THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDER INDUSTRIAL UNITT: BTEENQTH OFEICIAI* PAPEB: VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOB COUNCIL, AND B. 0. FEDERATION OP LABOR NINTH YEAR. No. 48 TEN PAGES VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30, 1917 "____W_™Ckf UNITT: VIOTOBT ^aJTi-T'T' $150 PER YEAB LABOR IN I Some Good Meetings Held and Strong Committees Are Appointed | Much Interest Manifested Among the Workers and Citizens Jaigisg by the success of tho campaign during tho past woek the Labor candidates aro suro of success oa election day. Enthusiasm and interest has been very .marked at aU the meetinga. The MBult has been tho formation of acting working committees in various parts of the constituencies. After a very successful meeting ia the Queen [Mary school, West Point Groy, wbero H. McVety, R. P. Pettipiece, H. L. Corey and Miss Gutteridge were the [speakers, a committeo was organized 'with B. Cassidy aB chairman, aad the following members: Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs. ■0. Northrup, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Corey, ■Miss Gutteridge, 0. Northrup, W. S. n^moB, W. Murdock, Mrs. Mills, M, J, [iernrd and 0. Forbes. Arrangements were immediately made j open a committee room at the corner of Tenth and Trimble, Eoaders of ■Tho Federationist, resident in that district, aro urged to call at tho committee room ana help with the work. Another mooting will bo hold in the fcueou Mary school on Dec. 12, H The South Vancouver committee haa been very energetic during tho past Week posting bills with announcements of meetings and answering the inquiries of the enormous number of persons who called at thc committee rooms. The residents of South Vancouvor aro asked to call thero and holp oat. ' A very successful mooting wub held in McBride school on Wednesday eve- sing, Tho speakers were J. H. McVoty and E. T. Kingsley, who were received enthusiastically, their remarks Soing continually interrupted by ap- B>lauac. A meeting was held in North Van- louver Wednesday night which was i'ery successful and so woll attended 'hat more chuirs had to be brought in o accommodate tho crowd. Tho speakers woro tho candidate, Victor B. Uidgley and It. P. Pettipiece and Miss [iratteridge. At the cIobo of the meeting some flf- een residents of North Vancouver formed a working committee, with G. Hammormtuk as chairman, and E. L. Williams, M. Page, P. Bathbone, 8. klark, W. Forrest, E. Dickinson,- Wt Wiles, T. Knthbone, John Clark, F. flaking, J, Orchard and M. Porter, Ar- angements were nuide for the immediate opening of the committee room it 13 Lonsdulo avenue, just where tho ars start, A meoting hus been urmuged for Priday night in Lynn Valley at tho jynn Valloy Institute tu be followed hortly by a meeting fn West Van- ouvor. Another meoting will bo held n K. P. hall on Dee 12. Tho interest and enthusiasm shown iy the committees in o.itlying parts f the constituencies is eneuuraging to I'Oth the candidates and the central 'nmpnigu committee. If the campuigit ontinues as successfully during the text two weeks as iu the past week, |ho candidates of the B. C. F. of L. all most certainly be elected. Motabors of organized Labor aro rged, to attond all meetings in their icinity and forward to tho campaign lianager at tho Labor Tomplo donations o the campaign fund as soon as pos- ible. folDGLEYTO SPEAK AT BRITANNIA MINES |W11L Hold Mass-Meeting Thore ob Saturday Week tf Possible Tho B. CI F. of L. candidate for Bur- Irard, Ur. Victor R. Midgley, will speak [at Britannia Beach on Saturday -eve- [sing, Dee. 8, and at tho mines on Sun* 'day, if prosont arrangements can be concluded. OPEN HEADQUARTERS FOR LABOR CANDIDATE Vancouvtr South Has Mow a Ctntral Offlce for J. ~. McVety Worktn. Owing to the fact timt there hud been |uome difficulty with thu prosecution of tho campaign in Vancouver South owing to the luck of a central office, the cam- ijiiii^n committee haa obtained quarters at 6291 Fraser avenue which will fill tho iiill ln every particular. The quarters lire commodious and plenty of literature [will be available, It has been arranged ilo keep the quarters open from 7:30 in the morning till 10 o'clock at night, and bn Saturdays from l to 3 p.m. Electors lire Invited to use the Vancouver Kouth heudqimrters uud to rati there for in- [formation an to getting on thc voters' fists, etc. True Cause of Itrlk*. "Wc are on PICKET DUTY here for he purpose of Informing you of the •cason of tho strike, l'revious to the ttrike, we received |9.00 per week for ievcn days' work. "With ii view of obtaining $10.00 per veek minimum, nnd a six-day working veek, we united together nnd became nembers of the Waitresses' Union, Very •hortly after, two girls were dismissed or being members of the Union. "Mr. McLeod states he hus adopted in Ion conditions fn his cafe, but he icgleets to state that we are compelled o strike in order to get a semblance of nion conditions, even for those who inve taken our places, "In all FAIRNESS, and In JUSTICE) the working girls of Vancouver, we fcsk your co-operation in helping un win 'iiuse," Big Mooting* Monday. * A mass meeting is arranged for St. larks ball, Kitsilano, on Monday oven* iff, Oec. It, nt B p.m',, ut which speakers '111 bo V. It. Midglcv, candidate for tnrrard, and .1, it, McVety, candidate for ancouver South. There will also bo ther well known speakers. Residents i Ward Six are urged to attend tbls leetlug, Promoter Blunt Cigars Unfair. DETERMINED PICKET AT McLEOD'S CAFE Btrlking Waitresses WUl Hot OiT« Vp Preeent Struggle. The striking waitresses at McLeod's cafe ure still carrying on their determined picket, and will continue to do so till McLeod reinstates the girls he flred because of the union affiliations. That the general public Is ln sympathy with the girls Is shown by the patronage of this unfair cafe. It is being patronized exclusively by a class which entertains a deep hatred or organized labor. The girls have Issued the following statement: »OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY IN I Labor flBMate Austin's Good g5 eception in lstoke Heavy Sledding for Win- the-Election and Liber- eral Campaigners BEVELSTOKE, B. C. Nov. 27.— Labor's candidate in West Kootenay riding, Mr. I, A. Austin, accompanied by Mr. Geo. F, Stirling, urrivod hero Sunday evening and a meeting was arranged for Monday night, tho name night ns tho win-the-war olection bunch were holding forth. Our meoting was well attended and the candidate. received a good reception, Mr. Stirling was iu line fettle and gave tho audience plenty of material to think ovor between now and election day. Candidate Austin has made many friends here as the result of his visit and the forceful maimer in which ho set forth thc position und platform of the new national Labor Party. And Bob Green will have to mako a better showing than at Bevelstoke * if he intends to keep Austin from going to Ottawa as the representative of this constituency. The win-thc-elcction bunch certninly had plenty of KC.'s-ut their meeting. But our interpretation is that thoy will prove to be K.O.'s when Doc. 17 rolls round. Bob Green's reception was so cold that he had to return to the wings and secure his overcoat. Ho dramatically wrung his hands and pleaded with tho ladies to vote for the conscription of man-power and moro profits for the worst elements of thc two old parties in Canada. When the man who put the "burr" in Burrell came on the scene he was so full up with llgureB und statistics that he .mystified his audience. In vain ho tried to apologize for tho, wrong-doing bf'the Borden btinch'arid attefnptod to show how they would curtail oxceas profits—after election day. His audi- onco became decided chilly as he labored thc subject of conscription of manpower alone. Ho pointed with pride to how young Americans had responded to tho call to arms, also under tho "selective draft'* system of slavery; but he forgot to mention that out of four millions of conscripts in the U. S. only 100,000 were ablo to be tranported overseas for luck of ships. His whole plea was excuses for thc Borden gov-, ernment. Another stunt Bob has hatched up is "meetings for women only." Tho wage-worker electors of Rcvol- stoke can be depended upou to do their full duty of Labor Candidate Austin on Dec. 17. A Real Soldiers From France Refuse to Listen to His Twaddle And Press That Featured Kitchener Snub. Is Silent as the Tomb HALIFAX, N. S., Nov. 29—When Premier Uorden attempted to address tlio several thousand returned soldiers who returned on the Olympic ho received the biggest surprise of his lifo. Scnrcely hud he Htarted to speak when a soldier shouted "To Hell with Borden," This was the signal of a wild demonstration against the premier and the men who were not safety-first colonels, hut real lighting men, absolutely refused to give Flavelle'a protector a hearing. Citizens of British Columbia did you see the above ln the "Sun" or the "World" or the "Province"? Of course you didn't, The throe Vnncouver dallies are receiving thousands of dollars from advertising Victory Bonds, the money being considered ln the nature of "hush" money and they con ho relied upon not to print anything detrimental to the government. But, und there is a big meaning to this hut, they reported to the full and even featured on the editorial pages the fact that Borden was howled idown In Kitchener, Ontario. They called the men who Interrupted Flav.elle's pet in Kitchener, traitors. Dare thoy uso the same language about the grim men of war who howled down the premier over the blue waters of Halifax harbor. Borden has muscled the press and kill ed free speech In Canada. Wo will guarantee thnt be will be given a good hearing even ia Kitchener if he opens his remarks with these words: "People of Canada, If yon will grunt mo free speech tonight I will grant you free speech hereafter. Uorden got in Berlin and on the Olym pic n dose out of the bottle which for three yours he has forced down the ihroats of liberty-loving Cnnadlana, How do you like It, Bobbv? How does your pet, Flavelle, like lt? Isn't it almost enough to dampen the paper-soled shoes of Herbert Ames? "British Justice," According to the Borden Scales BORDEN (to Sir Joseph Flavelle): "Naturally, Joe dear the exigencies of the preient war call (or capital to meet conditions io that vlctoryjnay^ be assured us^ As you have answered so nobly to your country'^ call in yonr capacity as a dealer lit Hogs.lt Ib "but "natural that' you take advantage ^of the abnormal condition "of'the" good taken by the Unionist government Justifies you in continuing" to "wake excels war" profits! " " ' "In this .flght fori freedom and^aemocracy, '*-—* * (as 'controlled by you) andthe "stand'" BOEDEN (to civilian soldier): "In this flght for freedom anidemocracy, 'honor1 give bis life for his country. 'Filthy lucre' has no place ln our eyes when the world's liberty Is at stake. your reward in the hereafter. Bnt 'enumerators,' you say* Well, well, of course, but my political friends, way, the most that Canada can afford you Is 11.10 per day. Public 'charity' will look after your dependent!. Is the Incentive which compels every patriot to —,...- ....-_*_ ._ .. ..-.-, You will receive , wc, etc. Any- THE SOCIAL SKY IS DARKENING WITH ******* ******* ******* • -Mum*** PORTENTIOUS CLOUDS OF EVIL OMEN Democracy Repudiated by War-Mad Rulers—The Last Vestige of Human Liberty Is Being Destroyed—Militarism Rampant Scenting Its Return to Empire Slavers at the Jaws in Anticipation—"Prussian Kultur" Marching to World Victory in "Seven League Boots"—Worldwide Autocracy Again Coming Into Its Own clutches of tyranny and autocracy upon the people, hamstring democracy and throttle liberty. Every baneful interest in human society has rallied to the attack, making tho very welkin ring with eager baying as they scent thc return of the glorious days when the law of the jungle (tooth, fang and claw) was thc only law recognized among human animals. By the declaration, of martial law, the institution of conscript servitude and tho practical abrogation of citizenship as expressed through the franchise, the contractual relation existing between the various members of human society, and which is the basis of all written law, has been abolished; a return to the unwritten law of the jungle has been made. By the abolition of the human conscience, and this has been accomplished by the tribunals, tho very basis of all religion has been destroyed, for without the human conscience there is nothing cither moral, ethical or spiritual upon which to build. And by these tokens have thc war-mad rulers of practically all countries halted the forward march of civilization, disrupted and destroyed its peaceful and orderly processes of growth and development and seriously threaten its complete cngulfmcnt in an abyss of anarchy and chaos such as followed the downfall of thc Roman empire. The empire of capital is tottering to ruin and! bankruptcy; its official staff is a lot of gibbering idiots; its apologists and spokesmen are inane falsifiers so wanting in ingenuity as to be unable to disguise their vacuity with a plausible mendacity; and its strong-arm defenders are of thc intellectual level of the jungle of pre-civilization. No more mendacious atrocity was ever perpetrated upon a sup poscdly free and democratic people, than the impudent foisting upon them of enforced military service without even so much as asking their consent. No more abominable and vicious usurpation of power was ever attempted by even tlio most unscrupulous and execrable ruling-class ruffian that ever wielded the scoptre of power in an alleged constitutional state. And no people worthy to be THESE are indeed dark days,free would for a moment allow for democracy and all that is! suoh a ruthless assault upon their implied in the term human lib- £,'ee.do.m Rn,d th?h' *»■*** «° v I unchallenged and unfebuked. ert.y' ,,, .. , , i But as dastardly**^ thc con- A world's ruling class has gone scl.itiou inf b as re. completely mad with the smell of: t as it mMt be to c blood and the intoxication of one possesse(1 of _ i0Ve for de- slaughter. | mocracy and a desire for the Reaction is rampant, in every, of eiviliaitjon cvcn that laud, seizing the opportunity ans-;infamy sinks lm in8igniflcanoo ing out ot tlie general chaos ana | as m aoniovomont in ni01.al tur. confusion to refasten the vicious ;pitude aiongsidc 0f thc War- Time Election Act. That is an achievement beyond compare, an achievement so atrocious, so contemptible, so low, so mean, so vile, so execrable, so repugnant to every principle and concept of common decency, as to preclude the possibility of meeting with the approval of any decent, clean-thinking and well- meaning person in the land. And if tho conspirators who hatched that iniquitous measure get by with it and are returned to office under it, it will bc the most scathing commentary upon the intelligence and spirit of the Canadian people that could possibly be conceived. But those who are so lost to all moral sense as to stoop sufficiently low to conjure forth sueh an infamous measure, are none too high in the moral scale to preclude tho possibility of even sinking to lower depths of infamy in order to win their way to a renewed lease of power. Tho very fact of their bringing forth such an iniquitous measure, is proof positive of the entire ab- seuoe of virtue in the cause they so mouthily and noisily proclaim. No cause possessing merit need resort to such dubious and vicious means in order to go forward to success. No cause resorting to such methods in order to justify itself can ever receive sympathy and support from any person fit to be tolerated among those who struggle and fight for human progress and freedom. Orders have gone out from thc military service branch of tho department of justice, at Ottawa, directed to "All Chiefs of Police, Police Officers," etc., as follows: "As soon as possible after the 12th of November, steps should be taken to arrest and prosecute those men who have openly defied the law and who are either known to the police or notified to them by registrars under the Military Act or others. IT IS NOT DESIRABLE THAT FOR A SHORT TIME ANY LARGE NUMBER OF SUOH PROSECUTIONS SHOULD BE INSTITUTED, but the fact of the proseoution should obtain wide advertisement as should also the faot that men who surrender themselves will not be proceeded against criminally for mere default in reporting. AT A LATER STAGE MORE GENERAL MEASURES MAY REQUIRE TO BE ADOPTED. While it may bo* necessary to work the "press gang" in order to get more cannon-food for the European debacle, it is by no means so highly necessnry as to call for such drastic measures just now as might imperil thc success of the "Unionist" conspirators at the forthcoming election. Winning the election is evidently thc matter of first importance and when thnt has been safely accomplished, "MORE GENERAL MEASURES MAY REQUIRE TO BE ADOPTED." Thc document referred to ends with the following very interesting paragraph: I "Your co-operation along the lines laid down in securing universal compliance with the act and the proclamation issued thereunder and in the detection and arrest of persons in default, deserters and absentees without leave, is very desirable and AS HAS ALREADY BEEN POINTED OUT, IT HAS BEEN MADE AN OBLIGATION," etc. All of which affords material for much earnest study and contemplation by those Canadians who have been laboring under the evident delusion that they live in a democratic country, quite beyond the vicious reach of "Prussian kultur" and the tyranny and brutality of tlie wicked autocracy of semi-feudal mid- Europe. And who shall sny that such study nnd contemplation may not eventually throw a veritable flood nl' illumination upon the significance of thc reincarnation of the "press gnng" as n sign-post pointing the way to the triumph of democracy. AGREE ON WAGES FOR MEN IN MEAT SHOPS A Considerable Advance Baa Ihb Granted by Amnf rant. Although the Butchers' A Heat Cutters' have been organized but a short time, the benefits of union are already manifested, the butchers having succeeded in obtaining muoh better wages and the ment cutters having succeeded ln the establishment of a. minimum wage of $23 a week. The agreement la oral thus far, and the various shops will be signed up as soon as the shop cards, hy I which the general public is advised whether a shop recognizes the union, will he distributed shortly, afterThalf-oay TO ONE SYSTEM 11 AND C. LOCAL WNS Practically All of Important Cartage Firms Sign Agreement Teamsters and Chauffeurs Will Have Better Conditions Negotiations between tbe Teamsters' Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers' local and tho General Cartage association, have been successfully concluded for the men, A strike was called for Monday noon, and lasted half a day, the men deciding to return to work pending tho negotiations with the general cartage association which came to a successful conclusion at 0:15 Wednesday evening. That night at tbe meeting of the union tbe aetion of the negotiating committeo was endorsed. By agreement the men will receive a 9%-hour day, an all-union shop, 10 to 20 per cent, increase in wages, and time-and-a-half for nil overtime. The new scale is effective December 1. Tbo following firms aro effected: Burke & Wood, Vancouver Transfer, Campbell Storage, Imperial Transfer Co., Scott & Pease, Standard Co., Chapman's Motor Co., Merchants Transfer Co., Burke & Cameron, Independent Transfer Co., Canadian Cnrtago Co., B. A. Transfer Co., G. H. Cottrell Co., Johnston Storage Co., T. G. McBride Co., Pacific Transfer Co., D, Fraaer Co., Royal Transfer, Alert Service Co., Ben net's Transfer, O. Bowman Co., McNeill, Welch k Wilson; Mainland Transfer, Burrard Transfer Co., Brown Transfer Co., S. & Y. Auto, Foote's Express, Frank Dalton. IA I Advertising Is Expensive and Canvassers Reaping Harvest Canvassers for the Victory loan oro to receive ffi for every Jioou wm-ili they sell. They are not flovoUng their energies to the Victory Muml mile altogether out or patriotism therefore", m addition to tho canvassers' percentage, It win cost ii tremendous nmount of money In nil- vorttfllng and other expenses, How this compares with Motntlon or the blborty Lorn, in t\u- United Statos Ih shown in the t'net timt in the U s. no commissions whatever wore allowed, banks and nnanclal Institutions gave their services absolutely free mid tin- newspapers donnlctl "etc advertising space free. Bxcepi for CHEERFUL HS :l Same Brand of Justice and Rotten Newspapers as Down Here Delegation Sent to Victoria Makes Position Clear to Government Men WiU Place Their Objections and Statement in Writing: A stnmittee representing streetcar ■ti ef Vancouver, Victoria and New Weatminster inet members of the provincial government on Nov. 28, and took up the question of the introduction of the "one-man" car system Id the threo coast cities. In opening up the discussion with the government tbe committee first stated that the street railway men were opposed to the introduction of this type of car. The committee reviewed the ' issues that were involved thnt led to the appointment of Commissioner Shortt and made it quite clear that they were in no way committed to any recommendations the commission might bring in. The only parties who agreed to be bound by the commissioner's recommendations wero the B. C. Electric ana the city of Vancouver and it il well known that tho only question that the city was committed to was the one dealing with the regulation of the jitneys. Articles have appeared in the press which attempt te show that the Btreet railwaymen were also committed, but this cannot bo too strongly denied. In a portion of the commissioner*! report he recommends the trial of the one-man car on certain outside lines so tbat a better service could be given. In view of the fact that tbe only argument that has been put forward in support of the one-man car is the one of economy in reducing operating expenses, it should, therefore, become apparent to anyone who understands the question Jjof transportation that it is impossible to give a better service and at tho same lime make economy in operating expenses. Premier Brewster asked the men to give a general written review of their position, and also the main points of their objection, which the committee agreed to do. Loud Calls for More Slaves to Come and Get Their Eye-Teeth Cut FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct. 28.—The j hegira for the Big Outside threatens to almost depopulate interior Alaska. All those fortunate enough to havo tho absolutely necessary are beating it for the coast. Tho future outlook hero is vory ominous indeed. Gold taining practically suspended. A little tungsten und antimony being mined, on a very; small scule. No employment at alt in prospective, except humiliating poonugo on thc government railroad. Conscription anything but popular here, thc foreign residents particularly resenting it, nnd there is good and justifiable reason for their so doing. All tho eligible young Riinsiuns contemplate returning te Rtlsain, preferring .service in their own couniry. The federal officials here are offensively arrogant and arbitrary, and are handing o.tt law and justieo a la 1017. The entire Alaskan presH, with thc single exception of the Nome Industrial Worker, is owned and controlled by the big corporations, nnd reek with filth, falsehood nnd mlfifOproaontatlon and nt all times hostilo to Labor. This town boasts of a commercial club that dietates the policy of the local rtigH, sets the deadfalls whereby the workers arc scientifically and profitably exploited; espouses the convenient employment of the ambtgious time- ohequo and defends (he technical morality cf thO welcher, Might now this delectable aggregation of highbinders are sending out urgent 8. 0. S. calls for labor to build the interior railroad and in return re- coive a wage lower than is paid outside Boys, stay away from here. Chas. tester in still in jail awaiting a re-trial. Democracy has apparently overwhelmed jastico in this, thc far benighted north. Endorse Assessment. At the last meeting of the street Un ltw •men the assessment of 2r» cents fur j n member for the support <»f the wnllVesses strike was unanimously endorsed, nml this will hr placed noon the December working card, it Ih HoimI that at the neM meeting the hall will lie crowded to ith capacity an the nomination Of Offlcors will tako place Tor tile ensuing term. The (r(llccrs to he elected Will he the ones n at will handle the ock'oiiatlouH for the next ngreement, Therefore It In very Important that the men should look around and choose tlie nuini cftpnhla men. I HIS CAMPAIGN HUM A Live Committee Holding: Daily Meetings With Good Results VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 28.—The campaign meetings held so far in tho interests of tho B. C. P. of L, candidate in Nanaimo riding have been very successful and augur well for the balance of the schedule mapped oat by the committee between now and Dec. 17. Our programme, as at present arranged, is us follows: Saturday, Dec, 1—Ladysmith. Bunday, Doc. 2—South Wellington. Dr. W. J. Curry of Vancouvor will be u speaker at this meeting. Monday, Dee. .1—Northfleld. Meetings for Cedar district and Tyeo Siding will be arranged for later. The outlook t'or the Labor candidate is exceedingly hopeful and with the miners rallying to bis support the chances for election are good. Danes for Minimum Waft. On Friday, Dee. 14, one of the most interesting Hoclnl functions ever held In the Lahor temple will tnke place when the recently-organised Women's Minimum Wane LeagllC will Klve a whist drive and dance. Refreshments are to lie served. The league Is organized for the purpose of uhtiiiiiiiiK for working women a decent wage. The Cafes Signing Up. Cooks, Walters Sc Waitresses local ia meeting with great eiicoumKenietit. Several more important eaten have signed working agreements, realising that the best service to their patrons cnn be given by members of the union. Several cafes arc also giving tho proposition or the local the most earnest coiiFtlderntlon. Dr. Curry to Speak at Nanalmo. It. W. .1. Curry will leave Vancouver cu Saturday for Nanaimo. where ho will sneak for the Lahor candidato, Mr. Taylor, on Sunday evening. thc elerh Loan dldi Pi tin ntalled the Liborty | government a pe Olympia Cigars Unfair BE SURE TO SEE ENUMERATOR PUTS YOU ON THE UST Again, keep your eye on your enumerator I Find liim and see if ho has "missed" getting you on his voters' lint. If he will not put you on, vote anyway on election any, as yoa have a right to do, then tako the name of the man who tried to disfranchise you, and paste it in your hat for futuro reference. These enumerators are all well-known men. They live in Vancouvor, And they are not going to move away. Thut is, if they do not do anything so crooked its the War- Times Bloc tion act invites tbem to do. Ah the onumorotor will live timong the poople of this city for a long time, just lot bim remember that the man whom he Caused to lose his right to voto is not going to forget right away. There are no "voters' lists" this election. The old lists nre not being used. "Enumerators" arc being sent around taking names of voters. Tho only way to find out if they have missed you is to go to the enumerator's home and ask hint. And, nt thc same time, tnke a good look at him in case he should cause yo.i to lose vour right to vote on Dec. 17. 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LOMAS NOTARY PUBLIO BMI Estate, Conveyancing, Insurance, Appraiser, Estates Managed I have the best exclusive listings in Burnaby. Oood buys for cash, in lota, houses and acreago. All closo to car line. Pkone Ool. MX JUBILEE, B. 0. P.O. Box 7 For your kitchen—Wellington Nut Kitchen, furnace and grate—Wellington Lump For Your Furnace Comox Lump — Comox Nut — Comox Pea (Try our Pea Ooal for your underfeed furnace) iHMik II it' > macdonald-Marpole Co. Phone Seumour1 aio Phone 'Scumour 210 1001 MAI* 8TEBBT Hew a Returned Soldier at Victoria Won a Battle for Higher Wages [By Waltor Hoa«] SOUTH WELLINGTON, B. C, Nov. 20.— Local 872, U. M. \V. of A„ met Sunday, ana during tin* reading of tin- minutes it was discovered that tho amount that should havo boon sent to tho injun-d brother in Illinois, from whom tho u|.|..-nl wan rocoived at last m.'i'tiiuf, should havo beon $25 instead of $10. The brother had been injured beforo the piiMNuia- of the llliruiis Coinpensution Act which is based on the Engllsn Aet. An appeal was received from Mr, Haywood, genoral secretary of the t. W. W., asking for funds to assist iu Ihe light against the attempt of organized greed to railroad many of their members to jail. During tho discussion thut followed il wus genorally admitted that tho appeal was a needy ono, but in view of tho fnct that we are ut present engaged In n fight against an autocracy of our own, we woro not in n position to make any donation. Tho socretary wus therefore Instructed to writo W. D. Haywood and acquaint him of our Inability to subscribe, and tbo reasons. John P. White's Resignation Much discussion arose nut of tho receipt of a communication notifying us of tbe resignation of J. P, White, our international nrcsldent, who is taking tho position of adviser to Dr. Garfield, tho United States fuel controller. A very small majority thought that perhaps our late president, in his present position, would conserve the Interests of the workers, but the majority had In mind tho scriptural injunction, "By their deeds yu shall know them," and judging from past deeds, our lute president is eminently fitted for his present position—from tbo ruling class viow from V. I. Thore has been a little too much of '' our country," " our country's needs," etc., too much kow-towing to the autocratic kaisers of America and too littlo opposition to tho oiars of the United Statos in iheir efforts to hamstring Liberty, to stamp htm ns a man from whom the workers can expect anything progressive. Ho is of thc typo bred and loved by Mark Hanna of Civic Federation fame, tho keep- pVilitics-out-of-uninn, sanctity-of-agreement type; tho type who soe no farther than a fair day's work for a fair day's wages. However, time will tell and if John P. White starts in and advises the fuel controller to take ovor the mines and operate thom under tho democratic control of tho people, and advises the election of mine Inspectors by the men, etc., we will thon believe that J. P. is a sincere fighter for the working That Check Weighman Wc had one regular discussion of the check weighmnn question, and the grievance committee.* was instructed to take the matter of providing u wush-hoiiso aud efficient transportation up with the management. The wash-house question in the mines of British Columbia Is a live question. Numerous attempts have been made in the past to have legislation making the provision of wash-houses compulsory,, but this question will never be settled until tho workers develop sullicient brains to eloct members of its own class to tbe legislature. Working Hard for Taylor * Thc campaign committee reported progress and requested tho presence of as many aB possible at the opening meeting of thc campaign in Nanaimo, to be addressed by Bro. Joe Taylor, our caudidutc. A few went to Nanainmo and attended tho meeting held in the Dominiun hall, which was a success, judging from tho interest manifested. Am beginning to think that our expectations of a revival in Nanaimo are about to be realized. The men of Nanaimo are in full possession of the English spirit. They are slow to move, but wnun onco moved aro like a steam roller, a tough proposition to stop, and as usual, after tbo failure of working class propaganda, the cxpeted has happened. An ignorant ruling class, through their mouthpieces at Ottawa, bas succeeded where others failed. The flrst class of conscripts bave at Inst been forced by pressure executed from without, to sit up and take notice. They held their opening meeting on Sunday afternoon, whicli had a bumpor attendance, and if tho movement spreads throughout Canada, theu "God help Borden and his gang of pirates." These men nf .Nanaimo arc men who have reported under the Military Service Act, and uro beginning to feel the pressure of industrial conscription, when the boss Is told to t down tho number of exemptions applied for, thus giving him an opportunity to use the powers of discrimination for which ho is renowned. However, we shall see what wo shall .see, for despite the squawks of tho sewer press, it is going to be a tough job arresting 200,- 000 deserters. A good function for the conscript army would be for the exempted oncB to be sent tn arret;! and guard the resi.-t.TN, The Nanaimo Meeting The cumpuign meoting was presided over by Mr. Tom .Ionian of Nanaimo, who in his opening remarks, reviewed the situation and generally scored thc robbers that rule the roost at Ottawa. Jim Hodgklnson of Nanalmo was then introduced. He dealt briefly with the squabble arising out of the "win the election ' convention held at Duncans re- I cently, where tbo returned soldiors' candidate, assisted by Senator, oxmsyor, and ex a fow more things Finnia failed in an attempt to pack tii:- convention, and then squeaied. He then deult wltn the rising revolutionary foiling that is amnifesting itself in every part of the world, that has culminated In the overthrow of Russia's autocracy, is brewing in Italy, und gradually growing in the other countries ut war, Canada uot excepted. He gave credit to Germany for. creating the conditions that has mado n volution possible, which will crcntually result In the overthrow of ail autocracy, Germany's included. He tin n made a plea for organisation, as nothing could be accomplished without. Borden's trip to England and Ihe result (his military service act) r. ceived some well-merited status for Jimmy ejusidered it tough for Canada to be govt rued from Downing street, lie concluded bis r* mark.-, with a few words of atlvloo to the ciisci'lpth, telling tin-in to expuOt very little from the p.ai- form, hs It i- '' verbot.-n'' to advise conscripts, and our candidate could not do us much good iu jail. V unr humble servant was next invited t peddle tne nil air, And a short time uhs ..p.i.l in giving th**- history of tho dastardly attempt of the Fed. ration to prevent the passage of the act, and finally to bring about Its repeal through parliamentary action. The "win the election" outfit received a few kicks, and Bro. Joe Taylor was suitably introduced, my remarks being concluded with an appeal for support for Tho Federatlonist, which I think will bear fmlt. Bro, Taylor, our candidate, then made his debnt, and made a very good impression with tbo address he gave, a synopsis of which I will try to give. Ho opened by Baying that the conditions under which this election Is held are un parallel led in tho history of the world, and dealt with the question of the Fedoration entering thc political arena, painting a word picture- of the workers fighting the boss for better wages and conditions 364 days of tho year and electing the same boss or his representative on tbo 365 day to tho legislature, and then going from their union conventions year aftor year with cap In hand asking this same master class representatives for aomethlng that could be taken by placing workers in parliament. The executive couneil of tbe provinco or Dominion, an the caso may bc, listen attentively to Labor's demands and promise careful consideration, etc., and as carefully forget, Tho plank of tbe .platform demanding tho repeal of tho Military Service Act was emphasised, and uny time that the opposition of that infamous measure was mentioned, the remark was greeted with applause. Continuing he said: Conscription has been saddled upon the peoples of Europo. This competition In armaments, one nation will inauguaroto compulsory military sorvloo, and tbeir neighbors will be forced to follow milt, Will conscription end with the end of tho war? History has shown that once the ruling class have fastened conscription upon a people. It has nover beon unfastened, Why the need of conscription in Cnnndn. when tbo Unltod States, to break even with Canada, will have to pluce 5,000,000 men In the field, Will tho powers that bn stop at 100,000 men, if tho war Ir to hm anywhere from three to five years, as some exports predict! Who do we find making the most noise In demanding conscription of man power; men wbo are unfit or otherwise exempted; men like tbe Rev. Principal Vance, who has boen asked to bis face why he does not set an example and volunteer! Was ever a ruling class war fought for democracy t — Have a people over been asked to declare war! We are asked If we won, and Germany so dominate Canada. We are un the eve of having an autocracy foisted upon us, that will put the German junkers In tbo shade. The war has brought to Canada one long story of graft and handling, from the Ross rifle to bacon, and the profiteers are not to blame, for they have only been conserving their own interests. Had tho workers only conserved tbelr interests half as woll, there would be no need of the flght we are putting up today. An idea of what tbo returned soldier can expect is given by the following incident: A returned soldier got a job in Victoria at SOo an hour, and upon asking his boss for an existing wage, said boss, who by the way is of German extraction, told the R. 8. that he could get a chink for half as much, whereupon the It. S. pushed hla kalsership in the dock, went In and hauled him out again and gave him a hammering and got his raise. Tho manager of the works is tho chairman of tho Imperial munitions board In Victoria. The candidates of the B. C. F, of L. are pledged to fight for bettor pay and adequate pensions for soldiers. There is no need for the sudiors' dependents to subsist on charity. Tbe soldier without doubt fights for the state, whatever tlio state represents, and it is the duty of the state to fully support tbo soldier and his dependents. Our candidates are absolutely opposed to profits being made out of tho war. It is refreshing to learn Premier BreWBter's ideas of domocracy. He Is absolutely opposed to tho War-Times Election Act, but ho and Sir Wilfrid Laurler foil out over the proposal to submit tbo conscription bill to a referendum. Tbo possibilities of industrial conscription aro Illustrated by tbe working of tbo exemption tribunals. If tho boss is behind a man, that man has a chance of claiming exemption. The action of Lloyd George with tho Welsh miners shows the power we can exerol-pe wben organizod. The Welsh minors were fined £5 for laying off work, aud they found it cheaper to quit. David beat it down to Wales and told them a mistake had been mado, The Defence of the Realm Act did not apply to them (because thoy wero organized). The Cowichan ladies are advocating tho bringing in of indentured Chinese labor, presumably for the purposo of chasing tho white men out, all same South Africa, after tho Boer war. Wo have a cartoon depleting the stato of affairs In B, C. A soldier is eeon bidding good-bye to his wife and kiddies, and in the background are seen a Chink and a Hindu dancing a Jig, singing, "We'll koop the home fires burning." We can truly say that British Columbia, the land of the free, the home of tho Jap and the heathen Chinee. The opportunity of Labor Ib now horo, and must be embraced. Various women's organizations are organizing a campaign for food conservation and strange to say, are asking the workers to economize on what they have been forced to economize on all their lives. Committees are running around the country boosting tbo Victory loan, when the peoplo of Canada are roped In to put their savings in Victory bonds. Canada will be said to be behind the war, and we will bo told to flght or lose our money. Don't delude yourselves on the number of classes that ure going to be called up, if not halted. All classes will be conscripted and 100,000 will not be tho limit either. At the conclusion of tho meeting, several questions were asked and answered to the satisfaction of the questioners, Ono of them was, "Will the Labor delegates unite with tbe Laurier Liberals on the question of the repeal of the conscription bill!" Answered yes, we will unite with old Nick himsolf, if necessary, which provoked a storm of applause. SEMI-READY SUITS They fit you and satisfy your idea of what good clothes and good tailoring should be. With wooL still soaring in price the label-in-the-pocket means the cost of the suit when the wool was bought over a year ago. THOMAS & McBAIN 655 Granville Street Sole Agents for Vancouver ELECTRIC FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES Tie Jarrh Electric Co., Ltd. 570 Richards Stmt COST OF LIVING Materials tiM**l daily in Ihe telephone biiHinehH hsve Increased in price between Auitust 1, 1914, and Hepwrnber 14. 1917, as followa: Olass insulators, Al per cent.; galvanised ground rods, 76 per cent.; ieadcov* ered cable. 94 per oent.; rubber-covered telephone wire, 41 per cent.; dry bat* terlee, 76 per cent.; telephone Instru* mente. pole line hardware, 128 per cent.; tools, .IS per cent. While all other materials and eommodi* ties you use were going skyward In prices on account of tbe war. TKI.BI'HONK KATKH HAVE HTIl.t. REMA1KKI) THE SAME. Tolephono Berries Is comparatively cheaper today than anything alas yon hm. B. 0. TELEPHONE OOMPANY, LTD. CENTER & HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Servioe 1040 OEOBOIA STBEET One Blook WMt of Court Houae. Die of Modern Chapel tnd Funeral Farlora free to all Patrons. Telephone Seymour 8416 %-^^^F AND Porter «*£&> Of America v*Q>-r co-iHH? emei memtnnrtMi) teas \,k for thie babel wben purchasing Beer. Ale or Purter, as a guarantee that It is Union Mads. This la our Label Get Ready for the; Big Furniture Slaughter Sale AT OUR TWO STORES We Hate To Do It But We Have To Announcement and Reasons Later WATCH THE PAPERS Standard Furniture Limited 929 GRANVILLE and 1090 GRANVILLE SOUTH WELLINGTON LUMP COAL MILL WOOD OF ALL KINDS IMMEDIATE DELIVERY J. Hanbury & Co. Fourth Avenue and Granville Street Bayview 1076 Bayview 1077 Can't You Hear Them Calling? Our Boys at the Front Need Help. We Need Unity In Great Britain, Liberals, Conservatives and Labor are united in one government, with one aim—the winning of the war. In Canada we want the same unity. FOR VANCOUVER SOUTH Vote for Major COOPER The Unionist Government Candidate IAdtl.1 EL DORQ For Sale Everywhen The Cigar They All Know and Like McLEOD, NOLAN ft OOMPANT, London, Canada. D.J.Elmei Sales Manager foi British Columbia and Yukon. 3118 Alberta St. VANCOUVEB, B. O. BAGGAGE Delivered to and from all trains, boats, hotels and residences FURNITURE .and Piano Moving Phone us day or night The Great Northern Transfer Co. Sty. 404*6*6 Union Station WOOD For sale by McNeill, Welch . Wilson, Ltd. Fair. 2800 1629 Main Stnet Erery Union Man Who Visits the Labor Temple Should patronize the Labor Temple Cigar Store COSTS NO MOEE, BUT IT ALL HELPS 10 SUB. CARDS $10, PAY FOR WHEN SOLD J. Parliament c. Toxeott PASTIME Pocket Billiard PARLOR —TWELVE SEW TABIHS— (Brunswlck-Halku Collender Oo.) —Headquarter, for Union Men— Union-mad. Tobaccoa, Ciaara and Olfartttei Onljr WMt. Help Employed -I 42 Hastings St. East ■"■■^ memmameem OmOLU. FAFEB VAHOOUVEB (■•.DBS ASD LABOB OOUKOIL THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST official Mm U10HA nDBBATIOB OF __01 NINTH YEAR. No. 48 TEN PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30, 1917 CShSW) $1.50 PER YEAB OOME vicious-minded individual among the sellers of non-union overalls in B. C. has circulated the report that this firm is having trouble with it's all-union employees in Vancouver. The rumor is absolutely false and merely intended to hurt our Carhartt Overalls are Union-made -Made by All-union Employees- Has had no trouble with the Union rior will there be any at any time Confirmation of this statement can be had from any of the officials of Vancouver Trades and Labor Council or the B. C. Federation of Labor Hamilton Carhartt Cotton Mills, Ltd. ENTIRE EIGHTH FLOOR, WORLD BLDO., VANOOUVER, B. 0. We Advise You to Buy an Extra Pair Your Size in Carhartt's Overalls Right Away The price is bound to go higher very soon. We hope this will be of real service to you. Hamilton Carhartt Cotton Mills, Limited ENTIRE EIGHTH FLOOR, WORLD BLDO., VANCOUVER, B. 0. WE WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY ON THE PAYROLL WHEN YOUR NAME DROPS OFF THE MONARCH LIFE ASSURANCE CO. 0. A. 0RY8DALB, Manager for B. C. 411 ROGERS BUILDING Phone Sey. 11770 for appointment and we will arrange aame for your convenience. DR. W. J. CURRY 301 DOMINION BUILDING CORNER CAMBIE AND HASTINOS STREETS RING UP SETMOUB 2364 FOB APPOINTMENT POINTS FOB THE PUBLIC IN DENTISTRY y Amalgam for Filling Teeth ■fl Undoubtedly tlio groutcHt preserver of teeth aud restorer of their •flicioney is aranlgum, ofton termed ailvor or alloy. fj Dental amalgam consist!* of various motals, principally silver and tin, mixed to a paste with mercury. In a short time this sets to a Bilver* liko shade and density, aud is insoluble in the fluids of tho mouth. *Q Amnlgnni is, however, not an unmixed blessing, and in the hands of incompetent or "get-rich-quick" dentists, often fails. SomotimoB people bring this failure upon themselves. They may como into tho offlce Bport- ing a $100 set of furs and $10 shoos and want a "cheap fllling." They sometimes get what they ask for, which later costs them dearly. It should be known and remembered that the choopnosa or expense of a filling is not in the cost of the material, but rather in the time expendod in preparing tho cavity and in inserting it. , fl Gold has, and does, cost several times as much ns amalgam or cement fillings of the same size, but only slightly more except for the laBor expendod. fl Somo of our'bigh-priced dontistB often deplore tho common use of amalgam. It "cheapens" dentistry, but any method or mntorial wliich brings dentistry and tho preservation of tho teeth, tho basis of correct mastication anil, therefore, of nutrition, within roach of tho "common people"-—tho producing class, is a blessing to tho human race. Looking ' into tho mouths of wage-workers, and the average man and woman, we sec a dozen amalgam fillings whero wo seo one of gold or other material. _ The fnct for you to remember is, however, that "a atitch in time saves nine," and that deluy is dangerous. The smaller tho filling the better, Therefore, visit your dentist regularly and often. This is true economy and it will save time, discomfort and money, and oftenj the diB- llgurcment of tooth, duo to largo fillings or gold crowns which, if you delay, aro sometimes unavoidable. * •J Read my letter to tho editor. „ SCRIBE HEWS IFOFP.O. DEPARTMENT Burleson Noisily Bubbles Over With Wifc Wisdom^ and Ponderosity Clearly Blazes the Path of Democracy for Feet of the Scribe The Publie, of New Tork, prints an interview with United States Post- aBter General Burleson by George P. WeBt, one of its editors. The article follows, in part: "What some of us fear," I Baid, "is that officials of this department will let a claas prejudice against radical publications influence them, and that the movement for economic democracy will suffer because of it. What I ahould liko to aee is for you to suppress Colonel Roosevelt s articles charging broomstick preparedness. They certainly give aid and comfort to the enomy.'' "What he Bays is not true," said Mr, Burleson, "but I don't think it would affect the morale or fighting spirit of cfur soldiers. As for the others, we shall not permit them to say that this war was brought on by Wall Street and that the president iB a tool of tho interests. ThiB administration has done moro for Labor than any other. Wo havo given them all they ought to have. Mind you, I don't think thoy have got anything they weren't entitled to, except that we should have enacted a compulsory arbitration, "No man has any moro sympathy than I have for the poor fellow bent over working with a pick for $1.50 a day. I'll do all I can to lighten that man's burdens. But when he takes up the torch or tho bomb—" Again Mr. Burleson's list came down on tno table. "Give him a show for his white alley and he'll have no inclination to," I suggested. "Mr. West," said the postmaster- goneral kindly, "do you know why that man can't,make moro moneyf It'a up here," and he pointed tojiis fore- hoad. "It's tho shape of his brain. It's fatality. God Almighty did that and you can't change it. You're challenging Providence. Distribute all the wealth in tho country with absolute equality, and what would happen within a year? It would all be back in the same hands." '' Let's waive the question of grownup men," I said, "and take children. They at least ought to havo equal opportunity." "Do you moon to tell me," said Mr. Burolson, "that the child of the poorest farmer or the poorest factory hnnd in New England hasn't just as good a chance to go to school and got an education and becomo a bank director or a railroad presidont aa J. P. Morgan!" "I certainly do," I said. "Very few RDBAIYAT OF WALL STREET Now the new hopo reviving dying fires, Tho thoughtful Hijul to spi-culaU- aBplreii; And the lean hand of Shylock and his kin Puts out Bome money, which ho gladly hires. Myself, when young, did eagerly frequent Broker and Broke; and heard great argument About it and about. Yet evermore Came out far shrewder than when in I went. With them tho Seed of Wisdom* did I tow, And then I thought I'd sure be in the Know And this is all the Wisdom that I gained: If you buy High, Quotations will bo Low. Some for tho glories of the System; Some Sigh for thc Big Fool's Paradise to come. Ah, take tho Cash and let the profits go, Nor heed the rumble of a Boston Drum. Some System that with Logls Absolute Both Standard Oil and Copper can conflute. The sovereign Alchemist thtt In a trice National Lead can into Qold transmute. Indeed, Indeed, at Morgan oft before I swore. But was I cautious when I swore t And then came Bay State Oaa-and Rise- in-Hand; I plunged—and lost seme fifty thousand more. And then that new Prospectus cast a spell, And robbed me of my Hard-earned Savings. Well -'■ I oft wonder what the Magnates buy One-half so precious as tbe Fools they Sell. Ah, My Beloved, all goes up in Smoke, Last Week la past Regret; Today Is a joke; Tomorrow—why, tomorrow I may be Myself with Yesterday's Seven Thousand Broke. You know. My Friends, with what a brave Carouse I put a Second Mortgage on my House, So I could buy a lot of Inter—Met— 1 even used the Savings of my Spouse. I Bent my soul down where the magnates nock To learn tho truth about some' Worthless stock, And by and by my Soul returned to Mo, And answerod—I myself, have bought a block. Oh, threats of Curbs and Hopes of Bucket- shops, Whether Industrials, Railroads, Mines or Crops; Onc thing is certain and the Rest Is Lies— The stock that You have bought Forever Drops. And if in Vain down on tho Stubborn Floor 0/ tho Exchange you hasard all your store You rise today—while Crops are vp— how then Tomorrow, when they fall to Rise'no more, Waste not your Money on Expected Gain Of this or that Provision, Crop or Grain, Better be Jocund with Industrials, Than sadden just because It doesn't Rain. Ah, moke the most of what we yet may spend Beforo we too, Into the Pit descend I Dust unto Dust, and without dust to live, Sans Stock, sans Bonds, sans Credit and sans Friends. The Moving Ticker tells, And having tnld, Moves on. Nor all your Poverty or Gold Sluill lure lt bnck tu Ralso ono-half a Point, Nor let you realize on whnt you Hold. For I remember stopping In the Jam To watch a Magnate shearing a Poor Lamb. And with an Eager and Excited Tongue It murmured, "Oh, how fortunate I am." No Book of Verseil But a Ticker Taps, Quotation Record and • Dallly Fape' A yellow-haired Stenographer—perhaps That Wilderness might be a good escape, When You and I are Hid within the Tomb The system still shall lore new Bonis to Doom Which of our coming and Departure heeds As Wall Street's self should heed a Lawson Bomb. Ah, Love, could You nd I lay on thc Shelf This sorry scheme of III Begotten Pelf Would we not Shatter It to bits, and then Remould a System just to suit Ourselves. —Carolyn Wells. finish grammar school. Take your bureau of labor statistics. Take the report of yoar public health service, which shows that less than half of the adult male wage-earners in this country wero earning enough to support their families in decency and comfort." "It's their own fault," said Mr. Burleson. "It's their own fault. This Is the freest and finest country God over made. Your quarrel Ib with God. Tou have a perverted view of these things. If that's the stuff you're preaching, I think you're probably doing more harm than good," "God never intended that a man should be allowed to grow rich just from the ownership of land that others worked," I suggested. Mr. Burleson chuckled. " As a land owner, you can't expect me to believe that," ho said. "Take your own Btate of Texaa," I said. "The hearings and report of the Walsh commission on tenant farming—" "That was the most vicious and untrue document over published,"- Bald Mr. Burleson, very much aroused. "If tho roat of that report was like part of it, the whole thing was vicious. The people don't get on the land because they like to stay in town where the lights aro bright and thoy can go to the movies. Take two twiu brothers. Ono succeeds and the other doesn't. Ono saves Mb money and works hard— tho other must go to the movies every night and tho opera ovory week, and nt SO he has nothing. It'a a difference In people that you can't change. It's fatality. "Bdt don't think I am going to interfere with any publication fcecausp it may preach these ideas. Take Socialism, I don't care about Socialism. As a political party it's insignificant, its viows aro not making any headway. During tho war it haB a little importanco; but that will end with tho war. I'll not interfere with any publication that stays within tho limits laid down by tho law.'' I uskod Mr. Burleson about methods, and whether a publication would have its day in court. "Every editor is hia own censor," ho Baid. "Tho lines aro clearly laid down, and no editor will havo any difficulty in keoping out of trouble if he wishes to do bo. And the courts nro open to them. Judge Hough supported ray contention." "But he said that to tuko away Tho Masses' mailing privilege because it had been denied continuity of publication by your department was like a policeman knocking a man down and then arresting him for obstructing the sidewalk." "You've been reading only one Bide of that," said Mr. Burleson. "That was not tbe reason. It waB because The Masses had been printing unmail- tible matter. What these editors want is a chance to spew out all their poison and do all the mischief they are capable of before we can reach them. They won't succeed." Mr. Burleson at the end referred rae to Mr, Lamar, solicitor for tho department, for a copy of his authorized statement, Mr. Lamar is tho official who initiatoB proceedings agalnBt periodicals and who presses tho case against them. He is devoting all his time to tho work. I talked with him in much the same frame of mind as his chief. He asked me if I had read The Masses for a few months back, and when I told him I'd read it for several years with enjoyment, if not always with full agreement, ho lost interest In me. BOOK REVIEW "BRITAIN AT BAY" By Spencer Wilkinson (London, Constable & Co., Ltd.) This volume wns written some yoars be fore the war, and, as-the arresting title suggests H promises present Interest. It is om< of several volumes by tho same author, all diroctcd to thc advocacy of conscription, which, in his opinion, as in thnt of pre-war British militarism, was a necessity of the time. The volume ii well-written as far as it goes, but It touches only seine of tho deeper principles involved, and not the most important, and only lightly at that. He lacks the serious, earnest noto of the best spirits who, during the last fifty or sixty years have dealt with the all-important question of the progress aud continuance of the British Empire. Conscription of tho nation's, manhood for tbe service of th/e atate Involves the reciprocal service on the part of the state to care for Its eitltens, to aee to it that conditions permit they be well housed, well clothed, well fed and well educated. Carlyle, Froudo and Ruskin may be mentioned as great patriots, not of war time's debauch, but of peace-time, who devoted and consecrated thoir lives to arouse the nation to take this care of its citizens, and who presented the duty of citlsens, on tho other hand, in a manner that did exclude conscription. Hut Mr. Spencer Wilkinson's only reference to the duties of the government towards its citizens, in the volume under review, is a few lines at the end of the volume. "1 suspect," ho concludes, "that the relations between . . capital and tabor, between master and servant, between rich and poor, between class and class, would become simpler and better if Englishmen were to come to see how natural it Is that they should spend their lives for England." This pious suspicion In a shirking of the f.roblem, and he who treats it so perfunctor- ly Is a "slacker," to use a name popular In somo cases. A year ago, whon the National Service cards wero issued, and R, B. Bennett was made chairman of a National Servioe board, ho and Premier Bordon made a grand tour of tho Dominion to expound the boauty of this one-sided national service, tho duty of the citlsen to tho state. Labor organisations all over pointed out to them that the state's duty to tho citlsen was part and parcel of the question. It was really tho first part uf the question, but Labor was timid and therefore Ignored. The Calgary Labor council forwarded its demands on tho state's duty to Labor to Bennett and Borden to Revelstoke on their way to Calgary, and they wen- asked to deal with the matter In their speeches at the latter place. Did they do sot They did not. If the war Is not won, the responsibility is theirs, and that of such IS OF Asks Women Citizen If She Is Going to Vote for the Kaiser Man Has Been Reported for His Party Activities/ "Are you going to vote for the king or the Kaiser 1" That was tho insulting queatlon a certain ouumerutor during the past fow dayB, asked of a certain woman whoso name he was asked to put on the voters' list. It is a good sample of tho oxtreme and crooked moans by which the Borden government "enumerators" are endeavoring to intimidate women voters. Had this enumerator asked the same question of a man ho probably would have had to bo taken to the hospital to get his noBO straightened. Bat an enumerator who would stoop to ask a woman such an insulting question and a good Canadian woman at that, would not dare ask it of a man. As a rule a man who insults women is a cowardly pup, whether he is an enumerator or whatnot. Some of tho enumerators are doing their best to earn their measly $_ a day by doing crooked work for the men who engaged them. Others, The Feder- utionist is very happy to bo able to say, arc honest men. But honeat men though they be, they are engaged on u systom which was intended to givo full rein to anyone who had the desire, or the object, to be crooked. It is a pity the black sheep cannot be singled out so as not to be a blight on the characters of thoso enumerators who are honest and decent. ATTENTION! The National Nun-partisan ■jcague can use a few good union men as organizers. Good pay, steady work and a chance to help In a real light for industrial and political democracy. We will truin you for the agricultural work—your knowledge of the industrial field will be invaluable. Write for particulars to THE NATIONAL NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE The Educational Department, Gilflllan Block, St. Paul, Minn. THB FREEDOM OF THE SHEEP (A Fable) [By A. A. Graham, Topeka, Kas.] The Sheep, at lost realizing that, as between Man and the Wolf, they were euro to lose their lives, held a great council. After tho temporary and tho permanent organizations had been effected.and a resolution to make the association perpetual had been unanimously adoptod, tho Hell Wether arose to stato thc purpose of the meeting. In a great. Impassioned speech ho told the Sheep that they had always been denied jus- tie, ever destined to suffer death, bocause of their value, at the hands of tho Wolf or thc Man, the Wolf allowing them some freedom, but tho Man always keeping them under restraint. The time, he thought, had come for an ond of these oppressions, calling attention to the fact that tbey had long, strong horns, constituting powerful weapons, which they had always used with great effectiveness against euch other, and, in addition, that thoy were all headstrong so that they could butt up against nny proposition with groat force, and that no Wolf or pack of Wolves could withstand tho blow from their hoods or tho thrust of their horns. Tremendous applause here interrupted the speaker, and the Sheep all arose, shook their heads from side lo side to show tlio play of their horns, snorted, nnd squared back as If to make a head rush; but, just nt that moment, a lone Wolf, hearing the commotion, showed up in the distance, whereupon the whole flock scampered off at it dead run, and did not stop Until they had gotten within thoir fold, where they found the Man busy stowing away salt to cure their hidoB, and Immediately they all fell to licking his hands. MORAL: The people, like tho sheep, possess both thc physical means and the power, which thoy freely use against each other, but lack tho moral courage to attack their enemies, fleeing from tho trust magnates In a panic and licking the hands of thc politicians for favors, to both of whom they must give up their lives.—B. of L. P. & E. Magazine. as they are, slackers in dealing with tho problem involved, and cowards in shirking It. At one of his first cabinet meetings, at the beginning of tho war, as tho story was told in the press aoross tho border, Lord Kitchener was a few minutes late. He explained that ho had that morning reviewed a body of troops in tho midlands and watt a little lato In getting back, and that now, before sitting down, he wished to state that ho found the quality of thc troops he had seen, and the conditions of the people and the material from wliich ho had to raise new armies such as made tho responsibilities of his office heavier thun ho anticipated. He had not known that while he had boen away from England during thc past twenty yours governments had permitted tlie country to lapse Into onditions of living such as ht* hod seen that day. lie knew that irovernments have duties towards their people, nnd must of your readers know that these duties ore being shirked, and thut the "slackers" and cownrds are in high plaees and nut In the ranks of labor. "Your strength and your wenlth are in thc quality of your mtn and women, not in your dollars and dreadnoughts." How often has nut this been thundered by Britain's true patriots. "Win the war" by nil means, anil the people have done and are doing their part tu a degree one marvels ut, Their part can not lie made thc issue in this election, however hnrd the psuedo-pntriots may try to make it so. Labor litis over and over again offered its all, including life itself to our country, asking only in return that the government and its friends would do tlieir part, but the government hns every time shirked the question. That Is thc issue nf this election, and Is like to become tho issue of the war. G. 0. WE MAKE ALL WE SELL--WE SELL AU WE NAIE Copenhagen Chewing IS THE WORLD'S BEST CHEW It is manufactured tobacco in its purest form. Tt has flavor. pleasing It is tobacco scientifically prepared for man's use. 20-33H SEE Goats and Suits at Ladyware THE moat extraordinary Garment Site held in Vancourer for yean. Every lady in tkis vicinity shsuld ha vitally intereited in thia opportunity ft save good money. 0OBRI0T MATERIALS FASmONAB-l OOLOBIN08 Every garment splendidly raan-tailered in our own factory in Vaneonver. A great variety of this season's styles— All our regular stock. Opp. Drysdale's Many heavy doctor's and hospital bills can be saved by having a supply of household drugs and standard remedies in your house. —with these preparations handy—ready for immediate use day or night—you can take prompt aetion in case of illness or injury. And a little attention when the first symptom develops often goes as far as expert attention later on. See us. We carry a full line of drugs and proprietary Medicines, and offer them at the lowest pricei. Vancouver Drug Co. The Original Cut Rate Dru ggists MAIN STOBE: MS Hastlngi St. W. Pkenes Bay. 196*5 It 1906 BRANCH STORES: 7 HtstlngB Street West " Seymour S63S 782 OranviUe Street Seymour 7013 8714 OranviUe Street Bay. 2314 ft 17440 412 Main Street Seymonr 2032 1700 Commercial Drive High. 235 as 17330 Mall Order Department for out-of-town customers. Samo prices and service as our over our counter. Address 407 Hastings Street West. WE ARE SELLING MORE MEN'S SHOES EVERY DAY There must be a reason. The best reason is that when a man buys a pair of Shoes at this store, he gets satisfaction and tells his friends. Wn buy the best Men's Shoes wc know anything about, and we claim to know considerable about shoes. Be One of Our Regulars—It Pays The Ingledew Shoe Co. 666 GRANVILLE STREET Have You Read AboutYour Street Railway Service? Dr. Adam Shortt's report on transportation should be studied by every citizen of Vancouver. Note these extracts: "The central principle on which any adequate street car service is necessarily built is that of utilizing the greater earning powers of the heavier traffic routes to support, especially in their initial stages, the outlying routes, with lighter traffic, which, however, will some day come to be first self- supporting, and later contributors to the support of newer and still more extended routes. If, however, anything occurs to dislocate this system, especially in the way of impairing the revenue upon which it lives, it inevitably demoralizes the service for a time, and if peristed in must ultimately lead to the bankruptcy of the corporation, doubtless after a gradual suspension of the more unprofitable lines in the outskirts of the city." ^ This company hopes that a better understanding of the principles ofc transportation as laifl out by Dr. Shortt will lead to better service and more prosperity for Vancouver. (^CStofoU; PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PBIDAY. THE B. C. FEDERATIONIST Published evory Friday morning hy tbe B. 0. Federatlonist, Limited ft. Parm. Pettipiece Manager Office: Labor Temple, 405 Dunsmuir St. TeL Exchange Seymour 7495 After 6 p.m.: Sey. 7497K Subscription: $1.50 per year; in Vancouver City, $2.00; to unions subscribing in a body, $1.00. REPRESENTATIVES Mew Westminster \V. Yates. Box 1021 Princo Rupert S. D. Macdonald, Box 268 Victoria A. S. Wells, Box 1638 "Unity of Labor: tbe Hope of the World" FRIDAY November 30, 1917 UBOR CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT CANADA British Columbia— Bast Kootenay—Thomas Biggs. West Kootenay—I. A.. Austin. Nanaimo—Joseph Taylor. Victoria—A. S. Wells. Vancouver South—J. H. McVeto, Burrard—V. R. Midglej. Vancouver Centra—W. A. Pritchard, bo- cUOist. Alberta— Eaat Oalgary—B«v. Wm. Irvine. Macleod—Steve Marshall. Victoria—J, W. Leedy. Bow Biver—D. H. Galbralth. John Reld, socialist. Red Deer—J. R. Knigiit, socialist. Lethbrldge—L. H. Pack. Medicine Hat—Oeo. Patton, socialist. Saakatcbewan— Moose Jaw—James Somerville. Kindersley—W. Seward. Begina Oity—Aid. A. MacBeth. Manitoba— North Winnipeg—B. A. Bigg, M.L.A. Centre Winnipeg—R. S. Ward. Brandon—E. J. L. Disson, socialist. Ontario- Port Arthur and Kenora—J. Dunbar. Welland—J. A. Hughes. South Waterloo—Thomas HaU. Fort Wllllam-Bainy Biver—Aid. A. H. Dennis. . North Waterloo—Mervyn N. Smith, socialist Hamilton East—O. J. Halcrow. Hamilton West—Walter Rollo. Wentworth—F. J. Flatman. West Algoma—James Lockwood. West Toronto—J. W. Brace. East Toronto—John Bit*. South Toronto—D. A. Carey. Sontft York—J. T. Dunn. Nipissing—. B. Harrison. South Wellington—Lorne Cunningham, socialist. ■Quebec— St. Denis, Montreal—Alphonse Verville. St. James—E. Perreault. Hocbelaga—0. Martel. Malsonneuve—V. A. Halley. THB NOMINATION of aome forty tabor ana Socialist candidates throughout Canada, who, for the firat time, will give thc electors an opportunity of voting for what they want, instead of LABOB choosing between tb* CANDIDATES lesser of two evils, is MUST TRITJMPHit good start. It is an accomplishment that the trades union hluvemont in particular haa much reason to be proud of. It should havo been done years ago, but that cannot now bc helped. It is to be hoped that the workers will mako amends for lost time. It is the duty of every trade unionist, every wage- worker in Canada, to unqualifiedly support and vote for every candidato named in the list published nt the head of this page. The election of a dozen or more Labor representatives will do more to restore democracy in Canada than any ono thing that can be done at present. It will make a formidable atart for a national Labor party in the houso of commons at Ottawa. * * * With such men as are in the field in British Columbia the electors ean make no mistake in voting for them. Whatever the workers intend to do they had better hurry, for aftor election day, Dec. 17, il the Borden government ahould happen to succeed in stealing the election, aa it undoubtedly intends to do, tho laat vestige of freedom will bave flown. Its minions will be instructed to rule with an iron hand. Bussia will, in fact, have a little the best of it, for there the workers evidently are not afraid of revolution. Tho experiences leading up to rebellion among the workers can best bo avoided by the defeat of thc Borden government and tho election of thc Labor candidates. Let's see that this is done. THERE seems to be an opinion quite prevalent throughout a largo section of the community, thut the state is a sort of philanthropic or eleemosynary institution- that hns somehow or other WHAT ABE como into existence THE DUTIES for the purpose of OF THE STATE? shepherding weak souls against the atorintt of ad verso fortune. It is frequently asserted by well-meaning persona that it is thc duty of thc stnte, for instance, to eare for thc aged and infirm workers who nre no longer nblc to successfully weather the hurricane of existence in this most glorious nge, owing to thoir yenrs, their poverty nnd j their decrepitude. Then again, it is ; ■assumed by many thut inasmuch us the state not only culls upon, but often absolutely forces its subjects to give their service and even their lives in its -defense or lti furtherance of its .schemes, thut tho state, therefore, is in •duty bourn) to make Editable prevision for thc subsequent cure of tnoso who muy be Incapacitated in ita service, and for the dependents of those who may havo sacrificed their lives in itfl cause. Even during this eminently intellectual poriod, thiB ngo of profound reasoning, searching analysis and keen criticism, whon the problems of social and industrial lifo are no longor left to the strong arm of brutality guided by base passion, blind prejudice, and low ruffianism, but, aB of courso every one knows, nro solved uy the cool and careful judgment of painstnking diplomats of non-socrotivo inclinations, highbrow statesmen intoxicated with the loftiest of motives, and similnr disciples of the higher criticism, who how in thoir allegiance only nt thc shrine of reason and sTiMddor most grievously at even tlio thought of blood, guts and gore, there aro many who fool that the state in many ways shirks its duty. •:■ * * But the stnte is not n haven of ref- -uge except for thoso who stand in n position to commandeer its services. It is not an impartial institution calculated to succor all who may bo in need. It is an instrument to bo used, nnd only to bo used, hy that clnss in hu- tman society which tins control and authority over its tnochnniBm. It is a ruling class iw»triim!»tit„ Tf has grown up with the ruling elsss, Jt «amc i- existonce only with tbo advent of rulers and ruling classes upon the stage of human events. It can obey tho mandate of no other class. It can servo the purpose of no other. It owes no other duty than that of oboying thc mandates of tho class whoBe representative or instrument it is. To an opposing class it owes no other duty than that of beating it into submission to its masters and rulers. * * * There is a ruling class in overy coun* try on earth. Thoro is also a class to be ruled. We commonly refer to tho former as the capitalist class and to tho latter as thc working class. Tho for- mor is master industrially politically aud socially. Its mastery is asserted through the instrumentality of the Btate, the government. The only justification for thc existence of government is to be found in the necessity of the ruling cluss. Without it that class could not hold its subjects, tho onslavod workers, in subjection to rulo and exploitation. That is tho Bole function of governmont. And it is alwayB true to itB duty in that rospect. It never fails to protect nnd defend tho interests thnt are entrusted to its keeping. It always holds tho workors in leash for exploitation at the hands of thoir rospectivo masters. When it cnn effect this by sophistry and thc oily application of the philosophy of twoodledoo, it does so, for that is tho cheaper way and loss irritating thun tho club. But when that failB, tho dub, the gun, tho baybnot, and the blistering upplicntion of the philosophy of military and polico tweedledum is resorted to. As the result to tho working class is the same, it makes h'.it littlo difference which medicine is administered. The. only difference is tha tho latter is rather Iobb pleasing in appearance to tlio slaves nnd tastes more bitter. It also costs the masters moro money, but as that stuff costs thom nothing, it is nn inaignilicnnt mattor at the heat. Thc capitalist, or any otber ruling clnss stnto or government owes no othor duty to tho members of tho working clnss than thut which individual employers or concerns owe to the Blaves which tbey employ. That duty is confined solely to such payment in return for tho services rendered, us tho employer is compelled by forco of cir- cumstnncos to puy. Thoro is no duty beyond that. Men who are governed are men who nre enslaved. Tho governing machinery can come into existence for no other purpose than that of seizing and holding thc enslaved in leash to their masters or ruling class. If government falls Into the hands of thoBO who turn its powers in tho direction of succoring the victims of ruling class rapacity and ruthlessuesB, that government becomes a traitor to tho interests and class for whose protection it was especially designed. In no case, howovor, does a ruling class government bo far forget its duty to tho class whose instrument, it is, aa to afford succor to thc victims of slavery, whothor they aro brought to need cithor through industry or war. Whenever it doea show itsolf possessed of tho bowels of compassion to the extent of granting some miBorablo pension or miaorly allowance, it doos so for tho purpose of buttressing class rule and robbery with the props of gratitude and servile thankfulness. There is nothing more stimulating to loyalty and patriotism nmong beggars than n judicious distribution of material crumbs of comfort among thom, properly seasoned with tho snure of smooth phrases and oily utterances from thc mouthpieces and thimhleriggers of tho bestowing nuthority. But the recipients of governmental crumbs need not solace themsolvos with tho pleasing delusion thnt any such bestowal has been mado as n matter of duty owed. It is merely a ruling class investment prompted through devotion to the policy of "safety flrst." . * * * A master class state owos no duty to exploited slaves, whether of industry or war. And by the samo token somo might fancy that tho slaveB owe no duty to such a Btate. As neither rulers nor ruled will do nnything for each other that they can avoid, there seems to bo at least some grounds for such an assumption. B,it there is ono duty that every slave of capitalist production and war owes to himself and hia class, and that is of doing his utmost to aid in thc gaining of control of thc state by the working class, to the end tbat the ruling class and its state may bo abolished and the workers of the world may becomo free men. Tho signs upon the social horizon indicato tho rapid upproach of such a consummation devoutly to bc wished by evory progressive thinkor, every truo democrat, every advocate of peace and liborty. MB. SAMUEL OOMPERS bus successfully convened again. Once more he hus met himself faco to face in annual convention. He bus grandiloquently repeated thnt well-de- aerved and flutter- THE HARDY ing appreciation of ANNUAL himself that haa BLOOMSAOAIN called forth the admiration of all lesser lights in the noble art of self-np- praisemont at least once n year ever Samuel diBcovered himself nnd his intrinsic worth. He hns thunderously fulminated, noisily exploded nnd loudly threatened, us has boen his annual nnd in-bclweentimes habit, for a long, long period of tihio. He has glowered viciously upon thoso who dared to look with dubious eye upon his professions of profundity, who dared to raise iheir fOOolo VOiflOs otherwise than in praise of bis compelling sagacity, or who dared, oven hy innuendo, to suggest that ho was possibly not tho renl Jehovah of the lnbor universe, the Holy Ghost of labor's awakening, nor the Saviour of wage slavos from the wick- od machinations of thoso who object to paying high wages. And nfter nil this, Mr, Gompers solemnly and most impresBivoly ro-olccted himself to hiB humble offico for another your, greatly to tho delight of tho multitude thero assembled, as woll aa to his own most ominent satisfaction at thus having as surod tho stability nnd safety of civi ligation for at loust another twelve months. * * * If there is a gathering of supposedly sane mon upon this earth whicb might bo termed a gathering of all that mnki for anti-progrcBS and a wilful ropudi tion of all fact and truth hearing upon tho working class and its position and future welfare in biutan society, these gntlierings of tbe Oompers' machine that annually pull off their their mus (piorudes in tlio name of Labor are surely the most farcical. That; tliOBC gatherings uro oponly looked upon by the powers that bo, as perfectly legitimate adjuncts and aids to the regular schemes nnd processes of capitalist civilization and that not only do these gatherings, the result of their deliberations and thc attitude therein assumed upon behalf of Labor, moot with tho approval of the baneful Interests that fatten and batten upon human slavery, is amply proven by the approving fill LABOR TEMPLE MEETINGS FOB COMING WEEK SUNDAY, Dec, 2—Steam Shovel und Dredgemen, Moving Picture Oporators, Bartenders, Saw Filers' Association. ..MONDAY, Dec. 3—Boiler Mnkers, Steam Engineers, Electrical Workers, Tailors, United WurehouBemen's Association. TUESDAY, Dec. 4—Butcbora and Moat Cutters, Amalgamated Carponters, Shoo Workora, Cigar Makers, Ruilway Firemen, Retail Clerks. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5—Press Feeders, Plasterers, Tile Layers, Metal Trades Council, Teamsters and Chauffeurs, Brewery Workors. THURSDAY, Dec. O-Garmont Workers, Trades nnd Labor Council, Machinists (flarngo- men), FRIDAY, Dec. 7—Ruilway Cur- men, Pile Drivers nnd Wooden Bridgebuilders, Civic Employeos, Haiders, Lottor Carriers. minutioiis of thc press and the showering of verbal bouquets of sickening flattery upon Gompers and his satellites in this opera bouffe of dull lethargy and blind reaction. And lot it not be forgotten that thc press of capitalism novor yot was known to boost for a cause that was detrimental to capitalist interests, nor sing songs of prniBC to any person or nggregation of thehi whose attitudo and weapons in any manner threatened thoso intorests. That thc attitude of Mr. Gompers and his machino meotfi with the ununimous approval of the press aud politicians of capitalism, is quite sufficient to measure hiB and itB exact worth to tho causo of Labor. No man or organization that in any way was a monnco to tho power of the master class, ever yot received such approval. *■-.♦-''.# While The Federationist believes thut much in thc tactics and teachings of the I. W. W. is unsound and not in lino with au intelligent conception of capitalist civilization nnd the position of the working class within it, this papor nevertheless feels bound to acknowledge, thnt the very fact that the W, W. is bitterly attacked by all thc agencies of capitalism and ruthlessly suppressed and its members jailed, maltreated and even murdered, whilo at tho same time, fulsome flattery is poured out, upon tho heads of Gompors and his lieutenants, their policy commended nnd unproved) their loynlty nnd devotion lnuded to the skies und even the president of tho United Statos goea out of his way to express his love and admiration for them and his grent satisfiustio because of their splendid efforts along tho line of furthering the schemes and aspirations of the master class, affords the most scathing commentary upon the reactionary und dangerous chnracter of the latter and the moat omphalic affirmation of the progressive and forward tendencies of tho former, that could bo required. No further ovidonce is necessary to show which comes the nearer to being worthy to bo termed a Labor movement, and which one stands condemned us an obstacle in the pathway of human progress. It would lie interesting to know how much long-] er thnt hnrdy old annunl will bo able tn bloom. It ia high time thnt it was cut out und a litle progressive thought injected into thnt which has so long masqueraded as u Labor movement. Thc end of thia war will tet light into many a hitherto dark placo. Porhaps it will even penetrate some of tho dark and gloomy caverns inhabited by the crawling, creeping and slimy crontures of reaction. And whnt consternation thero will be in those gloomy enverns then, for there is nothing that will so frighten the creatures of darkness as u little light. Much of it kills them. Premier Borden recently enjoyed tho, tu him, somewhat novel experience of being denied the right to nddresa 'an audience which hnd gathered nt n meeting arranged for him in Kitchener, Ont. Thc premier was quito peeved be- auae he was bawled down and thus denied a hearing. He declared that tho affair wns prenrranged nnd thc meeting was broken up by organized hoodlums recruited for the purpose. While thc premier is entitled to the sympathy of all fair-minded citizens, it might be remembered by some, that when organized hoodlums, some of whom nt least were wearing the military uniform, were breaking up socinlist and antl-conscription meetings, not mnny months since, no protest was heard to arise against such actions from either the premier or any of the interests that are hacking him in his " win-the election" campaign. If the people of Cnnada were really awake tn one-hnlf of the infamy he and the interests thnt he represents hnve already perpetrated and contemplate perpetrating, neither he nor his fellnw-stntesinen would be givon a hearing iu any district in the Dominion. It is quite fitting that he or they who would deprivo othors of thoir rights and liberties should tike- wise lose their own. And mighty littlo sympathy will they get when it happens. Buy governmont bonds. Buy them for cash if possible. If not, buy them upon tho instalment plan. Buy them any way you can. But bo suro and buy thom. Keep on buying until you havo enough thua invested to ennblo you to live without work. If each and every ono does so, it will only bc a matter of time until wc cun ull live in thnt wny and there will then be no more miserable quarrels about jobs, wages, high prices and other similnr sordid mutters, It is so simple thnt the wonder of it is that we never caught en to it before. It wns the "liberty bond" and "victory bond" campaign thnt flrst called tho attention nf The Federationist to the simplicity of tho matter. The more rapidly its circulation increases the sooner will we ho able to secure the amount nf bonds requisite to attain the victory over our ancient enemy, wnrk, nnd the liberty to gambol joyously in the green fields pf an Elysium thai knows no sweat, And the snme pleasurable fate awaits all who possess tho wisdom to purchase victory or liberty tickets to the green Holds of great joy, Olympia Cigars Unfair "Prussian Kultur" Tries to Make Drive Against / Democracy In Its Thirst for Blood and Gore Military Beast Will Not Down ByW . Francis Ahern. SYDNEY, N.S.W., No. 7.—(Special to The Pedorationlst)—At the time of writ- log there Is every reason to believe that In the near futuro another attempt will lie made to Introduce conacription Into Australia. The conscriptionist advocates and newspapers arc Imsy whipping up enthusiasm as a means towards forcing the government to take action, while the government has announced thnt tt will shortly consider the military sltua^ tlon and Its position In view of the recent happenings on the Hussion and Italian fronts. lulled to Sleep Again. Although the Australian people defeat ed conscription by a large vote in October, ID 16, thc people were soon lulled Into peaceful security again by the government. Protestations were made that conscription would never lie again spoken of lu Australia. Politicians gave pledges, and although the Australian Labor parties warned the people thut the advocates for conscription could not be trusted and were only giving these pledges in order to secure re-election ln the elections, the people did not think lt worth while to take the advice. Thus when the politicians who tried to introduce conscription Into Australia last year came again before the Australian people for re-election early In 1917 they gave certain pledges which the people accepted nnd re-elected them, defeating thc lahor party that had saved them from conscription only a few months liefore. The pledge given hy the conscriptionist politicians was to the effect that so long as the national safety was not In danger, or so long as the Allied armies didn't meet with a crushing reverse, conscrip- tloa would never be mentioned, and In any case, they promised thut If It was again mentioned, It would he put to thc people In the same way that It had been put previously—by referendum. Finding an Excuse. .last as the Labor Party had stated at the elections that the conscrlptlonlsts could not be trusted, aad that they would seek to re-Introduce conscription at thc ilrst opportunity, so we have today an Insistent demand for Its Introduction. Indeed the government had already announced that shortly It will seriously consider the mattar. The excuse is that the falling out of Ttossia aad the crushing defeat sustained by the Italian armies supplies the thing wanted to ensure the matter of conscription being revived In Australia. On the other hand the Labor party says It ts not wanted nnd as before, they state they wilt tight It and maybe defeat It. All this could have been snved had the people only elected the Labor party to office, pledged against conscription in any shape or form, Instead of electing the very men who are pledged to conscription among the various private societies tbey are members of. Proving by Flgorei. The AilBtraiiali Minister for Defence, in a speech at Sydney (Australia), lias supplied llgurcs and facts which the Labor party asserts proves that conscription Is uot needed. He told how under the voluntary system, Australia has raised 1(80,000 men—to uso*his own words: "An army of which any country might feel proud." When you come to consider tbnt this army has heen raised oat of a population of under 5,0110,000—-which, ll' you take them as 1,000,000 women, and three of a family (average)—another 3,000,000, leaves but 1,000,000 men, It Is Indeed an army of which nny country might Teel proud. But here, In AustraUa. as ln otber countries, we bave some persons who will not rest content till every man Is out bf tho country, and all that are left arc old age pensioners or occupants nf bnth-chalrs. Hai Don* Wonders. Australia has doae wonders la this war. We have C> divisions in active service at the front (10,000 men), a mount- id division ia service la Egypt and Palestine, aviation corps on the West front and ln Mesopotamia, wireless units in India, cud miners, engineers, tunnellers, railway units, navvies behind the tiring lines; munition workers, laborers, chemists, etc., In the munition works of England, ns well as our Navy attached to tlie British fleet, and our garrisons In the captured Oerman Pacific possessions. Then we have oar ships at the service of England, while much help has been ihine In the wny of xenillng product! to the front and to the Allies from the country Itself—such as mea*-, wheat, wool, metals, guns, etc, We have, according to the Minister of Defence, 16.- 000 men In camp here, and our casualties to date have heen 109,000 losses in killed CiS.noni wounded, missing, sick, and others. The Australian armies hnve been in 47 different battles of import- November 30, ance, and have gained over 6,000 decorations. This is our record. By Beferendum? The Minister of Defence has stated that if conscription is to be introduced it can only be introduced by referendum of the people as before, but unfortunately all the other members of the Hughes- Cook government do not hold that view. If that were the predominant view there would be little fault to flnd with it, since at least it is democratic. The Labor party feel that if it were submitted to the people in that form it could easily be defeated, just as it was last year. But, there are many members of the Australian government who state that to put it before the people in the form of a referendum would be to lose time and that ns time is the essence of everything, even conscription, lt should be rushed through parliament without the people having anything to day on it. The I somewhat naive suggestion is made that as the people elected conscription lets j (who, by the way, signed pledges against introducing conscription as outlined ' abovo), tbey should abide by what these conscrlptlonlsts might do in parliament, To Sort the Animals. There Is a section of busy-bodies, led by a man who would not be called for service even If conscription wero tbe law In Australia, who arc howling for conscription of everybody without a referendum, They demand that parliament should pass a bill and conscript everybody between the ages of 20 aud CO—MEN AND WOMEN ALIKE. They state that tlie eligibles among the men should be picked out and sent to the front nad those not til for active servico employed In avocations In Australia under military law. This, of course, is just pure Industrial conscription, and dou'itlcHS there ure some who would like to see tt even la Australia. Agninst tbls, of course, tbe full weight of organised trndes unionism would tight to the death In Australia. Why Bflcxoltlng Fell Off. It has been stated that en Hutment 8 have lately fallen ln Australia below that of tho casualties in the field. Whether this so or not, Is not known, other than the statement issued by the Australian Minister of Defence, and while tlicrc Is no reason to believe that it is not correct, people In Australia have got to taking announcements of this kind very charily. But If enlistments have fallen to below that of the losses In the field ft should be stated that tbe capitalists of Australia are alone responsible for it. They have raised dissension in Austrnlin from one end to the othor in an endeavor to throttle and strangle .the workers hy the introduction of the-Infamous Taylor Card System early in July last. It Is admitted hy the various recruiting committees that up till this time when there was some semblance of Industrial quiet everything was going well, but since the strike, recruiting has become disorganized. But if this shows anything at all it shows that, as in past wars, all recruiting must be coming from the ranks of the workers and not from the ranks of the idle rich, else they would have been recruiting just the same—strike or no strike. At the time of writing there is much speculation as to what the Australian government will do in the matter of conscription. All wc are permitted to know is that tbey meet shortly to "consider It." What their answer will be remains to be seen, and till then, wc are in the lap of the Gods. Come to Our Christmas Opening On Saturday, Decembor 1st, wo will celebrate our annual Christmas opening. Our fine store, not excellod for beauty anywhere on thc continent, will bo at its very Beat. Come and view our Christmaa decorations and enjoy the special music. EVERYONE ia welcome, and in viewing our various displays you will not bo solicited to purchase. Special Music in the Afternoon and Evening Henry Birks & Sons Limited Oeo. E. Trorey, Man, Dir. Granville St. All Same Canada.—Tlie poor mystified public sees no way of escaping the extra tribute; it goes to bed o' nights like Robert Louis Stevenson, with hut half of a broken hope for a pillow; lu the morning courage comes again, and It bas a pennyworth of Harmsworth's enst wind for empty bellies—Hussion Steam Rollers, German starvation, Huns surrendering freely, digging 'em out like rats, Turkey giving up, Houmanla's Knock out Blow, Austria in disruption, eat a loaf less nnd the Hun in beaten, German gold on the Clyde or Mouth Wales, Bolos by the dozen—any and every variety of flatulence. Prices rise and foodstuffs disappear from the markets; tell them that a frozen-faced Irish lawyer has conquered the "submarine menace" A food famine Is courageously met by throwing more grain and sugar to the brewers; a milk shortage Is warded off not by breeding thousands of four-legged goats, but by ticketing and Indexing two- legged Ones; potatoes, which are plentiful are artificially raised la price, wheat which Is scarce, is subsidized and cheapened; the cost of the war becomes alarming, so the Government proposes to prospect for petroleum, paying for all damage and disturbance, und giving landlords Od. n gallon of royalty on any nil streams discovered running below the surface of the landlord's earth; tonnage Is scarce, but wc can find ships to send cement to Holland; Capitalism in money, In coal, In machinery, while the nation is fighting for Its life, solidly Intrenches itself, strengthens itself, raises its rate of Interest and profit, secures Palm Oil oiicessions, uud has returned to it a generous proportion of Its excess profits tnx to expend upon plant. To whisper peace, tbe most Immediate interest of civilized man. Is to he suspected of some devilish German plot. And so we enter upon the winter of int".—"Forward." Charter for Bakers. The newly-organtzcd Bakers' local has received its International charter from Chicago. Tbe local Is in splendid shape all round and stnrts off with some fifty enthusiastic members. Special Meeting Shipyard Helper*. The Shipyard Helpers' local was unable to complete all the business before It at Its last meeting and a special meeting has been culled for next Tuesday night at Labor temple. Admiration Cigars Unfair. Labor's Fighting Campaign Fund Cut out thu nlmve, fill In your name nnd addrrm and the amount you are willing tu contribute to tho campaign fund of tlie 1). G. Federation of Labor, and forward with encloHiire to Tht B. C. Fatlerntioiiiut, Laber Temple, Vaneouvar, B. O. Thu amount* will he acknowledged from week lo week and forwarded w tha B. 0. V. of L treasurer to be uied In securing the election of Federation candldatea on Deo. 17tb to the federal limine of commona. Thoro in no time to lone. Do It today. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS £•■& Rfhertdon $1.00 Karl Sheldon, Headquartera, B. 0. .. 18.80 P, W. Bishop, HUhupa Landing 1,00 R, Davey, Nanalmo B0 A aymimthlior - 8,00 T. Taggart „ 8.00 Jack McKinnon fl.00 Eflward Kelloy, Oreenway flonad S.00 'j»e* Downle 3,00 W. J. McCoy, Oreenway Soui_, B. f. 1.00 Liberal Candidate Vancouver South 1 CHABLES MACDONALD Meetinga next week: Monday, December Srd, Queen Mary School, lth Ave. and Imperial Street. Monday, December Srd, Kitchener School, 24th and Blenheim Street, Tuesday, December 4th, Gordon School, 51st Ave. and Knight Road. Wednesday, December 6th, Laurier Olub, Main Street and 46th Ave. Thursday, December 6th, Tecumseh School, 43rd Ave. and Victoria. Friday, December 7th, Shaughnessy School, 24th Ave. and Oak Street. EVERYBODY WELCOME | Advt.] SMITH'S BUTTON WORKS Hemstitching, buttons covered, scallop- ping, button holes, pinking, sponging and shrinking, lettering, plcot edging, pleating, niching, embroidery, hommlng, 653 Granville St. 1310 Douglas St. VANOOUVER. B.C. VIOTOBIA, S.O. Phone Sey. 3191 Phone 1160 Our Selling System Quality in Fabrics, Style Correct Price the lowest possible consistent with value Two Stores: Society Brand Clothes Rogers Building Fit-Reform Clothing 345 Hastings Street Burberry Coats at both stores J. W. Foster Limited J. Edward Sean Offlce: Say. 4146 SEARS & PATTON Btrriiteri, Solicitors, Conveyancer*, Etc. Vlctorli ud ViacoaTBr Vtneoover Offloe: 516*7 Roger. Bldg VAHCOUVBB, B. O. ASK TOUB QBOOEB FOB PRIDE OF ALBERTA, and MOTHER'S FAVORITE FLOUR UNION HILLED J. PHIU.IPS 0 OO., Agent. Phono 6116 1288 Himllton HOTEL ALCAZAR Opposite Labor Temple VAHOOUVEB. B. 0. —Hetdqutrtere for Ltbor Men— Bete.—76c Hnd 1,1.uu nor day. 12.50 per week and up. Oefe tt Botsontble Kttes OLBLAND DIBBLE ENGRAVING COMPANY Limited PHOTO ENQBAVEBS — COMMERCIAL ABTISTS Phone Seymour 7109 Third Floor, World Building VANCOUVER. B. O. —Thp only TTnlon Shop In Vencouvor— ABGUE! acco. THE INCOBPOBATED 1868 BAinK of TORONTO Assets .... Dtposlta ..173,000,000 ... 64,000,000 JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS A JOINT Savings Account may be opened at The Bank of Toronto in the names of two or more persons. In these accounts either party may sign cheques or deposit money. For the different members of a family or a firm a joint account is often a* great convenience. Interest is paid on balances. Oornw Hastings and Gambia SU. TheBaakof British North America EtubUihod la 1938 Branehee throughout Oenada and at NEW TORK, SAN FRANCISCO ANO DAWBON String! Department -BAVE TOUB MONEY- O. N. STAGEY, (Manager Oranvllle and Pender START A BANK ACCOUNT IN THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA Don't stow away your spare cash in auy old corner where it ii in danger from burglars or Are. The Merchants Bank of Canada offers you perfect safety for your money, and wtll give you fall banking servioe, whether your ae* count la large or amall. Interest allowed on saving, de* posits. W. O. JOT, Manager Hastings and Oanall The Royal Bank of Canada INCOBPOBATED 1869 Capital paid-up , 0 12,911,000 Rcsorve Funds 14,824,000 Total Assets 287,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL 410 branches In Canada, Newfoundland, West Indies, etc., or wliich 102 are west of Winnipeg. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT ■ Open in account and make deposits regularly—say, every payday. Interest credited half-yearly. No delay ln withdrawal. FBIDAY... ..November 80, 1917 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PAGE FIVE Would You Turn Your Back on Q a $5 Bill i OF COURSE NOT! Yet that's exactly what you will be doing if you miss this special offer. In order to test whether you read our advertisement or not, we will give to every perpon ordering a Suit or Overcoat during the week commencing December 1st to 8th, inclusive, a $5 BILL FREE The only condition Is that you prosont a clipping of this advertisement at the time of purchase, and to sweep away all possiblo doubts, have, your price Ixod boforo presenting it. WE WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PURE GIFT This firm does not believe in fake sales, neither docs it make any promise that cannot be redeemed. BUY EARLY AND GET BEST CHOICE The usual well-known quality woollens and superb workmanship nro put into theso Suits and Overcoats. We employ efficient Union craftsmen. We guarantee yon a perfect fit, We will cheerfully refund your money If wa cannot satisfy you ln every particular. •OUR PRICES AS USUAL Men's Suits from . . . Men's Overcoats from Ladies' Suits from . . Ladies' Coats from . . $30 to $45 $27 to $40 $32 to $47 $30 to $42 permitted dredging mntoriul which could be bored at the rate 59, 72, 74 and 96 feet per hour to bo classified and paid for as rock when tho officials of the department swore beforo the Public Accounts Committee in March, 1916, that real rock such as was tn be found in this harbor could not be drilled faster than 7 or 8 feet per hour; but for this exposure, by the Liberal membera, the country would have lost $190,000, some of which may be lost as it is? Was it a mi-take for thc Government to purchaae lumber in the city of Ottawa, (the home of wholesale dealers) through a middleman and not from the wholesale denlei direct? Was It a mistake that the Borden Government did not take control of thc Canadian nickel and th'.is prevent this product of Canadian mines from being converted into instruments of death by thc Germans and used Qgainst our Canadian volunteers? Was It a mistake when Sir Bobert Borden introduced a bill to compenacnte the Farmers Bank depositors and then have bis own appointees in the senate kill tbe bill? t Was it a mistake when the Government paid a Tory heeler $10,500 for a post office site at Fort Francis, Ont., a property which this Tory heeler had purchased only a short time provious for $9,500, (a middleman's profit of $7,000)? Was it a mistake when the Hon. Sir Robert Borden accepted as his federal candidate in Carletoa,