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'.y.SjSi''- *-Â£?.*.!J: ^^^|? THE BRITISH INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH. OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCODVER TRADEB AND LABOR COUNCILAND b7c.FEDERATION OF LABOR. FEDERAL FIFTH YEAR. NO. 101. No. 712- Watch your address label. VANCOUVER, B* C, *jjPA?Â» MAI&H14,19J3. TRADES AND UBOR CONGRESS AND THE CARPENTERS'UNIONS By W. R. TROTTER. The question which may this year cause most agitation within Dominion trades- union circles la that of the proposed fusion oX the two carpenters unions, end the recognition by trades and lahor councils ot those organisations whose International executives are at variance with tbe American Federation of Labor, but who have been retained ln not a few places ln the United States, aa well as 111 the central bodies In Canada, In the hope that some solution other than compulsion would be tound. There II every evidence that theae matters will be brought to a head during IMS. The -last Trades Congress convention at Ouelph refused to unseat the delegates from the Amalgamated Car- IS ten, whose charter from the A, P. If L, had been revoked during the I vlous six months by the executive a nmlttee. No other course could < itly have been taken at that time, a e Amalgamated bad paid lte tax to jr s congreu before lte charter wu - voked. It had alio elected Its detect tee to represent tbat taatlon and ? me of them had traveled thousands i ' miles te attend the convention. To * fuse them a seat under .such clrcutn- mnces would have been, to say the least, reprehensible, -â¢.. Furthermore, there had* been no meeting of the A. F. of L. where the i evocation ot charter could be endorsed by the membenhlp, and,we have In mind the cue of the Brewery Workera, whose charter waa thus revoked and at the following convention at Norfolk, Virginia,' wss restored to them: The Brewery Workeri were at that time affiliated with1 the Canadian Congress, and It the congress had at the Winnipeg convention removed that order from the roll, they would have been In the foolish position of seeing the A. F. of L. reinstating them a few weeks later and having to beg for their reaffllietlbh In Canada. Not only the equitable, but the wise course therefore was to postpone ac-| tlon until the 191$ convention of the A. F. of L. had been held, such delay giving the parties concerned further time to consider their relative position and Indicting Injury on no one. The Canadian Tradei Congress le in no way compelled to accept all the details of the Internal economy of the A. F. of L, It is supreme within itl, own territoryâthe Dominion ot Can.] issuing oharten to provincial federation! and trades council! In cities, and maintaining fraternal relations with the British Trades Con- the peculiar feature le that both* unions bave been tolerated and char-' tered for a considerable Ume as an exception to the rule. That a fuilon of these unloni Is a coniummatlou devoutly to be wished will not be denied by any and the leading iplrlti In the smaller order have seen tor some time paswhat action must eventually be taken. It li practically certain that the Canadian Congress will not collect affiliation teee ln future from the Amalgamated Society, and lt will be the wish of all who have the larger movement at heart'that a settlement will be peacefully and speedily arrived at. New Prohibitive. The wholesale and retail butchers ot Hamilton, Ont., are organising a compact with a view to selling meat for cash only. Whether the employees are to be paid In advance Is not stated; Domestlo Servants'Union. A federal union, afflliated with the A. F. of L.,of domestic/Servants Is one of the probabilities of Union circles' ln Vancouver during tne coming month. Jack Flett a Jill Condldats. John Flett, American Federation,of Labor general organiser In Canada, with headquarter! at Hamilton, Ont. bal mixed up In the Garment Workere' Itrlke at Rochester, N.Y., so success- hilly that there Is a probability ot nil1 landing ln Jail, according to advices from "the land ot the tree." gross and*-the American Federation. The Congress, however, accepts the same fundamental principle In organization, which li that there shall be only one union of each craft on the entire continent, thus subscribing as a: flnt principle to International unionism. ( This* being so It necessarily meant â hat the seme organizations of workers are found on the rolls ot the respective national heads, who draw revenue from the same International headquarters, the workeri to the south having their legislative headquarters at Washington and those north of the boundary line at Ottawa. Industrially there is no boundary line and all matters pertaining to the various crafts are attended to by the several International unloni whole Jurisdiction extends throughout both Canada and the United States.' *", It muBt**be plain, therefore, that a duality ot unions In one craft strikes st the basic principle of both the Canadian Congress and the American Federation and Jeopardises the whole fabric. In the cue of the carpenters ' Victoria Sumen. Ar:hle King, business agent for the Seamen's Union, Victoria, wu a visitor In tbe olty thli week, en route home from Seattle; The Seamen are pretty well engaged at preient. Spme fifty of the membenhlp employed on the whaling fleet are making a mend tor 185 a month and "lay," as against $28 now being paid. Formal negotiations are now In progress. ELECTRICAL WORKERS â SHOULD CONSOLIDATE ' IN ONE ORGANIZATION A. W. Mclntyie, general organiser for the Brotherhood of- Electrical Wqrkera (MoNoJfyâA. ft ot L.), Is now In Calgary after spending a good deal of time ln Ontario and Quebec, with good results. For some time It seemed u though the Held wing of the Electrical Workers would survive ln Canada, but at present there amari to be a disposition on the -parrot the membership, other than along the Pacific Coast, to comply with the-principle laid down by the A. F. of t. of "one Industry, .one', organisation," and If there are ^differences otefinion as to whb should be the olleere the question can be threshed out ltt future convention!. The question ot whether the ruling wu en arbitrary one or not li no longer, the lnu* ' The point to he decided is how can (newest result! be secured the moit rapidly. Inasmuch ae there are i number ot advocate! of "tyduetriil unionism" In the Paclto Northwest among the "rough necks," here Is a good oppor- tunlty to try sosne of It.out The Eleotrlcal Workers cannot afford to remain â¢apart. Better hang together than be hanged separately. 'â¢ *i *" CONTRACT LABOR FELLOWES AND THE CIVIC â ft. MVtMBOVSSV. -i neetsteal Workers, Â»o. witt^. toMawwSrs at Wlllleme, M.P.P., et Nanalmo. Parker Williams, M.P.P. for New castle riding, Vancouver Island, was the speaker at a Nanalmo man meeting lut Sunday evening. He reviewed the work of the teuton of the home Just closed, and what he did to the government and lta policy covering the coal miners' strike,at Ladysmlth and' Cumberland wouldn't look well In print. Is It to le Industrial Wart Indication! are that . urieu en proper pressure Is brought bneu the right quarter ln'the Immediate future there Is to be labor trouble In â¢he structural tradei during the coming summer throughout the Canadian welt, Bulldersflisoclatione from the Oreat Lakes to the Pacific Cout have In convention adopted resolutions declaring their hostility toward organised labor in all branches. The labor organisations; on-the other hand, were never better organised. The light, lt lt comes, will be a bad one. To assist them In their attempt to- disrupt the unions, the builders' associations are to ask the government for the right to Import British artisans, That the government, In the faee of an Impending dominion election, would have the temerity to attempt any iuch move Is scarcely credible. With thousands of men forced out of employment by a nation-wide lockout, the Importation of thousands more Would be very little short of criminal A government which wrtld do eucha thlnlcould not hope to Capital. B. C. f. OF L PRESIDENT A VANCOUVER VISITOR, Christian Slverti, president of the B. C. Federation of Leber, and one of the moit active participant! ln the labor movement of Vancouver Island and the Capital City, wu a Fedora- tlonlst visitor during the week, en route to spend a couple of days in the Royel City u a fraternal Order delegate to a convention. â President Slverti feels confident that the various elements that go to make up the labor movement of British Columbia are gradually finding themselves and tbat the day li not far dlitant when necessity will compel a closer affiliation both Industrially and politically. Speaking of the provincial < labor commission, at present holding aes; slons In the city, president Slverti expressed himself ss satetled that the Interests of the Federation were be-' Ing guarded cared for.by the representatives who had been -named to appear before It to present the cue of Iti affiliated membenhlp. "One Industry; One Union." The Metal Tradu Council of Toronto recently, had quite a discussion on the question of Industrial unionism. On motion the principle wu en- doned, ' The Pattern Makere of the Queen City also bave unanimously agreed on the principle of Industrial unionism. CALGARY TVMS WANT THE 1S14 CONVENTION The' Calgary ' Typographical union hu appropriated $1,000 as a preliminary fund, te which the local Industrial bureau ef Calgary has added HMO. to atari a tart- palgn whloh has In Its object the ."'nq of the 1S14 convention of thr International Typographical Union to that eRy. Looal $1, 8. P. of & At last regular monthly meeting rf | the above local the following resolution was adopted: "Resolved: That the secretary be lustrum-j to'advlse each member that a special meeting of the local will be held ln Labor Temple Friday, March 14, 1918, for the- purpose of considering the advisability of winding up the attain of local and going over as a body to Local No, 1 of the 8. P. ot CâCarried." LASOR DEPARTMENT UNION DIRECTORY Unionists IS Canada will remember, the excellent directory of unions published by the Department of labor, ln the Labor Qasette, lut year. Frank Plant Is again buiy compiling date, for the 1118 edition, and evert union and central- labor bdWjfecretary In Canada ahould gtvahlm all the information; auiejt tor, ln order that the lists may be made u complete it possible. The value ef the work Ilea In its authenticity, - . fits pweWse.JB.ji wtmsMm tt (Met! âTâMtln aoart tut ' nv.KW.tri, with s*-rente, a. a EDMONTON UNIONISTS AND GENERAL HOSPITAL: Edmonton Trades and Leber Couia- <il, at the Initanoe of the Brlcklayen' Union, an making a strong protest to the civic authorities against the red tape ln vogue ln connection with the admission of accident victims to the general hospital. At preient the patient muit needi have a doctor's certificate before admission Is granted. -^Buslneu Agent Farmllo of the central labor body Is on the Job,, and necessary changes ore likely to be made without delay. Labor Temple for Nelson. Nelson unionists are once more reviving an agitation for the erection ot aÂ»S COAL MINERS' RARER MAY' .: . IE MOWED TO CAT The question ef moving del piper of District 18, U nle to Calgary or Lethbrld( . cf Aâ the Dlstriot Ledger, from' mere suiteble point of publlo* Is now receiving the attention ef the executive board. Questioned at Calgary last week ss to the progreu being mide,,PreeMerit Clem -Nulibe would meft-TO ssdlsti'siit, other then that the matter wis still under consideration. I ProvoMnrthe proMomaUc bloulesi Of the Lemleux act, the Civic Employ- en' Union have aotlSed the members ot the city council that they have applied tor a eondllatien >Â»rd to ta- vntlgate their complalnU and allegod grievances agalnit the heart of vMtfet end waterworki committee, aad. all this In spite of the fact that the beard of works expreued their wllllngneu to form a court of Inqulri aad Inquire themsslves Into the virioui chargee. . Business Agent a Trainer has lata-' ly been a pretty regular visitor to! city hall circles, add whether hli vie- lu have done any good or not he hu certainly managed to itlr little duit, - Primarily, the men are their effort! agelait Olty Fellowes, end through him leaser of- flclals will be attack^ Mr. Fellowu Suit h.' a happy nun theudays. The dvie employees havd u much uu for hla u the average ' far a buslnese-llke boll -pa| the hiek .of the neck. They know he regardl then _ merely eo many human macbiaee that represent w many unite of pick and shovel power, and if they cannot keep up top pace all the time they can get out, and get quickly. Under the goute of reorganlxlng the waterworki department the elty engineer bu bluffed a, few tweom- n-endationi through the â¢water committee and oouneU, alloeatlng to him- self almost autocratic poweri. Really, he Is trying to get at Steve Maddlson, who bu urved the elty faithfully through rough times aad smooth for, â¢yean, " " __. meaai perfect, he hu uved the elty thousands of dollare. It's a pity that such a man u Fel- lowu should evince such Jealooiy; but the fact remslns that heji eon- â¢umed by an all-lred envy that, seen In a child, would call for a sharp whipping, but which ll simply ridiculous In a man of tile city engineer's yean. â He Is, at preient, Just an lll-ahiped, perturbing pimple on the civic poetor- lor:of Vancouver; a pimple that raallyj haa not come to a head yet. I - while the civic employeu are jot a mui going hot-footed for him, he Is play-l A Ing merry Hades with'his tuT nates. If he geti away with I a hang light better the*. uphaltlo mixture it ii vupjir h "for unnthlag Uke twenty and although Steve le by no otW Neethern Ratlwiy Creek wu ortglaally pt after uveral nuathe' _â~~ tween the committee â¢Â«* easeett en one side eat the nUway ooatteay. .S;. '* the other, both partMe Vt imlaiasW pleased with the bargata-rat halt ae, they lays tha matter hu reeeived.tia:;: sanction of the provincial gnvmaa*aas>, ud hu reached that stage where lta etactori will have their W,~'Sa&W?- row the verdict li ta.lie.i Working am of Veaeeuvor save hid abundant opportunity et roe Slag aad bearing all the erguaut* for aad agalnit tho agreoauat, ead they mut draw their owa eeaelueleae and vou aecordmgty. It le aot for Tke Fedora- Uoatet to direct them la something which dou aot really eoneem then' u -much* u maw people would nave them think It Sou. LASOR REPRESENTATION -COMMITTEE ORQANIXED At ' - * WINNIPEO LAST ty-WfJC ; PiitfOftH o%_t9$$ Up*Nt mf MsajaW'PM" tlon of Wege Werkera' "I' â Lut week a number of active i lltt end * dodaUete at Wraalieg - eo*' eluded a eerlee at pnUmlaary meat- lags prior ta the formation of a labor * repreeeataUoa committee. Following ire the offlcen etacttd far the bal- eBce|ot the year: Chalrasu, W. B. Simpeon; vloe<halrman, A..B. Moore;; wcretary, R. A. Rlggi -treaeurer, A. W. Puttee,,with the beianoe of ..the executive committee comprised at Meiin. as. Wart, W. 7. Sartleu, Oeorge Barlow, 3. V. Johnston, Oeorge Reynoldi, J. L. MeBrtde and R. Me- Oratb. The platform finally adopted Nidi: . 1. The name of thie unailulhin shaU be The Lahor Regreeettatioa Committee *f Winnipeg. 8. This L. R. C. Is fonaed l labor representation upon bodlu lor the purpoee of l.. the working class lata one dated political body. a. The Lt. 0. ii| munldpalluHoa t "' * llJlJlitj %gÂ£Z Nelson Muslclsnt. The new Musicians' union at Nelson, B.C., reports good progress. Next-After Calgary. Bob Edwards was a recent visitor to Vancouver and upon his return to Calgary has this observation to make In the Eye-Opener: Vancouver will never amount to anything as a city until a certain set of self-assertive cltl- â -â , sens, who seem to be' enjoying s return to power.âEdmonton I wholly unjustifiable prominence, either die off or leave Vancouver for Vancouver's good. There are altogether too many flnanclal adventurer! and struggling four-tlushers, whose everlasting cry Is: "What do I get out of this?" "Where do t come ln on this thing?" "They'll have to come through first." Where do I get off at?" The business blocks are all cluttered up with these harpies. In tweeds and guaranteed indigo dye, and guaranteed to retain their shape. Made with ~ jle breasted sacque oat, with three button front and the Bartlett patent pocket, which prevent the coat sagging at the side, and have the popularized seams and double stitched edges, Trousers are medium peg-top style, and have side buckle for adjusting the waist measure. They represent the greatest suit value ever offered. Specialfor $15.00 Hudson's Bay Stores OOEOTSE OF OEAHVttLB AMD GEORGIA -Among the Nut-epllttera, President William H. Johnston's report for the fiscal year Just closed concludes ln these cheerful words 'From the specific data I have herewith presented, and from a much larger mus of valuable information In my possession, I find that a most conservative calculation dlicloiea the cheering knowledge that during the lut twelve montbs over 18,000 machinists have been the direct beneficiaries of the splendid activities conducted by our memben in the International Association ot Machinists. 'In addition to the many golden houn lived from exacting, arduous toll, over $1,860,000 have been added to the Income of our memben, "It must be remembered that moat of these Improved conditions have been derived without; strikes, with their attendant cost, strain and sacrifice. It is largely the result of .greater Intelligence and experience gained through the practical school of sensible, progressive trade unionism. "We have closed up our own ranks; we have reduced personal and factional differences to a minimum; we have, wherever possible, taken advantage of our opportunities; we have not submitted to a reduction" ,ln wages in any part ot the country; we have maintained the ethics and best principles of our trade; we have been firm without being sensational; we have, by our sympathy and practical help, assisted our apprentices and helpers to obtain better conditions; we have co-operated and federated with other tradeiv and helped them In critical periods to Improve their weges and conditions; tn many Instances we have had to set the pace and bear the expense! as well aa the responsibilities of the struggles. As a remit of our varied experiences we will "be better equipped to meet the problems of the future. The vie- torlei we have. achieved will strengthen our courage, increase 'our resourcefulness end stimulate our faith In the virtue of united action. 'I feel profoundly grateful for the many opportunities that have been afforded me to help In the great work we have together been engaged ln. Tbe future Is ours. Faith In our union and penlatent effort win surmount all difficulties." Brandon Building Tradea Council. A Building Tradea Counoll li being organised at Brandon, Man. Joe Brown of the Plasterer!' union, chairman of the central labor body organisation committee, Is the moving spirit tn the undertaking. Temple. Unionists of the Twin Cities, Port Arthur and Fort William, are developing a scheme for the erection ot a modern labor temple. A special edition ol The Wage-Earner will hex Issued shortly with the Idea of giving the project a boost General Election in Alberta. Advicei from Alberta unionists Indicate the calling of a general election In the foothill province at an early date. C. M. O'Brjpn, socialist member for Rocky Mountain riding, figures that he has a.cinch for reelection, while the wage-workers ot Lethbrldge feel satisfied,they can add another to the number representing their interests ln the Capital City, and In this connection the name ot Clem Stubbs, president of District 18, U. M. W. of A., is freely mentioned. EVERV QUALIFIED VOTER IN PROVINCE SHOULD REOISTER The voten' list ln British Columbia hu been wiped off the map* New lists are to be prepared and the various political, parties are now hard at work placing names on the roll. Several thousands of dollars were expended by the government In an endeavor to clean up the old lists, but the system required more drutic action. The new lists will be closed lor tbe flrst half-year on April 7. To those who recognize the necessity of exercising their franchise (other than women, Indians and lunatics) no advice Is necessary. See that your name la placed on the list UNION MBBTDfCW AT LABOR TEMPLE â Sunday, Mar. 16âTelegraph- en, 10.30 a.m; Bartenders, 2.30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 17âBoilermakers, Electrical Worken, Tailon' 111, Executive, Electrical Workers, Builders' Laborers, Brotherhood of' Carpenten, Elevator Constructors, Street Railway Executive. Tuesday, Mar. 18âSign Pain' ers, Book Binders, Shinglers, Amal. Carpenter!*, Loco, Firemen and Englnemen, - Bricklayers,. Wednesday, Mar. 19âSteam Engineers, Tile Layers, Amal. Carpenten,' Street Rallwaymen, Plumbers. Thureday, Mar. 20âPattern Makers, Malntalnance at Way Employees, Ship Carpenten, Painters, Sheet Metal Workera, Railway Carmen, TradeB and Labor Council. . ' Friday, Mar. 21âUpholster- en, Civic* Employees, Molders, Granite Cutters, Bricklayers (special). Saturday, Mar. 22âBakers. Victoria Clerks Organist. A. E. King, chairman of the Trades and Labor Council organization committee of Victoria, hu succeeded ln organizing a local union of Retail Clerks, with a membership of 200. â 'he Jurisdiction Includes all employees ln and about wholesale and retail stores and will be purely local for the time being at least. Live Trio Of Organisers. Louis Beuloln of the Machinists, John W. Bruce of the Plumbers, Alf. Ohartrand of the Carmen and W. B. Prowlesland of the Blacksmiths and Helpers, who have been In Moncton, M.B., several weeks ln connection wltb new schedules for.the I, C, R. Federated Trades, Have returned to Montreal.âPhil Obermeyer-' Washington's Permanent Organizer. A voluntary subscription list has been opened by the Washington State Federation of Labor for the purposo of raising funds to keep the president permanently engaged In organization and educational work. The affiliated unions have responded most llberaly to date and the prospects tor making the position a regular one are good. any monkeftflHU SPmnco until the city's UMH worth of MSnds have been sntaTbut from all accounts the admitted flnanclal stringency wir not In evidence at the counoll meeting on Monday nightâat leaet, not so yon would notice ltâwhen the aldermen voted the mayor sad themselves ulariei for the year; Much water hu flowed through the Narrows since the coming ot'the Can- Capital City Unionist Here, Alex. Watchman, president of Victoria Trades and Labor Council, business agent for the Capital City Brotherhood of Carpenten and a vice- president ot the B. C.' Federation ot labor, wu a visitor In Vancouver during the paat week having come over to give evidence before tbe provincial royal commission to inquire Into Industrial conditions throughout the province. Mr. Watchman speaks enthusiastically of the prospects of organized labor on Vanoouver Island for the coming summer. Deportation of J. J. Ettor On motion of Del. Slvertz, seconded by ,Del. Martin (J. L.) the following resolution was adopted: "Whereas, one J. J. Ettor, an itinerary apeaker Intending and desiring to address a public meeting ln this city by request, appears to have been prevented by tho immigration authorities from entering or remaining ln Canada for the above purpose, on a recent occasion; Be It Therefore Resolved, That this Council Instruct the Secretary to write to the Department of the Interior Inquiring on what grounds the said J. J. Ettor was denied entrance, or deported. > Delegate from the Journeymen Bar- ben stated thst several Chinese and Japanese shops were operating and were being patronized by union men. He asked the Counil to take some action In the matter. On motion the matter was referred to' the delegates with Instructions to bring this matter to the attention of their respective Unions. On suggestion of Del. Norrls tt was decided 'Â» the question of em ployment of children a special order of business after communications at next meeting of the Council. On stmestlon of Del, Tree the Secretary was directed to read the next meeting of the Council the sections relating to delegates. Fine having been extended the Council adjourned itUO.40. The Tmtev . ! One ot the most unfortunate things In connection with the organized labor movement ie the amount of energy we spend tn fighting eaoh other. Sould this energy be solidified and centred on the common enemy our progreu would be much futer and our goal brought much nearer. There are men who contend that any sort of tactics are Justifiable against an employer. Thli position is supported by the statements that employers u a clus, wlfl resort to any means to defeat the worken, though this position be correct and tbe statement true, It cannot apply to our dealings with each other in the ranks of our own elan. Men can be found, nevertheless, who, while claiming to be striving for tha emancipation of the world'i workeri, will deceive, exaggerate and mislead other workera who Tall to subscribe to their particular brand of orthodoxy, end they will do thia, too, with a bitterness seldom seen ln contests with employers. Our organisation le laving to contend against a considerable number ot men of this type Juit now. Since the forcei of (ibor ln the itite and nation as represented by the American Federation af Labor have gotten behind the programme to organise all the workera in the lumber induatdy we have been assailed by thie clau of men from many quarters. Constructive criticism does good to â n individual or an organisation. But to be effeceivte it muat be honest âThe Timber Worker. i rftfSri f propsrty o oan ess The 8-hour day on all municipal and government work aad tratraela, and support it-the movement for a unlvenal 8-honr day. 1. The Initiative, referendum and null,. " 8. The ultimate aim of thie committee ahall he the transferring of capitalist property Into working elan property. â Â». Thli L. R, C. ahall be composed ot three delegate! from each afflliated body for the tint 100 memben or fraction thereof, and one for each ad- - dltlonal hundred or major fraction Individual membenhlp shall be granted to those paying tie required fu. No penon affiliated with any ot the capitalist parties shall be eligible tor a uat on thli committee. 10. All labor organisations shall have the privilege of representation. - 11. Any member elected to office ; under the auaplcu of the L. R. C. shall phen not engaged In sessional duty, place himself at the disposal ot the executive committee. 12. The executive shell consist of chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer, together with uvea other memben to be elected by majority vote. â â¢ 13. The dutlu of the offlcen shall be the ume of thou of .(he Trades ' and Labor Council u njw existing. 14. All candidates nominated by thli committee for public office, and all Individual memben shall sign acceptance of the platform In Its entirety. 16. Candidates muit be endoned by a general muting of the L. R. O. 10. Individual memben ind dele- ' gates from afflliated bodlei shall be entitled to one vote only. 17. A regular muting of the committee ahall be held once each month - for the conduct of business end die cusslon of -general propaganda an.d proposed legislation. . 18. To provide the nucleus of a regular, permanent Income, unlone affiliating shall pay an amount equal to one cent per member per month, payable every quarter. 18. Individuals shall pay an annual fee of one dollar, payable In advance. Thousands of B. C. Wage Workers Wear Buck Brand OVERALLS To wear them is to be a witness for them UNION-MADE, MADE-IN-VANCOUVER Wm. J. McMaSter A Sons, Ltc(. MANUFACTURERS ',1176 Homer Street, Vancouver, B. C. S ES3T FRIDAY.., ..iMAROa Mr mil x-sa.1 improvement of labor coh- :> ' I - trust you -will be able to crat tbe organizing of a strong â¢x- shop employees, efficient ra._: exloueh to force, if neces- 13 trilces, any unreasonable JUSTICE. Cottage, "Marclx IO. Vancouver- Carpenter*. >uth Vancouver branch of tha ea.t^d Carpenters held tbelr Â»*. drive and dance on Friday Staples XXa.ll. Although the tore of Its It ind the evening z-e&t success, having as Its object tbe fostering of a bet- between non-union and union a. pleasant method of intro- jetwreen them. Refreshments ided around by the commit- O o'clock 'and at 10.30 the _:an, which lasted until 1 rhen the dancers dispersed, unity. â R.. *W. JACKSON. Men Who Rely on the Spencer Store for their Spring Suit will find every preparation. made to give them the same sterling value for their money as heretofore. In fact, we have excelled ourselves. :'" - jj This spring we have found two new factories that have broken into the wholesale world of clothing in Canada, and the old adage of *%ew brooms sweeping clean" is amply illustrated in the clothing we have received from them. torla Workers Protest. t~. Federationlat.âAt a | of the Social Democratic Ira the Unitarian HaU ln the evening of March. 6th, rats resolution was unani- nsed and the secretary -waa to forward copies of same lta is ter- of the Interior. â â¢ the neral of "British Columbia local and labor press: members of Victoria local Social Democratic Party of ivlsh to enter an emphatic aKatnst the action of the ImmlKratlon authoi-iiies ln fi-om White Rock, B. C on 2 8th. Joseph J. *Ettor, of the "Worfcen of the World, -who lis -way to address a labor Victoria. ns of this country, and e object to the power of ar of the Interior being ex-; **Â»*Â» tyrannical manner and I __â.,_ââ... â"!!TTâ¢^â^,,â¢â¢â¢,,,,-l,,," ,in ths^HBht of organized *?OM^Ft5*KI^â*gIirgi0I2âl,kHP,?liS': Jhls province to choose fori tem. Division No. 1-i.Me3S%$:ioBt speakers It shall or ahall **-'-"â¢ "â-â¢â' â - I to.** March 8, IÂ»*1S. PARTICULAR MENTION IS MADE OF THE NAVY SERGE SUIT AT &15 We honestly believe that it is the best vahje of its class ottering in the city. The material is soft finished medium fine twill; the,style is smart although quite conservative and the tailoring is flawless. Ton owe it to yourself to Bee this clothing. DAVID SPENCER, LIMITED O-titer- Fellow Views It. general meeting of the isociatlon of Vanconver KJT'fa.tirsds.y evening at its Â» Empire toulldinK. A. very statement of affairs -was to memben, who -were red at the flourishing condl- Associatton, aa shown by iry-treasurer'B report. The â â 'â¢d eel for. the ensuing year aident. Qeorge G. Bushby; "vra-fcia. James Howarf, A. E. retary-treasurer, HI. C. Oood- "~W~ i m be r-Â» Wo r-txter." cÂ»f the Shingle Weaver. **. Seattle fay the Shlnsle nion. has been changed to Worker. This because tion of the Shingle Weav- _ extended to include all sa.ntj about the timber in- sretary "William â¢JH. Reld Is j editorial helm -and The rker has heen improved to &âv and more responsible lea official organ represent- â _ _. portion of the Pacific IvorlclnK class. nS!tlSh. Qolssnbls Division, C. K Sya- .i..â> SlvlI,m, No- 1âMeeU^lS-IO us, third Sundsy ta month, Room Ml. Looal chairman. J. F. Campbell, Box 412, Van- Box <Â»2. or 1008 Burrard atreet. ' Er.ECTniCAl. WORKERS-. LOCAL WO. Â«21 (Inside Men)âMeet every Kit- <Jay Room 206 S p.m. Preaident s. 8. Oust; recording secretary, L,. R. Salmon: treasurer and. business agent, P. 1*. Eat- in Â«JÂ«uÂ»^on;^toom_108^aeyL4l4Â». 3I-ASS WORKERS' LOCAL,, NO. <0â Meets s.vsnd and fourth Tuesdays of .ench montn. President, J. Fax; vice- presidents Wm. Thompson; financial aeeretary, Wm. Worton; secretary, A. O. Kettler, 42S Oufferln street. Telephone, Fairmont 1238. PLUMBERS' and OT*SA*aTMTT*-|BB' L0- .* !*'â¢t*J-"1'*""' â iverjr second 'and fourth Friday oj month In Labor Hall, 7:10 p.m. President,JO. Webster; secretary, A. McLaren, P.O. Box 111, Nur yestmliiBter, h 0tJ UMTED BROTHERHOOD OF CAM-. pentora. Local Union No. Illsâ. Meets every Monday, I p.m., Labor Tea- LONOSHOBBMENS' INTBRNATIONAL ASSOCIATION. No. 38 x 62âMeets every Friday evening, 133 Water street. President, O. J. Kelly; secretary, Thos. jvixon. 133 Water street. MACHINISTS', NO. 183âMEETS SEC- ond and fourth Thursdays, 7;1S p.m. President. Chas. Mattlnson; recording secretary, J. Brookes; flnanclal secretary, J. ~. McVety. Sey. (810. W DIRECTORY 4erted for^l.OO at Month iERATIOX Of* LABOR annual convention in Jan- tive 4-*---co_tsrt3- 19x3-14: PreÂ«l- a.n Slverty; vice-presidents â 3 .J. l-'erris, A. Watchman, O. ] XV- Gray. Jaaa. Cuthbertson. I --â¢_*<__ â treaa, "V, r. -Mldgley. incouve-*. MUSICIANS' MUTUAL PROTECTIVK Union, Local No. 145, A. F. of M.-~ Meets second Sunday of each month, 440 Robson street. President, J. Bowyer; vice-president, P. English; secretary, C. -"â â--â -â â¢*- r, D. Kvana. F Vard; treasurer. OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' INTBRNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. B9~~ Meets first and third Wednesday, O'Brien Hell, 8 p.m. President,* O. Dean; corresponding secretary, F. Sumpter; financial secretary, D. Scott; treasurer. I. Tyson; business agent, EX R. Still. Phone Sey. 1514. . _ tPERHANOERS' AND Oecorators', Local 138âMeet every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. President IT. Murry; financial secretary, F. J. Harris, iaÂ«8 Robson St.: recording aeeretary, Skene Thompson, Sub P. O. No. 8. Box 3; business agent. W. J. Nagle. STONECUTTERS', V A NCOUVBfl Branchâ'Meets second Tuesday, 8:00 FÂ».in. President. J. Marahall; correspond- ngr secretary,. Wm: Rowan, Box , 1047: financial secretary, K. MoKenalo. LABOR eOUNCIL â rst and tnir-xl Thursdays. â ard : JET- C E.-e-rxaon. presl- â¢rÂ» =^-o n, vice-president; J. *W. itner*al secretary. Room 210 ;â â *â ; _Tant.-*- Campbell, treasurer; ;â ] statistician; J. Sully, ser- ,e ; J**_ -*-. Hoover, V. R. . ;JE*.- TT -â¢*-* * ter. t rusteeg. . LPX^.Â£3 COMPAJs' Y, LTD. F*~Tas-atÂ» -A. Hoover, J. R. ;'Â»--Â£Â£ JSsrow-n. Bdward Lothian, oil. .J- W. Wilkinson, R. P. tin AlcMIIlan Murdock Me- asing director. JA H.. - Mc- 1 J- J - Sey. _______ tiTEROTYPPHS' AND BLBCTROTyF- ers' Union, No. 88, of "Vancouver and VictoriaâMeets second Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m.. Labor Temple. President, Chas. Bayley; recording secretary, Chris -Home-wood. 249 13th Ave. East. ^ r^rrrxisra- tkaxxes coun- â¢ <:*^ 2nd Monday In month. ,tÂ». JVIo'vrat; secretary, *". R. â Box ee. â *EI> SOOIE^TV OF CAR- _a_~~ia-% Joiners Room 2*99. u Â»Â»t n â¢â*'**** agen t. J. A. Key ; j *- -c* 9 a. r*Â»- and 4 to 6 p.M*. management commltte. Room 2 0 9. Labor Tempi?. ft aetv~*^--y Tuesday and Wed- *'x*n &*>_. - SA.KKRS' AJSJ.O CON FÂ»C- =rÂ» * Loca I X^o. 4 ft __ _ _ necoii'l anil . fnu^tii Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. - l-*raÂ»- ,'ldent, J. Kiniialrd; **-rÂ»r- reapondlns necretiry, V- Ftoflfer-H. Room 220. Labor crlcstl secretary, lr*. -Robin? 8TBKBT AND KLECTRIC RAILWAF Employees. Pioneer Division No, 101 âMeets . LaÂ£or Temple, second an<* fourth Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and flrat and third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Preeldent, TI. Scbofleld; recording secretary, Albert V. Loftlnic. B'jx 178, City Hefvhts I*;0:; financial secretary. Fred A. Hoover. 24Q9 Clark drive. STEAM J3NOIT-5EERS, INTERNATIOX- al Local 897âMeets every Wednoa- -r*ay, 8 p.m.. Room 201, Labor Temple, 'President. V. Blumbersr; flnanolal secretary. Wm. Hyatt, Room SI*. pie, corner Royal avenue and fleventft street. â President, M. 0. Schmendt: sto* Mtary. A. WiUkeJ, Ubor TSSpffi' S?m Westminster, B, 0. ^^: BARTRNDBRg' LOCAL 78f-dlSSriK5 Labor Ttnpltv New Westminster, Â«Â«- â ner Seventh-street and Royal avenue. - every second Sunday of each month, at l:S0 P.m. President, P. Paulsen; aeora- tary, s. Wj Jameson. VlslUnÂ» brothers invited. *S__ ânostt. KIMBBULGI: MINERS' UNION: NO. 1-jn ' .. Wejtern Feaerstlon of Itinera - MMts Sunday evenings, ln UnloB Hi!!. President, E. A. Hlnes: Â»eoretery-treu- urer, M P| VMleneuve, KlmbeHey, RC. 1.ADY8MITH MINBKg' ONION, WOAIa.* No. JSÂ«Â», O. M. W. of A.-Ueet. Wednesday, Onion Mall, J p.m. PrSC. Â«â¢"!,'. Som Outhrle: secretary, Dunoan McKensle, Iaadysmltlii B. C. NANAIMO LOCAL ONION VM.Vl.iTX ^an,k*l^nâ.,S.r,lS!,â¢ """*** """^ R08gtAND MINERS' ONION, NOTst _âWeÂ«tern Federation trt Mln,rÂ»5 iBr*^ . SyB.r*' .Wednesday evening Jn Minora' Union -hill. SSj alia anSSstra ^"li0'."","**?.â¢'- '-lotattt for rem, President, Ham Stevens; swretary, Har- bÂ«rt Varcol. Box 1Â«. riimlandTB. & TRAIL MILL ANO SMELTERMBN8 Onion, No. lOt, w. F. of ts.âMeet, every Monday at* 7:80 p.m. President, Oeorge Castefl: seoretary, Frank Canu> beil. Boi; 81, Trail, B. C Socialiit Party Diwctory l| iau.y, t 3. H. Burroublw, seeniiry. BRITISH COLOMBIA PBOyiNOIAE; , i r,BÂ»Â«*,.Â«ve Connnlt(ee.SoclaIiat^fuS! nf Canada, meets every Sunday. J o ml Finn Hall, Dl< Main street â¢,H fifir roughs, lecretary. TAILORS.. JOORNBTMjW .TAILORS' XJKION OF AMERICA, Local No. 178 âMeetlnjTB. held flrat Tuesday In eaoh month, 8. u.m. - Preaident, J. T. -Ella- worth; r^cordlnr and corresponding secretary. W. W. Hocken. P. O. Box B03; nnanclal-secretary, L. Kakely, P. O. Boif r03. * â â â¢ ' TIX.--S LATER*r AND HELPERS', Local No. BEâMeets first and third Wednesdays each month. 8 p.m. Prest- ,1Â«Â»nt. X Kavnnajrn: secretary, E. A. K. M-orrl^ow. 17B9- Ktevpnth Ave. En.t. OCAL. NO. X20âaa.saiaâK ursclay. 8:30 ~. m. Pr**j I Â«a ; - recording secretary. tÂ«20 : secretary . - buelneae urkhart. Room 208. Labor -jÂ»; XX to X; 6 to 7 d.Â«o. 1- LOCAL. ISTO. 676.- ^OS Labor Temple. Meets Sur^clÂ«*.3'Â« oT each month X^i-ealdent. "Wm. Laurie: etry. u*-- _3Â£acDo nald. ^HBRHOOD OFCABPEN- loln^r-^. Local No. 617. uff eacli week, 8 K>. m. Exe- Â«*^ meets every ft-idaiy. A :v .^. Richmond; recording asm- X*alne, 30Â£ Laht>r TÂ«nr^- esÂ«ra-^t^r>Â». <3-. "^C. -Williams. Â»>X<Â»; treasurer, La. "**V. UÂ«- 3-^sryax>le. Phone Say. 1SSO. â X> OP CARPENTERg 3m- Soutb Vencouvar No. jslie's hall, Twrfnty-flrBt &-. *%rm% and third Thurs- â onth. 8 p.m. Preaident, .n ; vice-president, J. V. >i*dinjr .secretary. Thos. C <=7^Â«XsLr * Oottaiffe; flniar-- i. ^*. Dlckieson; tsraaaor-f. conductor, A.. Conahor; TYPOaRAPHJCi'L UNION NO. S8Â«â Meets last Sunday each month, 2 p.m. President. A., E. Robb; vice-president. A.'H. England; secretary-treasurer, B. H. Neelands, P.O. Box 11. â¼xoroaxA, a. e. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR CouncilâMeets flrat and third Wednesday. Labor Halt. 711 Johnson street, at 8 p.m. President, A. Watchman, secretary. L. H. Norrls, Labor Hall, Victoria, B.C. . AMALOAMATKD SOCISTT OF CAR- penters . and Jolnera, . Vlotoria Branch. Meets every Thursday, sp.hl, Labor Hall. Johnson St., Victoria. Business Asent. H. J. Sheen. Office- hours. 8 to S a.m.. 1:30 to 2:80. 4:10 to 5:10 E.m. Secretary, A. E. wrench; office ours. 8:30 n.m. to 1 p.m.. and 2 to 6:30 p.m.; phone, 2588. P. O. Box 770, Victoria. B. C. maw Â»Â»niuÂ»im, Â». o. STRtTCTURAL 130N XÂ«t:eme*lonal - TJnlcn. . aecond and fourth I rl- riple, ,8- â.m. _?resldent, ccretary. A.. y*T. Oakler. ^, phone Sey. fiat*. â¢ AND MASONt ry Tuesday, 8 p.rr .Jame-s Haslett: fey. ~*r. S3. Dagnj . NiC- 1 u. Rooi:. cor^-j,'- Mll, Â»ox Â»Â«=s-.Bt^ry, !=Â». S*t. Brown; -W*. S. I3e^rÂ»-.all. Room x-<">c***.a.il. trrjxoip? no. ila-cfl Tuesday ln eivery i -COS - Labor Temple. M:llne; vlce-prcslilent, H. ~~ Mowat, 615 NEW WESTMINSTER TRADES A Labor CouncilâMeets every seeond nnd - fourth Wednesday at- 1 p.m., In Labor Hall. President. R. A. Stoney; flnanclal secretary, J. B. Chockley; general secretary, B. D. Orant, P, O. Box 981. Ths public Is Invited to attend. â LOCAL SANDON, KG., NO. 81, 8. R. OK? C. Meets every Tuesday -exi 7:101 ^.m. ln the Sandon Mlnen' CWon Halh Communication, to be addressed DrawfrJ k, sandon, a. c. .... LOCAL M008EJAW, SA8K,. No. 1, S. P." â L._.?' Ojâfropayanda meetings evarjy Sunday. 7:JO p. m. In the Tradea Halt Economic class every Sunday, I d.dl ?â¢0â 5"u'>'â¢.',â ^Harrison, 10! Hoeheia,a; St. A. 'Btewqrt, Organiser. - VANCOUVER LETTISH LOCAL NOu 68, s. P. of U-HoldsTta business meetings every ant Sunday In tha EVi"^8'1? "ducatlonal meetlnga ,vÂ«ry third Sunday ln the month In Boom 211, Labor Temple, LOCAL GIBSON'S LANDING, NO. iX S^P. of aâMeet Â«nt and third Sunday of the month In SoclaTlit Hall. Secretary, J. N. Hlntsa, Gibson's Heights, LOCAL NELSON, 8; P. of Câ"MEETS .. â ~*~TX 'â¢'"''"s** Â»t-Â» Pro-. In Mlnen' Hall, Nelson, B. c. I. A. Austin, Sec- retary. LOCAL CUMBERLAND No. 70, B.P. of C. Buslnesi meeting every Sunday, 10.30 a.m. Eonomlo class held twice, each Thursday, 10:10 aim, (for after-, noon shift), 8 p.m. (for morning shift).. Propaganda meeting every Sunday I p.m.. Headquarters:. Socialist Hall, opposite, post office. Flnanclal Secretary, Thomaa: Carney. Corresponding Secretary, Jo- ipph Naylor. LOCAL VANCOUVER OP SOCIAl, m DBMOCRATIO PARTY â Malta for business and propaganda evaqr Thursday at I R;m. In Libor Templa Publlo ..meeting! In Dominion Theatr*. Oranvllle street, Sunday evenings. Secretary, o. L. Charlton, City' Market. Main street. Union â¢!â¢ - WADE 5eti f Â» OF BOTLBR MAKRRff â S> BuUd-srs And Help-rt â¢sou -v^r- Lodffe T*o. ir*4â dnllr-cl Mondayi*, 8 p.m rc-Iaty, 363 Cordova BSsV^ttr '>aÂ«r. tlCjl Howe g-trq-gt X"ma^^-r1Â«.y each month, * 0Â«o. Oerrard: fl-woretarj. rORKKRS.---L.OCAL NO. Ftooiri SOI. *âfV*&ry Arnn-*1a*\ni *. Tr*r'Â»e<a. F*tiller; vlce- 13- UToulton; recordlfiiir â â¢I <-W--J l3**K3>y*t. Labor rP-etnpi-ts; [â¢.ry. Robt. Hoblnann; -_ "T. Johnson; bu^lne-** n-es. Room 207, Labor Short Lessons in , HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY Are You Using Carbon Lamps for Lighting? Do you know that Tungsten, lamps give three time* the amount of light obtained from a carbon lamp -with the same consumption of current? Should it not bo advisable for you to secure thli in*.. proved form of lighting? After you have considered the above queried visit our ffalesrooms (ind ask the lamp counter olerk te demon- . titrate the difference between the Tungsten lamp and the ordinary oarbon lamp. For the convenience of our customers we carry a full lino of Tungsten lamps of an approved type in stock - ~% 1 'Carrall and Hastings S'reet B.C.ELECTRIC VANCOUVER, B. C. 1188 Granville St. near Davie (TODAY... ..MARCH 14, 1918, m^mmm wmmmmm THE BBIIlflg COLtaiBIA FEIJElftATlONJrST Baby Bonnets IN THE BABY SHOP Poplin or Bilk bonneta In plain or Dutch style at 75c and $1. Fine corded silk bonnets In plain or fanejr silk embroidery fahnnieft kt $L25 to$1.75. Corded silk or satin bonnets ln lartfe or small shapes, â â ' at|2.tof5. â Fine muslin and French hand-made bonnets, trimmed with tucks and feather stitching, 85c to $2.50. Hand-made bonnets ln French or; Madeira embroidery, â amis. ,"â . ; ;*_ , Silk crochet bonnets'ln hand-made styles, at $2.76. Entrance from Main Storeâalso at 718 Dunsmuir Street (JorisOtt Srga&al*, *Etoitt*& 575 Gramllle Street Vanco-er, B. C. Campbell's Clothing For Spring, imbraoes absolutely every good feature possibleâ-good materials, good workman- ship, good lit. good ityle and good patterns. To Look Is to Buy COME AND HAVE A LOOK Cti Clothi ____] CHAMBERS FMr JAMES S T A R Jfc limited sennas Abbott aad canan. Ctiarmms Assembly of New Spring Suits for Women The moit bewitching styled that ever a spring has seen are here on display. Some of them In our window today, The unusual beauty of these new spring suits It In a great measure due to the superior quality of materials, perfect workmanship and colors, which make them tbe most attractive suits we have ever shown. Practicability Is the great feature of these garments.. They are designed In the newest and most up-to-date styles; smartly tailored, dalnily finished and most becoming to all women. A Few Distinctive Models Are Briefly Outlined Here Dressy tan suit, made of the new plplln material. The coat shows cut-away front and fancy shaped backScollar and cults, smartly trimmed with cream and brown Rponfte. two-button fastening, lined with tan messallne. The skirt in made with high waist line and new wide front Price $40.00 Fancy black and white Bedford cord suit The coat has a slightly "cut-away front, fancy shaped Col: lar and blac keattn revei-s, three- button fastening, tailored sleeves with fancy ciiftN, lined With grey satin. Pour-pieced skirts with panel front and back. Price f Smart navy tailored suits, of fine French serge with semi-fitted coats,' notched collars and revera. The coats are cut with either the new straight or cut-away fronts, with breast pocket and .lined with grey satin. Skirts, are In two- panel styles, showing new side effects. Price UlOQ and WftOO Handsome suit of light grey Bedford cord. The coat u out on straight lines with two-button fas- tenlng and rounded front, coat collar and notched revers, lined with Key satin. Neatly cut skirt, owing pleats on side geres. Price â -..-.... tSLOO Stoves MP Ranges â EVERYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN Mount Pleasant headquarters for Carpenters' Tools , and all kinds of Builders' and Contractors' Supplies W.R.OWEN 2337 MAIN STREET. PHONE FAIR. 447. Padmore's Big Cigar Store 642 GRANVILLE STREET TOBACCOS and CIGARS Overalls Two-piece overallsuits,speeially suitable for boys taking a course of manual training. Sizes 26 to 5.I..D..C..: .:..tiaA 34- Made of stout black denim, PriCC Per SUlt, any SIZC1180 cut full snd strongly put together, WE AWE MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTTITTKSS 30M1J Hutlngi Strut Wett CLUBB & STEWART Honest and Artistic Dentistry The most scientific and up-to-date-methods DR. W. J. CURRY DENTIST 301 DOMINION TRUST BLDG. Open from9 i.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m to 9p.m. RING UP" SEYMOUR 2864 FOR APPOINTMENT 101-4 BANK OF OTTAWA BUILDING 602 Hastings Street Weil DR. BRETT ANDERSON-Den/rs/ H Operates by the latest, most scientific nnd painless methods Specialist in Gown, Hridge, Plate and Gold Inlay Work Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. British Columbia Land Splendid oppoitunidei in Mixed Firming, Dairying Stock ind Poulliy British Columbia Grants Pre-emptions of 160 Acres to Actual Settlers at ft PER ACRE .TERMS: Residence on the had (or it lent two yens; improvements to the extent of $2.50 N- per acre; payment ol $40 it the end' ol two years, ind Hie balance ol $160 (i.e. $120) in - 3 annual instilments oi $40, with interest at 6% For Further Information Apply to Deputy Minister of Lands, Victoria, B. C. Secretary, Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria IMMIGRATION AND DEFENCE * m. 3. i. âSDDOlf. SYDNEY, N.S:W,, Jfeb. U âA new arrival In Australia cannot Help being struck by one thingâthe total absence ot competition between white and yellow labor: All labor, or practically so, no matter how mental or otherwise, Is done by white men and women, and to one who has leeh conditions as they exist ln Western Canada, the change, is very noticeable and incasing, ihe desire ot the capitalist tor cheap and servile labor here is, no coubt, just as strong ii elsewhere; out It has not been appealed and encouraged ai It has ln Canada. Industries have not been, prostituted by Asiatic corruption' to such a low level that white workmen are debarred (rom honorable competition, but rather, the. meanest branches ot in- uusiry have, by the efforts ot organised labor and the excluaion ot the coolie worker, been railed to auch a standard that no work can now be considered to be really menial Thli doei not mean that there are no Japs, chines j and Hindoos In Australia, or mat they have not at any period con. siituted a menace to the advance ot labor. Time was, 1 remember, and not many yeara ago, when certain branches ot labor were left entirely to the Chinese. Ten years ago, tor Instance, the cabinet-making buiinei 111 aydney was practically controlled by the Chinamen, market gardening and laundry work were Chinese industries by right of posienlon, and coolies weie tb be tdund In thousands on the goluflelds. The sugar plantation! ot Queensland were manned entirely by Kanakas from the South Seas, be-'j cause it was held that 'â . white men could not do the work; But trom the very day that labor commenced to as- sert Itself these thing! began to change, and even though capitalist governments held sway, the. leaven of labor representatives in the legislatures, ever gaining strength, have from-the first kept before, them the Ideal of a white Australia. To-day that ideal is to all Intents and purposes an accomplished fact. There are still Asiatics here, men who gained admittance in the good old days before restrictive Immigration laws, aad 1 suppose there always will be a tew colored faces to be seen, until by absorption or loss of race identity they disappear. Now, how has this been accomplished? A few years back the Commonwealth had a large Asiatic population. Situated close to Southern Asia, Australia offered every Inducement to the Japs, Hindoos and Chinese to leave their halt-starved condition for a better, and they were not, slow ln availing themselves Of the chance. The white worker quickly realised that he must either protect himself trom such uneven 'competition or be driven trom the country; and he chose the former course. It proved a big fight, but he eventually won. The kanakas were gradually restored to their homes, and the white worker has grown the sugar ever since. Poll taxes were imposed on Chinese immt grants, but this did not appreciably diminish the influx; besides, it did not affect the Japs, Hindoos or Malays. It was not till the colonies had' becomes federated that the present drastic policy of total prohibition was Inaugurated. For that is what the present immigration act or Aot 17 ot 1901, as it Is officially called, really meansâtotal exclusion ot Asiatics. It you read the actâand I have lt before meâyou do not read these very words.- You See nothing of a prohibitive poll-tax, for there is none. There Ib no tax at all. Nor do you see any mention of total exclusion of Asiatics. On the contrary, you read a lot of mild parliamentary and legal- sounding matter relating to the "Regulation of Alien Immigration to the Commonwealth," and the salient features of It all are a few Innocent clauses which state that any foreign immigrant must pass a certain educational test before being admitted. To the uninitiated the act seems to belle what you have heard about restriction, and hue looks for enlightenment to the politicians who have framed the act and their officials who administer it, Looking for such enlightenment, I went* to leaders in the labor movement, and asked under what conditions Asiatics could enter the Commonwealth. 3 was told that in effect they were absolutely debarred, and was referred to the custom house, which controls this department of the federal affairs, for detailed information. Presenting myself at the board' Ing office I explained my mission and again asked the question: "How can Asiatics gain admission to Australia?" "Only by presenting a certificate of previous' residence here, or by evading our officers," I wai told, "and they flnd that rather hard to do these times." "Not by payment of a poll- tax," I asked. "There is no tax at all. for Chinese or anyone else. That was abolished years aso." Still not milto snttsfled, I intervleweu a mem- Ber orthe House of Representatives, and asked for further Information. 1 was told tint Immigrants from Europe and America were warmly welcomed, no. matter what their nationality, but that colored races were not wanted and were debarred. I pointed out thai the act did not specifically state this, nnd wss given obvious reasons why tt did not. "But what about British subjects?" I asked, mentioning that In Canada, Interference by the Imperial government had been offered ns an excuse for not passing restrictive lenis- latlon against the Hindoos. "British or not, it makes no difference if they are colored," said my Informant. "Hindoos are treated the same.as Japs and Chinese. The Home authorities will not allow us to provide ln our act for absolute exclusion of British sub- foots, but we have got around that all right." The essential clauses of the aot provide for tjie dictation of a passage of some European language to the Immigrant, nnd, of course, a language unknown to the applicant can always be found. Suppose, for Instance, an educated Jan or Hindoo who speaks English and French applies for admission, a test In Russian or German has the desired effect. Health and education are of no avail, and the Asiatic Is as effectively barred out as If a wall were built around the continent, Nor Is there anything In the nature of pretence or bluff about the Immigration policy, It is very real, and administered In deadly earnest. The customs officials ere keenly alive to their responsibilities, and a careful watoh Is kept for evaders of the law. Heavy penalties are Imposed on shipmasters for allowing prohibited Immigrants to land, and the imposition of these penalties In a few cases has had the effect ot stamping out leakages ln this dWectian. Occasionally a wily Chinaman doei succeed ln evading the customs officials and ship's officers, but the treatment of such offenders Is so drastic that the practice II how . practically unknown, and the gates may be Mid lo bt' effectively closed. The total population of Asiatic blrtb-ln Australia ln 1901, according to the federal year book, waa 47,014. Flgurel show that, thli number hai been greatly reduced of late yean, partly by death! and partly by departure!, there' being, of course, no Influx to compensate, these reductions. Now, It standi to reuon that ihe action of the commonwealth ln forbidding entry to the Asiatic races has not improved the feeling existing between Australia and those races, japan and China regard Australia in the light of an Insolent and unsociable neighbor who has slammed the door in their faces, and resent what they deem an Insult. Moreover, Australia, alwaya a tempting bait to the Asiatics, has become doubly w now that it is to them a forbidden land. Looked at In thli light, lt li readily seen why Australians consider thilr Immigration policy ahd -that ot defence as closely allied subjects. Hence my treatment of theie matters under the one head. Throughout Australia these dayi It Is a common thing to see squads of khaki-clad youths drilling, under the compulsory; training lyitem, Everywhere one seel them, especially on Saturday afternoons, boyi of all agei, from twelve yean dp, (rom factory and college, learning to march and shoot. The spectacle Bets one thinking. To some of us lt is not a pleasing tight, for it means training, the boys to kill; to others lt Is a glorious thing. The Australian public Is divided on the subject. One hears a boss complaining that his employees are losing time to go to drill or a parent lamenting the facUthat her boy 11 neglecting hi! studies at the expense of hit soldiering, and as a general thing the compulsory training Is regarded as something of a-nuisance, All male Inhabitants of Australia, with certain exceptions, who have lived In the country for six months, are liable for training as follows: From 11 to 14, in the Junior Cadets; from 14 to 18, ln the Senior Cadets, and from 18 to 26, in the Citizen Forces. The prescribed EUB0TEI0 LINEMEN HAVE TO BATTLE WITH DANOEK AND DEATH Who tht "Rough Weota" Are and Some of tho Daugon of Their Oocupation. "How-few realise-'what are the duties of the electric lineman and the difficulties and great danger he haa at times, to face, te perform them/' Mty! an Electrical Worker in the Labor Press. First, trusting to his belts and climbers to hold the strain cf some very heavy lifts and the awkward positions in which most of them have to bo made. Second, while working on higj) voltage wire, where one mistake and .ne "juice" would hurl a man to hli death or drop him across two wires and cause a circuit through hli body which would shrivel htm up Uke a piece of paper. So he hai not only his work upon his mind, but he must be absolutely sure, that hli body Is not In contact with any other wire, messenger cable, or ln fact any other metal that would be liable to cause a ground which might be on the same pole. Now ln other occupations it la not necessary to keep the mind on the work at all times, but such Is not the case with the lineman, as he holds his life in his bands at all times, knowing that a very slight mistake or a false move might end lt all. A lineman working on high voltage lines knows just what there Is on the pole on whioh he Is working and he takes precaution accordingly, but iuch Is not the case with the telephone or telegraph lineman, the voltage on these lines Is not sufficient to do bodily harm only at times when It' is raining and the poles and clothing are wet. Everyone knows that water Is a conductor of electricity. When trouble la found, and It most generally Is found In cold, wet, stormy weather, the telegraph or telephone lineman is called up to go out. In the rain, sleet and snow and scale the ley, wet poles where his body might become grounded or he might touch a wire and get a fall of perhaps Tbout. 30 to 100 feet If he Is not fastened on -with his safety belt. - Telephone Linn. Tho construction of telephone lines where cross-arms are used, Is where the lineman dally takes his life In his hands, in order to work on the outer circuits of these arms be Is compelled , to lay across the other wires near the pole, which In all cases are more or less grounded in the course of their construction and operation ami should any one of these become crossed in any part ot the city 'villi a high tension wire or line It {protect the public and the disputing would mean Instant death to the man I workerB alike. I know what Industrial workinr on them. This also applies to touching an overcharged wire while the body is In contact with a guy wire, - lÂ» or messenger holding cable In place. Should one take notice of the telephone poles upon which cross-arms and the usual wire Is used, lt Is easy to seo that It Is utterly Impossible for man to keep his body clear from everything except that upon which he Is working. ,' The strain oh these poles where there are so many wires, cables, messengers, etc., Is great, they are neld up by what Is known as guy wires, that Ib wires attached to big anchors In the ground and to the top of the poles, and should this guy wire give way when a large cable Is being pulled over the cross-arms, as there Is a pressure of many hundred pounds on the poles when this Is being done, and linemen doing their work on these lirles Is in danger of losing their lives, as some ot these break oft under the great strain, and the workman is thrown on the ground. When a lineman's service Is most needed Is when others are seeking shelter, as the high winds, a downpour of rain, snow and sleet storms cause great damage to all wires. You beings of the earth might consider the storm a bad one, but the man on a pole 30 or 100 teet high battling with tho elements thinks lt Is "hell." training ll, for the Junior Cadets, 120 houn each year; for the Senior Cadets, four whole dayi, twelve half dayi; and twenty-four night drill!; for the Citizen Forces, sixteen whole days or their equivalent, half of which mutt be spent in continuous camp training. Those serving ln the Citlsen forces are paid for their tljne. Penalties are Imposed for evading service, and upon employer! for preventing their employee! from lervlng, or victimising them for doing io. Memben of the forcei organised under the preient act are liable for service within the commonwealth, either In case ot Invasion or of Internal itrlfe. 1 stated in a previous article that they were not called upon to serve In suppressing industrial troubles, but 1 flnd thli Is erroneous. That assertion was haled on the finding In pertain caiei then before the court! bnt perusal ot thl act and supplementary inquiries ihow me that I waa wrong. The citlsen Ml. dler li subject to the ordinary military obligation except that he need not serve abroad. The defence act under Which tht compuliory training ijntim wu inaugurated owes Its existence to a Liberal government, not to the Labor Party; but the preient Labor government endorses lt and takes all responsibility for its enforcement Thli Ii one of the chief tenant why the Labor Party li condemned in certain circles. The act wai, indeed, widely condemned in organlied labor circlet at flnt, bnt gradually It hat. dome to be regarded as a necessary evil, and at the present time organlied labor Is substantially ln favor of the system. Those unionists who are opposed to militarism In any form appear to have sunk their opinions ln favor ot the majority, and support the compulsory training, outwardly at any rate, because ihe Labor Part? has- made, it (art of their pro- gramme. Now lt lt hard for a trade unionist, especially one who has lived on the American continent, to understand how a Labor Party can lend itself to the furtherance of anything In tbe nature of military service. On the face of It, It looks Inconiistent. Labor leaders here admit this, .and acknowledge that the position is a peculiar one. But Immediately they ask for an .alternative. I myself have looked ln vain for an llternitlve. None of the anti- militarists 1 have heard condemning the system can offer any alternative, nor do they attempt to do so. Let us look at* the position: Here is Australia, a continent in Itself, entirely surrounded by water, completely Isolated and vulnerable at any point on Its enormous coastline. It has a population of less than four millions. The Japs,.hungering for expansion, and chafing at the slur cast on them by the restriction laws, are within a few [days' soil.* The Chinese ase awakening, and soon will be ready to follow the colonising example of the Japs. And there are millions of them. These races are not-educated up to socialist hopes and anti-militarist ideals as we are. On the contrary, they are at yet semi-barbarous and fanatically given to conquest by the sword. They are bound to come to Australia some dayâprobably In the near future. They will come bent on huslness, and the only argument to meet theirs will be the sword. Australia has defied tbem, and goaded tbem to hasten their coming. And when they come in their hordes, what is there to stop them? Nothing at all, save that much-talked- of British prestige which an European war would perhaps reduce in a moment to a meaningless phrase, Now, the Australian worker hai come to realise that this Is too weak and inadequate a guarantee for his existence. But .says the ultra-socialist, what need for the worker to worry about the couptry? He does not own it What matter who conquers it? vfery true, the worker does not own much ot the country, but be is enjoying conditions here that have only been obtained by years of hard fighting, and he refuses ts believe that these conditions could endure under Asiatic rule. No, the idea of allowing the Japa and Chinese to come in and run thing! doei hot appeal to the Australian worker any more than to the Australian capitalist; and so the army is being organised and the navy built to secure his position. In all fairness lt must be said, that If defence Is necessary at all, the system adopted in Australia is In principle the most equitable that could be adopted. Every young man, no matter what his station, must do bis part. There are no distinctions; the a street-sweeping boy and tbe banker's son rub shoulders On the parade ground. Besides, the Citizen army promises to do away with that unbearable professionalism which makes the military so batedâ that "hired-assassin" aspect that Is so despicable. But possibly the greatest weakness In the system, from organlied labor's point of view, is the tact that the citlsen soldiers may' be used in industrial upheavals. I pointed this out to a Labor member of the legislature. "Well," he said, "some of our unions complain of that; but what can we do? You know very well that we, ourselves, often get beyond control, and need more than our own officers to keep us In check, There must be someone to Is your name on the new voters' lis:? riots (re, for I've been ln tbem, and 1 know the workers often need protection from themselves." There may or may not be truth ln this. Be that as it may, the saner heads in the labor movement are agreed that defence Is necessary, and they are further agreed that a system of their own planning and one wblch provides for every man doing his share Ib preferable to the old system, and about tho best form ln which distilled medicine can be taken. The Painters. "Wlmre the vanguard camps today, the rear guard rests tomorrow." Moro demands are being made this spring than ln any recent year. The' more conservative of the larger cities are seeking increases that will bring Iheir wages to the level established where the movement is more aggressive, and so give the pioneers a chance to again move forward; the smaller dties nnd towns are trying to keep pace with the larger. iVpres, like water trend to a common levelâthe most favorable local conditions will not permit any great advance from the average wage ln the occupation; only when a higher average is attained is lt possible to make fresh departures. But wages can not remain stationary;, there is no halt to the Increase ln the cost of living, there can be none to tbe advance ln wages, The workers need tho money; they are going to have ltâJ, C. Skemp. THE HONIG on Carpenters' Aprons, with' pockets, legs or straps la brawn - or whits duek, reg. 11.71; ' now ..._. ..-..â_..._._;-â tie 2 In 1 Ihoe Polish, I Unaââ.lie Smoky City WaJL Paper Cltaatr, per tin â,â,,,.,,â .;..,jit VirlbrIM Purnlturi Vtattr, lie, now â,.,,.,â.ââ .,.â, Mr. Burke, who la coadqotlni ___T Oar __ â_â Hardware Store of Vanoouver. , . Why can we do It? Beoause wa sell ior . Burke, who is coadnotlnath* asle of "rutlonwf aril Feeey Ooede, i to clear out thsoe lines tr this date. ;' " r Hardware Department u already UM u ttÂ» KMI â aâtiSm While Mr. Burks Is closing out the other PeMrtmntt weal* sale a big line ot Hardware at "Below Coet" Priest, nth- sfs:- Our chain 8tÂ»l Baake, which Is so wtll known tad made ti eat tt*:' tha oldeei Canadian manufacturers and built with larga lost for tttl Â«ML 14-inch, with high clottt and over thormomeMr, Nf. ttMtj a*WâttU* U-lnch, with high eataeb tnd oven thwwtnuttr, nf. lltltl atw_-*rfiÂ» 18-Inch, with polished top high clow and ovta Unatwtttc. Wf-â.- '; IIO.M; now -â.. â.ââ..._,. -. , :â'.,.ââ,â-.,,,â â-W1J>' 36 - Verlbrlte Furniture Vtattr, lint slse, rsg. We, now-_..,....__.._ile Aluminum Ciaa Aluminum gait tat 1 â * "1 tot ,-, Aluminum Toothpick HiMsn. nob ,-,- ,,,, ,â,â-â,,âââ;/,,;,., lie Aluminum ttrtlBts* tarh , lit Aluminum *tÂ» at"** tat).., .lit" Solid raoWA__. now in tat prior ONIGSTORE|l 58-60 MSfllKS SHEET EAST A Phone Seymour 3472-3473 J Hardware and Tooljft ^ Aoptendid ttockof thebertinthe wortd'a mwtot. .' We make a specialty of supplying evei7 need and requirement of the artisan in our line. McTAGGART & MOSCROP nm 1 Hastings Street West Phone Stymeoi <M SHOES FOR MEN Shoti for Sarvteo 8 hoot for Drwt - Bhoaa for Comfort Shoes for Ivsry Koo^alrooaot We've picked winners in Men's Fall Shoes. We're at tho i of every man who desiree the beat shoes his mono**'can buy. WT f VT\y 204 MAIN STREET O J a J IV IV Qpptmietb, City Hal Narnad Shooa Aro rroumonilr Mado tn Mon-Unton â¢Taotortoa DO NOT BUY ANT 8HOC no matter what its namt, unlm it btaia a plain and readable impression of thia Stamp. All thoet without tht Union Stamp are alwaya Non-Union, Boot 0A Â«hoo WorKora" Unton - 246 Summer Street Btttm, Itata. J. F. Tobln, Prti. C. L. Btlnt, tte.-Trtat. Get Your Money's Worth âº A-*1..* O e*s. it, b u c vt.(v*^ Patronize Home Industry BY ASKING FOR THIS â ON YOUR S> PRINTING The Printing Fraternity in Vancouver Spend Mora Than $15000.00 Every Week ^'Ji^Wh,,,, ; lull â ^PRESIDENT WW-*, SUSPENDERS the President works with Burglarâ "Thon it's a luoky night for me after all." HEIDELBKRCt ii good as gold. It's a pure, rich, nourishing beerâsatisfying to the tasteâsoothing to th* nerves. Ltavtt no unpleasant after etieot. It'a lucky to1 you tho dav you got your first taste of HEIDELBERG. Got it at your dtaltr't today Canadian Brewing and Malting Company, Ltd. â â*f!âi*&..i:riâ PT?f??eP'!*WFi&7 ~f~? 7ââS. PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FB1DAT....:...;,..:.â _..MABCB 7, HU Money-Saving Prices GROCERIES FURNITURE House Furnishings See tha Provinoe and World eaoh day for full particulars Catalogue now readyâOut of town ouatomers oan get the benefit of our low prices by sending name and address for a copy. A postcard will do. The H. A. Edgett Co., Ltd. Dept F, Cor. Cambie & Pender Sts. Vancouver JAEGER UNDERWEAR If yoa want to tnjoy all the comfort* and idventigei of pure wool underwear, yon cin make no mil' take in baying Jaeger Brand. J. B. Cuthbertson T- * COMPANY, LIMITED M Hattintt W. MO Qranvlllt 111 Haatlnfe W. How About That Photo Yon Promised Your Friend ? Western Studio 424 Main St Formerly at 440 TA*OOOVMÂ» B. OL MtaCAHY'S CAFETERIA THE BEST OF EVERYTHING 137 Cordova Street W. Basement Hotel Cordova HEADERS CI ' â¢ Stover and Nioe Warm RUGS for 'the oool weather at W. TURNER 887 Orinville Street Cor. Smytht / Phone Sey. 8745 GOS* BUNCH TO THE BRUNSWICK POOLROOMS Furniture Co. LIMITED Wide-Awake Furniture Compiny, Limited 41 Hastings Street W. Phone Seymour 3887 - Ii yonr name on the new voten' Mitt ; Mr. Union Man Here ia the place to buy a union-made HA T We oarry the largest ; assortment of union- made hats in SOFT STIFF TWEED VELOURS -IN^CANADA Leader Exclusive $2.00 Hat Store S. W. â Corner Hastings and Abbott Streets Largest Canadian Retailers of t&OOHats * SOCIALIST STANDARD oaelll organ of Tie aoclallatlarty of fstai atntia Reld* Offlce: Hi Grays Inn Rosa, London, England. â attoiptloa Btltti li months..â40c Tht "Western Clarlon"descrlb- I montli.J.IOc Â«d the "Boclsllst Single coplet ie Standard" as the worli best paper ln the rid. E. BURNS Auctioneer and Commission Dealer Open to oonduct ulei anywhere In city. Ooods received and told on commluion. Weekly auction sties of tooli, furniture and household effects held every Saturday afternoon and evening at our Bileiroomi. 135 CORDOVA STREET EAST -Near Main St PHONB 8BY. 1579. FOB EXPERT WATCH and Jewelery REPAIRING CALL AND 8BK Geo. G. Bigger 143 Haatinge Street Weat A Crtdit to Union Workmanship 5c 5c CIGARS SULTAN TURKISH BATHS FOR MEN ONLY Moit up-to-date Btthi ln the dty. Hot Boom,. Sttam Room, Hainge and Swimming Tank. All Ineludtd for. One Frlee, 11.00 BASEMENTHOLDEN BUM, - Hiatlnii and Carrall SU. â¢, Pttt.Baneroft, Prop. DIXON BROS. tight and Heavy Horses and Shetland Ponies for Sale 648 Hornby St. ' Phone Sey. 793 Berry Bros. Agents tor Cleveland Cycle., tataitttU with th. â â¢palatum" Full lln. of accessorlw 'â¢ Reptln promptly executed, niiuniM tn. a. Wttat atfttaat MM Union Tailoring Union Men, Support Your Own Principles 9 When you buy your win from ui you are doing so. We employ union workmen only. Â«J In dealing with us you are helping yourself in another .way, because you are assured of the BEST FABRICS; the BEST FIT ind the MOST UP-TO. DATE STYLES AMERICAN TAILORING COMPANY 62 Hastings st. east vancouver. b. c. THE VICTORIA TRADES .., AND LABOR COUNIL ASK FOR REASONS WHY ETTOR WAS DEPORTED At Vlctorit Trades tnd Ltbor Council âOther Interesting Items. VICTORIA, March 6âTho meeting of the T. & L. Council on the 6th Inst, was of more than ordinary interest. A report from trie special committee to meet representatives of the Social Service Commission. A resolution calling on the Department of tho Interior to explain the deportation system applied to itinerary labor organisers and lecturers as in the case ot 3. 3. Ettor, of Lawrence, Mass., as well as taking steps for a systematic lobbying at the City Hall ln the Interest of free speech formed some of the subjects dealt with, Preildent Watchman called the delegates to order at 8: OS, with all officers at their posts. 26 memben ln attendance. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted, .Credentials:/From Machinists, appoints P. Rogers. Received and delegate seated. Reports: Del. King (***. A.) reported for organisation committee to the following effect: Since last meeting of the council your organisation committee hai attended a . general meeting of the Wagon, Carriage and Auto Bulldera on the 26th of Feb., when a local of the International was formed with IB'members signing the application for a charter, which will he here by the time-the Council meets again, when It li-expected the offlcen pro tem will be duly Installed and delegates to the 'central body will be Introduced, The Committee has alio attended one mats meeting of the Shop Assistants and Retail Clerks, besides meeting twice with an organising committee appointed at the said mass meeting. A mass meeting of the clerks Is advertised for tomorrow (Thursday) evening) when it Is planned to form a permanent organisation. Good attendance Is expected. Report received as progreu, Del, Simmons reported as chairman of the Legal Defense Bureau, stating good progress Is being made. A Circular letter has been sent to all organisations, soliciting support Report received and delegates Instructed to explain the mature and purpose of the Bureau in their respective organisations. Del. Lawrlaon reported for the committee on Audit and Finance, showing that $350 of old debts had been collected since Fin, Secy. Shouldlce took office, leaving a balance of $140, some of which may have to be written off as bad. Report received and adopted. Delegate Norrls reported tor special committee to confer with similar committee of Building Trades Council respecting the advisability of organised lohpr participating ln the midsummer carnival. The' committee reported favorably and recommended that views on the subject of all affiliated bodies be ascertained by a circular letter. The replies to be in the handi of the Secretary, not later than toe 31st of March. Report received and adopted. Del. Martin stated that as Del. Slverti, the. chairman of the Special Committee to meet the committee On Capital tnd Labor of the Social Service Commluion, it devolved on him to submit the following report: Victoria, B. C, Mch. 4th, 1813, To Officers and'Memben, â Trades and Labor Council: Fellow Worken: Â» Your special committee appointed to meet the committee on Capital and Labor of the Social Service Commission hecs to- report aa follows: By special arrangement the two committees met at Dr. Scott's parsonage on Tuesday, the 25th of February aM p. mâ the Social Service League being represented by Dr. Scott, Rev. Harkness, Rev. Mr. Warnich and Rev. Bow, Â«â¢ Dr. Scott and his colleagues explained to your committee that their Instructions were to Inquire into the relations between capital and labor, and report to the League; that they felt they could not make an Intelligent report unless they consulted the people most affected hy such relations as do exist: that they desired to know, in what way they could serve our cause. Your committee explained that the efforts of organised labor might be divided under tour heads, at follows: 1. Organised labor iendeavors to shorten-the hours of toll. >. Organlied labor endeavora to ttt- orease the reward of toil. 3. Organised labor endeavort to extend itl Influence by drawing the different sections ot the organlied worken Into a closer co-operation, based on the Identity of Interest between all wage-earners. ââ¢ 4. Organized labor endeavors to safeguard the worker by precautionary measures against accidents and To obtain â¢â¢â '-- end! organised la: bor uses Its force In iuch wayi and manner ai condition! seem to warrant. The best way the commission could serve the cause of labor would thus manifestly be, not to try and, evolve a new line ot action for organised labor to adopt, but to put Its hand to the plow and support labor tn the line of action already adopted by tbe worker!, ^'vlna the cauie of labor the benefit Â». the Influence Incidental to the publicity attaching' to the pulpit. The Committee recommends thst this Committee be continued, Respectfully submitted, CHRISTIAN SIVERTZ, Chairman. Report received and adopted. Communications: From Theatrical Workera and Stage Employeei, also from Printing Pressmen, complaining that their meeting halls were found in unsatisfactory condition on the last occasions. Referred to Hall committee. i"x From W. J. Dowler, C.M.C., replying to a letter declaring in favor of continuance, of the day labor system on all sewerage construction works and stating that the sewerage committee oi the Municipal Council has reported ln favor of day-labor as against contract. . â ., â , -s. . From same writer,* informing the Council that contract.for. sewerage castings Â«|as awarded to a -New Westminster arm, they being the lowest tenderers. Both letten received and Died. From K. McNeil, secretary Britannia Miners Union No. 216 W. F. of M. giving particulars ot a strike In that camp and advising worken to conduct themselves accordingly. At this juncture Bro. McLean, representing the Western Federation of Minora, was by special motion Introduced and given the privilege of the floor. Bro. McLean stated that he had just arrived ln the city on hie' way to Vancouver after making visits to all the cities on the Sound; that the mln trassâso waitbsimi w>0 wuisd out or am can oa noroar JHl latft to rlfhtâMinnie ThltluuM, Mir auk., Uu loulra, trbU luadnt, Bona. â â anyman, Mettle auÂ«s (htad waitress), statu Trlfitad, Tula SslvoU l, ladtt Bowl, Mutant Morrison. ln a body, rather than stand tor the abusive language of a non-union chtf employed by the Rlti Cafe. The smug boait of the proprietor! that the girls had been replaced probably haa a meaning all ltt own, the end of which ti hot yet, Despite the cunningly devised paid write-up advt., published ln tbe News- Ad. of yesterday morning, by the pro- prleton of the Rltz Cafe on Granville street, the fact remains that the members of the Waitresses' Union, shown above, found It necessary to walk out standing pat. The Britannia mines and smelter being completely tied up. The ohalr thanked Bro. McLean for the Information given. Letter wai received* and orders posted up ln a conspicuous place ln the Hall. - &.-. ' From - Col. A. Preasey, asking for scale of wages in the different affiliated trades. Received and secretary directed to furnish the Information desired. Several accounts were read and referred to committee on audit and finance. , -". Del Martin (J. L.) moved, seconded by Del. Ellward, that a committeo be appointed to co-operate with the I; W. W. Locals, tke Social Democrats and the Socialist Party of Canada locals In approaching the city coifocil and police commissioners with the purpose of having the Streets by-law so amended as to remove the restrictions on free speech. Moved'ln amendment by Del. Nor- rii, seconded by Del. Tree that tho matter be referred to the Legislative and Civic committee. WORKERS' FORUM Women tnd Trtdtt Unionism, - Editor B. C. Federatlonist: In the editorial entitled "The Better Half, published, in your issue of Feb. 28, the writer has certainly touched the weak spot In the armor ot the present day trades unionist. In these days woman and her influence has to be seriously reckoned with and the loss ht her co-operation In the struggle between employer and employed It of great moment to - the trades union movement. I do not know when I read anything pertaining to this question .that gave me greater pleasure than this article, for If once the men -realise where their weakness lies the worst of the battle Is over. It Is perfectly true that tf a woman once knows the real state of affairs and thoroughly understands the economic conditions ot the present day she will certainly stand in with them to. the last ditchâand then some. As a general rule the average working man's wife is so busy trying to make ten 'dollars do the work of fifteenânot to speak of bringing up tho babiesâthat she does not have time to read and study out for herself these things. Who)} the day is done, with its endless round of household tasks, Its countless worries and troubles, a woman's brain II too tired to grasp the'real meaning even if she finds time to read much. ' r It Is as much a man's duty, if he is a consistent unionist, tb explain the workings of the movement and to make her thoroughly understand just how things are, at to pay his dues to hli Local. For, when the children begin to grow up and aik" questions-^ as children willâshe will be able to explain things Intelligently, and thus sow the seeda of unionism, and I hope socialismâin the minds ot our future citlsens. To my way of thinking It Is just as important for children to be taught political economy, from the workera' standpoint, hi lt is to read and write, Let them realise as soon as their minds are able to grasp it the class struggle that Is going on today. I I would like to see more open meetings to discuss these questions, more mixed meetings, more social meetings, in fact any kind ot meeting that would get the women Interested. Trades unionists have too long held aloof from their womenkind, whether from a fancied superiority, I as the editorial has lt or not I cannot say. bnt the fact remains. I fancy myself it Is rather trom forgetfulness or carelessness than anything else, for no man who has a good'wife really un derrates her value unless he Is a fool for she Is the greatest asset ln hie life's workâtht best and most loyal friend and helper that he will ever find in this worldâIf he will let her be so. I know there are some women who are not Interested ln this movement. I'have met them and talked with them and I have come to the conclusion that with the exception of a few It has been because, they did not understand It and their husbands had never none to the trouble to Interest them' in it and they really did not realize how nearly lt affected their welfare. - There Ib another thing I would like to mention and that Is the "Union Label." Are the men consistent In this? And If not how can they expect the women to be! If'every unionist was consistent can 'one conceive tho tremendous amount of good it would do? How It would result In an enor- mouse Increase of trade besides persistently advertising the tact that we are very much alive. â An instance Of the apathy of unionists came before my personal notice, a few weeks ago, I went into'one of the large stores td-purchase a pair of hoots. The clerk brought several pairs tor my Inspection. In vain I looked for the "label."' At laat I enquired: "Why :do you not bring some Union-made goods? That man looked at me ae It 1 wai a cross between a mad woman and a freak, and said: "Do you know madam I have been In this store two yeara and in tho city three years, and you aro the flrat lady, that haa asked me for Union- made boots. Now and again a man will ask for them but a womanâ never." â¢ Now who Is td blame for thtt state CIVIC EMPLOYEES HAVE DEMANDED FEDERAL BOARD TO MAKE INVESTIGATION The offlcen .of the local Civic Employeei' and General Laborers' Union have made application to the federal Department of Lahor for .".be appointment of a board ..of.. Inquiry regarding grievances agalnat certain municipal head! of department!. Discrimination and favoritism on the part of certain foremen Is charged, and the union offlcen feel that a general Investigation at thia time into tbe ramifications and workings of City Engineer Fellowes' department generally would be very much ln order. Hence the application to Minister of Ubor Crothers. "Best Three Dollar Hat on Earth" Richardson & Potts MEN'S HATS ONLY ' 417 Granville Street, Phone 3822 VAHOOUVMt, B. 0. HATS WITH THE UNIONXABEIi XOUR SPRING Suit Should be Tailor-made,and made by Union Tailors. Fine stock to select from FREt) PERRY *^abor Temple tailor Coran Hornet snd Distant Stmb THE KING OF SKATES Tested and improved during many years in the world'e greatest 1 skating ground, Canada STAB Skates, all that a akate oan be... /Tho to 16.00 Automatic Skates, immensely popular 75o to $6.00 GREAT CHOICC OP SKATING BOOTS For Young Men, Young Ladles, Boyi and Hints J. A. FLETT, LIMITED &$&$% erl were playing the. old game, by of things? Not the- womanâfor the fact that only "now and again" will a man ask (although tbere are about 8000 unionists In the city) struck me the most forcibly. I had never been In thia particular store before and I do not intend going ln again until they stock union-made goods, but surely out of 8,000 menâ not to speak of their wives and fam .tilesâthis store muit get lta share of patronage, and lt thla ia the case with one article of commerce tt muat be .the same with others. What is the Cigar-makers' cry? "If EVERY union man waa to Insist on Union-made clgare, we should never be short ot work," waa the statement made at a meeting ot the Tradei and Labor Council less than a year ago. I would like to see added on to every local's obligation words to the effect that the members wcyild pledge themselveB to buy union-made goodi whenever poMlble. It might help tome, I would like to urge upon all union men the absolute necessity Ot getting the interest and co-operation ot the women in this great.movement and il would make an Incredible amount of difference even here ln Vancouver. There was some talk ot starting a branch of tbe Women's Label League here some time ago. I would he very glad to see It done. It needs a nucleus of some kind to get the women together and get them Interested and 1 can assure union men lt would be a great help to them, tor never wai the old true saying, "The hand that rocki the cradle rules the world" more applicable than In the case of the tradei union world, especially aa the hand that rocks the cradle generally haa tho spending of ieventy:Â«ve per cent of the union wages. The sooner the mon realise thli and, instead of .mocking, and trying to be superior and sarcastic, they come oft their perch and treat women as their equals and as a factor to be reckoned withânot only ln the domestic side of life; but in the' political and industrial âthe better It will he. for the home, the union movement and the world. B. I* 0. South. Vancouver, A CORRECTION. - By Jas. H. McVety. During the sessions of the Labor Commission while the writer was presenting the views of the Street Ball-. waymen's Union on the qutttloni of heating tht vestibules ot can, one day oft for motormen and cdnductort in eaoh weak, tnd tht enactment of rules that would ensure tbe proper "breaking-in" of new motorman, the chairman of the commission provoked a discussion relative to the general conditions of employment, the strength of the organisation, the length of time wage agreements remained in force, and ti to whether the men were desirous of having the commluion make any recommendation with a view to securing legislation dealing with the hours and wages of employees electric lines, . The "News-Advertiier," tn reporting the proceedings, made the writer say that tbe men were "satisfied" with present hours and wages, a statement that was erroheous, although probably not purposely so. Actually what was laid was' that "the men are satisfied to.negotiate their own wages and. hours with the'company and do not ask--the Intervention of the government with legislative enactment," quite a different statement to . that appearing in the dally paper referred to. The writer, on the morning the item wai published, drew the attention of the co'mifrlsslon to the error and the correction was Immediately made a olatter of* record by the secretary. â - Knowing that the entire membership of the Street Rallwaymen's Union subscribe to The Federatlonist," the Writer takes this oportunlty of putting the members on the right track as to what actually occurred. The Capitalist grabs every cent ln sight, and then ctlli upon the worker to help him tb defend lt.. -nit mot. iTttdtd The Federatlonist It) In need of eight copies of lt. Issue of Feb, 7. Readers having a copy of that date would cod." fer a favor by malllni same to thl. ot flee. Unlike Vtncouvtr Churohti. Duluth, Minn., oan now boaat of an hotel that waa built trom cellar to gatret by onion men. Bach and every man employed on the construction had a paid-up union oard, all ot the fixtures were made ln a union factory, and the union label of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters appears on eaoh future. Lynch or Mitchell. In labor clrclei In Toronto and In the United States two names art mentioned tor Minister ot Labor In tht United -States Government under Preildent Wilson. The mmei are Mr. John Mitchell, of the Mlnen' Union, and Preeldent James Lynch, of thl Typographical Union. Daring the convention of the A. F. of I*, held in Rochester laat Novtmber, President Samuel Oompers stated in open con- ventton that if John Mitchell had said yea he might now be vlceprealdent of the United State.âThe banco. Wlp-AT By Paul Hanna It ain't that that I've labored ten hour. For me bread an' me bed an' me girl; It ain't 'cause I think I am flxed for to ' stay -*; In amlll, where the whirr and the whirl Smother the crlea of me three little kids, That ain't never know'd. their real . dad- It*, thinking of how I've been played for a fool - That sting, like the lash of a cadi Hard work Is good for a man built Ilka me, me, An' It's good for a man built like youâ Hut It's havln' to work like a mule, do you see? Like a mule that never gets through. A-turnln' out profit, an' Interest en' rents For people as don't hit a tap, That sttngsl My soft-Angered ladles an' - gent.;' Sting, like the nine tall. of. a cat! I'vs' found out the world, Is chock-full of enough - . To supply all the people at hand, â¢â¢ An' I've found out the bow Is Just throwln' a bluff -. When he claim, he made factories and land. So, the people who work with their ;â ' hand, and their headsâ 'And, believe me, I'm one of that' Will take what we make ln the mills and the mine. -...â ."' And preient every bossâ with a Job! If tbe movement ot the oppressed tollen of the world against tbelr brutal exploiters It anything, It ia baton- tlally revolutionary. It can make for - nothing short of tht abolition Ot the wage ayitem upon which It bullded the entire structure of capitalist robbery and rule. It means the downfall tnd death of Capital and 'the uprise of Labor to freedom and life.* To attain to the mastery of industry upon which their freedom from capitalist bondage and exploitation depends, renders It necesssry that the workers, ti a class, gain control ot the machinery of government, aa it la through control of thtt powerful instrument of repression alone that their capitalist matters ire enabled to hold them In subjection to their mtrcl- less proflt-moqgerlng scheme. Ai the worker! greatly outnumber their exploiter!, victory Is easily within reach, once the workeri become conscious of their claai interests and tbe power that cornel from overwhelming numben. Under inch circumstances, It Is ridiculously folly to even suggest t retort to any subterfuge for the purpoie of disguising the revolutionary' purpose of tht movement of Labor against Capital. It ahould be openly proclaimed from the housetops to that all may know and none be deceived. Lot It be hurled In the teeth of our capltaliat enemy tbat-he li to be ruthlessly stripped of hli power to rale and rob. That hit alleged property rlghtt are to be abrogated with at little conscience and scruple aa haa beta ihown by the capitalist class7ft. tilt In riveting the chains of slavery upon tha limbs of Labor, Hamilton Llthogriphtrt. One of the ftw highly skilled allied trades that are not organised is that Of the lithographers of Hamilton. The general president ot the International Lithographers' Union was in that city recently with a view to getting a line on chancei for a union. After making Inquiries he decided that the time waa not yet ripe and decided to visit Hamilton at a later date. Is your name on the new voten' Hat? Mnslolsii' Coaventtom .' The.eighteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Musician. will b. held th Toronto. Ont.,, commencing May 12, lilt. Indication*, are that the coming convention wllt.be the most representative In the history* of the organisation. Secretary Owen Miller says that It I. a happy coincident that the musician, meet In Canada, a. It I. recognised that music is a "unlvereal language without State or national division." The A. F. of If, has been successful ln building up. a large and et fectlve. trade union, which ha. been of Immense benefit to those who follow that calling. 0 ORPREMEO TOILERS. No one at all conversant with world affairs at tht present time can eicape tht conclusion that tht by no meant distant future holds to iton for humanity tome twlft, iwttptog and far- reaching changes lu loclal and lnduitrlil institutions, There'll evidence won every hind to conclusively thow that capltaliat clvlUiatlon haa alrtady paned tht lenlth otjte power and It evin now tottering upon ltt ilave foundation! In iuch a manner ai to portend lta rapid- approach to tbat oblivion It la to Justly entitled to adorn by virtue of its crimes ind In- lqulties. *- Capitalist rule Is no longer tolerable. Under It humankind la no longer able to provide for ltt mattrlal existence. Million! aft in open revolt againit Its baneful away and thÂ»se are being added to with iuch rapidity that tbey will loon become an uucon- quei'dlie Inst, tne. the dO)'m of capitalism be s'aled. - ON Union Made Paper Tbe Only Shop In British Columbia using paper stock bearing the watermark (label) of thelntematlon- al Paper-mak- 11/ ers Union Mill (Men Promptly Filled E. T. KINGSLEY' Phone Seymour 884 LABOK TEMPLE / VANCOUVER, 8. 0. Aik Your BARBER For LETOURNEAUX Quality tha Batt â â¢ t21T-''Â«S!M. a____ra. EAST END eYCLERY 108 Haatinge Street Baat .Agenta for INDIAN Motorcycles MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES Cyoleg for Hire - Expert Repairing Hr. H. Morrison, Prop. "-â¢Phone Seymour 27M Miners' Magazine Official Organ of tht Western Federation of Mintri Subiorlptlow $1 - Por Viir- Mintri' Magaaint 60S Railroad Bldg., Dtnvtr, Colorado Good and Reliable WINES and LIQUORS . Alwaya to bo had at the " Imperial Wine Company 64COMÂ»VASraHOTWlST . Phokb Bur, 955 8fflÂ«B;h^;l-:./f.^A'-.^..'<.V~ aomsvsjfiat . i . Vrovliula-. HhUou aa% 'Notice Is hereby given that the Mat Â«t vptera *or the Vancouver City Stttoi* Dlstriot has baen cancelled, and thaftP' plications, to be placed on the vote* list will be received at my offlce it B01 Pender Street W.. "Vancouver whtrt printed forms of affidavit to he used |> support 01 an application to-vott Will be supplied, ,ThÂ» list of persons clalmtnc to vote will be suspended from and after tht seventh day of April, 1011, and a Court of RevMon will be held on the nine- teenth day of May, till, and notice of objections to the Insertion of any name on the reilster of voters mult be given to me thirty dear days before tbe hold- Int of the Court of Revision. . Dated this 4th day of March, nil, â 3. lMRONT, RW.*trSS-â¢# vft$.T.,.f.ot the'Vincouver' pity Electoral Dlstriot. . /â ITWWWWffW â *-â *â -â¢*â '-'â .
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