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BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH OFFICIAL ORGAK OF THE FEDERATED LABOR PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA PUBLISHED IN INTERESTS OF ALL WORKERS POLITICAL UNITY: VICTORY SIXTEENTH YEAR. No. 25 FOUR PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 20,1924 5e A COPY SUPPORT flR LABOR PARTY THIS ELECTION DAY: DON'T SPLIT =\ What Labor Really %nts! Change of Economic System for *0ne- Perfectly Sane and Feasible! Masses Awakening! •TUIE AVERAGE PERSON accuses Labor of criticising modern * society, the • capitalism system and the other political parties, without having anything better to offer; in other words, Labor is accused of being always destructive and never constructive. But Labor is both. We want to change the present system entirely for one which is perfectly sane and practicable. We look back on the pages of the history of man and wc see that each phase of civilization changes, passes away and gives place to the next phase. And capitalism is no exception. It is gradually changing, it is losing its power, it has served its use and now it must give place to another form of society. The present worldwide unrest shows the necessity for a change. Never before in the history of the world, perhaps, has there been such a remarkable and universal consciousness of the masses. And the Labor movement as we know it here is but one form of this general consciousness, this mass awakening. But whatever our privato and particular view, whatever our opinions as- to policy and tactics, we arc all desirous of ending the present system. That is why we do not concern ourselves primarily with the question of freight roites, the building of further railways, the beer question, nor the myth of general prosperity, because we know that all these questions would automatically vanish with the system of which they are a part. For the degradation of seeking work, the bitterness of poverty, the sordidness and ugliness of many aspects of life, the everlasting pursuit of money, much sickness and disease, loss of life and the fears of oid age, arc but the appendages of the capitalist system. Even those matters which we aro aught to regard as purely, personal—the various prevailing vices, the apathy, the mental stagnation so common, are only the outcome of our present system. So are the wanted talent and the undiscovered genius. Just imagine for a moment the potential greatness that perished in the last war, and the greatness that is passing away unnoticed in our midst every day. It is our everlasting loss; it is one of capitalism's greatest crimes. He who regards persons and events in the light of economic circumstances will be slow to pass judgment on the individual or on the masses. Each aud all arc the victims of a system and if the world i_ to be a happier place, if tkere is to be freedom and justice, capitalism must be banished. The'n many of our ills will disappear. Other evils will no doubt arise under the new order, for a perfect world is beyond imagination, but they cannot be worse than the ills man has to endure today. And they, too, will be swept away by the radicals to come. But for us here and now, our first aim iB to rid the world of capitalism and build up a now society. And the outstanding feature of this new system will bc that ull things mil bc produced because we want them, because we need them, not to furnish dividends for, the parasite or wnges for the worker. Therefore the produetion of our food, the building of our houses, halls and schools, the manufacture of our clothes and other articles will be carried on simply because all those things arc necessary, not for thc sake of profit. Science, art and music will be pursued for their own sake, not in the interests of a fortune or a position in society. I'or there will be no fortunes, and in a society where there is no elass distinction—(between non-workers and workers) as now, there can be no striving for position. And if everything is held in contmon, the privileges now enjoyed by the few, such as higher education, travel, leisure and a higher standard of living, will be the privileges of all. (Disease will be eliminated more easily because scientific research will be freer than now. And with regard to the individual: It is sufficient to say that he will, in addition to better conditions, find himsolf more interested in life generally, and more pleasantly occupied than is the case now. Individuality and self-development will then be unfettered by economic needs, aud thc whole race will benefit from this alone. For much vice is the result of the monotony of industry, wretchedness of environment and mental vacuum. Thero is really nothing Utopian, nothing of the nature of dreamB and nothing fantastically impossible in these demands. We realize that everything in our economic life is disordered; we recognize the cause of this disorder, and instead of trying to patoh up capitalism to suit ourselves, we wish to change it for a new system, a system whose interests are those of the many, not those of the few. There are those who prefer to remain inactivo believing that evolution will accomplish tlie change in time. Such people have evidently never considered how capitalism can evolve; that by gradual interlocking of big interests, by the formation of still more trusts and monopolies, by tho stealthy acquirement of all powers, natural, political and industrial, the slavery of thc masses will be a slavery worse than the world has seen thus far. Wc sec the processes of evolution around us every day in every aspect of life, and no leas we see the processes of evolution in the movement of thc masses towards freedom and justice. But this latter is a conscious movement, in which every worker must take his part, for only by conscious effort can the workers frecHhcmsclves. They have to free themselves. But this cannot bc done all at once; only the minority as yet realize the'vast possibilities of labor and only the few desire liberty. Parliamentary action is a step towards thc education of thc masses and the attainment of our goal. Therefore, all who arc discontent with tho present system, all who realize that it is not exactly God- given should help to put into parliament working people whose interests arc identical with thoir own, whose outlook is the same, rather than those who live by exploiting the workers. VANCOUVER LABOR CANDIDATES A. Mclnnis W.'H. Cottrell Miss E Priscilla | J. Smith 1 ■ k1 1 ___________h*W^ HH ^^^ *-*H w__\ \w ___\ ^Hl m_r__t% ■Ssgl life K -ax ' M _3&ss_l_'. '■_ _____L_____»b1''' /__w/m I * m IP* t ^ -* Mm 9| HRfJH 1; /I ll |gjf| B^^M W.Dunn E.H. Morrison Conditions Facing the Masses and Political Phases Reviewed Dispassionately CANADIAN LABOR PARTY R. C. Higgins Only Candidate in Riding as Far as Workers Are Concerned [From Our Own Correspondent] MEW WESTMINSTER, June 19— VJpwed dispassionately, the working man is the most curious of all living things. He is the only ono that does not know how to protect him self and hfs young. 'He is the legltl mate prey of' every quick-witted creature about him, and, although ho is strong and well able to rewist the attack, the human weasel has no difficulty In seizing him by tho throat and sucking out his life- blood. The reason is not far to seek. No one with any common sense would send a company of leather-clad archers into the fteld to flght against men equipped with long dislanco rifles and machine guns. To make the chances equal the men must be given modern war machinery, and to win thoy must be given something new that the enemy does not possess or understand. Times .move ever onward and men must move with them. The day of the working man punishing himself and family by senseless strikes should be over. It has served its purpose in the past, but as a weapon for the future the strike is obsolete. Then there Is revolution. In times post revolution has accomplished something, but the cost was always too heavy on the working man. He had (Continued on page 4) The government has been run long enough in tho interests of the few, let us now run it in the interests of the masses. Vote the straight Labor ticket. li. H. NEELANDS Labor candidate South Vancouver The provincial party in Vancouver city Is slipping fast, They stnrted hy calling themsolves "the third party." They are now fourth on the ballot. They expect to hit the bottom ubout June 20, Everybody should voto for the workers solid six. |ii||'M"|iM"MH Don't Split Your Vote Editor B. C. Federationist: In connection with the coming provincial election there ls one thing I would like to suggest, and that is, I think you should preach In season and out of season to your auditors and readers that when they vote for Labor men they should vote for Labor men only, and not distribute any ' votes they may not feel inclined to give to any of tho Labor candidates, to candidates of the other parties. Tor example: I may vote for five of your men and, for some reason or other, decline to give my vote to tho sixth. In a case such as this I would suggest that you impress ( on your friends to waste the sixth vote, rnther than give It to anyone else, otherwise it will count against the Labor ticket, and cancel one of the five votes cast. Labor will absolutely need evory single void it c_A dig up. Don't split your vote. H. G. H. Vancouver, B. C, June 18, 1024. Labor In Japan The Japanese Federation of Labor, the largest body of its kind in Japan, recently passed a resolution opposing tho militarist movement in that country and tho anti-American demonstrations that were being held throughout the land. They opposed all signs of war with America where ever possible. There, again, is brought home the international aspect of tho labor movement, and there is shown how tho spirit of brotherhood the world around, is the predominating Influence within its ranks. To that movement, It would seem, we must look, for the peace of the world, no matter under which flag it may be found. • Boost for our advertisers, aru helping boost for you. They Students of Human Nature Find Oddments in Quantity in Campaign Time AMUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE Labor Stands for Pensions and Relief of Misery, Sickness and Unemployment [Nemesis] - TTHE student of human nature dur- A ing election time, if he keeps his cars open and gets about among the purtios will find amusement and in struction in generous quantity. A misguided man walked into the headquarters of thc Provincial party nnd asked to seo the secretary. Ho was informed that he was in consultation with the general. On saying his business was important and he would not detain the socretary many minutes, tho man timidly approached the room in which the momentous consultation was being held. He returned in a few seconds with lhe message that the general did not liko to be disturbed ln his consultations. This upset the visitor and mutter- iing something about it being a pity the great man Bhould be disturbed and ho could take his votea some whero else, he stalked out. This misguided man, as you wilt have already conceived, was also very unreasonable fellow. Did he think for a moment that a great general could be interrupted In his consultation with his secretary ? Heavon forbid! While, it is true, he was not planning the wholesale slaughter of his fellow men which is the trade of a genera], yet to ex- (Continued on page 4) The executivo of the B.C. Prohibition association, in response to a complaint that some of their literature does not carry the union label, assure us that all printing is done in a union shop, by union labor, and that the lack of tho label was simply an omission on the port of the printer. One voto for any one of thc othor candidates, might bo instrumental in destroying all your votes for Labor. Don't split your vote. Ubd your., voto and Influenco where It will do the most good. Support Labor. If you would "save the women and children first," voto the -#>.hl Labor ticket. LABOR IS OUT TO WIN BY UNITED EFFORT SUPPORT LABOR CANDIDATES BY VOTING FOR VANCOUVER CITY: COTTRELL, Wilfred Harry DUNN, William McINNIS, Angus MORRISON, Edmund Henry SMITH, Priscilla Janet HARRINGTON, J. (S. P. of G.) SOUTH VANCOUVER: NEELANDS, R. Harry BURNABY: RROWNE, Frank NEW WESTMINSTER: HIGGINS, Richard C. The Canadian Labor Party Represents the United Front of All Workers Labor IS Fit to Govern-the Old Land Has Proved It Genuine Constructive Humane Policy Need of the Hour! Old Order Fails! The Logic of Labor Is Irrefutable! A T NO TIME in the history of the political life of this province, has the intelligence of the electors been so discounted by pur would-be statesmen, <a_? it has upon the occasion of this election. Never was there a time in our history when wc were more in need of some sane, constructive and humane policy than now. Our statesmen can never hope to live in peace and comfort— even though their hearts and souls have become callous to the human misery that everywhere abounds—if they neglect to understand and intelligently regulate, in accordance with the fundamental rules of economies, the state which they have been chosen by the peoplo to govern. The evidence of the failure of the old line parties in this regard-, is only too evident. Their failure in the past has become so obvious apparently, that many of their number have broken away from their party affiliations and have formed a party of their own. Not only have they done that in this province, but they have done so in the middle west, where thc progressive party was formed and many of whom are today in the Dominion house of commons at Ottawa. They have failed to accomplish what they set out to accomplish as a party. It was evident from the outset that such a failure was inevitable. They thought they could regulate a system that has long ago proved itself unworkable—at least from the standpoint of the best interests of the masses. They have learned their lesson from experience when they might have learned it from intelligent study. As a result, some fifteen or so of th_ progressive members at Ottawa have thrown in their lot with the labor forces. Sooner or later thc more progressive and intelligent minds among our local progressives will do likewise. Adherents of thc old parties are more or less mentally unbalanced on all matters pertaining to polities, and cannot, therefore, be expected to take any intelligent action in this regard. Death alone, in thc vast majority of instances, will be the only means whereby their influence will be removed. Then the progress of humanity upward will, doubtless, he much more rapid than it is at the present time. Never at any time in the past, have big lumbermen, corporation * lawyers, captains of industry or the controllers of high finance been instrumental in introducing any social reform in the interests of th© masses. Any reform that they may have introduced has been forced upon them by the masses themselves, and they have adopted them because it. was necessary for them to do so if they would preserve their position of power and authority, in thcir particular sphere. Theso gentlemen arc to be found in *all the old-line partieB, and their influence is the same, no matter where they arc. Selfishness, at all times, is thc driving' power behind them. Our past experiences have been such as to relieve us of all doubit in tliis connection, and so long as they control our future destinies we have little to look forward lo in the political life of this country—or of any other country, for that matter. It is admitted by every intelligent person that the logic of labor is irrefutable. We agree. We admit, too, that our ideals have had little or no opportunity of being put into actual operation. That is moro than the other parties can claim for what ideals they may have! In this connection it need hardly be pointed out that the practical application of their ideals lias, thus far, been a dismal failure, though they have had countless ages to put them into proper working order. If ever they were going to work perfectly they should bc showing signs of it now, and yet even their most ardent and enthusiastic supporters would not dare to claim that for them at thc present time. It woilld seem, then, that it is about time we had a new order of society. Thc old order has bcen nothing more or less than a dismal failure. In spite of their ability and thcir willingness to work and perform some useful service for society thousands upon thousands of our people are on thc verge of destitution and aro being forced to bc, much against tlieir will, an unnecessary burden upon their fellowmen. Such a state of affairs cannot long continue without there being exhibited a protest which will bc something more than just a mere audible onc. It will bc one that will make itself felt, if need be. The new order will bc onc that will not view with indifference, indolence on the part of anyone. It will sec that every one performs some useful function in life if they would claim the right and privilege to associate with tlieir fellowmen. Today, one section of thc community is doing the work that should be shared by others, and ore being forced by the present <)rdor of society to do this extra work that the others would be only too glad to have the opportunity to do, but owing to it being unprofitable for them to be engaged at it, by those who are now controlling the means of life, their rights and their needs are absolutely ignored. Such a state of affnirs ennnot be expected to remain in tranquility for long. If those in the high places of our land still persist in ignoring the essentials in this li'c, nf tlio.se who today are willing to perform their rightful duties, up >n tlioii* heads must* rest, the responsibility of any serious unrest tl it might arise. They must come to learn that Ihe instinct of se f- prosorvation is one of the most potent and the most active nf all u- fluenees upon the lives of every human being in the world, and us such it must receive it.s.ilue consideration. Ignorance of the law is Flo excuse, and in this instance stlch an excuse cannot anil docs n.it, rightfully exist. The problems of the freight rates, the completion of the P. G. I*.., taxation, marketing facilities, and the myriad other little eli id- like excuses fade into absolute oblivion in comparison with the iniig- nitude and importance of thc one great problem that everywhere confronts thc statesmen of this and every other land The right to live is a Clod-given right which no man or group of men has miy (Continue-! nn pago <l) Iturnuby Nine.*. Qurnaby Workera beware! Rcevo McLean la n pretty good scout: 'but lf ho ia elected ho will have to sit bealdo and bc outvoted by Ileovo Walkem of Point Orey und J. Nixon of South Vnncouvor if they mako the gnulc. Tho former ia a alrong opponent of day labor, tho aecond a renegade labor man. Tnke no chuneheB. Vote for ilrownc. Got rid of ull wasters. One purty la iih bud an (he olher. Vote Labor and savo what Im left of our pro- Ivnce for the people. The Fedoruliolllsl Ik lighting for Ihe rights of the masses. Help It. Tbe Lord helps (bose who help themselvea. Vole Labor. lf It la in tiie beat Intorests of tho workera, The I'Vrtorullonlat Is for lt. If not, It Is against It. You have trusted other candidate. long enough, now trust your own. Vole Labor. Thc uggregnto per capltu Wealth of Canada in 1921 was computed al $2,626. How much do you own _ of ibis sum? FIIANK UUOWNK !_ibnr Candidate, Burnaby PAGE TWO sixteenth year. No. 25 BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST Vancouver, b.'c. Published every Friday by The British Columbia Federatloniat Business and Editorial Office, 1129 gowg St Tho policy ot Tho B. C. Foderationist Ib controlled by the editorial lionrd of tlio Federated Labor Party of British Columbia. Subscription Unto: United Slates and For' eign, $3.00 per yenr; Canada, $2.50 pur year, $1.50 Ior six months; to Unions snb- scribing in a body, lCc por member por month. FRIDAY June 20, 1924 TUAt ORIENTAL QUESTION! T'llKUK 1* being made it strenuous, though exceedingly futile effort, on the part* of in tiny <»f the representatives of lho.old parties to discredit Labor's stand on (his important matter, and tit (lie sujue time, misrepresent Labor's true position. On<> would -have thought that Uie old parties would bo Uie last, ones to mention it. The presence of tlio Orientals In tliis province Ih certainly not due to the efforts of the Labor party. No intelligent porson will question that assertion. Their presence in this province Ik due wholly and solely to the inference of thu "big interests" upon, and through, the medium of (iho liberals and thc tories, In an effort to bring cheap labor Into this oountry and so force onr native workers to lower tbelr standard of living, a standard tliat has at all times beeu a disgrace to our land and to our so-called civilization. Their hypocritical attitude regarding tills matter is nothing short of nauseating to any intelligent mind. Labor says that lf these men and women nre flt to come into this country, and we see tit to Accept tlieir money, allow theita to work In our homes, and associate with the children In tho homes of many of the elite in tho high places of our land; if we allow their children to attend our schools and associate with our children there, UuSn not only Is It right, but lt is essentia! that those people be given thb fall righto of citizenship and everything possible done to raise their economic standard of living on a par with ours. Otherwise we aro itoiind to go down. It is Inevitable. THE POLITICAL FORUM rpHE Federationist feels that it would be nogloctlng a pleasant duty, if It failed to express its ap-' preciation of the service the Vancouver Province has rendered the Labor movement, In Us fight for human rights, In allowing labor's various representatives to give expression to the views they hold, regarding the perplexing political problems, in Hs "PollUcai Forum." We believe that the newspapers of our country will never be all that they should be, and can be, to our people until they are decidedly limited ln numbers and, at the same time, give expression to tho thoughts and Ideals cherished by the various sections of —" - ""> '—"* .T" " nitm ?TG m,MANE caI M-"* to ™ke a iivta, 1„ the community which they _erve. ^OME of the Labor candldatea have a land where nature seems ungra- • Only when tho true facts of any seen fit, In our humble opinion, clous- An<** he had very Uttle leb- •""•■"■ ""» » •"•""sui stttte to lace movement ap allowed honest and to step out of their realm, in ohoos- ure "*. 4ny<-"*e acquainted with even wlttl 8very*Jay nature In his poetry, free expression, Is the public in a (ng to give expression to their opln- moder'1 farm llfo knows. (And that M must D6 remembered in this con- posltlon to Judge them on their mer- Ions on scientific matters regarding WRS bet°n the sPread of I. W. W. n■"',l",' ""■* hl- -'""' ' -— its. When such facts are presented, which they have little or no kn™. '?eaS. „M t0 h0W mRny houra tt """> its. When such facts are presented the public, without the editor's as elstance, will be quite wheat from the chaff. 'hlch they have little or no know- ,i_ i„ , _ ledge. We would «_,„ J£,. "'" WOrk per day)- The famlly e onom!'H """ 'h6 ""^ « f™ 6Ve" m°iU<*™ ™ry serious* Ul" ww v"""* ° """ "« PTODJem or Burns even meditated ve Within the labor movement itself, economics and is more concerned with I ly emigrating to Jamaica. Luck- we are looking forward to the time tne rights and comforts of 'men, I'11?* about this time, he conceived the It will support one paper in women and children, than it i« w»h M«i of publishing his nnoma. anA opinion, from the most reactionary to the most radical. There should be no fear on tho part of any section, since truth alone will ultimately survive. Nothing, so retards human progress, as our disregard of, and contempt for, the opinions of others, honestly and sincerely put forward. Let Labor, again, show the way. CAPITALIST SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE FOH INTEMPERANCE "DEEK by the glass, or boor some other way; this is made one of the burning tiuestlons of the hour. The situation is amusing and at tho same time tragic, amusing that the workers can busy themselves over what Is really a more detail; tragic becauso thoy can so far forgot the . real issues; because While they are scrapping over this onu Item, the election as far as thoy are concorned may be lost or won. Por It Is not the election day itsolf that decides their fate; It Ih the many days bo fore. Truly, thoso in . high places (and the brewers) have a keen in sight Into the phyehology of tho people when they choose their sub j»-.i and their day thus. There are moro than two sides to of bottled beer and atl the technical! ties of cold beer'and wann beer. The results of Intonipcrtineo. But how about the cause of intemperance' While educaU'on is necessary, un doubtedly, as fo the results of alcohol Ism; the moral and physical degen ,_, , , 14"'re years eratlon resulting from intempertuice pro_ _ . and the marked effect on the workers and their capacity for organizing, But the causes 'of int'enipor'ince must We havo tne onl be removed before educational pro- ;Uno.tion corrootly, we must contlnu paganda can Have its effect In the last century, the working- class thinkers came to the conclusion that alcoholism could only disappear with the disappearance of the system which created It and reproduces It. Wretched, debasing surroundings, that must needs be forgotten somehow; the mental exhaustion caused by monotony; working in high tem- peraturos or in dusty workshops; insufficient nourishment, all these things are the direct causo of drunkenness and other vices. Tho social instinc also has indirectly caused intempor ance. And heredity cannot bc over looked, sp that the unfortunate child not only inherits the conditions which have led lo intemperance but also the tendencies. The d,rlnk habit Is not the cause but the result of misery, wrote Justus in 1860. But it is also true that misery is the result of tho samo habit. The causo and effect move in a vicious circle. Intemperance is not a modern problem; probably it is a more important problem than ln the past, because it concerns a large section of the people. The ilrst temperance society founded in 1000, pledged its members not to drink more than seven glasses of wine with any meal, nor moro than fourteen glasses per day. (Undoubtedly the world progresses). But the question of Intemperance Is not solely one of will-power and morals. Neither is It a quostion which law can settle. High taxes havo failed to check the evil and the chief re suit lias been greator misery caused by tho greater inroads on the work ing man's wage. Prohibition has failed. While It removes temptation for some, It serves to encourage illicit stills ,and smuggling, thus Increasing temptation for others. There is only one solution. The causes, the material causes of the vice must be removed and the mental vacuum must be occupied. In other words conditions must be such as induce self-respect, for no one doubts the moral effect of surroundings; and the emptiness of the lives of the masses must be filled by those things which are at present enjoyed by the few. Education must turn the children out of school with some definite interest; adult life must provide a continuance of that interest. Books, music, science and art, as well as other interests, use the energy aright which otherwise might be turned in the direction of vice and crime. But these things are not possible under the present system which considers the highly endowed few; only which reserves to their uso the treasures of art, the advantages of an extensive culture and the opportunities for complete development. Only when humanity is considered as a whole, when one class Is no longer exploited by and for another class, when organized misery, degradation, poverty and overwork celase; in other words when our boasted civilization gives place to something better, then and then only, will the disease known as alcoholism be cured. selves worthy of the sacred trust we have assumed. Whether victory or defeat crowns our efforts on Friday, our educational propaganda must continue, at all costs. Labor and the Poets ROBERT BURNS [By Frances Wills] IT has been said that only a Scot can •»do real justice to a discussion on Hums and that only a Scot can really appreciate the 'poet. Perhaps this is truo to some extent, for each nation has its own characteristic temperament. In another respect, however, thin altitude is incorrect, because Burns stands for something more than than n national poet; ho wroto for humanity. There are those who idolize tho poet and forget the man; and there are those to whom the man and his faults loom largest and the poet is forgotten or underestimated. Perhaps the true attitude lies Bomewhere between these two; that which thoroughly appreciates the poet and sympathises with the man. For as the French say. "To know all is to forgive aU." One has to consider more than the doctrine of "free will"; one must remember the effects of environment and heredity. The Ufe of Burns Is just the life one would expect of a man In his circumstances; genuis confined to a narrow sphere and harassed by a series of bitter struggles and hardships. So the poorest slave ln the land, who knows not where to turn for the next meal; the most wretched toiler for mere existence—reading Burns' works—can take comfort knowing, them to be the outpourings -" ~ heart knowing similar distress can be given. It is rather interesting to note what he thinks about himself when he does indulge in retrospection. (In passing, it may be observed that Burns naturally believed in a personal God of whom he speaks. It Is possible for any type of reader to find interest in these poems 4Vhich can be interpreted in a variety of ways). He says: Tlmu know'st that Thou hast formed ino With passions And listening voico Has often led m wild and strong; :o their witching -w r o ng. And In the bard's epitaph, we have n sketch of his character and something of his alms. Is there a man whose judgment clear Can others teach the course to steer, Yet runs himself, life's mad career, Wild as the wave? Tho poor inhabitant bolow Was quick to learn and wise lo know, And keenly felt the friendly glow And softer flame; But thoughtless follies laid him low of _ , the cries for truth and justice, the burning Indignation of ono in a similar position. Our poet showed considerable aptitude for learning at an early age, and much credit is due to his father, a man of more than ordinary Intelligence, and who, for long periods, was the boy's only companion and teacher. Burns himself tolls us how his father "was thrown on the world at large," subjected to many wanderings and sojournlngs, during which, however, by his observations and experiences, he came to understand men, their manners and their ways. And surely this understanding was transmitted to his son Robert From his mother, and an old friend And stained his name. Reader, attend; whether thy soul Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole Or darkling grubs this earthly hole In low pursuit; Know prudent, cautious self-control Is wisdom's root. As mentioned before, Burns was of a democratic tendencies, so it was natural that much of his poetry should be about the ideas of his day, embodying the principles of'the French revolution and the doctrine of universal liberty and universal opportunity. Such a poem ls "A Man's a Man for a' That." Is there for honest poverty That hangs hfs head, an' a' that? The coward slave, we pass him by We dare be poor for a' that Our tolls obscure, an' a' that The rank is but the guinea's stamp; The man's the gold for a' that. And the poet goes on to show that rank and riches are but tinsel; that the man of honesty and independent mind can laugh at the pomp and splendour of place and title; that while knighthood can be bestowed on a man; worth of character Is some thing above all that, and he concludes: But let us pray that come it may As come It will for a' that; That Sense and worth, o'er a' the earth, May bear the gree (first place), an" a' that. For a' that an' a' that, That man to man the warld o'er Shall brothers be for a' that. In another equally famous poem, he wrote with enthusiasm for those Robert, heroes who had perished long ago -■ 'with Wallace In their struggle for FRIDAY June 20, 1924 Timely Topics ., „,„u ut_ U1(J lrlenU) ,.H,..»WW .11 LIICH OUUKfilH IU he learned old legends and ballads national freedom; but' his poem em- 'hlch fed his imagination and help- bodies something beyond patriotism, ed to mould the poet. fnp hft •nan atia *hD oi™iia-i*« u„*-,____. The "Cotter's Saturday Night" -«- <.,*_.<.vi_i n otuuruay wight wv ™"**» BL« »sbio turn me struggle gives us a picture of typical Scottish of the workers against their oppress- fiimllv Ufa In nil li.. ~i i*_.__ ni-a In iYtn !_•_._____._. _.».>.__ vn man, " "" "~ __*-_____. in women and children, than it is with w„en it will support •" ££ * dogs and cat, which may be found all shades oi wnicn i»«-j The matter of vaccin&tion and vls- isection might well be left ln the hnnds of those, whose life's work it to deal with such matters. We have as much as we can do to deal with the matters we have In baud. At any rato the opinions expressed are those of individuals and not those of the Labor party. In the very near future we hope to be able to open our columns to n open and frank discussion on the matters above referred to. We will leave the discussion to those, on both sides, who should be in a position to speak authoritively and intelligently mi sueh mattors. Again, wo might say, "truth, uot prejudice will ultimately survive" and the nearer we roach the truth the better for all concerned. MHOlt /UTTER THK ELECTIONS WHATISVKR may bo tho rosult, so far as Labor Is concerned, in the coming elections, our duty still remains clear, Tho necessity of tho further education of the great masses of the people along the lines advocated by this movement will be ever present for yc&rs to come. thr'wstlo'nr&enSSy tho light Is .t.lffcSL'™ slncore f"7'e ^wSwT^n'^S^ an, waB„, botwoon "moderation" and of „„"la orlIL _ """ "T** ♦"""J" ^ dlfl,0UltlM' h» .„_,_ "_!•".*•'* organlastlon can bo rog*- refused to write for money, regarding waged botwoen "prohibition." Tho fomor _oom9| ulated ani -^^ ~— "?.'-', .„_„ paJ. work __ -;---. -;— to understand all About lt; they are||„m, ,„ th_ |nte___t_ of ^ ^^ tutlon »"•« In 1796 . ...... iiuuii_fiLo i>i me meases _rCr/KZ''h„,^^S_S Mra"d Mra' ««* ™* Persisted '"In believing that for over twenty hea"h' n6Vor very 8Teat' was a™*- 7 --■-"-. 7-_ —"I ware boforo they woro convinced of ,.",* ™",'. 1Un(,oubtedlI'. ho had abused prohibitionists are concerned with the|the „„.„_ of tho|r waj, ^""" himself by solMndulgenoe, _.. ....... ....*..- depression caused by hla extremely Igent and trained minds sueh as hard circumstances, and a sense of those took so long to seo the light, failure, made him seek dissipation can It be wondered at that the groat f* <* mmn* ot <m'MBe' Hl» lMt das"1 ._..„„.„ „. i...-,„- n„_ ™»., ... __ were haunted by fear of debt and bur- masses of human kind may ye re- ^ the ^ J quire years of active educational After hi8 doath ,t 80emfl as thougft I nropaganda. thgro wag a flU(j,jen access of appre- It Is not onough for us to claim elation, and he was given a military we havo the only system that will funeral (though It ls hard to see family life in all its simplicity, „« also obtain a nearer glimpse of the poet's father. Burns continued his studies after leaving school, and this fact throws some light on his character. He muBt have been very persevering for hts daily work was hard physl o ««./ worn, was nara physi-|—"«•««* "'*<■ <-»e poet anouia nair- cal toil—trying to make a living In worship her beauty, arid if he did not a land where natura «Aftma ,,-.— [attain to Shakespeare's or Sheliy's power, one ls brought face to face with everyday nature In his poetry. It hiust be reme nection that his environment was very different from that Of the other two poets; the face of nature in the north wears a more rugged aspect than in the more genial south. It is obvious that a man who loved the real things of life and whose whole being cried out against Injustice and untruth should hate the narrow conventions, the religious bigotry and the shams of his day. Much of Burns' poetry deals with his Ideas on these subjects and their Importance cannot be over estimated. For he was part of a great movement that was sweeping through the Scotland of his day; brushing away ignorance and prejudice and superstition and letting in the enlightenment and liberation of thousands. (To be continued) Idea of publishing his poems; and it was no great di_f)<u1ly to obtain a subscription edition. Many of his poems had been circulated ln manuscript form. So Instead of going to Jamaica, he went on a visit to Edinburgh where he was introduced into "society." Even this great honor (?) did not turn hts head and ho was not afraid of expressing his own opiition, nor did he ever lose sight of the fact, that he belonged to another (but not inferior) class. On his return to his native county he married Jean Armour, and decided to lease a farm near Dumfries, flrst qualifying himself as an exlsoman. This Was fortunate because the farm did not pay. After a terrible struggle, he gave up farm life altogether. It was during tho next period of his life that We flnd signs of his synipathy with the French revolution; for he was a man of strong democratic tendencies. There is no doubt, howevor, that the fact that ho was dependent on the government or bread (and perhaps butter) made him exerclo somo caution in expressing his politicnl views. This must havo beon vory trying to a man of his lempomment. No doubt, ho consoled himself by lotting off steam In his writings and associating with known revolutionaries. Ho was more or less freo to write as he pleased, for financially he benefitted very little from them. He doclJned offers and there were signs that his Fits of ..—>u tu now j what good thfs did to him). Better) Hew to show them where "their Wd"_S """• however, his wife and children , , „, . . . ,., were looked after. is failing and why, and how ours ft |(| imposfllble to deal adeqUftt6iy will meet the noed in each partfeu- w|t|| any poet-particularly one so lar instance. Anything short of that p0pular as 'Btttns, whose sympathies Is a sign that we aro remiss in our were with the masses, In an artlole duties arid are failing to nrovn «*.•*■-. B- ■--■- for he can see the similarity between that early struggle and the struggle ors, ln the French revolution. Besides a very real love of free dom and Justice, which fought agairist the despair bom of hopeless toll, Burns possessed a great love of nature. It was natural that the ploughman should know all of nature's moods and that the poet should half The Federatlonist Is out to help the workers. There ls no nobler work. Join us In tho flght. Get your friends to subscribe. THE Vancouver Star claims to be free and independent, but wo cannot help but feel that It has allowed itself to become somewhat prejudiced against Mr. Charles Woodward. We soe it has not his name on the slate it has chosen, and were we not unsuspecting in our natures, we would have thought that his name was omitted since his firm did not advertise in that paper. We do believe sueh things have occurred. Of course, the Star is abovo that! • * * Our friend, Harry Stevens tells us that "Honest John" is all wrong about the freight rates Issue. Isn't it a shame? Hero wo thought we had prosperity cinched! What's the .use anyway. Just when you think you have, you haven't! • * * We see that Mrs. M. E, Smith is averse to the doing away with our weekly half holiday. She says to, look up her past record on thisj matter. For our part, there are bo] m'any things about her political record in the past that are beyond our comprehension, that we are not going to attempt to look it up. Sufficient untbnhe day is tho political evil thereof. ^B ^^^^ Non political statements made by prominent British Columbia men, have been alleged, in this election campaign. We may be wrong, but We are Inclined to the belief that "there ain't no such animals." • • * The recent mall bandits should havo affiliated with some of the old political parties In America. They might then learn law, to not only get some "boodle" but how to keep it, and still enjoy all the comforts of life • • * That Canadian customs officer at New Tork! We are bold enough to believe that were the C. P. R. to operate their merchant marine from, here to Montreal, that officer would have been appointed long ago. Again, wealth is power. • * * Oliver says that "the Tory split ls complete." We have always felt there was a screw loose somewhere and we are glad to learn that our fears were so well grounded! Since we have learned wherein the weakness lies with the Tories, could we not have a little information regarding the Liberals and Provincials? They, certainly, are not enjoying the best of health. • • * It has been reported that the politicians in Germany are not sincere. Will somo one kindly show ift politicians, who have been in the ranks of the old parties for any length of time, who are sincere? No country excepted. Not even the province of B. C. • -• * Hot off the wires! The dole system of England Is undermining the morals of that country! It's too bad. They used to be a very nice people LIMITED Store Opens at 9 a.m. and Closes at 6 p.m. Dainty New Nightgowns at $1.95 and $2.50 rvF COTTON CREPE in plain pink or white, Empire bodice and kimono sleeves, trimmed with binding of contrasting color—$1.95. Of fancy Cotton Crepe, in pink, mauve, white or yellow with floral or blue bird designs, round neck style, short sleeves and trimmed with hemstitching -and shirring across front—$1.95. Nightgowns of white, pink or peach mull, in various attractive styles at $2.50. —Drysdale's Lingerie Shop, Second Floor 575 Granville Street Phone Seymonr 3540 been doing that very well. It would be an agreeable change to let nature have a chance. Shaw on Socialism In a letter to a London paper recently George Bernard Shaw attributes his success In life to his adoption of socialism. Shaw's. letter was written In answer to one by a .Mr. Grey criticising the Labor party because of the millionaires ln lt. In his usual epigrammatic fashion Shaw says: "What Mr. Grey has to explain Is not why some socialists are rich, but why the vast majority of conservatives are miserably poor -so poor that thoy live in terror lest the little they have should be snatched ftom them by some wicked socialists and they should have to face the landlord with empty hands." Only Shaw could have made a clear statement of so obvious a fact. A superficial look ..will show that the majority of thoso who hold tho most conservative opinions have the least. A small minority of the conservatives have wealth. They fool the mass of the people into accepting a point of view favorable to the Interests of the wealthy.—Detroit Labor News. HAVE you ever had a real drink of Pure Apple Older during tbe last few years? To meet the deairei of msny elientt, ire ban introduced recently • pure clew •perkllng ipple older lo plat bottles, either pare iveet or government regulation 2% h*rd apple elder. These drinks sre absolutely pure and free from all uvbonio Sold taa or preservatives of any nature. Write or phone your order today, Highland 90. I VAN BROS. LTD. Older Manufacturers 1956 Commercial Drln, Vaneouvar, B. 0. Tou are crushing the best type of 'men and women that Britain ever produced—these men and women on the banks of the Clyde. "Foxes have holes; the birds of the air have nests, but the son of man hath not where to _ »----— wi*b mo nun ui man nam not where t< It might help them some, if they lay His head." These are the condl could discover why the "dole sys- tlons that opmpel me to speak.—Mr, tem" was inaugurated. Reinoval of Kirkwood, M. the cause, rather than treatment of effects has been recommended by some. We suggest that lt be tried here. They say that hectic are the days spent by politicians during the time of their offlce campaigning. We have little doubt that they are, for we know how hectic our days are once those politicians are in offloe. • • * Dr, W. A. Pusey, of the American Medical association says: "If no ott* ort Is made at birth control, naturo will take charge of the situation by eliminating those least able to resist." Capitalism, and the struggle for existence, within that system, has INDIGESTION Believed In two mlnatei with JO-TO | Qas, acid, sour, burning stomach all quickly relieved with JO-TO. Drag Stores, "Cascade" Beer stands up to every test of purity —the test of the chemist —the test of the food expert —the test of the connoisseur Insist on At tho Governmont Liquor Storo VANCOUVER BREWERIES UMITED Summery Wash Dresses at "Famous" Low Prioes THEBE'S no better time than now to choose your tub drosses. See the wonderful range at the "Famous"—new color schemes and designs, new fashion Ideas, costing to little you can easily afford to buy several. l and IBBSflM 883 HASTINGS STBEET WBST Famous SS?&!I Bird, Macdonald & Co. BABB18TBB8, SOLX0R0B8, BIO. 401-408 Metropolitan Balldinf 8S7 Hastings St W. VAHOOUVBB, B. 0. Telephones: Seymonr 6666 and 6667 THE ordinary way to measure distance is by miles. Tou think any place yon have in mind is so many milea away. It seems a long way off. Look at it anothor way. Measure tbo distance by minutes. , Say to yourself, "such or auch a place Is | so many minutes away," meaning, of course, that if the telephone is nsod, dis* tance'does not need to bo considered. If you want to talk to a friend or dls* cuss a business mattor, no plaoo is very tar away. Not only that, but the meana of communication is always right at hand. Every tolephono is a long distance telephone. Besides, If you talk in the evening, you can take advantage of the special ratos. B. 0. TELEPHONE COMPACT. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 1160 Georgia Stmt Bnnday services, 11 ijd. and 7iS0 p.m. Sunday school immediately following morning aervice. Wednesday testimonial meeting, 8 p.m. Free reading room, 001-908 Birks Bldg. Mainland Cigar Store 110 OARRALli STREET THE PLAOE FOE PIPES WHEN IN TOWN STOP AT The Oliver Rooms 48 H OORDOVA STREET EAST Everything Modem Ratea Reasonable amies and are railing to "msn our' Ifeilf'i. ,h° mas"M' ln an <"•■-•■*•■■•■•' This advertisement is not published or displayed by tht Liquor w omy a few of m. mam thought. Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. BANKING SERVICE -TUIE UNION BANK OP CANADA, with its chain .**• of branches across Canada, and its foreign connections, offers completo facilities for taking care of the banking requirements of its customers, both at homo and abroad. Established 59 Tears To Secretaries and Union Officials When Wanting; Printing of any Und SEE US We have specialized in Union Work for the last sixteen years. We guarantee satisfaction. Prompt Bervice. Reasonable Prices. Cowan Brookhouse, Lt4 PEINTEBS, PUBLISHEEB, BTBBBOTYPBBB AND BOOKBINMBS Phonei: Sey. 7431 and Bey. 4490 1129 HOWE ST. VANCOUVER, _. C. UDAT June 20, 1924 SIXTEENTH YEAB. No. 25 BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST VANCOPyBR, B.C. PAGE THREE TIMBER British Columbia's Greatest Industry Has Helped To Build and Is Now Further Developing a Huge Trade With the World. Raw Material Is Essential to Keep, Foster and Enlarge This Business. PREVENT FOREST FIRES IT PAYS The Church Militant As Seen at Ottawa FOREST BRANOH VICTORIA, B. O. COFFEE "In the Flavor Sealing Tin" io one would have shed any tears , man who had mado from £20,000 ;50.000 out of tho war lf the bov- nent had taken one-half or three- •ths of that money in the form of a wealth levy.—Mr. Glllett, M. P. he Federatlonist believes in a Rural revolution," not a "bloody wlution." *.. . WILL GIVE YOU 40 ACRES LAND Fraser Valley tt yon will ough dear adjoining 40 for us. Sight years time. Or sell on lory easy terms, nothing down. _ood soil. Neighbors, schools, narkets, roads, mall delivery. See OEO. H. REYNOLDS nulr Hotel, Vanoouver, B. O. Vancouver Unions ■DSD PBINTINO TBADES OOUNOIL— BhU leeond Monday In tbt month. Pit* Bit, J. B. White; noretary, B. H. Ned* ", P. O. Box 6k EBATED LABOB PABTY, Boom 111— ■9 Pender St. Weit—Buiineu meotlngi Wldnndsy eventof. A. Mnolnnli, |m»a; B. H. -torrlion, lae-.treM.; Geo, urlion, 1182 Puker Street, Vlnconver, , eorreipondini lecreUnr. / dlitrlet ln SrltUll fiolnmbii deilrinl nfttion re leourl-g ipenken or the (or* n ol loul bnnehol, kindly eommnniutn proTlnelnl SeoreMry J. Lyle Telford, Blrki Bldg., Vancouver, B. O. Tel.* Seymonr 1882. or Fairmont 4088. BBI SALESMEN, LOOAL 871—Meeti lond Thursday every month In Holdon Inff. Preeldent, J. Brlphtwell; flnanfllll tary, H. A. Bowron, 029—llth Avenne ^NATIONAL BBOTHEBHOOD OF llermaken, Iron shipbuilder! «nd Help- if Amorloe, Looil 194—Meetlnjiy Jrit hird Mondays In oaoh month in Holden [ng. Preildont, P. Willi" I leoretory, A. "-*-, houra, 9 to 11 «.ro. and 8 to 5 KLAYERS AND MASONS—Ir yon need ■kloyon or rnanoiu for bollor worm. M marblo letton, phone Brloklayon' 811 Holden Building. ■ Int We Help You to Make Your Money go Further Men's Canvas Boots, leather sole and heels, and toe cap. Extra special at $2.S0 Boys, extra at ....$1.95 and $9.25 Men's Work Boots, $3.50, $4,00 and $4.05. Basket Ball Boots, with suction soles; mon's $2.85 Boys, at $2.50 Boys* Blouses, blue or khaki 75c Engineer Caps, 25c, a5c and SOc Men's Bib Overalls, stripe or. black, at $1.75 Arthur Frith & Co. Men's and Boys' Furnishings Hats, Boots and Shoes 2313 -kJS STREET Between 7th and 8th n-nnuu Phone, Fairmont 14 Help make the world safe for de* mocracy. Vote Labor. EMPLOYEES' UNION—Meeti' third Frldoyi In eaoh month, at tU rdi itroot. Preildont, David CutMU, Albert Street; loorotorytroaiurer, Oeo. ■on, 1182 Parker Btreet. •SEERS — INTEBNATIONAL UNION Steam anl Oporating, Loeal 882— ovory Wedneiday at 8 p.ro., Boom [olden Bldg. Preildent, Oharln Prico; in igent and Inanelal aocrotary, P. L. rocordlng iecretary, J. T. Venn. KOIANS MUTUAL PBOTEOTIVE ION, Local 146, A. t*. et M.—Beeta at i Hall, Homer Street, aecond Sunday, a.m. Preildent, Erwit 0. Miller, 991 n Street; iecretary, Edward Jamleien, Iilaon Street; financial aeoretary, W. E, uni, 991 Notion Street; organlier, F. iter. 991 Nelion Street. (BATED SEAFABEBS' UNION OF B. -Meoting nlghti, Int Tueaday and Srd y of eaeh month nt headunarterf, 818 va Street Weat. Preildent, J>. Olllei- VlM-prelldent, John Johnion; leeretary* wet, Wm. Donaldion, addreu 818 Ooi- Street Welt. Brajah agent'a udreii: e Faulkner, 878 Johnion Straet, Vie* B. 0, __________ !_T AND ELEOTBIO BAHjWAY m- yen, Pioneer Dlvllhg, No. 101-""tJ HaU,. Eighth nnd Klngiway, let and %nd»ya at 10:15 ea.aal.lpse.*ta. , t. A. Hoover, 2409 S/**_J___ tag lecretary, F. E. OHffln, 447—tltt lait: treunrer. A. F. Andrew; Inan- critary and bnitamMust, W. H. Cot- W8-17UAv»W. Oiet. «*.«*_« lain ______ Phona Fairmont 4804T VANCOUVER THEATBIOAL ™>~;- ■ON--BSeU at 091 Nalion tWHll in ths Tueiday praetdlng the Ut Sun- f tke month. Preildent, E. A. Jamie* ll NeUon SU BecMtory, 0. fl. WU- •91 Nelaon St j Budnell Agent, F. aRAPHIOAL DNION. No 1«»—Prill* t. B. V. Pettlplece: vlea-prnldtnt. J. Mi: aecMUrytraaaurer, B. fl. Nee* ?.6.Bo_8B. IImuImI Snnday of nonth at 9 PJn* In Holden Bnllding, IS ui Straet Ei !•_. McEvoy Independent Candidate For Provincinl Savings Banks— Safety for the small saver. Tor Non-political Liquor Control- Cut out graft and sale of imitation materials. Por Extension of I*. (J. B.—Pay us wo so out of surplus liquor pro (Us; no moro contractors—build by railway conatructlon depart ment. Don't give it away. For 'Jtoclinlcal Control of Liquor Manufacture—Seo that products are wholesome from B. C. materials, not foroign substitutes. For Conservation of Forests, Game and Fur-bearing Animals—Or the presont butchery will leave us nothing to conserve. For investigation of Beer Doal—It might be unpleasant but proflt able. Against Secret Tenders—Stop the graft rat holes. Against Booming Grounds Off Beaches—Leave the people some thing to enjoy. Against Downward Modification of Lumber Tax—The people need lt as much as the operators. Against Interference with Vanoouver Water Situation—Home rule ln local affairs. Against Propaganda to Increase Liquor Sales—The consumer haa to pay. Against Machine Politics—Seo what they have done. I have no organisation, party connections or corporation links, If elected I should Join no purty during my term, but should work In constructive co-operation while maintaining absolute Independence, as representative of all elements among the electors, HENRY McEVOY , [By J. S. Woodsworth, M.P,] A TOURING the past week the bill on church union has eclipsed in gen- __al interest even the budget debate. On the day when the matter was flrst introduced there was a regular Invasion of the capital by the "pros" and "antis" from all over the country. One special trainload came from Toronto. In spite of the guards they"_urged into, the corridors. When the doors of the committee room were locked there was a continued pounding on the doors, inside of which their confreres were trying to impress the committee with the fact that the church was the great guar.dlan of law and order. Failing to gain admission to the committee room, the crowd stormed the chamber and, although prevented from securing the floor, .were permitted to take possession of tho galleries in which they held a sort of indignation meeting, passing resolutions with regard to the inadequacy of the accommodation 'provided for them. The scene reminded one of an unemployment demonstration, the only difference being that if the crowd Kad been composed of "out-of-works" the military would probably have been summoned. There is not the slightest doubt that there is a deep interest ln this matter on the part of a very large number of people. Even on subsequent days the doors of the house were beselged by women long before the cleaners had gotten through their morning .operations. On one occasion two women became so excited that they went at one another with umbrellas and had to be separated by the house guards. Little wonder that the more conservative members of the house rather dread the entrance of a large number of women Into public life. The Private Bills committee which deals with the Church Union bill Is holding its sessions in what is known as the railway committee room. In the old days when railway construction was in full swing, the largest room in the house was assigned to this important committee . Last year the railway committee had been superceded in Importance by the committee on banking and commerce, so the railway committee room was given over to the discussion of the Bank act. This year the scene has again shifted and now the ecclesiastical dispute occupies the centre of the stage. It is rather curious that at least one of the prominent corporation lawyers, who appeared last year as counsel for the bankers, appears this yoar in the new role of counsel for the unionists. He is probably an expert in mergers. Some of the church witnesses seem almost aa uncomfortable and testy under cross-examination as did the bank magnates last year. Apparantly they are not accustomed to standing a flre of adverse criticism. If I were inclined to be cynical I might uae ironically, the words of the ancient Church Father: "Behold, how these Christians love one another," The feeling ln some quarters is very bitter and there are charges and counter-charges of misrepresentations and Insincerity, Perhaps one explanation lies in the fact that although the disputants are largely Presbyterians, they are also largely Scotch. In thetr hearts they may have brotherly love one for the other, but It Is a well- known fact that Scotchmen exhibit their emotions in most peculiar forms. Mr. Pringle of Yukon fame, in referring to this aspect of the question, quoted someone as saying that the Scotchman is an evolution from the mule! It ls very anomalous to have Presbyterians at one and the same time airing their family quarrel, an.d also making love to the Methodists and Congregatlonallsts in the presence of rank outsiders. In fact, it would seem as lf the fate of these churches would be largoly In the hands of Anglicans and Roman Catholics. It may be that something of the atmosphere of last year's banking committee Btlll lingers In the railway committee room. It may be that we know all too Intimately many of the men who are 'protagonists In this religious discussion, but there seems to be something very Incongruous in the fervent religious appeals which are being mado before the committee by some of the ministers, and In tho keen interest displayed In ecclesiastical nlllairs by somo well-known politicians. It would seem sacrilegious to play bllndman'fl bluff In church, somehow it seems almost equally out of place to appeal to a lofty Idealism in tho Hallway committoe room, hallowed by last year's decisions on the Bank act. Strango admissions havo already beeu made by prominent churchmen. Sir Robert Faulkner declared that ninety per cont. of the ministers profess adhoranco to the Westminster Confession only with reservations. Mr. Pidgeon gave it as his opinion that ninety per cent, of the people had very little knowledge of the creeds. Just how eminent antl-unlonlsts, who aro known to be modernists in their viewpoint, can accept some of the clauses ln the Westminster Confession remains to be seen. Many of the laymen on the committee affirm that they have learned more theology In the last few days than they have learned at church during their whole lifetime. From the standpoint of parliament the Important questions centre around the claims for "Identity" and property. The Presbyterian Unionists claim that the Presbyterian Church as an entity Is entering into the union. The antl-unlonlsts, on the other hand, say that if this Is so they are being deprived atl rights and left as It were "in suspense." The fundamental difficulty seems to be that we are all tied up my metaphysical and legal concepts and phraseology. To hear eminent authorities discussing the distinction between entity and Identity makes one rub his eyea to see lf he Is not living again In the days of the school 'men. Possibly it Is their Trinitarian training that enables some of the theologians to understand how three churches can be merged Into one. It is the practical difflculty which confronts the minorities who realize very acutely that they are not merged. Hence, perhaps, their claim for some Bort of seperatlon allowance or alimony. In the case of unhappy marriages parliament, is in the habit of granting relief in the form of a divorce. It may be found that church union can be consummated only after certain divorce proceedings. ANO Lt Frederick Whelen Will Speak on the British League of Nations Union Frederick Whelen, the noted orator and official lecturer to the British League of Nations union, will visit Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. He is an enthusiastic apostle of the ideals of the league and a forceful expositor of its accomplishments and of the necessity for Its maintenance and development. He has studied its workings everywhere In Europe. Mr. Whelen will speak in Stanley park on Bunday at 3.30 p.m., in an Interval of the band concert. On Sunday at 11 a.m., he will speak In the Canadlah Memorial church and in the evening in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church. On Saturday he will address the Vancouver Teachers' association. The public are cordially Invited to attend these meetings in large numbers. riimicm nm Why I Shall Vote for It (I Don't Think)—Vote Straight labor Ticket The liberals and conservatives have acquired such bad reputations that the best thing to do is to change the name. The provincial party as a glorious army of former liberals, conservatives, independents and renegade laborites. Which really means that the provincial party is a corporation of capitalist elements camouflaged, As though a corporation lawyer should disguise as a laborer. As for the labor elements therein; they cannot possibly be class-cons- clous or they would not find themselves ln so distinguished a gathering. They would not be welcome, nor would they want to be. The provincial party ls Indeed worthy of consideration. The chair, man Is interested in lumber; not lumbermen nor Indeed nny other sort of working men. Another leading light is a lawyer whose clients are not of the working class by any means, which ls immaterial so long as he is a lawyer. Tho honest lawyer has yet to be Invented. Another was a most active worker in the great war, which Is a truly flne recommendation, One's share In the great war should be forgotten. The great war itself should bo sunk into oblivion as something inexpressibly horrible; n groat murder of the peoplo by the poople, a betrayal of principles and truth, au exhibition of _iwage_y. Or remembered as al great wurnlng, a bitter lesson of the futility of war. Other membera of thin party are financiers. Which means that thoy are clever men, for finance In Canada Is a wonderful, mysterious thing. It leads Ignorant laborltes to exclaim, "The banking system in Canada is the worst In the world." Perhaps these same financiers will explain to our unenlightened minds why hundreds of farmers are tolling merely to pay off Interest on thoir mortgages; or why the British government is still paying for the battle of Watorloo, or why tho people are paying at tho rate of a million a day Interest on tho last great slaughter. Surely a school boy in grado six could devise a better systom than that. And lastly, with regard to tho laborltes within tlio provincial party; surely these wolves In sheep's clothing are only halt to catch tho votos of the unwary. No true labor man cniihl combat the labor movement and every vole that Is not for labor Is against It. Those mombers of tho provincial party may havo some Interest In labor; It Is not a wise one. They may havo th idea of reform ln their heads. Hut reform Is not what tho world wauls to-day. Tho days of the patchwork tiullt aro rtono. Wo want a social revolution; we want to take over thc means of produetion for the masses not work them for tho few; we want to produce the things of lifo for use and not for proflt; we wnnt equal opportunity for overbody. and whether thoy use those opportunities as Individuals or not shall be their own concern as individuals. The working classes must bownro lest they become dazzled by tho promises of tho provincial party or by the promlnenco of its membors. One may be suro that a purty composed of flnanclors, lawyers and big business men. to say nothing of thoso who make open boast of war records, is not the party that Is going to work for the people. Such a party Is out for Itsolf and tho present system. They may hope to improve our province, but thoy want to Improvo it to beneflt thoso whom It still benollts. FOREIGN NEWS ITEMS Unsettled Affairs Among Workers PrevaU All Over Old. Hemisphere Russia With regard to the liquor question, Russia considers that prohibition is an insufficient measure; organization of repression and educational measures are necessary according to Trotsky. Not that these will solve the ' question altogether. Tho underlying cause of drunkenness ls the emptiness of the worker's life which must be filled by higher standards of culture, education, recreation and social life. In spite of tho fact that Great Britain has regognized Russia, for elgn office officials inform would-be travellers to Russia that tho British government can not give protection to travellers ln Russia. According to a well-known old country labor paper, the aim of the foreign office ls clear: namoly to discourage business houses and other Institutions from sending representatives to Russia, and that neither trading with nor visiting of Russia Is approved. Yet this ls contrary to the prime minister's instructions. Japan What Japan ls to do with her population is a serious question. The greater part of the country Is neither fit to live in' nor flt for agriculture of any kind. She has no colonies to which the surplus population can be sent; the annexation of Korea did not satisfy that need, for since wages are lower there, Koreans emigrate into Japan. Japan might herself restrict the immigration of Chinese and Korean laborers in the interest of her own laborers, but all other classes would be welcome,. believing that interchange of the educated and business classes to be essential to International understanding. It will be seen why she objects to the American immigration law. Obstacles are thrown In the way of oriental students, artists, Journalists and business men. Brazil Owing to the high cost of living, the government has fixed the prices of many foodstuffs. The distribution of fresh milk ls to be handled by the government. The committee which Investigated conditions said that the rise in prices was partly due to the activities of profiteers and speculators, Undoubtedly; but just imagine a government discovering that. Mexico Thousands of the laboring classes in Mexico have left for the "United Hudson's Bay "Imperial Mixture" Tobacco "Canada's most famous Tobacco." A full flavored pure Yirginia. The tobacco that appeals to the smoker just a little stronger than any other. 1 lb. $2.75; Vi lb. $1.40; 5ths, 60c; lOths, 30c. The "Hudsonia de Luxe" Pipe In dark briar, unmounted, also in light briar, silver-mounted; both styles have been specially made for the Hudson's Bay Company, and are guaranteed not to crack or burn. Come in all shapes, with bent or straight stems; exceptional value at the popular price of $2.00. A Hud$att^Ba»(fampatt8. at VANCOUVER, B. 0. u States this year In spite of the fact that in the latter country the secretary of labor states that the "supply exceeds the demand; and unless con ditions improve there may be real suffering." The powers that be move in a mysterious way Incomprehensl' ble to the ordinary mind. In April, Colima, Mexico, was prepared to take In ten thousand Japanese. India The cotton strike In Bombay in which thirty thousand women and children are involved continues. The strike started in January because the millowners refused tho workers their annual bonus. These people are on the vorge of starvation, yet still they persist with their resolute calm in their efforts for their own. They are very peaceable, only indulging ln meetinga and demonstrations. Efforts at strikebreaking havo failed. The British government protects tho precious mills with armed police and soldiers. Many peculiar occupations are In vogue In England. Amongst them* and one that has been in usuago for many, many years Is that of the professional "wakener." But this means of getting a livlihood Is, like many other trades since the advent of machinery, becoming scarcer. In thc midlands and the north of England, not many yeara ago, ho was in great demand and earned a good salary. It Is now hard to find a pro fesslamtl "wakener" and in London early risers with bcdsldo telephone! ask lho exchango operator to rlnj. them up in tho morning, pleading that it is now Impossible to find a "wakener." There tho trade Is Strictly localised and not to bo found out.slde New Cross, Deptford, Greenwich, juid thereabouts. The most flourishing "wakener" in tho district displays a notice; Workmen Called Early in the Morning Terms Very Moderate Windows Tapped so as Not to Waken Families His tool of trade is a long pointed rod, rathor liko a fishing-rod, only stouter, finishing in a piece of brass tubing, with a ferrule on. With this he keeps on tapping until he hears tho window go "up and tho answering call. The earliest of his customers has to be called at 130 a.m., and between that hour and G.30 ho has to rap at about 30 other windows. If in this country farmers would do what ls done ln Denmark, and develop co-operative methods, the countryside would assume the former Importance and agriculture would cease to be the Cinderella of Industry.—A. W. Haycock, M. P. If you think, vote Labor, If you don't think, vote liberal. If you can't think, vote tory. Tabloid Issued by United States Department of Labor, at Washing-ton, D. 0. Belgium Favor Marine Accident Compensation—It ls said that public opinion in Belgium favors the enactment of a marine compensation law, and that urgent legislative steps may be taken in this direction ln the near future. Franco Knit Goods Industry Expands— Since the war, tlio knit goods Industry in the Nancy district has expanded to a surprising degree, and in the presence of the increased demand soven spinning mills, with 80,000 spindles, are now ln operation, ln comparison with four in 1914. In addition, it is estimated that 30,000 persons are employed by the factories In the department of the Aube, as compared with 22,000 before the war. Latvia Consider Expulsion Regulation— The Riga city council Is considering the issuance of a regulation which will prevent the expulsion from their dwellings, for failure to pay rent, of persons who have been registered as unemployed. Mexico Labor Shortage in Cotton District— Due to the active emigration of laborers to tho United States, within the past few months, a serious labor short- ago has arisen In tho cotton-growing sections of the Laguna district, with the resultant incrcaso in wages and damago to the growing crops. New Zealand Threatened Railway Strike — A breakdown In the negotiations betweon tho railway men and tho wages board, Which lias been trying to settle wage and hours of service differences, Is being followed by indications of an early strike. Norway Ironworkers Continue Strike—Two thousand striking ironworkers havo spurned the government's proposition to return to work as a protimtnary to an attempted adjustment of ihe difficulties existing between tho Norwegian omployers and workmen, und an demanding that the former's lockout against employoes In oilier Industries should first i-ease. Son Hi Africa New Industrial Conciliation Law— The new industrial conciliation law, recently made effective, sets up an interesting experiment In the adjustment of relations between capital and labor in industry. Standing industrial councils, conciliation boards, mediators, and arbitration agreements are among tlie features of tho now Inw, the detuils of which have been carefully worked out. Sweden Unemployment—Due to the steady decrease In the numbor of Sweden's Idle workera, the unemployment situation is now regarded as normal. Proteotlon "Ma," said a newspaperman's son, "I know why editors call themselvea; 'we.'" "Why! " "So's the man that doesn't like tha article will think there are too many for him to lick." Your friends might be glad to subscribe for The Federatlonist if you asked them. Try. A vote for Labor Is another nail In! the coffin of capitalism. OOBPOBATION OF POINT OBBT r[B Council will receive offers up to 8 p.m. of Monday, Juno 23rd Init., for tbe purchaso snd removal of the frame work of the old firo hall building at 88th and Cartier. Pull particulars may bo obtained from the Building Inspector at the Municipal Hall. No offer necessarily accepted. HENBV FLOYD. O. M. C. Municipal Hall, flflfll West Boulevard, Vancouver, B. O., June 12, 1924. OOBPOBATION OF POINT OBBT SEALED TENDERS addressed to ths undersigned will be received by the Council up to 8 p.m. of Monday, June 23rd inst. for paving: 42nd Avenuo from Yew Street easterly. It 3rd Avonue from Hudson to Cartlor. Specifications, forms of tender and full particulars may bo obtained ou application to tha Municipal Engineer. A deposit by cortiflod cheque to thc amount of ton (ID) per cont. of the amount tendered must n en mi | ui ii y each tender, as security that a contract will be entered into and bond provided whon called for. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY FLOYD. O, M. 0. Municipal Hall. 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver, 11. ('., Juno M, 1924. OOBPOBATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH VANCOUVEB ATTENTION OF RETURNED HEN T^JtK Council of the nbovo-iinmori Munlci- , pality has ttir sale to returned soldi-urn only, two houses erected under the Better Housing Scheme. For particulars apply to thu undermentioned. WM. T. KILKV. Comptroller. Municipal Mull, Smith Vuneouver, B. C. VANCOUVER HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS VANOOUVER, B. 0. NOTICE TO ELEVATOR DESIGNING ENGINEERS wing an addition ■f slornue lo No. 1 .villi donning nnd ie, sn. Invited by No other party represents Labor. Support the C. L. P, candidates with your vote and influenco. C^OMPBTITIVK pIhiin c( J ut one million bushels BlovAtar Annex, together iinl.-.Mlni.r faeUlllM for ss the Vuneouver Harbour Oo pirn.■*, accompanied by specifications nnd a detailed schedule uf quantities, must bo in possession of the secreliirj' of Hie (.omtnis- shiner* nl 5(>7 Yorkshire Hitilillnn, by noon of July Hi. 1024. It lbe designer wishes, hu may submit ft lender on his own dulgn without nny Obligation on the part «f the commissioners. In the event ot a no lee I ion of nny of lho plans submitted being made by the cominis- "■Oners, tbe successful designer shnll receivo '■>% pur cent, commission, bnsed on the contract price for which this worlt is afterwarda let, provided such works nre proceeded with. Bhould supervision bo nquired of the designer, a further commission of 1 ■■'_ per cent, of lbe cuntrnct price will be pnid on completion of the said works. It must be distinctly understood, however, Hint the submission of plans, as above oiilllned. obligates the commissioners In no way whatsoever. In tho event of the commissioners selecting one set of plans from competitive designs submitted, but Inter deciding not to proceed witb thn work, the commissioners will allow $80(1 for tu»°,'t °' l"r,'l'"ring snch plans, which plana shftll l>o the property of the commissioners. Oeneral plans of existing structure, railway and pier layout, can be obtained at the officii of the Chief Engineer of the commission ers, at 508 Yorkshire Building, Vancouver, B. O. Alternative designs wlh receive consideration If submitted by any designer. W. fl. BTICKNEY, .. „ Acting Secretary. Vancouver, B. C., June 7, 1924. Labor will flght to conserve your natural heritage. Voto the straight Labor ticket. If you have an idea that you think will benefit Labor, let uh have it. We'll spread It. BURNING STOMACH BellaMd Ui two minntts with JO-TO! Jo-To relieves gas pains, told stomaoh, heart ourn, ai_t.r-*»iiug ui,,ut-«», aim an lurma v> Indigestion quickly, without harm. All Drif fltoraa Fresh Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs, Wedding Bouquets, Pot Plant*, Ornamental and Shade Treea, Seeds, Bulbs, florins' Sundries Brown Brothers & Co. Ltd. Fl-ORIin* AND JiVBH—tYttm 48 Hutlnf* Dm Sat I—STORES*-2 MS OraoTllla Street BV. IW-tll "SAT IT WITH FLOWKB8" Ber* •SU-lltl PAGE FOUR sixteenth tear. No. __ BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST Vancouver. aa FRIDAY June 20, 1 rrsuPTOYOU! On Friday, June 20th, you will go to the polls and there elect your new government. The manner of government that will he elected absolutely rests with you. Will you elect a makeshift arrangement—or a stabilized administration representing., all phases of life in British Columbia? The Oliver government is slated to go. The Provincial Party is the Shaughnessy Heights faction—composed of members of Vancouver's most exclusive clubs—the wealthy class. The Conservative party is the only one in the field with proven policies. Do not make the mistake of electing a body comprising so many factions that the very objective of keen, forceful, equitable administration is defeated. VOTE STRAIGHT CONSERVATIVE Genuine Constructive Humane Policy Need of the Hour (Continued from page 1) license to deprive their fellows of. The sooner those in control of the reins of government realize that the better for the world at large. Labor has been consistently and persistently endeavoring to bring home to the minds of all the importance, not only of recognizing such a right as we have referred to, but also of seeing that an earnest and in- R. CASSIDY, K.C. INDEPENDENT Moderationist Candidate' ELECTORS—I am In favor of all important groups being effectively represented in thc Legislature, including Labor, and will so vote. I am not a nominee of any organization and am In favor of the electors nominating candidates direct instead of accepting coupon candidates of tho old party machines. Should no candidate of the Labor Party be elected, I will, If elected, be glad to receive and put before the Legislature the views of Labor, I am In favor of good, light beer, brewed in British Columbia from B. C. malt and hops, dispensed openly and decently in restaurants, etc., as an improvement upon taking home bottles of booze from Government liquor stores as at present. telligent effort is made to aee that such rights are granted. Until those rights are enjoyed, by every citizen, ln every country, the mission of labor will not have been fulfilled. Support the labor movement. Join its ranks and help speed the day when this objective will be an established fact in our midst. "Service not self" should mean something more to labor than mere mockery. It should be the Ideal of every true labor adherent to make such service truly possible, even though it requires no little amount of self-sacrifice on their part. We have seen the Ideals of the old party politicians in operation for ages past. It is nothing to be proud of, to say least. It is a standard that Is so low thnt we need have no misgivings of our ability limited though it be, to surpass. Vote the straight labor ticket tomorrow—Friday, June 20—and help speed, the day. Don't split your vote. Getting Back nt Dad Tho daughter of a certain strict principled old deacon had attended a dance the prevous night, much against her father's wishes. When she appeared for breakfast next morning, he greeted her with the words: "Good morning, daughter of Satan." To which the maiden respectfully replied: "Good morning, father,'*—Cornell Wisdom. The hope of the world lies In the development of a robust and intellectual labor movement. CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH VANCOUVER PAYMENT -OF- TAXES . Taxpayers are reminded that June 30 is the last day for making payment of taxes to avoid 10 per cent, penalty. Please pay taxes early to avoid rush and consequent waiting in the last few days. W. M. ASHER, Collector. Summer Excursions Low Fares —TO— Prairie Points Eastern Canada Central and Eastern States Optional Routes—Stopovers—Side Trips ENQUIRE ABOUT THE TRIANGLE TOUR Vancouver—Prince Rupert—Jasper Park r. A delightful rail mill witter trip Tourist and Travel Bureau, 527 Oranvllle Street Canadian National Railways POSTAL WORKERS In Vancouver and District Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Strike Election Oddities (Continued from page l) ACTION DEPENDS ON EAST Federal Cabinet Grants Conference with Officials of P. P. of C. TUESDAY night Vancouver's postal workers , voted overwhelmingly in favor of a walk-out. Balloting took place on Monday and Tuesday Ofllcials of the Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada state that the vote for a strike was ^ven greater than they expected, and that word had been received that a similar attitude prevails In this branch of the service throughout the whole dominion. The final step, that of ordering a strike, now remains with the men's representatives in Eastern Canada. A Toronto press despatch says that, officials of the Postal Federation of Canada left shortly before midnight on Tuesday for Ottawia in response to a telephone message from the postmaster-general, saying that the federal cabinet would grant a conference on the wage question at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. From Royal City (Continued from .page 1) to pay in the long run for the bloodshed and to what purpose? Are conditions any better to-day in France? To some extent they may be, but better results are shown where there was no revolution. The world war has given people some idea of the disastrous and unforseen results of using force to attain an object. There is no beneflt derived from it. Is there any solution? Most decidedly there is! Here in Canada the workers have the solution in their own hands. TJiey do not have to submit to be ruled by a minority class. They do not have to resort to strikes and revolution. Without discharging a single rifle or shedding a drop of blood they can seize the rojins of government. They can.rule and rule sensibly. Why do they not do it? Do they despise the men of their own class that are ready to serve them in parliament or what is it? Right now we are on the eve of an . election. Working men one and all, and working women too, should not allow themselves -to be misled. There is only one candidato in this riding as far as they are concerned—R. C. Higgins. Some may not like him—may not agree with all his ideas—but he represents at this time a great principle—the right of tho working man to rule and protect himself from abuses. How about the other candidates? If there is a working man who does net know enough to place tho parties they represent where they rightfully belong, there is something wrong in his make-up. There is hardly a man on the street to-day who is not disgusted with the dirt of politics. All one has to do Is to go and intelligently listen to the humbug peddled from the three platforms. The veneer is so thin that one would have to be blind not to see through it. Policies are a Joke. Yes, a dirty Joke to fool the people—the sort of joke that keeps the working man awake at nights wondering how he will pay his bills and bring up his family decently. The working man has been the fool long enough. Most of us are very sorry to see a good man like Dr. A. M. Sandford 'sacrificing himself .to party politics. One cannot serve God and mammon. Dr. Sandford, If elected, must either be false to his higher principles or false to his party. David Whiteside ls not a minister, but he could not stand any more of it, and we venture to say that Dr. Sandford, if the workers allow him to be returned to achieve nothing for them, will have to resign as soon as he realizes what party politics mean. There will not bo clean government ln British Columbia until tho workers purify It. Of the other candidates onc has little to say, but it is foolishness to waste a vole when so much depends on it. Theae men are out to become a spoke in tlie wheel ofthe automobile thnt carries a few men about in comfort, while tho workers are tho tires and sweating engine. Never lose sight of organization, the one outstanding paramount thing which is precedent to all others. Organize thc industry! pect a distinguished general to break off his consultation even for a^few moments to receive the names of probable supporters, was an unseemly and untimely thought, A general is a superman, he does not plan the killing of mere sheep and cattle like a common butcher. He plans the massacre and mutilation of masses of his fellow men and only kings and sovereigns shine with a brighter glory. It would be Interesting to know to which party the misguided man took his votes. A working man was asked for whom he was going to vote and he scornfully replied, "I'm not going to vote at all. They are all grafters, every one of 'em" The ancient philosopher who inhabited a tub and walked about with a lighted candle fn the daytime In quest of an honest man, had nothing on this modern philosopher in thc doubting Thomas business. I rather liked the remarks of a bystander, another working man. He said, "Weil, for all that, I shall vote for my own class and take a chance. They have a definite platform and one that suits me as a working man, and I shall vote a solid labor ticket," I recommend this reply to other individuals of the doubting Thomas type, with the reminder that they have never given the laborites much of a chance In the ruling business where the graft exists. Suppose they give them a chance now and compare thelir work with that of the old political parties who have been in the business for generations. How. delightfully vague some of our would-be rulers are. McRae, who let us hope was a better general than he Is a logician, remarked: "With right legislation we could pay off the'debt of British Columbia in 25 years from Its timber resources." The right legislation! How precise and definite! His lady supporters will simper over that and exclaim, "The dear general is very clever. He knows how to pay off our debt in 25 years, and so simple too: just the right legislation." His supporters must be simple also or he would not talk to them like that. At one of the Liberal associations, they have a genius as president, probably the greatest phy- chologist of the age. He conceived the idea of gaining an audience by distributing clay pipes, chocolates and buns and he succeeded well. He got a sprinkling of men and women and all the children of the neighborhood arid the room was packed. On one occasion he had invited the attorney-general to address them or some spot-light among the liberals. I am not quite sure who it was. The great man was non-plussed for a moment but when he got up to deliver his oration, he said that he would havo to alter his intended remarks to suit his juvenile audience. He rose to tho occasion splendidly. A truly great politician can always adapt himself to hfs political environment or he would not bo a great politician. It would be interesting to know If the fairy tales to which he treated his juvenile audience were as beautiful and romantic as those he had prepared for the adult audience he had come out to address. I have a great respect for our premier, John Oliver. There Is a simple ruggedness about him which I admire, and his oratory is quite free from the vagueness which is so characteristic of many of his legal supporters, but I should like an explanation from hfm. He has sent us a message which has puzzled me considerably and though I have wrestled with it long and earnestly, I must confess it still remains a puzzle; but I have wrestled unsuccessfully many times with thing's which puzzle me so that the fault may He with me and John's statement may be a simple matter after all. The message reads as follows: "There is not only the side of the men who are operating the lumber industry and helping to build up thc Province to be considered, but we must safeguard tho interests of the people who own the natural resources of British Columbia." Did the premier phrase thfs mess- age himself or did some subtlo legal bruin do It for him? Whnt I want to know Is tho precise meaning of the word people. Does Jt mean the whole of the people or lhe few who really do own the natural resources of our province? Of course, it roads as If It meant the whole of the people and onc gets a flush of satisfaction on first reading It and discovering what fortunate individuals we are. The natural resources of a country are tho things which tho working of the laws of nature has produced during long ages and of course by every law of logic and every tenet Trade unions through collective bargaining enable the workers to achieve lhat which It is impossible to secure by individual effort. After-Eating Distress And oil fornix of stomach trouble, Buch as jjhb pains, nciii, sour, burning stomach aro all relieved in two minutes by taking JO-TO Jo-To sold by all Druggists. DR. W. F. E. DURRANT CHIROPRACTOR Palmer Graduate Backache, Sprains, Rheumatism, Stomach and all Internal Troubles, SIXTH FLOOR (615) DOMINION BANK BUILDING 207 HASTINGS ST. W. l'linnc, Seymour 1000 the of morality should belong to ...~ whole of the people and-will belong to them when the savagery has been eliminated from the human race. If John meant by the people the whole of the people, will he kindly demonstrate what share of those resources the working men as Individuals possess; if ho meant the few people It would have been more In accordance with hjis rugged honesty if he had inserted that little qualifying word. He is very busy- at the present time or I would nsk him lo drop a post card to each of our out- of-works, indicating tho precise location and nature of his share in our resources. It would be a great comfort to each and all of thom. In tho meantime, I will leave it the lawyers to wrangle over the niflcance of that word "people" John's message to tho masses. In conclusion, let each voter momber that labor stands for age pensions and relief from .... misery of tho anticipation of sick ness and unemployment, which mean safety for society as a whole and . to ■ nig- in old- tho Ainu and Objects of Canadian Labor Party Ably Discussed By Speakers COSTS OP EDUCATION OUT Thousands of Dollars Spent on Immigration—Workers' Conditions Worse pOMRADE R. H. NEELANDS, who Is seeking re-election for South Vancouver had a meeting in the Municipal hall last week. There was a good gathering and the meeting showed its appreciation in various ways. There was a good collection towards the campaign fund. The chairman compared the attitude of labor representatives in the house and that of the governmont. The former gave all their timo and energy to the causo of the workers; the latter grudged ten minutes of their time with a labor delegation. Oliver's government was not concerned with nor Interested in the working classes. The speakers were R. H. Neelands, Mrs. Lorimer and Dr. Lyle Telford. Comrade Neelands in the course of a lengthy address, mentioned that the aims of the other parties were the benefit of a few—not the interests of the many; whereas, he urged, human rights should eome before property rights. Although the few labor members in the house had not been able to achieve what they Bet out to achieve, still they had done something. Beforo their getting into the house, the question of unemployment had never even been discussed; nnd as far as South Vancouver was concerned, Instead of gradually improving, conditions had gradually become worse. Comrade Neelands then discussed the platform of the C.L.P. With regard to education, thero was a tendency to cut down expenses, whereas really more should be expended on this vital concern. The government, hojvevcr, rather than interfere with tho country's wealth (otherwiso the wealth of a few)would extend tho income tax to meet tho cost of education. The Immigration policy was deplored; thousands of dollars were spent on immigration advertisement and the conditions of the workera were made even worse. Much fuss was made about the legislation of the present government in favor of the people, but a closer examination into these laws showed that they were a farce. Legislation re the employment of women at night would only come into force "when the other provinces adopted the same laws." Tho eight- hour day bill waa anothor farce; In administering tho law, discretion should be used as to which industries should be included in this bill. The mother's pension was very unfair as It,really taxed thrift. With regard to tho beer question, which is looming so large with some of the other parties, the speaker remarked that labor was not so much concerned with beer as with milk for the babies and bread for the people. The beer question was really a forced affair. Mrs. Lorrimer spoke of labor as something more than a vote-catching affair. It was a world-wide movement organized to take over the means of production, tho means of life; an effort to change the Bystem which caused so much misery. The speaker quoted old country papers to point out that the poverty and peace, not only for the workers but for the earthowners themselves,, who will flnd real happiness in life, when their prop is no longer machine guns and poison gloses, but the contentment of the whole people. 'He who lives by the sword, shall die by the sword." which being interpreted may read, machine guns and poison gases may be turned against themselves, but the contentment of the people will be their contentment also. LIBERAL CANDIDATE North Vancouver Riding Your VOTE -FOR- , BRYAN Means ACTION on the NORTH SHORE M. BRYAN Member l__xoeullvo International Typographical Union, Vanoouver Brunch, 1022; Vice-president of Union 1023-21—one of tho strongest unions In existence. —THE ONLY UNION MAN RUNNING IN THIS RIDING— wretchedness of the workers was no myth, and what was happening in Great Britain, particularly in Scotland, might easily happen in Canada before very long. Apart from that, the conditions of one country re-act upon the others; wo in Canada are feeling the effect of conditions ln the old country. Although thingB are in such a poor way and the life of the average worker is so hard, an Increased birth-rate was being urged. This was really undesirable in view of labor conditions. Mrs. Lorrimer briefly touched on tho question of beer. Prohibitionists, she said, did not get to tho root of the matter. Drink was merely a phase of the capitalist system. Given Interest in life, proper recreation, enjoyment and ed- uoatfon, the workers would not seek tho lower forms of pleasure In concluding, thc speaker mentioned that labor could not produce great speakers as yet, bocauso they had not had the opportunity of the olher classes, but at least they had knowledge. In this respect the old country was In ndvanco; there existed labor colleges there whero workers could bc trained in public speaking and where they learned the things worth learning. The labor movement should be peopled with thoso who have faith in organizntion and collective effort. _ The Federatlonist 1^^^^^ the masses must become educi as to their needs, If they would bn about their own emancipation, 1 In tho good work. Beethoven Pianos TJUILT to a standard of quality " The Instrument that sol.i without salesmanship. Beethci ven construction and tone quajj Uy is not duplicated In Piano selling elsewhere at 150.00 mor] money. We sell on Easy Terms without Interest. Consider wha this Item alone saves you on I piano purchase. ' $365.00 is tbe full price of the Beethove' Piano in Oak, Walnut and Mahogau\ Free Stool Free Tuning Free Dolivop Lewis Leads! Follow Wlio Can] LEWIS PIANO HOUSE LTD. 101*1 GRANVILLE STREET^ VANCOUVER, B. O. THE CHOICE OF THE UNIONS] CATTO'S VERY OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY THOROUGHLY MATURED—ONE OP THE MOST POPUI__.u1 -BRANDS AT THE GOVERNMENT STORES OOLD LABEL 16-YEAR-OLD Ask for OAITO'S. For sole at all Government Liquor Stores Tbii adfutUMK&t li not published or dUpl-Tod by tbo lienor Control Bout os\ tty tbo G-o-rer&mont ol BrltUb Columbia CTOVES AND RANGES, both malleable and steel ^ McClary's, Fawcett's, Canada's Pride, installeJ free by experts; satisfaction guaranteed. Cash oj $2.00 per week. Canada Pride Range Company LtdJ 346 Hastings Street East Sey. 2399 What Will The Sale of Beer By The Glass Mean? (1) Increased drinking facilities, increased drinking, and increased drunkenness; (2) The return of the old bar-room condition in a worse form than British Columbia has ever known; (3) Increased temptation for our young people to start the habit of drink; (4) Bigger profits for the brewer—harder times for everybody else. (5) Increased difficulty of law enforcement. Our present liquor law is hard to enforce; the sale of beer by the glass will make it utterly impossible. Every votei- who believes in keeping the homes of our people sober and safe should do all in his or her power to defeat this brewers' proposal to sell beer by the glass. What have we to gain by multiplying drinking facilities? ] "This advertisement Is not displayed hy the Government of B. C. or by the Liquor Control Board," J
Publisher changes in chronological order: Vancouver Trades and Labour Council (1912) ; The B.C. Federationist, Ltd. (1912-1915) ; The B.C. Federationist, Limited (1915-1922) ; The B.C. Federationist (1922-1923) ; The British Columbia Federationist (1923-1925).
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