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VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL AND B. C. FEDERATION OF LABOR. POLITICAL UNITY: YIOTOBYf VANCOUVER, B.G., FRIDAY, AUGUST 7,1914.' SIX PAGES / In Vancouv«r\ V City. 11,00 ) $1.50 PER YEAR I The General Strike Proposal Was Laid on Table [Protests to Federal Government Against Soaring Food Prices Tbe Council's regular meeting convened at 8 o'clock last night. Creden- 'Mala were received (or the following, who were seated: F. Jamea, Btreet Railwaymen; E. C. Appleby and Q. H. Gibson, Laborers; W. Randall and H. P. Allen, Preaa Assistants. The circular of the B. C. Federation of Labor relative to the callng of a general strike to assist the minera of Vancouver Island, was on motion laid over until Bro. Chris Pattlnson of the mine-workers had been given an opportunity to address the Council. ' Delegate Nagle, reporting for the committee appointed to take up the 'question ot holding a Council picnic on Labor Day, said the' committee, ln view of the conditions prevailing, , recommended that the Council take I no action with regard to the celebration of Labor Day. The recommenda- 1 tlon of the committee waa adopted. Reports of unions were leas favorable than ever. Delegate Nagle, for .the painters, said that 33 of their membera had been laid off from the few jobs ln town laat week. Delegate Curnock reported - that the Empire Cafe on Hastings atreet had put a [union card in that house. Sheet metal workers reported half their membera )out of work. Delegate Hoover, for the atreet rallwaymen, reported that they had accepted the award of the recent board of conciliation. The company, however, refused to adopt the findings of 'the board, and matters were again at a deadlock. The company still claimed the right to dismiss men for alleged dishonesty, without an Inquiry to prove or disprove the charges brought against them. A mass meeting of atreet rallwaymen will be held ln Oddfellows' Hall, Sixth avenue and Main street, at 12:30 Saturday midnight, when the position of affairs would be considered. Chris Pattlnson, ot the minera, was then given the privilege' of the floor .for ten minutes. He reviewed the icauaes of the atrlke, and stated that fin bit opinion, It the minora were defeated it would be a dlaaater to the •tire lahor movement of the province. He closed hla earnest address pith a fervent appeal tor,a general strike of all workera to force an eqult- [able settlement for the miners. The .vote on the question of a general itrike was then taken. On motion, It as laid on the table. Tbe following resolution waB moved and adopted: "Reeolved, that in view ot the pres ent crisis through the Empire, and the' stringency through which Canada is passing and still going, this, the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council, learna with grave alarm the sudden Jump in prices tor the necessities ot life, auch as flour, sugar, meats, eto., which must further .reduce tbe sustenance of life to thousands Britlah Columbia homes, and thla Council appeals to Sir R. L, Borden and Sir Wilfrid Laurler to take ateps as ln the ['wisdom ot the government seemed advisable to atop the greed of such Interests responsible for auch unwarranted and criminal Increases," ' The following committees were appointed: Parliamentary— R. P. Pettipiece, printers; W. F. Dunn, Electrical work- Ken; W, Pipes, bricklayers; C. E. Her- I'rlott, barben; W. E. Walker, walten & cooks; A. J. Crawford, sheet metal worken; F. Janes, Btreet railway men; 0. Kllpatrick, laboren; A. J. 'Malacord, musicians; J. Brooks, machinists; F. Partridge, moulders; T, McHugh, horseshoen. Organisation—John Sully, W. E, Walker, W. Nagle. Tbe parliamentary committee will meet each second and fourth Thursday ln the month ln room 210 Labor Temple, at 8 p.m. Tbe attention of the Oouncll was called to the fact that a celebration waa to be held at the Exhibition on Labor Day, and on motion It \ made plain that the organized labor movement was In no way connected with or concerned In the celebration. I I Oovernment Labor Bureau. "It would be better for organised labor, and for all labor If all Actions were dropped and the faot faced that thousands ot mechanics and laboren have come, are coming and will come to Canada from the old world, and that a system of government, would be face to face with ganized by the Ontario government l so that work and workera may be \ brought together. One great advan- tage ot this would be that the government of the province, Instead of being ln Its present state of lrres- lyponslblllty aB regards unemployment, would be face ta face with conditions, whatever they might be —would have the problem alwayB before lt, and would have the best iy>f all reasons for stopping the influx Vol workers when there Ib not work |lto do."—Toronto Star. Col. R. T. Lowery, whoso wit and I originality has made him famous ln western journalism, haB recently became proprietor of the Princeton Star, He will continue ln the even tenor of |ils way and continue to throw out the usual "dope" to an admiring public. Keep at lt, colonel, you will yet run jin "Ice organ" In the other place. , 'At Everett the shingle weaven are in the throes ot a big atrlke in three ,nillB and about 300 men being affected. The Btrlkera will win. EN NIGHT A mass meeting" of the Street Railwayman of Dlvl.lon 101 will b. held In Oddfellow.' Hall, corner of (th Avenu. and Main .tract, Mount Pleaaant, tomorrow (Saturday) night, at 12.30 midnight Th. bu.ln.aa will b. to con.lder what action shall b. tak.n regarding th. Company', refusal to accept the off.r of th. atra<t railwayman, to aettla th. dispute between th.m and th. oompany, In accordance with th. award of th. ree.nt board of conciliation, whloh coneldered th. matter. In dlapute between th. two partita. It It af vital Importance lo .vary member of th. <trut railwayman1, union, that he should b. present st thla meeting. For that reason all mam- ban should mak. .vary effort lo be there, ao that thay may be correctly Informed a. to th. outcome of tho negotiations which hav. been going on. Lata cars hav. bean arranged for. TO CONTEST EARLY CLOSING Retail Merchants Protest Against the By-law—Form an Association A meeting of representatives of the drygoods,. boot and shoe and gents' furnishings merchants of Vancouver was held Tuesday evening ln the Labor Temple, to protest against the re cent early closing bylaw passed by the oity council. A resolution condemning the by-law as arbitrary, In jurious and needless was unanimously passed. It was also decided to form Immediately an association under the name of the Vancouver Retail Merchants' association, and a committee was appointed to take the preliminary steps to flnd out the best means of contesting tbe by-law. Merger Proposition of the U. M. W. of A. and W.F.ofM. Debs Lauds Moyer for His| Stand in the Butte Trouble WSi PRESENTATION To J. B. Rannle Upon Hla Retirement From the B. C. E. R. Gathered on Monday evening ln the board room of the company's offices, some 50 members of tbe B. C. Blectric Railway company's ofllce staff made a farewell presentation to J, B. Rannle who has resigned the position of Vancouver traffic agent. The address was made by F. R. Glover, who presented a handaome case of household cutlery and a fishing outfit, consisting of rod, reel and basket. Those present sighed the illuminated address. They testified to the esteem and good friendship In which tbey held Mr. Rannle. Mr. Rannle said that though his service in the company had been long and arduous, lt had been made pleasant by the friendly associations and help be had received. [Speolal Corresspondence] DENVER, Aug. 4.—The proposed amalgamation of the Western Federation of Minera with the United Mine Workers of America, to form what will be the mightiest body ot organized labor In the world, was favorably reported to tbe convention of the W. P. ot M. by ihe speolal committee appointed to consider the project, The report .embodies a resolution for a referendum vote of the members on the- proposition. The convention therefore postponed action. It Ib stated that amalgamation of miners ln the metal and coal industries ts favored by the leaders of both miners' organizations. The United Mine Workers have already taken favorable action on the merger proposition, and at its recent convention the executive committee Was empowered to appoint a committee to take matten up with the heads of the Western Federation of Miners. That a merger of the two organizations will be perfected within less than a year is the opinion of John M(oLennan, president of the Colorado dlatrlct, United Mine Workere of America, and Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, If the plan Is adopted close to 600,000 laboring men In all portions of the United States will be affiliated. At present there are nearly 600,000 Cement Sidewalks a Surprlae After an absence of seven years In the eastern states, Jack McDermott has returned to British Columbia. He was one ot the early cement workers ln this olty, and says he never dreamed of seeing so many cement sidewalks .In Vancouver. Off to the Old Country W. J. Walton, bricklayer, left last Friday for a year's sojourn In England. For many years he was the popular sergeant-at-arms of the local brieklayera' union. His many friends wish him bon voyage. A Gil MS Laborers Arriving from the Construction Camps to ' Go to War Prefer Chance of Being Shot Than Starve Next Winter Here The famous racialist member of the French parliament, who was assassinated lut Friday. BOY IMMIGRATION To New South Wales Must Stop [Special Australian Correspondence] SY'DNET, N. S. W., Aug. 18.—It has been discovered that the N. S. W. immigration agent in England has been advertising In the English newspapers for boy Immigrants. As the policy of the labor party Ib against thla, Borne straight talk has taken place between the party and the premier. The premier has said that If the advertisements are true they are inserted without the sanction of the government,^ and says he will take steps to Bee that the advertisements are cancelled. | Unfortunately one ofllce ln England represents two Australian statea and one of the states, Victoria, (a tory state) Is In favor of boy immigration. It Is thus the misunderstanding has came about. The labor party Is against boy Immigration and will not allow the government to have anything to do with it. The whole trouble lies, of course, with the ™L*iZ?taZnnhSiX^w^!;Z',«,mt8' "*»■■'•»<»* ™ » comm'slaon memben in the United Mine Worsen, i,oolo anA ^.bbU k„ WDD„n„ mi,.... of (America, and the Western Federation has a membenhlp of more than 80,000 men. The Federation adopted a resolution denouncing Mayor Duncan; Butte, and the Montana Socialist, a newspaper, for the circulation ot a statement that President Charles H, Moyer had asked for the Btate militia as a result of his troubles In Butte, June 33rd, During the two-hour debate which preceded the vote, Moyer denied, he asked for troopB when he met Governor Stewart. It was Anally decided to hold the paper and Duncan responsible and a committee of five was named to investigate. A communication from Eugene V. Debs lauded Moyer for his stand ln the Butte trouble and blamed tbe I. W. W. for the rioting. Cumberland Mine. Close Down Mines No. 8 and 9, at Cumberland, bave been closed down, owing to the fact that the unskilled nonunion miners have got the workings into such condition tbat the mine can no longer be worked at a profit. Theae are the chief mines ln Cumberland and the action of the company In closing them has given rise to much comment. "Bill" Lang, linotype operator, "blew In" the other day from Ana- cortes. In future he will stay home, as he likes the climate of Vancouver better tban anywhere else on the coast basis, and get paid by results. They are thus not too particular how they get the Immigrants here so long as they come. It Ib the old story of de: hiding the people here and when they cannot get work they crowd into the cities, and swell the ranks of the unemployed there. The premier ln answer to a queatlon put to him by the writer says he will take Immediate steps to hsve boy immigration stopped for all Hips as tar as New South Wales Ib concerned. It Is to be hoped SO, PARLIAMENT SUMMONED Will Meet on August 18th—War Tax Possible An Ottawa dispatch on Wednesday states that the government has de elded to summon parliament to meet on August 18th, to deal with the war situation. It is possible lt may be asked to Impose a war tax. Australian Minera Request Fund. Coal miners affiliated with the Mlnen' Federation of. New South Wales are on strike, and the following appeal for aid haB been sent to England, "Three thousand miners Idle. Funds urgently required," W, E. Farrell has left the city for Toronto, Ont, and will not return till next year. He was a delegate from the bricklayers' union to the local Trades and Labor council, well-known and popular with his fellows. lAlong the "skid rood" (Water, Powell and Cordova streets) small groups of European laboren, who are gradually arriving from the conatructlon camps, may be seen these dsys from early morn till late st night discussing the war situation. The Federatlonist reporter learned from some of them that they expected to go to the front and, In fact one Austrian who spoke very good English, ssld that he would sooner take a chance at being shot than to try to eke out an existence in British Columbia next winter. This appears to be the general sentiment prevailing among the men loafing around these quarters. So far the news ot the huge war has not reached to the far Interior construction camps, either along the North Thompson, where tbe Canadian Northern Is being built or midway on the P. G, E„ between here and Fort George, where lt la stated that some 7,000 men are 'working. As soon as the "glad tidings" penetrate tbe wild wildernesses of this province, It Ib predicted that there will be a real exodus of foreign laborers to the coast who want to get a chance to return "home." A contractor said that he did not propose to let his men get hold of any ot those "red letter" newspapers containing tbe news of the big trouble, ae if they did he would be up against it hard trying to finish hla job before the wet weather sets ln, beoause tbey would quit work Immediately and come to Vancouver ln the hope of getting out of the country. . , , RRICKLAYER8 MEET Will Call Special Muting to Vote on Propoaed Sympathetic Strjk. Vice-president W. J. Kerr presided over a good attendance at the regular meeting of the Brlcklayen' union held ln Labor Tempi, on Tuesday, evening. After disposing of routine business, President Foster of the Miners' union, Nanaimo, was given the floor, who spoke at length ot the minen' Btrike situation on Vancouver island, and urged the necessity of organized labor eupportlng the men ln their present trouble. It was deolded tbat a special meeting of the union be called tor the purpose of taking a .vote on the sympathetic strike aa proposed by the B. C. Federation of labor. New Chines. Paper The Chinese socialists of Vancouver have followed the example set by their comrades In San Francisco, and started a Chinese socialist paper. It Is said that the circulation in the United StateB and Canada has already reached the 60,000 mark, and is constantly increasing. There are Chinese socialist organizations scattered throughout the country in all the large cities, which are raising funds for the third revolution, which Is expected to take place In.August or September. SPECIAL ARTICLES ON COMPENSATION SHOULD BE STUDIED Th. series of articles on work- rnsii's compensation by Jas. H. MoVety, whloh are now appearing In Th* Federatlonist art •specially commended ts th. at-. tentlon and study of our r**d- •rs. Premier McBride hss definitely announced that s nsw workmsn'. Compensation art Is to b. Introduced at th. ntxt easslon of the leglelature. Th* quality of that sot whsn It finally reach.. IM place an the statute books, depends to a large extent upon th* knowledge and Information concerning suoh legislation, whloh Is psssesssd hy th* mass of th* work.r. In British Columbls. If thty know what constitute, a good act and what Is a bad on., It will go far towards producing an act ef real us* to th.m. Otherwise a me.nlnglM. Jumble may b. expected, whloh will be no batter than th* pr***nt act For that reaaon, these articles ara being prepsred far, shd published by Th* Federatlonist with a vl.w to th. worker, being In possession af cornet Information on this matter whan th. tlm. com** for using it CANADA MILITIA Mmm IN IIS TERMS All Hen Between the Ages of 18 and 60 May Be Called Upon Oertata Exemptions An Provided For in the Act MUNICIPAL WORK South Vsncouvsr Expenditures Hav* Given Employment to Citizens S. B. Bennett municipal engineer for South Vancouver, reported to the board of works oh Tuesday that over 1200,000 hsd been expended tn Improvements ln the district since January and tbat over 1340,000 bad been Invested by private, Individuals. Following Ib a summary of Mr. Bennett's report: "Construction of Central Park tank, $80,000; water department expenditures for extensions, etc., 310,000; paving ot Main street already expended, $90,000; balance to be allowed, $410,000; paving of Bodwell road, $10,000 expended; balance allowed, $61,000; oiling of twenty miles of roadways at $90 per mile, $1800; rebuilding of Fraser road, from River road to bridge, $3,000; the expenditure of over $60,000 for grading and clearing of roadways, laying of aide- walks, drains, etc., In tbe various wards, making a total of $204,800, which haa been spent by the municipality since tbe first ot the year for public improvements, 50 per cent ot which hss been returned to the people of this municipality in-the employing of home labor." SEWER CONTRACT Papen Signed on Monday—Price Is Three Hundred Thousand Dollara On Monday the Burrard Peninsula Joint sewer board completed and signed up the contract for the Central Park extension of the China Creek sewer, with Messrs. Hodgson, King ft McPhalen Bros., contractors, who were successful In the bidding when the tenders were opened two weeks ago. Work on the proposed sewer will begin at once, and as soon as tbe contracton get their plant assembled and necessary preliminary work done, j a large number of men will be employed. The contract price at which the work was let Is $300,000,. The next highest bid waa $322,000 and the board's engineer put In his estimate at $340,000. The contracton are prac tlcal men of wide experience. Fred Fowler, an old-time Vancouver typo, and ex-alderman of North Vancouver, and Mrs. Fowler bave returned to this city after a four months' trip to Great Britain and sojourn on the continent. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION [By Jas. H. McVety] The writer has already shown that as long as industry was conducted on a small scale, and the employer worked with his men, or was himself the manager, his personal negligence could in many cases be established, thus making it possible to recover damages for injuries arising through tuch negligence, by utilizing the common law. With the development of the factory system, between 1870 and 1880, and the ever-growing expansion of the scale on which all industries were conducted, it became increasingly difficult to bring home individual responsibility to the employer. As industry passed largely into the hands of corporations, where the actual owners took no part in the industry, the difficulty became almost an impossibility. The employer was not liable to a servant for the negligence of a fellow servant, and consequently, in the majority of injuries, was not liable at all. As has already been stated, the Employers' Liability act of 1880 was the result of grave discontent and inability to recover under the common law. , The foundation of the employers' liability was, however, still based on negligence, and it was not until 1884 that any departure towards what is now known as "workmen's compensation" was made—first, be it said, in Germany, Austria following in 1887 and Norway in 1894. England passed its act in 1897 and numerous amendments have since been made, mostly towards the extension of the scope of the legislation. These acts were a complete revolution in the law of employers' liability. Employees coming within the scope were given the right to compensation for injuries, wholly irrespective of any consideration of negligence or contributory negligence. It was, of course, much more limited in its scope that' the act in force in England to-day, but for the classes of labor covered, it practically compelled the employer to ensure them against injury. v Since the year 1697 the growth and development of legislation dealing with the compensation of workmen injured in industry has been moie rapid, in fact, some 42 countries have now passed legislation, which, although differing greatly as to method and amount, follews the principle already outlined. The British Columbia government passed an act in 1902 which became effective in May, 1903. It was patterned generally after the English act, but many of the better points were omitted and they have not since been inserted. Credit is due to James Hawthornthwalte for securing its passage, unsatisfactory as its provisions were to him. It applies to railways, factories, mines, quarries, engineering work,' and building, which exceed 40 feet in height and are being constructed or repaired by means of scaffolding or being demolished, or on which machinery driven by mechanical power is being used for construction, repair or demolition. Electrical workers, except on electric tramways, loggers and men engaged in land clearing, and a large proportion of the building trades do not come within the scope of the act. Fancy anything more ridiculous that to pay compensation to a workman who breaks a finger on a building 41 feet in height and pay nothing to the dependents of the man who falls from the top of a building 39 feet high and breaks hii neck. An injured workman received nothing for the first two weeks of disablement and half wages, not to exceed $10 per week afterwards. The person injured pays all doctor and hospital bills out of the $6 or $10 allowance per week. In case of death the dependent receives three yeans' srnings. but not lets than $1000 or more than $1500, the allowance for death being almost the same as that of England where a dollar goes as far as two or three in this province. If the worker ii partially disabled and after a time is able to earn a small wage at some other occupation, the employer is entitled to a revision of the scale of payment. After six months of weekly payments, and regardless of ihe condition of the injured person, the employer can demand the acceptance of a fixed sum, and in case of inability to agree upon the amount, it is fixed by arbitration. Although drawn with the object of reducing the coat of litigation, the limitations as to scope has necessitated many expensive suits for the purpoie of preventing the establishment of adverse deciiions, the case of Kruz vs. Crows Neit Pan Coal company, where Ihe company refuted compensation because the dependents resided outside the province, being carried by the miners, asiitted by organized labor generally, to the privy council. Employers quite naturally protect themselves against claims by insuring their employees in insurance companies, and this policy means that claimants, with little or no experience in such matters, are forced to fight their claims with the experienced lawyers employed by the insurance companies. If the claimant fights his own battle, he invariably- loses tome or all of the compensation to which he is entitled, and if he employs a lawyer the cost is deducted from whatever is received from the insurance companies. First, the injured one receives nothing for the first two weeks, pays his own mdical and hospital fees and receives no compensation often for weeki afterwards, or until he fights it out with the insurance company. Even if successful the rates of compensation' are based on those prevailing in England and entirely inadequate to meet the cost of living in Western Canada, Between the ridiculous limitations, the absurdly low scale of payments and the difficulty and expense of collecting such amounts as are legally due, the British Columbia act is about as obsolete a measure ai there is in force in any of the 42 countries which have already passed legislation based on the same principle. Revolutionary as the present method of compensating workers injured in industry was considered in 1897, another change hai already occurred. In a number of states, notably Washington, Ihe administration of compensation has been taken over and administered by a board of commissioners, each industry being taxed according lo the number of killed and injured workers it produces, the state collecting the taxes and paying the compensation direct, without legal process and the varioui expensive entanglements such processes involve. Ontario has just passed legislation along similar lines, with, however, many improvements over the Washington system. In a subsequent issue the salient features of the Ontario and Washington acts will be dealt with. Tbe provisions of tha Cauda Mllltla aot may not be very familiar to readers of The Federatlonist Undtr certain circumstances It provides for compulsory military service. Claus* 10 says; "All the male Inhabitant* al Canada, of the at* ot 11 year* and upwards, and under 60, not exempt or disqualified by law, and being BrltlBh subjects, shall ba liable to service In ths mllltla provided that the governor-general may require all tbe male Inhabitants of Canada capable of bearing arms, to serve In the ess* of a levee en masse." The following exemptions ara provided ln Clause 11: The following persons only shall be exempt from liability to service ln the mllltla: Members of the King's Privy Oouncll of Canada; judges of sll courts of justice; members of the executive councils of provinces; deputy ministers of the federal and provlnokyl governments; clergy and ministers of all religious denominations; telegraph clerks ln actual employment; officers and clerks regularly employed In the collection of revenue; wardens and officers of all public prisons and lunatic asylums; members of tbe naval mllltla; members of the polio* fore* and lire brigade permanently employed In Incorporated cities, towns and villages; professors In colleges snd universities and teachers in religious orders; per sons disabled by bodily or mental Infirmity; the only son of a widow being her only support; pilots and apprentice pilots during the. season of navigation. Clause 15 gives the various classes of th* mllltla, and tbe order ln which they may be called out, thus: Order of Drafting Clause 15 gives the several classes of the militia and the order In which they shall be called out • . * The male population liable to serve In the mllltla shall bs divided Into four classes: Tbe firat class shall comprise all of the age of eighteen years and upwards, but under thirty years who are unmarried or widowers without children. The second class shall comprise all those of the age of thirty years and upwards but under forty-five years, who are unmarried or widowers without children, The third class shall comprise all those of the age bf eighteen years and upwards, but under 45 years who are married or widowers with children. The fourth class shall comprise - all those of the age of 46 yeara upwards, but under 60 years. These said several classes shall be called upon to serve ln the order In which they are referred to ln this section. When a man haa once been drafted be is forced, under penalty to serve, according to clause 114, which reads'. Penaltiee of -Refusal Once a man haB been dratted he Is compelled to serve. Clause 114 provides aa follows: Every person of whom Information Is required by any officer making any roll, In order to enable suoh officer to comply with the provisions ot tbls act, who, when applied to by such officer: (a) refuses to give such information; or (b) Gives false information; or' Id Refuses to give his own name and proper information; or (d) Gives a false name or false information; or shall (a) For such Item nf information demanded and refused; (b) For each item of Information falsoly stated: (o) For refusing to give his own name or proper Information; or (d) For giving a false name or false information; incur a penalty not exceeding twenty dollars. Clause 516 is aB follows: Every man drafted for service In the mllltla who refuses or neglects to take the oath or to make the declaration hereinbefore prescribed, when tendered to him by n Justice of the peace or by any commissioned officer duly authorized for that purpose, shall on summary conviction before two justices of the pence be liable to Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, and for every subsequent neglect or refusal to a further Imprisonment not exceeding twelve months. Information Wanted Andrew Milne, native of Dundee, Scotland; about 28 years of age, dark complexion, last heard of about nine years ago, Bulling as steward, also us fireman, Is imiutrcd for by his relatives. Address A. S. Milne, 1122 Rose street, Grandvlew, Vancouver, B. C. Bricklayers in San Francisco are paid 87 1-2 cents an hour. PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FRIDAT: .....AUGUST 7, 1 UNION MEN! 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The Quality of Our Service, the Quality of Our Goods, Is Always the Best Tha reuon our buiineu li Inoreulnr tl duo to tho faot that our buil- _ju polloy !■ correct. Wo adopted tho policy of Infornlug tho publlo throuih Ui« medium of the preu aa to what our chargei would he for a oomplete funeral. Including Hoarao. Carrlafe for Family, Car* of Romalna, Wagon Service, and ail our penonal iirvlao for $56.00 Oomplete Funeral $65.00 Commodloul Chapel Free to All Patron* Formerly Canter A Hanni'e Branch A. C. Millar, Prea. Wo ara living up to our advertisement to tho latter, Thli haa eatabllih- ad confidence with the public In ua, and for that reaaon atom we aro iuo- cauful, and we intend to continue aa wa aro doing now. Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co. Cor. Eighth Ave. snd Main Street Phone Fairmont 119 P. H. Qrote, Manager Vancouver Heights Grocery 3640 HASTINGS STREET EAST THE POST OFFICE STORE Bsst of everything at loweBt prices. Groceries, Hams, Bacon, Gsrden Seeds, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Tea Rose Tes, Reld & Millar's Sausages and Head Cheese. Every morning we receive a shipment of berries from McDonald's Ranoh on Keats Ialand. They are delicious. Telephone your orders. Our delight Is to serve you. W. R. McMURRAY . . PHONE HIGHLAND WL REPORT SUNS Tomatoes in Demand—ftig Supply of Fruit—Eggs Higher Poultry Sold at From $6 to $10 per Dozen at Market The city market had a good supply of fruit and produce thia week, and a large number of buyers were present. Several lines were very much in demand, notably tomatoes. These were quickly sold. Eggs alBO took a jump yesterday. They had been selling slowly at 32 cents a dozen but the keen demand forced them up three cents a dosen. Tke poultry section ia now very large, and yesterday was no exception, splendid lots of birds being offered from the islands and the Fraser valley. Light hens made J6 to $8 per dozen, while heavy hens made from $9 to $10 per dozen; broilers sold well at an average price of 20 cents per pound. Ducks were ln smaller supply and made BO cents each. EggB 35 cents per dozen. 'Apples are ln large supply with a limited demand and only the best packed and graded are Belling at anything like fair prices: Duchess, (1.20 to $1.40; Transparent^, |1 to $1.60, while other lota are Belling at from 80 cents to $1. Blackberries are In large supply and, while bo far all lots offered have been cleared, there Is a feeling.that consumers have been surfeited with raspberries and are not keen for blackberries, crates sold at $1.25. A lot of apricots, No. 2, from Kelowna, were offered and snapped up at 90 cents and $1 per crate, these being loose pack. Peach plums are selling at 90 cents to $1 per crate, while cooking plums only realized 80 centa per crate. Tomatoes are short Bupply, with a very strong demand for hothouse. These made, No. 1, $2.50 and $2; No. 2, $1.90, and No. 3, $1.50 Outdoor Summerland, $1.60 per crate; Kelowna, $1.30. Potatoes are selling slowly at $20 per ton, but this will soon give place to higher prices in sympathy with southern quotations. New hay sold at $14 per ton and old at $11; straw per bale 40 cents; young hogs $4 to .$6 each; veal 16 cents per pound; butter 28 cents per ponud. MARKET AND INDUSTRIES Local Not Counoll of Women Do Intend Using Stall On Monday afternoon the civic markets and Industries committee were notified that the Local Council of Women did not see any way to success ln bringing producer and consumer together under the plan adopted by the committee and endorsed by the city council. The members thanked the committee for the offer of a stall at j-the market but did not avail themselves of lt 'Industrial Commissioner J. R. Davison reported that during July he had sent detailed answers to Inquiries regarding woollen and knitting mills, trunk and cigar factories and auto accessories and motor truck manufacturers. Another matter mentioned by the industrial commissioner was that he had contracted for advertising space ln papers In the old' country and ln Eastern, Canadian publications for the purpose of showing the opportunities offered in British Columbia. Rents of market stalls for July amounted to $526, commissions to $689.44 and weigh scale fees to $3.85, a total of $1,118.29. The falling off in the rents was due to the fact that the two fish companies were not now occupying portions ot the' building. Consignors were reported to be more than double the number for July, 1913, although consignments were small. Internstlonsl Egg-laying Contest The report from October 28 to-July 27 of the third International egg-laying contest being held under the supervision of the provincial department of agriculture at the exhibition grounds, Victoria, B. C, Is as follows Among the nonweight varieties, six birds to a pen, the Ranguira egg ranch of Otaji, New Zealand, came flrst with 1,107 eggs from white leghorns; second,.A. Easton, Duncan, B.C., 1,033 eggs from white leghorns; third, R. Wl Chalmers, of < Thrums, West Kootenay, 958 eggs from white leghorns. Among weight varieties, six birds to a pen, Tom Barron of Catforth, Preaton, England, came flrst with 1,013 eggs from white wyandottes; second, E. D. Read of Duncan, B.C., 1,102 eggs from white wyandottes; third, HaU St Clark, Fowl Bay, Victoria, 1,006 eggs from white orp- IngtonB. TO 01 STATE Over 40,000 Acres of Land Acquired for That Purpose WiU Expend $350,000 in Development Work and Equipment [Special Australian Correspondence] SYDNEY, N.S.W., Jujy 18.—The labor socialist government of New South Wales does not Intend to always depend on the plute coal mine owners for coal' for state purposes. For many years it has been the dream of the labor party to have a state coal mine. At last this has been realised. The government for some time past has been carrying out boring experiments ln varloua parts of the atate, and has at last settled on a site on the blue mountains, within 100 miles of the state capital. Over 40,000 acres of land have been acquired and the boring shows that coal can be reached at a depth of 250 feet. According to the bore, the coal Is very good. There is a top seam of four feet eight and a half inches, and a bottom seam of about eight feet. The bottom seam coal contains about ten per cent, of ash—which Ib by far the best coal ln the locality. It Is thought that lt will take trom eighteen months to two years to finish the development work, and arrange the railway sidings. It Ib expected to take about 1600 tons per day out of tbe mine when finished. The government is also arranging for two other coal mines in the state. The one mentioned above is on the western field, and .will serve the railways in the western part of the Btate. It Is expected that soon the government will pick the sites of mines for the south and the north coal supplies of the state. In the present case, lt Is expected that the cost ot the mine will run Into about $360,000. Field Crops of Canada For this year lt Is estimated that 11,203,800 acres are under wheat In Cana'da, namely, 10,230,600 acres in spring and 973,300 ln tall wheat. The acreage of oats Ib placed at 10,811,- 000; that of barley at 1,604,000, while hay and clover occupies 8,206,000. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT The city building Inspector's report for July shows that during the" month, 119 permits were issued, valuer at $139,001. For the corresponding month last year, 15? permits were issued, valued at $441,085. The total number ot permits for the first seven months of 1914, 1b 967, valued at $2,532,250. The total number of permits for the first seven months ot 1913 was 1350, valued at $7,559,339. The meaning of these figures, from a building tradesman's point ot view, is too jlaln to need further comment. RAILWAY UNIONS Advance Rapidly — Membership Over 300,000 For the last three months the question of war or i peace between all the railroads west of Chicago and their engineers and firemen has been waiting for an answer, writes Henry M. Hyde, in the Chicago News. The number of railroads involved Ib ninety- two. The two unions number more than 50,000 members. It Ib understood that the men are asking changes in working rules and direct increases In pay which the railway estimates would, taken together, add 40 per cent to their payrolls. Whatever the outcome of the pending struggle there are few things more significant and Interesting than the change during the last ten years in the position and attitude ot the tour great unions of railroad employes. Then they were comparatively weak, poor, quarreling among themselves, anxious to propose arbitration to railroad managers,,' who frequently declared they had nothing to arbitrate. Today they are immensely strong, with a total membership of well over 300,000 men in.the United States and Canada Each of them—the unton of engineers, of firemen, of conductors and trainmen—has millions of dollars ln Its treasury. The trainmen alone have a balance of $3,000,000, with about $1,000,000 of this amount in their strike fimd. The engineers own a skyscraper in Cleveland and have Other large, interests. They pay out hundreds ot .thousands of dollars a year ln Ufe and accident Inaurance to their members, and conduct homes for the aged and, crippled ih their ranks. Ten yeara ago the unions of engineers and firemen were at swords' points. When after long years ot apprenticeship a fireman was Anally promoted to the other Bide of the cab the engineers' union declared that he must give up his old affiliation and absolutely quit the firemen's union. This rule resulted in bitter feelings and much friction. Now that has all been patched up. Not only that, but a working agreement has been reached by which all four unions Btand together In making their demands on the railroads. Vp to 1900 when the officials of a railroad union went before the officials to ask for changes In conditions or in Wages their chief weapons were threats and heated oratory. Now they employ accountants and statisticians to analyze complicated railroad statements. They come Into' a conference nowadays with expert witnesses, who have prepared charts and diagrams which Bhow the increase ln the cost of living, the rate of railroad earnings to investments and all the factors which enter Into the discussion of the situation. In the matter of arbitration the position of the railroad companies and the unions is exactly reversed. In the old days lt was the unions, then comparatively weak, which pleaded that their requests be sent to arbitrators; now lt Is more often the railroad managers who are quick to suggest arbitration. __ !Y Some Seventy Measures for the Forthcoming Parliamentary Session Will Eliminate the Middlemen as Far as Possible [Special Australian Correspondence] SYDNEY, N. 8. W., July 18.—The labor premier ot the state ot N. S. Wales delivered his policy speech the other day. Many things were dealt with, ln all some 70 measures are to be taken ln the forthcoming session. State Industries, land legislation and works on a huge scale are some ot the matters that will be dealt with. Underground rallwaya for Sydney and an overhead bridge for the harbor, and croBs-country railways and duplications are also to flnd a place for consideration. Speaking of the coat of living, the premier aald that the government would take strong action In making living cheaper, and intended to eliminate the middleman as far aa possible. He would also take action to deal with any monopoly that tended to raise the price of commodities. A fair rents bill Is to be brought ln, fixing ihe rental ot houses by law. The policy of building garden cities is to be furthered, and drastic alteration In the industrial law is talked ot. There wUl also be a workers' compensation act, government labor exchanges with no charge for registration, universal Saturday halt-holiday, early closing and eight hours a day. The death penalty Is to be abolished, and imprisonment for Ufe instituted in its stead. The labor party is against the taking of life. Legislation la to be made allowing for women to take their place ln the parliaments of the oountry, and a state Ironworks Is to be established. The capitalistic papers are strangely silent on the speech, finding no fault with lt. Which Ib a good sign. HARRY SIBBLE On His Rounds Through Vancouver Ialand and Waahlngton State Harry Slbble, the well-known vendor of socialist literature, was ln the city yesterday and told The Federationist that he had attended the socialist convention recently held at Port Angeles, Wash. There were about 600 delegates present trom all parts ot Clallam.county. They nominated a full ticket tor the coming fall elections, among these being nominated was Editor Boomer of the Port Angeles Free Press tor congressman. His friends say that he stands a good chance of being eleoted. The other day Harry attended the Seattle meeting ot that well-known philosophic anarchist lecturer, Emma Goldman. He was loud ln hts pralseB ot Miss Goldman's lecture, and says that ahe Is a much abused lady by the capitalistic press, and that she should come to Vancouver. She also lectured In the hall of the Portland city library to a large audience. Big Goose Egg Six Inches long and nine Inches round, an egg laid by a goose at High- ley Bridge, Oakford, Devon, weighs three-quarters of a pound. VANCOUVER City Market MAIN STREET s OKANAGAN APRICOTS, PEACHES, PLUMS, TABLE AND COOKING APPLES, NEW LAID EGGS, DAIRY BUTTER, DRESSED POULTRY, DUCKS, NEW POTATOES, VEGETABLES. Auction Sales Every Tuesday and Friday OUR SALESMEN ARE AT YOUR SERVICE DAILY FROM 7 AM. TILL 6 P.M. SATURDAY IS OUR SPECIAL PRODUCERS' DAY JOHN McMILLAN, Manager \W0RKERS UNION/ Named Shoe* are frequently made in Noi Union Factories—Do Not Buy Any Shi no matter what Its name, unless lt bears pl*tn and readable Impression or. this stain AU shoes without ths Union Stamp a always Non-Union. BOOT a SHOE WORKERS' UNION 146 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. J. F. Tobln, Proa 0. L. Blaine, See.-Trsi Brown Bros. & Co. Ltd Florists and Nursery Men THRU OTORM IN VANCOUVER ' N Hastlnie it. Phone ley. M 401 Otnrut. Si. Phene ley. M IM Oranvllle Ot Phene Sey. HII VICTORIA STORI, Ml VHW IT. ORMNHOUSBS Met Ave. and Main tt. Vleterla, ■■ C. Phone Fairmont TH. Hammond, ■. 0. Lent Dlataaoe Phon. JOHNSTON & SALSBUR) The Hardwaremen SUCCESSORS TO McTAGGART & MOSCROP We carry a complete line of MECHANICS' GOODS, ii eluding SANDS' LEVELS, FRISCO MASONS' TAPl STANLEY'S PLANES. LEVELS, etc.. STAB REITS FINE TOOLS. SIMONDS' SAWS. CORBl] LOCKS. SETS. PHONE SEYMOUR M4 « HASTINOS ST. EA*j MINARD'S LINIMENT CURES BURNS, ETC. "Parm" at th. 'P.g "Parm" Pettlpleoe, Vancouver, editor ol the British Columbia Fe; ..a- tlonist, was ln Winnipeg on Monday en route to attend the convention ot the Typographical .union at Providence, R. I. Speaking ol the recent skirmish to keep out the shipload o( Hindoos he said that the labor men refused to get excited about the matter at all. While the ship was laying off ln the bay the Trades and Labor council held two meetings and the subject waa never broached. About Ave years ago the capitalists brought ln 3,000 Hindoos (or the purpose ot further reducing wages and even scabbing on the Chinamen. They got nicely stung, and are now determined that there ahall be no more brought In.—The Voice. RAINIER BEER AGENCY 137 WATER STREET £ UE R. BARKLEY, A|mt PHONE SEYMOUR 9Z88 SEATiIlEBREWIHG &MALTINGCOJ omeuu. pArat vAMcouvn TBA0I3 AMD LAM* COUNCIL SIXTH YEAR. No. 174. THE BRITISH COLOMBIA FEDERATIONIST OifMAL PAKR MnrtW 001.. »■» PBOUTIOH or LAMM Our Annual ■"■■ I- AUGUST Started Friday 7th It is planned on lines that are bound to make the most successful sale ever inaugurated in our history. IT WON'T LAST LONG, BUT IT WILL BE SHARP DURINQ EVERY MINUTE OF ITS PROGRESS. Everything in the Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Wallpaper, China and Glass and Kitchen Furnishings sections is reduced. BUY NOW AND SAVE VANCOUVER, B. 0,, FRIDAY, AUGUST % 1914. SIX PAGES FROM PRINCE i Trades and Ubor Council Meets—Dry Dock vs. Wages Carpenters' Union Holds "Smoker"—Waterfront Trouble—Briefs GEORGIA AND GRANVILLE STREETS OPENING SALE AT THE NEW ADDRESS: 624 MAIN STREET UNION-MADE CLOTHINGS Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, going at less than half values. LANG SALES CO. J. LECKIE CO., LIMITED SHOE MANUFACTURERS Wl manufacture every kind of work shot, ud specialize ia lines 'at miners, railroad conitnicn'oa, offing, tie. VANCOUVER - - B.C PRINCE RUPEHT, B.C., Aug. 4 — Tha local tabor parliament convened ln regular session on Tuesday evening. A large attendance of delegates were present to welcome the newly eleoted officers to their respective positions, those present helng President Anthony, Vice-president Nichol, Secretary Fred Enworth, Treasurer Thompson, Warden Shelton, Auditors Wm. Peck and Geo. Waugb. Communication was received from the musicians, .covering an oversight on their part, on the payment of dues.' The letter helng satisfactory, the fee tendered was accepted. Under the heading ot "new businsss" a motion was introduced relit-; Ing to the payment of Organizer O'Brien tor his services as organizer |n cases where Ills time bad been spent without success, After a lively and thorough discussion the motion was lost, IA standing committee on the union label was a theme of much Interest. Finally on the motion of Delegate He- Donald, Typographical union, wbo explained that the looal typos already had a standing committee of that nature, that better results oould be obtained If the secretary were to notify all affiliated locals of the strong, necessity of appointing such commit- 1 tees, A motion to that effect carried. The campaign of Increased effort, to thoroughly organise all workerB In the different crafts of the oity was again brought to the forefront by Delegates Nichol of the carpenters and Peck of the typos. This time tbe centre of attraction were the barbers. Delegate Nichol explained that there was one union barber shop ln town displaying the union shingle, and he did not think It would -take very strong efforts to organise the rest If proper methods were adhered to. Delegate Peck stated that there was already a rate war going on, and Cited two particular instances where prices had been reduced, which would have a strong effect in producing results. Organiser O'Brien came In for some criticism from the delegate for his non-attendance of the council's meetings, and It seemed to be the concensus ot opinion among the delegatea that he should make lt a matter of duty to be present at the meetings of: the council. The report of Delegate Nichol tn regard to the progress of tbe new laborers' organisation was received with satisfaction, and It was with unanimous consent tbat every assistance would be given the new unton by the council to ensure Its getting on a sound footing. On motion of Delegate McDonald the seoretary was Instructed to write to the different states and provinces where the system of state Insurance for workmen was in operation, with the idea of becoming conversant with the working ot such acts, with the view ot organising a strong campaign to fight for more progressive and humane measures in the way of a workmen's compensation aot to be adopted ln place of the obsolete one with which we are now governed. Delegate Waugh brougbt up the question of getting a proper set of bylaws drafted for the guidance of delegates. Tbe present state of affairs as explained by the delegate, tended to bring about confusion. The following committee was appointed: Delegates Peck and Nichol. The council adjourned at 10 p. ni The Dry Dock Things are not going any too smooth at the dry dock, which fact does not create much surprise to those who are in any way acquainted with the powers that control the destinies of Its erection. On the last visit of Fair- wage Officer McNIven hla attention was especially directed to the conditions of open violation to the "fair- wage" olauaes, which are supposed to be Inserted In all government and semi-government public works, snd which usually are a dead letter unless the workers themselves are determined to see that they are epforced. Numbers of men take but little Interest ln affairs concerning tbelr own welfare. They look with an air of indifference on the activities of their brother workers who are striving to create and build up Institutions or, using a more common place nuns, labor unions, tor tbelr benefit and protection! Self-sacriBces are made by the few In order that these Institutions raised as they are on blood and sweat may become a power in the land for-thilr mutual protection and .advancement of. better working conditions. It is* no Small wonder that these organised workers on whose shoulders rests the enforcement of the "fair wag*'' am, hesitate sometimes when tbey see Its non-enforcement through the servile and apathetic attitude of the unorganized who are the barnaoles in the path of labor's progress, ever ready to grab the fruits of the labors of those whose efforts are directed to obtain a better standard of conditions. Yet while organized labor has hesitated momentarily, It has , never shirked even when the. knowledge was apparent that some men who would participate and enjoy the fruits of Us exertions, would not contribute to the fountain from whence those blessings flowed, but rather, ih Shylook fashion, would In ghoulish glee still continue to exact the pound of flesh from his brother ln toil, whose monthly dues are paid from his all too meagre wage. It is not the meaning of this article to Inter that all men working around the dry dock are of such caste but rather a more charitable view; that the air of Indifference predominates. But, Uke the brightest day, lt draws to a close to chilly air of night. Sucb were.the conditions manifest when the manager of the dry dock can without a murmur of dissent put to work at a scale below that required by the wage olause, a gang of men to do work whioh formerly was paid for by a higher wage. It Is to be hoped that, the air of indifference will give place to solid reasoning on the part of those while yet unaffected to look with more concern on conditions whloh surround them, and take their place alongside those who are striving to build up. the labor movement for their mutual protection. Family Shoe Store 823 Granville Street GREAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES NOW ON Hen's Shoes, Regular $8.00 for... .$3,jb Ken's Shoes, Regular $6.00, for .... .13.45 Hen's Shoes, Regular $450, for..............$2,85 IPE TUB WINDOW PRANK NEWTON Carlerhall, NIM. Hlnard's Liniment Co., Limited. ** Dear Sirs:—White In the country last summer I was badly bitten by mosquitoes, so badly that I thought 1 would be disfigured for a couple of weeks. I was advised to try your Liniment to allay the Irritation, and. did so, The effect was more than I expected, a few applications completely curing the Irritation, and preventing the bltee from becoming aoro. MINARD'S LINIMENT Is also a good article to keep off the the mosquitoes. Tours truly, W. A. V. H. Carpentera' Union "Smoker" Under the auspices ot the carpenters' union, a thoroughly enjoyable "Smoker" was held, which proved once again that the artists of the saw and plane bave lost none of their old-time skill In providing a capital evening's entertainment for their membership and friends. Invitations were Issued to all the different organizations to send representatives, which were well responded to. Songs, stories and recitations were well rendered by the following artists, who won well-merited applause: Messrs. Massey, Fletcher, Kllleen, McLean, and Thody. Addresses were given by W. B. Denning and Mr. Ewen. The evening's entertainment which was presided over by President Nichol, was brought-to a pleasant conclusion at 11 o'clock p.m. Troubls on the Waterfront Conaiderable dissatisfaction Is being evidenced by the local longahoremen, which, unlesB a straightening out of affairs takes place very rapidly, wtll culminate ln a serious labor dispute. The controversy' In question Is ln relation to the discharging of the lumber consigned for tbe city, the ship-, ments in question totalling approximately 2,000,000 feet When tenders were called for handling same lt was found that no provision was made to ensure payment of the current rate of wages, or to enable the local longshoremen, who, like other residents ot the city, have to depend on their muscle and brawn to earn a livelihood, a chance to earn lt. It seemingly has been customary to Inject Into all other contracts a provision similar to a fair-wage clause; but seemingly the longshoremen have been treated aB a negligible quantity not deserving of consideration. When the matter was brought to the attention of the board of works, wltb much Borrow and lamentation lt sought the opinion of the city solicitor, who could never at his best be regarded by labor in a friendly light. This worthy who can and Innumerable "Jokers" to act on the contrary side to the extent of Inferring tbat tt is a doubtful question of Inserting the eight-hour workday clause ln a civic contract, snd In the present controversy states that It Is too late to alter the provisions in a contract even If It has not been.signed, but notwithstanding the absence of a written opinion, or the validity of an unsigned contract, the longshoremen are not ao easily bamboozled out of what Ib their Just right. UNION HEADqUMTEtt In ihe heart cf ihe retail district- nrepmol and modem in every respect, uuiim unexcelled. European plan, $1 to $3 per day. ffifi AUTO BUS MEETS ALL TRAINS. Oxned end opet.tri by Tke Plowed IU.li Caepuf, LimM. HOWARD I KfCUtK Ma News rBlsfs According to Information given out by Mr. Cox, government architect, tenders will be called for the erection ot the power plant ln connection with the erection of the government building. Work on tbe excavation la near- Ing completion. From Bella Coola comes the news that sockeye salmon fishing looks flourishing. The pack up to date la a record one; only once haa it been exceded. The finance committee reported that it had taken up the matter of "wild- catting" ln oil stocks with the government agent, and be reported tbe matter to the attorney-general. The city council baa awarded tenders for pipes and valves for the waterworks extension. The B. C. Waterworks Supply company got the contract for valves and the Mausman Tube company waa awarded the tender for the pipe. According to the report of a prominent O. T. P. official, 1,500 men are Btlll employed on ballasting and trench work between Prince Rupert and Fort Oeorge. The Canadian Bridge company has gangs employed In the erection of steel bridges. The last rock cut Is supposed to be finished on or before August 10th, Tbe new municipal aot compels alt work undertaken by the local Improvement' bylaw to be let by contract. The work of building new sidewalks and sewers will be done 'under this heading, which' eliminates day- labor, though provision Is made In tbe contraot for the eight hour day. Bdltor B.C. Federatlonist: Throughout modem civilisation human soolety Is in the throes ot a lite and death struggle — an irrepressible confiiot of Interests. The two hostile forces whose material Interests clash are .capital and labor. Capital with all the coercive powers of government on its side—police, mllltla, Judiciary—are ever ready to defend and perpetuate the cruelest snd most diabolical system of slavery In human history. Ready to crush Into submission every .attempt on tbe part of labor to organise ln their own defense. Ready to olub, shoot, and imprison the wage workers, who demand better working conditions, and a little more of the product thslr labor creates, In the form of wages. Ready ever are the tools of the employers of labor, to quench with human blood, the fire of revolt, kindled by Intolerable conditions. Ready to stifle at all times the hopes and aspirations of labor to raise themselves out of tbe hell's nightmare of wage alavery.Into the sunlight of nature, to a freer and a nobler life. An Industrial battle has been ln progress for the put 21. and 1G months respectively oh Vancouver Island. The striking mine workers are lighting for the right to have.an organisation, knowing well that therein lies their power to make the coal operators respect the laws op {he statute book which demand that eoal mines be kept In such a condition of safety that the lives. and limbs ot those who produce.coal will not be endangered. Coal must be produced at a profit. The leas expense lnourred In producing cosl the larger the margin of profit To keep air ventilating apparatus In proper order so as to have the mine as dear as possible from nox lous and dangerous gases, though conducive to the preservation ot the lives of the mine workers, Is detrimental to the Interests of the coal barons, beoause It lessens the margin of profit Profit first and last. Human life Is no consideration whatever. In order to protect themselves the mine workers desire a real live labor organisation. Therein lies their crime. For this their women snd ohlldren have been.Insulted, the men themselves subjected to brutal assaults committed by the lickspittles, tools and agents of the coal companies. Shootings, imprisonments, maladministration of Justice in the. courts, maltreatment of the strikers In prison, causing the death of one of tbelr number, and loss of health to others, has been the order of the times on Vancouver island. And all because they belong to a labor union and are determined to fight tor wbat they are entitled, to the bitter end. The striking mlneworkers have put up a gallant fight, and they have been loyally supported by their brothers throughout the United States to the extent of $1,860,000, but to what avail? This: that money In Itself Is not sufflclent to win a strike In these modern times. Something else Is wanted. The "solidarity" of the workers, mark that word, engrave tt upon your memory. and analyse with your Intelligence. Solidarity. It means the conscious application of the combined power of the working people, who recognise the Identity of Interest of all ranks ot lsbor, Independent of nationality, creed, or color, and who are ever ready and willing to put that power in operation against the enemies of labor, to wrest from them concrete advantages, thereby bettering their conditions In life, strengthening their position as workers, building tor the future, by whatever rights they oan take and hold through tbe "power" ot their organisation. The striking mine workers know tbat they have a fighting ohance to win. They also realise thst the flght tbey are waging is also the fight ot labor In this province. If their union goes down to defeat before the combined forces of financial Interests and government, lt means that the ranks of labor ln British Columbia will be depleted to the extent of thousands of members. It means also tbat the same forces employed to defeat Island miners will be used against every other organization that engages In a future struggle. Chinese, Japs and other forms of cheap labor will be used as strike breakers, who will be defended loyally also patriotically by hired police and mllltla, to the detriment of their own fellow citlsens. Will organised lsbor in British Columbia Btand by tbelr fellow working- men In this their hour of trial? Will organised labor realise that ever- changing conditions rearrange the relationships of human beings, creates new Ideas, molda new opinions, and calls Into being new forms of sctlon? The time has arrived today when the rank and file of labor In British Columbia must determine "tbat an injury to one Is the concern of all" la to be a mere phrase, or a concrete fact, a living force, to make of the labor movement in this province a virile power for human progress. Working men ln British Columbls, In you alone Ilea the power to bring the coal strike to a successful Issue. The strikers, their wives and little ones look to you and if ln tbelr interest you decide to take action In a gen-1II eral strike, If you decide to test your I ■ combined strength, decide to assert your manhood, you can by fighting, help your striking brothers to win the right of organisation with all that that Implies, the right to belong to a real. live International union. Furthermore, you will strengthen the position of labor in British Columbia and earn the respect and commendation of your fellow workers In the labor movement throughout the world. JAMBS S. ROBERTSON. Nsnalmo, B C. (________ip HP YMB Augi»t FURMTORE Dining Room -Set in Solid Oak Oidy $43.50 The biggest bargain of its kind ever offered in this vicinity. Set comprises 6 ft. pedestal extension table with round top; neat buffet with long linen drawer, 2 door cupboard, 2 small drawers and 10x36 beveled plate mirror back with shelf overhead. Completed with e solid oak leather pad seat chairs. Price...... Solid Oak Pedestal Extension Tables for only $14.75 The best tables we have ever known at the price. Solid oak throughout, M-inch round top, supported by a heavy aquare (it round pedestal. Extends to t feet, golden and fumed finishes. Sale price IU.7I Splendid Savings in Kitchen Ranges There is a variety of ranges.here that you won't find equaled in any store in the West. They are gathered with a view to meeting every heed and every purse. We are satisfied about the bona fides of every one. For the furniture sale mose of them have had their price reduced. Some of them are lower by $10.00. We also make this concession to all purchasers of ranges dur- ' ing August—NO CHARfiE FOR PtUMBING CONNECTIONS. , David Spencer Limited What Everybody Should Know MEN'S NEW NOBBY SUITS oan be bought at BRUMMITTS from ♦10.00 up to $30.00 And thsy an worth more HATS, bearing the union label, at $2.00, $2.00, $3.00. SHOES, all makes and prices, bearing the label, at "live and let live prices, $2,00 up to $0.00 CHIPPEWA SHOES at 17.00, 18.00 and $10.00 W. B. BRUMMITT 18-20 CORDOVA ST. W. STOVES and RANGES EVERYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN Moult Pleasant headquarters fer Carpenters' Tools ud ill kinds of Builders' ud Contractors' Supplies W.R. OWEN & MORRISON Phon Fair. AAT •<**•*• " ' " 2337 Main Stmt Je A. FLETT, LIMITED ToolSpedalitt Hardwire ud Sporting Goods Phont* Soy. 2327*2328 111 Hasting* St, W. 101-4 BANK OF OTTAWA BUILDING 602 Hsstings Stmt West DR. BRETT ANDERSON, Dentist Operites by the latest most scienu'tc ud painless methodi Specialist in Crown. 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Office: Room 117, Labor Tempi.. Tel. Exchange 8ey. 7495. ■ Advertising Manager - - - - M. c. Shrader SUBSCRIPTION 11.50 per year; In Vancouver city, 12.00; to unions subscribing In a body, fl.00 REPRESENTATIVES New Westminster - - - - H. Olbb, Boi 934 Prince Rupert - - - W. E. Denning, Box 531 Victoria - - - - - - A. S. Wells, Box 1538 Affiliated with Western Labor Press Association "Unity of Labor; the Hope of the World." FRIDAY „. AUGUST 7, 1914. WHY DO THE HEATHEN SO furiously rage together, and why do the people imagine a vain thing? What is the matter with the world? Two short weeks ago, most of the chief nations of the earth consisting of many hundreds of millions of men and women, WHY were at peace with each THI8 other. Now they are out wilh WAR? every instrument of death which human ingenuity can devise, with the object of killing one another. Why is this? How has it come about? What is the reason for it? As far as we can see the only answer is: "Because they have been told to put themselves in that frame of mind." Yes but "told." Who told them? Who or what is the power or authority which exercises right of life and death over the people? We thought this was the age of democracy, when the "people" said what should be done and what should not. "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people." Have the people told the people that the people must go out and slaughter die people? « » * * No? Then this talk about the people nil- ing themselves must be no .more than a lying platitude. And there must be some other power in the world, which decides when the people shall embrace each other and.when they shall tear each other to pieces, a power before which the people are prepared to abate themselves, body, soul and spirit, without any regard to the question or whether they arc right or wrong. Theirs not to reason why; theirs but to do as they are told—snd never mind whit for. Certain kings, princes, politicians, financiers and other international scoundrels, have reached the place where they cannot grab those things by diplomacy which each wants, to now they bid the common people murder each other to settle the quarrel for them. And when its all over they will take the meat and leave the people the bones—the bones of millions of the people's dead. That in itself would not be surprising. The amazing part of the business it, that die people seem willing to fall in with them. Men by the hundred, who would not think of buying a $100 piece of real estate without first seeing it and fsamining Ihe tide to find out if it wu a good proposition; are offering themselves and their lives to the wir monster, without sny question or query as to whether the work which will bs required of them ii fit to call a real man's work. Women, who would not buy half a pound of cheese without first sampling it and satisfying themselves that they were getting value for what they were giving, are willing to give their tons for slaughter, without any thought ai to whether the object of the war will justify them forgetting the pains of child labor, and the yean of careful nurturing which have been' necessary to bring their children to the maturity which, in their estimation apparently it only fit for cannon food. « • * * And after all, what is the war about? Honestly, can any ordinary citizen tell another what is the cause of it? The newipipert say it it racial itruggle between Slavs and Teutons.; The ignorant deluded mob on both sides may not like each other—because they have been told Ihey mutt hot—but we shall require some proof that they would want to tear each other's entrails out without strong encouragement from above, and without systematic education in racial animosity with its concomitants of military murder and repine. We are told Britain must go into the fight to help Rusia. Mark you Russia, above all others. Russia which hu tent thousands of the best men and women that ever trod thit earth to Siberia to eke out life in a lingering death— and is still doing it. Russia the great archenemy of human freedom, and whose name stands to-day among the nations as the matter tyrant of the age. The same Russia that only three weeks ago wat shooting workmen down in the streets for having the audacity to go on strike. The same Russia whose prisons are even at this moment gorged to the point of pestilence with clever men and brave women, whoie only crime is that of desiring to place in the hands of Russian workers even the meagre constitutional privileges which are possessed by workmen in Britain. It cannot be anything but a reactionary reason which takes any nation into partnership with the Czar and his corrupt brood. * • * ¥ We realize, as every observant person will, that anything We may say, to suggest thst reason, commonsense, and calm judgement should be used to come to a conclusion regarding this miserable muddle, will be little more than waited effort. The mob, caught up in the maelstrom of militarism, thinking only the thoughts and speaking only the thingi put into its mind by the newipapera, it an absolutely hopeless quantity for the time being, Prudence has no place in thie icheme of things, and must bide her rime till the day of reckoning comes. When the people recover from this intoxication, floundering back to sanity and loberneis like a drunken man trying to piece together the hazy happeningi of the night before, they will realize die price of war and empire, as they have done before at the close of previous Their dead will lie by the thousand in nameless graves, their living will be maimed, crippled and diseased. And the heroes of yesterday's field, where will they be? If we want to find them, the likeliest place to go will be the workhouses, where so many of the Crimean war and Indian mutiny veterans ended their days. We do not forget the years following the close of the Boer war. High priced food, unemployment, want and destitution, were the portion of the poor. And what advantage had they derived for the part they had played, and for the 22,000 of their dead which went to fatten carrion crows of the veldt. In spite of the fact that it was a lie—and time proved it so—there was a reason given for that war. But we can see no reason for this one. It is the supreme human folly of all the ages, and in the fulness of time history will justify our opinion. Until then, truth is preferable to popularity. JAURES IS DEAD JEAN LEON JAURES. who was assassinated in Paris latt Friday, was perhaps the mott impressive personality in the socialist and labor movement of continental Europe. With the death of Bebel, it is generally conceded that Jaures * became the foremost parlia mentary exponent of the principles and policies to which they were both devoted. His wonderful powers as an orator, coupled with a keen political sagacity which never failed to grasp opportunities of bringing prestige to hit party and support for its policies made him one. of the mott loved, most hated, and most respected members of the chamber of deputies. So far as can be learned, he met hit death at the handi of a maniac, obsessed with the idea that the part recently played by Jaurez in defeating the proposed three years military service law, was such Is entitled his murderer to apiece among martyrs. There is no proof that the act was officially inspired. But it may be safely asiumed that the final exit of Jaures from the deadly drama which is being enacted in Europe today, will give intense secret satisfaction to the militarist and reactionary forces whom he had given so much reason to fear him. i,t « * • * ■ Jaures was at the very height of his physical and mental powers. Born at Cashes, in the province of Tarn, in the south of France, he was only 55 yean of age. He took his degree as associate in philosophy in 1881, and in 1883 was appointed to the chair of philosophy at the university of Toulouse, but resigned in 1885 when he was elected to the chamber of deputies, as republican member for the department of Tarn. In 1889, after untuccetsfully contesting Castres, he returned to his duties as a professor at Toulouse. That marked the first phase of his political career. In 1892 came the great strike of the miners at Carmaux, as the result of the dismissal of one of their number, a socialist named Calvignac. Jaures espoused the cause of the miners with all his innate enthusiasm, and the following year was elected as a socialist to the chamber, and remained so to his death, » * * * ""■"■** During those early days the Dreyfus scandal monopolized the political arena in France. Jaures, Millerand, and Guetde were the most prominent socialist deputies in the chamber. Guesde took the view that the Dreyfus affair was no concern of the socialists. Jaures was of die opposite opinion and supported the action of Millerand in joining the Waldeck-Rousseau ministry in 1899. Political and militarist corruption, coupled with anti-semiticism, lay at the back of the Dreyfus scandal, and Jaures believed that the cause of democracy would benefit by the exposure of it The stand taken by him, split the socialists into two camps for the time being. On the one hand were the so- called impossibilists, led by Guesde, and on the other the so-called opportunists headed by Jaures. The fight between the two sections was kept going until the international socialist congress in Amenterdam in 1903, peace was proclaimed there and hu lasted till now. The only real division in the working class movement of France today, is the socialist ichool on the one hand, and the syndicalist on the other. '*'»»» In 1904, Jaures founded the socialist daily paper L'Humanitie. In 1905, the French socialist groups held a conference at Rouen. The cauiei which led to die split having passed away, the two groups came together headed by Jaures and Guesde. They ceased the coalition with the radicals and became known as the unified socialist party, with a collectivitt program. In 1906 Jsuret wu re-elected for Tarn, md that year the party supported the anti-clerical group in the chamber which levered the Roman Catholic church from the state. The policy of Jaures hu been what ii usually known as that of the opportunist school, u differing from the strict Marxian method, although the Marxian school in every country outride France has not been lacking in approval of his accomplishments. That may be due to conviction, or to the fact that moit prophets have honor in countries other than their own, or that distance lends enchantement to the view, or that critics outside France have the good sence to rely upon the socialists of thst country to tackle their own problems in their own way. * * * ¥ Be that as it may, Jaurei wai a great man, not si the modern mad world of militarism deems great, but in the light of justification which the fury-born tanity of die future will ihed upon hit character and achievements. The working class of the world, and particularly that of France, could ill afford to lose him even by die ordinary coune of mortal luck. More especially now, when all Europe is in the grip of a general wsr which bids fair to be the crowning human folly of all time, his wise counsels snd vast experience were needed. Under normal conditions, his patting would have attracted world-wide interett, but with the thunder of death and devastation drowning every voice of reason and sanity, he has gone to hit long reit scarcely noticed, except by thoie of the cause to which he gave the belt of hii life and power. * « * * Ai to the perverted wretch whole mad hand hss done (hit vile thing, let the authoritiet have him and do wilh him ai they will. He it their child whoie battard brain ii the morbid product of their corruption. They will know how to appreciate him privately no matter what their public disposition of him may be. History will place him and the age from whoie womb he came, in their rightful place on the scroll of human progress. So will the ultimate diipai- tion of time bring ill meed of recognition and justice to the name of Jaurei and hii work, which will live in the memory of the future- folk to remind them of a giant who labored for working-class freedom and emancipation in an age when half the world went mad. IN THE DAYS of the guilds, and later jn the days when the small shopkeeper and small manufacturer were the dominating factor in industry, some kind of personal relationship existed between the employer and the employed. The apprentices M and journeymen were inti- <auILD TO mate *** the mMter' He trust w**' ma""e ac1ua'n,et' with their needs and understood their deiiret and aspirations. When, however, in the course of economic evolution the joint stock company arose, and capitalists were enabled to have shares in a concern and draw dividends on their shares, although having no knowledge of the .business and no acquaintance wilh the workers employed, another set of conditions prevailed. The owners of the means and instruments of production became more and more detached horn the workers, although controlling the means by which they lived. The old intimacy faded away. The employing class, ai a class, were no longer made conscious by pertonal contact of the fact that thoie who produced the dividends were human beings, and the workers slowly came to be regarded ai juit mere profit- making machines. * * ¥ ¥ Now, in these dayi of tniitt and combines the chatm between the two clanei is wide and deep. The employing clais ii entirely remote from the actualities of life u they exist for the toiling millions. The matters—the ownen, who are largely sleeping partners or shareholder!—do not know how the worken live or aught of what they aspire to. On the other hand, they employ managers to herd them together in mines, factories, and mills, there to remorselessly grind out profits. Only a small percentage of the employing class takes even the molt cursory interett in the huge industrial undertaking! which yield them their Wealth. How many railway shareholders, we wonder, know anything about the working of the railway systems? And, as with the railways, so with other concerns. The vast majority of the employen ipend their time in enjoying all the delights and extravagancies with which our modem civilization has surrounded them. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ They are satisfied to draw their rent, interett, or profit on the duly appointed occasions and to leave the undertaking! in the hands of agents and manager!. Well fed, well educated, carefully tended, lurrounded with every conceivable luxury, they no longer perform any useful function in society, but live vain, useless, parasitic lives at the expente of thoie who toil. • No pride of race, no queilion of creed, or color, no patriotic lenliment ii permitted to itand ai a barrier to profits. Your member of the employing class, careful and unscrupulous, will probably be intereited in commercial undertakings in France, Germany or America, ai well as in Great Britain. "It will never do," he says, "to have all my eggs in one basket." There are in existence, u evidence of this, great ^stock-jobbing firms, who guarantee a "safe" investment and a continuous "income" by spreading the capital deposited with them over a number of countries and in multifarious enterprises. The employing clais ii utterly indifferent as to who produce! its profit!, no matter whether it be Chinese coolies, Indian ryots, Mexican peons, or British workmen, io long u it get! them. Who, indeed, are the largest holden of Egyptian bondi, Russian bonds, Mexican oil shares, African and South American rubber shares, cocoa plantations, sugar plantations, and so on but English capitalists? ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ The employing clan ii an international clais which has no country and no race, and when, ih order to profitably dispose of costly armament! some of ib memben try to stir up race hatred, this fact should be borne in mind. As a class the employen are callous and cruel. Many a man doei ai an employer what he would never do if he gave free play to hit natural instincts ai a man. Imagine, for instance, the dreadful horron of a great itrike in which women and children actually die from suffering and starvation. No man in his right senses would willingly occaiion all that mitery and privation, yet the employer! fight the thing through to die bitter end. Not only so, but there have been occasions when the employer!, in order to maintain their domination, have deliberately ihed the blood of worken. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ The real history of the patt 100 yean, ai a matter of fact, ii limply a record of conflict! between the employing clan and the working clan. Bloody, desperate, full of gloom and tragedy, we trace them up from the field of Peterloo, through the Luddite struggles, through the Chartist agitation, through the early days of trade unionism, when to be a member of a union wai to be comidered a member of the criminal clams, through the magnificent working-class battlers of ihe 'eighties, which began with the great dock strike, up to these dayi of industrial "unrest," itrikei ind lock-outs, turmoil and strife. Insurgent, unconsciously groping for better conditioni, beaten back time after time to their holet and hovels, starved and crushed and tortured, the workeri rise again and again to rid themielvei of opprettion. The "Coal Age" iayi that labor conflicts are likely "to plunge the world into needless penury." We would like to know what it thinks about the secret diplomacy, the scheming i politicians, and the ichemen of Europe, who are ready to kill half the people on earth, and reduce the other half to poverty and destitution to latiify their insatiable lust for power. A report recently issued, dealing with the affairs of the French daily socialist newspaper L'Humanitie shows the paper has now attained a daily circulation of 150,000. It has 14,000 annual subscriber!, notwithstanding that subscription in this way implies a levy of 60 cent! over and above the price for which the piper can be bought from the newivendon. When the paper was enlarged to lix pages, lets thin 10 yesrs sgo, there were only 4,000 annual subscribers. The workers have made great sacrifice for their paper. Two yean ago there was a lost of $58,860, which wsi almoit completely covered by tubicriptioni. Thit year the lon will not be more thin $15,000. The improvement ii partly due to in increate in advertisement revenue, but ii mainly the result of larger sales in consequence of the energy of member! of the party. Candour—truth with the bark left on it. A new definition of die word "bean" it: "The end piece which tome people have instead of a head, a solid ivory ball." They are all in the right They are all praying to the lame God, and invoking the prince of peace on behalf of the biggest battal- lion. They are all thrice armed with a juit cause. No deep-tea going ships sre allowed to leave Vancouver harbor. Whst would have happened if the Hindoos could have managed to hang out their little trouble for another two weeks? The "ultra scientific" people who believe that human affairs can be regulated with a rule, a line, a compass, a level and a few mathematical formulae, must be getting an "eyeopener" these days. As the Daily Province of lut Monday says: The army of the unemployed can now have a chance to fight for a living. With the choice of certain starvation or poi- lible death, it ii not to be wondered that some embrace the lesser of two evilt. Nanaimo Herald ii afraid that the coal minei of ^Vancouver iiland may fall into the hands of "foreigners" if a big war starts. Moit of the money invested in them, like that of the Western Fuel company, is already "foreign," to what is there to worry about ? A Nanaimo visitor informs us that the following itory ii current in Nanaimo. That officer! of the police and militia forcei itate that the minen'' strike and the various incidents anting out of it have been responsible for the withdrawal of 600 men from the militia forces of the province. Capitalism ii ai haughty and brutal in New Zealand ai elsewhere, as Henry Holland, the editor of the "Maoriland Worker," has discovered. He urged soldiers and sailors not to shoot men, women and children during the recent waterside strike. The powen that be called it sedition. The British government protecuted Edward Shaw, manager of the Senghenydd colliery for seventeen breaches of die Coal Mines Regulation act whereby 430 miners lost their lives on October 14th latt. He hat been fined $120 altogether. Thst works out st about 26j4 cents per miner's life. Even McBride might envy such a record as that An international congress, concerned with social Christianity, takes place at Batle in September. The Archibiihop of Canterbury and other churchmen are supporting the congreu. Many would rather hear of action nearer home, but doubtless a movement for the serious and practical christianising of Britain will really arise some day. Say! Victoria Daily Times: Every war produces its army of Anan- iases, but there always is one who stands head and shoulders above hii fellows in the illimitable field of mendacity. There's no reason for the Times to be jealous. The mendacity which leads to wan, does far more damage than that which is abroad when they are once itarted. When lome militarist manaic assassinated Jaurei, the French Government appeals to the people to remain calm, and not to seek forcible reprisal. When some purblind fanatic, who thinks fit to call himself a tocialist, kills a prince or eminent politician, no such appeal to reason inued. Rather would they iee the ignorant mob wreak vengeance on socialists, who know that silly people who lull a prince only make wsy for another of his kind, without altering the capitalist system in the least. The newipapen are slopping over with admiration for the way in which the big noisy politicians in Great Britain have quit nagging each other in face of the European war situation. They say it points to an united nation. What it really points to is, that as capitalists and property ownen, they are all in the same pot, and in face of a danger which threaten! their common material intereib they line up at one man, just the same as they do against the workers at time of strike. If the workers of all countries were as class-conscious as a body, as their masters, their could be no war. Says the News-Advertiter: "Al far as pouible, the materials uied in the erection of the new British Columbia university will be those manfactured in this province." So ii the result of the visit of Ihe Manufacturers' association to W. J. Bowier, attorney- general, summed up. Further: The memben are pleased with the treatment which they received at the hands of the attorney-general whom, they itate, showed himself entirely in sympathy with the views of the association and promised ' to see that the specifications favored British Columbia products. It has been considered almost certain that the government in the erection of the university buildings would patronize home industry and with the assurances given by Hon. Mr. Bowier there ii no longer any doubt The manufacturers believe that this decision will mean almost $ 1,000,000 to the producers of the province. We are not particularly concerned about the antics of these people in pursuit of their petty, economic interests which they profess to base on patriotic grounds, but it is amusing to compare the foregoing with the following from the News-Advertiser of five weeks ago. They then said, speaking of the labor on the university job: "The contract excluded Oriental labor, but it did not require the laborers to be British subjects, and we shall be much surprised if such restriction shall be imposed upon any contract given by the University board or by any public body in this province, or elsewhere in Canada." Well, well it is to laugh. PHONE SEYMOUR HSS J-MP1 IT IS THE DUTY ot every young man to acquire cash capital— To Grasp Opportunity Realiie his Ambition or to be ready for sudden and • Unusual Necessity Therefore, open a Savings Account, no matter how small the beginning. Wc pajr 4% interest on deposits, subject to cheque, credited , 11 TIMES A YEAS. DOW FRASER TRUST CO. I17-SJ1 Cambie Street; Mil Main ■treat, (between 7th and 8th avis.) Vancouver, and MeKay Station, Burnaby, B.C. Close at 1 o'clock Saturday. City Auction and Commiuion Cf. Cash said for houses and suites •f furniture or Auotlon arranfad. Satisfaction guaranteed, pcosspt settlements. -~ ARTHUR I. BETCHLEV •myths and Oranvllle Streets Auctioneer Sey am Phone Yonr Printing Order to — SEYMOUR 4490 Strike On MINERS KEEP AWAY THE strike is still on at the ' * Queen Mine and Silver Dollar, at Sheep Creek, B. G. 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PATENTS Trade Marks, Deelsne, Copyrights FBTHBRITONHAUOH « OO. _ Ths Old Established Firm ot PATENT ATTORNEY! im Rosore Bldg., Oranvllle Itroa City. Phone Seymour I7M. Phone BaysMts am DIXON & MURRAY aumnn, no. •fflss eat Store Fitting. <H JobMif Offlee and flkopi Der* NlslitC.il. Phoo.BM.M3 IMIGMnTlllo MACK BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERS . Vucouver British Coluinl ■wp FRIDAY *..... .AUGUST 1, 1914. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDftRATIONIST. PAGE Mtl DECIDE TO ATTEND The Mid-Summer Clearance Sale TOrDAY The values that we are now offering *wiU appeal strongly to every woman who desires to purchase and effect great saving. Read our announcements,in the daily papers L 575 Granville St. Vancouver, B. C. Phone Seymoat 3540 •ton Houra ISO to I p.m. saturdsys Included THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE. Capital- ..IH.OOO.OOO Rest.. ...|1I,II0,IM Main Offloe: Corner Hsstings snd Granville Streets, Vsnoouvsr. CITY BRANCHES LOCATION HABTINGS and CAMBIE..........cor. Haatinga ana Cambie Streets. BAST END ... .............Cor. Fonder and Main Streets. COMMERCIAL DRIVE Cor. First Avenue and Commercial Drive. FAIRVIEW .Cor. Sixth Avenue and Oranvllle Street MOUNT PLBASAN1N Cor. Eighth Avenue and Main Street KITSILANO „...M.H..M.„....Cor. Fourth Avenue and Tew Street POWELL STREET .Cor. Vlotoria Drive and Powell Street SOUTH HILL ....Cor. Forty-fourth. Avenue ud Fraaer Road. Alto North Vsnoouvsr Brsneh, cor. lonsdsls Avs. snd Esplanade. - BraTds Best Coffee Did You Get Yours This Morning? BRAID'S BEST COFFEE WM. TURNER 906 Granville St Nest ts the Market -DEALER IN- New and second-hand China, Crockery, Furniture, Hardware and Stoves. Furniture moving and shipping, Telephone us when you have furniture for sale. Highest prices paid. TELEPHONE SEYMOUR 374S UNDERWEAR MEN'S BALBRIOOAN UNDERWEAR At BOo.. and TSc. per sarment. BRITANNIA Llsht Woollen Underwear—lust rlsht for this warm weather LIGHT WEIGHT UNION SUITS From 11.00 per Suit up. B. V. D. UNDERWEAR With Short Sleeves and Knee Length Drawers, Tie. per sarment. | With Shi CLUI |l Tel, toy. Wt CLUBB & STEWART, Ltd. '•til HASTINOS STREET W. BREWED AND BOTTLED IN VANCOUVER BY VANCOUVER BREWERIES Limited VIS LUDLOW Vouches for Facts Relating to Recent Colorado Massacre Found Bodies of Thirteen Persons in Now Famous' "Hole" point now where lt must shortly precipitate the strife. Intervention by the government cannot solve the problem until It first has been decided who shall own the government And the battle is coming to ah Issue on the queatlon of organized lahor." The first relief party allowed to enter the Ludlow tent colony after It had been stormqd, burned and looted by the Colorado mllltla and the mine guards of the coal companies two daya previous, was composed of'some red cross nurses, a reporter and the Rev. Randolph Cook, of Trinidad, Colo. John McLennon, president of the State Federation ot Labor, was alao of the party, hut was arrested on his arrival and detained by Major Hamrock until the party returned to Trinidad. In a letter to a friend ln Vancouver, who had solicited him to express some of his Impressions of the Lud low massacre for publication ln The Federatlonist, Rev, Mr, Cook writes that owing to the Intense feeling ln the district he has consistently refused to give out any of the details bb he saw them for publication, pre- ferrlng to wait until a time when a statement ot facts will serve a good purpose. He enclosed clippings, however, and vouches tor the truth of the following story, told by one of the eyewitnesses, and published In "The Christian Socialist": "We left Trinidad about a quarter after two o'clock, and arrived at Ludlow about three-thirty o'clock; we were met by militiamen, who escorted us within the lines, where we were directed to the* officer In charge, Major Hamrock. He reoelved us very graciously, and detailed an escort from his men to accompany us. We spent a few moments looking about the colony, and then took a stretcher and went up Into the'field about a quarter of a mile, where we found the body of Charles Costa, where he had heen shot on Monday and allowed to lie there, from 'about three, or four o'clock' Monday, until about four-thirty Wednesday afternoon. The files were eating out hla eyes; I noticed, also, that hia trouser pockets were turned wrong side out, and remarked about lt to tbe company of five, who had gone out in the field to search for the body.- This indicated that the body had heen looted beyond doubt. We carried the body down to the road, and placed It in the dead wagons, which had arrived by this time. "We next approached the 'hole,' which haa become famous ln a day, to all the struggling masses, and Infamous to all future history of Colorado. This 'hole,' Is, approximately, about a\y2x.ty2\iy2 feet In dimensions, of Irregular shape, and would contain about 160 cubic feet of air; the entrance of this 'hole,' or 'cave,' was about thirty Inches ln diameter, thus allowing one person to pass In or out at a time. In this hole we found the bodies of thirteen persons, two women and eleven children; the ohlldren ranged in age from two montha up to twelve years, as near as I eealA guess, though some of them msy have been older. "All were burned and charred; one little fellow's leg waa burned so badly thst lt came unjolnted at the knee, the severed part hanging only by the skin on the under side ot the leg; the women were about to become mothers and this will Indicate something of the horror ot this experience, which is unprintable ln some of Its details. After loading the bodies ln the dead wagons, fourteen In all, we returned to Trinidad." The way In which publlo opinion la crystallizing ln the United States Is shown in mother clipping enclosed. It would seem to again demonstrate that tyranny, develops within Itself the seeds of Its own downfall: "Burned bodies of women and children, lying huddled ln a ditch; "Women and children with their hands and arms shot off while trying to obtain water; Militiamen found guilty by a coroner's Jury of deliberate massacre of these wives and children of striking miners; . 'Hired aassslns paid by t,he money of Colorado mine companies to 'protect their property'; m "Strikers under arms, fighting for their lives and homes; "A network of gilded wires reaching from the slaughter-hole at Ludlow to 26 Broadway, New York; "And a saintly young man, teaching bible-classes ln the Fifth avenue Baptist church, posing as a protector of the workers, murmuring 'My conscience acquits me'; "TheBe were the figures In the lurid tableau which smote upon the eyes of the American people during the fort-, night past, when the horror of great darkness which hung over the Colorado war lifted the glare of burning homes. "The storm of fury which burst forth thereupon marks the crystallization of a crlslB. A nation's rage struck upon the head of John D. Rookefeller, Ir., like a soorching tornado; and he cowers In his palace at Pocantlco hills afraid even to play golf; for the brand of Cain burns on his forehead. "ClerkB of the Standard Oil company were penned ln their offices all day, under orders, forbidden to go out to lunch. Almost no one will enter the building at 26 Broadway, becauee they would have to pass a line of six persons, quietly walking up and'down with crape on their arms, In mourning for the Colorado dead,," "The crlals, though averted for the present, la only postponed. We are seeing the comlng-to-pass of what haB long been prophesied; for the concentration of capital has reached a Indian Motorcycle Fair Editor Federatlonist: You are hereby officially notified that the Indian Motorcycle etrlke has been settled. The Metal Polishers and Buffers International-union and the Hendee Manufacturing Company, makers of the Indian motorcycle, have amicably settled their grievance. This settlement was effected July 31st, asd has met with the unanimous approval of the Metal- Polishers and Buffers International .union, the strikers themselves, and the Central Labor union of Springfield, Mass. ThlB company has also adjusted their differences with the Building Trades council. Any grievances that may arise ln the future will be referred to a board of arbitration. The splendid assistance ot organised; labor made this settlement possible; we hereby extend to you and the Vanoouver labor organizations our sincere thanka for your support Kindly give this all the publicity possible that the Indian motorcycle la again fair to organized labor. Again expressing our gratification, and with best wishes for your continued success, we remain fraternally yours, T. M. DALY, International President Attest: CHAS. R. ATHERTON, , ....' General Secretary. Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1914. Royal Yachts snd Soap B. T. Rogers, the sugar king ' of Vancouver, who has been spending a lot ot money :trying to persuade the people not to buy sugar refined In China, objected before the board of harbor commissioners against being taxed |40 yet year for stabling his yacht on Burrard Inlet He said that owing to the fact the yacht club had the prefix "Royal" attached to lt he very much doubted If the commission- era could tax, the members. Commissioner Sam McClay said that the word "Royal" before Yacht Club did not amount to any more in his estimation than the word "Royal'' before Soap works. VANCOUVER UNIONS TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL — Meets flrat and third Thursdays. Executive board: Jas. H. HoVety, president; Frank Estlnghauser, vice-president; Oeo, Bartley, general secretary, 210 Labor Temple; Mies H. Outterldge, treasurer: Fred A. Hoover, statistician; sergeant- at-arms, John Sully; O. .Curnock, F. Knowles, W. R, Trotter, trustees. LABOR TEMPLE COMPANY, LTD.- ....P!n,ton- I"™* *•' Hoover J. H. Hc\etr. Jamee Brown. Edward LothUa. it5f*.e,lm?D^L.J- *r. Wilkinson, tCt. Pettlplece, John McMillan, Murdock McKensle, F. Blumberg, ri. H. Free. Manas- 1.lV.S!H"s,£r- J- a "eVety, Room 111. ALLIED PRINTINO TRADES CODN- „ 9iLT1J.,,f J"d fender In month. President, (too. Mowat: secretary, F. a Fleming, P.O. Box II. UAKERB' AND CONFECTIONERS LO U_u CAL No. M—Meata see- C CvA/« B """d a*"1 'ourth Satur- oZWImS "*"., 7.30 p.m. President, -Tl#Vl>*rf H- O- Leeworthy; eorree- 2A__tA_ ponding eecreury. R. J. P.aajRSt *> Alt roe; buelnees agent, 3. Black, Room IN, Labor Temple. BARBERS' LOCAL No. UO-MSBTB second and fourth Thursdays. 1.10 ft •*Vr.2!fi*,,n'- **' w' ffreenTSSSw,'" s' S'Tv1' eeeretary-bustaess agent C. H•o»?.,V•!W,.B^0.In.M,• LaborTSpie noma: ll to t: s to-7 p. m, "Parm" at Toronto Farm Pettlplece, the editor of the British Columbia Federatlonist, was a caller at the Labor Temple during the past week. He Ib on his way to attend the''International Typographical union convention, which opens ln Providence) R. I„ on August 9th. Parm Is looking pretty good and lost no time ln getting ln touch with old friends In the labor movement He says that things are very dull throughout the we'St and that Toronto looks decidedly busy In comparison with some of the cltiee he came through, He expected to put ln two or three days In the Queen City.—Industrial Banner.. MINARD'S LINIMENT RELIEVES , NEURALGIA. PROVINCIAL UNIONS B. C. FEDERATION OF LABOR— Meete In annual convention In January. Executive officers, 1914-15: President, A. Watchman; vice-presidents, W. F. Dunn, Jas. H. MoVety. O. H. Fraser, J. W. Gray, H. Knudson, J. J. Taylor, B. Simmons. Secretary-treasurer, A. 8. Welle, Box 1638, Victoria, B. C. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. NEW WESTMINSTER TRADES AND Labor Council—Meets every aeoond and fourth Wednesday at I p. m. In Ubor Hall. President, D. 8. Cameron; flnanclal seoretary, H. olbb: general aeeretary, W. B. Maiden, p. o. Box Mt. The public Is Invited to attend. PLUMBERS' AND STBAMFTTTBRS IJO- . !r _t,i—,':,''t* •"•ry seoond and fourth Friday of month In Labor Hall, 7.M p. m. President, D. Webeter; seoreUry, A. McLaren. P. O. Box Ml, New Weetmlneter. B. C, BARTENDERS' LOCAL 1M-MEETS IN Labor Temple, Now Weatminster, corner Seventh stret and Royal avenue, every aecond Sunday of aaeh month, at 1,10 p. m. President, F. 8. Hunt: eeoro- tary, F. W. Jameeon. Visiting brothers VICTORIA, B. O. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR Council-Meets flrst and third Wed- needay, Labor Hall, 711 Johnston atreet, at I p. m. President, Oeorge Dykeman; lecretary, Thos. F. Mathlson, box HI, Victoria, B. C. MINERS' UNIONS K3MBERLBT MINERS' UNION, No. IM, Western Federation of Mkiers—MeeU Sunday evenings In Union Hall. Preeldent, Alex. Wilson: seoretary-treasurer, — iX"!??"""' tjBJbarjiy. B. C. LADY8MITH MINERS' UNION, LOCAL No. tilt, U. It. W. of A.-Meets Wednesday. Union Hall, 7 p.m. President, Bam Outhrle; lecretary. Duncan McKensle, Ladysmlth, B. C. NANAIMO LOCAL UNION U. M. W. ol A.—Meets every Monday at 7.10 p. m. In tho Athletic Club. Chapel street. Ar- thur Jordan, Box 410, Nanalmo, B. C, CUMBERLAND LOCAL UNION, No. till, U. M. W. of A.-Meete every Sunday 7 p.m. ln U. M. W. of A. hall. Preeldent, Joe. Naylor: aeoretary, James Smith, Box It, Cumberland, B. C. TRAIL MILL AND SMELTERMEN'S Union, No. 106, W. F. of M,—Meets every Monday at 7.30 p. m. President, Jamea DelgarnB; secretary, p. J, Bolam, Box 26, Trail, B. C. SANDON MINERS' UNION, No. II, Western Federation of Minera—Meets every Saturday In the Miners' Union hall. Addrees all communications to the Secretary, Drawer "K.," Sandon, B.C. BUSINESS AQENT DIRECTORY Aak for Labor Temple 'Phone Exchange, Seymour 74M (unless otherwise etated). Bartenders—Room 108: Oeo, W. Curnock. B.C. Federationist—Room JIT;, R. P. Pettlplece. < Bridge and Structural Iron Worken—W. L. Yule, Room Mil Brotherhood of Carpenten—Room 109; Hugh McEwen. Bricklayers—Room 111; Wm. 8. Dagnall. Barben—Room tol; C. F. Burkhart; phono Sey, 1771. Hod Carrlera, Builders aad Commoa Laborers—Room 220: John Sully. Cooke, Waltere, Waitreeeee—Room til; W. E. Walker: TeL Seymour 1414. Electrical - Workera (outside)—Room 207; W. F. Dunn. Electrical Worken Oneida)—Room lit; F. I.. Estinghausen. Engineers (Steam)-Room 216; L. Dawson. Labor Temple Co.—Room 111; J. H. McVety. Longehoremen's Association — Offlce, 141 Alexander street; H. Hannlng; tal.: Seymour 6859. Moving Pleture Operators—0. R. Hamll. ton. Room 100, Loo Bldg. Tel. Bey. Musicians—H. J, Brasfleld, rooms 21-80, Williams Building, 411 Qranvllle Street Seymour 2680, Plasterere—Joe Hampton: Tel. Seymour 1614. Btreet Railway Employeea—Fred. A, '' Hoover; Seymour 608. Trades and Labor COunell—Room 110; Oeo. Bartley. Typographical—Rooma 111, 111, 114 ft. H. Neelands. BARTBNpKRB' LOCAL No. I7I.-OF- «_."*•«" Room 101 Labor Temple. MeeU & n.._ Ti.*"llS! Unanclsl secreUry, Oe£ W. Curnook. Room Ml, Labor Temple™ BRICKLAYERS' AND MASONS', NO. 1 i n™M<ot* •veK.1*t J" ,n> Tuesday, L__h, ??°m tvt. President Jamas a*S!r L.Bo? *?' "nanclal seoretary, F nalLRffi |S!,n*" «•*«•■• W' "• **' BOOKBINDERS' LOCAL UNION Ns. lK-Meeu third Tuesday In evert month, to room SOS, Labor Temple. PtS- rEELEx..*' ""i1*! "lee-president Wm. iS£™,ni. —"ttarr, Ed J. Cook, 1050 Hobson Street; secretary-treasurer. H Perry,, 1130 Tenth Avenue Baal BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS of America, Vancouver Ledge No. Ill— "**•" «ret end third MondVye. 6 J m. President, F. Barclay, III Coram But: eeenury, A. FrasirT tilt t_____t' G00ni,^fft¥R*. AiroWAITRMBBB -~S!a^^UMU «™t FHday ta eaoh uS^iafVV! "Prejenuuve. OBoe: ?°^?.!Ht l*Dor Temple. Houn: I a.m. to 10.80: l p.m. to ur and I p.m. to iS notice. Phone Bar. 1414 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS -«hn!f™.!M!nd "~ 'J""* Thundarof eaoh month, I p.m. Secretary, jTsit- °°"l 'H Hornby atreet; business agent H, J. MoEwen, room lot. Local 117 meeta Tueaday of each month. ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. . 'M—MeeU Room 101 every Monday I p. m. President Dave Fink; vlce-preel- dent, M. Bander; recording eecretary. Roy Elian Labor Temple; flnanolal seo- Jjury and business agent W. F. Dunn, Room 107, Labor Temple. ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. .... S2J. ('"side Men)—Meets flrst and third Mondays of each month. Room 205. 8 p. m. President, H. R. Van Sickle; re' cording secretary, J. M. Campbell; busl- nees agent, F. L, Estlnghauaen, Room 107. LONOSHOREMENS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. IIXIS-Meeia •""l J?1** evening, 141 Alexander street, Preaident, J. Mahone; Secretary, H. Hannlng. MACHINISTS, NO. 1M-MEBTB SEC- ond and fourth Fridays, S p. m. President A. R. Towler; recording eeenury, J. Brookes; flnanclal secretary, 3. H. MoVety. MOVINO PICTURE OPERATORS, Local 848 I.A.T.S.E.—Meets ever/ eecond Sunday of each month, Labor Tomple, I p.m. President H. C. Roddan; secretary-treaaurer, L, E. Goodman; recording secretary, A. O. Hansen: buelnees agent o. R. Hamilton. Office, Room 1001 Loo Bldg. Tel, Sty. 8045. MUSICIANS' MUTUAL PROTBCTIvI „ Union, Local No. 145, A. F. of M.— MeeU eecond Sunday of -each month, rooms 81-10, Williams Building, 418 Oranvllle atreet. Preaident, J. Bowyer; vlce- praeldent F. Englleh; eecretary, H. J. Brasfleld; treaaurer, W. Fowler. OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' INTER- m NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, No. II- Meeu lint and third Wednesday, O'Brien Hall, 8 p.m. Preeldent, O. Dean; corresponding aeeretary, F. Sumpter; flnanolal seoretary, D. Soott; treaeurer, I. Tyson; bualnees agent, Joe Hampton. Phdne Bey. 1514, PAINTERS',. PAPERHANGERS'. AND Decorators', Local 188—Meete every Thuraday, 7.80 p.m. Preeldent, H. Grand: flnanclal aecreury, J. Freckleton, 1028 Comox street; recording secretary, R. Dowding, 122 Howe Btreet. Business agent, James Train, Room 303, Labor Temple. PATTERN MAKERS' .LEAGUE .OF NORTH AMERICA.—Vancouver and vicinity. Branch meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at Labor Temple, room 105. Robert C. Sampson, Pres., 747 Dunlevy Ave.; Jos. G. Lyon, flnanolal secretary, 1721 Grant street; J. Campbell, secordlng eecretary, 1869 Argyle street. STEREOTYPERS' AND ELECTROTTP- era' Union, No. 88, of Vanoouver and Vlotoria—MeeU seoond Wedneeday of eaoh month, 4 p. m„ Labor Temple. President Chas. Bayley; recording aeeretary, A. Birnle, co. "News Advertiser." STREET AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY Employees, Pioneer Dlvlelon No. 101 —MeeU Labor Temple, eecond fourth Wednesdays at I p.m., and flnt and third Wednesdays, I p.m. President Adam Taylor; recording secreUry, Albert V. Lofting, 1561 Trinity etreet: flnanclal eecretary, Fred. A. Hoover, 2409 Clark Drive. STEAM ENGINEERS, INTBRNATION- al Local 817—MeeU every Wednesday I p. m., roogi 204, Labor Temple. Financial secretary, B. Prendergaat, room 111. TAILORS' INDUSTRIAL UNION (IN- ternatlonal). Local No. 176—Meetings held flrat Tueaday ln each month, 8 p. m. President, Miss H. Gutteridge: recording secretary, C. McDonald, Box 608; flnanclal aee, K. Pateraon, P. O. Box 603. THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, Local No. 118—Meete eeeond Sunday of each month at Room 294, Labor Temple, President H. Spears; recording aeoretary, Geo. W. Allln, P.O. Box 711, Vancouver. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NO. 116- Meeti laat Sunday eaeh month. I p.m. President, R. P. Pettlpleoe; vice- president, W. S. Metsger, secretary* treaaurer, R, H. Neelanda. P. o. Box 61 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rlghu of the Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and In a portion of the Provinoe of British Columbia, may be leaaed for a term of twenty-one yeara at an annual renul of 11 an acre. Not mon than 2,560 acree will be leased to one applicant. Applications for tease must be made by the applicant ln person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district In which the rlghta applied for are situated. In eurveyed territory the land muet be described by sections, or legal subdlvlo- lonfl of sections, and In unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be eUked by the applicant himself. Eaoh application muat be accompanied by a fee of 16, whloh will be refunded If 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 Ave cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with eworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rlghta are not being operated, such return should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the coal mining rlghu only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rlghu may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of 810 an acre. For full Information application ehould be made to the Seoretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands W. H. CORT, Deputy Mlnleter of the Interior. N. B Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for—HIM. 1st OOLUmXA Westminster Trust Company osotui asjtoojtoojto. Ws hsvs HONEY TO LOAN on improved property. Estates msnsgsd tor out-of-town and city clients. Payments sot lscted anl forwarded or Invested. Ws aot as agents only lor tk* purchase anl sals of real estate. Deposits accepted and lntereat at 4% allowed on dally balance. •AFETY DEPOSIT BOXEB FOR RENT L Head Offlce: Columbia snd Begbie Street, New Weatminster, E. C 1.1, leaat, I. A. THE S. BOWELL COMPANY funeraiTdirec Do You Know Good Beer among the numerous brands found on the market is in class A; It's flavor appeals to the man or woman who knows GOOD BEER. Ask our distributor for a case sent to your house. A. E. Suckling & Co., Vancouver distributor!. WESTMINSTER BREWERY, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. PHONE No. -L-75 UNION HATS AND OVERALLS of J. E. BROWN & CO. 61S COLUMBIA STREET NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. THE POPULAR PRICED, EUROPEAN PLAN HOTEL RITZ VICTORIA, B.C. FORT ST., AT DOUGLAS RATES 76c, $1.00, $1.26, $1.60, $100 0. J. LOVEJOY, MOR. FREE AUTO BUI BE TRUE TO YOURSELVES BY IMOKINO THE OLD RELIABLE Kurtz's "Pioneer" Cigars YOU HELP* YOUR FELLOW UNION MEN AND BESIDES, YOU OET -*■!*-* THE VERY BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY' NO ROOM FOR THE HINDU IN OUR FACTORY We Don't Employ Asiatics! BOYS—When you want any Paint, Stain, Enamel, Varnish, Wall Finish, White Lead or anything else in the Paint Line, demand goods made by us. WE GUARANTEE THEM BRITISH AMERICA PAINT COMPANY, Limited Victoria Vancouver Calgary Edmonton J PAGE SIX THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FRIDAY AUOTJ8T 7, 181 WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY OF BUCK March 9th, 1914. Wm. 3. McMaster & Sons, Ltd., Vanoonver, B.C. Dear Sirs:— I received goods ln good order, and am more than pleased with quality and workmanship ol same. Your overalls are the best I have seen. Just as soon as I can sell the line I am carrying, I will put ln a atock of yours. Kindly quote prices on following goods: Bar-tenders' and Walters' Jackets and Aprons; Cooks' Coats and Pants. An early reply will oblige. (Signed) GEORGE F. MCDONALD. From Geo. F. McDonald, Gents' Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Smlthers, B. C. (Copy) WM. 3. McMASTER ft SONS, LTD. W. B. THOMAS, Manager Director. IN REGARD TO I § E Joint Statement Issued by Two Presidents of Unions Concerned Why Men Refuse to Arbitrate and Ask for Higher Wages New West Manufacturing Co., Ltd. MANUFACTURERS OF FURNACES, STOVES„d RANGES ATTENTION, UNION MEN! Our Goods tpeak for themselves. We otn refer you to many union homes that are equipped with our Stoves and Furnaces. Insist upon our goods. They are union made, and that means made of the best materials and by union men. Handled by all hardware stores, . 2102-llth Avenue West VANCOUVER, B. C. PHONE: BAYVIEW 248 GO W,TH THE BUNCH to the BRUNSWICK POOL ROOMS 26% OFF ALL TRUSSES THIS MONTH RED STAR DRUG STORE. 63 Cordova Street West Vancouver, B. 0. Vancouver vs. Victoria i August 12,13,14,15 WEEK DAYS. 4:00 p.m. SATURDAY, 3:00 p.m. REDUCTION IN COAL To Induce householders to lay ln at least a portion of their winter's supply of coal during August and September Macdonald Marpole Co., Ltd. WILL REDUCE THE PRICE OF Wellington and Comox Coal as follows: Lump Coal, Backed, per ton $7.00 No. 1 Nut.Coal, sacked; per ton $6.50 No. 2 Nut Coal, Backed; per ton $5.75 Pea Coal, sacked; per ton $4.25 Comox Briquettes, sacked; per ton $6.50 Comox Coke, Backed; per ton $8.50 delivered within the usual cartage limits. Special prices for bulk coal ln wagon loads. All orders strictly C. O. D., or prepaid. 427 SEYMOUR ST. PHONE SEY. 210 Regarding the question of a Btrike ln the railroads running westward from Chicago and Fort William, the following brief joint statement haB been made by W. S. Carter, president fireman and englneman, and W. S. Stone, chief locomotive engineer: . "In October, 1913, committees, representing all locomotive engineers, firemen and hostlers on western railroads, presented a request to their respective managements for an In' crease in wages and Improved working conditions, accompanying such request with the usual notice, required by existing schedules, that within thirty days thei schedule would be opened for theBe revisions. Immediately the' railroad managements served notice on the enginemen's committees that all existing schedules would be terminated within thirty days, thus, for the firat time ln the history ot railway wage negotiations, taking from railway employes schedules that had required more than thirty years, ln many Instances, to build up. "The railroads then proposed that a "service period" be substituted for the mileage basis of pay, a basis long in effect on practically all railroads. Negotiations between committees representing the railroads and the enginemen culminated in both of these committees submitting revised propositions, the railroads Insisting upon a modified form of their "service period" and the enginemen Insisting upon retaining the mileage basis of pay and allowance for extra work as In the past "Upon submitting the matter to the engineers, firemen and hostlers employed on western railroads li was learned that by an almost unanimous vote the proposition of the managers was rejected and a strike approved, also upon the supposition that the federal board of mediation and conciliation will propose arbitration, as directed ln the present federal law, the engineers will necessarily reject any proposition to arbitrate, because ln all recent arbitrations railroads have repudiated arbitration awards and have not been bound thereby." Labor Coata Leaa It is a faot that the railroad companies are more prosperous than employees, yet they pay less to labor now than ln former years. The statements, issued by railroad officials showing how the outlay for lahor has Increased, have become commonplace, and they create the Impression that a large part ot the flnanclal woes of the transportation companies Is due to the demands of railroad employes for higher rates of pay. A tew moments' examination of the facts, however, soon shows how unwarranted these statements are. An analysis of the operating performance of the carriers at once discloses the tact that the railroads by using larger engines, heavier equipment and by adding to train loads have developed a remarkable Increase in efficiency of employes, and while adding to the labor of the wage-earner have reduced to a striking degree the labor' coat of conducting transportation. An examination of the annual reports of 53 western railroads to the Interstate commerce commlslon shows, that for 1,000 traffic units handled ln 1890 the cost of engineers and firemen was 86 cents as contrasted with only 59 cents In 1913, In other words, these representative western roads were enabled to transport 1,000 passengers and ton miles 27 cents cheaper last year than in 1890, or, to reduce their engineer and firemen cost of handling traffic 31 per cent. In the light of these faots, the sham of the claim ot the railroads that increased operating costs have been due to added outlays for engineers and firemen is apparent. Produce More and Earn Leaa The Oreat Northern railway Is in an enviable financial and physical condition, and Its operating performance Is the admiration and envy of railroad officials throughout the country. How the productive efficiency of the employes has contrlbuetd to the prosperity of this company may be seen from the following figures: In 1900 the Great Northern transported 1,722,683,402 ton miles and In 1913, 7,634,056,449 ton miles an Increase of 5,911,373,047 or 343 per cent. This feat waa accomplished by Increasing the tractive power ot its locomotive, the capacity of its freight cars and the movement of a larger number of loaded cars per train. The net result of thla remarkable progress In operating efficiency was the growth of the average revenue freight train load from 321 tons ln 1900 to 636 tons ln 1913, or an Increase of 98 per cent During thla period the number of freight train miles advanced only 140 per cent. Measured in terms of traffic handled, the productive efficiency ot firemen and engineers employed by the Oreat Northern during this same period alao showed a gain of 44 per cent. In the face of this remarkable operating . performance, however, there was an actual decrease ln the revenue train miles made by each engineer of 1,259 miles, or 7 per cent, and by each fireman of 40 miles,.'or 27 hundredths of 1 per cent Men Paid Leaa The effect ot the operating achievement ot the Oreat Northern was attended by a decline in the earning ability of Its firemen and engineers. The modern locomotive is an intricate piece of machinery which requires a high standard of mechanical skill in the men who operate lt as well as great physical endurance on the part of firemen. Notwithstanding the fact that each engineer and fireman hauled more ton or passenger miles in 1913 than 1900, owing to their labors, their earning power actually declined ln the face of a greater output per man because they were not able to make as many miles ln 1913 aa In 1900. As a consequence, they have asked for higher rates of pay ln order to maintain their accustomed standards of work and life. They believe they should receive a greater measure of participation ln the profits of their own labor, and lt may be added that this productive efficiency and harder work for firemen and engineers on the Oreat Northern railroad also obtains on the other western roads now anticipating a strike. 'S II The Situation Reviewed in a Practical Way by a Unionist Past Methods Adopted Were All,Right, But They Are Now Obsolete MINARD'S LINIMENT CURE8 DANDRUFF If you Keep the Children Healthy by Binding them out In ths fresh air these line days. There's nothing better for keeping them exercised than wheeled goods. Our stook ot WHEELBARROWS, AUTOMOBILES, EXPRESS WAOONS, PERAMBULATORS, IRISH MAILS, ROWINO WAOONS, VELOCIPEDES, SIDEWALK SULKIES, Is easily the finest and most comprehensive In the city and the prices are right. Thomson Stationery Co., Ltd. 315 HASTINOS STRUT WIST ■1ST IN THI WIST VANCOUVER, O. O. I8TABLISHID IMS are one who doesn't know the wonders of the Blue Amberol played on an Edison Cylinder Phonograph. Let us show you what you are missing. We've been in business a long time, Mr. Reader. No one knows the talking machine line better than we do. We've watched the Edison develop until to-day we unhesitatingly claim it to be the most perfect on the market today. You'll not lose anything by hearing it. We'll arrange terms to suit THE KENT PIANO CO. Ltd. 558 GRANVILLE ST. Cauae of Impending Strike . Out of every one hundred englneera promoted, exceedingly few enter the cab of a locomotive as a regular passenger engineer, and not many become a regular freight engineer, thue indicating the terrible rate at which the work of selecting cuts Into, the great numbers of men who seek employment on locomotives. This rapid work of elimination Is brought about by the exacting phyalcal examinations that men working ln engine service are subjected to, together with the large per cent, that are killed and maimed, and those who lind themselves unable to withstand the hardships and exposures of the service. Increased responsibilities have piled upon the englneman In proportions to the sizes and weights of engines and trains and further exactions by way pf Improved safety appliances which have also added, to the labor and responsibility of the englneman. Surprlae Teats With the advent of the block signal, and other appliances, many railroads bave introduced a system of surprise tests that add materially to the already nerve-racking work of enginemen. In this connection lt should be understood that enginemen do not object to such practical tests aa will demonstrate their efficiency and their desire tb observe the rules. These Increased burdens, together with the greatly Increased cost of living, we're the causes that induced the engine- men In the western territory to make certain requests upon the managers of the western railroads. These requests carried moderate Increases In ratea and some Improvements In working rules that have for their purpose the standardisation of wages and working conditions, whloh were to be revisions and additions to the present sohedule and rules governing engine- men ln the western territory. When these requests were submitted to the managers of western railroads. Instead of meeting their enginemen and handling these requests as had been the custom ln the past, they terminated all agreements In the western territory and submitted a proposition of the general managers' committee. Favor* Strike This having been done, the vote pf the men is practically unanimous ln their rejection of the general managers' proposition, much as locomo- tlvemen deplore a strike, they gave this unanimous expression In the honest belief that the very life of their organization and the wages and conditions that had required thirty years tg; build up was at stake, and that this atrlke vote was their only weapon of defense against an impending disaster in the form of a sweeping reduction in pay by the elimination of rules that would make possible abuses that would be unbearable. The last general movement of the engineers and firemen ln western territory was consummated during 'the year 1910, at which time about a ten per cent, increase was granted, and lt la a fair estimate that living expenses during the past five years have Increased twenty-five per cent. The strike situation on Vancouver Island and lta outcome ought to cause the labor unions in the province pf British Columbia to ponder and study how the outcome may affect them If they allow the strike to continue aa it Is without coming to the assistance of the strikers. One thing la sure, the methods used to help defeat the island minera will be used against any other body of trades unionists if they are forced into a strike to maintain or better their conditions. Other organisations, under similar condltlona, will have the same forces to contend with and fight. Bach union man ought to aak himself, what chance his organisation can stand against the combined forces that * will ■ be arrayed against it, if lt la compelled to fight single handed? The one great lesson the Vancouver island strike is teaching Ib, that the labor unions by their sectional methods ot fighting, are not strong enough to meet the contending parties on an equal footing. It this be true, and It Is, what ought to be the attitude of labor? It ought to solidify its own forces, concentrate Its power so that It will be on an equal ground. We have the power, If we would but put it into action. Everyone admits that we will have to do it some day tor our protection and advancement If that Is so, why not let us start now? If the principle of organizing into crafts and industries la good, will lt not be bet ter to extend that action to cpver all crafts and Industries? If it has been good to assert ourselves as unionists of a oratt or industry, It must be logical to assume that it will be much better to assert ourselves as a class. In fact, If we want to preserve our existence we must use different methods than those which have been employed In the past. Capital la getting more powerful and forming greater combinations: labor must do likewise if it is ln line with evolution. We must be up to date and use advanced methods similar to our opponents. What would anyone think if Britain went to war with weapons that were used twenty-five or fifty years ago? People would aay she was crazy. Rightly so. So It Is with the union movement. It must use the modern Implements ot warefare on the Industrial field. The methods ot the past were all right at the time, but not now. We muat tall In line with modern progress and adapt ourselveB to lt. The Vancouver Ialand strikers are appealing to their brother unionists to help them ln the time of need, and at the same time the union movement wtll be advanced. If the coutcome ot this struggle on Vancouver Island ts bad for the miners lt will be bad for all other unionists. A weakening for one section of the labor movement ot this province means a weakening of the rest It means that he rest will be more easily destroyed. For.that reason organized labor ought to come, and no doubt lt will, to the assistance of the Vancouver Island men, and at the same time strengthen themselveB. The Island miners have faith ln their brothers coming in a practical way to their help, and if ever any section needs the assistance of the miners that will be forthcoming ln a praotcial manner.' C. P. Permanent Investment not Passing Speculation Alter a period of years, rational Interest returns on your' permanent Investments will leave you ln a better position than the uncertain returns of an equal period of speculation. It Is an astounding faot that the most careful and experienced speculators make only about 6 per cent, over a Ions period of years. This la totally Inadequate to the Inherent perils of oil speculation. Amongst permanent Investments, B. O. Muni- clpal Bonds stand high. We have exclusive oontrol of reliable Issues that yield up to 7 per oent. without any of the perils of passing speculation. ,. • CANADIAN RNANCIERStoST COMPANY HEAD OFFICE 839 HASTINGS ST. VV. VANCOUVER, B.C. Patrick Donnelly-General Man&|er Japanese to Michigan Calumet, Mich., dispatch says that Investigation of the proposed invasion of the upper peninsula by a colony of Japanese truck gardeners from the Pacific coast, which haa caused considerable comment throughout the state, reveala that they will settle near Chatham, In Alger county. AT MINORU Races Every Day! Rain or Shine! Special Trains Leave New Granville St. Station at 12,12.30 and every 15 minutes until 2 p.m. 1ST Admission $1.25 j Including Grand Stand and Transportation MINARD'S LINIMENT FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. Worklngmens' Homes at Reglna The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation at Reglna has taken steps toward the erection of a block of workmen's cottages at a cost of about (100,000 lu block 216. It Is expected that three hundred men at least will be employed ln erecting these cottages, which will be rented to tradesmen and mechanlos. The houses will be quite modern in every respect, containing seven rooms and bath and heated by hot air furnaces. You may have an Imported English Worsted Bult, or An Imported Irish Homespun Suit, or And you will get—no matter which kind of suit you select—the finest tailoring, the . most perfect fitting garments, and the soundest values In all Canada, ThlB Is what you will get for 126 when you buy your suit here. FIT REFORM WARDROBES J3J HASTINGS ST. ui ROGERS BLDG., GRANVILLE ST. ^__ke^^B_ '
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