@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "6c681df1-b569-498d-bc17-4a24a6d1d64a"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-03-28"@en, "1916-03-10"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcfed/items/1.0345112/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ THE BRITISH fe INDUSTRIAL UNITY': STRENGTH. OITIiaifcPAPEB : VANCOUVEB TBADBS AND LABOB COUNOIL AND B.O. FEDEBATION OP LABOB FEDERATIONIST EIGHTH YEAR, •j>ylO Vancouver, b. c.^ Friday, march iq, 1916 , POLITICAL UNITT 1 VIOTOBt I AR5H1IT ON (E • The Owners of Independent Fleet Refuse to Accept Agreement Vancouver HaUbut Fishermen Are Not Affected By Dispute . The owners of the Independent vessels operating in the halibut fishing in- ' dustry and owned by Beattle parties have failed to come to a new working agreement' with their fishermen, all of whom are members of the Deep Sea Fishermen's union of the Pacific. As a result, it iB probable that about seventy- five fishing boats will be tied up and about 151)0 fishermen lie idle for a time. The headquarters of this fleet is aj Prince Bupert, and about ten of the vessels have already gono to Seattle to ,be tied up as' the.roBuIt of the mon learning that the owners would not agree to the terms of the "new working agreement. The Seattle fleet constitute the great majority of the independent halibut .fishing vessels operating from Prince Rupert, but about six or seven bouts are Canadian bottoms. These crafts are still working aB, although the owners have not signed the new agreement, they have tentatively promised their fishermen that they will grant the concessions requested. Points in Disputed The principal points in dispute between the ownerB of the independent craft and their fishermen deal with the questions of the cost of gear and the repayment of losses on individaul trips. Tho owners of independent vessels operate on a co-operative basis with their fishermen. The old agreement provided that the men should keep the fishing gear in order and replace it when lost or damaged. This clause the men claim, was unfair, as an owner might equip hiB vessel with second-hand gear or a captain might have the gear so placod as to mako it liable to be destroyed, not taking much account of conditions, as the men were responsible for its replacement. The new agreement provides that the maintenance of gear shall be a charge on gross stock, which means that tho owners, would be liable for one-fifth of the expenditure necessary in thiB line.. As the men are still liable for four-fifths of the item, they consider such an arrangement vory reasonable, especially as the captains give tho orders as to its use while fishing. On the question of losses on single trips the owners, according to the old rule, would deduct from the profits of a ' trip tho entire total of losses which might have resulted from previous trips. The clause which the Seattle owners refuse to consider provides that on u paying trip every man shall have his share, up to $25, paid him and that half of any excess over this amount coming to him Bhall be deducted, should losses have occurred on previous trips. In this way the fisherman would take his share of the losses, but would make repayment on the instalment plan, something being assured him of the results of a successful tirp. Price of Second-class rish. Another feature of the new agreement which the independents refuse to - 'accept, covers the price for second-class fish as compared with first-class. The old rule wob that second-class fish were paid for at half-price of first-class, and tho men now seek to hnve tnis increased to 75 per. cent. As the proportion of second-class flsh in a vessel's catch is growing each season, owing to the ex- ■', ;insive operation this point is bound to become increasingly important to the fishermen. Russell Kearley, local representative of the Fishermen's union, Btntofl that the existing dispute does not affect halibut vessels about Vancouver. Tho fishermen have two agreements, one with the Fishing Vessel Owners' association (the independents) and anothor covering such concorns as tne Canadian Fishing Co. and the New England FiBh Co., which control tho local business. The differences now existing deal with thc agreement with the indepondentB, nnd include only a few Canadian bottoms which, as noted above, aro still at work, having loft Prince Rupert undor n satisfactory tontativo arrangement with the owners. , WERE PROPER EFFORTS MADE TO SEARCH FOR ONWARD HO? Halibut Fishermen Say That the Manner in Which Subject Was Dealt With Is a Crying Shame—Demand that Log of Estevan Be Published. / M* EMBERS OF THE DEEP SEA FISHERMEN'S UNION all along the coast, and in Vancouver and Prince Rupert iij. particular, are up in aftns and talking in vigorous language concerning the efforts put forward by the owners and the government to search for the missing local halibut fishing steamer Onward Ho They characterize the search made for this vessel as absolutely ridiculous, and utterly unworthy of any company or government in the face of the fact that the lives of the thirty-seven men composing the crew were possibly at stake—precious lives which mean more to families and) relatives than pen can tell, Day after day enquiries -are coming to the local headquarters of the unionconcerning the vessel, only to elicit the reply that absolutely nothing is Whown. It is with a feeling of shame for those responsible, for the search for the vessel that the union officials confess that absolutely nothing can be said concerning the probable fate of the ship or its crew, "We wouldn't feel so bad when we answer these enquiries," said an official of the union, "if we could add thut everything possible had beon done to ascertain whether the vessel had beon disabled and driven on some of the rocky islands of the northern seas. But, with the paltry and puny efforts made to search for the vessel, we can give absolutely no information to the anxious enquirers. I say it's hard, and I also have no hesitation in saying it's a crying shame and I am supported in thltt opinion by every member of our union, the majority of whom know the inside facts of the case." Left Fishing Ground Jan. 19. Tho Onward Ho is owned by the B. C. Packers' association, and haB Steveston as- itB home port'. With its crew of 37 men, the vessel left the Alaska fishing grounds on January 18, laden with 20(1,000 pounds of halibut. The crew of tho New England Fish Co.'s steamer New England, saw the vessel leave the grounds. On the following day a Seattle fishing steamer again saw the boat, which she reports as then being heavily coated with ice and considerably down at tho head. Ab the Onward Ho did not arrive at her home port within a reasonable time, considering the severe weather then prevailing, attention to the matter was directed by the public press. The owners did nothing at that time toward sending out a searching party and now claim that the only vessel it had which could be used for the purpose was not ready for service. The men Bay this may be so, but that it is peculiar that when thiB vessel was needed for halibut fishing, it took but a short time to get it ready, and it is now in order for a trip. Lighthouse Tender Sent. -After strenuous efforts on the part of parties interested the Dominion authorities gave orders that the lighthouse tender Estevan be sent out ty search, for the missing vessel. In the opinion of the men, this solution of the problem was almost worthless to a great degree, inasmuch as the Estevan is absolutely unfitted to meet such weather conditions as would be encountered in the northern seas at the time, IS fin Vumnr\\ ■> Qltt.ii.oy; $1.50 PER YEAR J. OFIMUST FAMILIES OF MUNITION WORKERS ASK FOR CHARITY? Wife of One Mechanic Receives Only $225 in Seven Months to Support Family of Five—Net Earnings of Workers Less Than Pay of Canadian Privates. Mine Owners Using This Method to Exterminate Organization Situation So Acute That the Local Paper Raises a Protest RUSSELL KEARLEY Business agent for the Deep Sea Fishermen's union, with headquarters at 437 Qore avenue. The Estevan waB out on its search fir a week, and then returned to Esquimalt to refit. Pressure was again brought to bear to renew the search, and the Estevan was again sent out, thiB time, according to District Manager Cassidy, of the 'B, 0. Packers, with instructions to prosecute the search to the westward, the probable course of the Onward Ho at this season if tho vessel was disabled!. , this latter searching party of tbe Estevan, which covered about two weeks, the men say they would class as a joke if tbe matter of the possible loss of-human life was not too serious a matter for levity. They Bay that the reports us to thu tender's whereabouts'during the greater part of the time show that, instead of cruising around to the west, whero there was a chance of finding the J vessel or its crew on some barren island, the boat hung around the Queen Charlotte islands, nightly putting into the harbors and bays and coming to anchor. Where Did the Estevan Go? Beports from Capt. Harry of the Canadian Fishing Co.'s steamer Celestial Empire, and by the independent fishing steamer Progress of Seattle, aro to tbe effect that the Estevan was under their observation for several days during this last trip. The vessel was lying in various harbors near these steamers every t night of this period, its crew being engaged at fishing or hunting. Trips out- j side were made during the day, but I such a trip as could be made in the timo the Estevan was out of the harbor is said to be absolutely worthless when the demands of the case are considered, As might be expected, the Estevan returned with the report that no trace could be found of the vessel, and that is the end of the chapter at the present time. - The mea of the Fishermen's union want to know why better provision was not made for a searching party than was covered by the designation of the Estevan for the purpose. Even then they ask why some details nag to the manner in which the search was prosecuted are not given out. They say that if the Onward Ho had been a passenger (Continued on page 4) ONE OF THE PROBLEMS which has given the organized wage- workers of the Slocan mining district vexntious concern is the employment of "foreign" labor in and around the mines, Not the least of this evil is the fact that these employees, forltho most part, have no vote and are therefore unable to register a protest against legislative evils, on election day. This condition is not peculiar to the Slocan camp. It is equally true of practically the whole upper country, especially at Grand Forks and Phoenix. Eighty Per Cent. "Aliens" Employed. The Slocan Becord, published by "Jim" Greer, an old-time member of Vancouver Typo, union, has given no striking evidence of being very radical, but it at least recognizes the danger ahead, if tho present situation is not soon altered. LaBt week the Becord said: We were in error that fifty per cent, of the employeea in the mines of the Slocan were aliens. It should have been ' eighty per cent.' It was not our aim to start a controversy but to point ,out to mine managers, superintendents and foremen their grave responsibility at a time when the empire is in a death struggle to maintain the liberty enjoyed under no other flag. A sense of decency should have prevented an alien from rushing into print on a question of vital importance1 to subjects of the empire alone, and that did not concern him in any way. His misstatements to the press, even if they had been true, were in very bad taste, indeed, and a gross impertinence. If the Standard company must employ aliens, thc managing director Bhould instruct them to leave the discussion of national questions to citizens of the country." OLD-TIME UNIONIST RETURNS TO CITY After An Aiwnce of i'welve Tears, Hr. Cowling, Charter Member of No. 213, Sees Many Changes. FtOM "SOMEWHERE IN THE OLD COUNTRY" is coming a loud cry from the munition workers who left the province last year, iu response to the call -for skilled workers in munition works, as to the manner in which thoy are* being dealt with. And from "somewhere in British Columbia" is also heard an answering echo from thc wives and children of these men, who now flnd themselves in difficult and even destitute circumstances, owing to the husbands and fathers being unable to send them sufficient funds to keep the "wolf from the door." When these munition workers, men who were skilled at their trades, left British Columbia, they went in response to the "call of*| their country" just as tfuly as did thc soldier who enlists for work in the trenches. They expected and were led to believe that their services would be accepted as those of skilled' workmen, and that such compensation .would be given them as would enable them to properly provide for their families. Eight Hout Day Propaganda MINERS' CONVENTION AT TRAIL a rf Officers' Reports Indicate That Organization It In Old-time Fighting Mood. Trail, B. C, March 6.—(Special to the Federatlonist)—The annual convention of District 6, W. F. of Miners opened here today, twenty delegates being present representing all parts of tbe field. One woman delegate was present, representing the Rossland auxiliary. International Pres. Moyer, Messrs. David Rees and A. J. Carter trom the Crow's Nest district and Pres. McVety of the B. C. Federation of Labor were als» present. The reports of the officers on the year's work were received. The tenor of the reports indicated that the organization was working rapidly toward tbe restoration of the old-time militant organization which made District 6 a great force ln compelling attention to the demands of labor. The convention was addressed by Mrs. Davidson on the subject of women suffrage, her remarks being well received. Pres, McVety of the B. G. Federation addressed the convention at length on the question of re-affiliation which now appears practically certain. Great Interest Is being manifested among the delegates on the subject ot the B, G, Workmen's Compensation Act, and Mr. McVety will address an open meeting on this topic on Friday night, outlining the terms of the draft measure which It is probable the provincial legislature will pass at lta present session.. Mr. G. Cowling, an old-time Vancouver member of the Electrical Workers' union, in fact a charter member of No. 213, iB in the city this week from Seattle, after an absence of twelve years. Union meetings wero men being held in the old church building on the present site of ihe Labor Temple, and Mr. Cowling haB experienced mixed feelings in meeting old colleagues and inquiring for others who have passed away for all time. Mr. Cowling's family is in Seat tie at present; but if possible, Mr. Cowling will once more make Vancouver his home. Needless to say he marvels at the changes here during n's absence. "I feel like a total stranger," was the remark made to The Federationist. "I note, too, politically, the workers are about where they were when I left here, To judge by daily paper reports of your last' meeing of the Trades and Labor council, some people would have others believe it waB the fault of the officers; but I know better. Long experience has taught mo that. Who has not heard A. F. of L. officers criticized for its de- linquencyf And, after all, is it not all that the membership have made it?" LABOB TEMPLE MEETINGS DURING THE COMING WEEK SUNDAY, MARCH 12—Stage Employees, Musicians, Bro. Loco. Engineers. MONDAY, MARCH 13—Amalgff- mated Engineers, Electrical Workers No. 213. TUESDAY, MARCH 14—Sign Painters, Pressmen, Barbers, Stone Cutters. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15— THURSDAY, MARCH 16—Mnin- tennnce-of-Way Men, Trades and Labor Council. li FRIDAY, MARCH 17—Bro. Railway Carmen, Pattern Makers, Granite Cutters, Molders. The Labor Centre Association of New York city iB fathering a nation-wide project in behalf of the 8-hour day through the constant circulation of the propaganda literature in tho form of stamps, which are so affixed to correspondence as noted on tho above cut. The Center believes that the juseice and fairness of tbe 8-hour day will be impressed upon the gonernl public in a telling form by tho use of these stomps and is offering the "stickers" to unionists and others at pructically cost on application to its home office, Union Square, New York. The suggestions of the promoters of the plan iB for the use of tho stamps as follows: i 1. Havo everybody at home paste on tho back of all mail leaving the house. 2. On literature and newspapers ^distributed, 3. Have one as a piece of decoration on your "card." 4. On your shop or office*mirror where the hnbit of looking is strongest. 5. Have your children paste a stamp on their lesson papers with this note to thoir school teacher "Teacher, teach these truths!" 6. Send one to your priest or preacher suggesting a sermon: "Nearer to Justice —the eight-hour work-day." 7. Persuade organizations, societies and public officials who express sympathy with the eight-hour cause to supply themselves with large quantities of the stamps for use on their correspondence. 8. Call for more stumps—don't let up I r STRIKE ON VICTORIA PIERS Men Lay Off Pending Investigation- Form Permanent Organization. VICTORIA, March 8.—On Ft*. 28, the men engaged by Grant, Smith Co, nnd Mr. McDonald on the piers contract hore, struck, on account of excessive hours and Sunday labor. It wob claimed by the men that they woro compelled to work from 0 to 11 hours per day, including Sundays, and that no overtime rato was paid, only straight time boing; pniil for the extra timo worked. The men furthor stated that they had no desire to work overtime nt all, being content with the regular 8-hour working day. Wires were sent to Hon.1 Robert Rogers, minister of public workB, and Mr. G. H. Barnard, M. P. for Victoria, explaining the situation, both of whom roplied that Fair Wage Officer McNiven had been instructed to go to* Victoria as soon hs possiblo and arrnngo for fair treatment of the men affected. Every effort has been made by thc central body to effect a settlement of the points in dispute, but so far without tangible result's. Ab Fair Wngo Officer McNiven is not expected to arrive in Victoria until Friday of this woek, tho men are biding their timo--until his decision aB to their complaints is given, Tho men are taking out a charter in tho Building and Common Laborers' union, realizing tho necessity of organization, after their experiences on thc work they hnve been engaged upon. Temporary officorfl have been elected pending the rceipt of the charter and outfit and efforts will then bo made to organize ull men, following the same occupation. 92—8 Houra—Point Grey. Point Grey council this week decided to abolish "relief work" and to pay laborers 30 cents an hour instead of 42 a day of eight hours. ONE MORE VICTIM BRITANNIA MODERN SLAVE PLANTATION Expensive Litigation Forced Upon Defendants of Killed and Maimed In Famous Mine. ^ Charles Ehlers, miner, 1222 Wood-, land drive, Vancouver, has issued a writ claiming damages agalnBt the Britannia Mining and Smelting company for injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company. He is asking for damages of $15,000 under the common law, or in -the alternative $6000 under the Employers * Liability act. UNION LABEL ON UNIFORMS Civic Oommlttee Will Consider Question When Awarding Contracts. When tenders were opened by the Vancouver fire and police committee for the uniforms for firemen and other branches of civic work, on Wodnesdoy, Aid. Woodside very properly put forward the enquiry as to whether the tenderers provided, .that the garments would bear the union label. The point was not discussed in detail, but the special committee considering the tenders will consider the subject, ns well as working conditions in the various shops, before making the recommendation for an award. But what do we find} Lotter after letter is received from these workers telling stories of misrepresentation, inability to obtain a hearing of protests, etc., until auch conditions are created as lead the writers to heartily wish they had never heard the call. But, now 'that they are at the work, the government is holding them tight and fast, giving no ear to their demands for fair and just treatment. Matter Is Crying Shame. It is certainly a crying shame that the civic authorities of Vancouver and New Westminster have been obliged to take up the complaints of the munition workers in the form of consideration of applications for relief from the families of the men. Now that tbe subject has boon brought forward, even in this regretful form, it is trusted that the public will be so aroused as to "raise a holler'' which will reach the ears of the proper officials and lead to the altering of the conditions to such an extent as will enable these skilled munition workers to bo provide for tbelr families as to make it unnecessary for them to apply to charity in order to provide for the absolute necessities of life. The Federationist has been making some individual investigations as to the merit of the complaints of the munition workers ond their families, and finds that there is ample ground for the protests which are being made. One case covered by the investigation is that of a Vancouver man whose name, if published, would be known to many readers as that of a thorough mechanic, sober and industrious, and a, man who has held excellent positions in the city. Seven months ago this man loft to take up munition work in the Old Country, and in all that time his wife has. had from his employers and her husband only $226 with'which to support a family of five. Extracts from letters of this man to his wife will be interesting and to the point, as they come straight from the field. One letter received recently contained the following paragraphs: Whtt Munition Workera Make. I "I noted the cutting about the big pay tbnt tho people are getitifg in Sheffield. Well, there is one of them downstairs now, and he tells ub something quite different. It is only on night work and piece work that a few of them can make it. There .are 15,000 employed In one shop, the workers being of all nationalities, Danes, Swedes, Americans, etc. There Is one American girl who can turn out 12 shells a day. She gets a shilling apiece, and Is the top- notcher. There Is a lot of dissatisfaction there, because the bum workmen get the same rate as the good ones. "Merry England—merry hell, more (Continued on page 4) STREET WAY More Street Railway Men Are Enlisting for Overseas Service Urges the Payment of Doea During the Present "Pay Up Week" CONTINENT WIDE APPEAL ' TO ORGANIZED LABOR ===== Awl This ln tfar-tlmel George Reid, veteran British socialist, was recently elected from Ht. George's in a bye-election. No mention has been made of tho election in the local daily press. VANOOUVER LABOR TEMPLE AN APPEAL TO ORGANIZED LABOR throughout the entire continent on behalf of the Vancouver Labor Temple is now being whipped into shape, ond the full outline of the project will shortly bc presented to the Vancouver Trades und Lnbor council, which is the majority stockholder in,tho projoct, for consideration. As this is tho first time in thc history of the Vancouver council when an appeal has boen made to outside labor organizations for assistance, it is thought that it will rosult in thc proffer of such assistance as will tide tho Labor Temple company over its present difficulties. Especially is this tlio case ns tho council docs not have to go to the outside organizations "hat in hand," but is ablo to offer stock in a legitimate paying investment under normal conditions, the basis of the appeal being tho purchase of treasury stock in tho holding corporation. Every render of Tho Federationist knows tho reasons for tho difficulties which now confront the Labor Temple project, There is no noed of reciting facts concerning gcnerul depression, war conditions, reduction of population, etc., all of which have mado the problem of making it impossiblo to carry out the plans which a few years ago enabled tho project to be taken up witth evory hope of success. The parties holding' tho mortgage on the proporty have granted tho Labor Templo company an extension of timo for the ndjustmont of its financial affairs, the further attitude of the mortgagees boing dependent on the showing mndo during the period granted. After careful consideration of,all the facts, the Labor Temple company has decided to propose tho special appeal to labor organizations nil over the continent as tho best solution of tho problom. The Federationist is sure that its readers will give hearty endorsement to tho plans now being outlined and that, whon the proper timo comes, the unions and individual wnge-workcrs within its field will unitedly support tho effort now being put forth to save for the trados unionists of British Columbia a labor headquarters at the metropolis of the province worthy of tho importance of tho wngc-wokcr as a leading factor in tbo development of the country, the property being the finest for its intended purposes and, with ono exception, representing thc greatest capital investment on tho entire continent. President Cottrell and Bro. Hoover took a jaunt over to the Capital City on Monday to interview Premier Bowser with regard to six-day week legislation for street railwaymen in this.province. In cbmpany with W. Tates from the New Westminster looal and Brof. Nock, Nunn and Dewar, representing the Victoria boys, they put the cate np to the premier. While the government is apparently not very keen to pawing any special legislation, it is thought that the Tramways act will be amend' ed to suit the wishes of the street nil* way men. In this case the enforcing of the law would be in the hands of Mr. Rao, tho provincial tramways inspector. We regret to announce that onr business agent has received news of the doath of his mother tack in Ontario. The news, came as a blow to Bro. Hoover, as he visited hiB old home -only a few months ago, and found his mother. enjoying good health at that time. AU members of the division join in extend* ing to Bro. Hoover onr, heartfelt sympathy. Did you notice the look of contentment on Brother H. Stahger 's faoe theso last two weeks! He became the father of a fine baby boy on Feb. 26, Mrs. Stanger. and tho baby are doing fine. Congratulations, brother. ■ It might be necessary to remind some of our members that there is a union of milk wagon drivers in Vancouver. It costs no more to have a union man de* liver your milk. In accordance witb instructions of our last meeting, our business agent haa written Tuckett Bros, with regard to their attitude on the union label queition. This surely will help some, as no doubt Jim Fletcher will quit smoking T. & B. Brother Fletcher says he ia prepared to sacrifice his favorite*tobacco for the cause of organized labor. We have another list of applications for leave of absence for military service as follows: J. McClymart, G. A, Perkins, W. Allison, J. A. Thorp, B. Conner, ,T, Goldsbongh and M. Cutler. This brings up the number to about 80 from Pioneer division, and the end la not yet. Asked aa to Mb opinion with regard to the green and tbe tango street car tickets, a gentleman of Hebrew ex* traction stated he preferred the green tickets as he only had to walk six times to save two bit's, while he walked eight times to save the same nmount whon thc tangos were in use. We come pretty near having some fun at our last meeting. One member (who has not enlisted yet) said he was looking for blood, and in due course was invited by President Cottrell to the floor when tbe fighting one said, "He had forgotten what he was going to say." Some dangerous individual, ehf Tbe gavel in the hand of the presiding officer iB an emblem of authority, and while that authority may be abused by tbe premature closing of any debate, it is also possible to be too lax. President Cottrell is a very capable and fair officer, but remember, Harry, we have to get up pretty early next morning. Bro. Hughes, the popular executive board member for North Vancouver, is a pretty good sport. Every time any of the boya from this side visit the North Shore, he gives them a sack of spuds and a 30-pound vegetable marrow to bring away as a memento. Ask Bro. Beattio. Speaking about music, William Eric Beattie is the latest to join the B, C. E. R. band. Bill was to have played the tenor horn, but the bandmaster decided to give him a snxnphone ns thore was a danger of Bill blowing the horn out straight. Safety flrBt. RuIob of order nre something that Bro. Shrapnel is quito prepared not to bother with. Having been, 14 times around the world and still n young man, Bro. Shrhpncl decided to break iflto decent society and attended our Inst mooting. Come again, brother, nnd bring your "melting pot" and "rip saw" eloquonco with you. This ib "pay up weok" and thoso mombors in arrears will kindly note the fact. To have a paid-up card means that you are entitled to benefits should anything happen to you. Don't take chances. Remember that thero aro people dying now that' nevor died beforo. Many enquiries hnve been made regarding thnt part of last weok's article relative to the strong man. Certainly an explanation should bo forthcoming from somebody. We havo interviewed tho editor of Tho Fcdoratiomst and ac* ceptcd his apology, also bis assurance that he will bo more careful in the future. J. E. G. STREET RAILWAY MEN STRIKE U. S. Capital Lines Tied Up for Two Days—Recognition Demanded. Becauso tlfoir demands for the recognition of a recently organized union, bettor working conditions and an in* crensod wago scale were refused, the street railway employees of Washington, D, C, went out on n strike at the beginning of tho weok. For two days all the street car lines in the District of Columbia, except two interurban divisions, woro tiod up. The men finally returned to work aftor their representatives had Bocured from the two companies concerned an agreement that the questions kt issue should be submitted for arbitration. Demand Decent Wagea. Trouble ngain is thneatened among tho Clyde workors, says a London despatch, owing to the refusal of the government committee on production to concede an advance in wages there. ... i.i .i smnm _[»j, ■. ■■ PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY MABCH 10, 1916 INCORPORATED 1S55 Molsons Bank CAPITAL and RESERVE $8,800,000 08 Bruelui In 0»md» A general banking bualneaa transacted. Circular letters of credit Bank money orders. Savings Department Interest allowed at highest current rate The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1111 paid-up Capital Reserve Total Assets ... .$ 11,600,000 ., 12,500,000 . 180,000,000 WE ALLOW INTEREST ON DE- PO«IT8 IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT One Dollar will optn tht account, and your kutlnttt will bt welcome bt It largo or ■mill Branches and corrtapondtnti throughout tbo world THE INCORPORATED iiss BANK OF TORONTO Agist. ... Deposit. . t««,000,000 48,000,000 SAVINGS and PRIVATE ACCOUNTS Savings sod household accounts Invited. 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FRIDAY MARCH 10, 1916 THE RESULT OF THE BY-ELEC- tions in Vancouver, Victoria and Rosslund hus been a most pronounced victory for tho Liberals as against tho Conservative machine. In Vancouver the Liberal candidate was THE POLITICAL Q]ciitfi_ by a mujor. ROAD TO ity 0f 0yor 4000 TAME. vot08 out 0f n totnl of 15,000 polled; in Victoria the Conservative came within 15 votes of losing his deposit, and in Rossland the Conservative was elected by the vory narrow margin of less than a dozen votes, * # * This sudden and successful onslaught upon the well entrenched Conservative machine has Beriously upset tho previous calculations of its manipulators, while at the same time openiag up most enchanting prospects to the lean und hungry Liberal pilgrims who have, for lo these many moons, wandered disconsolately in a political wildernoss devoid of manna. « * « For a matter of twelve years or more the Conservative wing of capitalism's political machine has held supreme command in this province. For fully two- thirds of that period its rule has been almost undisputed. While this has been the situation in British Columbia, in other provinces it has been aonietimes Liberals and again Conservatives in power. The Bame haa been' true in regard to the Dominion government as well. * # * The gang which has been excluded from the treasury benches has always vociferously proclaimed from the very house-tops that the gang in control was rotten and corrupt and ita only excuse for existence was to wax sleek and fat upon the plunder of the public treasury and the alienation of the public resources. * * • - It is more than probable that these accusations were in every case true. At least it would seem so if we are not to overlook the disclosures not long since under the Liberal administration in the Yukon, revelations that are even now going on in reference to certain federal* matters as well as the delectable mesa being uncovered in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. * * # Tbis rottenness and corruption against which so many well-meaning persons cry out with lusty zeal, aeema to express itself with equal certainty and vigor whether the boiling of the pot be under the supervision of either Liberal or Conservative pot-boilera. This might lead some impertinent ones to entertain the suspicion that the real cauae of this corruption and rottenness might Ho in that from which the Liberal and Conservative parties, both alike, spring and, therefore, be due to a cause, or causes, over which they have no control, •> « # • • The fact of the matter is that all political parties that spring into existence as spokesmen and defenders of the present syfltem of property and wealth production, are, in every particular, ulike. They are "tarred with the same stick." They all belong to tho same species. They all become rotten and corrupt because they are the concrete expression of a rotten and corrupt thing, i. e., a ayatem of property and industry based upon the enslavement and exploitation of tho working class. As the good book aays "a tree is known by ita fruit." What other reault or expression could reasonably be expected! aaa The ntiro artillery of the various precious factories of capitalism's political army consists of accusations of grnft, thievery, corruption, etc., nnd the hurling of epithets and vile insinuations, each at the other. A sort of a continuous trench warfare is thus carried on, between the iub and tho outs,.in which tbe throwing of stink-bombs and tbe dodging thereof, in time becomes a fiiu art. I # • # Nearly everybody knows that there is no difference, for instance, between the Liberal and Conaervative particB of this country, except that one is out and tli> other is in. At least everyone in this province knows this except Parker Williams and possibly a few more. Just why bo many human animals can bc, however, stam peded, first one way and then the other in the dirty scrambles for power and pelf, between these various capitalis political factiona, ia a problem in psychology tho study of which would drive one to smoking hop. A still groater mystery is how any one who professes to have made a study of cupitoliat production and has arrived at an understanding of the economic and political position of the workers, under the rule of capital, can be led to commit political "hari kari" by going back upon hia previously professed con victions and thus sinking to the love, of a stink-pot manipulator in the inter- ddi of somo capitalist political factiu. Ralph Smith, at one timo elected as a Labor representative from Nanaimo, to the Dominion parliament, attained u certain brand of fame by deftly discarding the Labor gurb which ho had donned for election purposes and thus disclosing himself in his true colors as a clieup Liberal. His quick-change stunt was not particularly startling because he never pretended that his conception of the Lubor movement and its needs and aspirations were based upon a scientilic analysis of capitalist production and its corollary, wage slavery. HiB conception of the Labor movement being purely bourgeois, the casting of his election coat and his appearance upon the stage in Liberal guise wus a matter of little consequence. It was not enough of u change to cause more than pussing comment. The theatrical stunt of Parker Williams is different, however. He hu.-., for yours, professed to be a disciple of that cult of political and economic science that bases ita action upon the class character of modern society, und persistently points out the irrepressible conflict of interest between capitalist*-. und wage-workers, a conflict of interest thut makes it impossible for these two classes to act together, either politically or economically, without injury to the interests of either one or the other. The interest of one of theso classes cannot be furthered without a corresponding injury being inflicted upon the interest of the other. Parker Williams oithei knows this to be true, or he hus been obtaining political preferment under fulso pretences for the past twelve years, a a a Compared to Parker WilliamB' change of political coat, that of Ralph Smith is not worth mentioning. The fume attained by the latter will be in equal measure outclassed by that which will be measured out to the former. These two worthy exponents of the art of political quick-change, while everybody is looking on, need not delude themselves with the notion that any man can "blow both hot and cold" in political lifo these days without being cast into oblivion, leaving nothing but a bud odor behind. comes in for a tidy increase in not' earnings, which will cause a glow of satisfaction to suffuse tho mug of every loyal Canadian who justly takes pride in tho prosperity of this, the foremost of nil the institutions in this Canada of "ours." # # tt Tho net earnings of the C. P, R. for the month of December, 1915, was $5,. 702,321, as against $3,502,798 for December, 1914, Lot no carping critic dure assert that "we" are not prosperous, even in Bpite of tho war. ttt It is often said thnt the working people are tsupid, and juat for tho sake of argument let ua asaume they aro. But what ia to bo aaid for the nvisdom of our muatera whon they so openly and brazenly publish the figures of our exploitation and openly boast of the magnitude of the swag ho artistically gathered from the sweat of our cIobs. t # # The magnitude of this exploitation, us set forth in the railway earnings herein quoted is duplicated in evory brunch of human industry. When these figures cun bo openly circulated under the very eyes of the workors themselves and they see not the exploitation that is practiced upon them; when loudmouthed braggarts mako oratorical boast of the large volume of plunder taken from our class, and without protest on our part, and we hear not therein tho proclaiming of our own Kinmo as dolts and slaves, it iB time we acknowledged our stupidity to be even greater in degree than our masters have supposed possible. t t * At any rate we hope tho ruilway employees will be sufficiently moderate in their demunds, to the end that their masters muy not bo forced into tho bread-line next winter. That sort of experience should be reserved for thoso to whom it properly belongs, i. e., slnvea out of a job und out at the elbow and elsewhere. y- IT 18 GENERALLY known that the men in the train service throughout Canada and the United States are preparing to make demand for a substantial increase of wages within the near future. They not only propose to DISMAL make demands, but OUTLOOK TOE n]8() to enforce such RAILROADS. demand's, if posBi. ble. The knowledge of such an impending The knowledge of such an impending catastrophe as the loosening up of a fow dollars in extra wages to their employees, has nearly caused the death, through heart palpitation, of a number of railway presidents and other high up ractotums of those sorely-harried benevolent institutions. Some of the reasons put forth by the high priests of the railway world why such raise of wagea cannot be met without bankrupting the poor corporations, are touching in the extreme. One would almoat be led to believe that an lncreaae of 10% in wagea would force the roads into liquidation, aad the present owners and beneficiaries, from the highest official and the heaviest stockholders down to the poor widow and the orphan, into the bread line. ttt But just as we are brought to the verge of tears through the heartrending wail of the seriously threatened railway owners, who, in the goodness of their hearts, have so unselfishly provided the ungrateful public with ample means of transportation, the skies clear and the sunshine of hope dries up the sob stuff, so to apeak. This clearing of the aky and the passing of the wet spell is due to the arrival Of the Wall Street Journal with news most cheering, something aftor this fashion; '' ttt The net earnings of the railways of the United Statea for the year 1915 amounted to $955,004,313. This tidy little sum waB left in tho treasury of the owners after ull expenses of operation hud beon paid. It waa 25.5% in- creaBe over 1914. ttt If thoro nro 1,500,000 employees in the service of theBe railways, this would mean that over $600 of plunder had beon taken out of the pocket of each wage-worker in tne service, after all expenses, including wages, hud been puid. There wna no chattel alave owner of the south, before the war, tbat ever got $000 per year out of his "niggerB." A "free" laborer is a fur more profitable slave than ever a chattel dared be, or could bo. ttt The net earnings of all the roads for the month of December, 1915, waB $99,- 513,498. Thia waa an increase over December, 1914, of 75.6%. The report for the month of January of this year shows that this phenomenal increase of earnings is not only holding up, but increasing. It really lookB ns though dl vine providence is putting forth an ear nest effort to shape things up so that the railways may be ablo to stand and increase of wages to their employees in the near future without being actually forced into bankruptcy. Provided, of course, that tho selfish and grasping wage-workers will bo satisflod with a reasonable advance; say, 5%, or possibly a trifle less. ttt It is pleasing to note also that "our" own Canadian Pacific railway likewise After all, our worst misfortunes never happen, und moat miseries lie in anticipation.—Balzac. Sorrows ure visitors that come without invitation, but complaining minds send a wagon to bring their troubles home in by the load. Many peoplo are born crying, live complaining aad die disappointed. They chew the bitter pill which they would not even know to be bitter if only they had the senso to swallow it whole in a cupful of patience and nice, pure water.—Charles H. Spurgeon. Aa there Ib bo social sensoriam, it results that the welfare of the aggregate, considered apart from that of the units, is not an end to be sought. Tho society exists for the benefit of its members; not its members for tbe benefit of the society. It has ever to be remembered that, great as may be tho efforts made for the prosperity of the body politic, yet the claims of the body politic are nothing in themselves and become something only in bo far aa they embody the claims of its component individuals. —Herbert Spencer. VARIORUM [-———. [By W. M. C] ■■ The British Shipping federation is Btill at the trough—in fact, in it with all four feet. Far from being satisfied with gouging British objects, in truly ompire-ical and liberal (or rather libertine) spirit, they are also taking a swipe at the "allies." The Lavero of of Rome, plaintively remarks that five- eighths of the price of coal in Italy is freight. A ship trading betwoen Cnr- diff and Genoa earns 300 per cent., although she goes one way in ballast. Twenty-seven per cent, of the price of bread is freight. And, as previously remarked "Britannia rules the waves," and the "bottoms" are British, also the profits. To be sure, the government ia taking excess profits over 6 per cent., by 50 per cent.; but the B. S. F. aforementioned hire managerial brains for patriotic—and other purposes. For example, when the Finance act was accomplished, some 200 odd ships wero promptly transferred to foreign ownership to escape taxation; but, being a trifle raw, and lacking the necessary finesse of frenzied finance, thia was stopped by the government. Here enters the brains. A confrere abroad charters tho steamer at a price which will give 0 per cent., thus escaping the excess profits tax; and the surplus ia quietly divided, Of course, all cannot escape, otherwise tho excess profits tax would havo no field of action, a contingency to bo carefully avoided. Here ia how brains earned its salary, as explained in tho Times of January 20: "Aa indicating the largo profita now being mado by owners the caao of tho British steamer Elmoor muy be given; Sho belongs to the Moor Hue, of which Messrs. Runcimun arc managers. Young Runcimnn ia president of the bourd of trade, tvhich is tho department of Btate in control of shipping. This is by the wny. Her , present value is £35,280. She has just been chartered to Italians for 12 months at 30 shillings per ton, or £109,728, Running expenses amount to £13,800 per annum, leaving a yield of £94,248, allowing £1680 for depreciation, Assuming that the average profit before the war wbb £5000 per annum, the excess proflt would be £89,248." Which is very modornte, taking all things into account. Can any sensible person blame Young Runcimun for declaring that national ownership of shipping would not bo a good thing! t :■'."#'. t • Lord NortheliflVs scheme for ttio limitation, (or elimination, he'a not quite clenr on the matter) of tho Shipping Federation's profit is a gem of "brightost ray serene." He would run tho ships, for the period of the war, at thc risk of the state, under control of an expert committee of ahippera, the profits to be set aBide to form a-fund from which shipbuilders may borrow, after the war, without interost. Still somo people claim thia la a decadent ago! *t* ■** And Mr. Lloyd George, the minister of admonitions, has been confiding to an Italian newspaper man that it might have been more satisfactory for the successful prosecution of the war had tho mercantile marine, like the railways, been taken over by the state on that memorable day in August, 1014. Lai la! let's all kneel at the penitent's bench, and conduct "business us usual," Thero will be some very dirty linen to wash by the imperial washerwoman when this war ;s over; und if certain irresponsible politicians posing us statesmen get their just deserts they will be in sack cloth und ashes for the remainder of their dayB. Much has been written in the preaa about the faithlessness of Greece towards Serbia, and it's ingratitude towards Britain; but a recent debate in tho house of commons threw an entirely different light on the matter. The question under diacussiou was the Dardanelles tragody, Mr. Outhwaite, M. P. for Han- ley, desiring to know who wus roBpoiiBi* ble for Britiah diplomacy in the near oaat, seeing that the tragedy was largo- ly blamed to the failure of diplomacy. It transpired that the Dardanelles operations were undertaken for the satisfaction of RusBin, aa thero wus u feeling there, chiefly fanned by pro-Germans, that Britain was not' doing her ahare. Greece offered to take part in the operutions; but while Franco and Britain were amenable, Russia demurred, as she hnd set herself to the conquest of Constantinople, and, for historical reasons, was somewhat jealous of Grecian participation, Aa the prime minister of Greece put it, "Wo wero free to shed our blood in the attempt to force the DnrdnnellcsJ but we wero warned that on no account wero we to dream of marching to Constantinople in tho event of an allied success. In fnct; it was expressly forbidden, in tho event of your success, for the GreekB to show their national flag within fifty miles of tho ancient Byzantine capital." And again, "You have bullied us; we havo simply turned the other cheek, meekly and uncomplainingly. Wo honestly Bought to aid you, and proffered you aid—which you rejected." Thia allows Greece in quite another light thnn that of the colored press reports. It also transpired during the debnte thut that eternal busybody and neur-Bocinliat, Lloyd George, when ministor of finunce, hud beon doing some private diplomacy on his own hook, over the head of Sir E. Grey, but wns ignored by thc Gre- cinn premier na not be\\ng me proper responsible person. As Mr. Outhwaite put it, "It is a very serious matter when we find negotiations going on, not through the foreign office, but through another office altogether. A groat responsibility is going to attach to some peoplo in tho future ub regards the Dardanelles tragedy, nnd we want all tho light we can today upon tnat question, because high-placed individuals and their reputations aro at stake." ttt And in yet another mntter haa Lloyd George failed to show himself as possessing sufficient' honesty and integrity to conduct even a pea-nut atand in thc wilds of Borneo. This is in regard to tho suppression of an I. L. P. organ, tbe Glasgow Forwnrd. It will be remembered that Lloyd George recently addressed the Clyde munition workers, and, as he had no reason to expect a very hearty welcome, the press bureau issued the following intimation: "Mr. Lloyd George will address meetings at Glasgow, and it is particularly requested that no report other than the official version of hia speech should be published." The Forward did not receivo thiB intimation, and published an exact report of the happenings at the meeting; whereat tho minister of nd-moni- tiona waxed wroth, and hnd the screws applied himself, utterly over-riding the jurisdiction of the law courts. However, tbe papor has been allowed to resume publication on the following terms: That it will publish nothing (1) Prejudicing the military interests or the safoty of the country; (2) Interfering with the production or Bupply of munitions of wur; (3) Causing disaffection with the munitions of wnr acta, or with the policy of the dilution of labor. The editor wisely swallowed the pill. What a team Lloyd George and Dick McBride would make—with Bowser as manager! SHINGLE WEAVERS' CONVENTION Seattle Meeting of Delegates Will Consider a New Minimum Wage Scale. A bulletin from tho Seattle headquarters of the International Shingle Weavers' union states that a convention of the organization will open in Seattlo on Monday, April 3. The meeting will take uction on a minimum wago scale and other important mattera. The bulletin statea that many Washington shingle mills nro still idle owing to inability to secure raw materials or cars for ship, ments. With the logging camps now resuming operations und the release of "empties" now sidetracked in Montana on account of storm conditions, it is expected that conditions will quickly brighten. Westminster Trust Co. Head Office: New Westminster, B.C. 3. 3. JONES J. A. BENNIB. Managing Director Secratary-Treasurer ACTS AS ASSIGNEES LIQUIDATOES AND EECEIVEES INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Houses, Bungalows, Stores and modem suites for rent at a big reduction. Safety Deposit Boxes for rent at $2.50 up. Wills drawn up free of charge. Doposlts accepted and Interest at Four per cent, allowed on dally balances. PROVINCIAL UNIONS 11. O, FEDERATION OF LABOR—Meets In annual convention in January, Exec utlvo officers, 1918-17: President, Jaa. H. McVoty; vice-presidents — Vancouver, J. Brookes, E. Morrison; Victoria, O. Siverts; New Westminster, W. Yatos; Prince Rupert, \\V. E. Donning; Revelstoke, J. Lyon; District 28. U. M. W. of A. (Vancouver Island), W. Head: District 18, U. M. W. of A. (Crow's Nest Valley), A, J. Carter; secretary-iroasurer, A. S. Wells, F. O. Box 1688, Victoria, B. O. VIOTOBIA, B. Q. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL—Meots flret and third Wednesday, Labor hall, 1424 Oovernment Btreet, at 8 p. m. President, A. S. Wells; secretary, F. Holdrldge, Box 302, Victoria, B, C. NEW WESTMINSTER BARTENDERS' INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE of America, local 784, New Westminster Meets second Sunday of each month at 1:80 p.m. Secretary, F. W. Jameson. Box 496. VANCOUVER UNION8 TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL—MEETB Jirat and third Thursdays, Executive hoard: James It. McVety, president; R. P. Pettlpleoe, vice-president; Miss Helena Out* terldge, general secretary, 210 Labor Temple; Fred Knowlos, treasurer; W. H. Cotterill, statistician; sergeant-at-arms, John Sully; A. J, Crawford, Jas. Campbell, j, Brookes, true- tees. ALUED PRINTINO TRADES COUNCIL.—Meeta aecond Monday in tht montb. President, H. J. Bothel; seeretary, R. H. Neelands, P. O, Box 86. BARTENDERS' LOCAL No. 678.—Offlce, Room 208 Labor Templo. Moots flrat Sunday of each montb. Presidont, Jamea Campbell; financial socretary, H. Pavis, Box 424; phono, Sey. 4762; recording secretary, Wm. MotUshaw, _____ Hotel, Main atreet. BRICKLAYERS' AMU MASONS', MU. j —Meeta every 1st and Srd Ttiendav, 8 p.m., Boom 807. Presidont H. P. Wand; corresponding secretary, W. 8. Dagnall, Box 63; flnanclal secretary, W. J, Pipes; business agent, W. S. Dagnall, Room 215. DELEGATES OF UNIONS NON- AFFILIATED WITB VANOOUVER TRADES AND LABOB OOUNOIL Bricklayers—H. Wand, W. Pipes, W. Dagnall. Boilermakers— Harbors—S. H. Grant, J. P. Farris. Bartenders—H. Davis, W. Laurie, W. MotUshaw, G. Kelly, J. Smith. Bonkkbinders—V. Mansell, F. Napier. Brewery Workers—A. Myles, J. Sykes, J. Plggott. Cignrniukers— Civic EmployeoB—J. Sully, G. Kilpatrick, F. Harrison. Cooks, Walters, Waitresses—A, Graham, W. Martyn. Carpenters, No, 617—James Campbell, Geo. Hardy, Electrical Workers—B. H. Morrison, E. L. Estinghausen, R. N. Elgar. Garment Workers— Horse Shoers— Deep Sea Fishermen—Russell Kearley. Letter Carriers—Fred Knowles, R, Wight, J. Dodd, R. Kirkwood, A. Cook. Longshoremen—F. Williams, D, Sinclair. Machinists—,1. Brooks, J. H. McVety, A. R. Towler. Milk Wagon Drivers—A. H. Porter, C. Borden, Geo. Anderson. Moving Picture Operators— Printing Pressmen—J. J. Bothers, Thomas Nines. Plumbers—.1, Cowling. Pattern Makers—R. McDougall, H. S. Night- scales. Painters and Decorators—W. J. Nagle. Printing Pressmen's Assistants— Pilo Drivers and Wooden Brldgomen— Street Railway Employees—F. Haigh. F. A. Hoover, W. H. Cottrell, W. E. Beattie, ,T. Anton, H. Witltngton, A. Lofting, R. Rigby. Stone Cutters—J. Downle. Sheet Metal Workers—A. J. Crawford. Stauo Employees—A. M. Harrington, G. 0. Thomas. Sailors—W. F. Burns. Tailors—Dan Leigh, C. McDonald, Helena Gutteridge. Typographical—R. P. Pettlplece, W. R. Trotter. J. E. Wilton. H. L. Corey, J. R. Mel- nom, Geo. Bartley. Tile Layers—F. Rlnglo, R. Neville. Telegraphers— POPULATION OP PEOVINOB Decrease of 100,000 Since Outbreak of War Is Reported. Thc provincial health board has filed a roport which states that tho population of British Columbia has decroased approximately 25 por cent, since thc outbreuk of the war. Thc actual reduction is placed at 100,000. The general depression prevailing throughout thc provinco is said to have been responsible for 50,000 people removing from its bounds, while tho cessation of ruilway uctivity led to a further reduction of fully 20,000. War conditions account for the remaining 1)0,000, covering men who havo enlisted or gone to the front, munition workors whohuve gone-to tho Old Country, etc. Kootenay Miners Drifting Back. Mr, C, H. Towns, one-time secretary of Hedloy Miners' union, some years ngo an employee at Phoenix, and latterly working at Taeoma smelter, hus returned to, his old love—British Columbia. He paid a visit to the Britannia mines, Howe Bound, but, as he ucknow. lodged that he had alwaya worked in union cumps, the company "dctocs" at tho wharf lot him no further, no union man being permitted to work for this "open-shop" layout, Mr. Towns left for Van Anda during tho week and will drift north. As an old prospector and one interested in mining tie thinks that things aro about to pick up in that line —and the lure of the "IuIIb" did tho rest. BUtlNIM AQINT DIRECTORY Aak for Labor Tsmple 'Ffaoni Bxebuge, Seymour ,7106 (unless othirwlw iUUd). Cooks. Walters, Waitresses—Room 804; Andy Graham, Electrical Workera (outside)—B. H. Morrison. Room 207. Sey, 351b. Engineers (steam)—Room 216; E. Prendergaat. Deep Sea Fishermen's Union—Russell Kearley, 487 Gore avenue, Offlce phone, Seymour 4704; residence, Highland 1844L, Longshoremen's Association—Thomas -Nixon, 10 Powell street; phone Sey, 6869. Musicians—H, J, Brasfleld, Room 806, Sailors—W. S. Burns, 318 Hastings atreet wost. Sey, 6708. Street Railway Employees—Fred A. Hoover; cor. Main and Union. Phono Exchange Seymour 6000, Typographical—R. H, Neelands, Room 300. SECRETARIES OF TRADES AND LABOR COUNCILS IN CANADA BREWERY WORKERS, L. U. No. 281, I. U. U. B. W. of A.—Moots flrst and third Monday of each month, Room 802, Labor Temple, 8 p.m. President, Chas. A. Thomas; secretary, Chas, G. Austin, 732 Seventh avenue east. BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS and Iron,Ship Builders and Helpers of America, Vancouver Lodge No. 104—Meets flrst and third Mondays, 8 p.m. President, A. Campbell, 78 Seventeenth avenue west; secretary, A. Fraser, 1161 Howe streot. DEEP SEA FISHERMENS UNION OF THE PACIFIC—Meets at 437 Gore avenue every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Russell Kearley, business agent. ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOOAL NO. 318 meets room 206, Labor Temple, even Monday, 6 p.m. President, D. W, McDougall, 1162 Powell streot; recording secretary, R. N, Elgar, Labor Temple; flnanclal seoretary and business agent, E. 11, Morrison, Room 207, Labor Temple. HODOARRIERS, BUILDING AND COMMON Laborers' union, No. 66—Meets flrst and third Friday of each month, Labor Tomple. President, E. O. Appleby; socretary, George Harrison; business agent, John Sully, room 220, Labor Temple. All laborera Invited to meeting. INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S AS"- SOCIATION, Local 8S52. Offlee, Association hall, 10 Powell street. Meets every Sunday, 2:80 p.m. Thomas Nixon, eecretary. MACHINISTS, NO. 182—MEETS SECOND and fourth Fridays at 8 p.m. President, J. Mclvor; recording secretary, J, Brookes; financial secretary, J. H. McVety. MOVING PICTURE MACHINE OPERATORS' UNION, Local 848., I. A, T. 8. E. & M. P. M. O.—Meets flrst Sunday of eaoh montb, Room 204, Labor Temple. President, W. E. McCartney; Business Agent, E. J. Huttlemayer; Financial and Cor* responding Secretary, H. C. Roddan, P. O. Box 846. PATTERN MAKERS' LEAGUE OF NORTH AMERICA—Vancouver and vicinity. Branch meets 1st and Srd Fridays at Labor Temple, Room 205. H. Nlghtscalei, president, 276 Fifty-sixth avenue east; Jos. G. Lyon, flnanclal secretary, 1721 Grant street; J. Campbell, recording secretary, 4860 Argyle atreet. Britlah Columbia. Cranbrook Trades and Labor Council—Secretary, F. McKenna, Watt avenue, Nelson TradeB and Labor Council—F. Peieril, Box 674. New Westminster Trades and Labor ouncil— B. D. Grant, Box 984. Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Couneil— W. E. Thompson, Box 694. Revelstoke Trades and Labor Council—Phil Parker, Box 468. Vancouver Trades and Labor Council—Miss Helena Gutteridgo, Room 210, Labor Temple, Victoria Tradea and Labor Council—Frank Holdrldge, Box 802, Alberta. Calgary Trades and Labor Council—J. E. Young, Box 1404. Edmonton Trades and Labor Council—A, Farmilo, Box 1403. Lethbridge Trades and Labor Council—H. Morris, 226—14th streot north. Medicine Hat Trades and Labor Council,— W. Burgess, 690—4th avenue N. E. Saskatchewan. Moose Jaw Trades and Labor Counoll—R H..Chadwick. Box 588. Prlnco -Albert Trades and Labor Council—H. D. Davis. 576—5th St. S.' Reglna Trades and Labor Council—C. W. Walker, Labor Temple, Ash street. Saskatoon Trades and Labor Council—J. D. Wallace, 212—31st St. W. Manitoba. Brandon Trades and Labor Counoll—W. Busby, 240 Frederick St. Transcona Trades and Labor Council—John Weir, Box 617. Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council—R. A Rigg, M. P. P., Room 14, Labor Temple, Ontario, Berlin Tradea and Labor Council—IT. Strub, Weber Apartments, Young St. Brantford Trades and Labor Council—H. J. Symons, 115 Cayuga St. Fort William Trades and Labor Council—8. P. Spoed, 610 N. Hrodle St. Gait Trades and Labor Council—A. L. Philp. 53 Centre St. •■ Guelph Trades and Labor Council—Thos, Hall, 60 Kathleen street. Hamilton Trades and Labor Council—W. R. Rollo, Box 823. Kingston Trades and Labor Couneil—W. J. Drlucoll, 112 Lower Begot streot. London Trades and Labor Council—Joseph Hill, Linwond street, K'nnllwond Park. Niagara Falls Trades and Labor Council—D. Wagner, 019 Ferry street. Ottawa Allied Trados and Labor Association —W. Lodge, Box 61. Port Arthur Trades and Labor Council—A. F. Mancbeo, 116 Jean St. Peterborough Tradea and Labor Council—W. M. Stevens, Box 928. Sault Ste Mario and Steelton Tradea Council—Wm. Gregory, East End P. O., Bault Ste. Marie. South Waterloo Trades Council—A. L. Philp, 58 Contra street. Gait. St. Catherines Trados and Labor Council— Leo. T. Coyle, 208 St. Paul street. St. Thomas. Trades and Labor Council—A. R. Robertson, 124 Redan street. Toronto District Labor Council—T. A. Stevenson, 24 Haielwood avenue. Welland Trades and Labor Council—W. Powrle, Box 23. Windsor Trades and Labor Council—Harold Clarke, 04 Howard avenue. Quebec. Montreal Trades and Labor Council—G. Franca, 2 St. Paul street. Quebec and Levis Trades Council—Joseph Gmivin, 74 Scott street. Shcrbrooke Trades and Labor Council— Chas, Piini-Tiii.ro, 100 King St, St, Jean Trades nnd Labor Council—George Smith. Threo Rivers Trades Council—O. Lopointe, 44 St, Phlllippe. New Brunswick. Moncton Trados and Labor Council—Chas. H. Cameron, 105 Bonnacord streot. St. John TradoB and Labor Council—John Koinp, 320 Main street. Nora Scotia. Amherst Trades and Labor Council—Thos. Carr, Box 081. > Halifax Trades and Labor Council—Robert Miller, 57 Almon street. Plctou County Trades and Labor Council— Alex, M. Ferguson, Box 080, New Glasgow, N. S. Sydnoy Trados and Labor Council—J. A. Mclntyre, 80 Louisa street. VANCOUVER PRINTING PRESSMEN'S UNION, No. 69—Meets second Tuesday, 8 p.m., Room 204. Preaident, W. Boll, 2220 Vino street; secretary-treasurer, E. Waterman, 1167 Georgia street; recording secre- tary, W. Shannon, 1739—28th avenne east. Street and electric railway employees, Pioneer Division, No. 101— Meets Labor Temple, second and fourth Wednesdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m. President, W. H. Cotterill; recording secretary, Jas, E, Griffin, 166 Twenty-flfth avenue east; financial secretary and business agent, Fred A, Hoover, 2400 Clark drive. JOURNEYMEN TAILORS* UNION OF AMERICA, Local No. 178—Meetings held flrst Tuesday in each month, 8 p.m. President, Francis Williams; vlco-president, Miss H. Gutteridge; recording sec, C. McDonald, Box 508; financial secretary, K. Paterson, P. O. Box 603. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, NO. 330— Meett latt Sunday of eaeh month at I p.m. Preildent, R, Parm. Pettlplece; vlee- Sreeldent, W. 8. Metsger; secretary-treasurer ;. H. Neelands. P. O. Rox 68. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BODY " ORGANIZED LABOR COMPANIES. LABOR TEMPLE COMPANY, LIMITED- Dlreetors: R, p. Pettipiece, James Campbell, J. W. Wilkinson, Geo. Wllby, W. J. Nagle, F. Blumberg, H. H. Free, Miss Helena Gutteridge, J, Byron. Managing dlreotor; Jaa. H. MoVety, room 211, Labor Temple, TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS OF CANADA—Meets In convention September of each year, Executive board: Jaa. 0. Watters, president; vice-president, A. Watchman, Victoria, B, C.; secretary-treasurer, P, M. Draper, Drawer 515, Ottawa, Ont. SYNOPSIS OF OOAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rlghta of the Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Terirtory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of tbe Provlnee of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one yeara at an annual rental of 91 an acre. Not more than 2,660 acrea will be leased to one applicant. Applications for lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district In which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurveyod territory the tract applied for ahall be staked by the applicant himself. Each application mast be accompanied by • foe of 15, whioh will be refunded If the rights applied for are not available but not otherwise. A royalty ahall be paid oo the merchantable output of the mine at tho rate of five centa per ton. The person operating the mine ahall furnish the Agent with sworn returna accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returni should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the eoal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate or 110 an aere. For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub- Agent of Dominion Lands. W. H. CORY. Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.—Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not be paid for—80600 sp^aK^j _ Of America rQ>r COPmitHT STMOt HAWK WtltTtfllO 1003 Vote against prohibition! Demand personal liberty In choosing what you will drink. Ask for this Label when purchasing Beor, Ale or Porter, as a guarantee that lt Ib Union Made. This la our Label RENNIE'S SEEDS SKYMOUR RENNIE C __. ■MMMHOTHHHI FBIDAY MABCH 10, 1916 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PAGE THREE This Beer is Different ^m*m. 'The Beer Without a Peer" differs from ordinary beer in all the prime essentials of quality. Every bottle is brimful of the nourishing elements derived from large plump malt berries — its fragrance of aroma and delici- ousness of flavor is due to the exclusive use of the best B. C. hops. Your dealer has CASCADE. Phone him TODAY sure, for a trial case. 6 PINTS for 50c 3 QUARTS for...50c VANCOUVER BREWERIES LIMITED HOTEL &FAM.*.** THE BEER 10? WBREM VANCOUVER, *•_ m m PHOENIX BEER Brewed from the finest Malt and Hops by Union Labor. MANUFACTURED BY THE Victoria Phoenix Brewing Company, Limited And on sale at all Liquor Stores in VANCOUVER and VICTORIA TEMPERANCE is good for all men; total abstinence is a matter of expediency for some men. Tbe total abstainer has no more right to compel the temperate man to abstain by force of law, than the temperate man has to compel tho abstainer to drink what' ho neither likes or chooses by force of law. Beer is the temperate man's drink; it's a food. Ask your dealer for our brands. BRITANNIA, PALE OR PREMIER WESTMINSTER BREWERY LIMITED A. £. SUCKLING & CO. LTD. VANCOUVER DISTRIBUTORS Qooil for one year's subscription to The B. „ _ rfiK.vwk jmm . «*****«*-**.*«--<*« 0. Federatlonist, will be mailed to nny nil- 1ACTTU rARim dr<"" ln Canada for $10. (Oood anywhere IU JU JJ« V^-TlXXJ^vJ outside of Vancouvor city.) Ordor ton today. Hem it whon sold. Whisky Nine Years in Wood UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FLAVOR Established 1903 I MD BY Dominion Publications Are Thoroughly Discussing the Issue The Toronto Labor Council Takes Stand for Personal Liberty Tho correspondent of local 281, In* ternational Union of Brewery Workers, reports that considerable attention is being given by the press throughout Canada to the "wot or dry" campaign which has become sucti a prominent is. sue at many points of late. The Toronto press reports the pass- nee of tho following resolution by the District Labor council of that city: "Whereas, organized efforts are be* ing made throughout the province of Ontario to bring about provincial prohibition of the sale of malt, spirituous and vinuous beverages; and, '' Whereas, the success of such efforts would cause thousands of our fellow trades unionists to be thrown out of employment, thus adding to the unemployment now prevailing among the working people; and, "Whereas, we believe in the British principle of personal liberty in its broadest applications, as long aa the exercise of that liborty is witain keeping with law and order and good government; and, "WhereaB, that prohibition breeds dives and joints where an illegitimate traffic in alcoholic beverages is carried on in violation of the law, resulting not only in 'the government being deprived of any revenue to which it iB justly entitled, but, in addition thereto, creating a demoralizing effect and contempt of all law; therefore, be it '' Resolved, that' the Toronto District Labor couucil in session assembled hereby declares itself opposed to measures in any form prohibiting the legitimate sale of alcoholic beverages; but in so declaring our opposition to the doctrine of prohibition, we wish it clearly understood that we favor the supervision and control through the proper of* cials of all hotels and all placos where alcoholic beverages are sold and dispensed; and be it further "Resolved, that in the adoption of .thiB resolution we demand, complete recognition of the just demands of labor employed in the manufacture, Bale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, as expressed through their various organizations affiliated with the Toronto District Labor council; nnd be it furthor ' '' Resolved, that the Toronto District Labor council in regular meeting assembled, is opposed to the enactment of prohibitory legislation of the liquor traffic in tbe province of Ontario, believing thut the system of strict license regulation is in the best interest of all concerned. Working of Saskatchewan Act. In noting the lirst report of Commissioner Bole, in charge of the Saskatchewan dispensary system under the "dry" law now prevailing in that province, press despatches from Rcgiua indicate that tbe act has not' worked out as its promoters thought it would; that, contrary to expectation^ the act has not resulted in an increased consumption of beer and a corresponding do crease iu the use of spirits and that it is possible another referendum on the subject may shortly be placed before the electors. This press despatch reads, in part, as follows: '■The Scott government adopted the system after wide discussion lust year. It was a compromise measure between the conflicting elements involved. In spite of tho financial success ns a business measuro, the plan, after six months trial, is not uccepted as an entirely popular measure, not that the people of this progressive province would return to the high license system, but the operation of the system has not worked just as its supporters thought it would aside from moral considerations. More Spirits, Less Beer. ' Tho opponents of the license Bystem clnimed that government monopoly would decrease tho consumption of whisky and increase that of beer. Many temperance ndvocates favored the system on this basis as a compromise measure. Six months' test has proven that this theory is false, ot at least it did riot work out that way iu Saskatchewan. It was tho roverse, for the consumption of beer hns substantially decreased and that of whisky increased. Just why, neither the supporters nor opponents seem to understand, but the records of sales tell the story. Now it is said that the etctors mny soon have n chance to vote on a referendum thnt wiil abolish ull sales of spirits and per- TWENTY-FIVE TEARS AGO Trades and Lahor Council. March IS, 1891. President Joseph Dixon presided at the regular meeting of the council., B, Leonard appointed on finance committee, vice F. Curry resigned. Employment of Chinese in a number of industries discussed. Harry Brooks and F. Davenport, delegates of longshoremen, reported re proposed withdrawal of that union from Trades and'Labor council. mit a license for beer and wines or they may vote on total prohibition. "The record shows that in six months of 1915, 4033 gallons of beer was sold as against 17t2(J7 gallons for the same months in 1914 under license operations, but in 1915 the dispensary sold 37,885 gallons of spirits as compared with only 22,889 gallons of Bpirits under license in the same months of 1914." CROW'S NEST MINERS Correspondent Says Meeting Shows Organization Is Not "Shot to Rags." A Fernie sorrespondent Bends The Federationist some detailed items concerning the convention of the Crow's Nest mine workers, which were not covered by the report of the meeting published last week. Tho question of reviving the District Lodger will be the subject of a referendum vote on March lli, the publication to be authorized on a two-thirds favorable vote. The action provides that every mepiber must pay 10 cents per month to the Ledger fund, which covers a subscription. The preamble of the organization,was amended by eliminating the clause pledging the members to support the Socialist Party of Canada, it being shown that the clause was unconstitutional. The constitution was amended to include a clause directing district officials to take up economic questions when visiting locals or at public meetings and thus keep to the front the claim of workers, "to be entitled to the full social value of our product." The convention approved strongly of the passage of compensation acts by both thc British Columbia and Alberta authorities, and advised that locals be represented at conventions of the Trndes and Labor Congress, R. Livett of Bollevue, waB appointed as representative to the meeting of District 8, Western Federation of Miners. The Federationist correspondent closes by saying that although Parker Williams says the Crow's Nest miners" organization was all "shot to rags," the recent convention has shown conclusively that there is still a live, active and healthy organization in the field. Season's put up in pint bottles B.C. VINEGAR WORKS Factory: 1366-7 Powell Street Telephone Highland 285 Est. 190-1 Vaneoaver, B. C. SEAMEN'S UNION 31st BIRTHDAY Report on Local Shipping Conditions- New TJ. S. Regulations in Force. The thirty-first anniversary of the or ganization of the Sailors' union of tbe Pacific coast was celebrated at San Francisco last Monday by a great gathering at which Mayor Kolph was present, aiid in which representatives of all branches of labor activity took part. Representatives of the Vancouver local of the Sailors' union state that shipping conditions nt this port are at present fairly good. There is, however, a scarcity of mea just ut this time. On last Saturday a new United States regulation went into force with reference to shipping, which npplies to all foreign vessels of 100 tons gross and upwards (except fishing and whaling vessels, yachts or vessels operating on riverB or inland lakes exclusively) departing from any U. 8. port. This con- sifts in the application of section 13 of the U. S. Sailors' act to vessels of the class and provides that after the lirst year 40 por cent.; after Becond year, 45 per cent, and through succeeding years to 65 per cent, for the fifth year, of tho deck crew, exclusive of licensed officers and apprentices, must have the rating of able seamen. Provision is made for'A. B. certificates issued by competent foreign authorities being recognized on such vessels. The Coast Seamen's Journal suys it remains to be seen how far tho United States officials will actually enforce the new rule on foreign shipping. INDUSTRIAL TOLL Federal Figures for January Show Increase in Hilled and Injured. There were recordod by the federal department of lnbor us having occurred during the month of January 4(1 fatal und 289 non-fatal industrial accidents. As a result of these accidents, 75 work people were killed and 316 injured in the course of thoir employment. The record for December was 55 work people killed and 2118 injured, while the record for January, 1915, was 34 killed nnd Kill injured. It will be seen on comparing tlie January record willi thnt for December that there were 20 more killed and 47 moro injured in January than in the previous month, while thoro were 42 moro killed nnd 149 moro Injured than in January, IJU3, RAILWAY CARMEN'S SMOKER Vancouver Branch to Submit Many; Important Questions Attractive Entertainment Programme Outlined for Visitors At the meeting of branch 12 of the Letter Carriers' union, held last Friday night, preliminary action waB taken with reference to the Dominion convention of the organization, which will bo held in Vancouver on August' 17, and will be one of the most important gatherings to be held in the city this year. Among the subjects which Branch 12 will present to the convention for action, will be the very important question of the bringing together all the civil servants of the Dominion in one organization. Other subjects, covering the postal field in particular, which the Vancouver branch will submit are the change of the union constitution to moet new conditions, the provision of different uniforms and matters pertaining to transport facilities. ' Attractive Entertainment .Programme. The next meeting of the branch, which will be held on April 7, will be the last meeting at which matters can be outlined for consideration at thei convention. Members having subjects which are deemed worthy of consideration at the gathering should submit the questions in writing to the secretary of the branch before that date. That the convention will have an attractive entertainment programme for the visiting delegates is already assured, the Victoria and New Westminster boys having promised to assist the Van. couver branch in this field of convention activity. A great banquet of the united forces of the carriers will be the principal feature of the entertainment programme, and the Victoria branch will co-operate in -giving the visiting delegates a week-end trip to their home city, and the New Westminster boys will see that the delegates see all thut is to be seen at the city on the Fraser where lacrosse champions are made. A moonlight trip up the inlet forms another attractive feature of the programme. No Change in Meeting Night The meeting of branch 12 was well attended, and keen interest was taken in the discussions on subjects of importance to. the membership. Two new memberB were initiated. The referendum as to the time for holding meetings resulted by a large majority in the decision to make no change. The Federationist correspondent closes his report of the meeting with the trite saying: "If you want anything dono to your own satisfaction, you must do it yourself," and asks that all members of Branch 12 take tbis thought to heart and make an effort to turn up at all meetings, thus helping us individuals to bear their share of tho burdens and work of the organization. FERNIE WORKERS IN OREGON Enjoyable Social Evening Given ln Labor Temple Last Week. A vory enjoyable smoker was given under tho auspices of tho Vancouver local of the Railway Carmen in the Labor Temple last Friday night, a largo number of the members of tho organization and their friends being present. The locul provided v. programme which was varied and furnished entertainment for all, tho following taking part in the programme: Orchestra, MeBBrs. E. Penn, T. Clayton und i, Tcccheu; instrumental numbers on banjo, muudoliii and au- tolinrp, Messrs. A. B, ltcilly, H, Stewart and W. W, Gndon; vocal numbers, Messrs. J. Konncdy, R, Weaker and S. Macrae; elocutionary numbers, Messrs. W. 8, Robertson nnd C. Islip. Half Holiday Legislation. Legislation in favor of it weekly half- holiday would be supported by tho retail inerehnnts of Vnncouver, according to the statement of Mr. T. J. Corloy, secretary of the merchants' organization. Thero is snid to bc a general agreement that Saturday is the best day, but if a Saturday half-holiday law be enacted, it is considered that a weekly payday measure should bo attached to the act and that Friday be fixed as the time for the payment of wages. "Do His Bit" Or Do "Time." Warning "deserters" that thoy | would meet their just deserts if they' CatUO before him, Magistrate Davidson, Cnlgnry, on Tuesday sentenced Private O. Black of thc Both battalion, charged with absenting hiinHelf without leave, to six months' imprisonment with hard labor. Proposal of State Commission to Better Conditions Opposed By Employers, The Oregon industrial welfaro commission recently decided in favor of a regulation covering female labor which reduced the maximum weekly working hours from 54 to 48, nnd advanced the minimum weekly wage from $8.25 to $8.64. The legislation under which the commission acts would make the regulation binding throughout Oregon without further procedure. The preliminary announcement of the commission's decision resulted in a conference of large employers of female labor convening in Portland and presenting a vigorous protest against the proposed regulation. They objected strongly to the reduction of the minimum weekly hours, saying that on such a basis Oregon factories could not successfully meet competitive prices for thoir output. The welfare commission has now laid the matter over for discussion at a conference of the employers and employees. "Relief" Meals at Chinese Joints. Aid. Woodside has called the attention of tho Vancouver relief authorities to the fact that relief meal tickets nro being cashed in nt Chinese rcstnur- ants, and asked the relief officer to tnke steps to provont tho continuance of such conditions. REAL SHOE ECONOMY ii provided when tbe actually withstand every demand made upon them over a fixed period of time. The only land which give service are those which are HONESTLY built of HONEST leather by experienced manufacturers. Tbe reason for the success of LECKIE SHOES ia because these essentials exist in LECKIE SHOES—there ia absolutely no "experiment" Some shoes are made merely to sell at a low price. They may look as good as a LECKIE. But LECKIE SHOES are made to give SATISFACTION and WEAR. A LECKIE SHOE will be worn long after the other kind is forgotten. That's real shoe economy—the only kind you can afford. "AT LEADING SHOE DEALERS EVERYWHERE." II EgE____m__m II UNIOI^TAMPl factory Named Shoes are frequently made in Non- Union Factories—Do Not Bay Any Shoe no matter what tta name, unleu tt bain a Plata and readable Impression or this stamp.. All shoes without the Union Stamp are always Non-Union. r BOOT * tHOE WORKER*' UNION IM Bummer Street, Boetoa, Uses. J T. Tobln, Pres. C. L. Blaine, Bec-Treee Lifo ia too short to take chances. !.<>- grets do not bring back lost legs, arms or eyes. RITCHIE'S 1916 SPRING CATALOGUE Now rr-nil)- fur innilint! frou on application. Si-ml in yonr namo and- ad-in*-*.. Thu t-milily of tlm Ni-i-rts and plants wo carry ir. Ntock is unsurpassed, Full doiorlptlvo directions for all flowers and vegetable)!. Start your garden right by buying Ritchie's Seeds. Oet oar Special Offors on and Oold Modal Sweet our Famous Irish Roses ITCHIE'S 840 OHAHVILLE ST. ===== VANCOUVEB, B.O. Mr. Skilled Workman, meet my Skilled Specialists Your teeth, when they need care, will be better looked after in,my office, beoause of tbe high-claaa of tbe special equipment installed for the work—no finer or more complete modern dental offlce anywhere. Then, too, I have a staff of highly trained specialists in each depart* ment of my laboratory. They, like you, hold their positions by reason of their special training and skill. I take care tbat X have none but men of exceptional ability on my staff. Come in and look tbem over and at' the same time let us look your teeth over. No man should let more than six'months go without a visit to his den* tist, to have bis teeth carefully inspected. Let' me be your dentist. It costs you nothing to consult me and have a complete examination of your teeth. All dental work is done at extremely moderate prices in my offlce. Offlce open evenings, Tuesdays tnd Saturdays. These are my prices for the highest class dentistry and guaranteed prinless methods: Oold Crowns, euch $4.00 Porcelain fillings, each ....$1.00 Porcelain crowns, each $1.00 Amalgam fillings, each $1.00 Full upper or lower plates, each $6.00 Expression plates; the very best, per snt $10.00 Bridge work, per tooth....$4.00 Painless extraction 60c Repairing plates 60c Dr. Brett Anderson Crown end Bridge Specialist 602 Hastings St., W. Cor, Seymour St. Phone Seymour 3331 Ten Fed. Sub. Cards for $10 CENTER & HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Service 1049 GEORGIA STREET One Ulock weRt of Court Hou... Un. of Moderr* Chapel .nil Funeral Parlori free to all Patron. Telephone Seymour 2428 HARRON BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Vancouver—Office and Chapel, 10.14 Granville St., Phone Bey. 8411. North Vancouver — Office and Chapel, 122—Sixth St. Well, Phon. 181 Frightfulness may have been based on logic, but it left out of account the human factor. In the affairs of individuals, companies and even nations, the old doctrine of a good word or a good deed was never more evident than at present. That is why public utility companies are adopting the principle of SERVICE, because they sincerely believe the time for cold unsympathetic business is past. The B. C. Electric's aim is to serve the public—to make life for each person depending upon it for light, power or transportation just a little bit brighter. It is for them alone that the B. C. Electric exists. Carrall and Hastings Streets 1138 Granville St. Near Davie Phone Seymour 5000 PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST Dl. AN OVERALL FOR n MEN n for $1.00 pair One you can depend on—its well cut, made of good material, strongly sewn and with bib and pockets. You can pay $1.25 for overalls that are not as good as these. All sizes, per pair $1.00 V „ J . maaa*a+ana ttra hmmw i.w»iiig.iTwn timnwinw _~^_ Granville and Georgia Streets AS GOOD AS GOLD Is Gold's best recommendation AS GOOD AS ROYAL CROWN Is Soap's best recommendation Accept no substitute for any Boyal Crown products SAVE ALL BOYAL OBOWN COUPONS AND WBAFFEBB THEY ABE VALUABLE The Royal Crown Soaps Ltd. Vancouver, B. C. (We keep British Columbia clean) JMDk/I MACDONALD-flARPOLE CO. Phone Phone S-Bumour PRICES FOR COAL DELIVERED LUMP, PER TON, $7.50 PEA, PER TON, $5.00 NUT, PER TON, $6.50 SLACK, PER TON, 4.50 PITHER & LEISER, LTD. WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS VANCOUVER VICTORIA, B.C. REPBESENTINO- 0. H. Mumm & Co., Champagne "Johnny Walker," Kilmarnock Whisky Old Smuggler Whiiky Whyte ft Maekay, Whisky William Teacher ft Sons, Highland Cream Whiiky White Rook, Uthia Water Dog's Head, Bass and Guinness Carnegiea Swedish Porter Lemp's Beer O. Freller ft Co.'s Clarets, Sauternes and Burgan- dies, eto., eto. Safeguard 0§iIvies Royal Household Canada's Best Flour ORIENTAL LABOR IN L Provincial Minister Advised to Pay Close Attention , to Examinations ) Many Routine Matters Are Considered at T. & L. Council The question of the employment of Orientals in the Island coal minea was discussed at last meeting of the Vancouver Tradea and Labor council on March 2. The subject waa introduced by the reading of a wire from Hon. Lome Campbell, stating that the report us to 100 to 200 Japanese coming to work in tho mines, concerning which the council had entered a protest, waB unfounded. The new minister of mines stated that it was his intention to move along the line of privy council decisions and do all in hia power to have preference given to the employment of white men in the minea. It waa suggested that tho minister could do much to carry out his ideas if he would see that considerable more attention was given to tho enforcement of the Coal Mines Regulation act in connection with tho prescribed exami nations. The strict enforcement of the educational requirements of the act would probably reduce the possible employment of Orientate in the mines to a minimum. Tho secretary was instructed to write the minister to this effect. Local War Contracts. Tho award of war contracts to Vancouver Arms came up on the report of the secretary to tho effect tnat the semi- public committee considering methods to secure new contracts for local firms had held several meetings, but that tho net result of the discussion waa practically nothing. Sho stated that she had learned indirectly that Gault Bros., who are alleged to employ Oriental labor, were endeavoring to secure a war contract, and was instructed to inform the local committee and. the Ottawa authorities of the facts of the case. With referenco to the houra, wagea, etc., of local firms having wnr contracts the secretary said she could obtain no 'nformation, the aeeretary of the manufacturer ' association being only able to give her a list of the firms' having contracts. ■* Delegate Hardy reported that on investigation, it was found that no Oriental were actually employed on the am. munition box contracts given to the Hanbury firm, although the company, in common with all others in the vicinity, employed Orientals largely in the preparation of the lumber, etc. Unfair Printing Firms. The Ottawa authorities wrote concerning the council's complaint as to alleged conditions in Kamsny Broa.' fac tory, stating that tho matter had been referred to J. D. McNiven, the government's labor department representative in this district. Premier Bowser wrote stating that the complaint "as to conditions in tailor shops had been referred to the factories inspector for report. On the basis of a letter from the Victoria Trades and Labor council, the local unions of the longshoremen, boilermakers and structural iron workers were advised as to the possibility of their members being employed with men in a manner whieh was contrary to the spirit of international trades unionism. A communication from the American Federation of Labor stated that unfair conditions existed in the printing shops of the G. Merriam Co. at Springfield, Mass., publishers of Webster's Dictionary, and B. B, Donnelly & Co., of Chicago, printers of the new edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. President McVety stated that the latter firm was the concern which printed the catalogue of Cope & Son, who were such vigorous advocates of supporting home industries. The* council confirmed President McVety as ita representative on the local branch of the Canadian patriotic fund. Beport of Forum Committee. Delegate Wilton reported for the Forum committee, recommending tluit the meetings be closed for the season. Fourteen sessions had been held and the attendance, although fair, was not aa good as the prominence of the speakers and tho importance of the subjects warranted. The attendance of trades union representatives was very small. The fin. annul side of the project resulted in a deficit. Delegate Hardy asked that' the unions support tho efforts of the Milk Drivers' union by seeing that the men delivering milk to their homes wore the union button. President McVety reported that he waB taking up with the government a complaint of the halibut fishermen on account; of American bottoms engaged in halibut fishing and operating from Vancouver not being assessed for the hospital fund. . One caso was now before the fishermen's union, in which liability of $200 for hospital bills would havovto be considered. Another matter which the president had taken up in preliminary form was the question of a Bix-day week for the street railway men. Labor Being Imported from Seattle. Delegate Wilton said ho understood thaf a large number of men had recently been brought over from Seattle to work for the Comox Lumber Co. The roport was sent to the executive for investigation and attention. Delegate Bigby ^reported that the ward three representative on the South Vancouver council had voted for a reduction in the wage for aewer work, after having promiaed to, favor the old standard. The parliamentary committee will consider the advisability of the council entering a protest agulnst the clause of Vancouver street traffic regulation which compels pedestrians to cross streets only at intersections. It was reported that the complaint as to the Leland hotel being run along "unfair" linea, had been satisfactorily adjusted. SHELL CONTRACT CANCELLED Western Canadian Firm Loses Work Because of Unjust Trtaemtn. Ottawa despatches state that the Dominion department of labor, acting with tho imperial; munitions board, has cancelled the contract of a Western Canadian company for shell work. The action was taken because the firm was unwilling to treat its employees engaged on tho contract in a manner deemed just by the department of labor. The report of the action was given to the press in such a form as .to make it u note of warning to other firms having munition contracts as to tho attitude of the authorities regarding proper treatment of employoea vcarrying out the work. - A peculiar feature of the publicity on the cancellation of the contract is tho careful elimination in the published reports of the firm whose contract was cancelled. LOCAL AEROPLANE FACTORY Flying Machines Are Now Being Constructed at a Factory on Front St. The Hamilton Aeroplano Co., Ltd., has started operations at its factory on Front street, on fivo aeroplanes which will be used by the members of tho B. C. Aviation school on the Terra Nova flying grounds during the coming summer. One machine, a military single- seated plane, is now about' two-thirds completed, and work has been started on the others. The factory iB under the direction of Mr. T.'F. Hamilton. Should tho war continue for a year or so, it is expected that the factory will be called upon for a considerable output' to meet the demands of volunteers for the flying corps from Wostern Canada, TYPOGRAPHICAL UJ Comprehensive System of Registration for Apprenl The International Typi union iB establishing a Bystem! tration for apprentices in tm fourth or fifth lear at the tri foufth or fifth year at tho tn cure the data necessary to inslatTt at union headquarters. A complete record of all boys completing two yeara at the trado will thus be on file' at I. T. U. offices from that time until the end of their union careers. Mr. J. T. O'Brien, of Evans & Hastings, Alex. McLean and M. (Jimmie) McLean of the World, three members of Vancouver Typographical union, are leaving with the 62nd battalion, which iB going overseas within a few days. Mr. William AHinson is receiving the congratulations of Mb friends over the arrival of a daughter on Tuesday last. The little lady and her mother are both doing well. San Francisco Typographical union has endorsed a straight administration ticket, nominating the following candidates for office in the International Typographical union: President, Marsden M. Scott; flrst vice-president, Walter W. Barrett; socretary-trensurer, J. W. HayBj dolegates to tho American Federation of Labor convention, H. W. Dennett, Max S. HaycB, T. W. McCulIough, Hugh Stevenson; trustees Union Printers' Home, Malcolm A. Knock, Thomas McCaffery, William Mounce; ngent Union Printers' Home, Joe M. Johnson; delegate to Trndes and Lnbor Congress of Canada, Samuel Haddon. A special referendum election will bo held on Wedneaday, March 15, on the propoaition to create an auditing board. COD FISHERMEN ON STRIKE. Owners of San Francisco Fleet Refuse to Consider Agreement with Men. The Son Francisco local of tho Deep Sea Fishermen's union has called out on strike all the cod flshermon working on the fleet which makes that port thoir headquartera, as the owners, have refused to consider a new working agreement for 1916. It is said to bo possible that the Btrike may extend north and affect tho cod fiishermen operating from Seattle. The local representative of tho union states that thero is practically no cod fiBhing being done from British Columbia ports at the present time. Were Proper Efforts Made to Search for <)nward Ho? (Continued from page 1) Must Families of Munition Workers Ask for Charity? (Continued from page 1) like. Fancy Christmas and a week off and a pay of only 7 shilling**)- The best fiaid girls get only from IU to 17 uhil- Ings, then they have to pay the Lloyd Oeorge' fees, etc. One fellow who worka In our shops earns 24 shillings per week , and sometimes gets up to 30 shillings. He Ib a good worker, and daren't say boo, ns he might get fired. Nine and a half pence is the highest wages we have heard of a penny more an hour than we are getting, but the difference is made up in different ways, I have made careful enquiries, and And cases where some get more on piece work, Dut those men aro cutting -their own throats, as thoy will ho expected to keep up the same rate of work at the old rateB." Hundred Hour Week. The wife of this man says the $225 her husband has sent her in seven months represents the results of his working up to nearly iOO hours per week at times. Letters from another mechanic of exceptionally high-grade note the fact that the men are not able to even work full time, as is shown by the following extract from a letter: "We get overtime and on night work we only get five shifts. Yet they are .crying all the time for more munitions with ma walking about from Saturday morning until Monday night before again Btartlng work. I could do with one more shift anyway. I have asked for more shifts, but can't get them. Work is slackening down a piece, also the money and I'm not getting sufficient to keen us, living apart. It's through no fault of mine we are being kept, and they won't tell ub for how much longer. I feel just mad. I've been thinking of writing Lloyd Oeorge about It, but I guess I'll just have to grin and bear it. The government have got us and intend to keep us now. When I get a full week's pay It Ir only £2 5s. Now I will be compelled to buy some clean clothes to cover me, and I am needing a pair of working boots. In fact, I am needing lots more than I can seo my way in the meantlino to get. There is nothing left for you to do hut to do tho same as me, grin and bear It." ^eBcffeshwHc aceo. Printers and Ubor Temple BniMinf Phone hy. 4410 printer, of Thc Fed. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Means rANTAOES VAUDEVILLE THBEB SHOWS DAILY 2: IB, 7:20, ,0: IB Season's Prices: Matinee, 16c; Evenings, 18c, 26c. Comparison with Soldiers' Pay. Figures hnve been secured as to the wages of munition workers for comparison with thc pay of privates enlisted for overseas service, who receive $33 with board, clothing, medical attendance, etc., nnd ar separation allowance for dependents of $20 per ftionth, n total of $53 or £10 12b. Od. Working on a 7-foot Buller lathe on night shift, (the highest paid work) a munition worker working full time can mnke £12 10s. fid. per month, and a full day shift on this lathe gives a wage of £10 Is. Od. per month, while on small ritti* chines full time gives £0 3s. Od per month. The munition workers have to pay weekly 17s. fld. fbr board, and (in the ense mentioned) Is. 3d. for car fare. This leavea the skilled workmon on a considerably lower wage scale than the Canadian private in the ranks, even whon getting full time. And,-where the informant is working, the men are working only fivo shifts per week. When the munition workers left, it was understood that a separation allowance was to be provided for their de- pendents, and last' fall press despatches from Ottawa stated that such prevision had been made. In the investigations made by The Federationist, no ease wns found where such an allowance was being received and letters from the munition workers were shown which atoted that enquiries on the point in the Old Country resulted in no satisfactory replies, in fact, those in charge seemed to know nothing about the matter. , Fed. Anxious to Secure More Facts. Tho Federationist will be glad to secure from its readers or their friends nil pOBBible letters or interviews which will throw nny additional light on tbo conditions under which the munition workers from this aeetion are working. Tho situation, viewed from the facts now known, seems to be one which calls for all the light whieh can be thrown on tho subject. \\ steamer far bette/ efforts would have boen put forward to ascertain the probable fate of those on board and depore the fact that the matter had been treated merely as a side issue because the 37 lives, which wero poasibly at atake, were merely those of fisnermen. There was a possibility that, in a disabled condition, the Onward Ho might have drifted on some of tho barren islets of the Aleutian or Kadiak group, and the searching party been ablo to effect a rescue. So far as known, nothing has been done to meet thia very possible condition. Methods of Prosecuting Search. Russell Kearley, business agent of the Fishermen's union, says a comparison of the efforts made by the government authorities to find missing fiBhing veBaels of the Newfoundland fleet and thoBe put forward in connection with the Onward Ho is interesting. In Newfoundland, where Mr. Kearley became acquainted with deep sea fishing, the government always sent out two or three Boarching parties when even a single fishing vessel, with a small crew, was misqing. On the return of the search parties tho logs of the vessels were always made publie in order that the friends of the missing crew might know for certain that everything possible had been done to find the missing vessel. "Compare such a procedure with that taken in connection with the Onward Ho," said Mr. Xearley, "and you'll easily understand why the members of my union fe^l deeply aggrieved in connection with the misfortune which has probably fallen to the lot of so many of our brothers in the organization. " j frBIDAY MABCH 10, 1916 ■ , — Avid spencer, ltd. david spencer, ltd. P| « 1—; Spencer's Dry Cleaning Price List fc's suit thoroughly cleaned and pressed $1.60 Men's trousers ] 60o White flannel and serge trousers for 75c Men's fancy vests 50c Men's overcoats $1.50 Men's sweater coats 75c Ladies' suits in dark colors. .$1.50 Ladies' suits in light colors $1,75 and $2.00 Ladies' plain skirts ' 75o Ladies' pleated skirts $1.00 Up Ladies' waists , 75c Up / Ladies' plain dresses $1.50 Up Fancy dresses $1.75 to $3.00 Short jackets $1.00 to $1.50 Long jackets $1.50 to $2.00 Short gloves , 15o Long gloves ,26c , p DYEING Prices on application, and-work guaranteed. David Spencer Limited DAVID SPENCER, LTD. I DAVID SPENCER, LTD. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Capital $15,000,000 Best. $13,600,000 Main Offlce: Oorner Hastings and Granville Streets, Vancouver. CITY BRANCHES LOCATION ALMA ROAD Cor. Foarth Avenue and Alma Road COMMERCIAL DRIVE Cor. First Avenuo and Commercial Drlvo EAST END Cor. Pender and Main Streete FAIRVIEW Cor. Sixth Avenue and Granville Street HASTINGS and CAMBIE Cor. Haatinga and Cambie Streeti KITSILANO Cor. Fourth Avenue and Yew Street MOUNT PLEASANT Cor. Eighth Avenue «nd Main Street POWELL STREET Cor. Victoria Drive and Powell Street SOOTH HILL Cor, Forty-fourth'Avenue and Fraaer Road Also North Vancouver Branch, Oorner Lonsdale Avenue and Esplanade LETTERSTO TBKTEB Prohibition of the License System. Editor Federationist: As a eonstant reader of your progressive paper, I feel sure yot will gladly publish a rebuttal of Mr. Mill bank's indictment of tne oople's prohibition movement. Mr. Millbank informs us that his church has never endorsed prohibition, and is against it, We are, however, not surprised at this attitude of the Episcopal church, since it represents "big business," both in the Old Country and on this ennti rient, and because brewery and distillery stock aro everywhere important factors to our privileged classes, nnd therefore to their religious representatives, History also reveals the fact that tbe Episcopal church, to- \\ Furniture Largest and most select stock in Western Canada. Easy Terms and decent treatment, at war time prices. Hastings Furniture Co.Iid. 41 HASTINGS ST./ WEST T.B. CUTHBERTSON & Co. Men's Hatters and.Outfitters Three Storei Labor Unions, Attention! $ Let us print your next Bylaws and Constitutions. We know how and our prices are right. r on Room with print, bath .91.SO p." dnj op Special Winter Reduced Rates ttt Permanent Guests Onr electric motor bu meeU all boat! and tralni bet ', LOTUS GRILL-Open Continuously FBOM 1 n.m. to MIDNIGHT Munlo trom 6.80 to 8.80 and 10 to midnight Take up these Questions at Next Meeting of your Union Subscribe in a Body Today 10 yearly aiib. cards $10. Union Secretaries. Please Notice There are still a number of local unlona throughout British Columbia that have,.not given tho_ assistance they should towards Tho 'Federationist, now the only Labor paper published west of Winnipeg. Will your organisation place ' a card in our unton directory, costing only $1.00 per month! 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