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--"-*"-■" -■■■■»■*■--' '■ ■■•> THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST IND1J8TBIAL UNITY: 8TBBNGTH TENTH YEAR. No. 31 EIGHT PAGES OFFICIAL PAPEB: VANCOUVEB TBADES AND LABOB COUNCIL, AND B. C. FEDEBATION OF LABOB VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2,1918 A VICTORY Civil Service Commission to Hold Inquiry Into Conditions Splendid Fight Is Made By Men Not Experienced in Strikes The poBtal striko is over. Wednesday afternoon word was received that an agreement satisfactory to the joint committee at Winnipeg had been reached, and that strike-breakers must leave on the return of the regular staff to work. A meeting of the striking postal employees was called for 7:30 p.m., in the Longshoremen's hall, Howe Btreet, whero it was decided to return to work on tho assurance given by tho executive at Winnipeg, which stated that a guarantee ugainst discrimination had been given, as well as for an inquiry. The Civil Bervice Commission is to open up an inquiry into tho conditions! surrounding tho employment of tho pos* tay employees in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Dr. Bole, chairman of thc commission, having already arrived in Winnipeg. Tho postal ehiployoes of the west are to bo congratulated on having won a victory over tho moribund aggregation at Ottawa, who by their procrastination, which is only the usual thing, has catiBcd all kinds of confusion, and trouble, and in the end has had to grant its employoes tho same right as any other body of workers, viz., the right to carry on negotiations, and to sell their labor collectively. In every centre west of Winnipeg, with the exception of Edmonton, tho mon stood pat. No attempt to stampede them was successful, uud with determination, and a solidarity that haB seldom been equalled, thoy have shown that they know what they want, and nt the same time that they were prepared to flght to get it. When it ib considered thnt a strike covering all of the cities in he west, was conducted by mon that have novor been on strike before, and with wido distances separating them, and without a defection in their ranks, some of the older organizations with their wide ex perionco in strikes, must take note, and at tho same time learn a lesson in solid arity. That a new spirit iB manifest amongst the workers, in every walk of life, must be evident to evorybndy who use their brains. Not only is it in evi* denco in this country, but evidences nro to be scon in tho activities of the Workers in thc old land, and oither conscious or uncoiisciciBly they are recognizing more and more thc class antagonism, and the class nature of the governments of the world. At the Bpocial meeting of tho Trados and Labor Council on Tuesday night, called by thc executive, to consider ways and means of assisting the striking postal employees, J. Knvanngh, vice-president-elect, occupied tho chair. Secretary Midgley explained the action of the executive in calling the meeting, and Btated that it had issued a call for financial aid for the striking postal employees, and read the following telegram from Senator Robertson: Victor Midgley, Labor Temple, "Vancouver, B. C. "Concerning Letter Carries' strike. am satisfied all questions in dispute betwoen these employees and post office department will be fairly considered, and justly dealt with at conference to j be held August 5, between committee , of cabinet and representatives of men. * It is my personal opinion that the men would be well advised to return to work immediately, pending outcome of conference. Should any dispute arise at conference aB to questions of fact, there will be no objection to the establishing of a commission to determine what the facts aro for the information of govern- < . ment. It surely must be apparent that neithor a board of a commission should be established until direct negotiations between representatives of tho men, and of tho government have failed. I fully anticipate a satisfactory adjustment by negotiation will be reached. (Continued on Page 8) E S Number of Men on Strike for $6.60 Scaled-Many Firms Si; Returned Soldiei —Mill and Facto! ers Getting Di (In VuconTw-t Ottf, 12.00 ) POLITICAL UNITT: TIOTOBT $1.50 PER YEAR The Diatrict Council of\.S' Renters turned down the counter profflgpon of the contractors for $6, at a well-attended meeting Wednesday night, and today all iirmB who have not agreed to tho union scule of $0.00 per day of oight hourB are minus men. Three firms came through Thursday morning in time to get the men started in the afternoon and this has had the effect of leaving very few men on strike. The wago agreement remains in effect six months—until February 1. To Stand Firm for $6.60 A mass meeting of the various carpenters' locals hold in the Labor Templo last Friday decided unanimously"fo stand firm for tho $0.60 rato. On July 15 the employers announced to tho district council, through Messrs. King and Tucker, that they would pay the $0.00 rate for new work if old work was allowed to proceed to completion under thc existing scale of $5.50. Wages after August 1 wore to bo adjusted every three months in accord with thc cost of living. At a following meoting on July 17, tho offer of $0.60 from the contractors was reduced to $0. This offer was turned down by the men Inst Friday and thc $0.00 scule has since been agreed to by a great many firms. liasy on Returned Soldiers The council at its Wednesday meeting endorsed thc suggestion of the Trades and Labor Council to allow returned soldiors to go to work prior to tho payment of the initiation fee. Tho counoil also dealt with the position of tho mill and factory workers' demands of rates from 50 to 05 cents per hour for various classes of labor in factories and the eight-hour day. The council announces that some firms hnvo agreed to comply with the demands und that no trouble iB anticipated with other firms. Laundry Workers Tho new organization of Laundry Workers is forging ahead, uud doing fine. Mnny applications for membership wero received at the Inst meoting, and they arc now (10 per cent, organ ized. The Cascade Laundry is giving tlio most trouble, the management mnking it so uncomfortable for any ono prominent in thc organizing movement that thoy quit. This is better than [firing them, us no case of discrimina- ion can bc lodged. Steam and Operating Engineers Tho Steam and Operating Engineers has requested all branches of tbo trade to hold special meetings for thc purpose of electing a representative to a business committee which is to work out tho needs of the various branches. Blacksmiths A splendid smoker was held Saturday under tho auspices of the Blacksmiths Local. Some of those who are in the habit of attending smokers stated that it waB an Al affair and the best of its kind. Plenty of vocal and instrumental talent waB on hand to make the affair the big success that it was. The names of the artists will bc published in next weok's Fed., as they were not available for this issue. Saturday afternoon a meeting of the joint council was hold and a decision wob reached to present a new wage agreement jointly to tho employers for ratification by September 1. District Council of Carpenters Locals 617, 1777, 1958, 2605, 2647 MASS Meeting Of Carpenters WILL BE HELD IN THE I. L. A. AUXILIARY HALL 152 CORDOVA STREET EAST FRIDAY, AUG. 2nd Business: To tako a vote on general strike. Admission by card or due book. w B. HATLBY, President. J. Q. SMITH, Secretary. Mahon Park Will Be Scene of Enjoyable Outing of Machinists ' Everything iB now rendy for tlio big nicnic to bo held in Million l'lirk on Saturday, under the uuspioes of the Machinists Ladies Auxiliary. Every rcador of The Federationist Is givon » hearty invitation to attend, and if you can interest a friend, bring them along alao. Every machinist in the district should bc on hnnd. Splendid Sports Programme There will be all kinds of sports, and thc programme arranged has loft noth* ing to be desired. The gun which Btnrts the boys running and the crowd laughing will go off at 3 p.m. sharp. Tho races and other gnmes will bc opon to all-comers. Tho Light Fantastic An excellent orchestra has been engnged to enablo everybody to join in the light fantastic, so it is very important that you bring along your wife or a lod'y friend. Dancing will commence at 7 p.m. anc| will continue till 10. Refreshments Free Tea, coifee, ices, soft drinkB and candies for the kiddies will bo on hand for everybody to help thcmBclves. Everything in this line will bo free, with tho exception of the bnsketB, which you bring nlong yourselvcB. New Westminster Lodge, No. 151, hun accepted the invitation to attend, and will be on hand to swell thc crowd. ALBERT GOODWIN SHOT AND KILLED BY POLICE OFFICER NEAR COMOX LAKE OFFICER LATER ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE News was received on Tuesday morning that Albert Goodwin, better known in Labor and Socialist circles as "Ginger" Goodwin, had been shot by a Dominion police officer in the Cumberland district. Albert Goodwin was vice-president of the B. C. Federation of Labor in 1917, and was at the same time secretary of thc Mill, Mine and Smelter Workers Union at Trail, B. C. Like all members of thc executive of the Federation, he fought against conscription, taking part in the political campaign of December, last year, and at the annual convention voiced his opinions on the subject, as he did at the special convention in September, 1917. Unlike most of the other officers of the Federation, Goodwin came under the first call under the Military Service Act, and followed out his previous opposition to conscription by evading the call td take up arms, and has been lost sight of for some time, and while various rumors have from time to time been heard as to his whereabouts, it was not known where he was until the news came of his being killed. On receipt of the news, President McCallum and Secretary-Treasurer Wells, of the B. C. Federation of Labor, decided to phone to Cumberland for further information, as, knowing Goodwin's imoflensive nature, it was thought that there might be a possibility that he had not been given a chance to givb himself up when called upon to do so, but had been shot on sight. No definite information, however, could be obtained, his body still being in the bush. At the special meeting of the Tradesycers wero called, but Campbell's ownythat he could not have been sighting id Labor Council on Tuesdny night, | story of the tragedy is not oxpected his rifle at the officer. Campbell did ,i—.. *d.,..i...*i „..-••. •-*. -* i to bo heard until the charge of mar*' - * " E AT and v Delegate Pritchard asked as a point of privilego for the floor. He referred to the press notices of Goodwin's death, and said the press items referred to Goodwin us onc of some young "desperadoes" who had gone into hiding to evade the draft. Delegato Pritchard said that for a "desperado" Goodwin had held positions of responsibility in the Labor movemont, being an ex-vice-president of the B. C, Federation of Labor and a former secretary of tho Metalliferous Minors Union of Trail. Delegate Pritchard declared that Goodwin had been made a victim of his labor activities; that he waa givon a class D certificate on the start which, ho said, had been taken from him, and that he had subsequently been examined again in Vancouver, but in spite of physical disability had been placed in elaBs A. He then decided to spend his time in the woods instead of in jail. What we want to know is if the military authorities, in the roundup of evaders, will shoot a man on sight for his labor activities. All we are asking at presont is that organized labor take note of this," Delegato Thomas of the International Longshoremen's Association, at this point, declared that if the workerB of Vancouver had the courage there would be no moro work in this city on account of the Goodwin shooting. He did not believe that Goodwin was shot in the breast. A motion by Delegato McVety that a demand be made upon the government for an investigation, and that the Trades and Labor Council havo a dele gate attend to report as to tho fairness of the proceedings at the inquest, was carried unanimously. Joseph Naylor, former president of the B. C. Federation of Labor, who resides at Cumberland, was elected to represent the council. Delegate J. Kavanagh said Goodwin saw fit to evade tho draft. The question is, wns it a killing in self-defence, as the presB despatches say, or was it murder. The coroner's jury on Wednesday returned an open verdict in the case. The jurorB found that Goodwin waB shot down by Dominion Constable Dan Campbell while the latter was attempt-, ing to effoct his arrest under the Miliary Service Act. Constable Campbell waa placed under arrest Wednesday on a charge of murder. He will soon undergo preliminary hearing in the civilian courts and will also be taken to Victoria to appear before a military tribunal which will enquire into all the circumstances of tho shooting. Campbell is a well known officer, long a resident of Victoria and connected with the provincial police force. Campbell did not give evidence at the inquest yesterday. Other offi- der against him has been proceeded with. Strong feeling is expressed in the Cumberland district, and "Ginger's" friends, both on the Island and ou tho Mainland, are demanding the most searching investigation. Thc fact that a. soft-nosod bullet, or dum-dum bullet was used, and which has been ruled out of "civilized warfare" of Europe has caused widespread indignation, and especially in the Cumberland district, where Goodwin was very popular. Testimony regarding tho bullet used caased considerable sensation at the coroner's inquest. StiU Clutched .Rifle Constable 'Spencer Dnvitt told the coroner's jury that in company with Corp. George Howe and Constable Campbell he was at the head of Comox Lako lute on Saturday. The three officers separated in their search and the witness heard a shot. Ho broke through the bu.-ih in the direction from which the shot hud come and saw Campbell standing with his gun in his hand. Goodwin lay on the ground about thirteen feet away. He was dead and still clutched a rifle. Davitt took the rifle away from the dead man. Campbell Baid: "I'm sorry, but I had to do it to save myself." - Mr. Joseph Naylor, wjio is watching the case for tho VsSicduver Trades Council, was disposed to question the officer sharply us to why he had not left the rifle in the grasp of the dead man so thut independent investigation might be made of the exact position and whether Goodwin's gun was pointed at tho officer. Davitt replied that he wished to securo the gun so that Goodwin's companions left iu the woods might not get | possession of it. Thc officer said that an armed guard wus loft in charge of the body. Otber witnesses included Dr. Millard of Courtenay, who performed the postmortem examination, and Constable A. Stevenson. The cose was watched by Mr. E. T. Tarrison for the rela tives of the doad man; Mr. Moresby, counsel for Constable Campbell, 'and Mr. Murray, an official of the provincial police department. The rifle which Goodwin had waa a 22 calibre automatic, not the high- power 22. And it iB claimed that he had it for the purpose of killing squirrels and grouse. It is also alleged that the bullet after glancing off Goodwin's wrist entered the side of his neck and not at the front. The missile cut tho spinal cord and Goodwin died instantly. From the path of the bullet, it iB assorted that his head must have been turned away, and from thia it is argued Campbell __ not testify on this phase of the case at the inquest and the theory of self- defence was not gone into, but will be fully investigated at the further proceedings in the criminal courts. The constable's defence will be that Goodwin raised his rifle and that the officer beat him to it. Wednesday evening a mass meoting of citizens of Cumberland decided not to work in the mines Friday when the j funeral will take place. The Vancouver Metal Tradea Council hus called a genoral holiday for 24 hours commencing at noon Friday-at a protest against the shooting of Goodwin, Organized Lubor in Victoria and other districts have beon asked by wire to take similar action. That "Ginger's" death ia a Iobb to tho movement, no one who knew him will deny, us Delegute Pritchard statod ut tho special meeting of the council, the press in reporting a speech made last yoar at the Bex, stated that his delivery was a polished effort, and complimented him on his inoffensive language, which ia a proof of the character of thc man, 11 E C.P.R. Octopus Pays $1.15 to Men and 65c Per Day to Girls Reduced Wages in 1914 and Promised a Raise Later— And Then Forgot A tentacle of the giant C. P. B. octopus which has been squeezing the life- blood out of wage workers haa been forced to loosen its hold on account of a strike of waiters and chambermaids in the Hotel Vanoouver. Driven to desperation on account of the low wages and cunning tacticB of this big corporation, thirty waiters and twenty-five chambermaids went on strike at noon, Thursday in an attempt to enforce demands made by the Hotel and Bestaurant Employees Union. Waiters Getting 91.16 Per Dar The waiters have .been getting the munificent Bum of $1.35 per day of from nine to ten hours worked over a spread of from twelve to fourteen hours. The waiters were getting higher wages than this before the war, but one month after the war started thia profiteering corporation took advantage of the situation aud reduced tbe wagea all round. The waiters at thia time wero patriotically {f) informed that when things improved they would bc raised again to $40 per month. Since that time the C. P. B. has apparently forgotten its promise, which it might easily be presumed it never intended to keep. Chambermaids 66c Per Day The case of the chambermaids is even worse than that of tbe waiterB. These girls and women are toiling fifteen houra a day for a gold mine of 05 centa a day, and this robber outfit 24-HR. PROTEST Death of Goodwin Brings Forth Considerable Criticism Officers Elected Are Installed at Big Meeting of Council Del. Fred Welsh took the chair at the rogular meeting of the Trades and Labor Council on Thursday night. An application was received . from the Bakery Salesmen for affiliation, whieh was accepted. The executive in their report recommended that two delegates be elected to attend the Tradea Congress Conven- ion. This was adopted. Secretary Midgley read a wire from Anyox, which stated that the strike had been settled to the satisfaeion of the men affeced. New wage scales were presenod by the Painters aad the Policemen unions and were approved by the council. The executive recommended that a communication from the Hotel and Bestaurant Employees asking for funds that had been collected on their behalf in the strike at McLeod % be banded to them, as they wero in need of funds, be referred to the incoming executive, with instructions to it to take stops to provide finances for srik- ing organizations. ThiB was amended to the effect that the money bo handed over and the communication referred to the executive with the instructions as to strike fund. A communicaion from the Attorney- General re fire prevention bureau, asking the council to appoint a delegate, was received and a motion to appoint a delegate waa adopted. The executive recommended that the council endorae tbe action of the Metal Trades Council in calling for a of employee have refused point blank to grant the girls tho increase of 171 general holiday for 24 hours from noon cents per day which the union is aBk- Friday as a protest against the shooting* ing of Goodwin, and also recommended Manager Turquand informs the daily the same course of action to its affili- press that tbe demands '' came like a! at*ed bodies, .bolt from the blue," but the union * „,;,,_ *rnm to a tj-i *«»,,,-j __\,n „„„ „™«™«„* «... ««t» "" *"
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