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Bruce, general organizer in Canada for the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfltters, indicate that two members of that organization are receiving a raw deal in the effete east. , Inasmuch as Organizer Bruce is so well known to the trade union movement of B. C. The Federationist has no hesitation in reproducing the "call" sent out by the central labor body of St. John, N. B., setting forth the circumstances leading up to the appeal for assistance. While the trial of the two men charged brought out only th e flimsiest kind of evidence and a jury dis agreement, the crown has ordered another trial, involving more ex pensc than the St. John unions can bear, Hence the appeal, and the necessity of Britiah Columbia unions doing all they can to help our fellow unionists battling for their rights, even at the risk of incurring the enmity and persecution of the employing interests, The Appeal from St. John, St. John, N. B., July 23, 1917. To the Organized Workors of Canada. Brothers; Por the first time in thc history of Eastern Canada we are compelled to call your attention to the serious condition confronting onc of our sister local unions and which affects the whole labor movement of Canada, On April 23, 1017, local 531 of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfltters were compelled to go on strike to better their conditions, after every effort had been made by General Organieer Bruce to arrange an nmicnble and satisfactory settlement, und which struggle is still in progress. The effectiveness of the striko was apparent and the muster plumbers were in a serious condition with tho work being held up and they were desperate, nnd every effort was made to secure men nnd to forco a division among the strikers, but witho.it avail, ns up to tho present tiroo only two men out of 42 who quit, have returned to work. But u serious condition haa now de Veloped> The men wero active in the work of picketing, and tlieir good work in that direction caused the authorities anil the muster plumbers to make efforts to intimidate the men, and if possiblo, to hamper them in their progress. One evening « non-union man was assaulted on a lonely highway and injured, from which injury he died a week later, and the following evening the country cottage of a master plumber was destroyed by fire, and these events were heralded through the press, without any existing proof, as the work of tho striking plumbers. Then tho Master plumbers, the police and city officials, started their campaign to fasten the blame on the striking plumbers. Two members were arrested on the charge of arson and were committed for trial, After a trial of over a week, in which the Labor movement was severely and unjustly condemned, and the presiding judge charging strongly against the accused, the jury after five hours of deliberation could not agree, and wero discharged. Then we were confronted with a new and unparalleled situation, the judge nt the instance of the attorney-general, ordering a new trial to take place before him for thc following week, and we are now preparing for same. The coroner's inquiry into thc death of the non-union man waa conducted in a method at variance with the established procedure of the courts. The city was represented by counsel, and the master plumbers was represented by one of the great corporation lawyers and anti-labor agitators. After an exhaustive inquiry, extending over a month, in which nearly overy member of tho Plumbers' union wero compelled to undergo the ordeal of cross-examination at the hands of, the counsel of the master plumbers, nnd after a chnrge to the jury by tho coroner, in which ho endeavored to connect two of the striking plumbers with tbe death, the jury failed to take the prejudiced view of the powers oppoaing ua and brought in an open verdict as the evidence could in no way connect any one with the death. In the efforts to' connect the striking plumbers with tho death of the nonunion mnn and to hold aome ono responsible, they caused charges of intimidation to be Hied by a strfke-brenkcr against four of the memberB of the union, who have been held in jail over a month on romand without bail, two of them now have been ehnrged with having caused the death of the non-union man. and while theae men nre under detention, their wivea and families are suffering as n consequence. The local labor movement, having the (Continued on Pnge Five) An official "call" for a special convention of thc B. C. Federation of Labor will be issued by Sec. Wells on Monday, to take place in Vancouver on Labor Day. Kvery union should be ready to give it immediate attention. It is more than important. It is imperative. _£my W~ \\ \\ jr**\\ JU ...f yL ,A M H. S. NIGHTSCALES Acting business agent snd past president af tbe Vanconver branoh of tbe Pattern Makers' unton, with offices in Room 212, Labor Temple; a delegate to the Metal Trades council, and one who bas assisted consider* ably in organising the local shipbuilding tradeB during recent weeks. The Pattern Maken' union has been moving along quietly for some years, but it promise* to become a more militant factor in the local trades union movement, with changed conditions now obtaining, thanks to the untiring work of Business Agent Nfghtscales, who has not been unknown locally for some years. An Appeal to Reason and Sane Judgment to End the Brutal Business A Call for Disarmament and Formation of a World League of Peace [By Rachel .T. CouttB] CALGARY, Alta., Aug. 5.—I am sending you a copy of a resolution which originated with Unity club, nn organization of women connected with the Unitarian church in Calgary, Tbe members of this elub aro of the opinion that the view here presented in regard to the continuance of the war is that which women, the world over, with tlieir instinct for the preservation of tho race, naturally take; and they appenl to the motherhood of Canada to raise their voice in the interest of peace on the broad principles laid down in the resolution. They appeal tu all whose sanity of judgment cun rise above the racial antipathies and national prejudices that have been fostered by a press controlled by the interests of the governing clnss. They appeal to those who can see through the sham patriotism of mon in control nt Ottawa, who wave tho ling and pocket wur profits; who urge thrift and economy and meatless days while they wax fat through the control of foodstuffs; who tell us manufacturers must be encouruged by big profits, to furnish wur necessities, but the young artisan whose only wealth is in his power to labor, must be conscripted at $1.10 a day, to endure the horrors of trench warfare. They appeal to all who can discern the gross injustice meted out to tho working people by those in control through their cry of "Win the War." \\Vin| the wur and grow rich, is the real interpretation of their programme while they sit with the noose around the neck of the workers. The resolution below was submitted Sunday night to the Unitarian congregation by the Rev. Wm. Irvine. It was moved by Mrs. Win. Carson and seconded by Walter Smith aud unanimously endorsed: The Resolution. While realizing the great difficulty there is in arriving at any consensus of opinion in regard to tho method of arresting this world war, with whnt seems to be a hopeless eomplieutioii of interests and aims; and fully appreciating the'fact that national hostility und race prejudices have readied sueh an acute Htage thnt suggestions for peace seem rather, in somo quarters, to augment the war spirit, still we believe that: First: Our interest in humanity demands thnt we do all we can to prevent u "light to u finish," with its irrational sacrifice of the innocent, its depletion of manhood, its maimed und broken human survivals, its intensification of national animosities. Secondt) That there ure vast numbers in all the wiring nations, in all classes, but especially umong tho great silent masses of the people who ure anxiously desiring peace. That tnis desire of scattered groups and Individuals, if directed into u common channel would gather sueh n force that it would be a powerful fuctor in bringing ubout the uihi sought for, namely, a basis for peace that would be acceptable to ull the belligerent nations. For the ubove reasons, we, the members of Unity club, Cnlgary, Alberta, are sending out this declaration with the idea of linking our strength with those who can unite with us in endorsing the following: Resolved, First, that we deplore what seems to us the undue delay of the governments of all the warring nations iu trying to find a common basis for peace. Second, that wc approve tho principles for peace as embodied in the proclamation of the Soldiers' and Workmen 's council of Russia. (n) No forcible annexation, (b) no punitive indemnities, (c) free development of utl nationalities. Third, that international peace be maintained by universal disarmament, by internationalization of commerce, and by forming a league of nations to enforce peace. DO SIGNS ON SOCIAL HORIZON POINT TO A NEW POLITICAL ALIGNMENT? jwf. Are the Forces of Reaction and Tyranny Being Driven into One Camp and the Forces of Progress and Democracy Lining Up Against Them?—Are Old Political Lines Breaking Down Under the Stress of the Storm and Tempest of War and New Lines Being Drawn?—What Do the Signs That Flash Along th6 Horizon Portend? THE THOUGHTS OF thousands of men are now venturing along paths that were strange and unexplored to them three years ago. Old social and political shibboleths are no longer receptive to their minds. Many appeals that would formerly meet with ready response now fall upon ears that are deaf. A strange and weird transformation has occurred or is in process in the minds of men, relating to social, industrial and political problems. Many men are now drawing conclusions that are completely at variance with those to wh ich they tenaciously clung, but a few short months ago. Evidently they are reasoning from premises: to which, they were hitherto strangers and a new light has come unto them. Out of the crucible of war comes forth new concepts, new thoughts, new visions and new formulae, that press with such insistent force upon the recer tive mind of progressive man that a new world unfolds itself before him replete with such intellectual treasures and sublime truths, as to transform an erstwhile dark and gloomy future into a glorious panorama of eminently satisfying possibilities that imperatively beckons him on, to struggle, to realize and to attain. Wbat Is Happening In Canada? One need make no mistake as to what is occurring in the political field in Canada. That is, if they have followed the trend of events in governmental circles at Ottawa and Have noted the response thereto throughout the circle of the various schools of political and economic thought in the Dominion, All governmental activity since the outbreak of the war has been of an essentially reactionary character. It Ib difficult to recall a single act that might be properly construed as progressive and in Hne with the advanced thought' of tha age. Every sinister nnd reactionary influence and interest in human society bas met with the most tender and so licitous regard at its hands. No proiit-grnbbing enterprise has met with serious check at its .hands, or suffered any damaging curtailment of its power for mischief. No demund, so far as known, that has been made by tho great dominant interests in order to strengthen their hold upon the industrinl life of the nation, hns yet been turned down. * The supreme demand, supreme in its unsufferable impudence and damnably so in its complete destruction of the lust vestige of democracy and liberty of the. people of Canada, has been pushed through to a conclusion, i.e., to itB enactment into luw, in the face of the most manifest objection to it upon the part of the Canadian people and tbeir repugnance for it. And it has been condemned by every organized school of thought in Canada, that makes any pretenso to being progressive or can make such pretense with uny bIiow of truth. Organized labor haB Condemned it. Socialist organizations hnve condemned it. Organizations connected with religious bodies have condemned it. All of the progressive element in the Liberal pnrty has condemned it. Individuals, many of tho nblest and most advanced thinkers in the country, have condemned it. Its approval has been left to the grent dominant interests of the Dominion and their retainers and pensioners, of press, pulpit nnd platform, the type that has always been the apostle of reaction nnd the missionary of tyranny? The Present Prospect, It now looks as though the round-up of reactionaries and disciples of military autocracy and tyranny, is to bc made fairly complete under the Tory banner. From the nppearaace of things at the Liberal convention at Winnipeg it seems that thu separation of the sheep from the gouts is now on and the camp of reaction and anti-democracy will be enrieliod by at least some recruits that have previously paraded themselves ns stirjiic.ii Liberals. It really looks ob though the impending campaign will be fought upon the lines of reaction and military autocracy vs. progress and at least capitalist democracy. It matters but little what other issues may try to work themselves into the contest, the flght will be between reaction and progress. In the United States. A similar transformation in politicul alignment appears to be likewise going ou ill the United States, only tho political division there that is supposed to be the counterpart or political equivalent of the Liberal party of Canada, happens to bc for tlie moment the custodian uf the interests of reaction and anti-democracy, It is, however, nided and abetted rather more loyally and overwhelming- VANCOUVER ENGINEERING WORKS IS STILL TIED UP Metal Tradea Council WIU Not Handle "Struck Work"—Votes Financial Aid. The strike of thc Metal Trades at the Vancouver Engineering Works, is still on and frota the Btrikers' viewpoint, cvorything looks good. The pickets are doing excellent work, and ure turning men away daily who are looking for work.*"The strike is now well, advertised throughout the Dominion and there is no chance of any mechanics going to the Engineering Works until the trouble is settled. Material bas been sent by the above Jlrm to other plants, thoroughly organized, und if there is any attempt made to make the men handle this material they will immediately quit work. The Metal Trades nre determined to light this Btrike to a finish and every means 'within reach will be used to make this company come to time. During thc week several mon who went back to work have quit and joined the ranks of the strikers again, and it is evident, from reports, that even the strike-breakers arc dissatisfied and that there is general unrest in the plant. At thc last meeting of the Metal Trades Council, an order was passed granting sufficient funds to meet the immediate demands of any who may require financial assistance. The committee in charge reported that they hud notified the Imperial Munition Board that no material from the Engineering WorkB would be bandied by organized labor throughout the province or elBewhere. LABOR DAY SPECIAL CONVENTION OF B.C. FEDERATION OF LABOR ZSxecutive Summon) Momentous Gathering' of Labor Forces in Vancouver [By A. S. Wells] (Sec.-Treas. B. C. P. of L.) VICTORIA, B. C, August 10.—(Special to The Federationist.) — All the B. C. members of the executive of the B. C. Federation of Labor have voted unanimously, by wire, that a special convention be held. President Naylor, who is here, suggests Labor Day at Vancouver, and as 1 have no time to further consult executive will issue the official call on Monday for that date. The situation, politically and industrially, makes a special convention imperative, so that the members of organized labor can decide upon what action is necessary to fight conscription, if necessary, and take steps to seek representation legislatively at the ^flVthcoming elections. Please notify all unions to be on lookout for "call," so that they can govern themselves accordingly. ly by the reputedly reactionary Republican party than ia the Canadian political custodian of thc hopes and ambitions of reuction and anti-democracy, Borden and his Tory colleagues, aided und abetted by the Liberal party here. From all over the United States there are being recruited the forces that ure lining up for the strjgglo of democracy against reaction. Thc People's Council, the Union Against Militarism, socialist, and other progressive bodies nnd individuals are mobilizing their forces for the tight. The most advanced and capable thinkers of the nntion are enlisting for the struggle. All the baneful and sinister forces of tyranny and reaction, it is needless to predict, will be driven into one camp and the battle will then become fierce. That the next regular election for the congress of thc U. S., November, 1918, will be a lively ont* nnd that the issue will be that of'reaction and unti-democ- racy vs. progress and democracy, is a reasonubly safe prediction. A Few Queries. If it so happens that a new political alignment results t'r-.in the disturbance that is now going on in social, political and -economic thought nnd the aliga- An official "call" for a special convention of the B. C. Foderation of Labor will be issued by Sec. Wells on Monday, to take place in Vanoouver on Labor Day. Every union should be ready to give it immediate attention. It is more than important. It is imperative. LABOR TEMPLE MEETINGS DURING THE COMING WEEK SUNDAY, Aug. 12Stnge Employees; Musicians, MONDAY, Aug. 13—Amal. Engineers; Pattern Makers;♦Boilermakers; Iron Workers; Steam Engineers; Electrical Workers; U. B. Carpenters, No. 017; Bro, Loco, Engineers; Garage Repairmen, TUESDAY, Aug. 14—Stone Cutters; Pressmen; Barbers; Machinists, No. 777. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15—Plasterers; Metal Trades Council; Brewery Workers, THURSDAY, Aug. 16—Trades and 'Labor Council; Mnititon- ancce-of-waymen, FRIDAY, Aug. 17—Ruilway Oar- men; Moulders; Civic Employees; Pile Drivers and Wooden Bridge Builders. SATURDAY, Aug. IS—Blacksmiths, ment is along the lines previously indicated, where is the progressive element in human society to be found in the flght! Upon which side of the controversy will the organized labor forces stand! How will the advanced and pn.irroB- sive thinkers of all schools of political thought act in the premises? Will socialists, single taxers, I. W. W.b, Democrats, still cling to the stubborn determination to set their own particular programs aB the supreme dictum of all things, and refuse to recognize the Belf-evident fact that with reaction triumphant and military tyranny once again firmly in the saddle, all the weary road of struggle must once more be trod with the bleeding feet of martyrs, ere the trail of democracy can again be blazed for the guidance of those that are to follow it? Shall the disciples of democracy and freedom allow their often slight differences in regard to tke details of their realization, stand in the way of the rescue of the few remaining remnants ef that democracy and freedom from the deadly clutches of reaction and military tyranny that are now impudently perfecting their stranglehold in gloating contemplation of the day when that tyranny shall atand supreme? Special Convention Summoned. The B". C. Federation of Labor is calling a convention to bc held on Labor Day. May it be a representative one nnd may it answer some of the questions that arc forcing themselves upon us in these days of swift and sweeping social and political change. FISH PACKERS HAVE BEACHED AGREEMENT Basis of Settlement At Meeting Called Laet Night. PRINCE RUPERT. July 30.—The threatened strike nmong the fish pack- era hns been averted, for n basis of settlement was reached at a meeting held last evening. The men already employed nt the cold storage plant will receive 50 cents per hour. New men will receive 45 cents the first three months, il% cents for the 'next nine months and 50 cents after that period. All will receive (10 cents overtime, and 75 cents on Sunday or any legal holiday. ROYAL CITY MACHINISTS NEARING 100 PER CENT. MARK Open Meeting on Wednesday, August 15—Eight-hour Day Agreement to Be Presented. NEW WESTMINSTER, Aug. fl.—On Wednesday next, the 15th, locnl 151, I. A. of M., will hold an, open meeting in the Lnbor hall, nnd are inviting all nonunion men, whb are eligible for membership, to attend. There are only 18 or 20 men in the city who are eligible who do not carry union cards, and n number of tbem have ngreed to line up. Orgnnizer McCall1 Jm spent all day Wednesday visiting the shops and automobile giirnges, nnd was able to get most of tbem to agree to affiliate, At Wednesday's meeting it will be decided when the agreement for the S- hour day and other conditions will be presented. TEAMSTERS' UNION HAS MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 250 Enthusiastic Organization Meeting Wednesday Evening Resulted in Over 50 New Recruits. To get u life-sized reproduction of the old 1903 spirit of B. C. unionism one only hnd to attend tlie muss-meet- ing of Teamsters, held in Labor Temple ou Wednesday evening. It was u humdinger, with pep to bum. More tlin.ii 60 new members wen added to the roll during the evening, making well over the 250 mink. Business Agent Petrie is tho busiest mun in town. With the assistance of the newly-elected business agent of the rent ml tabor body, Victor It. Midgley, und Messrs. G. ,T. Kelly of the Longshoremen nnd Jns. H. MeVety, manager of the Labor Temple, the new- old Miiion settled down to business. Officers, save the positions of president nnd secretnry, were elected, but for obvious reasons the personnel will not be announced just at this time. There will be no undue lutste shown in presenting n schedule t" omployers, but when the time comes the organization will be able to meet tho situation. But it is interesting to observe thnt already some of the employers arc anticipating whut organization menus, by increasing wages and bettering working conditions. Willi nil the transportation trades thoroughly organized the Teamsters' will hnve many allies to help thom mnke u success'of their effort to firmly re-establish tho old-time teamsters' union. MACHINISTS' WANT BUSINESS AGENT At n joint executive meeting of the Machinists' locals in Vancouver und New Westminster, hold last Saturday afternoon, it was decided to recommend to thc locals llint a business ngent be appointed, and that the grand lodge bv requested to give ils consent, and tho usual financial assistance. It was also decided to nsk Victoria nnd Prince Rupert to oo-operate, and appoint representatives to uct in conjunction with the nbove. J. BLOMPIELD Business agent for the Shipwright*, Ship- -joiner*, Caulkers, Boatbuilder* and Mill men, local 180S, with headquarters at Rooms 212-14, Labor Temple. Mr. Blora- field is past president of hli loesl; a delegate to the Metal Trades counoil and to the Trades and Labor council, and although a comparatively new figure In the local organlted labor movement, is not new ts the trades union movement, he having been treasurer of Durban, Natal, Trade* and Labor council In 1904-6, and later identified with the wage-worker* at Newark, N. J.. California .and even a* far north as Alaska. Re ia a welcome addition to the Labor Temple rostrum* of business agent* and 1* making good. MB IK Want Rations Issued Each Fortnight Instead of Once a Month Sundry Matters Threshed Out in Eminently Proper Style IKES NOME [By Walter Head] SOUTH WELLINGTON, V. I., Aug. !*.—A special nieeting of hwml 872, U. M. W. of A., was held here on Sunday, when the report of the committee, named to interview the president of the coal company, wus discussed. The first question tnken up was the proposed change in the system of payment. The management made n proposition to pay on the seeond ami fourth Saturdays of the month, all moneys earned from the 1st to the 16tfc of tin1 month to be puid on the fourth Sat.irdny. und the remainder of the month puid on the second Saturday. The management thought thnt if the men and the compnny agreed to this system, it would answer Instead of the government measure, which is rnther un wieldly, it was pointed put to them thut it wns hardly possible to agree to break a law. Anyhow, the semi-monthly pay bill lias a clause which expressly forbids any such ngreement. Home discussion took place, in which it wus pointed out that if u sufficient number of industries nffected by the semi-monthly pny bill, were to inaugurate a system that closely followed the government measure, it would possibly have a tendency to cause the amendment of the bill. The meeting refused to accept the proposition und decided to wait for the government measure, which Incomes law on October 1st. To Abolish "Cut-throat" System. The next question was the request of tho management for a change iu the methods of working cent met places in the mine. Heretofore they have been worked on whnt is known as the "cutthroat" system, thut is, u place running three shifts, and thi] men ou euch shift getting what they make, The company is anxious to see the six men working co-operatively. After quite a discussion, in which it was plainly shown thnt the new system wns right in line with u union policy, und would loud to eliminate a lot of the dissatisfaction uud squabbling bred by tho "cuMbroat" system, the men ngreed to adopt the new system. Price of House Ooal. The compnny requested the men to consider ihe question of the price of house conl. Home time ngo. the old management raised the price of coal to the men without so much ns by your leave, nnd of course Miere was fl row. \\ Tin- mutter wns taken up with the new prosidont, und he put the ennl buck to its old price again, In view pf the fnct ; that wnges had been ruined, nnd the price of coul nlso rinsed to the consum-1 or, he thought that the company should \\ gel « little mora from the mon for coal I lurehnsed. This question wus thoroughly discussed, some m-»ii talking un attitude of "lieiivy-on-llu-luke.-l.ut-liglil- on-the-give,'' but when nil the phases of the question wore gone into, such ns (he price of houso coal to the employees of other companies; the fact thnt there is u possibility of US gelling nn infer* ior coul in the future, nnd nlso the fact that there is nt present no published scale of wages, it wns not thought advisable to agree to h change in the price of house conl. The committee reported on the attitude tnken by the company president towhrds his employees. He had expressed his willingness to meet Ihe committee every month, nnd is desirous of meeting uny mun nt nny time, to honr his troubles. His nttit.ide was one of seeking to meet thc men hulf-wuy on uny question thut urisos, That Ambulance Again. The committee of the Medical Accident, fund hnd un interview on the day following and huve got the promise of ii third Of the eost of the umbulunce station, und the compnny to instal light (Continued on Page Five) Notes of the Recent Strike and Some of the Gains That Were Made A Few of the Interesting Things Disclosed by the Episode [By Longshoremen's Press Committee] * In spite of the hullabaloo raised, that the Longshoremen's main aim was to tie up commerce and was not a raise in wages; in spite of the cries of pro- Germanism, socialism, I. W. W.-ism and every other "ism," horled at m by the editorial scribes of the daily press, who always riBe to the occasion, when their masters' interests demand their ser- vices* we say in spite of these calumnies, the Longshore itrike is settled, aad was settled jast as soon as the Longshoremen's reasonable demands were granted. The strike came to an end on Monday, August 6, by the vote of a mast- meeting, on tbe C. P. R. agreeing to the following proposition, i.e.: To grunt an increase on deep sea dock-work (trucking and piling from sling to first pile) from 45 cents per hour, day work, and 65 cents per hour overtime, to 50 cents per hour day work and 75 cents per hour overtime; Second: To enter into conference with representatives of the warehousemen and freight-handlers, known aa Local 38-52 Auxilinry, I.L.A., nnd attempt to arrive at a satisfactory settlement of the demunds made by tho auxilinry, Upon a snisfactory settlement being nrrived at by the Auxiliary, the Longshoremen's union has agreed to enter into un agreement »'Uh the C. P, R. which will insure peace and harmony for some months to come. Such, in brief, are the terms upon which the recent strike wns settled. Now that, the strike is over, a fef lessons have been taught js, that alt organized labor may well profit by. First und foremost is the lesson of solidarity, whicli wns exemplified by the workers on the S. S. Niagara. Without exception every department, whether sen in I'ti. firemen, cooks, stewards, etc., absolutely refused to allow themselves to be used as tools by the employers to break the strike, ami their ftption «UI be . rtHnemherpd Jiy.the \"""'■ Longshoremen of Vnncouver for a long time to come. In marked contrast to this manly conduct, the workers of Vancouver want to remember U»e power of tho corporations over their Oriental workers. While not n mnn wns available aboard the Ningarn the O, P. It. was uble to reqiiistion the services of all their Chinese workers. ■ There is another clnss hardly higher than the Oriental in intelligence, certainly no higher in independence of spirit. Wo refer to those menials known ns the office staff. Ordinarily these individuals imagine they are nbove the iniui who toils with his hands and though they nre not much nf a incline e in a si like owing to their physical ineptitude, still it is not becnuse of nny unwillingness lo try, as the Longshoremen found. Another feature is the attitude of the returned soldier, Although we huve nothing official, yet in conversation with quite u few of the boys we nre convinced thnt the employers will be i-mlly disappointed if they expect to use our returned boys to break strikes. Even though insidious news was being, circulated thut the Longshoremen were responsible for the holding up of wnr munitions, etc., dozens of returned soldiers with whom we eame in contact, thoroughly understood that it was not the Longshoremen, but the C. P. R. (who, in view of its immense profits could well afford to puy thc increase asked) who were responsible for any delay iu tbe transit of military supplies. Another episode wus the attitude of pftrtlCB of Russian political exiles returning to Russia. "n one ruse a pnrty of 40 going home the "Empress" und in another caso ii pnrty of -!"> going in the MoafOftglO, having heard of the strike, called at our utnee, und demiinded nn assurance thnt the strike wns off, declaring em- phuticnlly thut they would not travel on any "scab bunt,'Muit would revcko their passage first. So, you see, there is still hope for the working clnss. AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND OARAGE EMPLOYEEA Almost 100 Members Now Enrolled— Another Meeting on Monday, August 13. The Automobile Repair und Garage Employees ure making splendid hcud- ulreudy nlmost 10(1 mem- omiug in dally. wuy, und have bers, With ne The chnrter will be here in the course of u few days, and permanent ollicers will be elected, This locnl will not only be a valuable asset to tho Machinists' organization but ulso to the genoral lnbor movement. Another open meoting will be held ou Monday evening, August l.'i, nt 8 o'clock, in the Labor Temple, and nil men employed in tho automobile industry are invited to Attend. An official "call" for a special convention of the B. C, Federation of Labor will lio issued by Sec. "WelU on Monday, lo take place in Vancouvor on Labor Day. Kvery union should be ready to give il immediate attention.- It is more than important. It is imperative. PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY.... August 10, 1917 THE INCORPOEATED 1865 BANK OF TORONTO .473,000,000 Deposits 54,000,000 JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS A JOINT Savings Account may ba opened at The Bank of Toronto in the names of two or more persons. In these accounts either party may sign cheques or deposit money. For the different members of a family or a firm a joint account is often a great convenience. Interest is paid on balances. Ooibk Hutlngi and Gamble Btt. TkeBaikof British North America Established in use Branches throughout Canada tnd tt NEW TORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND DAWSON Saving! Department J. Hwwd anil oan: Uy eta SEARS &PATTON Birristtn, Solicitors, Centyuctra. Elf. Vietoria and Vaneranr TtaooaTH Offlce: 616-7 Rogen Bldf. TAX00W8B. B. 0. -4- COLUMBIA Ooma Md have t good timo. perhaps Uke home a side ot bacon. Haitian Stmt, mi Abbott T.B. CUTHBERTSON* CO. lien's Hatters and Outfitters MO Oranvllle Stmt «M Hastings stmt Wut ULELAHD-MBBLE ENQBAV- rao COMPANY PBOIO EIOBATBBS^ OOUMBB* OIAL ABUSES Phoia Sermonr 71M Third Floor, World Building. VAHOOUVEB. B. 0, Tha onlr Union Shop In Vancouver. AJK TOUB OBOOBB FOB PRIDE OF ALBERTA, and MOTHERS' FAVORITE FLOUR mm MILLED }, PHILLIPS a 00., Agents ~— MU 1MI MOTH'S BUTTON WOBK8 Henutftehlng, bottom covered, seal* lopplnj, button holes, pinking, sponging and shrinking, lettering, pleot edging, pleating, rnchlng, embroidery, hemming. (M Oranrille St. 1318 Donglas St. TABOOOVEB. B.O. VIOTOEBLB.O. Phons Sey. 8111 Phons 1160 Poultry Wanted BEST PBIOES HARRYSTEVENS Phono Siymov 1097 910 OranviUe St. PRINTING COWAN A BROOKHOUSE Libor Tomplo Pirn Soy. MM CENTERS HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Service 10*9 OEOEQIA STBEET One Block wist of Court Houn. Uie of Modern Chapel and Funeral Parlors free to all Patrons. Tolephono Seymour 2485 Kit Published over; Friday morning by the B. 0. Fedarationtst, Limited E. Parm. Pettipiece Manager Office: Labor Temple, 405 Dunsmuir St, Tel. Exchange Seymour 7495 - After 6 p-m.: Soy. 7497 Subscription: 91.50 par year; in Vancouver City, |2.00; to unions subscribing in a body, if 1.00. REPRESENTATIVES New Westminstor W. Yates, Box 1021 Prince Rupert S, D, Macdonald, Box 268 Victoria ~...A. S. Wells, Box 1588 "Unity of Labor: the Hopo of the World" FRIDAY * August 10, 1917 WHENEVER an assault is to be made upon a people's liberties, it has long since becomo the fashion to load the victims into the belief that whatevor is done is only cal- i eulated to be for THE ETHICAL their own good AND MORAL CODE and for the OF REACTION final purpose of securing to thom still greater liberties in the days that aro to come. In fact, no sane reactionary would for a moment admit the intention of curtailing the liberty and democracy of a poople. To do so would be to raise such a storm of protest against his schemes aB to perhaps preclude the possibility of their success. In times of popular unrest and excite- mont, and more especially when this •excitement is due io the existence of conditions of war, conditions that more completely unseat the reason and upset the judgment of men than any other, the forces of reaction sneak out of their burrows and prowl around in the confusion and turmoil of the occasion, seeking opportunity to recover that which may have been previously lost to' the forces of progress and an advancing civilization. No sooner was the ilrst gdn of the present war emptied of its message of death and hell, than ■every reactionary element in human society at once got busy and commenced to flsh in the troubled waters for a return of the privileges and powers that had been wrung from the tyranny and oppression of the past. And every tool of reaction, every political and othor ruling class scalawag in the service, has been busy, and is still busy at the work that is so destructive of human progress and so threatening and deadly to human liberty. * * * The Federationist has repeatedly pointed out the reactionary and danger* oub character of all conscription and similar schemes, and that tho real purpose lying behind them is a most deadly ono to democracy and liberty. In order that our opinion may not be con sidered an unduly biased one, the following from no less an authority than Sir James Lougheed, member of the sonatc, and one of the ablest conservative disciples of reaction in that somewhat moribund institution, is offered as corroborative evidence of thc truth of our assumption. In speaking upon the Military Service Bill when that precious measure was up for second reading in the senate, he said: "This is one of the occasions on which the government has to forego considering what may be the popular will, but to dotcrmine thc grave and crucial question as to what the interests of the state demand." Louis XIV. is said to huve declared once upon a time: "I am tho State!" Now it would be up to the capitalists the dominant interests—to sny: ^'We aro the State!" At any rate the State is not the people as a whole. This is affirmed by Lougheed when he declares it tu bo thc purpose of the government to forogo the popular'will" and con- servo the Stute. The "popular will" cnn mean nothing but thc will of the people, and this can only be cxpressccd by ex-ereisc of thc democracy of thc franchise—the vote. As conscription is toi bc forced upon thc people of Canndn, not by the "popular will" but by the arbitrary act of government, thua flaunting the "popular will" and impudently defying it, what, more need be said to prove the present government 's concept of the State to be purely Prussian and its ethical und moral code as essentially reactionary and destructive of all democracy and liberty, as that of the kaiser and his junker- dom? As ho is the big noise of the presont Tory government in the senate, Iris evidence should be quite sufficient to remove all doubt. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1869 Capital paid-up $ 12,011,001) Reserve Funds 14,324,000 Total ABsots 287,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL 410 branches ln Canada, Newfoundland, West Indies, etc., of which 102 are west of Winnipeg. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Open an account and make deposits regularly—say, every payday. Interest credited half-yearly. No delay ln withdrawal. -SATE TOUB MONET- 0. 8. HARRISON, Manager, Oranvillo and Fender START A BANK ACCOUNT IN THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA Don't Btow away your spare cash in any old corner where It ir in (lunger from burglars or fire. The Merchants Bank of Canada offers you perfect safety for your money, nnd *ill give you full banking Hervir-c, whether your account is large ur small Interest nllowed on savings deposits. 0. N. 8TAOEY. Manager Hastings and Carrall JUST HOW LONG the struggle has been going on for better wages and working conditions it is difficult to say. Bjt that such n struggle has been continuous ever since the very beginning of the wage sys- THE tem of exploiting la- WISDOM OF bor, is certain. In OUB FOLLY, fact such a thing as a wage earner entirely devoid of aspirations for higher pny is really unthinkable. Even tho dullest of them are not quite dull enough to be thoroughly satisfied with any wnge that is likely to be freely offered them by their masters. It is not quite true to assort that any of the workers are altogether satisfied *with wage conditions that are so narrow as to admit of nothing but chronic misery and distress. And because of thig, there is always more or less of an inclination to struggle, "be it ever so feobly, against such conditions, with the hope in view of being able to gain some relief. When this disposition becomes emphasized and is oxpressed through the united action of n considerable number of workers it often assumes thc nature of a serious threat to the orderly processes of industry and at times, even endnngers the stability of the existing social order. Never were strikes and other labor disturbances of such frequent occurrence as at the present time. Never were the workers more stubbornly persistent in their demands for somo relief for the miseries that press upon them. And never were their masters more helpless, either in refusing such demands or in acceding to them. For let it be known that it is as equally impossible to successfully accomplish the one thing as the other, for the very simple reason that nothing is settled in either case. * * * Now for a few facts. In th* first' place, it is well within the truth to assert, that never in the history of the wage system of exploitating labor has the average wage been lower than at tho present tihie. Never has its par- chasing power been less than now, and that is the real test. Never waB the economic pressuro upon the workers so groat. The tremendous increase of labor unrest and violent outbreaks can be accounted for in no other way. One needs but to compare the wages of today and thc cost sf living, with the wages and cost of living at any previous time, either within one's own memory or of which , we have historical record, to be made painfully aware of the fact, that to say the least, there has been no permanent advance in thc avorage wage the workers have received during all of the period covered by thc organized efforts of the workers to better thefr conditions by forcing wages up, or avoid sinking to worse conditions through their dropping to lower levels. That there have been fluctuations up and down no one will deny, but that the tendency has at all times been in the direction of lower average wages and a narrower and more uncertain existence for the workers, is beyond dispute. * # # * There nre good, and sufficient reasons for thia. The workers of today are compelled to work for others, just as truly as waa the case in tho days of the chattel slavery of old. Being compelled to work for others implies that the workers can possess no control over thnt which comes forth as a result of their labor. The food they produce docs not belong to them but to those for whom they labor. Likewise with everything else they produce. It needs no argument to show that under such circumstances of onforeod labor for others, that the most tho thus enslaved workera can possibly expect for themselves ia sufficient to enable them to exist only so long as their employees desire to uso them. And that sufficiency will bo determined not so much by tlieir own conception of what is requisite^ aa by the will of those for whom thoy toil. This will be, and cnn be modified only by such circumstnncoa as may occur in relation to the number of workers available as compnred to the number necessary to supply the requirements of the maatera, that is aupply nnd demand. # Ht * For some thousands of yenrs the workers have centred their efforts upon trying to beat the wnge gamo, by forcing it to deal more kindly with them in tho matter of wages and working conditions. They hnve failed. A survey of world conditions amply proves it. Never was existonce more preenr- Sous and uncertain to the wage slaveB of the world than now. Never was such a multitude of them veritable outcasts and Pariahs ns at present, nor so relentlessly driven from pillar to post in sonrch of surcease from their miseries. Never was tho general outlook for lnbor moro gloomy and threatening. Never in all the history of ruling class ferocity and brutality were so many millions of theso slaves driven to recklessly butcher thwnsclvea and lay waste lo the earth, as now. And all this after centuries of struggle upon the part of labor to lessen its htisery and "lift ita eyes to tho stars" ns ihe poet might say. # * * All that wage slaves can possibly got for their labor, upon the average, is enough food, clothing, housing, etc., to keep them in working condition while the masters require their services. That is while they work. It is so manifestly clear that slaves are not ontitled to any more than that, that it seems almost an inended reflection upon human intelligence to restate it. Any one with average intelligence knows that a horse, mule or ox could not be allowed any more than that, if the master had any disposition to economically conduct his affairs and avoid foolish waste. And what sensible masters practice with their horses, mules, etc., along this line, why should they not practice with such human animals as providence may placo within their stewardship? Being men of sense they will no more throw unnecessary fodder to their human em* ployeeB than they will to their equine, bovino, or canine attendants. If th-e former do not like to be classified with and treated like tho latter, they must lift themselves from thi slave category, as a class, by assuming control and mastery of their means of life (the resources of the earth and the tools of labor) and end the wage system by setting up production solely for use by those who produce, in the place of the present productionl by wage slaves for the profit and glory of those who do nothing but own. Relief from, their miseries can not come to the workerB through mending and patching the wage system of skinning them out of what they produce. The magnificent result of their centuries of effort along that line ought to convince them of this. It can only come by the ending of the system whereby they are skinned. Ordinary horse sense would have long since taught us that. That the course we have been pursuing has brought us out at the same place we went in is painfully apparent. It has proven to be as ridiculous as "whipping the Devil around a stump" and equally as sensible as " a dog chasing his own tail." The wisdom of our folly should begin to dawn upon us in the course of another couple of centuries or so. Then our class will storm the governmental citadelB of ruling class power, breach thoir wallB and spike their guns, by removing the parchment shackles that have been placed upon the limbs of labor during the centuries of slavery. AS ANNOUNCED in a recent issue of this paper, Mrs. Rena Mooney waB acquitted by a San Francisco jury of any participation in the bomb outrage perpetrated in that eity a year ago. Al- A LOATHSOME though not a shred AND BRUTAL of reliable evidence OUTRAGE has yet been pro- duced to show that pny of tho accused persons had anything to do with the horrible affair, Warren K. Billings is now under life sentence and ThomaB J. Moonoy, husband of Rena Mooney, has been sentenced to hang, for alleged participation in the affair. These sentences were Bccured through resort to the most palpably framed-up evidencoi that was over offered before a court. The instruments in human shape that were used for this delectable purpose wero composed of some of tne most degraded specimons that it was possiblo to recruit from the underworld of ■ a civilization that, is so rotten, oven upon ita surface, that it stinks to high heaven in the nostrils of the small modicum of decency that has been able to so far survive its poisonous and debauching touch. Nothing ranker and more disgusting haB even been pulled off by the slimy and degraded tools of ruling class ruffianism, in all of its accursed history of vicious degradation. But the crowning achievement in this infamy has ben reserved by the lowest nnd most conscienceless tool that, was ever employed by cowardly ruffianism to carry out its nefarious purpose, one Fickert, district attorney for the city and county of San Francisco, to be heaped upon the head of Mrs. Mooney. In spite of her acquittal by a jury, Mrs. Mooney is still held in jail, by tho orders of this thing called Fickert, who declares that he will try her yet again upon tho remaining six charges—- all alike—that tho unsufferablo farce of tho law nnd its attendant low court, practice has allowed to be filed against this valiant and courageous woman of thc working class. She is to bc put in jeopardy of her life again and again to satisfy thc vengeance of Fickort and tho dirty and blood-thirsty interests back of him, against those who have committed no other crime than thot of taking active part, in the struggles of slavos to obtain better trcument from their brutnl and arrogant mnsters. Nover was. there exhibited a more fiendish determination to commit murder, by the hanging of persons innocent of nil crime, than this. It is a wonder how the patience of the workers can be equal to the task of refraining from outbreaks of violence in the fnco of such reckless brutal attempts to tuke the lives or heap tortures upon thoso among them who may be singled out as victims for the sacrifice. * * * Needless to say that whilo Billings serves his#life sentence, while Mooney awaits the hangman's noose and Mrs, Mooney is still held in jail, that vile scum of the earth consisting, of dope fiends, prostitutes, perjurers, detectives, legal crooks and similar ruling class spawn and backwash that was used in the "frame-up" against them, remains at liberty, complimented and coddled by tho evil-smelling interests that lie snugly behind tho whole damnable scheme of torture, and murder—those interests that arc banded together in brigandage, under tho title of Snn Francisco Chamber of Commerce. It is also needless to add that almost without exception preBS, pulpit nnd ofli- Cialdom is hand in glovo with those interests and vigorously applauds their murderous offorts. "Birds of a feath er flock together" and filth breeds maggots. * * * Theae persecuted workers, whose lives are murderously sought by the baneful interests that livo and fatten upon the exploitation and misery of en- slaved labor and' are thrown into fits of frenzied ferocity whenever slaveB too loudly complain against their torture, may look for no assistance outside of their class and thc few, the very few among the masters, who are still possessed of sufficient decency to prevent them from experiencing intense disgust at these attempts to stifle human aspirations by tho process of murder. The struggle to Bave these imperilled ones of our class from the clutches of the inhuman monsters who now hold them and would take their lives, must still go on. We can not afford to allow these brothers and Bisters of ours to be sacrificed to the blood-lust of capitalist property and its beneficiaries and retainers. We must still come to their aid with all we have and all we can spare, until they are out of danger and again free to take up their part in the struggle for labor's emancipation from capitalist slavery, * » * Financial aid is especially required. The machinery of capitalist justice will not work unless properly and most copiously lubricated. Justice, unlike salvation, is not freo. The International Workers1 Defense League, 210 Russ Building, San Francisco, Cal., calls upon tho workers everywhere for funds to continue the fight for the lives and freedom of those whom the Chamber of Commerce and its vile tools would murder. Let the response be immediate and generous. After the American Socialist, the official organ of the Socialist, Party had been, shut out of the mails by the post- office department of the United States, the publishers were summoned to appear before Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery and '' show cause why it should not forfeit its second-class mail privileges." Whether this was intended as a joke or merely as adding insult to injury, is not clear. Perhaps both. The national board for historical service is conducting a sort of guessing contest, for whieh prizes are to be given as follows: For the best guess as to "Why the United States ii at War," $150, and for the second best guess, $75. The Federationist needs that (150 and therefore makes its guess with the full intention of getting it. The reason the United States Ib at war is "Henry Dubb." Please send along the A Wisconsin paper asserts that So cialists are "holding meetings and denouncing in the most flagrant language everything that makes for the continuation of law, order and respect for individual and property rights." Probably the sort of "law, order and re- ■jpeot for property rights" now being so emphatically affirmed in Europe. Ruling claaa law, order and respect for property rights. They ought to be ashamed of themselves for denouncing anything so exceedingly lovely as that. In speaking of the high prices and the general unrest and protest in consequence, the Milwaukee Leader asserts: "It is within the power of gov- ornmont to solve the problem, completely and permanently, if it only sees fit to do so. But any complete and permanent solution of this problem would bo'decried as Socialism, of course." As government iB nothing but the instrument, or rather the expression of ruling class' requirements, and is entirely unthinkable and impossible except human slavery exists, and Socialism is equally impossible except Blavery be abolished and freedom come into its own, why does the Leader infer that "it is within the powor of the government to Bolve the problem completely and permanently!" DoeB the Leader expect the government to commit suicide! Or is the Leader still befogged with the notion that government ownership of things has something to do with Socialism! If so, the time has certainly come for an awakening in its editorial sanctum. An official "call" for a special convention of tbe B. C. Federation of Labor will be issued by Sec. "Wells on Monday, to take place in Vancouver ' on Labor Day. Every union should be ready to give it immediate attention. It is more than important. It is imperative. Shoes! Shoes! We havo footwear for all purposes. Tho best of leathers and tho very bost workmanship. You will flnd horo exactly tho atyle of Shoo you wish. Stronger shoes for the laboring man. Tho very finest of Shoes for the business man. Prices. «4.50 to (12.00 CLUFF SHOE CO. 8*19 HASTINOS STBEET WEST Greatest Stock of Furniture in Greater Vancouver Replete in every detail 41 Hatting! BtnM Wut SHOP AT SLATER'S Bacon, sliced, per lb 300 Ayrshire Bacon 30c and 36c li lbs. B. G. Sugar 11,65 Slater'i Tea, lb SOo Slater's Coffee, lb 26c Apex Jam, 1-lb. tins 46c Tomatoes, large cans, 2 for.... 26c Evaporated Milk 10c Jello, 3 for ~ 26e McDonald's Pork and Beans 10c FBE8H MEAT A SPECIALTY Delivery to AU Puts 131 Hastings St. Eut gejr. 3262 830 Oranvillo St. Ber. 868 32H Mala Stntt. Pair. 1683 OWEN & McCALLUM Malleable Ranges, Shelf and Heavy Hardware; screen doors and windows. 2337 MAIN ST. Phone: Fair. 4(7 ASK YOUB DEALER LECKIE SHOES —nro made of GENUINE LEATHER —the bost that can ho secured. And EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP goes into ovory pnir. Lockio Shoes are, made to give you absolute comfort, good looks and long Made jn B. C. by B. C. workmen- Look for "Leckie" on every pair. Fall Hats Fine HATS are scarce today, and we pride ourselves on the quality and freshness of our Hat stock. Come in and try on some of our new shapes. They impart a touch of style and smartness to one's appearance. Borsalino Hats, $5 and $6. Stetson Hats, $5. Wolthauson Hats, $3 and $4 Wm. Dick Ltd. 33 and 47-49 Hastings Street East BARTENDERS' LOCAL No. 676.—Offioel Room 208 Ubor Tempi.. MeeUflril Sunday ol each moath. 1'rsaident, Jamea Oaiiipboll; fluanoJal secretary, J. Sm tb, 610 Holifen Bldg.; Box 424; pfcM So, 2572, VANCOUVER tNIONS ! TRADES AND LABOR COUNOIL—MEETS flrat aad third Thursdaya. Executive board; James H. McVety, preaident; Fred A. Hoover, vice-president; Victor R. Midgley, general aeoretary, 210 Labor Temple; Fred Knowles. treasurer; W. H. CotterllL atatlatl- clan;, sergeant-at-arms, Oeorgo Harriion; A. J. Crawford. Jaa. Campbell, F. Haigh, true* ALLIED PRINTING TRADES OODNOIL— D.„.iUe8.tl' ^"°"i \"""day In tbe month. President, Ooo. Barter; aeeretary R H Neelands, P. U. lira -i '-"•"">' ■**■• 1* JOURNEYMEN BARBERS' 1NTERNATION- al Union ot America. Looal No. 120— SfSfo2-."*? "?d «'*-„>«daye in ihe _%Sk. Room 205 Labor Temple. Preaident, L°S Herrltt; secretary. S. H. Orant, 1671 Alfcrii BRICKLAYERS AND MASONS, NO 1— Meet 2nd and 4th Wedieadays « n m £»»« »■»»■ Prealdovt, OtaETSWhi'S: reepondlng aeoretary, W. S. D»mUL Boi m* flnanclal aeeretary, 'w._ P|p„'°*'' Bo1 68i ■WEWEKY WORKERS L. U. No. 381, I. u. w.j„«:j?: V ■>'. Ai—"Mia flrat and third MT'S' "' "3* \""""■■■ Atm 802, Ubo? ta.rt' V'm.- P™*****™--. 1". Graham; Itore* S'ueAwe.t.A"'0ri"t' Su"e '• 1788 F™"** nKUTUERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS America, Vancouver Lodge No. llKSeoto ______r____n__ip- f^°y^en^\\Zl'f&^ w"l &..°?,t"2*< t««~7-_-*_ __t sl"'°iSl: *°m *"•uKr ™»&* ____tJ2_Zi__*K*H • ""'"^ .,, ~mms AC1HP11. la™,««*fIONAL LUNUSHOREMEN'S Aft t_____B________r« *• a,»^ '• i\\a^SSa___^_hM§^S_k business agent, B. Winch Soori"»*7 "1* MOVING PICTURE" MACHINE OPE« tor.- Union U„l 848. iTl.RE*^ f_^^*mplir_a^i _ R K.l.r; bu.lot*.. wTpu. »5i SffiS?8fff!Uft'-mfife "SWVMS «rant rtmtf Sn.»5i| !£ retary, J. Lyons, 1548 Ytttt—tSlmi- !E Qmhld"^ E-W»'»'"1»V 8247 "t urey read. Phone Bayvlew 2978L WSSSHW0D OFPAINTERS-Loc-UN--" 138—Meets aecond and fourth ____*- -&_£_**'• "■ -&• %-*m\\ STREET AND EIJEcfRic~BAILWAY Eg. &'".''V''1"- ***■ Hoowr"24o{^cfik drive, offlce ,,„„ _ rlor ,ai |t'rt™*gjg*? JOURNEYMEN TAILORS' _UNioN—OP America, Local No. 178_M.r.i!;„ __\\ ■ «"' «»»dT'J & "ch •»"£< "m BpSffi S!mM,«.RD LABORER5rTJNIONrN^665 month, 8 p.m.. Labor Temple. Prc.ld.ntr &'.L'T,Jln« .■\"""■£ W. Hard, \\fi Prosidont wl t1 e*.ch \""""•• " 3 P.m R 0 Mmh'all*' tZS'}""'.1 T«« pre.Idcnt. PROVINCIAL UNIONS B. 0. FEDERATION OF LABOR-MesU I. annual convention in Jantm iKXii! Sw*»^S 26, Trail. Crowe Neat Valler*-w i pK? Ipa, 178 McPhaSSn VSS- BeweSS: tr.Mu,.r: A. s. Willi, Bo.ToBS, ViSSS! VIOTOBIA, B. 0. "= " ™UB« .TRADES aSd-labor-coun: -?5rd?."'*,..«ra' «d third Wedneaday, Ubor Hall, 1424 uovorument itre.t .1 ■« vloeprealdent, Chrlallan Slverti, 1278 Dan WW WB8TMMBTEB B. BARTENDERB' INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE o( America, local 784, New WealmlnetJ' Meet, aecond Sunday ol eaeh month at ™6 P*m. Secretary, F. W. Jameaon B°,"»« ____t BDPBBT, B. 0. PRINCE RUPERT TRADES AND LABOB Couneil—Meet, aecond and (ourtb Tuee- JS2.I ?*n*Mtf' i" °HP«><*"*' Ml -President, S. D. Macdonald, secretary. J. J Anderson, Roi 278. Prince Runert. B. 0 LOCAL UNION. NO. 872, U. "mTW. OF A — Meata aecond and fourth Sunday of each ffiVf.8i° .*-a-erSrm. T-i i.„rfu'trH"di vl5«Pre.ldent, Wm. Iven; recording aeoretary, Jaa. Bateman; flnancla ardsm"' "", "»■■"■•'• ' H Hie" SYNOPSIS Or OOAL MraiNO REOUiA. TIONS. •"»»*» ~ Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta the Yukon Territory, the North-Weat Terrltir"! anil in a portion of the Province of Britiah Columbia, may be leased for a term of iwonty-ono yeara renewal for a further term of 21 years at an annual rental of 11 an aore Aot moro than 2.860 acres will be leaaed to one applicant. Application for a leans must be made by the applicant ln person to tbe Agent or Sub* Agent of the district In which the right, on* piled for are alluated. ' In aurveye-1 territory the land muat be des* scribed by sections, or legal anb-dlvlalons of seotlons, and ln unsurveyod territory the tract applied for ahall be ataked out by the applicant himsolf. Eaoh application must be accompanied by , a fee of i5 which will be refunded If tht '' rlghte applied for are not availably, but not ' otherwise. A royalty ahall be paid on the I merchantable output of tbo mine at the rate of live centa por ton. The porson operating tbo mine shsll fur- - nlsh the Agent with sworn returns accounting I for tbo full quantity of merchantable coal T mined and pay tho royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights aro not helng operated *j such returns Bhould he furnished at least I once a yoar. j The leaso will Include tho coal mining] rights only, rescinded by Chap. 27 of 46 I Ooorge V. assonted to 12th Juno, 1914. J For lull Information application should be I mndo to tho Secretary of the Department bf I the Interior, Ottawa, nr to any Agont or Sub* f Agont of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister nf thu Interior. N.B.—Unauthorised publication of '.his ad-1 vertlsoment will not be paid for.—r*676. To membera of any union in Canada a apodal rate for The Federationist of fl par year—if ft club of 10 or more la sent OniOIAL PAPEB VANCOUVER ADS LABOB COUNCIL THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST EIGHTH YEAR. No. 32 SIX PAGES VANCOUVER, B. G, FRIDAY MORNING/AUGUST 10, 1917 I 01 Are your teeth organized? r\\0 they co-operate? Do they work together? Remember—per- a—t feet organization among them ia essential for proper results, as every individual tooth has a work to perform. Unless they are organized and every tooth is doing its required work, proper work will not be done by them. Every defeotive tooth is a break in the link of perfect organization. ' , . Organiie your teeth. Have them put In snch condition that they work together. Let me examine them and advise you as any weak points which may exist. Phone Bey. 3331 'Examinations made hy phono ' appointment Dr. Brett Anderson Grown and Bridge -Specialist 003 Hastings Streot West, Cor. Seymour The Place To Clothe Your Boy SUITS—Tweeds, Serges and Worsteds to lit boys and youths, 3 to 18 years; made Norfolk, Sports, Pinchback and other styles; good wearing qualities; all prices. ODD PANTS—Corduroy, Tweed, Serge, Velveteen, White Drill and Serge, in 17 sizes, from 2 yearB up. HATS AND OAFS—Up-to-date in mnny styles. UNDEEWEAR—Shirts, Shirtwaists, Sweaters, Stockings, Overalls, Night Shirts, Pyjamas, ete. OOTTON SUITS and Straw and Cotton Hats. AU ON SALE NOW CLUBB & STEWART LIMITED lW.Sey.70S MEN'S AND BOYS' OLOTHING 309 to SU Hastings Street Wost AERONUI CO. Phone Say. 8207. AERONUI Iceless Refrigerators The kind that every union man should have. Simplicity, efficiency and economy combined with a money saver are the principal features of AERONUI 670 Richards Street VANCOUVEB, B, O. All Day Cruise Among the Beautiful Mountains of Howe Sound Three steamers leave the Union dock daily at 9.15 a.m. Sunday at 10.30 a.m. calling at Bowen Island, Britannia Mines, Squamish and way points at 7. 30 p.m. MEALS ON BOABD A steamer will leave the Union dock on Saturdays at 2 p.m. for Bowen Island direct, and leave Bowen Island at 0.30 a.m. Monday. With our splendid hotel Bervice, this makes a delightful weekend. SUNDAY SPECIAL 31.00 BOUND TRIP, ALL POINTS Terminal Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. Phone Seymour 03304331 Established 1891 John J. Banfield Firs Iniuranoe, Accident Insurance, Estates Managed, MONEY TO LOAN 327 Seymour It Plume Seymour 163 The Sign USE SHAMROCK Brand Lard Butter Ham Eggs Bacon Sausage P. BURNS Of Quality & COMPANY. LTD. Retail Stores in All Sections of the Province BRITISH COLUMBIA'S BEST COAL For your kitchen—Wellington Nut ~ Kitchen, furnace, and grate—Wellington Lump For Your Furnace Comox Lump — Comox Nut — Comox Pea (Sty oui Pea Ooal for year underfeed furnace) ... JUMik macdonald-Marpole Co. Phone Seunour Phone Seqmour aio our. woo $1.50 PER YEAR TERRIBLE HR OCCURS IN N.B. I Many Miners Killed but All Owners Come Through Without a Scratch Persecution of Plumbers on Strike Still Goes on Right Merrily ST. JOHN, N. B., Aug; 1.—(Special to Tho. Federatlonist.)—One of the worst mine nccidents to occur in this jiart of tbe country occurred at 7.30 on Wednesday morning, at New Watorford when an explosion caused by a mis- shut killed 08 men, and injured several others. Officials of the Dominion Coal compuny have not yet stated on whom tbe responsibility of the tragedy Bhould be placed. Two hundred and siity men were working in the pit, when the explosion took plnco ana many of these men were driven temporarily insane, caused by the shock of the explosion, which like a thunderbolt rent the bowels of the earth, and which was followed by gas fumes. The explosion occurred between No. 0 and No. 7 landings about 2100 feet down the slope. Down in the mine shaft several bodies were recovered terribly mutilated. In some eases the heads and legs were blown off, and others were mutilated in various ways. Summary of Disaster. Scene of disaster. No. 12 colliery, New Wnterford, O. B.—Probable cause of disaster, a mis-shot or, explosion of gas; number of lives lost, 88; number of men in mine at time, 260; number of bodies located, 68; number of Cape Breton men killed, 30; number of foreigners killed, 16; number of Newfoundlanders killed, 22; colliery owned by the Dominion Coal company; mine is ono of the largest producers in Cape Breton; no fire in mine at time of disaster; two men died after being brought to the surface; of the Cape Bretoners, twelve are married and eighteen single. Labor Enlistments ln tho Eaet. According to the sixth annual report of trade organizations in Canada issued by the department of labor, the Maritime Provinces have contributed from the ranks of organized labor over 2082 men. Considering the fact that the labor in this section of the.country is not unionized as it is in either sec-, tions of the Dominion, the figures evidence with no uncertainty the fact that tho union labor in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is woll represented at the front. Persecution Still Continues. The "persecutions" of two of the striking plumbers still continues in this city. In tho police court at the preliminary hearing of Everett Carland and John O'Brien, the counsel for the plumbers asked the father of the deceased boy, who it was that got him to make out the information. The father replied that ho declined to answer. An- othor feature showing the manner in whioh tho case is being carried on was the'fact that the informntion was made out against a man who did not have one word with tho deceased boy. In this respect, tho father, Bobert Harris, admitted thut ho did make 'a mistake in charging .the wrong man. May Put Candidate ln Field. It is current in labor circles that a nomination will bo made for the next federal elections from the 'ranks of union labor in this city. Although at the last meeting of the Trades and Labor council nothing definite was do- cicd upon. The matter was taken up und laid over for further consideration. An official "call" for a spocial convontion of thc B. C. Federation of Labor will be issued by Sec. Wells on Monday, to take place in Vancouver on Labor Day. Evory union should bc ready to give it immediate attention. It is more than important, lt is imperative. PEED. KNOWLES Seoretary-treasurer and atatifttlclan of Vancouver Trades and Labor Council, a dele* sate from'the Letter Carriers' Association, who haa Just been elected by referendum vote of* the western provinces as one of the three delegates to the Ottawa convention of tbe Tradea and Labor Congress of Canada next month, national President Beaupre ef Montreal has bsen elected to represent the eastern provinces, while Sec- treas. McMordie of Toronto will so as the delegate from Ontario, leaving the provinces of Manitoba. Saskatchewan, Alberta tnd British Columbia to Del.-elect Knowles. ATTENDANCE BOLL AT LAST MEETING* OF LABOB OOUNOIL Official Beport « Compiled for The Federationlit by Statistician Fred. Knowles. I. L. Ai Auxiliary*—W. Gillespie, W. Steen, E. Winch, A. Sollis, W. H. Gates. BricklayorB—W. Pipes. Barbers—No delegate. Bartenders—O. S. Weir. Bookbinders—No delegates. Brewery Workers—G. Gilbert, J. Pike. Boilermakers—V. J. Young, McAu- ineh. Structural Ironworkers—B. Massecar. Cigar Makers—A. P. Tietzen, C. F. 8 warts. Civic Employees—V. B. Midgley, G. W. McFarlane, G. Harrison. Cooks and Waiters—A Graham. Brotherhood of Carpenters—G. Thom, G. H. Hardy, A. McDonald, W. Thomas, J. B. Campbell. Amalgamated Carpenters—B. W. Jackson. Deep Sea Fishermen—B. Kearley. Electrical Workera—H. Woodside, E. H. Morrison. Firemen—A. MoElree, E. W. Bar- nett, B. McCormack, A. W. Betts, A. Hull, G. J, Bichardson. Garment Workers—B. P. Bennett. Hodcarriers— Letter Carriers—F. Knowles, J. Dodd, N. Barlow, B. Wight. Longshoremen—J. Kavanagh, G. Thomas, P. Sinclair, A. Tree, G. Kelly. Lathers—No delegate. Machinists—J. H. McVety, F. Ed- ney, H. Fleming, G. Lyle, A. B. Towler, J. Brooks. Moving Picture Operators. Molders—A. H. Donaldson, W. j. Donaldson. Pressmen—No delegate. Plumbers—G. Eoso, G. Cowling, F. Welsh. x Pattern Makers—H Brown. Painters—No delegate. Press Assistants—No delegato. Piledrivers—E. Stewart, W. Henderson, W. Ironsides. Plnstorers—No delegates. Betail Clerks—No delegates. Bailway Mail Clerks—J. A. McLeod. Street Bailway Employees—E. G. Kermode, F. Haigh A. Lofting, J. Hub* ble, W. H. Cottrell, B. E. Bigby. Sheet Metal Workers—A. J. Crawford. Sailors—P. Peel, W. S. Burns. Shoe Workers—No dolegnte. Stage Employees—A. N. Harrington. Shipyard Laborers—No delegates. Steam Engineers—D. Hodges, T. P. O'Neil, W. A. Alexander,.B. Bnrr. Shipwrights—J. Bromfield, A. W. Osterburg. Steam Shovel and Dredgemen—A. W. Cochrane. Tailors—H. Gutteridge. Typos—W. B. Trottor, H. C. Bonson, G. Bartley. Tllelayers—No delegates. Telegraphers—No dolegates. Teamsters—J. Poole, G. Potrie, Kerr. Also Fred Grilbe, A Collidgo. Total—86. SOCIALIST GROUP OF Words of Hope and Cheer to the Revolutionists Words of -Prophetic Doom to Capitalist Rulers of All Lands Announcement THE Orpheum CAFE has enlarged its dining room capacity to 135. We are now operating the Castle Hotel dining room in conjunction with the Orpheum Cafe, known as Vancouver's specialty cafe. Union cooks of the first-class; day and night. UNION HOUSE 762 OranviUe Street SHIPYARD LABORERS' TO PAVE WAT FOR 46-OENT RATE Local 16616, Witb Co-operation of Metal Trades Council, WIU Make It Unanimous. A special meeting was held on August 1, at which Biuuness Agent Hardy reported that the Metal Trados Coun- col, at a meeting the night before, recommended that a delegation of business agents of other crafts, together with the business agent of the Shipyard Laborers' union, visit tho Wallace Shipyard Co., and tho Lyall Co., to negotiate on behalf of that 'union and try to fix the minimum of 45 cents per hour, and to report back to the Metal Trades Council at next meeting. The business agent also reported that Mr. Davey, on behalf of toe Wallace Shipbuilding Co., offered 40 cents per hours, dating from July 16. Itl was resolved that Mr. Davey ^ offer be refused and the business agent waa instructed to go ahead negotiating on the 46-cent basis. During the week a communication was received from the secretary of the Federal Labor Union, Victoria, asking that the demands for a minimum rate of 46 cents be made universal in Vancouver and Victoria, and that the de* mantis be mado at tne samo time. It Ib the object of the Vancouvor local to establish, as soon as possible, this rate and to co-operate with other locals in tbo vicinity to that end. Socialists of Japan, in resolutions adopted in Tokyo, bail the Russian revolution aB the beginning of a series of revolutions which will end in the downfall of capitalism. According to letters received here, says the Milwaukee Leader, the resolutions are as follows: '' We recognize that the Russian revolution means in one respect a revolu- tjon of the newly rising bourgeois class against the mediaeval absolutism and at the same time a social revolution of thu Heinim Knikiu (proletariat) against the modern capitalism. Therefore, make the progress of Russian revolution advance further towards the goal of Socialist revolution is not only a responsibility of Russian Socialists. but also really that of international. Socialists. Capitalism Near End. "The capitalist system of every civilized country has reached now its last stage of evolution, the period of full matured capitalistic imperialism. At this time socialists of all the countries, without being misguided or disturbed by " a psychology of capitalistic imperialism, standing .firmly on the principle of internationalism, ought to consecrate the fighting forces of the proletariat of each nation that are today abused and squandered by the ruling classes and direct them against the common enemy of their own; because to do so is to complete the historic mission of the international proletariat. Urges Fight on Masters. "At the present opportunity, therefore, it should endeavor to realize the declaration of immediate cession of the present war and at the same time the proletariat of the belligerent countries should turn the guns that are aimed at the selfsame proletariat in enemy countries at once on the ruling classes of their own respective conn- try. This is the responsibility of Russian Socialists as well as that of international Socialists. "We trust and depend on the persevering courage and heroic fighting of the Russian Socialist party and com* rades of the world. We hope sincerely for the steadv penetration of revolutionary spirit!" LETTER CARRIERS' HOLD SNAPPY BUSINESS SESSION Assist St. John Plumpers—Endorse Central Labor Body's Action— Plan Moonlight Excursion. The regular monthly meeting of the local Letter Carriers' organization held in Labor Temple August 3, was a larger and more enthusiastic gathering than usual. Bro. Buck reported on the finances of tho recently-held annual picnic, and the committee was tendered a vote of thanks. Bro. Carl reported on the activities of tho Postal Employees' War Fund, Dels. Wight and Knowles reported on the activities of the Trades and Labor Council. A communication was received from the St. Johns, N. B., Trades and Labor Council defence committee, asking for assistance in aid of the Plumbers', on trial tor arson ut St. John. The sec retary was instructed to seud $5. Tho branch endorsed tho TradeB and Labor Council's stund re the Patriotic Fund, and a telegram was sent to the Great War Veteran's convention at Victoria notifying them of same. A proposal to run a "moonlight excursion" was non-concurred in. Several routine matters were disposed of before adjournment. It is quite refreshing to see some signs of life among the boys, and the members will help their executive officers u whole lot if they will prove it is no "flash in the pan." Noxt meeting, September 7. All be there. F. K. HOTEL ALCAZAR Opposite later Teapla VANCOUVBB, B. O. Headiioarter. for Labor men. Bate. 76o tnd $1.0, p.r da,. ,2.60 per week and ap. Oaf. al 1 "- SHUN THB SON BT TELEPHONE The telephone i-tande for comfort the whole year through, bat never ie the pieMimi of turning to it greater then In the hot days ot lummer. Shopping, vieitlng or bnsineei need nover be poitponed—the telephone wilt do It for you. Forget the heat I Uie the tele* phone BRITISH COLOMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED Will lome kind mini please tell ui what Europe ever did for this western continent that justifies the sacrifice of •ven one lifo upon the altar of the vulgar ambitions of either her brutal military ruffians of the autocratic type, or her equally vulgar and contemptible scalawags of tho capitalist brand of bargain hunters and nnanclal jugglers! Sou-Van Milk ■hould be ln the home of UNION nun. IB IT IN TOUBS? rtii. MU in this uniform There's a reason why these 3,000,000 wear Carhartt*s —Wear them and you too will know! ©attormg Semi-ready quality And style—and price— And perfect fit. These we guarantee you will be satisfied with— All you expect; all you hope tot*—that we promise you in a Semi-ready Suit or Overcoat. $18.00 to $40.00 THOMAS & McBAIN 665 ORANVILLE STREET Sole Agents for Vancouver FALL CAPS Our new FALL CAPS are now being shown. Wc have one of the largest assortments on the coast. Caps are very essential things these days, and you will flnd a good selection of patterns and shapes to choose from, if you como in and see us first. A full line of Jockey Caps for boys, also the new green caps that arc now in vogue. Come in and try onc on. CALHOUN & OSTROSSER TBE EXCLUSIVE HATTERS 61 Hastings Street Eut WINNIPEG VANCOUVEB OALOABT NATIONAL SERVICE Preserve or Perish "Preserving Fruit and Vegetables Will Help to Win the War" THE GAS RANGE will do the work economically and give the best results Our demonstrator will be glad to show you. Vwncoufflwatw Carrall ud Hastings 1138 Granville Street Pkone Sey 5000 PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PBIDAY. August 10, 1917 UwucJy Ouovoru oouf>! Visit the Beauty Spots Near Vancouver By The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Frequent train service from North Vancouver to the following places of interest: CYPRESS PARK Round Trip 35c CAULFIELDS ..... " " 35c EAGLE HARBOR - " " 40c LARSON'S RANCH ...... " " 50c WHYTECLIFF for HORSESHOE BAY ...... " " 50c Excellent accommodation for picnic parties. For further particulars phone Sey. 9547. Passenger Dept. Pacific Great Eastern Railway TBADES UNIONISTS-IS THB MILK SUPPLIED TO TOUB HOME DELIVERED BT UNION LABOB? If lt Is not call op tba BeaconsfieldHygienicDairy PHONE FAIBMONT 1697 or drop a oard to our offloo, 905 Twenty-fourth Avenue East. WE EMPLOY UNION LABOB EXCLUSIVELY WS GUARANTEE TO GIVE TOU SATISFAOTION-OIVE US A CALL Westminster Iron Works JOHN BEID, Proprietor GENERAL MACHINISTS AND ENGINEERS Manufacturers of STRUCTURAL and ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK Offlce and Worka: Tentt Street NBW WESTMTNSTEB, B. 0. BLBOTBIO nZTTBES 41 OOST PBIOES Sea as aad ears monij. Tbe Jarvii Electric Co., Ltd. 170 Bichards Stntt KINO OF BIOVOLES They are tho finest bit of workman* hip In thc bicycle world; 8 different iiuhIiOh In variety of colore. Prices from 142.60 to 166.00, on easy payments if desired. HASKINS t ELLIOTT "The I'ionoer Bicycle Store " 610 jgwe St. 418 Haatlaia St W. A EL DORO II CIGARS ▲ McLEOD, NOLAN & CO. 11 MAKERS ■ ■ LONDON, ONT. __Vm**v_\\ __£*§ Made by the Highest Skilled Union Labor and under the most sanitary conditions mu''- ^^M Using only the Highest Grades of Tobacco grown. Positively Hand-made. ^ For Sale Everywhere. D. J. ELMER Sales Manager for B. C. m and Yukon m 3118 Albert* 8t„ Vancouver, B. O. 9 Bf _____ MAJESTIC CONCHAS