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THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST INDDSTBUL DNITT: BTBBNQTH OFFICIAL PAPEE: VANCOUVEB TBADES AND LABOB COUN JIL, AND B.1 C. FEDEBATION OF LABOB POLITICAL UNITT: VI0T0BT TENTH YEAR. No. 48 EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1918 _/■ (In V*ocoor«\ Olty, 12.00 / $1.50 PER YEAR !Y STILL CARRYING Alderman Kirk Was Reminded That He Was a Laundry Proprietor Special Arrangements Being Made for Comfort of Pickets. Tho laundry strike is still on. Tho strikers aro at this timo, aftor being on strike for throo months, as enthusiastic as ovor thoy wcro, and with the support that is daily coming to thctn in the shapo of finances from all parts thero is no noed for thom to feel despondent, for greater financial assistance is being rendered than at eny stago of tho strike. Donations havo been received from many of tho laundry workers throughout the Unitod States, and now that tho ban on mootings has been lifted in Seattlo tho local unions of that city aro sending along their contributions. In anothor column will bo found a lotter from Mr. Creelman, manager of ono of tho laundries in which Aid. Kirk is interested, pointing out that Aid. Kirk is only ono of thoso interested—tho shareholders in tho Pioneer Investment Company, which is tho company that oporates the Pioneer and tho Cascade laundrios, aro Aid. Kirk, 8. J. Crowo, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Wilson, a partner of Mr. Crowo in his real estate busi* noHs, and tho manager, Mr. Creelman. With tho viow of keeping Aid. Kirk rominded that he is u laundry proprietor, a special picket was sent to St. John's church last Sunday, this being tho placo of worship attended by the head of tho lnundry trust. Mrs. Kirk was very indignant at this fact being brought to her attention on tho Sabbath, and on her roturn homo requested a young lady, a sister of one of tho pickots that had been doing sewing for this lady, to send in her bill at onee and roturn the work she was doing for tho Kirk family. The strikers hnve built sheds closo to thc Pioneer and Cascade laundries in order that they may bo protected from tho elements during tho wot weather, and will, if necessary, keep up thoir activities throughout the winter. Sovonty-cight of the workers havo boon employed at the Excelsior and Canadian laundries. Mr. Croelman, manager of tho PiJneci* laundry, took exception to tho building of thc shod outside hi*] ltnndry, and sent for tho buildiiig inspi-itor,, bilt li permit .has riow boon taken out and tho building is near completion. Shipyard Laborers, Blggers, Fasteners At tho meeting hold Friday, November 22, a great deal of business was transacted. Tho action of tho executive in giving financial support to tho laundry workers' striko was endorsed and a furthor $100 was given to tho fund, being tho eighth donation from the locul. Tho resolution ro one organization for all mon working in metal trados aud allied industries wus endorsed; ulso tho resolution submitted by the Motal Trades Council ro six-hour day, livo days a weok. In the matter of tho Mooney strike, the executivo was authorized to call a special moeting if deemed necessary. There will bo a show of cards ut Coughlan's yards ou Saturday, Decembor 7, and 'it is hoped thnt tho now- working curds issuod by tho Motal Trades Council will bo ready for distribution on Monday noxt. As matters of special importance in connection with Metal Trades Council may require immediate attention before tho noxt regular meeting, it is likely that u special meeting will be cnlled for Thursday next. Notices of samo will be duly posted in yards but memberB are requested to koop thiB dato free in tho mountimo. Electricians Thc Electricians held a good meeting Monday last. Six new members woro admitted. All sick mombors were reportod as progressing satisfactory. AMENDMENTS MADE TO ORDER-IN-COUNCIL Do Not Free the Social Democratic Party From Oovernment KestrictlotiR From information received from Toronto, wo lenrn that tho government's amendments to recent order-in-council, respecting thc Soeial Democratic Purty, do not make provision for tho Finnish and Ukranian branches of this pnrty holding meetings, nnd ns n consequence thoy aro illegal organizations. Tho following wiro was received this weok which fully explains thc position that tho foreign-speaking branches of tho party aro in: Vancouver, B. C, , Novembor 25, 10.18. British Columbin Fedorationist: Ro statement in your pupcr sent by Tom Mooro that ban removed from Social Democratic Party and two others amended fnvorablo for prohibi tod languages, Bainbridgc inquired of Ministor of Justice if statement is correct. Boply was, ban has not beon Iiftod. Tho Finns and Ukraninns woro pnrt of Social Democratic Party and the amendment is not benefiting us, as amendment rends: "Which is not a meeting of unlawful association as defined by order." You know who arc mentioned as unlawful. In Snult Ste. Mario four Finns and four Russians wore sont to jail for from threo to five yoars. In Sudbury, editor, manager, livo board members of Finnish paper und I wcro arrostcd for having Socialistic litcraturo in possession. Five thousand bail was demanded. Case postponed for indollnito time. Twonty- one other Finns wcro arrested in Toronto, Cobalt and Sudbury. J. W. AHLQVIST. See. Late Finns' Organization. i STILL ON STRIKE Were Not a Party to the Robertson Agreement Last June Tho Molders aro still on striko. A mooting botwoen the men and tho employors was arranged for Thursday morning, but nothing camo of it, tho omployers taking tho stand that thoy had reached tho maximum wage, so far as thoir ability to pay was concerned, tho additional two cents por hour granted in aceord with tho Mac- award. They also stated that December the workers undor tho agreement wero granted on pay, that the Molders would a similar increase to any it receiving a similar rato of ere present at tho moeting ig tho employers, E, V. Youngflj-BfrVallacc, %Jtt, and L. Hondiy. The coag$ttee representing tho employeos UHLcomposed of J. Brown, T. Kennedyjpft Qennoe and D. McCor- mack. The Molders'contend that they nover were a party to tho Robertson agreemont, and that while J. Dakers of Victoria signed the agreement president of tho Metal Trados Council of that city, he did not sign it as a representative of tho Molders. Tho Molders of Vancouver at that time refused to be a party to the agreement, and this is proven by the records of tho Motal Trades Council proceedings, Thc Molders wero not affected directly by the shipyard strike, which terminated with the signing of tho Robertson agreement. Tho only Molders affected at that timo wore the men working in tho North Shore Iron Works. They were forced to quit work on account of the Helpers, who wcro members of tho Shipyard Laborers Union, being called out. Tho Molders had either to work with non-union helpers, which thc firm was willing to supply, or quit work. They chose the latter. When the Helpers roturned to work the Mold- em ulso returned, but this in no way bound them to the agreement undor which the Helpers returned to work. On ihe Contrary the Molders Union 281 of Vancouver would havo nothing to do with tho Robertson agreement, and instructed their delegates to tho Metal Trades Council not to sign it. The Mulders of Seattlo have been receiving the wuges askod for by the local men sinco March last, and in many cases they nre receiving a higher rato of pny than that asked for, which is $0.(10 per oight-hour day. The next move is not yet known, although thero lms been some tulk of conciliation proceedings. ■ Boilezmakers At the last meeting of the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders, J. P. Mulligan, district organizer, addressed the members on tho Macy award. Twonty- iive new membors woro initiated. The sick committee is still continuing to look after the sick, as u few mombors are still laid up, and financial assistance is being rendered where necessary. The following is n list of the membors that have died from influenza: G. H. Moore, E. Griffith, A. McClny- mout, J. McWilliams, W. Lawson, A. W. Collins, D. L. Long, M. Flynn, W. Higgins, A. Forrest, J. Lamberton, J. A. Sanders, F. Bassett, E. J. Finley, A. McLellan and M. Leroy. Canada's New Democracy Committee Makes Report on Recent Awards of Macy and Macdonald KINGSLEY ASKS I Ann if we wurtiE oun room TM VWOTOUSiy ANU «(T LAID Of INSTEAD or COMttOtirnQN W'U. SCT it JAIL Ttltm. Ann it wiu at flooto Jttn CONVINCE THt 1HTU*»ED MM THAT HE HA* . "DERATES MIMW&M I 'S If Carried Out Lots of Jails Will Be Needed for Offenders The recent censorship order banning the works issued by the Charles H. Kerr Company of Chicago, soomod so drastic, and insano, that it could hardly bo credited that thoy had boen made, Tho following wiro recoived by tho Socialist Party of Canada, in roply to a quory by that organization, however, dispels any doubt as to whether they nre banned or not. If it is carried out, however, thero will bo a goodly collection of members of tho human fumily gathered together in jail: "All publications of Charles H. Kerr & Co., Chicago, wore forbiddon to bo in tho possession of anyone in Canada by warrant issuod by the Socretary of State, dated September 30, 1018, and announced in the Canada Gazotte in the usual way on October 12. Page thirteen seventy-eight. "E. J. CHAMBERS, "Chief Press Censor for Canada." RAILWAY CLERKS ARE HOLDING CONCERT Postponed Social Function to Be Held on December 1 at the Labor Temple Thc Railway Clorks and Freight Handlers will hold their postponed concert on Decembor 4 in tho Labor Templo. The concort was to have been held somo little time ago, but was postponed owing to the "flu" epidemic, und thc consequent banning of all public gatherings. Tho concert will commence at 8.15 p.m., and all trades unionists are invited to attend. Tickets aro 50 cents each and can bc obtained from any momber of tho committee. Hotel and Bestaurant Employees Local 28, Hotel and Restaurant Employoes, held their rogular meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A number of candidates wero initiated and nominations opened for officers for the coming term. The election of offlcors will tako placo on Wednesday, December 18. Ballot box will be open from 10 n.m. to li p.m. in Room 200. Practically all the members that have been laid up with the influenza are now on the job. Attention is called to tho following unfair houses: Mclntyre's, McLeod's, Leonard's, and tho Post Office Cafe. ' A dance will be hold next Wednesday in the auditorium. DANCE ON DEC. 9 Everybody Should Assist the Striking Laundry Workers Tho whist drive and dunce of the striking laundry workers in aid uf their strike fund is sure to be a success. Over 1,500 tickets have already been disposed of and ovor $300 realized during the first week of the ticket-selling campaign. Tho thousand dollars thut thc girts are striving to realize from this function will undoubtedly be raised if the same "give until it hurts" spirit prevails. This event is eertuinly a cheer for tho girls who have been working under such terribly unfortunate circumstances during the "ban" period. All arrangements are going ahead to make it a good time for all presont. Tho lnundry workers desire to thunk all for the support given and will show their appreciation by carrying on the striko with the Bame determination and consistency us they have done in tbe pnst. Whist drive and dance Monday, December 9, 1918, Dominion Hall. Whist 8 p.m., dance 9 to 1. Gents 50 cents. Ladies 25 cents. Marine Firemen and Oilers Frank Dempsey, a member of tho above organization, was luid to rest in tho Mountain View cemetery on Thursday. Bro. Dempsey was a member of the Australian contingent, which saw action ut Gallipoli, and was accorded a military funeral. Bro. T. Scott, business agent of tho Firemen, represented the organization. The cause of death was Spanish influenza. CARPENTERS HOLD BUST MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT Amalgamated Carpenters Protest Censorship and Intervention in Bussia The A. S. V. B. Carpenters held thoir first regular moeting on Tuesday night since thc ban on meetings was lifted. Thoro was a good attendance and a largo amount of business transacted. Seven new members wero udmittcd, but thu report of the business agent showed that work was nono too plentiful. A resolution demanding tho repeal of the censorship on literature, and demanding a free press and the right of freo speech was passed, und ordered sent to the govornment. Another resolution calling attention to the sixth point of President Wilson's 14 points, which declares for the right of nations to conduct their own uffairs in thu manner which they desire, and objecting to the intervention ot tho Allies in Russia, was adopted, and ordered sent to the government. The sick committee reported as to tho progress made by those suffering from the "fin." Thc sick committee pointed out that the local had been particularly fortunate, as not a single member had died, but regretted to report that two members had lost their wives. TORONTO SOCIALISTS ARE FOUND GUILTY Bainbridgc and Others Are Given Their Release on Suspended The trial of seven Toronto Socialists took place on Friday, the 15th. The charges against four of the men wero withdrawn, and convictions registered against Bainbridgc, Shew and Read. The presiding magistrate severely censured the culprits and expressed astonishment that Knglishmen should have such literature in their possession. The literature complained of wus a series of excerpts of leading American citizens upon War and Liberty in the case of Read. Shew was convicted for writing a letter to his brother in tho British Navy in which ho stated thnt he worked in a munition plant for broad and butter reasons und not for patriotic Bainbridgc was convicted fer having literature of an objectionable character, which with others wero the following: Plato'fl Republic, Mcrrie England, and Your Part in Poverty (by G. Lnnsbury). The magistrate decided not to make martyrs of thc men, and allowed them to go on suspended sentence. Oity Laborers Gain Baltimore.—Hereafter city lnborers will bc paid -10 cents an hour for an eight-hour day. Capital City Unionists to Hold a Protest Meeting At the regular meeting of tho Victoria Trades and Labor Council bold on Wednesday evening, tho resolution passed at tho last moeting of thc Vancouvor Trades and Labor Council, protesting against tho.banning of Kerr's publications was endorsod. Thc council also instructed tho executivo to ar- .finge for a public meeting of protest against tho recont orders, nud for tho discontinuance of the censorship, tho executive to mako all necessary arrangements for speakers, otc. Tho resolution of the Brewery Workers, asking ing for the salo of beer containing two and a half per cent, of alcohol by weight, was endorsed. Much routine business was dealt with at tho council meeting, a largo amount having accumulated as a result of tho mootings being discontinued for a time owing to the "flu" epidemic. RP.PEITIPIECEAT REXJWEETING Woodsworth Will Speak at Broadway Meeting of Labor Party The attendance at the Rex Theatre was not in any way affectod by the opening of tho Broadway Theatre by tho Federated Labor Party last Sunday, and both halls will bo continued iu future. Judging by tho remarks of those present last Bunday at the South End mooting the hall may very soon be filled to capacity similarly to thc Rex. Noxt Sunday Mr. Woodsworth will speak on "Parasites and Producors," whon it is expected that Mr. Ernest Burns will occupy thc chair. At thc Rex Mr. Pottipieco will dolivor tho address and the chair will be occupied by Mrs. Lorimer. Tho school attendance still grows, as both adult members and their children are getting the habit of gathering at three o'clock on Sunday afternoons at the Granvillo Hall. Tho whist drive and dance which was postponed on account of the flu epidemic will be held on Friday, December 13, at O'Brien Hall. Tickets previously purchased will bc accepted on tnat date. LADIES' AUXILIARY WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE Piledrivers and Wooden Bridgemen Tho Piledrivers are asking for a now wage scale, and it is expected that, there will bo no difficulties encountered and that the increase will take effect from December 1. LABOR TEMPLE MEETINGS FOR COMING WEEK SUNDAY, Dec. 1—Moving Picture Operators. MONDAY, Dee. 2—Boilermakers, Steam Engineers, Electrical Workers, Telephone Operators, Tailors, Machinists No. 720, Policemen. TUESDAY, Dec. 3—Brotherhood of Carpenters No. 017, Postal Employees, Brewery Workers, Butchers and Meat Cutters, Boot and Shoo Workers, Boilermakers Relief Board, Cigarmakers, Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. WEDNESDAY, Doc. 4—Local Freight Handlers (concert), Tile Layers, Metal Trades Council, Bollormakors Examining Board, Laundry Workers, Hotel and Restaurant Employees (2..'I0 p.m.), Plasterers. THURSDAY, Dec. 5—Trades and Labor Council, Garment Workers, Foundry Employoes, Machinists Ladies Auxiliary, Painters. FRIDAY, Dec (1—Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, Pile Drivers and Wooden Bridgemen, Boilermakers ExoCHtiVO, Civic Employees, Molders, City Hall Employees, Wuroh oUBo m e n, Minimum Wage League. SATURDAY, Dec. 7—Blnck smiths, Machinists Ludies' Auxiliary, Whist Drive and Dance. Machinists No. 777. The Machinists Ladies Are Preparing for Their Dance on the 7th The Machinists Ladies Auxiliary is putting forth every effort to ensure a good time for all ut their danco and whist drive. A splendid programme is being arranged, and refreshments will bo provided, and will be free. This function will be held in lho Labor Tem- plel on the 7th of December, and will commence at 7.30 p.m. All trudes unionists aru invited. Tho price of admission will bo 50 cents for gents and 25 cents for ladies. At tho meeting of the Metal Trades Council on Wednesday evening tho committeo appointed to report on tho Macy and Maacdonald awards in respect to shipyard workers' wages reported as follows: Under the heading "Reasons for a National Wago Scalo," tho reasons as outlined by the Macy Board do not moot with the approval of yonr committee. While we agreo with uniformity, giving every workor the highest rato prevailing in the district, Uie board in its deliberations believe that tho workers should be contented to stay in the various industries where they are now employed. This, in the opinion of your committee, deprives the workers tho privilege of allowing them to move from placo to place, in order that they may become conversant with the conditions in other industries, and is nothing short of conscription of labor. Basis of Increases in Wages Granted Your committee is fully convinced that the board has been created at the request of the international officers of the various organizations, whose deliberations on tho many questions so vital to tho rank and file have been in tho interests of tho employing class rather than the rank and file. Tor example, they havo granted us a given rate or wages to combat the high cost of living, which, in the opinion of your committeo, is inadequate to meet the increase in the cost of living, and further, in taking our minds back to tho St. Paul convention, tho resolution on readjustment after the war was strenuously opposed by the international officers because of tho words "and if necessary take over tho industries and operate them for the welfare of tho public." Henco thiB valuable reform was thrown out, and then to concur in the statement made by President Wilson in part: "Wc are enlisted men, members of a singlo army, of many parts und many tasks, but commanded by a single obligation, our faces set towards a single purpose," is that thoy want to further fool tho workers under the guise of patriotism to tho advantage of tho employer, whilo the govornment pays to the employer a bonus on ovory dead weight ton produced over und abovo his legitimate profits. Conditions such as these should be strenuously resented by thc rank and file. Tho increased cost of living is based on figures submitted to the board by tho Bureau of Labor appointed by tho government, whose function is to protect thc interests of thc employinf class only. For example, the awari handed down by the adjuster in this city fully justifies our contention. (See tion 0, Articlo 3) sets forth that it does not seem practicable to establish a uniform scale for laborers. Your committee is of the opinion thut thc supply of common labor exceeds the demand at a much greater rate than that of skilled labor, nnd if a uniform rato is not set for common lubor it alows the employer to take advantage of the luw of supply und demand covering labor, and your committee is further of the opinion that the article in question does not set forth any reason why there should not be a uniform rato for common labor. In summing up thc reasons ns outlined by the Macy Board, in its findings on the award now issued, your ommittco would recommend tbat the Macy Award be. rejocted in its entirety, as it deals entirely in tho interests of the employing class, and further recommends that the original demands us set forth by the Metal Trades Council be enforced. The report of the committee was concurred in. It was reported by one of the delegates thut some Eastern firm which ha: Record Meeting at the Rex Theatre When Labor Party Re-opens B. CARPENTERS HOLD VERY BUSY MEETING Capitalist Domination Spells Wastefulness as Well As Robbery Bpeaking at tho Rex Theatre meeting of the Federated Lahor Party on the Federated Labor Party on Bunday evening last, Mr. E. T. Kingsley al* lowed himself to adopt the role of prophet, when referring to the present Bussian government, expressing the belief that they would be displaced by a bourgeois government and that tney were apparently a little ahead of their time. . Tho great show of the last four years had ended in an armistice. Semi-feudalism had been conquered by the capitalist democracies of the western world. The policy of blood, iron and ruthlesBness would be compelled to give way to the eunning of the bargain counter and the domination of ' trado.'' Soon there would be a gathering of the "business interests1' to count up the assets and portion the plunder. The press might be oxpected to outdo oven its previous record of deceit and hypocrisy. Bold pretensions towards liberty and democracy would still bo used to cover up schemes of conquest. This week thoy had been treated to a spectacle of 60 to 80 ships of a vanquished people making surrender under conditions which smacked strongly of "opera bouffot." Four hundred battleships of tho highest glass were on the job to help convey the impression that right was might. To him the whole proceeding socmed undignified and not in accordance with common de- , cency. Returning to Less Freedom The big job was over and tho men would be looking to return and what would thoy find on their return? Thoy had risked all in an alleged fight for freedom—would they find a, greater freedom awaiting them on return or was it not actually true that they would find that the shackles wore evon still moro firmly fastened to their limbs and thut oppression was greater than when thoy left. There was awaiting them a battle at homo in which they would be compelled to join for the ruling classes were even now preparing for a resumption of conditions which left the workers with only one real line of action—political action. Turning to the question of production, the speaker claimed that no real improvement, was manifested in spite of tbe huge machinery nf industrialism which had been erected. Clothing today was poorer than when it was handmade in (he home and, moreover, tho original hnndloom product was cheaper than any now obtainable. The same applied to articles of food. Essential and Non-Essential Work Half the working force of the world wus gathered together in cities and did not produce a mouthful of food. They were engaged in the non-OBSential occupations which were part of a discredited system. Many of the "industrial monuments" of today could be compared in usefulness to the ancient pyramids of the banks of the Nile, yot they represented a tremendous amount of 'human labor. All the food, shelter and clothing needed ity these people re produced by others while the mass of work on which they were engaged was of little real use to a well- ordered human society. "Crown Prince" of U. 8. ntiy started business in the city in-' timatod that they expected their cm- ; The empire of industry would not be ployees to work a 10-hour day and easily overturned. The red flag was 11 or 12-hour day in their "ever so much in evidence as now, but moulding shops. W.W.LEFEAUX Al I Local 617 U. B. Carpenters Support the Trades and Labor Council on Censorship Local fil7, U. B. of Carpenters, held I ""' an enthusiastic meeting ou Monday Wnrlrinp C,\afift la Tiikinir *» evening with a crowded house. fWOnimg \jh_bS IS IdUM*, .1 Unanimous support was given tlie ac- tion of tin; Trades and Labor Council I in petitioning lln; government lo remove the ban on working class literature. The; Laundry Workers strike was fully discussed, und a speciul meeting being called for Tuesday, Dec. 3, to vote on the assessment of 25c per week. In the mountimo a cheque hns been forwarded to the treasurer of the fund for $200 until the assessment is levied. Other special business to he dealt with on Tuesday evening, Dec. .'I, are as follows: Ballot to be taken on the question of change lo constitution. Bttllotting on ihe convention city of the B. O, Federation of Labor. Report, of our delegate to the Dominion Trades Congress. All members are urgently requested to attend next Tuesday, as these questions are of vital importance to the working class movement, and should govern themselves accordingly. Great Interest in Working Class Problems That the working class is great interest in tho political situation is evidenced by the large crowd that gathered at the Royal Theatre on Sunday last to hear W. A. Pritchard ture on the situation The speaker was attentively follow .1 by the vast audience and his re- j RETAIL CLERKS AND EARLY CLOSING Many Stores Sign Petition for Bylaw Closing Stores at 6 p.m. on Saturdays The Retail Clerks are seeking to hnve the stores in the following trades closed at 0 p.m. on Saturdays: Departmental stores, boys' and gent's clothing and furnishings, shoo stores, hardware and sporting goods and furniture stores. The clerks are having a petition circulated in order that a by- marks showed to every thinking ind! vidua! the absurdity of the present system und also indicated thut we were on tho verge of u great change because the problems confronting society could not be solved under capitalism. (in Sunday next VV. VV. Lefeaux will be Ihe speaker, anil as usual the meeting will be thrown open for questions and discus ions at the close, The lecture will commence promptly at 6 o'clock, the doors being open at 7.30. Those who want a good seat are requested to lie in attendance early, there was little chance cip tho estuhltsh- nient of Socialist republics without a bourgeois interruption. The Houses of Parliament could not be suddenly filled with working class representatives. The empire of capitalist magnificcOCO had been slowly reared and would be gradually superseded. After a numbor of illustrations to show tho futility of the present piling up of " promises to pny." Kingsley stated that he was not surprised tlmt Scfii'ideinau (whom he referred to as I a "pale pink red") was Induced to resign after getting a look ut hia new job as chancellor of the (ienwul ex chequer, and tho samo wns irue of the "crown prince of ihe United States.'' taking a who resigned last week. "Yon cannot • produce food, clothing and shelter and let it go from you and be paid for it except in promises." The only revenue* producer was lubor in requisition, which wns the only property on enrtb. Legal Methods If They Existed There could be no relief until the law may be presented, and AU the departmental slores ami a large percentage of the other merchants of the city have already signed the petition, and it is hoped that it will be completed by the end of this week. That there is no legitimate reason why the stores should not close at 6 p.m, on Saturdays anyone that is no blilnded with prejudice will acknowledge. The majority nf the workers have Saturday afternoon off. und with a little education it would very soon be found that no inconvenience by the new rules would bc experienced. working class controlled the powers of government. There was no telling when thc polls would again be open. His advico was to use the logal means of the ballot; but he would take enre to' point out that in some countries force bail been resorted to because legal means were denied ihe wnrkers, and it might be well to remember tbat in some countries where legal means had been so restricted ns to bo useless or had been removed altogether. There was talk of reconstruction on the part of the people who were alwuys ... I trying to "do us good." The speaker J said experience showed tbey could be ted upon. [ relied upon in ".to us good and plenty." We must be froe to speak our minds and to engage in political conflict and all support mus! be withdrawn from the class who rule and rob. Mr. R. P. Pettipiece occupied the chair. Printers The Typographical Union is taking steps to (iecure an increase in the wuges of thc job printers. The newspaper men have already secured an increase of 15 per cent. PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PBIDAY November 29, 1918 Those Twin Bute Shirts We Told You About last week are really first class value - IT'S just as hard a proposition to get the real, honest values in cloth as ever it was. But we have received a shipment of good Mackinaw cloth, and have made this up into some of the swellest "winter-and-rough-weather" Work Shirts you ever wore. Double-stitching, double sleeves, double sboulders good buttons sewn on to "stay put," and honest workmanship throughout Jas. Thomson & Sons, Ltd.. ■ VANCOUVER, B. C. PATlWlZB PBDBBATIONIST ADVERTISERS J. F. BURNS Leather Goods Store Ladles' Hand Bags a Specialty All Kinds of High Grade Travelling Ooods 519 OBANVILLE STREET Phone Sey. 2114 Vancouver, B.O. Dentistry! crowni, Bridie* and KUiBft made thi mum ihade tfl 70a on utanl tarth. Dr. Gordon Campbell 0|i«i evenings 7:80 to 8:81. Dental none in attendance. COB. OBANVILLE AND BOBIOI STBEBTS Onr Owl Drug Stan mom Bar. ES38 fEDEMIlONIST The Laundry Strike Editor B. C. Fedorationist: In your issue of Nov. 22, you givo prominence to tho statement thut Alderman Kirk is tho stumbling block in the way of settlement in connection with the Laundry Workers' strike. I wish to state that Aid. Kirk is only one of several shareholders in our Laundry Company, and that thoy all are unanimous on the question of policy with regard to the closed shop. Thero are also a number of steam laundry plants in our city who tako tho same stand as oursolves, aud in which, to thc best of my knowledge, Aid. Kirk has no financial interest whatsoever. lu fairness, thereforo, to Aid. 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Saturday only, lb 42 l-2c Alberta Special Butter, lb 6Cc Alberta Special Butter 3 lbs. fl.00 Albertn Creamery Butter, lb 50c Sardines 3 for 26c Clark's Pork nnil Beans..3 for 26c Aunt Dinah's Molasses, fi-Ib. tins for 60c EXTBA SPECIAL Sister's Famous Cottage Rolls, :t to-Ji lbs. each. Saturday only 38 l-2c 3--BIG STORES--3 123 Hastings Street East 830 Granville Street 3260 Main Street Phone Sey. 3262 Phone Sey. 866 Phone Fair. 1683 Turner, Beeton & Company, Limited WHOLESALE MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS Dry Goods, Gents' Furnishings VICTORIA, B. C. 0 MANUFACTURERS OF "BIG HORN" BRAND SHIRTS, OVERALLS, Etc. Factory organlted under "Unltod Garment Workers of America" Labor and Reconstruction Editor B. C. Foil oration ist: Two distinct factions ure -interested in reconstruction, Jliinncc and Labor. Each will decide what is bost in its own intorests, Owing to the fact taht one is propertyiess, uud the othor owns and controls all that appertains to tho wel- faro of the othor. Prosit reports indicate that finance is interested 'in industrial developments and Jin uncial enterprise, also Labor bureaus for distribution of Labor, leading ono to believe that thoy consider pre-war conditions good enough aftor tho war. Naturally this should bo so, for they havo profited fully by their endeavors and class interests ,both during peace and war. This leaves the workerB to realize that thoy huve to depend on themselves, and do their own thinking, and find the ways und means of enforcing their own programme of reconstruction. Sevoral items worth considering aro: Hours of lubor, remuneration, overtime, distribution of labor, also the question of women replacing men during the war. Regarding hours of labor, industrial organization during thc war has displayed the fact that by organization and machine production, thc minority of workers as producors have been ablo to provide for themselves and non-producers at home, also for millions of their fellows abroad following an unproductive occupation, and supplying thom with arms, food, clothing, etc, otc, pro- -ing that with access to the natural csourccB of the country, there need be no poverty or unemployment. That wo can produco quite enough by shortening tho hours of labor, and bring into employment a vast number who would, under other circumstances, likely be idle. A six-hour day, fivo days u week, is un absoluto necessity. Should at any period national necessity and not more profit demand a longer workday, then an extra shift could be run, Organized labor, however, to refuse to allow its members to work other than thc ono shift, exception to be where tho local trade organization had not tho spare labor on hand to meet the requirements. Demobilization und the possiblo flooding of the Lubor market offers serious consideration on the part of Labor. As a big unemployed army offers good opportunities to cut down wages and generally lower thc standard of living of the wage-earner referring to registration bureaus. All arc open to severe criticism, and those would function to suit tlie variobs interests concerned. The workers hnve already the only established bureau worth consideration, nnd that is in their own organizations. Employers who intend to abido by local union eondilions, know whore to obtain their labor, and tho intelligent worker also knows where is his most beneficial interest lies, with co-operation with his fellow workers. The daily press and private employment bureaux, or state employment exchanges (as in England) are only appealed to where cheap or scab unorganized labor is required, or during an exceptional boom in trade, when nny particular trade organization has all members working, otc. State labor exchanges could act as a distribution agency to break strikes, and in many ways act in a reactionary manner to organized labor. Demobilization, however, would create the need for an employment distribution agency, but onc cun only boo its usefulness when controlled nnd operated entirely by organized labor. To collect necessary data, 1 would suggest tho formation of a local job stewards committoe, which could meet and sond to a Central Labor committee all particulars relating to work in operation number of men employed, organized or not. Aud then the central committee could, by reference to all reports on hand, mako known whero localities were overcrowded or short of labor, and notify thc organizations accordingly. Ono of two alternatives seem necessary to the success of the above pin"- Either a closed shop, or mutual co-oporation of tho employer considering we nro trying to solve a national difficulty on demobilization. Distribution of labor is important, Should an overstocked labor market demand immediate attention, and there bo a genuine demand for reconstruction in Europo, thou lubor should demnd as u national necessity free transportation for mechanics to Europe. We huve sent thousands upon thousands for destructive purposes, then we can do the same fnr reconstruction. Remuneration and the shorter day are worth attention. A uniform wago per day for six hours, to bo increased lo moot the cost of living peroidicully, seems uot unrou- sonublc, also that all trndes be paid on tho same uniform rate, even the unskilled laborer should meet with this consideration. We all huve to pay so much for food, clothing, shelter and all workers are entitled to live on tho bost obtainable. Wc squubblo umong ourselves at such a suggestion, but the landlord and storekeeper shows you no distinction on the sale or hire of his goods. Women relative to men in industry has offered much argument. I would suggest they have the same rights as men, but on the progruminc of reconstruction, and should unemployment requirements demunil, us a lust resort, Ihut murriod women who took or filled Mien's plaees, to relieve them for the front, bc asked to relinquish those positions and that thoy bo retaken by tho roturnod men. Exception could bo given to widows, or these who have no support from their husbands; such as whom may be sick er dbsortors. In conclusion, some consideration should bo given to returned soldiers, for there is nlso the social reconstruction responsibility. Possibly a soldiers und workers committee or council could 1)0 formed to denl with these questions. Nunc but workers should be eligible, ull to belong to the organizod labor unions, soldier and worker ulike. Par* ticulur occupations may bc allotted to suit their physical disabilities. Tho World of Nov, 20, informs us thut tho civic bureau has a proposal to solve the civic housing problem, and suggestions of a contracting company are mooted, .who would teach the employees the various trades in operation ,and to cm- ploy returned men only; also to pay in piece-work basis and not by day labor. I can only say that this is an example of whut the returned man can expect. This piece-work sweating system is a curse to tho community. Then are we to believo that thc returned soldier will bo exploited should this miserable schemo become an accomplished fact? It would bc interesting to kndw how tho returuod men will tako thc proposal. What wil lorganized Labor do about it? State employment bureaux, mooted along with such proposals as tho above, forebode interesting complications, now democracy is established. R. EDMONDS. Thanks for Aid Editor B. C. Federationist; Through the inediuin of The Federationist, my wife and I desire to thank Busine: Agent Alexander, of tho Steam and Operating Engineers, ulso Bro. T. Hill, and tho organization generally, for tho assistance and kindness shown to us during our recent sickness. Yours fra ternally, II. WARMAN. November 20, 1918. Trades'and Labor Council Preamble Editor B. C. Federationist: Will you plcusc publish in your next issue the preamble of the Trades and Labor Council. Tho organization to which I belong will vote on thc question of affiliation with tho Trades and Labor Council at our noxt meeting, Sunday, Dec. 15 next, und so that as many as possible may know thc aims and objects of the central body, and be ublo to voto intelligently, I usk you this favor. Yours fraternally, W. A. SQUIRES. As Requested Preamble—Section 1, This Council is organized for tho purpose of voicing the needs and aspirations of Labor legislatively uud otherwise; and to provide u pluce for worthy members of its affiliated unions to participate in tho discussion of those practical problems upon the solution of which depends their welfare us workers; individually and collectively. With tho introduction of the mo'dem machinery of production and thc harnessing of the forceB of Nature, it is only fitting that tho weulth producers should participate in tho benefits derived. We, therefore, pledge ourselves to unceasingly demand a universal work-day of eight hours or loss; so long us labor-power is sold as a commodity. We believo there is more efficacy in electing working class representatives to writo the law than by supplicatory methods; uud our efforts will bo more iu that direction in future. We arc firmly convinced that the future belongs to the only useful people in human society—the working cluss. Threatened Winnipeg police Strike Editor B. C. Federationist: Sir— Thc polico have lately had to liston to a good deal of unfriendly criticism both in the press und elsewhere, und it is somehow suggested thut for a constable to demand a living wuge and reasonable conditions of service is unpatriotic ami practically au offense against tbe 'Dominion of Cnnada. The truth is that the police forces throughout Canada have been legt far behind iu the industrial wage earners' competition for increased pay wherewith to cope agaiust the cver-increuslng cost of living. Those who now blame the police becuuse they are demanding with some determination they thoy too, their wives und children and dependents, shall be maintained above the threshold of penury and want, do not realizo. how long and how grievously they have und are suffering from the unhcedy, dilatory and grudging attitude of tho average police commissioners throughout Canada to the policeman's uppcal for better treatment. Thc disregurd for the provision of a weekly rest day, which every man or woman is entitled to, is still disregarded by the Vancouver police commissioners, und is still a source of fruitful discontent among tho police of the city of Vancouver; also othor cities of our fair Dominion. Tho organized police forces who bolong to police unions in Canada realize tho difficulties created by the war, but there is much evidence to show that our authorities havo been content to regard these difficulties as insuperable und have dune nothing to alleviate tho hardship, thereby creating u sense of grievance in the forces. The least the authorities can do is to recognize police unions, for they are hero, and are going to stay. I noticed an article in the World statiug thut returned soldiers are expected to be used to police the city of Winnipeg, and a permanent force from thut source may be expected. In answer to that, 1 would stato that returned soldiers who have boon over the top and crowned themseLves with glory as men will do no such thing. Tho majority of returned soldiers are wage-earner* und as such have no desire to uid the authorities in thoir nefarious work of breaking up police uuions. The returned soldier will not deprive a comrade who fought nobly by his side, und who willingly doffed thc blue for khaki, to tuke up arms ngainst our common enomy. We wonder whether it is even now realized how much romains to be done for those constables who have served, and are serving their country. It Is surely not too much tu usk of orgunized Labor to issue an instruction to ull police authorities in Canada to encourage policemen to join the police unions in common with other omployoes and bc prepared to do their bit. Surely the police, like any other workmen, aro entitled to the claims set up by organized Labor nnd a just estimate of these claims should bo grantod and ils application should be Dominion wido. FAIR1M-AY. SINGE ACIS OF Employers Careless Morgan, N. J.—Charges of negligence uud earelessness in the operation of the T. A. Gillespie shell-loading plant at this place, which was destroyed by explosion on October 5 with tho direct loss of Ollives und the indirect loss of many more, were mude to tho United Statos somite committee, which has been directed to make an investigation into the cause of the disaster. Protest Meeting Is Broken Up By Labor Council Officers TORONTO, Ont—A mass meeting called by the Toronto District Labor Council to protest ordors-in-couneil, banning the Social Democrats and prohibiting strikes, ended disastrously on Saturday, 16th, in this city, owing to the ill-advised tactics purBued by tho council's officials. The receipt of information from T. Moore, president of tho congross, to tho offect that the orders-in-council hud ocen rescinded, was responsible for some misunderstanding with respect to these orders, as evidence was produeed to show that the ban on the 8. D. P. had not been removed: this evidence purported to bo tho receipt of a tolo- gram from E. L. Nowcombe, Doputy Minister of Justico, to the offect that the press reports were unfounded. Tho tolegram was dated Friday, 9.11 p.to. Hundreds were presont, long bofore eight o'clock. They fillod tho body of tho hull and gulleries, and crowded on tho stops of thc platform, It was ono of the JjiggoBt crowds that haa evor packed She Labor Tomplo auditorium. After opening the mooting, President Conn announced that as the order- in-council had been cancelled, the pro test mooting was unnecessary^ and an adjournment would therefore bo in order, A regular volume of protest went up at this announcement as several of the delegates had beon advised that the officials intended putting an ond to tho meeting in order to prevent any hostile criticism of tho cabinet, which had honored Labor by requesting T. A. Stevenson, secretary of tho Labor Council, to act on thc commission for demobilization and re-establishment. The temper of the audience wus not mitigated by knowledge of this fact, Thc audience then demanded tho olection of a new chairman, amid cries of "Bourgeois and fakir." Delegate Con ner managed to secure some semblance of order-und urged the officials to allow the mooting to proceed, whereupon Secretary Stovonson took tho position that if the mooting continues, the president of tho Trades Council will remain in thc chair," and President Conn stuck to his post, but stated that ho would refuse to accpet any resolution. Delegate Lewis, of the Machinists' Union then secured thc floor, and proceeded to read the following resolution: Resolution of Protest "That the meeting register a vigorous protest against government by order-in-council, which prohibited froe speech, tho holding of public meetings, and the unfettered use of the press; that the cabinet was simply a committee of parliament, und that it had illegally usurped the functions that belong- c3 to the elected representatives of thc people." A cheer greeted tho reading of this resolution, und it would probably have curried without any oppostiou or trouble, hud not Lowis proceeded to deliver a fiery address in support of it. He demanded that oil persons imprisoned for violating the order-in-council bc at once liberated; that all aliens who had bfcen interned during the war bc at once given their freedom; ho further argued that while thc boys hud been fighting for liberty in Flanders, we hnd been sacrificing it here, and' concluded by declaring that the war hud boon won by thc working men of Germany, by the overthrowing of their junker class. That was going u step too for President Conn and the officers of thc Trades and Labor Council. Reflection on Organized Labor '1 refuse to put that rosolutlion," declured Presidont Conn, emphatically. "I am not going to allow any man to niakc such deliberate falsehoods and get away with them. They are a gross reflection upou the thousands of trades unionists who voluntcord for active service, uud the hundreds who have given their lives in the interests of defence of freedom." A fresh outbreak occurred, President Conn's words being drowned in the uproar. The meeting is adjourned," ho declared, when he could make himself heard for a moment. "It was callod for trade unionists only." Stand up ull who are trade unionists!" shouted Lewis, and thc entire audience rose en masse. 'Wo have a real Russian autocracy right here in Cunada!" called some one in the audience, aad the others cheered. "If you ask my opinion, there's too much Russian in this audience," retorted President Conn. Turned Out Lights President Conn again declured the meeting adjourned, and loft the chair. This was followed by a rush for the platform, and there were cries for the selection of another chairman. Cure- taker W. Fordknm, however, acting on iust ructions from the Labor Templo directors, began tu turn out the lights, and threatened to cull thc polico if the crowd did not at once leave. This threat had the desired effect, and the audience poured out in the street, where they procecdod to hold an open- air meeting, For over two hours and a half speakers unburdened their minds on tho questiou of governments in general and thc Canadian government in particular. It was denounced us the foe to human liberty. Every ono in authority camo in for u round of abuse, and the working classes woro called upon to "show thut they had fighting blood in their veins" by vigorously protesting ngainst autocracy in Canada. ''It was just the revolutionary oloment in Toronto having thoir \fling for twenty minutes or so," said Mr. Stevenson. "They havo been waiting for au opportunity to express themselves freely, and saw such an opportunity in this meeting. I rofusod to act as secrotary when I saw how things were going. There is too much British blood in me for that." Many trade unionists who were present ut the meeting expressed their dissatisfaction ut the vindictive spirit shown by the Labor officiuls, believing that a snd reflection hud been cust upon the Lubor movement by allowing an issue of such vital imjwrtuncc being shelved, especially as many good honest trade unionists are languishing in prison because of these ordors. Tho leaders are not prepared to submit to the ruling of our labor lenders upon this Important issue, nnd the question will be again raised at the next meeting of the council and iu the event of Ring np Phone Seymour 2364 for appointment Dr. W. J. Curry DENTIST Suite 301 Dominion Building VANCOUVEB, B. C. You will not be "soaked" _ 80 muj people neglect their eyei even when they know they should have them attended to—when they know they ahould be wearing glaueg — beeause they are afraid they will be overcharged—and beeause of the uncertainty ef the coet. _ I want any of you union men who feel that you may require glance—you or your wives—to eome in and let me examine your eyes. Let me tell you what If wrong—if anything— what it will eost to give you glasses that will make seeing and living more comfortable. _ My optical service is the most efficient and the most reasonable on the coast. Seymonr IMS J. D. GAMBLE Manager OranviUe Optical Oo. , 649 OBANVILLE STBEET Below Drysdale's ; Canada Food Board ■ ; Licence 8—1868 • "Cash and Carry" is thc very best method of saving. I sell you the very best for less money. Eating Apples, Jonathans, 31-2 lbs. 25c Good Eating Apples, per box $1.16 Maple Loaf Creiim, large cun, 20-oz. lie St. Charles Cream, largo cans, 20 oz., two for 25c Bluo Ribbon Tea, per lb 55c, Braid's Ideal Tea, por lb tie Foncy CIcanod Currants, por lb SOo Funcy Seeded Baisins, largo pkts 15c Not-n-Seod Baisins, 2 pkgs. for 26c 4-lb. Tins Wagstaflo's Jam, now season's, per tin 96o B. & K. Wheat Flakes, largo pkg 85c 5-lb. Tins Eogers' Syrup 48c Compound Lard, per lb 30c Pure Lard, por lb 35c Salt Bacon, per lb 35c Back Bacon, in piece, per lb 47c Sliced Bacon, per lb 63c S. T. Wallace's Marketaria 118 Haitinga St. W. Opposite Woodward's SET. 1286 THE BEST Shaving Soap in any country Produces a Fine dreamy Lather ud Does Not Dry on the Face DEMAND "Witch Hazel" Shaving Soap Stick or Cake M*nuf actured in Britiah Oolamtl* If you haven't Joined the Federated Labor Party, get in touch with Secretary Trotter, Room 208, Labor Temple, or any of the vice- preildentt throughout the provinoe. *** PANTAGES ™ NEXT WBBK THE OBEAT LEON KINO and HARVEY Other Big Features ihe. council refusing to accede to their request, they will tuke the initiative in calling a meeting under their own auspices. Blouse Special for the Weekend We found an unusually pretty silk blouse, and at a very low price. We are sharing our good fortune with you. Few things could be more sensible as a Christmas gift and few as nice as oan be had at such a low oost. Pur,e extra heavy habutai, made to be worn as either a high or low neck; rows of pin tuoking down the front, neat turnover cuffs, pearl buttons. 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No. 48 EIGHT PAGES Good Teeth Are Your Best Investment _ To havo lost teeth replaced by now ones that look ob woll —and oporato as woll as your originals—to havo your mouth made wholo and healthy—horo is a first duty of every man or woman—tho first call on the purse after the necessities of life. For good teoth mean good health and surely that is tho bost investment you can make—tho first one you should make. No mattor how many or how fow you have loat—how many docayed—you can havo theta replaced and repaired at most reasonable eost. I porson-* ally warrant all work to bo skilfully and carefully dorio and only the finest materials used. <_ A complete modern dental establishment—tho greatest individual care and attontion—tho finest materials. This is my policy. Opposite Woodward's DR. LOWE Fine Dentistry HASTINOS AND ABBOTT Friday and Saturday SPECIALS WAB TAX EXTBA WHEBE NECESSARY 50c Zam Buk 34c 75c Oromo Elcaya - 83c 50c Roid's Menthol Ointment ......S3c BOo PopB 36c 50c Roid's Pilo Ointment 28c 35c Mcnnon's Tooth Paste 23c 50c Parrish's Chemical Food 28c 25c Reid's Witch Hazel Cream -18c 25c Aromatic Cascara 18c 50c Tepeco Tooth PaBte 45c 50c Veloute Pace Powder 26c 25c Mennon'B Talcum 14c 15c Verbena Bath Soap 10c Or 8 for .' 25c $1.00 Liquid Arvon 74c 25c Mlnord's Liniment 19c $1.00 Niijol .76c •10c Sauitol Cream 24c $1.00 Reid's Syrup of Hypophosphitoa 70c 50c Orchard Whitn 36c $1.25 Pinkbam's V-ugotuble Compound : 94c 10c Rit Dyes, 3 for 25c 50o Reid's Kidney Pills 29c 25c Witch Hazel Shaving Stick....13c tiOc- Hind's Honey and Almond Cream - 43c 35c Infant's Delight Soap 23c 75c Box Armour's Soap, (2 cakes), and Talcum — 38c VANCOUVER DRUG CO. LIMITED The Original Cut Rate Druggists MAIN STORE: 405 Hastings Street West Phones Htf. 3966 ud 1066 BRANCH STORES: 7 Hastings Street West Seymour 3632 782 GranvUle Street Sermour 7013 Oor. Oranvllle and Broadway Bay. 2314 and 1744-0 412 Main Street Seymour 2032 , 1700 Commercial Drive High. 236 and 1733-0 CHRISTMAS HINTS If yoa would got the bost selection of goods suitable for gifts, you will have to SHOP EARLY, as goods will be rather scarce this year. DRESSING ROBES House Coats, Gloves (wool or silk,,l.nod), Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear (silk or poplin), Umbrellns for ladies or gentlemen. SWEATER COATS for ladies, men or hoys. Also SOITS AND OVERCOATS for men and boys. CLUBB & STEWART LTD. BOYS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING 309-315 HASTINGS STREET WEST UNION STORE MEN WHO WEAR OUR SHOES ARE ALWAYS SATISFIED You can't find a man wearing SHOES that camo from thiB storo who is not satisfied with thom. Wo soil only tho Best Shoes Made, and our prices aro always fair. Don't judge Shoes by any advertising price. LOOK AT THE SHOES. The Ingledew Shoe Co. 666 ORANVILLE STREET Vancouver's Union Shoe Store T. B. HILL'S IS KNOWN FAR AND WIDE AS THE HOUSE OF QUALITY Wc give satisfaction because wu guarantee our goods. Our experience is that it pays to give value for vnluo received*. Our stock of lien's and Boys' Furnishings are offered at a price lower than they can now be produced at. T. B. HILL 117 HASTINGS STREET EAST VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, _9_T Olty, $9X10 ) $1.60 PER YEAB Strong Unions Work the Release of Mooney for Every State in the Land of Southern Cross Is Busy IN Courts Cannot Enforce the Awards That They Make Government Is Evidently Working for the Big Interests Australian Labor has takon Tip the fight on Tom Mooney'a bohalf in very earnest. From ono end of Australia to thc other, stato organizations of Labor trades aud labor councils and individua unions tire passing motions domanding that Mooney he. either released or given a now trial. The flrst real appeals were made on behalf of Comrade Mooney last April. At that date tho Sydney Labor Conn-, cil took tho matter up and forwarded a cable to Governor Stephens of California, demanding a new trial. With the news*that the hanging of Mooney was postponed till August, and then till Decembor, came an appeal from Tom Mooney direct for Labor throughout the world to mako ono last united attempt td save him from the gallows until he had been tried fairly nn|l squarely. The work of securing thc aid of Australian Labor was placed in tho bunds of tlie Australian representative of this journal (W. Francis Ahern), Sydney Now South Wales, who is perhaps bet ter versed on tho American Labor situ ation than any other working class re prcsentative in Australia. His position, too, in the Labor movement in Australia coupled with tho fact that he is onc of thc big men in Labor journalism there, gavo him the position of being ablo to handle thc Mooney appeal in tho right manner. , No sooner did tho call come than ho was hard nt work issuing special appeals to tho various Labor newspapers throughout tho Commonwealth of Australia, and approaching representatives of Labor. Week aftor week ho was hard at work contributing a sej^es of powerfully written articles to tho Australian Labor press, sending thc message far and wido in the land of the Southern Cross that Ono of tho loadors of Labor .in the United StatcB stood ready for tho hangman's noose. Tho aid of the Socialist press, too, was invoked, with no small result. The Mooney caso has received publicity in Australia such as it nover received bofore. Tho fact that Mr. Ahorn jhad tho details of tho caso at his finger tips was, of course, a pow orful factor, whilo his comprehensive understanding of the American Labor- Socialist movoment was another con tributing factor. And whut nro thc results? Every Australian state now has information of the Moonoy ense. Industrial councils, Trados and Labor Councils, One Big Union Congresses, individual unions and political parties throughout Australia hnve taken tho matter up because they sec in Moonoy's caso a miscarriage of justico. Nor hns the matter been confined to registering protests nnd sending them to the Tom Mooney defence committee in San Francisco. Cables aiitl letters have boon rushed to Governor Stephens of Cnlifornin, and to Presidont Wilson, asking them in the name of Australian Labor to intercede for Mooney. It is to be hoped that tho powers that bc will understand what Australian Labor means—that when Australian Labor speaks, 55 por cent, of thc working nmnliood of Australia carrying union tickets, speak. No other country in tho world can register tho same effective protest as Australian Labor, because no other country in thc world can claim that, on government official figures, tho workers to the extent of 55 per cent, aro trades unionists, carrying union tickets. Meanwhile thc agitation for Mooney is gathering strength in Australia. Mr. Ahorn is still hnrd at work with his [By W. Francis Ahorn, Sfpocinl Representative in Australia.] Arising out of a case heard boforo the Australian Commonwealth Arbitra* tion Court, tho High Court of Australia was called upon on September 27 last to decide what was the power of tho Federal Arbitration Court. After considerable argument the decision coi^ic to was that while tho Arbitration Court had power to make an awaid it had no power to enforce it. An impasse hus thus boen created in arbitration in Australia. All along awards havo boen made by tho court and tho ability to enforce them has never been questioned. It is not thought that the Australian Federal government will allow tho matter to rest there. Arbitration -has grown to be part of tho functions of government in Australia, and doubtless tho Federal government wiH at tho earliest opportunity take the necessary powors to clothe the court with the powor to enforce thc awards it makes. A more amazing or moro absurd finding of a court could not bo imagined. After years of hard work perfecting thc arbitration machinery of Australia, it is discovered that the arbitration court itsolf is, a hollow sham. To have held that the arbitration court has no powers to mako awards and that all awards made by the court wero invalid, would have been in keoping with tho decision that it has no power to enforce its awards; but the consequences of such a straightforward decision could bo imagined. It is well known among those who have been closoly following tho work of tho anti-Labor Federal govornment in Australia that for somo time past politicians supported by tho big moneyed interests have lost no opportunity of endeavoring to docry tho work of tho court. As a matter of fact oven thc primo minister—the chiof Labor renegade in Australia—has wont out of his way to attack tho court and the president of tho court alike, whilo his government has set up commissions to do the work which tho court was established to perform. The public of Australia then were not slow to see that behind all the legal word-spinning from tho High Court of Australia at tho end of Soptembor last, an attack of tho powors of the arbitration court was boing made. The Federal Arbitration Court was making good, settling grave disputes that held far-reaching consequences, and laying down basic principles for the guidance of similar tribunals. With all the limitations that wcro engineered against it by the moneyed interests and thoir politician friends, great results wero obtained from tho court. Ab an instance of tho feeling of thc government to tho court it created itself to settle disputes it is only necessary to note briefly what happened in the shipbuilding disputo which recently went to tho court for adjudication. Tho government itself asked the court to arbitrate in the shipbuilding dispute, yet refused to obey tho award thc court mado, becauso it went against thc government. And when wc were told that the government was going to create an Act of Parliament to take the matter out of tho hands of tho court altogether, to bo unsettled by the politicians in parliament where big interests ' holds u majority. The question lhat now faces the articles on the greatest frnmo-up of j workors in Australia who dosire to modern times, still hard at work mail ing tliem fnr and wide io the Austra Han Labor press, still hard at work trying to save Moonoy from the scaffold. If Austrnlian Labor's efforts have hnd nny effect, it will be due in no small measure to the manner in which he has conducted the publicity campaign in Austrnlin on bohalf of Mooney. LABOR BODY SEES NO SEX DISTINCTION District of Columbia Takes a Different Attitude to That of New York WASHINGTON.—The right' to a job, for men and women alike, was affirmed by the Centrnl Labor Union of the District of Columbia at its rogular weekly meeting Inst night in a resolution calling upon the federal agencies of reconstruction to prevent unemployment when tho nrmy and navy are demobilized. This action is in direct con- trust to thnt of the Centrnl,Federntod Union of New Yory City at n recent meeting which called upon the women workors to give up their jobs to returning soldiers uud suilors. The resolution adopted by tne District of Columbia central labor body wns introduced by a delegate from tho Women's Trade Union Lengue, and seconded by delegates from tho Yeast Workors, Firemen, Foderul Employees, and various others, and passed by unanimous vote. Copies were ordered sent to tho President of the United States, lho Secretnry of Labor, and the directors, respectively, of the U. S. Employment Service nnd the Training and Dilution Sorvice of the Department of Lubor. Tlie text of the resolution is as follows: "Whereas, wo believe that tho natural resources nnd industrial opportunities of tho United States nro sufficient to provide jobs for all the workers, and unemployment can therefore be prevented by proper distribution of work nnd the workers; "Whereas, we believe in the recognized principle of the right to work, a measure of industrial peaco instend of strikes and chaos, -is what is the government going to do to remedy the defect so lately discovered. Thoro can be no halting now; a straight-cut nud speedy courso should bo at once taken. If any action is really necessary to validate the position of the court aud its hitherto accepted powers, tht; legislation should immediately be enacted. It is idle to urge seriously that parliament has ho power to romedy the position when we know that the constitution gives parliament power to legislate for thc order and good govern- ! mont of tho Commonwealth, und it would be sheer humbug to arguo that ordor and good govornment stopped short at enforcing tho decisions of the court. If thc Australian Foderul government fails to remedy tho position it will be clear to everybody that tho government is out to smash the arbitration court in order to replace it with some spurious form of arbitration that will not be accepted by thc workers of Australia, Thc govornment must at once establish the arbitration court in the position it was believed to be for so many years without question, or stand condemned ns thc provokers of direct action and chaos. CIVIL SERVICE FEDERATION AND RECONSTRUCTION Civil Service Commission >o Cease Being a Recruiting Agency Only WASHINGTON.—Reconstruction of the federal civil aervice as a vital means of tho after-war readjustment of industry will bo urgod upon congress at tho next session by tho National Fedoration of* Federal Employeos. Drafts of now legislation, radically different from thc presont «ivil servico laws, are now under consideration by a special committoe of the Federation, appointed in pursuance of tho action of the recent national convention. These laws, whon finally formulatod, will bo nsked for as a part of tho government's reconstruction programme. Tho new measures as proposed, according to the national president of the Foderation, Luther C. Steward, will chungo the character and functions of tho present civil service commission to include a system of employment management and wage fixing, in addition to tho presont function of mero recruiting. Civil service training courses will bo .provided, undor the plan outlined, in all schools subsidized or controlled by tho Fodoral government, and such courses will bo designed especially for soldiers and sailors prior to do- mobilization of the armed forco end prior toiany legislation looking to their preferment in appointmonts to civil sorvico positions. Complote equality of opportunity, compensation, and promotion will bc guaranteed under tho new legislation proposod, on tho basis of fitness solely, without discrimination as to sox. Examination, scientific selection of eligibles, promotion, demotion, nnd dismissal' or rotiremont are contemplated through a central organization rather than through tho separate departments as at presont^-in other words, the application of tho principles of scientific employment management to tho operations of tho federal civil service. Furthermore, all positions, up to and including tho assistant secretaries of departments, are to bo included, under this plan, in the permanent classified service, thus insuring tho selection of competent trained executives instead of political appointees in tho higher administrative positions, and offering au inccntivo to the best material m the lower positions to undertake government service as a life career. The Fedoration proposes that all statutory salaries bo abolished, and appropriations made in lump sums. Working conditions, including salaries, should bc fixed, it is contended, by a representative board, the membership of which should consist of representatives of the employees, of the administrative officials and of tho public at large. Garment Workers Gain Now York—Employees in the women's wrapper and. kimono industry hnvo secured wago increases of $4 and $5 a weok. UNION SHOP BIGGER aud brighter than evor—more varied, too, offering you a choiee and assortment impossible to obtain cisowhorc. That's what our stoek is this soason. Otherwise, we're the samo old "B. C." giving you the best of quality, the best of stylo, the bost lit aad tho beat mako. Wo know what you fellows need. We know just how yoa liko your stritt mado asd we make it our businoss and our pleasure to soo you get just what you noed, and at a prico you can afford. SUITS Made in the finest manner to your individual fit and measure FOR MEN from $35 np FOB WOMEN from $45 np I OVEBOOATS ABE HOW IN SEABOlf | THE B. C. TAILORING CO. Custom Tailors to the Working Man 128 HASTINGS ST. E. NEAB thbatee royal ———^^^—m— (Old Pantages) Canadian Northern Railway TRANSCONTINENTAL Lowest Pouible Pasienger Farei —to— EASTERN DESTINATIONS Modern Equipment—Courteous Attendants Travel Comfort Consult Onr Nearest Agoat or Write DISTRICT FABSBNG.BE AOENT, 60S HASTINOS W., VANCOUVER Telephone Seymou M82 Every Union in &C. -\____ ior THB FEDERATIONIST In a body. PAY FOB IT MONTHLY, quarterly or yearly, as best suits the wishes of tlie membership. Submit * motion »f. nt-it meeting—and advise Tha Fedorationist of the result. What's in a Name? To nud-trlllt tht word "Orphona" moui tbo' boot la tho world—to Tu- couw tbo Orpheum Cafe mow tbo bolt ttttng placo la town; music ud dudat la tho ovoalac. Drop la aay timo. Blgfoit onion bouo la Vueoavor. 788 OBANVXLLB Opp. Oxpboan License No. 10*1756 "theatre111 PLAYING ORPHEUM CIRCUIT VAUDEVILLE Matinee 3:80 Eveningi 8:30 10 Sub. Cards Oood for one year's subscription lo Tho B. C. Federation Ul, will bo mailed to any address In Canadft for $12.50. (Oood anywhere outsiilo uf TaneoDTer city.) Ordor lon today, I'einlt when sold. Havelncreaied in Price Except Bread costing no more— than it did 18 months ago with equal opportunity alike for men and womon; thereforo bc it "Resolved, that we call upon the govornment of the United States, through the Federal Employment Ser- i vice, tho Training and Dilution Ser- vioo, and any other agencies of Indus- trial adjustment now existing or lhat may be established, to deal with after- j war problems in sueh manner as to de-1 privo no man or woman of employment j but to redistribute the workers, men and women, according to the new hi this- trial needs; "Resolved further, that if, pending complete readjustment of industry, \ there is found in given localities or I given occupations an apparent surplus i of workers, the hours of work shall be shortened to permit of equal distribn j tion of jobs." FLOUR, sugar, butter, eggs, fuel, milk, meat, etc., all have greatly increased in price during the last 18 months. Just as with the baker, wages and other "overhead" expenses have risen considerably. Yet, in face of such additional cost of production, you are still buying a loaf of bread at the same price you did 18 months ago. Isn't this sufficient evidence io show that —thnt it's cheaper to buy baker's bread, time to try KIII'.I.I.Y'S 4-X BREAD? you can't afford to bald* Wouldn't this be a gdod Ask Your Grocer—Or Phone Fair. 44 SHELLY'S 4X BREAD PAGE POUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY. November i», 1918 IB. C. FEDERATIONIST Published BTery Friday morning by th* B. 0. Pedmtlontit. Limited A. 8. Walls Manager Offlce: Labor Temple, 405 Dunsmuir St, Tel. Exchange Seymour 7495 After 6 p.m.: Sey 7197K Subscription Rates: United States snd Foreign, $'2.00 per year; Canada, $1.50 per year; In Vanoouver Olty, 92.00 por year; to Unions subscribing in a body, $1.25 per member per jvar. "Unity of Labor: tha Hop* of tha World" FRIDAY November 29, 1918 WORLD EVENTS during tho past week would indicato that the working class is consciously moving towards tko now ordor. Tho press reporl-s are so connecting as to tho situation in Germany, STILL that u good deul of MOVING yUi;sa Work must no- FOBWARD. cossurily enter into" any attempt to depict what is likely to happen in that country. Ono thing, however, wliich dicates tlmt Liebknecht is going on right lines to establish a renl domoc mocracy in the land nf tho Hun, is the statement that has appeared in the press tu the effect he is thc self-styled head of tlie Bolslmviki. Hchiedouinnn and his followers ean not be trusted, and cunnot be looked upon as revolutionists, und their present activitieH can only be likened lo their former uc- tivitios during the period of the war. It would nppcur, howover, that Liob- knecht is daily .securing a greator following, or the press would not have changed its nttitude towards him. Only u short time ngo he was declaimed in the press ns being the loader of the anti-Hohenzollern fuction, now he -ia proclaimed as a Bolsheviki, and judging from thc press and its ideas of what it terms Bolsheviki, tho press luw ceased to look with any favor on either Liebknecht or his followers, for there can be no doubt as to thoir attitudo to the capitalist system. Wo find, however, that no one, either in Germany or outside of it, lias had such an influence on the ideas of the German people as to the real instigators of thc war, thnn has tho Minority Socialists in the ono- ray country. In tho attitudo of the Allies in this ease we can see the attitude of the international capitalists to any chango in the system undor winch wo live, but thc attitude of the workers in ovory country is rnpidly undergoing a change. Ln Canada wo arc already seeing a great chango in tho attitudo of the workors towards the actions of tho government. Whilo the workers huve been Hatisfled to jog along ,nnd tako all that has been handed out to tbem during the last four years with littlo protest, thoy aro now taking a definite stand on the censorship, nnd the intervention of the Allies in Russiu. Not only aro the workors asking for somo explanation as to tho intentions of the Allied govern* ments in tho Siberian expedition, but somo of tho daily papers aro asking questions, and from information to hand, there is some little unrest amongst the men detailed for duty in that part of Russia. The recent censorship of works that havo been in common uso, and hnve boen found in nil walks of life, nmongst members of the clorgy, and in the ranks of cabinet ministers, as well as a largo section of the workers, has caused so much disgust in the minds of the workers, that they aro determined to cither havo a free press, and froo speech, or know the reason why. Local unions and centrnl bodies throughout thc country are taking tlio matter up, and they aro determined not to let up until their object is achieved. In the Unitod States that land which has beon held up to thc Canadian as being an example of co-operation, and whero tho workers havo been acclaimed as boing more loyal than those of this country, tho workers aro showing signs of restlessness, and thc recent happenings in New York—whero the usual methods of a great democracy such as we are accustomed to—wero used towards men who hnd some ideas that did not fit iu with the press views, and tho views of the ruling clnss, shows tho mn of the tide. Naturally the methods adopted savored more of the Hun tlmn of n much-vaunted democratic people, but measures nf that kind ean not still the ever-growing desire on the part of tho workers for a real democracy, and mtn not check the natural development of iilens which ure the reflex of the conditions thnt sruround the pooplo. * * * From England anil Scotland) and all CfMirts of the Hritish Isles, word is ronton ved that the workers of ihose lands are lining up for democracy, and that at the coming election, Lloyd George is to he given a taste of what can he expected by the rulers of ull Ininls in the near future. They are ulso demanding free uction for Ihe new domooraoioa nnd the withdrawal of troops from Russia. Prom the Clyde comes Ihe news thut the premier hnd to huve a police escort, und that his reception was hostile when iu the city of Olusgow recently, and Havelock Wilson, who hns developed Into a rabid junker, and bitter ender, received a eold und hostile reception in the same eity. From press statements which credits tlie premier with saying, "that if bo does not secure sufficient support in tho next House, he will again appeal to Ihe people," it is evident that he does not expect to carry the country and at the best ,is hoping fur re-election with a small majority. world happenings for tho laat few yoars can readily road the real nows between tho lines of the conflicting press dispatches. Only this wook in a local daily, two news items issued on the same day concerning tho German situ ation, contradicted ono another, and so it is ull down the line. Tho news is garbled and framed to suit thc needs of the moment from a ruHug class view point. With these facta beforo us, tho workers that arc striving for domoc racy in its fullest sense, can tuke heart, and if the workers by tlieir activities, do not in the near future, bring about :i change in tho system, tho failure of tho system will be brought about by the inability of the ruling class to (ind markets for the surplus wealth produ cod. Articles arc still appearing iu the uaily press whieh picture Siberia, in fact all of Russia, as a veritable harvest field, and un unlimited market for the manufacturing interssts of the Al* lied countries, but with the roturn of millions to production of tho commodities which are to bo got rid of in ne markets, there is bound to be a great overplus of labor, and consequent suffering, and as a result, the ond of capitalism will bo brought much nearer. Men and women that huve suffered, as the soldiers and their follows in industry nave suffered, will never bc satis* tied with the old conditions, und with the means at hand for the production of tho things necessary for tlieir com fort, they will not stand ildy by, when the capitalist claw is helpless to assist them, because there are no markets. Adequate profits are necessary to pr perity, and lots of work. So says onr manufacturers representatives, but profits will not nssist tlie workers, neither will the workers bo likely to sit and wait for the means of oxistence until profits can bc made, but will take the only logical course left to them, and will demand that thoy be allowed to take possession of the means of production in order that they may produce those things thut will sustain their lives. The manner in which the chnnges will be brought ubout, however, depends on lho intelligence of the workers, and tho actions of tho ruling class. If the governments keep up their repressive measures, and attempts lo slave off the day, by arbitrary nnd Hun-like methods are likely to seo much suffering beforo we see a renl peace. If the work- rs understand tlie import of the world happenings, nnd take advantngo of ench new point of vantage, as it becomes possiblo, then the transition period will bo much smoother than otherwise We in this land, and the workers in Frnnce and Groat Britain, nnd tho States, have thc necessary machinery whereby wo can bring about a chango without force. Tho futuro will decide if the workers aro intelligent enough to tnke ndvnn tngc of those means. The Labor 1'arly is active, ami tlmt there will be nt least three limes ns many Labor men in the noxt House, i not un extravagant estimate, and if Ih Labor Party has no more limn a huu dred to two hundred members iu lh. House they will hold the balance of power, but it is expected Hint Lubor will make a great showing and defeat the government. The censorship is still very strict, but news affecting the intorests of the workers cannot be prevented from coming through, nnd thoso that havo studied IT IS difficult these days to pick up a inagaaino, or a newspaper, without soeing a headline in lnrge type wherein thc word reconstruction doos not appear. Members of Boards of Trade and Munufac HOW IT hirers Associations, OAN aro freely quoted on BG DONE. this grent problem of re-crcnting society, and tho clorgy are not far behind with thoir offering towards tho solution of the problom lhat is taxing the min of men and women thui hnve any ideas as to the way the world is travelling. Wo havo seen in the press during the last weok or two when; Ihe lumber manufacturing interests have been giving some little attention to tho question of markets for their wares. The genernl manufacturing interests aro also very anxious for some evidence of n successful marketing of the particular product which they are interested iu. Those interested in tho building trades are also seekiag a revival of activities in the erection of buildings, nnd it would appear thut the lumbering interests, nnd those interested in tho Building Trades arc agreed on the necessity of building homos for working- men. And Inst but not lenst, Labor men and returned soldiers seem to be vory inlerostod in Ihe getting rid of their particular commodity, which is labor- power. * ¥ • It will be nnlieed that overy one of lliese interested parties with thc exception of the cliruch, arc alike in their desires. They are all very much concerned as to u murket for their parlie- ular commodities. In other words, Ihey are all desirous of selling something. Nol one of the interests mentioned seem very much concerned about the quostion of homo consumption of tho particular goods that thy ure desirous of soiling. Greater production is ono of thc things mnul mcnttonol us being urgently needed. The workers, how ever, do uot seem so much concerned nbout creating u greator amounl of labor power, us they ure concerned us to how Ihey shall dispose of it when produced. The most urgent problom evidently being lbe shortening of ihe duily period, or (he number of hours per day, that they shnll be compelled lo de- liver up their commodity, iu return lor Iheir keep, or for sufficient money in order thut (hey may live, nnd of course go on producing their commodity lnbor power ,and by (lie expending of ihut power, producing commodities such us lumber, and olher products iu order I hut (he manufacturing interests may in turn sell (hem to some one else in nnolher purl of Ihe country, or what appnrs lo be preferable in some other country, Six hours per iluy, und five days per week is the workers slogan. This is advanced ns :i meaaure of protection against an overstocked labor market. Jt will linvo been noticed Ihut not one of the Inter- esls mentioned seem to huve uny concern about (lie production of commodities, in order that Ihe people nf the country mosl conoornotl will be well supplied wilh Hie things necessary (o susluin life. Ench one of Ihe interests is concerned about the disposition of the commodity produced, by (he means of a sale, with tl xceplion of Ihe church, which has been very busy for the lust two thousand yenrs or more, In trying lo recreate humanity by changing human nuture, Never for one moment considering that human nature is a reflex of its environment ,1111(1 lhal us the environment changed, so did human nature, That the church has failed to re-creato humanity must bo acknowledged, and so wc can at this time dispense with any scheme for tho regeneration of humanity by the spiritual route, and deal with material conditions as they are, without any rnetaphisical wanderings. * * * The reconstruction of the big business interests is not anything new, but is merely un effort to create moro businoss. A desiro on their part for moro opportunities for trade, and consequently more profits. That this will never reconstruct, but merely perpetuate the present form of socioty, must bc evident to thc most casual thinker, and thero is littlo need to deal with that form of reconstruction. Labor, however, in bringing forward the six-hour day proposal, has at any rate brought forward a proposition that may for a short time tend to relieve the conditions of unemployment that must inevitably follow tho demobilization of tho troops and the munition factories. Hut will a six-hour day solve the problem that is facing thc world! Will a six-hour day remove the unemployed from our midst? Tbe answer is "No." A six-hour dny will nover solvo the working cluss problem. It will never stop tin1 exploitation of thc working class with the evils tbat must como out of that exploitation. Tho question will (hen be usked, then what is to bc done ia order to reconstruct society? Where are wc to begin on this problem? The unswer to this question is onc that many as yot cannot see. The commencement of the programme of recon- truction must begin in intelligent political action on thc pnrt of thc working hiss. Tho solution of thc question of industrial control, lies not in industrial nction, but in political action. The present employing class is intrenched in its position, and fully protected by thc powers of the stato, which that cluss has gninod through the control of politicnl power. The working class has Ihe means at its bands whereby it can change the present systom of society, providing it only understands that the ndustrics of this country, or of any other country, arc in the hands of the present ruling clnss, not becnuse of uny greater intelligence on thc part of thut class, but becnuse they writo tho laws of the land, which ure written with the specific purpose of giving that eluss continued dominance over th lives, aad the destinies of the working clnss, * * * Socioty will never bo reconstructed overnight. It will tnko timo and intelligent direction of affairs, beforo tho workors will see the burdens under which they now suffer, removed from their backs. Every local union in the land should becomo a centre of tho study of society as it is now construct, cd, as the British Labor Party has stated, "every step should bo taken, not with the idea of patching up, but with the definite idea of a building of a now order." Every step should be taken with the definito object of taking control of thc political power that now rests with tho employing class, and that power when gained, to be used to change tho influstrial system from one of anarchy, to one of intelligent co operative effort, towards tho production of commodities for use. Blatant shouting and railing at thc capitalist clnss, and at* tho system will not build n new order. Only constructive effort will achieve the object that lies before the workers. While any effort on tho part of the workers to shorten the hours of lnbor, in order that by this mothod as much as possible of thc suffering which is always entailed by uncmplomcnt may bo relieved, should rcceivo the support of overy intelligent student of sociology, tho efforts put forth for thc achievement of this should nol, how- ver, bc allowed to slacken the efforts towards political control. Thoro is no effort put forward by tho working class to alleviate conditions under capitalism, that is useless. True, it may be that it will not remove the system that is thc cause of thc conditions, but tho vory fact that the workers by organization, endeavor to relievo the conditions, will be to them a lesson by which they will learn tho necessity of placing beforc them a goal thnt is not confined to alleviating, but to removing tho causes of their troubles. Trades unionism is being relegated to the scrap heap, and industrial orgnnizntion is now- coming to tho fore, and this is becnuse the workers by their efforts in tho trndo organizations have learned that there is limitations in the scope of trade organizations, and that there is a id for Industrial forms of activity. The development of modem industry, which hns to a largo extent eliminated the once prized skill of Ihe Irndesmen, and brought Urn workers to more uf u level, hns been brought lo the attention of (lie workers by the bundling of the problems that have arisen in the irudcs unions, nnd (his is the euuse of the new ideas ns to organization, And so as the workers deal wilh (he problems iti their organizations, Ihey will see, ami are seeing, tlie need for political action. The first step un Ihe pnrt of tin1 workers towards reconstructing society must be politically. By Ihisiueiuis they will lie able losettlo Industrial conditions nn n basis which will bring to I hem a fuller and better life. Heconstruclion cannot be achieved by more trade, or by u six-hour dny, but must he gained by the control of the politicnl power by which (lie prosont owning class nre iu possession of the power lo rule nnd rob the working class. Thut power in thoir hands, the workers can stop Ihe robbery, institute (he production of wealth for use, and reconstruction will be then complote. Seeretary McAdoo has resigned. The reason given for his resignation is lhat he desired to retrieve hia fortune. Mr. McAdoo, ns seoretary of the treasury of the United Stntes,'only received the miserable pittam f $12,000 per yeur. Hnving tn exist on n sum a Hi tie leas than whicli hns been Hie portion of Hie secretary of (lie treasury, we can well realize Hie desperate st rails this gentleman must huve been put t" to keep up appearances and get the culs in these days of (he high cost of living. Pross dispatches, however, show Unit (he poor always are generous to those in similar straits, ami we learn that the employees of (lie railroads running out of fit. Louis have pledged Ihemselves for #2000 per month towards tho relief of the poverty struck incumbent of the Meetings Resumption Shows Organizations Are With Strikers The resumption of union meetings in tho city haa had a good effect on the subscriptions towards tho Laundry Workors strike fund, as tho following additional donations will show. Tho amounts shown aro those received up to and including Nov. 2(i: Previously acknowledged $9382.85 I. L. A., 38-52 _ 500.00 Tailors 25.00 Oity Hall atuff 20.00 Hotel & Restaurant Employees 25.00 U. M. W. of A., So. Wellington 25.00 Steam Engineers, Prince Ruport 25.00 Papormakers, Powell Rivor 100.00 Wallace Foundry (Molders) 20.60 Bukors 15.00 I. L. A. Auxiliary 100.00 Stroot Railway Employees 500.00 Iron Workers (IB. & H.)-- 50.00 Civic Employees 100.00 Shipyard Laborers 100.00 Jewelry Workers 37.50 $11,025.85 FRED. KNOWLES, Secretary-treasurer. WHAT NEXT? To banish crimo and kultur, tho kaiser and his kind, The boys who bore the burden left friends and fear behind; The day is not for distant when thc victors home will turn, Then graft and greed be garnered in to get n lively burn. In every land the love of life, liberty and light, Is kindled into fiery flame by vict'ry of the right; And where the pride of purse-proud power lias fallen in disgrace The force of eomomn reason will assumo its propor placo. For time will teach its lessons, and n calmer day bring in Respect for cv'Vy human right and banishment of sin; So why prescribe for fevered pulse, a pill that will not cure, Or force upon Siberian serfs something they think impure? Some thiugs nre called by heinous names to prejudice the mind; Of far-off deeds, the story told is trimmed or well designed; To dress the Russians into shape, their latent weulth to graft; Some sharpened schemers seek to gain from war-blind curse by graft. The aftermath of cruel war, in this nnd evory lund, The hasty grabbing in of wealth from Fortune's fickle hand, Must, all prevented bc, by' uction of the strong; And profits chained lo common wenl where rightly thoy belong. But should wc still in blindness yield our produce to the fow And follow their dictates nfar to further pluns untrue, Some day the foreign worm will turn and wash his dirty face, And hand us lemons of advice to renovate onr place. V. VIDETTE. Vancouver, Nov. 18, 1018. treasury, and wc have no doubt that with this amount he ahould be ablo for a little longer to exist, and serve his country. Considering tho plight of Mr. McAdoo, on $12,000 n year, thc question arises how do tho soldiers' dependents exist on the mensloy sum granted them by a grateful country. We admit that we arc not very good at figures, und only have a nodding acquaintance with thousands of dollars, yet we find that if the soldiers' dependents were receiving the sum of $100 per month, which they do not—the most needy of them not getting any such fahulous sum—and if they -aid not spend any of it, but were thrifty and saved their allowances, that in ten years they would have $12,000, which is not sufficient for tho needs of tho secretary of tho United StateB treasury for one. But then the soldiers' dependents arc not of thc same clay ns men of the McAdoo type, and do not noed nnything like the same amount of sustenance as they would. They do not need nice clothes or comfortable surroundings, as they aro mostly members of the working class. Thoy only need an existence, nnd sufficient for people that ure of the "lower classoa." But the point we cannot aee is how the employees of the roads running out of St. Louis are able to get sufficient to ensure a gunrnulee that; the extra two thousand will ho forthcoming, and we would suggest to the honorable gentleman thai he (uke no chances, for the workers of this country know how hard it is to collect retroactive pay. We would also suggest lo those in charge of tho railroads in the United States (hut they atari an investigation ut onee, for if Ihe employees have so much money to throw around, Ihey must be surely profiteering, If it tnkes more than $12,000 to keep the secretnry of Hie (reasury. how much will the employees on (he rnilrond be getting on the roads mentioned in order to onnble them to snve Ihe extra $2000 per month? Wo give it up. Gentle render, tho problem is up to you. AIdormnti Kiik has seen u great white light, He has announced in the press that he hus decided not to be a candidate for the mayoralty of Vancouver. Labor will be greatly disappointed at this piece of news. It has been hoped in Labor circles that the laundry king would have offered himself on the altar of publie aervice for the position of chief magistrate. And what a greal und glorious buttle it would have been. Alderman Kirk would have had (he workers from tho laundries of the city, workers from the shipyards, nnd from every industry in (he city lined up iu opposition to him, and there would have been a barrel* of fun in showing Alderninn Kirk just how highly Ihe workers uppreciate gentlemen of his kind. However, the recent demonstrations of the Lnundry Workers ut the city hall and other plnces haa evidently brought home to the uldermnp from Ward 1 the fnct thnt public men must be governed in their every duy rein- tions with tin- workers by common sense, if they are desirous of gaining Our Selling System Quality in Fabrici Style Correct Price the lowest possible consistent with value Two Stores: Society Brand Clothes Rogers Building Fit-Reform Clothing 345 Hastings Street Burberry Coats at both stores J. W. Foster Limited Cure your Btomnch or kidney troubles, rheumatism, catarrh or other physical ills by AUTOLOGY Dr. J. H. Tilden, Denver, Col., says: "The backbone ol: Autology is fundamental, furnishing a basis on wliich readers can build thoir own practice of caring for their health." To the sick and ailing "Guido to Autology" books are free. MORAS AUTOLOGY AGENCY 509 Bichards Street Vancouver, B. O. 5 ACRES OF CHOICE LAND IN LANGLEY Well known everywhere ah containing tho best high land In the Lower Fraser Valley. What can beat one of these ns the foundation of a homo, something to work, at in your spare time ur when wagos become low and work scarce. Why not tako advantage of the present low values of real estate and got ono of these blocks now. The Adjoining blocks were sold years ago at boom prices, the ones wo have for sale ure just as good In ovory way, but pricos have beon cut down to bod-rock aud are now within reach of everyone. In all cases the land is very good, nearly all alder-bottom, high and dry, no swamps, rooks ar floods. You can get nothing bettor anywhere in the province for chickens, berries, routs, clovor or orchard and very little as good. REAL HOURS. In the ense of every, block we have sold recently tbe owners are living on them and clearing them up, we have uot onc dissatisfied buyer. Call' at our office and seo photographs, new bouses and clearings, or write us for pricos. We know yon will be interested as wo know this land personally. HOPE & FARMER 614 Fender St West. VANCOUVEB, B. O. Tel. Sey. 191 We have a numbor of YOUNG PIGS for sale, 9 to 10 weeks old, Poland China grades, quick maturing. Deep Creek Farm Langley Fort, HOPE ft FARMER 614 PENDER ST. W., Vancouver B. O. Tel. Sey, 191 THB NAUGHTY WIFE IS AT THE EMPRESS Not week will be a "Joy Carnival" at the Empress, and laughs will be dished out by tho bucketful, for "The Naughty Wife" will kick over tho trncoB and show mere mnn that the "gentler" nt>x can be "wild women" If they choose. Bdytlie Elliott will be "The Naughty Wife" and will bo afford- ed ii part entirely different from any she litis i-KHiiyed in Vancouver, In selecting this excellent (*omedy tho Empress management showed good judgment, for now is the time when poople should forget worldly troubles and live in the real sunshine of life, and "The Naughty Wife" will make you laugh nil over. *** New Labor Temple Jacksonville, Pla.—Tho trade union movemont has dedicated its now Labor Temple, a magnificent building on tho Bt. Johns River. The purchase price was jjiSOjOOO.* Patronize B. C. Federationist advertisers and tell them why you do so. tho support of the people. Alderman Kirk is quoted us saying he is so disgusted at thc conditions at the city hall, that he is not even likely to run for aldermanic honors. No doubt he refers to the eonditions ut the city hnll when the Laundry Workers gathered there some few dnys ago. It is a pity, however, that he is not a sporl. lie has given the Laundry Workers a light, and in that fight he thought he hud tho best equipment oa his side, and he might have given the laundry and other workers of the city an opportunity for a light, in which the chances would have leaned lownrds the workers. The light put up by thc Laundry Workers, nud tlio Labor movement in tho eity in thc laundry strike, has, however, shown to Alderman Kirk, that to retire without being pushed into oblivion, is the better pnrt of valor, flflpfflirggacn BE AT OUR ANNUAL "OPENING" on Saturday, Nov. 30th. Tou have a hoarty invitation— overyono welcome. A visit will start your Christmas just right. You'll be pleased with the decorations, the displalys, the atmosphere generally. Thore'11 be music from 3 to 9. BRINO THB CHILDREN TO BKE THE CHRISTMAS TREES. Pool free to walk all round tbe atoro. Come and catch the spirit of Christmaa. Dir.OnuiTlUe and Georgia Sta. _______M—ia SEE ME BEFORE YOU HAVE A TOOTH EXTRACTED 1AM n specialist on Crown and Bridge work. Unless tho root* of that tooth aro disoasod I can place on them a crown which will givo you us effective sorvice and bo tho same in uppoaraneo aa tho original tooth. Evon if the root is diseased, I may be ablo to swing a bridge from adjoining teeth which will correct the defects in your tooth in a mnnnor greatly to your advantage. LET ME EXAMINE THAT TOOTH AND ADVISE TOU X-B-t-f fllmi taken If D-scei- ury; tan-xeu fntrtnte-si liven. PHONE SEY. 8381 Eiftmlnitloni mid* on phont Appointment!. Dr. Brett Anderson Crown and Bridge Specialist 802 Hastings Btreet West, Cor. Seymonr Office open Tuesday asd Friday Evenings until 8 o'Clock —save toub Moray— START A BAVK AOOOOKT D THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA Don't itow iw-17 your spare euh la »n* old eorner whore It li ln diigu from burgUre or flre. Tho Merchant! Hunk of Cmida offers you perfect safety for tout money, and will give yoo full banking service, whether jour aeeonnt la large or small. Interest allowed on savings deposits. O. IT. STAGEY, Manager Oraaviiis and Pender W. 0. JOY. Manager Hastings ud Oarrall Notary Public A. W. WHITAKER 439 Richards Street rjICOBPOaiTBD USB Bank of Toronto $84,000,000 63,000,000 Assets .... Deposits Joint Savings Account A JOINT Savings Aeeonnt may be opened at The Bank of Tirouto in tke names of two or mors persons. In these account! either party may sign cheques or deposit money. For the different members ot a family or a firm a joint aeeonnt is often a great eonvsnienoe. Interest is paid on balances. Vaneonver Braneh: Oonar Hastings and Gamble Streets Branches at: Victoria, Merritt, New Westmlnstar EMPRESS THEATRE WEEK OF DECEMBER 2 A Comedy Worth While "The Naughty Wife" A Real Carnival of Laughtor ORDER YOUR SEATS NOW Prlcti 16c, 36c and 60c MINIMUM WAGE BOARD Province ef British Columbia NOTICE • li hereby given that, pursuant to Chapter B8 of th.- Statutes of 1018, being the ' 'Minimum Wage Act," a public meeting will be held at the Court House, tn tho City of Vancouver, on Wednesday, November 18, 1918, et 10 a. m., for (he purpose of hearing anyone intereited in the establishment of a minimum wage for women engaged in mercantile occupations in thc Province of Britlah Columbia; that Is to say, employments ln all places where goods are sold or expoied or offered for sale, including cigar standi, fruit stands, newe stands, millinery establishments, dreg stores, book and stationery stores, bakery »nd confectionery sterol, produce houses, dairiei and machinery supply houses, etc., tit. A cordial invitation to be prosent Is extended to al] those wbo desiro to be heard on the abovo question before a minimum war* it determined. MINIMUM WAGE BOARD FOB THE PROVINCE OP BRITISH COLUMBIA. J. D. McM VEN, Chairman. HELEN GREGORY MACOILL. THOMAS MATTHEWS. Victoria, B. C, Oct. 23. 1918. CHANGE OF DATS Owing to the continuance of the influenza epidemic and the prohibition of public gatherings, the above meeting, advertised for the 13th inst, has been postponed until Wednesday, December 4th, 1918, at the same hour and place. MINIMUM WAGE BOABD. USE NABOB FOR ECONOMY The vacuum cnn which contains NABOB keeps it away from all air (which robs coffee of its flavor and stimulating qualities) and so, besides being fresh, rich and invigorating beyond all other coffees, it is more economical. You can use a spoonful in threo and get better coffee when you u.se NABOB. Product of KELLY-DOUOLAS & CO. ORDER BT NAME ftABOB MM IIMANij mmW' fCOFFEE-i THE NAME IS EASY TO REMEMBER — THE FLAVOR 18 HARD TO FORGET. Food l.iconso 6*556 TWO UNION STORES POR MEN IN B. O. 1910 8th J. N. Harvey's 1918 ANNIVERSARY Q A T 17 CLOTHING Ij J\ Li _J Gives you » splendid opportunity to save money on your Wintor outfit. See the Suits and Overcoats we aro selling nt $12.85, $17.85 and $23.85 Wutch ovoning papers for price lists. Bo sure nnrl visit thc stores Friday or Baturday. Headquarters ln B. O. for. STANFIELD'S UNSHRINKABLE UNDERWEAR 10 Different Grades to Select from 125-127 Hastings St. W. Alw 814-616 Yatei St., Vlotoria, B.O. Look for the Big Red Arrow Sign FBIDAT. November W, 1918 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PAGE FIVE Collosal Men's Absolutely No Reserve Sale of Suits Entire Stock on Sale &■ The AD- Union Store for Men Suits at Less Than Today's Factory Cost The Tailoring—Style—Fit and all-wool materials justify the regular prices of these suits. Tho all-wool materials woro ordered two years ago. Since that time all-wool cloths havo very nearly doubled in price, consequently whon wo reduce these prices, you are buying Clothes of quality, at far less than today's factory cost. All stylos and sizos are well represented in this offering. It ig a dollar-saving opportunity that few men can afford to miss. A personal investigation will quickly prove this to you. LOT 1—All regular values to d»| A QC $27.50, clearing prico •Pl£t»OD LOT 2—All regular valuos to &*)/_ OC $35.00, clearing price V«^«00 LOT 3—All regular values to *Oi ag ♦50.00, clearing price vOleOO LOT i—All regular values to &AQ OC $75.00, clearing prico *Mw«OD T. B. ANDREWS 53 HASTINGS WEST Successor to Dicks Ltd. New Store THAI MINIM MEETING OF LABOR AND RETURNED MEN HELD A Farther Meeting to Be Held Whicli Ii Expected to Be Mote Representative A meeting botweon tho representatives of labor and tho returned men's organisations was called for Wednesday afternoon, tho mooting being called by the Metal Trades Council, with tho viow of taking somo steps towards solving tho after-war problems that are' bound to arise* The Army and Navy * oterans was the only soldiers' organization represented, the othors not attending for various reasons. It was dually docided that the socrotary should notify the returned soldiers' organizations, tho central bodios of labor and all businoss agents, when the next mooting was to bo held so that all could come together and have a properly representative gathering. No date was set for the meeting, this being left to thc chairman and secrotary. Steel Workers Gain Louisville, Ky.—Tho Louisville Steol and Iron Company has signed the wage agreement of its organizod iron workers. Patronize B. C. Fedorationist advertisers and tell thom why you do so. J. A. FLETT, LIMITED Going Out of Business $40,000 WORTH TO CHOOSE FROM The entire stock lias to bo cleared out regardless. There arc loo many lines to quote prices here. Come and sec for yourself, and share in tho real savings. Here arc a few: COBBIN'B INSIDE LOCK SETS— £ f (\(\ Worth $1.50, now «P 1 »UU SOLID 1IBAMH LOOK SETS— Worth t1.2o, now STORE DOOK SETS*- Rogular $20.00, now HAT AND COAT HOOKS—Dozen. Regular 75c, now PLATED BUTTS—4x4— Regular 80c, now LETTER BOX PLATES— Rogular $2.75, now DEVON MINNOWS— Regular SOo, for FISHING RODS— Regular *3.5I), now SLAZENOER TENNIS RACQUETS—*iy ft ft Rogular $11.00, now «|> I .OU $2.00 $12.00 40c 50c $1.75 40c $2.25 CHILDREN'S FOOTBALLS— Rogular $2.00, now REGAL SHELLS— Now, por hex THERMOS BOTTLES—]-quart. Rogular $4.00. now STANLEY IliON PLANES— Nit. 4—Regular $5.05, now DISSTON HAND SAWS— Worth $0.00, now YANKEE SCREWDRIVERS— No. .to. Rogular $8.50, now MAYDOLE HAMMERS— Regular $2.25, now CAMPBELL SHIP ADZES— Regular $5.50, now ENGLISH SOCKET CHISELS— Regular $1.50, now $1.45 $1.00 $2.00 $4.25 $3.90 $2.70 $1.75 $3.95 80c This stock includes all lines sueh as Tools for the Carpenter, Plumber, Machinist, Autoist, Fishing Tackle, Skates and Boots, Tennis, Football and Baseball Ooods, Runs and Ammunition, House Furnishings, Saws and Axes, etc. NO RESERVE. Store for Rent. Fixtures for Sale. J. A. FLETT, Limited 339 HASTINGS STREET WEST Hot Time at Labor Temple Meeting Tuesday Last The recont establishment of a Minimum 'Wage Board to protect the interests of working women in British Columbia, has evidently been regarded with as keen interost by men as by the women, judging from the crowd assembled in the Labor Temple on Tuesday evening to consider tho provisions of tho new act and the machinery provided for its operation. Mrs. J. H. McGill presided and had a warm time holding the meeting in hand, as both the employors and employees woro strongly represented—as well as tho professional politician element. J. H. Falconer and other prominent Liberals wore among tho crowd. Mrs. Ralph Smith, M. L. A,, was tho opening speaker in recommendation of tho measure, which she said was the first of its kind put through in B. C, though such legislation had already boon found beneficial in tho Statos. She pointod out tho protection given to working women and girls, who might ordinarily hositato to make complaints, by tho provision of a penalty of from $25 to $100 to bo inflicted on any employer who attempted to "discipline" an employeo for giving information to tho board. At the same timo, sho said, 1-.0 avcrago intelligent employor was willing to meet the girls on a common ground. Thore had boen vory littlo opposition in the Houso to the passing of tho act; in fact, sho would rather thoro have been more kick on tho part of the mon. Tho speakor said that many girls woro working for less than a living wage, and so it was no wondor if young and tender feet wont astray. As to the girl who had a good home already provided, sho had no right to compote unfairly with thoso who hod to shift for themsolves. A girl who lived at homo ought to bo able to compensate her parents for their core. As to the omployers' aide of tho matter, this bill was going to raiso tho standard of efficiency; and she hoped every girl who bonofited by it would have that' in view. The act appliod to every part of British Columbia equally, and was opon to amendmonts as time went on. It was only the thin end of tho wedge; there would probably be other legislation soon in tho interests of women, but education was needed, and it took time. Attorney-General Farris was the noxt spoakor. Ho said thoy could not accomplish everything by having laws on their statute books and providing penalties. There must be an intelligent, earnest, public opinion first; laws that were not enforceable wero worse than none at all. This law was not ideal in form, but in principlo it was fundamentally and economically sound. The newly-established board had the right to demand from omployers what wage thoy paid to any woman or girl; in case it was too low, thoy could call a conforonco of omployoes and employers to work out what was an hon- CBt, fair, minimum wage; then tho board could accept tho figuro recom- mendod, or refer it back, as they thought fit. When it wus fixed for thi time being, any employer was prohibited from paying loss. The aim was to avoid arbitrary strong-arm methods; "they become necessary at times—for certain things and under some conditions," ho said. The honorable gentleman then spoke approvingly of the work of the Labor department, which did not consist siin- ply in getting employors and employees together when strikes occurrod. These things happened because economic foundations were not sound; thero was not a propor sense of co-operation. Ho paid a tribute to Mr. McNiven, deputy head of this department, who had boon in close contact with employers and omployoes as fair wage officer, without complaint from either side as to his fairness. He hoped thero would later bo a soparate minister and department of labor. Ho assured his audience that there waa no intontion of passing into law all tho suggestions that camo in (Laughter.) He was not a believer in revolution, but a gradual intelligent development. For instance, it had been suggested that the Minimum Wage Board should have greator powors, but ho believed in going stop by step, thus getting public confidence. In thc prosent caso they wore getting employers assured that, whilo thoy aro in ap- pcaranco paying more, they are getting more stable conditions nnd better service. Ho hoped the results would justify tho stops taken. Immediately the Attorney-General had finished, the meeting became exceedingly lively. Mr. A. P. Glenn, of the Kotail Clerks' International Protective Association, wanted to know by what method tha masters' and employers' representatives woro chosen; and if the Attorney-General was awaro that thoro was un organization of tho employees coneor I; ami why this organization was ignored, and clerks chosen from certain stores lo act in conjunction with their own omployers. Mrs. McGill saw no objection to an om ploy oo acting with her employer on Ihe same bourd, and invited Mr. Glenn's organization lo the conference on Decomfcor -1 at the courthouse. Mr. Glenn retorted, "We shouldered this question long before the professional politically got tlieir fingers on it at all—und wo expect justico." To his reiterated question ns to the mothod of choico of employees' representatives, Mrs. McGill replied, "Only u feeling on the bonrd thut thoy were the proper persons.'' Mr, J. Bhuidell nuw called for in- fnrniniion as to how IbVig ajo this law wus passed; and Mrs. McGill replied, "April this year." Mr. Blundoll then asked, "Then Isri-'t it time something was donef" (Lailghtof and applause.) Ho went on to explain tlmt one of his daughtors had been working for tho Hudson's Bay Company for a yeur at a Wage of #5 u week fShaino), and hnd now quit because he thought she "might us well slop at home nnd light Ihe fire." (Applause.) This thing had got to be gone through, and gone through quickly; it was "bo slow, you know." (Laughter and applause.) Tho lady chairman asked, "Wouldn't yon rather be slow and have things just?" To which ho replied, "Oil! they'll be just nil right}" and there was more hilarity. Mrs. McGill pointed out that action was to bo taken "after investigation;" the returns had got to bo tabulated and put in order. "But 1 do hope that we'll be just," she repented. Miss Helen Gutteridge referred to OF LABOR PARTY J. S. Woodsworth Spoke on "After the War, What?" Last Sunday A moeting of the Federated Labor Party waa held in the Broadway Theatre laat Sunday night at 8 p. m. Dr. W. X Curry occupied tho chair. After explaining the objects of the party, and the necessity of political action on the part of Labor, he introduced J. S. Woodsworth, whoso subject was "Aftor the War, What!" He showed what problems, financial and otherwise, confronted the workers of Canada; in fact tho wholo world and how the Labor Party of Qroat Britain intended to deal with them. Ho ridiculed the idea of reconstruction we hoar so muoh about in tho capitalistic press, which was, ho said, an attempt to patch up tho old systom, which is bankrupt. Ho also dealt with tho Bussian sitaution, and road paragraphs from tho Now Bussia, written by Col. W. B. Thompson and A. Biinsomc, both of whom havo observed great changes for tho improvement of conditions for tho workors of Russia in that country; and tho Allied forcos, according to Col. Thompson, interfered with a poacoful council of workers in Vladivostok, aftor exciting a mob, who set flre to tho building, and burned to death 17 longshoremon who went to thoir aid. Their funoral was a great demonstration, 17,000 joining in tho procession. Mr. Woodsworth spoko for nbout two hours. Questions were called for but none were asked. A good organ recital was given, of which "Talcs of Hoffman" was a part. A good evening was spent, and othors aro to follow. Tho oxpenso is considerable, and it is hoped more will attend and help to hour it, and holp tho good work along. MASS MEETING OF LABOR IN NEW WESTMINSTEB A mass meeting of organizod Labor will bo hold in Now Westminstor on Saturday ovening in the St. Goorgo's Hall at 7.30. The executive of tho Vancouver Motal Trades Council will bo on hand and a number of speakers will be present to address tho meeting. Tho executivo of tho Vancouvor Motal Trades will leavo for Victoria on the midnight boat, and a joint mooting will be held on Sunday in the Capital City, botween tho Vancouver and Victoria executivos. legislation as "tho grand child of public opinion," and hoped there wero going to bo several moro grandchildren soon. (Laughter.) No government could go ahead of publie opinion (A man's voice—"You've got to got a club to 'om;" aud more laughter.) The Department of Labor, she said, was not what its namo impliod (Hear, hear); it waB a department "of capital and labor." The mattor was no longor a question of a living wago for one person; investigation had brought out that it concerned many widows, deserted wives, divorced mothers, and womon with sick husbands to support. Another moasuro she hoped for was "Mothers' pensions" (Hear, hear). Many women would havo to go to work becauso of tho inadequate pensions granted to their husbands, who wero returned soldiers. Orgnnized Labor must hnve somothing to say in the matter of wage-fixing; they would bc demanding thc kind of legislation which would divide equitably the proceeds of industry. They must provide for overy momber of tho community in nn adequate way. It cost a single woman just as much to live as it cost a singlo man; payment would have to do for work done. At this point there was another interruption. Mr. E. P. Reu, of the Betail Clerks' Association, demanded who nominated tbo clerks; what plan was followed; were they known personally to the board! Ho ridiculed tho idea that employers would be frightened by a fino of $25 to (100; any of them could "pay that $100, and smile." It was stated that one nomination was a lady clerk from Drysdale's; and anothor had been chosen from tho Hudson's Bay Company to sit opposite to Mr. Lockyer! Tho question was now again raised whether it would not be better to choose the employees' representatives from the Betail Clerks' Association; but Mrs. McGill did not tako kindly to the sugestion. Miss Dagnall, also of the association, began, "I was ap- Eointed by Mr. McNiven, and he said c'd send Mrs. McOill to sne me." But Mrs. McGill had apparently had enough and tho meeting closed. TBBT FEW WORDS are necessary when yon have a plain straight statement to make. Our statement is CUSTOM FORD MADB BY TEASE SUITS OTION are the best value the city ean show. We make suits for men at from $30 up, and we guarantee to give greater value at eaeh and every price than others give. Thia ia due to many reasons, but chiefly to tho economies we—working personally, masters of our trade —Are able to effect, and to our having purchased woollens when prices were low. LADIES' SORB from f40 np \ Hastings St. West South Side BetweenHomer ud Hamilton Men's Shoes $8. BUILT ON COMMON SENSE LINES 00 THESE SHOES ua shown in black gonmeUl calf with a good kid leather lining and •lurdr, winter-weight soles. Some men prefer the high heel, othen a medium, othen • low heel. Thete •hoes make provlilon for all. You'll admit they're mighty worthy vain* for tbe money. $8.00 Threo individual lasts .tbat will interest tho young man, tho middle-aged man or tho elderly person who likes his footwoar trustworthy rather than extremely smart. There's specially good shocmak- ing represented ia these shoes; and a man will travel far to find their oqual at the priee—18.00. Union made; fine, durable stook throughout) and trimmings that match well with the leather. In all fittings. j GOODWIN SHOE CO. 119 HASTINOS STREET EABT Union Hide "Goodwin*! Oood Show" is served where good coffee is appreciated. CANADA FOOD BOARD License No. 6—542 License No. 3—163 THE W. H. MALKIN CO., LTD. VANCOUVER & O. PATRONIZE B. C. FEDERATIONIST ADVERTISERS VALLEY SPECIAL BUTTER "A pound of golden goodness" Did you ovoi' watch Grandmother al the ohuvn—vomcitibor how she dumped in those big crocks of delicious cream—When next you saw it, there was but a mass of liugo golden flakes. This was "worked" until the last tiny drop of milk was kneaded oui and there remained jusl one big nugget of gold. That is why VALLEY SPECIAL BUTTER is superior to most butter you now liny—we lind that (i rand mother's methods are slill Ihe heat. II costs a trille nunc, but it is certainly worth it. Ask the woman who uses it. VALLEY DAIRY PRICE THE POUND-57** Phone Fairmont 553 PAGE SIX THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FBIDAT... ..November M, UU THE SHOES THUT OOME BACK FOB Wilson's Specials $7.50 Wilsons' Brown Special No. 1 Ono model In dark mahoginr colored calf, having medium recede too, winter woight sole, and of Balmoral straight laco stylo. Tho heel is solid, flat for walk- lis* $7.50 Priced ~ Wilsons' Brown Special No. 2 Also having winter woight Bole; in dark mahogany colored calf; easy swing last, but of blucher style. Otherwise tho earno as abovo model. ST* 50 Priced --.-.—. Wilsons' Brown Special No. 3 A handsome shoo in African brows calf. Of Balmoral straight laoo, iiiL-dium recede too, with brown fibre sole and rubber $7.50 hoe). Priced - r Wilsons' Brown Special No. 4 In rod cherry, calf, recede too, Balmoral straight laoo off-jut, with white fibre cote and rubber heel. $7.50 Priced T BEOAL SHOES $7.60 to 112.00 WILSONS' Exclusive Men's Store 157-159 Hastings St. W. REGAL SHOES $7.50 to $12.60 Kear Gamble Btreet Two of the best all-union eating-houses in Vancouver—the Good Eats Cafe no All That the Law Will Allow We Deserve Trade Union Patronage No. 1 No. 2 »va St West, or 622 Pender West *°SrlS. 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Cause Concern Tho agitator of days gone by was continually grumbling at tho slowness of things. Would thc working class never wuko upf Would the revolution never como? nnd similar phrases were forever on his lips. The world is moving to fast, however, that thoso in tho know, to quote the words of Stonoago Bill, "haven't timo to get a living for watching it." In thc great and interesting panorama that is- being unfolded to our gaze ono thing sticks out clear* \ ly und that is tho foar of tho master class. The master class feols instinctively that it is caught in tho grip of destiny. It is opposed by a forco that it cannot understand and docs not know how to control. Look at tho undignified conglomeration of freaks that constitute the Borden government; ox- nmine thoir orders-in-council and other orders of their democratic mandates; scrutinize tho pious pifflo of President Wilson and Lloyd Georgo, look whero you will in the theatro of ruling class aetivitiap and nothing can be perceived but fear and helplessness. Just imagine any sane individual putting a ban or trying to on Kerr's literature. If the master class was not in n state of senile decay it would never have attempted a stunt like tbat. One cannot by any stretch of the -imagination conceive of a better way of getting a man to read a book than to forbid him to do so. Never did SocinliBt literature of the deep-dyed red variety sell ns it does today, It has. been opedly gold in hncouvor since the decree and it ay pears to be as impossible to stop it us to keep paco with the demand. In the United Statos the effect of a cessation of hostilities is already apparent. Mines are closing down everywhere and unemployment on a gigantic fifale is expected, The ft_im of §__' eoimtry is dark indeed. Iu no land on earth are tho sluves so ignorant and nowhere is the mttStor class so brutal. This fermenting vat of blatent hypocrisy and misery contains a vast amount of material but the quantity of pure revolutionary spirit that can be distilled from it is small indeed., The war was to desh'ity iuiUiarism and German militarism lias apparently gone by the board, but look at tho Amount- of equipment collected by the allies. What is to be dono with it? The world is now at peace but the eloudB are gathering for another and a greater storm. Signs can be perceived on every hand of the coming struggle between capital and labor, and it is taking tho form of an intorntttioanl conflict, the working class the world ovor against the master class. George Bernard Shaw says we make a mistake whon we expect man to act as a reasonable creature, and perhaps he is right, because intelligent and reasonable creatures would never play the foolish pranks that man performs. Thero is no need for strife if man only understood, but his knowledge is behind the economic development, and the master class by prohibiting thc spread of that education thut alone can savo would throw everything into chaos. * The war has conclusively proved om thing to tho satisfaction of ovory in dividual and that is that man does not lack the comforts of lifo because these things cannot be produced in sufficient quantities for all. With millions of mea at the front and millions moro cngagod in producing war material we lived aud did not starve for lack of thc necessities of life. What can bo produced when all are engaged in useful work is therefore beyond calculation. When the men como back from the front and roturn to civil lifo once more, shall we all be better off becauso thoy aro now engaged in producing more foodstuffs, etc.? No; millions will starve as a result of tho fact that tho markot will hot be ablo to absorb what has been producod. The more we produco in future, that is if capitalism continues, the worse off we shall become. This is a pretty kettle of fish after four years of war. A war that was going to achieve such wonders for the working man. Something is going to rip, something is going to tear, because we can't go on any longer. The real estate sharks arc already planning subdivisions and looking around to seo from what country they can invite suckers. Poor, ignorant fools, they little realize what has hapepned in the world of labor during the wnr. The working man has boon awakened from his lethargy. Tho idoaB in his head may bo wrong but he will novor ngnin bo the dumb docile laboring ani- iinil lu; was before. He is determined avo his existence guaranteed so far as food, clothing und shelter arc concerned because no now knows this enn bc accomplished. The master class will try to suppross his activities as before but the slaves will never again bc completely crushed. Thc struggle will become fiercer in ovory country from now on until the working class comes out qn top. The fear of the muster class is well grounded becauso its caso is hopeless, the victory of thc proletariat being inevitable. Thc individual is helpless, even tho priests are like voices crying in the wilderness and the politicians aro beginning to net and speak like clowns. The cry will soon be "all power to the working class" and into the hands of that working class the stato will eventually fall. The struggle will be very brief, the ruling class is doomed to oblivion in this generation. Every duy from now on the news will be moro and more interesting and of a naturo that will bring joy to tho heart of tho toiler. "Look up, wearied slave, thy ten thousand yoars of bondage arc almost ended. See the light ahead. Tho glorious sun of liberty is rising in evory land, getting brighter every hour and bringing us every minute nearer thc time when the world will bc filled once ngnin with beauty and joy." Water Men Unionizing San Francisco.—Ferry boat-firemen nnd men employed on the decks nre being unionized. May Hold Railroads Washington.—Chairman Daniels of the interstate commerce commission predicted in uu address hore that tho railroads will be either operated under entire government control or private management with government supervision of financing and the elimination of competitive waste, Gorernment Unit of Industrial Democracy Has Proved a Failure Noto—The following article deals with just a small phase, though a vory important oho, in the history of the Kussiau uprising. It lias nothing to do with Bolshoviki or Menshoviki or any other political designation, in fact, it occurred in a munitions factory during tho Kerensky administration, and was designed to increase tho output of arms and ammunition with which tho Rus. sian army was to bo supplied. It does illustrate, however, tho obstacles which the workors, as workers, had to overcome, and shows how essential it is to the working people, even moro than to the owners, to keep tho wheels of industry turning at nlmost any cost. Whon the old ordor was overthrown thoso in whoso hands thc upbuilding of thc new was entrusted had to start with uncertain and very scanty material. The Czar's oligarchy wMci had so flagrantly mismanaged affairs was overthrown politically, but the tools of lifo wore still in its possession nnd in charge of its well fed retainers. During this stormy transition period the Koronsky government was trying desperately to satisfy all political factions, whilo on the industrial fiold the workers had to almost shift for themselves. ThiB article deals with tho conditions the workers hnd to face immediately after the spectacular political pnrt of thoir uprising was over and thc grim bread and butter part had just begun, tho time when most of the speeches had beon made and only tho prosaic work remained. The most interesting institution created by tho Russian Revolution to my mind is not tho Soviot, which is a temporary political institution, but tho fac. tory shop committoe, which is a permanent unit of industrial organization which will oxist and grow when the politicnl state has disappeared in Rus- sift AN (I \_. industrial democracy has takon its place. Tho labor union of Russia is not a Russian institution—it was imposed upon flic Russiun revolution by a group of sciontilic students of labor union movements all ovor the world, who evolved a system of labor organizations based on the schemo of tho French syndicate and including in their organization tho element of connection with ihe govflnimont which is eharactcriatic of tho German trade, unions. This trade union movement did not spread very fast, and from first to last it has al ways taken a secondary place in the industrial organization—in the organization of thc industrial workers. The trade union organization has limited its work to two or three vory important matters. It lias fixed thc wage scales of the different-industries. It is an industrial unit entirely. The Case of the Munitions Plant Now, the factory shop committees arc tho representatives of the workmen of each factory. Thoy control thc factories. At the beginning of the revolution the government factories, and especially the munitions plants, lost their heads. That is to say, the managers, superintendents, etc., wore eithor chased out of town or disappeared. Thore is ii town twelve miles from Petersburg which contains an arms factory making chiefly riflos und a fow cannon, employing 14,000 to 35,000 workers—a smnll, more or less, country town. Part of it iu summer is n fashionable watering place. It is a government institution, founded under Peter the Great, nnd ever since that time the arms factory had been administered by rotired generals nnd aristocrats that somebody wanted to give a job to. During the war it was practically a military establish, ment, that is to say, the workers were under military control. They wore practically in the army nnd could he shot for striking. When the revolution broke out, a great many of these generals and retired colonels and grafters of all sorts left the town. Some of thom woro thrown out, but some of them who hud been sympathetic with the workers, and had always done their job, as well as some of the engineers who had mixed internal, social, political affairs, were retained by the workers. But the workers found the factory without any real technical stuff. There were not enough technical men to run the factory the wuy it had been run. The workers were thereupon forced to take control. Workers Must Keep Wheels Turning There is one thing that I want to emphasize here, that when the capitalist domination of fnctories breaks down, it will bo found that thc capitalists hnve not half the interest in operating a factory and getting tho industry running as the workers have. It was proved again and again in Russia (hat the capitalist owners nnd exploiters of industry were willing 4o shut down, lock out workers and destroy thoir fuctories, if necessary, to break the spirit of the working cluss. However, the working Iuss cannot for one day allow the fuctories to stay closed if they cnn possibly be open. Thut is the renson why Ihe workers got together and elected a committeo which was composed of a representative from ouch shop in tho fuctory. Tho Russinn factories are divided into shops—that is to sny, into partmonts, nnd euch department usually makes a product or n part of n machine from the beginning to the end, from the time that thc steel is poured into the mould, until it is a finished artiele. Now, these representatives of the different shops met together, und they decided they would keep the fuctory going. They thereupon went to the engineers who remained, and told them that the workers wore willing to lo their part. Half of the engineering force left the factory at once, the other coming itno their own. Worth Fighting For Leaving his old friends for a larger field, Mr. Dale was moved to a statement of his faith: When one considers and reflects on the good that has been wrought through organization by the earnest men and women of tho orgnnized Lnbor movement, it inspires us to further and greater efforts. There is no chapter in history that chronicles any greater or moro humane offorts than the trade union movemont—a movemont that bristles with tlic Golden Rule; a movement thut has for its slogan the brightening of life and tho elimination of evil; tlmt hus Sent so many noble souls to premature graves; a movement thut has stood the acid test and has proven its worth; like the Hebrew children of old, it has pnssed through fire and come forth without oven tho smell of fire upon its garments; a movement that bus tnken tip the cudgel in defense of all toilers of the human raco regurdless of creed, color or nationality. It is the beacon light for tho overworked and under-paid, illy-clad and illy-nourished THE I.W.W. TRIALS IN AUSTRALIA Possible That They Will Be Reopened in Near Future Thore is every likelihood that the dozen menibcrs of the I, W. W. organization who, somo two years ago wore sont to gaol for terms of imprisonment varying from fivo to 15 yoars, will bo granted a now trial. It has long boon alleged that tho mon woro convicted on evidence that was highly suspicious, whilo it must ^o admitted that tho men's cases wcro seriously prejudiced by anti-labor politicians beforo thoy wore givon tho bonoilt of trial in the courts. About six months ago- some serious allegations wero mado in tho Now South Wales parliament concerning tho polico engaged in tho trial and conviction of the men. Almost every chargo from perjury to graft was mado. After somo littlo ado, tho New South Wales government was forced to grant a Royal Commission to deal with tho charges made. By a remarkable coincidence, it was found when tho chargos were mado in parliament, that tho principal witness against tho police had beon shipod to tho Unitod StatcB, on route lo England, his passage boing paid by tho police department^ of that stato. In order to savo itsolf, following the grow* ing amazement at this conduct, the government was forcod to agrco to tho apprehension of this very material witness, and he was stopped at San Francisco, whon stepping off the boat en route overland; and returned to Australia. At thc timo of writing the charges have been mado bct'oro the commission npointcd by the KfiW South Walos gM'- ernment, uud the polico are now giving thoir evidence in defence. What will be the result of tho commission cannot be said at the present time. The commission has been flitting lloW (&t the ond of Soptembor) for some bcvch weeks and is likely to sit a furthor three or four weeks. But remarkable revelations of othci characters have boon made, such as tho admittance by the polico to getting suits of clothes through one of tho arrested men in tho note forgery-I. W. W. caso, the practice of granting accused person's bail on cash securities put up by another returned man through n dummy third person; the sudden dis* appoarance of large sums of money '' on the raco-courses" whon called to account, und a dozen other very unsavory features. It is not now a matter of the honor of the police involved, but thc whole polico adminiatration of tho stato and the government itself is on its trial. It may be that out of all the proceedings now taking placo a new trial of tho I. W. W. men will bo ordered, sinco it seenis apparent that tho wit- .uesses on whose evidence thoy wore [Convicted uro extremely unreliable. MemberB of thc anti-Labor govornment have for some time been trying to associate tho Labor Party in Australia with open sympathy with the I. W. W. Nothing is further from lho truth. It is truo the Labor Party haB been agitating for a new trial for lho meu. Labor foels that the men did not get a fair trial, and that their ease wus biased long boforo they hnd a chance to defend themselves, while thoy woro convicted on very shady ovidenco, in which the established alibis were swept uside. Labor hus nothing to guiu by taking any side with the I.WAV. movement. The I.W.W. movement is bitterly opposed to Lubor in Australia because of the fuct that it is opposed to political uction, and Labor in Australia stands for political action all the time. The agitation for a now trial for the men on the part of Labor in Australia comes from a well-reasoned belief that all men, no matter who thoy are, should havo a fair trial. The Labor Party says that aftor a fair trial, if it is found that tho mon aro honostly in goal, thon it will bo satisfied, but if, on the other hand, it is found thnt somo of the men arc innocent, they should not be behind barriers in tho penitentiary a day longer than necessary. Meanwhile it is interesting to note that since tho condomned I.W.W. men havo boen sont to gaol two years ngo, thoir wives and children havo been supported wholly by tho workors of Australiu. Tho payments are made on the scale of $10 por week to tho wives and $2.50 for each child. A special '' Wives and Children Dependents' Fund" deals with tho mattor of keeping tho wolf from thc door of these unfortunate folk. Great crowds attond the commission court sitting in Sydney at the present time, long quouos awaiting outstdo the court for the doors to open of a morning. Tho wives of the I. W. W. men in gaul have been following the caso with brealhlesB interest—hoping in tho onc ray of light which might result in their husbands being proven innocent of the charges on which they have been condemned to long terms of imprisonment. If it is to be thut some of the men are released the thunks of those liberated are due to the Trades and Labor Council of New South Walos which, iu spite of opposition from some of the unions of Austrulia, has been hard at work building up the caso for the court. Mr. H. K. Boote, oditor of the Australian Workor," has taken moro than an ordinary interest in tho case, and has written a powerful booklet on the subject entitled "Guilty or Not Guilty," He attends the court daily, advising the barristers regarding new points that come out in tho caso from time to time. First Woman Lawmaker New York.—Mrs. Ida B. Sammis of Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, has been elected to the state assembly. She is tho first woman momber of the New York stnte legislature. Coopers Organize Kansas City, Kan.—Officers of tho Coopers' International union report that locals havo been formed in this eity and Green Bay and Mennsliu, Wis. world wanderers, and in this world struggle for democracy this great movement of ours is the most potent factor in civilization in writing the word domocracy, in the full and complete mean, ing of that much-abused torm, into the statutes of the world and into tho livos aud into the hearts of thc men and women who love liberty moro than they four death.—Toledo Union Leader. Why the People Come to Spencer's for Sweater Coat's Just beeause we have the Coats that are so very scarce, but as much wanted as every they were. ' We also have a broader selection and a larger stock than any other store in the city. And, finally, our Coats are high values. Here are a few of thea: $12.50—Jumbo knit puro English Wool Coat; "Prido of the West" mm- ufneturo; no hotter coat at any price; hoaviost weight $0.76—Close-knit; a warm, hoavy weight coat that will prove wonderfully serviceable. ... 17.76—"Prido of tho WeBt" Coat; medium weight; puro wool; a vary satisfactory garmont. -$5.50—Pure wool coat; medium woight; exceptionally good valve. $6.75—"Prido of the West" Coat, light weight; pure wool; close knit for hard wear. This is last year 'a coat at last yoar 'a price. $8.96—Well finished Coat in cloan, tight worsted yarn; cardigan knit; will givo splendid wear. Tho above Coats havo roll collar and are horo in colors men require. Less expensive Coats at $2.96 and $3.60. —Men's Store, Main Floor DAVID SPENCER LIMITED v 655 Granville Street VANCOUVEB, B. t B "The Home of Good Shoes' CHARDSONS 649 HASTINGS. W. Near Granville. ■S A L E Children's Shoes Evory boy who conies into our storo und purchases u puir of Boots ut $,'..50 or more, we ure giving ii Jaek-Kaifo us n little memo of our Upstars Department. BOYS' BOOTS—In mellow, bluck calfskin; Blucher * cut; double leather solo, leather counter, leather cap .and loathor heel— iu fact solid leather from top to tip. Sizes 1 to G. Regular price $4.00, sale price $2.35 BOYS' BOOTS—A knee box calf boot with doublo cap, leather heel aud bench sown. Sizctj 8 to 10 1*2. Begular prico $3.50, aale price $2.25 BOYS' FAMOUS BED STITCH* ED BOOT—With a hoavy double sole, ruuuiug through to tho leather heel; reinforced too and heavy pliable calfskin upper. Certainly an admirable boot for school woar during tho rainy season. Si7.es to. 13, sale prico 83.75 Sizes 1 to 614. Sale price..$4.45 MISSES' EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BOOTS FOB SCHOOL WEAR— I'liahle gunmetal calf with heavy flexible sole; laco or button. Sizes 11 to 2. Regular valuo $5.00, sale price $3.20 MISSES' SERVICEABLE GUN* METAL CALF BOOT, with plain toe, solid leather sole and heel; lace or button. Sizes 11 to 2. Regular valuo $4.50. Sale prico $2.90 MISSES' DRESS BOOTS—These aro assorted styles in odd sizes, representing tho tail-ends ei various lines. Fine box calf aid patent leather dress boots. Sixes 11 to 2.* Regular value $5.50, salo price $3.95 MISSES' BUSTER BMWK BOOTS—Every one knows that this boot is absolutely supreme ia quality. Fine gunmetal ealf, lace or button, with fexible haad-sewu sole. Sizes 11 to 2. Regular value $6.00, sale P"***-* *•*■* $4.35 MISSES' FINE PATENT COLT BOOT with high gunmetal top; lace or button. Sizes 11 te 2. Regular value to $5.50, sale price $4.35 Sizes 8 to 10 1*2. Regular vulnc $5.00, sale price $3.90 VICI KID LACE OR BUTTON BOOTS—Sizes from 11 to 2. Regular values to $3.61, sale prico $2.20* GIRLS' FINE PATENT OOLT with gunmetal calf uppers, laee or button. Sizes 8 to 10 1-8, Regular values to $3.50, sale prico $2.65 CURLS' FINE OUNMETAI. CALF BOOTS with flexible welted sole. A very serviceable boot. Sizes 8 to 10 1-2. Regular price $4.00, sole price $2.90 CHILD'S FINE KID BOOTS- l,ace Only. Sizes to 7. Regular price $1.50, sale price ....$1.00 CHILD'S VICI KID BUTTON BOOTS—Sizes to 7 1*2. Rogalar price $1.76, salo prico -..$1,55 Each Semi-Ready Suit must possess these four attri butes to give satisfaction PIT: The coat has the right "let" aad "hang," and conforms to the liaes of the figure. STYLE: As much in how the ...__ suits YOU rather than in any speeial design; for it must be the right style for the individual who wears it. QUALITY: This applies to the cloth M<i the design, the finer weaves, the better tailoring, thc general atmosphere thrown out by the suit. VALUE: Price does not fix valne; tat Seini-ready value always Axes the price; the price label in the poeket is based on the exact cost of the wool and workmanship. Every Semi-ready Garment must repay in satisfaetion the money you pay for it. Thomas & McBain kf FBIDAT... ..November 29, 1918 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST DEPARTMENT MANAGERS' SALE ENDS ON SATURDAY Take Advantage of These Cut Prices OLOTHING VALVES THAT SPEAK "SAVINGS" HEN'S SUIT Values to 135.00 for 12.1.76 Men's Suits, tailored of seat cheviots and wotsteds tbat possess ser- rieeable aid lasting features worthy of mention. All beautifully hand- tailored and bound to nnd instant favor with the "portieular" dresser. We It every garment. Values to (35.00 for - 124.76 OVEBOOATS—Values to $35.00 for (21.75 Thia let eomposes cross collar effects, slip-on and Chesterfields, and a few Treneli models. Materials are in both medium and heavy weights. Garments that possess above-theordinary wearing qualities as well ae being exceedingly stylish in cut. Values to $35.00 for 121.76 HEN'S WOBE TROUSERS—Begular 13.00 for (1.76 Fair —neat stripe in black and white hairline. Made with cuff and belt loops. Sizes 32 to 44. Positively rog. $3.00 valuo, Friday for. (1*76 BOYS' SUITS—Values to H6.60 for (9.95 Neat tweeds in grey and brown. Somo have two pairs of bloomers. Suite that aro up to the minute in style. Sizes to 35. 'Values to $10.60 fer T 19.95 BOYS' HAND-TAILORED SUITS—Values to $23 for $14.95 Boys' suits in puro wool tweeds, so serviceable and durable for the growing boys. Bloomers are extra large sizo. All stylos in the collection. Takes to $23.00 for „.-. $14.95 HEN'S RUBBERIZED TWEED OOATS, SPECIAL, $2175 Heavy rubborized tweod coats in brown and groy patterns. Your ehoice of a French or Raglan model. Guaranteed waterproof. Coats you would willingly pay $30 for in tho rogular way, marked Friday at just $25.75 Canada Food Board Licenses 5-1482, 8-H590,10-4435,11-163 V'a.^ ..__ imwwiirtl iota nitwrt t. iwnJu, tfaatt tanmauaai*. \ ^-*^ J Granville and Georgia Streets 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 (Tty onr Pea Coal for your underfeed furnace) JlMlkM ID MACDONALD-flARPOLE CO. Phone Seumour^ aio .Phone IfSwimour T zio 1001 MAIN STBEET The Practical Shoe Men Wood & Son 187 Hastings Street East (Opposlt* Carnegie Library) Bailable Union Shoes for tha whole family, at workers' prices. Ten per cent, off to Returned Soldiers. LOS ANGELES Labor Breaking Tactics Did Not Achieve Permanent Success From- C. I. A. sources quite fre quently stories emanate that unionism has been driven from this city or that city. Some employors evidently harbor tho delusion that because a business agent or an active worker for tho union had been blacklisted and perhaps forced to leave town and seek other fields in search of employment, they stamped out unionism from their midst. Later on the rude awakening comes. Los Anglelos and San Francisco especially have been held up as horrible and shining examples. That the workers may know of the real conditions on the Pacific Coast, we present herewith a brief resume of the late 90's, when the C. I. A. sent the news broadcast that unionism had been stamped out, and compares it with the findings of A. F. of L. * Organizer Dale, aa reportod to the State Fedoration of Labor, held on October 9 laBt. The city of Los Angeles has long been notorious as the home of low wages and dispirited working people. Under the able leadership of the late General Otis of The Times, employers and property owners combinod to keep wages below the level prevailing in other cities by ruthlessly suppressing organization. Labor in Los Augolca was truly without a voice. No progressive employer dared to disturb the prevailing wago scale or to concede his employes tho right of collective bargaining. To do so would have meant boycott and financial destruction. For workers who attempted to organize there were policemen's clubs and court injunctions, under a political regime that took its ordors from the Mor. chants' aud Manufacturers' Association and the Chamber of Commerce. That was tho well known background of the McNamara case. The IiOs Angeles instance has nation-wide significance. San Francisco, destroyed iu 1906 by earthquake and fire, watched Los , Angeles' phenomenal growth in population and attributed it to low wages and the absence of unions. For a fow yeara her employers actu-, ally co-operated with organized labor in an effort to introduce unionism into Los Angeles. Tho effort failed. Then came the oil boom, with cheap fuel at the city's gates. Tho city annexed a shoe string of land twenty-three miles long, running down to tho Pacific at San Pedro, and bocamo a seaport. Factories started up. Cheap and tractable labor became moro than evor desired. And the union organizers went back to San Francisco discouraged. Poison Oas Employed Thore followed a period when antiunion or open shop employers everywhere pointed to Los Angoles as the perfect city, and to San Francisco as tho horrible example. At the Golden Gate there waB a difference of opinion, Not a few intelligent employers refused to accept the verdict of the National Manufacturers' Association and tho steel corporation. Mr. Willis Polk, an architect, and contractor who had worked in both cities, compared his cost sheets, and discovered that organized San Francisco labor, with higher wages and shorter hours, produced a unit of construction cheaper than tho lower paid and less efficient labor of Los Angeles. Of this there was never much doubt. But thero remained tho widespread belief among manufacturers and investors everywhero that San Francisco was '' cursed by labor unions," and that coast branches had bettor go elsowhere. The union-baiters won, and Mr. Kloeter became president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. They raised a million-dollar fund to fight the unions. A bomb outrage was laid at the doors of union members, and an elaborate booklet went broadcast smearing organized labor with tho shame of it. It was good advertising—for Los Angeles. It was the best of advertising for Los Angeles, uud for all the big and little tyrannies and privileges and injustices that our Chambers of Commerce are trying so hard to preserve. Organizod employers and organized workmen everywhere were watching. If unionism could be broken and crushed in San Francisco, its stronghold, it could bo broken anywhoro and everywhero. How labor in San Francisco held its own, in spite of a few dishonest and traitorous leaders, bow it exposed tho Mooney conspiracy, how it discredited Mr. Kloster and mado him ridiculous, how it kopt the support of its own millionaire-employer mayor, how Preaident Wilson himself stopped in to save tho reputation of our courts, how tho war came, and the unions forgot everything in the building of ships — all that is a familiar atory. The Anti.Union Campaign What about Los Angeles? On Oct. 0 tho Stute Federation of Labor met in PAGE SEVEN annual convention at San Diego, and heard tho reports of its officers, including that of J. B. Dale, its general or- gainzer. For tho past year he has beon in chargo of organizing work in Los Angoles. Appointed originally on the initiative of Paul Scharrenburg, secretary of the federation, Mr. Dale had already distinguished himself as a preacher of organization to the unorganized. He has been promoted now to ibe a general organizer of tho American Fedoration of Labor ,and his appointment means another response to the insistence that moro spirit and energy bo de. voted to extending tho benefits of unionism to trades and industries where they are now unknown. Mr. Dale's report breathes tho spirit of triumphant labor. Tedious may be the details to those unfamiliar with the long struggle ln Los Angeles, They are glorious to those who know. Tho machinists have taken in 1400 new mombors; the pattern makers havo grown 100 per cent; the boilermakers have incroasod their membership from 50 to 650 and their pay from $3.50 to $5.50 per day. San Pedro, the Boaport, has increased in membership 6000 per cent, and put 6000 men in line on Labor Day. The railway clerks have organized with 500 members and an increase in wages; tho meat cutters and slaughter house men have trebled their membership; the car builders have grown from nothing to 400; the Pacific electric platform mon have IQpO in their union; the Los Angoles street railway men 1400. The culinary crafts have increased from 200 to 600; evory organization has made a romarkable growth. "In short," Bays Mr. Dale, "the workers of this God- blessed and man-cursed southland aro half agreed to work with the workmen, and try to koop thc factory going. Those who remained in tho factory, however, were almost all ready to try to shut down the factory, that is, about two months after the revolution, they began to get into communication with the army officers, the industrial owners and managers of factories, tho general middlo class everywhere who were combining to starve out the revolution by shutting down industry and paralyzing the economic life of the country. Enter Sabotage—by the Bosses This was a government shop, and the managers and officials had not a stake hand, tho resistance to workingmen's control was thereforo a great doal less strong than it was in tho privato factories, Still the administration tried to close down tho factory. They told tho workers' committeo, for exapiple, that there waa no moro raw material coming —and thoro'waa no more fuol to run the factories—no moro funds to run the factory—that' certain , machinery was broken—that these different shops had to closo down and the workers must leave tho factories. This forced tho workers' committeo to find out if thoso things wero true. In othor words, the workers' factory shop committeo had to discover if there was raw material enough to work, if there was fuol enough to work, if thoro wore orders enough to tako tho product after it was manufactured ,and tf the machinery was all right. That is to say, these workers had to appoint subcommittees to the factory shop committeo for each of the departments, and tben also aB they went along thoy found that tho allegations of the administration that thoy could not raise wages was a subject for investigation. So thoy had to look into tho books of the factory and find out how much tho profits wore and just where they went. And whon thoy found that tho nuthority in control of tho railways wns not transporting coal and raw material to tho factory—when thoy found for example the mnchinery wns deliberately destroyed and records showing whore they could got parts to rcplaco this machinery wero concealed, thoy wore forced to send their delegates to get these muterinls. They sent thom to buy stool ore to mako guns. They sent them to get conl to run tho fuctory, ond thoy arranged with tho different government departments of Kerensky that thero should bo contracted for by tho Kerensky governmont a certain steady output of arms, which would ensure them work for the year. The Workers Take Hold Now the results of this was that the factory shop committee finally assumed control of tho whole city, put in the first sower system that it had ever had, built a hospital not as it had boen before with military doctor.* and three beds, but an up-to-date brick hospital, two stories, fifty beds, serving thc whole town whether the sick were attached to the factory or not. They found that the govornment had contracted for tho building of two now factories. Tho workmon themselves investigated thoae two now buildings and they found that the concrote was rot. ten, and all the supplies used in the building of this factory, as is usual in thoso government works, woro away below specifications, and that thc price was exorbitant—tlmt thc contractors had been building one building for two years and were getting rich from this one contract. Thuy broko tho contract, dismissed the contractors, and then held a meeting in the urms factory, and they found to their astonishment that attached to that one anus factory there were enough concrete workers and carpenters und builders uf all kinds to build those factories. They tore down tho improperly built factory and erected two of tho facto- The Western Labor Confer* ence Is Given Very Hearty Support Local Union 620, Steam and Operating Enginoers, met for the first time since the ban was lifted on Monday, November 25, and had a very length; session owing to the accumulated dub! ness that was dealt with. Tho reading of the reports of exeeutive meetings was a lengthy process, and the aetion of the executive in extending financial assistance to needy oases during the recent epidomic waa endorsed. The question of extending further assistance to the laundry workers was brought up and the membership fully realized that tho laundry workers were fighting not only thoir own battles, but were engaged in a battle aa outposts in tho army of labor, and if they wore defeated, then it would shortly be the turn of anothor branch of organized Labor. The local therefore voted for anothor assessment of $1.00 per momber, which will be handed to the laundry workers' executive at the rate of 25c per member per woek. The question of holding the Western Conference waB then discussed. The need for suoh a conference at thiB time was considered absolutely essential, and it was thought that-the holding of such conference ahould be hurried along as soon as possible. The reaction* ary nature of the Eastern Labor movement was realized, the fact of so many resolutions boing brought in from tho west to tho recent Trades and Labor Congress, having for their object the drawing up of a plan of industrial unionism in order to more efficiently fight against tho encroachments of capitalism was commented upon, as was also tho fact of their being defeated. This led to tho hopo being expressed that somothing along theso lines might bo dealt with at the Western Conference. It was also hoped that a reconstruction programmo that would bc practical would be evolved. Upon tho voto boing takon tho meeting was found to be unanimous upon the matter. A member of the local brought in a resolution bearing upon a request that the G.W.V.A. aro making to have all alien enemies disfranchised. Local 620 thereupon went on record as being opposed to such a schemo as not being in the best interests of tho returned soldier and labor. Ono of our members from Coquitlam reported a partial striko in the Coquitlam shipyards over tho refusal of the company to pay for the dinner timo in that yard on second and third shifts. As this has been nn cstabliahed custom and the shipyard adjustor and Senator Robertson .had had somo disagreement over the matter, it was thought advisable to bring this matter before tho Metal Trades Council, which is being done. A resolution from the Metal Trades Council, having for its object tho bringing together of all metal trades into onu union was loft in abeyance, as it was thought that an industrial union movo may be made in the future, and under the circumstances the M. T. C. resolution would servo no good purpose. Bros. Chapman, Macdonald and Sorvico wero elected delegates to tho Metal Trades Council, and a committee was [appointed to revise tho bylaws of Local J 020, and in future tho local will no doubt be able to conduct its business according to Hoylo. A meeting of tho combined executive and stationery committeo was arranged for Thursday, November 28, to discuss questions of importance to the local in particular and enginoers in gen oral. i*aoor xuected Alderman The only city official in tho city of Winnipeg elected by acclamation*was Alderman A, A. Heaps, who is a Labor man. All tho other seats in the aldermanic council, as well as the mayoralty, nre being contested. Ask for Betterments San Diogo, Cal.—Butchers' Union No. 229 has asked markot proprietors for a 10-hour day with ono hour off for lunch for all employees, except women workers, who shall have the eight-hour day the first five days of oach week. ries in the quickest time ever known in Russia. They reduced hours in all arms from eleven and one-half to eight. They raised wages 65 uor cont. They increased production 45 per cont. und they cut tho expenses of that one factory 50 per cent. Now I just want to tell you that, not to prove that the factory committeo was efficient. It was not. It was not composed of trained men. It wus not in anyway efficient. It did not know anything ubout industry. It worked as KuHtriuns do, moui of the time in Itus sin, with large injections ol tea and a good deal of talk. But it was the beat proof I ever saw of the absolute inefficiency of thc capitalist system.—Young Socialist Magazine. =HjEADQUARTERS FOR CHINA CHINA AND TOYS T0YS POTTED PERNS in dainty French Ivory China Pots, in artistie open - work patterns. Special at ....$1.00 BOYS- "THE HOST FASOINATIWa AND INSTBUOWVE TOT EVER INVENTED" That Ib wh»t most boya say about tho American Model Builder. Every part nf this outfit Is a\ miniature part made of stool aad brass, heavily nlckul-plnted and polished. Thia makes a toy that Is practically indoitructlble. You can make huge revolving-cranos 'or unloading ships and trucks; rent ladd.-t-f-.: railway signals, just like you see along the railroads; drill presses; well drills; monoplanes; windmills; lathes; juit like the machinists uso; huge derricks; pile driver; railroad gates, just Uke those on Hastings Stroet; transporter. like thns«> used at the oro mines; bridges; tower trucks, like you sev the B. C. Electric Bail- way Company use. In fact, you can make as many as 36B different Models from ono Sot. All oranks and axle rods are drilled for threading the string whon used for hoisting purposes. Special electric motors if desired. MAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW. WE'LL PUT IT ASIDE FOR SANTA. PRICES FBOM 11.00 TO 180.00 DINNER SET A smart little Forty-three Piece Sit, made by tbo famous English Potters. J. k 0. Heakius. Tho glass of this set Is very smooth and clear, nnd the pattern is a neat maroon bund with narrow col-l stripes on either side. Covered vegetable disliON. This ii truly a bargain ■"• ""■ •*" $11.75 Millar & Coe, Ltd. 419 HASTINGS WEST 419 The Wide and Ever-growing Popularity of the MONTELIUS PIANO IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING FACTS: Tint tt ii built according to rigid specifications laid down by us to the manufacturers, i. e., Cue, double veneered, joints interlocked; Varnish, beet poliiking grade; Sounding Board, (convex) violin epruce; Action, genuine doubel repeating; Ben, Irst grade ivory-ebony sharps; Material, and workmanship tbe bait. Add to theae structural potato absolute evenness and response of aetion, witk a tone of remarkable clarity and volume, and you have la tke MONTBLIU8 a Piano exceptionally desirable ftom a musiciaa's standpoint, wkile its strength of construction assures a lifetime of musical service. The Montellus Piano at tke moderate price demanded ia wonderful, dollar for dollar value. A splendid assortment awaits your inspection. Christmas draws near. Terms if desired. Montelius Piano House 524-528 Granville Street ONE OP THE FINEST TONICS Good for Health Improves the Appetite CHEAP PRODUCTION Everyone knowi that oheap goodi can only be produced by using oheap material! and employing oheap labor. CASCADE BEER ii produced from the higheit grade materiali procurable— Oaacade ii a UNION product from itart to finish. VANCOUVER BREWERIES] LIMITED MR. CIGAR SMOKER ! —REMEMBER THAT— UNION BLUE LABEL CIGARS —ABE MADE UNDER— Sanitary Conditions and First-Class Workmanship Issued byAutSorR n of t , . „jf M-JMifV Inierji-itiorul VNV„ , \.jg___t_ ,*, .Union-made Cigars. f/wW-Yn "S-isBra **■<•»«« ttaim *<n*o«*»»t., tote* ■"MsHMH _J_^,*'Xm^t^mmmmiitWmomTuSS!SS tf W&Utout. ftrMM " emu.ft LOOK FOB THIS BLUB LABEL ON THB BOX Cigarmakers Lockout and Strike EMnMBBE-Tuckett's "Club Special," "Marguerite," "Preferred," also "La Prefereneia," "Carabana," "Promoter" and other Cigars. DO NOT BEAR OUR BLUE UNION LABEL Cigarmakers Joint Advisory Board Fresh OM Flowen, Funeral Do-rifni, Wedding Bouquets, Pot Planta, *. namental and Shade Trees, Seeds, Bulbs, Floriata' Sundries Brown Bros. & Co. Ltd. FLOEHTB AND NUBSEBTMEN 8—STOBE 8-8 tt Hastings atreet East, Bey. MS471 - 788 Oranvllle Itreet, ley. nil The Royal Bank of Canada INCOBPOBATED 1860 Capital Authorized $ 25,000,000 Capital Paid-up $ 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits $ 15,000,000 Total Assets $360,000,000 618 branches in Canada, Newfoundland and Britiah West Indies. Also branches in London, England, New York Oity and Bar. celona, Spain. Twelve branches in Vancouver: Main Office—Corner Hastings and Homer Streets Corner Main and Hastings Streets. Corner Granville and Robson Streets. Corner Bridge Street and Broadway West. Corner Cordova and Carrall StreetB. Corner Granville and Davie Streets. Corner Granville and Seventh Avenue West. 1050 Commercial Drive. Corner Seventeenth Avenue and Main Street 2016 Yew Street. Corner Eighth Avenue and Main Street. Hudson Street, Marpole, Also-North Vancouver, New Westminster and 27 other ooints In British Columbia. SPECIAL ATTBK-TOOir OIVEK TO SAVTOOS ACCOUNTS Ono dollar opens an aeeonnt, on whieh interes ia paid half yearlr »t current rates. ' TH08. PEACOCK, o. W. FEAZEB, Vancouver, Manaaer Vaneoaver Branch «5«vtt«c for B.O. PAGE EIGHT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST PBIDAY.... —November M, 11 The Pioneer Union Store ISSUED REGISTERED This Store Thinks First of You We're doing it all the time, of course, but now more than ever we're trying to meet your needs and desires. In order to do so we've put in a splendid line of Union Label Suits These suits need no label to sell them—they're stamped all over with the hall mark of quality and style—they'll attract you by their value and their looks apart from the natural appeal made by the Union Label. $40 $45 $50 Claman's LIMITED 153 Hastings Street West Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes BOYS' AND GIRLS' CORNER Team Flay and Team Work [By J. 8. Woodsworth] Did you evor play football t Well you know thon about team work. Perhaps you are a quick runner and a nimble dodger, but that doesn't mean that you should try to carry the ball down the field and do somo fancy shooting on goal. That may appeal to the grandstand. It isn't good sport. PaBs tho ball. Let the othor fellow shoot. Tou have helped win the game. That's team play. It was "our" team won. Perhaps you have watched a man hitch four horses to a heavy load. One horse was keen and restless, and long boforo tho others were ready, he tugged and strained and plunged; yet the load didn't move. Then another horse would tug and strain and plunge; and yet the load wouldn 't budge. '' Steady!'' calls the driver—then altogether they settlo down to it. The load moves off without any difficulty. That's team work, Co-operation is tho Latin word for working togothor. In co-operation all may not do exactly the same thing, but all aro working for thc same thing. In working for thiB common end, they don't get in ono another's way or allow their own individual interests to interfere with thc community interest. In an orchestra, the first violin has his part, the cello his part, tho drummer THE CLOSING-OUT SALE OF THE LADYSMITH HARDWARE STOCK AT THE TERMINAL SALVAGE CO. STORE, 25 HASTINGS ST. W. Means a Timely Saving on Your Hardware and House Furnishings The opportunity to secure such Hardware as this at sacrifice prices makes this sale a notable event Many articles have been sold—hut some weeks will be required to dispose entirely of this immense stock, and so those who have not already taken advantage of this remarkable sacrifice sale still have ample opportunity to gratify their desires... Our announcement hore covers only the merest hint. It will FAT TOU te come down tomorrow. Savings on Hundred and Hundreds of Articles Westeott WronthM, regular |1.66 to 12.50. Sale price... tl-26 to 12.26 Aitkin's price Hand Suva, 36- In. Hale . $3.45 Monkey Wrenehee. 8»in. Sale price 80c -Stanley Smooth Plane*, No. 4; rogular $5.60. now %jM Htanley Work Vlsmn, rogular $2.25, now ...- - - $1.46 Campbell's Lipped Adto—Regular $5. Here $4.26 $1.00 ten-inch tiles, regular $1.00. -Hale price 46c ;5c three-corner fll-pn. now 3 for 25c Oatllpcrs, price In. rogular $1.50. Hale 76c Stanley Spoke Bhave* sale price 46c Caldwell Lightning HUh. up to I In, 45c 60 Watts, Tungsten (Hobos, price ..- Sale . 39C Double Sockets, for electric lights; only -- 86" Remington Smokeless, .22 long and rifle long; 3 boxes - -.-.986 82 H. k W. Regular $1.26 per box. Hale price ■— - - Sflc 10-gaugB shells. Sale prico 98c 38-55 Remington smokeless; rog. $1.75; now $1.28 Doublo-barrelled Shot Gun; 12 gauge; regular $18.00, now $14.46 40-60. 45-75. 28-72. 40-65, 43 Mauser; regular $2.00 a box 6BC 25 Slovensi regular $1.00 box. Sale price 60c $3 Rasors. Hale price $1.95 McClary's Coppor Kettles — Nickel- platod; only ...~ $2.78 Kry_I'Bnn—Reg. fifK for - 42c Pry Pans—Reg. 50e, for 80c Coal Hods—Regular $1.25, for. 89c Galvanized Coal Hods, only $1.19 Toilet Papor—Rogular 3 for 26c. Salo price 5 for 26c Galvanised Palls—Sale price 79c and 64c. McClary's Clothes Hollers—Regular $3, for $2.26; galvanised $2.86 Mouse TrapK—Hnln price, 3 for 10c Spring Clothes Pins—Sale price, per dosen for fie Yale Kront Door Locks—Complote. Sale price |3,B5 Complete* outfit for Tinners—Gutters, square shears, circular shears, menders, etc., to be sold cheap. TERMINAL SALVAGE CO., 25 Hastings Street West Wrlttra by Iver Smith. Bandeau Brassieres at 85c Each Two splendid models that will find favor with those aceking good value , at moderate cost. —Of flesh or white fanoy material, with straps over shoulder and fastening in baok. Sizes 34 to 46—851 — Cross-back brassiereB with wide imitation cluny lace in front, two buttons in back and with shield under arm—8Sf. 1ZMJ\>_*- 575 Granville "Phone Sey. 3540 may eome in only occasionally, but it is in tho right place. Tho man with the big brass horn could probably drown out the low, sweet music of tho string instruments, but he knows .his part. Then under the baton of a skilled conductor, what music! That's co-operation. But suppose each man bogan playing whatover piece ho liked, in any key and each tried to play loudor than any ono elso. What pandemonium! Wo would put our fingers in our ears and rush from the hall. Did you over think that in business it was '' each rrfan for himsolf, and thc devil take tho hindermost.'' What a acramblo! The troublo is wo haven't yet learned to work together. Now in tho old days before the nm- chine. Each workor could work largely by himself. He had his own little workshop, his own tools, his own litth circle of people who bought his goods. But when ho went into the factory oerything was different. Thc factory itself was one big tool, which ho did not own or control. He was simply "a hand."—No. 126. If he dropped out, another "hand" was rendy lo get his job und at tho end of thc week get pay envelope No. 126. But ono great thing thc factory taught him. It taught him to work with othor mon. It taught him that ho couldn't "run his own show.'' It taught him that ho was no longer independent—that . nowadays mon wero intor-<Jopendont. Wo told how at first, in desperation, men tried to smash tho machines that woro bringing thom to slavery. Afterwards, they came to soo that behind tho machino wore tho owners of the machine. These, then, thoy thought wero tho ones who were to blnmo for their bad surroundings and long hours and small pay. But how could a workman tight "the boss." Behind tho manager stands a board of directors and behind the bourd of directors, a number of shareholders with millions of dollars invested. The workman is helpless. "If you don't like tho work," says the boss, v<get out!" Ah, but this workman bad been learning to work with other men. A brilliant idea camo to him. A thousand men joined together or united or as wo say formed a union. Then they sent a committeo to the boss to ask for an improvement in their working conditions. He began to say, "if you don't like the work, get out." Thon ho saw boyond the committeo a thousand workmen and behind them thousands moro who would stand together and keep the factory closed. The factory would be useless without the men. So he bogan to bargain with tbo committee. And finally they reached an agreement Unionism stands for "collective" bargaining. Only in this way has tho workman any chance at all. The old-time employer took tho ground, "This is my business. I put my money into it. No onc shall toll mc how I am to run it." Tho workman hus insisted, "I, too, urn interested in this business. I am putting my lifo into it. I must have a voice in determining the conditions under which I work." Thc unionists of Canada have very little use for the man who still thinks that he is independent, and will not join the union. Sometimes lie is simply behind the times in his thinking; sometimes, he is willing to tnke advantage of tho beltei conditions secured by the unions without taking his pnrt in the light; sometimes he will actually take thc pluce of union men and then "break a strike" and perhaps "break" tho union. In our football game what would you think of the "hog" who "hugged" thc ball or thc sneak who actually passed the ball to ft member of thc other teiun? What would you call n man who for ii bribe or to save his own skin sold his country to the enemy! A traitor. Yes, and tho working class regard ns a siii'itk and a traitor a man who goes back on his own class. That is why they cull him by a very nasty name—a "scab." At first factories were small and owned by a few mon. Then many poople put their money into tho business and became shareholders. Thon different companies began to unite. Today we havo great corporations and combines and trusts, So, at first, unions woro small—perhaps the workmen in one factory. Gradually different unions united—different craftB amalgamated— then came federations of vnrious crafts thut outgrew even nntionnl boundaries. Still the fight between tho bosses nnd the men goes on. Gradually the workers aro beginning to see that tho trouble will never be settled till thoy themselves own the machine. Most of theso think that this can be uecomplishod only by controlling the government that makes tho laws that permits a few peoplo to own a machine thnt many must use. Patronize B, 0. Federationist advertisers and tell them why you do so. E S. P. of C. Sold Kerr's Publications As Usual Last Sunday On Sunday, November 24, at 8 p.m., their first meeting since the influenza ban was lifted, was held by tho Socialist Party of Canada in tho Thcatro Royal. Tho house was packed to tho roof ,and many wore tumod away from tho doors unable to gain admittance. Thero wero two speakers. Tho moeting oponod undor tho chairmanship of Mr. John Ewurt, who in a few woll chosen and brief remarks clearly stated amid enthusiastic ap- j plauBO that tho Socialist Party of Can- ■ ada would no longer tolorato the Cana-1, dian censorship order-in-council recent-, ly placed upon tho publications of tho firm of Chas. H. Kerr & Co., Chicago, by virtue of which, tho possession or salo of any of them by anyone within Canada was declared to be punishable by five years' imprisonment or .five thousand dollars fine, or both. Ur. W. A. Pritchard, who was the first speaker, after commenting upon the ban on scientific literature, which included Marx "Capital" and Lewis H. Morgan's "Ancient Socioty," Bpoko at some length on the recent utterances of Bir John Willison on reconstruction, by which Sir John's utter ignorance of the principles of economics underlying tho social production of tho world'B wealth today was laid baro. Tho speeches of those peoplo who were now concorned about what they now termed "reconstruction" wero evidence to him that in their anxious anxiety to moot the working class problem confronting them, thoy seemed to be unconscious of the fact that even wero thoy able to maintain employment for tho workers, thoy had tho same difficulty to face as tho employing class elsewhere, and must find a markot whoroin the products of labor must be sold. A crisis was tho ultimato outcome of thoso conditions which could find solution only by the workers themselves handling their own problem, and effecting thoir own emancipation. Thc chairman then introduced Mr. W. W. Lefeaux as tho next speaker, who read tho order-in-council referred to. Mr. Lofeaux evoked a wild expression of enthusiastic approval from tho cntiro audience when ho declared that tho Socialist Party of Canada would continuo to sell the scientific literature published by the Chas, H. Kerr Company, as they had dono continuously and uninterruptedly in tho post inany years, nnd stated that these might bo obtained by the audience that evening in the theatre as usual. The ridiculous nature of the order-in-council was well illustrated by tho spenkor, who had in his possession on tho platform two copies of Capital, Vol. I., by Karl Marx, mainly identical in character with tho one published by Swan, Sonncnschcin & Co., London, England, which was not prohibted. Reference was made to a consignment of books: "Value, Price and Profit" (Marx), and "Socialism, Utopian -and Scientific" (Engels), which tho customs department refused to rcleasi'. My Peace Celebration Offer TO celebrate the advent of Peace I am making a genuine "no-profit" offer which is being enthusiastically received. For men it is a genuine Tom-the-Tailor suit or overcoat—my regular $45 and $50 line—made of the best British woolen fabric—cut to your measure, lined and finished in my well- known thorough and artistic fashion, for $30, For ladies it is a suit or coat of imported velours, broadcloth, tweed, homespun or worsted—designed to order, finished in first-class style and lined with Skinner's satin. MEN'S $45 and $50 Suits or Coata $30 There are not many left as the offer has been open for a week. Take advantage of it. WOMEN'S $70 and $75 Suits or Coati $50 wbn. 63Z0RAHVILLE 314HAST1WSW UNION BBOF PATRONIZE B. C. FEDERATIONIST ADVERTISER Patronize B. C. Federationist advertisers ud tell thom why yon do bo. Raincoats We have a fine variety of waterproof fabrics, fuUy guaranteed. Wc have the Rubberized, the Cravcnetted and the Rubber-lined Garments. We have thc best Baincoats money can buy. All reasonably priced. Thos. Foster & Co. Ltd. 514 GRANVILLE STREET The Coat for Vancouver Weather —There's nothing that can beat our Rubberized Tweed Coats for all 'round- day in and day out satisfaction —a coat you can wear every day until next Spring. —if it rains, you're dry—if it's cold, you're warm—if it blows, you're protected—if the weather is changeable —well, with this coat you're prepared for anything. Get one now—Have full use of it aU Winter. —made up in high grade tweeds- stripes and fancy checks. —loose fitting models—easy to slip off and on—Raglan sleeves help in the trick, —a coat with all the appearance of an overcoat and all the protection of a raincoat. $15, $18, $25 YOUR MONEY'S WORTH OR YOUR MONEY BACK 33-45-47-49, Hastings ShEasfr. 10 Per Cent Off to Returned Soldiers—10 Per Cent
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