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[The Labour Statesman]
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mm man Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council â¢â¢,*â' Official Organ of The Canadian Labor Party 48-EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER,.B.C., March 20th, 1925 FIVE CENTS PER COPY iWWore Organizers Here for Trades Council Campaign 'New Unions Apply For ChartersâMeetings Being Arranged for j _^Many Othersâr01d Unions Are Increasing - ' Membership. REPOR-T-I-NG -for the organization committee at the regular meeting of the Trades and Labor Council last Tuesday, delegate Bartlett said splendid progress was being made in the campaign. The Mill 'and Factory-Workers had applied for a charter, Shingle Weavers of New Westminster .was.organized last Sunday. The Fishermen would "perfect their organization on Thursday. Bakers would meet again on ..Saturday. Auto Mechanics next Monday. Butchers next Tuesday. The Council decided jfof. continue the campaign for at least another "<|month as there were so'many other trades seeking aid and.many pjhers (that had not yet been approached on the subject: ' â j ,â¦' There was a big and enthusiastic .sjv'meeting of. Shingle Weavers held in ; 'A'Hhe Labor Temple of New Westmin- paign is over. A r'epreaj. T'tive of the strong Tacoma union O* ato Me- (ster last Sundayvand a- Charter has been sent for. This will be the nuc- .lequs of a strong union. It is estimated that about fifteen hundred fish" ' ermen will be enrolled in the new Fishermen's Union before the cpm- |chanicswill be in the city _7/a meeting" <of that craft o'n Monday^ night in ,tlie> Holden - Building.- A.,Mill and Factory Workers . Union has been f chartered by the United Brotherhood ; of Carpenters and Joiners and organization work is going, on .steadily. : Various groups^ of ' teamsters- and I chauffeurs are being approached and , a meeting will be called shortly. â A start will be made on Garment Work- â¢ el's next week as soon as an organi- i zer arrives.. Jewelry workers are lalso expected' to hold a meeting in }Vfhe very near future. A great many Vf the old unions report increases in j|embership. - â¢ "â â S More Organizers on Job <-H S'ng *'ie wee'< organizers Bruce, i 7ft ""d Somerville arrived in the ^/and are now busy along with pr-fj-Mib. Stevenson, (Painters) ; M. Gal- way, (Plasterers) C. McDonald, (Tai- . Vi lors), Tom Corey (Boot and Shoe Workers), and Fred. Hoover (Street Railwaymen) who have been ap- ; t , feted organizers by their respec- : jj ^.International Unions, - -"-. ' -}.j sThe campaign committee can be 'iu ,-ind in the Holden Building every evening and desire all the information they can .get on the needs of organization work. -. _ Del. McDonald (Carpenters) reported that the Committee on Technical Education were preparing plans for,the next season. He said that the committee were going to "try to get more cohesion between the trades "and the students. Another delegate ,was asked for in place of Del. West- all. Del. Jane of the Plumbers and Steamfitters was appointed, Del. Pallen, reporting â¢ for â¢ the JJuilding Committee of the .School Bparjl stated that the- board were contemplating a two-shift system for the work and would co-operate with organized labor. âHe reported the statement' made by SeeretaryTMerton of the school board that Bengough and Neelands had favored the monthly basis of. wages. Secretary Merton, when questioned-by Bengough on this,, denied that he had made the statement. - .__. â . On the Unfair List 'â ' § Del. Deptfb.rd and Sec. Berigdugl. renorted that the Parks Board were inclined to favor the sale of only Vancouver Union made cigars in the park. " ..... The Cigar Makers Union asked that the-Van- Loo Cigar 'Factory and the Ambassador Cigar Factory be placed, on the unfair list. This action was agreed to by the council. Brings Good Results Del. Showier reported advertising capipaign of the Dairy Employees Union was bringing good results. He' stated that the Daily Province and the Highland Echo. had refused to publish their adverts. . â â , Painters making Headway f Del. Hunt of the Painters reported 42 local firms signed up. The Union had not lost a man during the strike and had taken in new members. Just as soon as work was available the union expected to sign up the balance of the contractors. Del. McDonald reportedâthat., the government contract for Provincial Police uniforms, had been let to a union firm. â â ..": The following delegates were elected to attend the convention of the Canadian Labor Party (B. C. Section) ...to be held May 2nd._ahd 3rd. J. E. Smith, F. HUnt^P. Floyd, W. J. Seribbins, J. Flynn and Mrs. F. Dolk. The council sent its greetings and $25 tb the miners in Cape Breton. _ "People say 1 have* eyes just like my father." "Uh-huh, pop-eyed." -.-â '-.â â¢y*re_a____. _*sfc^fcm^^--r,T£5S^^ Alien Workers Land Jobs Have you 'noticed all the '-new foreigners on the streets of Vancouver? Some are Russians, top-booted, with astrachan fez-hats; Others are Swedes fresh from the old country. Danes right over from Copenhagen are-also here, and so arc Icelanders, and many others from Europe.. They are, however,, not on the breadline which is reserved for our own kith and kin. Alien workers land jobs at their trade as fast as they are turned loose fropi the immigration sheds. A bunch of them went out to the camps this week. Some are working in local shops at. their trade. Appli- catfon is being made to the City hall for employment of a- sjcore or so more,, and it remains to be seen what the city council intends to do about it. WHAT WOULD SOLOMON . DO ABOUT A CASE LIKE THIS? If the late Mr. Solomon were serving on the Compensation Board he might have something to worry about in a case like this claim: Peter Smith, mechanic, was on his way uptown to get some tools sharpened when somebody dropped a bottle - from a lodging house window near the waterfront.. The vial felled Mr. Smith to the ground, and laid him up for a-week. Now he seeks . compensation' wages', claiming that he was injured during his working hours. Here's the Place to Go to Saturday Night fu± on your best dads and fojlow the crowd next Saturday evening to the Belvedere Court at Main and Tenth,- â That's the place where you will find a jolly crowd taking in the Social and Dance of the Canadian Labor Party. You don't have to have a ticketâjust -walk in and make yourself at home. If you want to "do your bit" bring along a cake or a little loose â change. If you can "sing''' or tell a^ good story we can in"df room lot you on 'the platform; The social starts at eight, the dance at nine, refreshments at ten, ripping time at 11 and home at twelve. British Labor Party Launches Campaign The British Labor Party has launched its campaign for the next general election. Several hundred candidates have already been adopted and thousands of meetings are being held every week. Sixty two "backward" constituencies have be.en "adopted" by labor members of parliament who make weekly trips to these constituencies to help organize and put forward the message of the Labor Party. . ,', ,- Divisional conferences of the I.L. P. are being held in different parts of the country. Follojong are two reports as to increase in branches and membership.. ... ..__...- .'..'... "Delegates representing 150 branches attended the annual conference of the London and Southern Division of the I.L.P., which opened on Saturday, February, 14. The annual report of the Divisional Council recorded that during the year th'e movement in the South had become strengthened in a far greater degree than at any previous period. The number of branches in February was. 169, as compared with 100 in 1924, and the number of members was 8,095, as against 5,658. The first two days' half-yearly conference of No. 9 Divisional _5_4J^syre__-__-__i^^ Lancashire, Cheshire, North Staffs, Westmorland, North Wales, and' the High *eak Division of Derbyshire, was he, at SouthpOrt on Saturday and Sunday. An increase in membership of 3,000 was reported, and the-branches now numbered 123, against 98. Motherâ"Get up, Elsie. Remem bet it's the early bird that gets the worm." Elsie- (drowsily)â"Let him have 'em, Mother. I'm not hungry." Scab "Handy Men" on Job Here Vancouver's smaller ..contractor's association, known sometimes as the "Bungalow Builders", are raising another howl against itinerant handy men ar.. kerbstone buildersâfrom doing cheap 'job work in building homes here. ' The Association, of course, has a genuine grievance, but they should remember to be fan- about it themselves. See how often' these contractors will sublet work to "Handy Men", instead of getting the work done by honest union carpenters, and others. There are now four homes going up with these so-called "handy men" on the job, and without a union card on the., work, A number of new houses are going to be built here soon, and the same thing is likely to happen, unless every contractor insists upon employing union workers, instead of getting the work done any-old way to save a few dollars. . ..'.,.-.â Do You Want to See a Spook? If you want to get in close touch with spiritland, it is easy, if you'll believe a score or so of the seers now doing business in Vancouver. They have a brisk patronage from shopgirls, loggers and even from business men with a penchant for peering into the unseen. One lady psychic informs the Labor Statesman that she is "consulted" a dozen times a day by local merchants, Tier system is mainly intuition and guesswork, but she hits the spot ot attention as a rule, arid many believe her.' She is a type as an adept in love affairs, and can tell you anything you want to know. There.are probably 15 of them between Main Street and Granville, street, with as many more along Granvilie to the bridge. They promise to show ypu a spirit, but always want you to come back, as the spirit is not on the job just then. It costs double fee the second time. ' * Big Contract Needs Watching In a .couple of months, work will start on a vast amusement concession on Vancouver Island. -It is said the capitalization will be nearly $5,000,- 000. The principals are Americans, "fiiis may mean they will favor American contractors, American workmen, and a complete American personnel' on "the" pi^y roll." The purchasers will require certain conces sions from Provincial officials in Victoria. It might be well to inject a clause for local labor and B. C. union workmanship in the concession before they.^et away with it, otherwise the thing may turn out like the .effort to build New Westminster stockyards with Yankee labor. Keeping" an eye on our immigration laws and imported alien labor contracts will help some. â¢ - Organizer Bruce Tells of us â¢ â¢«â¢ Unemployment Getting WorseâMiners of Cape Breton Under Heel of Octopus-r-Division in Labor .Ranks Must Be Avoided. ORGANIZER Bruce of the Plumbers and Steamfitters International Union addressed the regular -iieCting of the Trades and Labor Council Tuesday evening; and told of the pitiful conditions of the coal, miners in Cape Breton' and _of the increasing unemployed problem in the East.â He complimented the local building trades movement on its effort to obtain a shorter work week, but suggested that the slogan of a "Shorter Work Day" should be inscribed on the banner's of all unions. The tremendous productivity of the., machine, he-said, was- making a permanent unemployed problem, and labor's efforts must be aimed" at getting a more equitable distribution of the products. â ' He drew attention to the result of gamation this corporation was capi- the Federal Unemployed conference' talized at.$500,000,000 and the wor- last year. The Federal Government, he said, had repudiated all the agreements it had made on the subject and was still busy helping to flood the country with immigrants. The unemployed problem is getting worse in the east, he said, and employers of labor were taking advantage of the situation by slashing the wages of the unskilled and unorganized and at- i-i_l_-3_U^.5p_^ the organised. Between four anj division in our ranks must be avoided. five fttfndred'immigrants went tB'Winnipeg on the same train that he was "on, and Winnipeg already had a large unemployed army. . The Be. co-Octopus . He referred to the terrible conditions of the miners working for the Besco octopus. The British Empire Steel Corporation he said was made up of eleven companies carrying on various lines of business which were capitalized at $174,000,000 before the amalgamation. After the amal- kers haye been forced to produce an enormous amount of wealth at intolerable conditions to pay dividends on the watered stock. "He spoke of the mining situation in District 18 where the miners have done five months work of about two days a week and .are now faced with a big wage reduction. â Close up the Ranks. Experience has taught us that we must use the present machinery, of the American Federation of. Labor, strengthen it and make a more pow- er__.il. organisation. Evvery effort w,u§J._l_»"«__ade to build-up-the central organizations in order that the movement may be under a discipline that will increase the prestige of the Trades Union movement. The labor movement is the most important movement in the world today and it must become all-powerful. . ' _ 1: THE LABOR STATESMAN March 20th, 1925 Mt Pleasant Buy Your Lamps. Radio BOT_UO_U. SVPPX.1E tho Practical Store Electric Co. City FAIR. 4868 MAIN AT 8th Bopoira Day ana Mfiglit MORAN DRUG STORES Prescriptions Courtesy and Efficiency 7th Ave. & Maim Cambie & Broadway Fair. 3/799 Fair. 1099 OPIUM AND THE GENEVA CONFERENCE By Sam Hill Bell Plumbing & Heating Company 105 Broadway East REPAIRS OUR SPECIALTY Faff- 2J93 Res. Phone Bay. 1098X For Watches, Clocks and Jewelry v Try ARTHUR WISMER Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician 4313 Mala Street Phone Pair. 966 A. HILKER&SON Anything in Dry Goods and Fancy Work. Goods Must Be Satisfactory Or Money Refunded...... _. __-» Main Street, Halfway Between Broadway and -tb Avenue, Phones: FSIirss Res.: Bay. 47<MR MOUNT PLEASANT UNDERTAKING CO-, LTD. â AMBULANCE SERVICE COR. 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KEEP YOUR RESISTANCE ;,-':,VAT PAR BY â¢ad you will not have ailments and dioeaoe- Opium is obtained from .Be milky juices of the poppy which is extensively cultivated in Eastern countries. The substance is air dried and the resulting mass having a gummy consistency is known as raw opium. From this is obtained morphine arid other alkaloids which are used in medicine, but which in recent years have had an excessive demand for use as a narcotic. In Mohammedan countries where the jise ;pf alcohol has been restricted, opium has for ages been eaten as a stimulant. Its effect, on the system is open to controversy, some claiming it to be a vicious habit producing evil results, whilst others maintain that when taken in .'moderation it is no more harmful than alcohol, and in some cases actually beneficial. Monopoly Passes to Company - In the eighteenth century it began to get a hold on China,-?--hoiigh edicts were issued against its importation or use. In 1757 the monopoly of opium production in India passed to the East India_Company through the victory of Clive at Plassey. The Portugese were then carrying the trade. But in 1773 the company took the trade" under its own charge. So persistent Were these traders to foist the opium on an unwilling people, and so great had grown the business, although declared illegal, that at Canton in 1839 20,000 chests of the drug_were_iluniped into the- sea" by enraged Chinese _'eformers who were trying to rid their country of the evil. The outpome of this was the war of 1840. Sinee then the trade has grown despite several attempts to prohibit both importation Or home cultivation; for by this time China Was producing much opium of her own, being a means of raising taxes by| -ni-ft-tf'y"'i^'-Kirers nt defiance of the government. * In 1923 China produced over 7,000 tons of opium and imported 1,500 tons from India where the production -Was still fostered, financed arid regulated by 'the government. Much of this finds its way into the various colonies where Asiatic labor is exploited, opium having been used as a bait in some instances to coax cheap labor to wortc lmperialis.ic enterprises. In 1907 an agreement was reached between the British and Chinese governments whereby India would cut down her exports to China so that in ten years the trade would cease, providing a corresponding reduction in China's output was effective. The Chinese were elated, but the revolution came and-turmoil has prevented her from fulfilling the conditions. Whilst China is officially anxious to curb the traffic internal strife arid corrupt officials in the provices make it impossible. In attempting to cure upiuin smoking China used morphine in several ways, but this, made matters worse, many becoming "addicts to,the.drug which is obtained from, opium, the gum yielding about 10% morphine, besides several other.alkaloids in 8 smaller proportion, that' are now used extensively in medicine and surgery. Used Extensively In America It is this latter phase of the question that has caused the ruffle at the Geneva Conference, called to deal with the opium and narcotics traffic Outside of China, America is the highest per capita consumer of these drugs with 36 grains; the highest 'DR. E. L. BURRILL MS*. B&ais 9. bubwe, J-.C, Fll.C. 207, Lee Bldg. Main, and Broad-toy Phone Fair. 33S3 Help She Statesman Advertisers per capita consumex^in^Et^eapS^^g tMM_pl------Hr_fo question hr t-_3j>?--__'-':T..T-. ., «-«Â»:..». ...u;i_. Tn^:_ »..»-.»nni.. â.,..;.]...1 .--.'â against obstacles purposely placed in their way to prevent a reduction in' the manufacture of the drug...' The United States, assuming- a virtuous arid protesting attitude acts the part of the gallant knight to free the world in general and China in particular from the demon drug. . Her- delegate,. Stephen G. Porter, handled theiri without gloves arid shook them from their sleepy perches. Lord Cecil, the British delegate, insinuated that the U. S.. should try to curb the traffic in her o*n boundaries. Mr. Porter came back and hinted that British interests in the industry were being protected, and maintained that the only way to wipe out the evil was at its source, the cultivation of the poppy. The failure of prohibition enforcement in the United States is hardly a parallel to a similar failure to enforce drug restrictions. Barrels of booze and cases of whisky are easy to detect when compared with the small packages, worth a fortune, a man may conceal about his person. On the other hand a poppy field is hard to conceal if an attempt i_* made to restrict cultivation. So Porter proposed that a reduction in its- cultivation be carried out gradually so that'in fifteen years the supply will conform to medical and scientific requirements only. This the Conference would agree to pro viding the fifteen year limitjlqesriot Vommenee~ttn "CK_ri_ri_n_Tl.' position to similarly restrict. Hencethe deadlock.- Some Eastern delegates supported America's stand against the European bloc. The Australian delegate summed up the situation by observing that none of them except Egypt, which does not export, and China,_whtch can not control, accepted thej^^grkjp .j^poasls' unreservedly." -'.' Britain Aids Drug Traffic Persia asks for a $10,000,000 loan and a reorganization; Turkey asks for capital to replace the poppy with the sugar beet; while Serbia also makes reservation regarding alternate crops. India, who is represented by.âthe Indian office, is unwilling to restrict production so long as China is unable to do likewise.. The government still fosters and regulates production and export, and everything in the business must conform to the British viewpoint. This attitude is not shared by the native leaders and educators who know that while Britain piously declares her desire to curb the evil she is never willing to make'any sacrifice toward abolishing the traffic. On March 5th a -notion offered to the state council by a native member to "recom-hend a government enquiry with a view of restricting the use-of, opium for medical purposes only" was rejected, the government speakers opposing prohibition arid urging moderation. One delegate at Geneva charged .Japan with supplying arms te the Chinese militarists "who pay for them out of funds derived from the poppy crop which they compel the populace to grow. But the Conference itself has accomplished nothing to check the traffic. The only good it has done is to give the problem a thorough airing. And in this respect the press has been none too lavish with its'reports of the proceedings. The writer has scanned the local papers in vain for any comments on the pMcce^jflP^aiid.is.^tjf' been can be laid at the jdoor of imperialism. It has spread it to China, Malay States, Straits Settlements, and Borneo; in fact all through the East where a native people could be exploited it has fostered the use .of this drug. To expect it to remedy its own handiwork is foolish, and unreasonable.- There has not been and is not now, any. real and genuine desire o.n the part of Britain or others equally interested to abolish this evil. Native customs and considerations are tenderly protected so long as profit is to. be made out of them. But real progress advocated by native leaders finds no champion when it will interfere with the profits of their investments or the stability of their governments. ' ' ' As a correspondent in "The Na tion" N.Y. points out: "The opium problem is so vast and complicated, its roots go so deep into the social economic, financial and political fabric of so many countries, that with the best will in the world it is tremendously difficult to solve. But without that will it is insoluble. The first requisite is the attitude.toward drugging. Air long as any nation, large, or small, regards drugging as something to be continued, con'ddned, excused, and defended, no "progress can be made." . . ., Main St. South of 18th J. G COLVIN Plumbing Heating Gasfitting Estimates Cheerfully Given. .. , 4178 Main Street Phones: Pair. 3071 Res., Fair. 237SR .30 Years' Experience ROBINSON'S Cycle and Repair Store 3917 Main at 23rd . Fair. 5994 Specialist in Bicycle frame repairs, Keys cut, Saw sharpened, Baby Buggy Tires repaired. Agent for "Bed Bird" Bicycles. ,1 LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED KIRK HAM'S GROCERTERI AS Nos. 15 and 22 Our goods are always fresh. Our prices tiie lowest. Give us a trial and be convinced. 3320 Main St, Phone Pair. 3300 3840 Main St. Phone Fair. 5008 __ARMAMENTS RACE "The~f_rce in armaments, is still going on," declared Admiral Sims, continuing his evidence before the Aircraft Committee of the House of Representatives at Washington pn Saturday, says Renter. "Great Britain has -50 cruisers. Japan has 30 built or building^a^id Japan has: also laid down about 83,000 "tops ^f sub* marines since the war." Admiral Sims subsequently-related how he had recently asked, a young naval officer why he did not give evidence before the Committee, and said the officer replied, "I have a wife and children, and I am afraid that if the Navy knew what I think I should get turned down by the first Selection-Board." . -P. N. PARKER Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings "Where You Buy and Save" 25th and Main - Phi-Ve" Fair. 801 Open Saturday Until 9:30 p.m. =__-â; _jâ: .â FOR RELIABLE FOOTWEAR For the whole family n_8ll at"-Ke~ Quality Shoe Stores 25th ahd Main and 6035 Fraser _. . The Swedish has submitted to ! ..:... French teachers and writers, led by Henri Barbusse, author of "Under Fire," are organizing as the Pro- India committee to _help India win self-determination. The committee charges Great Britain with violation of war-time pledges to India. The committee's work will be to keep the world informed of Indian events and to foster cultural understanding and sympathy. NAVY AND ARMY "CUTS" Labour Government 'â , the .Riksdag a-pT schente'fb¥W^5Wofg-iniz-ftion of thev' national defences, the declared object of which is to reduce expenditures j without dangerously impairing effici- + ency. 7 - , ' â â â ,'"' â¢< :J-- A transition period is provided for at the expiry of which the annual cost of the total defences of Sweden would, according . to the estimates embodied in this scheme, amount to ' 96,000,000 kroner, as compared with i 181,500,000 in the 1914 plan. f A greater reduction of expenditure,^ is proposed for the army than for thilC .riavy. is lEF . The fruits of fighting for the c<v3j64 talist powers are being reap' _J-Q Greece. Dependence upon - JfT~~ capital increases and financialv country is bankrupt. â¢*cf$fMce~'wi$i "4 grains; whilst India has 27 grains. It is estimated that there are a million drug addicts in the United Sta'tes who use the deadly derivatives of opium, supplemented by .cocai^j which is_ obtained from the coca leaves of South America. - . -Tj-- pâ|jtjc, an(j Profit's The phases of this world problem are many: economic, financial, political and social. In trying to check the traffic reformers have run up purposely avoided. It should Iwremembered that Hol- lari'd,. France, Portugal,' and! Gt Britain and their Eastern colonies derive, directly or indircctly^a.saut'ee of revenue in taxation, and .trade arising out of the traffic: They oppose any and all proposals to restrict it to medical requirements as impractical, and wind up by blaming China as the bad boy of the party. The opium and narcotic drug evils EMPLOYEES of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company constantly aim to serve the public. Letters received daily commending, vthejn fotf courtesy i'ndfc^te "to'uS that they are meeting with success. â¢ Whether it is on the cars, reading the ipeters, empjpyed.en the poweffsys£"eik: " eff gas plant, B. C. Electric men Will be found to be iiiibued with a realization of their' responsibility, to the public. They its an embodiment of "tbe'B,C Electric policy of trying -tgplease. BfflTISHCOIUi^M^ElECTRIcKMftrilFCO'. HEAD OFF-OB' VANCOUVER', B.C. \nMarch 20tn, 1925 THE LABOR STATESMAN Trades Union Directory Vancouver trades and tabor C-nnollâ President,â¢ B. H: Neelands, M.L.A.; general secretary, Percy R. Bongough. Office, 803 Holdon Bldg., 16 Hastings Bast. Phone Sey. 7495. Meets in Labor Hall at 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays in month. Building' Trades Counoil, Vancouver^â Meets second and fourth Tuesday in Holden Building; President, j. Flynn. . Seerotary-treastirer, Vf. Watt.- :. â â ' Bakery Salesmen,, local 371 â Meets second Thursday every month. Holden Bldg,, K Hastings E. President, A. Wylio, 4336 Elgin Street; financial secretary, H. A. Bowron, 929 lith Ave. E. <\n__»_â â¢ Barbers', Journeyman International Union Of AmerloaâLocal 120, Vancouver, .,B_-.C. meets second and fourth Tuesdays In each month in Room 310 Labor Hall, 16 Hnstlngs East. President, Fred Dawe; flri. secretary, A. . R. Jennl, 72,8 Hastings Street West; .. rec-sec, ___rt Beprey. Bookbinders Local Ho. 105, Int. Brother- HoodâMeets second Tuesday in month ,804 Holden Bldg. President, F. Milne, 536 Drake St.; secretary, A. H. Hos- â-tins, 118 52nd Ave. W. I BrfcMayers', Masons' and Silo Setters' Int. TTnion Ho. 1âMeets sedond and fourth Wednesday In the Holden Bldg. -__-Er_Bidentr_-G. _E. Halllday;-Secretary, W. S. Dagnall, 1244 20th Ave. B. PKone Fair. 845 R. Maolilnlst Local 693âPresident, Thos. Sills, 1362 Burrard St. - Secretary, P. R. Bengough. Office, 807 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings East. Meets on second and fourth Tuesdays In month. Mental Hospital Attendants' ' Federal tTnion No. 35^-Meots at Essondale 1st arid third Thursdays in month. ' Pres1- . ident, 3. A. Gibson, 312.4th Stâ New Westminster; rec sec, T. P. O. Meri- "isles, Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, Mils Wagon Drivers and. Dairy Employ? eea, local 464âMeets second and fourth Friday In Labor Hall, 16'Hastings St. E. Business agent, Rirt Showier, 1115 Robson St. Holders TTnion local 281âInternational of North Americaârmeets first and third Fridays In month in roam 313 Holden Bldg.,. at 8 p.m. President, Sam Wilson,. 1728 Yew St. Corresponding representative; J. Pinkerton, . 2169. Victoria Drive. . Motion Pictures Projectionist's Union, local 348 of X.A.X.S.E. & M.P.M.C.â Meets at 991 Nelson St on first Sunday in each month at 7:30 p.m. Pres- .... Ident, J. R. Foster, 1161 Granville St.; Secretary, Geo. Gerrard, 'Box 345. ..Business Phone.: gey. 3923. . Carpenters and Joiners, Amalgamated . Sooiety of,âVancouver 1st Branch meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. ..President, W. Taylor; Sec. F. Prqsser; business agent, J. McKlnley. Headquarters, room 35, 163 Hastings St. W. &_ Carpenters and Joiners, United Brothor- boort of, local 453âPresident, J. O. Thom; recording secretary, W. Page; ,; business agent, Wm. Dunn. Office, ' Room 808 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings ^East. Meets second and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m. ' City Hall Employees' Association meets flrst Wednesday of each month at 445 Richards St. at 8 p. m. President, W. ,-..'__. Lewthwalte,; Business agent, and , treasurer, W. J. Seribbins, 3208 Pender St., E.; Secretary, E_ A. Black, __._____ri_-y-ale-Sfc â ~Z Civic Employees' Union, Hoool 38 â Meets first and third Fridays In the if> month at 445 Richards St., at 8 p.m. President, R. K*. Brown, 2627 Charles St.; secretary-treasurer, George Harrison, 1182 Parker St. ââ¢IS.. r -> - Electrical Worker*, looal 313, International BrotherhoodâMeets every Monday at 8 p.m. in Room No. 6, 819 Pender Street West. President, D. W. . McDougal, 910 Hastings Street East; ' business agent, E. H. Morrison. Office, â¢ 319 Pender Street West EngineersâInternational Union Steam on* Operating looal 844âMeets every Thursday at 8 p.m., Room 806 Holden Bldg. President, R. Finley; business agent and financial secretary, F. S. Hunt; recording secretary! Herbert McSavaney, - â- Engineers, Steam and Operating', Int. looal 882âMeets first and third Wednesday at 8 p.ir>â '.' â ,'.room 806 Holden Bldg. Preside* Sharles Price; rec. secretary. J. i ...n; financial secretary, Frank »j_:' Hunt. Office, 806 Holden Bldg. , a Floorlayors' Union, No. 1875, U.B. of C. & J. of A., iheets 1st and 3td Thursdays In 310 Holden Bldg., at 8 i p.m. President, John Soderman; Fin. Sec. A. Reid; Rec Sec. W. Johnston, 1666 16th Ave. W. Musicians Mutual Protective Union local 145, A. P. of M.âMeets at the G. W. V. A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President, Ernest C Miller, _ 991 Nelson Street; secretary, Edward Jafhieson, 991 Nelson Street; financial secretary, W. E. Williams, 991 Nelson Street; organizer, F. Fletcher, 991 Nelson Street. Painters, Deoorators and Paperhangera looal 138âMeets second and fourth Thursdays at 319 Pender. St. W. Business agent, Robt. IS. Stevenson. Office, room 204 319 Pender St., W. Phone Sey. 3.609. Pile Drivers, Bridge, Wliarr and Book Builders local Ho. 2404âMeets every Friday night at 8 p.m. in 112 Hastings St. W. James Thomson, secretary, P. O. Box 320. Plasterers, local 89âInternational Association of Operative, meets first -^'editesdajr-imnontli-ttt-Holden "BTdg. President, W..- Strickland, 289-.-46th Ave. E. Secretary, M. Galway, 1151- 69th Ave. E. Phone jFras. 604-R2. Plumbers and Steamfitters, Ho. 170, International Asso, ofâMeets evory 2nd and 4tli Friday in tho Holden " 'Bldg. President, Bert Stlnchcombe, 1899 Ogden Ave.; secretary and business agent, W. Watt, 805 Holden Bldg. KEEP THE MONEY HERE Our business agent is unable to report any applications for free meal tickets advertised in last issue of The Labor, Statesman, which would indicate that the numerous wage earners who are used to eating in those (cheap) asiatic joints are not a bit anxious to elevate their present standard of living. This is a very regrettable state of affairs which simply serves to further illustrate the aboslute truth of the old familiar remark "Where Ignorance Is Bliss," etc. It is most unfortunate that the. class bf people who patronize the asiatics do not fully realize what they are doing. If they did doubtless they would soon divert their patronage elsewhere and spend a little money with a class of people who may return the compliments .by spending some money with them instead of diverting 'it into channels from which "there is only a very remote chance of ever getting it back again. If we purchase goods abroad we get the goods and the foreigner gets the money but if we purchase goods at home we get both the goods and the money thereby insuring prosperity and good times for all. Yours faithfully, H. FORD, Press Agent, Local 28. tion for a Jong time, apparently the boss can'join what he likes but his slaves must do as he tells them. It might be well to mention that the Frasejr "M1tef"Ke Cream Co.? is the only ice cream company that employees any union men, when you eat any other ice cream you ar^, patronizing scab ice cream. "* - BERT SHOWLER? PLASTERERS' UNION, "A chiefs amain you takin1 notes, And faith he'll Brent it!"âBURNS, Printing Pressmen and Assistants, looal Ho. 69âMeets every second Tuesday In' the month at 8 p.m, in Room 213. : -Labor Hall,'.IS Hastihgs'St. E. "Presl- .dent, Harry F. Longley, 838 8th Ave. E.; secretary, Frank Hi Humphrey, P. O. Box 894. Address, 4038 Victoria Dr. Phone Fair. 2702R. Railway Carmen of Amerloa, lodge JSTo. SBâMeets first and third Friday in month at Cotillon Hall, Granville and Davie Streets. President, A. S. Ross, 5873 Pr. Edward St.; secretary, J. D. ' Vullamy, 2215 15th Ave. W. : DUI-1 and Restaurant Employees Union, 43 .. ^al 28â441 Seymour Street. Meets Hewitt.it and third Wednesday at 3 p.m. â;<_,, ;»!ond and fourth Wednesdays at 9 CÂ«y jsm; President, G. Coleman; busier ness agent, A. Graham. "Phone Seymour 1681. i Iron Workers, local 97, Int. Asso. of Bridge & structural â Meets every Monday, Room 804 Holden Bldg,, nt 8 . . p.m. President, W. Finlay, 1655 22nd _--._. Ave, E.; Secretary, James Dunn, Box 0 1196M.lty:. Phone High. 4334L. - tive them, Wood, Wire and Metal, Inter-. . national Union, looal 207 â Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays in month, at room fol 299 Holden Bldg. President,- V. R. Midgeley, .3761 .Reefer St: E.; secretary, J. G. Flnlayson, 2685 12th Ave. M W., Phone Bay. 4942R. Street and Bleetrlo Railway Employees, Pioneer Division Ho. 101âMeets K. P. Hall, Eighth and Klngsway, 1st and - 3rd Mondays at 10 .15 a.m. and 7- p.m. President, F. A. Hoover, 2409Clarke Drive; rec. secretary,. F. E; Griffin, 447 6th Ave. Bast; treasurer, H. W. Speed; financial Bocretnry and-business agent, Angus Maclhhes, 3544 Pr. Edward St. Office: corner Prior and â Main streets. Phone Fairmont 2150L. Sheet Metal Workers, Amalgamated, local Union Ho. 880âMeets second and fourth Thursday In month In Holden Bldg., 16 Hastings St. E. President, N. C, South; secretary, R. J. Wardrop; rec. sec, A. F. Ashton. Tailors', Journeymen Union of America, local Ho. 178âMeetings held first Thursday In each month, 8 p.m. Executive meets third Thursday of every month in Labor Hall. President, A. R. Gatenby; secretary, C. McDonald, P.O. Box 603. Executive 'iiieets third. Thursday of every month. Maohlnist looal 182âPresident E. B. McLean. 463 6th Ave. W. Secretary, ,S. A. Boardman, 3888 Parker _St. Meets second and fourth Friday at 8 p.m. in Room 313 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings East. - Typographical Union, No. 228âPresident, R. P. Pettipiece; vice president, C. S: Campbell;â secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P:0. Box 66. Meets last Sunday of "each month-at 2 p.m., in Holden Building, 16 Hastings St. E. The Vancouver Theatrical Podorationâ Meets at 991 Nelson Street, at 11 cum. .. on the Tuesday preceding the first Sunday of the month. President, Hhrry Pearson; seoretary, Edward A. Jamieson.; business agent, Fred Fletcher, 991 Nelson St. COMMUNIST PARTY OF CANADA A PROPAGANDA MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE ROYAL THEATRE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, AT 8 P.M. Subject: "The Paris Commune" â¢QUESTIONS . -DISCUSSION / ~r"~ COLLECT10N __»*__ PROTEST AG-frNST MILltARlS-M . Militant unionists are preparing plans whereby the trade unionists of Australia will declare the America'ri (fleet unfair- when it arrives at Australian ports. This will be a pro test, against naval preparedness and militarism, and also against the reactionary actions of the. United States government in persecuting unionists and reformers, and imprisoning radicals. LOCAL UNIONSâTAKE NOTICE The Bakery Salesmen's Union takes this opportunity to inform the readers of The Labor Statesman that the following firms are the only bakeries that employ union salesmen. Griffith's Bread Co., Bayview.,720, "Z&teW$bn's Bakery,. .Pair.: 227. - Shelly's Bakery, Fair. 44.- ._ WHY MAKE YOUR PURCHASES FROM NON-UNION SALESMEN? It costs no more.to purchase from a union salesman- and you have three different makes of bread to choose from. NEWS FROM THE DAIRY U'-'-'r: EMPLOYEES This job of press correspondent can be recommended to give to any member of a Local you want to get in bad. Our news lasV-Veek was read by every member of Local 464, some with glee, but others have now got a club in their mitts for the writer, so we must see what we can do this week. Everybody interested in footBall is expected to be at. the Cambie St. grounds on Wednesday, March 25th, to give the Creamo boys a boost and if they win tho Cup, to help carry them home. They are in the running and everything looks bright, as even Ernie is on time just lately. The debate for last meeting was postponed as the debaters got cold feet, that is those on the affirmative side. We would remind the members that it may look nice to shoot your neck off oh the job, in order to get in good with the boss, but' the man that makes good and lasts is the man that attends his union meetings and discusses things from an intelligent viewpoint. Some of our members i :_how more about the milk, business than there Oliverites will ever team if they live to be a 100. There is a merry war going on in this City. Get after all the nori- union men to get in the union, as the different companies are .all' cutting pficesiind'in wages. It is not hard to guess who kicked- the- bean. pot off the stove, as. two of the outfits are well known labor haters,'artd have told their employees they will fire the first' ones that join the Union. If the men have any backbone at all they will join, as the bosses have had an organiza- At a recent meeting of Local 89 Vancouver Plasterers, consideration was given to Trade ( f) Schools at present operating in this city. As a result of investigations made by an authorized person we are of the opinion that, nothing can be gained by any individual taking a course of instruction in plastering, T;he time allotted and the equipment at their disposal being totally inadequate to produce anything in the nature of a mechanic - Our advice to any ambitious.youth is to keep your money and you will save disappointments. Headquarters evidently being in no hurry to lend assistance (finan- eist~or otherwise) to the organizing campaign, our secretary was placed niJheJieid__fcaLÂ±wo_-weel-__4i-^the-Lo-- cal's expense. The plastering work at the new buildings of the U.B.C. at Point Grey is rapidly nearing completion. An average of twenty-five plasterers hjgve been employed during the past six months. For the first time in Vancouver "machine production" .was.introduced in the "Art "of Plastering" at the new U.B.C. buildnigs, the major portion of the material for interior and exterior use haying been mixed by machine instead of by hand as formerly. The buildings completed and Hearing completion under the foreman- ship and guidance' of Bros. H. C. Jeary and Wm. Dairon are: The Sci- lmce,-E-l_rary, (to house at present Free to Al( .7e will send tlie following literature free by mail to airy sufferer-: 10-pa.e pamphlet on 50 Diseases, --page pamphlet on Diseases of Men. I.eaBet' Mt Diseases or. Women, list .of testimonials, recehed during 1924, An .article-on-Ute. Hetbaft-''-Wl_i«il"«f',_lise_-» Kindly ask for the ones you particularly want and state yoili- troubles, when our opinion »ill be included without charge. Consultation free anil without obligation. Hours 2 to* 6 afternoons and 7 to 9 evenings, (Note, no business done in the rooming or on Wednesday or Sunday.) Tne English . Ilerlwll Dispensary. 13.19 Da_k> (corner Broughton). The oldest Herbal Institution In B. C. 25 years English experience. Diploma by examination from N. A. II. M. London. Without wishing to disparage the wonderful operations performed by our most skilled surgeons or the good work by. other forms of treatment, we suggest that before having an operation, or be- licving-.your case incurable, you call on us. -,-;'â PHONE SEYMOUR 7545 For An Appointment Which Will Cost You Nothing . Treatment By Mail Our Specialty 5(^500 volumes with addit-onal magazines, etc.) Agricultural, Administration, Auditorium.,Applied Science, Arts and Mechanical. The only building not yet erected is the gymnasium, it being subject to an annual grant of $3,300 per year from the Federal Government provided an officers training c.rps is organized by the "University. The condition not being a popular one the provision has not been accepted by Varsity so. far. . Our worthy Solons can generally fina ample funds to develop the Art of killing, but, rarely sufficient for the "Advancement of Learning." '- '> â âA. H. Cor. UNION TAILOR SHOPS D. /it-hisofl, Westminster "Trust Bldg. New "Westminster. . Abrams, 676 Robson St?. Beaton, 563 Georgia St. West. Beyland, 901 Robson St. ; Charles Butt_-1066A Fender St. West. Comtiiin & Creelman. 603 Dunsmuir St. Creases-, 751 Granville St. J. Gass. 445 Granville St. Gray & Jeff.-2530 Main Street. Hartle Bros., 662 Seymour. Kefr &.Furn_aux, 445 Granville St. I.anRtrv _t Co.. 318 Hastings St. West. Matatall & Marshall. 1080 Robson St. Thos. MorpnVi, 817 Granville St. Perry & Dnlk; 18 Hastlnss St., West. "Petterson. 14. CfindiuaiSL. -5X_l-k--w_âBmtâ¢_ Ray Bros.. 80 HaStl-cg.' St. West. Slowln 207 Hastings West. Storry. 653 Granville St. J. H. Sweder, 427. Seymour St. rtfn-orcTaitors:""3*-"'HlifttrhcT"West. """"" Short While WiirGUT "Willi, ton & Kennedy. 427 Pender St. I Van Alkon, 520 Columbia Ave. West. KBACY MADE CT-OTJ-ING STORES ' EMPLOYING UNION BUSHELIYIEN Arnold _c Quiprley. 540 Granville- St, I-nir© Ltd., 410 Hastlnns St. West. Book D. K_, 137 Hastings West, daman's Ltd., 153 Hastings St. West. Wm. DieV. Ltd., 45 Hastings East. Thos. Foster, Ltd.. 608 Granville St. .T. W. Foster. Ltd.. 345 Hastings West Robinson's; 441 Hastings Wost. Thomas & MclBain, 6B6 Granvlilo St. William Braidwood, DC,Ph.C. Isabella J. Braidwood, D.C.,Ph.C, ' Licensed by State Board, Wash, â Chiropractor*, Nerve Specialists .Evening Appointments, Highland 1643-L Sey. 1635 716-7 standard'Bit. BIOS'. Kerr. 81I-2 lady Attendant Froin 8 p.m. X-Bay Service By Appointment Sey. 1986 W. F, E. DURRANI CHIROPRACTORS Palmer School Graduates 614-15 DOMINION BUII.DING . Office Sey. 6021 Bes. Kerr. 328X2 Dr. Elmo Marshall Graduate National College. Chicago CHIROPRACTOR- 7 503-3 HOLDEN BUH-DXNC. 16 HASTINGS STREET, E. McLeod and Gough CHIROPRACTORS AND _ OSTEOPATMlS WE GET RESULTS 706 Holden Bldg. Phone Sey. 173 Evenings by Appointment X-Servico Palmer (3 Year Course) Graduate BerthaLLWintermute B.C., Pil.C. CHIROPRACTOR-SPIN0GRAPHER Sey. 1507 Sights, Bey. 3154 403 DOMINION BUILDING Office and Hob. Phone: Sey. 3366 Hours: 10 to 12, 2 to 5 and by Appointment E. W. MAXWELL ' B.N.D.C. DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC -Registered Nurse Suite _a, 709 Dunsnmlr St. (Over Gordon Drysdalo's) Dr. Almond E. Harper Sp.C- , Chiropractor 311 Hastings St. West _ ,. SBY. 1780. , 'It's Your Spine and Nerves" The Soviet-government has granted : -w«^m*«Â«w_..__re«^---1JÂ»s»TOiffi»^«Â»i^ amnestyto aTT subjects who during the civil war were identified with the anti-Soviet armies of Denikine qnd Wfangel,"or who" were contiected witfr â the anti-revolutionary njqvement. , The 44-hour week in the Sydney City Council, Australia, came into operation on February 10th. The 44- hour week was one of the promises of the Municipal Labor Party .before the elections. I A THE LABDR STATESMAN March 20th, 1925 The Labor Statesman i'-bllHhed every Friday, at 810 Holden Bldg., Vancouver, B, C. Owned by tlie Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and.Labor Council. Press Committee: J. Sidaway, St. Railwaymen; W. J. Seribbins, Civic Bra- gjp/ees; W.. Dunn, Carpenters; V....R. Midgley, TUthers; P. R. Bengough Machinists; J. Thompson, Pile Drivers and Wooden- Brldgemen. H. W. Watts, Man. __dl_or. Subscription Rates:âCanada 12.00 per year, .1.00 for., six months. United States and foreign! »3.00 per year. To unions subscribing in a body, 16o Per member per month. Phone Seymour 1989. j 'â . Vancouver, B.C., March 20, 1925 PATRIOTISM .â â â¢ Dr. Manion, Federal member for ..,;;. Port William, has appealed to the "Canadian Clubs to make it a duty to teach patriotism throughout Canada; Patriotism is defined as a love of one's country, and would find its expression in a desire to serve one's country. Whether there is any particularly marked absence of patriotism in_ Canada it is hard to say, but if such was found to be the case it | would be no matter for surprise. But ; that patrip^isnj can be taught, like Jj mathematics or geography, ^ is not :'quite so apparent, and if it could," the selection of the Canadian. Clubs "for the duty is not a very happy choice, The Canadian Clubs are a group of self-appointed individuals who are so placed that they are able ' 7__t.Q Jtieet-atmid-day-luncheoirs-in "the leading hotels. Their function in the scheme of things Canadian appeals ;,t° be to get in touch with every strangerâor even public servantâof :any particular repute, have him de-' liver his message to themselves and the message which the stranger' may , have for the public is allowed to ', reach us when filtered, through the '.'-â maw of this group Who-are making a by-word of the name,. Canadian; â This'policy of defrauding the pub-? lie of the educational Value of the lecture, a^d piiblicâplatform, has .done and is doing more than aiiy other single agency to maintain a , .condition of ignorance of our own affairs, and.the. affairs .of other lands . and thereby destroy the foundation on which an intelligent patriotism must be founded. The Canadian Club's influence for good is no wider â than-its own membership, while its very- existence is an insult to every ... wage earner, and every woman in the '.â land.. â¢â â rw , Dr. Manion is a Conservative. This party in Canada has always pined for a blind unreasoning American breed of patriotism, one that would forbid any change or innovation, and â¢that would'find its highest expression in some buffoon shinning up a pole "to tear down the flag of some other country, even vttien appropriately shown. The mania of prejudice and ignorance that passes for patriotism oil the American side has no relation- i ship to love of country, but it is extremely,, useful to divert attention and to carry by sheer power of noise measures that will not stand close scrutiny. This is the partciular. pur- .pbse of the flag that drapes the back of -he platform at Conservative meetings. The question may very properly be asked, oh what evidence does Dr. Manion conclude that there is any lack of patriotism in Canada? The four years, 1914 to 1918, offered a very rigid test and at no time were the training and support facilities , equal to the number of men^pjun.-, '*XBJba*&s^hB&ti^^ -beg to off er the -suggestion that wha -""the. doctor has in mine! is riot any weak- nsss in the Canadian attitude toward his country or its institutions, but towards war profits. The Canadian ckp-tfi-iflft S-isde very well out of the war. The balance of the public have not shown any .particular respect for wealth obtained out of such a disaster; sensing this the plunderbund still "feels a little nervous. In this fear we have the roots of the "Bed" Scares and the drivelling idiotic as"- sertion that every strike from 1917 to ..date-- is a deep-laid revoTatronary plot and in this also we find the explanation for the establishment of a "sedition" hunting army frorii the Atlantic to the Pacific. The thing that now masquerades under the name of the North West Mounted Police has nothing in common with the organi zatiofl that has made the name honoured in the history of Canada. The present organization was created by Mr. Manion's party to satisfy the guilty conscience, of our war profiteer. â .. .__. . . Love of Home and Country are among the highest qualities that the mind can contain. -Every human being, and even the whoTeanimal world, is born with a prejMicp'ihTavour of their own home land^.and-when-any country reaches the condition where it has to attempt to teach patriotism it has ceased to be -what it should be to its citizens. There was no lack of patriotism in Canada when the whole citizenship was put to the test; if this is no longer true it is not a question of teaching patriotism. The question isâwhat has destroyed it? Mr. Manion and the whole tribe of political and profiteering patriots do not "possess the courage to face this question which they themselves raise.âM. IN ALL ITS GLORY There. has_recently__heen_a lot-of limelight shed on the watered, stock of many Canadian firms by labor and farmer members of the House of Commons at Ottawa, and there has also been light" shed on the activities Of the Nash fruit interests (Mutual Ltd) in the swindling of farmers in British'ColunrbiasV'There hpv copies to'hand a-story"in the West Coast Lumberman of how the lumber interests hoist prices and, curtail production arid .how the Jwage earner works himself outof.a Sob. The West Coast Liftnberman of March 1 says; One trembles tag think of what the Consequences w_.uid be ' if miljs up and down' the Coast tfere operating at full capacity at the present time, As- matters "Trow- stand, it looks as though there might be still -greater curtailment during the next two or three weeks, than there has been during the past two weeks. There is already more or less talk of a -four- day week and undoubtedly many manufacturers will deem it expedient to curtail still further in the hope that such curtailment will help stabilize the market. Meanwhile logger- would do Well to restrict their operations. (Emphasis ours.) In fact, some loggers are already curtailing." "While-cur.-ailment is pretty ..gen-, eral up arid down the Coast, the' facts of the matter are the increased efficiency of mill employees in offsetting some of the-reduced capacity." (Erin phasis ours). Further on in the editorial it says: "There is hardly a city of. consequence anywhere in the country, where tremendous building activity is not anticipated during the coming summer ..... If this is the case, it cannot fail to develop a tremendous demand for lumber." We find in the foregoing three things? suggestions of curtailing production to boost prices; in spite of curtailment the wage earner further speeds himself out of ajob; in spite of "anticipating tremendous demand for lumber" curtailment .in production is strongly advised. â¢^herft-.:wfi;rJ__»i_Ta^g^^ the present system of'wealth produc- Sep.' No matter what the owners of 'the means of wealth, production dp, the, workgr suffers and foots the bill. He sweats blood producing goodsto pay dividends on billions of dollars of. watered stock; he toils long hours in farm and factory to produce foodstuffs and is paid a miserable sum for. the products or a starvation wage for his work; he risks life and limb in mill and mine and sweats and gr&ans to produce lumber and coal and, in spite of the need for coal and.lumber, he works two or four days a week for a lev/ weeks and :is then laid off for a few more weeks v^niie prices are boosted. Then he goes back to the job at the same old wage, if-not for less. ' There is a. picture' of capitalism in all its. glory.. If .every man, woman and child were permitted to have what they need, there would'be fifty million houses needed tomorrow; there would be ten timesthat amount of tons of coal asked for; there "would be clothing, and furnishings; arid food, and implements is tremendous quantities needed to supply the natural needs of the human family. But under the present system things are riot produced for use, they are produced for profit. The, private own- e?s"d_n_ie machinery of wealth productionâmills, mines, factories, etc., âhelp to curtail production.; unemployed roam the streets, willing workers beg for jobs; hungry children cry aloud for bread; mothers sob in anxiety for their offspring. The cry for food, for' Clothing; for shelter reaches deaf-ears because these people have not the price to pay for the things they need. Under thgse circumstances can anybody deny that the'capitalist'system is fundamentally wrong in purpose, in-method and in form? If you cannot deny it then help, abolish it.â-W. THE CALL TO INDIA . We have just come into possession of a 32 page pamphlet of "Confidential, information prepared by the Vancouver Board of Trade for the use of those in India desirous of settling in British Columbia;" This pamphlet wasissued February, 1923, and was "tp be issued only by the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner, Calcutta." In spite, of the agitation that has been going on. against oriental immigration during the past few years in which quite a number of business men have taken part, the Vancouver Board of Trade says in the foreword of this pamphletâ'JTo- Intending Settlers" . that the information is a "reliable description of the opportunities and advantages of settling in the Province of British Columbia". -' It further states that "for those wishing to. invest, and work in conjunction with established industries, careful inves-j tigation and advice will be given.". This information was sent abroad while returned men were struggling* to earn a livelihood among rocks anti tree stumps in parts of the province. It was sent out tb India when British Columbia had an unemployed problem on its hands and while a considerable number of the industries that were running were manned by oriental labor. -- SO THIS IS LONDON! The other day, a Vancouver theatre had a long arid popular run of a play on "So This Is London." The daily press are putting on another drama, but it is fact instead of fiction, arid mighty sordid facts at that. Two titled dames are in the limelight as principles in malodorous liaisons, Two middle-aged pld pelicans feature in stories that/ are making the courts' ears-and faces burn with blushes. All London stands aghast. Society is all agog for more details, and aristocracy has its ears prick.ed.-f or-.^fcte-west "Of "1_f-q~'_t'ory. Pour titled-men -have-beeTL.in-Jlot water lately, on bad cheque deals. A belted - .mrivW^ other day, charged with skinning poor tradesmen out pf money. A strawberryed Duke narrowly escaped prison on a charge of felony, while another Duke is out on bail in the Vancouver Swimming Pool - I â â ||" â I ..Illl" ' ' and Pleasure Pier Limited '.-.. A Local Company Organized With Local Capital . DO YOU REALIZE THATâENGLISH BAY in ever-increasing measure is be- , coining GREATER VANCOUVER'S SEASIDE RESORT. v THATâ This Company CONTROLS the most VALUABLE " . CONCESSIONS at ENGLISH BAY? " THATâThe Value of the. Real Estate OWNED and CONTROLLED by tlie Company will grow* enormously with tKe growth of GREATER.VANCOUVER? THATâYou arc only receiving 3:..per-cent., on _v.our..,S_L_;i_lgs', Account,,or 4^ to (Tper cent, on your Bonds? THATâSome of yotir funds converted into the Stock of this Company will pay you far greater earnings? THATâThis Company is under the Direction of the follow- -_.... ing gentlemen: . . ' '"' â â¢ President: E. W. DEAN - Importing Agent ; E. "H. ADAMS ,-., Comptroller, B.C.E. Ry. Co. ...â_.. J. J. GRANT - Mine Operator and Contractor DR. JAMES PATTERSON - - - Physician E. E. WELLER, General Manager, Almonds, Ltd. L. G. THOMAS Merchant F.GRAHAM - - - ,- - - Auditor : INVESTIGATEâDO IT NOW Write the Fiscal Agents NATIONAI^SEJCILRITI^S âr~^" ~~ ~ LIMITED 2024 Beach Avenue - P" -" Vancouver, B.C. Telephone: Douglas 1205 Who Will Gladly Send You Full Information States." Oh" our own continent .we have severeal ex-officers of high rank facing trials; with a number of society folk mixed up in,adultery cases. A prominent woman of Vancouver's own west end is involved in a "pending divorce suit, while another member of Vancouver's elite figures in worse allegations. If one of our own union workers did any of. these things, you'd hear an outcry from Capital against the degraded doing of the poor, but, after all, are the poor so bad? At any rate, we are trying tokeep half decent, and-these society folk" are setting the pace in worse doings. In an ugly and unhappy world the richest man^can purchase nothing but ugliness and unhappiness.âBernard Shaw. Union Men Investing in New Beach Resort The new beach resort, sponsored by the Vancouver Swimming Pool & Pleasure Pier, Ltd., has attracted wide interest and support, many out- of-town people sending in cheques for ^KareS with confidence in its coming success. A number of union workers have voluritarily^xter.ded support on its merits as an industrial enterprise having civic backing and the directorate of leading men. It is expected the work will coriimence in a week or two, and sufficient_capital has already been raised to make an early, start with the work which will be completed in time for the warm weather of this season. The operations are being carried out with economy, no salaries being paid, and 'thHoweS-*^-oT!__---_fi^ to.salesmen.., â-. â.-,-*â¢-.:-.-â : ':'" %*»Â»$. "i-08' S OPEN The T. Edwards Co. PBNEBAI, DIRECTORS AND EMB AIMERS Note: 2 Parlors Only 612 Main St- 3431 GrnnviUo St. _ ,---r-T-,-;i.-./^--r4-M^^^^^-t,'*!w':'!fl'.'i'*'1'''' UNION J.' W. U. MADE Carpenters' Overalls ' Phone Seymour 3594 ...â â¢-.- Campbell & Gtiffin Clothing, Hats, Caps and Men's ; Fujnijalii-igs-,ââ~^Z-- 14. CORDOVA STREET WEST UNDERWOOD Rebuilt $35 to 75 Portable $oS Terms: $10 Cash, Balance Easy Terms United Typewriter Co. Ring Up Sey. 2354 for Appointment DR. W.J. CURRY DENTIST Suite 301 Dominion Building - Vancouver. B.C. PERRY & DOLK Men's Tailors 18 Hastinga West Room 33 . â ' i i â v THE BETTER'OLE â â 915 Main Street ....... v J. Turner, Prop. jMicJt^Jw_fSM>ste_rf_." tobacco. ... ._.._,_..-.. TZ William. Tell CIGARS " are the product of a 100 per cent UNION FACTORY ]'* I March 20th, 1925 'r $35.00 - IN PRIZESâ f3_».00 ' WHO'S WHO and WHY IN VANCOUVER AND NEW WESTMINSTER _... Introducing to You the Live, Progressive Firms and People Who Make Up the Business Interests of This District. First PrizeâFrench Ivory Articles." Donated by Lyttleton 'Brothers. ' > ' Second PrizeâGents' Furnishings. Donated by Top No_td___ Men's Wear. Third PrizeâGood Quality Hat. Donated by Linforths Hat â Factory. Fourth PrizeâPass for Two, Good for One Month. Donated by Garden Theatre. THE LABOR STATESMAN Shop, Abbott and Hastings Street,] and Linforth's store on Granville St. Mr. Walter Linforth, the head.of the firm, is well known-here. He is a public Spirited man who understands his trade. His assistant, Mr. Joseph Walker, learned hat-maj-irig in the Old Country and has been making hats for more than 25 years, being one of the niost expert hat makers in western Canada. What is the average sized hat sold by Linforth's? Are derbies coming into style again? / * . Knowledge Competition following will be found a nn_n- ber ot brief paragraphs bringing' out a few of tbe distinctive features or characteristics of tlio city's institutions. There is- a query or two In each paragraph. The names of tbe persons answering them nearest correct will be placed in a bat and drawn next Wednesday noon. Tbe first ont gets first prise, and so on. Sbe firms will answer all tbe questions for you. Answers may be sent by mail or brongbt to this office any time before next Wednesday. IText Friday tbe sequel to this feature will be pnbllsbed. Tbe competition is open . to everyone except the employees'of this paper and their relatives. WHO'S WHO EDI TOB, Care, labor Statesman. (Copyright 1935 by Clanda.. S. Moss.) I Lyttleton Bros, and Dr. Price Make Good Team In Business (1-) After one is in business for nearly one third of a century, he understands all about it, as a rule, and: when a man is, 40 years at it, he is generally a master of the craft. This fits the case of: Lyttleton 'Bros., jewelers, owners of the well known I_yttliJti.n store at 430 Granville St., and their old time associate, Dr, G. - L, Price, optometrist. The optomet- t ry law does not allow a doctor pf I optometry to call himself "doctor," but we ari doing it foJp'him, This pioneer optometrist has been in his profession for four decades, and has fitted glasses to hundreds. He is still going strong, too. The Lyttle- â¢ ton business was established here 'way back in 1893,.. although âyou "â¢; " wouTdTiever guess it to- see the young looking brothers, Tom and T. A. Lyttleton. Their- store is well ' stocked with everything that is good in jewelry, gems, watches, clocks, t cut-glassware, eye-glasses and other good things, including some beauti- , ,ful French ivory* articles, a gift from which forms the donation of Lyttleton Brothers in this feature. These men like Vancouver and the resi- , jients. They are always boosting it ' and urging others to do likewise. How many timepieces do you see ' in both windows Saturday, March 21? How far is this store off Hasting^ St.? ' Piggly- Wiggly Habit Reaches ' VancouverâAbout New Store , (2) The Piggly Wiggly has come to town. The first, of a chain of these unique provision' stores has been opened at 27i5 Granville Street, and it won't be long before you'll find Piggly Wigglies all over Vancouver l^These stores are located throughout the continent and prove a tremendous success. The local, manager is enthusiastic at the success that came -immediately with the opening of the first branch. There is something positively .fascinating about the Piggly Wiggly store, .apart -from its system of selling for lessj and giving quick service. You enter a turnstile and take your pick of what you want inside. Everything is marked plainlyâand the prices are below those charged elsewhere. Everything is handy. You know just where to go and what to take. No need to wait for a clerk; the eus- '"â ''-â -is her own clerk. The system The Piggly Wiggly Stores proved a success from the start. In a very short, time the chain of stores grew into a total sale record bf $125,000,- 000'in a year! There are now 1700 Piggly Wiggly Stores, and housewives of Vancouver are now acquiring the happy Piggly Wiggly habit. Who is the local Manager? Name a fancy biscuit special. â â Students Praise Up-To. Date Hairdressing Parlor & School' Garden Theatre Spends Lot of Money Perfecting Its Service (5) With the expenditure of a small fortune in installing one of the finest screens that film science can produce, and making other improvements, the management of the Garden Theatre, Main, Street, near Georgia Viaduct, offers a house of amusement "that merits crowded houses. Manager M. E. Fairleigh states the improvements include the two-newest projectors in Vancouver, with matchless service and comfort, and some PAINT BARGAIN! And You Cannot Afford to MJss Itâfor SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY Remember^ tliisâA $5.00 Bill sometimes -spent on Paint makes a $100 diffeh.i.ce on your premises. 7.7- â '5, Oajion Cans only. Regular, $3-75. Special Price, per gallon _..., .31.92 1760 gallons ofXthe tnjst Shingle Slain". â '* Manufactured in Black/Brown, Green, Red. Tour choice of colors.' t Bog, $2 gallon, for .â _ --..â..â..'.i;7,.'...:... $1.27 400 gallons Mixed Paint, in Bed and Buff. . Reg. $3.75 gallon, for -..._$l_9_r We«did not' ste^il .this, but we bought it cheap and are selling'it cheaper still. W.C.St ear man ""The Peoples Hardware Merchant" 61> GRANVILLE ST. Top Notch Men's Wear Is Friend <jf Many Union Men fith's "Broken bTo±W.- ^iM': SL^.2FS ^. shirts, ties and fith's "Broken Blossoms" acknowledged to be one of the most striking dramas ever screened. The scenes were laid in Limehouse. Barthelmess and Lillian' (3) When a score of bright faced girls seem reluctant to go home after their day's work is over, it-looks like .ths end of a perfect day.on their job. By this token there seems something very satisfactory in the system adopted by at least one "Beauty Parlor", the Up-to-Date Hairdressing Parlors, 337 Hastings Street. It is,, good ,to say this in vie_v_of the_criticism "that has centred around some local beauty parlors. Of course there.are exceptions; Some are perfectly good places, even if some others have been featured in complaints. The Up-to- Date Hairdressing establishment, However, has many things to commend its^merits. There are 19 girls and twoSnen barbel's among the, ot tn workers and students. The men are Clark taking up the marc'elling course. There is an atmosphere Qf contentment' and intelligent earnestness in this happy training school of fair young beauty cultists. *! They pass out into the worlfl equipped with a training that is thorough. The lady principals of this institution are proud of the affectionate letters they receive from their girls who have gone forth to success. One girl writes from Merritt that she became established almost-immediately, and has <a fine business worked up from the very start. Another girl tells of making ?9 the first two days she started up, with a steadily increasing business. Other letters tell similar stories. The girls now taking the course are divided into degrees of merit, the senior students being almost perfect in their art. Some tell .of failure in other schools which they left in despair to take up the better course at the Up-to-Date Hairdressing Parlors and . School. They; are warm in their praise of Mrs. Catherine Browne, the manager, and. Madame Anne. These ladies, who possess wide experience in their profession, state that some of the girls came to them with only a smattering of their trade acquired in other "Beauty Parlors. A casual chat with any of the girls verifies this. Mrs. Browne" and Madame Anne help the girls to become placed when they have learned the trade." How long does it take to learn this trade?" Can a girl learn it while working at another job? _."- starred in the drama. This, week has Douglas Fairbanks in "Robin Hood:" The new bill will be opened with Buck Jones in "Winner Take AH." Each bilHias a snappy comedy, news pictures and other attractions. An excellent pianist is, present. With the elaborate improvements and new decorations, the Garden Theatre may be regarded as one of the handsomest theatres in Vancouver today. What is the seating capacity of this theatre,,? When was it re-opened? __ other such furnishings. Nearly ev eryone with the price gets a new _>- v; "J" ^. °r Eafter- or else gets the other Richard suit pressed to look like new. Speak- Gish are | mgabout, the best in men's f urn ishings, the ideal place to get it is from the Top Notch Men's Wear, 1146 Granville Street. Here you will find genial Bob Smetburst always ready to serve. The Top Notch is a good place for all union workers to patronize. In addition to selling the best in all dress shirts, etc., herei"yoiii "j trill find an extensive stock of working clothing?, including overalls, work shirts, hats and %lovesâeverything the working man-needs at economical prices and fine values. Mr. Smeth- furet-hasH-eeirirr this "business for a Will All Beer Parlors Be Like Palatial Place at The Canada? (6) More like an ornate Parisian Cafe than one's"" conception of the new beer parlor is the reconstructed!, -y»_«m_- parlors installed by the" management j phoR^ttumber? of the Canada Hotel. Mr.Wm.' "" '""" , (who is Pies, of the Hotel Men's Assoc.) and Mr. Roy Ayles- worth, associate owners of the Canada Hotel, have spent a small fortune on the innovation. The former buffet is _aid*out with cosy Sooths, with neat^Jittle mahogany tables. There is rooro for a hundred or more people. The place iS. spick and Span 'and inviting. Theh there is a more exclusive snuggery, designed strictly'according to law, where the elite of the land...may-.be satisfied with every human comfort, The furnishings and fittings in the former dining room are of entrancing attraction, even to a luxurious degree. There is a suggestion of costly fixtures in the place with its dignity and calm. The place is expensively laid out, .fit. for the highest in the land. And there are carpets, too. It ts open to full view as the law savs, yet there is seclusion -ion âj _!--â¢- â¢-- '- , _. ___ _uia uusuiess lor i long time and knows his trade well. He has many friends among the union people and is worthy of their support, so remember the jiddressâ 1146 Granville Street, the next time you need anything in his line. â What standard collars does this place specialize in? What is their fee's window Saturday, March 21? What is the phone number? Musical Comedy Star at the Orpheum Headlining next weeks bill of -vaudeville, at the Orpheum is the versatile and vivacious musical comedy star, Elizabeth Brice, and her band. This is a .sumptuously staged musical offering, the band being composed of musicians who are entertainers as woll, and they each offer a number, that proves the originality of. these clever 'young men. Miss Carol Kohl, the ...charming young dramatic luminary who leaped into fame in the companies of Miss Julia Arthur and Mrs. Piske, is on this week's bill in "a new dramatic playlet by Edwin Burke called "Human Nature." which is an jinusualiy iaterestingâ character study. Emil Boreo, the McDuffee Bros. Is Drug Store Many Union Men Will Like (_».) Watch the date on April 2, 3, 4, for that will herald an important sale at McDuffee Brothers Drug Store. A few words about this should prove~of interest to Union folk in view of the friendly relations that have always existed between McDuffee Bros, and onion workers. There are two brothers, Russell and A. P. McDuffee- Their finely equipped drug store is at 76 West Cordova Street, Corner of Abbott St. Both are courteous gentlemen possessing high training and experience in their profession. Their store is equipped with, an unusually varied assortment. of the best -medicinal specifics on the market, in addition to*, toilet accessories, tonics, remedies for every a il- --_-..-__-_ iw every ail* . __..._> j-> uiu- is seclusion Iment, surgical'appliances,and every- also, and this lends an air of privacy I thing else that- goes with the. up-to- and respectability. One can h»r.liv I ditto. A,.--- ,- - and respectabilityâ¢ .0*l«^^|^d_5 S^ «mH_^iTto â â , *» = , i___ . ne' League held last Friday evening sev -_. -f.,tu _-.iu_., .ue late featured, comedian and songster of the Chauve Souris, for which he originated the famous "Paiade'of | the Wopden Soldiers,'"is returning in a new offering. Harry Holbrook, the singing marine froiii the Marine Corps will present his singing specialty. - During, the war,.'-he gained'. a reputation ..singing a).oard~,ship, iri; military .hospitals and camps. Glenn and Jenkins in 'Working for the Rail-.- road,vwill provide some of the laughs on this week's bill, they are inimi- ta.Sle comedians of the black-face variety. Eileen Schofield presents a terpsi-. chorean novelty called "Dancing Lessons," she is assisted by Martin Young, Mack Davis, Jerry Smith and Jack Boyce a' quartette of hoofers with voices. La Salle-Hassan and Moran call themselves JQyclonic Com__. iques^' and they are just that. The Aesops Fable this week is called "Good Old Circus Days," Topics of the Day and the :Orpheuui-. Concert Orchestra in musical selection? completes a very snappy bill. Junior Labor League Business Meeting This Thursday At the educational meeting of the poseanTcheer It thl fe to he^" ttf thf1,r,.tâ¢ub!es *° *cse brothers ^ objects were discussed/These -...,... __l bi*«a. ia. lu ue Vancouver's scheme of beer parlors, then hasten the day, please Mr. Attorney- General Manson! What will be-the seating, capacity at the, Canada's beer parlors? How many tables in both parlors? â "â â Linforth Hat Factory Is Able . To Sell Cheaper Than Others (4) Why not Wea* the Made-in- B. C. hat? It hardly seems fair to a good local hat factory to buy the product made somewhere else, when Linforth's Hat Factory not only turns out hits that employ local labor, but manufactures hats that are equal to the best that are imported, and their prices are really less. This is made possible because Linforth's Hat Factory receives the raw material in bulk, whereas other hatters have to pay freight, middlemen's profit Union Men, Take Your Troubles To International Protection Asn. thei^colC and VcifefT their meetl"gs.glve the *°â¢* Vâ¢pe every aches^nd pains. Wome? and chifd- .°PI_ UI"ty J? air t_l.eir views on the saves.time and needless _xj£n]i S^ profit tor from ss: a. great saving. It embraced thl â¢if!-^-J& ^? FW~3° ag«l~tq-pâ '"-^ ^ a great saving. It embraces the '.ipmbilled merits of the cash-and- carry, cafeteria' and ' every other modern system that gives the buyer economy, plus quality, and promptness. When you get what you want, you pay the cashier and depart through another turnstile, laden with the best the market has to offer; make this clearer',-..Linforth's Hat Factory, .344 Abbott Street, can sell a hat for $5, and a hat just like it would cost a couple of dollars more, if you had to buy it elsewhere. The Linforth-made hats are retailed at the factory, and may also be bought at various hat shops about town, including the Black and White Hat (7) The other day a union man engaged in a dispute over wages and damages due him. His boss deik-d him, flatly, he would not pay. It was the old storyâan employer believing his worker was too ignorant to put up a fight. . But he. was mistaken, for the man, Angus McLean,, put the matter in the hands of the International Protective Association, 316 Board of Trade Building. That organization got busy, arid the claim was settled with alacrity and apologies. Which is a hint to other workers who have claims for damages, wages or debts. The Association delivers the-goods. That is their business and they certainly know how. The other day, they saved a prospec-| tor-from being skinned .out of twoj ren also have learned to know this favorite spot. Bnt Messrs. McDuffee never trespass upon the medical profession or give inedicines where the advice of a doctor is needed. In addition to'a completely stocked array of medicines and other preparations, McDuffee Bros, have a large general.stock of things to be found in the best type of drug store. This is a place that deserves the patronage of union tradeâ-remember the place, McDuffee Brothers, 76 Cordova St, West. Mr. Russell McDuffee, by the way, is registrar of the B._ C. Pharmaeutical Association. . How, many bottles were,, in McDuf- j various questions. Most of those attending the meetings have lost no time in taking advantage of this and make things lively for those who might differ with them. The regular business meeting was held this Thursday. Members are notified that the dues for the second.., â¢quarter are payable now. The League is arranging another, dance at South Hill on Good Friday, in the Elks Hall. If you missed the last one don't miss the next. A good time guaranteed. _ -_ save a union man (who is a clever iifventor also) in the nick of time as he was being cheated out of his caveat rights to a valuable patent.) The International Protective' Associa- i tion is the poor man's friend. Take yniti' trodbles there, and see howl quickly they will get action! What is the name of the manager?] What is the phone number? Who's Who and Why in Vancouver LAST WEEK'S PRIZE WINNERS Won by T. Kerr, won-by W; L. Nelson, Won by H. Watson, J48 6th ;Wi-"b7Tf."c; Hu7reil7 First PrizeâDonated by Fisher's Jewelry Store 4843 Nanaimo St. Second PrizeâDonated by Spencer's Studio 1209 Jervis St. Third PrizeâDonated by Ramsay Pros. Ave. East..' 'â ZZ ' _U^^â*^n^..~~*-*â¢,~- ^^u*rW¥%%??vZaZd bv Broadway Theatr 1419 Pendrell. CORRECT ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS"â¢ (I). Spcener's Studio; $3 to $6.50; Sey. 9108. " (2). Broadway Theatre; "Sinners in, Heaven;". "The Golden Bed.' (3.) Fisher's Jewelry Store; 31 Diamond Rings; 26 pairs of glasses .4). Dr. Totten's Sanitarium; Yes; Scv."2242. (5). Van. Hotel'Asso.; June 20th, 1924; Mr. Davidson. (6). Henry Darling & Sons; 23 years; Sey. 612. {7.) Ramsay Bros.; Sixty- Twenty years. , (8..) Dr. L. L. Sherman, Chiropodist; 4V_ years; Sey. 8719.. mm THE LABOR STATESMAN March 20th, 1925 NATURE and BROWN BROS. Can Make Your Home took Glad Don't have a mere patch in front of the homeâStart a Garden! Grow Vegetables, -.lowers. Shrubbery, Grass and other things! . This Is Seeding TimeâSee Brown Bros. About It j The biggest Seed and Florist Firm in the West offers you FREE ADVICB and PERFECT SERVICE at REASONABLE PRICES. Ask Por Their Catalog-no Brown Brothers & Co., Limite FJ-OBISTS ADN XTtmSES-rtCBl- '*â STORESâ i 48 __a_.ins._ St. B. - Sey. 988-673 665 Oranville St. - Sey. 1S1 Bastings St. W. - Sey. 1370 1047 Georgia St. W. - "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" WAGE CLAIMS DAMAGE CLAIMS COLLECTIONS DEBTS International Protecti ye Association 316-318 Board o_^ Trad-? Bldg. SEY. 1401 â SEY. 4157 NIGHTS: BAYVIBW 5623 Phone: Seymour 2715 10 Years Gnarantae DR. GRADY, Dentist QUICK AHD EFFICIENT SERVICE AT FATS PRICES 100 Empire BuiliUnu, Hastings and Seymour Streets, Vancouver, B. ' Over Pacific Prttg Store. . C, WATCH THE WILDCATTERS We commend the Sun's movement for boosting the mineral resources of B. C, and raising a fund that wjll mean' so much lot. developing, our unscratched "ores.- This means much to the entire province, generally, and to Vancouffer's labor field specifically. _. We hope to see the day near when the Trades and'Labor Council will include a Miners & Prospectors' Union iri its present organization plan. . British Columbia". needs hardly anything more than a chance to ex- . ploit her minerals and bring in ade1- , (juate;capital for development. 'This will eventually bring millions of, dollars and establish a stable andr^er- oifoanent industry that will enable this province p take her stand with the livest citj/ of the Pacific Coast.. There is one thing, however, that needs attention in this connection. This is the care that should be exercised' in wildcatting and allowing un7 , scrupulous mining â¢ schemes to be foisted upon the investing public. < ' â¢ There was once a wan who agreed with nobody. Finally .he took a trip in the South Seas and was shipwrecked. He fell among cannibalsâand agreed with them!" . Victoria Road Phone Fraser 236 Prompt Delivery Tecumseh Meat Market One Quality OnlyâThe -Best 7 5675 Victoria Rd. E. Savage, Prog. descriptions Camera*, White Ivory, Fountain Pens,Eversharpe Pencils, Community Plate, Toys, etc. Heyworth Drag Store Phone Fraser 694 THIRTY-FIFTH AND VICTORIA Phone Praser 268," 6731 Vtotorla Kd. S. Eckersley HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Stoves Bapco _.____-_ â¢..'"." 'Sooja HUMORS OF THE WHO'S WHO COLUM ARE RELATED HERE "We all get such a "kick" out of your "Who's Who" page each week that we dread-the day when you will cease to run that, feature?' says a well.known reader of the Labor Statesman: He adds: "I read every line, although I realize that it is .publicity boosting each firm. Of course, we can't all win the prizes, but it's worth "while to read the snappy articles which are of such interest." Feared Bank Robbery! One of the nrost amusing instances of this feature happened some time ago when the Union Bank's headquarters received 'an agitated telephone message from a branch. The local manager whispered darkly that he had a clue suggesting that another bank robbery was imminent, but he was prepared;-He said he got the idea from repeated enqiries over the telephone, asking .how much money was.in. the bank; what surplus was on hand, and other dafe.' Then the truth dawned upon the manager, Mr. Harrison. The enquiries came from interested readers who were contesting for one of the prizes, a? one of the questions was about the capitalization and, surplus funds on hand. The joke was on the branch manager. Mr. Knowlton Is Puzzled ' Knowlton's drug store the other day was puzzled by various people gazing abstractedly at the lights and pointing to the various bottles in the window, after *hi_h they would make notes and depart. Some entered and- asked â¢ how many lights were there, and how many bottles. Perplexed, Mr. Knowlton and his clerks gave the information, and then, in some curiosity, asked why the information: was wanted. Then they learned the enquirers were contestants for a Who's Who prize. '* ' Questions Worry Him, Untilâ Visions of income tax investigation arose when another merchant received many enquiries relating to his busiijess. How long had he been established? What was the name of the manager? Relief came, however, .when one woman said she was contesting for a prize. Country Is Gouged Just how the taxpayer of the Dominion is milked by Corporations like Besco, is shown in the statement of Mr. John Evans, Member for Saskatoon, who scores the fallacious idea of class privilege; ajid instances just how the British Empire Steel Corporation managed to be on the receiving end when the' largesse was handed out,_ and* points out that the conditions obtaining in that Corporation's territory is a disgrace to Canada. Following is his statement:â: MR. JOHN EVANS (Saskatoon): The fact is that in Canada our policy, our class privilege,: adopted as far back as 1878, has been a disintegrating policy, giving class advantage on the one hand, and impoverishment on the other. A policy of concentra- ti-_9-_S_f wealth..and-power in the one case which results in poverty and de- .-pendenee in .the other. Our great empldySi__~of labor and those who direct the financial and industrial policies of^-the Dominion, are hypnotized by the fallacious idea of class privilege â and there is no indication even yet foreshadowed in the Speech from the Throne, that our Government is free frdm the mesmerism of this personal selfishness. _ "The futility of a tariff-fed industry is amply exemplified today in the case of the British Empire Steel Corporation. I. have no hesitation in naming that Company. From the days of the inauguration of the Dominion Iron and Steel Company, that concern has been a source of expense and trouble to the taxpayers of the country. In bounties: it has received at the hands of the taxpayer $8,115,- 399.75, while in remission of duties it has received nearly three-quarters of a million. It received in 1921-22. as compensate., for ioss of contract In ,(other'f*_*agi*'i-"'lra?' ORPHEUM CAFE Highest quality of food properly prepared and neatly and courteously served in generous portions by experienced Union emplpyees. â â¢â *". You will find pur prices much lower than the average 'firsf- class cafe.. ' ....... â¢â¢ ALWAYS OPEN ' â ' *â '' ' """â¢ ".' ''â 'â , â â â -'..-, 'â "â â ';..-'â '''â :'.' 762 Granville Street Vancouver. B.C. ! ; Opposite Orpheum Theatre Two Good Places To Eat -Home and Here TRAY SERVICE ALWAYS OPEN CUISINE THE BEST 612 PENDER ST. WEST Opposite tbe Boffcrs Building Quarter block East 6_ Granville St. mm EATS CAFE r â !. $4,500,000- benefitted to the extent of-$13,276,- 672. This concern during the time of its operation has received f ok services, for the departments of this cbVernment,, Railways and Canals, Marine and "Fisheries, and Militiav-no "less a sum than $77,138,4597 The price of rails charged to this Government was $32 per ton,'with $7 a ton bounty added, making a total of. $39 per ton, while the same company could cut prices against the whole world to $24, delivered. This country at the time of the building of the Transcontinental Railway, bought its rails at $15 per tons more than it would have paid if it had brought them in from outside, and the taxpayer today has to meet the difference. Then we wonder why there isi .a deficit every year .'on our railways; Conditions prevatj today at this Company's works which are a disgrace to Canada, and ft disgrace to the name it bears. Twice since this Parliament has been elected the Militia has been sent there to pre-' serve order. WARDROP BAKERY 5763 'VM-SMM-J-S. J8QAD ' Wear 43rd J&venno HOME MADE BREAD CMm Acsort-nent ot Cakos and _.a___ry. of the; Labor* â¢fetesara-TTflS-. <-#%* copy Friday,, and perusip_____6--id*s. ike, all T'eaders, a Well kriowri labor leader commented.1--''! see Brown Brothers have taken iii a new partner.". Then he read the rest, which merely oh. served "that "Nature and Brown Bros." were boosting Vancouver's spring garden inoyement. * COMPENSATION COSTS According to a report made to a committee in Manitoba, Nicolas Fletcher, secretary of the Manitoba Com. pensation Board, furnished figures as to the assessments cost on each $100' -ot pay roll prevailing in the different provinces, and Nova' Scotia was found to be highest. Alberta, $1,13; Manitoba, . $1,17; Ontario, $1,34; British Columbia; $1,46; Nova Scotia, $2,06. â ' --. Never Ending Fight HERE'S ONE ON BROWN BROS. We shall resist any and all attempts ,Here's ope po B|g.wfl.BirQjtbersjitte^.rl©._er the»^^ nurserymen 1 Reading over his.last SUCCESS THROUGH ORGANIZATION ________ Even though the final ruling of the Minister of Labor in. connection with the subway strike in Edmonton is not fully- satisfactory, what has been gained constitutes a tribute to organization and the proper conduct ^X^S^^fit^iSrOn-the subway were receiving 25 cents per hour before the strike. It was impossible to have the amounts increased by negotiation and the men decided on a withdrawal of labor. The strike was of the 100 per cent variety and was only brought" about after the men had been thoroughly organized. The result was an increase of 15 cents per hous or $7.20 per week for a 48-hour week. - The strjke was decidedly successful, even if the men do not succeed in establishing the 45-cent rate for which the union and the Trades and Labor Council are going to continue to contend. The result of the subway strike is a good lesson on the .benefits and power of proper organization coupled with wise leadership. Secretary Carl Berg of the Laborer's Union caijnot. be.,j;qo highly complimented for his work in connection with the strike and the officials of .the Trades and Labor Council, deserve vno little credit for the part they played. The financial Assistance of local unions should also be mentioned as having a substantial,bearing on the result. But in the final analysis it should be pointed out that without a solid organization- of the men success could not have been achieved. It was the fact that there was no break in the ranks of the strikers which, made'the strike of sufficient importance that it had to be discussed in the Executive Council of the Nation. And the lesson to be gained from the subway strike is that organization brings success to the workers. Let the unorganized read, learn and inwardly; digest.-r-Alhert Labor News. Seymour 3168 Always Open * Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEQO BOO KRAUSE Late 54th Batt. Late 72nd Batt. 16 Hastings St. E. Vancouver, B.C. BROADWAY CAFE j Cafe de Luxe Phones: Sey. 4306-1292-O 105 Hastings St. East, Vancouver Wm. Brevitt and Chas. Sykes, Props. Morris Lunch BOB MOORE, Prop. Quality Eats Reasonable Prices For Working Men and Women 630 DUNSMUIR .STREET (Half Block Bast of Granville) The Working Man's Home HOTEL MAIN CI.EANâWJYBM- â CEN-.BAJ, Main _. Georg-la St_., . Vancouver. _rds, 'aBskhste^niexesswhere- Qj'j[s ^Wc^SsWntrnBer^-nr fight for a full and 'complete recognition oii t;h_f part of all employers of labor of the principle of collective bargaining,- for justice, decent wages and tolerable ahd humane conditions of-'em- ployment^-Pres. Green, newly elected president of American Federation of Labor. A doctor says men who smoke are liable to have anything. Yes, every,- thing-but. matches! > - -ââ â¢â â¢â¢â -'â¢â â 'â â 'â -â "' . "**"â ' _7 .;U, â -â â â '-â -_._iW.:-. - â â ^-.â |:;.^-viui:^^iTi^;^.!_..^.:_^-_»-';-".''',-^1;i *^A^ri-g1e1fa|t Is worth^a_shiploa4 Qf arguments.* "'T"*" ' ". " .' MEXICO PEPORTS ANTI- ....... UNION MANAGER Mr. George H. Wilkins, an American, manager of the "El Orb Mining Company," (in the State of Zataca- tacas) undoubtedly schooled in simi- lansccupations in the states, undertook to organize a company of 'White Guards,' witli himself as head, for thepurpose of bulldozing and intimidating the workers in his mines. The organized labor movement investigated and substantiated the complaints. President Calles remembered that Article 33 of the Mexican Constitution provides' that: "The Executive shall hpve the exclusive right to expel from the republic forthwith, and without judicial process-, any foreigner whose presence he may deem ex-, pedient." The Mexican newspapers inform us that "Wilkins .was"formally ;£&#5tS-_S_t£_t!___-^ ^^Sd4,^....the^J^Ie-T'^^M^xicai(i authorities." ,'' ' â¢ '" I :_.: MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES . 310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER 'h March 20th, 1925. THE LABOR, STATES MAN Vancouver Heights THE ESTHER BAKERY .FOR HEALTH STRENGTH AND BEAUTY Eat Our Brown Bread fun.. A'*30 <-)ur White, Raisin and Nut. Bread Try our Whole Wheat Rolls, 20c a dozen, r 3728 Hastings E. Phone: High. 1309 ^ H. A. HILL GROCERIES, FRUITS, CURED MEATS, FLOUR AND FEED J722 Hastings St. E. Phone Hick. _<M 8 W. DICKINSON MEAT MARKET 3724 Hastings Street East My Motto: ONE QLaLITY ONLYâTHE BEST Hirst's Electric Wiring â Repairs â Alterations One Price â One Quality THE BEST â¢*>03 HASTINGS E. OUBIT. 1611 Wen 2341, 3945 Hastings St. B. C. G. Wheeler PLUMBER ESTIMATES ON NEW WORK REPAIRS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTEN Kopairo Given Careful Attention KIDD & CQ. HARDWARE f Paints, Varnishes, Gla^s, Etc. Phone High. 1613 *^- j3732 Hastings St. B., Vancouver Heights â PROSPERITY DEPENDS ON POWER OF MASSES TO BUY . . ..J.'fhe.man who- glooms because 'wages are high is occasionally the hard-boiled business manâthe manufacturer. , "But who buys his products? The millionaire jobber or department .store owner with whom his biggest contract is made? ' "No! Directly or indirectly, his ultimate consumer is the wage earner^ Of the total, volume of merchandise the rich consume but little. Our whole structure _of farms and -factories depends upon the power of the masses to buy. ' "China and Japan have h'tfffdreds of millions of workers â '; zealous to 'labor long hoursUor a few cents a .°ay. Have these nations prosperity? * * * . "7~ The constiutional and electoral .Program of the Australian . labor party, as adopted at the last conference includes: Complete Australian self-government as a, British 'community, adult suffrage, initiative, .referendum and recall; white Australia; compulsory voting. 1 t- Grandview t ' 1955 (-ommercial Dr.. at Fourth Ave. McKAY'S GROCERY ~" â¢ "''.'"' '.Specialties: - :*i*s ' Hay and Grain, Flour and Feed Poultry Supplies Phono High; 975 Prompt Delivery , Manitoba Hardware Shelf Hardware, Granite and Tin- ' wore, MeClary's Ranges, Bapco Paints and Electrical Goods. 1174-76.Commercial Dr. High. 978 LESSONS FROM THE PARIS COMMUNE Perhaps no event in history reveals more clerly the scientific verity of the Marxian Law of Economic Determinism than does the treatment given the Paris Commune by representatives on the one hand of the master class, and on the other of the workers. In the diverse viewpoint of, these two classes, we see -the 'relativity of what is good, or what is evil, and whether ah act is regarded as a patriotic and social duty, or a brutal massacre, depends on~T;he interests involved. This is one of the hideous produces of class divisions, and, of human exploitation, or slavery/- .-'; Through these facts We see that current morals, religions and histories, are those of the exploiting class, and we see the vital necessity, of a^ scientific propaganda, and" a literature which will represent the productive forces of society, which jn, reality represents the welfare of humanity in general. " From "The Civil War in France," by Karl Marx, and from other works, js demonstrated tne class nature of education, while the entire reference to the Paris Commune from that fountain-of "Universal Knowledge," known as Chamber's Encyclopaedia, is as follows: "In the spring of-1871: the peace of France was seriously threatened by a successful' outbreak of Communists in Paris, who, after great bloodshed, and. grievous damage to public and private property, were â quelled by the regular army, which =_.ded*-wilh the government, ahd on May SOth order was restored." Just this one sentence pn the Paris Communer just .to show1 how these "blood-thirsty workers" endangered the peace of France. This Paris they found themselves prisoners. Thiers tried to disarm- the Guard, but his soldiers four times refused tp fire on the workers, so that he could not carry but his secret â¢' contract With the Prussian leaders. . '* The Political Revolution of March 48 The central committee of the National Guard called an election on March 26th, the Communist Party captured 16 out of 20 divisions of Paris, corresponding to our wards. Victor Hugo ran as a Communist, but was defeated. Many of the military and intellectual leaders of the National Guard now deserted. They were Bourgeois, ript Communists. _The Communists had complied with constitutional -methods, and even their enemies declared that during the few weeks they were in power, life and property were better safe-guarded than ever before in the history of Pai-is, partly due to the fact that most of the criminal class had follo.wed Thiers and his gang to Versailles. The Communists immediately issued their manifesto." They declared for Internationalism, Production for Use and Abolition of all social parasites. They called for the Separation of State and Church, for the Secularization of Education, and the,Teaching of Communist Principles. Many changes regarding labor were to be put into immediate effect, and they publicly burned, the guillotine. Perhaps their greatest blunder was their failure to take possession of the Bank of France. Frederick Engles said had they done so, it would have been worth 'more, than "10,000 hostages." â¢â -' During these times Thiers and his class were not idle, but were mak- ecfby-it being;ruthleesly crushed.by the friends of "law and order" as we shall see. âFortunate-yâtrr-Russia similar ef- fofts to" restore law and- order have hot been so successful. The Franco-Prussian war was the event which led to the Communist revolution of Paris. ' Bourgeois France had already changed from monarchy to republicanism â¢ twice. Louis Napoleon, a' nephew of the "great" Bonaparte, had been elected president, but he wished to-beâan Emperor. By assassination and imprisonment, he silenced his strongest opponents in December, 1851, and a year later, .was made Napoleon III by a popular voto. This imperial product of political democracy ruled 18 years, when Waning popularity and. the growth of Republican sentiments once more induced him to attempt to re-establish his popularity. â Through a childish pretext regarding who was tb be'the King of Spain, he declared waron Prussia, in 1870. His dogs of plunder crossed the frontier into Germany, and after many bloody battles, in the "interests of civilization and democracy," his two great armies were defeated, and a few days later Paris was surrounded by the troops of Prussia* under the Crown Prince. M. Thiers, a lawyer and business man now appears on the scene. ...... Marx tells us that Thiers "was consistent only id his greed for '#e'Sf-_P-R-ffi^ who produced it." The workers of Paris had organized themselves into a National Guard to defend Paris from the Prussia.!-. Thiers had arranged with Bismark to surrender Paris, but here was the National Guard, composed largely of Communists, but largely led by the business elements. Yet when the Prussian armies entered spectre of Communism was destroV inS rea(,-r tq. crush the Comnuinist gi-verhment. of" Paris. "After all, Was Communism nat the common enemy of Paris, __njJrPrussia?" The *reat-Freneh-ar-i-HesiUwere-sri of Bisjhark, and so Thiersiwas not long in showing the latter the necessity of freeing these troops, in order to crush this "red peril of civilization." Soon by thousands and tens of thousands the armies of French imperialism were surrounding- the walls of Paris. The infamous Thiers had promised that the day when the Cpmmumsts were__crushed,.Bismark would receive the first installment of the billion dollar indemnity, agreed upon. Tire Communists, poorly equipped, knew what to expect. They fought heroically, but'were moved down-by thousands, and the whole of Bour- geois*"France, all the governments of Europe, and of the world, applauded this "restoration of "law and order," the law and'order of wage-slavery. The infamous. Gilifet, who had charge' of this butchery, after the surrender of the Communards, shot some 4,000 National Guards, and thousands of women and children. This contention being that the men might rebel against their masters again, such women Would breed rebellious ch__dren.-_and such children would perpetuate . the 'revolutionary ideas of their fathers. .' Prof. George D, Herron says of this event: "The Paris Commune is history's supreme tragedy. There is n,o martyrdom so splendid, no sacrifice of the people so great, no protest _~_-_-./_-__--__~4_*-n-i._^.-.^__S__-_-.; -~ *<- -->---â - against oppression so disinterested, and so worthy of being sung in epio, and told in story, as this mighty martyrdom of workers in the springtime of 1871." But Prof..Herron wrote before the Russian Revolution. Capitalism Is Same Now as in 1871 And so, in Vancouver, and from thousands of working class platforms arid newspapers, is told at this time, LOCAL UNIONS TAKE NOTICE npHE Bakery Salesmen's Union takes this opportunity to inform tlje readers of The Labor Statesman tSiat the following firms are the only bakeries that employ union salesmen: Griffiths Bread Co. Stevenson's Bakery Shelly's Bakery * Bayview 720 Fairmont227 Fairmont 44 why make your purchases from â : -^on-Unto¥:'Salesmen ? 7-' :' â. ' ' , -/ It Costs No More to Purchase From a Union Salesman, and" You Have Three Different Makes of Bread to Choose From _____-/___9 rr* JZsf* j-i_rr.i__-_L__ DENTIST ___ Formerly of 35 Hastings Street West ' ** ' IS NOW LOCATED AT '-.'»" 510 Hastings Street West - - Standard Bank Building "'": â *' ^^«i*w*»pb^«_*'^^ 7'7 "7 ' Take, short stairs to the right- before yon reach the'elevator. OUR PLATES We .cannot help talking about them.âwe guarantee them âguarantee the (it, guarantee the appearance tlie most natural, guarantee you entire satisfactionâand our prices OFF ALL DENTAL WORK---From Regular Charges! " v THINK OF IT. LET US TALK IT OVER WITH Y0U- â WE KNOW THAT YOU"WILL BE PLEASED Our Phone la Seymour 7824 Union Wage Earners Money on Deposit Makes Money Four cents oil every dollar every year 'is saved â -:â â â â -.- with usâand this interest is compourjded every six months. It's the start that is hardestâ<lo it now. Open an account with a single dollar if you want to; Checking .privileges allowed. Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation B. C. Branch: 432 Richards Street, Vancouver, B. C. GEOBGE I. LEGATE, M_.n_.sor. this story o,f .sacrifice, arid is taught the lesaans whjc.h .telLug ot.ihe. itu-. talizing effects of economic slavery and of the coming -Struggle, which th^-'Wori-I^:-wo-l«Â«-«Â«_au_it.jBf^tJiiB_- fore freedom for our race can he rcallzod. . - Dr. Curry has finished his lecture course and is now taking up the reading and discussion of Jack London's famous revolutionary story, "The Iron. Heel." ';'â¢' The meeting begins at the usual time, 8 p.m., in the C. P. Hall, 668 this week by Mf. Hawthorne. Homer Street, and will be conducted At 9.p.m. an hpur of singing he^ gins, under the leadership of a com- . petent instructor. Jf.-_3-Qa__iU'e interested__au_ie an_L___ help us organize a Workerls Choir, singing Labor and popular songs. .Before marriage he is the light of her eyes, afterwards she will take care not to let the light go out. Eleven million tons of bituminous coal were imported into Canada dur-o ing the fiscal year 1923. THE LABOR STATESMAN March 20th, 1925 QUALITY ,.- SERVICE - RAVING Carrying the Highest Degree of I^oteotlon to the Bnjrtng' Public. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS , $1.50 Sanitus T.onic Wino .60 Dr. Chase's Nfrryt; Food .f0 Cas-ori<i ; l.__ Drecp, 3 for ._« Priiltativt-H .76 Kruechen Salts _ , 1.00 Krysol Antiseptic, 16 oz.. .75 Abbeys Salts _ â â... .50 Pep.sodent 2.50 Glaxo , '. .50 -iambuk â . 79e . 34c . 24o $3.49 . 310 . file . S2o . 620" 4Se .$1.97 310 ?0;__ Aromatic Cascara. A o_ 36c 15, Bath Soap. _ (or .'. ISO $1.00 Nujol 71c 2 5c Thymol Troches ..17c 50c Dr. K'eld's .Eczema Oint- - ment ...ââ27e 35c C h a S e ' s ICIdney and Liver Pills. for ..: 216 ro__-i» ' ECZEMA OINTMENT Sri/1--*" ,.30ai1A VANCOUVER DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED ORIGINAL CUT BATE _-_.W_ GISTS Here is a. Statement By a Dentist Who is Satisfied With Fair _-_JP.n'c-» ifor First Class Dental Work. Painters Still Solid "in Wage The-strike of Locai Union 138 of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators an'd'Paperhangers of America, now at the end of its third week has secured temporary agreements" with some forty-five employers, large and small, who have agreed to the new scale of $7.20 per day and the five day week. These employers have absorbed one-half of the membership of the Union. JNTegotiations with the Master Decorator and Painters' Assn. have not yet resulted in an agreement. The- members still out, between strike duties, Ujeet daily. The enthusiasm and solidarity being shown is encouraging to eveiy member and speaks well for'th'e future of the Un- â -H_-.S-rike. Local Union 138.will appreciate the missionary efforts of members of other Building Trades who come in con tact with non-union paiftters on the job. ---. """ fcjfj Bro. Bob. Stevenson has been apl pointed temporary organize* for this district by the General Executive Board of the Brotherhood. Besco Aided By Federal Government The discussion which took place in the House of Commons at Ottawa on 'February 24th in connection with the (situation in the mining area of Nova Scotia demonstrates two things: First, that an institution like the British Empire Steel Corporation can go so far in the policy, of driving down the standard of living of its employees that it will turn the country as a whole against it. The other thing demonstrated by the discussion in the House of Commons is that it pays the workers to have their representatives in Parliament. It was on a motion to adjourn the House made by Mr. J. S. Woodsworth that the distressing conditions" in Nova Scotia was aired in Parliament. .Mr. Woodsworth's own speech was so lucid and convincing that-it brought congratulations from all parts of the House. The labor leader was also ably backed up by other speakers, notably, Wm. Irvine, E. J.. Garland, and W. C. Good. If it had not been for the fact "that there were in the House of Commons, men who represent the" interests of the workers it is very doubtful if Parliament could be brought to discuss a matter of such vital importance as that of the situation existing in Nova Scotia. None of the-speakers whojartici=_ pated iri the debate"attempted to deny that the situation in Nova Scotia was as bad as outlined in Mr. Woodsworth's address. It is t-rue that the Minister of Labor, who appears to be the goat for the Government when it comes to. finding some ion. The membership has increased considerably'sinc^JfcM^ to get A Hoover in the Home I Will Help You in Your House-Cleaning- Is all you need to pay down to possess a-HooverT-and once you own one; your house-cleaning drudgery is eliminated. The J-Oover is an investment you can not affora to be without. Saves stooping; saves energy; saves labor; saves money, and saves carpets. "': '.. ;..',' SEE DEMONSTRATION, MAIN FLOOR -flmiraitg They Do Not Know Money Talks BUT ALL IT EVER SAYS TP_ JSQME PEOPLE IS GOOD-BYE If your savings are earning less Uian 7 per cent, ycfu.can do belter. We own and offer $6,000 French Government 7 per cent Bonds, payable tn American dollars at 95#, to ylbld 7% per dent * â ; .;_. Also 49 other Government issues, at prices to> show Incomes of from 7-10' to 8.75 per cent^-all safeâall payable in either' Sterling or An».ri- 'Cfltf. dollarsâall Immediately marketable in case of need/ We offer them on. partial payment planâ the coupons .are yours..âUâ--.^âââ¢"â â ' -~-"~ For small change,-on which you can afford to take a chance, with the expectation of making- a big profitâ buy only listed stocks. We featured Silver Crest last summer at 4 cents ânow selling for close to five times that figure/ , â ' Today we recommend B. C. MOK- TANAânow producing about $1,100 per week. This stock should work up to very much higher figures. Got Tom. nranie on Oar W0L VERT0N jfc CO- . __miTBD 704 DOMINION BANK BLDG. CBstablished 1. Tears) SOUTH VANCOUVER Another successful Sotial and Dance was held last Saturday, evening under the auspices of the South Vancouver group of the C. L. P. Mrs. Enman occupied the chair and after..ft.few brief remarks, the audience started the community singing and latgr indulged in the light fantastic interspersed with light refreshments. The next event will be held Saturday, March 28th. Under Two Flags at Empress Next Week , Manager P. R. Allen, of the" Empress -theatre, who is not given to vain-glorious boasting, has been "advising his patrons fpr the past few weeks to..keep a Weather eye on the alert for the presentation of "UndSr- Two^-iags." ,-w Well, the time has come to line up atthe;;bbx office.'and grab your seats while there are any to grab." \ . "Under Two Flags" will be presented next week, starting Monday, with Verna Feltonâcontaining much new color and many additional highlights that will give the play even greater zest. "Under Two«FIags" will be produced oil" a massive scalp. It will be one of the biggest efforts ever put forth by .the Allen Players. Scenic artists and carpenters have been buss m^iWkWI0^<k^f^nWoT This offering will be long remembered by Empress patrons. Who is wise? he who learns from -everyone. .., The man who can acknowledge a mistake without blaming it on someone else has true moral courage. Figures on shipbuilding just pub lished show that Great Britain is now building fifty-two per cent of all the new ships in the world, Germany is second, France third, Italy fourth. The United. States seems to have dropped out-of the race altogether. Britain and Germany together have cornered seventy per cent, of all hew construction. under the cloak of the British North America Act. The worthy Minister also pointed out that the Province of Nova Scotia'was* securing large royalties from the coal industry, and plied: that any relief which should be forth-' coming in connection with the distress in Cape Breton should come from the Novil Scotia Government. Mr. Murdock JWas__caughtâoffâhis- guard by an interruption and was taunted into' reminding the House that the Federal Government had given some ninety millions of dollars to the British Empire Steel Corporation, and Mr. Irvine, in his speech, drew .to the attention, of the House ihe f act-that no British NbrthT'Amefi- ca Act had stood in the way of that kind of a donation, but that when there was. a proposal for the relief of miners and steel workers there was a'rush by the Government to get under the British North America Act. It is impossible to believe'that the British Empire Steel , Corporation, which virtually has the power of life and death over the workers of Cape Breton Island, can" continue to exercise . that-1 power in sirdraTuthless manner without incurring the active indignation of the people of Canada. Shakespeare makes one of his characters say, "The man who owris my job owns me,":-but'the British Empire Steel Corporation owns more than the jobs of its employees. It owns the houses they ljye.in, the water and light that they use and the stores at which they buy the necessities, of life. In the old- time state of slavery a slave owner was under the obligation of keeping his slave when there was no work for him to do. ' No better example of the-wodern -fbrm"~bf .-feTOKSufeafe^iStHT^^ that which exists in the relation between the British,Empire Steel Corporation 'fjnd its employees. There may be some good people who see in the-happenings in Cape Breton an ordinary series of disputes between employer and employees, but those who know the situation in Nova Scotia'rcalize full well that the condition in Cape Breton is one with which there is no parallel in the Do minion of Canada.âAlberta Labor News. Did you ever hear the'story of'the, Negiio"woman who was summftteAsic. court to answer the.charge of cruelty to her 12-year-old son? Yyhen the judge, asked.her why she had thrashed her youngster when he might have been corrected otherwise, she re- "Judge, has yo'.1 ebber been de fathah of a 'onery niggah boy?" Then to the judge's blushing admission that he never had, she-said: "Well, den, yo' doanknoW nothin' "about it." This story is appropriate to many "white-collared" workers who just can't" Seem, to understand why the workers organize in labor unions to win fair wages and better working conditions. The "white 'collared" "doan know nothin' about it." If they had ever worked in bitter cold'Km a railroad, toiled in the blazing heat of a steel mill, walked steel- girders high above the pavements, risked their lives every minute of thejr workday in chemical or explosive pfSnts; fired the boilers of great steamships amidst almost unbelievable heat, or done any of the other highly disagreeable and dangerous tasks th a--millionsof toilers do every day six days a week, they might understand why. the workers organize and insist on "a place in the sun." âSeattle Union Record. DRS. McLEOD andUGOUGH CHIROPRACTORS AND OSTEOPATHS .706 HO_._-_.I- BJ.-JG. SET, 172 Specializing in Treatment, of Bhetunatisxa ___-___.__ FREE GLINie1-â- " To demonstrate to the skeptical the merits of drugless treatment we hrtvf- a free clinic on Saturdays from' 9 to' 11 a.m., for the. treatment of SCHOOL CHILDREN up to sixteen years. â _ .._.. . RONIZEJ/ Whole Wheat FLOUR EVERY HOME NEEDS IT. MAKE SURE YOU GET IT- AND NOTHING ELSE. It Is Rich in Nouruiunen.- DELICIOUS Not Attending Trades Council Meetings Del. McDonald, Statistician of the Trades and Labor Council, reports that the following union delegates have missed three or more meetings. Their places shpjjld. eithep be, filled or requested to attend. '^BafB^Tir^nfc&T'X'^P^ Hotel & Restaurant Employees: G. ''Coleman,. J. T. Richardson, W. Colmar, ' , Lathers: V. Midgley.' Machinists 692: W. Wareham Milk.Salesmen: II. MeBride, E. Wood. . Sheet Metal Workers: T. E. Burke. Civie Employees: D. Logan. The following unions have not had any delegates: Machinists' 182; Iron Workers; Bakery,Salesmen; Boilermakers. THAfSPRlNGSUlT Order it NOW. Materials, Style, Fit and- Workmanship guaranteed. Prices reasonable. J. H. Swede? & Co, 422âSEYMOUR STREET A UNION SHOP Phone: Seymour 1790 Hartie Bros,, Ltd. TAILOJSS.. _ 7 662 SEYMOUR STREET (Opposite Hudson's Bay) S. iSOWELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 66 6th St., New We.tm'o-ter Phone 993 A fool's brain digests philosphy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry.âG. B. Shaw,
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