tht middle of August is tbe best time to start. Bear shooting Is best in the spring, about tht middle of April to tbt middle of June, according to the c British Columbia Big Game. Caribou. Licences—8100 includes everything, fishing also. Bear licence for spring shooting only 925; season's bird 11- . cence, 950; British subject's bird licence, 95 per week. Birds—Pheasants, bine and ruffled grouse, prairie- chicken, ptarmigan, Callfornlan quail (Vancouver Uleuu uuiy., Wild fowl of all kinds. Seasons—All seasons are fixed by order in connell yearly; those for birds vary considerably. Generally speaking the season for big game commences September 1st, Information—For special free Information, write to tht Provincial Game Warden, Vancouver, B. C. British Columbia Big Game, Mountain Sheep. British Columbia Big Oame, Moose. Winter In Northern Britlah Columbia. PAGE EIGHT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PEIDAT SEPTEMBEB 17, 1915 Special Sale of Ladies' and Mens' Boots For fall and winter wear, dJO -TR regular $5 to $6.50 values. Sale Price t|H_r« I O —A shoe-buying opportunity the more important because of its timeliness, coming ns it does right on the threshold of a new season—when ladios, and men too, are requiring walking boots for fall wear. The opportunity of saving from $1.25 to $2.50 per pair is one not to be missed— especially aa the saving is on guaranteed Hues—boots of quality, style and service. Description follow— LADIES' BOOTS—Made up of short lines of Burt's, Luxura and Dr. Reed's cushion-sole boots, in kid, calf and patent leather; regular $5.00 to $6.50 values for $3.75 MEN '8 BOOTS—Made up of short lines of H. B. quality boots, Accurato brand, and Just Bight lineB, in brown calf, patent colt and cnlf; standard $6.00 to $0.00 vah'03. Sale price, por pair 93.75 udson'sp&uCompanuJM Wl ll» SMSSST I satatiat. itoato aartttiaaiaain \ ^mr , GRANVILLE AND GEORGIA STREETS Conventions. CONVENTIONS AND OFFICERS OF EAELIEE OONOBESSES. Presidents. Vice-presidents. 1873—Toronto "..John W. Carter D. J. O'Donoghue. 1674—Ottawa John W. Carter D. J. O'Donoghue. 1875—St. Catherines.. .Wm. Magnus D. J. O'Donoghue.. CONVENTIONS Conventions. AND OFFICERS OF TBADES AND LABOB CONOBESS. Presidents. Vice-presidents. Secretary-treasurers 1883—Toronto 1886—Toronto 1887—Hamilton 1888—London 1889—Montreal I860—Ottawa 1891—Quebec City 1892—Toronto 1893—Montreal 1894—Ottawa 1895—London 1898—Quebec 1897—Hemilton 1898—Winnipeg 1899—Montreal 1900—Ottawa 1901—Brantford, Ont.. 1902—Berlin, Ont 1903—Brock villi*. Ont. 1904—Montreal 1905—Toronto 1908—Victoria, B. C. 1907—Winnipeg 1908—Halifax, N. 8... 1909—Quebec 1910—Port Arthur*... Fort William... 1911—Calgary 1912—Ouelph, Ont... 1913—Montreel 1914—St. John, N. B.. .Charloe Maroh D. J. O'Donoghue DBVid Hastings .Charles Maroh Devld H. Gibson David Heet ngs Charlee Maroh J. T. Corey David Hastings Charles Maroh Robt. Olockling Oeo. W. Dower . J. T. Carey V. Lafontaine Oeo. W. Dower J. T. Carey John Armstrong g<">* W. Dower . Urban Lafontaine Geo. T. Bealee g**°* W. Dower Urban Lafontaine p. J. Jobin ge»* W. Dower .Oeo. T. Beales P. J. Jobin geo. W. Dower Geo. T. Bealee Alex. R, Macdonald.... g<">* «• __* P. J. J»Wn Alex. R. Macdonald.... g«»* $* Dower P. J* Jobin Balph Smith 8~- $' S??5! *D. A. Carey .Ralph Smith S~- S' 5™" Helph Smith, M. P. P... .John A. Flett J}"- $' E" .Ralph Smith, M. P. P... .John A. Flett 9??' S' £™S Ralph Smith, M. P. P....John A. Flett P M Drener Ralph Smith, M. P John A. Flett ,5' __l John A. Flett J. B. Meek £• 5* D™5.r * John A. Flett .3. B. Mack v _ DraSer ■ Alphonse Verville Jas, Simpson. p*, m! Draper Alphonse Verville Jas. Simpson p M Draper •A. Verville, M. P Job. Simpson P* m" Draper ■ A. Verville, M. P Jas. Simpson p M Draper ■ A. Verville, M. P jaB. Simpson P.M. Draper Wm. Olockling Gustave Francq P. M. Draper I Wm. Olockling Oustave Francq P. M. Draper James 0. Watters .Fred. Bancroft p. M. Draper James C. Watters Fred. Bancroft. P. M. Draper .James O. Watters Fred. Bancroft P. M. Draper , James C. Wattora Fred. Bancroft p. M. Draper Vancouver Night Classes THE NIGHT CLASSES BE-OPEN ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th Tht Syllabus includes: English, Literature, French, Building Trades Courses, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Commercial Courses, Domestic Science, Art Courses, Etc., Etc., Etc. DISTRIBUTION OP CEBTIFICATES—ABEBDEEN SCHOOL Burrard Street. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBEB 2Bth. At 8 p.m. PUBLIC COBDIALLY INVITED ENBOLLING DATS, September 27th, 28th, and 30th, October 1st 7.30 to 0.30 p.m., in School Board Offices, Hamilton and Dunsmuir Streets Copies of Syllabus may be obtained at School Board Offices For Information see MB. O. A. LAING, Director of Night Classes. Hf-TITt PFfiFIMT Absolutely Fireproof. Local and Long-Hlateme nUlIlli R_lU_il"l phone in Every RoomCafe ln Connection. Ratea •1.00 per day up. Attractive Ratea to Permanent Quests. _. Oettlaataai A Beatty. Proprietors IM HaaMags Street laat European Plan, $1.00 Up. Phones: Seymour 8208 and 812 THE NEW Hotel Europe AN ABSOLUTELY FOEPBOOF HOTEL Comer Powell wd Alexander Streets VANCOUVEB, B. O. Phone Seymour 706 Pool Boom in Connection Atlantic Hotel FBANK MAECHESE, Proprietor Pint-dan Restaurant—Open Day and Night 73-79 COBDOVA STBEET WEST VANCOUVEB, B. O. "A Room with a Bath for a Dollar and a half" EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SETMOUB 1230-1391 FIB8T0LABS OEILL AND BUFFET IN CONNECTION HOTEL BARRON Corner Granville and Nelion Streets VANCOUVER, B. C. Every modern convenience and comfort for commercial, business men and tourists- All rooms have outside exposure and are lavishly appointed. Everything of the best at "sensible prices." Free auto bus moots all trains and boats. CENTRAL LOCATION BATES FBOM $1.00 FEB DAT, EUBOPEAN PLAN Undor Entirely New Management. A. J. LISTER, Manager "Tho Dost Thought of and Most Talked of" RETURN CALL BELLS THROUGHOUT—ELECTRIC LIGHT THROUGHOUT- STEAM HEAT—FREE HUS TO AND FROM HOTEI,—TELEPHONE 807 HOTEL BLACKBURN Newly built and Refnrnlahod A, E. BLACKBURN, Proprietor RATEB: AHEBIOAN FLAN, 11.10 TO l?.00 FEB DAT; EUBOPEAN PLAN, Tie AHD 11.00 PEB DAT 318 Main Street Vancouver, B. C. INSIST ON HAVING Teas Spices Coffees Extracts Canned Fruits and Vegetables Because they ARE the best TBADES AND LABOB CONOBESS OF O.NADA. Yeer. Memberehlp. Receipts. Expenditure. Balance. 1609., 1900.. 1901.. 1902. 1903. 1904. 1906. 1900. 1907. 1908. 1909. 1910. 1911. 1912.. 1918. 1914. 8,881 18,465 16,108 22,010 22,004 27,676 82,290 40.728 86,071 51,000 57,259 66,128 80,801 60,094 t 611.71 828.46 1,009.88 2,842.41 3,858.84 3,747.96 4,700.29 6,747.40 7,474.79 8,906.44 7,899.47 9.432.34 12,454.88 15,699.79 19,871.40 23,713.14 0 647.95 018.79 908.00 1,796.67 3,868.88 8,346.29 4.001.36 8.970.08 6,570.26 7,442.09 6,667.74 7,108.56 9,139.64 10,219.82 10,475.44 12,762.10 0 88.76 209.66 101.88 546.84 494.96 401.67 698.93 1,774.62 904.53 1,464.35 1,281.78 2,878.78 3,356.96 5,479.97 9.396.05 10,951.04 WAR NEWS Latest' reports from tho firing line tells tho good news that "DIBIT PLACE," situated near "EVEEY PLACE" has gladly surrendered to the mighty leader "Col. Boyal Crown," for the laBt forty years has successfully headed the forces of all Soaps, Washing Powder, Naptha, and Cleanser. (SAVE ALL YOUB BOYAL OBOWN WBAPPEBS FOB PBE-OUMS) Bememherl WE KEEP BRITISH COLUMBIA CLEAN The Royal Crown Soaps Ltd. Vancouver, B.C. BOYS' SHIRT WAISTS For Ages 6 to 16 years from 50c. up CLUBB & STEWART, Limited 309-815 HASTINGS STBBBT WEST Phona Soiaoer 70S To England Under Neutral Flag American Line from New York-Liverpool '■'■**•' tO C A A L"ge t"t American s—mat —tot American Hag Clus J95.00 "St. Louis" Sept. 18th S~~i tee aa V V "PhUad«-'PMa" Sept. 25th Claw $65.00 J. J. "St. Paul- .Oct. 2nd JIM Wi Wl "New York" Oct. 9th Clau $40.00 and evei*y S«t»rfay thereafter Company's Offioea: 619 SECOND AVENUE, SEATTLE, WN. OB LOOAL BAIL AND STEAMSHIP AGENTS. Ltrgiit and meet select eteek In Western duals. Easy Terms nd decent treatment, at war tune prices. Furniture Hastings Furniture Co., Ltd., 41 Hastings St. West You Can Save Money BT USING Tango Street Car Tickets 8 T 25 Cents 32 Bides at A 5 Cent Fare THIS IS HOW IT WORKS OUT , 32 Bides on Tour Saving On Tango Tickets 01 Investment $1.60 $1.00 60c. Tango Tickets Are Now On Sale They are told by conductors on tha ears, at the B.O. Electric Salesrooms, Carrall and Hastings streets and 1138 Granville strset; ths Company's Interurban Terminals at Hastings and Carrall streets and south snd of Granville Btreet bridge; Depotmaster's Office at Main and Prior streets; Mount Pleasant Oar Barn, Main street and Thirteenth avenue, and at tha places of business of the following Arms throughout the elty: HASTINOS STBEET— Woodward's Dept. Stores (Drug Dept.) Abbott Street Corner. Spencer's Dept. Store (Oeebler'e ofllee, lnformetlon Barest! end Ex* obenge Deake), near Rlchsrdi. Weed's Pbsrmacj—Soymour Street corner. Campbell's Phenrjey — Granville Street corner. Owl Drugitore—Main Street corner. Harrison's Drag Store—Near Car- rail street MAIN STBBBT— Browne A Beaten, Druggists, Pender atreet corner. Law's Drugitore — Harris street corner. OOBDOTA STBBBT— Owl Drugstore — Abbott street corner POWELL STBBBT— Owl Drugstore — Dunlevy street corner. (BngUib Bay) Terrenes Drugstore — Davie street ORANVILLE STBEET— Hudson's Bay Oo. All department! Georgia atreet corner. Gordon Drjridall'i (Notion Counter) neer Dummnlr. Z_Pmf**9. — Dnnimulr itreet. Harmon's Drugitore — Robion atreet corner. Browne * Beaton, druggleta, Davie atreet corner. Pill Bes Drugstore — Nelion itreet corner Law'i Drugitore — Davie itreet corner Harrison's Drugitore — Pender street corner, rAIBVIEW— Hsrrilon'l Drugitore — Granville atreet end Seventh avenne. MOUNT PLEASANT— Law's Drugitore — Near Broadway OBANDVIBW— Campbell's Drugstore — Broadway •*™ Commercial Drive. STANLEY PARK— Mitchell's Confectionery— Georgia atreet entrance. B.C. ELECTRIC Carrall and Hastings Sts. 1138 Granville St Near Davie P. WAND, Member of Reception snd Arrangements Com* To the Headers of the B.C. Federationist— Wo beg to thank tho readers of this paper for their past support, and ask for u continuanco of the same. Wo have now added homo-maHe pios, pastry, cakes and cooked incuts to our storo. Trusting you will have a beneficial time, while your conference is Bitting, wo aro, Yours with best wishes, OLOVEB LEAP BUTTEB STOBE, A. L. GROUT, Proprietor Corner of Oranvllle and Nelson Streets VANCOUVEB, B. C. Phone Sey. 1985 Assayer* Chemists G. S. Eldridge & Co. We guarantee accuracy of our results. WRITE FOR PRICE LIST Cave Bldg. Vancouver, B. C. HOYT'S 10 Cent Cakes "ALWAYS FRESH" ASK YOUR GROCER Sunday Summer Sailings. Enjoy the Sunday on tht water br taking • trip to Gibson'i Landing, Robert's Creek tnd Soehelt by the fast pleasure steamer SANTA MARIA. Leave Johnion'i Wharf tt .... 0:80 t. m, Arrlvei Glbion'i Landing .... 11:80 t. m. " Robert1! Greek ,, ,. 12:15 p. m. " Beohelt ....' 1:00 p.m. Retaining lewei Beohelt tt... 6:00 p. m. Arriving Vancouver tbout .... 8:18 p. m. FARE FOR ROUND TRIP ONE DOLLAR. Full ptrtleultrt Phone Bey. 4280. G.W.Carruthers HIGH CLASS TAILOR 232 Broadway East T.B. CUTHBERTSON & Co. Men's Hatters and Outfitters Three Stores PRESIDENT SUSPENDER DAVID SPENCER, LTD. DAVID SPENCER, LTD. MEN! NOTE THIS WORTHY UNDERWEAR All our Winter stocks are in Stanfield's, Penman's, Turnbull's nnd the best EngliBh makers. For the present we concentrate our efforts to display medium weight lines, but ell others nre available for those who ere partial to any particular kind. Note theBe particularly: FLEECE LINED SANITARY COTTON TJNDERWEAB, well finished and remarkable for wear. Sizes to 44, at B0C PENMAN'S MEBINO—A medium weight underwear of undoubted merit and the best we know of its kind at 50c. PENMAN'S MEDIUM WEIOHT LAMBS' WOOL DNDEBWEAB, at SI 8PENCERIA UNDEBWEAE, English manufacture j about 90 per oent. wool, at, per garment fl.00 STANFIELD'S MEDIUM WEIOHT UNDEBWEAB (guaranteed un- shrinknblo), elastic ribbed,* splendid fitting; in two weights et, a garment |i,2B and S1.BO Combinations $2.50 and 13.00 David Spencer Limited DAVID SPENCER, LTD. I DAVID SPENCER, LTD. Phone Sey. 7907 Castle Hotel Opposite Orpheum Theatre and Hotel Vancouver F. L WALLINGFORD, Manager CASTLE HOTEL CO. Owners VANCOUVER, B. C. Absolutely Fireproof TJ-""ITT? T T _"_"!*. TC5 Oor. Abbott and Pander VANCOUVER, B. C. European Flan Boom with detached Bath for $1.00 per day up. Boom with Private Bath for $1.50 per day up. Grill unsurpassed; moderate prices. Our Free Auto Bus meets all boats and trains. Provincial Hotels Co., Ltd. Proprietor* W. V. Moran, Resident Manager Howard J. Sheehan, President THE LOTUS "ServeB Tou Bight" FOR SOLID COMFORT HOTEL BURRARD J. McGILLIVAKY, Proprietor AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN I outside, bright, airy rooms Two blocks from Labor Temple and Depot 404-406 Cordova Street, West Corner Homer Street Vancouver, B. C. GRANVILLE STREET Phone Seymour 8880 Now Blectric Auto Bui Meeti all Basts and Trains Free Hotel Dunsmuir Vancouver's Newest and Most Complete Hotel 250 ROOMS ; 100 with Private Baths EUBOPEAN PLAN, (1.00 per Day up. OOB. DUNSMUIR and BIOHABDS STREETS VANCOUVEB, B.O. HOTEL IRVING Beer is the beverage of the poor and rich alike, cheap enough for the humblest. Ask for old PREMIER it has stood the test against all comers. Westminster Brewery Corner Columbia and Hastings Street East ™S9J^ SUNDAY Hotel conducted European plan. FRENCH 7Kr\ Koom" wilh batll> 8">sIe or e DINNER 'D suite. The Finest of Wines, Liquors and Cigars sold at buffet, with courteous Union mixologists to serve you. JOHN L. SULLIVAN Phone Seymour 3380 Proprietor BREAD MADE WITH Fleischmann's Yeast