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'WT~*f^S*^I^^^^^WHm^P^!Wa"" ■*W*^"*W*»** *******W**o***m***aaam aaaaaaamam-aaajaaaawMaawaa ^*^^*m THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATI INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH. OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL AND B. C. FEDERATION OF LABOR. FIFTH TJ No. 109. VANCOUVER, ft C. FRIDAY, MAY 9,1913. 91.00 A YEAR CIVIC OTYEES NOW AWAIT IV OF INVESTIGATION BOARD An trbltratlon and conciliation)* board, appointed under the Industrial Dlaputes Aot, 1907) to hear the grievances ot the Civic Employeei' Union against the city ot. Vincouver, hu Just completed ltt' labors, and both sides now await the verdict. - - While tbe loctl press, with the exception of - the Dally Provinoe, hit been (air ind tried to present the .facts as they appeared before the board, aUll the union man's viewpoint of the grlevtnces and their airing before the board ihould be presented. ' The botrd consisted of Mr. 0. E. McCrosstn, appointed by the employees; Hr. H, 0. Alexander, tppolnt- . id by the elty.t.ind Justice Murphy, chairman ol the botrd. ■ The men charged: , That dlBonmlnttlon against union- men wu taking place In the solvent' ing department. That favoritism wu shown In the appointment of foremen,, tnd that *«men showed favoritism In hiring and discharging men; The men also demanded: A rise In wages from 37 Ho per hour to 40c per hour for waterworki men. That the union men who hid been discharged, namely, P. Bruce, J. Mc- Beth, S. Stevenson ind R. Milne, be reinstated. That the men responsible for tbe discrimination, Assistant Superintendent Lee, Foreman Oakes and Under Foreman Thomson, be discharged. The dlscrlmlnttlon charged wu thtt the Job ttewtrds of the union had been dltcharged, Intimidated, and reported lnfalrly. John McBeth, a Job ateward, had been fired for drinking a cup of coffee, although lt was admitted that It wu a custom of the scavengers to drink coffee or liquor whenever* lt was offered them, and that this custom was known to Lee. Witnesses testified that a week after McBeth was Bred Lee saw men drinking coffee and simply told them that they would have to cut It out. Lee could hot remember thla on the stand. J. A. Wlghtman, another Job steward, was ordered before Lee and told by him that If. he did not atop agltat Ing he would be tired. The agitating consisted ln asking men to Joip the unton. The discharge of S. Stevenson and R. Milne without sufficient reuon. Parker Bruce, another union man; wu discharged for striking matches in the bun to tinge his hone. The foremtn who reported him admitted that lt wu customary for teamsters to strike matchea In the barna. Another In. stance of discrimination wu the reporting of D. Cuthlll, Job steward, for not being able .to drive a team of horses two hundred and sixty yards, grease his wagon and dumping gear, and hitch up In live minutes. All tke city's witnesses questioned oh thi* point agreed thit the feat wu impossible. The botrd decided they would hear the charge of dlscrlmlnttlon first, then the demand for a raise in wagea for waterworks men, and the case of favoritism last. Lee admitted thlt he hid never warned McBeth previously to having wann siaiu Wen known lsotusr, water tit eositUtt •oooomlit. Who left this wsek •■ t trip serosa Cauda to oeeupy tie annuasr months. ' per week was not sufficient to support a family In decency and comfort. 3. That |3 per day In Vancouver for outside workers, where the annual rainfall is 57.40 inches per year, meant twice as much broken time as Vlotoria with an annual .rainfall of 24 Inches. 4. The fact that he waerworks men had received no. Increase In pay las year, while all oher civic employees had. "• 6. Tint wa*g»8 paid In Vancouver- were not high compared to other towns, San Francisco paying 13 per day of 8 hours; Nelson, $3.20; Prince Rupert, 33.50; Victoria, New Westminster and Fernle also paying S3 per day. The last charge, thlt of favoritism, against Engineer Fellowes probably Inspired the light the city authorities .. .. j ~i -.u ■». iu.,1 put up against granting ot a board him Bred. The evidence showed that 1 ;„,,„ the __mx Act/* EXHIBITION BOABD WILL BE REQUESTED TO UNIONIZE ITS WORK Failure to Enforce Onion Condition* Will Remit In Further Aotlon by Council Is the Exhibition Association and ill Its works to ba placed on the un- PAKE AOVKflTIMMa SHARKS TRADING IN MOD NAME OF ORGANIZED WAGE-WORKERS At lut musing of Vincouver Trtdw mi* Ub** Council complaint* wen reurttd of perwni going round th* t*ty representing thsmaelvtt u Mltj endorsed by the CMinaR for «• purpoie of aollafUng MvtrtMwiMU for publications tt be Issued by the -'council. No one I* at pment authorlud to Uke UvtrtlMMMirtt on behalf of tht council sxospt th* duly iu- thorlied solicitor ef Tht B. C. Foderatlonltt, ' Businsss men *«d tht gsntrsl publlo wouW cortJt* a ftvor by phoning to th* awhteil office it •* Sty. MM In mm thty trt "wiled up*n" by *ky othei* profeulng to come frMTth* ttamll. . Thl* dHStully *a)'* vtry prtvi- lint ont *t an* MM. Ont crook •ven went is ftr ** to (toil *om* of the council'* eSWil Itttorhudt, •nd for hi* orlghMlty spent th* ntxt thru month* |n Jill. rlghMtt] ■th* In, DRASTIC ACTION fAKEN RY A. F. OF L. ORGANIZER WITH SEATTLE CENTRA*, LABOR. , Following the relocation Vof "the charter of the Graftal Labor Council of Beattle, Charles fierry Taylor, organiser of the American Federation: of Labor, last week oiBMised a naw central body, under the name of the Seattle Federation of Labor. A meeting was hew In the Labor Temple at which efiht local unloni were represented vHtti twenty-two delegates, according to a statement flven out by Mr. Taylor. He alio stated that six other local union* had tent word of their Intention to affiliate with the new central body, but were unable to be present on account of Saturday night work. ■■• "The statement that tlje revoked charter of the Central Labor Council had been returned I* erroneous," uld Mr. Taylor. "I had orders from the national body to proceed with a new organisation, and when I heard that the old charter wu, to be restored I wired to the national headquarter*, saying that unless I received Instructions to the contrary-1 should proceed with the organisation of a new central body. ,I hive received no Instructions and therefore called the meeting and proceeded with the Organisation." ISLAND COAL OPERATORS APPEAL TO OTTAWA FOR "PROTECTION" nil no kvirb u> uaa im**v.****u mi* uw uu-i ■ -- --.,<__:. »l*4****t|r*l^^^^ thusiastlc turnout are encouraging." Lee had thirteen relatives In the street cleaning and acavenglng department, all of whom were bitter antl-unlonlstt. Two of the City's wltneues testified that tbey heard Lee express himself against Unionism. The head stableman of the Cambie atreet birnt celled by the city thought thit McBeth hid been discriminated igalnst. Witnesses testified that the yheard Mr. Wiley say. that' he had got McBeth, and now be would "get" McDonald, another job ateward. It wu also shown thlt nont of the foremen belonged to the union In the scavenging department, and no union mm hid ever been promoted. The foremen who hid belonged to the union hid dropped out, md when questioned why, gave very evaalve answers. When Superintendent Wiley took the stand, he denied the charge of discrimination, but developed an extraordinary memory when questioned as to certain Incidents. He could not remember what had occurred three days before the enquiry, and to most of the questions put to him he replied, "1 can't remember." Assistant Superintendent Lee's memory wu only slightly better. 3. Thomson dented the charge that he had told. eeveral men that Wiley was against the unton. , In support of the demand for t raise In wages for the waterworks men, the union submitted the following: • - 1, Thtt since the list Increase of pay for waterworks men In 1011 the cost of living had risen 6.4 per cent. I. That the average wage ot 114.65 ONION MEETINGS AT LABOR TEMPLE FOR OOMTNO WEEK Sunday, May 11—Teamsters, 2:30; Stage Employees, 8 p.m.; Picture Operators, 8 p.m. Monday, May 12—Amal. Engineer*; Glass Workers; Lathers; Street Rallwaymen's Executive; Electrical Workera No, 213; Tailors; Bro. of Carpenters; Pattern Makers. Tuesday, May 18 — Cement Workers;- Sign Painters; Barbers; Shinglers; Pressmen; Amal. Carpenters; Stone Cutters; Bricklayers. - Wednesday, May 14—Home & Domestic Employees; S. P. M. Stereotypers, 4 p.m.; Marble Cutters; Amal. Carpenten; Street Rallwaymen, 2:30 p.m. Plumbers. <, Thursday, May 16—Retail Employees; Bookbinders; Main- tainance of Way Employees; Ship Carpenters; Painter*; Sheet Metal Workers: Railway Carmen; Trades and Labor Council. Friday, May 16—Upholsterers; Pattern Makers; Civic Employees; Iron Moulders; Granite Cutters. Saturday, May 17—Nil. On March 1st lut the union representative asked the boar dot works to co-operate with the union In an application for a Lemleux board. 'The chairman ot the board refuted this, but promised not to appose the granting of a board. However, when an application was made to the Minister rf Labor and the Minister of labor requested the olty authorities for * reply to same, the city replied to the Minister of Labor by making strong objections to a board being granted. After advancing . numerous reasons why a board ahould not be granted, tho city's reply concludes u follows "The City of Vancouver therefore submits that no reasons have heen adduced by • the applicant* which would warrant the establishment of a board of conciliation and Investigation, as provided under the Industrial Disputes and Investigation Aot, 1907." When the granting of a board waa assured, Mayor Baiter sent Filr Wage Officer McNIven to the business agent of the union, E. Trainer, to ask him to forego the board and tbe demands of the waterworks men would be favorably considered. It was understood that the charges of favoritism would be dropped. The business agent of course refused, Then another attempt was made by the dty authorities to evade the charge of favoritism. Aa soon as the board convened, Engineer Fellowes aakod that the board be confined to the waterworks only. The chairman of the board overruled him. When the charge of favoritism was reached In the Inquiry, again the city representatives rose and asked If the charge of favoritism was Included ln the union's affidavit, aB they considered the charge frivolous. The chairman replied by reading the affidavit and advising the union men to go on with their case. After being defeated In all these attempts to stifle the Inquiry, It was amusing to hear Alderman Crowe make the statement "that the city authorities conred the fullest Inquiry." Now as to the charge of favoritism. It was shown that In the spring of 1012 out of the five ward foremen three bad never worked for the city previous to their appointment u ward foreman, and these three, namely, McKlnnon, Davis and Walker, all belonged to the Orange order. In the summer months each of these men had charge of about 200 men. Walker admitted that he owned a rooming- house, almost all of his roomers working under him. He also stated that when these men were laid off he approached other ward foremen and asked them to put his roomers to work. He disposed of his rooming- house about the time the union applied for' an arbitration board. The caae of Ward Foreman Davis and his gang rtiowed favoritism most clearly. Davis was appointed ward foreman after approaching Mayor Flndlay, Aid. Mc- Snadden, Aid. King and othera. He then caused the appointment ot Mr. McDonald and A. Horner as foremen; one of them was a carpenter and the itber a painter. Both belonged to the Orange order and neither of them had worked for the city previous to their appointment The whole of Davis' vert That Is the question now agitating local unions, as expressed ln the Central Labor Body. At laat regular meeting a committee was named to Interview the' Exhibition -Board relative to glaring nonunion conditions prevailing on all the work at the Park. The committee met the Works Committee yesterday afternoon and tound bat the "union" clause heretofore placed ln contracts hid been replaced by a "current" wage clause, which, however, Aid. Crowe Interpreted u equivalent to provision for union wages being paid. The representatives of the unions proved conclusively that not only had the wagea been reduced by the contractors trom 26 to 50 cents per day, that the men were being worked nine hours a day, Saturdays Included, but that only alx union men were being employed on the entire works, which in Itself showed discrimination, After hearing the Council committee Manager Rolston, President Miller and Director Crowe promised that Jthe specifications of the contract would Immediately be enforoed and every effort made to "squire" tbe work under wty. A special meeting of the Council waa held lut nlgbt to hear the report of the committee, and considerable discussion followed, lt being .held by many delegates that the sum total of results to date were merely to Improve conditions tor non-union men, and using the power of unionists to do so. It was finally decided that the report of the committee be received as progress, and that lt be Instructed to again Interview the Exhibition Asso- TAILORS TO BEGIN CAMPAIGN FOR GENERAL EIGHT-HOUR DAY "We intend tb begin a campaign for a general eight-hour work day ln our trade ln Vancouver,'! wu the terse program outlined by D. O. Briggs, general organiser for the Journeymen Tallora' Union, who''arrived ln the city trom Seattle on Tuesday last. "We ire going to hold a mus meeting, open to all engaged ln .our trade with special reference to the women workers, in Room 306, Labor Temple, Mr. Biggs will remain In Vancouver tor tome weeks, In the interests ot the local Tailors' Unton, gang wu then examined. Eighteen of the gang were member* ot the Orange ordor, and of the remaining tour two had-been laid off last winter, and the other two had worked for Davis eight weeks, None of the eighteen Orangemen had been laid off. One of the Orangemen, A. Bond, admitted that he gave hla Initiation fee to Davis, and that he Joined the order to hold hla Job. Superintendent Mad- dlson of the waterworka system testified that all hts foremen had heen promoted from the ranks, and he considered this practice gave the best results. The same wu conceded for the sewers, the point being brought out that there could be, no motive In appointing foremen from the outelde except favoritism. VANCOUVER BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL HAS BEEN REORGANIZED Vincouver Building Tradea Council bu been reorganised, with only A. F. of L, affiliated locals legible for membership.. The building trades locals are once more usumlng their old- time virility, thanks to the staying qualities of "the clique tbat run* tbe union," The chronic overstocked labor market has made organisation work most difficult, but the working conditions and wages maintained by the unions Is making non-unionists feel that they are missing something he sides the payment ot a small per capita tax. C******** • **"*"*■***** Who twtfu* » Mu* et MiMat li, V. tc W. ef A, lut week, tt seek CLEM BTUBBS RESIGNS AS DISTRICT PRESIDENT OF U.M.W. of A. AT FIRNIE U. B. of C. Dlstriot Orginixer The United Brotherhood of Carpenters end Jolnera have recommended for appointment A. Watchman to be general organiser for the cout district of British Columbia. Mr. Watchman Is at present business business agent ot the Building Trades Council ln Victoria, and wtll resign his duties there to take up his new work. May Diy it Cinmori The coil mlnen at Canmore and Bankhead held their Mty Diy celebration at Canmore. The programme included bind concert!, foothill and baseball matches. The speakers for the day were E. D. Burge and J. W. Wilkinson. elation and request that only union men be employed on the various work now tn progress on the grounds under the control of that body. Failure to comply with this request, it was said, would result In the exhibition work being declared u unfair to organised labor. The committee will endeavor to arrange for another session with Exhibition Board representatives during the early part of next week. Will Olve Mefhbenhip Opportunity to Express Thenuelve* by Seeking Re-election Clem Stubbs,, president of District 18, United Mine Workers ot Amerioa, with headquarters at Fernle, hu resigned, under date of May l, at Lethbrldge. Mr. Stubbs ln hit letter to the members of the executive botrd, uys: "Herewith I tender to you my* resignation u President of District 18, U. M. W. of A„ together with my resignation ot trusteeship, held by virtue of my office, to take Immediate effect In-tendering my resignation tt It my Intention to give full explanation of my action tn thlt matter to our members. I would alto point out tbat, whilst taking this action, tt Is without prejudice as to my future action In connection with any election that may take place for district offlcen,"' All of which, ot courae, means that Mr. Stubbs has merely taken this drastic course to secure an expression \ of opinion from the membership regarding his action In supporting Vice- president 3. O. Jones In Lethbrldge I riding at the recent Alberta general elections. At the district convention a .few montbs ago the minora passed i recommendation to local unions to support socialist candidates politically, Later the central labor body at Lethbrldge, In conjunction with the Lethbrldge mlnen, decided to nominate JoneB as a candidate, he subscribing to tbe policy of the Alberta Federation of Labor, of which, by the way, Mr. Jones Is president. The memben of the S. P. of C. did not like this arrangement and decided to run a candidate. The Liberals recognised that they were shut out, so no candidate was placed In the field by them. And to mix matten atlll further Jones' candidature was endorsed by the Liberals, unfortunately for Jones. The final result was the election of the Conservative candidate. Considerable criticism ot the offlcen of District 18, Including President Stubbs, followed. To put the whole question of political affiliations and action up ts the membership, Mr. Stubbs hu decided to force the Issue and get a showdown. This because he evidently fears that the present unsettled controversy would ultimately result In the destruction of the organisation along the legitimate lines and purposes of the union. Clem Stubbs Is one of the biggest men In the organised labor movement of Canada today, and his relationship with the mlnen and their attitude towards him will prove of momentous Interest to all who know him for what he Is. His splendid record and standing In the labor movement makes It hard to adjudge him guilty of any action but what he felt confident would prove to the best Interests ot the organisation be represented. Thlt order will be brought about quickly by hts resignation and, It Is to be hoped, reelection, and that there. will be a better understanding ill'we shall be very glad to put Into ex- round, as the result of the discussion, seems probable at tbls distance. NANAIMO, V.I., May ».—(Steels! to Tht Foderitlonitt)—Word hit Juit Ittktd tut htrt that the coil opentora havt wind to thl Immigration Department at Ottawa atklng thit Orgtnlitr F*r> rtngton of the U.M. W.of A, now In Statu*, In ohargt of th* itrlkt on th* lalind, bt nfuud rttntry. Othtrwlst th* aompinlM fur th* provlnolil government will not be thlt to render sufficient assist- ant* to break' th* ttrlkt ind i settlement with the ttrlklng mlnen might become Inevitable. Juit whtt tht Ottawa authorities will do for the coal bironi nntilns to b* Mtn. NANAIMO, V. I., Mty ».—(Spe- clil to The FederiUonlit)—Th* ' situation here thl* morning It unchanged, except that there Is a move calculated to bring about a complete settlement of the differences existing between the coal operators and the coal diggers of Vancouver Island. Practically all the essential employee* of th* companies have Joined the U.M.W. of A. and a splendid exhibition of solidarity and unity of purpose exists. The long-looked for showdown has arrived. And the big mlnen' union la certain to trt- ' umph. The Federatlonist Is ln receipt of t photo, too late for reproduction, of the big mass meeting of mlnen at Nanalmo last Saturday afternoon, when It wu decided to cease work until union conditions prevail In Vucouver i lalnnal nanal mlnan Th* h,w*> null.. 1 There must be 10,000 or 12,000 wage-workers in Vancouver and vicinity who wear overalls and shirts. We feel confident that' if they only knew the QUALITY and get-up of our OVERALL and SHIRTS every one of them would buy the BUCK BRAND—made in Vancouver—Union made—well made—made to stand all kinds of wear and tear—made in a well ventilated ' factory, under union conditions, with all that that implies. The margin of profit on BUCK BRAND is not so large for retailers as on cheaper sweatshop brands; hence buyers are sometimes urged to take something "just as good." But wage-workers who desire a DEPENDABLE OVERALL always insist upon having the BUCK BRAND. Ask your dealer for them. D-it/n/- DDAKtr. WJiI. J. McMASTER AND SONS, LIMITED. BULK bKAlNU 1176 Homer Street Vancouver, B. C. Island coal mines. Th* huge meeting was addressed by Chris. Pattlnson. The company's vote among the mlnen resulted In only 472 going netr tht specially-prepared polls out ot nearly 8000 men employed by various companies operating In Nanalmo and district, md most ot these were surface men, clerks, bosses tnd "company men. The loctl union now numben more thtn 1400, Including Indians md Chinese, which augurs well for I complete victory for the U. M. W. of A. The following letter wu received from the Seimcn's Union In mswer to one sent from here re bolts loading coal it Union Biy for Sin Francisco: " Your letter of recent dtte relating to the condttlona tt tht Ca- nidltn Collieries Compiny wu reld to the nieotlng ot thlt union on the 21st Inst., and I wu Instructed to reply. The vessels that carry coal from these mines are practically trampa, manned by non-union men. The union Is therefore unable to exercise any authority over them. W* are unable to devise any method of making a practical protest. Of coune we could adopt a tet of resolutions and give them considerable publicity. This, however, is not a very satisfactory process. If you can suggest uy other method within our power by which we may be able ta render substantial aulstance to your members ecutlon." Let 'Em All Come Fire hundred mon Immigrants arrived last Sunday morning ud, tccord- Ing to the local press, they are the usual "fine looking set of people." Tbey will remain that way until maybe next winter when Jobs get even more rare than they ire it the present moment, then some of them will become "agitators" and "undesirable citlsens" and pleasant little things of that tort Tallore' Mut Muting Join the Journeymen Tailors ud gat better conditions. Open meeting Mon* day, May 12, 8 p.m., Room 306, Ltbor Temple (cor. Duntmulr tnd Homer streets). All employeu Invited. Ladles' and men'a tailors ud tailor- esses. B. C. Jurymen Secure Rtlu Hereafter Jurymen In British Columbia will receive 13 i diy ind travelling expenses, Instead ot $2 ud 10 cents per mile u heretofore. The legislation waa uked for by the B. C. Federation of Lahor lut January, nanaimo, v. t, Her 1-Arns***- met* for the koMtaiof th* Mat lit calibration wen aot u attachr* tU* yur u lut, owlag to tke itrlke situa- tlon In Udysmlth and Cumbtrlu*. Th* man la Cumberland decided to . celebrate at horn*; Ukealt* th* pta In Ladysmlth. When th* notion wu dlscuwtd In Ntnalmo,*wfctr* th* or- n«nl**tV**i hai Mt grown tie i ■any feed fun u to th* However, a ipan*ly-ttt*od*d i ot mlnt-towkin, carptatsn, typographical aadoa. tto, 4**M«4 to otto brati ud Journey to L*djwm*th. A commit*** ut to ud coDtetod notify $400.- CM the evening of April to two dr- culan wtr* luued by Brat. Fanning- ton ud Footer (printed In lut wuri Fed) celling a general ttrlk* at en- men working in aad araaad the ■■»*•. on the Wand. * Th* question hid bun amaatd by the District ud Mtnatkaal otteon working to tht district aad ktpt «ul*t from *v«rybody. The clreulin w*m printed In th* several luguitu, Including Chinese tad Jiputu, ud » art* working committee, broaght trom tb* strlk* district* to dtitrtbuto urn* ud tlso to picket th* mlnu If n**d bt, A* th* oo*) compute* did not u- tldp*to thl* mora for a itrlk* ud did not wut to Invite friction by Utvti* . tht mlnu open on May lit, notlou hid been potted declaring no work. Th* mlnen' clreulin were not distributed and all wu kept quiet by th* committee till 1:40 p.m., when the afternoon shift* were going on and th* morning shift coming horn*. No on*, unless th* men In th* field, cm Imtglni th* consternation thrown Into the camp on that evening. Tk* shock from the great exploelon of SO Urn* ot explosives did not cum met* excitement, though perhaps mor* nolt*. Two apaela! trains carried a large contingent from Nualmo to ladysmlth on May let A large meeting wu h*M ud addressed by uveral ■peak*!*, followed by a good day1* sports music ud duolng. On thi time evening • large muting wu advertised tor th* Prlnceu theatre, Nanalmo, to explain th* strlk* situation. Thl* place, which A capacity of 1000, wu picked long before the time, and u the company machine hid not had time to act the meeting wu well attended. Whin the meeting opened in attempt wu made to create disorder, which it first sumed ta be strong, but u tho muting went on swung ln favor of *top- put. When the compiny machine found dent* of the three respective mlnu, tnd declared the mlnu Idle <m Mty 2nd md celled a meeting of the employees tor that evening to contldtr md decide it to whether they would abide by the strike call or resume work * ud ctrry out th* one-aided agreement tn existence. A meeting wu hjld ln the evening. It wu w*ll attended by the men who had by thl* time Joined the union by the hundreds. When, the muting opened the ulf- tppolnted committee expltlned tbey were desirous of having the muting give u expression of opinion by taking a ballot vote on whether they would return to work or not, ud hid a motion drafted to that effect ud put to the muting. Thlt the muting refused to do, ud when th*y called for all In favor of the motion to stud to their feet less thu one hundred responded out of a total of 1600. A large overflow muting wu aUo held on the street at the urn* time, addressed at the doon ot tb* thettre by officers of the union, ot mu who hid been refused admission, ud kept going till tht muting In th* Inside ctme out. Thu tht lirgcst meeting ever held ln Nuilmo on uy occasion took pltce ud tbe success ot the itrlke assured by th* expreulon of solidarity. Though the big muting turned the self-appointed committee down, thoy still, In conjunction with the superintendents, Insisted on hiving * billot tiken, ud ume wu arranged to be held ln th* court house, the saloons being declared doted, on Saturday, May S. The union Immediately luued a circular advising union men to refrain from voting, u the strike would continue In any cue. The mines were igtln declared Idle May 3rd ud the ballot taken. Notwithstanding that almost til tht bosses, petty bosses, tged men, md specltl trains run to bring the en- glneere, cirpenten, etc., tram thilr development work ■ ftw miles twty, when the vote wu counted lut thu 500 hid voted tnd 44 ot thue win against It. The "committee" again deemed It idvluble to get the superintendent! to declire Mty 5th tnd future dtyi Idle, till something else htppens. This cm he expltlned by the ftot that ovtr 900 men hive Joined the union since May 1st In Nanalmo, ud over 300 ln South Wellington. The campa ire now practically solid on the Islud ud t determined fighting spirit exists, unsurpassed In any flght known on old Vancouver Island. I tm convinced thit no other method than the one ot secrecy, punued here it this time, could have pulled the men of Nanalmo out, owing to the spy system In operation In the mlnu. Now that the men on the Islud are standing solid, lt will prov* to b* t victory, ndt only for tha mine-work- era of tho Island, but wtll give renewed hope to the organlted worken of Brltlih Columblt ud Ctnidi. O. P. Preildtnt Lynch In Ontario. President J, M. Lynch of the I. T.U. hu signified hit Intention of attending the Ontario conference of Typographical unlont al Ottawa on May tt, providing he can arrange attain ta permit ot his absence trom headquarters on that date. 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J. H. McVety Managing-Editor.......K. Parm. Pettipiece Offlce: Boom 910, Labor Templt Trt. Srr. 3690. Subscription: $1.00 per year; In Vancouver City, $1.25; to unions subscribing in a body, 76 cents. "Unity of Labor; the hop* of the world." m WATCH THE LABEL ON TOUR PAPER. If this number la on it y«iur subscription expires next Issue. FRIDAY MAY 9, 1913 ON Union Made Paper The Only Shop in British Columbia using paper stock bearing the watermark (label) of thelnternation- al Paper-makers Union Mail Orders Promptly Filled E. T. KINGSLEY Phone Seymour 824 UBOR TEMPLE VANCOUVER, B. 0. REFORM AND REVOLUTION The members of organized labor throughout Canada are confronted with many problems, not the least of which Is teh question of securing legislation and Its enforcement. As trade unionists we are compelled to ask for and da a lot of things, ln obedience to what the majority deem essential, that economic students may argue is a waste of time. However, tbe fact remains that we are compelled to deal with conditions as we flnd them and govern ourselves accordingly. Both the old political parties are bullded upon and pledged to the present form of property ownership. The International Socialist movement is differentiated from the old parties by the fact that it stands for a revolution or complete change in the form of property ownership. Around this fundamental principle arises many of the perplexing controversies which have imperilled the very existence of wage-workers' organisations in days gone by. The D. C. Federation o Labor has settled the question of Its policy by adopting as a basis for its programme the principles of socialism, collective ownership of things used collectively. Having taken this revolutionary position, il Is well that the membership should thoroughly understand its significance, and the difference between revolutionists demanding reforms and •ijiat of a mere reformer, with no other jnd in view than that of reforms.- Dialing with this subject, the posi- .011 taken by no less a revolutionist h.in Kautsky himself Is of especial merest at this time. He says: There are few conceptions over which there has been so much contention as over that of revolution. This can partially he ascribed to the fact that nothing is so contrary to existing interests and prejudices as -this concept, and partially to the fact that few things aro so ambiguous. As a rule, events (.an not be so sharply defined as things. Especially ts this true of social events, which are extremely complicated, and grow ever more complicated the further society advances—the more various the forms of co-operation of humanity become. Antony the most complicated of these events is tile social revolution which ia a complete transformation of the wonted forms of associated activity among men. It is no wonder that the word, which every one uses, but .each one In a different sense, Is sometimes used by the same persons at different times In very different senses. Some understand by "revolution" barricades, conflagrations of castles, guillotines, September massacres and a combination of all sorts of hideous things. Others Would seek to take all sting' away from the wor I and use It ln the sense of great but Imperceptible and peaceful transformations of society, like, for instance, those which took place through the discovery of America or by the Invention of the steam engine. Between these two definitions there are many grades of meaning. * * * Marx, In hia introduction to the "Critiques of Political Economy," defines social revolution ae a more or less rapid transformation of'the foundations of the Judicial and political superstructures of society arising from a change In its economic foundations. If we hold close to this definition we at once eliminate from the idea of social revolution "changes in the' e» nomic foundations," as, for example, those which proceeded from tbe steam engine or the discovery of America, These alterations are the causes of revolution, not the revolution Itself. But I do not wish to confine myself too strictly to this definition of social revolution. There Is a still narrower sense in which we can use It. In this case It does not signify either the transformation of the Jurldicial and political superstructure of society, but only some particular form or particular method of transformation. Every socialist strives for social revolution In the wider sense, and yet there are socialists who disclaim revolution and would attain social transformation only through reform. They contrast social revolution, with social reform, It is this contrast which we are discussing today in our ranks. I wish hero to consider social revolution In the narrow sense of a particular method of social transformation. * • • The contraat between reform and revolution does not consist in the application of force In one case and not in the other, Every Judicial and political measure is a force measure which is carried through by the force of the state. Neither do any particular forms of the application of force, as, for example, street fights, or executions, constitute the essentials of revolution In contrast to reform. These arise from particular circumstances, are not necessarily connected with revolutions, and may easily accompany reform movements. The constitution of Ihe delegates of the third estate at the national assembly of Krance, on June 17, 1789, was nn eminently tevolutlonary act with no apparent use of force. This same France bad, on the contrary, In 1774 nnd 1775, great Insurrections for the single and in no way revolutionary purpose of changing the bread tax In order to stop tho rise In the price of bread. * • « The reference to street fights and executions as characteristic of revolutions is, however, a clue to the source from which we can obtain important teachings as to the essentials of revo- whlch began in France in 1789 has lution. The great transformation become the classical type of revolution. It is tbe one which Is ordinarily in mind when revolution Is spoken of. From it we can best study the essentials ot revolution and the contrast between it and reform. This revolution was preceded by a series of efforts at reform, among which the best known are those of Turgot. These attempts in many cases aimed at the same things which the revolution carried out. What distinguished the reforms ot Turgot from the corresponding measures of the revolution? Between the two lay the conquest of political power by a new class, and in this Ilea the essential difference between revolution and reform. Measures which lution and reform. Measures which seek to adjust the judicial and political superstructure of society, to changed economic conditions, are reforms If they proceed from the elass which le the political and economic ruler of society. They are reforms whether they are given freely or secured by the pressure of the subject class, or conquered through the power of circumstances. On the contrary, those measures are the results of revolution If they proceed from the class which has been economically and politically oppressed and who bave now captured political power and who must in their own Interest more or less rapidly transform the political and jurldicial superstructure and create new forma of social co-operation. • • • The conquest of tbe governmental power by an hitherto oppressed class, ln other words, a political revolution, Is accordingly the essential, characteristic of social revolution In this narrow sense, ln contrast with social reform. Thoae wbo repudiate political revolution aB the principal means of Boclal transformation or wish to confine this to such measures as have been granted by the ruling class are social reformers, no matter how much their social Ideas may antagonise existing social forms. On the contrary, any one ia a revolutionist who seeks to conquer the political power for ah hitherto oppressed olass, and he does not lose thie character If he prepares and hastens thie conquest by social reforms wrested from the ruling classes. ....It is not the striving after social reforms but the explicit confining of one's Belt to them which distinguishes the BOclal reformer from the Bocial revolutionist. On the other hand, a political revolution can only become a social revolution when lt proceeds from an hitherto socially oppressed class. Such a class is compelled to complete Its political emancipation by Its social emancipation because its previous social position Is in irreconcilable antagonism to Its political domination. A split tn the ranks of the ruling classes, no matter even if lt should take on the violent form of civil war, Is not a social revolution. To be good is not after all such a laudable ambition as the superficial observer might think. It don't last. It becomes stale and the world turns upon lt and casts lt forth. The men we praise were without exception, anti-good, Moses, the Lawgiver, was tenderly cared for by the daughter of Rgypt's ruling King, but*~he caused a rebellion among the Blaves of Ub benefactor and slew one of their guards. And then to cap the climax of his ingratitude be led them away Into the wilderness. And today he is esteemed a saint. Christ said to the good people of his day something about whited sepulchers and general rottenness and the good people deemed him a very undesirable visitor In this transitory vale, and treated him accordingly. But today he is esteemed a God. Washington had received many favors from the English king, but be totally disregarded them and worked a graft on his majesty, causing his name to become a stench In the nostrils of thoae who were loyal to King Oeorge, He was a rebel. Today he 's called Ihe father of our country. The Tories were good people; they were loyal; they respected the authority the lord had put over them. We have almost forgotten who they were. But the rebel lives, and will live In the pages of history. GEE, IT IS GREAT TO BE A REBEL!— John Deequer. SHORTER H0UBS AND LONGER PAY FOR THE ORGANIZED WORKERS Comparison at the Banks or on the Street Oars Will Make Distinction Quite Clear Mr. Unorganized Worker and you other gentlemen who believe bo strongly ln "Industrial freedom" and all the rest of it, will you please make a special effort to go to tbe bank at 12 o'clock Borne Saturday. The visit will more than repay you. At least lt will give you something to think about, says the Beilingham Journal, Among other interesting sights, you will see the masons, the bricklayers, the organized men of all kinds, lay down their tools and go home to their families; and you will further see the laborers and the other men who are not organized go on working for at least another half-day. If this sight interests you at all, you may talk with some of the men who aie leaving work at 5 o'clock any evening and they will be doubtless |, glad to tell you how much they have earned for that particular day or for the week. You may then wait a little ami get into Conversation with some of those men who have worked longer and they too will doubtless be glad to tell you what they have earned for their harder work and longer hours. Then, If you are still satisfied with your theories of "Industrial freedom' and all the rest of It—you are mighty welcdme to them. You will learn one thing, at least, whether you want to or not, and that will be that, while in this sordid age and day, theories are very beautiful, lt takes praotical organization to Improve your condition, your hours of work, the size of your pay check, and to secure for you the very industrial freedom by means of your fellow workmen, which you delude yourself Into believing that you are likely to get' from your employer. Perhaps you would like to discuss (his with your wife. She Is Interested in the pay check too. A lesBon that every unton man Bhould take to heart is the tact tbat the success of the labor movement depends on the Individual effort of Its members. It Is Just ln proportion as the average member takes an interest in his organization that It will progress or retrogade. The man who seldom attends a meeting ot the union, who is always backward In his dues, and only knows by hearsay as to what Is transpiring, is really of more use outside the organization than in. It Ib the man who recognizes that he owes a duty to his union, who encourages the officers by his presence and who takes an Interest in the proceedings, that aids ln the work and makes progress not only possible but assured. Every man has his own part to perform and-his own duty to carry out, no other member can do lt for him. It he absents himself from the meeting there is a vacant seat and one less In attendance. Every member should bo a factor and count; there is no' life in an organization whose members are dead or sleeping. It it Is worth while, do one's share In making it a success. Every union is Just, exactly what its members make lh It will be dead or alive, progressive or Impotent, just ln proportion as Its members recognize their responsibility nnd honestly live up to them. duBtrles receive J2.25 to $3.00 per day for ten and twelve hours. The wages given will be increased ae the organization of these men grow stronger and larger, and will never be decreased so long as the union Ib maintained. The American Federation of Labor has no mission other than to assist the workmen to secure justice. The membership of organized labor Is made up entirely ot workmen and workwomen. Organized workmen know so well the value of the unions that they support the American Federation of Labor for the purpose of organizing the non-unionists bo that they, too, may derive equal benefits. The union workmen want to help the non-union workmen, but they cannot do so unless the non-union mon and women make an. effort to help themselves. The dues you will pay into a union will be returned to you a thousand fold In higher wages and shorto" hours. There are over 2,1*00,0(11); union members In this country. Why? Because it pays to belong to a union. The unton is for the wage workers, and them Alone. Every man and womar: who works for wuges, Irrespective of nationality, creed or color, Is Invited Into the union and will be made welcome. If you want more money for your labor—organise. If you want shorter hours—organize. if you want better working conditions—organize. If. you have hope for a better day on this earth—organise, In writing to your friends in your native country advise them to remain there until you, together with your fellow countrymen here, have organized unions that will protect yourself and them against low wages and long hours. You are entitled tn a living wage, but you cannot get It unless you organize. You want It NOW. Organize and get it. The American Federation of Labor will help you, but you must help by doing your duty—Join the union. Yours for the unton, SAMUEL GOMPERS, President A. F; of L. FRANK MORRISON, Secretory A. F. of L. SPENCER'S FOR SCREEN DOORS i There are good reasons why you should oome here—we have the best doors; the best variety of doors; we do not charge extra for the larger sizes, while charging a very small price for the smallest 2 ft, 6 in, door which few people require. But on the average our prices are lower than you can obtain elsewhere. OUR BEST—Oak grained, varnished, panel bottom, with fancy oval top. The finest door made; ln any size. Our price, each $2.75 NOTE--A11 screen doors are made In four sizes— 2 ft. 6 in. by 6 ft. 6 In, 2 ft. 8 In, by 6 ft. 8 In. 3 ft. by 7 ft, Customers are requested to bring exact measurements required to avoid making exchanges, as the wire cloth In a door Is easily damaged. ALL HARDWOOD OAK GRAINED DOORS—Any size made. Our prloe, each 950 OAK GRAINED AND BRACKETED CORNERS—A little better quality. Any size. Our price, each $1,50 OAK GRAINED AND VARNISHED—Any size. Our price, each $1.90 O^K GRAINED AND VARNISHED, with panel bottom; any size. Our price, each ...$2.25 David Spencer LIMITED BOOKBINDERS' LOOAL UNION NO. IOC—Meets third Tuesday in every month, ln Room 20B Labor Temple. President, F. J. Milne; vice-president, H. Perry; secretary, Qeorge Mowat, 516 Dnnlevy avenue. - BHOTHERHCOD OF BOILER MAKERS . land Iron Ship Builders and Helw.rw of America, Vancouver Lodge No. IM— | Meets first and third Mondays, lj.ni Provident, if. Barclay, 363 Cordova East; sTl-etary, A. Fraser, 1161 Howe PtreM- NEW WESTMINSTER TRADES ft Labor Council—Meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m., It, Labor Hall. President, R. A. Stoney; flnanclal secretary, J. B, Chockley; general secretary. B. D. Grant, P. O. Boi 934. The public is Invited to attend. The federal Immigration department "suspended" an officer last week for daring to enforco the provisions of the Act covering emigrants, which happens in this case to be refusing admission to a bunch of scabs en route to break a strike. A number of Ontario central labor bodies have got busy at Ottawa, and the chances are some of the rawest hypocrisy of the department will at least be exposed to public view. What the Strike Is About. The strike ot the miners of West Virginia, to suppress which the State and National Constitutions have been cast aside, human rights invaded, murder committed by legal authorities, and nearly all Institutions that are supposed to safeguard human life overridden, Ib simply for the purpose nf obtaining things already guaranteed ly the'statute books of West Virginia. According to a letter from John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, to the governor of West Virginia, these things are demanded; (1) The right to belong to labor organizations without discrimination; (21 Semi-monthly pay; (3) A check-weigh man, selected by the miners, to secure honest weights; (4) That 2,000 lbs, shall constitute a ton. The miners have asked over and over again for arbitration. They have p.urend repeatedly to leave the settlement of their demands to an Impartial hotly selected by both sides. Neither the Rovornor nor the mine owners will agree to this, but Insist on crushing out in blood the effort of the miners to enforce the laws, which the governor has sworn to enforce, and which lie has assisted the mine owners to break.—Coming Nation. ALL HAIL, THE UNION Railroad Trainmen's Convention. May 19, 1913, the eleventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will convene at San Francisco, California, For the Becond time In the history of the organization it will hold its International convention on the Pacific coast. In 1890 the seventh annual convention was held at Los Angeles, California, in October of that year. Since that time the brotherhood has increased to five times its numerical strength or that period and has added to Its resources to a greater extent; This convention will be the largest in point of the number of representatives and the number represented the organization has ever; held. The opportunity to 'Visit the western coast will be greatly enjoyed by every one fortunate enough to rdake the trip,, and the Trainman bespeaks tor every delegate and visitor a royal, hospitable welcome at the hands of our brothers In California- Railroad Trainman. . At Last T. and L. C. Meeting. The Painters' Union reported that a great many old country painters were coming over and were depositing their cards In the local union. Tho Amalgamated Carpenters stated that Ihey had put another organizer in tl"' field. W. Dennles. The secretary was Instructed to write tho Park Board protesting icalnst contracts and concessions be- Im: riven to firms employing Oriental labor. A financial contribution was donated to the striking wireless telegraph operators. Water runs down hill, but water can be forced up hill. The tendency of wages among the unorganized always downward. Organization among wage earners not only checks this tendency, but forces wages up. Employers are endeavoring to make all the profit they can, and If their workmen are docile and non-union ihey pay them the lowest wages, so that the employers' profits may ever be on the Increase. The employer fears or respects the power of the union, for he knows that organization among his workmen will compel him to pay them decent wages and accord them better treatment. Many schemes are being hatched, with the eld of unscrupulous employers, to induce workmen to keep out of the unions, because the employers are afraid of the combinod action of their workmen. Employers have unions oi their own, but tbey ,do not call their organizations "unions." They call them "associations, or corporations, or mists." .That Bounds better to the employers. The Workmen have the same right to organize as the employers. If nn association Is good for employers, a union Is good for workmen. Why do workmen organise? Because— ■* When workmen are organised they always get better wagea. When workmen are organised they alwaya have shorter hours, When workmen are organised they alwaya have better working conditions. Whsd workmen are organised they are not afraid of losing their Jobs at the whim of a foreman or superintendent. When workmen are organized they become convinced that there is no other plan whereby the workmen can he protected against avarice, greed, t) ivmiy and injustice. When workmen are organized they realize Hint the unions make Independent Instead of dependent men. The American Federation of Labor has organized thousands of unions that have raised the wages of their members 100 per cent since they were organized. The organized coal miners last year secured an increase in wages of $80,- nno.fliHi, and the organized metal miners gat an Increase in wages during the same time of over $4,000,000. The organized men who work on the rallrondB repairing the tracks got a raise last year of $2,000,000.- Tlm organized seamen got a raise last year of $1,030,000. The organized men and women in tho clothing Industry secured a raise last year of over $2,000,000, and they have secured more increases this year, because their union Ib growing stronger. These are only a few of the organizations that secured more wages, and shorter lmurB and better working conditions. Every organization In the American Federation of Labor secured some benefit last year, and will get more this yenr. But the non-union men and women are working for the same wages, except'where they have been given a -''-H raise to keep tbem from joining a union. I-nliorers in unorganized industries now 1/ocelvo $1.50 to $2.00 per day of 1. ' i-'-e'v hours each, while or- "Rnlznd mechanics In these same In- Why Not? It Is hnrd to resist the inference of Bishop Garland's widely-quoted statement. Tho Bishop asserts that "more people have boen converted to socialism during tho last few years than to Ciir'ii'tlanlty." Bishops ought to be more careful of what they say.—Louise R. Elder In Life. UNION DIRECTORY Cards inserted for $1.00 a Month B. C. FEDERATION* OV LABOR— Meets In annual convention In Jan* miry. IQxecutfve o.»cers, 1913-14: Pr&si- dent, Christian Slvertz; vice-presidents, .1. Kavanagh, J. Karris, A. Watchman, if A. Burnes, J. W. Gray, Jan. Cuthbertson, J J. Taylor; sec.-trcas., V. H. Midgley. Hox 104-4. Vancouver. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL™ Meots first and third Thursdays. Executive board: H. C. Benson, president; W. Mention, vice-president; J. \V. Wilkinson, general secretary, Room 210 Labor Temple; Jus. Campbell, treasurer; W. Foxcroft, statistician; J. Sully, ser- geant-at-arms; h\ A. Hoover, V. R. Mldgley, W. R. Trotter, trustees. LABOR TEMPLE COMPANY, LTD.— Directors: l-'j-ed A, Hoover, J. H. McVety, James Brown, Edward Lothian, James-Campbell, J. W. Wilkinson, R. P. Pettipiece, John McMlllnn Munlock McKenzle, F. Blumberg, II. H, Free. Managing director, J. R. McVety, Room 211 Sey. 63110. ALLIED PRINTING TRADES COUNCIL—Meets Snd Monday ln month. President, Geo. Mowat; secretary, F. R, Fleming, P.O. Box 66. AMALGAMATED BOCIETV OF CAR- penters and Joiners—Room 299. Sey. 2808. Business agent, J. A. Key; office hours, 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to C n.m. Secretary of management, committee, H. McEwen, Room 209, Labor Templo, Branches meet every Tuesday and Wed m'wiluy In Room frfti. BAKERS' AND CONFER. tlonert-.' Local No. 46— Meets second and fourth Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Pi* Ident, J, Kinnalrd; «or- roHponding secretary, W, , Rogers, Room 220, Labor nanclal' secretary, P. Robin 1IARBER8' LOCAL, NO. 120—MEETS necond Thursday, 8:30 p. m, Presl dent, C. Hnld; recording secretary, Geo. W. Isuucs; secretary - business agent, C. F. Burkhart, Room 208, Labor Temple. Hours: 11 to 1; 6 to 7 n.m. Soy. 1776. BARTENDERS' LOCAL NO. 670.—OF- Acq Room 208 Labor Temple. Meets first Sunday of eaoh month. President, Wm. Laurie; financial secretary, A. Mac* Donald, Room 208 Labor Temple., Phone Seymour 1764. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OFCARPEN- ters and Joiners, Local No. 617. Meets Monday of each week, 8 p. m. Executive committee meets every Friday, it p.m. President, A. Richmond; recordinc secretary, Jno. Geo. Porter, 3QD Labor Temple; financial secretary, G. W. Wll Hams. 306 Labor Temple; treasurer, L. W. Deslel, 906 Labor Temple. Phono, Sey. 1380. BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS -and Joiners. South Vancouver Nn, 1208—Meets Ashe's hall, Twenty-first and Eraser Ave., first and third Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. President, W. J. Robertson; vice-president, J. W, Xtitkleson; recording secretary, Thon. Lindsay, Box 36, Cedar Cottage; final' clal secretary, J, A, Dlckieson; treamir°i Robt. Lindsay; conductor, A, Conahor; warden, E. HaU. BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL IS.ON WORKERS' International Union, Local 97—Meets second and fourth Friday, Labor Temple, 8 p.m. President* J. A. Seeley; secretary, A. W. Oaklo?'. 738 Semlin Drive, phone Sey. 639, BRICKLAYERS' AND MASONS', NO. 1 —Meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., Rout.; 307. President, James Haslett; corr-jtf- Sondlng secretary, W, S. Dagnall, Bos 3; financial secretary, P. ft, Brown; business agent, W, S. Dagr.all, Room ■W. S*y. 870*. ELECTRICAL WORKERft, LOCAL NO, ?18,—Meets Room 301, evetty Monda;-. v p.m. President, Fred. Fuller; vtce- nrcstdfiit, Geo. B. Mmiltnn; recording secretary, A. F. GI1i«oii, Labor Templo; financial secretary, Robt. Robinson; treasurer. Harotd T. Johnson; business agent, H. A. Jones, Room 207, Labor Temple. CKiARMAKERS' LOCAL, NO.- M7-. Meets first Tuesday each month, S f.m. President, Geo. Gerrard; secretary, lobert J. Craig, KurU Ci&ar Factor*; treasurer. S. W. Joliv«.*m COM M ERCIAL T E L E <3 R A P H E R S\ British Columbia Division, C. P. Sys.. tem, Division No. 1—Meets 10:80 a.mr" third Sunday In month, Room 204. Local chairman, J. F. Campbell, Box 432, Vancouver. Locnl sec-treas,, A. T, Oberg. Box 432, or 1003 Burrard street. ELECTRICAL WORKERS', LOCAL NO 821 (Inside Men)—Meet every Friday Room 206 8 p.m. President S. S. Duff; recording secretary, L. R. Salmon; treasurer and business agent, F. L, Est- tmihniisen. Room 202. Sey. 2348 LONGSHOREMENS. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. 38 t 62—Meeta every Friday evening, 133 Water street President, G. J. Kelly: secretary, Thos. Nixon. 133 Water street. MACHINISTS', NO. 182—MEETS SEC ond nnd fourth Thursdays, 7:16 p.m. President, Chas, Mattlnson; recording secretary, J. Brookes; flnanclal secretory, ' H. McVety. Sey. 6360. UiNlTED BROTHERHOOD OF CAR- penters, Local Union No. 1669— Meets every Monday, 8 p.m., Labor Temple, corner Royal avenue and Seventh street. President, M, C. Schmendt; secretary, A. Walker, Labor Temple, New i Westminster, B. C. BARTENDERS' LOCAL 784—MEETS IN Labor Temple, New Westminster, corner Seventh street and Royal avenue, every second Sunday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. President, P. Paulsen; aeerstary, S. W, Jameson. Visiting brothers Invited, MUSICIANS' MUTUAL PROTECTIVE Union, Local Vo. 146, A. F. of M.--• Meets second Sunday of each month, 840 Robson street. President, J, Bowyer; vice-president, F. English; -secretary, C. P. Howett; treasurer, W. Fowler. OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. 80— Meets first and third WednesdayrO'Brlen Hal!, 8 p.m. President, G. Dean; corresponding secretary, F. Sumpter; financial secretary. D. Scott: treasurer, I. Tyson; business agent, 13. R. Still. Phone Sey. 1614. ___ PAINTERS', PAPERHANGERS' AND Decorators', Local 138—Meet every Thursday, 7:80 p.m. President H. Murry; flnanclal secretary, V. J. HnrrK 1608 Robson S*..: recording senreln.-y Skene Thompson. Hub P. O. No. 8, Box 3 business agent, W. J. Nagle. - STONECUTTERS*. V A N C O U V E h Branch—Meets second Tuesduy, 8:00 p.m. President, J. Marshall; corresponding secretary, Wm. Rowan, Box 1047; financial secretary, K. McKenzle. STEROTVPERS' AND ELECTROTYP- ers' Union, No. 88, of Vnncouver and Victoria—Meets second Wednesday of each month, 4 .p.m., Labor Temple. President, Chas. Bayley; recording secretary, Chris Homewood, 249 13th Ave. Eost. BTREET AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY Employees, Pioneer Division No. 101 —Meets - Labor Temple, second an<* f-.uri'i Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and flrst and third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. President. IT Scbofleld; recording secretary, Albert V. Lofting. 68 26th Ave. E., City Heights P.O.; financial secretary, Fred A. Hoover. 2409 Clark drive. STEA Mr BN OINEERS, I NT E"ilN ATION- Til Local 397—Meets every Wednesday. 8 p.m.. Room 201. Labor Temple. Financial secretary, E. Prendergast, Room 216. mw 'WBinmrivsB, a. o. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS meets every second and. fourth Thursday of each month ln Labor Temple, corner of Royal Ave. and Seventh St., at 8 p.m. President, J. L. Hogg, Hankey Blk., Sapperton; Secretary, A. McDonald, 881 Royal Ave., New Westminster. PLUMBERS' and STEAMFITTERS' Local 41)6—Meets every seeond and fourth Friday of month In Labor Hall, 7:30 p.m, President, D, Webster; secretary, A, McLaren, P.O. Box 966, New Westminster, B. C. nunc- aumx, «.o. PRINCE Rt|P63RT TYPOGRAPHICAL Union No. 413—Meets last Sunday In month at Carpenters' Hall. President, Glenn Searle; secrotary-treasuri-r, W. P. Black. P.O. Box 849. lavsBS' uxnom. KiMuikley Miners' union, no. too Western Federation of. Miners"- Meets Sunday evenings, In Union Hall. President, E. A. Hlnes; secretary-treaa* urer. M P| Villenenyc, Klmberley, B.C. LADYSMITH MINERS UNION, LOCAL No, 2888, U. M. W. of A.—Meets Wednesday, Union Hall, 7 p.m. President, Sam Outhrle; secretary, Duncan McKenzle, Ladysm'.th, B. C. NANAIMO LOCAL UNION U.M.W.of A. —Meets every Sunday In Dlstriot Offlce, Vendomo Hotel, at 7:80 p.m. Arthur Jordan, recording secretary, Nanalmo, B. C. ROSSLAND MINERS' UNION, NO. 38, Western Federation of Miners— Meets every Wednesday evening, tn Miners' Union hall. Band and orchestra open for engagement Theatre for rent. President, Sam -Stevens; secretary. Her- bert Varcol, Box 421. Rossland, P. C. TRAIL MILL AND SMELTERMBN'S Union, No. IOC, W. F. Of M.—Meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. President, George Cum tell; secretary, Frank Campbell. Box 26. Trail, B. C. Socialist Party Directory LOCAL SANDON, B.C, NO, 36, S. P. OF C. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 i..m. In the Sandon Miners' Union Hall, Communications to be addressed Drawer 1K, Sandon, B. C, TAILORS, JOURNEYMAN TAILORS' UNION OF AMERICA, Local No.178 —Meetings held flrBt Tuesday In each month, 8. u.m. President, J. T. Ellsworth; recording and corresponding secretary, W. W. Hocken. P. O. Box 60S; financial secretary, L. Kakely, P. O. Box cos. TILE LAYERS' AND HELPERS'. Local No. 62—Meets first nnd third Weinendavs each nmnth, 8 p.m. Prosi- »Mit, J. Kavnnngh; socetary, E. A. B. Morrison. 1769 Eleventh Ave. East. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NO. 226— Meets last Sunday each month, 3 p.m. President, A. E, Robb; vice-president, A. H. England; secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P.O. Box 66. TICTOBXA, S. 0. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR Council—Meets flrst and third Wednesday, Labor Hall, 731 Johnson street, at 8 p.m. President, A. Watchman, .fcc- retnry, L. II. Norrls, Labor Hall, Victoria, B.C. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY jientors and Joiners, OF CAR , Victoria Branch, Meets every Thursday, 8 p.m., Labor Hall. Johnson St., Victoria. Business Agent, H. Simmons. Office hours, 8 to 9 a.m.. 1:30 to 2:30, 4:80 to 6:30 p.m. Secretary, A. B. Wrench; offloa hours. -8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 6:80 p.m.; phono 2668. P. O. Box 770, Vic torla. B; C, VANCOUVER LETTISH LOCAL NO. 68, 8, P. of C.—Holds Its business meetings every flrst Sunday In the month, and educational meetings every third Sunday ln the month ln Room 211, Labor Temple. LOCAL NELSON, S. P. of C, MEETS every Friday at 8 p.m., in Minora' Hall, Nelson, B. C. I. A, Austin, See- LOCAL VANCOUVER OF SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY — Meeta for business and propaganda every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Dominion Hall, Pender St. Public meetings In Dominion Theatre Granville St.. Sunday evenings. Secretary, O. L. Charlton, City Market, Main street. Easy times often account for hard habits. _>j~^^a_ AND Porter! Of America rJQ*r cowiiiiht »T»»m HAMawsnmi) ism I 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 carbon lamp rith the same consumption of current? Would it not ho adrisahle for you to secure this improved form of lighting? After you have considered the above querieti visit our Halesrooms and ask the lamp counter clerk to demon- strati; the difference between the Tungsten lamp and . the ordinary carbon lamp. ' For the convenience of our customers we carry a full line of Tungsten lamps of nn approved typojn stnuk Carrall and Hastings Street B.G.ELEGTRIG VANCOUVER, B. C. 1138 Granville St. near Davie sassspp ■■■ FRIDAY... ...HAT », 1918 THB BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST TAILORED WAISTS : AT MODEST COST The models, are strictly tailored, perfectly shaped and : finished. Tho'prices: asked indicate exceptional value. i See these models today. They will appeal to yon. AT 11.25 — Waist or white cambric, made with tucks and wide pleat at shoulder. These come with soft collar and cuffs, ln sizes 34 to 44. AT»1,M—Prefectly plain tailored waist of muslin, In dainty hairline stripe; come in sizes 34 to 44. At the same price we offer a plue waist which 1 s made along the tailored lines; also models ln cotton repp ln mauve and white, black and white, blue and white, and grey and white; all sizes, at »1.B0. - AT $1.76—Dainty dimity shirtwaists in perfectly plain style, with pocket, in all sizes, from 34to44. (Bnrfcfltt BnjH&aU, Uimttpd 575 Gramille Street Vancouver, B. C. Campbell's Clothing For Spring, tmbracea absolutely every good feature possible—gppd materiah, good workmanship, good fit. good style and good patterns, To Look Is to Buy COME AND HAVE A LOOK ClothlngManl V^JH,AJYUjllKO | St.'sasf8 JAMES STARK^I «*S*gM »t. waw Bttween Abbott and OaroU. Charming Assembly of New Spring Suits for Women The moot bewitching styles that ever a spring haa Been are here on display. Some of them ln 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 ln the newest and most up-to-date styles; smartly tailored, daintily finished and most becoming to all women, A Few Distinctive Models Are Briefly Outlined Here Smart navy tailored suits, of fine French serge wl th semi-tit ted coats, notched collars and revers. The coats are cut with either the new straight or cut-away fronts, with breast pocket and lined wltb grey satin. Skirts are in two- panel styles, showing new side effects. Price 186.00 and $30.00 Handsome suit of light grey Bedford cord. The coat is cut on straight lines with two-button fastening and rounded front, coat collar ond black satin revers, three- button fastening, lined with grey satin. Neatly cut skirt, .showing pleats on side gores. Price $33.00 Dressy tan suit, made of the new piplln material. The ooat shows cut-away front and fancy shaped back, collar and cuffs, smartly trimmed with cream and brown lOponge, two-button fastening, lined with tan mussallne. The skirt is made with high waist line and new wide front. Price $40.00 Fancy black and white Bedford cord suit. The coat has a slightly cut-away front, fancy shaped collar and lilac ksatln revers, three- button fastening, tailored sleeves with fancy cuffs, lined with grey satin. Four-pieced skirts with panel front And back. Price $30.00 Stoves mp Ranges EVERYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN Mount Pleasant beadqiiurters for Carpenters' Tools and all kinds of Builders' and Contractors' Supplies OWEN & MORRISON PHONE FAIR. 447. 2337 MAIN 8TREET. Padmore's Big Cigar Store 642 GRANVILLE STREET TOBACCOS and CIGARS fe Picyorc TOBACCOS Your -UlgarS 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 Weil DR. BRETT ANDERSON-Den//s/ ♦J Operates by the latest, most scientific and painless methods Specialist in Crown, Bridge, Plate and Geld Inlay Work . 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 tb Actual Settlers at $t PER ACRE TERMS: Residence on the lend (or at least two years; improvements to the extent of $2.50 per acre; payment of $40 al 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 lo Deputy Minister of Lands, Victoria, B. C. Secretary, Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria WAGE WORKERS'FORUM . "Soliloquies of Algernon." Editor B. C. Federationist: I really don't know what's coming' to the world at all. The manner ln which the working classes are beginning to fancy their chance is most alarming. Ton my word it is. Since coming out here from the olr country, I find It Is really worse here than there. . - They are not only discontented, hut as a matter ot fact, are becoming absolutely savage. They even want to do away with US, as though the bally world would continue revolving 111 we of the upper class were, not here to guide It on lta course. The working people are absolutely without tact, at least I think so. Only yesterday I was reading an account in the "World" of a visit paid by their Majesties tbe King and Queen to the Potteries ln tbe "Black country." Their Royal highnesses were enjoying themselves wonderfully well and the queen was taking so great an interest In the common people that she asked one of the girls If the work was not tiring. Now a really/ Intelligent person would have understood that the cor rect thing to aay was that "It was perfectly easy, In fact, a pleasure," but Instead ot doing so this girl, who I am sure will never rise ln the world, said, "I don't like the work." Such an utter disregard of the effect of such a brutal statement, though lt may be true, upon the enjoyment of their majesties Is only a sign of the way the working class Is going since these socialist agitators have been allowed to exist. In my opinion, It Is time we revived the "Inquisition" of glorious memory and put out of existence all those who do not swear everlasting allegiance to things as they are. .On second thought I find that would hardly be expedient, for so many of the common people are inocculated with the spirit ot discontent that if we executed all who were ln such a frame of mind, we might have to go and do some work ourselves, wblch would really be worse tban at present. Since I have been staying In Vancouver I find that my man, William, has been reading that bally paper tbe "Western Clarion," and actually believing all the rot about the working class producing all wealth, etc., with which the rag Is filled. I prepared a trap for him the other night, In order to aid him to get rid of Buch foolish notions, I brought two or three fellows up from the club and after we were nicely settled in my room, I called in William. I opened up on him by showing him that there could be no work If there was no upper class to give Jobs to the common people, I am beginning to think I made a mistake In allowing him to reply, for dammltall he made us look like fools before he finished, ln fact, he actually said during his remarks, that I owed my position ln life to the fact that an ancestress of mine had been handsome enough to catch the eye of King Charles II.; he Insinuated that my family was actually illegitimate. Of course It Is true, but that Is none of him dam business. I would have discharged Mm then and there, but unfortunately I owe him three months' wages, and then again it Is so deuced annoying to have to go to tbe trouble ot getting another man. He said he would not press me for payment of hts wages provided I attended the Empress theatre on Sunday evenings during my stay ln the city, and so we have' compromised much as I detest the thought of mixing with the common herd. I shall give my impressions of the meieting, however, though I expect lt will he an easy matter for one possessing an Intellectual capacity such as mine to controvert their statements. With a declaration of my battle cry, Vive GeorghiB V. Rex Deo Gratia et Popull Ignorantia, _ Yours, ALOY. Religion Editor B. C. Federatlonist: Religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy and endeavoring to make our follow creatures happy. And no man or woman can consistently profess to be a Christian without throwing his or her whole weight against the monstrous system ot Injustice that lies at the foundation of all society. The choicest gift of God to man is the gift of Reason, and lt is the duty of everyone to do their utmost to make this world a better and happier place ln which to live. L. G. PURNELL. 1 -ocnl 231), Hodcarrlers and Building Labor. THE CIGARMAKER8 ARE NOT ' SATISFIED WITH SUPPORT GIVEN UNION-MADE G00D8 The local Clgarmakers' Union, No. 357, Is making an effort to reach each and every union man tn Vancouver. Hence this direct appeal to YOU, Mr. Union Man, to aid us ln our fight against non-union made cigars, and to give your patronage to Vancouver union-made cigars. Eight years ago our books showed 50 members, and all steadily employed, with a population for Vancouver of 50,000, and less than half the present number of union men to give us their support. Since then new organisations have grown, and most all Unions have doubled and tripled their membership, while Vancouver has grown to, be a city of' over 150,000 population. Today the Cigar- makers' Union shows a membership of ii5, showing a gain of only 15 members, which Is very discouraging not. only to us clgarmakers, but to all loyal union men. We know of no reason why we should not have grown ln accordance with the added growth of the city and union men. Now, fellow union men, It may surprise you to know that If all .union men were loyal to their fellow union brothers, we would have a membership of at least 400, Instead of 65 aB at present. It may please you to know that there Is not a non-union cigar made ln Vancouver; but they "get here Just the same," aid are shipped Into Vancouver by th> hundreds of thousands, to be consumed by people who care not for home Industry or their fellow union men. Most ot tho cigars made by the trust aro made by machines operated by noys and. girls who barely get enough to exist upon. Would you. smoke a cigar made in schools run by a rank scab concern? Ot course not; but often a good union man will unthinkingly take a cigar offered him by the dealer made under unfair conditions, Did you ever atop to think why the dealer usually offers scab cigars or some other cheap stuff? Simply because he buys them cheaper; and let us assure you that tbe Vancouver union-made cigars are as good in quality as any other. They are made under clean conditions, quite different trom those made tn filthy tenement house districts of the east. The following; cigars are made ln union shops In Vancouver: Kurti Pioneer, Royal Honor, Mainland, British Lion, Terminus, P. ft G., Capilano, Sunset, Old Crow, J. C, Vancouver Club, Diamond Crown, Very Best, Vancouver Belle, Herman's Bull Dog, Booth's Bouquet, Masonic Knight, Union Guard. Out of so many good local cigars, will you try and find one suitable to your taste, By doing this you will receive our heartfelt thanks; at the same time ypu will be helping your self and union by bringing a few hundred good loyal union boasters to Vancouver to help swell the ranks of unionism. We are sure you will help us, so thank you accordingly. O. J. GBRRARD, President Clgarmakers, 867. "CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITIE8" -■ ATENTS TLY SECURED] In all paiuntrles. Aslt for our INVKN- TOU'H ADVISUtt.wlilch will Im muit free, MARION & MAISIOK, 364 Unlvcrc"/ St., Mgntrc.il. By 3. KAVANAGH. One of the most prominent posters to be seen around the olty at the present time Is that advertising "Government Annuities." The poster depicts an aged man and woman commencing to climb a long hill, while above the picture Is the quotation, ."Don't go over the hill to the workhouse," and below Ib the usual recommendation to "put something by for old age." Needless to say, tt Ib a man and woman of the working clasB who are depicted wending their- way to the workhouse; the aged of .the ruling class do not know of such places, save when some thoughtless young parson, who has not fully learned the trlcka of his trade, bring such matters to their notice. If ever a damning Indictment of the rottenness of the capitalist system waa .published, this appeal from the ruling class to Its slaves, that they stint themselves still further and purchase annuities in order that when profit can no longer be squeezed out of their carcases, they may not be a charge upon their masters, Is stich an one. The poster Is frank, brutally frank. "Over the hill to the workhouse." There Is no covering up of conditions, no attempt to befool those who possess eyes with whloh to see. It points out quite clearly tbat the lot of the wealth-producer when he Ib no longer able to produce sufficient profits for ilio master class, Is one of destitution and want, unless he Is able, by stinting himself of the things which are necessary to make existence a trifle il liferent than that ot the brute beast, to Invest in an annuity for old age. Old age! How many of the work- 'ng class reach old age, as the term Is commonly understood? The vitality Is so crushed out of them by the merciless pressure of the economic conditions existing under capitalism that they are aged and dead before reacting the age at which mankind should be at its best. Conceived In destitution, unwanted In many cases even before they see the light, born and raised In the shadow of uncertainty—the shadow cast by poverty and want, dwarfed, bent, and misshapen by excess of toll, the brain checked In Its development because of an Ill-nourished body, the sun of Its desires equal wltb tbat ot the ox—the satisfying of hunger and of the desire for sexual cohabitation. An organism tbat comes Into being, grows, and withers without having had an opportunity to develop. ThlB Ib an Illustration of that godlike being of. which the religious mouthpieces ot the master class speak so feelingly, and ot these are the ma- intlty of the working class. It Is of these that the master class asks that they contribute so that should they by virtue ot Inherited strength come through the mills of canltalism without being too badly crusted, they may prolong their miserable existence ■vlthout coat to the master class. Thrift Is one of the highly praised bourgeois virtues, as a matter of fact "It Is the unthrlftlness of the working class which Is the cause of their poverty,", and when it Is not that lt Is "drink," so it doesn't matter which way you look at It they are poor through a fault of their own. Thrift! Just imagine anyone in even this country of high wages being thrifty and virtuous; the thing Is ridiculous. Thrift among the mem- ben of the working class would be a crime. In this last great city of the "Golden West" are thousands of men receiving an average wage of between 112 and $15. Hundreds of girls work Hie for a wage on which lt Is Impossible to exist In a decent condition, How Ih It possible for these people to put anything by for old age? What Is It that drives the girls of all .nations Into the brothpls--that fills Ihe JallB of the world with so-called criminals-lull tho desire to save themselves from destitution, even while In possession of youth? Any member of the working class who stints himself (or herself) more than the conditions surrounding make necessary Is committing a crime against society as a whole, and against his class In particular. Of course, If the working class Is thrifty and manages to exist on less than usual, bo much the better, from the viewpoint of the ruling class; they will not need so much in wages, therefore the expense of maintaining industry can be decreased and the profit increased. U is admitted that the workers are compelled to forego many things that are needed to make even existence bearable ln order that they may continue to exist during those periods when they cannot find work because they have produced too much. "Government Annuities" is no solution for the problem of the working class, the overthrow of the capitalist ■"'Stem, tbo abolition of "government" Itself Is the only solution to the problem confronting the working class of the world. If tho workers desire to be thrifty, dei'lre to rid themselveB of the fear i destitution and want, their best investment will bo ln the literature obtainable from all socialist locals. Then tbey will be able to study the position o lliolr class In society, how they are exploited, and the means whereby to nilileve their emancipation. ALL SHOULD JOIN UNIONS Every ct^sman's common sense tells hlni be ought to belong to the union of hla trade. His.duty to his family, to hla fellow workers and to himself demands this, says the Bakers' Journal. He knows that as an individual worker he Is powerleas to Improve hla working conditions, and has, perhaps, made up his mind to some time join tbe union, Ha ought to realise that he cannot afford to neglect tbls Important duty; that every day's delay helpa to place him and his fellow workera ln a more dangerous position, and that unless he aids in putting a atop to the tendency he Is responsible for hla own and Ms fellow workers' degradation, The non-union worker may argue that he la a freedom citlsen, and Intends to work for whom he pleases, for- what he pleases ana as many hours a day aa he pleases. But he knows that he has to ask the employer for the opportunity to work, take what the employer chooses to pay and work as many hours a day aa the employer requires. Only through the united action and collective bargaining of organlied labor has It been possible to shorten the workdays, raise the Wages and In many ways Improve conditions for tha workers, Only by these means have the tollers of tbe land been able to successfully resist reductions ln pay or extensions ot hours; to make tbem* selves respected; to secure bettor homes, better clothes, better food and more comforts for themselves and their families; to make the shop a better place to work In; to ■ secure some meaaure of protection ln their labor, and tn many other ways to raise the standard of living and oltl- senshlp for working people. Organised labor has established the principle that men and women have as much right to aay what wages they will accept and how many hours a day they will work aa employers bave to raise the price on their products whenever they see lit In their efforts ln this direction they all work together and reach'their end by "collective bargaining," or what is the same thing—united action. The only successful way to cope with them la to use the same methods, and thla can be done only through thorough organisation In the whole Industrial field. It cannot be too forcibly stated or repeated too often that the only way ln which a non-union worker can help himself Is by joining with others of his craft In a common effort to help all. By becoming a member ot the union of his trade he combines the whole force of that union with his for his own advantage and thaf of all the other members and In addition he enlists the sympathy and support of all the other unions In his behalf. The fight of one Is the fight of all, and when all stand together victory ln almost every case Is assured. By remaining out of the union the worker not only stands alone, but he has the whole power of the union necessarily against him Instead of with him, as it would be If he were a member. By all means, non-union worker, get at once into tbe union you are entitled to enter and help swell lta power for good tor yourself and everybody else. NELSON STRIKE SITUATION NOT ENTIRELY CLEARED AWAY Tbe general strike recently declared off by Nelson unionists on the understanding that the matters not already agreed to would be submitted to arbitration- Is not entirely settled as yet, the employers so far refusing to live up to the agreement. The Trades apd Labor Council has decided to renew negotiations; falling ln that course, the question ot calling another strike will be considered. At last meeting John Notmiin was elected secretary to succeed C. H, Hardy, resigned, while A. L. Wilson succeeded Mr. Notman as vice-president. The council will assess affiliated unions for the purpose of replacing a paid business agent In the field to look after the Interests ot unionists. PAOKTHBlf Retail Employees The retail clerks uf Vancouver are organizing with a view to improving iheir comlltlbns. The first thing to be attempted Is a campaign ln favor of a weekly half holiday all year round, the limitation of their working hours, and the general Improvement of the conditions of workers In shops and stores. AH persons working In stores from the manager downwards are eligible. The initiation fee for men Is 50 cents, whilst women are exempt. The monthly dues are 25 cents. Tbe first union was formed ln Victoria this year. Victoria Trades and Labor Council has requested tbe city council to pass a by-law providing for a weekly half holiday for all employees working on retail premises, and suggests that the holiday shall be Saturday afternoon. Palntera, Local 138, The Painters at their meeting held In Room 301, Labor Temple, on Thursday, May 1, voted a donation of (50 to the relief fund of their brother "artists" In the city of Dayton, Ohio, Tho trade outlook for the future is dull, and a number of arrivals from other parts does not help. Despite Mils membership is increasing slowly, nnd with |ierslBten.t educational work on the part of our members there Is no reason why the membership should not continue to Increase. Rome—nor any other city worth the name— wasn't built In a day; but If some of the Vancouver slave-drivers had been superintending the Job, a different story might have been told. Trade Union Label League The laiibel League held an Interesting meeting on Tuesday, which was attended hy sixteen delegates from tho various locals. It Is however, disappointing to state that the locals, practically depending on the label, have failed to be represented at the last two meetings. The monthly dollar has been already received from the following unions'. Bartenders! Sign-painters, Electrical Workers, Brotherhood, Carmen, and lt may be said that there are more to follow. It would be advisable for the Locals to forward their subscriptions to A. Livingston, secretary, Room 220, l,nbor Temple. Join the U. B, of Carpenters After a membership of close upon nine years, J. W. Wilkinson snd W. Foxcroft have severed their connection with tho Amalgamated Society of Cnrpenters, and have Joined the United Brotherhood of Carpentors and Joiners of America. Daisy—Is she so economical? Molslo—Weil, she's saving her wedding dress for a possible second marriage. 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McTAGGART & MOSCROP 7 Hastings Street West Phone Seymour SM Get Your Money's Worth ^O^uV^ BEST IN B C CVG^. Patronize Home Industry BY ASKING FOR THIS ON YOUR PRINTING The Printing Fraternity in Vancouver Spend More Than $15000.00 Every Week f___^ "7S-3E WheriMAi i\ IM tic iiKAc-ient ^PRESIDENT \W__t\ qiKPFNnFO*^ 1 "Wort with the President and the President worts with you" VrssMsat luptaaaia OurutMd Have a Case of Cascade Beer sent round to your home. There's no purer, richer, healthier Boer brewed. Tho bust doctors recommend it for n safe, wholesoinle home beverage—not <an ex- - , pensive luxury, but a good, economical food-drink. In ths brown bottles—$2,00 tho esse of One Dozen Quarto or Two Doisn Pints. Vancouver Breweries, Limited PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST fbidat;.......,...„........„..„iu,t t, mi Money-Saving Prices GROCERIES FURNITURE House Furnishings See the Provinoe and World eaoh day for full particulars Catalogue now ready—Out of town customers can get the benefit of our low prices by sending name and address for a oopy. A postcard will do. The H. A. Edgett Co., Ltd. Dept. F, Cor. Cambie & Pender Sts. Vancouver JAEGER UNDERWEAR If you want to enjoy all the comforts and advantages of pure wool underwear, you can make no mistake in buying Jaeger Brand. T. B. Cuthbertson & COMPANY, LIMITED 346 Hastings W. ISO Oranvllle tl* Hastings W. How About That Photo You Promised Your Friend 1 Western Studio 424 Main Sb Formerly at 440 YiaCOUTIB, ■. £. MULCAHY'S CAFETERIA THE BEST OF EVERYTHING 137 Cordova Street W. Basement Hotel Cordova HEATERS Stoves and Nice Warm RUGS for the cool weather at W. TURNER 897 Granville Street Cor. Bmythe Phone Sey. 8745 GO WITH THE BUNCH TO THE BRUNSWICK POOL ROOMS HASTINGS Furniture Co. LIMITED Wide-Awake Furniture Company, Limited 41 Hastings Street W. Phone Seymour 3887 Is your name on the new voters' list? Mr. Union Man Here ia the place to buy a union - made HAT We oarry the largest assortment of union- made bats in SOFT STIFF TWEED VELOURS —IN CANADA Leader Exclusive $2.00 Hat Store S.W. Corner Hastings and Abbott Streets Largest Canadian Retailers of $2.00 Hats FOB EXPERT WATCH and Jewelery REPAIRING CALL AND SHE Geo. G. Bigger 143 Hastings Street West A Credit to Union Workmanship * HUMBERT CIGARS DIXON BROS. Light and Heavy Horses and Shetland Ponies for Sale 646 Hornby St. Phone Sey. 793 Berry Bros. Agents for Cleveland Cycles, "The Sloyol* with the Bepntfttloa" Full line of accessories Repairs promptly executed eia KAimroi st. a. Phone ttymonr 7808 PATR0NI8H B C. FEDERATION 1ST ADVERTISERS— AND TELL THBM WHY SULTAN TURKISH BATHS Most up-to-date Baths In the city. Hot Room, Steam Room, Massage and swimming Tank. All Included for' One Price, $1,00. BASEMENT HOLDEN BLDQ. Hastings and Carrall Sts. Pete Bancroft, Prop. BOWBST DUCK «KM TOB ISTTniO. »1.00 for 13. Apply Joan, Ll»h»boan, Stents? Park. Miners' Magazine Official Organ of the Western Federation of Miners Subacrlptlon $1 Per Year Miners' Magaiine 60S Railroad Bldg., Denver, Colorado STRIKE ON Miners Keep Away THE strike is still on at the Queen Mine and Silver Dollar, at Sheep Creek, B. C. All working men urged to stay away until this strike is settled. OilDEB YMIR MlNEFS' UNION Jos. Qllbert, editor ot the "Seattle Herald," speaks ln Dominion Theatre Sunday evening, May 11th. Subject, "The Yellow Peril on the Pacific Coast." Mr. Gilbert ts one of the best Informed and entertaining Socialist speakers we have and the "Yellow Peril" affects us all, — —— a i Ask Your BARBER For LETOURNEAUX Quality tho Beat s. o. sissisi lurni oo. ai7 BOBSOH ITBBBT EAST END CYCLERY 108 Hastings Street East Agents for INDIAN Motorcycles MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES Cyolea for Hire Expert Repairing W. H. Morrison, Prop. Phone Seymour 2794 AMONG THE LOCAL UNIONS The Tailors' Union Tuesday, May 6, Journeymen Tailors' Union No. 178 held lta regular monthly meeting In the Labor Temple. Much important business was transacted. Delegates to the Label League were appointed to help further this laudable efforf. of Vancouver's earnest trade unionists to encourage working- men ln particular and the public ln general to patronise those Arms, fac- tolres and shops that give union con- dlions to their employees, and specially those who use union labels, stamps or store cards to guide the purchaser ln right selection. The Journeymen Tailors also decided to organise ln the future on the eight hour basis. It is right that thla step should be taken. Tailors all along the Pacific Coast and in the eastern states are getting these standard hours. Why should the Vancouver tailors lay behind? They are not going to do It. They propose to be abreast of the times. This Is one of the most progressive cities ln the American continent. The tailors propose to be in touch with the spirit of Vancouver and the standard conditions of this day and generation. Hence this move foi an eight hour day. The whole trend of the laboring masses Is for shorter hours of toll. Among the Palntera "Tbe Painters' Union membership Is at least working under strictly union conditions, where they are working at all," said Business Agent Nagle to The Fed. yesterday. "We are affiliated with every organization on the map which has for Its object Improvement in the conditions of wage-workers. Our membership Is not aa large as it should be, but 176 of us have determined to make a flght for all-union conditions. That is to say, we will not work for a contractor unless union conditions are maintained on all his work. We adopted this policy some months ago, and the Increasing number of union shops bears testimony to the wisdom of this policy." Following Is a list of employing painters who refuse to make agreements with the Painters' Union: David Spencer, Hudson's Bay, BlBhop-Gasknell Co., Cross, Buchanan & Cross, Ramsay, Cudtllppe, Olobe Paint Co., Orant Bros., HuestlB ft Stuart, Harry Kay, Rye Slemmon & Co., Jos. P. Schran, Stanley & Co., J. W. Beresford, T. E. Cooter, Earl ft Boh, N. G. Foster. Moving Picture Operators. Secretary Hansen of Local 233, Moving Picture Operators, reports that most of the elty theatres are now employing union operators, there being 31 working at present. The boys have opened an office for the convenience ot the membership at Room 100, Loo Bldg. The officers are working along quietly and the prospects for a thorough reorganisation, after the recent strike, are very good. The. central labor body's assistance to secure the appointment of a competent civic examining board for operators should help some. Might be a good Idea to see that "Lew" Gordon, recently appointed provincial censor, was given power to see that only competent operators were employed. Not much use ln preserving the morality of movy patrons if they get tangled up In a fire and wind up with no bodies to keep 'em ln. Here's to The Fed. This union is among the number who agree that it takes more than a vivid Imagination to run a labor paper. Shinglers, Despite adverse weather conditions and slackness in the building trades— building permits notwithstanding—the Shinglers continue to make satisfactory progress. Membership on the increase. Old members continue to drop ln from the south and express themselves as being glad to be back In Vancouver again. Phone number Sey. 3126. Calls tor shinglers promptly attended to. Price lists mailed on request. P. Sabln, agent. Hamilton Labor Temple The directors ot the Hamilton Ubor Temple Association has accepted a proposition from local unions and individuals for over eight hundred shares of stock at one dollar per share. Among the unions reported as having subscribed since the last meeting ot the directors are, Musicians, 100 shares, this Ib but the flrst allotment; Stove Mounters, 26; Plumbers, 260; Printers 200; Barbers, 200; with Stone Cuttere,' Sheet Metal Workers, Carpenters, Metal Polishers and others seeking a committee to further explain the Labor Temple proposition. J. A. Sullivan, of the Cigar Makers' Union, handed In several applications from individual members of tbe union, some of whom aro women. Better Than Life Insurance. If it were possible to lay before the members of labor' organisations, as well as the workmen who are not members of labor organizations, the actual accomplishments of the trade unions, It would have the most astounding effect. Day after day, week after week and month after month from every quarter of the country comes news from local unions of their success ln securing legislation, shorter hours, advanced wage scales and other betterments. Why? For a whole solid hour the captain had been lecturing his men on "The Duties of a Soldier," and he thought that now the time had come for him to test the results of his discourse. Casting his eye around the room he fixed lt on Private Murphy as his first victim, "Private Murphy," he asked, "why should a soldier be ready to die for his country?" his country?" The Irishman scratched his head for awhile, then an ingratiating and enlightening smile flitted across his face. "Sure, captain," he Bald pleasantly, "you're quite right. Why should wo?" Changs of Time, Why do they call It Merry England?" "They don't any more." "When did they quit?" "Since the arrival of the suffragette they call it merry something else." There is nothing tbat really figures but labor. Materials—analyze materials. You will flnd that material means nothing but labor. Freight and supplies? Analyze them. They mean nothing basically but labor.—Charles M. Schwab of the Steel Trust, reported in Pittsburg Leader. THE BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS FLAN BIO PROGRAM FOR THIS TEAR Number of Essential Things Being Done to Promote Better Conditions in Building Trades "If your union has surren- . dered* lta charter and is ready for the crematory, please advise The B. C. Federationist." ThlB Is the message tbat was dug up trom some part of the editorial sanctum of that worthy labor paper and submitted to our local union 617 on May 6th. It was read and considered by the brothers present, and it was decided that the best thing to do was to nominate a press correspondent to represent &X1, and that duty has been entrusted to Brother J. G. Porter, recording secretary to Local Union 617, and the District Council of Carpenters and Jolnera. Now, I don't know what sort of scribe I will make, Mr. Editor, but having been honored by the position, I shall endeavor to do my best, and that lan't much. 1 fully appreciate the faot that It is good to Bend in press communications from time to time aiid let the various organizations see lhat we are really doing something and are not asleep. I have Been somewhere, Mr. Editor, "He that bloweth his own horn shall require that no one else shall blow It for him." Referring to another letter that -was received from The Federatlonist, asking for subscribers, I was appalled when I read that less than a dosen of our members were subscribing to your paper out ot a membership of approximately. 600. I do not really believe lt is the fault ot any of these brothers that they do not subscribe, lt Is just because they sometimes do not think and act. If we could get all brothers to .do ever so little In the cause of unionism, even to buying The B. C. Federatlonist at 76c per year, he would be at least helping the cause. Dealing with the subject of subscription ta your paper, I am pleased to announce that lt was decided at our last regular meeting that a committee of three be appointed, including Bros. A. McDonald, Graham and G. Snell, with duties assigned to them of endeavoring to gain more subscribers to The Federatlonist, so any brother who would like to know more about the matter should have a conversation with anyone, of the brothers whose names are on the committee. Now don't always be a kicker (It is all right sometimes I must admit), but Just get down and do something. For the benefit of organised labor, 1 would like to state that a communication was received at the last meeting from the District Council of Carpenters of Seattle and King county. It mentions the fact that Fry & Co., meat packers and retailers, have been employing a non-union crew for the last ten years, working ten hours per day and Saturday afternoons at $3.60 per day. The butchers, teamsters, clerks and others also have grievances against the firm, and it was by a unanimous vote of the Central Labor council that they be put on the unfair list. A communication was received at our last meeting from W. Foxcroft, secretary of the organisation committee for the Union Label League. It mentions that "every union is Invited lo send delegates and support the movement at the rate ot $1.00 per month, at the same time advising Individual members to attend meetings and become members. It was therefore decided that this Local 617 should send two delegates, and the brothers nominated were D. W, Lyons and F. Flxon. The Idea Is a good one and should be supported by every good union man In the olty. The Important matter of amalgamation of the two carpenters' organizations in this city Is growing apace. Every week something Is being done to bring this to a head, possibly unnoticed by a large majority of the members, who unfortunately are not In possession of the full facts and are therefore unable to judge correctly. The Brotherhood of Carpenters are awake to the tact that before the best work can be done ln this city, or any other city, with regard to organizing, It must be one craft, one organization. There are matters I would like to speak of, but at the present stage lt Is best left unsaid. Anyway, I can say this', that a very Important move was made at our last regular meeting. Local Union 617 had much-pleasure ln taking within its ranks two very well known men In the labor movement— I. W. Wilkinson and W. Foxcroft, both i rom the Amalgamated, admitted to the Brotherhood on clearance/cards. I wonder how many know that the Brotherhood of Carpenters Is undoubtedly the largest organization of skilled mechanics that the world haa ever known. The membership at the present time has turned the quarter million mark, and yet has only been lh existence since 1881, represented only ln Canada and the U. S. A, The Brothel hood consist of over 2000 locals, and Is represented In every Industrial centre of Importance throughout Canada and the United States, where there are 26 or more carpenters* Theie are other Items I would like to bring forward, but Will let this sub- led rest until another week. The matter of the formation of a Building Trades Council In Vancouver Is travelling well, and from the present outlook there Is nothing to prevent this body being In full swing in a very few weeks from now. At a mass meeting of the Brotherhood of Carpenters, called on April 28, a motion was passed to advise the District Council to send to the B. T. C. Ave provisional delegates to represent the Brotherhood, and a motion agreeing with a! cent per capita tax was put nnd carried. General Organizer Dowler, who Ib In Ihe city, explained that the B. T. C. was actually ln existence ln Vancouver, and has been so right along, as the charter had never been revoked. With regard to organizing the carpenters of Vancouver, I hope to be ln a position shortly of giving Information that will be very agreeable to organised labor generally. At. last meeting of the District Council ot Carpenters, which met M«v 6, Ave delegates were elected td represent the Brotherhood of Carpen- trs on th B. T. C—A. McDonald, Ohlshoim and G. Williams of Local 617, Featherstone of Local 1436, R. Lindsay of Local 1208. The raffle organized by the District Council of Carpenters on behalf of the wife nnd children of the late Bro. Flndlay of North Vancouver, who wan drowned, was drawn for, Bro. A^ex. Christie of New WeBtmlnBter Local did the drawing, with the following Plumbers and Steamfltters, Local 170, Trade continues dull. During the last two weeks we have Initiated at our meetings twenty-five new members and have fifteen applications ln hand. Our "baseball" team is rapidly getting In shape as a result of the strenuous spring "tryouts" held on the Cambie street grounds. Any other union "baseball" team that wishes to meet us ln mortal combat kindly make arrangements with our "genial" manager, the "Hon.- Brlgham" Young, Room 216, Labor Temple. With a view to placing before .the non-union members ot dnr trade resident ln the city and district the advantages to be gained by becoming members of the union, an open meeting, to which all workers Interested in the trade are cordially Invited, will be held ln Room 307, Lahor Temple, on Wednesday, May 14. A oommlttee has been appointed to give the meeting the widest publicity, and a number of well known unionists have bean Invited to speak. We must admit that you were justified In your remarks ln regard to Information from this union for The Federatlonist. However, we hope to do better In the future. May say that all last week representatives trom all the locals In B. C. and Puget Sound met representatives from the Puget Sound Shipping Association and B. C. Marine Association in Seattle, to discuss wages, hours and conditions. After several days' discussion an agreement was arrived at which gives us an Increase In wages, shorter work day and better conditions. Bald agreement Is being submitted to our Pacific district convention, whloh convenes today at San Pedro, Cal., for ratlAca- tlon. If accepted, no doubt will go Into effect right away. Kelly and Thomas are our representatives. Steam Engineers Local 397 of the International Steam Engineers has notified employers, Including the city, that a new schedule will be enforced after June 1st, calling for an eight-hour day and $4.60; time and a halt for overtime and double time for Sundaya and legal holidays. The membership of the union now numbers over 200, 21 having been added to the roll during the past month. The regular meeting nights have been changed to the first and tntrd Wednesdays of the month. W. Byett Is president, while E. Prouder- sast is the business agent. Headquarters are maintained in Room 216, Labor Temple. Tel. Sey. 6487. League. The Bartenders, Local 676, are showing good progress. There were nine Initiations on April 20 and six on the evening of May 4. The bar boys have decided to send a delegate to the convention In Denver on June 9. They will hold a big smoker on the night of May 22, in Dominion hall, and have been promised the services of musicians and good singers galore, also good boxing bouts and athletic feats from the best exponents In the city. . Press Feeders to Organise - The press feeders working In Vancouver are not at present organized, but they held a meeting last night In the Labor Temple tor the purpose of forming themselves Into a union, about twenty being present and signifying their Intention to join. Domestle Employees Union The new union of women, known as the Home and Domestic Employees Union, continues- to make steady headway in spite of the somewhat jocular predictions of failure made by many at the start. They now have over seventy members ln good standing. "DICK" RIGG ON WAR. R. A. Rigg, secretary ot Winnipeg Trades Council, speaking In that city last week said the twentieth century was too late a date for the formation ot another naval force. Other nations were groaning under the burden of maintaining the machinery of war which was rapidly becoming Insupportable. Two great economic Influences were at work making for the dissolution of the existing war forces. One waa the International charaeter that capital waa acquiring, making It Bulcidal tor nations to go to war with each other. The real rulers of the world to-day were not the kings, emperors and presidents. These were but the nominal representatives of the money kings wbo held the fate of empires ln their bands. Aa the Interests of these monarchs became more widely world-wide the occasions for wars of conquest were lesened.. The other economic Influence was that of the Increasing solidarity of the workers, who were waking up to the tact that their Interests were identical the world over. This had led. to the adoption of the attitude by the International working class organisations of an anti-war spirit and the day was approaching when the workers would refuse to be the suffering victims of wars that are provoked- for the aggrandisement and mercenary benefit of those who are atlll able to proflt by strife between nations. esults: 1st prise $7.00, ticket 829, Mrs. J. Key; 2nd prise $4.00, tteket 24, F. Graham; 3rd prise $2.00, ticket 27, Jas. H. McVety. 837 tickets were •old, wblch makes a total of $84.26. The prizes total $13.00, leaving a balance ot $71.25. The books of tickets were kindly donated by E. T. Kings- ley, Carpenter work has been steadily Improving the last few weeks, owing, I suppose, to the Improved conditions if the weather and the slight loosening up of the money market. In conclusion, I would Uke to mention,' for the benefit of those who are not at present ln our ranks, that the initiation fee is only $6.00, but will be raised to $10.00 July 1. I. G, P, Good and Reliable WINES and LIQUORS Always to be had at the Imperial Wine Company 54 Cordova Street West Phone Spy. 956 Men's Suits $15:1 Spring Wear In tweeik .ind serges, guaranteed indigo dye, and guaranteed to retain their shape. Made with single -breasted sacque loat, 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 Hudson's Bay Stores CORNER OF OEANVttLE AND GEORGIA "Boat Three Dollar Hat on Earth" Richardson & Potts MEN'S HATS ONLY 417 Granville Street, Phone 8822 VANCOUVER, B. 0. HATS WITH THB UNION LABEL TOOLSBest Assortment in City Clos»at Prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed If a Tool ia not satisfactory to yon in every way, we want you to bring it hack. We will replace it, or return money without queetion. J. A. FLETT, LIMITED Phones Sey. 2327-2828 111 Hastlnje Street West ____m SPRING suit Should be Tailor-made and made by Union Tailors. Fine slock to select from FRED PERRY Ubor TemPle T*a°' Corner Homer and DuBimuir Street* Overalls and Gloves We oarry a good etook of Carhrrtt Overalls, blue. black and striped $1.50 Kentucky Jean 1,00 Buok Brand Overalls 1.00 Carhartt Gauntlets, 81.60 2.00 H. B. K. Gauntlets, 75o to .2.50 CLUBB& STEWART tos-ia waa—n at. w. . om. io_ tee SHOES FOR MEN Shoae for Harries thoae for Comfort thoae for Draee Shoae for Ivsry Roqnlromot We've pioked winners in Men's Fall Shoes. We're at the service of every man who desires the best shoes his money oan buy. WT OPP 204 MAIN STREET a Ja V/ IV IV Opposite the City HaU Named Shoae Are Frequently Made In Non-Union Factories DO NOT BUY ANY SHOE no matter what Its name, unless it bears a plain and readable impression of this Stsmp. All shoes without the Union Stamp are always Non-Union. Boot Oft Shoe WorKere' Union 246 Summer Street Boston, Msss. J. F. Toblh, Pres. C. I. Baine, Sec.-Treas. THE MUSICIANS UNION J1IM wish to announce that Mr. Franklin and members of his orchestra are not members of the Musicians Union. When engaging music for your next dance or social, make sure that your Orchestra is composed of UNION musicians. For full'Informatlon Phone Musicians' Union Sey. 7818. 640 lobeon Street -■'•"■
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