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3ESB XO. 280â EIGHT PAGES Local Bakery Workers Start Organization Drive Organizer Warren Launches Campaign That Includes All Workers in the Baking IndustryâSmall Shops Are Being Lined Up and Union Label Bread Will Soon Be on Market. OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY THE VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Supported by Sixty-two Local Unions MdW â¢mfeSSfr* 14, VANCOUVER, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1929 ANOTHER ATTEMPT IS BEING MADE to organize the bakery workers in Vancouver, and the prospects are brighter now than ever before, because all workers in the industry, regardless of position, are being organized. Two shops have voluntarily signed up. and the number will undoubtedly be increased after the big mass meeting which is being staged for Saturday in the Labor headquarters. Glen Warren, for many years secretary and business, representative at the Spokane Bakery Workers' Union, now employed" as organizer for the Northwest Council of Bakers, is handling the * job in Vancouver, and to date has met with very good success. The call for next Saturday's meeting is being issued to both<> men and women engaged in the production or distribution of bakery products. This covers bakers, helpers, apprentices, shipping clerks, stock clerks, checkers, bread and .ake wrappers, porters, pan greasers, or any other help employed in connection with the manufacturing and preparing of bakery products for sale or distribution, also in cleaning or maintaining of the shops, tools _r equipment, with the exception of office employees, will be enrolled as members of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers' Union. All help engaged in the sale or delivery of bakery products, either by wagon or automobile, and all help engaged in the caring for horses, â¢tables, etc., shall be members of the Bakery Salesmen's Union. Two Signed Up Reporting his activities at the Trades and Labor Council meeting on Tuesday, Brother Glenn Warren informed the delegates that two employers had already signed up with the union. These were the Golden Bute Bakery, 957 Granville street, and the Delicious Bakery, 625 Hawks avenue. Orders have been placed by these firms for union labels for their bread and should be on them within the next two weeks. The Delicious Bakery is both wholesale and retail. They have three retail wagons for house deliveries, and the wholesale wagons supply stores and restaurants. The Golden Rule Bakery is a retail shop supplying only tasty cakes and pastry and bread at the Granville street store. Semi-skilled Workers Organizer Warren says that conditions in this, city are not the poorest, but are as poor as the poorest. Wages of $12 and $14 a week are being paid, and girls and boys employed in some of the bakeries are being paid 38 and $10 a week. The ' jghest-paid journeymen in Vancou- ier are getting $30 and $32 a week, while across the line in the state of Washington journeymen Sue getting from $45 to $60 a weeR, none less than $45. Even the miscellaneous workers, including women, are drawing higher wages in many Washington cities than are being paid journeymen in Vancouver. The bakery _oods are no higher in Washington than in Vancouver, and in many instances are lower hence decent wages io trot affect prices. Organizer Warren stated that iakery workers were becoming semi- ikilled workers on account of the introduction of machinery into the -akeshops, hence it now became ner. essary to organize all the workers n the industry,, be__*se should the oumeymen become involved in a iispute the other workers could be ised to fill the places of the journey- len. At the present time the union â *. not attempting to obtain a wage agreement with the firms; all it is ioing is getting the employers to igree to obtain the employees they need through the union office; to use the union label on the products; to display the union shop card, and to collect the dues of the members each month. A fair response is being obtained from the smaller employers, and these small shops can be used as a club to get the larger shops if organized labor will give their support to the small shops. Help is needed to carry on this campaign, ..so union men are urged to inform their wives of the various union shops who from time to time will be published in the Labor Statesman as they are organized. Tell your friends and the owners of the restaurants where you eat and you will be carrying on a greafwork. Ask the grocer if the bread he carries is union made, even though you know it is, a gentle reminder every once in a while will keep up his interest. If you deal at a small bakeshop, ask them when they are going to get the union label on their bread. This can be obtained by applying to the bakery workers' union at Labor Headquarters. Bakery Ownership During the discussion on this subject in the Trades Council it was pointed out that most of the large bakeries in the city, and also in the Dominion, are owned and controlled by milling companies. When the price of bread was recently raised in the city the bakeries blamed the millers for raising the price of flour, but when it is recognized that these same bakeries are owned by the millers there appears to be a clear case of passing the buck. Over in the States the bakeries are under the control of a group of Wall Street financiers, and according to the Literary Digest the financiers are now gobbling up the dairy interests. Despite these facts, however, there is a splendid opportunity of organizing the workers. Seattle workers recently put eighteen nonunion bakeries out of business that belonged to a big firm owning 26 stores. Vancouver can do likewise if it makes up its mind. Saturday's meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Labor Meadquarters, 531 Beatty street. Labor Leaders Attend Labor Sunday Meeting At the invitation of the Bellingham Central Labor Council several members of Vancouver Council attended the Garden Street Church, Bellingham, on Sunday at 7:30 in the evening. The various churches in the city were represented and an audience of about 1500 was addressed. R. H. Neeiands was among those who spoke, and he gave for his sermon the text: "I have come that ye should have life, and have it more abundant." Delegate MacDonald (Tailors) stated that undoubtedly a large number of people heard the message of organized labor who had never heard it before, and Delegate Neeiands ably filled the situation. After the services the delegation, composed of Delegates Neeiands, Thomson, MacDonald, Pettipiece and Deptford, were >give*h an appetizing Supper. Local Street Railway Men Entertain Visitors Seattle Local Division of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes is a hothouse of activity these days as the time is drawing near for the opening of the 21st biennial convention, which is to be held in Seattle beginning September 9th. Seattle is the second city west of the Mississippi to have this honor bestowed upon it. Oakland had the convention in 1923. Vancouver to Entertain âThe Vancouver union will enter, tain the delegates on Saturday, meeting them at the C.P.R. station at 7 a.m., showing them the sights and giving them a banquet in the Hotel Vancouver in the evening. The Vancouver boys intend to give the delegates a big time, as they are going to try to land the convention in Vancouver within the next few years. L. L. Elder, financial secretary and treasurer of the Seattle union, says: "From present indications this convention is going to be the largest in the history of the Amalgamated, as reservations are coming in daily and have a tendency to show that not only will the delegate quota be on hand, but friends and the families of the delegates are also taking advantage of the trip. This is going to be one of the greatest publicity assets Seattle has had the fortune to have in a long time, as the people of this organization are the ones that come in contact with 60 per cent, of the people in their respective cities, and consequently when they go back to their homes brimful of the hospitality of the West, they will become boosters of our fair city and state. "The street car men of Seattle owe a great deal to the business men of our city for their hearty co-operation in helping us make the financing of this convention a success. We are proud to know we have so many friends among them, and we hope in time to amply repay them for their efforts in our behalf. We feel this is rather a civic enterprise and means the beginning otf more population and more business to our city. "The street car men of Local Division 758 of Tacoma have worked hand in hand' with us, and have also made plans for the entertaining of the delegates and friends in that city. They have a boat trip planned and also an afternoon at Tacoma's beautiful park at Point Defiance, where the easterners who know little of our fish industry will be treated to a real marine dinner. An evening banquet and entertainment has also been provided for, so it seems the delegates will have a day long to be remembered at the hands of Tacoma local. "Seattle's entertainment includes boat trips, sightseeing, banquets, a grand ball, theatre parties, etc. We have tried our best to sell Seattle all the time there is not a general session in progress. "Convention headquarters will be established at the Olympic Hotel. The daily sessions will be in the Eagles' Aerie room at Seventh and Union street. "Most of the delegates will arrive by special trains chartered in Chi- _ago, arriving on Sunday, September 8. These trains have been routed over the Canadian Rockies, where the scenery at this time of year is unsurpassable. The convention will last well into the second Week, and the return trip will be made by more southerly routes. Ma,ny of the delegates, taking an additional month in returning home, insuring stopovers in all the Northwest's places of interest. Being the first trip to the West for most of the .delegates, it will mean one of the most interesting trips in the lives of many individuals. "All the delegates will be presented with a special souvenir book of interesting reading matter and numerous cut's of our locality. These books will be prized.possessions and BOS____jo Boston.^*- h MEN WIN f increases and a Ition with pay has rganized street car by the Boston Ele- Cup Winners at the Labor Day Sports - J. Mallandaine won the Dr. Tolmie Whippet Race Cup, with Ben Junior; 200 yards; time, 11 4-5 seconds. T. Flanagan, of the Major's Athletic Club, won the George Kidd Cup for the 220 yards; 22 3-5 seconds. C. Tyrell, Typographical Union, won E. G. Baynes' Cup, union men, 100 yards; 11 1-5. Howard Jones, of Typographical Union, won Dr. G. H. Worthington's Road Race Cup; 1 hour 8 minutes 36 seconds. C. Tyrell, Vancouver Racing Association Cup, 220 yards; 24 seconds. Policemen's Union, General McRae's Tug-of-War Cup. D. Herd, Major's Athletic Club, Sir Henry Thornton's Half-mile Open Cup; 2 minutes 7 4-5 seconds. Province Composing Room, William Shelly Cup, 880 Yards Relay Race Cup; J. Wood, C. Tyrell, J. Martin and A. Massey; time, 1 minute 39 seconds. Netty Nicol Dancers Entertain at Sports The Netty Nicol dancers gave some splendid dancing exhibitions during the Labor Day sports on Monday. The numbers were all done in Highland costume by Misses Nettie Nicol, Peggy Pool, Jean McGregor, Alma Booth, Hazel Hill, and Messrs. Noel Daniels and Duncan McGilli- vray. These dances were very entertaining and interesting, not only from the viewpoint of art; but also because of the size of some, of the youngsters, the smallest of them doing their stuff just like old-timers. The numbers included both Scotch and Irish dances. The pipes were played by Jimmy Begg. The sports committee are very appreciative of the efforts of these splendid dancers. Four Union Men Win. In Marathon Race The 11 4-5 miles International Road Race from the New Westminster Labor Temple to Hastings Park on Monday was a big event. It was bigger this year than last because four out of the six prize winners were union men. The cup winner, Howard Jones, is a member of the Typographical Union; the third winner, J. Wren, is a member of Electrical Workers' Union 213'; the fourth prize winner, N. Armstr6ng, is a member of the Railway Carmen's Union, and the sixth winner, R. McDonald, is a member of the Building Laborers' Union, of Seattle. The race was started by Bro. Wm. Moodie of the' New Westminster Carpenters, and the competitors finished in the following order: Howard Jones,. 1 hour and 8 1-2 minutes; 2nd. I. H. Lane, 1 Tiour and 12 minutes; 3rd, Js Wren, 1 hour and 13 minutes: 4th, N. Armstrong, 1 hour and 13- 1-2 minutes; 5th, W. B. Held, 1 hour and 16 minutes; 6th, R. McDonald, 1 hour and 16 2-3 minutes. W. B. Held is 48 "years of age and R. McDonald 43 years qf age. The afterthought of failure to buy union-labelled goods is that it wouldn't happen if you had another chance. Remember this the next time you spend money. A dollar will generally go farther if you.mail it than if you bet it. will mean a great deal to Seattle and the Northwest iii* the line of adver- ***'"!-'Wi_i_Nii-" *â 'â '*.'.â ' 7- Mayor Malkin Opens Labor Day Sports "I am pleased to have this opportunity of congratulating the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council for putting on this splendid list of sports," said Mayor W. H. Malkin, in opening the main events of the Labor Day Sports at Hastings Park. It. is forty years ago since labor, in this district, organized a day of sports, and since that time labor has made splendid growth and undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of it. The whole of civilization is built on Labor, said Mayor Malkin, and from the making of a book to the budding of a house labor has to be applied and it is only fair to say that organized labor leads the way in helping to build civilization. In fact, organized labor is really responsible for the upward trend of things in general, and Vancouver is not behind in this. The movement here has chosen its leaders well, he said, and the public felt they were worthy of trust. He had known several of them personally for many years and was pleased to co-operate with them at this event. Referring to the Labor party in Great Britain, he stated that the party had made.a magnificent showing, and he felt that we were all going to be greatly encouraged by the actions of the government. He was pleased to welcome as visitors, C. E. Roaney, secretary of the lie line-ham Central Labor Council, and W. A. McLeod, recording secretary of the council, and others from outside points. In closing he stated that he hoped labor would continue to do good and big things in Vancouver, and lend its support to the building up of a better city. Let's all pull together, he said, and we will all be better off for it. He was given hearty applause, and remained to watch the sports. Among some of the other visitors were R. J. Leckey, secretary of the Building and Construction Industries Exchange, and Leon Ladner, M.P. for South Vancouver. Whippets Put Plenty of Speed Into Events Twenty-four Whippets and sixteen owners took part in the racing at Hastings Park on Labor Day. There were some very, exciting 200-yard races, and the dogs certainly knew what they were doing and put forth their best efforts to win. There were six heats, a semi-final and a final. The winners were Hen Junior, unbeaten champion, owned by J. Mallandaine; 2nd, Baby Face, owned by J. S. James; 3rd, Duplex Dot, owned by G. O'Brien, and, 4th, True Blue Jr., owned by W. Cliff. Mr. Mallandaine stated that the event was run off and judged in better style than any he had. ever experienced, although he has travelled the world with .his dogs. Winners of Drawing at Labor Day Sports 2801âJ.' McCurrach, 1067 East 14th. " 2292âW. Turner, 2020 Giiley Ave., New Westminster: 5010âWm. Astley, 3530 Georgia St. East. 4890âNot called for yet. Altermttesâ3837, 3796, 2333. NO USE TO TAILORS In reporting a strike of Union Hatters at the Sarnoff Hat Company plant in New Jersey, and also the statement of the United Hatters of North America that the bareheaded craze was harmful to health and business. Secretary Bengough informed the delegates to the Trades Council that Del. McDonald of the Tailors' Union thought that the Doukhobore should be placed- on- the.- â _»f&.i***_i..T.-______________^____5«'.;..... r THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, September 6, 192*. BARNET LUMBER CO., LTD. 3995 HASTINGS STBEET BAST Ol.n. 384 Mg-h. 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The cynic has several stock replies: They are lazy, they drink too much, they lack ability to get on in the world. Joseph H. Fink, secretarysof the housing committee of the Bureau of Charities, a social worker of many years' standing, who could easily qualify as an "expert" on any matter touching the city's unfortunates, does not agree with the cynic. "While New York is the financial center of the world," he said in a radio address last week, "there is much poverty, misery and want among us. In the rear of the banks of Wall Street are people living in squalor and want, unable to provide the bar. st necessities of life for their families. "The condition in which these peo pie find themselves is not due to indolence nor drink; but largely to illness, unemployment, or the death of the principal provider. Poverty is not peculiar to any class, but has affected all. The majority of applicants for relief are native-born Americans." In other words, the majority of those who are down and out are in that unhappy plight not because they deserve to be, but because they can't help themselves. The chief causes of poverty are beyond their control. But those causes are not beyond the control of society at large. The industrial machine of America can produce enough to give everyone the necessities, comforts and even the luxuries of life. The whole program is one of distribution. If we have brains enough and character enough, we can solve it. RED STAR DRUG STORE "The Mail Order Druggist" We Make a SpeoUl Effort to Ost Goods Out by Elrrt Mall Alter _Uc»lpt VAXOOzmx, X. O. ot Tour Order CORKTE COBDOVA AtTD CIEBIXL MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES 310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER "Mark" Which Saved Thousands of Lives The English are putting up a monument to. Samuel Plimsoll, whose name seems firmly fixed to the marks indicating the depth to which a vessel may be loaded with safety. After long effort and many trials, Plimsoll succeeded in jamming through Parliament the law requiring such marking of ships. That law has saved thousands of lives and the "Plimsoll mark" is known wherever men go down to the sea in ships. But British safety regulations do not apply to vessels not trading between British ports, and the United States has no safety regulations that restrict loading within safe limits, or keep unseaworthy ships in ports. For proof of both statements, remember the Vestris. The American Shipping Trust is responsible. How much longer will the trust get away with it? JJillllMlllIllllllllllllllIlJIIll llll lllllll I Mill III1I1I1IIIM1 llllllll 111 II11I1I1I1MIJ For Good Coal! I Phone Highland 279 | NANAIMO-WELLINGTON FOOTHILLS 1 DRUMHELLER and SOOTLESS EGG, $9.00. = Star Coal Co., Ltd. 1 = FREE DELIVERY PHONE: HIGH. 279 = IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIliT CIVILIZATION SHAMED BY UNEMPLOYED MEN Williamstown, Mhss. â Unemployment is "the great communal crime of our civilization," declared speakers at the Institute of Politics. As no aboriginal tribe returning home from a successful hunt would fail to find a way to distribute the proceeds of the hur|t, there is no reason why civilization should not find a way to abolish unemployment, it was asserted. While Secretary of Labor Davis was quoted as saying* that 86 per cent, of the American people are poor, it was maintained that poverty in the midst of the great resources of the United States is an indictment of the nation and contrary to the ethics of its religion. The Hon. Peter Heenan was on the air last night. The Hon. Peter, used to get the air when he wanted* it on a locomotive', but wi»h his present job he would rather be on the air tharr get the air. " '*â *âº* ''â â 'â 7 .'....»'* .»"â -. _"' PAINTERS END STRIKE; WAGES UP 10 PER CENT. New York. â Several thousand painters won a 10 per cent. Wage increase after one of the shortest strikes in the history of their union. Other building craftsmen secured a 10 per cent, advance when the five- day week was established the last week in August. The painters have been working a five-day week for several years and they asked for the wage increase. The employers secured a temporary injunction, but later reached an agreement with the union's representatives after an all- night conference. The new rate is $13.20, effective in October. Naturally, it would be a lovely condition if everybody spoke only good of everybody else, but what long gaps it would leave in the conversation. 7. Air-castles ought to be cool, at least. * â Mr. Dudding Solves The Crime Problem E. E. Dudding, of Washington, D. C, wins the self-opening rubber handcuffs as first prize for "solving" the crime problem! His solution for this perplexing and serious question is simple. According to an interview he recently gave to a national news service, child labor laws are responsible for the crime "wave" and must also bear considerable blame for the recent prison rebellions in New York, Kansas and elsewhere. "The public is to blame in large part," he said. "Years ago, children hod to work for their spending money. Today we have laws prohibiting children from working, and what do we have? They have no one to provide them with money, they have been taught not to work, so they ket the money by use of the gun." Mr. Dudding's "solution" would not be worthy of comment if it were not for the fact that he is president of the Prisoners' Relief Society. He is 68 years old, and has served five years in a West Virginia prison for. manslaughter. There were no child labor laws when he was a boy, so in enlarging on the evils of this humane legislation he cannot very well say he is speaking from experience. ,. â¢ Trades Union Policy In Canada and Britain A summary of the agenda of the British Trades Union Congress which meets this year in Belfast, , Ireland, during the week of September 2nd, forecasts consideration of several matters which are also agitating the minds of the workers in Canada. Amongst those down for consideration can be noted such familiar items as: Trade union disputes act, displacement of theatrical workers by the "talkies," stricter enforcement of the regulations prohibiting the entry of alien workers, collective bargaining and union management co-operation, workmen's compensation, factory legislation, wages, hours and conditions of labor. Reference to all or most of these subjects will also be found in the resolutions submitted for. consideration to our own forthcoming convention which opens the week previously in Saint John, N.B., and demonstrates the remarkable similarity in the problems facing the workers in both countries. The British trade union movement had its inception amongst groups of workers who formed unions, often merely of a local character, and all these were accepted into the British Trades Union Congress, irrespective of how their jurisdiction clashed with that of any other group. During the past few years, however, considerable influence has been exercised by the British Trades Union Congress to amalgamate these local and district unions into national, or, it might be said, international bodies, as a number exist in what is now a separate Dominion, the Irish Free State. Considerable progress has been made in this direction, but in many lines of work there is still a great number of organizations covering the same class of workers. A further effort to correet this situation is suggested by a resolution submitted by the National Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators, which asks that the Congress shall not, in future, entertain any application for affiliation made by a trade union which cannot be correctly described as a national union, or whose members are connected with an industry which is kindred to an already affiliated national trade union, on the. ground that the affiliation of sucn small unions tend to weaken the national union already affiliated. The second phase of this resolution is emphasized by another submitted by the Tailors' and Garment Workers' Union, which emphatically condemns the formation of "Breakaway" unions in any circumstances and seeks to pledge the Congress to render all possible assistance to an affiliated union affected by a "Breakaway," and proposes that the general council shall refuse to accept affiliation on any "Breakaway" organization. These two phases of the trade union movement are, unfortunately, very familiar to the workers of Canada, and recall the many jurisdictional disputes in which workers have been engaged during the past quarter of a century. It is now twenty-seven years since the. Trades and Labor Congress of Canada adopted the policy now being proposed in Great Britain, and subsequent experience has amply proved the wisdom of the action then taken. Secession and dual movements referred to in Great Britain as "Breakaway" unions serve no other purpose than to satisfy the ambitions of disgruntled would-be leaders, and provide a medium for employers to defeat the objects of the regular organizations. Experience has also shown that differences arising between un- iers are undoubtedly much easier adjusted when workers of similar trades or callings are members of large, responsible organizations, instead of being divided into numerous smaller units having only local jurisdiction. âCanadian Congress Journal. For HEALTH, STRENGTH and Beauty, eat our Whole Wheat Brown Bread A wholesome body builder Doctors recommend it Fruit and Raising Bread Pastry and Meat Pies THE ESTHER BAKERY Phone: Highland 1309 3728 HASTINGS ST. EAST R. C. HIRST ELECTBICAI. CONTBACTOB Electrical Fixtures »* Hardware Mechanics' tools Faints, Oils, Lamps â Radio Supplies Pipe l-fUngs Tools Olen 370 4097 Hastings St. B. ELECTRICIANS WIN St. Louis, Mo.âMore than 800 members of Electrical Workers' Union No. 1 secured a wage increase of .1.20 a day. The new rate is $13.20. Employers will pay. premiums of life, disability and old-age insurance on each man employed. The life insurance is $3,000; total disability $20 a month, and a pension of'$40 a month at the age of 65 years. .' â¢. . MAKES STRONG CLAIMS FOR NEW LOCOMOTIVE Montreal.âOn August 26 the Canadian National will make the initial run of its new oil-electric locomotive, the "9000." It will haul either the secohd or third section of the "International Limited," the fast train which the National operates between Montreal and Chicago. Officials of the National gravely declare that th_y expect this new engine, which is a product of their own engineers, to "revolutionize railroading on this continent." No. "9000" is a direct evolution of the oil-electric car which the National ran across the continent four year? ago, breaking three world's records, and covering 2,937 miles in 67 running hours. The West Indies Steamship Service Organized labor has always been in the forefront in Canada in fostering public ownership and operation of essential public services, and th* establishment of a nationally-own.. steamship service between Canadr and the West Indies, now being successfully operated in conjunction with the Canadian National Railways is hailed with considerable satisfaction in labor circles. It is interesting to note that one of the first public requests for this service emanated from the 1924 convention of the Trades and Lab6r Congress of Canada, where a resolution, presented by the National Association of Marine Engineers, was endorsed protesting against the continued payments of subsidies to the pri vate company then operating a lin of steamers between the Maritinv Provinces and the West Indies, am urging the government to build an- operate suitable new ships for thi: trade. This request was presented to! the government the same year and! subsequently reiterated. The five! new vessels now placed in this service are the last word in steamship construction, no efforts having been spared to make them the most efficient and comfortable of their type, By their operation Canada and the West Indies are brought more close- I ly in contact with each other, and there is every reason to believe that a considerable trade of benefit to both countries, will be developed. Being under public ownership,! there will be no incentive ..hi seek! swollen profits from their operation! though naturally freight and passenJ ger earnings will be expected to coverf depreciation and operating expenses. As trade develops and revenues in crease, it should be possible to divert! surplus earnings to further improve] this service and particularly the con ditions of those employed in thi same. It should also be of immediati benefit to the workers in the mari time ports by providing additional! all-year-round employment for manyL in the loading and unloading andj maintenance of these vessels. It must be remembered, however! that the establishment of this servicer is challenging the interests of private) companies trading between other! ports, and it can be expected thaL they will make strenuous efforts tol regain control of this trade. The] service now inaugurated will, na doubt, have to face many difficulties of this nature, but, given the sam, efficient management and loyal co-1 operation of the employees as exists on the Canadian National Railways system, there is no doubt that they will be successfully overcome and the Government West Indies Steamship Service demonstrate its ability to operate as efficiently under public ownership as that of any private enJ terprise of a similar nature.âCanaJ dian Congress Journal. IDLENESS IN NORTHWEST Edmonton, Alta. â Unemployment has reached alarming proportion! here and in other Northwest cities, Trade unionists declare that a new) record for unemployment is being made and that existing conditions art largely due to the immigration sys tern. Union label consistency is to the He is a careful doctor who lwr.* tra .<? un'-m movement what oil is tc loses his patients. ; â ' , â . machineryv --â 5UB5rP*:-_r__._*. ttSSAASJIptsSstAsm Friday, September (j, 1929 THE LABOR STATESMAN I Trades Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 529-531 BEATTY STREET Tancouver Trades and Labor Councilâ President, J. Thomson; general secretary Percy R. Bengough. Office. 200 '.ubor Headquarters, 531 Beatty St Phone Sey. 74.5. Meets In Labor HaU at 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays |n month. B.v.rag. Dlsp.ns.rs Onion Wo. 676â Meets last Sunday at « p.m.. Room No. 3. Labor Headquartera. Pres., W. H. Clancy; Secretary and Bus. Agent. T. J. Hanofln. Office: Room 14, Flack Block. Phones: 8ey. 4783 and Bay 1.66-U. Hours: 9 to 12 a.m. Bridge k BtruoturaJl Iron Workers, loeal VI, Int. Assos.âMeets every Friday, Hall 311, Labor Headquarters, at 8 p.m. President, James F. Burns, 2833 Turner St.; SecreUry, P. Laurel. Koom 311, Labor Headquarters. Phone Fair. 2108 L. â fill and Factory Workers' Union, Local Xo. 1689 â Affiliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners. Mr-is first and third Thursdays In Hall No. 3. Labor Headquarters. Pres., (1. Campbell. Secretary-Treasurer, H. U Avery. 79(4 Montcalm Street Phpri. Marpole -48R Millwrights' Local 1638âConstruction and Operating â Meets seennd and fourth Wednesday in Hall 315, Labor Headquarters. J. H: Campbell. President: P. H. Edge, Fin. Sec; J. Murray Bra, Rec. Sec. Box 127. Building Trades Council, Vanconverâ Meets second and fourth Tuesday in Hall 315. Labor Headquarters. President, E. H. Morrison; Secretary-Treasurer. W. Page. Room 301, Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 7495. | Barbers' Jonrn.ynian International Union of AmericaâLocal 120. meets sec-. ond and fourth Tuesdays in each month, in Hall No. 3, Labor Head-* quarters. President, Fred Dawe; Sec.- Treas., C. E. Herrett. Office, 304 i Labor Headquarters. ! *â Bookbinders' Local Mo. 105, Int. Broth-1 â¢rhoodâMeets aecond Tuesday ln month at Professional and Business' Woman's Club, Empire Bldg.. (01 Hastings W. President, O. Low, (1â5lrd Ave. W.; Secretary, Thos. Carroll, 842 Hamilton St. Motion Pictures Projectionists' Union, Local 348, of I.A.T.S.E. & KJP.M.O.â 11:30 p.m.. first Friday in month, in Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. President, J. R. Foster; Secretary, Geo. - Gerrard, Box 345. Business, Phone Sey. 3923. Musicians' Mutual Protective Union, Local 145, A. 9. ot M.âMeets at the G W.V.A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President, E. C. Miller; General Secretary, W. E. Williams; Organizer, F. Fletcher. Office, '.Suite 307-319 West Pender. Phone Douglas 2290. _~_. Painters, Decorators aad Paperhangers, Local 138âMeets second and fourth Thursdays at'Hall No. 2. President, Carl Jorgenson; Rec. Sec, A. E. Varan, 1442 Clark Drive; Business Agent, Ed. Smith. Office. Room 313. Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 360.. Bricklayers', Masons' and Til. â attars' Int. Union, Mo. 1âRoom 309, Labor | Headquarters. Meets second and fourth Wednesday, in Hall No. 3. President, L. Padgett, 208S W. Sth.; Phone Bayview 1558 R; Secretary, W. S. Dagnall, 1244 -East 20th. Phone Fair. 845 R: Fin. Sec, J. H. Riley, 5884 Inverness, Phone Fraser 542 L. Oamp and Mill Workers Federal Labor Union Mo. 31âVancouver and vicinity, meets every second Wednesday at 8 p.m., at 544 Powell St. E. President, H. Miyazawa: Secretary. K. Tsuyuki. Carpenters and Joiners, United Brotherhood of. Local 463âPresident, Wm. Page: Financial Secretary, R. W. Hatley; Business Agent, W. Hargreaves. Office, Room 310, Labor Headquarters. Meets secohd and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m.. In Hall No. 1. Pile Drivers, Bridge, Wharf and Docl Builders, Local Mo. 3404âMeets every Friday night at 8 o'clock In 122 Hastings St. W. President. Al. Graham; James Thomson, Secretary, P. O. Box 320. Phone Sey. 7874. Plasterers, Local 89âOperative Plasterers' and Cement Finishers' International AssociationâMeets flr.t and third Wednesday in month at Hall No. 2, Labor Headquarters. President, Wm. Broomhead; Secretary, A. Hurry, 861â34th Ave. E. Phone Fair. 3222R. Cement Finishers' Secretary, S. Cotton, 2630 Turner St. High. 3463R. Plumbers and St._____tt.rs, Mo. 170, International AssociationâMeets every second and fourth Friday ln Hall No. 2. President; Art Jane; Secretary and Business Agent, W. Watt, 305-7 Labor Headquarters. City Hall Bmployeee' Associationâ Meets flrst Wednesday of each month at 251 % Hastings East at 8 p.m. President, A. J. Harrison; Treasurer. W. J. Scribbins. 3208 Pender St. E.; Secretary. J. Tarbuck, 3517 West 25th. Civic Bmployeee' Union, Local 38â Meets flrst and third Fridays In the1! month at 251 Vi Hastings East at 8' p.m. President, John McRItchte, (04 West Twelfth; Secretary-Treasurer, George Harrison, S427 Triumph St â ***. th ,_ Graders' Union, Mo. 11âMeets In the Labor Headquarters, flrst and third Monday ln month. President, G. S. Cooper; Secretary, M. A. Weight- man, 3905 Fraser Avenue. Printing Pressmen and Assistants, Looal Mo. 69âMeets every second Tuesday In the month at 8 p.m. ln Hall No. 2, Labor Headquarters. President. A. O. Grey. 867 East 20th; Secretary, Thos. S. Ezart, 1603 40th Avenue E., South Vancouver. Hallway Carmen of America, Lodge Mo. 58âMeets first and third Friday In month at Labor Headquarters. President. H. Warde, 81S East 12th.; Secretary, J. R. Robertson, 637 West 18th. Bl.ctrical Workers, Loeal SIS, International BrotherhoodâMeets First and Third Monday, at 8 p.m, at Labor Headquarters. President. D. Mo- Dougal; Business Agent, E. H. Mor-i rison. Office. 201 Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 3510. EngineersâInternational Union of Oper- .rating Engineers, Local 844âMeets every Friday at 8 p.m. Hall 315. President, J. Norrls; Rec.-Sec, P. Bradleyi; Business Agent and Fin. _(*.., George Pettipiece. Office, Room 306. Labor Headquarters. _._â¢ Fighters, Mo. 18, International Association ofâMeets every month at call of president at 251 Mi Hastings E. President. N. McDonald. 1136 McLean Drive: Financial Secretary, C. A. Wat- eon. 1329â13th Ave. E rloorlay.rs' Union, Mo. UTS, V. B. of C. k J. A.âMeets first .and third Thursdays In month nt Hall No. 1, Labor Headquarters. President, Oscar Soderman; Fin. Sec, T. H. Hamlin; Rec. Sec, John McDonald, 2905 West 12th: Business Agent, W. D. Wilson, 15J5â5th Ave. W. Bod Oar-tars aad Building Laborer., Mo. 602, International â Meets flrst and third Fridays ln month at Hall No. 3. Labor Headquarters. President, 8am Floyd. 152 Seymour St.; Fin. Sec. and Acting Business Agent James Binding. 5 2 West 24th: Phone Fair. 61591. â oul aad -Uetenrant Employ... aad Marin. Cooke h Stewarde, Looal _â¢â â¢ Williams Bldg. 411 Granville Street. Meets second Monday each month at 1 p.m., last Monday at 9 p.m. President, Thos Edwards; Sec.-Treas. and Bus. Agent, J. Cumming. Phone Sey. 125. Street and Electric Railway Employ..s, Pioneer Division Mo. 101âMeete K. P. Hall. 8th and Kingsway, first ahd third Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. President. J. E Smith; Recording Secretary. J.. Price; Treasurer, J Auton; Financial Secretary and Business Agent, H. W. Speed. Office: Corner Prior and Main streets. Phone Sey. 5000. Sheet Metal Workers Association, Loeal Union Mo... 280âMeets second and fourth Thursdays In Hall No. 3 President, Jas. Strachan. 2205 W. 11th; Business Agent and Secretary, D. MacPherson, 308 Labor Headquarters. Shingle Wearers, Looal 17813âMeets second Tuesday ln month in Room No. 2, Labor Temple, New Westminster, and fourth Sunday, 7.30 p.m., ln Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters, Vancouver. President, F. Stevenson, 426 East 10th, North Vancouver, phone N. V. 1388T: Secretary. A. H. Underbill, Suite B, 892 Hornby St.. City. Tailors' Journeyman Union of America, Local Mo. 178âMeetings held second Monday, each month. 8 p.m. Executive meets fourth Monday of every month ln Labor Headquarters. President, Colin McDonald; Secretary, XV. XV. Hocken, 1582 13 th Ave. S ; Financial Secretary, H. Nordlund. 1930 12th Ave. E. Taxi, Stage and Bus Drivers, Local 151â Meets second and fourth Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. President, A. C. Shaw. Office, 308 Labor Headquarters: Phone. Sey. 7495. Teamsters, Cliauffenra, Stablemen aad Melpera, Local -86â311 Labor Headquarters. Meets every First and Third Monday. Labor Headquarters, President. A. A McKay. 7(5 Cambie St.: Secretary-Treasurer (pro tem), Blrt Showier, Room 308 Labor Headquarters. --Mice' Auxiliary. Looal 171 âUnited Brotherhood of Oarpeatera â Meets every flrat and third Wednesday of each month in Hall 201. Labor Headquarters, at S p.m. President, Mrs. C. J. Atkinson, 730 ltth Ave. W.; Secretary. Elizabeth J. Hope, 1042 7th Ave. E. Lathan, Wood, Wire and Metal, International Union, Looal SOTâMeeta second and fourth Mondays ln month at Hall 111. Labor Headquarters. W. Fontaine, Secretary, 1828 Commercial Dr. Phone High. 2169 R. ____t_____rte' Loeal 60SâPrealdent, Thoa I Sills. 1352 Burrard St.; Secretary, P. R. Bengough. Office. Room 200, Labor Headquarters. Meets on second and fourth Tuesdays In HaU 211. Milk Wagon Drivers and Dairy Bmployeee, Local 484âOffice 308, Labor Head- quarters. Meets second .and fourth Fridays In Hall No. 1. President, E. Metcalfe: Secretary-Treasurer, Blrt Showier. 2141 Triumph. Phone High. Theatrical .Man Employ...' Unloa, Looal US - f the I___.TJ._i. k M.P.M.O. -Meets second Friday ln Labor Headquarters at 9:30 a.m. President, Rod Martin: Secretary, Gordon Martin; Bus. Agent, Harry Mitchel; Address, P. O. Box 711. Typographical Union. Mo. SS6âPresident. (.'. S. Campbell; Vlce-Preeldent. R. Gouthro; Secretary-Treasurer. R- H. Neeiands, 300-2 Labor Headquarters. Meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., ln Women's Bldg., Thurlow street Prince Rupert Trades & Labor Council MEETS second Thursday in* each wl month. President. B. D. McDonald Box 2(8. Secretary, Frank Dairy. Box 4tl. Prince Rupert B C. Finding Jobs Is Part of C. N. Co-op. Plan WinnipegâThe Canadian National has just issued a circular letter to all its superintendents which strikingly illustrates how the Union Co-operative -Plan causes men and management to pull together to advance the general welfare. As all the world knows, Western Canada is suffering from a short wheat crop, and wheat represents the biggest single item in the freight business of the railroads in this section; In years past it has been customary, whenever a situation of this kind arose, to simply lay off as many of. the railroad â â â workers as possible and permit them to shift for themselves. 'The Maintenance of Way Men have been especially hard hit. Gratifying Development This year, however, because of the co-operative program, which is being introduced in the maintenance of way- service on the National, there was a new and gratifying development. When it became evident that the National would have to curtail its force a conference was arranged between Mr. W. Aspinall, general chairman of the System Federation, Maintenance of Way Employees; M. S. BlaiklocTt, assistant chief engineer on the National, and Captain O. S. Beyer, Jr., consulting engineer of the Railway Employees' Department, A. F. of L., and a program was worked out which it is believed will assist materially in' taking care of the men during the period of depression. In a circular letter to all superintendents, A. A'. Tisdale, general managed of the National, outlines the scheme. It involves co-operation between the carrier, the provincial em- p'oyment services of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way- Employes. Will Not Import Worker. Mr. Tisdale points out that because of the short harvest it has been decided that no workers will be imported from Eastern Canatla. However, he says a considerable number of men will be required to help the farmers, and he urges superintendents to do everything possible to enable the local men to take advantage of these openings. "We appreciate that most of the men will be able to secure this work locally, but,in cases where no work is available I would recommend that every effort be made toward putting the men in touch with the local provincial authorities," writes Mr. Tisdale. There are three of these provincial employment agencies in Manitoba, nine in Saskatchewan and five in Alberta. Therefore the territory is well covered. Captain Beyer and the leaders of the Brotherhood are convinced the plan will accomplish much good. Che Readers forum 20,000 Maintenance Men Win Increase â Detroit, Mich.âThe Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, with headquarters in this city, has won an important advance on the New York Central through direct negotiation with the management. The pay of all employes under the jurisdiction of the Brotherhood will be Increased from 1 cent to 5 cents an hour. Time and a half is to be paid for all time after eight hours. The latter concession is considered of special importance because the old United States Railway Labor Board, on two different occasions, denied the Maintenance of Way men this penalty wage for overtime. Gain Time and a Half The wage increase is retroactive to August 1. The time and a half provision went into effect on August 16. "These improvements in wages and rules were not all that the employes felt they were entitled to at this time," said President Fljozdal, "Fut they represent a step in the right direction. "About 20,000 employes, are affected, and the increases will amount to more than a million dollars a year." . ' SPEND $50,000,000 FOR 65-STORY SKYSCRAPER New York. â Henry I. Chanin, secretary-treasurer of the Chanin Construction Company, announced recently that the French government plans to construct a 65-storey skyscraper to be known as the "Palais de France" on the site of the old Century Theatre building in West Sixty-third stre-ft. The building will j cost about $50,000,000, .Mi". Chanin There are mo__>«i&_#»4s â¢ of labor said, and was planned asJa centre of French business and cultural influence in North ArtMrica. among employers, than mischief mak ers will admit. Editor of Labor Statesman: SirâThe question of unemployment is an important issue in all industrial countries; in some the most pressing. The factors involved in causing unemployment vary in different countries, according to economic, social and political conditions. One factor is common to all industrial centers in producing forced idleness. This factor is the invention and improvement of machinery to cheapen production through the agency of reducing the labor costs. (It must not be forgotten that cheaper production through the agency of labor-saving machinery benefits none or very few of the great mass of consumers; it increases profits to those owning the machinery.) There is no -one, I think, who will dispute this universal cause of unemployment Countries that have state aid for unemployment make the workers pay at least 90 per cent, of such aid, either by direct contribution or by indirect taxation, while the individual or organization that is responsible for this class of unemployment pays next to nothing, but reaps all the benefits of labor-saving machinery in the shape of increased profits. Should this condition continue to exist and increase, without some measure of reform being applied directly to this factor in industry? What reforms that are now in operation or are striving to be put in operation by organized labor are mostly reforms in the nature of working class sacrifices, none of the reforms touch the guilty parties. The idea that I wis hto express is that those who are guilty of producing this class of unemployment should alop-e pay for their maintenance. In other words, any individual or organization causing to be used any machine or organization of machines or industry that displaces labor and reduces the cost of commodities produced, should contribute a tax in proportion to the increased profits and the amount of labor thrown on the labor market. This tax should be" large enough to maintain this class of unemployed until they are suitably placed in work again. Of course, the profit-takers and their allies would raise the cry that you will stop all human progress if such a measure as this was enforced. If progress consists of what the working classes have suffered this last hundred years, since machinery started to displace labor, and has produced the present working class conditions that exist in every industrial center, progress or any other substitute would be better stopped. While this is only a rough sketch of the idea of making machinery pay and play a part of its proper function under the present state of affairs, if the idea is worth anything I have no doubt there are plenty of men in the organized labor movement who can develop it along its proper lines. There are also other aspects of our industrial activities that can be developed along similar lines; that is, the cost of maintenance of workless men must come directly from the source, and not from the working class through indirect taxation. Yours, etc., W. TAYLOR. 2301 Trinity Street, Vancouver. August 26, 1929. UNION CAFES &MERCHANTS Seymour 3168 Alway. Open Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGG BOB KRAUSE 76 Hastings St. E., Vancouver, B. C. When in a Harry, Drop In at Egg Order. FRED'S Are Alwayi ... _ V . "ok." at Dairy Lunch "It's the Coffee" 72 Hastings West Alway. Open R. .'ILKIN-ON. peps. D. DUNCAN. .EC. Reynolds'Cartage Co LIMITED Phones Seymour 3377-3378 Crating, Packing, Shipping and Storage. Furniture and Piano Moving Long Distance Moving Pool Car Shipments Office and Warehouse: 722 â CAMBIE STBEET â 722 PERRY & DOLK Men's Tailors 18 Hastings Weil Room 33 The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread Fairmont 122. 439 7th Ave. E. Wilson & McNeill I Painters and Decorators Everything pertaining to the trade.. 11156 E. 13th. Phone Fair. S248 LONDON STREET RAILWAY MEN TO RECEIVE HIGHER WAGES After prolonged negotiations, .following a favorable award by the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board, employees of the London Street Railway Company, members of Division No. 741, Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America, have been granted increases in wages varying from two to five cents to take effect September 1st, Tbe new hourly schedule is as follows: Bus drivers, 55c, an increase of 5c; operators of one-man cars, 55c, an increase of 5c; men on two-man cars, 50c, an advance of 2c. Increases to barn men and trackmen vary from two to five cents per hour. [ANGARA JJARBER gHOP 51 ST AND MAIN ST. Expert Workmanship Guaranteed a FR. cmPEFORD, Phone Pair 5593; Propi MILK DRIVERS WIN STRIKE Pittsburgh, Pa.âOrganized milk drivers won their two months' strike against the Liberty Dairy Products Corporation. Wages are advanced $3.50 a week to a $35 minimum. Drivers who have been employed one year or over will have a one week's vacation with pay. QUITE WELL Vocalist: "I'm afraid I didn't do very well." Wireless Annoaneer: "Oh, thatis all iight. As a matter _f**fa_t, through an error. _>_-ou were announced ""as* 'Farmyard Imitations.' " Canada's Trade With the U.S. $125,000,000 Canada's trade with the United States in June was just a little under $125,000,00. She bought $80,480,000 from the United States, and sent back goods worth $44,292,000, according to Department of Commerce figures. Expenditures by American tourists in Canada are probably almost large enough to balance the account. The United Kingdom came second iff* buying American goodsâ$52,- 298,000; but dropped to third place in her sales to usâ$25,386,000. Second place in sales to the United States went to Japan, * with goods valued at $32,384,000; while Japanese purchasers from us were a trifle under $17,000,000. Germany was third in purchases from the United Statesâ$21,260,- 000; and fourth in sales to usâ$19,- 328,000. . Taking total tradeâexports and imports together â the enormous commerce between different parts of the English-speaking world stands out clearly. Thus U. S. total trade for June with Canada was $124,772,- 000 and with the United Kingdom, $77,684,000. The totals for other countries were â Japan, $49,483,000; Germany, $40,588,000; Mexico, $30,- 000,000; Argentina, $29,000,000; France, $28,000,000; and Cuba and China almost tied, with something over $25,000,000 each. I have so many friends! Spring is my friend, and every tree Joins with the wind to chat with me. Each tender, slender new grass stalk That -grows along the garden walk, The buzzing humming.bird, the bee, The lazy pine make friends of me. Firm comrades, down the road we go. The earth's a happy place, for, oh,' J have W mUy friends. ~ -^-Mary Carolyne Davies. THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday,.September 6, 1929 The Labor Statesman Published every Friday, at Labor > Headquarters, Vancouver, B. _______ Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades l and Labor Council. H. W. Watte, Man. Editor. PRESS COMMITTEE Wm. Page, Chairman; w. Watt (Hulld- In-*; Trades Council*; P. R. Ben-.ougli (Metal Trade.). R, H. Neeiands (Printing Tradea), W. Deptford (Transportation Trades), B. Showier (Teaming Trades), T. Hanotln (Beverage Trades), C. Herrett (Label Trades). Subscription Rates: $2 per Year; to Unions, 16c per month per member. Phon. Seymour 6379 Vancouver, Friday, Sept. 6, 1929 OUR MILLIONAIRES Our very moderate reference to Vancouver's grand galaxy of millionaires has displeased The Sun. We thought that our discussion was restrained and temperate; Mr. Editor finds it nearly everything else. We are said to have denounced these very comfortably placed gentlemen as "parasites and oppressors of the poor." We were not aware of this, but possibly the gentleman is complaining of what he imagines this writer was thinking. Even then he would be wrong. We suggested that one little group of our millionaires had been as useful to _ociety as rats in a granary, but _. rat is a thief not a parasite. We would consider a millionaire as an excrescenceâan unnatural growthâa social and financial cancer, built up by, draining to itself wealth earned, and required to support other portions of the social organism, which we think is worse than a parasite. Mr. Editor asks what, in our present industrial structure, the workers would do without the millionaires. This writer is as willing to scrap the "industrial structure" as he is to get along without the millionaires. But if we must answer the question we would say that without the millionaire the worker would be in the awful fix of the Irishman who, when he had shot the landlord, had no one to whom he could pay the rent Engineers, working for wages, are planning a tunnel from the foot of Burrard street to False Creek. When they are ready, sand-hogs and muckers and other classes of workmen will put the work through. While these people are digging the tunnel the Prairie farmer will grow wheat and beef to feed them, the cotton and wool growers, together with the factory workers, will clothe them, the houses they live in will be built by other workers. While the Canadian Pacific Railway can be relied on to see that this does not occur, we will assume that some of the workers do not live up to their earnings. In that case they take these things from the hand of the other workers at some later date instead of today. When the work is finished we find that we have to pay some peop1_âwho' do not know whether the work was tunnel or dry dockâa couple of hundred thousand dollars per year in perpetuity, because they gave the tunnel workers pieces of paper 3x7 printed with scroll work and a picture of Lord Strathcona, as token or expression of valueâto keep accounts straight between themselves and the other workers. And because the thing has been done in this way since Mr. Editor's childhood, he is unable to visualize any other way of doing it. Away back in history some semi- savage nomads made a calf from gold, then fell down and worshipped it, declaring "These be the gods that brought me out of the land of Egypt and out of the house of bondage." Mr. Editor is in quite the same frame of mind. The millionaire is the "custodian" of the collective wealth. All improvements in working conditions from the building of the pyramids to the present day has been brought about by these custodians of wealth, and Shylock has also been the patron saint of the inventor. If Mr. Editor believes all this, the case is one for- sympathy rather than argument. We object to the principle of a group of individuals placing a few thousand dollars in a public service corporation, and then, on the plea that they are "custodians of wealth," burdening the public with oppressive charges, and thereby becoming millionaires. Holding what has been acquired in this way is a new and original use of the word "custodian." By this frule a bank robber is also a custodian. Those of us who pay more attention to history than to worshipping the golden calf know that, progress has-been made....not "with the fifssistanclrbutiir spite ":-f. accumulated wealth. At the present moment Labor is moving towards tbe five-day week. There are several thousand wage workers in Vancouver working towards this end. Will Mr. Editor tell us which one of our Vancouver millionaires has sacrificed the value of the Chinese coin with the square hole in the centre, to this or any other step in Labor progress? The part that wealth has played in producing inventions _s equally misleading; poverty has ever dogged the steps of the inventor. But when the machine or process is an accomplished fact wealth secures control of it, and uses it to plunder the public. Banting and his associates while working at a couple of hundred dollars per month discovered Insulin, and gave it to the world. The capitalistic group which now manufacture Insulin are not giving anything to the world. Madame Curie was neither wealthy nor under the wing of wealth when she discovered radium. She gave her discovery to the world. A group of capitalists control the ores from which radium is extracted and United States authorities say these "custodians of wealth," to enrich themselves, deliberately hold the^price at a hundred per cent, higher than the rate at which it can be sold. This is the part played by wealth wherever we find it, and it is only men with this perverted sense of their duty to society who can become millionaires. The individual, possessing anything of the spirit of human sympathy or social responsibility, find that the demands of justice and the calls of charity are too loud to permit them to accumulate any material amount of wealth. The whole Sun article bears the stamp of immaturity. Lack of reading, lack of experience,, lack of observation are evident at every point. Through it all runs a note of dox- ology, and reverence and worship of wealth is stamped into every line. We prefer to believe that some precocious High School girl prevailed on Mr. Editor to allow her v,ork to appear in his column rather than that this is the viewpoint of the experienced gentleman we know the editor of The Sun to be. âM. Deptford Thanks Labor Day Sports Committees Chairman Deptford of the Labor Day sports committee, informed the Trades Council on Tuesday that he was greatly pleased with the support he had received from the various members of the committee. He could not mention them all by name, as somebody might be overlooked and he did not want to slight anybody, because he would want their support and help next year. The Marathon road race was handled splendidly by Delegate Page and his committee, Brother Bill Moodie of the Carpenters' Union of New Westminster acting as official starter. The sports on the grounds, under the leadership of Delegate F. Welsh, were all run off in apple-pie order, and the children were kept busy eating candies handed out by Delegate Mrs. F. Dolk. Tommy Plumb handled the prizes, which she had spent some weeks in arranging, for the different events, and Birt Showier and his band of trusty milk salesmen bandied the refreshments in the big hall under the grandstand. He took this opportunity to thank Capt. Watson and the fire fighters for the arranging of the lanes for the whippet racing, these having been laid out as good as any whippet racer had ever seen. Mr. Mallan- daine, who had run dogs in many parts of the world, had remarked -that he had never attended a better- conducted event; This statement is quite a compliment, when it is noted that the starters and judges were union members of the Labor Day sports committee. The band furnished by members of the Musicians' Union under the leadership- of Bandmaster Cox was A very great help to the sports. These men gave their services on Labor Day, and, also on Saturday in the B. C. E. observation car that was run up and down the streets advertising | the sports. At intervals during the sports the Netty Nicol dancers created a great deal of enjoyment by their fancy dancing and the audience gave them many big hands. The day was a big success in spite of the many other attractions, and the committee' is to be complimented on its splendid work. MINERS JOIN UNION MadisDnville, Ky.âIVJiners in this area are joining the United Mine Workers. It is estimated that 11,000 of the 14,000;..miners in -Western Kc-ftucky have affiliated. " ~: Canadian Congress Hears Jimmie Thomas By J. A. P. Hay-don St. John, N.B.âCanadian Trades and Labor Congress opened its annual convention here with a full attendance of delegates and a spirit of optimism and good feeling pervading the entire gathering. President Tom Moore is wielding the gavel with his accustomed poise and tact. In opening the convention, J. A. Whitebone, president of the local council, called attention to the fact that it was the anniversary of the founding of the first labor union in the Maritime:*. A badge, presented to the delegates, carries a replica of the bell which rang out the passing of the 10-hour day and the payment of wages in cash rather than in kind. Change in Eighty Years It is significant that this bell was rung -at that time in defiance of.a city ordinance. What a change in 80 years! Today's convention was welcomed by the king's representative, the premier of the province, the lieutenant- governor, the Dominion minister of labor and other representatives of the federal government and the mayor. Dr. J. B. M. Baxter, premier of New Brunswick, won" a salvo of applause when he announced that a royal commission, .*n .which labor would be represented, would be appointed at once to study the problem of establishing old-age pensions in this province- There were many distinguished visitors, but the one who attracted the most attention was, quite naturally, the Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, lord privy seal and minister of employment in the British government. Today, among his old comrades of the labor movement, he was just "Jimmie," and he had a warm handclasp and a cheery word of greeting for all." "We Will Pull Through" "Britain is passing through the reaction following the war," he said, in the course of an exclusive interview which he granted the representative of Labor. "It is a hard, uphill struggle, but we wlil pull through. "After 10 years of misery and suffering, due to unemployment, it is but natural that this is our greatest and paramount problem. We are attempting to relieve that, and that is one of the chief reasons why I am in Canada. "In the British coal mining industry, for example, there are 200,- 000 miners whom the industry cannot possibly absorb. My problem, as minister of employment, is to find some method whereby these workers .may be fitted into the economic life of the country, and the .empire, as rapidly as possible." Disarmament Cuts Jobs Referring to the proposed disarm*: anient conference with the United States, Mr. Thomas stated that Britain would not proceed with her cruiser program if an agreement is reached with America. "Of course this will mean that we will have more unemployment on our hands," he said, "for peace programs entail a certain amount of unemployment, but the situation has to be faced. Our task is to see that there is a minimum of suffering. "The British Labor government is determined to solve the unemployment problem, and there is every reason to believe we shall succeed." Mr. Thomas' union of railroad workers claims to be the largest single trade union in the world. He has come up from the' ranks to occupy the highest gift in his organization, as well as one of the highest offices in his government. British Rail Workers Lead Speaking of the condition of British railroad workers, he said: "Their conditions at present are better than those of. any other trade or grade in our country. They have retained every principle they won following the war. "This must not be taken to mean that the British railroad workers have attained all they desireâfar from itâbut their conditions are in advance of all other occupations. "Our members haveaalways taken a prominent part in politicsânational and local. We have 11 members in the British. House of Commons, four lord mayors, .and 365 aldermen or town councillor.-. Active in City Politics "Practically every municipal council and railroad center of Britain contains some mem___._o_L_iu. organ. izStJon.'-"; " . :^^ ^5-"><mB5£* >f«HW- CAlGAttY V*-__.l_lvtr. 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Mail Orders Prepaid and Delivered Proniptlx 45-47-49 EAST HASTINGS STREET (Between Columbia and Carrali Streots) Building Trades Won't Patronize Exhibition Reporting for the' Building Trades Council, Secretary Page informed the Trades and Labor Council that the New Westminster Exhibition had h*pn placed on their "We Do Not Patronize" list. Every effort had been made to . Ke* the exhibition board to pay the union scale of wages, but after three years of fruitless effort the council had been compelled to take this action. Men had been paid two dollars under the union scale, and the foreman was on record as refusing to employ union men. This brought the present exhibition crisis to a climax, and the exhibition would remain on the list until the board signed a proper agreement with organized labor. father is the best man on earth. WAGE CUT BRINGS STRIKE Elmira, N.Y.âA wage cut of $10 a week resulted in a weavers' strike at the John N. Stearns' silk mill. A system of fines, that violates the state law, is another grievance of these employes, who are being organized by the United Textile Workers of America. The management shows its wisdom by "refusing to discuss the situation." '*" DEFEND SWEATSHOP Cleve'and.âThe "American" Plan Association, an anti-union organization of employers in this city, calls on cloak manufacturers to resist efforts to unionize these plants. The drive against sweatshops is directed by the International Ladles' Garment Workers' Union. There is sorrow in the union-busters' camp. Their latest black eye is I :_."____â _" â Bappy^jâ^_t_e_ gir. a*6â ;thinks"Tier :_^TB_Sg_pc«^lf;Tnjgai_rei>t: beT&o.'n7 building craftsmen and employers. â r>*.' .":,T" *--.. nnTiiji it i ntrv "â¢' â*i Friday, September 6, 1929 THE LABOR STATESMAN //Mm^i. 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Criticizes Method of Appointing Wage Board Criticism was levelled at the City Council by Del. Scribbins at the Trades and Labor Council meeting on Tuesday, when he explained the situation in connection with the efforts of the Civic Employees to get a wage increase or a conciliation board. In 1928, he said, the employees asked for a board, one member to be chosen by the Union, one by the City Council, and the chairman to be chosen by the two members, The 1928 Council agreed to this but took no action, except to turn it over to the 1929 Council. The 1929 Council decided that they would handle the job of settling wages themselves but later decided to appoint a board. This board was appointed without consulting the Civic Employees, and the employees are objecting to the method of the appointment, claiming that the original suggestion should have been I adopted. Del, Scribbins stated that he would not ask the Trades Council to take action on this until his union had dealt with it. Prize Winners at Sports DEEP COVE RECREATIONS Secretary Page and several other friends gf Malcolm Clark of the Carpenters' Union, spent the week-end at the latter's place at Deep Cove. They had a great time, did some fishing, some swimming, some yarning and some yawning, but never went to sleep. They left on Saturday and got back in time on Sunday to prepare for the Labor Day Sports the following day. " The union man who has never enjoyed the thrill of boosting the union label has as yet to learn what real pleasure is. Of course you never make the mistake of buying non-union goods; it's always the other, .fellow who does this. Children up to 7 yearsâCandy to all contestants. Boys, 7 to 10 yearsâ1st, Ben Archibald, roller skates, $3, Trades and Labor Council; 2nd, N. Swan, baseball bat, $1.75, Trades and Labor Council; 3rd, J. Martin, pencil, $1, Clarke & Stuart Co. Ltd. Girls, 7 to 10 yearsâ1st, Ruth Kelvy, perambulator, $7.50, Storey & Campbell; 2nd, Gladys Brewer, doll, $6, Cassidy's Ltd; 3rd, Rose Corbett, box chocolates, Ganong Bros. Boys, 10 to 14 yearsâ1st, J. Cain, baseball mitt, $5, P. D. Gordon Ltd.; 2nd, G. Gilbertson, baseball bat, $2, P. D. Gordon Ltd.; 3rd, H. Payne, pencil, $1, Clarke & Stuart Co. Ltd. Girls, 10 to 14 yearsâ1st, Grace Davis, No. 2 Brownie camera, $2.75, W. Galloway Book Store; 2nd, Mary Cowan, roller skates, $2.25, Trades and Labor Council; 3rd, E. McMeek- en, box choeol_,tes;-$l, Ramsay Bros. Boys, not over 16 yearsâ1st, W. Statt, kashlight, $2, Electric Shop; 2nd, H. Hambley, tennis shoes, $1.60, Copp, the Shoe Man; 3rd, N. Cook, pocket knife, $1.25, Sterling Hardware. Girls, not over 16 yearsâ1st, W. Stott, pen set, $3.50, Clarke,& Stuart Co. Ltd.; 2nd, E. Baker, pencil and guard, $2, Todd & Manning; 3rd, Grace Davis, box chocolates, $1, Ganong Bros. Boys' Backward Race, not over 16 yearsâ1st, G. McKee, boys' shoes, $3:50, Cornett Bros.; 2nd, N. Cook, running shoes, $2, Johnston's Shoe Store; 3rd, J. Smith, pocket knife, $1.25, Sterling's Hardware. Girls' Backward Race, not over 16 yearsâ1st, E. McMeeken, pair shoes, $5, Ciapp Shoe Store; 2nd, E. Cal- verly, bracelet, $2, Western Jewelers; 3rd, R. Kilby, box Ramsay's chocolates, $1. Men's Open, 100 yardsâ1st, T. Flanagan, silver tea set, $25, Canadian Bakeries Ltd.; 2nd, A. Massay, order on Ingledew's, $5; 3rd, F. C. Duff, clock, $3.50, Kelly, Douglas Co. Whippet Races Whippet RaceâDr. Tolmie's Whippet Race Cupâ1st, J. Mallandaine (Ben Junior), floor lamp, $25, Standard Furniture Co.; 2nd, J. S. James (Baby Face), spot light, $8.50, Chevrolet Sales; 3rd, G. O'Brien (Duplex Dot), case pipes, $5, Bert Henry; 4th, W. Cliffe (True Blue Jr.), order for hardware, $3, McArthur Co. Men's 220-yard, OpenâMr. George Kidd's 220-yard Cupâ1st, F. Flanagan, order on Woodward's Ltd, $15; 2nd, C. Tyrell, shoes, $6, Pierre Paris; 3rd, A. Massey, ham, $5, Burns & Co. Ladies' Open, 75 yardsâ1st, Mary Frizzell, sports sweater, $7.50, Romer Gowns; 2nd, Doreen Gaird, Radiant iron, $3.65, Jarvis Electric Co. Bicycle Race, half-mile, openâ1st, D. Cook, gold medal, Fred. Deeley; 2nd, H. Williamson, E. P. vase, $7.50, A. Wordley; 3rd, S. Johnston, hat, $5, Wm. CornfieldT.td. E. G. Barnes Cup Union -Men,' 100 YardsâE. G. Baynes Cup (Union men only)â1st, C. Tyrell, prize, $15, E. G. Baynes; 2nd, Peggy Duff, double load wood, $7.50, Hanbury Coal & Wood Co.; 3rd, D. Shearer, ham, $5, Burns & Co. Road Race, New Westminster to Vancouver (11 4-5 miles)âDr. G. H. Worthington's Road Race Cup openâ1st, Howard Jones, 1.08 1-2, Waltham gold watch, Dr. Worthington; 2nd, I. H. Lane, $1.12, Waltham gold watch, Dr. Worthington; 3rd, J. Wren, 1.13, Waltham gold watch, Dr. Worthington; 4th, N. Armstrong, 1.13 3-5, order, value $15, Wm. Dick; 5th, W. B. Held, 1.16, set carvers, $7.50, Marshall-Wells; 6th, Ray MacDonald, 1.16 2-5, silver flask, $5, A. Friend. (All Vancouver men with exception of J. Wren, Websters Corners, B.C.; N. Armstrong, New Westminster; Ray MacDonald, Seattle, Wash.) Union Men, 220 YardsâVancouver Racings Association Cup (Union men only)â1st, C. Tyrell, one ton coal, $12, Marpole Coal Co.; 2nd, J. Wood, saw. $5, Simonds Saw Co.; 3rd, Peggy Duff, pair gent's hair brushes, $3.60, Camp & Mill Workers' Local No. 31 and Minshu Cooperative Union. Single Daughters of Union Men, 75 yards (must have father's Union Card)â1st, F. Andrew, lady's coat, $15, F. W. Sterling Ltd.; 2nd, M. â Cowan, box stationery, Clarke & Stuart Co. Ltd.; 3rd, A. Fort, order on Caba Bros., $2. Tug-o'-War â General McRae's Tug-o'-War Cup (final 5:40 p.m.) â 1st, Policemen, (9) $6,prizes, Trades and Laboi1 Council; 2nd, Firemen, (9) -passes to Capitol Theatre. â * Bicycle .Ra.ce, 1. mile,- openâ- 1st S. Johnstone, percolator, $10, B. C. Electric Co. Ltd.; 2nd, W. William son, lamp, $6.75, Morlock Co.; 3rd, W. Richardson, order for toy Lin- forth's. Sir Henry Thornton Cup Men's Half-mile OpenâSir Henry Thornton's Half-mile Cupâ1st, D. Herd (Major's Athletic Club), hot- point toaster, $8, B. C. Electric Co.; 2nd, J. Wood, men's boots, $7, Good; win's Shoe Store; 3rd, C. Wakeiy, clock, $3.50, Kelly, Douglas Co. Ladies' Novelty Race, 50 yards, openâ1st, Mrs. Frezell, casserole, $6, McLennan, McFeeley & Prior; 2nd, G. Smith, order for $5 on Famous Cloakâ &.Suit Co.; 3rd, address book, $1.80, Clarke & Stuart Co. Ltd. Special: Boys' Race, 14 to 16 years â100-yard dashâ1st, W. Stott, musical merchandise to value of $10, Lewis Piano House; 2nd, W. Ham- bly, musical merchandise to value of $5, Lewis Piano House; 3rd, A. Lucking, boy's watch, $1, Western Wholesale Jewelers. Broad Jump, openâ1st, ( E. H. Hagman, clock, $15, Leon Ladner; 2nd, W. Burraston, smoker's stand, $7.50, Maher Furniture Co.; 3rd, L. Kero, smoker's set, $5, A. Friend. Relay Race, 880 yardsâWilliam Shelly Cup (Unions only)â1st, Typographical Union (Daily Province composing room), (4) bonds for $5 on Hudson's Bay Co. and Spencer's Ltd.; 2nd, Firemen, (4) butter dishes, $3.50, Trades and Labor Council; 3rd, New Westminster Carpenters, (4) double passes to Orpheum Theatre. 2-Mile Bicycle Race Bicycle Race, 2-mile, openâ1st, D. Cook, camera, $25, Hazelwood Creamery; 2nd, M. Robinson, sweater, $7.50, Jantzen Knitting Mills; 3rd, G. Griffin, sweater coat, $5, A. G. Spalding Bros. Men's Open, 1 mileâ1st, D. Herd, percolator, $10, B. C. Electric Co. Ltd.; 2nd, D. Campbell, set carvers, $7.50, Marshall-Wells Co.; 3rd, J. Poldo, certificate, $5, Claman's Ltd. Bandsmen's Race, 100 yardsâ1st, C. E. Fitzgerald, half-ton coal, $6, Evans, Coleman & Evans; 3nd, S. Davies, 5-gallon keg cider, Van Bros.; 3rd, A. H. Nachbar, clock, _?3.o0, Kelly, Douglas Co. Apprentice Race, 100 yardsâ1st, A. Tyrell, sweater coat, $9, Camp & Mill Workers No. 31 and Minshu Cooperative Union; 2nd, J. Wood, order for $5 on Thos. Foster & Co. Ltd.; 3rd, G. Martin, order on Pacific Drug Co., $3.50. Union Men's Novelty Bag Raceâ 1st, G. Fader, home broadcaster, $8.50, Radio Specialty Co.; 2nd, G. Shantz, half-ton coal, $6, Hanbury Coal & Wood Co. Union Men's Wives Union Men's Wives, 75 yards (must have husband's Union Card) â1st, Mrs. G. Smith (Railway Carmen), silver basket, $12, O. B. Allan; 2nd, Mrs. Harrison (Lathers), bed lamp, $5.50, Dominion Furniture Co.; 3rd, Mrs. Knight (Electrical Workers), box stationery, $3.50, Clarke & Stuart Co. Ltd. Horseshoe Pitchingâ1st, H. Binning, J. Porter, (2) half-ton coal, $6, Kirk& Co.; 2nd, T;-Dukes, L. Dukes, (2) ham, $5, Swift Canadian Co.; 3rd, E. Hunt, A. Graham, (2) alunminum ware, $2.50, Gurney Foundry Co. Kidnapping Race, Union Man and Married Lady, 100 yardsâ1st, M. E. McLe_*i and Mrs. Thompson, cocotex rug, $6.75, Alex. Murray Co.; 2nd, Mr. and Mrs. Shearer, half-ton coal, $5, Leslie Coal Co.; 3rd, W. Hargreaves and Mrs. W. Thompson, gent's tie, $1.50, Richardson & Walsh. (Box of chocolates to .ladies, partners of winners.) Union Officials' Race, men over 40 yearsâ1st, F. Welsh, order, $5, The Owl Drug Company; 2nd, W. Hargreaves, 5-gallon keg cider, Van Bros.; 3rd, J. Price, pass, Orplujum Theatre. â¢ Sir Henry Thornton To Address A. F. of L. Chicago.âIn connection with the American Federation of Labor convention in To/onto, October 7 to 19, the Grand Trunk-Canadian National Railways are operating a special train for delegates, their wives and friends, to leave Dearborn Station, Chicago, Sunday, October 6. Sir Henry Thornton, president of the National, is a firm believer in unionism and will address the convention. _ The -Armiuot-iSnion label boosters is always ready to recruit willing and sincere workers in this great cause^ _^.--_":r:';-*j7-'-- â¢>'-.* *V -____--£ ^j--â-j_ "Were it nbFfor clouds people would be unable to appreciate sunshine. OO YOU KNOW WHEN TO BUY OR SELL? .. â "**- , , v THOSE unaccustomed to Humming up market conditions at any given time will find our St> ml-Monthly Stock and Bond Report of great assistance In this respect. The last Information availahle on oil and mining stocks is comprehensively set forth in this report, fn addition to a general summary of -, market conditions. Active traders will also find this report an invaluable source of information for keeping in close touch with developments. Have us place your name on our mailing list to receive this report free. , Have You a Map of the Oilfields? Miller, Court & Co. 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TAYLOR HIGH. 2312R City Collects Union Dues On Seattle Street Car Line Seattle.âThis city, starting September 1, will deduct union dues of street car men employed on the municipal street car lines and turn the money over to officers of the local division of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees. The city council passed an ordinance to this effect at the request of the union. The "check-off" is operative in the coal industry, but local anti-union- JB.ts ..arei .furious at its extension by _S_at_._-.I_yofficials, who will collect..he dues of $2 a month when .individua.l members of'the union au thorize such action. One local newspaper almost becomes apoplectic over the new plan. "On the surface it looks like a small matter of bookkeeping, but there is much more than that behind it. The union should not be recognized at all," says^thii editor, who speaks for anti-union elements. City officials agree with the union that the "check-off" will keep these workers in good standing, and That better discipline and service to the t .!->111*â 11ity-.__U *resu>fcV~3W^rf-^_^"- ficials realize that the union is art- established institution, and they may as well face facts. »3j3Jjf|3B&^«i^iar«Â»i«a*«i^__J____»*'*<'».. <-.-.»-â;â¢â¢ .__'_" *# ââ ââ â THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, September 6, 1929 "Build B. C* How to Whip Pacific Milk Mrs. Wilson, at the Vancouver Exhibition, showed how to whip Pacific Milkv The demonstration attracted attention and we wer© asked to publish the recipe she used. Next week we will publish an important hint to be followed in whipping Pacific Milk, which you might clip and save. The week following the recipe will appear. Pacific Milk "Build B. C." INDEPENDENT LABOR PARTY BRANCH SECRETARIES Mount Pleasant: J. Sidaway, 623 East Tenth. South Vancouver: W. Ford, 84 West Forty-seventh. Central: W. W. Lefeaux, .01 Metropolitan Building. NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Secretary Trades & Labor Council Boom 300â531 Beatty Street Phones: Sey. 74»5-6J7l VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL President Jamas Thomson Vlco-Fre.ldcnt W. J. BartlStt General Seo.-Trsas X. X. Ztengongh Statlstlolan.... o. X. Hsrratt Warden-v _...Waltar Deptford Executive, Committee Chairman. COMMITTEES I Organisation. Colin McDonald (o__alr.), Tailors. P. R. Bengough, Machinists. XV. J. Bartlett, Blacksmiths. Jas. Thomaon, Pile Drivers. C. Herrett, Barbers. -.eirtalative: B. H. Neeiands (chair.), Typographical. XV. J. Scribbins, Civic Employees. P. R. Bengough, Trades Council. F. A. Hoover, Street Railwaymen. â¢3. A. Watson, Fire Fighters. XV. Hargreaves. Carpenters. J. Thomson, Pile Drivers. C. Lamb, Typographical. C. McDonald. Tailors. rrassi W. Page (chair.), Bnlldlng Trades Council. W. Dept/ord, Transportation Trades. R. H. Neeiands, Printing Trades. P. R. Bengough, Metal Trades. T. Hanofln, Beverage Trades. B. Showier, Teaming Trades. W. Watt, Building Trades. C. Herrett, Label Trades. Grievance: Geo. Pettipiece (ohair.), Operating Engineers. E. C. Miller, Musicians' Union. B. Showier, Dairy Employees. E. H. Morrison, Electrical Workers. H. W. Watts. Electrical Workers. Is Labor Fit to Govern? Short Character Sketches of Labor Ministers in Great Britain. From The London Daily Herald EARNED HIS LIVING IN TWO CONTINENTS It has been said that thc most thorough knowledge of any country is to be got by earning one's living in it. Such a knowledge of parts of two distant continents has been acquired by Mr. A. McElwee, M.P. for the Hulme Division of Manchester. A woodworker by tradeâit was the occupation of his father, grandfather and great-grandfatherâhe went out in his early twenties from Scotland to America and worked for two years in the Eastern States. Thence he went to South Africa, where he stayed 18 months, and, after a short return to his home on Clydeside, he had another spell in the United States. He had become, in America, an active trade unionist, and on his final return to his native land he was soon elected to the Clyde District Committee of the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers. Later, he became a member of its General Council, and for four years was chairman. Resigning, in 1923, the post of full-time political agent for Mr. David Kirkwood, Mr. McElwee in that year contested the Aseat he has now won, and polled over 8000 votes. He increased this at the 1924 election to 13,080,' and his winning poll this year was 15,053. VICTORY FOR YOUTH The winning of West Fulhani for Labor is regarded as a victory for youth. The new member, Dr. George Ernest Spero, is but 36, his agent is the youngest in London, and they attracted the youth of the riverside borough, where Dr. Spero is popular in all worthy local movements, to the party of the future. Dr. Spero began *=>'his political career as a Liberal. He was an unsuccessful candidate at Leicester in 1922, and a successful one at Stoke Newington in 1923. In the ensuing Parliament he supported the Labor government, and after hi_"<defeat in the 1924 election he seceded from the Liberal party and joined the I. L. P. He contested the London County Council election in 1928. and reduced a Tory majority of 2800 to less than 800. At the outbreak of the war Dr. Spero entered the Navy 'as a surgeon. He was engaged on minesweepers and destroyers, and in 1918 was invalided out on account of war wounds. Since then he has twice travelled the world, making an intensive study of imperial and foreign affairs, especially in the British Dominions, and in China, Japan, and North and South America. He is shortly leaving for Canada, where he will attend, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Alberta, the Convention of Canadian Chambers of Commerce. He is a vice- president of the Kensington and Ful- ham Chamber of Commerce. CLASS TEACHERS' PRESIDENT A teacher and a leader of teachers has come to Westminster as one of the two members who are giving Southampton its first' taste of Parliamentary Labor representation. The junior member (in years as well as' in votes), Mr. Ralph Morley was born in 1882, and educated at the Morden School, Chichester, and Southampton University College. He came into the Labor Movement in 1906, and, as an active propagandist, he has for many years been sowing in the South of England the seeds of which the Labor Party and himself have now begun to reap the harvest. From 1907 to 1911, Mr. Morley was secretary of the Southampton branch of the Social Democratic Federation. He joined the Southampton I. L. P. ih 1919, and is now its chairman. He has also been chairman of the Southampton Trades Council. Before the war he was a frequent contributor to the S. D. F. weekly, "Justice." In addition to thees activities, he has been active in professional organizations, having been twice president of the Southampton Teachers' Association. He is. this year's president of the National Federation of Class Teachers. _ For a number of years he has been a tutor in economics, history, and psychology for the Workers' Education Association, and is now chairman of its Southampton branch. Evidently Mr. Morley is wedded to work. He has not contracted the other kind of marriage. HAZELWOOD ICE CREAM âYou try it next time for that Party or Social Guaranteed the product of pure fresh cream For Prompt Service, Phone Seymour 2090 \nHazelwood Creamery, Limited Drink and enjoy! VAN BROS.' CIDERS PURE SWEET AND SOUR APPLE CIDER "Made from B. C. Apples" Try "The Lions" Ginger Ale Orange, Lemon and Lime Kist. PHONE HIGH. 90 PROMPT DELIVERY VAN BROS.. LTD. 1055 VERNON DRIVE 'T'HE following firms are co-operating with Organized Labor and are selling Union Label Stamped Shoes. Ask to see the Union Label when buying" shoes, proving to the shoeman that you are consistently backing him up. Woodward Didn't Mean Union Organizat on Delegate Drayton (Bricklayers) informed the Trades Council that, at the meeting of the United Farmers held in the Arena last Friday, Mr. Woodward (owner of the Woodward's Department Store), had informed the audience that he was strong for organization, and urged the farmers to extend their organizing activities. At question time, Delegate Drayton informed Mr. Woodward' that he would inform the Trades Council that Mr. Woodward said he was strong for organization, something which the store clerks sadly needed. Nothing Doing A boy was summoned to Edinburgh to give evidence against his father, who was charged with a breach of the peace. "Come now, my little man," said the magistrate, "let us hear all you know about this affair." "Weel, sir," said the youth, settling down to business, "ye ken George V. Bridge?" "Sure, an' I do, laddie." "Well, you gang along it till ye come to a pump." "Yes, ye9! I ken it weel." 7"^ell, ye can gang and pump it, ior frfi rib pimplifer" &*$*BMsM> â -â MAN OF WIDE ACTIVITIES A well-known figure in the Trade Union, political, Labor and Co-operative Movements, Mr. Fred Messer, at the age of 43, becomes Labor member for South Tottenham. He has been a member of the French Polishers' Union for 20 years. He sat for five years on its executive, and resigned his office only because of changing his occupation. As chairman of the French Polishers' Joint Committee he took a leading part in all wage movements in the furnishing trade during the war, and he led the piano workers' strike in 1921. He is now organizer of the Industrial Orthopaedic Society. A member of. the I. L. P. since 1913, Mr. Messer is prominent in its Tottenham branch, and from 1922 until his selection as prospective Parliamentary candidate he was chairman of the South Tottenham Labor Party. His interest in workers' control brought him into contact with the Manor House Labor Hospital, where he has been London chairman and general secretary. On two occasions Mr. Messer was a candidate for the Tottenham Urban District Council. He is chairman of the Labor Group on the Middlesex County Council, to which he was elected in 1925, and re-elected with an increased majority in 1928. He was appointed last year a Justice of the Peace. v He is a. keen Co-operator and has spoken many tithes for that Move- ffi***)"! pa y .P y *m fl-*r- ***XJL*""*** 'theT^br Partyr* .-_..-_.___; DUDDESTON'S DOUR FIGHTER Thirty-four years ago, Mr. George F. Sawyer had to leave his native village of Cuddesden, Oxfordshire. The local magnates denied him the right to earn his living there because, in the General Election of 1895, he had been too outspoken in his Radicalism. He went to Birmingham, got a job as a porter on the L. and N. W. Railway, and the fighting spirit which has never waned in him has at length brought him to Westminster at the age of 58 as member for the Duddeston Division of that city. After a year as railway porter he became a guard, and continued in that occupation until elected to Parliament. Before leaving his rural birthplace he had joined the old union of dockers and agricultural laborers, and in 1900 he entered the A. S. R. S., which has since become the N. U. R. Risking fresh victimisation, he threw himself into the All Grades Movement of 1896, and was prominent in the strike of 1911. For many years, from 1912, he was a member of the L. and N. W. Conciliation Board, and he represented his branch of the union at numerous conferences. : He has been in the thick of every industrial fight of his union, and in 192li was arrested under the Emergency Powers for one of his speeches, but the charge failed, and he was released from prison. He has done well on the Birmingham City Council and Guardian of the Poor. CORNETT BROS & CLARK 33 EAST HASTINOS STBEET Florshelm, Strlders. C. B. & C. Men's and Youth's. HUDSON'S BAY CO. dies': Hohansen, Bancroft-Walker, Colella-Leiphton. MptTr and Youth's: Tetrault's. MODEL BOOT SHOP 1106 OBANVILLE Tetrault's. Men's, Women's and Youths' Union Label shoes. WM. TRICK, 146 Cordova WEST. â Tetrault's Men's and Youths: also Strider and Slater's Union Isabel shoea. YALE SHOE CO. 305 WEST HASTINGS STREET Men's and Youth's Strider. Women's and Men's: "Yale" Special. Fellow Unionists, demand the Union Label, Shop Card and Working Button, and patronize fair employers and em. ploy UNION LABOR. â P Egg Graders and Bakery Workers Getting Help Reporting for the organization committee, Secretary Bengough informed the delegates to the Trades and Labor Council that the Egg Pool had written to say they were going to arrange for a conference with the Egg Graders' Union. This has taken place after the Labor Statesman had pointed out that the union was so thoroughly disgusted at the action of the Egg Pool that it had turned down the Egg Pool's proposed agreement 100 per cent, by secret ballot. Previously the pool had stated that the men were satisfied with the wages being paid, but this action of the union snowed a complete refutation of the statement. Colin McDonald reported attending a splendid meeting of the Bakery workers, and prospects look bright for a good live organization. He urged , all union men to keep up* a demand for the union label. THE VICTOR OF KIRKDALE A political sensation was created in the town of Chorley one night in 1907 when the most promising of young local Tories took the chair at a* meeting addressed by Mrs. Bruce Glasier, and declared himself a Socialist. From that time Mr. Elijah Sand- ham has given constant and devoted service to the Labor cause, especially the I. L. P., and he is now, at the age of 53, M.P. for the Kirkdale Division of Liverpool. His conversion was due to his ex-. perience on the Chorley Town Council, and in later years his re-election was opposed with peculiar bitterness, though almost always without success, by the Party he had left. He forced many reforms upon a reluctant Tory majority in the Council, especially in connection with maternity and child welfare. Since 1910 Mr. Sandham has held office in the Lancashire Divisional Council of the I. L. P., being,the first treasurer of that body, and the present chairman. He has been the Lancashire divisional representative to the N- A. C. for a number of years and was re-elected last Easter by a large majority. For several years he was chairman of the Lancashire and Cheshire Federation of Trades and Labor Councils. . His first Parliamentary contest was at Chorley in 1918, when, although^ he. had., opposed, the war, heft, olle, ^22?-yqm; which was' li-.e LADIES* AUXILIARY TO ENTERTAIN DELEGATES When the Carmen's convention "takes" Seattle, the easterners will find on the job an active auxiliary, Alpha Auxiliary No. 1 to Local No. 587. The latter body has charge of the convention arrangements. Local No. 1 was organized in 1921, and has 56 members, with a record of having accepted 12 new members during the year. The auxiliary has given a number of card parties during the year, and held a raffle of a cedar chest. Officers of the local are Anna Moeger, president; Ina Force past president; Annie Hall, vice- president. The auxiliary meets twice a month. Native Sons of Canada Appreciate Efforts The following communication was forwarded to the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council by the Port Alberni Assembly No. 97, Native Sons of Canada. It was received with appreciation and turned over to the Legislative Committee: Port Alberni, Aug. 22, 1929. To the Secretary, Trades and Labor Council, Vancouver, B. C. Dear Sir,âAt the last regular- meeting of this Assembly the following resolution was unanimously passed: Whereas, it is the intention of the Trades and Labor Congress at their coming Convention to introduce legislation governing immigration into Canada from other countries; and Whereas, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a Native Son of Canada to make an honest and respectable living on account of having to compete against all sorts of foreigners; Now therefore, be it resolved by this Assembly of Native Sons in meeting assembled this 22nd day of August, that we endorse and support such .legislation on their part, and that they be notified by our Secretary. H. B. MAIR, Secretary, Native Sons of Canada, Box 324 Port Alberni, B. C. Simple Addition A new 5 and 10 cent store had been opened by a man named Cohen. A woman came in one day and selected a toy, for which she handed the proprietor a dime. "Excuse, lady," said Cohen, "but these toys are 15 cents." . "But I thought this was a 5 and 10 cent store," protested the customer. "Veil, I leave it to you," came the reply: "How much is it, 5 and 10 cents?" garded as a great achievement. In 1924 he brought down the Tory majority ..in the .division which he has â -*--'i-iiv-~_.â v~-***v*'*:v:>**-;-"-â *â -â *'-*-â *'-*-â¢ *-â"'.-- 'â--*^-r:- now won.* BAND WAS A LITTLE LATE BUT DID GOOD SERVICE Del. Fitzgerald of the Musician's Union informed the Trades Council delegates that he was sorry that the Band was not available on time at the Labor Day Sports, but several of the players were not able to get through on a job until 2 p.m. He stated that when the Band did arrive the boys were well treated, and while they were not looking for any bouquets for donating their services, they were always pleased to take part with the rest of organized labor in helping to make the sports a success. '. â !.',tir.i.A. .. * .aAI*a»r*fj'_!-ffiiOt*-v*": .>^-"?#8«**? HARD TO LABEL "Is she progressive or conservative ?"j*v . .> â¢ 7 ' .____â* "I don't know. She wears a last year_3.__.a_, drive, a this year's car, â¢ah"d"tfve.''oh" n_^'yea_JÂ»^nTOTne-'^7; ;~ .MAVta ."...;. -_.»<« ^r.».^^~:**yt%w^c -:â }. Friday, September 6, 14*29 THE LABOR STATESMAN a_fi Weak Men and AU Diseases of Men Take Our Herbal Remedies PAMPHLET on Loss of Manhood and Disease*, oi Men, In plain envelope, free by mall. Advice gratis. 35 years' experience. Open 2 to 6 and 7 to 8 every week day except Wednesday and Saturday, when closed all day. Remedies by mall our specialty. Phone Douglas 3394 The English Herbal Dispensary, Limited 1359 Da.ia St., Vancouver, B.C. Canada's Only Qualified Herbal Dispensers. Classified Ads. r BABBISTEBS AND SOLICITOUS Wallla W. __efeai__, 403 Metropolitan _ , Building*. Phon* Sey. 6667. BATHS Haat-ngB Steam Baths Price 36c Only 766 Hastings Street Bait. "# DENTISTS Dr. W. A. Rut-edge, 106 Hastings West. NOTABY PUBLIC P. X. Bengough Labor Headquarters. PBINTEBS Labor 8tat«a___n, Labor Headnuartero. BtlPTUBE SPECIALIST 0. E. Heard '813 Bobson. I7NDEBTAKEB8 Armatrong St Hotson, 304 Dunlevy Ave, "We Do Not Patronize" . DARNBROUGH ELECTRIC CO. RESTON ELECTRIC CO. GIRVIN (PAINTING) STUDIOS. COMMERCIAL TAXI. VANCOUVER BOYS' AND GIRLS' BAND. STEEVES DAIRY. CRYSTAL DAIRY. AVENUE THEATRE CHANTICLEER CAFE. METROPOLITAN LUNCH. TROCADERO CAFE. NATIONAL LUNCH. ALL WHITE LUNCHES. WALDORF CAFE. COLLARD, tha Clotiuw, 603 Hasting* W. LEN A. DAVIS, Lathing Contractor. CLARKE * STUART. MURPHY St CHAPMAN. ROSE, COWAN * LATTA. GEHRKE, LTD. ROEDDE, G. A., LTD. J. W. BOYD, LTD. Authorised by tha Vanoou. ar. Haw Weatmlnatar aad Dlatriot TrMUi aad Labor Council, for tha laionaatloa â¢* all anion Canadian Congress Hears J. H. Thomas St. John, N.B.âEverything is in readiness for the annual convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, which opened here August 26. An excellent program of enter tainment has been provided. The convention will mark the eightieth anniversary of the first trade union organized in the Domin ion, and the badges of the delegates will bear a replica of the first laborers' bell erected in St. John, and which rang out the birth of the first 10-hour day and the establishment of payment of wages in cash each Saturday evening. Among the distinguisned guests expected are Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas lord privy seal and minister of employment in the British (Labor) government; Hon. Peter Heenan, federal minister of labor; Hon. Dr. J. B. M. Baxter,-premier of New Bruns wick, and fraternal delegates from the American Federation of :Labor and the British Trades Union Congress. One of the features will be a sail on the St. John river and an old- fashioned clambake and picnic on the shore at Crystal beach. RACKETEER FIREBUGS * BURN WORKERS' TOOLS New York. â Building workers' tools... are lost in apartment house fires that are started by racketeers Who "hold up" contractor*. _â v;, .. Eleven-1.ut-d-.-gtt"--.the upper pa¥t of this city have been destroyed the .past several months. . Why Five Working Days Are Advocated In an interview published irt our columns yesterday, the secretary of the American Federation of Labor spo^e of the growth of opinion in industrial circles as very pronounced in favor of the five-day week. This development of opinion is not a consequence of any present slackening of production. So far as government statistics are to be relied on, they indicate that production is continuing at a high rate in the United States. From the economic standpoint, the five day week is advocated to check the tendency of production to outrun consumption. Labor-saving machinery is playing a much greater part in manufacturing industry and even in farm industry than in former times. New markets cannot be discovered and developed at a rate rapid enough to take care of the overplus that tends to accumulate with all our productive forces kept going at high pressure. Even if salesmanship were resourceful enough to keep the warehouses clear of stock under such a swelling output, it is not desirable that workers and plant should be maintained at the maximum strain throughout the year. Other interests of humanity besides the economic factor must be considered. Man does not live by bread alone. He ought to have time to attend to the other needs of his nature and status, the need for living up to his responsibilities as a family man, for recreation, for study, for the cultivation of tastes, that are implanted in him. He will be a better worker if, he has enough leisure and the wisdom to use it for self-imprbvement and for duty outside the shop. .Organized labor has been a great promoter of the welfare of the workers, and consequently of the betterment of the life of the community. We have gone far from the day when a man who slaved from early morning to hours of darkness was commended as the model for imitation by his neighbors and was held up as a standing rebuke to the lazy. Besides the blessing of the moralists he had the commendation of the economists. The latter ridiculed the idea that there can be overproduction, contending that as a man increases his production he increases his capacity for consumption, but, of . course, the thoroughgoing economists left everything pertaining to the human nature but supply and demand out of account; A man was encouraged to work without ceasing throughout the days of his strength, so that he might lay aside the means for an old age of leisure, should he survive such steady toil. The ten-hour day seemed a concession to economic heresy, but time has justified the changes that have been made for ameliorating the lot of the workers. These changes have qualified the worker to play his part in democratic government. If the man-power and machinery of production can in five days of eight hours provide for the consumptive needs of seven days, why should that working force be kept going six days of ten hours each? We all appreciate improvements of mechanical apparatus which lift some of the weight of drudgery off the shoulders of the human worker, even off the horse. Why should we not, believe in social improvements that have the same effect? Is it not as desirable to relieve the worker by shortening his time of toil many hours a week as by inventing a machine that will force him to forego a -part of his earnings? All reasonable movements for the easing of the life of the producers are on the side of sane eeonr pmy, and they effect desirable ends over and above those that are reckoned in the economic account.âToronto Mail & Empire. 2000 IN ONTARIO FILE PENSION APPLICATIONS Toronto.âMore than.,2000 applications for old-age pensions have been filed here since August 2, when the first was received under the provisions of the., act which puts the pension plan into effect in this province on November 1. Some of the applicants are tragic figures. One old woman had been without food for two days. She had been living in a garret and was unable to obtain even the $1 a month rent she was supposed to pay for that hovel. She was given temporary relief. Investigation of the applications will start this week. The people who say what they think always seem to think such disagreeable things. â Regret To"r yesterday ,may be all, right, but don't let it overbalance your hope ftf. tomorrow. Who's To Blame? With regard to these millionaires with which it seems that our city is becoming infested, Archibald, our tame poet, tells us "there is much that might be said in their favor." For, 'when you come to think of it, it seems as though nobody has any pity or sympathy for these poor fellows placed in fsuch an invidious position. Can th|y help themselves? Would they be |n such a position from choice? Haven't large flocks of Orientals left their native shores to come here -and demand employment, and, of course, somebody's got to employ them; you can't let the beggars starve; and if they work for small wages, it means that someone has to take the difference to even things up. And so .he poor millionaire has to suffer. No one realizes what these poor fellows go through; you have only to see them shrinking from the public gaze as they roll through the city streets in their Rolls-Royces trying to avoid being seen by certain of the populace who look on them with such loathing, and are always ready to spring at them if the opportunity occurs. Spring at them arid, grasping them by the hand, say, "Good morning, Mr. Blank." "Yes, Mr. Blank," "No, Mr. Blank," "I quite agree with you," etc. And then for the rest of the day go around telling all and sundry, "You know, I was talking to Mr. Blank this morning and he quite agreed with me." "What, Mr. Blank the millionaire?" "Yes, that's the man; you know he owns all Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park and half Shaughnessy." I've heard my dad tell how his old man got his start contracting, built the Rocky Mountains, or at least put in a lot of the foundations for them. Then he started buying property, and bought up the site that the Hotel Vancouver stands on for five dollars, seizing that opportunity that every other old-timer on the Lower Mainland seems to have missed, and look where they are today; money no object." "After all," Archie went on to say, "It's the system that's to blame; that jolly old system; where would we be without it? But it's wrong anyhow; you can't get away from it. A system that has millionaires at one end and beggars at the other must be wrong." And his chief trouble seems to be (judging from his latest depravity) that he is at the wrong end. But, as he. says, "Let them beware," there is worse to follow. " âP. A. B. WHO'S TO BLAME? Now life upon this planet would be very nard to beat, If we'd lots of clothes and money, and the nicest things to eat And could spend our tihie in travel, then around the globe we'd trot, And the skein of life unravel, when we found the choicest spot. For you'd never find me quibble if that's how I spent my time, And no longer would I scribble or engage on such a rhyme; Though, perhaps, I'd tire of playing, still for work I'd never ask, ' But let someone else who liked it undertake my daily task. Can anybody tell me why my lifetime I must spoil By passing all these moments in this unremitting toil. For once my life is over, just what- . ever I have gained Now, to my satisfaction, it has never been explained. Arrd when I seek a reason, that's accounting for the case, It seems there is a system that they've taught us to enibrace Whereby the masses struggle all their energies they give So that other individuals know just what it is to live. Whose lives are spent in comfort, gained at somebody's expense, Oft loaded down with honors, and a lot of vain pretence, Till they're filled up with a notion, for to them it does suggest That they're really something different; so much better than the rest. When you look upon the journey that so many have to face, That is wearisome, and sordid, and so vilely commonplace, Where constant irksome duty and monotony destroy What little in their lifetime they e'er know of earthly joy. Compare them-:<or.,A,m.rnettt-^itb' the life that is "a boon. To that happy individual born, as, with a.silver spoon, 777. A single StmdafSJ^riiig _l month's "Electrical Service V^AME the dawnâof another Sundayâand some hours later the family car pulls in at a gas station. Sidestepping the lure of the more expensive gaily- colored motor fuels, the head of the family orders the tank filled with ordinary white gasoline. Ten gallons, and a couple of quarts of oil, cost him about $3.90â paid with a smile. In Vancouver a house of 1,000 square feet of floor- space, using SO kilowatt hours a month, pays only $1.60. Even a big house of 2,500 square feet, using an average amount of current of 100 kilowatt hours a month, pays only $3.10. The actual average bill for electrical service in Vancouver is $1.50 a month. There's only one item on the family budget smaller than electrical service, and that's "postage and stationery." Light is so cheap you can afford to use as much as you need. You can't save much on light, because it costs so little. Do without it altogether, and you save but little. A letter, or postcard will bring you our booklet entitled "Correct Lighting for Every Room in tbe House" ItasHtaMBMr^ VANCOUVER VICTORIA GROWTH IN sixty years of growth, from a single office in Halifax to a position of international importance, there has always been a sincere spirit of helpfulness between this Bank ahd its customers. That was the spirit of the pioneers who founded this institutionâthat spirit guides our work to-day. You mill His tan/ting at Ths Royal The Royal Bank of Canada (MM Vancouver Branch A. T. Lowe, Manager 17 Offices in Vancouver. 52 Branches in British Columbia 1233 Now whatever is the reason, by what schehie, or strange device Do they never have to earn their bread? No, not a single slice! There are many who are anxious, as jt were, to change the scheme* Tbjjjonly gives the bulk skim milk, ^whilst othera^ake (he. cream, :B_£>i3_utn_nn_--^_m*wmly-'';chan|rin{(, for the load does surely easeâ 'Tis a change, that's coming slowly, "(Bt 'it_U__UB_-_$__-._= -degress.. â -â â â â For we must be moving onward when the workers they can speak, For behold they are exalting, both the humble, and the meek. Now is Labor fit to govern? 'TwaS the question they did" ask; But they. all agree they've proven ^..âM^^ijwdJ^lAejJjMfcj^rsi-: *.. ... *~ PA, BEALL, i. i &«jjjiii u im 11 aj»i»;» rr *i ^"nyj i/ji â » i ^^fa w "i^^a^fctiiljuiiiair^ "â :: THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, September 6, 1929 The Department of Labour of Canada » . , a Minister: HON.PETER HEENAN Deputy Minister: H. H. WARD Assistant Deputy Minister: GERALD H. BROWN Associate Editor, "Labour Gazette": J. H. MAGEE Chief of Labour Intelligence Branch: F. J. PLANT Statistician: C."W. BOLTON Director of Employment Service: R. A. RIGG Superintendent of Government Annuities: E. G. BLACKADAR Registrar of Combines Investigation ' Act: f. a. McGregor Accountant: E. A. THOMAS PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Industrial Disputes Investigation Act âThe administration of the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, . which provides for the establishment of Boards of Conciliation and Investigation in cases of dis; putes affecting mines and public utilities. ConciliationâThe rnaintenance of a staff of officers at various points whose services are utilized in the adjustment of" labour disputes. Fair WagesâThe administration of the Fair Wage Policy of the Government of Canada, which provides for observance of the current wage rates and hours of the district on Government contracts . and on railway construction towards which financial aid has been voted by Parliament. Labour Statistics and Informationâ The collection, compilation and publication of statistics of wages, hours, prices, cost of living, strikes and lockouts, industrial accidents and industrial agreements. Labour Organization â Compilation and publication of a comprehensive annual report on labour organization, setting forth the chief activities of organized labor in the Dominion, with complete statistics on thc subject, together with information regarding the nature of the organization with which the Canadian organized workers are identified; also containing a complete labour directory giving the names and addresses of the chief executive officers of all central labour organizations on the continent known to the Department, as well as a list of local branch unions existing in each locality in the Dominion. Organization in Industry, Commerce and the ProfessionsâCompilation and publication of an annual report , on organization in industry, commerce and the professionsâa volume containing much information concerning Canadian associations of persons whose field of endeavor is of paramount importance in the industries and commerce of the Dominion, and also giving information regarding those engaged in professional and scientific disputes. Co-operative AssociationsâCompilation and publication of an Annual Report on Co-operative Associations in Canada, containing a directory of such societies and showing the extent of the co-operative movement in the Domijjion. Industrial Investigation and Research WorkâThe conduct of investigational and research work bearing on industrial relations and labor conditions and the publication of bulletins of information on these subjects. Labour GazetteâThe monthly publication of the "Labour Gazette," containing a review, of the industrial situation throughout Canada, a record of proceedings under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, statistics of wages and hours, wholesale and retail prices in .Canada and other countries, strikes and lockouts, industrial accidents, summaries of laws and legal decisions affecting labour, and other information on current matters of industrial and labour interest. Labour Legislation in CanadaâThe compilation and publication of reports containing the texts of the labour laws of the Dominion Parliament and of the Provincial~Leg- islatures. LibraryâThe maintenance of a library of publications on labour and economic subjects. Employment Service of Canadaâ The administration of the Employment Offices' Co-ordination Act, under which, in co-operation with various Provincial Governments, free public employment offices are maintained in 65 centres; statistical information relative to employment conditions is also collected and published. International Labour Organization (League of Nations)âThe collection and transmission of information required by the International Labour Conference and Office; correspondence with Federal and Provincial Government departments and with organizations of employers and employees relative thereto; the representation of Canada at the International Labour Conference and on*the Gov erning Body of the International Labour Office. I"*' Technical EducationâThe administration of the Technical Education Act, which provides for grants to the provinces for the purpose of promoting technical' education; the collection and publication of information in the form of bulletins and otherwise. Canadian Government Annuities â The administration of the Government Annuities Act, whereby provision may be made for old age by the purchase of-annuities ranging from $10 to $5,000 by individuals, or by associations on behalf of their members, or by employers on behalf of their employees. Old Age Pensions ActâThe administration of the Old Age_ Pensions Act, which provides for a Dominion-Provincial system of non-contributory pensions to needy persons over seventy years of age. The statute becomes operative by agreement with the respective provinces, the latter being entrusts ed with the payment of pensions and the Dominion Government reimbursing each province coming into the scheme one-half of the sum disbursed in pensions. Combines Investigation ActâThe administration of the Combines Investigation Act, which provides means for investigation of alleged combines. Provide for Old Age by Purchasing a Dominion Government Annuity Daylight Shortens! âYou will be putting more work on your eyes; more reading. Hewing1, writing and more "mov-les." Be sure and have your eyes tested before the Winter season commences. Do It now! Lawrence W. Smith OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN Phone Sey. 6860 49âHASTINGS ST. WHATâ49 COLONIAL NEXT WEEK A TALKING PICTURE BIG TALKIE! Comedies, News, and Extras PRIZE NIGHTS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Trades Council Favors Daylight Milk Delivery At a big meeting of Milk Salesmen held in the Labor Headquarters it was decided unanimously by secret ballot to demand the daylight delivery of milk in this district starting October 1st. The object is to start work at 7 o'clock in the morning, said Birt Showier, so that the dangers involved in night delivery can be eliminated. If this is put into operation, he said, it would eventually mean that the consumers would get fresher milk, as they would be getting the night milking instead of the previous day's milking, and would mean that the milk would be at least 12 hours fresher. He asked that the Trades and Labor Council endorse the efforts of the Milk Salesmen to introduce the daylight delivery of milk, and it was carried unanimously. Worry never becomes the dominating factor in the life and activity of the trade union and union label booster. Vancouver Drug Company (1928) Limited CUT-RATE DRUGS Being the original ana largest Cat-rate Druggists ln Weatern Canada parmits na to merchandise at a low profit. Try na lor your next Prescription or Drug Wanta and not* ths Quality, Service and Saving. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS .15 .25 .10 1.00 Hydros.n Peroxide, 8-o_ :.17 Pure Hog Bristle Shaving Brush 1.09 Lyterllf. (for Cigar ..IBM. ra) 19 Brass Storm Lighters â .19 Mi.haud'. Bandoline .14 S.idlitz Powders (8 In box) 14 Carnation Bath Soap 3 lor .18 Ki'llogg's Asthma Remedy .66 Suction Ash Receiver (tor Autos) ,. .43 .60 .50 5.00 .06 1.00 .15 .0 1.00 1.00 Andrew's Liver Salt 41 Aromatic fa s can*., 4-oz J26 Marlatt's Treatment 3.97 _*Iv Coils (Fresh Stoek) 6 for .15 Horllck's Malte-d Milk .71 Sterno (Canned Heat) 3 for 31 Murine Eye Remedy 41 Tooth Brush J7 Pr. Reid's Rusmuthated â¢ Magnesia Powder or Tablets 34 Reduso Fluid D'Or 63 Coty's Single Compacts ...: 63 VANCOUVER'S OWN DRUG STORESâFOURTEEN IN THE CITYâ **' AT YOUR SERVICE! 17 STORES WE SAVE YOU MONEY 17 STORES Percy Williams Acts As Starter At Our Sports The sports at Hastings Park on Labor Day were run off. very smoothly, and everybody appeared to be satisfied at the results and decisions of the judges. The children's races were all fun off in the morning, and, after lunch; â Percy Williams acted as starter for the first event, being the 100-yards open. Percy Williams, the 100 and 200-yards champion of the world, was not running as he is under the doctor's orders not to run for six months. Reginald McDpnald, of the Policemen's Union, acted as starter also, and had everybody starting off good and snappy without hardly one false start. The judges, acting under the instruction of Fred Welsh, were Charlie Watson of the Fire Fighters' Union, J. Price of the Street Railwaymen's Union, and W. D. Wilson of the Floorlayers' Union. While many of the contests were very close, whenever there was any semblance of a tie, the two who tied ran again, thereby giving everybody a satisfactory decision. The events were all over on schedule at . p.m. Altogether too many trade unionists wait for success. The best way to merit success and better working conditions is to do your full share as a trade unionist and label booster. It's easy to explain why others shouldn't make mistakes. , Many a man is unhappy only because he believes himself so. ( Tailors Thank Unions For Generous Support At the last regular meeting of the Journeymen Tailors' Union of America, Local No. 178, I was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the members of organized labor for their generous support of the benefit drawing which the tailors held on behalf of our member, J. Cormack. The drawing brought in the sum of $394.50, which is very ec- ceptable to Mr. Cormack, who has just started to work again .after 'firing off work sixteen weeks. Again thanking organized labor for their hearty support, we are, .*â¢*: .-.*' Yours truly I â 'â â ' ""^"'tJS'^of^r'""^ .*., W. W. Hockea, Sec l^onls-T^ (lamjmng. iNCORFORxreo set may tertx VANCOUVER Standard "Master Six" Shoes $6 Per Pair Made from genuine black or brown calfskins and black kidskins in new Fall styles, featuring plain and novel patterns in Blucher or plain Balmoral models. Every pair made on perfect-fitting combination lasts in width B to E. 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Title changes in chronological order: The Labor Statesman (1924-04-25 to 1965-03), The Labour Statesman (1965-05 to 1969-09). From 1924-04-25 to 1965-03 The Labour Statesman was owned and published by the Vancouver and District Labour Council. From 1965-05 to 1967-07 it was published jointly by the B.C. Federation of Labour and the Vancouver and District Labour Council. From 1967-08 to 1969-09 it was published by the B.C. Federation of Labour.
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