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t^^W. _jltao»a JlMqptAM^ THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST INDU8TBIAL UNITY : STBBNQTH. . EIGHTH YEAR, NO. 15 OFFICIAL PAPEB ■VANCOUVEB TBADES AND LABOB COUNCIL AND B.O. FEDBBATION OF LABOB ~ ' VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 14,1916 POLITICAL UNITT I VIOTOBTI /In VsneotmrX ^JJItr |2.oo ) $1.50 PER YEAR I T. and L. Council's Appeal to Organized Workers Receives Hearty Support Timely Comments of Labor Press to Save the Labor Temple in This City THB RESPONSE to Vancouver TradeB and Labor Council's appeal to the members of organized labor throughout the continent on behalf of the Labor Temple is very gratifying. Every day brings returns from various unions, but the bulk of them have not yet had time to make their decision known. The hearty manner in which the Labor press has come to the assistance of the central labor body is one factor that will not soon be forgotten by Vancouver unionists. , Splendid Labor Prefls Support. Not only does the Industrial Banner, Toronto, give prominence to the matter Bent out by The Federationist, but editorially comments: "A worthy Object —On the front page of this issue of the Banner appears an appeal from the Laborites of Vancouver, B. C, that is being Bent out all over the continent. The boys are going energetically to work in a praiseworthy effort to save their magnificent Labor Temple from foreclosure. No doubt every local union in Canada will be circularized and we trust, even if it requires some little sacrifice, that thoro will be a hearty response to the appeal. The property is a most valuable one, worth some hundred thousand dollars, we understand, over tho purchase priee of the land, which has sinco grown extremely valuable The cause is a worthy ono and tho efforts now being put forth we trust will succeed." Tho Labor News, Hamilton, Ont., says: "Help Vancouver—Tho Trndes and Labor Council of Vancouver, B. C, is making an appeal to Lubor to aid it in tho hour of stress to save its magnificent Labor Tomple, built a few years ago. Had not the war and stringent times come, Vancouver could havo carried itB own burden, but with tho general slump, so many of the stalwarts gone overseas to aid tho empire, funds are low and those who hold the mortgage want adjustments mnde. If Labor rallies to the call tho building will bo saved, if not, it may bo lost. When tho magnificent $200,000 Methodist church of Montreal a few years ago wus in tho sumo predicament, a call to the Methodists of Canada brought forth enough to land the said church out of financial troubles; it Ib to be hopod thut Labor will- do likewise in this instance and lift the Vuncouver Labor Templo out of distress. When thc Bun shines again nt the coust, Vancouver will not forget and as always in the past will aid thoso in need." The Brewory Workers' Journal, Cincinnati, O.; the Citizen, Los Angeles, Cal.; the 'Seattle Union Record; the Froo Lance, Butte, Montana; Milwaukee Daily Leader and many others havo all given splendid attention to tho S. O. S. from Vancouvor and the results should be made manifest during tho coming month. Local Campaign Later. It is the intention of the Labor Temple committee to hold buck the local campaign for the sale of shares until some definite idea of what the ciitsido assistance will be is available. If the returns come anywhere near tho amount required local unionists may be depended upon to do their share in making up the balance necessary to put the Labor Temple on its feet. SHINGLE WEAVERS' CONVENTION Seattle Union Becord Has Been Designated as Official Publication. SEATTLE, April 11.—(Special to The Federationist.)—Tho International Shingle Weavers' union convention just closed, was ono of the largest, most enthusiastic, constructive and successful in tho history of the organization. All delegates reported good progress in tho reorganization compaigns being prosecuted in their respective jurisdictions, while tho executive officers aro daily in roceipt of reports from various partB of the Pacific northwest indicating that' keen interest In organization affairs Is being shown ovorywhore. The convontion voted to publish Tho Shingle Weaver jointly with the Senttle Union Record, the official publication of organized labor here, having at present a week- ly circulation of more thnn 8000. It is perhaps too much to ask that contemporary writings on the war should be scientific. Reasoning does not appeal to men, nor can tbey manifest it, while shedding one another's blood. In calm moments wo may as well confess that probably nothing anyone now says about the war will have the slightest,! permanent value.—The Voice. ■ EAST AND EFFECTIVE METHOD OF ABSIBTINO THE FEDERATIONIST Merchants who advertise In other papers but fail to do so in yours indicate by this fact that they caro- little for your patronage, and you should reciprocate by ignoring their Bt'orcs. This is not mere phrasing. It Is sound reasoning, It is advice well worth following. The B. 0, Fedora* tionlst is your paper, owned by you and conducted under your direction. Patronize its advertisers, and shun those who do not think enough of your patronage to ask for it through the medium of an 'advertisement in your own paper. NO TIME TO DO ANYTHING FOR LABOR Federal Government Uses Cloak of War-times to Cover Omissions. The Federal government has extended the application of the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act to permit of a board being established to decide in cases where disputes arise with respect to munitions and other supplies for the Imperial government Thie is as far as the government will go, in response to the specific request of organized labor for a "Fair Wage Board." So far as the numerous amend* ments to the Act, asked for at each successive convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, are concerned they appear to have been pigeon-holed as usual. This on the grounds that nothing but "war" legislation is to be dealt with this session. ■' Isn't it about time that the Labor movement, as expressed in the Trades and Labor Congress (of Canada, placed the federal government oa record in this mat* ter and let the membership know about it? HAUBUT HSHERMEN Dist. 6, W. F. of M., Unable to Hold Joint General Conference Operators Prefer to Discuss Question at Each Camp With Employees Better Working Conditions Are Established by New Arrangement Vancouver Halibut Fleet Is Now Operating Off the Oregon Coast The local of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of the Pacific reports that a new agreement haB been made with tbe Now England Fish Company and thut the men working on tho halibut fishing craft of this company aro now operating under its terms. There is practically no change in tho wages but the new agreement eliminates tho ellownneo on account of shrink- ago of fish, which is to the advantage 6f the men. Tho working conditions vary somewhat from those prevailing lust yenr, the new tonus being to the men's advantage! in connection with tho handling of tho fish. Mr, A. L. Hagor, manager of tho company, met the representatives of the men anrf discussed the terms of the agreement in an amicable manner. Although standing up for tbe interests of his eompany, the representatives of the men say thoy wero givon fair troatment throughout the negotiations. Fleet Goes to New Ground. At present every member of the local is at work nnd there would be room for more halibut fishermen if they were available. Tho New England Fish Co. lias nine boats out and only ono at the wharf. The company's vessols are now cruising over new fishing grounds, the catches on tho northern grounds having been vory light for some time past. Tho new grounds are off the Oregon coast where, nt thiB time last year, the Vancouver halibut fishing craft cruised und returned with several good catches. The strike of thu fishermen on tho independent halibut craft of Seattle is still on but it is expected thnt tho owners will meet the terms of the men shortly. A number of vessels nre now tied up nt Seattle on account of this strike. METALIFEROUS MINERS REJOIN B.C.F. OF LABOR H. A. Stewart, Rossland, Becomes West Kootenay District Executive Member. The members of the Western Federation of Miners in tbls province bave re-afflliated with the B. 0. Federation of Labor. This was decided at the recent convention of District 6 at Troll, which, by the way, Is now one of the busiest industrial centres in British Columbia, Secretary-Treasurer A. B. Wells of the B. C. F. of L„ Victoria, advises The Federationist that H. A. Stewart of Rossliand has succeeded J. Lyons of Revelstoke as a member of the executive, representing West Kootenay; this at the request of District 6 executive. A persistent demand for tho union inbel is ono of the bost ways to advance tho interests of all workers, tho crafts which havo no label of their own ns well aB thoso in at have. Morehants will handlo union-labelled goods if thoy find they cannot sell you the other kind. Thoy are not in business for pleasuro or principle. They desire to sell goods. Demand the union label and thev will sell your kind of goods.—-Labor Clarion. SANDON, B. 0., April 12.—(Special to The Federatlonist)—The situation in connection with the proposed conference of the mine workers and operators ln the field covered by District 6, W. F. of fit, for the discussion of a new wage agreement Is at present unsettled. The recent convention at Trail adopted a new scale and sent it to a meeting of delegates from the various locals to he held in Nelson for final consideration. The Nelson meeting appointed a committee, acting with a member of the district executive and the executive of the W. F. of Bf., to take up the matter with the operators. Previous to the Nelson meeting, Secretary Shilland wired Mr. 8. G. Blay- lock nt Trail asking that arrangements be made for nV conference of the operntors with the employees. Mr. Blay- lock wired a reply, suggesting that the Nelson conference outline the miners' ideas and that these be forwarded to tho operators as, in a matter of this character, it might be necessary for the operators to do some careful figuring beforehand. After tho Nelson meeting Secretary Shilland again wired Mr. Blaylock suggesting u joint meeting of operators and employees on April 5. Mr. Blaylock's reply stated that ho did not consider the proposal for such a conference practical. He was willing to meet a delegation or committee of his employees at Trail at any time or, if possible, at any property whero there wns a dispute. Operators Would Meet Own Employees Socretary Shilland notified the various locals of the attitude taken by Mr. Blaylock and later wired P. J. Bolam of tho Trnil local that tho operators appeared to be committed to tbo policy of dealing with their own employcos nnd suggesting that the Trail local govern itself accordingly. Tho Phoenix local wired Secretary Shilland that ns tho scale adopted at thc Nelson meeting wns identically the samo ub thnt now in force nt Phoenix, thero was no need of their dologntos attending a joint' conference. Tho local would, however, eo-oporatc in every wny to secure for the members of tho W. F. at other camps the same wnge scale as now prevailed at Phoenix and assist in thc effort to make tho scale universal throughout the provinco. Tho Greenwood local wired Socrotary Shilland that in view of Mr. Blaylock's attitude, it would not send n delegate to tho proposed conference of April 5. It wns considered thnt thore wus some justification for Mr. Blaylock's refusal to trent with nny but his own men. As he was tho principal operator, tho local advised thnt, under tho circumstances, a committee from ench local should confer with thoir separate employers und thnt Bros. Davidson und Roberts net with these local committees and endeavor to obtain tho increases covered by the new scale and mnke it us nearly as possible the universal scale. Full statements of tho facts of the case have been sent to ench local and tho plans for a joint e.onferonco havo been held over pending replies, * Then It Happened. Old Lady (sternly)—Ib there a bur attached to this hotel, young man? Clerk—No, ma'nm, but we enn send out nnd get you anything you wnnt. Wondert'ul, these times, tho number of peoplo who are telling tho othor follow to do what they are not prepared to do themselves. It is simply wonderful theso times how the wealthy enn economize on the poor man's income. Possibly this is why thoy have no timo to economise on their own. ARE MUNITION WORKERS BEING TREATED RIGHT? Conditions in B. 0. Might WeU Be a Subject of Enquiry. Advices from Ottawa Btate that an order in council has been passed which covers the appointment of a commission to investigate conditions in the industrial plants of Toronto and Montreal, where war supplies are being turned out. It is stated that the enquiry is deemed advisable on account of the many complaints which have been made to the government, and a gradually increasing feeling of discontent on the part of the workmen. As is only proper, Labor is represented on the commission in the person of John McClelland of Montreal, organizer for the International Association of Machinists, the other members being Judge Snyder, chairman, and William Inglis, of Inglis & Co. of Toronto. The appointment' of this commission brings tip the question: "Why investigate conditions in eastern Canada only?" With the number of complaints emanating from western plants having war contracts, it would seem that the field of enquiry might well be widened. Or, bettor yet, why not have a separate commission of enquiry to cover western Canada, the members being meu fully acquainted with conditions bere and thus able to judge better on such subjects ns wages and working conditions thnn could a commission of enstern men, who would be largely dependent on information obtained on a brief trip? SINK INDICTMENT OF ORIENTAL COMPENSATION ACT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED awaited Legislation Soon to Become Reality THE NEW Workmen's Com pensation act was introduced in the provincial house on Wednesday, and there is every likelihood of tho measure being placed on the statute hooks during the present legislative session. After an examination of the terms of the act, as introduced by the government, the press of the provinco has almost unanimously stated, both editorially and through news articles, that the terms were such as guaranteed to the workmen of British Columbia the best system of state insurance in thc world. That the act is so complete as to warrant such strong commendation from all except prejudiced interests is largely due to tho work of the commission, which made a thorough investigation of the scope and practical workings of workmen's compensation acts at all the principal centres on the continent. The commission was composed of Messrs. J. H. Mc-' Vety, representing the interests of Lahor, D. Robertson, representing the employers, and A. V. Pinco, representing the government. Another Important Phase. Although tho act, ns presented to the legislature, stntes terms which moot the needs of the ense, its passage mny be accounted as merely opening up a second phase ef the subject. Tho approval of the measure by tho legislature puts the mutter in assured theoretical form, but before tho net can go into actual operation thero is much preliminary work necessary iu order to provide for tho practical operation of its provisions (Continued on Page Tom) Aid. Hamilton Says Best Interests of Province Are Threatened "Wood Combine'9 Investigation Under Control,of Asiatics "There will be a thorough investigation of the report presented to the Intermunicipal Industrial Committee to the effect that Orientals were planning a 'combine' to control the firewood business in the vicinity of Vancouver," said Aid, Hamilton to W Federationist yesterday. "A committee, of which I am a member, was appointed for the purpose and the industrial commissioner Is sow looking up the facts ot the case. Should it bear out the reports already made on the subject the committee ■ will make a pubtfc appeal on the question which should certainly bring the mill owners and the general public to their senses." It is understood tbat the report as to tho wood combine came out in connection with a request to the South Vancouver authorities from the ownor of a toy factory for concessions. When it was learned tbat tho factory employed Orientals, Reeve Winram replied thnt no consideration could be givon tho case. In continuing the discussion the manner in which Hindus were mnking progress on trade lines wns taken up and the report as to the wood combine camo out. Hindus' Flan Well Under Way. The statements mnde wero to tht effect that Hindus already had plans well under way to practically control the firewood supply in South Vancouver, and that at least one Vancouvor mill owner had been approached with a view to extending the business to tho city. As Reeve Winram reported that about 100 white men would be affected in South Vancguver and, should the business, extend to Vancouvor, a far greater number would bc affected, the committee decided on immediate investigation. "This is n subject," said Aid. Hamilton, '' in which every wago earner in the province should take keen interest as it opens the door for n full discussion of thu problem of Oriental lnbor and its effects on the white workman. I sincerely hope that something will eome out of thc matter which will roally open the eyes of thc publie to the true facts of the question. "What is the situation now? We are taking up a wood combine in which Hindus nro snid to be interested.''I believe there is somethi ng doing in this Hue ns the reports we hnvo are that in Victoria the wood business is now practically controlled by Hindus and that this race is nlso mnking inroads on the business of milk deliveries there, Some Hindus are pure laborers, but others, having money, hnve constantly sought to exploit their fellows by attempting to control Hues of trade to the advantage of their rueo and the disadvantage of the whites. And speaking right along this lino 1 nm told thut at present the Hindus ure making a small start in milk deliveries in tho vicinity of Vancouver. Wider View of Case. "But this is only one phase of thc ease and nn indication that ono Asiatic race is following in tho trails previously trod in British Columbia by tho Chinese and Japnnese. The Japanese nre now well advanced in controlling the salmon fishing industry here nnd have already made great progress in the production iff shingle bolts. The Chinese control the mnrkct gurden business und when thc .Inp's shingle bolt comes to the mill, it is too often the Chinese mill hand who operates the shinglo machines und handles the finished product. And now we have the Hindu in tho wood and milk business. It's about time people snt up and begun to think. "The plain truth about tho Oriental in B. C. is thut it is impossible for him to assimilate with tho whites. If so, his presence must be detrimental to thc interests of the whites, who doveloped the provinco. nis continued presence hore, COMMISSIONERS PLAY POLITICS AND SIDESTEP Evade Definite Decision on Barring Oriental Employment in Hotels. Although the Vancouver license jomraission took no decisive action at its meeting on Wednesday on the question of demanding the abolition of Oriental labor in connection with licensed premises, a vote was taken on the subject, which showed a preliminary lineup of the commissioners on the subject. Here's the situation in a nutshell: Motion by Com. Miller and Leek: "That in view of tho fact that the board of license commissioners is a purely administrative body, the question of the employment of Asiatic labor in hotels is a matter for legislative action. Should the license act be bo amended by the legislature, this board will see that the law is administered. '' Position of Mayor McBeath and Com, Duke: That the question was one with which the board could deal. Not present at meeting, Com. Kearns. Result: Tie vote on resolution, and laying the subject over for consideration at' next meeting of the commission. Experience Compels President Moyer of W. F. of M. to Say So Political Declaration Should Be Transferred Outside Union Itself MEN ASK FOR Delegates Are Determined to Win Electrical Workers' Strike Commissioners Who Formulated Recommendations for New B. C. Workmen's Cc mpensation Act Women to Replace Men This Year in the Berry Picking Field NEW WESTMINSTER, April 13, At the regular meeting of tho Royal City Trades and Labor eonnr.il thia evening, the Electricnl Workers' strike came in for a good deal of attention, and some strong language was used by the delegates in criticizing Aids. Eastman and Ooulet, along with City Electrician Higby. It was decided to com munlonte with the federal deportment of labor, Ottawa, nnd President Watters of the Trades nnd Labor Congress of Canada, urging the appointment of an investigation board to go into thc wholo controversy. Meantime the afti- liated unions will lose no opportunity to see that the offending uldurmen and officials are placed where thoy prcporly belong when election day comes round Women to Replace Them. It. was announced that some 1200 women workers would bo required in the Mission district shortly to hnrvest tho berry crop. Applications should bo sent or made to the free labor bureau, New Westminster. Trade conditions, with thc exception of the cigarmakers, showed a Blight im provement over last month. Trndo conditions, with tho exception of tho cignr makers, showed a slight improvement over Inst month. Tho Brewery Workers reported thnt they hnd negotiated a new antl acceptable agreement with the Westminster Brewery. ASK THE MILK MAN FOR UNION BUTTON The Milk Wagon Drivers held their regnlnr meeting on Thursday night, nnd hnd u rattling good attendance. The members nre taking a great interest in their union now and are admitting new members at each meeting. They urge nil unionists to demand Ihe union button from tho milk man, when buying milk for the coining summer. Help the milk men. Lushes thut do not make ono wince nro those surrounding a pretty pair of eyes. David Robertson J. H. McVety A. V. Pineo under existing conditions, can only menu that white labor will bo supplanted by Orientnl or that the standard of the white will be reduced to that of tho Oriental. And who can possibly consider this Inttor condition? Oriental Conditions of Life. "During tho past year I have made several official trips to tho Vancouvor Chinatown. I found them living liko ruts in their holes, and under conditions which were actually appalling. The council tried to effect reforms there, but with what result! Within a few weeks we could mako another trip and find conditions just tho samo. And yet it is with persons living under such conditions that tho white must como in competition. "On this Oriental question,'I think tho labor organizations should take a strong stand. Likewise tho consumer and employer is nffectcd. Look nt tho conditions which I am told prcvniled in South Africa. Chinese coolies came to Durban, did laboring work just as thoy did hore. Gradually they crept into business lines with their own race nnd then drifted into tho wider Hold of the white market, employing whito clerks for this business. Do wo want to see similar conditions herd Vet the entering wedge is being npplied and tho public do not seem alivo to tbo possible outcome," Aid. Hamilton closed his remarks with the expression of best wishes to Thc Federationist in its flght against Oriental labor. MINERS MUSI Ml E IN [By Charles Moyer] WHEN WE STOP to consider tho difficulties encountered by other organisations working along strictly trade-union lines, then remember the extra burdens which our mistaken policies have caused us to assume, and the further fact that every device known to devilish ingenuity bas been brought into play to destroy our organization, I submit that it is not so much a qoee- tion of progress, but that we may well ask ourselves the question, how haa il been possible for us to eves maintain a semblance of an organization! Beneficial Suggestions. It would be idle to point out our mistakes and offer no remedy, and I Bhnll briefly refer to certain charges which I believe would be beneficial to our movement. First, being the only metalliferous miners' organization in the United States and Canada, we should change the name of our international. The primary object of the federation was to organize the miners of the West, but having extended our jurisdiction to all states and provinces whore metal mining is carried on, and having become an international of tho American Federation of Labor, we must recognize that our name is a misnomer and should be so changed as to conform to our jurisdiction. Must Weed Out Politics. Second, boing firmly convinced that < our political declarations have been detrimental to the welfare of our er« ganizntion, I would state specifically in our constitution that as an orgw> ization, we Bhall not be committed U or favor any particular religious creed, neither shall affiliation with our union interfere with the religious or political freedom of individual members. By making this a part of our law, we will silence those who are ever taking advantage of unwlso declarations made in the past. Stick to Union Knitting. Third, while firmly believing that the working clnss Bhould oducato themselves along thc linos of political economy, yet realizing that thc injection of party politics in the business meetings of our locals has proven disastrous, the membership having aligned themselves in factions, and the timo thnt should havo boen devoted to the business of their locals hns been spot in bitter denunciation of each other becauso of the difference in their political views, and it haB not been unusual in many of tbo unions for members to dcclnre that they would not attend meetings becnuso it was controlled by members who advocated ecrtnin political views. This can and must bo remedied if we expect to have harmony and progress. Need New Preamble. As the preamble of the constitution should set forth its aims and objeets, and aB the preamble of the constitution of our international, which is en industrial organization, is in fact the declaration and principles of a political party, it should be rewritten, and confined to tho objects nnd principles us set forth in thc constitution. BROTHERHOODS IMPEDED BY THE DISPUTES ACT Legislative Representatives Ate Now M Ottawa Seeking Amendments to the Measure. "It will he impossible for the railway brotherhoods ln Oanada to immediately Join with their membership ln the United States ln tbe effort to secure an eight-hour day," said a trainman to The Federatlonist yesterday. "We are bound hand and foot witb the provisloas of the federal Industrial Disputes Investigation act. "Our legislative representatives are now at Ottawa and I expect that before this month Is out we may have secured certain amendments to the act wblch will materially a Hist us in securing many of tbe concessions sought." LABOB TEMPLE MEETINGS DUBINO THE COMING WEEK SUNDAY, April 10— MONDAY, April 17—Bollermak* ors; Eloctrical Workers, No. 213; Browery Workers. TUESDAY, April 18—Amalgamated Cnrpontors; Bookbinders; Bailway Firoraon. WEDNESDAY, April 19— . THURSDAY, April 20—Maintenance • of • Way Employees; Trades and Labor counoil, FBIDAY, April 21—Hallway Carmen; Oranite Cutters; Holders. PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FBIDAY. APRIL 14, 1910 INCORPORATED 1855 Molsons Bank CAPITAL and RESERVE $8,800,000 gg Branches ln Canada A general banking business transacted. Circular letters of credit. Bank money orders. 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Exchange Soymour 74D5 Subscription: $1.50 por year; in Vancouver City, $2.00; to unions subscribing In a body, $1.00 REPRESENTATIVES Now Westminster W, Yatos, Box 1021 Prlnoo Rupert W, E. Donning, Box 531 Vlotoria A. fi. Wells, Bos 1538 "Unity of Labor: tho Hope of tlie World" FRIDAY. ....APRIL 14, Ifllli M- ENTION WAS MADE in tliese ■lunins Inst wook of thu fnct that 70,000 tt'Omoi) woro now employe*. I nt skilled mid Henii-slulled trades in Birmingham, England. ProBumablV this is lint an ins- WHY WOMEN toco of what is WILL GET being brought about THE VOTE. ns nm, of the results of tho war, not only in England but in nil the rest of the war-cursed jjountriOB, The introduction of female lubor into n large number of Industries und at skilled occupations heretofore filled solely by male workers, affords grounds for much speculation us to whut the status of the male worker is to be in industry after the war ends und mutters nre once more adjusted to u pence level. The question naturally arises, will the female workers quietly abandon their new-found employments and meekly revert to their former economic level in the productive process or will they insist upon clinging to that which the fortunes of wnr huve plnccd in their hands, regardless of the protests und demnnds of tho erstwhile aristocrats nnd semi-aristocrats of the Labor world who lind themselves thus displaced? * * * As a matter of"'further speculation it would be quite interesting to know just how the masculine job-chaser is going to act in tho face of this increased competition that he may be called upon to meet. We note already that the Liverpool longshoremen have threatened to go out on strike unless the women who have invaded their ancient nnd honorable culling at the Lcyhuid line docks in that city are discharged. This may possibly presage another wnr to follow close upon the heels of the present fruticidal holocaust thnt is rending Europe. A war between the sexes over the possession of jobs instead of a wur between national bands of commercial brigands over "places in the sun," "the freedom of the seas," "the rights of small nations," for- '' civilization,'' for " kultur,'' for "freedom," ■ for "democracy" and other things too numerous to mention, ns woll ns "self defense," which is thrown in for good mensure. That a sex ■'war is more than apt' to occur as a result of this opening of tho door of opportunity to the so-called weakor sex, through the necessity arising from war conditions, has been already pointed out by nt least one French observer. It is not readily seen how such a struggle crfli be woll avoided, for it is scarcely possible that the female workers will abandon the economic advantage they may have gained, or the male workors relinquish that which they havo so long held, without a struggle. * * * To anyone at all acquainted with tho nature of the capitalist boast, the attitude of the employer of labor in such a controversy is a foregone conclusion. He will become as valiant and noiBy a champion of woman's rights, especially the right to work where she will and for such wages as she mny bo forced to accept, as he now is of the rights of the mnlo workors to do similar things for the penco of mind and repose of the soul of those who, by divine providence, hnve boen duly appointed to "givo them work," irrespective of sex, color, race or creed. Women having proven equally or more profitable, will not bo dispensed with by lbe employers of labor because of tho pitiful waitings, or noisy threats of male job-Bcekcrs who may feci aggrieved thereat'. After having fought for their respective countries, nnd saved them for thoir masters, thoso who aro either lucky or unlucky enough to return to civil life will face conditions infinitely worse than anything they oven dreamed of before. Tho breaking down of the last remaining barriers that have thus far prevented tho complcto sacrifice of woman upon the altar of profit in the competitive Bhumblos of the capitalist wngo mart, by hor swift and complete introduction into tho skilled and semiskilled trudes, will augment and cm- phnsize the sacrificial agony that Lnbor has suffered sinco tho first slave wns sweated in order that a sweet Bavor might nriso unto the nostrils of hiB master. * * * The noisy advocates of "votes for women" may rest assurod that their pet hobby will go through with flying colors as soon as the war is ended. Industrially emancipated woman must needs be armed with political powor in order to withstand such assaults aB might bo directed against her by those masculine workers who might feel exceeding sore because of hor having invaded those industrial precincts previously held sacred to themselves. The master class will see that she gets the franchise. Thore is little doubt of that. And with her franchise she will become a bulwark of defense to everything that is conservative in political and industrial life. The political activities of woman in those localities where she has already received the franchise leads inevitably to that conclusion. Mayy a masculine voice now noisily vibrant with thc slogan of "votes for women" will doubtless otherwise attune its melody later on. There arc other choice experiences in store for those who arc now "doing their bit," but will later on return to civil life und the enjoyment of those liberties which have been still further secured, for us through their martial efforts. A returned veteran recently applied to one of the largest industrial concerns in this province for employment. Upon being questioned the fact was disclosed that he wus no longer fit for military sei'vice, owing to certain disabilities arising from wounds received ut the front. ■ Also that he was entitled to n pension from thc government because of such injuries. He wns promptly informed that he could hnve n job ut $00 per month, provided lie would rtgroe that his pension should apply ns part payment of the aforesaid wnge, tlie company to puy the bnlance. Although he did not accept tho generous offer ho is strongly of the opinion that his experience mny bc safely considered it lip w to whut returned soldiers, who hnve risked thoir lives upon tho battlefield, may expect at tlie hands of patriotic employers of labor who saved their own precious necks und, incidentally, stuffed their pockets by staying at home. * * * Onc cotisoling feature of the matter, however, may be found in the fact thnt if thc pension is to be counted ns a part of the wage to be paid, the worker who has been fortunate enough to earn n pension will find himself upon a fairly good footing in tho competitive struggle with his mother, wife, sister, daughter, sweetheart, aunt or grandmother for a job in tho industrial shambles of his capitalist masters and owners. He mny thus be able to beat the entire female aggregation to it. to inako the very imps of hell itself chortle with glee. We aro either misinformed or the' authorities of Australia nre perilously near '' press gang" methods just now. Also other British provinces are not sufficiently far enough behind so that one could notice it. As yet wo hoar no emphatic protest. We wonder why. ONCE UPON A TIME, and not so so very long ago nt that, one of the most notnblo nnd outstanding of British institutions was known ns the "press gang," When "cannon fodder" wns required PROBABLE for the furtherance RETURN OF of the benovolent nm- PRESS GANG, bitiona nnd beneficent pirntical schemes of the ruling clnss of those days, this delectable institution wns called into activity and tho human wherewithal was gathered willy-nilly, and fed to tho cannon with a lavish hnnd, that' Britain might become great und her "morning drumbeat made td rolhround thconrth." But in the courso of time the people of Britain became so refined and polished, so cultured nnd cultivated, that the somewhat coarse and rude ethics of the "press gang" nfforded such n shock to their finer sensibilities that this long- cherished institution fell into disrepute nnd finally into the discard. * * * Somewhere we have read stories, more or less heartrending, relating to the early history of the settlement of^Australia by white men from the British Isles. Into these tulcs wore woven a strange medley of convicts and convict ships, shncklcd incorrigjblcs, escnped prisoners, ticket-of-leave men, brutal wardens nnd vicious guards and all of the phantasmagoria and horror that is the inevitable acoompanimont to prison enmp and.ponal colony life. Just to whnt extent the early convict settlers of Australia and adjacent islands may bo responsible for the present population is a matter of amall concern, but in common justice it may be snid of thom that the very fuot of their banishment to tho Antipodes by the precious rulers of thoso times loads us to beliove that there may have been merit in thoir crimes, or those acts thoir masters considered crimes. It has always appeared to us that a poacher wus mado of good stuff. Fur better in fact, than tho brand of junk that constitutes the make-up of he who would rather starve thnn to snare a rabbit upon the lord's preserves. The former, howover, goes to court and ia damned; the latter goes to church and is blessed. * * * \ Lo, und bohold, aftor many yenra Australia has grown into a so-called commonwealth numbering many souls. It would be well to also observe that Australia hus a "Labor" government. Also that Australia has gone war mad. Perhaps in thiB latter particular she does not differ materially from a number of other lands. Through udvicca received from there it scemB that no part of tho British Empire is more zealous in raising recruits for tho army than Australia. Tho governmoi.it is now intimating thnt it hns the right to inaugurate conscription without waiting for any furthor legislative action. The country is being completely nnd thoroughly combed for recruits and every proa- sure short of absolute seizure is being used to drfig mon into the ranks. * • * From what is now being done to that which was done under tho old "press gang" method of recruiting, is but a short step, but it is one that we need not be surprised to see taken by the boasted "Labor" govornment of Australia at any moment. It has beon presumed thut capitalist governments were sufficiently without conscience to go the limit in breaking the workers upon tho chariot wheels of plunder aad rapine, but it seems as though when tho supreme occasion nriaoa it requires the mad fealty and unfathomable turpitude of a so-called "Labor" government to reach it. The spectacle of a land first peopled by white men, banished as convicts from their native land by the tyrants and rascals who rulod and robbed it, resurrecting that precious old institution the "press gang," and doing so in the name of Labor, is one WE DO NOT SUPPOSE there ox- ists in tho Dominion of Canada, yokel so stupid us not to know that this European war has opened up to the delighted gaze of the wur contract patriots of Bri- WHICH WAY niii and her colonics BLOWETH tho most gloriously THE WIND? golden hnryesf over dreamed of by profit gluttons, either patriotic or otherwise. That the Canadian wing of this Imper- '. ini galaxy of munition and wnr supply j heroes has its sickle well sharpened und is gleefully garnering the golden sheaves Is a mutter of current knowledge gathered from tho columns of the daily j press. Judging from the liorse-purchnse inquiries, shell committee investigations, parliamentary and press accusations, charges and counter-charges, it would seem that outside of tho big hnrwsters of tho luscious crop, the field is infested with a choice assortmont of pikers and tin-horns thnt gather unto themselves shekels by methods oven less commendable thnn those followed by Ruth when she gleaned in the fields of Bonz. Be that as it may, however, the profits accruing from theso contracts for muntions nnd other wnr stores nre openly boasted of as pheno- mennl. In all the history of this glorious crn of capitalist piracy und plunder, nothing to equal it hns yet been recorded. * * * As reported in our last issue, the Dominion government Iins been asked, by President Watters, of the Trados and Labor Congress of Canada, to insert in every contract for munitions and other war supplies, placed in Canada for either the Imperial or Dominion governments, n "fair wage clause/' in order that the workers might be affordod at least somo protection against tho rapacity of profit-mad employors. The request was turned down, the only alternative offered being in the nature of a "lemon," commonly termed the Industrial Disputes Investigation net, the application of which tho government hns extended to cover tho mutter of all disputes arising between employers nnd employees in tho industries in question. Those at all familiar with tho purpose and workings of this precious Industrial Disputes Investigation act will recognize this action of the Dominion government as merely a straw allowing that, in so fur ns Lnbor interests and the recognition thereof by government is concerned, the direction of the wind is the same in times of wnr us in times of pence. * * * In finishing his report of this historic event, President Watters boldly ns- sorts: "It is not mi no to comment on the uction of tho govornment, rather is it mine to watch very closely the effects of such action with a viow to being prepared to suggest or to urge wherein improvements may be mado or a completely different policy adopted." This appears to us as a now and novel adaptation of the Wilsoniun policy of "watchful waiting." If it is not up to President Watters to comment on any action of the government that is objectionable to those who pay his salary, and for whom he has been employed, both to Bpeak and act, whose business ia it to do so? Is the governmont of this Dominion a creature of such fear- somo mien that ho who comments upon its acta or criticizes its methods is to commit the unpardonable sin? Is the evident timidity of President Watters to bo considered ns a straw showing that the wind bloweth thusly? Unfor- tnimto would it be were some captious j and BiispiciouB critic to interprot President Watters' words ne an artfully constructed expression of gratitude to the government for soothing and aleaginous treatment in the past. Thon comes tho remembrance that gratitude has been defined as thc expression of a vigorous and lively appreciation of favors yet to come. Perish thc thought! Query: Which wny bloweth the wind? and removing the cnuse which ia responsible for it. * * # Possibly tho Labor world itself might draw a valuable lesson from tho life history of the dinosaur. For instance, let us BUppose that tho working class or any section thereof should refuse to extend its efforts beyond tho mere sotting up of defenses against the en erouchments of capital upon the wages, working hours and other conditions of employment. This would be, in fact,' equivalent to thc continual addition of armor in order to soften tho continually increasing blows. It would -be following the route travelled by tho dinosaur, By thu same token it would result in extinction in tho qungi^ire of oblivion. "All armor plate—no bruins" would bo the epitaph upon its tombstone. It muy be that no section of the working class would ever follow so stupid a course. Then again it might be possible. Wc never cnu be quite sure us to what particular route will be taken by those whose horizon never extends beyond their jobs and whose ambitions never rise above a regular ration, of proportions most modest, indeed. * # * Once upon u time—woll, let it go nt that. It is a good story, and a true ono, withal, because all true stories begin that way. It will be told at another time and many will marvel at the strange resemblance between the tale therein unfolded and thc tale of the dinosaur's perambulations ndown tho boulevard of history. In tho meantime let every worklngman nnd woman set to work to study and understand tho nat'uro of thut thing called capital that today rules thc world, and against whoso blows, encroachments and assaults the working class is forever trying to defend itself by adding to ita armor plute. Perhaps the exercise of its brain power will disclose to the working clnss a more intelligent' and effective means of escaping from the tyranny of capital than that of taking on sculcs of armor like a dinosaur. An exchange says: "There nro worse evils than a deficit in national revenue." We should say thero was. A deficit in our own revenue is so much worse that tho English language fulls short of thc necessary requirements to adequately express its magnitude. In order to assist the Returned Soldiers*" Aid Commission in the good work of "providing any special or technical training or treatment necessary to assist disabled soldiers, who may be unable to take up their former employment, to secure other employment,'' a correspondent advises that those who return minus their legs should be trained or treated to become tailors. We feel compelled to add that our correspondent is not a tailor, otherwise hia advice might be different. ' "Employes nre getting 45 per cent, of the gross earnings of the railroads, while the 000,000 stockholders receive only 2 per cent." Thus declare the railway officials in order to convinco the public that it will bo a crime to shorten the employes' workday or increase the wage. If tho workers only get 45 per cent, for hnving produced all of the gross earnings whilo the stockholders get 2 per cont. for doing nothing it would seem that the latter .still have much tho best of tho bargain. A little information as to who gets away with the remaining 57 per cent, and how the trick is done would be thankfully received. THE ANTI "PREPAREDNESS" movement in the United States has adopted a rather novel and effectivo method of putting a sprng in the wheel of tho armor plate arj4 munition booaters who ALL ARMOR W* trying to coax, PLATE—NO bully ond frighten BRAINS. Uncle Sam into a huge military and 'naval "preparedness" oboBsion. They have built a huge model of the extinct "armored dinosaur," about fifteen feet in length and otherwise in proportion. This is mounted upon a truck ond drawn through the streets, bearing upon one side tho legend: "all armor plate—no brains" and upon tho other, "This animal believed in preparedness; he 'iB now extinct." It seems that this ancient dinosnrs had no more intelligent way of overcoming tho obBtaclos that confronted him along the pathway of his existence than that of continually putting on moro armor in order to soften the offect of the bumps and jolts that' he met with along the route. In consequonce of this, he, in time, developed a body larger in proportion to tbe size of his brain than any other animal ever known, and became so weighted1 down with armor that he sank to extinction in the marsh lands of that age. His policy of lite was truly the militaristic one of prepare to withstand the attack, instead of discovering Among the mnny commendable things to bo undertaken by tho Provincial Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission tho most noteworthy seoms to us to be " (a) Tho finding of immediate employment for those discharged soldiers already returned to Canada who are unable to work." j\s this is taken literally from the objects of the commission, ns published in the daily press, it may be token as authentic. Should the commission find n number of such employments in excess of the number of discharged soldiers thus duly qualified to fill them this office will be pleased to furnish able-bodied substitutes, who will qualify by affidavit, to act as Btop- gaps und thus hold the aforesaid employments until fresh shipments of war- qualified applicants may arrive from the front. Labor power is a commodity. It is bought nnd Bold in the market and its prico is determined by tho inexorable, though unwritten, laws of the market that govern nnd determine the prico of all other, commodities. The laborer is tho manufacturer and seller of lnbor powor; he is, therefore, a sort of a combined manufacturer and merchant, a highly efficient combination, by the way, because it does away with the middleman entirely. Labor is the agony thc manufacturer-merchant experiences in delivering tho commodity •■■he has made and sold. The makiag of labor power brings joy to. the manufacturer's heart, via his stomach; the Belling thereof brings joy to his stomach via his pocket, thus completing the pleaB- ing circle. The delivering of commodity sold, howover, is hell without recompense. A bill has been introduced in the state legislature of New York providing for tho establishment of a state constabulary similar to that which has/been in vogue in Pennsylvania for some years past. This type of constabulary con- slstes merely of mounted cossacka whose mission is to patrol sucb industrial areas as may contain a working- class that requires the soporific influence of an occasional application of the bludgeon and the jackboot, in order to Westminster Trust Co. Head Office: New Westminster, B. C. J. 3. JONES J. A. RENNip, Managing Director Secretary-Treasurer ACTS AS ASSIGNEES LIQUIDATORS AND RECEIVERS INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Houses, Bungalows, Stores and modern suites for rent at' a big reduction. Safety Deposit Boxes for rent at $2.60 up. Wills drawn up free of charge. Deposits accepted and interest at Four per cent, allowed on daily balances. bo kept in proper meekness and humility, under the skinning process of high- class capitalist efficiency. It is a mat- tor of "preparedness" against the possibility of the too closely skinned wage workera so far forgetting themselves us to, perhaps, curse and revile their employers und maliciously disturb tho peaceful and orderly operation of tho skinning and tanning process by meaiiB of which thoir masters savo their livos by kindly "giving them work"." He who obtains possession of thoso things upon which tho worker depends for his existence ond is thus enabled to tnke from him the greater portion of tho values ho creates by tho expenditure of his labor power, is called a capitalist and his -revenue is termed profit. He ia acclaimed a captain of industry nnd a foremost citizen. Ho who obtflins possession of a piece of gos pipo or a sandbag and by means thereof rolioveB the workmnn, on his wny home, of his wages—the pittance he has been allowed to retain by grace of the capitalist—is termed a footpad nnd his takings as "swag." He is a criminal and ia probably pinched for his enterprise. Tho most notnblo difference between the two cases is thnt. in tho latter the worker ut leaat had a possible chance to escape being robbed. He might have, accidentally perhaps, took somo other route home. STREET RAILWAY EMPLOYEES Random Sparks From the "Bull Pen" Trolley. At the rate our members are enli&i> *ing the company will hove to cull on all of tho 400 or so applicants that applied for jobs in answer to an nd- vertisemont for motormen nnd conductors. The "Bull Pen" might easily be mistaken for the central recruiting dop'ot, judging by the number of acting recruiting sergeants that how make Prior and Main their headquarters. If there is any difficulty in obtaining articles of clothing with the union Inbel on try Japtown. Brother Conley will direct' you to a Japanoso store that hnudles union-made goods. This world is surely made up of ungrateful people. We know of u case where a white man wns working in tho Vancouver Hotel for $2 per day, nnd because his "salary" wus reduced to $1 per day he "resigned" his position, making the excuse that ho wus not going to scub on the Chinamen. Poor Mr. Matthews is having a hard row to hoe these days. This is the gentleman that is so strenuously bucking the Workmen's Compensation Act, on behalf of the insurance companies. He says "Why should tho governmont invade the field of private enterprise?" Why indeed? And further, "Thnt the workmen will find they have killed the goose that laid the golden eggs if this policy (the government's) is adopted." Will those readers of tho working class, who have been accumulating these golden eggs, kindly let us hear about it, as we would like to get in on it. We havo it on very good authority that the members of Pioneor Div. 101 havo uot tho slightest idea of scabbing on the mombers of the Musicians' TYPOGRAPHICAL NOTES Slight Flurry in Demand for Operators Subsides. Three issues constituted1 tho life of Mr. L. D. Taylor's Weokly Globo, the publication of which ceased with last Saturday's number on account of lack of patronage, und visions of two or three daya extra work for several printers vaniBhod with it. One or two local members have been mentioned ns probable candidates for a position on the I. T. U. board of auditors, which board was authorized by the adoption of a resolution introduced by Duluth union and submitted to a referendum recently. Travelling cards have been received from Mr. H. F. Cross, San Francisco; Percy Whitworth, Seattle, and A. R. Surridge from Wellington, N. S. W. Recent departures are H. J. Mclntyre und P. E.'Coffin. If you want to find out wh« is the real enemy the bosses aro asking you to "prepare" against, go on strike. / PROVINCIAL UNIONS D. O. FEDERATION OP LABOR—Meets in annual convention ln January. Executive officers, 1016-17: President, Jas. H. MoVety; vice-presidents •— Vancouver, John Brooks, B. Morrison; Victoria, O. Slvertz; Now Westminster, W. Yates; Prince Rupert, W. E. Denning; Rossland, H. A. Stewart; 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-treasurer, A. 8. Wells, P. O. Box 1588, Victoria, B. O. VICTORIA, B. O. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOR COUNOIL—Meets flrst and third Wednesday, Labor hall, 1424 Oovernment Btreet, at 8 p. m. President, A. S, Wells; aeoretary, P. Holdrldge, Box 802, Victoria, B. O. NBW WESTMINSTER BARTENDERS' INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE of, America, local 784, New Westminster Meets second Sunday of each month at 1:80 p.m. Seoretary, F. W. Jameson, Box 496. ORGANIZED LABOB POMP*. MPANIBS. ', LIMITEE LABOR TEMPLE COMPANY, LIMITED— Directors: R. P. Pettipiece, president; Jas, Campbell. J. W. Wilkinson, Geo. Wllby, W. J. Nagle, F. Blumberg, H. H. Free, Helena Gutteridge, Fred A. Hoover, J,, Byron. Jas. H. MoVety, manager and secretary-treasurer, Room 211, Labor Temple. B. C. FEDERATIONIST, LIMITED—Meets at call of president, Labor Temple, Van* couver, B. O. Directors; James Campbell, president: J- H. MoVety, secretary-treasurer; A. Watchman and A. S. Wells. R. Parm. Pettipiece, managing dlreotor. Room 217, Labor Temple. Telephone Seymour 7406. VANCOUVER UNIONS TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL—MEETS first unii third Thursdays. Executive board; -James H. McVety, presidont; R. P. PoUlpioue, vlOo-prosldeuti Helena Outterldge, general secretary, 210 Labor Temple: Fred Knowles, treasurer; W. U. Cotterill, statistician; sorgeuiit-at-arms. John Sully; A. J. Crawford, Jas. Cuiupbi'1), J. Brooks, trustees. ALLIED PRINTINO TRADES COUNCIL.— Meets second Monday in tho month. President, H. J. Bothel; secretary, R H. Neelands, P. O. Box till. BARTENDERS' LOCAL No. 670.—Oflice, Room 208 Labor Templo. Meets first Sunday of each mouth. Presidont, Jamea Campbell; financial secretary, H. Davis, Box 424; phone, Sey. 47S2; recording secretary, Win. MotUshaw, Globe Hotel, Main stroet. mUOKLAi'KKS' ANU MASONS", i\U. j —Meets every im anu aid Tuesday, 8 p.m., Room 807. President H. P. Wand: corresponding secretary, W. S. Dagnall, Box 58; financial secretary, W. J. Pipes; busineu agent, W. S. Dagnall, Room 215. BREWERY WORKERS, L. U. No. 281, I. U. U. B. W. of A.—Meets first and third Monday of each month, Room 302, Labor Temple. 6 p.m. President, Chas. A, Thomas: secretary, Chas. G. Austin, 732 Seventh avenue east. BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS aud Iron Ship Builders aud Helpers of America, Vancouvor Ledge No. 1U4—Meeta first and third Mondays, 8 p.m, President, A; Campbell, 73 Seventoenth avonue west; secretary, A. Fraser, 1161 Howo street. DEEP SEA FISHERMENS UNION OF THE PACIFIC—Meets at 4U7 Gore avenuo every luosday, 7 p.m. Russell Kearley, business agont. ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL NO. 211 meets room 206. Labor Temple every Monday, 6 p.m. President, D. W. MeDougall, ?,10?. i!!WeU street; recording secretary, R. N. Elgar, Labor Temple; financial secretory and business agent, E. H. Morrison, Room 207, Labor Temple. HODCARRIERS, BUILDINgTnDCOMMON Laborers' union, No. 65—Meets flrst and third Friday of each month, Labor Temple. Prosidont, E. C. Appleby; secretary, Georgo Harrison; business agent, John Sully, room 220, Labor Templo. All laborers Invited to meeting. INTERN ATI ON A L LONGSHOREMEN' 8 ASSOCIATION, Local 8852. Office, Association hall, 10 Powoll street. Meets every Sunday, 2:30 p.n^JThomas Nixon, secretary. MACHINISTS, NO. 182—MEETS SECOND and fourth Fridays at 8 p.m. President, J. Mclvor; recording eocretary, J. Brookes; financial secretary, J. H. McVety, MOVING PICTURE MACHINE OPERATORS' UNION, Local 848., I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O.—Meets first Sunduy of each month, Room 204, Labor Tomple. President, W. E. McCartnoy; Business Agont, E. J. Huttleinayer; Financial and Corresponding Secretary, H. C. Roddan P. O. Box 345. PATTERN MAKERS' LEAGUE OF NORTH AMERICA—Vancouver and vicinity. Branch moots 1st and Srd Fridays at Labor Temple, Room 205. H. NightscaloB president, 276 Fifty-sixth avenuo east; Jos. 0. Lyon, financial secretary, 1721 Grant street; J. Campbell, recording Becrotnry, 4860 Argyle street. PRINT1NG PRESSMEN'B UNION " (VAH- COUVER), No. 60—Moots second Tuesday, 8 p.m., Room 204. President, W. Bell, '2220 Vino stroet; secretary-treasurer, E. Waterman, 1107 Georgia streot; recording socretary, W. Shannon, 1730—28tli avonue east. STREET AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY EMPLOYEES, Pioneer Division, No. 101— Moots Labor Temple, second and fourth Wednesdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m. President. W. It. Cotterill; recording secretary, Jas. E. Griffin, 166 Twenty-fifth avenue cast; financial socretary and business'" agent, Fred A. Hoover, 2400 Clark drlvo. JOURNEYMEN TAILORS5 UNION OF AMERICA, Local No. 178—Meetings hold first Tuesday In each month, 8 p.m. President, Francis Williams; vlco-president, Miss H. Ontteridge; rocording sec, C. McDonald, Box 508; financial secretary H. Nordland, P. 0. Box 503. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, NO. 226.— Moots last Sunday of eseh month at 2 p.m. President, R. Parm. Pettipiece; vice- president, W. 8. Metzger; secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P. 0 Box 66. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BODY TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS OF CANADA—Meets in convention September of each year. Exocutive board: Jas. C. Watters, president; vice-president, A. Watchman, Victoria. B. 0.; secretary-treasurer, P. M. Draper, Drawer 515, Ottawa, Ont. SYNOPSIS OF OOAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of ths Dominion, ln Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Terirtory, the Northwest Territories and la a portion of the Provinoe of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an aere. Not mora than 2,560 acres will be leased to ono applicant. Applications for lease must be made by the applicant in porson to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district In whioh the rlghu applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked by the applicant himself. Each application mast be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded If tht rights applied for are nm available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on tht merchantable output of the mine at the rats of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine ahall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and par the royalty thereon. If tho coal mining rights are not boing operated, such returns ahould be furnished »t least once a year. The lease will Include the coal 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 tbe rate oi 110 an aore. For full Information application should be made to the Socretary 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—80800 RENNIE'S SEEDS HKADQUARTF.RS F(.)}< .*■ 1 r.RS, PLAN! s. BULBS AND 5] RUBS SEYMOUR 855(1 Wm. RENNIE Co., Limited 1 18 HOMKR ST. - ■ VANCOUVKK EP^^j — . 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Special RYE Whisky Nine Years in Wood UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FLAVOR Established 1903 MANUFACTURED BY THE Victoria Phoenix Brewing Company, Limited On sale at all Liquor Stores in VANCOUVER and VICTORIA TEMPERANCE is good for all men; total abstinence ia a matter of expediency for some men. The total abstainer hue no more right to compel the temperate man to abstain by force of law, than the temperate man has to compel the abstainer to drink what he neither likes or chooses by force of law. Beer is tlie temperate man's drink; it's a food. Ask your dealer for our WESTMINSTER BREWERY LIMITED A. E. SUCKLING & CO. LTD. VANOOUVER DISTRIBUTORS Chronic Grouch Attempting to Get Out from Under Meets Waterloo \ Rapid-fire Logic of One of "The Clique That Runs the Union" [By "Tim"] Our local's btistin' up," remarked a card carrier. It's what?" I asked. Going all to pieces." How's that?" Aw, this bunch that's been trying to nun things have made a mess of the wholo proposition." "How so?" 'Well, you know, running a local needs somebody -with some sense." 'It sure does." "The Clique." 'The clique that's been running things around here don't know enough to come in out of tho wot,/ar less run a local." r 'Well, how about the rest of you!" (Oh, the majority of tho boys-are liko myself. They got disguseted long ago aud don't bother much about it. This crowd want to be the whole bill- of-fare, from soups to nuts, so wo just let the mgo to it." "Some bunch you have J" f "You Know Horn It Is." "Well, you know how it is. You get a few fellows in a local. They pull together. Everything goes under the one hat. If you're not one nf the gang, well, you're not asked to sit down. They just make motions, second them and over they go. The rest of us don't get a look-in]" Do Elucidate, Please. "Brother, come again. Elucidate to your wandering pal how it is that one little clique, us you call it, runs the local. Don't you vote on the questions which come before the union?" "Sure, but they hold all the offices. The "Steam-roller." "Oh, they're somo politicians up here. Whan the inner circle want to put nnything over, they hnve a nice little caucus bofore thoy come into the meeting. The old steum-rollor stuff. Ono of them takes the floor, makes his little talk, another O. K.'s it nnd the motion is carried. It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong, it goes through." Echo Answers Why? "Well, if the rest of you don't want it, why do you vote for itl" "We don't." "Stand back. A little air, please, That's far enough; thank you. Now repent. How does it happen if the majority are not in favor of a motion, tho minority put it over regardless." "They always have their crowd out to every mooting." "Now, you've said something." "What?" The Wise Stay-at-homes. "It's tho old story, pardnor. The 'wise majority' don't conic out to the meetings. They don't risk their reputations ns members of the owl family by suggesting or taking pnrt in the constructive work of the locnl. Oh, no! It's safer nnd so much easier to 'Let George Do It.' If Georgo makes a slip, you can pan hi in nnd come back with the old wallop: 'I told you so.' Isn't that right?" Oh, What's the Use? "What's the good of going to all tho meetings? They're running the local. If tho rest of us butted in, there would just bo argument's, a lot of trouble and the fellow that took the floor against anything they wanted would probably loBehis job." Now for the Slow Music. "Kind brother, just come up under this nre light. That's fine, ,(You look perfectly human, thoroughly sound in mind, body and limb. Gee, but you have me doing the whirl. You aro a union man. Certainly you are. 'Peace at any price,' eh? Some box of jolts you haVe handed mo. You've Got t0 Fight, "Let me offer you a few thinks that possibly haven't found their way in you head gear. Don't you know, pal, that the fellow that gets anywhere in this dear, delightfiil old world of ours has got to flght. You've got to light from the dny you're bom until you disappear over the 'Groat Divide.' You've got to flght to earn your bread whether you want to or not. You've got to flght your weaknesses to be a Man. Let that one rest in a prominent location in your upper apatment. Call on it ofton. Man, alive, that's why life is the greatest game of all. It's a buttle. There's an even chance to win. Oet Into the Running. "Either you're a soldier or a quitter. God Almighty put you hero to do your share./ If you sidestep, you're cheating. Thore's no one out to 'get you/ they are too busy getting their's. Your share is there. Go get it. Don't sit on tho fenco and look on. Got into the running. It's worth the exertion. Needs a Spinal Elixir.' "Pardner, hustle right down the street, turn at that corner grocery and tnke home a box of starch. Apply it to your spinal column. Stiffen it up. When that operation haB been successfully completed, straighten up beforo the looking glass in tho little old 'hall- room.' Look yourself over. You're there. Don't wait for New Year's. Do it now. Resolve that from now on, you're going to do your shore. Make New Resolve. "Make up your mind to be out to the meetings. Do your talking on the floor— not on the street corner or in the bar- Eoom. Stick to your task. You'll bo welcomed. The boys will see you are fighting with tbem, not against them. All the world loves a worker. Don't waste your time and your effort 'panning' tho bunch. .They're out there on tho firing line scrapping your scrap. Tighten your belt, jump into the trench and fight with them. Every gdGd soldier count's. Help Fight Your Own Fight. "Just jot down in your little book that the fellows who are building up the locnl, fighting the locnl difficulties and holding the organization together deserve the credit. Sure, they'll make mistnkes; plenty of them, but givo them their due, they're doing their best. "Don't ever fOrget that it's thoso boys who nre tho backbone of your union. They're the fellows who walk out nnd suffer the hardships of unemployment rather thnn see their union go down. They are the busy little bees of the union hive who bring the honey you drones enjoy. Be a Real Union Man, "Don't be a card carrier nny longer, Sport, bo a union man. Be loyal to those who are protecting your interests. Work for those who nre working for you and always remember they who serve will be served. Your local's not btistin' up. You're in a trance. Come out of thnt 'Rip Van Winkle.' Get that 'majority' together; pull together, and 'watch 'er grow.' So long, brother. Don't forget the starch," HARRON BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Vancouver—Ofllce and Chapel, 1034 Granville St.. Plione Sey. 3486. North Vancouver — Office and Chapel. 122—Sixth St. Weat, Phone 134. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Means IANTAOES VAUDEVILLE THBEE SHOWS DAILY , 2:45, 7:20, 9:16 Season's Prices: Matinee, 15c; Evenings, 15c, 25c. New Seasons put up in pint bottle* B.C. VINEGAR WORKS Factory: 1366*7 Powell Street Telephone Highland 286 Eat 1901. Vancouver, B. O. Brewery Workers Secure Reports on Conditions in Seattle Liquor Obtained Without Difficulty Despite - "Prohibition" Local 281 of tho International Association of Brewery Workers has been receiving reports during thc week as to the manner in which the liquor business is now being carried on in that "wide open" prohibition city, Seattle. These state that it is about as easy to got a drink there now as before the dnys who'i the state prohibition law went into force. Tho only difference is that in the former times a man went openly up to tho bar and ordered bis drinks whereas now he has to get it by— well, by different means., Thc read to a drink in Seattle is said to be so easy, however, that no man with a thirst need go long unsatisfied. A hint of the facts of the case, accompanied by a wink, is accepted by the clerks behind the counters in must — stores and the drink is forthcoming. One Vancouver man, who has been "on the water wagon" for several months, took a run on Second avenue during the latter part, of last week and, without any difficulty, secured the b'tifris of a "iag" such as he never experienced in this city. ^ These reports, coming from a city which if, supposed to bo "closed tight," lead the brewery workers to wonder whether the electors of British Columbia will consider it better for the salo of liquor in this province to be cbri- ducted as now carried on in Seattle or whether the present method of regu lilting the business under a license is not prefernble. Strike-Crushers First Ah in Colorado a few months ugo, the coal operators of West Virginia recently sent, a hurry call to "Billy1 Sunday. He responded, nnd the result of his revivals was a prohibition campaign in which industrial issues were not men tioned. West Virginia rolled in a sea of temperance enthusiasm, and strike and strikers were forgotten. The stnte is dry today and the workers are high and dry. When the election was over people discovered that the officials elected were strike crushers first, and' prohibitionists on the side. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Trades and Labor Oouncll. APRIL 17, 1891. Lewis J. Cody and Geo. Gaskill admitted as delegates from the Painters and Decorators union. Tinners ond Cornice-makers union affiliated with T. and L. council. A circular to be sent to eastern labor unions was drawn up. This circular gives the estimated condition of the labor market in Vancouver, and the object of it is to correct wrong impressions that appear to have got abroad in 'the east. Proposed Labor Ony celebration to be held in July or August discussed. "MOVIE" KICK FROM OALOARY Returned Soldiers Replace Striking Union Operators. Local 348 of the Moving Picture Operators' union has been advised by the Calgary local of unfair treatment, through the medium of returned soldiers, dealt to them by the owners of the "movies" in the Northwest eity. The union rules iu Calgary require that apprentices must have three months' instruction from a competent operator before taking the necessary examination by the provincial censor. On the passing of this examination, paying thc provincial license fee of $10 and a city license fee of $1, as woll as satisfying tho city electrician of his proficiency, tho operator is ready for oil* gagement. In order lo assist returned soldiers, the Calgary union offered to teach a number of them the trnde of "movie" operator, waiving the usual fee for apprentices and now members. In the face of this patriotic offer, when a number of Calgary operators went .out on strike becnuse their employers refused to sign a working agreemont, which the Edmonton employers readily signed, their places were filled within an hour by returned soldiers. These men took instruction from private parties for only two weks and then passed a high examination, possibly because it was conducted from a point of Beveral hundred miles away and the men could get the answers from their private tutor. These men nre now working, although they have secured no city license ns to competency. When it is remembered that "movie" operators work with a film about the same properties as gun cutton, with an arc of 8000 degrees heat only 10 inches from it, the necessity of having competent men to handle their machines nppears to have beon overlooked by the Calgary "movie" owners. The conscription proscription is beyond description. The impersonator of drunks in moving pictures lives the reel reel Ufe. A Leading Question. A lawyor once opened hiB cross-ex- aminatoin of a handwriting expert, "Where is the dog!" "What dog?" Baid the astonished witness. "The dog," replied his tormentor, "which the judge in the last case said ,he would not hang on your evidence." CHINESE EOGS REGULATE PRICES Oriental "Ancients" Threaten Success of B. C. Poultry Ranches, The contention of The Federationist, made in a leading article in its issue of March 24, that employment of Orientals or the encouragement of products manufactured by them tended to lower .the wage standard or market prices throughout the province, wns strikingly illustrated at Victoria last' week. The provincial legislature wns con sidoring the advisability of all eggs coming from China nnd other foreign countries being marked and, in the course of the discussion, it was stated that tho shipments of Chineso eggs into British Columbia regulated the price of eggs throughout the province and that, as a result, the prosperity of poultry ranch industry was seriously threatened Of course, the legislature asked Ottawa to pass the desired legislation, but the request will probably be "pigeon holed," along with a number of other requests for laws against Oriental in vnsion of lnbor and other markets. Thc liquor question causes spirited debate. Increase Your Husband's Salary Every woman enn increaKo her hu-*- bund's nullify; all »ho has to do is to use good judgment when purchasing anything for the home. Every time you nave money on a piece of furniture you are thnt much better off. We gladly Invite you to come in nnd inspect samo. Cash or easy payments. 41 HASTINGS ST., WEST CON JONES oelto freshGobc acco. Prize Winning Sweet Peas The season tn well along, but growth hns been so slaw that you may yet plant sweet pens—but do not delay. Oet one of our Hue tollectlons uf Spencer varieties: Ritchie's Exhibition Collection, Vi best named |1.00 Ritchie's Boyal Collection, 12 well- known named 76c Bltchle'fl Favorite Collection, is choice, named 3Cc Catalogue milled free, Send address. RITCHIE'S 840 Oranvllle Street Opp, Globe Theatre CENTER & HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Senrice 1041 OIOKOIA STRUT One Block weit of Court Houtt. Uie of Modern Chapel tnd Funeral Parlors free to all Patrons Telephone Seymour MUD "The Quality goes IN before the name goes ON— that's a LEOKIE" , MOWHERE jn* all the 1 ^ world can better or more substantial Boots or Shoes be purchased than LECKIE SHOES The experience of years has proven—beyond doubt—thut .LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES have no .superior. QUALITY is tbe flrst principle in the LECKIE instiution, nnd while all materials have increased in price the same LECKIE is made today us nhvuys-*—and this principle will continue Wo bolicve a higher price is far better thnn to sacrifice in the quality of the LECKIE produce Best assured that LECKIE BOOTS AND SHOES will always remain THE quality, products, AT LEADING DEALEES MADE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Named Shoes we frequently made in Noa- Union Factories—Do Not Boy Any Shoe no matter what Ita name, unlets It bean a plain and readable tmpreeslon or thta itamp. All ahoea without tha Union Stamp an alwaya Non-Union. BOOT A (HOE WORKERS' UNION 246 Summer Street, Bolton. Matt J P. Tohta, Pret C L. Blaine. Sec-Trees PITHER & LEISEE. LTD. WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS VANCOUVER VICTORIA, B.C. REPRESENTING- C. H. Mumm & Co., Champagne "Johnny Walker," Kilmarnock Whisky Old Smuggler Whiiky Whyte & Maekay, Whisky William Teacher & Song, Highland Cream Whiiky White Rook, Liihia Water , Dog's Head, Ban and Guinness Oarnegies Swedish Porter Lemp's Beer O. Freller & Co.'s Clarets, Sauternes and Burgan- dies, eto., eto. HOTEL ST. REGIS (Strictly modern), ono block from Labor Templo. Hore, every comfort awaits you. TRANSIENTS $1.00 PER DAY AND UP LOW RATES TO PERMANENT GUESTS Union Cigars and beBt brands of boverages otrr specialty. First-class cafe in connection. 1000 IRON WEEK SOLD OUT Having sold at the price of $1 and your old sadiron, twice the number we offered originally, we now wishto announce that the B. C. Electric Iron is withdrawn from sale at this price. The demonstration of the use of electrical_appliances will continue in tJ^^amU^t^iwroornsj^rouglv out the week and you are cordially invited to attend. (3$€&&ck— 1000 IRON WEEK PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FBIIfAY APBIL 14, 1916 A Boys Suit Bargain at $6.95 —All the more important because it comes juBt before Easter, when evory boy gets a nobby now suit. Every suit is well cut and tailored, and mnde of a material thnt is manufactured to stand hard wear. Chooae from Yoke Norfolk nnd dotiblc-breaated effects in aizcB to lit boys of 6 to 15 years. Groat bar- gains at $6.95 V . _J \m_mm_ iota ____t saas*a*a,vmt\ ctrnwuiMtM ( jS-^ 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 WBAPPEES TRET ABE VALUABLE The Royal Crown Soaps Ltd. "BIG HORN" BRAND \^^y IUKOM XiS-***' eaua UNION *____W MADE WHY NOT WEAR THE BEST ON THE MARKET? SHIRTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAWS ■r- TENTS,'ETC„ etc. oivt vouitsiir MTiancrtOff «no a aamaM Columbian iNDuarav your p«tron«oi at ueino thib bukbior twmo Chinese- made Skirts £; Overalls M"ST GO! _m_%r-_jl' UNIOH-HAK. JRN BRAND%*? BUTTING AHEAD, BOIO ■TAU.THt UaPIHQ BTpatB Turner, Beeton 4 Co., Ltd. Victoria, B. C, WHOLItAlCRI ANS MANUrACTUSfftt The Highest Standard of Dental Service Only SPECIALS Oold Crowns, each $ 4.00 Porcelain Fillings, ench 1.00 Porcelain Crowns, each 4.00 Amalgam Fillings, ench 1.00 Expression Plates, tho very best 10.00 Bridgework, per tooth 4.00 Painless Extraction 60c Bepairing Plates 60c Examinations Free MODEBN PAINLESS METHODS Dr. BRETT ANDERSON Crown and Bridge Specialist 602 HASTINOS STBEET WEST Comer Seymour Open Evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Ogilvies Royal Household Canada's Best Flour MANY REASONS 1 I.P.L. Official Refuses Point Blank to Desert His Ideals Utterances of British and German Statesmen Give No Idea of Peace [By W. M. O.] SOME OP THE REASONS offered for exemption from conscription in Britain aro amusing, others pathetic, Take this ono for example: According to the Daily Chronicle, a Redhill horse-dealer, who provides mounts for hunting, pleaded that "ho not only taught young officers to ride, but supplied officers returning from the front with hunters. The first thing many officers did on coming home on leave was to fly to hunting. He had 17 horses out one day last week, and provided mounts for H officers. Applicant was granted temporary exemption for three months, and it whs said that if his brother secures u commission the court will consider conditional exemption." James Marton, the Scottish representative on the national couneil of tho I, L, P., filled up his exemption application thus: "I am a socialist and a member of a socialist organization. As such I have worked to establish a hotter system of society, which would make for peace and brotherhood among the peoples of all lands. To take part in war would be for me a desertion of these ideals, and I muat, therefore, decline to take any part." No beating about the bush here. Why! even a cabinet minister should be able to understand what this man means. A Few "Exemption" Samples. Thon examine this one, from tho same source: "Three months extension wns allowed at Canvbenvell to a man who said that his four brokers had enlisted, thnt one had beon killed, that another brother at homo was l(i years old and a cripple, and that he had a younger sister, and supported his mother." Nd talk of "conditional exemption" here I A business man, deaf and with defective eyesight, was granted a month's extension. Applicant: "I tako it, then, "Oh! perhaps tho war will be over in a "Oh! perhaps the war will beover in a month." The senior library assistant ,at Clap- ham public library applied to be placed in a later group on the ground that he was rejected in Mny last, and that, on the strength of that rejection, he got married iu December. Alderman Lor- den: "You got married too late." No Signs of Peace, Talking about peace—which wo were not, but are going to—can any one, with the keenest vision imaginable, and with the aid of the most powerful microscope in existence, discover nny signs or portents of peace in the following two excerpts taken from the speeches of the spokesmen of the two most prominent warring powers. Mr. Asquith, on Feb. 23, 191(i: "Wo shnll never sheathe the sword, which wo havo not lightly drawn, until Belgium, and I will add, Serbia, recovers in full measure all and more than all that sho has sacrificed, until France is adequately secured against the menace of nggression, until the rights of the smaller nationalities of Europe ure placed upon an unassailable foundation, and In the Millinery Annex New Styles in Untrimmed Hats Including an exceptionally complete range of popular models in Hemps, Tagels, Milans and Leghorns, in all the most wanted colors. Every need can be attended to, at prices ranging from $1, $1.50, $1.75 $2.00 and up. —First Floor 575 ORANVILLE STREET Semi-ready Clothes Made to Measure Special Order Tailoring-making clothes to Order in five days. This is the Semi-ready schedule on all spoeial orders. Many men see a pattern which may not be carried in stock in any store—they like it, want it, must have it, That's the genesis of Semi-ready Special Orders—and they make half a million a year to personal measure, 300 Cloth patterns, imported English worsteds, Sorgos, Cheviots, TweedB, Vi* Minns, Homespuns. 110 styles to select from. Prices, 418 and up. Delivered on day promised. Absolute fit and perfect finish guaranteed, or your money back"—cheerfully. Thomas & McBain 655 Granville Street until tho military domination of Prussia is wholly and finally destroyed." Herr von Bethman-Hollweg, in the reichstag: "Tho destruction of Serbia has established an indisturbed connection with Turkey. A firm bridge hns been constructed between the indissolu- bly allied kaiser powers and the Balk* aiiB nnd the near -Mst. 1 cannot tell you what guarantees the government will demand as regards Belgium, and what basis of powor it thinks necessary for such guarantees. Ono thing our enemies must recognize—the longer and moro bitterly they wage war, the greater will be the necessary guarantees. Neither in the east nor in the west must our enemies hold in their hands means of invading our country by which they will be able to threaten us moro strongly than before. The war can only bo terminated with n peace which according to human judgment offers us security against ita repetition." Social "System" Basic Fault. If we didn 't know these fellows, we might be led to believe that they were, niming at, und hoping for, the destruction of the capitalist system, as we woll know it is the only means by which they can attain the end they speak of. Left to themflelves, and without any weakening on either side, they would furnish us with an example of tho long- sought perpetual motion. But, "after us the deluge." COMPENSATION ACT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED (Continued from page One.) Extensive preliminary work will be necessary in order to make a proper classification of industries under the act, acquaint both employers nnd employees with the detailed terms of the measure and the manner in which situations within the scope of the act are to bo met, and provisions for the proper administration, etc. This work will take considerable time, careful planning and much thought, but it is imperatively necessary to ensure a proper working of the measure. Administration All Important. It would appear to be a wise policy for the government to appoint the commissioners who are to administer the provisions of the act almost immediately, so that full arrangements can be outlined for ubo when the measure comes into force on Jan. 1, 1917. This is peculiarly the case with the British Columbia act, aB the measure is not identified with any other similar measures, the best having been taken from each considered. The peculiar conditions of indnstrial life obtaining in this province would nlso tend to make the early appointment of the commissioners advisable. ORGANIZE FOB PROTECTION Outside Press Advises Milk Wagon Drivers to Join Trade Union. The condition under which the milk wagon drivers of the city are compelled to nssume the liability of their employers in connection with "charge" deliveries of milk, fully covered in the last' issue of Tho Federationist, has aroused considerable interest, the mem* bers of the Vancouver local of the union covering the Hold stating taht it was the first time a full statement of the facts had been made public. The police court prosecution on which the article waB based, has also attracted the attention of the outside press, tho men being, in one instance, editorially advised that the only way the men can protect themselves is by forming a strong local branch of the drivers' union. LABOR TEMPLE Branch Votes $50.00 in Response to the Appeal to Orgainzed Labor Resolutions Sent up for Consideration by the Coming Dominion Convention At the meeting of Branch 12, Federated Association of Lotter Carriers, laat Friday evening, Del. Knowlos presented a report on the financial affairs of thc Labor Temple. After a briof discussion of tho matter the branch authorized tho payment of $50 to tho Labor Templo trust fund, in accordance with the terms of the recent appeal of the Trades and Labor Council for assistance to tide tho Tomplo company ovor its financial difficulties. The meeting discussed with interest a numbor of resolutions which the branch proposed to send up to the Dominion convention for consideration, Those which received fnvorable notion will immediately be sent to the Federation secretary. Matters concerning tho coming Vancouver convention of thc organization wero again discussed on the report of the entertainment committee which wns in tho nnture of a progress roport. Othor reports at meeting wore those of Dol. Dodd and Kirkwood on Trades and Labor Council meetings; Bro. Buck on the subject of a summer camp proposal, this subject being left iu the hands of tho individuals interested and Pres. Carl, who reported on the satisfactory condition of the war fund of the postal employees. Tho attendance at the meeting wns fair and two new temporary members wore initiated. The next' meeting of tho branch will bo held on May 5 and an urgent request is made for tho attendance of every member of tho branch at this meeting. That humanity can go on enduring this kind of insanity stnggors belief. The present war will continue undoubtedly, and thore will bo no chnngo of method except such change as may facilitate tho slaying business. Revolutions cannot happen during war, owing to tho impossibility of co-ordinating revolutionary plans. But afterwards, it is not too much to hope that men will deem that they have a higher destiny than to be slain in droves by machinery.—Tho Voice, When a political) tries to get you to vote nn old party ticket be sure to give lfim the geological survey—n scientific name for the stony stare. T.B. CUTHBERTSON & Co. Men's Hatters and Outfitters Three Storei WHY DRINKING MEN area MENACE TO LABOR l By Charles SteUle] Hi-chum* Hill Jonei "booftra" he's worth only |2,fi0 a day. lli-causo Jim Smith in sober nnd clear-headed hn's worth $!l.f)0 a it ay But the bona nnmt Klriki- a fair average, ku ho pays each fit ttay. If thero aro two men like drinking Bill .times In tho shop, and only one liko aobcr Jftn Smith, the average wago will probably be only $2.7.1 a day. But if thore aro two men like Jim Smith and only one like Bill Jones, their wago will likely be t8.2G a day. Tbo more men like drunken Bill Jonea there are in tho shop, tho lower will be the average wago. The more men like sober Jim Smith, the higher tho wage. Anyway, that's the way tho ordinary bosa figures lt. Ho must strike a /air average, hecauso ho haa all kinds of men in the shop, and tt isn't possible, usually, to mako too tunny distinctions. The advantage to tho sober man Is that he's tho last man laid off, and tho Oral man taken on, and he haa a better ohanee for promotion. Hut oven he Is hound to suffer becauso somo other man persists In getting drunk or even drinking "moderately." Laboring men can't, get away from Ihe liquor question. It affecta them at every point In tho industrial problem. If It's true anywhoro that "no man llveth unto himself." U's especially true In tho Industrial world. Workingmen owe It to themselves to remove every obstacle which stands In tho way of their united progress. Tf the sa* loon in proving to he such a barrier, there Is hut one thing for lnbor to do—remove It! People's Prohibition Movement, Room 703 Rogera Building, Vancouver, B. O. DONT WEAR YOUR OLD CLOTHES While you nro mooting poo* pie in a businoHs or social wny. It la fnlso economy. A man ia soon beforo ho ia hoard, and a good first impression gooB a long way. Men's Fine Spring Suits on Terms Simply pay a little down—bnl. anco $1 per weok. Wear tho suit while paying for it. WE TRUBT YOU. We guarantee wear, fit and style. By buying carefully wo can sell you nn excellent high* grade quality suit hore for less than you would have to pny for cash nearly anywhere olso. If you don't like tho suits, don't buy them. BUT CALL AND SEE THE SPLENDID DISPLAY. $12.50 to $35 C. Outfitting: Co. 3*2 Hastings West, Seymour 5853 B. DAVID SPENCER, LTD. | DAVID SPENCER, LTD. Spencer's Reliable Paints The Spencer label on paint stands for quality. You take no risk when buying as the same is guaranteed to us by the manufacturer, and you save a large margin on his advertising. Sponcer's Standard Paint, ordinary colors, per gallon (2.40 Spencer's Marine Paint for boats, etc., per gallon. $2.75 Spencer's "No Gloss" Washable Wall Filnsh, all shades, per gallon $2.00 Spencer's Interior Oil Stains, per quart 60c Sponcer's Shingle Stains, 4-gallon tins, per gallon '....!.' 80c Spencer's "Lender" Brand Mineral Paint, all colors, gallon... .J1.76 Spencer's Glnzol Floor Enamel, all shades, per quart 80c Sponcer 'a Interior Varnish Stains for Floors, per quart ,.,,,' 85c Spencer's No. 1 Furniture Varnish, por quart .'.'.'!!■"!! 45c Spencer's Hard Oil Varnish for woodwork, per quart ....".'!! 50c —Second Floor, East Wing Best Kalsomine at Only 35c a Packet Another shipment of 100 oases of "Everybody's" (registered) Kalsomine has arrived. Wo havo it in all colors—creams, pinks, blues, groens, tan and white. It will not rub off or peel, for whioh reason you should accopt no substitute. This store has exclusive sale of "Everybody's" Kalsomine. Five*lb. pkgs. for , 35c —Second Floor, East Wing David Spencer Limited DAVID SPENCER, LTD. j DAVID SPENCER, LTD. The Most Popular "Movie" House in Vancouver REX THEATRE 25 Hastings St. West, near Carrall Street First Vancouver Run of All "Triangle" Pictures. "Triangle" Pictures Are the' World's Best Films. NEXT WEEK: MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY tfjsmmmmmmammmiMmmmamz^^ 1 THE LAMB Serena Owens and Douglas 1 j Fairbanks. w --.^gp..--^—^?-.-.^^...'*^m MY VALET j Raymond Hitchcock, Mabel 1 Normand and Mack Senuett. fj Entire change of programme for latter pnrt of tho wook. ADMISSION Matinee (to 0 p.m.) 10c Children (all tho time) 6c Evenings 15c Boxes (nil tho time) 25c UNION '+*> OFFICES This Official List Of Allied Printing Offices CAM SUPPLY TOU WITB THE ALLIED PBINTDtO TRADES UNION LABEL BAGLEY a SONS, 161 Hutlngi Stmt Soymour 316 BLOOHBEBGKR, F. It., 319 Brosdw.y Eut Fairmont 303 I1BAND t PERRY, 699 Ponder Street. W«t Seymour 2678 HURRAIID PUBLISHING OO., 711 Seymour Street Seymour 8530 CHINOOK PRINTING CO., 4601 Main Street F.lrmont 1874 CLARKE t STUART, 320 Seymour Street Seymour 3 COWAN 4 BROOKHOUSE, Lslior Temple Building Seymour 4490 DUNSMUIR PRINTINO CO., 487 Dunemulr Street Seymour 1106 EVANS t, HASTINGS, Arte end CrifM Bldg., Seymour St......... Seymour 6050 JEWELL, M. L„ 341 Pender St Seymour UU KERSHAW, J. A., 639 Howe SI Seymoar 8674 LATTA, R P., 833 Gore Ave Seymour 1039 MAIN PRINTING CO., 3851 Main St Fairmont 1988 Mel.EAN * SHOEMAKER, North Vancouver N. Van 53 MOORE PRINTING CO., Oor. Granville and Robaon Ste Seymour 4548 NEWS-ADVERTISER, 301 Pender SI Seymour 1028*41 NORTH SHORE PRESS. North Vanoouver ..NVan 80 PACIFIC PRINTERS, World Building Seymour 9592 PEARCE O HODGSON. 613 Hamilton Street Seymoar 2928 ROEDDK, O. A., 616 Homer Street Seymour 264 SCANDINAVIAN PUBLISHING CO., 817 Gamble St Seymour 6509 TERMINAL CITY PRESS, 2408 Wc.tmin.tor Road Fairmont 1140 THOMSON STATIONERY, 835 Hutlngi W Seymour 3520 TIMMS, A. H., 230 Fourteenth Ave. E ... .Fairmont 621R WESTERN PRESS. 328 Cordova W Seymour 7566 WESTERN SPECIALTY CO., 331 Dnnemnlr 81 Seymoar 8526 WHITE A BINDON, 167*169 Cordova 81 Seymoar 1216 Write - 'Union Label" on Your Oopy then Yon Send It to the Printer "Spring Has Come" BUY A BICYCLE and thus provido yourself with tho means for healthy and pleasurable enjoyment throughout tho long outdoor season before us. LOOK AT THESE PRICES MASSEYHAKB18 (Silvor Ribbon) IMl'ERIAI * H6 130 W. H. MORRISON 108 Hastings Bt. East, Vancouver Phone Seymour 2794 Oooil for on* yew'a lubicrlption to Tht B, 0. Federationlit, will be mailed to say ad- 10 SUB. CARDS ^".^~"Ss?K '°r •%-^?4Vr*M" outalde of Vancouver elty.) Order tea to* dajr. Remit when aold. UNION IS STRENGTH $UR% When you recognize thia aa a fact you will boost for the products of homo industries by cut* ting out the imported article Start right now by using Shamrock Brand BUTTER, EGGS, LARD BACON, HAN and SAUSAGE The only government-inspected plant in B. O. IN CLUBS OF TEN- or more—members of any tradei union in Canada may have TR FEDERATIONIST mailed to their individual addresses for ^1 a year
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