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ma*-a*>aa- oaam slsnBs^psWWpil awmmmmm \) INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH.. OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL AND B. C. FEDERATION OF LABOR. POLITICAL OWTY:' SlFTH YEAR. NO.-102. VANCOUVER, B.Cv FfilDAY, MARCH 21, 1913. $1-00 A' SERIOUS UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM IN VANCOUVER BUILDING TRADES In then piping dayi of "proiperity," when corporations and government! are buiy tpendlng thousand! of dot , lam In publicity promotion, for the purpoie of Inducing Jobless wage- workers to "oome to Canada' throw themselves upon the labor market, It may be intertiting to note thit thtrt are already thousands of skilled and unskilled workera out of work la Western Canada, even at thla tlmt ot tht rear, a time whan'Ordinarily tht lnduitrlil world li supposed to bt humming. ■ In Vancouver olty alone, especially among the building tradea, there are enough men available for twice the amount of work now under way. Out of 480 members of the Brick, layers' Union offleltl reports thli week ihow that only 191 are working. , : ■- The Plumben, with a membership of 160, havt 40 mm working. Of the outside Electrical Worken about one-third of the membenhlp aro on atrlkt, a! tbe result ot a failure to noun term! demanded from the B. C. Telephone Co. Tht lnildt Electrical Worken an fairly well employed, probably 80 ptr cent. Of 6« Tile Ltyara 25 are Idlt. "* Tht Painttrt art about M per cent employed, out 01 a membership of 170. ? . Tht Shttt Metal Worken have 20 par ent unemployed, out of a mom- btrahlpof 110. Tin par cent of the Elevator Con- itruoton tre Idle. Twenty per cent of tbe Cement Worktn are looking for lobs. The actual membenhlp of the Civic Employee! and Genenl Ltbore'n' Upton It fairly well employed, but then art hundred of men awaiting an opportunity to re-engage upon civic work, after a two months' spell of Idle- nm. s . Ai astounding at then unemployment figures are In Vanoouver, the ' bluest union of tbe lot, tht Carpenten' two unloni are the harden hit It would be lift to aay tbat less than halt of the 1,000 union men are unemployed, besides a large number of non-union, men ot the same trade, No wonder, then, with io many bread-winnen Idle, that io many women, yOung girls and even children, an' rapidly filling the labor market,tn tvtry ivinue when possible, at wages which an a dligrace to any community, ooat of living considered. . Pending the opening up of much-heralded public work! and railway con- •traction work throughout tha provinoe Job-seeken on the outside would hi well adviied to take the above condition! Into consideration before coming weit to further Intensify the competition for Jobs.. Btrbtrt' Orgtnlitr In Vancouver,' C. M. Feider, organiier Journeymen . Barbera' International Union ot America, with headquarters at Lot Angeles, ii an official union visitor ln Vanoouver this week. Along with the local business agent, C. F. Burkhart, he ii busy lining up the tontoritl artists of tht Terminal City, During the coming week Organiser Feider will visit Ntw Weitmlmter, Victoria and Nanaimo. . Mr. Feider wu a witneis at tht recent trial of alleged "dynamiten" » Indianapolis, and he It very emphatic in expressing hli opinion that tbe whole thing wat a deliberate "frame up," an opinion shared by many who happen to know the Inside history of the struggle going on bttwten the National arecton' Atiooiatlon ind tht Structural Iron Worken' International Union. •• :- Ontario Brotherhood of Ctrptntnt. The Provincial Council ot tho Brotherhood of Carpenten in Ontario will meet ln convention at Toronto on March li. . Hamilton Labor Ttmplt. Tht Labot Newt rtportt that ibaraa ln tht Ubor Templt project at Hamilton, Ont, art being told, it a rate whloh eniurei tucceii. The dlrecton are meeting regularly and making readj for the aotual construction work. i i . Thl Ntw B. C. Voten' Lists. Organlitd labor officials ln Brltlih Columbia aeem to he pretto well satisfied with tht government'! decision ib aholiih the old voten' lliti. v No effort ii now bting tpared by central labor bodtet tnd unlont to plaoa namta on the new lilt. X i- A Womtn't Vltw. "The women! yei*,. ud the men alio, muit route themselves, think for ihemnlvet, and when the opportunity li again given them to record ihelr votet in favor of men who havt Drains to tindentand, ud hearts to feel, that the multitude who do the work ihould enjoy the dtllgbt ot being treated u human beluga" Architects Sut Labor Templt Co. Messrs. Lang, Major * Co., architects ot Calgary and Lethbrldge, art suing the Lethbrldge Labor Temple Co., Ltd,, for 11,178. The claim la baaed upon nrvicea rendered in tha preparation of plant ud specifications for the proposed new Labor Temple, which bave not been accepted hy. the directors. cmoMH oAtrau,; ■ ■tttUttl Crttt, S. a, mil tat soul-Maw's Unlot, So. MB, W. ». of M. School Teachers Overlooked. "Seems to me the ichool teaehtn were overlooked at the recent sittings of the Provincial Royal labor Commission," said a local teacher to The Fed. on Wednetday- "We art tht poorest paid lot ot them all, other things considered," . continued tho gentlewoman. All of which corroborates the statement that Ood helps thon who help themielves. , Thl Difference. "You might have the reporter! stay half an hour later," said tht gnat editor to a subordinate, u hi buttoned up hli fur coat before going to tho opera "Tou never can tell when something la going to break loolt." "Shall I-have the prlnten ttay alto?" ..-: ■ ■"-- .' . ., •*■ '-- "The prlntenl" shouted the great editor, growing red ln the face, I ahould lay not Don't you know that ihe prlnten are organised ud that they would charge for overtime!" Qultt With thi Printers. The looal daily newtpaptn an cutting down In size, as a result ot advertising patronage falling oh. "About 25 per cent, leai /business being carried thin thli time lut year," said a publisher yesterday to The Fed. Aa a result quite a number ot Typos are beating it for pastures new, keeping Secretary Neelands busy issuing travelling cards. The Job printing side It particularly rotten at preient. Machine operator subs, are' catching enough to keep a canary alive; ad. and floor dull. BBITAHNIA 1DHEBB' 8TRIM STILL SHOWS NO . 8ION OT MTTIJtBtelT. Employment Bureau Sharka Un. , able to Soonre Strike-break- en at Any Cost. The striae at Britannia mines and' Beach remains unchanged. After four week! tht company has failed to make any appreciable progreu. Information received from reliable sour-' cei shows the company to have between forty and fifty men. working, practically all of whom are foreigners, the company being unable to. get any lilhgliah-ipeiklng strikebreakers. One of the company's agents attempted to send men from' Portland, Oregon, to work at the mine, but he met with very little mccets. Two men •mt by thli agent arrived In Vancouver about ten daya ago. They were lent here in Igorance of the tact that a strike was on, ud on arriving in vucouver and hearing about the strike refused to aot as strike-breakers. The local union paid their expense! while here, and aent them back to Seattle. Some more of these agents are trying to create the Impression around the city that there Is no strike, hut naturally the public refuse to believe thlt, u the itrlke ts well advertised. The foreman at the L'unnell camp hu quit his Job. All men with any principle refuse tb handle men who act u strike-breakers. . from the present outlook jhe Britannia Mining Co. will not pay such larce dividends as they did last year. Employment.agents ln the city.are striving hsrd to send men to work at the mine, hut their efforts have been in vain. MINERS TO CELEBRATE MAY DAY AT LETHBRIDOE Tht coil mintri of tht Crow's Nttt Villty And. Southern Albert! ',' coil fitldt, covered within tht Jur- Itdletlon of Dlttrlct 18, U. M. W. of A„ have dteidid to hold thtlr .joint annual Pint of Miy (International Labor Day) man celtbrt- , tlon at Lethbrldge, Alta, thli yur. J. W. Wllkiiwon, tteretiry of Vancouver Trades ind Ubor . Council, will probably bt ont of tht tpuktrs. LEADING EXCITEMENT AT CITY HALL STILL IN EVIDENCE The autocrat-of the City HaU, Engineer Pellowet, Ii continuing to pry around the waterworki department, with results thit are eminently pltaa- ing to htmielf and disturbing to others. ■ Occasionally he cornea teroii some- blng which, he thlnki li a rankly scandalous thing, and then he goes hopping and snooping around llkt the very devil. Nobody dare approach within hearing distance at such times, and generally speaking lt la a rotten quarter of an hour tor the tint individual he gets bold of. "It's' all vutly amusing to tht Onlooker especlilly thou who art a little behind the tcenel. Mr. Pellowei lithe only thing that keeps matten Interesting then dayt it the city Hall, tor with the excitement of the C. :.N, R. bylaw victory now a thing of the put business ll a -rifle, dull there. By an overwhelming majority, by 31-3 votes to 1, the C. N. R. bylaw wu passed by an electorate'which had been dazzled by the brilliant hues painted 'by the plausible spokesmen favoring the agreement.. If but one-half of the good tblnga Syndicalism hu received quite a boost. Peter W, Collins hai condemned lt. Men's Spring Wear In tweeds and guaranteed indigo dye, and guaranteed to retain their shape. Made with single breasted sacque mt, with three button front and the Bartlett patent pocket, which prevent the coat sagging at the side; and have the popularized seams and double stitched edges. Trousers are medium peg-top style, and have side buckle for adjusting the waist measure. They represent the greatest suit value ever offered. Special for $15.00 MERCHANTS SHOULD SHUN ALL ADVERTISING FAKERS. In order to protect friends of organised libor tgilntt unscrupulous advertising solicitors, tht Ctntrtl Libor Counoll In- tltti thit ill requests for tdver- tlnmtntt be tuthorlitd by thlt body. Pay no atttntlon to these requests unlsss tht solicitor hit credentials stttlng thit tht proportion hu tht indorsement of the Central Libor Council, ind thit ii worthy tht support of those believing in tht aims of orginlitd Itbor, Simpion Agtin t Commissioner James Simpson of Toronto has received and accepted an invitation to serve as a member of a commission appolnteu by- the executive committee of the National Reform Association of the United States. .- Hudson's Bay Stores CORNER 07 OBANVILUS AMD GEORGIA * Toronto Tallora' Long' Strike. On March 1, the tailors ot "Toronto the Good" entered upon the .second year of their strike. The fight started with* the demand of the union for clean, sanitary workshops, fair working conditions, and a living wage. The International Union ot Journeymen Tallon Is assisting the local union In Its fight Industry's Human Sltughttr. During the month of February, ln Canada, 485 lnduitrlil ucldenta were reported to the Department of Labor at Ottawa. Of these 85 were fatal and 400 non-fatal. This Is 15 fewer fatal and nine more non-fatal than was recorded ln January, The record for February, 181!, Was 66 fatalities and 381 non-fatal accidents. The greatest number of the fatal accidents occurred In the railway service and In the niln- Ing, Industrial ud lumbering Industries. The greatest number of non-fatal accidents occurred In the metal trades, there being 140 workmen Injured, followed by the steam railway service with 88 injured. T EVERYONE SHOULD GET ON VOTERS'LIST All who are qualified an urged to have their names placed on the voten' Hit at the earliest possible moment. Some mlidn- derstandlng seems to prevail u to the need for registration. AU the old Provincial and Dominion voters lists have been canceled, so that all who want to vote at forthcoming' , elections, either Federal or Provincial, mult register anew. Those who fall to do so will have no voice in the affairs ot the country. Registration forms can be secured and titled ln at The Federatlonist office during any hour of the business dty, from now until April 7, when the Hits close. ELECTRICAL WORKERS OF THE B. C. TELEPHONE CO. ON STUM SftLWftflS1 promised mattrlalln the Multnlum will bt within gruplng distinct in Vincouver. Certainly somt people an going to benefit very materially, tor they wan able to gat ln on tht ground floor, aalt were, on Flnt avtnut. However, ln the words ot Premier Atqulth, we muat "wait and ttt." It wu charged by Mr. lticlntoah of the firm of Lotion 'A Burpee, at tho board of worka union Wednetday, that City Engineer Fellowtt, attar having promised to recommend the calling for hew tendon tor aawer and wittr worki castings, had, on tht contrary, recommended the acceptance of tender from the Vucouver Engineer- Ing Work! for tewer castings. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL MEETINGS OPEN TO VISITORS It may not bo gtntrally known among the wage worken of Vancouver tbat the Central'Labor body meetings, held on the flnt ud third Thunders of each month, are open to visitors and to the preis. At a time when to many mu In tho city are on the unemployed lilt It might be well for those who are anx- loui to learn something of tht time and object! of the orginlitd lahor movement Including the relationship between their poverty and their vote, to pay the council meetlngi a villi "I weir gloves at night to keep my handt soft." "Tou must tin tlnp with your hat on." Soelalliti Getting Buiy. The Social Democratic Party In B, C. la taking a referendum vote aa to whether they will make a proposal to the S. P. of C. to unite forces. Local 69, S. P. ot C, reports that some wag has stolen Its charter from the meeting room In Labor Temple. And, to add Insult to Injury, forwarded same to the Spokane headquarters of the I. W. W. with a report that the local has "gone over ln a body" to the no-polltlcal-actionlsts. Mass educational meetings are being held In the Empress and Oranvllle theatres every Sunday night, with capacity houses. Editor Burroughs, of The Western Clarion, recently resuscitated by the S. P. of C. Dominion executive committee, reports that tt le now on a paying basis, for the firat time In yeara. Or, more properly speaking, there is sufficient revenue in subs, and contributions coming. in to pay the printer. All locals throughout the Province are busy placing names on the new voters' lists, anticipating a general federal election in June. The local situation among the socialists Is more promising Just now than for some years. Union Offloiali (rive Ont Antbtn. tio Statonont of tho The lioctilotl Worktn, No. tit, an on atrlkt igalnst tho B. C. Ttltphoat Company, operating In tho Pioviaot of BrttMh Colombia, ud no doubt a number of our rttdtn have bam deluded by the atiteaynt ol other- papen, which waa or hu beta glvu out by tht offitlsla oi tho oompuy. Our potitlon In tho matter it thtt abbot a year ago wo calltd for a Board ot Arbitration, under tho Lomlout Act The appolntmuta won madt at tho muting. Mr. Hallo, tor tha compiny, Mated thtt thty did not Mad to go into working condition* u they would CM tho tamt u the othtr compultt la tha ntlghborhood, and tho «' quittion to dtoidt wu tht wagu. , Wtur did not tht oompuy, ttaad by thtlr promltt regarding the ootedltiow Inttead tt kttptng tht mtsabtn ot our organisation continually flghttaf tor thue umt thing! which tht comyaay pnmlitd but hu nevtr carried oat hi any way, ihtpt or (ormf Our grleruoti aro,that tht e pur did not glvt ttt tho ooadlUoni wt uktd tor over a ydar iga, Thty only gave nt tho Mt rain, whlth tho board recommended. Tht claatltltattoni an Foj-tmtn (win emtta to bt cluttd at tamt), Ilnemtn, eahlt ipUetrs, gal-voa meter men, switchboard men, Inittll- tn, oablo ttittn, npalr mu, trouble men, iaiptctora npnttr mu, facility men aad ground mon. What wt term a llntmu la tui who hu had thnt or mora yean In ont or all bruchtt of tht trtdt. A wire chief ii a mu ln charge ot material ud mu, bat atlll tht company do hot wut to cltss urn u inch. .All tht othtr claislflcttloni eomt un. der tht bead of Journeymen electrical worken ud ihould bo olaitltM u inch, and Oil tht compiny rtfum to do. In all our tgretmtnti with othtr compultt wt havt a rttta of tppran- tlcet dun Inserted, which tht othtr compulM havt no objection to. Thlt seems to bt a vary important Issue for varloua rations. In one dtpartmtnt during tht litter part ot February tht oompuy had working 17 Journeymen ud 16 appnn- tlcet. In uotbtr department the ume month thty hid 18 Journeymen ud I apprentices. Thtn an tha condition! we art atrlvlng igalnst Wo wut our. organisation recognised by the oompuy, which tht oompuy return to do, tht trgumtnt bting that we broke u tgreement wt hid before. We are latlsfled that at tht Umt of the strike of IgOt wt had reaaona tor io do'ng. The conditions, u stated btfon, an BRICKLAYERS IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST WANT UNITY. Brlekltyei-t In tht tttttt tf Washington, Idiho, Montana,' Utah, Oregon, Ctllfornli, tnd tht Ctntdlin provinces of British Columblt, hivt formed tht Piolflc Ctaat Conference of Brlckltytn tnd Stoat Minna Thty urgt thlt thl Inttrnitlonil union join tht A. F. of L., tnd also adopted I reiolutlon ra- quitting thit loctl unions join tht city cintril bodies tnd bring tbout t eltnr ralttltnthlp with other tradia Bandsomt Olub BaUllnr ud Beadqnarwra lo Bt InoMa at Oaot »y Ihe a. O. ■leotrto By. Oo.. (or the leoommolatloa of ttotoraua, Oordaotore aal amployoes, all memben of Division >c 101, ttreet BtUwty ampUyees' A handsome club building md hetd- room for the men. The Prior street Whst ts the next step, as a result ot the finding In the Cheslakee Inquiry! quarters for the motormen, conductors and shop employees of the B. C. Electric Railway Company, Limited, will shortly be erected at the southwest corner of Main and Prior streets, directly opposite the principal car barn of the company. Tenden for the construction ot the building have already been called ud it is planned to rush the work to completion so that the block may be ready for occupancy during the coming summer. On this page of The Federatlonist appears a view taken from an artist's sketch of the building, which shows that the company intends to provide for lta men quarters that are both comfortable and convenient, The block will have a frontage on Main street of 25 feet and a depth along Prior street of 60 feet It will be Sve stories in height with a Mezzanine gallery on the ground floor. The plans call for a substantial building, the type of construction being of reinforced concrete, with the street frontages faced with brick ud artl- liclal stone, thus making the block of Imposing appearance. The estlmatod cost of the building is about 136,000. This outlay, taken in addition to the value of the plot on which the block In located, means a considerable investment on the part of the company for the benefit of Its employees. The entrances are provided on the ground floor, one from Main street and the other trom Prior street, ihe depot master's office Is located at the Main street entrance and behind this apartment Ib the large general waiting entrance is located tt tht retr of tht block and leads to the eltvttor and tttlrwiyi hy means of whioh the upper stories tre reached, On the meiiutne floor will be located tht officei of thl traffic aupsrlntendent and hla stiff. Above the ground floor the first story will be entirely devoted to lockers for the men, this large space being necessary because of the hundreds of employee! who will take advantage of tht provision of the building. The second iorr utilised for a reading room and games room, the plans of the company contemplating the complete furnishing of the rooms for these purposes. The billiard room will be located on the third floor, the plans showing t room which provides space for one billiard and two pool tables. The entire upper floor Is left clear and will he used as t gymnulum, being made 18 feet ln height for this special purpose. This floor will be equipped with a full outfit of gymnti- tic apparatus of the latest type. The building will be heatad throughout with hot water. Lavatory accommodations will be provided on each floor and In connection with the gymnasium, shower baths art planned. The elevator will operate from the ground floor to the gymnasium and will probably bt of the automatic type. The plans for the building have been prepared by the company's architect after an examination of the plans ot similar buildings maintained by other electric railway companies, and represent as complete an equipment for the comfort and convenience of the men as can possibly be arranged. Another "Strike." Pacific cout steamship compute! trt. endeavoring to itage uotbtr ''Klondike" boom, using t recent gold 'itrlke" neir Teilln Like u a pretext to lure fortune-seekers to bum up real money In transportation. Among tht Typoo, Condition! have slightly Improved In the printing business during tht put two weeki, ltrgely dut to a number ot memben withdrawing thtlr cardi, tlao on account ot ipeclil holiday edtUoni of the dally niwipapan being Issued. Wigt-Etrnir1! Ltbor Ttmplt Number. Tht Wage-Earntr published by Editor Fred Urry in the Twin ClttM ot Port Arthur ud Fort Wlllitm, Ont, announces a special labor Templt edIUon to appear on April 25th, The proposal to tract a Labor Ttmplt li meeting with splendid success and tha chancei are good for tht commencement of actual construction at u early date. aot of tht but Wot Iniltan: ' A' tbort Umt hatk glrlt wtre gttttag tho following wagu: Flnt I ! 1.10; It month!, ILK', It 1.40; M anaths, itfo; M Ltt, ud loo tecnau taeh yttrthtia- alttr. Thty work aboot eight hoan a day, gat a luch oouUttag of M batter,. cbtttt ant jam aal Mt, Jut utfMtat tJsM tltowtd to i It Tha "hallo" glrt'i i rights ot wotihttt, The txptrti ot tht that-ltt.etna str hoar treat May u cu bt handled wtthtBt lajwtag tho strvlctotthtpokUc. Jtlttafttoiaf that tht teaaUag potat at tha ootnt- on health It aot far Mu tho brea* hie point ot ettieittt .atmbV' it it a ntrttiiMt taot that twnt.tt,; thaw mtp havt pnctietlly nfattd to htlp thnt glrlt hy bttttriag thtlr toa- diuon. 1-htte umt mtt trt wgtktM night ud dty to take tho btttduti*. tht monthi ot tho wlwt and QstitJB ol workingmu forbttttrt ting a subtcrihtr"! amnhtr iht tt ta-1 ported 'and otnturtd. It hu ktu n> ported that thty havt pat a uptrvlt. Ing operator on a eortala uhteribtft Hm tor tht purponof rtporUng who U bting calltd np and what tht oonvtr. uthm It about Thtt, of eoartt, tht eomptny duy. But tht qutttloB to, wt t ud u such it will bt ton that *#•; ire out to win, ngardttu of tht ct» puytt attltodt ud tht thnatj mt bv tlmldttlou thty art u^og to ottrtt thi men to return to wort. ■' Tho litttra tut out by nut attop. nay, acting for tho oompuy, may do for mtr who have corporatlu br ' but wo aw workingmu and novo i Ingmen's braini. '/ NELSON UNIONISTS WANT PIECE OF THE "FROSMItlTY" Nelson brlcklayen aro dtmudlng tt ptr day, pluttnn 17 aad hoo^canttn 14, ud employtn mutt taun palntera, plptlaytn ud carptnttn, Dtmudlng Inonutd wjgu tor ttt- ml cluiu of libor ud a Saturday halt holiday for tomo oocupttlont, a. new Kali wu pntuttd hy ttt H* nn Trtdu ud Labor Oouadl aad referred by tho ooundl at t mttOig lut night to a oommltttt ot tho wholo for report Tho prop and now mlt U to htcomi tfftctivi oo April L- - Tht prennt iota ot wigu ttt thtt demanded undar tht propattd now icile ire: Cirpentin, from M-H to 16; piinttra, from It to f4-M; plpo. Iiytra, from 18.50 to 14.00: toamattn, trom $80 to $80 ptr month ud -right houn Instead of nine; laboron, boa $8 to $8,10 to $3.50. Electriclui In tht propond agno- ment submitted uktd tor doublt pay for Sundays tnd holidiyt. A fort. mu undtr tht suggested igntmtnt 11 a workman in chtrgt ot mo or more men, tnd bit wtgei aro to bt, $160 per month. He la not to ba allowed to un tooli for performing Journeymen'! work. Tho rate of pay for tha workmen It soiled u foUowti Linemen, lnildt wlremen, mtttrmu. ud lmpectom, $t ptr dty; head operator, $140 per month; station operators, $120 ptr monthi nation olltn, $100 ptr month. Stmt Railway Employtn. O, a B, Membtr Magnus Sinclair during January orftnlitd i Division No. 614, Moon Jaw, Suk. Ho abo vlilted ud addrtned mntlnga of Dl- vlilon No. UI, Rtglnil ud nndtrtt nrvict upon propond ltgiilitlvt mit- tan In tht Inttntt of lahor la tho provinoe of Sukatchtwu. Ht vltlt- ed Saskatoon In tho Intenat of organisation work, making amngtmutt for tha movement to orguln to continue undtr tht supervision of A. F. of L. 'Orgulitr F. J. Barton. Ho returned to. Port Arthur, Ont, when he assisted upon tho affaire of that local. Ho wu thtn dlipatehtd to Hamilton, Ont, when ht tddreutd a meeting of Division No. 107, reporting the locil In very good condition, thtrt having been obtained a recent ln< creiie In wt«e, eitiblliblng tht wtgt ratt at 21, 28 and 16 cult ptr hour wltb two centt additional for Sunday work.—Motorman and Conductor. Why not buy Overalls you can enjoy wearing? and at the same time use the product of a strictly Vancouver Union Factory BUCK OVERALLS AND SHIRTS comply with every requirement ud fill every outdoor wage- worken' need—Ask your dealer lot than Wm. J. McMasler & Sons, Ltd. MANUFACTURERS 1176 Homer Street Vincouver, B. C. _t**____9 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATK)NlST FRIDAY.:. ..MARCH 21,1918 The Royal Bank of Canada mooaroiA«ao ltti Mll-np Capital ■mm Total assets 0 11,800,000 11,100,000 171,000,000 wa allow nr- nun on »»- voaiTi nr ova SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Oae Dollar will open " awonat, ud your •s wUl bt Willi it lug* or -r-ranra lauon vt rassao—rssa THE BANK OF VANCOUVER XM-t Ottoe - Vancouver. ».C. Anttorlsed Capital W.ooo.ooo ■KbMrtkM Capital. 1.16»(»0C MU Mp Oepi& aaojooo The Bank of Vancouver appreciate the confidence placed In lt by the people, and It ii always ready and willing to extond every, courtesy and liberality that Is consistent with safety and good man- agement. Yonr account very cordially < solicited. Vancouver Branch, Cor. Hastings and Cambie Sts, Broadway West Branch. C«r. Broadway arid Ash BK Oranvllle fit. Branch, 11-iff Gran. vUIe St Pender St Branch,. Cor. Pender and Carrall St*. CHAS. O. PENNOCK General Manager. W. E. JARDTNE, Assistant General Manager. Capital & Reserve $11,000.000 We Say to You That theit) ia nothing ao important to you and your family, nothing that to oloseiy affeots your future welfare and happiness aa thrift and aaving, They are the parents of nearly every bloating, We know it, and by very little thought yfhi muat realize it, WE OFFER TO YOU for the safe keeping of your livings, the aeourity of a Bank that haa been a monument of finanoial' atrength ainoe the year 1865 We receive deposits of 81 and upwards, and pay 3% interest per annum. 446 Hastings St West Cor. Huhags tad Ctmll Streets VAH001TVJCB, • - B.O. WHEN ORDERING A SUIT .See thtt this Libel is Sewed ia the Pockets *J ll studs for all that Union Labor Standi (or. mu PRINTING with the LABEL on it SEE US Cowan & Brookhouse Labor Temple nt-ae ley. 44M HA T S Vwloura and Felta of all colon) CAPS and GLOVES -AT- PERIARDS 135 H.ttingt Street E. THE NEW (§tphmm THEATRE Granville Street VAUDEVILLE wxaaa itvnnrnon* ooot 500 Gallery Seiti at 16c Published weekly by The B. C. Federatlonist, Ltd., owned jointly by Vancouver Trades and Labor Council and the B. C. Federation of Labor, with which Is affiliated IS 000 organized wage- workers. Issued every, Friday morning. President Jas. Campbell Vice-President J. W. Wilkinson Vice-President J. McMillan Treasurer. J. H. McVety Managing-Editor H. Farm. Pettlplece Offlce: noom tlO, Labor Tempi* Tel. lev. 3690. Subscription: 11.00 per year; ln Vancouver City. $1.26; to unions sub- ■ scribing In a body. 76 cents. "Unity of Labor; the hope of the world.'' IftO WATCH THE LABEL ON YOUR 1W PAPER. Tf this number Is on It yonr subscription expires next Issue. FRIDAY .....MARCH 21,1913 PROGRESS AND PERSPECTIVE. The younger a man is the more he is Influenced by the things of the moment. The past, the present, the future, and all eternity, are compressed Into the immediate present which lies beneath his nose—and precisely for that reason he looks at lt cross-eyed. Ilut as he grows older, his accumulated experiences supply* htm with guides and gauges by which he Is enabled to judge the various happenings of a day as they come along. He realties that life is very much like looking at a largo picture. When one is close up to. the canvas it seems to be nothing but a smudge of black, white, green, red, or blue pigment without any apparent coherence or reason, and not until we stand back do we perceive the balanced effect which is produced by distance. Then we understand the meaning of thai which we could not see because lt was so near, and what is true of a picture Is true of life ln general., We do not realise the real value of anything that happens until lt has taken lte place among the sum total of our experiences, anu by the, time experiences have been ouri Youth has passed on Its joyous way. Youth has been sung by minstrel and poet .for ages, but the eternal tragedy of mankind is that it is horn ever young, and each unit is replete with all the possibilities of folly and failure', which have tripped the footsteps ot its ancestors on their march from cosmic slime to boiled shirts and picture shows, and by the time a man uas to die he has gathered just about half enough information to know how to live. It tho scheme of things had iieen so arranged that men could take up the threads of life where tbelr aihirs laid tbem down, the race might advance ln worthier fashion, .uc it Is not so, and perchance the gods are satisfied, lest men should become even as they, knowing good and «yii- It Is true that each generation slightly alters the pattern of the social fabric of Its. time, and the aggregate of those changes is the measure of the real and abiding progress which is ' (de by the human family In Its Jour, ney to—well, who knows? Tbat is on ihe knees of the gods, and 'twere too curious to meddle o'er much with such matters for "he that Increasettt wis- om Increaseth Borrow." Out what youth lacks in experience It possesses ln enthusiasm and that abounding belief ln everything which )■ .only fully attained' by those who know nothing—including themselves. The precocity of youth and the faith ot the fanatic are twins begotten of i tie loins of well-intentioned Ignorance wandering at large in the highways ond byways of a world which only smiles at, the bubbling, vitality of the former, the while lt builds prisons to save itself from the latter. Now the trade union movement, like most other things In British Columbia, Is full of the bounding spirit of youth which brooks no delay, and there are not wanting those amongst us who are bursting with schemes for .reaching the tops of mountains without climb- int the sides, with tht unbecoming re- »>>tt that their bones litter the trail ind sadden the eyes of those who .would have commended them to better methods had they the intelligence to profit by the Instruction. The mission of the working class- It lt has one other than to Illustrate to posterity the possibilities of human stupidity In the 'twentieth century—is to save itself, and the first business of its would-be saviours Ib to try and get a correct estimate of their class. Nothing Is easier than to climb on the hind legs and brazenly assure an audience of workers that tbey represent the cream ot Intelligence and the salt ot the earth, for i hn rlmnle reason that being'neither, "■""> will the more readily believe both. What we are Is not our fault since we are ln no way responsible for the parental preliminaries which are responsible for our being here. Com. Ing of ancestors who were slaves It *> but scientifically correct that up to now the workers have not done any- "'Inir hntf so well as those things they were told to do, and It is no wonder that in the larger affairs of manage ment and responsibility they have not flmired much. But with the knowledge of how to read and write, and how to exchange thoughts and Ideas tending to the Improvement of their condition, has come a wider outlook on life end a more spacious conception of Ihe possible destiny of their class, In- cr?,i»«d literacy and Intelligence lias opened the floodgates of yearning and i aspiration for a larger and fuller life, --•> «.* „rnhlom of the working class today Is'how to organize that new force nnd marshal! its efficiency to rroduce ">" desired result as quickly as posslhl;. The mora cramming of the cranium with the terms* and phraseology of some particular school of economic thought, so that when the bend Is shoken It sounds like a tin can with stones Inside, Is no proof of anility to grapple and deal with the nraulcal difficulties of the question aa It confronts us. The world as we "•"I It is the elven quantity from which the solution of the problem has tn ba, extracted, and out of the fabric of the old order the new one has to be woven: and In spite<of the desire of some for violent and sudden re-adjustment of the social and Industrial relations of men, nothing will ever be ac- I compllsbed by such meanB which Ib not In danger of being Itself swept -•Me bv similar methods. WhllBt the "Mn union movement' seems most siii-Flsb to those who know It best nnd who are the hardest workers In its rnnkB, yet It has done, Is doing, and still has to do, a great and patient, 'shnr for the meh and women who do the world's work. LISTEN I Do you hear lt? It is tbe wind shaking with an ominous rustle, the leaves of the fear haunted woodland! It Is the first breath of the gale of the future, stirring vaguely the quiet somnolence of the underbrush; lt is the virgin-sigh of freedom in-the vast forest of the world, as she receives on her pensive forehead the kiss of the impetous Aeolus. ' Do you hear lt? It Is the wild wind rending to tatters an unseen mantle in the hollows' of the sleeping hills, the flame-like foree of the Idea blowing in gusts through the thickly clustering branches of the mighty nations, a wilderness of souls; lt is the first blast that shakes the oak trees; it is the unloosening ot the hurricane; sweeping away, through the ravines and upon the peaks, the dim base of sterile resignation. Warm and fruitful • breeze, pass through the forest. Each leaf that you touch is a voice newly born; each branch that you stir is an arm that takes up a weapon—a voice that shall join the heroic concert to salute the bright morning of emancipation—a strong arm that shall stretch itself forth to find the breast of a tyrant, (It Is the breath of the revolution! Do you feel it? It la the upheaving of the granite, under the hills, which is crumbling to pieces, beaten by the Iron lists of Pluto; lt is the bleeding heart of the world throbbing benesth Its titanic chest; lt is the white hot spirit of a giant who breaks from his hateful prison and burls Into space the words of flame. It ts the rumbling of the earthquake that announces the, full bursting forth of the crater. Do you feel it? It is the reverberation made by the mighty hammers of the gods striking at the very bottom of the abyss. It is new life that is being born in the depths of the black Whirlpool—life that causes a shudder of fear, even in tbe asylum of Death where the invisible vampires reign. LISTEN I IT )S THE REVOLUTION WHICH IS ADVANCING.—From the Spanish of Praxedis 0. Guerrero, the herplc martyr of the Mexican revolution. (Translated by Ralph H. Chaplin.) WE GET.WHAT WE VOTE FOR. The labor as well to the socialist press frequently contain vigorous denunciations of the conduct of the upper, strata of society, and yet, this denunciation is not warranted when the conduct ot the wealthy receives calm consideration, says the Miners' Magazine. It may be that countless thousands of people, when looking upon the palace and the hovel, upon the master and the slave, will feel a revulsion against such contrasts ln society, but the great mass of the people support the hellish system that builds a palace for the exploiter and a hovel for the exploited. Our words bristle with Indignation when we read ln the columns of the daily press 'a description of a monkey banquet tendered by a fashionable damsel who has "money to burn," but at every election the great majority of people who howl against feasts for monkeys and diamonds tor dogs march to the polls and cast their ballots for the continued reign of an Industrial system that enslaves the worker and enthrones the economic tyrant. We denounce the white slave traffic and condemn prostitution; but we vote for capitalism that breeds both. We denounce war with all its horrors and yet with our votes we uphold a system that requires gatllng guns and cannon to maintain It, We denounce injunctions, ■ militarism and corruption In official life and yet the ballots of the vast majority of the people are recorded in fuvot of a system that demands mandates from courts, armed force and the debauchery of so-called "servants of the people." As long as men support a cause from which spring effects that arouse indignation, there is but little consistency ln the condemnation of such effects. The army of "dreamers" Is rapidly Increasing. "Be slow to cast old shoe! or friends aside—there is- a great deal of comfort In tfoth." , "He is a brave,man who refuses to be disheartened by the fact that he was beaten yesterday." One child ln every twenty on the American continent Is sacrificed on the altar of capitalist cannibalism. Lethbrldge, Alta.,. city council has decided to build and operate a civic abattoir, and appoint a meat inspector. i The Union of Domestic Servants in Austria is publishing a monthly journal devote dto the interests ot the membership. • "You honor yourself and prove yourself worthy of final success when you do some good for the mothers of the world."—J. E. Lewis. Canada Is a wonderfully rich country, Inhabited chiefly by poor people, who devote much of their time to keeping themselves poor. Sorrow, sickness, 111th, worry, jealousy, envy, and all tbo misery that comes to the human race ts the result of ignorance and poverty. Calgary city council Is considering ways and means of establishing a civic coal supply yard, coal to be supplied at cost to purchasers. A considerable portion of the population of BrltlBh Columbia are Just now engaged aB governmental commissioners of inquiry as to how the other portion makes Its living, with special reference to school trustees, It has been estimated that the total "liteber killed In the Balkan war is 3*1.000. while the wounded number 163,000. The workers have shed all the blood and received all the wounds. i his Is about all they wll! receive from the struggle, Now Is the time In the world's history for ub to organize. The organizing of Industry Is an accomplished fuel, and but awaits us. Let us cast aside pur jealousies and self Interests and make a move for the ending of the dark horrors of capitalism.—The People, The socialists in the French Chamber of Deputies have decided to oppose tho additional war appropriation of 1100,000,000 demanded by the eovernment. They demand instead that the chamber vote {130,000,000 for the public Bchools. For this time of year, the middle of March, there are more Idle carpenters and building tradesmen in Vancouver than haB been the cue for years. While the building permits continue to pile up actual building operations are anything but brisk, attributable, the contractors say, to the scarcity of money. Patrick Burns, the Cattle King, is nothing if not candid. He was asked at Calgary laat week why he did not pay the union scale of 65 cents per hour to certain tradesmen employed in the erection of a new abattoir. "Because," he naively replied, "I oan get plenty of men tor 40 cents per hour," "Fair criticism is both honorable and laudable; to construct, .to build up, to do better, is an honorable ambition. To Save patience In the shortcomings of people less gifted in Intellect and experience is a valuable asset. The aim to Improve and to do right, regardless of reward, ia a priceless trait of character." If the i retail clerks of Vancouver ever expect to obtain a Saturday bait holiday, better working conditions, more wages or anything else, they will have to expect to do the job for themselves. Organization alone wtll do the trick. Better get in touch with the organization committee of the Trades and Lahor Council, at all times ready to assist' ln auch work. It begins to look as though the Electrical Workers' controversy would resolve Itself Into a permanent divt 8ion after all. Indications at this date go to show that the Inside workers will line up with tbe McNulty-A. F. of L. section, while the outside workeri will Btlck with the Reld organization. The attitude ot the Pacific Northwest Council ot Electrical Workers Is a considerable factor ln the lineup. Political Equality Leagues througn- out British Columbia are waging a campaign of education among gentlewomen, with a view to altering the government's attitude upon the question of enlarging the franchise. Premier McBride himself evidently tipped It off to a provincial delegation last month at .Victoria that the way to. get things was to become strong enough to take them. Sound logic withal. Winnipeg unionists, like Vancouver, Calgary and other cltleB, are Infested with advertising fakirs who are pulling off all kinds of stunts to annex easy money tn the name of organised labor. Just when merchants and others will learn to see that properly accredited credentials are forthcoming before natronlzlne these various schemes seems problematical. Meantime the legitimate tabor press hovers 'neath the shadow of the sheriff while many advertisers stive up their money to fall for smooth tricksters who traffic upon their credulity. Since the beginning of time the man wounded In tbe struggle of lite has been compelled to nurse his own hurts or die. The soldier wounded in battle has received some consideration In alt countries and all times, but the soldier of Industry crippled while endeavoring to earn the bread he eats, has ever been left a helpless outcast, and now that efforts are being made to remedy this world-old wrong, there are those who cry out against It because lt will reduce their profits by compelling the Industry that produces cripples to support them. Such men are out of tune with modern tendencies.—Labor Clarion. Every .unionist should see to It that the Union Label Is In evidence on everything he wears, not only for the good that will result to- others, but because of the protection that It gives him. He will be assured that he Is not wearing a garment from some foul workBbop loaded with disease germs. There Is no other way to get this assurance. It Is worth the trouble, Some union men flnd it difficult to explain why they give their union wages for the product of the sweat-shops, tenement houses or prison. In buying union labeled gooda you are sure you are employing union men or women, as the label tells you under what conditions the goods were made. Every loyal member of a labor organization should try to Induce fellow workers who are not now members tn join The dangers which seem to threaten one union threaten us all, and are not confined to the organized, no> to the unorganized. , The members of the union, may look to the union for protection and feel sqme- what sdfer than those who are not members. Still, tf those who are not members have their wages reduced, competition may bring wage troubles unon those who art members. For this' reason lt is to the Interest of every member that he shall Induce the largest possible number of nonunion workeri to become niembers of the union. Did It ever occur to you that the best advertisement ln the world Is the recommendation of a friend? If every member of a union would say a good word for it every day, the resulting advertisement would be worth more to the union than would any advertisement that we could buy in any of the most popular newspapers or magazines in the country. If you feel that you haven't as many friends as you ought to have, perhaps a little introspection will prove that It Is your own fsult. Your friend Is your friend, because you are attractive to him. It Is safe to say that the long-faced recluse Is not attractive to anybody unless lt be the scientific man who Is looking for freaks.—C. 3. Scnerneck. "I tell you, when all men ln this country get their rights, when all have work, when all are equal, there will be no dynamiting. But so long at there are hungry babes, while others are living on the fat of the land) there will be violence. I do not favor violence. I have fought the labor unions all my life. I drew lip the famous antl-plcketlng ordinance. Yet, If 1 had walked the streets all days long, offering to sell my hands or head to feed my hungry, crying baby, and couldn't get work, and knew there were others living on-bees' knees and humming birds' tongues, and giving monkey dinners, I'd commit violence, and tear the front off the First National Bank with my linger nails."— Earl Rogers, attorney for Clarence Darrow at Lob Angeles. "The Building Tradei Protection Act" is the title of a bill just introduced by Hon. Chas. Mitchell, minister of public works, In the province of Alberta, Incorporating provisions suggested by the executive committee of the Alberta Federation of Labor a couple of weeks ago at Edmonton. The act provides for the appointment ot Inspectors whose duty it will be to see that scaffolding and other appurtenances In connection with the erection and repair ot buildings are car ried out according to Its provisions. The measure Is a comprehensive one and if enforced should prove very acceptable to wage-workers engtged In the building trades. The idea of having such legislation made provincial, rather than municipal, is one that should commend Itself to the consideration of unionists throughout Canada. | "The agitator Is generally a man lighting in the face of public prejudice for his theories. In this age of hypocrisy and slavish subservience such men should command our attention if they do not deserve our respect. Thought is changing fait, What ia jeered at today becomes an accepted fact tomorrow. The new rapidly displaces the old, and the tru'h ultimately prevails. In the words of an agitator, 'This generation - will pass away, hut my word shall not pass away.' Truth Is eternal. So lt Is with the sociologists of this generation. The agitator, frequently mistaken, sometimes blundering, at other times stumbling upon the truth, con-; sclously or unconsciously carries the torch of progress on patt the dens of Ignorance and faith, the powers of privilege and throne, and lights the way to the highest truths that command the recognition of man." The cry of the employer when a demand Is made for higher wages by his employees Is that he cannot afford it; It would ruin his business. He wants the tradei unions to take his business Into account when they are asking for Increases. He does not ask his employees if the Wage he paya suffices to keep tbe larder filled; the rent paid, or the doctor's bills from piling up. Oh, no. If the worklngman ts not satlsfled with the wagea he receives he can go elsewhere, no matter what the condition of work elsewhere or the employee's ability to go. That Is none of his concern*. He expects, however, that his employees should give his business,' his luxuries .-and pleasures, consideration before asking I for an Increase to keep himself and family from going Into debt and suffering the Ills that follow insufficient food and Insanitary conditions around his home.—Union Record. Edmonton, Alta., not only owns and operates more public utilities than any other city ln Canada, but lt is not afraid'of establishing precedents when It comes to doing things. Its latest venture la the establishment ot a city farm upon which victims of the police court will have an opportunity to break away from the humiliating in- of filthy celts and all that goes to make criminals. Frederick W. Lyons, whoj opened the prison farm at Guelph, Ont. (visited by the delegates to last year's Congress convention) has been engaged to take charge of the venture, Whatever may be one's opinion of the danger of "convict" labor coming into competition with "free" labor the faot remains that so long as the social system that produces "criminals" prevails the next best alternative Is the establishment of such humane institutions as that now in operation at Guelph. Of course there is the "danger" of making the civic farm conditions so attractive, compared with railway construction camps and other outdoor work, that outotworks may take 'easily to the Idea of becoming "criminals" for the sake of economic security. At any rate the Edmonton experiment may lead to something better. For Instance, it might dawn upon some people that if "criminals" can operate a farm successfully under governmental paternalism the same could be successfully carried out on a much larger scale by "free" laborers. Is your name on the new voters* lis:? UNION DIRECTORY Cards inserted for $1.00 a Month B. O. FEDERATION OF LABOR- Meets In annual convention In January, Executive o...cers, 1913-14: Pre*-! dent, Christian Slverty; vice-presidents J, Kavanagh, J, Kerrls, A. Watchman, O A. Burnes, J. W. Gray, Jaa. Cuthbertson, J J. Taylor; aec.-treas., V, B. Midgley. Box 1044, Vanoouver. T KA1 >ES AND LABOR COUNCIL- Meets first and third Thursday*. Executive board: H. C. Benson, president; W. Manson, vice-president; J. VV. Wilkinson, general aeeretary. Room 210 Labor Temple; Jas. Campbell, treasurer; W. Foxcroft, statistician; J, Sully, ser- geant-at-arms; F. A, Hoover, v. R. Mldgley, W. R. Trotter, trustees. LABOR TEMPLE COMPANY, LTD.- Directors: Fred A, Hoover, J. H. McVety, James Brown, Edward Lothian, Jamea Campbell, J. W. Wilkinson, R. P. Pettlplece. John McMillan Murdock Mc< Kens!*-. Managing director, J. H, Mc Vety, Room 211. Bey. 0360 , , . ALLIED PRINTING TRADES COUN- * OIL—Meets 2nd Monday ln month. President, Geo. Mowat; secretary, F. R. Fleming, P.O. Box 66. 1 AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR. penters and Joiners—Room 2n». Sey. 2908. Business agent, J. A. Key; office hours, 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.in. Secretary of management committee. H. McEwen, Room 209, Labor Tempi*}, Branches meet every Tuesday and Wwl- n<> "<iu> In Koom ?0i. Temple; BAKERS'-AND GQNFBCt ■ tloners- Local No. 46- Meets second and fouttii Saturdays, 7:80 p.m. I'res- ldent, J. Klnnalrd; <vu. it- responding secretary, V- _ i Rogera, Room 220, Labor financial secretary; P. Robin. BARBERS' LOCAL, NO. 120—MEETS second Thursday, 8:80 p. m. Presl dent, C. Hald; recording secretary, Geo. W. Isaacs; secretary - business agent. C. F. Burkhart, Room 208, Labor Temple, Hours; 11 to l; 6 to 7 o.in. Sey. 1776. BARTENDERS' LOCAL NO. 676.—OF- flee Room 208 Labor Temple. Meets first and third Sundays of each month at 2.30 p.m. President, Wm. Laurie; flnanclal secretary, A. MacDonald. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OFCARPEN- ters and Joiners, Local No. 817.— Meets Monday of each week, 8 p. m. Executive committee meets every Friday, A p.m. President/A. Richmond; recording secretary, Arthur Paine, 206 Labor Turn pie; financial secretary, G. W. Williams 306 Labor Temple; treasurer, L. W, D«- zlel, 806 Labor Temple. Phone Sey, I860, BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS and Joiners. South Vancouver Nn. 1208—Meets Ashe's hall. Twenty-first Hn-t Fraser Ave., flrst and third Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. President, W. J. Robertson; vice-president, J. VV, Dlckieson: recording secretary, Thou. Lindsay, Box 36, Cedar Cottage; financial secretary, J. A. Dlckieson; treasurer, Robt. Lindsay; conductor. A, Conation warden, E. Hall. BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL IBON WORKERS' International Union, Local 97—Meets second and fourth Frl- Uy, Labor Temple, 8 p.m. President, f. A. Seeley; secretary, A. W. Oakley. ;.?<. Hemlln Drive, phone Sey, 630, BRICKLAYERS' AND MASONS', NO, 1 —Meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m„ Rooir. 367. President, James Haslett; corr-jn- pondlng secretary, W. 8. Dagnall, Box 6'.; financial secretary, F, ft. Brown; business agent, W. 8. Dagrall, Room -nfi. fiey. 8799. BOOKBINDERS' LOCAL UNION NO. 106—Meets third Tuesday ln every month, In Room 206 Labor Temple. President, F. J. Milne; vice-president, H, Perry; secretary, George Mowat, 616 Dunlevy avenue, BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKER* and Iron Ship Builders and He1i>»r*i of America, Vancouver Lodge No, irt— Meets flrst and third Mondays, 8 p.m President, F, Barclay, 868 Cordova East: secretary, A. Fraser, 1161 Howe Street- Men Who Rely on the Spencer Store for Their Spring Suit will find every preparation made to give them the same sterling value for their money as heretofore. In fact, we have excelled ourselves. This spring we have found two new factories that have broken into the wholesale world of clothing in Canada, and the old adage Of "new brooms sweeping clean" is amply illustrated in the clothing we have received from them. PABTIOULAB MENTION IS MADE OF THE NAVY SERGE SUIT AT $15 We honestly believe that it is the. best value of its class offering in the city. The material is soft finished medium tine twill; the style is smart although quite conservative and the tailoring is flawless. Tou owe it to yourself to see this clothing.' DAVID SPENCER, UNITED CIGARMAKERS' LOCAL, NO. *G7— Meete flrat Tuesday each month, 8 tn. President, Geo. Gerrard; secretary, :obert J. Craig, KurU Uitar Factor}: treaeurer, 8. W. Joh.«'«.un- ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. 218.—Meeta Room 101, every Monday 8 p.m. President. Fred. Fuller; vlce- orealdent, Geo. B. Moulton; recording secretary, A, F. Gibson, Labor Temple; flnanclal secretary, Robt Robinson; treasurer, Harold T. Johnson; business agent, H. A. Jones, Room 807, Labor Temple, nesB Agent, H. J. Sheen. Office hours, 8 to 9 a.m., 1:80 to 2:80. 4:30 to 1:10 p.m. Secretary, a A. E._ Wrench^ office hours, 8:80 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 1:10 p.m.; nhone 2668. F. O. Box 770, Vlotoria, B. C. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAPHER ff, British Columbia Division, C. P. Bye. tern, Division No. 1—Meets 10:80 a.m, third Sunday in month, Room 204. Looal chairman, J. F. Campbell, Box 482. Vancouver. Local sec-treas., A. T. Oberg, Box 482. or 1008 Burrard street NSW WESTMINSTER TRADES * Labor Council—Meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m., In Libor Hall. President R. A. Stoney; flnanolal secretary, J. B. Chockley; general secretary, B. D. Grant P. O. Boa 884. The publlo Is Invited to attend. ELECTRICAL WORKERS', LOCAL NO. 621 (Inside Men)—Meet every Frl- dtiy Room 206 8 p.m. President S. S. Duff; recording secretary, L. R. Salmon, treasurer and business agent F. L. Est- InglimiHrn. Ronm 202. fley. 2848. PLUMBERS' and STEAMFiTTERS" Local 495—Meeta every seeond and fourth Friday of month In Labor Halt, 7:80 p.m. President, D. Webster; aeeretary, A. McLaren, P.O. Box 818, New Westminster, B. O. GLASS WORKERS' LOCAL, NO. 40— MeetH it-vond and fourth Tuesdays of each month. President, J, Fox; vice- president, Wm. Thompson; flnanclal secretary, Wm. Worton; secretary, A. O. Hettler, 426 Dufferln street: Telephone, Fairmont 1288. - LONGBHOREMENS* INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. 88 x 62—Meetn every Friday evening, 188 Water street President ,G. J. Kelly; secretary, Thos, Nixon. 138 Water street UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR- penters, Local Union No. 1681— Meets every Monday, 8 p.m., Labor Temple, corner Royal avenue and Seventh street. President, M. C. Schmendt; saoretary, A, Walker, Labor Temple, New Wentmlnater, B. C. - BARTENDERS' LOCAL 784—MEETS IN Labor Temple, New Westminster, earner Seventh street and Royal avenue, every second Sunday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. President. P. Paulsen; aeeretary, S. W. Jameson, Visiting brothers Invited. * '_____ MACHINISTS', NO. 182—MEETS SKC- ond and fourth Thursdays, 7:16 p.m. President Chas. Mattlnaon; recording secretary, J. Brooken; flnanclal secretary. J. H. McVety. Sey. 6860. MUSICIANS' MUTUAL PROTECTIVE Union, Local No. 148, A. F. of M.— Meets second Sunday or eaoh month, 140 Robson street. President, J. Bowyer; vice-president, F. English; secretary, C. F. Ward; treasurer, p. Evans. OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NO. 88- Meets flrst and third Wednesday, O'Brien Hall, 8 p.m. President, G. Dean; corresponding secretary, F. Sumpter; financial secretary, D. Scott: treasurer, I. Ty- •on; business agent, *X R. Still. Phone Sey. 1514. „__ PA INTERS'. PAPERHANGERS' AND Decorator-*', Local 188—Meet every Thurxdny, 7:80 p.m, President H. Murry; flnanclr.) secretary, F. J. Harris, 1688 nub-ion St; recording secreta.T, Skene Thompson, Hub P. O. No. 8, Box 8; biirtlness agent, __ J. Nagle. STON FLUTTERS',' VANCOUVER Branch—Meets second Tuesday, 8:00 n.m. President J. Marshall: correspond- Inc secretary, Wm. Rowan, Box 1047: flpHnrlnl secretary, K. McKennIo. STEROTVPFRS' AND ELECTROTVP- er-a' Union, No. 88, of Vancouver and Victoria—Meets second Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m., Labor Temple. Preildent, Chas. Bayley; recording secretary, Chris Homewood, 249 13th Ave. East. HTRKKT AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY ' Employees, pioneer Division No. 10! —Meets Labor Temple, second ant* fourth Wednesdays at 2 p.m„ and flrst and third Wednesdays, 8,p.m. president. H. Schofleld; recording secretary, Albert V. Lofting. Box 178. City Helfhts P.O.; flnanolal secretary, Fred A. Hoover. 2409 Clark drive. STEAM ENGINEERS, INTERNATION- al Local 897—Meets every Wedno-?* i*ay, 8 p.m., Room 201, Labor Temple. President F. Blumbcrjr; flnanclal secretary, Wm. Byatt Room £16. TAILORS, JOURNEYMAN TAILORS' UNION OF AMERICA, Local No.178 —Meetings held flrst Tuesday In each month, 8. u.m. President, J. T, Ellsworth; recording and corresponding sec retary, W. W. Hocken P. O. Box 60S. •innncial secretary, L. Kakely, P. O. Bor COS. ;_•■ ; TILE LAYERS' AND HELPERS', LO cat No. 62—Meets flrst and third Wednesdays each month, 8 p.m. Presl- ' nt. .1. KFtvnnsgh; secretary, E, A. K VnrrlT-n. 1753 Eleventh Ave. Kn?t TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NO. 228— Meete laat Sunday each month, 2 p.m. President, A. E. Robb; vlce-presl- ilent A. H, England; secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P.O. Box 66, VXOTOBXA, ■. O. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR Council—Meets flrst and third Wed-, nesday, Labor Hall, 731 Johnson street, at 8 p.m. President, A. Watchman, secretary, L. H. Norrls, Labor Hall, Vic- tori a, B.C. . AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR- penten and Joiners, Victoria Branch. Meets every Thursday, 8 p.m.. Labor Hall, Johnson St., Victoria. Bual- Mxarinr vaiom. KIMBEHLEY MINERS' UNION. NO. 101 Western Federation of Miners - Meets Sunday evenings, In Union Hatl. President, E. A. Hlnes: secretary-treasurer, M P| Vllleneuve, Klmberley, B.C. LADYSMITH MINERS' UNION, LOCAL No. 2888, V. M. W. of A.—Meets Wednesday, Union Hall, 7 p.m. Preaident, Bam Outhrle; secretary, Duncan McKensle, Ladysm'th, B.'C. NANAIMO LOCAL UNION U.M.W. of A. —Meets every Sunday in District Office, Vendome Hotel, - at 7:10 p.m. Arthur Jordan, recording secretary, Nanalmo, B. C. ROSSLAND MINERS' UNION, NO. SB, Wectern Federation of Miners— Meet-t every Wednesday evening, ln Miners' Union hall. Band and orchestra open for engagement. Theatre for rent. President, Sam Stevens; secretary, Herbert Varcol. JBox_ 421 Rossland, B, C. TRAIL'MILL AND SMELTERMBN'S Union, No. 105, W. F. of M.—Meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. President, George Castell; secretary, Frank Camp- bo il, Rox 26. Trait, B. C. Socialist Party Directory DOMINION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Socialist Party of Canada, meets every Sunday, 3 p.m., Finn Hall, 616 Main street J. H. Burroubhs, aeeretary. BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL Executive Committee, Socialist Party f Cunada, meets every Sunday, 3 p.m., inn Hall, 616 Main street. J. H. Burroughs, secretary. ZTOCAL SANDON, B.C., NO. 36, 8. P. OF C. Meets every Tuesday at 7:80 ..m. ln the Sandon Minora' Union Hall. Communications to bo addressed Drawer K, Sandon, B, C. .'AMJJUVtiK LETTISH LOCAL NO. 68, S. P. of C—Holds Its business meetings every first Sunday In the month, and educational meetlnga every third Sunday In the month in Room gjfli Labor Temple. LOCAL, GIBSON'S LANDING, NO. 49, S. P. of C—Meet flrst and third Bun- day of the month In Socialist Hall. Secretary, J. N. Hlntsa, Gibson's Heights, B, C. ' LOCAL NELSON, 8. P. Of C, MBBTS every Friday at 8 p.m., In Miners' Hall. Nelson, B, C. I. A. Austin, Secretary. __ . LOCAL VANCOUVER OF SOCIAL .DEMOCRATIC PARTY — Meet! for business and propaganda every Thursday at 8 p.m. In Labor Temple. Public meetings In Dominion Theatre, Oranvllle street, Sunday evenings. Secretary, O. L. Charlton, City Market Main street. AND Porterj Of America ,-<&*• ssr*\m wm wwmwrww iwu Short Lessons in , HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY Are You Using Carbon Lamps for Lighting? Do you know that Tungsten lamps give three times the amount of light obtained from a oarbon lamp with the same consumption of current? Should it not bo advisable for you to seoure this improved form of lighting? After you have considered the above queries visit our salesrooms and ask the lamp counter olerk to demonstrate, the difference between the Tungsten lamp and the ordinary oarbon lamp. ; For the convenience of our customers we carry a full line of Tungsten lamps of an approved type in stock Carrall tad Hastings Street B.G.ELEGTRIC VANCOUVER, B. 0. 1138 Granville St, near Davie ^rr^————r FRIDAY ...MARCH 21,191» THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATION* Women's Sweater Coats In Spring heights Women's blazer, sweater coats in extra .line fancy weave, shown in regulation or Norfolk styles, in navy and white, cardinal and white, sky and white, or maroon and white; at $5.00 and $6.00. The following two lines merit the attention of those who want the newest. Women's Kashmak sweater coats, made with V neck and trimmed with strappings of self. These coats are of a very fine quality cashmere and come in light grey, light blue and white, mauve and white, and roBe and green; at $6.60. .(Bottom ItgaoaU, Cimitrd 575 Gramllle Street Vancouver, ft C. Campbell's Clothing For Spring, wnbraoes absolutely every good feature possible—good materials,, good workmanship, good fit. good style and good patterns. To Look Is to Buy COME AND HAVE A LOOK aa CHAMBERS Fro7 JAMES STARK'&ffiB Banna* n. wnrr »stwsa» AMwtt and C«n«a Charming Assembly of New Spring Suits for Women The moat bewitching styles that ever a sprint haa seen are here on display. Some of them In our window today, The unusual beauty of these new spring suits Is ln a great measure due to the superior quality of materials, perfect workmanship and colors, which make them the most attractive suits we have ever shown. Practicability Is the great feature of these garments. They are designed in the newest and moBt up-to-date styles; smartly tailored, daintily finished and most becoming to all women. A Few Distinctive Models Are Briefly Outlined Here Bmart navy tailored suits, of fine French serge with seml-fltted coats, notched collars and revera. The coats are out with either the new straight or cut-away fronts, with breast pocket and lined with grey satin. Skirts are In two- panel styles, showing new side effects. Price .....185.00 and 130.00 Handsome suit of light grey Bedford cord. The coat la out on straight lines with two-button fastening and rounded front, coat collar and black satin revere, three- grey satin. Neatly cut skirt, showing pleats on side gores. Price lM.00 Dressy tan suit, made of the new piplln material. The coat shows cut-away front and fancy shaped back, collar and cults, smartly trimmed with cream and brown Kpongc. * two-button fastening, lined with tan messallne. The skirt Is made with high waist line and new wide front. Price 940.00 Fancy black and white Bedford cord suit. The coat has a slightly cut-away front, fancy shaped collar and blac keatln'revers, three- button fastening, tailored sleeves with fancy cuff-i, lined with grey satin. Four-pieced skirts with panel front and back. Price 990.00 Stoves m» Ranges EVERYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN Mount Pleasant headquarters for Carpenters' Tools and all kinds of Builders' and Contractors' Supplies, ' W. R. OWEN 2337 MAIN STREET. PHONE FAIR. 447. Padmore's Big Cigar Store 642 GRANVILLE STREET TOBACCOS and CIGARS ?ouuyr rip-arQT0BACC0S your cigars MAGAZINES at the Labor Temple Cigar Store and Newsstand "The Smiling Scotchmen on the Job" Honest and Artistic Dentistry The most scientific and up-to-date-methods DR. W. J. CURRY DENTIST 301 DOMINION TRUST BLDG, . Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. RING UP SEYMOUR 2364 FOR APPOINTMENT 101-4 BANK OF OTTAWA BUILDING 602 Hastings Street West DR. BRETT ANDERSON~De/,/& IJ Operates by the latest, most scientific and painleu methods Specialist in Crown, Bridge, Plate and Gold Inlay Worlt Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. British Columbia Land Splendid opportunities in Mixed Farming, Dairying Stock and Poultry British Columbia Grants Pre-emptions of 160 Acres to Actual Settlers at $1 PER ACRE TERMS: Residence on the land (or at least' two yean: improvements to the extent of $2.50 per acre: payment of $40 at the end of two years, and the balance of $160 (i.e. $120) in 3 annual instalments of $40, with interest at 6% For Further Information Apply to Deputy Minister of Lands, Victoria, B. C. Secretary, Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria SOCIALISM AND NATIONAL DEFENCE Victor Fisher. When the question ot armaments is under discussion, trade unionists, labor party men and socialists are usually to be tound to be opposed to armaments at any time, In any form? or tor any purpose. The following article presents a point ot view differing trom tbe ordinary. Victor Fisher Is one ot the best known and effective opponents ot socialism in England, and his views as here presented, raise points* wblch cannot" be eliminated by the simple process ot disagreeing with him. Mr. Fisher saysr There are three main canons ot criticisms by wblch to form one's opinions on the problem of National Defence. Vou can hold, ln the first place, the primitive Christian thesis that the use of physical force Is, under any circumstances, wrong, and therefore cannot be Justified, "Resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek tprn to bim tbe other also," etc Or secondly, you can hold, it lt pleases you, that national catastrophe may be deliberately pup sued as a policy, in the hope that it may culminate in national * upheaval, revolution, and ultimate transformation to a higher social state. Or again, you may believe that whatever inequalities or wrongs there may be in any given social state, the nation, qua nation, has something Worth defending, Is ethically justified and politically bound to defend it, and should, therefore, take adequate measures for Its defence. ' I will not waste time, on tbe flrst ?ll^^>LL^J^^L^i^m On*** Owwed Quite the least appreciable degree the wagging of this hoary old world. However hallowed lt may be by the Up service of orthodox Christianity—and the Up service only—or the fantastic vagaries of isolated Eastern fanatics, the Juggernaut car of world-affairs, national and Individual, wheels over the bodies and souls of men and women Who are Incapable either personally or as members Of a corporate life, of vindicating through the exercise of Force, positive or latent, their right to Uve, As to the second Idea, lt Is entirely a matter of degree and one that cannot be Judged on first principles or by preconceived notions of the mellorist value of social catastrophe, it would, for instance, be a perfectly/ arguable proposition that a disastrous foreign war suffered by Russia ln Europe, leading possibly (though by no means certainly) to Internal revolution, and the dawn of political freedom ln that Immense Empire, might logically and morally be welcomed by any RusBian equally attached to liberty and fatherland. So, too, I can quite understand that the man on tbe Thames Embankment, with neither scrip nor staff, might welcome the advent of a foreign invader, for his position could certainly not be worse and ln any upheaval, even though such an upheaval resulted in a general lowering of the national Ufe, his position might conceivably be Improved In the resulting scramble. But however black a picture we may choose to paint of England under Capitalism, lt Is not a condition that the British, people could not change rapidly In'their own Interests without any catastrophic shock to the national life, were they possessed of adequate Intelligence, patriotism, and will. The British people bave secured potent Instruments for still more notable advances to a higher social state—potent Instruments of both a local and national political character as well as of an Industrial nature, but they are showing themselves rather less than more capable of appreciating their value and ot using them. Such is certainly not the esse with Russian democrats, for in Russia all the main channels ot healthy, normal public service are at present effectually dammed. But the well-being and wealth of a great and complex society, with all Its traditions, cohesions, racial complexities, and mental and emotional ldlosyncracles cannot be Judged by tbe elemental outlook ot the starving, homeless wanderer by the great river's brink. Such unhappy creatures are pathological eruptions on the body social, a menace to its health and life, but they afford no criterion ot Its normal, healthy growth. Whatever Its shortcomings, and they are manifold with the frailties and blemishes ot our common humanity, this English folk haa grown old ln its stout struggles for liberty; it has not lagged ln the rear, but has marced ln the van of European civilization and has left an imperishable Imprint on the world. It has been a great adventurer, not' only In physical prowess and in military achievements, but In science, ln literature, In philosophy, in all the arts of life and human government. The bones of its sailors lie in every of Its pioneers ln every land. It has attracted into the aura of its national life tbe boldest spirits of the European family and is knit together by splendid traditions. It is now, 1 believe, ln its various families, scattered throughout the world, but bound by the most potent of all ties, big with a higher and a more spiritual civilisation than the world has yet seen. This, I believe, Is what England stands for: this is what we Socialists have got to realise ln her, and this Is what we have to defend. It Is because I love England, because I have a clear eye for the wrongs Buffered through an Incoherent economic system, because I wish to see enlarged the frontiers of English freedom, that I am a Socialist. But such a movement as ours and such a people as this .people have nothing to gain, but an immense loss to suffer by the triumph of a reactionary political and militarist autocracy, such aB German Kalserdom Incarnates. This conviction in no way imputes motives of criminal aggrandisement on the part of the German people as a whole: but when the Prussian autocracy thinks it can safely make its traditional spring on another victim, lt will make lt, as lt sprang at Poland, a? Denmark, at Austria, and at France. This Is the German menace embodied In the most"potent army ln the world and a navy Inferior only to our own, and far beyond the needs of a pacific Teutonic policy. Armaments indeed largely depend on policy, and we socialists mipht well agree to unite on a common demand for the abolition of the present Iniquitous secret system of diplomacy; the establishment of a Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and the right of Parliamentary ratification of foreign treaties. In the meantime how many Socialists have thought out the pros and cons of BrltlBh foreign policy, the necessity for the balance of power, while the capitalist regime endures, and the basic facts which make that essential ln tbe conduct of our International relations? Alliance or entente Ib necessary to the safety of France In the face of the tremen dous growth of German power since 1871. If the Anglo-French entente breaks up, France must make her peace with Germany, and that would and. could only be at the price ot the Isolation ot this country and all the pdrll to peace such an Isolation and position of Inferiority in which Great Britain would then be plunged. The best guarantee of the world'I peace Is In a strong Britain and a strong France, firmly united la a common policy. ■I do hot accuse German Imperialism of contemplating an Invasion—permanent or temporary—of this country, think that idea Is almost fantastic because unnecessary to the alms ot the Pan-Germanic policy. Those aims must be, at least at first, towards the incorporation of Holland and Belgium In the Imperial system, ln sweeping British commerce from the seas,'and in thus reducing us to starvation and Impotence. It Is unnecessary to the task ot subduing tbls Island ot 46,000,- 000 people for German Kalserdom, to land the traditional single Pomeranian grenadier In England. In our present powerless military condition, for which we have largely to thank that present Whig, Haldane, there Is nothing easier than for Germany to overrun the Low Countries and seise Rotterdam and Antwerp. The German Federal system Is admir- MANY CENTRAL LABOB BODIES IN FAVOE OF ONE INDUSTRY; ONE UNION a Flutter ta American Labor Circles Some months ago Vancouver Trades and Labor Council submitted a circular to all the central labor bodies ot America, asking to* an expression of opinion aa to the merits of industrial unionism To date the following replies have been received: In Favor. Columbus Federation of Labor, Columbus, Ohio. Wallace Trades and Labor Council, Wallace, Idaho. Brandon Trades and Labor Council, Brandon, Manitoba. Racine Trades and Labor Council, Racine, Wisconsin. - Toronto District Labor Council, Toronto. Kokomo Trades and Labor Council, Kokomo, Indiana. Central Labor Union, Newport News, Virginia. Brentford Trades and Labor Council, Brantfdrd, Ontario. St. Thomas Trades and Labor Council, St. Thomas, Ontario. Calgary Trades and Labor Council, Calgary, Alberta. • Allied Trades and Labor Association, Ottawa. Spokane Sectional Central Labor Council. Vallejo Trades and Labor Council, Vallejo, California. Victoria Traded and Lazor Council, Victoria, B. C. Gray's. Harbor Trades and Labor Council, Washington. Brownsville United States' Council, Brownsville, Pa. Lethbrldge Trades and Labor Council. Lethbrldge, Alberta. Danville Trades and Labor Council, Danville, Illinois. Alameda County, California, Central Labor Council. North Yakima TradeB and Labor Council, North Yakima, Washington. Clgarmakers' International Union, Chicago, Illinois, Ashvllle Central Labor Union, Ash; vllle, North Carolina. Syndicalist Educational League, New York, N. Y. Salt Lake Federation of Labor, Salt Lake City, Utah. Non-committal. The following considered the time was not ripe for industrial unionism: Moncton Trades and Labor Council, Moncton, N. B. Montreal Trades and Labor Council, Montreal. Against The following voted against the resolution: Fall River Central Labor Union, Fall River, Mass. St. John, N. B„ Trades and Lahor Council, St. John, N. B, WAGE WORKERS'FORUM International Longshoremen's Association Local No. 38-52, 133 Water Street. . (Copy.) Vancouver, B. u., March 11,1913. To the Honorable Mr. Rogers (and Mr. H. H. Stevens, M. P.), Minister of the Interior, Ottawa, Canada. Sir,—I have been Instructed by the organisation I represent as secretary to protest against tbe action ot the government deporting Organizer Joseph Ettor of the Industrial Workers of the World, on the grounds that something more than the holding of opinions should be made a pretext for such arbitrary action. This man is one of those who assisted ln solidifying the Textile Workers of Lawrence, Mass., ln their late puccessfiil efforts for better conditions, and thus Incurred the ill-will of the mill-owners who were Instrumental in Imprisoning him, and left no legal atone unturned In an endeavor to murder him by procedure of the courts, This latest attempt of the powers that be to stifle free speech by deportation Is a lesson ln sabotage by the authorities which Is so unholy a crime when practised by the Workers, and we most emphatically protest against this amazing piece of auto- crasy in discrimination by the government against a man whose offence Is that of being undesirable to the employing class. It Is slowly but surely dawning upon the workers of this country that class rule exists, and the employing class and those Whose Interests they so faithfully represent have little to congratulate themselves upon when the present Byetem of exploitation of the workerB rests on a foundation so insecure that lt has to be supported by Ihe denial of speech, and can only be preserved by the continuance of the Ignorance of the workers to a sense of their own economic strength. We are not protesting because this man Is a member of the Industrial Workers of the World, but because England has always boasted as being a haven to all classes. The nihilist of Russia, the anarchist of Spain, etc., etc., arc all welcome so long as they conform to the law of the land. Ens- ably adapted for the incorporation of such States Into the German Empire. The Kaiser would blandly explain that his dear cousin, the Dutch Queen, and his other dear cousin, the Belgian King, would remain on their respective thrones; the Dutch and German Parliaments would continue to be convened—the only difference would be that their foreign' relations ail their military organisation would be dealt with from Berlin, Instead of being directed at the Hague and at Brussels. Germany would secure two magnificent porta, half a million pore soldiers, and a vast, wealthy and industrious population. At a bound she would become the first military and naval power ln the world, a far more formidable, as she would be a far more reactionary, government a fond than the Napoleonic Empire ever' was. With the arlstocratio Austrian alliance, the German Umpire would hold France and England, at her mercy. Well, I have to tell my Socialist friends that the British people will never tolerate auch a vassalage unless tbe British nation has suffered another and a .more complete Sedan. The political party that flirts with such an idea Is doomed to Impotence and even extinction. A British defeat at the bands of Germany would leave the overwhelming mass of Britons seething with a determination to "get their own back," Angltce for La revanche, and God help the party or politicians who were, rightly or wrongly, associated ln any way with the national humiliation*. Tou cannot sum up human nature In an economic formula, and. If Socialism becomes synonymous with treason to the British nf tionai Integrity and,safety, or to the national traditions and temperament, we may bid a long farewell to the realisation of Socialist hopes and aims, One word more: I advise my foreign comrades to make themselves less prominent in this controversy If they are out for a pro-German and anti- British agitation in Great Britain, or In seeking to associate English Social Democracy with a futile and dangerous Pacifism. They must not presume too much on the easy-going toleration and political liberty they enjoy ln thie country ln comparison with the police customs of Continental lands, whence many have fled. British democrats may be educated into becoming Internationalists; they wlU refuse to embrace mongrel, and spiteful, anti-nationalism. land has never been afraid that the opinions ot these different ' people would hurt her sons, and It amazes us to think that one of England's colonies would set such a precedent as to deny to our shores one who has not broken the laws of any country. Again, by what right do the Immigration officers constitute themselves our moral teachers? Either we think ourselves, or we allow others to do our thinking; and we of the longshoremen feel that we are perfectly capable of thinking for ourselves. THOMAS NDCON. . Miners Make a Statement. Ladysmlth Local Union No. 2338, District 28, has forwarded The Federatlonist the following copy of a self- explanatory resolution, unanimously passed by that organisation at lta last meeting: "Whereas, for certain purposes, a wide circulation has been given to the report that our local union ln Ladysmlth Is being used for the furtherance of socialism, to the exclusion of the purposes of unionism; "And whereas, in the present struggle one regrettable Incident did occur which we could not have foreseen, and tor which we In no sense assume tbe responsibility; this unforeseen incident being used by certain parties so sb to cast a reflection on the good name and Intention of our organization: "Therefore, be it resolved that Local 2388, U. M. W. of A., do declare unanimously that lt stands absolutely and without reserve on the side of law and order, and whatever power is vested ln it will be used to preserve the law and prevent infractions thereof amongst Its members: "And be lt further resolved that we do declare tbat Local 2388, U. M. W. of A., Is not being exploited' by any political party, but stands for union- Ism and unionism alone; that at all times, as in the present struggle, It is our ordinary duty to protect our members from oppressive measures; and further, lt Is our unalterable determination, whatever may be the sufferings cf ourselves and those Immediately dependent upon us, that every lawful means will be used to oppose the resumption of operations by the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, until an honorable agreement can be arrived at, which will insure us against the tyrannous methods of an alien manager who la not even the holder of a B. C. certificate bs such, and grant to us that measure of freedom which should be the birthright of every British subject." 8. GUTHRIE, President. ii. McKENZIB, Secretary. . For Executive Committee. The Timber Workers' Union. When the Shingle Weavers' Union flrst considered the question of extending Its Jurisdiction many of our members asked "Can It be done?" The question is answering itself. Encouraging reports come from all quarters. The splendid spirit of the unorganized is an inspiration. It shows that they realize the need of organization and are ready to Join In a movement that promises success. The Shingle Weavers themselves are a unit ln this movement. It is their splendid solidarity that has made it possible for them to withstand the battles of the past. It Is their fine spirit that has enabled them to come forward at this time with an Invitation to all timber workers to Join us In tho labor movement, the movement that voices the discontent, misery and oppression of the working class. The entire labor movement Is In harmony with us, with the exception of the "hammer gang," and they are at variance with themselves.— Harry Call. Hardware Store 3. P. of C. Organiser Hera, J. R. Knight, organizer for the Socialist Party of Canada, under the auspices of the Dominion executive commlttoe, who has been touring tbe province for the past few weeks, reached Vancouver during the week and Is now engaged at Vancouver Island points. Organizer Knight Is scheduled to address a mass meeting In the Empress theatre here on Sunday evening, Merch2 3. 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We mate a specialty ttt supplying every need nnd requirement ot the artisan in our line, McTAGGART & MOSCROP 7 Hsstings Street West Phone Bejnpoor sts SHOES FOR MEN Shoae for Service Shoae for Draes •haei for Ceasfort Shoae for Eworr Heojalronsot We.'ve picked winners in Men's Fall Shoee. We're st the terrier ot every men who desires the belt shoes hit money otn buy. WT O P P 204 MAIN STREET • )• V IV IV Oppo.se the City Hal VW0RKERS UNION UNIOJ^TAMP jicroty Named theae Are Freepientlir Made In Non-Union factories DO NOT BUY ANY SHOE no matter whtt its name, unless it bears e plain and resdsble impression of tbls Stamp. All shoes without the Union Stamp ere slways Non-Union. , Boot 0% Shoo Workers' Union US Summer Street, Boston, Uses. J. F. Tobin, Free. C. L. Balne, tec-Trees. Get Your Mpney's Worth "f S IN r, i. ^ I \K.! 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