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C, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 18,1923 $2.50 PER YEAR MORE OF EVIDENCEGOVERNMENT' I Child Slavery Provides Big Profits for Big Interests Legislative Committee Defends Beet Sugar Profiteers [By Stanley Bone] (Federated Press Correspondent) Detroit — A Michigan legislative committee is defending the powerful beet sugar Interests of the State against charges involving virtual child slavery in the beet'fields, and attacks the National Child Labor Committee for compiling and publishing its report in which the charges are made. The committee's investigators in Michigan say they found hundreds of children performing the hazardous and dwarfing drudgery of the beet fields while mothers brought tiny babies to sleep in fence corners. A working day rangod from 10 to 14 hours a _4ay. School authorities, according to the report, were found to concur in many instances in the plan of declaring "vacations" for squads of children during the beet harvest. Yet the legislative committee, following a tour of the beet districts in which all arrangements were made by the beet sugar companies, has issued a whitewashing report to the legislature, which follows In part: "The National Child Labor Committee has not acted in good faith toward either the poople or the legislature. "Tho only beneflt ,to be gained through the sensational propaganda circulated by the National Child tabor Committee redounds to the beneflt of the can sug^r interests, In that^t ls being UBed ln an attempt to Induce tariff legislation harmful to the befit sugar industry. "We recommend that the attorney- general be requested to draft a bllll to present to tho next legislature to regulate the soliciting of contributions within this State by organizations which are willing to solicit In the name of reform and at the same Ume spread unfair and unjust propaganda concerning the various States In which they are seeking to solicit funds. "There has been no evidence presented to your committee by either side to show that the conditions surrounding child labor in the beet In- dustfl. are any different than those In other Industries." Yon "may wish to help Tbe Feder atlonlst. Yon can do so by renewing your subscription promptly and sending to the subscription of yonr friend or neighbor. TO Ottawa Trades Council Will Take Hand in Elections [By John Robur] (Federated Press Correspondent) Ottawa—The Ottawa Trades and Labor Collncll has,decided to run a straight Labor candidate in the elections for the Ontario Legislature, which are expected in June. The selection ot the candidato was referred to the convention of the Independent Labor Party. Prom 1920 to 1922 inclusive, there has been a decline in trade union membership in Canada of 101,426, the Iobs in 1922 being 156 ln branches, and 36,699 ln members, according to figures of tho department of Labor, The total membership of all classes of trade unions In tho Dominion at the olose of 1922 stood at 276,621, comprised In 2512 local branches. In 1914 the total membership waa 166,183. Of the 92 International organisations operating ln Canada, 58 reported to the department of Labor thc amount paid out during 1922 for benefits, as follows: Strike beneltts J13,649,717 Death benefits 8,516,123 Unemployment and travelling benefits 753,704 Sick and accident benefit-.. 1,446,408 Old age pensions and other benefits 2,113,777 Three credit reform^ havo beon presented to a committee of parliament which is revising the act regulating banking In the Dominion. Ono of these was submitted hore by Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale, who Is one of tho authors of a similar bill IntrO' duced tn Congress, The other plan ts what Is usually known as "the Douglas credit schemo," and was explained to the committee by Major Hugh C. Douglas, its author. The third plan, which waB described as the most practical by the chairman of the committee, was submitted by Oeorge Bevlngton, an Albertan. It proposes the establishment of Provincial banks that would meet the demand for loans aB far as pOBslble with their own notes; but would have the right, If Bhort of funds, of ro-dlscountlng the securities given for loans with tho federal government In return for Federal notes. The Canadian Bank Act Is now undergoing Its decennial revision, and advantage has been taken of the flnan clal roform mentioned. But the mem bers of parliament, apart from a small group of advanced Laborites and Progressives, appear to be sticking by the exlitlng system of banking. S Workers Leaving Canada to Seek Better ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** Conditions/ Says Labor Representative "$ migration Minister Pre- VntiT Howatt Address- 4 ing Miners \\ Cla\\ Nature of Present \\ %xty in Power Is 7 $ Revealed [By J. S. Woodsworth] The workers generally will be interested in the case of Alexander Howat, who was refused admission into Canada by the acting minister of immigration. According to a wire received from J. B. McLaughlin, Howatt, ex-president of the Kansas miners, and Thos. Myerscough were on their way to address a coal miners' meeting at Glace Bay, soliciting the support of the Cape Breton miners for the reinstatement of the Kansas miners, who had been expelled from the United Mine "Workers of America. Aside altogether from the union quostions involved, it is a serious thing if workers are to be refused admission into Canada. . Appeal Dismissed The appeal of Howatt has been dismissed by ,the minister of Immigration, technically on the ground that he was liable to become a public charge; in reality, because he has a prison record. The fhlnister states that instructions have been issued that any man from another country, Including Great Britain, seeking entry to Canada, who has a prison record, shall be excluded, Thoro Is surely a strong case against the arbitrary action of the authorities. It may be successfully maintained that tho minister is not acting according to the law. It is simply preposterous to claim that Howatt Is likely to become a public charge. It is the duty of the minister to administer, not to make, the law. He Is very indignant against the workers who defy tho law, a*hd yet he himself would seem to set lt aside when it pleases him, or use it simply as a pretext for accomplishing that for which he has really no authority. A New Crime So there has been Invented a new crime—that of having a prison sentence! As one looks back over the pages of history, it Is surely evident that nearly all the reformers and prophets have come into conflict witfi the State. Many of them have the honor of a prison sentence. Some of the upholders of law and order have been brought up on the works of John Bun- yan. We would remind them that were he now alive, he would be prevented from entering Canada. A number of prominent Labor men in England, some of them now sitting in the House of Commons, would be prevented from coming to Canada. In Winnipeg several Labor men served all sentences, and notwithstanding this—perhaps we should rather say, because of it—have been elected and then re-elected as representatives of the pople in the Provincial House. If they sought to visit the United States, we presume the American authorities would, on the Canadian principle, prevent their entrance. Proud Boast Gone In these restrictive measures we are going back on the best'-British practice. Until recent years it was a matter of boast that England was a refuge for the politically oppressed of the various countries of the continent, (Continued on page 4) To Ask Canadian Merchant Marine Management for Increases For a considerable time the wages and conditions on the vessels controlled by the Canadian Government Merchant Marine have been very unsatisfactory. Men have complained, left the ships, and made all the protests they could, and In all cases thetr demands have been refused and the conditions remained the same. On the 1st of May, the Federated Seafarers Union decided to put in demands, and the following rate of wages and conditions have been demanded: That the wages of the following seamen be Increased $20 per month: Boatswain, Donkeyman, Sail ors and Firemen. Ordinary seamen to get an increase of $1G per month. Overtime rates to be paid at the rnte of 60c per hour on ship's work, and all other work at tho rate of Long shoremen's wages. The hours demanded are: Eight hours daily, except daymen, who are to cease work at noon Saturday until Monday morning at 8 a.m. In port, eight hours to he a day's work, except Saturday, when crews will finish work at noon and resume at 8 a.m. on Monday morning unloss overtime rates nre paid. All holidays to be paid for at overtime rates. Cash advances of at least 50 per cent, of wagos earned to be paid in every port to seamen on demand. A demaftd Is also made for better food, and that all crews Bhall be hired from the Federated Seafarers Union, Trades Council to Assist Laborers in Organizing — Reports of Local Unions to Central Body Indicate that Workers Are Seeing Necessity for Organization—Several New Agreements Signed ' —-—S Up Without Trouble rjKCLARING that if the employers of Canada did not improve the conditions of Canadian workers, L' there would be' no mechanics left in the eountry in a short time, A. J. Crawford, past president of the council and now general organizer for the Sheet Metal Workers, struck a note at the Trades and Labor Council on Tuesday evening, whieh was evidently well taken by the delegates present, as local unions throughout the eity all report members leaving daily for the United States points to secure better conditions and higher wages. Speaking of the local council meeting, the speaker pointed out that it was as representative as any he had seen in Canada, not excepting Toronto, and he expressed his pleasure at the success whieh the council was meeting in re-organizing the movement in Vtyieouver. Referring to the conditions throughout the country, he stated that in Ontario there was more work than in the western provinces, but that in Quebce there were too many unions and as a result wages were low, thc employers being able to keep wages down owing to the divided councils of the workers. Tn the Eastern States conditions are good, and Canadian workers are leaving for these points in order to secure the higher rate of wages, and if things do not change there will be still more gp over. Referring to the Trades Congress convention which is to be held in Vancouver in September next, he. stated that President Moore expected to be in the city in July to make arrangements, and hoped that the congress would be a success,, and expressed the opinion that it would aid the loeal labor movement to a considerable extent. Replying to a question, Brother Crawford stated that Tom Moore did not receive a salary from the Canadian National Railway, and that he had stated that he intended to stay with the Congress no matter what other .position was offered him and what the salary Vould be, and the position he held on the C. N. R. was an unpaid one. Jim Somerville, Canadian vice-president of thc International Association of Machinists, also addressed the couneil, and stated that he was pleased to see thc efforts being made in Vancouver to pull the workers together, and that AVinnipeg had the worst situation in Canada from an International union standpoint. Referring particularly to the Machinists, the speaker stated that his organization had suffered from the upheavals in the movement more than perhaps any other organization, and that when theorizing came in, disniption took place. Continuing, the speaker stated that there was plenty of room for the'workers to carry on work to bring about a change in society, but the trades unions must confine., themselves to organizing the workers on the job and securing conditions for the members. The speaker also referred to thofsecure a charter from Congress, thentsuccess, over $140 being on hand after open shop campaign, and the company unions which had sprung up as a result of the disruption In the movement, He nlso referred to' the Fascisti ln Ttaly, and stated that there was much spade work to bo done before capitalism would be dead. In conclusion, he vrged if the workers want high wages, they must pay high dues to get them, and also stated that the Trades Congress of Canada represented the mass Intelligence of' the workers of the country, and as the movemont improved, so would the congress. Laborers Make Appeal Two delegates from the Laborers Union appeared~"before the council, and asked for the assistance of the organization in securing a charter. The flrst speaker, Phil Floyd, stated that the organization had sixty-one members signed up. Tom Stafford urged the need for the organization of the unskilled workers, and that if it was impossible to I YOUNG WORKER'S LOl A Call to the Young Folks to Organize Local League The lot of the young workers of Canada is not a pleasant one. 'The capitalists use you ln place of adult workers ln the factories because he can make you do the same amount of work for less wages. You are cheaper to him than an adult worker, therefore, he makes greater proflt by hiring you. "When you are unemployed your position is more desperate than that of those workers who are married, because they receive doles and you do not. Altogether you are the most exploited and worst treated of the whole working class. When the capitalists, to protect their Interest ngainst a rlvaj group of exploiters, declare war, you are called upon firEt to "protect your country." Your youthful enthusiasm and desire for adventure is used to fool you Into fighting for the interests of the few financiers and, Industrial magnates who own the factories, railroads, mines and banks of the country. You are told this ls "patriotism," and because of that? you flght ajgalnat workers nf another country in the Interests of your bosses. The*'organizations which you join thinking that they are built to conduct ■Bports, etc., are supported by the financiers and magnates, because ln these organizations you are taught to be a willing worker, to respect the law, and become a "good citizen." They keep you In poverty, and tell you that some day you can become u millionaire. The Y. M. C. A., the church clubs, the Boy Scouts, are all financed by the bosses to poison your mind and to prevent you finding out that you are being'exploited for tho beneflt of the capitalists. Tlio Young Communists League of Canada The next meeting of the Young Communist League will be held at 8 p.m., 303% Pender Street West (U. P. Hall, near corner of Hamilton nml Pender Streets), on May 25. All young wage workerB are earnestly Invited to attend, or correspond with the secretary, who Ib always ready to forward Information to them. Please address all correspondence to the secretary, Young Communist League, 303% Pender Street WeBt, Vancouver, B. C. the laborers were prepared to accept an A. F. of L. charter, but he urged that something be done at once. Secretary Bengough stated that\\e had informed two members of the Laborers Union that the Building Laborers and Hod Carriers Union covered the jurisdiction, and had advised that this course be pursued, and had given them an application for a charter from this orgalnzntion. W. Bartlett, as a' representative of Congress, stated that he had informed the local that lt was impossible for Congress to grant a charter, and considered that a charter from the Builders Laborers ond Hod Carriers would he most suitable. Delegate Midgloy said that the Laborers could apply to Congress for a charter for a Federal Laborers Union, and that In the past, the formation of groups of different laborers had not been a success, but that a Federal Union acted as a recruiting ground, and at a later date the different groups could be formed from that body. The matter was finally referred to the executive to take such action as that body considered best suited to the case. f Dance Success Delegate Herrett stated that the Clgarmakers' beneflt was a decided CHARGE. I J. H. McVety Is Successful Against Private Employment Agents On Tuesday, when J. H. McVety, superintendent of the Government Labor Buroaus, appeared in the police court charged by the representative of a private employment agency with a violation of tho act covering the operation of employment bureaus, the magistrate* dismissed the case. A week previous, the complainants were requested to furnish particulars as to the charge, but on Tuesday thoy wished to have tho charges withdrawn. Mr, McVety, however, objocted to this course, and demanded that tlio case be proceeded with. The magistrate agreeing with this contention, decidod that no case had been made against the accused, and dismissed the chargo. The case was laid as stated In last week's issuo, as Mr. McVety is drawing a salary for his services in the Labor bureaus, which Is entirely different to an agent of a company accepting fees for sending men to work, or acting for private employers. A Point Worth Watching Numerous complaints as to non-delivery of The Federationist are received in a year, btu the fault ls not with the mailing department. If you change your address, send in a notice to that effect and also the old address as well as the new one, and we will attend to the rest. LABOR HALL MEETINGS May 18th to May 25th FRIDAY, May 18—Molders. SUNDAY, May 20—Maintenance of Wnymen. MONDAY, May 21—Klectricnl Workers No. 310, Boilermakers, Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, Federnl Labor Union. TUESDAY, May - 22—Barbers. Machinists No. 692, City Policemen, Hlacksmlths. WEDNESDAY, M«y 23—Brlck- InyerB. all bills were paid, and all returns not yet in. He asked that all money be turned in aB soon as possible. Tho Trades Congress committee reported that it wns necessary to have funds, and urged the local union?} to donnte. Delegate Brooks, in making the report, referred to the fact that the donation fiom the City Council was still in abeyance, as the matter had been referred back to committee, and the Provincial government had not yet responded. Secretary Bengough was instructed to attend the next City Council meeting to press the claim for the grant, Complaints ngainst the quarantine conditions .of the people who had contagious diseases In their homes, was voiced by Mrs. Dolk and others. Mrs. Dolk urged that all attention should be given by the health authorities to the quarantined people, who were without necessities. Another delegate (Continued on page 4) TO Mass Meeting Passes Resolution Supporting Russia When tho large audience at the Columbia theatre last Sunday evening was informed that Charles Lestor, who had been challenged by Maurice Spector. to debate on the Third International, was not present, there was naturally some disappointment; but those who felt that they had been de tiled something at the beginning of thc meeting, wore not sorry at the end. jifter hearing the lucid explanations of Spector, and the analysis of Lester's criticisms of Soviet Russia and the Moscow International. I-hirlng question time, the following resolution was presented to the meeting: "Resolved, Thai this mass meeting (tf Vancouver workers at tlio Columbia theatre, Sunday. Mny 13, mi!:., taking cognizance of the fact that whereaa Charles Lestor, mt tho S. P. of C, was duly challenge**! to debate tonight with M. Speetor, of lho Workers Party of Canada, on the alms and polteles of the Third International, and wlierens Charles I-C'Mtnr refused to meet the challenger, this meeting expresses lis solidarity with the position of the Communist International, as outlined by M, Speetor, and condemn C. Lestor for hts failure to appear to substantiate his propaganda, which Is hos- tlei to the Third International, and detrimental tn Soviet Russia and the Lubor movement in general. And further resolves lhat a ropy of this resolution 1>e sent for publication to The B. C. Foderntionist, the Worker, Toronto, and the Western Clarion." When tho resolution was put by Chairman Halliday, thero were only I two dlsnentlng voices to lio heard, but the ayes made enough tioino to Indicate that the large majority were with tho workers in Russia, who are attempting to bring order out of a chaos which capltnllsm has created In that country. Sunday next thc usual propaganda mooting will bo hold in the XX'. P. hall, 303 fonder Street WcsC-nt 8 p.m. Tho speakers will ho Phil Floyd and Dr. W. J. Curry. £ A PLACE Union Official Receives His Reward from Employing Class One-time Head of Railroad Man Given a Good. Job [By Carl Haessler] (Federated Staff Correspondent) Chicago—'Repudiated and deposed by his own union and execrated by railway shopmen whom he sabotaged, B. F. Grable, former president United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, has gravitated to his natural resting place as member of tho U. S. rail labor board. It is a typical story of how the Harding administration rewards the misleaders of .labor. The slaughter of Grable and his Heutenanst at the laBt convention of his organization was so terrific that it became a stock warning to union officials who violated the expressed demands of their men. Grajjje was deposed because he had refused last July to call out several hundred thousand men of his organization on strike in unison with the 400,000 shopmen. The union had declared for a strike by almost 98 per cent, of those voting. The shopmen lost most of what they might have won with tho help of the maintenance of way men and the only reward to the maintenance men was a 2-cent an hour raise, making their average wage 34.7 conts an hour. But Grable, who kept his men out of the strike and lost tho presidency of his union, now has a safe $10,000 a year Job from President Harding for five years as "labor" representatlve'on the railroad labor board. Railroad union olllclals hesitate to express their opinion of the appointment in view of the fact that their wages and hours cases will be passed upon by Grable, who Is supposed to represent tho Labor interests on the board. His own union, however, ls on record with a stinging repudiation of him. "Mr. Grable has never been recommended for thc Labor Board by his own organization, nor has he been re commended by any of the.bona fide railway organizations of the country," declares F. Flnson, editor official Journal of the maintenance of way men'.' brotherhood. But under the arrangement Grable had to have some organization that might pass as a union to nominate him before Harding could appoint him as a Labor representative. So the Order of Railroad Supervisors, an organization of straw bosses, came to the rescue and presented his name to Harding, When the creation of the Railroad Labor Board was under discussion In congress In 1920, It was quietly whispered about that a supervisory organization could be used for just such purposes to put the "right man on tho board ostensibly as a labor representative. The extent of the fraud put over on railroad labor by Harding's appointment of Grable is diminished by tho dwindling Importance of the bonrd. The unions are beginning to prefer direct negotiation with the railroads, rather than depend on n bonrd whloh hns been stacked against them. GET A NEW SUBSCRIBER The greatest assistance that thc readers of The Federatlonist cnn render us at this time. Is by securing a new subscriber. By doing so you spread tho news of thc working clans movement and assist us. Eureka, Cnl.—A 17-year-old girl. Kutluirine Dawson, president girls auxiliary, Rockbridge Woman's Club, shocked the Callfornln Federation of Women's Clubs convontion here by announcing: "Wo, the club women of the future, will look for the causes of poverty Instead of devoting our efforts to charity." MEET MONDAY Send Delegation to Trades Council for Support A meeting of tho newly-formed Laborers' union was held on Mondny night in the Labor Hall, W. Bartlett, chairman of the provincial executive of tho Trades Congress of Canndn being prosent. The quostion of scouring n charter was again dealt with, and Brother Bartlett stated that he had wired to Preaident Moore of the Trrtdcs Congress, but h.td received no reply. It was decided lo send a delegation of two to the Trades ('ouncil meeting on Tuesday night, with tho object of securing the aid of that body In obtaining n charter, tho delegates elected being P. Floyd and T. Stafford. From Information from severnl present, It was learned that men working hi lumber mills hi the district woro desirous of organizing, and that as soon ns the charter was received nnd the union placod upon a propor footing, ther would be a largo number of men apply for membership. It was also decided to circularize all unions hi the city, urging Ihem to nssist the laborers to organize. The noxt meeting Is to bo held on Monday, May 21st, In the Labor Hall, and all members or intending mombors are requested to attend this meoting, when It Is expecletd that definite action will be tnken ns to the securing of a charter. Hand your neighbor this copy of The Federatlonist, and then call around next day for a subscription. DAY PARADE A Miners of Nova Scotia Enforce Laws on Labor Day Pass Resolutions Proclaiming Solidarity with Revo- tionary Movement [By Malcolm Bruce] In the face of a campaign of unprecedented malignancy and virulence, the May Day celebration throughout District 26, U. M. W. A., was carried' out triumphantly. The press and pulpit vied with each other in denunciation of a recognition of the workere' holiday. The previous Sunday every church came out Into the open as agents of capitalist, and thundered their anathemas against the propoaed celebration. Priests and parsons alike showed their united front of sycophancy and subservience. They aommanded Jn the name of their gods and_jnnstera, celestial and mundane, the workerB to abstain from the celebration. The old religious wheezes were trotted out. Treason against the Soviet government was extolled, and they mude use of the execution of black- robed spies In Moscow in a general avalanche of abuse and lies. All the arts and wiles of experts, long trained ln sophistry, wero utilized to disrupt the organization of the workera. I Tho B. _,, S. Co., called upon tlieir government at Ottawa to prevent Alex. Howat from entering Canada, though they permitted the notorioua Van Bltt- ner, confederate of the unspeakablo ex-Governor Allan of Kansas, to enter. The writer, who was billed to speak, wns delayed by washouts at Moncton, N. B. m Long Lhe Communism But those who counted upon breaking the spirit of those Nova Scotia workers, were disillusioned. In a downpour of rain, some 4000 workers marched to the strain of revolutionary airs of the proletariat, with the red flag at the head of the parade. Thla 20-foot wide banner was made ln Sydney, In the centre of it was a circle enclosing the emblem of the Communist International, the Hammer and Sickle. Arched above were the words Workers of the World Unite—Workera Party of Canada. At the bottom appeared the slogan, Long Live Communism. Ban on Booze . For twenty years the sloppy uplifters and the capitalist governments hove made a bluff at keeping the discontinued onjoage 3) Carpenters Secure Many New Members in Drive Results aro already In sight from thc orgnnizntion campaign of Locnl 4r>_! of tho United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Eleven new members woro admitleed, and It was reported tnat some twenty-six applications hnd been received. Following the report of Increased membership, It was decided to have a I roe raffle on the car belonging to tho organization, ench member attending the meetings before nud on thc last moeting night In Juno to be given a ticket, thedmw to be mado on the night of eleotlon of officers, which takes place on June 26th. If the holder of the winning ticket Is not present nt this meeting, a second draw will be mndo. and this cuurse pursued until a mom-bor present can produce thc dupllcnto of the ticket drawn. The object Ib to secure the best possible attendance during the organizing campaign. With wnges boing increased In all cities south of the line, ther is a feeling that with a more effective organization, the wages of the Vancouver curpenters could be Increasod. J. G. Smith, who had nt a previous moeting been elected to tho Trados and Labor Council, and whose credentials had ben returned because of tho fact thut he had not been a member for one year, stnted that he wished his credentials to be" withdrawn, and that at a later date he could be returnod to thc council if the local bo wished. His wish was acceded to, and W. Page elected'In his stoad. Death of Mrs. Robinson Mrs. J. R. Robinson, well-known in local Labor circles, passed away on Tuesday at tho General Hospital, after a lingering Illness. The funeral will take placo today (Friday), from the undertaking parlors of T. J. Kearney -ft Co., 808 Broadway West. Interment wilt tako place in Mountain View Cemetery. Ottawa—Tho conference betweon the Dominion am) the nine Provincial governments of Canada on lnbor legislation, which was to havo been held In June, hns been postponed to September. The purpose of the gathering Is to considor legislation, including the eight-hour day, growing out of the Lahor conventions drawn up at Washington nnd Geneva by the International Labor conferences. PAGE TWO fiiteenth year, wq. -0 BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST vancouveb, b.c. FRIDAY May 18, 19_8 BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST Published every Friday morning by The B. C. Federatloniat . Rualness Offlce: 1129 Howe Street Editorial Offlce: Room 300—319 Pender Street West Editorial Board: P. R. Bongough, R. H. Neelands, J. M. * -*ln»- .*.__.i>_ Oortliiv Clark. George Bartley. Subscription Rate: United States and Foreign, 13.00 per year; Canada, J2.60 per year, S1.50 for six months; to Unions subscribing In a body, 16c per member per month. ____ Unity of Labor: Tlie Hope of the World FRIDAY.. Mny 18, 192- Support for School Bylaw Needed FOB A CONSIJ-l-RAI..___ time the schools in Vancouver have been overcrowded. Children have had to work under conditions which would not bc tolerated in any up-to-date city, yet the taxpayers have refused to vote money Cor the purpose of erecting schools or even repairing those which are already in existence. A school bylaw will be submitted to the electorate in the very near future. This by-law provides for the raising of $275,000, for the erection of a school on thc Dcnman Street grounds, but unless something is done, the big interests will again line up their forces and vote it down, and the congestion in the schools will become more intense. . S, Sf. It might be said that the workers have no interest in the erection of schools to spread ruling class education, but thc fact remains that as conditions are, the children of the workers are compelled by law to attend thc schools, and to receive such education as is given in those institutions. Overcrowding and the consequent unsanitary conditions, including foul air, and all that these things mean, affect the children of the workers, and unless thc organized workers get out and work for the carrying of the bylaw, the school will not be erected, and as already stated, the conditions in the city schools become worse. This is a matter which should bc discussed in every local union. There arc a number of workers who by chance or misfortune, own property and have to hand over part of their wages in thc shape of taxes, they should at least recognize that the health of thcir children depends on their surroundings, and that tho school environment has a large part to play in the health of their children. The Assassination of a Russian Patriot and the Possible Results JUSTICE IS VIEWED by different people in dif- J fercnt Ways. It is just to execute Roger Casement for being a traitor to the eountry, of which he was supposed to be a subject, but when Soviet Russia, after a fair trial, executed a counter-revolutionist, then the world was up in arms-4hat is the capitalist world. Should a representative of any capitalistic government iu any other country than his own be assassinated, diplomatic relations would get a rude shock, and the press would cry out in indigation, and solemnly affirm that the honor of the country was at stake, and that the governmont under wliich the assassin lived, should at once abjectly apologize for the grave crime committed against international relations. **, . **>. : **> But Soviet Russia has upset the capitalistic mind. It has defied all the efforts to crush out the first workers' republic ,and when a representative of that country, stationed as a trade representative, is assassinated, there is little to do about it, and the matter is passed over very lightly. Such is the capitalistic view of ethics in business or in morality. But when Comrade Vorovsky was assassinated in Sausanne last week, in spite of the fact that he was entitled to guarantees of safety, something was started that may not cud witli tbe death of that Russian patriot Press despatches claim that this will not be thc last time that a representative of Russia will bc destroyed because of his allegiance to thc working class regime of that eountry. One such reads: Rome, May 11—The essassinattion of M. Vorovsky, who was the Soviet commercial representative in Rome, is considered here to bc tho beginning of energetic action against the Red Russian leaders. * * * But while Russia appears to stand alone, there is a growing sentiment in her favor amongst the working class generally. There is also a militant soction of thc working class in every country wliich is prepared to stand by Rassia at any and all times. This section will have to be reckoned with, if sueh affairs are allowed to continue. British workers, in thc past, declared that there must be an bauds off Russia policy. Tbey may, along with thc militant workers of the world, declare "Hands across the capitalistic world to Soviet Russia," and the as sassination of Russian representatives will give this move an impetus that .those responsible for them will regret. be passed on to the childran's children with an embellished memorial setting forth the valor of the relative. Society at most is no more than a great paternity that should be proud of the achievements of its soils and give them suitable commemoration. * * * That supreme touch about the souvenir of capture and slaughter is a masterpiece. Fancy the advocacy of passing on to children the relics of the bloodiest struggle in history, and glorifying them? But there arc other relics besides those made out of steel and iron. There are the widows and orphans and the war torn heroes whom no one wants, and a "grateful country" has discarded. These are the relics which should bc brought to the attention of thc rising generation, not with the idea of inculcating the spirit of militarism, but with the view of ihowng them what capitalistic butchery means to the slaves of a ruling class which'has no use for its relies, cither human or otherwise, but who are endeavoring to prepare more material for more relics for future wars. There may bc glory in war, but the human relics have not found it as yet. Theirs ihe misery and suffering, and the spoils go to their masters who offer them up as living sacrifices on the altar of mammon. Budgets and the Workers WHENEVER A BUDGET is introduced in a Canadian or any other parliament, there is much to do. Ink flows like water, and the press is filled with comments either in favor or against the proposals of the minister of finance. The opinions of leading business men are sought, and given full publicity, but we never saw a budget that ever proposed, anything which suggested that the workers would be benefited thereby. Of course, the politicians always endeavor to prove that their particular views will work for the dear people, and give the consumer some relief. But the general publie, that great unknown quantity, in spite of tariffs and all the proposals of finance ministers still toil on, and get by somehow. •■- -.-.'■ * :- * In so far as the opinions of British Columbia industrialists are concerned, it would appear that thc budget introduced last week by the Hon. W. S. Fielding, is a favorable one. The mining interests state industry will be encouraged by the bounty on copper and other metals. The high spots in the new tariff proposals, according to one local newspaper, are as follows: Preferential tariff reduced by a discount of ten per cent. Reduction in raw and refined sugar. Cigarettes reduced to former rates, both customs and excise. Maximum tax on cheques, etc., out in half. Bounty on copper bars and rods. Duty on potatoes from the United States raised. Raisins and dried currants free under preferential tariff, raised from 2 to 3 cents under other tariff. Sales tax to be imposed at the source and increased to six per cent, on the manufactured Ol' import cost.- Enquiry to be held into question of prohibit-, ing or limiting export of unmanufactured wood. Amendment of the Customs Act to permit reciprocal trade arrangements with tho United States. ¥.*;-..■:.-# it wilt be noticed by the thoughtful reader, that the sources of all wealth, the wage worker, and the agricultural laborer have evidently been overlooked, There is no bounty for them. But every proposal put forward, deals with the disposal of the wealth which labor creates. In passing, it might also be noted that When the workers were unemployed, there was no relief in sight. They went hungry, and in many cases had to have their wages reduced when fortunate* enough to get a job. But when big business is unable to secure all thc trade necessary to reap great dividends, relief is forthcoming at once, as in the proposals to aid thc mining industry of the Province, which has already, by the aid of the slaves cm- ployed in it, provided nearly seventy millions of dollars in profits for those who own the mines. Capitalism is a system which has been the source of the wealth of the ruling class. That class owns and controls the means of wealth production; the slaves they exploit and the natural resources of the country, consequently it can not be expected that a class which lives on the labor of others, and thff greater the exploitation of the wealth producers, the greater the wealth of that class, is going .to legislate in the interests of the workers. Tariffs aud budgets arc ruling class affairs, and do not affect working class interests to any appreciable extent, when the class is taken as such. In some instances, they may for the moment, have a slight effect, but iu the end, the workers are poverty- stricken, their lives onc long round of toll, and the only hope they have is through the overthrow of the system which creates their misery. A Question of War "Relics" IT APPEARS that somewhere in Vancouver, there is a relic of the late war which no onc wants. The Vancouver Daily World, commenting on this fact, says in part: A Oerman howitzer, captured somewhere in France, is lying at thc Union yards unwept, un- honorcd and unsung. It is one of thc war trophies probably captured by British Columbia troops and assigned to the city as a testimony to the bravery of the blood that was shed in its capture. Now nobody wants it. * * * The World then goes on to comment on the fact that this relic of tbe slaughter in capitalistic Europe, in which many Canadians lost tbeir lives, has been passed up by various civic bodies, and also that onc alderman suggested tbat a good resting place would be in the middle of the Inlet. The concluding paragraph of the editorial comment reads as follows: . ' If any alderman had a son in I1 ranee during thc great conflict and the son had bayonetted a German .taking from him some souvenir of his capture or slaughter, and sending it home with the story of the struggle, such souvenir would The hysterical outbursts, both pro and eon, on the revivalist meetings held by Dr. Price, might call for comment in the editorial columns of this paper ,if it were possible to reach those who are affected by such nonsense, but recognizing that those who believe in Divine, healing or any other belief, are impossible, we will leave tbe question to the parsons to settle. The Folly and the Result of Secession [By Robt. Hewitt] If any ot the Railway Shopmen were to see a preacher get hla congregation into church for the purpose of interesting them in his views aiid tihen seo him leave them there and go out and deliver his sermon to himself, they would Immediately conclude that he was a "nut." Or if he selected a few of those who had already accepted his doctrine, and they were to leave the congregation in the church and gather around the stove In the vestry, complimenting each other upon their newly-acquired wisdom, while they characterized the congregation as reactionaries, inasmuch as their doctrinos had not been accepted by all, we would at least question very much the wisdom of the.*, few. If a locomotive engineer, charged with the responsibility of delivering his long train to tlie terminal, and becoming weary of the slow progress being made, was to be seen cutting off the engine from his train In order that he might progress faster, we would also question his sanity, as he would still have to come bade for his train before he could attain his objective. If a number of those within our Labor unions, become desirous of a change in the structure, or the policy of our unions, thc flrst esential of course it to impress a majority with their viewpoint. If these men as a means to that end, seclude themselves from those whom they desire to win over, hold their little mutual admiration, fireside gatherings, compliment themselves upon their superior mentality, and question the sanity of those who fail to accept their viewpoint, are they not in the same category aa both the preacher and the engineer referred to above would be? The preacher will never convert his flock by talking to himself. The engineer will never deliver his train by separating his engine from lt. Neither would our Labor unions ever change lf those who desire to change them should secede from them. Fortunately, however, they do not all secede. The policy of any labor union can only be determined by its affiliated membership, therefore only to the extent we remain in affiliation •f can we take our part in directing Its policy. In "our railway unions we will flnd those who advocate a class form of organization, without craft or Industrial lines. Others again advocate the abolition of craft lines and organization according to Industry; still others we (Ind who advocated a Canadian organization. These are but a few of fhe proposed substitutes that we hear of, for our presont form of organization. Without going into the relative merits of either of these ideas, I merely wish to emphasize this point, that anyone who has either one of the above objectives in mind, and who gets outside of his union, simply robs his union of that much sentiment in favor of his idea or particular objective, where on the other hand by remaining inside of his organization he will iu time impress others with his views, if thero is any merit in them. So much for the lolly of secession, The result of secession Is evidenced on tho job in the shape of factional hostility, disorganization, wasted energy, wnsted finance, competition for recognition umong the leaders, at tho expense of the wages and conditions of the man ou the job; interference during schedule negotiations; increased number of units of organization and decreased number ot organized workers; lack of unity and power to enforce wage agreement on the job after they are negotiated; and many other undesirable conditions that need no enumerating to the man on any job where secession has taken place. And why all this? Simply the Inevitable result of a foolish endeavor to attain some end, that lf attainable at all, can only be attained when a majority of the members of any union can be brought to ylew it with favor, and can so easily be obtained when they do. As above stated fortunately those who have Ideas regarding the future progress and development of their unions do not all secede. Gradually, but surely, bur unions will continue to progress, in spite of the fact that their true progress is being retarded by secession and its Inevitable results. Secession, foolish and disastrous secession, has been the curse of the American Labor movement. OTTAWA NOTES LAWS AGAINST WORKERS [By J. S. VVoodsworthJ ( A GAIN" THIS YEAR I have been do- •**■ Ing what I could to have taken off the statute books the repressive ltgls- lation which was placed there in 1!)19. This consisted of- an amendment to the Immigration Act, an amendment to the Criminal Code, an amendment to the Nationalization Act and the reorganization of "the Mounted Police. We have kept hammering away flt all four pieces of legislation, but with small effect. This year, Mi-. Meighen, who was responsible largely for this legislation, and who defends it on the ground that it was very necessary at that period of industrial unrest, joined us ln urging that certain clauses in the amendment to the Immigration Act should be repealed. The government, although Liberal In name, Is in no sense Liberal in its policies, and so it is still true that all born outside of Canada, including British born, are deprived of the right of trial by Jury. Indeed in some respects, the present government Is seeking more authority than ever. The Secretary of State desires to have the absolute right to demand the rejection of those who seek Canadian citizenship. It seems absurd that In a country of some nine millions of inhabitants that one man shall have the right to say who shall be permitted to enter the gate of citizenship and'even when He has entered has the right to reject him if he dues not like the way he ls acting. Likewise the acting minister of Immigration, in his bill on Chinese Immigration, has succeeded In securing for himself in every case, not subject in any way to revision by any court or other public body. The Howatt Case How this arbitrary power works out is illustrated in the case of Alexander Howat. Howat was invited by the miners of Cape Breton to address them on May Day, He was stopped at the border on the technical ground that he was a criminal and guilty of moral even though it was shown that it was difficult for Orientals to obtain white nurses. Undoubtedly racial prejudice is accountable for a great deal of the Oriental propaganda. Of course, we ought to maintain standards for our Canadinn workers. It is, however, doubtful whether more exclusions will solve the problem. Even If we get rid of the competition of the Orientals ou this side of the Pacific, we would still have to face the competition on the other side- lt simply means a transfer. That this has ln part already taken place, is shown by the cargoes of goods that are now arriving from the Orient. Clnss Legislation In another bill which came up recently, we see revealed the class character of our legislation. The ministor of Justice. Introduced a measure which has the practical effect of giving t monopoly of betting to those who control horse racing. It is quite legal to set up a pari mutuel machine on race track, but It would be illegal to do so at any athletic meet. It Is quite legal for men'to bet on th£ race track when therace is In progress, but it is Illegal for men to bet oh thc results outside of the track. I have no desire to encourage betting, but do again denounce the Injustice and hypocrasy of such legislation, Close contact with the governmental machinery makes one realize the difficulties connected with the administration of our affairs. We seek to escape the evils of the patronage system by setting up various commissions, such as the Civil Sorvice Commission, the Railway Board, etc. Then we find that these commissioners are so independent of parliament that we have no means of ensuring that they are being carried on effectively, or that they ure not devolving their own system of patronago. and their own methods of graft. Again and again workers of various sections of the country send in complaints as to the way In which affairs aro being carried ou. When we come to look into these, we find that Walton Newbold, Communist member of the British House of Commons, has beon suspended from the Mother of Parliaments. His crime was that he made disparaging remarks about a Conservative politician. We can hardly conceive ihe terms which he used, but wc do suggest that if they were sufficiently bad to warrant his suspension, that they must be unprintable; for as a rule, Conservative and Liberal politicians -are but the lackays of the ruling class. The latest news from Russia, via the capitalistic press, is tbat tlie church has made a frame-up with the Soviet government to save that institution from destruction. Wc imagined that the Soviet government was some classy institution, but we did not realize thta it was capable of taking hold of the church and reforming it. If it has done this, it stands as thc masterpiece of all history; for as a rule, the ehurch has functioned in the interests of the slave-owning class, and at no time has taken the side of the workers. The story, as printed in the press, will fit either case, whether Tikhon is executed or not, and will not hold water. Another sample of rilling class propaganda. Drugless Healing turpitude. So far as we can learn, the often the government itself Is not re- moral of turpitude eonsisteH of his ex- J sponsible, but rather one of these In erclsing on behalf of his union, his unalienable right to stop work. His travelling companion, Thomas My- erscough, was also detained on the ground that he was associated with a criminal. When we consider the way In which Great Britain has usually treated political offenders, we must realize that Canada is very far from carrying forwurd the best British traditions. It is rather Interesting in this connection to know that James Larkin, who wos a few weeks ago refused admission to Canada, has been admitted to Great Britain—this after full publicity b,ad been given on the floor of 'the House. Another bill of Interest to the workers was that relating to Chinese exclusion. This was largely the outcome of the agitation which has been carried on by the members from British Columbia. The new bill -prohibits the entry of all Chinese except diplomats, merchants and students and Canadian- born children. The advocates of exclusion were very bitter In their denunciation of the low moral standards of the Chinese, and yet by this legislation, they-prevent the tens of thousands of Chinese now in the country, as well as future immigrants, from bringing in their wives and children, thus creating conditions which will inevitably lead to immorality and low standards of living. Small wonder that we Britishers are regarded by the world at large as hypocritical. Tho Opium War Again, with regard to the Chinese, we complain bitterly that they handle narcotic drugs, and say never a word about the opium war by which we forced opium upon the Chinese people, or about our monopoly of the opium trafflc In India, by which great financial interests draw immenso revenues. Again, we complain about the low sanitary standards, and yet In Vancouvor, Chinese and Japanese girls were refused permission to train as nurses in the Vancouver General Hospital, THERE Ib no placo on tho PaoIAc (-iiust that hss tho equipment wn have for tho removal of the cause of disease, Wo are specialists in skin diseases, loss at manhood, and goneral debility. We can show yon if you are bothered with any of the above. We have the equipment, the experience, and the knowledge that only thia experlenoe can five. If you want real Scientific Serrloe, seo VA. Downie Sanitarium 314 Standard Bank Bldg. Sey. 603, High. 2134L Store Opens at 9 a.m. and Closes at 6 p.m. Wear a Wrap- Around Corset For Absolute Summer Comfort HnilE wrap-around Corset roaches tho heights of comfort and smartness, for it dispenses with lacing in the back and simply clasps in front with but a moment's effort. 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A., was stopped on his way to address Cape Breton miners by the Canadian immigration authorities, because he served a sentence in the State of Kansas. The matter' was brought up in the parliament by J. S. Woodsworth, Labor member for Centre Winnipeg, and this was the excuse given by the minister of interior: Thos. Myerscough, who accompanied Howat, was not detained at the border. Patronize Federationist advertisers. Bird, Macdonald & Co. BABBISTEBS, SOLICITOBS, ETC. 401-408 Metropolitan Balldinf 837 Hastings St W. VANCOUVER, B. 0. Telephone!: Seymour 6868 and 8667 Mainland Cigar Store S10 CAltltAMi STREET THE PLAOE FOR PIPES Don't Take a Chance When buying Running Sboea—the line we carry have an extra reinforcement which prevent! the hooks and eyea from pulling out. 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'. believe in good teeth. I believe that many readers of the federationist are neglecting their teeth because they can't afford to have them made right at UBual dental charges. I Do Work at a Prioe You Can Afford Call and get my estimate. It implies no obligation. ALL WORK UCAHANTEED TOR 15 YEARS. Dr. Brett Anderson 602 HASTINGS STREET WEST Corner Soymour Phone, Seymour 3331 Offlce Open Tuesday and Friday Evenings LUMBER WORKERS' NEWS AND VIEWS May Day Parade Was Huge Success (Continued from page 1) Vancouver Unions OUVEE TRADES AMD LABOR noil —Preeldent, B. H. Neelanda, H. general eeorelary, Perojr B. BengoMh. 808, 810 Pender St. Weet. Phone Ber. Meets In Labor Hell at 8 p.m. on ret end third Tueedaye In month. ED PBINTINO TBADES COnNOIL— ill seeond Monday In tho month. Pre- , 3. B. White: eeoretarf, B. H. Noel- P. 0. Boa 88. BATED LABOB PABTT, 141 0OB- Streot Weet—Bnelneee meeting Wednesday evening. A. Maclnnis, sn: E. H. Morrison, soc.-trcas.; Geo. -rison, 1835 Woodland Drive, Vancon- . 0., corresponding seoretary. district in British Colombia desiring etlon ro securing apeaker, or the for- i ot local branches, kindly communicate Provincial Secretary J. Lyle Telford, llrks Bldg., Vancouver, B. 0. Tele- Seymour 1BS2, or Fairmont 4U38. !RY SALESMEN, LOOAL 871—Meets md Thursday every month, 319 Pendor West. President, J. Brlghtwell; al socrotary, H. A. Bowron, 929—llth *y+***-a\\- COFFEE "In the Flavor Sealing Tin" NEYMBN BARBERS' INTERNATION- Union of America—Local 130, Van- B. 0., meott aeoond and fourth Tuoa- in each mouth ln Room 818—819 Pen- tract Woat. President, C. E. Herrett, iBtinga Street Eaat j aooretary. A. R. 820 Cambie Stroet. Shop phone, Soy. Realdenoe phone, Poug. 2171R. RNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ermakera, Iron Shipbnilderi aud Help- America. Local 10**—Meotings first hird Mondaya in each month. Preai- P. WUlia; Booretary, A. Fmor. Office; 3—819 Pender Street Weat. Offloe 9 to 11 aju. and 8 to 5 p.m. U-AYERS AND MASONS—If you need Mayors or masons for boiler worka, ,r marblo aeUera, phone Brieklayera' Labor Templo. _ BROTHERHOOD OF OARPEN- tS and Joiners, Local 462—Preaident. Dunn; recording aeeretary. Geo. Bnell; sa agent, Goo. H. Hardy, ^ffioe: 804—319 Ponder Street Weat M«eta and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m., Room 5, ender Street Wost, EMPLOYEES DNION—Meets first ilrd Fridaya in each month, at 148 Coy. JU-oot West. Preaident, David Cuthlll, Albort Street; aecretary-treaaurer, Geo. , 1385 Woodland Drive NEERS — INTBRNATIONAL UNION im and Operating, Local 844—Moots Thursday at 8 p.m., Room 307 Labor j. Secretary-treasurer, N. Green, 953 y Street. Phono Soy. 7048R. Record- ecretary, J. R. Campbell, 803 First t, North Vancouvor. FIREFIGHTERS UNION NO. 18— sident, Neil MacDonald, No. 1 Firehall; ary. 0. A. Watson, No. 8 Firehall. ~AND RESTAURANT Employees in, Local 28—441 Seymour Street. flrst and third Wednesdaya at 2:30 Second and foarth Wednesdaya at Ip.m. Executivo board meeta every Ty nt 3 p.m. President, W. A. Colmar- Iss agent, A. Graham. Phone Soymour BER WORKERS INDUSTRIAL UNION ICANADA—An industrial union of all ra in logging and construction camps. [Diatrict and General Headquarters, 61 art. Streot Weat, Vancouver, B. 0. I Seymour 7856. J. M. Clarke, general Bry-treaaurer; legal advisers, Messrs. ■Macdonald b lio., Vanoouver, B. 0.; Irs, Messrs. Buttar & Chiene, Vancou- \\ 0. ■INISTS LOCAL 182-"-President, Lee secretary, J. G. Keefe; buslneas r'P. R. Bengough. Office: 309, 319 jt Street West. Moots in Room 818— fender Street West, on first and third foays In month. llNISTS LOCAL 6.92—President, Ed. ■son; secretary, R. Hirst; business f P. R. Bongough. Offlce: 809—819 k Streot West. Meots in Room 3— Jfender Street West, on second and 4th Kys in month fclANS MUTUAL PROTECTIVE ■ON. Local 145, A, V. of M.—Meets at FHall, Homor Streot, second Sunday, Lim. President, Ernest 0. Miller, 991 i Street; soorotary, Edward Jamieson, Ilson Streot; financial secretary, W. E. lis, 991 Nelson Street; organiser, F. Br. 991 Nolson Street. Tl-ERHOOD OF PAINTERS, DECORA- T and Paperhangors of Amorica, Local ■J-incouver—Meots 2nd and 4th Thurs- ■t 148 Cordova Street West. Phone, ■10. Business agent, R. A. Baker. ■DRIVERS, BRIDGE, WHARF AND I Builders. Local No. 2404—Meets In ■Hall, 319 Pendtr Street West evory Id 4th Friday, at 8 p.ra. Jas. Thomp- ■nncial seoretary k8' UNION OF THE PACIFIC, 135 |)va St. WeBt, P. 0. Box 571. Phono )3. Mootings overy Monday at 7:30 Pearson, business agent. rtATED SEAFARERS' UNION OF B. ■■Meoting nights, firBt Tuesday and 8rd 1 of each month at headquarters, B18 -_ Street West. President, D. Gilles- ico-presldent, John Johnson; secretary- ror, Wm. 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Immigration and the Lumberjack 'HAT TRIBE of profit-mongerlngtdemand and supply of labor, makes x weasels who own and control the industries of" Canada, are walling through columns of-their newspapers for more Immigrants,* ostensibly in order that the ''vast spaces of Canada" may be populated, but in reality sb that they can secure a larger army of unemployed, so lhat wages may be reduced below the subsistence level. Writers in the capitalist press are waxing eloquent over the strong, robust, healthy packages of human la- bor-jjower who lately have been arriving In Canada from the Hebrides of Scotland. One writer attempts to elaborate on the opportunities British Columbia offers to these men. Naturally, as might be expected, ln a country that produces little else but lumber, the writer attempts to point out the number of these men' that can be absorbed by the B. C. lumber Industry, When wo look at the following statement which R. D. Cahn. statistician of the Illinois department of Labor, Is reported to have made, we can easily see why the lumber barons of this Province are becoming anxious to secure their share of this supply of human energy: "Employers who want to break down immigration bars to relieve the 'labor shortage' are em< ployers who want to get their labor for 30 cents per hour." It is but seldom that a bourgeois statistician tells the truth on matters of this kind, but evidently there is one who will do so once in a while. The statement that the reason why the employers desire greater imml gration is because they will be able to secure labor for 30 cents per hour, ls equally as true here in British Colum bla as it Is in the United States. The only motive that ever actuates a bourgeois is the desire for increased pro fits. A writer in the May issue of the Wall Street Magazine, writing on the Slater's Famous Pork Sholders, unequalled for your l^i^ week-end roasts, lb.— JLtT2 C Choice Oven Roasts, from, per lb Choice Pot Roasts from, per lb.. 10c 8c Choice Boiling Beef from. per lb 8c Choice Boneless Stew Beef, per lb. 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OOv Free Delivery Finest Pure Lard; 3 lbs for 55c At Slater's Stores the statement that no man except he be cracked morally and intellectually, desires to see the country overrun with the "scum of Europe," but it is absolutely necessary that some equilibrium between the demand and supply of labor be found in order that the industries of the country may continue to run with unabated vigor. That is how the immigrant is looked upon by those who are beckoning to him, They despise the immigrant, and describe him as the scum of the country, but ho is napessary to industry, and nothing else matters. That writer put lt in plain language; it was not a question of meu or women, but a question of maintaining profits. Of course, he was writing exclusively lo bourgeois readers, and therefore it was not necessary to disguise his real meaning with words. With us in the Labor movement, the question "is different, much different. We are not so much concerned with industry-absorbing the immigrant as we are with the Labor movement absorbing him. It is our particular task to see that when the immigrant arrives in this country, he is taken in hand, made acquainted with the conditions that confront him, and made an Integral part of .the Labor movement of this country. One wonders whether the stalwart Scot from the Hebrides would come to this country so rapidly if he knew that ln this free Canada a man waB liable to be blacklisted for carrying a union card? It is probable that if he was made acquainted with that fact, and a few other facts of a like nature, he might think twice before he allowed himself to be brought to this country to become a cog In the wheel of Canadian or American industry. In the country he is leaving, they succeeded in smashing blacklists many years ago. Farm Women Are Thinking Too R. J. Stewart: - secretary-treaaurer, L, 0. Gilbert. P. 0. Box 476, Nanalmo, B. 0. PRINCE RUPERT TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 418—Pruldent, 8. D. Macdonald, ' aeeretary-treftiorer, J. -M. Campbell, P. 0. Box 689. MeeU lait Thunday of each month. [Lucy L. Woodsworth] * CHE IS a farmer's wife in Ontario, ^ with whom I was talking recently. "I do not know how we are going to live this spiing. It Is going to be awfully hard on Henry, but he is determined to keep the boys at school. I shall have to help with the milking, a thing which was never included in my work, although I have lived on a farm all my life, except for a year or two when I was teaching or doing a bit of travelling. "Then," she continued, "Henry Ib worried about John's course in the collegiate. " He is following the advice of his principal, but the course he has chosen will not give him a teachers' certificate." "But," I said: "What does John want with a teacher's certificate? You have always said that John is a born farmer. Does he not expect to go on with the farming here?" and ABE CARED FOR Wonderful Progress Made in Spite of the Famine [By Anise],. (Federated Press Correspondent) Kharkov, Ukraine, Russia—I never had dreamed of such a place. I expected to be bored, for hospitals do not Interest me; but when Mrs. Kako- vskl, wife of the president of Soviet Ukraine, invited me to visit tho largest hospital ln Kharkov, It seemed only polite to go along. I was amazed at what I found there—much of lt the work of the past summer—the summer one year removed from famine. Forty-six large houses, set In a beautiful park; that was the hospital. They took care of 2000 people, and the treatment was entirely free. Anyone In Kharkov who was sick might come there, Before the ■ revolution, there had also been a hospital here, but the buildings were mostly of wood; thfs past summer has seen most of them converted into solid brick, and fitted with the latest devices for cleanliness. Never have I seen such a palace of marble purity as the disinfection house, where the Infectious cases werty brought straight from'the city streets. Drooping on one corner of tlie gleaming marble seat is a Hick peasant, in such rags that they can never be taken frm him and put back again. Just rotting from his body with filth. Ho passes through the door where, in a tiny olllce, waits the doctor. From the doctor he goes Into a warm disrobing room, where his hair Is shaved and dropped at once into n lire. His clothes go through a "hole In the wall into a baking room, for disinfection, No hand touching them again until they are harmless. Ho, himself, proceeds to a bathroom where he receives first a tub bath, and then lies on a tile table with sloping pillow of tile to be thoroughly sprayed and washed off under inspection. Such a comfortable looking table, surrounded by a depression which takes off the water. And, beyond, after passing through a small room where linen clothing is given out through a window, the patient comes to a rest- room, and lies on a smooth leather couch under blankets, until the time comes for him to go to the ward. Then covered wagon runs Into a warm ante-chamber on a smooth track, and there, with outside doors shut, and air warmed, the stretcher is slipped Into the wagon, and Bent to the proper building. Everywhere in the building, floors of tile and marble and terra cotta, in beautiful patterns, and proof against germs. I have never, in my land, seen anything so perfect. And this beautiful disinfection hall was built last summer, ln Soviet Ukraine, a country still suffering from famine. my eye swept across the expanse of rich brown fields awaiting the spring's work. "We had hoped so," she replied, "and it is his dearest wish, but what is the use? For twenty years now Henry and I have put our whole life Into this place. We have worked early and late. It ls the old family home, and we love it. Years ago, you know, we could get along splendidly, but for some timo now we are going behind each year. It juat seems to me that the farmers are at the mercy of some power and the power ia not God, either. It do not know what it is. I used to think It was the hired man, but now I know that we cannot expect the hired man to appeaT just when we need him for half the year or moro arid then disappear. I know now that if we could get a decent price for our produce, this old farm would let us live in exceeding comfort, save sufficient for our old age and leave plenty for the "hired man" to do as every man should be free to do, get married, have a comfortable home and assurance that he can provide for his child ren too. "I know that the farmers' wives and the farmers themselves are filled up with the idea that the farmors cannot produce enough for that ,but gradually it is getting through my head that the fault is with neither the farmer nor the hired man. They are ragging away at each other, while ail the time they are just in the same boat of which some stranger-hand ia upon the rudder. I,see where the premier of Manitoba is quoted as saying that 75 per cent, of their farmers are disconsolate, (lib- satisfied and practically ready to quit. I saw where an Alberta farmer, speaking in the House at Ottawa a few weeks ago, said that we might Just as well have saved all the taxes we have paid to further immigration in the past thirty years, because our Immigrants cannot stay in this country any more than our boys can stay on the farms. It was a disheartening picture of conditions, but for mc one slender ray of light shone through the gloom. It showod that the farm women are beginning to sock the cause of the change that has become apparent in farming conditions throughout Canada in this generation. They are beginning to realize that the independence of tho farmer Is a thing of the past, and to ask why? In timo they must surely come to see that the farmer Is Just os helpless under our present w»y of running tho country as his industrial brother of the city. What Canada needs flrst of all is clear recognition by all the workers whether In town or country, that they are alike being used to create 'wealth for the moneyed interests and they must stand together in the effort to bring In a day of social justice. WHY PROFITS OF FARMERS ARE LOW In a recent Issue of the Investment Times, published by tho Royal Securities Corporation, there are some very interesting figures dealing with forming In Western Canada ns an investment. First of all, the review deals with the prices of .farm products In January, 1923, and in the same month of 1914. Thua we find that the price of grain has only increased 30.B per cent.; of animals and meats, only 18 per cent., and of dairy products, 62.4 per cent. On the other hand, tbo farmer hns been compelled to pny far higher prices for the commodities which he has bought, Thia Increase Is given In percentages: Groceries, 70.1; cottons, 139.1; implements) 123.fi; lumber, 150.9j paint, oils and glass, 128.7; house furnishings, 116,7. In other words, tho farmer now receives 10.5 per cent, more for hla products, but has to pay 112.3 per cent, more for the commodities which he buys. His standard of living has gono down with a run. During tho last 8 years hla oconomic position has become rapidly worse.- The review further Informs ua that trict dry, and have never succeeded. The powers opposed to the parade and demonstration, laid plans to spoil tbe event by a deluge of booze. To meet this menace, the officials of the U. M. W. of A. ordered all booze Joints closed at midnight previous to May Day. They took the enforcement of the order out of the hands of the government pimps, who allegedly represent "law and order." A strong detachment of sturdy minera. from Phalen local we/e put on guard at every placo where booze was sold, and when these miners make a ruling they enforce it. Consequently, Glace and the surrounding towns wero bono dry. No nonsense here, no petitioning the "authorities" to enforco their own law. They took tho law into their own hands, end enforced their decrees. lU'-sro Officials Giinsh Tlieir Teeth But to get back to the demonstration. After parading the town with their banners and revolutionary music —while skulking behind their windows the Besco officials and sky pilots gnashed thoir teeth and frothed at the mouth—the procession, which was headed by Dan Livingstone, president of the district; Jim McLachlari, secretary; Alex. Stewart, international board member (elected by the miners, but repudiated by the Lewis machine), and Tom Bell of the Workers Party, all repaired to Alexandra rink, where from 6000 to 7000 workers were jammed without seats and listened to the stirring message of Communism and working class emancipation. Though the outside speakers were prevented from being present, there were able exponents of working class knowledge there. These workers have a powerful battery of local speakers, that can step Into any breach at any time. Rousing addresses were delivered to an enthusiastic throng by Tom Bell, Dan Livingstone, Jim MoLachlan, Forman Way, M. P. P„ Joseph Steele, of the Sydney Steel Workers, Fred Furlet of Whitney Pier Steel Workers, and Mrs. Kurkevich, of the Ukrainian branch W. P. of C. Resolutions Adopted Here, again, waa the greateat enthusiasm manifested. And when, after the singing of the Red Flag, Tom Bell came up to the front of the platform and called for throe cheers for the Red Flag, Soviet Russia and the solid arlty of Labor, the structure almost rocked. During the meeting, resolutions were adopted. They are, In brief, as. follows: 1, Expressing unalterable hostility to capitalism, an.d to John L. Lewis and Sam Gompers, on the ground that these men have become reactionaries and agents of bosslsm. 2, Denouncing the invasion of the Ruhr by France on the ground that lt ls a scheme to unite the coal of the Ruhr with the iron of Alsace Lorraine, through exploitation of the German workers. 8. Conveying fraternal greetings to the Red International of Labor Unions the shop crafts of Germany and the Ruhr, and to all the struggling workers of the world. 4, Calling for the liberation of Alex. Howat and his immediate admission to Canada. If this is not done, tho workers promise to take drastic action against the B. E. S. Co. 5. A strong, clear call for a uuion front of Labor against the world of- rensive of capitalism. Reptile Pi-ess Lies The workers here are jubilant over the success of their first May Day celebration. They enjoyod the screaming of the reptile press. How these rags attempted to belittle the May flrst demonstration! They tell their dupes that very few turned out and try to create the impression that a large proportion of the marchers were Russians. True, the foreigners from Sydney turned out in force, but by far the greater number in line were Canadians of Highland Scotch descent. Never was the venality of the prostitute press displayed more plainly. So discredited are those venomous scribblers, that the miners are pleased when they oppose them for they are assured of success. The bitterness of the clergy has acted as a boomerang, and already they are crawflshfng. And why? Because men who have been church-going Catholics all their Uvea became incensed at the attacks of the clergy, and scores have demanded that the check-off. sometimes amounting to aa much as $4 per week, which has been handed over to the church, be discontinued. This explains tho doleful squawk from the churches. For yekra they collected, via the check-off, money from the scanty wages of the minera, who, whon they aaw tho bitter opposition . of the churches, refused to contribute money for the upkeep o(*sueh adjuncts of B. E. S. Co. As a result of the detention of Howat, and tho attacks of the priests, parsons und press against them, the minors are united today even more than previously. Tho district seethes with anger and resentment against those who attempted to thwart them. Good Results of Demonstration Tlie Mny Dny celebration In Glace Bay served more than one good purpose. Besides the closer union of the miners, already revolutionary, it brought over to the red ranks many who were wavering. It also revealed to all workers Just who were their friends, lt ripped the mask from the hideous features of the spineless degenerates, who ure over at the book and cull of Besco when dirty work is to be done. The hoart of every struggling worker in the district bents foster today ns a result of their first May Dny olTort. There Is a confidence here rarely met with elsewhere—a feeling of power and a willingness to exorcise it. Mny Day, 11123, will long be remem- hered In the Maritime Provinces. It Is a proud proletariat that is here. They are looking towards the wost, waiting for thc respectable slobs to the farmer Is receiving $1.10 for a bushel of wheat, whereas the enhanced prices of boots, hides and raw materials mnke it necessary for him to, receive $1,67 por bushel If he Is going to maintain hiB economic position of eight years ago, It Is also of Interest to note, ln this connection, that the prices of farm machines aro on the up-grnde, because the companies concerned in their manufacture stute that they are Unable to compete ut existing prices. All Of which means that the economic pbsltlon of the farmer is due for an other Jolt. H. M. B. Come and Look at this IMPERIAL RANGE for $59 It's made expressly for and .sold exclusively by the H.B.C. It's a range value that has no equal in Canada. It's a range of excellent appearance, good weight and fine finish, fitted with six oooking holes, polished steel panelled top, duplex grates for wood or coal, white, enamelled oven door with thermometer, and 19xl6xl_%-inch oven. The range is fully trimmed, has high warming closet, and stands on a heavy nickel base. It's a splendid baker and heats the water quickly. In the regular selling way it would cost at least $25.00 more than we are asking for it, and it's only by quantity buying and close selling, that we can offer them at this matchless price— $59 -CASH OR TERM&- Hudson's Bay Company wake up and do something rather than making "acceptable" speeches, and try to qualify as "safe and sane" constitutional, Labor skates. Were the same attitude as these miners maintain, to be adopted by all other portions of Canada, the end of capitalism, with all Its abominations, would be in sight. They put their May Day celebration across in handsome and Inspiring fashion, and to them all militant workers doff their hats, and join with them in echoing their May Day slogans: Down with capitalism! Long live Communism! IN AUSTRALIA Cut in Wages Gives ..Employers More Surplus Values [By W. Francis Ahern] (Federated Press Correspondent) Sydney, N. S. W.—Official figures of the federal statistician indicate that bigger profits than over are now boing divided up among Australian employers," as a result of the cut In wages and the increasing of the working hours, In 1919 the proflt returned to em ployers averaged $ 5 7 0 per em - ployee. In 1922 lt averaged $675. Whatever Increase there was in wnges, materials used, fuel und light was added to the cost of production, passed on and ultimately taken from the pocketa of the consumers in higher prices for manufactured articles. Tho official figures show that high wages and tho 44-hour working week did not in any way interfere with the profits of the employers. Betwoen 1919 and 1922, wages for male workers went up 43 per cent., while the wages for female operatives Increased 56 per cent. Yet the aggregate profit of the manufacturing employers in 1922 was 38 per cent, greater than It w&S tn 1819. On top of this, the official statistician notes that there has been a big Improvement ln productive efficiency. The real productivity per head of population which in 1919 was 69 per eent. of that of 1913, amounted to 109 per cent, in 1922, Since the date covered in the compilation of the abovo figures, wages have gone down generally about $2 per week, while hours have been increased from 44 to 48 -per week, without tho payment of extra wages for the extra four hours worked. Patronize Federatlonist advertisers. Detroit—A merica Is going to the dogs. 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BLUE SERGE A special showinf of, new single and double-breasted suits, handsomely tailored from an all-wool English blue serge. This is one of the groatest buys of tho _OA. &n_ year, at only «P_&*t.OO Hundreds of other specials, too numerous to mention. WILLIAM niCKJJMJTCD 45-49 Hastings St., East , The Delirium of a Dying System ******* ******* ****** . ****** Divine Healing versus Scientific Facts Government's High-Handed Action (Continued from pago 1) Our politicians seem desirous of emulating the United States, rather than following the Britlah lead. Only recently, James Larkin was refused admittance into Canada. A few weeks later, after the matter had been discussed on the floor of the Britiah House, he was admitted to'England. A little earlier, Jean Longuet, who is well-known aa a very moderate French Socialist, was held up when he attempted to enter Canada, and under pressure from organized Labor, was finally admitted on the condition that after he had filled hla two lecture engagements in Montreal and Toronto, he should leave the country. The workers, regardless of Industrial affiliation, will reprobate thia arbitrary action of the Dominion authorities. A mass meeting of the miners at New- Glasgow point out that "Whereas, said Alexander Howatt was refused admission at the border line into Canada as being a dangerous alien character, and one Van Bltner, representing John L. Lewis admitted, who is also an alien, be It resolved, that in the opinion of thla meeting, that we consider this act of the Immigration department la not in accordance with the dempcratic principles of free, liberty-loving citizens of Canada, but rather in keeping with despotic Russia under the Czar regime." Undoubtedly this is a good example of discretionary class legislation, or perhaps rather class administration. American bankers can freely visit Canada, although many workers would regard their presence aa much more menacing to the people of Canada than the visit of a Labor man- Imperialists can tour the country addressing Canadian clubs without the authorities subjecting them to inqui sition. In spite of all this, we are told there is no class government in Canada. If any one has any doubt on this point, let him ait for a few days in the House of 'Commons, and from the inalde observe just how the wheels go around. Workers Leaving Canada to Seek Better Conditions (Continued from Page 1) DANCING Every Hon., Wtd. tad Bat. Evenlngi THE MEW ALEXANDRA DANOmO PAVILION 104 HOBKBT SI. Opp. Court Boim WHEN IN TOWN STOP AT The Oliver Rooms 48 % CORDOVA STREETyEAST Everything Modern Rntes Reasonable EMPIRE CAFE AND GRILL "A Oood Place to Eat" HASTINGS AND COLUMBIA STS. slated that when smallpox broke out tn a school, that school- should be closed in order to prevent the spread of the disease, and also stated that he himself was quarantined because his child had contracted the disease as a result of lt being compiled to attend Bchool where the disease had appeared. Locnls Report Progress The report of local unions all indicated that progress was being made. Painters reported increaseB ln membership, while Plumbers reported the settlement of a new wage agreement. The Pile Drivers reported atrike settled with the exception of Grant, Smith & Macdonald's. The Barbers have signed up a new agreement with no difficulties, while the Structural Iron Workers reported that they would have an organfzer on the Job at an early date, and that the first job to be tackled would be the Woodward Job. Carpenters, Machinists and Sheet Metal Workers all reported progress being made, the first ha\\lng Initiated eleven new members on Monday; the Machinists reporting an exodus of membera to the States, and the Sheet Metal Workers that things were looking up, but that the organization was not securing the proper support from the other build ing trades, but that an increuae of wages waa anticipated. Delegate Pettipiece moved us a notice of motion, that the council take into consideration the question of having a speaker to address the council at each meeting for ten. minutes, there to be no discussion or questions. Thc Carpenters presented a notice of motion for amendments to the constitution to remove the clauses covering the qualifications of delegates to the council. A communication from the Theatrical Stage Employeea, protesting ngainst Sunday concerts as the thin end of the wedge, for a ."even-day week, was received and filed for reference. « A communication from Trades Congress, re the amalgamation resolution adopted some time ago, was also received, with a copy of the editorial, comment contained in the Congress Journal of April with respect to this matter. It wus received and filed. On a recommendation from the oxecutive, the salary of the secretary was raised from $15 to $25 per month, after Delegate Pettipiece had made the suggestion that it should be raised to $30. [By W. J. Curry] TJIRTH, GROWTH, decline and death " ia the law of the universe. It ap plies to life in all its various forms, revolving worlds and solar systems, and also to Induatrlal and economic forms of society, which are under this law. Man, \\in hia declining days, through senile decay, may go back to second childhood, to dreams woven out of decay and approaching death and modern society seems now to have en tered that stage. There was a time when capitalism was revolutionary; young, robuat and even scientific. In France, for a period, tho "Goddess of Reason" was erected, and men like Voltaire and Rosseau, guided the leading minda of the rising middle classes. Everywhere there was revolt against the yoke of the Feudal church, which had fetteWd commerce and made war on science and Invention in the name of God, In those days, liberty and science were demanded by the rising powers of industry and trade, and so the sceptre^ of power passed from decadent spiritual hands, and was grasped by the rising bourgeoisie. In our mother country, the same process took place. Within a generation, we had numerous lights of science and philosophy, auch as Darwin, Huxley, Tyndall and Spencer, but since their days, no stars of equal magnitude have appeared, while the spiritualistic grovellings of men like Wallace, Oliver Lodge and Conan Dffyle and; their million followers, indicate a wave of swift reaction prominent ln other channels also. Political chaos and storm clouds are now in evidence, and the breaking up of the present system, makes a struggle between reaction and progress inevitable. The great question is, 'What will come out of the conflict?" The great war, through the clash of Imperial interests, marked the great summit of the industrial development, and after this fevered Impulse io meet the hUngei* of the war gods for munitions and blood, a breakdown, economic, political, intellectual and moral bogan. Even enthusiasm for another PROTEST AGIST OF Organized Labor Throughout Europe Makes General Stand Position of German Workers Becomes Daily Mor^ Terrible Amsterdam, Holland — Organized Labor from one end of Europe to the other is protesting against the French occupation of the Ruhr valley and the hardships inflicted on the German workers. The International Federation of Trade 'Unions lists the following protests: The annual congress of the Belgian Labor Party, confirming the decisions of the various political and trade union organizations, unanimously condemned'the military occupation of the Ruhr as a means of obtaining reparations from Germany. The general council of the International Transport Workers Federation, protested strongly against the occuffu- tion. The committee of ten appointed to organize the international congress at Hamburg, condemns the brutal methods whtch have led to tragedies such as have occurred at Essen, and recommends that negotiations be set on foot with a view to evacuation, The recent congress of the British Independent Labor Party adoyted a resolution condemning the invasion as an act of capitalist aggression against defenceless people. The congress of the Hungarian Trade Union Council condemned' the occupation. The Netherlands Union of Social Democratic Women's Clubs recently held a number of important meetings for women, -on the occasion of the Women's Day in Holland. At those meetings .a resolution of protest was pas- The Dutch General Federation of Trude Unions and the Dutch Social Democratic Party are co-operating to get Ruhr workers' children sent to Holland. The Swedish Rallwaymen's Federation has given financial support to the railway men ln the Ruhr. A protest has been received by the French government from the workers of Italy. "The Italian General Confederation of Labor Joins the working class of the whole world In protesting against the militarist attacks upon the German ■workers who for the second time are the vlctlmB of rival Imperiallat ten- denclea," says the letter, "The economic and political situation of the working class In Germany is. becoming daily more terrible and hopeless aB a result of the occupation of the Ruhr. We appeal to the French government to put an end to the employment of French troops for the enforcement of a policy which is opposed to International law and civilization," reads the protest of the German Trade Union Federation of Czechoslovakia, Fresh Cut flowers, Funeral Designs, Wedding Bouqneta, Pot Plants, Ornamental and Shade Trees. Seeds. Bulbs, Florists' Sundries Brown Brothers & Co. Ltd. FLORISTS AND NURSERYMEN 48 Hasting* Street East 2—STORES—2 flSft Granville Street Sey. OM-S79 "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" Sey. 9513-1301 ' '"war to end war," has waned among those who paid the cost of the last one, for even men tricked to the trenches "to fight for democracy," and even their friends and relatives may learn by the great teacher experience, and thflTTS a decided gain. Society seems indeed sick, and one of the present modes by which our guardiarfs divert attention from these miseries, is to paint in lurid hues and exhibit daily, the horrible pictures of what the godless Bolsheviki is suffering for the sins of throwing oft their temporal and spiritual masters. This is, of course, meant as a warning for other workera to beware of taking the same course. A Divine Healer Here at Work Our pross has been daily serving out graphic reports of how this great visiting evangelist, Dr. Price, ls manifesting Divine power in healing the bodies and souls of our citizens. There was a time when the curing of physical ills, and of spiritual ailments were treated (by the same medicine man, but a division of labor took place some generations ago. However, Dr. Price and others in the same business, seem once more to be merging their methods In the "Spiritual healing, both of body and soul, curing the former from their pains here on earth, and saving the souls from "the everlasting pangs' of hell," which a merciful Father ls reserving for them, unless they fortunately meet a Saviour similar to Dr. Price to lead them upward. For many days, our local press has been seriously reciting these healing miracles, and spreading the nows far and wide, and so today cripples and sufferers from thousands of miles away have been travelling west for relief, and thc hotels and rooming- houses of Vancouver are doing a land office business on this account. We are told how this apostllic successor has been "annointjng wilh oil, and laying on hands," that the sufferers might receive the Divine gift of health. It would have been interesting had the reporters determined tho grade of oil used. But when we realize the marvellous powers of petroleum products, and understand something of the forces of the hypnotic hand, the effects of the collection plates, daily passed under the noses of tens of thousands of expectant individuals,--the fact that the pulpit and press of this city need financial lubricating, and that there is free admittance to this great show In the name of Christianity, we know thut success for a time at least, is assured, Questlnus That Should Be Answered From the viewpoint of an enquiring sinner, it seems strange that the Infinite Creator of health and harmony con aee milllona of his children aUfferlng in body and mind and only once in a while does He manifest Hia mercy through spirit mediums, evangelistic healers. He, from Hia throne above the clouda, for generations, beheld thousands of His faith ful priests and.servants make war In the name of God-torture, and destroy millions of other Christians as witches and heretics .without a protest. More recently He saw great Christian em plres engaged In slaying millions of their brothers. He saw nations cursed with famine and plague, as a result of this war, without moving His Infinite finger, without speaking from Heaven, His.old command, "Thou shalt not kill.'' Science vs. Superstition The laws of nature discovered by science are based on the sequence of cause and effect. They operate In the whlrling^suns and planets In birth, and death, and In health and disease. The basis of modern science, and our social life are "the indestructibility and uncreatabllity of matter and force," en change and evolution, not on the caprice of Gods or Devils or medicine-men, to create or destroy substance or energy. Yet today local scientists, physicians, professors and editors, our Intellectual guides, for over a week, endorsed by their silence the published statements, that not only were functional disturbances being corrected, but that actually structural creatlona and eliminations were being produced in the human anatomy by spiritual power, though the Rev. Dr. Price. The press told us how, in a few hours, new bone, muscle and nervous tissue was generated, In the lengthening of legs. Hip joints were made In good working order for a young woman, who had been born without these mechanisms; goiters, cancers, and tumors were seen rapidly vanishing, tubercular spines were made whole, and healthy by this Doctor of Divinity or holy humbug. But reaction from this spiritual rivalry, and a certain amount of envy, hatred and malice is now In evidence. Only yesterday the works of Dr. Price have been repudiated by local Bible Stu dents ahd Christian Scientists, and our friend, the Rev. A. E. Cooks has ust Issued a statement condemning the healing methods of Dr. Price. The Bible Students declare him to be not nn agent of Christ, but of the devil, yet we find that Jesus himself was accused of the same methods by His rivals. Jesus' reply was that He could not cast out devils in the name of the chief devil. Beelzebub, "for a kingdom divided ngainst itaelf can not stand," and from recent editorials of our local presa, and of our pulpits, lt looks as If the aftermath from this demonstration of fnnatlclBm, imposture'tind gullibility, will help to clear away Rome of the theological scales from the eyes of many of our deluded and suffering citizens. Next week-Dr. Cjirry will explnln what he saw at the Arena rink.. Unusual MAY Values Men's Brown Calf Oxfords of Unusual Merit.—Made from the very best brown willow calf on a good looking last, with heavy single sole, all leather heel, counter anc insole. 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British and German Success Has Stampeded Big Interests [By Mildred Morris] (Federated Press Correspondent) Washington—American business is going into Russia in spite of State department and newspaper propaganda, British and German success in dealing with the Russian government, has stampeded great business interests Into moving to grab Russian trade for the United Statea. Irving T. Bush, founder of the Bush terminal system in New York harbor, and president of the New York State Chamber of Commerce, now oh his way to Petrograd, will be followed by other buslneas men from New York, It Is stated here. Bush seeks to intereat the Russinn government in new terminal facilities for theNland and water transportation routes centering ln the Petrograd ports. Roger Babaon, oracle to big business, says in his current weekly bulletin issued for the information of his clients, "There la nothing essentially bullish about Russia, but for the long switch things are on the road to improvement. All the Russian securities which were stricken from the Paris bourse have been restored to trade. These securities are widely distributed among peasants and other small investors." The McFadden Cotton Co. of Phila delphla, having sold 13,000 bales of cotton to Rusaia, has applied for entrance to get more of the Ruaslan cotton trade. Two Americans, J. C. Vint and K. D. Adams, are returning to Blagove- shchtensk ln Siberia, where they are successfully operating a gold mine under government concession. Word from Vint has been received here to the effect that labor Is contented un der the Communist regime and suffers from none of the "governmental slavery" pictured by Samuel Gompers, Russian Imports have gone up to 40 per cent, of the pre-war flgure. 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