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THE BRITISH COLUMBIA INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH. SEVENTH YEAR. No. 10. OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCOUVEB TBADES AND LABOR COUNCIL AND B. C FEDEBATION OF LABOB VANCOUVER, B. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 5,1915. ►POLITICAL UNITY : VICTOBYI [ Parliamentary Candidates Must Be Members Six Months Conditions So Bad That Chinese Will Be Sent Back A very fair attendance of delegates was present at S o'clock last night, when Vanvouver Trades and Labor council was culled to order by President J. H. McVety. A few new delegates were seated. Executive Oommlttee Report Attorney-General Bowser wrote acknowledging the council's views against property qualifications for municipal office, as submitted to him by letter. A quantity of routine business formed the balance of the committee's report. Parliamentary Beport A letter received from Merritt, B. C, expressed the opinion that a labor candidate could be elected at next provincial election.. Tho council secretary was instructed to communicate with Merritt in regard to this matter. The committee recommended that no one should be eligible for nomination on the parliamentary ticket of the council unlesB he has been a member of organized labor for at least six months before his nomination. There was considerable debate on thiB recommendation in which delegates Pettipiece, Sully, Harrison, McVety took part. Delegate Sully moved that the matter be referred' back to the unions. This amendment was lost and recommendation carried. Unions in future will be invited to send three members each to the parliamentary committee. ■ President's Beport The president reported having received the following telegram from Mr. jH. H. Stevens, M. P., at Ottawa: "Owing to conditions a large number of Chinese, over six thousand, are out of work, and now being kept by other Chinese who threaten to turn them over to public bodies to sustain, thus adding to a large number of whites now out of work. By extending term of stay in China from one year, to a period of six months after the war. We can induce large number of Chinese to leave for this period, and very many will not return at all. I think it a goo8 move. Please wire me your opinion. United States haB already done this. Your support will help me get it through." The following reply was sent to Mr. Stevens: H. U. Stevens, M. P., House of Commons, Ottawa: No objection to temporary extension of period Chineso may reside out of Cunada without payment of additional tax Local Orientals in worst plight in history of province nnd any movement to help them helps whites. No Orientals nave so far applied to local authorities for relief. JAS. H. McVETY. UNIONISTS ARE INViTED TO SELECT CANDIDATES At the meeting of the Vancouver Trades and Lahor Council, held February 18tb, tbe Parliamentary committee recommended that the council make plans for placing in the Held a full ticket of six candidates at the forthcoming provincial elections. That advice was adopted, and the committee given power to proceed. As the result of that, ihe following letter has been sent out to all unions, whether affiliated with the council or not: Vancouver Trades and Labor Council. Vancouver, B. 0., Feb. 27, 1916. Secretary Union: Dear Sir and Brother—Having broken the ice by contesting the last municipal election, this Council, together with unions afflliated with Its Parliamentary committee, has decided to place a ticket ln the Held ln the next provincial campaign In order to secure the best standard bearers for the working people, it has been decided to ask each union to nominate not to exceed six candidates. Tou may choose them from any union in the city, provided, of course, that they are British subjects and on the voters' list. Oare should be taken to nominate only the best men the movement has produced and tbe full number should not be nominated for the purpose of fllling the list Whsn the nominations have all been made, lt is proposed to hold a series of mass meetings and give the prospective candidates an opportunity to show their abilities and afterwards the names of the nominees will be submitted to the unions to select, by referendum vote, the six who are to be candidates. This matter should be dealt with at your flrst meeting and your nominations sent to tha undersigned before May 1st, Yours fraternally, OEO. BABTLBY, Secretary. IN AID Or MDfEBS' FAMILIES Vancouver Artists Will Contribute Proceeds of Concert Next Sunday On Sunday, March 7th, at 8 p. m., in the Imperial theatre, will be held a high-class musical benefit concert, to raise funds for the widows and orphans of those miners drowned in the South Wellington mine on February 9th. A second.concert will be held in the Finnish theatre on Clinton and Pender FfflS EFFECT OF Railway Circles Quiet in the Mountain Divisions for Extra Employees (In Vancouver \ tat*, sa.oo / $1.50 PER YEAR WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Municipal and Provincial Work Helping the Faithful UNION WOMEN'S SOOIAL OLUB Will Introduce Their Organisation s With a Dance "To promote social intercourse between the members of organized labor and interest self-supporting women in , K the nrineinles of n-ninni-un." Such is erous than in former years. the principles of unionism.' the intention of a few women trade unionists who feel that even while industrial conditions at the present time are not conducive to organization, BEVELSTOKE, B. C, March 2.— Business is on the hog here, as far as the business element is concerned. Some have gone down and out, and others are hanging on by the skin of their teeth. The boom that was to Btrike this burg when the big tunnel job start* ed haB failed to materialize. Men work* ing up there can get skinned on the job. so don't have to eome here to get rid of their spare coin. The saloons and red light district have been a little more fortunate.. j Bailway business seems to be on the up-grade. Transportation men who can hold a steady job are pretty steadily employed. Spare- board men, -however, are finding it hard to finance-sine bread ticket. Mainten- ance-of-way employees are very scarce these days, only a few gangs working and gangs cut down to five men. Shop men are about sixty per cent, less num- " " ' What are Protest has been made against the conditions prevailing on the building lof the new government dock at Sals- "bury drive. The federal government has promised to make an investigation. 5 The president further reported hav* teg attended a meeting of the Antituberculosis society, wtiero ho had ad* 'vocated thnt Tranqullle sanatorium be taken over by the B. C. government. Suggested regulations for jitney busses have been submitted to the city coun- ■ciL Trades Congress Committee Delegate Pettipiece, as chairman of the committee appointed to make preparations for the coming convention of the Trades and Labor congress of Oan* ada which will be held here in September, asked that the committee be en* lnrged. The course was agreed upon. Union Beports Cigar-makers reported great slackness and said they did not consider they were receiving proper support. Typos. reported having distributed some $3,500 in cash and overtime work during the past winter to unemployed members. Oooks and Waiters reported Dominion eafe, Main street, again on fair list ns result of the agitation of street railwaymen. Musicians asked that no nonunion orchestras be allowed to play for dances in Labor Temple, New Business It was moved that the council go on record as opposed to the candidature of Aid. Hepburn for mayor. An amendment that it be laid on the table waa made and lost. The motion was carried. The city authorities are to be asked to have police and firemen's uniforms made in union shops. Delegate Miss Gutteridge reported that an effort Is being made to get the I wives and women folk of trades union-1 ists together to assist tho movement. The council deolded to support the request for a permit to hold a concert in imperial theatre next Sunday evening in aid of the relatives of miners killed in the recent disaster at South Wellington. FEBRUARY BUILDING PERMITS Big Drop from Last Tear Shown In the Beturns ' The number of building permits is- lued in Vancouver during February this ►ear was 68, as against 127 for Febru- irv last year. The value of the per- ults this year was 4191,597. Last year t was 4202,076. During the first two IionthB this year 117 permits were is- led, valued at 4240,112. Last year, tr the corresponding period the num- ;r was 2S9, valued at 4473,598. streets, on or about the 15th March for \ a little social mixing of the workers fho noma -»..•»»<.<. in.- „*-,„{**«„ t.— l y/_\ ultimately be tb the interest of the organized labor movemeat as a whole. The Union Women's Social Club, consists at present of a committee of seven: Mrs. F. Dolk, Miss Alexander, Miss Johnstone and Miss Gutteridge, from the Tailors' union; Mrs. McEll- hannie and Miss Fisher, of the Waitresses' union, and Mrs. B. P. Pettipiece. The first social event, arranged by the oommlttee, is a danoe, which takes plaoe on St. Patrick's night, March 17th, ia Labor Temple hall. Dancing from 9 to 12 p. w- Tickets, 25 cents each. The music will be good and played by union musicians, and the committee extend a very hearty invitation to union members to be present. Immediately after the danoe an organization meeting will take place, those eligible for membership being women trade unionists, self-supporting women and the wives of trade union ists, The labor movement will never be a great success unless the women workers are actively engaged therein, as well aB the men, and it is the hope of the committee that the formation of the Social Club will tend in the direction of bringing women more closely in touch with the principles of unionism, and so help the labor movement as a whole. samo purpose. The committee have been notified by many prominent artists of their willingness to support these concerts, and a full statement of all financial transactions will be made public. Six out of seven of the married men drowned were members of the union, and the future of their dependents Ib far from promising., The usual legal squabble is ahead. What legal rights are supposed to be theirs, have yet to be defined. It rests with the rest of us to do our best to help them out. It may be your turn next. Do not leave it all to the Musicians' union- what is their duty is yours also on this occasion. The following is the programme: The full City band (Musicians' un* ion) will render the following selections during the evening, under the direction, of Musical Director E. Hunt: Overture — Morning, Noon, Night (Suppo); grand provincial march-—O, Canada (H- Hollins); Sounds from England (O. Langey); march—Uplift (H. Hall); Bulo Brittania;. God Save the King. j The following artists have contributed their services: Mr. Edgar Myrich (of the Follies), baritone; MisB Grace Lyons, soprano; Miss L. Bosengard, elocutionist; Mr. David Ward, baritone; Mrs. Frankenberg, dramatic soprano; Miss B. Kosengard, contralto; Miss Izel, soprano. Mr. Edward Bird, barrister, will preside. Collection. COOK AND PETTIGREW THE OULINABY TBADES Will Debate at Dominion HaU, Nanaimo, on Sunday, March 14th. George Pettigrew, late executive board member of the V. M. W. of A., as the accredited representative of Nanaimo local, Social Democratic party, is to debate with C. V. Cook, Vancouver. A recent address, delivered by Dr. Cook I th^necessity'of a large?measure"of su£ it, Nn«nin,n nn "Borne Fundamental being accorded thot paper. Until the l HftftiftHnm." sfaye j financial condition of the union im- Cooks, Waiters and Waitresses' Union Now Includes New Westminster A well attended meeting of local 28, Cooks', Waiters' and Waitresses' union, was called to order by President Davis at 8:30 p. m., Friday, February 26th, in room 206, Labor. Temple. Under correspondence a circular-letter from the management of The B. O. Federationist was read, pointing out in Nanaimo Fallacies of Political Socialism, rise to considerable discussion. 'The Social Democratic party proposed a debate, to help clear up points made by Dr. Cook. The subject, therefore, wlu be: "Resolved—That under the system advocated by Libertarians the individual Bhould and could control his pro- duet." The subject is a new one, and it will be interesting to learn who are the Libertarians and what they are. First debate will be in Dominion hall, Nanaimo, Sunday, March 14th, begin- ning at 7:30 p. m. Mr. Sloan will occupy the chair. Bunkj Junk and Children Officers of the Illinois State Federation of Labor are making public the views expressed by George L- Wilson, of the Chicago association of commence, before the vocational educational conference of the middle west. During the course of his speech, which was mainly n criticism of the public schools, Mr. Wilson stated, in substance, that what he claimed were the faults of the present Bystem were not so much due to the schools or the teachers as to the "junk" they had to deal with. Steady Jobs. Germany proposes to employ gangs of prisoners of war on slavo labor in the fields. They are to be fed and lodged at the cost of the farmer whom tney serve, and are to get the muniflcient wage of Id. per dayi The hours of labor aro not specified.—Daily Citizen. proves it was suggested that a club be formed among those members willing to subscribe for The Federationist. The idea was entertained favorably, and will go into effect at onee. Last Thursday evening a delegation of the officers and members of local 28, journied to New Westminster, when a special meeting was convened in the parlor of the Central hotel for the purpose of initiating six candidates who are employed at the craft in that city. The attention of union men in the Boyal City is directed to the fact that the Central and Strand hotels now dis- play the culinary worxera' house card,1 and are worthy the support of organized labor. Typos. Urge Oovernment Printing Tho union printers of California, and particularly of the northern part of the state, are doing the same as the union printers of B. C. They are much interested in the passage or a state law to the effect that all state, county and municipal printing shall be done in and by the state. If this were a law then the books used in the public schools would necessarily be printed in the stnte and would give work for the home printers. Organized labor, as a whole, is supporting the passage of such a law. It is not at all necessary to have the school books printed in another state. The work may be done at home just as-well and as cheaply as in the east. left have been working on greatly reduced hours, which also means reduced wages. In the last couple of weeks the time worked has increased slightly. Not as many out-of-works here as in some cities. Most of our unemployed hit the ties for some larger centre. The out-of- works who are unable to get out, on account of different encumbrances, have been getting hand-outs from what is known as the Ladies' Belief society. The provincial and dominion governments are doing some mattress work on the Columbia river bank, which is being done under strictly "closed shop''* conditions,—that,is, closed to those other than supporters of the "powers that be." The city ia enlarging the municipal power and light plant, to the extent of adding a complete new unit, machinery having just arrived from Switzerland. ThiB work is being done by day labor. Ratepayers first choice, working conditions, $3 per day. B. C. FEDERATION OP LABOR WATCHING UNION INTERESTS Organization Work Proceeding — Executive Wide Awake . Tho latest organisations to affiliate with the B. O. Federation of Labor are the Boiler Makers, Bevelstoke, secured through the effort! of Vice-president Lyon, and the Steam-Engineers, Victoria. . .Vice-president Denning of Prince Rupert reports that all trades are dull, hut the various organisations are holding their own, ln spite of adverse conditions. The Barbers have organised, and the Bartenders are expected to take out a charter this month, and that new recruits to the Federation can be expected In tbe near future. From all appearances the Barbers are going to secure legislation to regulate the closing of barber shops and the enforcement of sanitary conditions, on lines of the resolution passed at the recent convention of the Federation and which will cover all cities and municipalities ln the province, The members of the executive, resident in Victoria, are giving their closest attention to the various measures Introduced In the legislature, and organisations requiring matters along these lines looked into are requested to call their attention to them. The Compensation Act committee Is waiting the Introduction of the government act, when steps will be taken to place the views of organised labor anew before the proper parties. Editor B. C. Federationist—-Please accept my thanks for your interest in my welfare as evidenced by your devoting nearly a column of your valuable editorial space to that purpose. Having attended to my personal needs you will no doubt now have space to point but the basic defects in the draft Workman's Compensation act to whieh you refer; or, what would probably be of more importance, if you enlighten your readers as to what are the proper principles upon which a just compensation act should be based Thanking you for past favors and anticipating others to come, I am yours very truly, < JOHN OLIVES. ILONMEMEN WERE FORCED TOSTTHKE Ut. John Oliver, for many years a member of the legtaatuure representing the constituency of Delta, a farming district on the Fraser rlvn, has Utterly taken an Interest ln workmen's compensation. Hla kindly concern for the injured workmen Ib none the less appreciated even though belated, bnt lt might be expected that during his occupancy of a seat In she house thai the opportunity of pressing, br rather impressing, the necessities of the workers would have been taken advantage of, Instead of delaying until he no longer has the prestige of a member of the Legislative Assembly. UB. OLIVER DESIEE8 L**OHT. Tho Federatlonist has received a request from Mr. Oliver that "the basic defects" In his draft be pointed out, also that the "proper principles upon which a Just compensation act should be based" should be stated. Broadly speaking, "proper principles" merely require a recognition of the fact that Injured workers and their dependents, or the dependents of deceased workers killed In Industry, shall not be required ts reduce their standard of living beeause the worker has been killed or Injured in the carrying on of the Industrial pursuits of the country. In other words, the worker, exploited as a producer, should not he further exploited through hla Inability through injury received ln Industry, to remain ln his position as a producer This principle is not fully Carried out Is any existing legislation, although it Is now generally recognised that Injured workers, and the dependents of those killed ln Industry, are a charge on the industries in which they receive their injuries, although not as much a charge as injured animals or machinery. PBINOIPLE FOUGHT FOB. Every step towards the fulfilment, ln the fullest sense, of the "proper principle" which should govern in the preparation and enactment of compensation legislation has been strenuously opposed by the employing class, casualty insurance companies, lawyers and farmers. In Ontario the opposition of farmors was so strong that farm laborers are excluded from the provisions of the act which went Into operation on January 1st. Through the strength of the opposition, those ln favor of the fullest possible measure ef compensation being paid have bees compelled to batter and to accept ail kinds of qualifications that make the legislation ln many cases ridiculous and at the same time reduce the amount paid to the workmen and In many Instances exclude dependents on account of their place of residence. Keeping Is mind that compensation cost is, under the best acts, made a tax against industry, and that the same Industry, ultimately provides the cost of alls, asylums, poor houses and hospitals, there would appear to be no good reason for opposition on the part of the employing class, for it merely passes the burden Onto the shout ders of the community. On this point one cannot do better than quote Sir William Meredith, Chief Justice of Ontario, who tor three years Investigated the subject of compensation and its relation to Industry. He says in part: "The burden which the workman is required to bear he cannot shift upon the shoulders of anyone else, but the employer may and will no doubt shift his burden upon tho shoulders of the community, or if he has any difficulty in doing that will by reducing the wages of his workmen compel them to bear part of it." FOLLOW DOUKHOBOR EXAMPLE Through being compelled to compromise, the percentage of wages paid ln compensation varies in various states and provinces according to the strength of the labor group in the legislative assemblies, or is a reflection of tbe political exigencies of the party in power at the time the act Is passed. The rate varies from as low as fifty per cent to as high as sixty-six and two-thirds per cent., the latter being the rate in the state of New Tork. In none of the civilised countries has tbere been the same disposition to take care of aged or disabled workers as has been shown to prevail among the much despised (ln certain quarters) Doukhobor colony at Brilliant, B. 0. As has already been pointed out ln The Federatlonist, tbere are no old or crippled workers depending on the bounty or charity of the citlsens.. They are considered as much a part of the colony as the best physical and skilled members ana they do not require any law of the legislature to compel them to recognise their obligations. MB. OLIVER'S DRAFT It Is a difficult problem to discuss compensation legislation unless lt Is kept free from political considerations and political parties. On the first page of tbe booklet containing the draft act Mr. Oliver has printed, under the heading "Extract from the platform of the Liberal Party," are a number of classes dealing more specifically with questions of interest to labor. One of these reads:. "The establishment by the government of a permanent Industrial insurance commission, Independent of politics." Then follows, on subsequent pages, the proposed act that is to bring about the condition tbat even the Liberal party concedes cannot be successful unless politics is kept out The writer has no animus against Mr. Oliver, the Liberal party or the draft act but feels that a fairer and wider consideration of the draft would have bees bad If Mr. Oliver had submitted lt on its merits without coupling the name of any political party. OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES And Employen Treat Their Agreement Like a Scrap of Paper Unemployed To Se Used to Break Strike if Possible No doubt the organised workers of British Columbia havo read in the daily press an account of the strike now be- ' Ing waged between the longshoremen . and their employers in the port of Vancouver. For some time psst the men who are directly engaged in that part of the marine transportation industry have been evincing symptoms of dissatisfaction with the terms of their servitude, and it becomes apparent ny their unanimous action on Monday last that tbey have become Infected with the fever of industrial discontent at present universally prevailing. In these desolating days when the resounding of the. blatant watchword "Worki" only brings back "Soup!" i an echo of derision, it is manifest that the grievances whioh caused the men tb relinquish their usual routine must be very real to them. In addressing ourselves to the readers of a labor paper it is unnecessary to adopt a defense or apologetic attitude, and will, therefore, simply outline the history of conditions prior to the strike. She Longshoremen's union in June, 1913, entered into an agreement with the B. C. Marine association, the Off to New Zealand Mr. Qeorge Road, for many years Jeretary of one of the local union's.of Irponters, left Vancouver for New Zen* [nd last Saturday. MACHINISTS FOR ENGLAND; NO REPLY RECEIVED YET There has so far been no reply received tb the cable which the Ottawa official of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada sent to secretary of the British Trades Congress, Mr. W. 0. Bowerman, M. P., asking for Information regarding openings for skilled mechanics ln the arsenals or the manufactories of munitions of .war, and asking how the transfer of Canadian men would affect the mechanists of the British Isles. The latest suggestions of the labor officials Is Ottawa is that a BrltlBh trade union official come to Canada and supervise the sending of machinists to England and Scotland, While the evidence Is clear that many of theae are needed In tbe factories and yards of Britain, lt is felt that lt would be a great responsibility for the Canadian officials of the unions to take upon themselves the duty of selecting and despatching of nun to the other side of the Atlantic. It is understood that if uncontrovertible evidence Is shown that skilled mechanics are needed, the federal government is willing to facilitate the movement of men to the old country. MINERS IN OONFEEENOE Union Officials Meet Operators at Oalgary on Tuesday Reminiscent of the preliminary shufflings for position of four years ago, which resulted in a deadlock and a disastrous strike in the coal mines of the ICrow's Nest Pass, a conference affect- I ing the fate of 6,000 minera in district 18, United Mine Workers of America, opened at Calgary on Wednesday, I The parties to tho negotiations wero representatives of the miners' In the definition of the word "dependent" lt Is provided that "except where otherwise provided by treaty, aliens, other tban father or mother, not residing within the Dominion of Canada at tbe time of the accident are not included." The wife and children of an alien, one who has come to Canada In response to the appeals from the dominion and provincial governments for Immigrants, are to be, according to Mr. Oliver, excluded from the benefits of the act. This means virtually a premium on the employment of alien workers with non-resident dependents. This point has already been fought out ln the courts under the present government act and tbe privy council finally decided that dependents, whether resident or not, were equally entitled to compensation. If Mr, Oliver decides to stand on that interpretation, then the workers of the province should not waste time further considering his draft. In section 16 a "child" Is defined. Under this section, an Illegitimate ohild Is prevented from receiving benefits unless lt bas bees made legitimate prior to the injury. Without going into the question of marriage, lt seems to be a most ridiculous law that will cause the women and children of a worker to be thrown on tbelr own resources merely because the father of the children has overlooked the matter of a marriage ceremony, for which the children at ... unions and, of the Western Canada Coal Operators'! least are ln no way to blame, ri rVrallTof ttaUM W ot /""lth I *»>*—* " made ta McUon M for CUM whM0 tminn below *•* le«»> a score 'of delegates,' and President **0 are employed, and where the employer Is violating any law by operat- Stockott and as many representatives j Ing machinery without proper safeguards. It is provided, however, than Is case """ * ~ of the removal of a guard or protection by the worker, even though he be bnt a child, or tbat the guard waa removed by some other worker, the compensation Is reduced twenty-five per cent, The common law rights are taken away and the Employers' Liability act Is to be repealed, thus limiting the worker to the provision of the Compensation act. No prevention is provided to stop employers taking awards into the courts on certiorari proceedings and the draft, generally speaking, Is poorly worded asd badly assembled. "FIRST AID INCLUDED" of the operators, aro in attendance. The miners, it is stated, are prepared to ask for some sweeping concessions, while the operators nopo to flnd them in a conciliatory mood in view of the unprecedented condition of affairs due to the war. * Bricklayers Union Gets Contract Calgary Bricklayers' Union has been awarded tho tender for building a section of the Noho Creek sower in that city at a total cost of *2.(I0 per lineal foot, the city to furnish all material nnd supplies, nnd tho total cost to be deducted from the $2.1)0. Tho difference will be the union's total compensation. The price, the sower commissioners say, comes well within tho price the city is now paying for completed contrnct Bowers. Mr. Oliver proposes, however, to have all medical and hospital fees paid by the commission and to pay compensation from tbe date of the Injury, a considerable Improvement over the majority of the acta at present In force. Sixty per cent. Is the rate suggested as against fifty-five per cent, ln Ontario and sixty-six and two-thirds per cent lh New York and a number of other states. If Mr. Oliver desires others to secure a better understanding of his act he should carefully set out what he desires to include and then have lt compiled by a capable lawyer, so that lt can be easily followed. J. H. McV. termi of which wero that men be paid 45 cents per hour for ship work, and 40 cents for dock work, and overtime at 10 cents per hour extra. Theee rates to apply to all ordinary general cargo and to all the docks in the port. The summer of 1014, wae a rather depressing one for trade, and the .employers showed by their later actions that they were looking with envious eyes oa the army of unemployed, aad no doubt repented at having entered into aay contract with the men. The firm of Balfour Guthrie * Co., agents ior the Harrison line, when th«y found they could safely do so by means of the law, treated the agreement as "a scrap of paper," and tty re-organizing as the Balfour Outhrle Warehouse company, evaded their responsibilities by subterfuge, and in January, 1914, reduced their dock rates. This being a legal step waa a severe blow to the men, who rather than acquiesce in such a move relinquished the work. We cannot enumerate all the aggravations that have been tried to compel the men to take some aetion that would place them In a false light, but they have proved unsuccessful. There most be on file in the offices of the Marine association an array of correspondence from our district and international officers remonstrating against aggrandizement by the employers, and appealing for a spirit of fairness. Our agreement terminated 31st December last and the masters openly began to show their hands. On the 1st of January the Johnson Dock company eut the dock wages 25 per cent, arid 30 per cent, respectively for day and night work. This cut had been expected, and while the men felt the loss severely, they abandoned the work, while continuing to wont aboard the vessels, buoyed up by a rumor that this was to be the laat of the encroachments. The Union Steamship company, on Mnrch 1st employed a gang of our men as usual, and after storting to work notified them that they were now working for 30 cents an hour day work and 35 cents per hour overtime. The C. P. R. and other companies also immediately intimated that a similar reduction would take effect on their coastwise work. As these cuts affected such a large percentage of our members, it seemed Incumbent to make a vigorous attempt to resist a continually lowered standard of life, and the union took up tbe gauge of battle tnrown down. The wages of the longshoreman may appear comparatively large, but the Intermittent charactor of the work would convince nny enquirer thnt this is a fal- locy which is proved by the words of nn official of one of tho principal stevedoring outfits on the coast, who testified in court in an notion for compensation ,by ii longshoremoh, that the bulk of the work on Vancouver wharvoB wns performed by mon who averaged $18 per month ns wages. The hazardous nature of the occupa- ton Is very apparent when it is stated that three men have been killed ia the last six months and an unrecorded number of serious and minor accidents have oeourred. The majority or our men have resided in this elty for years, and many have families here, and have the Interest of the locality at heart and have a hard struggle to make ends neet —even in busy times. The employers would evidently delight In having such a class of men put right down and out as they have stated that "labor is a commodity, and we intend to buy it in tbe open market like the rest of our gear." The weapon they are using is the employment of a few Montenegrins, Austrian*, etc., so much for employers' patriotism. It is superfluous to say mom. Sufficient to know that a section of his class Is at odds with their masters, to elicit the sympathetic interest of nil right-thinking workers. LONGSHOREMEN'S PRESS COMMITTEE. Creation of "Opportunity" Tho Dominion government is wrestling with the question of lotting the men on active service vote at the elections by putting them on the lists, and send the ballots across, the water. What nextf Putting them on the lists is all right, but sending tho ballots across tho water to the men is all rot. Tho way elections are run in this country it would not be necessary to do that, for if their names are on the lists the party heelers would see to it that the aoldiers would vote in spirit if not in person.—The Voice- PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FRIDAY.. ..' .... ...MAECH6, Ml INCOBPORTED 1855 THE MOLSONS Bank CAPITAL and EESEBVE $8,800,000 93 Branches in Canada A general banking business transacted. Circular letters of credit. Bank money orders. Savings Department Interest allowed at highest current rate The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED Ills Paid-up Capital - - - * 11.M0.M Reeerve 12,IOMOi Total Aesete 110,0M*M0 WE ALLOW INTEREST ON DEPOSITS IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT One Dollar will open the aocount, and your bualneaa will be welcome be It large er email THIRTEEN BRANCHES IH VANCOUVEB BANK OF TORONTO Assets Daposlts.. . ..160,000,000 .1.1,000,000 Workingmen If you ean cave eaeh week even a email amount you are Invited to open a Savings Account with The Bank of Toronto. Small depositors are as well cared for as large ones. A dollar will start a Savings Account, and interest is added to Savings Balances half-yearly. MB HASTINOS STBBBT WEST and Comer Hastings and Carrall Sts. British Columbia LAND Splendid opportunities In Mixed Farming, Dairying, Stock and Poultry. British Columbia Grunts Pre-emptions of 160 aeres to Aetual Settlers— Free TERMS—Residence on the land for at leaat three years; improvements to the extent of tt per acre; bringing under cultivation at least Ave acres. For furtner Information apply to DEPUTY MINISTER Or LANDS, VIOTOBIA, B.O. SEOEBTABT, BUREAU OF PBOVINOIAL INFORMATION, VIOTOBIA, B.O. A paid-up union card entitles Gu to all the privileges of the .bor Temple Club. Try It THE B. C. FEDERATIONIST Published every Friday morning by the B. C. Federatlonltt, Ltd. E. Parm Pettipiece Manager J. W. WUklnson.... ...... r....... Editor Office: Room 217, Labor Templo Tel. Exchange Soy. 7495. Subscription: $1.50 per year; In Vancouver City, |2.00; to unions subscribing ln a body, $1.00 REPRESENTATIVES New Westminster.. .W. & Maiden, Box 084 Prince Rupert W. E. Denning, Box 631 Victoria A. 6. Wells, Box 1588 Afflliated with tbe Western Labor Preu Association, "Unity of Labor; the hope of the world." FBIDAY MAECH 5,1915 OUE NEW CONTEMPOBABY, which made its first appearance upon the perilous sea of journalism lust Monday night, is notable for at least two things—neither of which iB necessarily THE a sign of ultimate wisdom or innate EVENING discretion. First of JOUBNAL all, is its temeri- 1 ty in attempting to establish for itself a legitimate place among the daily papers of the eity, at a time when the older established concerns are finding it more than difficult to make both ends meet. It may be magnificent, but it may not be war. Secondly, is its announced intention of consolidating all that part of the forces of Liberalism which is worth while. This is positively heroic. The first task will be to find out what Liberalism is in Brtish Columbia. The second will be to find out if there are any Liberals. The third will be to get them to agree about and among themselves. Alto* gether we anticipate that a "very pleasant time will be had," and we are positively delighted the Journal has come, for we confidently expect not to agree with it once in a blue moon. # * « * The dedicatory editorial, in the first issue, is a perfect jewel of artificial endeavor to attract overy scrap of favorable comment, which is capable of being snared by the obliging snuffles of a politician to whom politics mean nothing and excuse everything. Everybody is to get something, in return for helping to make up a mixed1 pickle kind of a political party,' which is rendered necessary by the natural barreness of Liberalism in British Columbia, and the pitiful personal animosity and ineptitude of its "leaders." The McBride government has to be thrown out, Good. We agree so far. But thia is how the Journal says it has to be done: The Liberal party is in a most disorganized condition in this pro* vince. At the laat election they were unable to elect a singe candidate on their side, and in many constituencies were unable to get a candidate to carry their banner, ... We can see nothing to indicate any change in public opinion with respect to the Liberal party so far as provincial affairs are concerned. The same men who were in charge of the party fortunes at the last election are still the controlling influence In its management It will, therefore, be our policy to urge a temporary coalition of all electors in British Columbia who are prepared to vote against the present government, and we hope and expect that if such a coalition can be brought about, as we have every reason to believe It oan, the men fit to take the vacant places will be available; and if some of these be men new to political life in the province, we doubt if the people generally will object. All of which, reduced to brass tacks, means this. That Joe Martin has decided that if there is goin to be any more Liberal party in British Columbia, it must be his party, and prepared to follow him or there will be a row. • • • • He knows that his scheme will not be swallowod by all—or even a majority— of the 57 different varities of Liberals. And that if he has to rely on them, his proposed new army will only be a very skinny affair. So with the colossal impudence of which only he is capable, ho proposes that all voters who do not liko the McBride administration, shall help hira to push McBride out, and get his own feet in the trough, by which time he doubtless figures he would be as ablo as he would be willing, to toll his temporary supporters to go to the devil—which would be quite as sensible a thing for them to do as to expect any appreciation from Joe once ho has used them for his paBBing political needs. Brutus woll know his piece when he said: "But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber — upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns hia back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did aBcend." Thus would it be with Joseph. His political coat has many colors. • # * • So, while he may profess that he believes this '' temporary coalition can be brought about,'' -he can make up his mind right from the Btart that it will not be. And if that is his sole object in bringing tho Journal into existence, he might just as well set about now to prepare its obituary. We are further informed in the course of this initial statement of intentions, that the Journal will advocate radical changes in the Banking Act of Canada. Then, lest the gold bugs Bhould take alarm, it hastens to add, "Wo shall take this position, not with any hostility to tho bankB as they exist in Canada . • ." Wondrous scheme! They are going to fight, but not with the slightest desire, or intention to hurt anyone. They are going into a pink tea war, against the most powerful of all the monopolies which go to the making of modern capitalism in the aggregate. # * # * In local municipal affairs, they are out for a clean sweop of everything which stands in tho way of property interests. The bars which keep men of sound ability and unquestionable probity from entering the city council, are to bo stoutly maintained and strengthened. The sacredness of property and the avails of usury, are to be jealously guarded; even though the well-springs of social life are dried up, and the daily bread of the workers from whose toil every cent of rent, interest and profit is ultimately derived, is denied them. It is the demand of s Shylock for his last pound of flesh. Yet we Bhould be thankful for such a plain, if somewhat impudent and in places brutal declaration of policy. It enables us the better to gauge the nature of the plans which the Journal ia pledged to bring into practical effect; and we shall watch with a careful and critical interest the attempts which are made. Taking it for aU U all, ov now (m temporary giveth us much joy, and not for lo these many moons have we had such gleeful anticipations in store. WE WANT TO WARN aldermen like Aid. Eirkpatrick against action of the extreme kind which he proposed at last Monday night's meeting of the Vancouver city council. It IT WILL was 8BOwn from ti*e nPTWft flSureB 8UPPUeii h7 BBU*a Relief Officer Ire- TROUBLE Iandj thftt 2(700 men are daily asking for relief of a transient kind at the city relief office. Many of them are not citizens of Vancouver, or ratepayers. For that reason, Aid. Eirkpatrick strongly advices that they be given no relief in the way of food or lodging. It may be true that, aB he contends, some of the 2,700 have a little money. t # * • But we believe that those so situated are very few in number. And that the average one among them is forced by sheer pressure of circumstances to resort to the relief office for help. In view of that, if the harsh step which Aid. Eirkpatrick advises is taken, we firmly believe that the result of it will be quickly perceived in the police court. It avails nothing to say that starving men are not citizens. The all important point is that they are starving. And the only answer an empty stomach knows is food. * * * « If food cannot be got' in return for labor, that fact does not make human hunger less painful. And if all lawful means of appeasing it are denied, then unlawful means will be resorted to. Human hunger is a basic and fundamental urge which traneends all artificial or arbitrary means which shortsighted persons may believe can control it, We would ask alderman Eirkpatrick this question: "Suppose you could not get food except by stealing It. Would you steal it or starve? Let Mm answer that question honestly to himself, from the secret recesses of his mind. Then he will be in a better position to tackle the problem from his seat on the city council. ulous profits by acting aB middlemen between the war office supply department and the sweat-shop workers making soldiers' clothes. None of these things were hindering the machinery of death. They only concerned the business of life. * ft * ft * But when the sellers of labor are forced by the exorbitant rise in prices of daily necessaries to demand more for the labor which they are applying to the production of the means of death, it is another story altogether. The workers on the Clyde made reasonable enough demands for increased wages to meet their increased expenses, and were met with flat refusal from employers making unprecedented profits from the manufacture of armaments. This was a far different matter from strangling the poor, or allowing the immature bodies of children to be exploited for the benefit of farmers. It was delaying the business of death— the most important function of modern civilization in Europe to-day. It had to bo stopped. So the government stepped in, with the announcement that, unless agreement wero speedily reached, it would confiscate the establishment and run the business itself. Thus another lesson Ib added to an already long list created by the war. Wherever and whenever the business of death has required it, private enterprise has had perforco to submit to nationalization. The logical query which arises in the mind of all thinking men not biassed by economic prejudice is, "If the business of killing can be made a national concern in time of war, why cannot the business of feeding, clothing, sheltering and keeping alive of the people, be made a national concern at all times." Common sense only returns one answer. But common senso and modern government 'are two very different things. If they wero not, there would be lesB government and more common sense used in running the affairs of the worid. Burton, B. C-,- is a small farming community down the Arrow Lakes. Last week, under the auspices of the Winter Club, the high-browed social aggregation of the city, a debate was held. The subject was '' Resolved that an old maid is of more uso on n ranch than a wheelbarrow." Most of the people around there are ranchers—who wish thoy were not—and the only thing they really believe is any use around a ranch is some remittance ninny just out from 'owme, with the necessary amount of money, and the necessary absence of brains to make it possible to sell him * rarnch "—don't cher know. The othor notablo fact about the place is: that it helps to elect Bill Hunter as conservative member to the provincial! parliament. The Evening Journal last Tuesday night said,'' This journal iB a supporter of votes for women." Sure! It will support anything at all which looks as though it will be useful to Joe. Joe Martin seems to think that all electors who do not like McBride's way of doing things, must of necessity like his. He has another think coming. "A plague o' both your houses." The "jitney" will bring its own evils. Of that there can bo no doubt, so long as it is privately owned and operated for profit. It will, perhaps, be as much a curse in time as the street cars, unless the voters have sense enough to make it public property. The provincial secretary is inviting tenders for supplies for the hospital for the insane, at Essondale. If the government does not do something to relieve the unemployed situation in the province it will havo more "supplies" than it can handle without advertising for them. The Evening Journal last Tuesday night published a "news story" attributed to a major of the British army. Therein he is credited with saying: "If you wanted to end this war, all you'd have to do would be to let the men have another truce or two like that Christmas one. They'd get to talking to each other and suddenly they'd decide that the whole business was foolishness, and they'd lay down their guns and go back home." It is one of the best stories we have yet read from the front. If that feeling is abroad to any considerable extent at the front now, then woe betide some of the rulers and governments responsible for the war, when the men get home. Homely exploited by sartorial experts cunning enough to realize the relation of sex to dress. The city council may decide to feed less in the bread line, but the likely result is, that it will have to feed more in the city jail. Apparently there is corn in Egypt; but Joseph's sometime brethren will have to show him they mean to be good in future if they expect to get their sacks filled. BARTENDERS' LOCAL No. 678,—OF- flce. Room 208 Labor Temple. Meats flrst Sunday of eaoh month. President, F. F. Lavlgne; financial secretary, Oeo. W. Curnock, Room 208, Labor Temple. Labor has brains ability, and the power to remedy and change all this, but it does not do it. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rlghta of the Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northweat Territories and In a portion of the Provinoe of British Columbia, may be leaaed for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of fl an acre. Not more than 2,660 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for lease must ba made by the applicant ln person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the dlatrlct tn which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must ba described by aectione, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unaurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked by the applicant himself. Eaoh application must be accompanied by a fee of |5, whloh will be refunded (f the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coat mining rlghtB are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Inctude tho coal mining rlghta only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rlghta may ba considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10 an acre. For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. H. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.—Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for—30890 WILLOW HOSPITAL FOB SICK CHILDREN Corner Broadway and Willow Phona Fairmont 2166 Miss HaU and Miss Wtstlejr, Graduate Nurses Westminster Trust Co. HEAD OFFICE NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. J. J. JONES, Man. Director. 3. A. BENNIE, Sec.-Treas. ACTS AS ASSIGNEES, LIQUIDATORS AND REOEIVEES INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES BOUSES, BUNGALOWS, STORES AND MODERN SUITES FOR RENT at a Big Reduction Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent at $2.50 up Wills Drawn Free of Oiarge Deposits Accepted and Interest at Four Fer Cent. Allowed on Daily Balances. VANCOUVEB UNIONS TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL - Meeta flrst and third Thursdays. Executive board: Jaa. H. MoVety, president; 1\ L. Estinghausen, vice-president; Geo. Bartley, general seoretary, 810 Labor Temple; Miss H. Qutteridge, treaaurer; Fred A. Hoover, statistician; sergeant- nt-Hriiw, John Sully; A. J. Crawford, Fred. Knowles, W. R. Trotter, trustees. ALLIED PRINTING TRADES COUNCIL,—Meets seoond Monday ln ths month. President, Geo. Mowat; seoretary, R. H. Neelands, P. O. Box 60, BRICKLAYERS' AND MASONS' NO. 1 —Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, S p.m., Room 307. President, James Haslett; corresponding secretary, W, fi Dagnall, Box 68; flnanolal aeeretary, h R. Brown; business agent, W. S. Dagnall, Room -15, STREET AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY El PLOYEES, Pioneer Division, No. 101 Meets Labor Temple flrst and third W«dn< daya at 8:90 and 8 p. m. President, J< Hubble; recording secretary, Jaa. E, Grift flnanolal aeeretary and business agent, Fri A. Hoover, 9409 Clark Drive. BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS and Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America, Vancouver Lodge No. 191— Meets first and third Mondays, 9 p. m. Presidont, F. Barclay, 868 Cordova But; secretary, A. Fraser, 1161 Howe street, ___ ... — - Z_^~______i "■"-"" _t_ TAILORS' INDUSTRIAL UNION (II ternatlonal). Local No. 178—Meetln, held first Tuesday In each month, 8 p. i Presldsnt, Miss H. Gutteridge; recordli seoretary, C. MoDonald, Box 608; fins ctal sec., K. Paterson, P. O. Box 608. COOKS, WAITERS AND WAITRESSES Union—Meets flrst Friday in each month, 8:80 p. ra., Labor Temple. A, Graham, business representative. Offloe: Room 200, Labor Temple. Hours: 8:80 a. in. to 10; 2 to 5 p. m. Competent help furnished on short notice. Phone Seymour 8414 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS meett In room 200, Labor Temple, aeoond and fourth Thursday of each month, 8 *i. m. President, G. H. Hardy; aeeretary, J, h. Barratt; treasurer, W. T. Taylor. Lo* oat No. 217 meets flrst and third Monday of each month, and Looal 3847 meeta first and third Tuesday of each month, ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOOAL NO. 218 —Meets room 801, Labor Temple, every Monday, 8 p. m. Presidont, Sam. Cawker, 657 Templeton Drive; recording seoretary H. Hogan, Labor Templo; flnaacfal secretary And business agent, E. H. Morrison, Room 207, Labor Temple. ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. 821 (Inside Men)—Meets flr»t and third Mondays of each month. Room 205, 8 p. m. Preaident, H. R. Van Sickle; recording secretary, J. M. Campbell; business agent, F. L. Estinghausen, Room 207. HODCARRIERS, BUILDING AND COMMON Laborers' union, No. 06—Moots first nnd third Friday of each month, Labor Temple. Presidont, K. C. Appleby, 1419 Pendrill St.; secretary, Ooorgo Harrison; business agent, John Suily, room 220, Labor Temple. All laborers invited to meeting. MACHINISTS, NO. 182—MEET8 SECOND and fourth Fridays at 8 p. ni. Presidont, J. Mclvor; recording secretary, J. Brookes; financial secretary, J. H. McVety. MUSICIANS' MUTUAL PROTECTIVE Union, Local No. 145, A. F. of M.- Meets second Sunday of each month. 802 Labor Temple, President, J. Bowyer; vice-president, F. English; secretary, H. J. Brasfleld; treasurer, W. Fowler. Phons Bttymour 7495. PLASTERERS' OPERATIVE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. 89 — Meets every first and third Wednesday In the month In room 801, Labor Temple. President, A. Hurry; vice-president, A. Berontsen; corresponding seoretary, Joe Cornish, 1809 Eleventh avenue east; financial secretary, George Montgomery; treasurer, Harold Reld. PAINTERS'.. PAPERHANOERS'. AND Decorators', Local 138—Meeta every Thursday, 7.30 p.m. President, H. Grand; B. C. MUNICIPAL BONDS FOR SAFETY, STABILITY, AND ATTRACTIVE INCOME . Municipal Bonds are exposed to the criticism of overy financial journal, yet it is noticeable that B. O. Municipal Bonds, although they yield large returns, havo never been adversely criticised. Buy from a responsible company that has carefully scrutinized the investment* We offer selected Bonds in amounts from 1100 up to yield S1-2% to 1% that are unquestioned and tho prices right. Canadian Financiers Trust Company HEAD OFFICE 839 HASTINGS ST.W. VANCOUVER.. B.C. Patrick Doixnelly- General Mftj\ REGULATION OF FOOD prices, was refused by the British government at the recent session of parliament, in spite of the earnest appeal of those who do not want to see the plight of the HORSE OP poor made worse. It ANOTHER WaS Cle"ly Bh0Wn ANOTHER th^ nmong othM OOLOB causes contributing to the big increase in the price of such basic commodities as bread, was the rise in shipping rates. Tho heavy demand for freight ships had resulted in owners raising thoir rates. This was not due to additional risks caused by the war, for the government had at the outset guaranteed insurance to shippers. The treatment meted out to thom by tho government was only excelled by the consideration given to the joint stock banks, which were saved from the bankruptcy which otherwise would have overwhelmed them. Tho rlso in food and coal and other prices, is the result of the interests controlling the supplies taking advantage of the war situation to wring additional profit from the necessity of the people. But governmental interference with these brigands was not deemed necessary, any more than in tho case of contractors who make army boots of brown paper, or who make fab- "War is not entirely due to human agencies,'' said Archbishop Casey in an address to tho men of the 20th battalion during high mass in the church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Sunday. "It is sometimes allowed by God," he said, "in punishment for the nations rejecting him." "The world is engaged in the mightiest war which has ever afflicted humanity. By permission of God the nations aro struggling to the death, and it is for us as members of one of- these nations, to do our duty to the utmost for the welfare of our country." Doubtless priests of the snme church as that to which the archbishop belongs, are saying similar things to the soldiers of Germany and Austria, tho latter particularly, it being one of the strongest Roman Catholic countries in tho world. It is a practical example of an organization adjusting itself to the environment in order to maintain its existence. As to women's dress—the more the designing nnd making of it has passed into the hands of men the more "revealing" it has become. Worth, Pa- quin, Redfern, all men dressmakers, employing men, whose work it Is to design women's dress according to man's idea—which usually means that the less it dresses the " dressier" it is considered. These men milliners must have taken thoir cue from Max Nordau who said: "At tho base*of all oddities of costume, especially that of women, there is hidden an unoonscious speculation in something of a sex* ual-phychopathy, which finds incit- ation and attraction in the temporary fashion in dress. No professional person has yet viewed fashions from this standpoint* Which, wo suppose, means that one sldo of human sensuality ean be hand-1 '• financial seoretary, J. . Freckleton, 1( Comox Btreet; recording secretary, Dowding, 622 Howe street. Uualne agent, James Train, Room 303, Lab Temple. PATTERN MAKERS' LEAOUE C NORTH .AMERICA.—Vancouver a: vicinity. Branch meete let and 3rd Pi days at Labor Temple, room 205. Rob< C. Sampson, Pres., 747 Dunlevy Avi Job. G. Lyon, flnanolal seoretary, 11 Orant street; J. Campbell, according se retary, 4868 Argyle atreet. BfEREOTYPERS' AND ELECTROTT era' Union, No. 68, ot Vancouver a\ Victoria—Meets second Wednesday eaoh month, 4 p. m., Labor Temple. Prei dent. ChM. n«wt«tf. ™0.ji-~ --- ~— until, * i». ui., uwoor xen_r_^. _... dent, Chaa. Bayley; recording aecreUi a oi—=- - - "News Advertfser.*' A- BlrnieTo.oT STEAM ENGINEERS, INTERNATIOJ at Local 397—Meets every Wednesdi I p. m., room 204, Labor Temple. Fin* clal aeoretary, B. Prendergaat, room ll( TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, NO. 988* Meeti last Sundsy er each month at i. m. Preildent, R. P. Pettlplece; vlet-prei dent, W. 8. Metiger; leeniary-treMnrer, ! H Neelanda, P. 0. Boi 68. PBOVINOIAL UNIONS B. C. FEDERATION OP LABOR—Met in annual convention tn January. Ext utlve officers, 1915-16: President, A. WaU man; vice-presidents—Vancouver, W. Dunn, J. H. MeVety; Vlotoria, B, Simmon New Westminster, W. Yates; Prince Rupei W. E. Donning; Revolstoko, J. Lyon; Di trtot 28, U. M. fl. of A. (Vancouver island a Guthrie; District 18, U. M. W. of . (Crow's Nest Valley), A. J. Carter; ie« tary-treasurer, A. S. Wells, P. O. box 15S Victoria, B. O. NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. NEW WESTMINSTER TRADES AND L. BOR Couneil—Meets every second ti fourth Wednesday at 8 p. m. in Labor ha President, H. Knudson; flnanclal secretar R, A. Stoney; general secretary, W. Maiden. P. O. Box 084. The publlo U 1 vtted to attend. PLUMBERS AND STBAMFITTERS' LOOA No. 495—Meets erery second and four Friday of month In Laoor bait, 7:80 p. I President, D. Webster; secretary, A. M Laren. P. O. Box 956, New Weitmlnsti B.c.:. VICTORIA, B. C. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR COU1 OIL—Meets flrst and third Wedneada Labor halt, 781 Johnston street, at 8 p. i President A. 8. Wells; secretary, Thos. ', Mathlson, Box 802, Victoria, B. C. KIMBERLEY MINERS' UNION, NO. 10 Western Federation of Miners—Mee Sunday evenings In Union hsll. Presides Alex. Wilson; secretary-trotsurer, J. ^ Stewart, Klmberley, B, O. Labor makes furniture, but eats cold meal out of the "cool dinw pail." Phone Seymour 9086 An Unprecedented Educational Offer It is an Indisputable fact that many persons ln this province possess IDLE MONET, some of lt in hanks earning 3 per cent., some in Trust Companies earning i per cent., some hidden away ln Safety Deposit Boxes, and some hidden not bo safely, earning nothing. Why is this money not ln use and bringing ln a fair rate of Interest instead of helng hurled? Ihe owners of this Idle money are anxious to get as much money as possible but will not Invest in Seal Estate, are timid about loaning lt on flrst mortgages (although money can be safely and profitably Invested ln this way), and are not very familiar with any form of absolutely safe Investments. We hear and read about Eastern Bond Buyers negotiating for, and purchasing bonds of our Olty and other progressive British Columbia Municipalities. Many American Financial Houses are represented here now, They buy our Municipal Bonds and re-sell them to Eastern Investors, Insurance Companies, Savings Banks and Trustees of large Trust Funds, all of whom ue educated with the knowledge that no security can be purchased which brings as good a revenue with safety as do B. 0. Municipal Debentures, If these securities are good enough for the expert, experienced Investors, the buyers for Insurance Companies, the Managers of large Trust Funds, Chartered Banks, Savings Banks, the people who make the safe, profitable Investment of money a life study, surely they are good enough for B. 0. Investors. We know there is plenty of local money now Idle or which could he profitably working ln such securities, but the Investor never went Into bonds before. He or she may know about buying some Seal Estate and Belling at a profit, buying an agreement for sale at a discount, or loaning some money on a first mortgage, but a bond investment is something merely read about, something reserved for Eastern people. In order to get local people, who have money idle or which Is only earning half what lt should, started ln this safest form of profitable investment, we have a most unique proposition. We will Bell one of more 1500.00 debenture, issued by a First-class British Columbia Municipality, having coupons attached for Interest at 6 per cent, per annum, payable semi-annually, (to collect the interest all you do Is clip the coupon and get your money at the Bank) for $460.00 and accrued Interest each and will give you a wrltetn guarantee that (1) If ln two years from date you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we will pay your money back and you keep the interest collected, or (2) if you need some money during the two years we will loan you $300.00 on each debenture for four months, at six per cent, interest. Could you ask anything fairer than this? The odds are all on the side of the purchaser, but we know that once a buyer always a customer. This is an opportunity not to be overlooked. Call In and talk lt over. We have a good selection and can satisfy the most cautious. Dow Fraser Trust Company 122 Hasting Street, West m COLUMBIA SEVENTH YEAR. No. 10. VANCOUVER, B.G., FRIDAY, MARCH 5; 1915, Our Display of Summer Wash Goods is the Talk of the City We never had such a showing as this season.. The variety Is almost unlimited and the prices ar* enticing and tempting. Wise shoppers are purchasing now, while ther stock is complete, instead of waiting till later, when many lines will naturally be broken.. Thete several lines are specially worthy of notice. Bead WHITE VOILES—t inches at, per yard Mc. to 65c. OBIMFLED WHITE OBBFES Yard. 80c. WHITE COTTON MARQUISETTES at .48c. and 85c. WHITE SPOTTED SWISS MUBUNB-Per Yard 30c. WHITE COTTON RATINES—Yard .......SSe, WHITE POPLINS-40 Inches wide, Yard 60c. WHITE PIQUE COEDS.. At HOC. and SSe. SWISS EMBROIDERED VOILES ..... ■ • .11-00 to ; »■«• MATTING WHITE SHIRTINGS — Per Yard 26c. and SSe. WHITE COTTON CREPE-Yard He. WHITE CASHMERE DUCK—Yard .. .Mc. efiudsonsB&B Company, m imwmwi uta wwspws awatfiTswMi amni \ **** ) GRANVILLE AND GEORGIA STREETS MAKE THE HOTEL LOTOS YOUB HEADQUARTERS VANCOUVER, B.C. Large Com* j_Q nodious Lounge Rooms and Parlors Tariff: Without Bath •1.00 op With Bath tl.50 up Absolutely Plre-Proof HOTEL LOTUS Howard J. Sheehan, Manager WRITE NOW FOB TOUR RESERVATIONS CROWN and BRIDGE WORK Dr. Brett Anderson, dental expert and specialist In Crown and Bridge work. Formerly lecturer and demonstrator of Crown and Bridge work/ College of Dentistry, University of 8. O. OOLD AND PORCELAIN CROWNS, Each % 6.00 UP BRIDGE WORE, per Tooth 6.00.UP PBRTEOT FITTING PLATES 10.00 UP AMALGAM FILLINOS 1.00 UP ENAMEL FILLINGS 2.00 UP GOLD FILLINGS. 2.00 UP Painless methods. Work guaranteed. Dr. BRETT ANDERSON Phone Stymour 3SS1 Offlce: 101 Bank ef Ottawa Building Sacrifice, an bains made to dear aU superfluous Stock at Hia Iters ef Wm. TURNER A visit to our store will easily convince yea we are doing thia. PRICES never were ie Lew anl we can nipply Anything or Evorythlai (er the heme la the way et HeiaoheU FURNITURE Particularly note that Prices ue Lewtr thtn ever. Tour opportunity Is NOW! Sara yonr dollui. Every article guaranteed as represented. ..... nnTT-otVTtTTS M6GRANVILLE WM. TURNER S2j?S«a? Great I Event Boy's Department SUITS THAT WEAR Hade wtth double aeata and touble elbow, theae are "hullt te wear." Honest materlala and honeit werkmanihip are combined te produce really durable and '""AeyeoMla D.B. aad Norfolk atylaa, at prices (rem $3.50 Up CLUBB & STEWART, Limited SOS-SIS HABIIMOS BIEBET WHST Phene Bsymoar 70S Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. M. J. OASKELL, Pres. Stationery Printing and „ Bookbinding 326 Hastings Straet West VANCOUVER, B. O. Office Furniture Less Than Wholesale Hastings Furniture Co., Ltd., 41 Hastings St. West We are making a Clearance of all present stock of Offlee Furniture, Oome early and make your choice. 26% OFF ALL TRUSSES THIS MONTH RED STAR DRUG STORE. 63 Cordova Street West Vancouver,. B. 0. HOTEL REGENT Absolutely Fireproof. Local and Long-DI, ...... nuiuuaiiuiilll phone In Every Room*Oafe In Connection. Ratea fl.00 per day up. Attractive Rates to Permanent Quests. JottHshaa * leatty, Proprietors IM Baal PENDER HOTEL Hew, Modem, rirt-Olaia Bteam Boated, Eleelrle Ulhlod Telephone Seymour MM Bates SI.SO per Day aad Up MOUNT PLEASANT HEADQUARTERS for Hardware, Stoves and Ranges— Iwythlng for the Kitohen *N. R. OWEN & MORRISON Phone fair. 447 8887 Mete Street LIBERAL-MEDICINE FOR ECONOMIC ILLS OF LABOR Tells Victoria Audience of the Symptoms of Discontent Pictures Effects of Exploitation of Labor But Does Not Discover Cause VIOTOBIA, March 1.—Like a beacon light over Victoria flashed, just recently, the stalwarts of the liberal patty, and strange to say they seem to have a great concern for the workera of the province. Not that it is anything new for politicians to be concerned over the men who toil, at election times,, nor any- thing new for the liberal party to pose as tne saviour of the toilers, especially when opposed to the Conservative party, but on this occasion there is no election on, and they specialised in labor troubles. Mr. J, W. deB. Farris came forth to speak on matters affecting labor, and to enunciate the policy of the Liberal party towards labor. In a speech of about an hour's duration he pointed out many things that labor was suffering from, but possibly, as he said, there would alwayB be a labor problem in the province, '' that, after all, there is only a difference in degree as to the attitude of the Liberal party towards labor and the attitude of the Conservative party." In his opening remarks he said that when a doctor was considering the case of a patient he. would consider the symptoms of the case and aot accordingly, and that he intended to consider the symptoms of the case of the workingmen of the province. This he did by endeavoring to prove that the government waB reponsible for the widespread unemployment, and that there was a greater demand1 for the products of labor than ever before, and that owing to the best of the workers being drafted to the continent, to take part in the war, that there was a reduction in the competition in the labor market. He referred to the Island strike and blamed the government for not enforcing the Mines Regulation act, and said that this was the cause of £he strike. and for some of the consequent unemployment. He referred'to the misery of the workers in the railroad construction camps and as to how the laws were violated by the contractors and men, swindled by Mackenzie & Mann'a agents, and gave instances of this being done, and said that the railroads were built at the expense of the exploitation of the workerB, and permitted by tho government- He also referred to the land policy of the government au being to some extent responsible for the present deplorable situation. In view of the fact that so many kicks have ben raised by the workers nt tho conditions referred to by Mr. Farris there is little wonder that he ii so conversant with symptoms, but, to carry it a little further, it is a wonder that he did not say what would be done or could be done to eliminate these evils. The intelligent workers know that all railroads, whether built under Liberal or Conservative governments, are built at the expense of the exploitation of the workers, and permitted by the government, no matter of what stripe it happens to be. . Jle inferred that if the Liberal party was in power that the workers would be lining up for jobs instead of at soup kitchens. If he had taken particular notice of the crowd outside of the labor bureau in Victoria, in the early hours of the day, he could have Been them to-day lined up for jobs, and also for charity. While agreing with him to the extent that the Island strike was due to .the nonen- forcement of the Mines Regulation act, yet the actions of Liberal governments in all parts of the world would not tend to make us think that they would do any better by the workers. And as yet we have to see that they have any intentions to do so, especially when he Bava that there will always be a labor problem in the province, which means unemployment, low wages and all the ills that labor suffers from under capitalistic class government. Taking his own words, when he made that state ment, he evidently does not, while considering the symptoms, intend to root out the cause of them. V Air of which leadB us to think that if the workers desire to put themselves in a better position, then th* only remedy is to place members of the working class in control of the governments, by electing them to the legislative halls of the country. After Mr. Farris had pictured conditions of the workers and showed that they were like slaves and.their conditions worse than the slaves of old,- although he did not say so in so many words, he took his seat. Tbe chairman announced that Mr Somebody would sing Rule Britannia, and the workers sang that they would never never as Britons, be slaves, by joining in the chorus, and they will, no doubt, at the next election elect Liberal or Conservatives to represent them. If there is any difference between them, they are all alike. The workers will continue to suffer from a labor problem. PROTESTS AGAINST "J THB HEW FEDERATION"~ A Pacific Coast Federation of Waterfront Employer.!' Unions Organised A Pacific Coast federation of waterfront employers' unions has just been organized. All. the reasons which prompted the Pacific Coast' ship owners and stevedores to "get together" have not been made public and we shall refrain ftom guessing1—for the present. Fortunately, some of the purposes of the new federation have been given to the press,. They are said to be as follows: Better to meet the increasing and often unreasonable demands of union labor; to forestall by discussion with employers or their representatives such demands; to promote harmony between employees and employers, to the. end that greater efficiency without injustice to either employees or employers may be had; to take such united action as may be necessary on legislative matters affecting the shipping interests, etc. Apart from the- opening sentence, which refers to "the increasing and often unreasonable demands of union labor," the stated purposes look harmless enough. If the primary purpoae is to establish harmony with union labor, all will be well. But if the real motive power of the new federation is the desire to establish the Rockefeller variety of industrial freedom, then there are rocks ahead with no power on .earth to veer or stop the sMp. Time will tell. In the meantime, it behooves us to look about, strengthen our forces and take counsel with each other. And by the way, lest we forget, this is not the first time that our friends—the enemy —have organized for similar purposes. Let us hope that we have all profited by the leBBons of the past.—Coast Seamen's Journal. Undertaking the Impossibilities. "Chemists tell us that when acorn- pound is broken up and an atom is released from the attraction of other atoms, it has a new energy, and that it immediately seeks combination with another free atom; but the longer it remains alone, the weaker it becomes. It seems to lose much of its attractive power and vitality when idle. When the atom is flrst freed from the grasp of its power and vitality wfren idle. When the atom is flrst freed from tho grasp of its fellowa, it is called nascent, "new born." And it is then that it haB its maximum of gripping powers. If it finds a free atom immediately after it is released, it will unite wit a greater vigor than ever again. The power seems to go out of it, if it delays its union with another atom. The strength of union is illustrated in innumerable ways. The worker who tries to improve his condition independent of union with his fellows, is undertaking the SAVING MONEY on the pnrohue of » pUno It an important Item—* real savins when every quality that yoa require In a piano li part of your purchase. In the KOHLER &. CAMPBELL PIANO Wa offer an instrument of unuenal value—a Piano that is favorably known the world around, and that Is In active everyday use throughout the globe. Tou cannot do better than compare the Kohler & Campbell with other pianos yon know. Bee them and you'll be convinced that they are all that we represent them. You'll be surprised at our low prloea. We alwaya have a large stock of used pianos ranging in prices from 9100.00 to 1800.00. Oome ln and get onr special prlcea and terms. THE KENT PIANO CO. Ltd. 558 GRANVILLE ST. San Diego Typos. Will Balsa Funds. San Diego Typographical union, No. 221, will give a ball for the purpose of raising funds to defray the expenses of a three days' sojourn in the Sunny South city jf delegates who will attend a convention of the International Typographical union at Los Angeles next August. It is the plan of the local printers to bring these delegates to San Diego and show them a good time on the Prado and Isthunuu and otherwise to afford them the hospitality of the Exposition City.-—San Diego Labor Leader. British Trade Union Wants Special Session of the Trades Congress Interests of Widows and Orphans Needed First Consideration Union Label at Baa Francisco. The board of supervisors of San Francisco has declined, to consider bids for printing from nonunion firms, and has approved a proposed charter amendment making compulsory the use of the union label on all city printing. This amendment will be voted on at the special election next month, and is intend* ed to make legal a former resolution of city officials which has been declared void by the supreme court on the ground that a union label resolution is in conflict with the competitive bidding clause of the city charter. From Para's Potato Patch If old Cy. Young goes to 'Frlieo to see the fair, his friends will wonder where he got the swag; and, if he don't, they'll say he's broke. He's been blowin' all along he'll be there. Miss.. Muggs, the town suffragette leader, is on her high-horse these days about tae new war tax. She firmly believes the government's raising the price of postage to prevent the suffragettes of the world writing letters to members of parliament, There's only one really good journalist, and every editor and would-be editor imagines he's the one. Bill Snake sure has some neck. He wants to borrow old If other Pedro's new rooster for two weeks. Dick Smith loaned him his dog last fall to go hunt- in' with, and he ..hot it by mistake, so he says. He got Father O'Dunn's wheelbarrow just for a day—that's two months'ago, and he still has it. He always smiles when Deacon Giles asks him to pay the five dollars he owes him. If vou've brain-fag or that tired feolin'just take a drink of Terantuller Bill's 'rfcug juice." It'll go into your hair. Mrs. Martin, the anti-suffragette, says feminism will reduce the lord of creation to the status of a tom-cat." Miss Muggs declares "the antis are using the tactics of a pole-cat." This campaign is sure getting "catty." One big union hat spoken ont against the policy of the. Parliamentary Committee of tho British Trade Unions Congress in associating itself with the joint recruiting campaign. The executive committee of the National Amalgamated Furnishing Trades Association is asking that a special sitting of. the Trade Unions Congress should be summoned to consider "the attitude of British trade unionists in relation to the international trade union movement and the policy reflected by certain■ trade union. loaders in recruiting campaign speeches." $ The Executive of the Furnishing Trades Association condemns the Parliamentary Committee for entering into the recruiting campaign and iss-Mng special appeals to organised workers to join the Army "without flrst attempting to secure adequate protection for the dependents and widows and orphans of those who under their official influence would be persuaded to serve their (usually ungrateful) country," and states that the zeal of the Trade Union recruiters "has shown a marked contrast tb their lack of interest on Government contract scandals, food supply monopolies, and the duties imposed on Labor representatives." It also declares that the failure of the "recruiters" to discriminate between '' the evils of militarism and the desire for dominion over others, common to most European countries," on the one hand, and "the existing desire even amongst the working class of Germany for a better state of things,'' on the other, makes it imperative "that some effort should be made to counteract the evil influence contained in the 'racial-hatred' speeches delivered by certain Labor members of Parliament." The Committee further suggests that the Bpecial Congress should discuss the rapid advance in the price of foodstuffs and the violations by the Government of the Fair Contracts Clause, and trusts that "members of other Unions will back up onr appeal and insist on the proposed conference being called." BOABING FOOD PRICES Government Refuses Proposal to Regulate the Price of Wheat In the Dominion parliament last Monday, the following resolution designed to regulate the price of food stuffs in Canada waB introduced by Mr. W. F. Cookshutt, M. P. "That in the opinion of this House the circumstances arising out of the present war are such as to justify the Government of Canada in exercising supreme control over the quantity and destiny of our food exports, thereby regulating the prices 'for which bread, meat and other food products shall be sold- for home consumption, while at the same time directing that our surplus food export should only reach British or friendly countries." Premier Borden declined to support the proposal, and it was finally turned down without a division. Mr. Cockshutt, in the course of his argument, said: If prices kept on rising, he said' that there would be many workingmen who would be unable to buy food unlesa*Jhey secured' more wages. At present wages were lower and many more men were either out of work or on half-time. Tbe resolution met with a mixed but decidedly chilly reception. Miners' Convention Pernio 1916. The convention of the miners of District 18, United Mine Workers of America—Crow's Nest valley — decided that their gathering next year should be held at Fernie, B. 0. DAVID tf>ENCER, LTD. DAVID SPINCIR, LTft CHOICE ROSE BUSHESy AT $1.50 A DOZEN TheH er. thole, named varieties, .Irani, nil rooted pleat., two Wl old »»d will bloom, thl. oomfnj Ju.. Thar en pet up la uioitod donai, end, ol «nm, will b. uU la dona, only, aa pMktd. Tal. is a mat Uriah fer Hum who low rosea. —Cordova St., Ihia floor. ULT OF THE VALLEF; l.rj. clomp.. 4^ OHIOM SETS; p.r Ib m MID POTATOEA—We,have 88 ol th. but wir aad Bala «rop varieties. II yea an partial to ear partlmlar varletlee, tkla le theh time to choose.—95 lbe. lor ll.SJ; 10 lbs. lor IMS; IM lbe. for SAM. FMWER ADD VEGETABLE 8EEDS—A11 kiad. la welt tiled peek- <!>, te. «»ch; e lor Ue.; also la balk SWEET PEA SEEDS—Special miltur.; 01. 1(0) t om. lor Me. Alio Speaeer varieUie, —Oerdova tt. Mala fleer FEOHB SEYMOUB MM There's all the difference ln the world between PAYING IN AND PAYING dUT We pay 4% Interest on Deposits subject to Cheque, credited 12 TIMES A YEAR DOW FRASER TRUST CO. 122 Hastings St. West. Vancouver, and McKay Station, Burnaby, B. C. Cleat; at t o'clock Saturday. CAN YOU AFFORD Anythlai bat the hlsaut skill aiid kaewledfe, the neatest care aat tae Ian Km neceuary te pat year teeth la that permanent state el pettectlea which Is aioci eery to keep you la |0od health aad waferM I have tttot lay eOcea ap with tht latest sdeatUe apparatu aad I eapley all the eare aad skin at my commaad ea every patient, Ior lt is ay parpeee te bailt ap a rejatatlea aad a practice. I an th. only tt. hlih.it elan of materials aad when I St yw with my "NATURE TEETH" —made to match TOUE teeth ttt elao aid shape aat exact tlat-I am la a, poiltlon to uy to yoa thty win stand every test" BEHEHBEB tbat yea to .not have yonr deatlitry done every day er every year. I tt yea ap for life with the meet Important rn.mb.ra ef yew satire body. Aad my prim are no hlfber thta ordinary dtatuu. X^ Dr. HALL ■^ft»'555 PHONE SKY. 4679 opm Evurarat, r tt s THB HODBEK DENTIST BraTds Best Coffee ...,VVf1 HHAIl.tt t-0 ... Did You Get Yours | This Morning? BRAID'S BEST COFFEE The 8,000 Members of Organized Labor in Vancouver, affiliated with 52 Unions, Are Earning and Spending $24,000 Every Work Day Merchants, Manufacturers, Professional Men, Caterers and those who desire a share of the above patronage can secure the most direot results by using the columns of The B.C. Federationist Official paper of Vancouver Trades and Labor Council and tho B. 0. Federation of Labor—issued every Friday morning from its offices in Organised Labor's Quarter-of-a-million-dollar Home, at the corner of Homer and Dunsmuir Streets. Figures tell the Story DURING 1914 THE B. C. ELECTRIC PAID THE CITY OF VANCOUVER THE SUM OF $130,160.76 FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF OPERATING ITS CITY LINES This payment does not take into account payment of general taxes on Company property used in connection with the tram lines DURING 1914 THE TOTAL REVENUE OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER FOR LICENSES WAS $129,353.65 THIS SUM COVERING LI- CENSES OF EVERY CHARACTER In this total is included liquor licenses, automobile and chaffeurs' licenses, pool and billiard and room licenses, etc. THE ABOVE STATEMENT SHOWS THAT LAST YEAR THE B. C. ELECTRIC PAID THE CITY MORE FOR THE RIGHT TO OPERATE ITS CITY LINES THAN DID ALL OTHER CLASSES OF BUSINESS TAKING OUT LI- CENSES. J PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FBIDAT VABCH5,1915 THESE are times when every dollar of'British Columbians is needed in British Columbia .[.i.i.[.i.^H.rtj-. ■^.■.H^.I.H^^W.wj.i.H^.l.lljll.l When you buy foreign-made shoes a very large percentage of the amount you pay leaves the Province permanently, LECKIE SHOES —the best tht market affords—is made ln British Columbia by British Columbians. When you buy LBOKIE SHOES EVERY PENNY OF YOUB DOLLAB BEMAINS BIOHT HEBE AT HOME. Bemembtr that! SOLD AT LEADING DEALERS "Built for Wear, Style and Comfort" SMOKE DUX TOBACCO - CIGARETTES 2 Ozs. 25c. 10 for 10c. AN EGG SUBSTITUTE FOR ALL BAKING PURPOSES Use it Instead of Expensive Eggs. PUBE AND WHOLB801IE 60c. Tim contain the equivalent of 6 doi. eggs. 26c. Tina contain the equivalent of 2'/a doi. eggs. SPECIAL LABOB TINS FOB BAKER'S USB See Our Demonstration in the Grocery Department of David Spencer Limited. Crown Broom Works, Ltd. 332 FRONT STBBBT BAST VANCOUVER, B. C. . PHONE: FAIRMONT 1118 Manufacturers of the Mother Goose, Duchess, King*, Janitor Special, Peerless, Princess, Province, Ladies' Carpet Perfection, Favorite, Ceiling Broom, Warehouse Brooms SUPPORT HOME INDUSTRY Lines it will pay you to buy All of our pay-roll goes to support B. C. families. When you buy one of these lines you are helping B. C. industry. BEOOMHEND OVA WHITE LILY PUBE LABD V. P. B. PICNIC HAMS V. P. R. BACON BACKS OAK LEAF LABD COMPOUND V. P. B. HAMS V. P. B. BACON Vancouver-Prince Rupert Meat Co., VANCOUVER LIMITED HEW WESIMTOSTEE COQUITLAM SAUSAGE 616 Dunsmuir Sey. 6769 Hourly Deliveries PUBVEYOBS TO ALL THE LEADING HOTELS AND CLUBS, OFFICERS' MESSES, ETC., ETO GENUINE OLD OOUNTBY GRAIN-FED Pork Sausage, Polonies, Saveloys, Collard Heads, Jellied Hocks and Pure Leaf Lard INDUSTRIES KEEP YOUR MONEY IN CIRCULATION AT HOME THE MEMBERS OF ORGANIZED LABOB IN GREATER VANCOUVEB ABB SPENDING 120.000 PBB DAY. FED- EBATIONIBT ADVERTISERS ARE ENTITLED TO THE PATRONAGE OF TBADB UNIONISTS AND . THEIB FRIENDS AND SYMPATHIZERS. LOOK OVER THE LIST OK THIB PAGE; I II El Low Compensation Forces Wives to Seek Charity Condemns System Where Employers Choose the Doctor LETTERS TO tt War and General Strike. Half of the worker's wages Ib an inadequate proportion for compensation according to a report on the New Jersey Compensation law whieh has just been issued by the American Association for Labor Legislation. The report attacks the New Jersey system for having fixed the basis for compensation too low. Under the aet the injured worker ia entitled to only two weeks' medical attendance with a $50 maximum, and to 50 per cent, of his wages] ThiB, remarks the report, Ib one of the lowest scales in the country. Compensation Tends to Increase. Recent laws tend to fix compensation on a more liberal scale. New Tork and' Ohio started with a 60 2-3 per cent. scale. Massachusetts, after two years experience with 50 per cent., . recognized its inadequacy and raised it to 66 2-3 per cent., at the same -time very greatly extending the period of payments. In a dozen-states this year active, legislation campaigns to establish compensation on a basis of 66 2-3 per cent, are in progress. New Jersey Scale Too Low. Family life cannot be maintained on $5 or $6 a week, and this is all that numbers of New Jersey families are entitled to have during disablement under the existing law, since, according to a report of the New Jersey bureau of labor statistics of 1012, 48 per cent, of all employees engaged in manufacturing received $10 or less per week in wages. In consequence of the low scale of payment many injured workers were found whose wives and children had been compelled to seek poorly paid work or beg for charity. Should Maintain .Family Life. - Compensation at a rate which does not allow for the continuance of the family life of the worker defeats its own ends, the worker Buffering deprivation and hardship, while the community Ib left to support the family through one channel or another. Full Medical Aid Needed. Medical aid, it is urged, should be determined solely by what is necessary for the injured worker in order that he may return to his work as soon aa possible. The limits set by the New Jersey law are illogical and indefensible. If the worker should lose the medical attendance he needs at the end of a fortnight, his prolonged disablement is not only to his own injury, but is contrary to the interests of his employer. Employers Selecting Doctor. Strong objection is raised to the New Jersey system by which a workman Is compelled to accept the services of the doctor selected by Mb employer or to pay all his own medical expenses. The existence of a board for the administration of the law which would make impartial provision for necessary medical aid would greatly improve the existing system. Urges Compuliory Insurance The report strongly urges the policy of compulsory Insurance for compensation. Compensation breaks down completely when firms which have not insured tbelr workers against accident becomes bankrupt. In a number of cases in New Jersey, after favorable settlement in the courts had been obtained, injured workers or their dependents have not received any compensation owing to the failure of the firm from which payments were due, STATE SOCIALISM COMING Well-known Contemporary Says It I Spirit of Unrest Along with the growth of poverty and the periodical recurrence of unemployment in Canada, says the Ottawa Citizen, there is bound to be an increasing spirit of unrest. When tariff taxation and the subsidizing of privileged monopoly has done its worst, bewildered politicians may be expected to turn towards state socialism: treating the country to a crop of old age pensions, and labor exchanges, and compulsory insurance ngninst sickness and unemployment, and similar doles to a pauperized community. State socialism and wage-slavery, like war and graft, go hand in hand. Industrialism cannot be carried on without workers, and the workers must be kept alive. When they are bo reduced by the toll of monopoly that they can no longer keep themselves atiove the margin of existence, the Btate will, step in and provide for them; thus calming down some of the social unrest and establishing the ideal servile state. Less Immigrants t The effects of the European war can be Been in the immigration report of December, just issued by the United States department of labor. It is shown thnt during this time 30,335 immigrants arrived, ngninst 106,701 during the month of December, 1013. Labor builds schools and universities, but remains in ignorance. Editor B. C. Federationist: In the last issue we had a short article on the picketing law. In this issue we purpose dealing with the following resolution on "war and general strike," which caused such a lively discussion at the recent convention: '' Resolved—That in the event of war being declared between Great Britain and the United States, let it be understood that a declaration* of war will be the equivalent of a declaration of a general Btrike and be it further '' Resolved—That this convention urge all labor bodies throughout Canada and the United States to make every preparation, such as the spreading of anti-military ideas, organization, etc., as a means towards this end, so that a general strike can take place simultaneously, and every worker have ft chance to realize to the fullest extent what is meant by the principles of unionism. '' After a long and earnest discussion the resolution waa amended and passed. Some of the reasons why will be found in the following tretise: In the light of recent and still accumulating experience, accruing from the war now in progress in Europe, it is a self-evident' fnct that the workers who fight the battles in wars and whose best interests are not conserved by so doing, must of necessity in the near future, formulate a more aggressive policy so as to put in operation such action as will prevent a recurrence of such a state of affairs as exist in Europe today. The economic hatred manifested towards each other by the various Bec- tionB of the employing class, expressed universally by the most modern of competition and war, for political nnd economic aggrandisement-, produces a stupendous and deadly effect upon the social impulses which arc behind many of the group activities that make for the welfare and progress of the human race. Other factors, such as the insidious system of education, have for their object the poisoning of the minds of the working people. Catering to national prejudices and inculcating ideas of racial superiority is characteristic of the educational methods of all capitalist nations. In soil prepared by such methods and from seed sown, springs a patriotism as falso as it is diabolical. On its flourishing growth is fed that militarism ever ready to be put into motion at the behest of an insatiate monster who hesitates not to drench a world in blood and tears in order to accomplish its end, and that end profit. Workingmen are the rank and file of that huge military machine of the nations'. This is truth. Workingmen aro told it iB their "duty" to slay thoir fellow workers. Carried away with illusions of "duty to country," "national .defense," "fight for freedom, "our cause is right," etc., they are easy prey. The .working people are suffering from the effects of a brainstorm, nnd those illusions are lies. The truth ia "the working people owe duty to none but themselves." No class, no caste, outside that class who do the world's work, possess any rights the workers ought to respect. The duties of the workers consist in defending and strengthening their rights. The stronger we are to assert our rights, the more respect we command1 from our enemies. Union men on the battle' field slaughtering each other, at the behest of the master, is not conducive to the maintenance of our rights. At best it is a spectacle which may be labelled "experience," bitter at that, and on history's page not very edifying to the coming generations. If half the ardor and the intellectual and physical energy wasted on these modern battlefields in interest of king, czar, kaiser, president and capitalist, had these last six months been used by the working people in their • own cause, less precious blood would have been spilt and every imperial tyrant and industrial despot could have been swept off the earth,. The human race would have been nearer freedom than ever it haB been before in all its history. But auch is not the case. The fact is that we are at war and it is also a fact that the quarrel is not ours- To prevent such another mess in the future union labor must of necessity prepare for war against war. To this end roust be spread abroad anti- militarist ideas, discussion of general strike tactics, and organization upon a basis that will meet all modern requirements. The resolution came in for quite a bit of criticism. One delegate declared it to be a little too previous and expressed the opinion that there would not be war between the U. S. and Canada for some considerable time. Seeing that the possibility of war lay in the remote future and that the resolution called for the propagating of anti-militarist ideas, organization as a preparation for such notion as a general strike and was. therefore immediately only of educational value, how could it be otherwise than premature f Another stated what was wanted was facts, not thoory. assuming the general strike idea a case of pure theory. Now the general strike is the logical outcome of the local strike, the trade strike, the strike of an industry, upon which practical experience is based the philosophy of the all-embracing strike of labor. It is the true political expression of the work ers against the public power of coercion used by the capitalists. France, Spain, Italy, Swodcn, Belgium, and Britain all in rocent years nave given splendid cxamplo of "Labor's own tactic" in action. The threat of the railway workers in England was sufficient to compel the king from his I throne to recognize the injustice done to a fellow-worker by the railroad magnates. Tho humble engineer, by royal command, was reinstated to his position again. The miners struck terror into the souls of the ruling class of that country. So much so, that the military was not used during the strike. The laggard legislators had to get busy and IT MS A LOT OF CONFIDENCE TO (E A MEAL Meritorious Work of the Bill Poster Not Fully Appreciated Government Merely Covering Workers'Own Stupidity VICTORIA, March 1.—For aome time the hoardings of the Capital city have been adorned by posters supposed to show slavW how to escape the poor- house, and urging them to purchase a Dominion government annuity, in order that they may escape from the conditions depicted on the poster, whieh show an elderly slave and his wife wending their way to the poorhouse, Bituate "over the hill." Not satisfied with that, quite recently another poster has made its appearance on the bill- posting stations, which gives a perfect picture of the jobless slave at the present time. This poster depicts one of the jobless, with that hopeless expression on his face that continued privation and worry brings to the slaves today. In addition it also depicts his wife and children, who also show.the earmarks of want, with one exception, that of a baby in arms, who appears to have been well nourished, no doubt at the breast of its starved mother, who has given what little strength she had to the offspring she had borne. The poster sayB: ""Out of work,* whyf" And then supplies the answer to its own question by saying that it is because the workers have spent a sum, amounting to millions, for commodities purchased outside of the country. Of course it does not matter to the workerB whether the figures mentioned aro correct or not. A few millions do not matter one way or another. But it certainly must be gratifying to the jobless, when Btarting on their daily round in Bearch of a job, to see so well depicted their misery, and to be told that it is their own fault. The aged slave will no doubt wish that, in his days of prosperity and affluence, he had spent his money at home, and also purchased an annuity from the government, while the younger element will no doubt resolve that when again prosperity strikes them, thoy will follow out the advice that is so kindly offered and bo well meant. Surely the work of the "master," for "as much as ye do it unto one of these ye have done it unto me,'' nnd the father that sees, day by day, his children lacking the necessities of life will feel comforted by the words of advice, and will take up another hole in his belt and be full of "confidence" for the future. Oh, Lord, how long will the slave be content to stem at the master's behest and then swallow his gratuitous insults! . within 24 hours put through the minimum wage bill. Such a bold assumption as "the general strike is pure theory" or "the general strike is general nonsense" Ib worthy of the nonsensical argument of some of the German reactionaries; They afterwards acknowledged it to be a power, when, by its notions it had secured a modification of the franchise in favor of the workerB. Much more waB said in favor of, and against the resolution, in a manner that showed a keen and intelligent interest was being taken in the question. This much can be Bald, that it contained matter of vital Interest to organized labor of this continent. For a political situation is developing in the Orient whieh may throw the union mon on both sides of the line into the vortex. The question for us to-day is: —are we prepared to benefit by the awful experience of our brothers in Europe? Or are we willing to be led into the similar huge steel trap of hell? Time will tell. Our union, the United Mine Workers of America, has been engaged in heavy fights thoso last few years, more general and more bitter than ever was experienced In the past. Capital, fully alive to its requirements, has fought us in our antiquity, with modern methods nnd we have gone down before its onslaughts. Colorado, British Columbia, etc., give warning that we cannot afford to ignore. We must change our tactics. Our organization must conform to the needs of the times. It is impossible to successfully cope with capitalism by using obsolete weapons. We cannot afford to waste millions of dollars, wrung out of the sweat and toll of the American working class, in vara. The world faces a crisis in its history. We therefore, as serious minded workingmen and women cannot afford to ignore discussions upon Buch questions as anti- militarism, organization, and the general strike. We must be more aggressive in our attitude towards militarism, The mobility of the mass-strike, covering a large area,dlsorganizes the forces of the enemy.. Every available means to gain our end must be adopted in our tactics of the future, be that end the prevention of war, the betterment of conditions, the augumentations of our rights, or the overthrow of the whole system of exploitation, the curse of present day society. Tho time Ib past when "sounds nice,"" tickles the fancy,"' etc, can be handed out as argument against the gonernl strike, The law of necessity gives It a mandate— "got up off your marrow bones, stand erect and shape the' destiny of the world to your will.'" WM. WATSON B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd. EstabWtd 1903 B. C. Special RYE Whisky Nine Years in Wood UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FLAVOR ASK FOR SAMPLE BOTTLE AT ANY LIQUOR STORE B.C. Whisky Is a ^HOME PRODUCT Ask for "B. CSpecial" "Satisfaction—ot Money Back, at Any Grocer's." ESTABLISHED 1904. B. C. VINEGAR WORKS Manufacturers of Vinegar - Cider - Sauerkraut BRANDS: "Sunset" Malt and White Wine Vinegar, "Special" Malt and White Wine Vinegar, "Mackensie's" Malt and White Wine Vinegar, Okanagan Older Vinegar, Okanagan Sweet Older, Boiled Older B; O. Sauerkraut. Manufactured in Bond under Inland Revenue Supervision. Factory: 1366 POWELL ST., VANCOUVEB, B. O. CAPACITY 15,000 GALLONS PES MONTH Manager: James H, Falconer Phone: Highland 285 in Healthfulness, combined with good flavor and taste, means real quality in Beer. Theie are Impossible without the very best material and the highest order of treating, In PREMIER BEER we provide the public with a good palatable and wholesome Beer of the highest quality. Order a case from your own dealer. New Westminster Brewery PREMIER Pancake and Waffle Flour Best Ever - Agreeable To All Sense MADE IN VANCOUVER How Can I Make a Success Of the Poultry Business? EASILY ANSWERED Use an Essex Model Hot Air or Jubilee Hot Wa- *i« ter Incubator, and an In- "*9 ternatlonal Sanitary Ho- SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW We specialise ln all kinds of Poultry Supplies. MARK DUMOND Hardware and McOormlck Farm Machinery 1048 MAIN STBEET Write for Catalogue Md Prices DAY.. MAB0H5, 1915 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIO NIST. PAGE FIVE MADE IN B. C. Success is always assured with NABOB JELLY POWDER Just follow directions on the package—you will be more than pleased Each package makes a full pint of jelly 10c. 3 for 25c. AT YOUR GRQCKRS 10c. APkt. A% THE BEST YET RED ARROW BISCUIT When its Biscuits say "RED ARROW" Manufactured by the National Biscuit Co,, Ltd. Manufacturers of Red Arrow and National Biscuits Halda Confections VANCOUVER - - B.C. I '■ WM USE ONLY SHAMROCK LEAF PURE LARD P. Burns & Co., Ltd VANCOUVER CALGARY EDMONTON MAKE YOUR ORCHARDS GREATER ttmmmtm^^^^^^-mmm^^mmmmmmmam^r^^mt^mamstm^^m^^^a^^mti^^mmm^^m^mammm^^^ama The British Columbia APPLES In » world competition with tlie belt, hm taken the GOLD MEDAL PRIZE. ' This means tbat B. 0. ORCHARDS If developed will lead the world. A word to the wise ll sufficient. We are offering FRUIT TREE stock at exceptionally low war prices. Write and tell us what you want. Our experts will adviae you and send you a Catalogue Free. We have a Large Stook of Flowering and Evergreen Shrubbery—Holly, Laurel and Privet Hedge Stook, Bose and Shade Tree Stock, Foliage and Flowering Planta. In short, in our atock of $100,000, we have everything yon want to make yonr garden beautiful. ROYAL NURSERIES, Limited Head Offlce; 710 Dominion Building, 207 Hastlngi Stnet West Telephone: Seymour 6S66 Store: 2410 Qranvllle Street Falrvtew Telephone: Bayvlew 1026 Nurseries and Greenhouses at Royal on Eburne Lino B. 0. Electric Telephone: Eburne 43 Residence: 2838 Birch Street. Phone: Bayvlew 1305 B Offlce: 424 Blrki Building Phone: Seymour 7076 Vancouver, B. 0. DR. A. McKAY JORDAN 20 Years a Specialist Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted Personal consultation Friday and Saturday Eighteen thousand patients in B. 0. thousands of whom previously suffered from chronic Stomach and Heart troubles, Back and Headache, in ignorance of tht cause. Don't ToU He Tour Troublei. I'll Find them. Reference: Manager of tbls paper. HOTEL ST. REGIS H. TALFORD FITZSIMMONS, Manager Greater Vancouver's Newest Hotel . European Plan RATES: $1.00 per Day and Up Soymour & Dunsmuir Sts. Vancouver One Block from Labor Temple When You Want a First-Class Beer -ONE TEAT TOU CAN'T BEAT AT ANT PBIOB, IN ANT COUNTRY, OET BEEE WITH THIS LABEL ON. PINTS, BIX FOB I-IT TY CENTS. BREWED AND BOTTLED IN VANOOUTBB BT VANCOUVER BREWERIES, Ltd. ^s^-^^~mm*****^mm*^*m*^*^m^mm******^mmmmmaammmmmma?iZ3_gy HOME INDUSTRIES I SIM I POOR Women's Journal Exposes a Cause of Higher Food Prices. Wheat Freight Charges Are 266 Per cent Higher Now The East London Federation of the Votes for Women movement in England, haa a very live journal of its own called The Woman's Dreadnoght. Naturally most of its contents are devoted to women's political interests and the status of women generally at this time of war. In a recent issue is published a very informing article dealing with the increased prices of daily necessaries, and proving conclusively that British shipping interests, after being taken under the paternal wing of the government, have proceeded to feather their nests at the expense of the misery and suffering of the poor. The article, which is here reproduced, Ib an object lesson in cheque book patriotism. "Everyone — except the shipping firms—is agreed that, to reduce the price of bread, freight charges must come down. The freight charges on American wheat have risen from 15s. to 55s. per ton (266 per cent, rise), that on Argentine wheat from 12s. 6d. to 62s. 6d. (a rise of 400 per cent-). Shipowners have been very anxious to explain away their enormous profits, and refer to 'war risks' and the increase in wages and stores. Eighty per cent, of the war risk was, aB a matter of fact, taken over by the government at the outbreak of the war and a maximum insurance rate of £5 5s. per cent, was fixed with a minimum of £1 Is. per cent. On the last day of the old year this minimum wns reached and the following extracts from various articles in the Times Annual Financial Raview, published last Saturday, sufficiently indicate into whose pockets the starvation prices for bread are going. There is, no shortage of wheat. Argentina is even now beginning to ship new wheat, and the harvest is one of the best one record . . . Australia has little or no wheat to ship, and but for this the- Argentine surplus would give us lower prices and soon. As it is, Argentina's increased exports will probably fully cover the Australian deficiency nnd carry us easily into May, when India will be prepared to take up the matter of supply. The same article says that at the outbreak of war— The Brtish government in the course of the next few days promulgated a war risks measure which satisfied the trade, and has worked very well Turning to an article on Marine Insurance we find— The comparatively low level of war insurance rates at present, does not suggest an exceptionally large margin for profit from this class of business. On the other hand, British shipping is extraordinarily prosperous at the present, and there Ib no question that the owners can afford to pay the rather firmer premiums that are now being quoted. The article on shipping is headed, sifinificantly, '' From Depression to Prosperity." It reads— At the end of the year prices hitherto unapproached were being paid. As compared with the 12s. Od. which was quoted for the voyage from Argentina at the end of July, 50s. was being paid. In normal timos,25B. wns considered by owners a very good rate, and dur- ing the height' of the boom in 1012, tho highest rate touched was 37s. ed. Since this article was written freight charges have risen still higher. Amongst the "Reasons for the Rise" given is the following— Thirdly, the German mercantile marine is no longer able to participate in the carrying trade of the world. Large numbers are detained in German ports, in the United States, in the Tagus, and various neutral countries, and 445 German vessels, representing 1,004,- 826 tons have been captured, seized or detained. Thus the shipping firms have made the sailor's wife pay, in bread, for the very services whieh her husband rendered to his country in capturing German vessels, and keeping the seas clear for British commerce! I The shipping interests are also largely responsible for the rise in coal. An article on the eoal trade says— Shipowners have been in complete control of the situation' They have been able to demand practically what rates they wished. The price of coal, at the pit's mouth, has fallen since the war, owing to the loss of foreign markets, but the freight charges by sea from'Durham to London have been raised from 3s. to 13s. 6d. a ton. The South Metropolitan Gas company has circularised its customers to inform them that unless freight charges are reduced, they will raise the price of gas by 8d. or Od. per cubic 10001 Think what this will mean to poor familiesl The gas company suggests that consumers should press their members in parliament to agitate for prompt action on the part of the government with regard to shipping rates. It is a suggestion that we can echo most heartily, but we wish that the agitation of women had the strength of the vote behind it. THE SCIENCE OF FRATERNITY Henry Ward Beecher said: "The supreme art of life above all other arts is the art of living together justly and charitably." Dr. Hillis has a lecture on "The Science of Living With Men." The true spirit of society is fraternal Society minus fraternity is unscientific and unnatural. '' Man in society ia like a flower Blown in its native bed. 'Tie there alone His faculties, expanded in full bloom Shine out, there only reach their proper use," Man is a being of relationships. He is a social being. Fraternity is the cement that binds men in their relationships with each other into society. Fraternity is not a sentiment. It is a law, as absolute as the law of gravitation. Man cannot live to himself. Absolute individualism is utterly impossible. The solidarity of tho race is not a theory, but a fact—a law of life. Slavery died because it was unfrater- nal, because it waa against the law of nature, against the law of race solidarity, against the law of humanity. And so war muat die. It Ib awful colassal lawlessness.—Los Angeles Citizen. Woodburn & Bell, Manufacturers of "Dux" Cigarettes and Tobaccos Dux can't crow, but the Dux Cigarettes and Tobaccos can both crow and boast of Good Times. It is quite true their products all end. in smoke, but their volume of trade and quality of material is a very substantial fact. Too muoh cannot be said about the enterprise of this firm, Messrs Woodburn & Bell who know the business from A to Z, decided to make a good article—in fact the best and let the smokers know about it, with the result, in wholesale and retail stores "Dux" Ib the order of the day. The firm are to be congratulated in studying and cultivating the smokers palate, and more important, establishing a B. C. factory. We want you to patronize this home industry, do honor to the makers, justice to yourself, and credit to your province. Mr. Lonesome, remember—Dsx Ib your beBt companion when there are no "Chickens" about. •*•• LABOR JOTTINGS FROM CAPITAL CITY BY A UNIONIST Industrial Conditions Such as to Force Workers Into Political Unity VICTORIA, March 2.—The carpenters of the Capital City have subscribed' in a body to the Federatlonist. Other locals are expected to follow suit, Every effort is being made by the central body to organize the chic employees. The meeting called for Friday last was postponed, owing to the fact that the Liberals were holding a big political meeting,, and the organizing committee thought it advisable to take no chances, and will hold a meeting when as little counter attractions are on as posible. The Central Unemployment committee continue their policy of "do nothing" and at the last meeting it developed into a scrap between the parsons and. the mayor over the appointment of an assistant to the manager of the labor bureau. Meantime the jobless are waiting in the hope that something will be done and as there are over eleven hundred registered at the bureau there is every need for something besides petty squabbles. The parliamentary committee of the TradeB and Labor Council is taking tho necessary steps to have all voters, municipal and parliamentary, get on the voters' list, and it Ib expected that a good ticket will be placed in the field at the next civic election. Public meetings are to be held, if possible, from time to time, to (Ubouss public questions, as they arise. Many of the influential citixens are of the opinion that the jobless who are physically fit should join the third contingent, and thus save them from the bother of providing charity for the destitute. We should worry. The Songhees reserve meantime is undeveloped and the McBride Xmas box of about two years ago is a frost. THE RIGHT OF A JOB "I believe every able-bodied man has a right to a job." said Mr, Daniel Guggenheim before the U. S. Industrial Commission. "The man who aBks for work has a right to it.'' Spoken like a man and a philanthropist. There only remains to determine what it means. What is a right, anyway? If an involuntary unemployed man haB a right to a job, then he has a right to something he can't get, which comes aB near being a contradiction in terms as anything we have ever seen.in 'a magnate's testimony. If "the man what aBks for work has a right to it," why doesn't he take it without askingf He undoubtedly has the right to ask for a job, provided the bosa isn't too busy to see him. He alao has the right to have somebody give him a job. And1 so, lest the impression go forth that Mr. Guggenheim haa said nothing at all, we move to amend his atatement as follows: "I believe every able-bodied man has a right to a job if he can get it. The man who asks for work has a right to have it given to him." CENTER & HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Serrice 1041 OEOROIA STREET One Block weat of Court Houie. Uae of Modern Chapel and Funeral Parlors free to all Patrons Telephone Seymour 2125 SS*=*^ New Westminster Brewery When used in the desired manner, Beor, as a family beverage means- healthfulness. The Gold Medal Premier Beer is for this purpose high recommended. It is a pure brewed beer, recognized by authorities to have no superior in flavor and quality, containing a greater percentage of nourishment thnn ordinary beer. This excellencyy is obtained by the use of tho very best materials in the process of browing. The brewers of "Premier" pride themselves in providing tho public with a good wholesome, palatnblo beer. For home consumption you are advised to order a case from your own dealer—and when its a "refresher" aBk the Bar-tender for "Premier" and you will exclaim "the finest ever tasted." **** Municipal Bonds. A strong movomet has been started to encourage the purchase, locally, of British Columbia municipal bonds. Little need be Bald of the value of such debentures as an investment. There is no possibility of a failure to meet the obligation; the interest is high and tho bonds are negotiable. One cannot hesitate in calling attention to the advertisement of Dow-Frasor Trust company on page two, particularly since the investing public needs some encouragement at this time. *•* STUMBLING INTO LIGHT Whatever progress has been made in democratizing life opportunity for the workers has been instituted by the toilers themselves. Often they have reached for what they vaguely felt but did not understand—the inarticulate groping and yearning of a human mind conscious of better things. Often their methods have lacked in nicety and most perfect adaptability, but zeal inspired by an ideal has won against great obstacles. Out of even blundering attempts have come development and consciousness of .power to work out their own salvation. They have learned by their mistakes aa well as their successes. Experience of many years teaches that the essential condition requisite for all success is economic organization. That is the source of all powor and tho foundation of nil activities. All else is subordinate to the economic organization. In Toronto Too! A special meeting of the Toronto District Labor Ooiincil will bo held on Tuesday evening, March 2nd, in the Labor Temple, when action will be taken to appoint a committeo of ten to ar- rango for a conference of representatives of all trades unions in the city to organize for the next municipal elections. Let every delegate bo on hand—Industrial Bureau. . Of America rQxr comnHT ____ riummtmmo noa turn itj. 221 Dv.rNi|kt Niinn, Thomson & Clegg FUNERAL DIRECTORS eai EMBALMERS 520R.cl..d.Sl. Vinnir, 8. C. The Vancouver Milling company has ent the Longshoremen's wages, on their dock at Victoria 33 per cent, while, at the same time, they have increased the I price of nil commodities thoy handle to the consumer. #" A T.ong Island hotel proclaims: "This Hotel Is Patronized by Eoflned People. Also Cators to Auto Parties." During a recent Dickens celebration in Now York, a bnrgnin book store sign rend! "Dickons Works Here All This Week for #3.98." Over a flsh monger's shop in New Haven is: "Phillips and Green, Lobsters." In tho Boston public library hangs this sign: "Only Low Conversation Pormitted Here." A Chicago corset shop announces: "Our corsets will lit your waist and bust." Near Kadcliffe college—a glrlB' institution—Ling solemnly swears this sign hangs: "Our swimming tank haa a capacity ot 2,000 gala." Phone: Fairmont 810 Pattersons Chandler Manufacturer! of MONUMENTS Vaults, Curbing, Etc. Office and Works: Cor. 16th Ave. and Main St. Branch Offlce: 40th & Fraser Aves. VANCOUVER, B.C. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Meant PANTAGES VAUDEVILLE THREE SHOWS DAILY 2.40, 7.20, 9.15 Season's Prices: Matinee, 16c; Evenings, 16c, 200. T.B. CUTHBERTSON & Co. Men's Hatters and Outfitters Three Stores HARRON BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS J ancouver—Offlce and Chawl, 103< Qranvllle St., Phone Sey. 3i8e! North Vancouver — Offlce and Chapel, 122—Sixth St. West, Phone RENNIES SEEDS OUR 1015 CATALOGUE IS FREE Write, Call or Phase for a Con TO-DAY Wm. RENNIE CO.. Ltd 1138 Homer St. Phone Sey 8550. Vancouver, B. C. Also ot Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg YOU HATE A CHANCE TO OET YOUB DOLLARS BAOK • When yon DU7 British Columbia Made Goods Every dollar spent In Eaatemn or Foreign Goods it gone forever Leckie Boots are Made in Vancouver Insist on getlng them, ud yon got honest value for yonr money every time. J. LECKIE CO., Limited Vancouver Have Your Hat —remodelled at a fnetlo-ul coit of » new one. Tata Is nut spedattj. AH vrork guaranteed. We nmodtl Bats to Uu latest fashion aad aand yea taek tta STYLISH AND FIN8ST HAT you mr Ud Ia you lift wurdlw of prlco. Yoa i«t the btntflt of ear 30 yun* -wptrl- •SOI. STRAUSS HAT WORKS FIRST FLOOR, 136 HASTINOS STREET WEST TftUpbono: Seymour 2780. Mr. UNION MAN Do you believe ln British Columbia; let ns stand together. My long -years of experience has made Carhartt'a overalls perfection. I have opened a factory ln Vancouver to supply British Columbia trade. THE WOBK IB DONE EIOHT HEBE BY ONION LABOB. Mr. Union Man, if your dealer won't supply you Carhartt's overalls, send me a postal with your waist and leg measure, and I will see that you get them. Write me anyhow for a weekly time book, engineer's time book, or farmer's account book. These are free to you. HAMILTON OABHABTT The world's largest Overall Manufacturer. VANCOUVEB, B. O. Toronto, Detroit, Liverpool, Dallas, Atlanta Named Shoes are frequently made in Non- Union Factories—Do Not Buy Any Shoe ao matter what lta name, unless lt bears a plain and readable impression or this etaqp. AU shoes without the Union Stamp ara always Non-Union. BOOT A 8HOE WORKERS' UNION Ut Summer Street, Boston, Mass. J. P. Tobln, Pres. C. L. Blaine, Sec.-Treas. JINGLE POT COAL UNION MINED AT NANAIMO MORE HEAT-LASTS LONGER THIS COAL WILL SAVE YOU MONEY-TRY A TON Lump, $7.00; Nut, $5.50; Pea, $4.00; Slack, $4.00; Briquettes, $6.00 WOOD, Choicest Dry Fir, $3.00 per load McNEILL, WELCH & WILSON, Limited formerly VANCOUVER OOAL COMPANY TELEPHONES : SEYMOUR 5408 and 5409 -> VANCOUVER ->. CITY MARKET MAIN STREET AUCTION SALES Potatoes ■ • Vegetables Apples- ■ ■ New-Laid EGGS Are held every Tuesday and Friday at 10 A. M. If you really wish to reduce the cost of living, you can do so by attending the AUCTION SALES At Market Prices; these are the lowest prices in Vancouver. Stock always fresh and in best condition All kinds at most reasonable prices; in quantities to suit all buyers. Large variety winter stock at $1.00 and $1.25 per Box Are now arriving in large quantities. You can always rely on Eggs which are sold as new laid AT THE CITY MARKET ALL RED LINE, LIMITED S.S. Selma-S.S. Santa-Maria Leave* Johnson's wharf 0.80 a.m., Mon., Wed. and Friday, for Wlson Creek, Sochelt, Half Moon Bay, Redroofe's, Wclcomo Pan, Hardy Islantt, Nation Island, Pender Harbor, Stillwater, Myrtlo Point and Powell Rhrer; returning tbe following daya. Johnion'fl Wharf Stymour 4SS0 Printers and Labor Temple BuiMbf then* tty. UtO Prlnten ot The Kid. PAGE SIX. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST.- The Irving Hotel, 101 Hastings Street East Grand Opening Saturday, Much 6th, 1915 \ John L. Sullivan extends a cordial invitation to you to visit his new Grill and Cafe The Cuisine will he in charge of one of the best French Chefs en the Coaat. A high class service will he maintained at all times- Music from 5 to 12 THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital (15,000,000 Rest 113,600,000 Main Office: Corner Hastings and Oranvllle Streets, Vancouver CITY BRANCHES LOCATION ALMA ROAD Cor. Fourth Avpimo and Alma Road COMMERCIAL DRIVE Cor. First Avenuo and Commercial Drive EAST END Cor. i'ondor and Main Streets FAIRV1EW Cor. Sixth Aveinio and Granville Street HASTINGS and CAMBIE Cor. Hastings and Caiublo Streets KITSILANO Cor. Fourth Avenue and Yew Street MOUNT PLEASANT Cor. Eighth Avenuo and Main Street POWELL STREET Cor. Victoria Drive and Powell Street SOUTH HILL Cor. Forty-fourth Avenue and Fraser Road Also North Vancouver Branch, Corner Lonsdale Avenue and Esplanade "RTTY Guaranteed Genuine South Wellington -PU l Coal mined at South"WeIBngton,Van- couver IslanO. C., and Sold by us in Vancouver ai practically Cost in order to keep our men and teams employed. OOAL. Fer Ton. Lump, screened $0.50 Nut, No. 1 6.50 Nut, No. 2 5.00 Slack 3.00 PEA SPECIAL 4.00 WOOD. Per Load. Dry eordwood, stovo l'gth. $2.75 Inside 4r 3.00 Fir bark... 3.50 Kiln-dried kindling 3.50 Dry eordwood, Btove length i (cord) 550 Service the test. Satisfaction guaranteed. Competition Defied. t&tisell J.Hanbury & Co., Ltd 55"8r.-, NOW is *■*■*tbne t0 £et in early SEED POTATOES SWEET PEAS Special Mixture 2ozs. 25c ONION SETS Extra Good 2 lbs for 35c AT ALL OUR BRANCHES BROWN BROS. & CO., Ltd. FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN IN Labor Temple Co. Will Pay Dividend to Shareholders* of 8 Per Cent. Delegates Take Issue With Ex-President Knudsen Over Civic Election MENTION THE B. O. FEDERATIONIST Take that Watch to APPLEBY who will tell you what ia the matter, cost and guarantee all Rtpairi. 438 .Richards Street. MENTION THE B. O. FEDERATIONIST ARGUE! del lte man oobc acco. Phones: Seymour 8258 and 8250 THE Hose & Brooks Co., Ltd. Wines, Liquors and Cigars 504 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. OUR MAY DIRECTORY All changes Name, Address' Advertising etc, must be in by that date. B.C. Telephone Co., lid. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. O., Teh. 24.—New Weatminster Trades and Labor council held its regular meeting thiB livening, with President Cropley in the chair. Credentials—From the plumbers, for W. Wiengartner, B. Watson, D. Webster and A. E. Warner. Delegates present obligated und seated. Communications—From city council, re resolution on jitney "busses. Received and filed. Reports Delegato Maiden reported that the municipal committoo had sent a letter to the city council enclosing a oopy of the resolutions adopted at the previous mooting of the councl. Received, Delegate Stoney reported that Delegate Schofleld, who was chosen to Vote the stock of the council at the annual meeting of theh Labor emple company, did not attend the meeting, so Delegate Stoney reported that the company adopted the proposition to pay an eight per cent, dividend on the stock. He thought that the council Bhould have a safety deposit box to keep its stock certificate and other valuable papers in. On motion of Maiden-Pratt the report was received and the recommendation endorsed. Reports from Unions Typos-—Business as usual. Bartenders—Same as last week; Royal City hotel still on unfair list. Plumbers—Same as usual. Cigarmakers—Same as at last meeting; four but of eighteen working, two here and two at Kamloops. Street Railway Employees—Slight reduction in car shops; machinists and blacksmiths on short time. Electrical Workers—One more man working. Engineers—No improvement at all. Modera—Two men working now. Hod Carriers—Three men working. On motion the question of a successor to Deegate Pratt on the municipal committee was left over to the next meeting. New Busineu Delegate Knudsen took exception to statements in the minutes, claiming two errors and one omission, all affecting him, had been made. He did not think them intentional on the part of the secretary, but, in justice to himself, he wished one of them corrected, that being the omission, which he said was his absolute and specific denial of the charges made by Delegate Paulsen. With tho insertion of the wordB "Delegate Knudsen said the statements made by Delegate were false," before the sentence dealing with adjournment, the minutes were adopted. Yates-Rushton—That written charges be made against Delegate Knudsen or the statement be retracted. Delegate Paulsen said he had stated his own personal view, and it was not a union matter. Delegate Knudsen said that when he distributed dodgers under pay of the labor campaign committee, he had no idea at the time that tne man he later boosted for would be a candidate, and he stated facts and figures to prove his contention, so naturally he could not have worked for that man while in the employ of the labor campaign committee, as stated by Delegate Paulsen. The latter replied that when Mr. Knudsen had done enough work for the T. and L. council campaign committee for his money, then he was open to the highest bidder. Delegate Stoney said1 Delegate Knudsen had worked1 for the*labor campaign committee for awhile and then worked for somebody else, and he had no right to do so. Delegate Cropley objected to the remarks of Delegate Stoney, and1 said he thought Delegate FBIDAT MARCH 5,1 Knudsen was in the right, and any man had a right to do as he saw fit in the matter of voting. Delegate Maiden expressed surprise at Delegate Cropley *s remarks and called his attention to a time when he declined to vote on a proposition before the council before his union had issued instructions, and yet he upheld the actions of a man who had deliberately worked for a man not endorsed by the council, which was tantamount to working against the nominees of the council and placing personality above policy. He contended that Delegate Knudsen had trafficked upon his office as president of the Trades and Labor council, and had then stated that the council had no right to deal with him except aB a cigarmaker and through that union. This Delegate Maiden declared to be entirely wrong, as the council had the right to discipline its officers for acts committed in such capacity. Delegate Stoney said Delegate Knudsen had no Business to use his position as president to solicit votes for anyone but those endorsed by the T. and L. council Delegate Knudsen said he stood by his position and claimed he did not boost for any other candidate while in the pay of the labor campaign committee. Ho did not ubo his office to soicit votes, but said he waB a member of the labor campaign committee. Delegate Cropley declared that Delegate Kmidsen's action should be commended, as ho had worked for a man favorable to laUor. Delegate Knudson said he had not been paid a cent by the outsider he worked for, but he did receive money from somebody. Delegate Stoney said tho T. and L. council does not try to interfere with how a man may vote, but T. and L. council officers should not ubo thoir offices to try to influence voters. Delegate Runbton said if laborites did not vote for the men they nominated they woro false to their trust. The motion carried. Secretary Maiden submitted his resignation, but was asked to reconsider it. Questions Jielegate Yates wanted to know about meetings of the Progressive association. Delegate Cropley said he had not attended any meeting since being .elected a delogate, as he had receivd no notice of any. The secretary was instructed to notify the Progressive association regarding the matter. TJelcgntc Paulsen Baid he woud be unable to attend the meeting of the B. C. Consumers' league, so Delegate Yates wns. appointed, Mr. Graham, of tho Cooks' and Waiters' union, said he had collected all the old house cards he could flnd around town, and he had succeeded in organizing the Central and Strand cafes, and he urged all union men to patronize those houses. Replying to queries by Delegates Paulsen and Stoney, he Baid he could get a card from the Fraser, it evidently having been lost, and he could not place one in the Savoy, as they claimed they could not pay the On motion of Delegate Yates it was decided to recommend to the attorney- general at Victoria that a member of the Trades and Labor council be appointed on the Royal Columbian, hospital board and Delegate Stoney was selected for that honor. Another "Compensation" Case A terrific explosion toofc place at P. Welch . commissary camp 100-Mile House, Cariboo road, last Saturday, when a box of cups exploded, demolishing the building and seriously injuring Dr. EvanB, employed by the P. G. E., G. Piatt, one of the bookkeepers, and slightly injuring another bookkeeper named Gibbings and Mr. Cronin, a contractor. Medical aid started from Ashcroft, Dr. Evans and Piatt are not expected to live. Employment Bureau for Vernon. In response to a request contained in a petition signed by unemployed residents of the city, the Vernon, B. C, council last Monday night appointed a committee to arrange, if possible, for the establishment of a municipal employment bureau. Labor digs diamonds and precious metalB from tho earth but wears glass bends and brass jewelry. Labor builds streets and public high ways, but has not free assemblage upon them. ubor builds labor-saying machines but labors harder than over. Labor manufactures pianos and plays tho Jews' harp. COLOSSAL MERCHANDISE CAPTURE F|RESmoke&Water$ALE $1.95 0L0TB3HO OIVEN AWAY Men's Suits, aome slightly soiled; worth (12,60 to at) QQ ♦15.00 for 96.00 Suits, some worth as high as (20.00. Take your S_A QQ choice %a_UO SHOES BUTCHERED Men's Shoes, $6.00 values Fire price 78 Pairs of Boys' Boots; worth to $00. qo lira price,. oO\m Classic and Nursery Shoes for Children, worth to (3 7Q/» Fire price !»*" LADIES' BOOTS Ladies' Boots, worth $1.00 Price TOBAOOO AND (JEOOEBIES 8LAUQHTEBBD 15c Capstan and Players'Navy Cut 10c Macdonald'a Chewing ff_ or Smoking MV* 10c T. A B. and Ball Durham 15c Canned Peas, Imperfect condition *.Vw. 15c and 25c Canned Salmon, guaranteed in perfect condition A — Price **-*• 60c Brooms for 98c. 5c. 5c. White Swan Soap. 5c. 2c. The Sale Everybody has been Waiting For The entire stock of L. L. Periard, Vancouver's leading pioneer nun's outfitter, where a disastrous fire raged some Ume ago, has been bought hy the UNITED WRECKAOE SYNDICATE from the insurance companies, for spot cash at less than 15 cents on the dollar, and removed to 27 Hastings street west This stock, which totalled approximately (16,000, and consisted of all the most celebrated makes of merchandise, such as Arrow, Tooke, Forsythe, Olous shirts; Stetson, MaUory, Von Oal and Christy hats; Stanfleld, Watson's, Oold Fleece; B. V. D. underwear; Stanford, B. Gardner, Perfection clothing; Dent's and Perrin's gloves; Peabody's overalls, and many other well-known brands will be sold with a big fire salvaged stock of groceries and tobaccos that were bought at our own price, Including a fire damaged stock that waa shipped from Victoria and saved from a disaster. Three big stocks bought for spot cash and thrown on the market. Come, don't miss lt. Over (50,000 worth of merchandise to be sold at prices that will echo to the last corner ef British Columbia. Doors open Saturday at 10 a.m. for 30 days $12.50 Fire Price United Wreckage Syndicate In the Large Five-storey Building, formerly Occupied by Stark's Departmental Store, 27 Hastings Street West, near Carrall. It's the Insurance Company's Loss aad Tour Gain—Come FUBNISHINOS SLAUGHTERED Men's, Ladies' Raincoats, worth $2.95 Men's and Youths' Pants, worth to $3.00; Boiled. CR#» Per pair DOC. Men's Finest Dress Pants; sells to $5. Perfect. y>*| QQ Fire price tpLwO $1.50 and $1.75 Peabody's and Clerk's Working tVt'n Gloves for .'...O/C Peabody's verallB, some slightly damaged; Aj-^ Worth to $1.25 bOC. HATS SACRIFICED HatB, worth to $3.00 Fire Price 49c. 47 dozen Hats, including Stetson's, Mnllory'B Von Gal and Christy; all tho latest styles and colors and worth to $5.00 *, mn Your choice .pl.OU OVEBOOATS AND SUITS Lot of Overcoats Price 221 Suits. ThlB is the, cream of the stock, overy suit guaranteed in perfect condition and worth from $22.50 to $35.00. Take your u.e_ fljQ unrestricted choico at $«'•*'«' $1.50 SAFEST and QUICKEST To and From New Westminster Blue Funnel MOTOR CARS Leave 110 SBYMOUB STREET, (one door off Haatings St.) daily at 8.30 a, m, and every 16 minutes thereafter until 7.30 p. m., after -which we ran a car every 30 minutes. We have large roomy oars going DIBEOT TO WESTMINSTER without parading you up and down the streets, thereby giving a service yon tn sure to appreciate. PHONE SEY. 1615 Phone: s.**mour 3250 SuppUel ud Bepalra of All Kinds M. SCOVHJ. bioyoi.es Barley-Davidson Mowrcyclea 1018 Pender Stmt WM Vancouver, B. O. 25% DISCOUNT Why patronize trusts when you can save 25% discount on all your Laundry? The B. C. Clean Towel Supply, Limited, and the Home Laundry Company, Ltd. are the only people allowing this discount. Look over your Laundry Bills and you will be surprised to see what you have paid excess to the other Laundries. Telephone Highland 1473 Telephone Seymour 156 Telephone Seymour 5060 Our wagons call all over Vancouver. B.C. Clean Towel Supply Co. Limited * ADVERTISEMENT Vote for.. HEPBURN FOR MAYOR He is the Candidate who will uphold the honor and dignity of the City of Vancouver. He stands for the best interests of organized labor and will give the working-man (everything that he is entitled to. ELECTION COMMITTEE
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