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THE BRITISH INDUSTRIAL UNITY: STRENGTH. OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL. POLITICAL UNITY: VICTOR* TWELFTH YEAR.. No. 40 EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MOBpftNG, OCTOBER 1, 1920 $2*0 PER YEAR OM ADOPTS I Hi LABOR IS AU Amendments to Con- stittuion to Be Voted on by Members General Executive Board to Have Control of Organization Tha O. B. U, convention whloh *pened ln Fort Arthur' on Beptem- b»r 20 closed on Friday 14th. Dele- gatea wara Mated (rom Montreal In lba aaat to Prlnoa Rupert. Tha reoall provision, ot the constitution hare baan strengthened, and Ib tutura all amandmanta to the aonatltutlon will be lubfliltted to a referendum TOte (er ratification. Tha district torn o( organisation WM adopted unanimously, and the •ompnoa membership receipt Is- •ued by lhe general exeoutlve board will ha compulsory tor all branches Ud units If the amended constitution ia approved by tha mamber- *lp. An exeouttve oommlttee ot tive waa eleoted, tha successful candidates being W. A. Pritohard, R. B. Xnsaell, Woodward of- Winnipeg, Alexander of Vancouver, and Chris. tophera of the Crowa Neat Pass. In view of the fact that Pritohard and Ruasell are still In goal, alternates were elected. They are Naylor and Knight. Provision was also made for Increasing the number of Ihe exeoutlve members by a propoaed amendment to the constitution giving each district council or hoard tha right to eleot one additional member to the executive when the affiliated membership reaches 1000. Osaka, Japan—Induatrlal prosperity whloh prevailed during the war period In the perfecture of Osaka, of which thla city lathe cap- Hal, la no more according to an official statement trom the perfecture. At tha beginning ot August there ware 11,217 without employment, rhe alack period aet ln laat March, and bids -fair, to continue for some Ume to come; HOI workera were dismissed In July. The population of Osaka la 1113 waa 2,401,067. Agreement Is' Conceded As Victory for the Syndicalists The agreement reached between organised labor and .the operators in the Italian metal industry "ia a victory for the syndicalists," said a message to the department of commerce from Alfred P. Dennis, .American commercial attache at Rome. "Thare la corresponding discouragement on the part of the stockholders and high salaried leaders •f Industry," said Mr. Dennis* cable gram. "It la generally apprehended by capitalists that the principles of this agreement will be extended ao aa to apply to textiles and other industries. "Participation of labor In the eontrol of Industry aa now conceded amounts to giving workman a voice ln financial and technical administration with facilities for as- certanlng what profits are made and how these profits are applied." Four steamers which are to deliver medlcanta at Odessa, aays the Moscow wireless, belong to the Union of Sailors, which has placed them at the disposal of the Italian Institute of Co-operators exclusively for the dispatch of gooda to Russia. It ls proposed to have, regular sailings between Odessa and Naples. SHOOTING 10 E Junior Labor League Notice. Owing to ether meetings being held In tha Labor Party hall, Cor dova atreet, tonight (Friday), the Junior Labor League will be unable to meet theft. Therefore tonlght'a meeting (Educational), will be held at ttt Eleventh avenue eaat at T:t0 aharp. To hear the anti-farmer politi' clans talk these days ona might think that the farmers had gone to all the trouble of organising Just to legalise the moral standards of the Idle rich. WHEN I JAIL French Revolution Being Forced By Trickery of Diplomats Paris, France—President Paul Daachanel goea off the stage, broken, mind rambling. There are aome who say that the prevailing order In France Is like that moving along galvanlcally, ready to stumble Into the sea as Deschanel did lately into a park lagoon—and perhaps not to rise from the waters. Disgust with the Deschanel government hu become widespread among the workers ot France; heavy taxes have been a goad, and Ihey have many grievances agalnet tha Inefficient and corrupt bureaucracy under Premier Millerland. Then, there la great resentment beeause of the French diplomats In lha Russo-Pollsh situation. Bat the lesson offered by Russia ta too freah tn the minds of the Frenoh workers to allow a repetition of Kerensky's fiasco. The extreme revolutionists are too strongly Intrenched tn the railroad, metal and construction trades, aa well as among the publlo school teachers, moat of whom are either Syndicalists or Communists. Tha leaders of the next revolution ln Franca are In Jail today— u were Trotsky and Madame Kol- loatay when the time came for the Bolshevik revolt ln Russia. But Ihey are not forgotten, these leaden—Fernand Loriot and JMerre Honatta—and prison door* havo been broken down before In Franoe to let thinkers Into the open streets. ] Troops Murder and Burn as Reprisals in Ireland (London Herald Cable to the Federated Press) London—"It's quite simple. The raids are reprisals. It may be ne- ceasary to shoot half a hundred individuals there before order Is restored." Sir Nevll MacReady, mill-' tary commander of Ireland, and in charge of the "blaok and tan" contingent that raided Balbriggan, said in an Interview with the correspondent of the Petit Parisien. The little town In County Dublin Is in ruins, and the natives whose homes were destroyed by the 150 representatives of British law and order are In flight. Public houses were looted and burned. 28 homes were burned to the ground, two men were dragged from their homes and buyonetted to death against a wall. Some of the large factories wero demolished, The trouble started with the killing of tyspector Burke of the British police as he was leaving a restaurant ln Balbriggan. The shots were flred from a crowd which had gathered when Burke and his brother became involved ln a dispute In the restaurant. The news of the shooting quickly spread to Qerman- town, the nearby station of the police and they descended on Balbriggan In ten motor trucks. All the police were ln uniform. The local Irish constabulary did not participate. Women's Co-operative Guild meeta tn Council Chamber, city hall, Thursday, October 7, at 8 p.m. GOING BACK WITH ANOTHER TWENTY New Tork Socialists Expect to be Re-elected in the Novcm- ' her Elections. All Ave of the New Tork expelled assemblymen are candldatea for re-election in November. It was predicted that thoy will come back with twenty more ln six weeks. Old party leaders in New York are hacking thia declaration. They called the ouster stupendous folly. Solomon, one of the expelled Socialists declared that the assembly's repudiation of the peaceful method of the ballot box left open* only violent change, said "we dilfrl with yi u Just aa Garrison and Lovejoy differed with the slave owners of that day. You have begun too late to stop socialism. Tou can aay which way lt shall, but you cannot aay whether It will oome." Whea through with thla paper, paaa tton. ■ MAKOVSKI GETS BUSY IN YALE Takes Hand in Drawing Up the Farmers' Platform A. F. of L Will Remain Capitalist Supporting Institution Washington— Ann ounce in ont of the refusal of the American Federation of Labor to affiliate with the International Federation of Trade Unions, which has called a special congress to meet In Brussels on November 22, Is the next move on the boards of world lubor diplomacy. ' The International Is Socialist, overwhelmingly and enthusiastic and radically Socialist. Therefore Gompers will not go to Brussels. He will probably call for the formation of a conservative labor movement Instead. It la rather amusing to hear returned soldiers fuss and fume over the treatment accorded them by the British and Canadian governments and then lustily sing the Canadian and British Anthem; PEOPLE'S SUNDAY EVENING PENDER HALL, CORNER OF FENDER AND HOWE STREETS SUNDAY, OCT. 3rd, 1920 AT 8 P.H. J. S. WOODSWORTH WiU Speak on "THAT SEDITIOUS PASSAGE IN ISAIAH" or "LABOR'S OBJECTIVE" Chairman, J. CIjARKE By-Election Provides Opportunity for Nice Frame-up Comrade Richardson, exBrltlsh M. P., has accepted the labor nomination for the Yale bye-election and the campaign is on. All locals and labor organizations through the riding have been sent forms for soliciting contributions to the campaign fund and returns should be lent at once to Jack Logie, West Summerland. Comrade Rose Henderson has spent two weeks in the Okanagan organizing for the Federated Labor Party, and reports keen interest in all districts. Locals have been organized at Penticton and Vernon, and other locals are in process of formation. Mrs. Henderson may return to the valley when the campaign Is in full swing as her assistance ls invaluable. Some time ago the campaign manager recoived a communication from the secretary of a Farmer's local asking tf lt was not possible for the Farmers and Labor' Party to get together for political action, as was being done In other parts of the country. He took the matter up with the general secretary of the United Farmers and was Informed that an executive meeting was. to be called and the matter would be taken up then. However, nothing further was heard, but ns many farmers had signified their' desire to co-operate with labor the campaign manager and Labor Party organizer went down to Penticton to attend the Farmer's convention, having been assured that an expression of their views was desired and that co-operation with labor wob also desired. However, the nigger In the wood pile became very evident 5 minutes after entering the convention hall. The chairman wns one MnkoVekt. who will be familiar* to Vancouver comrades from his lengthy attacks on the labor mnvcmnnt 'n the Dally Province and from his de< bate on "Bolshevism" with Comrade Pritchard. He now has . 'rawnrh" noar Armstr'r'H" ami f-nn the knowledge of farming gained during a few months experience with goats and rabbits, ls able to pose as an expert on all phases of farm economics. When the plntfor'm was under discussion he told the assembled farmers that he didn't think they had the ability or the knowledge necessary to say what they wanted, but intimated that as he had made n life-long study of theso matters he would he glnd to do what he (Continued on page 8) All EMPRESS Chas. Lestor Dealt With World Conditions Last Week As usual Charles Lestor wa* called upon to speak before a pack* ed house at the Empress Theatr* Labor Men Say Revolution Has Not Had Fair | r Chance • ?h|A the Ruslsan Revolution ku tWt.had a fair chance, and that It — .„».„ „ „.„ IW possible to mako a lasting pieco on Sunday last, when ho took tho WJth the Soviet govornmont aro op- " Mons strongly declared ln tho final' roport .of tho delegation Mat to •Bussia last oprlng by tho labor Pnrty and tho Trades Unlona Congress. Soviet rule in Russia la criticised frankly, but tho delegation canpot forgot that tho revolution- panics. When the war took place ^^task has been made extraordln platform for the Socialist Party of Canada. Hii address in brief follows Previous to 1914 the capitalist Syitem had alwayi managed by •ome means or another to steer IU way through the varioui crises and Endorse Achievement of British Council of Action (By J, D. Robertson, New Zealand Staff Correspondent for The Federated Press.) Auckland, N. Z.—Hearty approval of the stand against war with Russia of the Counoll of Aetion of British worker's was expressed by tho Labor Party of New Zealand in a cable to their British comrade!. "New Zealand labor unanimously supports the magnificent ■tend ol British laber against the militarist and capitalist attacks on the Russian Republic" reads the message, "We congratulate you on your glorious achievement for internationalism and peace. Your action li the greatest event In the history of British labor." Prime Minister Massey strongly disapproved of members of the New Zealand parliament expressing sympathy with the Council of Action. The New South Wales Labor party has cabled its approval of the stand against war with Russia. The Marine Stewards Federation of Australia haB urged the Australian Transport Federation to call afflliated bodies to refuse to transport an) men overseas ln the event of England declaring war against Russia. tho economic forces had gone so far forward that they threatened to break the framework of society. Had the worker's had sufflclent knowledge then, there is no doubt if they had seized the reins of power ln the various countries, a'nd such knowledge would have stimulated a move in that direction, they could have transformed the capi- tallst system into a better order of society. Whon, ln their Ignorance, they failed to do eo, the economic! forces were »ot to be denied, and tho results are fully ln evidence today. Since that time there been a great awakening. The working class, no matter where we look, Is fully alive to the fact thai the condition of the workers in every country Is much about the same, that the forces that oppress them aro the same in every country. The nationalist spirit, with its false patriotism, Is for ever gone. They are now lining up as a class and ignoring national boundaries, a'nd tr'ying their best to devise ways and means to put their foot on the snake of capitalism in their midst. Who stands to benefit most by such actions as /the New York bomb explosion? The futility of stating that the "Reds" can Imagine any benefit to their movoment by such outrages Is too ridiculous to deserve consideration, except by a vicious press. Is there not more plausible connection between such affairs and the huge pay-rolls of secret service agencies employed to stir up trouble? The details of the great plot that was unearthed do not appear to be forthcoming! Why? The development of the politicnl conditions of Italy, and the connections of the Clerical parties In the political schemes of Italy, France, Austria and Jugo Slavin, and the general inter-relations resulting i.i these policies, were dealt with in a brief survey of the European situation. The discussion of the coal strike ln Oreat Britain lead to a study of the political development of the working class of Oreat Bri- tai'.i, and Its parliamentary spokes men of the Labor Party. The British worker could not conceive of destroying the whole machinery of the capitalist government as the workers of Russia had-done, because they knew if they moved' that way hundreds of thousands would die of starvation, because the overthrow of capitalism Li Great Britain ,>%-isents the problem that a whole lot of the stuff manufactured-today would not be wanted by the outside world, and the feeding of its present population has to be considered. The only way the average worker can view the situation Is that they have to take oveV things as they are, with all the obligations of capitalism, and try ta work it cut. That ls why you have such organizations as the I. L. P.' functioning and getting stronger.' Still its power Is felt to such an extent that the government cannot Ignore It even hi Its foreign policy. Soviet Russia has much to thank the working men of Britain for, as they have held thousands of meetings to prevont British intervention to Russia. That they made such a fuss ahout the £7ri,000 "Bolshevik" donation is an Indication thnt they yet suffer from the doctrines of bourgeois morality car'efully taught them by thfelr masters,—the samo masters who filched millions of pounds of public money to subsidise the enemies of the workers. The basis of the trnde union movement being the exchange of labor power under the capitalist Bystem, which system is based on the production of commodities for sale, tho speaker went to some pains to make clenr that the work, er was not robbed on the "sale of labor power" but sold it at its market price to whomsoever would buy lt. Tho maintenance of the price and the conditions necessary to preserve It as a saleable commodity was the business of the unions. The function of the Socialist Party was altogether different, and the speaker ventured the opinion that the time had arrived for' this party to display more political initiative and felt sure, It would meet with a response that would surprise a good many of his hearers. The emancipation of the working class was not coming on account of,the virtues of the workers, but because it ls an economic nrlly difficult by the interference of foreign governments, "Including *ur cfarn." False Reporte ' The delegates "feel it neceuary to begin by pointing out that most accounts of Soviet Russia whloh we had seen in the capitalist preM of nUr tiWn country proved to be perversion* of the facts. We did not see any Chinese soldiers. We saw no :,evidence of extraordinary luxury on the part of the leading cora- -mlsfcars. We did not flnd that either women or children had been nationalized. We certainly did witness a widespread breakdown ln the transport system with deplorable economic consequences, and we saw terrible evidences of under-feeding ahd.suffering, These points have been dealt with, however, in the reports already issued by the delegation on the iniquitous policy of Intervention and blockade." Though social equalization Is .not *yet. complete, since certain classes receivo preference (soldiers, those doinp specially heavy manual work, and responsible workers in departments of the central government and certain persons are still able to im^k'e money by speculation, the re- port declares: , \ A Single Standard '. VBroadly speaking, a single standard of living has been established, and the glaring inequalities of for- tfbrfe, which form so great a scan- .'da | Jn capitalist countries, exist no longer In Russia. This equalization iftpplles to education and entertainment as well as to food, housing, .ttnd clothing. Means of pleasure 4n£ cultivation have been given to the workers on a scale unknown in jfearllor days. The greater part df the tickets in the principal theatres are now allotted to the vari- burtrade unions for distribution to their members at low fixed prices." pie "enlightened policy of the •oyiet government in the matter of Chfrd life" is also referred to. Nevertheless the report proceeds: "Personal freedom, together with freedom of speech and of propaganda Is severly repressed In the Case.of all those whose activities •jure supposed to threaten the Soviet regime. The means now used are ■tar less severe than those used When foreign Invasion, civil war, and internal conspiracy were at their height." But "the Torror" has left Its traces behind in thc form of a pervading fear, which is expressed on il hands, thnt any expression of nplnion adverse to the dominant party will be treated as counterrevolution, and lead to imprisonment or some kind of penalization. "Not a Fnir Chnnce" "Labor power is dealt with more iaiid-more on disciplinary principles. .The trade unions are increasingly Controlled by centralized 'councils of trade Unions,' which are more amenable to the influence of the Supreme Council of National Economy. The co-operative movement, Instead of being an institution for sdlf-help on the part of certain sections of the community, has become a definite part of the state machinery. The country population of-Russia has not been won over to Socialism or to anything more than a passive acceptance of the Soviet regime, "Russia has been plunged Into six years of continuous and stlll- cqutlnulng warfare. She has been blockaded, and her communications with the outside world cut off. She has been invaded by foreign troops bn all sides, and the most desperate efforts huve bcen mude to foster conspiracy and civil war on her territory. Win ther tinder such conditions Russia could be governed in a different way Is a question we do (Continued on page 2) FRANOE PLAYING ITS LAST CARDS Breach Capitalist Clique Relying cm Uie Help of America ,t Plutocracy London, England—"In France a ■mail capitalist and International ..jcUmM la endeavoring, to- Impose upon tl(e people a policy ai shortsighted as It eventually, will be disastrous," declared Brigadier-General C. Rj^homsott lh the current issue of foreign affairs. "Having backed a loser ln Poland, this clique Is plunging desperately on Wrangel, an equally foredoomed cause. The motive li obvious; lt Is the perpetuation of. hoitilltlei until Soviet Ruuia: ti either defeated or militarised by .victory. "France Is exhausted and well- nigh bankrupt; as the champion of reaction, aha ls sliding down a slippery-slope. Warsaw was victimised by Paria Paris may, In lte turn, be exploited by Big Business In New Tork." MAY SHE Metal Trades Seem Opposed to Employers9 Proposition Referendum Vote Taken to Decide Course of Action There Is every indication of a strike being called in et least onc of tbe Vancouver shipyards on Monday morning, . The various unions of the metal trades, comprising Boilermakers, Machinists, Plumbers, Blacksmiths, Shipyard Laborers met Thursday evening to act on the recommendation of the Metal Trades Council as presented by the , shipbuilding firms. The proposition offered by Coughlans was to lay the matter over for five weeks until the return of the head of the firm, and Wallaces proposed that the mechanics should accept a decrease in order that the lower paid men might obtain an increase. Both these propositions met with the disapproval of the workers, and lt seems to be the general concensus of opinion that the time is opportune for a strike in order to obtain the demands. DebircH Open Shop. It la well known that the Coughlan firm desires an open shop, and of course the men are absolutely opposed to it, inasmuch as it is the first step In the reduction of wages. With the cost of living atlll so high that the highest paid mechanics find It hard to make both ends meet It ls no time, to allow the employers to get in the thin edge of the wedge. A real shipyard strike has not taken place In Vancouver for a long time, but the men seem to be of the opinion that It would not do much har,m to have one. The Metal Trades Council will meet Saturday evening to reeclve the result of the referendum vote on the question. They will act In accordance with the result and lf the proposals of the employers are turned down, a strike wtll In all probability be called for Monday. SPENCER'S BOOKS MinUter of finance WiU Have Independent >« AiiJUUIade ■,.,.. The publication by the B, C. Fed- •ratlonltt of tho alleged faldflca- tlon pt booka by the David Spencer Co., in order to defraud the federal treasury of tho profit tax, wat brum ht to the attention of Bir Henry Drayton, mlnliter of finance, and he hae given out a atatement to the prew to the effect that an Independent audit ot the book! of tbe company will be made by disinterested aocountants, Helllwell, Maolachlan A Co. of Vanoouver. The firm allege! that Mr. Mughei, Ita late accountant, who la respon- elble for thr exposure, made the returni entirely on hli own respon- •Iblllty and ai a result of hla own bookkeeping. The firm will no doubt have all the opportunity It want! to prove Ita contentlona But Mr. Hughea itated to a Fed. representative thet ha can prove hli charge* Mln Jean Smillie, the daughter of the minera- preeldent, haa refuted the poiltlon of "J. p." offered her by the coalition In appreciation of public aervicee In Lanarkshire. Mln Smillie, ln a characteristic denial of the honor, itate. that ahe haa no with tor dlitlnctlon from a capitalist government. She prefer! to work for Socialism. ITALIAN WORKERS ARE CELEBRATING t , necessity if human life ls to be maintained on the earth. The workers are bound to win, because they hold the winning card. Just as the capitalist class wore once the inevitable winners In the flght with feudalism—every move made in the* direction of working class tancipation Is in conformity with hemic development and therefore bound to win out, Speed the -iy. Tbe speakers next Sunday will be"J, Marshall and J. Smith. General Workors Vntt O. B, V. Owing to the Open Forum being held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in the O. B. U. hall, a number of the members of thc General Workers' unit of the O. B. U. have got the dates of thc business meetings mixed. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 6th, and at this meeting the quetslon of appointing a business agent wilt be taken up, and all members are requested to attend. Montevideo, Uruguay—Decision to affiliate with the Third International at Moscow was voted by the Natoinal Socialist congress here. X STRIKE FAILS HEIS DEAD Woodsworth to Deal With Biblical Characters on Sanday ' The "People's Sunday Evening** got away to a good start at Its flrst meeting In Pender hall, about '160 being present. J. S. Woodsworth dealt with that astonishing production of Gideon Robertson's, ln which he links up and attacks the Soviets, the O. B. U„ the Labor church, the ex-Soldier's Labor Party and other working class organizations. Cheap political propaganda, unfounded assertion, contemptible insinuation, a cowardly attack from a privileged position were said to describe this official document of the Labor department A scathing criticism by Ernest Thomas, published in the Toronto Globe, was quoted. The speaker outlined some of the recent developments of the Labor movement. Since the channels of education and publicity were so largely dominated by the present capitalist system, he claimed. the people must institute thetr own agencies through which they may freely express the emerging life of the new social order. T. A. Barnard gave a brief address. It will be remembered that one of the charges on which Mr. Woodsworth was arrested, waB that of quoting Isaiah. Next Sunday he will speak on this particular passage, which "the crown" regards as dangerous: "They shall build houses and Inhabit them; they shall plant vinyards and eat of the fruit of them." During the Winnipeg trials, the London Dally Herald stated Isaiah was lucky, as he was dead. Meetings in.O.B.U. Hall FOR THE COMING WEEK Monday—Piledrivers. Tuesday—Laundry Workers. Wednesday—General Workers. Thursday—Plasterers' Helpers. Friday—Women's Auxiliary. Workers Beaten by Lack of Intelligent and United Action The striking gas workers of Vancouver have gone back to work without a settlement. Reasons given for the defeat are such as should bo of value to labor in future struggles. The union went on ptrike against the advice of men wtth long experience ln the labor movement. Those men were of the opinion that the company wanted the atrike. The union also acted without taking Into consideration other public utility workers. It acted entirely on its own. Unity is the keynote of success against massed capital. The B. C. Electric ts a wealthy corporation. Employees striking against that corporation must expect a long battle, hence a srtike on a depleted treasury can result tn nothing else but defeat. Again, the One Big Union, advocates united action, but the aetion of the gas workers waB far from that. The defeat of the bakers' International union a short time ago should have been a lesson to the gas workers. The workers must act together Irrespective of eraft or affiliation. Strikes are not won on sentiment they are won by diplomatic action. Buy at a union store. Want Prisoners Held By Russia Repatriated At Once London—The French threat that unless all French prisoners In Rus. sia are repatriated by Octobor 1, the French Black Sea fleet will take action against Soviet Russia, has brought the reply from M. Tusltch- irin, the Soviet foreign minister, "we must bow to brute force," according to a wireless message from Moscow. M. Tehitcherln protests against such action by the French, declaring that Russia has no guarantee that the Russians In France will be repatriated. Premier Says Revolt Wat* Stimultted By Pwaritee Bank Clerks Now Wsnt to Control Financial Institutions , Premier Olollttl et Italjr, iayi the revolt of the working clan had been largely stimulated by the aad and Impudent spectacle of ill-got- ten wealth, both during and altar the wai". Tha occupation ot the factorial, he affirmed, waa limply a contravention, not a crime, yet, manufacturer! who had brought trouble upon themielvei by proclaiming a general lockout In flagrant disobedience to hli adrlee tad sought afterward to compel him to take measures agalnit the worhjwa, which, would have been tantamount to a veritable sentence of death. - Celebrating Victoria, i After a day of banqueting and dancing inside the factorial to which the workmen Invited their kinfolk and acquaintances, most ef metallurgical establishment! are now deserted, and employeea have gone away tor a week'* holiday. The chief exception!. are Naples, Leghorn, Bressla and Tufla, where the men refuse to quit till they have been paid for the occupation period. They make thli demand under threat of destroying tha work tn which they have been engaged. Bank employees of Italy, have ' itarted a movement to obtain control of financial institutions in that country, aays a Central Newa dispatch from Rome, Quoting the Epoca of that olty. Women's Auxiliary of the O. B. V. A special meeting of 'the Women's Auxiliary of the 0. B. U, will be held to-night (Friday) In tha O. B. U. hall to make arrangements for the defense dance to be held on Friday, October the 15th, All members of both the Auxiliary, and the Defence committee, are requested to accept thii tha only. Intimation. Tickets for the dance can be secured at the O. B. U. hall « at the Federationlit Offlce. Veterans to Hold Meeting The Grand Army of United Veterans' have called a public meeting for Bunday afternoon In the Empress Theatre, at which Sheriff MoDonald, J. E. Armlahaw, and R. A. Webb will be the speakers. Portsmouth, Eng.—A national labor holiday will be Inaugurated by British labor. The British Trades Union Congress is Joining hands with the Labor Party ln establishing a "united form of demonstration." E Six banking Institutions have been closed during the past two months as the result of steady withdrawals of accounts. Whist Drive and Dance at Cotillion Hall, Friday, October 8, auspices of Women Co-operative Guild. Britain Powerless to Protect French Exploitation of Syria By The Federated Press) London, Eng.—"We of England are powerless to make any protest against the French exploitation of Syria and their disregard of the most elementary rights of self- determination," declares the current i»sue of Foreign Affairs, "so long as we continue our campaign In Mesopotamia. 'As usual, wc do not even carry on our' grabbing and attacking with efficiency. The result haa been a reverse, In which many British lives have been sacrificed, a spreading state of anarchy, and the loss of a distinguished British officer, Colonel Leach man. "What ls all this for? That we may add to the British Empire a vast territory where no European can livo permanently, and which can only be held by keeping the native population In continual subjection. "Mesopotamia always appealed to Mr. Lloyd Gnorge because lt was the Garden of Eden—the cradle of the human face—but he forgets the warning of the flaming sword. In their eagerness to appropriate remote quarters of the globe, Imperialists Invariably think mor'e of material gain than of the wishes of the Inhabitants. They never remember that good government Is no substitute for self'government" Put a one-cent stamp on this paper and mall it to a friend. Mrs. Rose Henderson To Speak •T. L. P. FORUM OPENS Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at 3.30 p.m. Subject: "The Dominion Government—It's Cause and Cure" DISCUSSION F. L. P. HALL 148 OORDOVA STREET W. PAGE TWO twelfth tbab. no. <» THE BRITISH COLUMBIA f EDERATTONIST vawcouvbr, b. g. 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Ik. _..S«y,e Flnut Loin L«mb, lb S,_e Fineit Ll|l Lsmfr, lb. ... .We Flnut Canadian Choue, lb. _......8te Alberta Fruk EgM, doa. ......_.-....76o Flnut Par. Lard, 2 lbs. ftt 1(1 Flnut But Drlppini, lb. Me Floral Beet Pat, lb. Me Fineat Beet Stew, from, lb. ..........80s PICNIC HAM SPECIAL Ws will again sell our Famom Pie* nlo Hama. Rog. 35o Ib. Frldar aad Satnrday Speolal, lb. -810 I'OBK SPECIAL Flnut Pork Boaita. All middle eate, practically no bone. , Onlr. lb 37V.O I BUTTEB—BUTTER—BBTTEB Onr Flneet Alborta Creamery Butter oa. aaia on Saturday morning from I a.m. to 11 a.m. Rog. 68o lb. Speolal, lb «8» OlOOBXr DSPABTIISilT Maple Leaf Silk, > for S»l Fineit Tomatoei, large tins SOS Fry's Cocoa, tin _* Slater'• Bed Label Toe, lb.- 48. SALMON SPECIAL Fineat Pink Salmon. New atock. Reg. lOo tin. Saturday, * for..8tc TBA—TBA—TEA W. will sell on Saturday morning, from 8 a.m; to 11 a.m., Nabob Tea. Reg. 86o lb. Satu.-aay I morning, lb. .- JU I TBBBB 310 BIOBES US Haatinga E. Phona Bar. 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Complete X-itay Equipment A diagnosis of troubles at the root which tells the whole story on the film. Dr. Brett Anderson 602 Hastings W., Cor. Seymour Phone Sty. 3331 Offlce Opon Tuaaday and Friday Enntags 1*B HOW REACTION HEPS -C PATRONIZE FEDERATIONIST ADVERTISERS —BtJBSBEIBE TO— The One Big Union Bulletin Published by tbe Winnipeg Central Labor Counoil Bead tb. News from the Prairie Metropolis Subscription priee $2.00 per year; $1.00 for nix monthi Address all communications with respect to subs and advts., to HAKHV WII.LCOCKS, Business Manager, Roblln Hotel, Adelaide Street, Winnipeg, Man. Communications to Editor should be addressed to J. HOUSTON, sams address. ONE OF THE FINEST TONICS Good for Health Improves the Appetite CHEAP PRODUCTION Everyone knowe that cheap goods can only bc procured by using cheap materials and employing cheap labor. CASCADE BEER is produced from the highest grade materials procurable —Cascade is a UNION produce from start to finish. VANCOUVER BREWERIES LIMITED IS FREEDOM possible only In periods of transition from one economic era to another? Doea lt flourish only because of the re- luxation of old economic tiei and endure only as long as the new economic regime Is not consolidated T Was the democratic movement, the liberal movement—or whatever' name It should go by— not a general and Inherently steady development but merely a temporary episode attending tthe shifting of control from agrarian feudalism to privileged capitalism? Five years ago such questions seem absurd to the vast majority of people, especially to middle class people. Today these same questions, though of course In a much less abstract form, are entertained by a steadily Increasing number of these same people. The thinking among them have always recognized in a way that eternal vigilance ls the price of liberty. But they thought this vigilance should' be exercised in keeping the ways open, In preventing and removing the obstacles by which losing interests strove to slow down on moving progress.- Today they are asking whether1 the vigilance that secures freedom must not be exercised to altering the conditions which de termlno the direction of social force*. They are solicitous, not about obstructions to democratic progress but about its foundations. Reaction Helpb Progress Consideration of the growing change of temper -will throw some light on the question of the relation of reactionarylsm to social progress. There is a general belief, supposedly justified by history, that ln the long run every exhtbl tlon of reactionary conservatism (such as we have experienced in America .since November 11, 1919) ends hy strengthening the cause of progress. But the means by which the reactionary helps do not seem to have received analysis. If the technique of the process were known possibly It would cease to be true that 'nothing is ever learned from history. Certainly It is not instructive to say that a social movement to one extreme always ends by calling out a swing of the pendulum in the other direction, that there are radical as well at conservative reaction. The question is one of specific fact. How does the reactionary release progressive fortes? The question can be answered only by careful historic study guided by knowledge of human psychology. But a hypothesis may be ventured. The reactionary helps by clarifying the issue, by revealing obscure facts, uncovering hht den forces. History itself gives the lie to the idea that oppression by itself arouses an effective lave of liberty. The worst thing about any form of enslavement is that it tends to make the oppressed content in their enslavement. It dulls perception of the possibility of another state of affairs and It destroys the energy which Is required to effect change. To apply to the relation of oppression and freedom in politics the physical law of equal action and reaction is to delude ourselves with foolish magical formulae. Reactlonarlsm helps only when it awakens men's minds, only when lt makes them see things they didn't see before, only, when it focusBes attention. Tho cause of the reactionary depends upon the immense inertia of human stupidity. But the stupidity of the reactionary is that at critical junctures he strives to entrench himself by doing things which force attention to facts that he has every interest in keeping concealed; by doing things which crystalfze forces that work In his behalf only as long as they remain diffused and obscure. Excess Makes EMI Obvious The madness with which the gods afflict those whom they would destroy is precisely the temptation to use a temporary possession of strategic power bo as to make that power permanent In this effort they necessarily exaggerate evils that had existed previously but that were tolerated In .part because they were not perceptible and Is part because they had not as yet become intolerable. The excess, the exaggeration, makes the evil obvious, conspicuous, and It adds force to old and neglected criticism hy leading men to believe that the evil had always been there in the same intense form which It'assumes under the exaggeration of the moment. The terms of the peace settlement for example, arc such as fl emphasize the desire of Great Britain to obtain a monopoly of oil, and of Franco to keep Germany ln permanent industrial subjection. Such things He so obviously upon the surface as to convince multitudes of what they never had believed—that tho main if not the sole cause of the war was greed for economic supremacy, nnd that most of tho talk about justice and self-determination was bunk. The multitude is ln no condition to discriminate. It does not reflect that lho outcome of the war exnggcrnted the significance of certain oconomic factors, nnd put a few men in a position where they could make an excessive unrelieved assertion of this exaggeration. The outcome Is rend bnck Into the antecedent state of things, and it Is concluded that these forces were working in the MADAME HINGER WOBLD'fl GREATEST PALMIST I am different from all other*, be- came I not only road your life, but nlso help yon out of yonr troubles. What (rood would it do you simply to bo told you havo a rival or an enemy in your path unless you woro told how to overcomo tliomt I am ablo to point out the path of Huccedn and happiness. Office hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. S61 ORANVILLE ST. Stanley Steam Taxi Co. HENRY DAHL, Prop. (Old time Lumberjack) Prompt Service Fine Car, 334 Abbott St. Vancouver Phone Sey. 8877-8878 ■ in ..I.—, .i gjHB same Intensified fashion *U,tha time. J£-» Reactionary Supplies Lesson They wert Indeed worklngr'and working powerfully. But lt Was a condition of their continued-working that they should not be tortoise and concentrated, but diffused *and thus bound up with many genuinely Idealistic factors. Their exaggeration condenses, concentrates^ totalizes them, and ln so doingL,#i$lps them bare of all the humane associations which were indispensable to their1 smooth working. 4t the same time millions are induced to believe the worst that radical extremists had ever said about the economic determination of. society The reactionary, not the Socialistic critic, has supplied the object lesson in the alliance of politics with privileged control of land and Its' natural resources. Another way in whlrh the reactionary helps is by the advertising he gratuitously gives radicalism. This enables us to understand why terms given ln objurgation and acorn become the honored names of parties and movoment*. ; It ls not the fault of American reactionaries tbat an actual Bolshevism haa not been created by them. If conditions had been at all propitious the myth of the extraordinary power and unceasing activity of extreme Reds would have ended in a fact. Where there is such fear, It is only proper that there should be something to be afraid of. As it Is, the effort to render everything that departs from laudatory acceptance of existing capitalism into a dangerous and sinister radicalism oan only terminate In making radicalism respectable and honorable. Men of honesty and spirit who are at all dissatisfied with the existing regime will be ashamed of calling themselves anything else. Already there are signs that liberalism will be eschewed as a milk and water term. At the close of every vehement .reactionary movement In history, the commonplaces of thought and discussion 'which form the plane of aotion have moved to the left. Vice is not the only thing that becomes tolerable through familiarity. If the reactionary were wise he would show confidence in his strength by leaving the Ideas he, dislikes in a r'egion of vague and unmentionable mystery. Too much ghost talk creates a desire to see ghosts, until finally the men are willing to pay- good money to see the spirits which had once been the source of panicky terrors. -i^uo Wnr Gave Labor Strength The reactionary also seV{.es. by forcing the radical to abandon,;the cloudland of dreams and come to closer grip with realities. As long as "scientific" socialism lived Jipon the revolutionary formulae ottti it was either 75 years behind? or ahead of the times. It cewtalnly was not In touch with them, in America. But when the Hessians of reactionary capitalism digflowred these rhetorical flourishes Aland took them HerIou«ly enoug))j»j8end men to Ja:l for indulging In.t^em, it was a signal that It was no lunger necessa-y to take refuge in-millennial dreams. The current facts of particular economic transformation were substituted for prophetic hopes of a universal transformation. /Dream psychology is* always evidence of impotence. But the dreamer who is prodded into wakefulness faceB the facts that enter Into action. For the violence of the reactionary shows prescience of actual tendencies. It reveals the movement of actual forces.. As long as Socialism accepted by Marxian doctrine of a sudden revolution which was to be the result of the universal misery, poverty and weakness of the laborer, lt was practically negligible. Every such doctrine expresses a compensatory psychology. It ls the proof of Weakness. Any real "revolution" will proceed from strength, from Increased strength of capacity and position. The war gave lalior precisely this access of strength. "Yet lt might, In the United States at least, have remained largely uucon- scious and unconcentrated, ready to be dissipated with the Inevitable oncoming of hard times aiyl unemployment, If the reactionary had not forced its recognition. His irrational violence#of foar revealed the strength that was there. Labor can never entirely forget the Instruction It haa received aa to Its potential power. It is the reactionary who lias turned prophet, and his prophecy ls based on a frightened preception of the actual movemont of the forces. Thus he helps. He spreads enlightenment by his endeavors to establish obscurantism.- Thore is Just one passing period in which he succeeds. There is a stage of development In which a vague and mysterious feeling of uncertain terror seizes tho populace. During this time the reactionary has things all his own way. Deceived by this success, his movements become noisy; his intentions obvious. He attracts attention away from the terror to himsolf. The twilight cleaft ^nd objects aro again seen In tltolrjna- tural proportions. Dlacussidh ;atid free speech are suppressed. But'the means taken to suppress tl&lti become more enlightening thah normal discussion and free speech would have been. Timid sotils have been cowed into a permanent" acquiescence; but they never (.bunted anyway except as a passive wefght. Suppression of truth attd circulation of lies permanently 'fw^ted some facts. But the loss as far as progress is concerned Is more than made up for by the revelation of motives and objects through^wnich the reactionary pe'rmanehtl^ Wjiak- ed his power. Thus he helpai •. JOHN r>EWB* In the New Republic. R. E. BRAY, of Winnipeg AN APPRECIATION Seattle — Twelve central labor bodies in all parts of the country, representing several hundred thousand workerB, have endorsed the Seattle Central Labor Council's plan for the summoning of a Labor Congress to take action against any assistance that may be offered Poland from the United States. New Westminster co-operators will hold a banquet and programme in the Oddfellows hall, Saturday, Oct. 23, Tickets at store, 60c. Sale of tickets closes Oct. 20. Where Is your Union button? IN THB early weeki of 1920, Andrews, Metcalfe * Co, Limited, (and by "Limited" I make spociflo reference to their "limited" Intelligence), "braying" as it wore, formally and thunder* ously deolared R. B. Bray of Winnipeg to be a oommon and public nuisance. I had not met Comrade Bray in those daya, s0 I shan't take Issue with the Arm of Andrews, Metcalfe, eto., because of their official findings. For' I have strong hopes that In tbe days yet to come, he may become, lf not a "nuisance" again, at least an "annoyance" to those of that caste to which Andrews, Meacalfe, etc, owe their salt. The Bray I met—shall I say that he was a Bray metamorphised? I think notl I met him at his home a week after his liberation from jail; met him in the midst of his friends and In his home surround Ings, and I shall always carry with me a memory of that Bray, a memory Df those enthusiastic and spirit ed frlende of hts, a memory of his home life, of his charming and affectionate wife, and of his talented and aceomplshed daughters. i Five of us there were, west' bound from the O. B. U. Convention, and we had broken the mono, tony of our trip by a stop-over in Winnipeg. We thought the occasion opportune to call on Comrade Bray, the flrst of Canada's political prisoners to be set at liberty from Hla Majesty's farm. But apparently many, many others, Winnipeg workers, thought likewise, and how many of us were finally gathered at 188 Oak street, Norwood, I can't say. I don't think the writer has ever l^efore experienced or witnessed the whole-hearted and spirited enthusiasm, tho genuine and wholesome enjoyment' that this informal gathering evoked. Girls, pretty and charming girls, were there in bevies and proves, so much so, .that the writer's head was then, and has been since, as a consequence, in a continual whirl trying to remember names. The Misses Bray, (were there three or four of them?), I easily remember because of their charming personality and talented accomplishments; I remember too, that striking picturo of the Easterner whom "Uncle" John Houston so assiduously monoplized during the entire evening to the absolute exclusion of some of the rest of us, (dam his old soul!); and too, I shall rfemember "The Chicken," whom Bray, (rare judgment!) greeted wtth two paternal klssos —daughter of another political prisoner Is she—Armstrong—and it wer6 worth spending six months in jail to be greeted by her even as Comrade Bray was. And Barsky: I shall remember for a long time, Comrade, the Miss Barsky. For it was she, ln the midst of this gathering, Barsky, lively and dashing and a favorite of all, who gave me the key-note of the whole wheh she told me why she was glad to be there—"because she was a proletarian and of the proletariat." That epitomizes completely the spirit of that crowd. We were all prldeful, Jealously prideful, that we were and are of the proletariat! After1 theatre hours, their duty to their capitalistic masters rendered, the musicians arrived. They represented the best talent In Winnipeg and came from the orchestra pits of the city to give free scope to their minds and their artists' souls. God! but how they must loathe the bourgeoise Institutions and conventionalities that fetter and shackle them! Wtth their ar. rival of course there was dancing, and here the growing generation hugely enjoyed themselves. Though not of the growing generation, i danced too, but not as often as I wished; for Mldgley, darn him, displayed excellent Judgment ln his selection of a partner and more often than not, "beat me to it." At those times I found solace ln a cigarette. But I'm going on record here as saying that several times I wanted to dance with soulful little Barlon, (I wonder if that is her name!), but usually it was Mldgley or some other aler't mere man whose mind functioned even as my own but whose decision was the more facilely arrived at. The result: I smoked countless cigarettes. Tes, I'm glad that I've made the acquaintance of Winnipeg, especially those circles of Winnipeg wherein the Brays move and live. Life to many of us pariahs is made bearable because of such as the Brays and their Intimates. Gather, ings such as I hnve here featured may not as some will say, emancipate the working class; but spontaneous and expressive as they are, they assuredly help and are an Inspiration to those who carry ever forward the banner that heralds THR MESSAGE to struggling thousands—the MESSAGE of the little white button with its gilt-red monogram. And In passing I should not omit mention of a certain efficacy that lies In that same littlo monogramed emblem. Three of us who in the early evening were trying to flnd the home ot Comrade Bray, board- ed more or less at random a St. Boniface car, knowing only that it travelled In the general direction of Norwood. We"«explalned our difficulty and our quest to a courteous conductor1, So soul hungry was he was for the MESSAGE of the button an<f so evident was the feeling of comaraderic that the. button established between us alf, that because of It he carried us around his "belt line" twice, that he might talk with us and keep us In contact! Such ls the peculiar efficacy of a mere lapel ornament I It ts the symbol of a SPIRIT! Yes, I'm glad that I met Bray and fn the surroundings that I did. Of course In the very nature of things I shall see more of Bray. But I'm particularly glad that I met him as I did and fn the scene that I did; Bray, the "common nuisance," declared so by a rotting system and a perishing state! The Bray I met was in a circle of his friends, all of them conscious of the dying order' and all of them Joyful because of lt. Bray was there, all of us were there because our minds and our souls are ln rebellion—defiant against all the hypocrisies a'nd the orthodoxies that the ANDREWS and the METCALFE'S cherish and hold good, And lt Is because we there, that, Him 1IW« Cnmr'fiila Tlnralrv mm ara all proud to be proletarians and of the proletariat! It would not be fitting to olose these remarks without a word and a suggestion to tbe readers. There are still other Brays, Brays with foreign names mayhap, and Brays whose names ring as familiar as that of R. R, who still languish behind the bars that keep them from their freedom. They too, have a home-life that ls dear to them, and they too long for the companionship of their kind and thetr' class. Funds are still urgently required to get these mens' cases before those tribunals that will have the last word. Let us make another effort—a thousand dollars or thereabouts ie an immediate necessity to help these political prisoners. As proletarians let us once again come to the succor* of our class-kind still ln His Majesty's jails, and help to restore them to the liberty that Is their right. THESE MEN ARE IN JAIL FOR, YOU! TOVARWH. Soviet Rule in Russia (Continued from page 1) not feel ourselves competent to pronounce- All we know is that no practical alternative, except a virtual return to autocracy, has been suggested to us, that a 'strong* government ls the only type which Russia has yet known, and that the opponents of the Soviet government when they were in power In 1817, exercised repression against the Communists. 'The Russian revolution has not had a fair chance. The conditions have been such as would have rendered the task of social transformation extraordinarily difficult whoever had attempted It and whatever had been the means adopted." As to the future the delegation says: "The danger of the creation of a Russian militarist spirit bitterly hostile to this country Is a real one, for which we have to thank the governments of Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Millerand. We are of opinion, however, that the Russian government, while hoping for revolution elsewhere, does not intend to attempt to carry this out by force of armies, and that it will be possible to make a durable peace with it on a basis of mutual non-intervention In Internal affairs,"—Manchester Guardian. A farmers' candidate was rotten- egged at a farmers' meeting recently held at Manawa, Wis. The eggs were supplied to rowdies by the business element of the town. Since then the farmers have boycotted the business men, who have now offered to apologize and furnish new suits to the farmers. The farmers have refused to accept the apology. Emma Goldman's story by John Clayton in the Chicago Tribune, some time ago, is a fake. Emma Goldman's true story is alleged to have been rejeoted by the Tribune, and the correspondent recalled. The Tribune then proceeded to fake up a story. "Be careful," says Sir George E. Foster. "Hold onto what is good, and most of the old thlrifes are good." That has ever been the cry of the reactionary politician. They would have us go back to the good old days when men were serfs, when the common people were snb- servtent, docile and servile, when they obeyed their masters and asked no questions. That day is past, Sir George—just as you day is past. —Farmers' Sun (Toronto.) Tanks were placed In strategic positions in and around London in preparation, says the Daily Herald, for the miners strike. 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FOOTBALLS- From tlie best Bngllsh makers, Including the genuine Mc- Oregor, the finest ball made: ' everVtoiing fob the football PLayeb TISDALLS LIMITED J118 HASTlVfiS S*. W. TEL. SET. 1S2 THIS PAGE IS PUD TOE BT THB OTMBEB AND OAMP WOBEZBS OF IHB 0. B. V. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST THIS PAOB II DBVOTBD 10 ITO* uts or tbb unon **n> otto WOBBBBI mil or TBI 0 AV. TWELFTH YEAR. No. 40 EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1, 1920 ?2.50 PER YEAR Lumber and Camp Workers —Industrial Unit News— Camp Reports KAMLOOPS DISTBIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN Be-orfanliation Fellow Workera: Juat a tew words ln regard to having a good level-headed man on the road ln this district tor at leaat a month, as there are a lot ot little oamps that have practically no organisation, and besides there are a lot of men In this district who are behind with their dues, and won't send them in j unless they happen across a dele- late or an organizer. . Now, fellow workers, 1 think it would be a good plan for the rank and flle to discuss these things at ' their meetings In camp and then report to thla ofllce. Let us come to a mutual understanding, and work aa much as possible together for the common cause of the working cleat. There are only a few oamps in thla district that are or lanlsed 100 per oent., and the cause of that la a good bunch of union men who take an Interest ln the' welfare of their fellow-workers and the organisation. We know that it la hard to go to work in a camp where they work over eight hours but If we don't go Into these camps how are we going to organize the men who are still working nine and ten houra. Take for instance the mill man in this Interior part of B. C where the logger haa had the eight-hour day for over a year, while they are atill working nine and ten houn, where the company eould Just aa well put on three eight-hour shifts and have more produotlon and leas labor trouble. But until the mill men aak their respective employers to concede to them the eight-hour day, they will have to work the long hours, Unlona they put down their toola like Ue eoal minera have to do in order to free themselves from the •heek-off syetem of the A. F. of L. lo let ue all get together and try to let the Kamloops district organised 100 per cent. the drag-net was pulled ln thay had oaught two men, who were caught with thc goods on them, but I am aurprlsed that it waa not 22, aa there are sure that many In the city who are selling whiskey ln one way or another. I hope that they will keep the good work going, now that they started and spread the net over the whole city and grab them all, aa It la pretty rank here at present. Well, let us hope that they have lots of good luck. As for good behaviour ln Kamloops, of late lt has been pretty good. It la seldom that you aee a drunken man on the street, or maybe that le because there are not many men ln town at the present time. It ls to be hoped that the dry squad will make the bootlegger a little more shy of peddling his poison. The report ln the Bulletin laat week that the Adams Biver Lumber Company was working eight hours In their camps ls now denied by a bunch of men who have just coma from their camps. They say that It Is nine hours on the job, and walk both ways on your own time. A letter has been received stating that the Headquarters camp at Qolden la organized 100 per cent, but Camp No. 2 Is hopeless at present, aa R. Higgins, executive mem. ber -from the coast, stopped off there on his way to ttia O. B. U, convention at Port Arthur and tried to install a delegate there but failed to get a man to take on the duties. This Is the reason why I claim that an organizer on the road for a month could do a lot of good, as there are a lot of places that are In the same fix, and could be organised lf the right man approached the men and showed them where, if they were organized, It would be a beneflt to them ln getting better living condltlona and ln getting their camps fixed in a sanitary condition. JAMBS L. PETERSON, Secretary-treasurer, > KAMLOOPS DISTRICT ^^^^^^^^^ To the fellow worker members of A report comes from Camp No. 1 the L. ft C. W. I. U. of the O. B. U., at Enderby that they are organized Kamloops district. Up to the spring of 1919, organ). 100 per cent, and are getting along fine, although the delegate did not zaUo'nV th.TmL" iXa'trThe"™ & tTey ".Te BTSSTtS ** ™'» U"ltn°™' also the blanket, In that camp, but I expect; of "^lUon X!.* -° '.IS?' 4, which has aaked the manage- hy ., , , ,. _,«.... fi? -_- T ,52: BtLSZe cL" "»* '» «" • d Itr! t Act, which I think they have s,n0. that tlraa tt h „ agreed to do aa soon ae they can or two itplkM ,„ Mforo,.tha elght. procure he beds and blankets, hour day_ and t]M ,0 m eht.lt, pillow, and plllow-sllps. Health Act, and other laws which It la reported that the Iron Mask are written on the atatute books of Mine, Kamloops, Is contemplating the Province. The Chase atrlke was the building of a pipe line to supply can„i and maintained for that pur- water to their respective mines, a p0Mi ,„„_ „tranM t0 ,ayi -U|t0 _ thing which ahould have been there number of the fellow workers who • long time ago. It Is also report- wor, on strlke have resumed work ad that the mine is a little wet, aa alonf wUh other fe„ow workers moat mines are. Are those menand iome o( tho„ fellow worltera who work there compelled to come wer, qu|te aoUv, ln tha Btr|he to Kamloops ln order to take a Against long houra and poor, rotten bath 7 Imagine a mine whloh haa conditions existing In the Adams been working for yeara, having no River Lumber Co.'s campa at that better accommodation for the work time. Have the conditions Improv- men than that. What is the matter, «d any in those camps 7 K they fellow workera? Wake up, and Join have, the L. C. ft W. I. U. ls not the O. B. U., and show a little solid-1 aware of It. One thing that we are arlty, and then ask the employer to 'aware of, Is that the working con- give you ae fair a chance for a liv- < ditions have changed In so much Ing existence as he has. Aa long that the company haa adopted the aa you stand for what tha opera- '■ piece and contract system, seeming tors tell you "we will fix thla, and | to have the hearty eupport of some we will fix that,"—and until you of the men who struok against the demand these things, you will al- j old conditions, who are now work- ways live under sueh Inhuman oon- ing under the piece and contract ditions aa exist at the Iron Mask ayatem, the moat damnable form of alines. Join the Ona Big Unioni alavery known to the present and Fee, $1.00; monthly duea, 11.00. J past ales, and surely those fellow A report reached hare this morn- workers can be oredited with having that a meeting waa held at Ing a little knowledge of the evils Inare Wlra Faulkner's camp In the of tha piece-work or contract sys- Coldwater dlatrlct at Merritt the Item, other evening and the next morn- Until the advent of the organlsa- Ing the delegate waa told that there tlon, piece-work or contraot work, were too many men In camp, and' waa practically unknown or un- that he would have to be laid off. heard of. The organization ls The object of the meeting was to against lt, and doea not advocate try to get a little Increase In wages, ju. Who does then? The compare the wages at Faulkner's camp, nies do, and the men who work at are reported to be from SOo to 11.00 It help the lumber barons to defeat entreatlea and exhortation^ tha one answer, "No understand." The living condltlona of tha eamp here, on tha whole, are good. The food Ie vary fair, and there are no complaints to be made about the Chinese cooks. Board is cheaper than ln many places, being only 11.20 par day. Aa for tha bunkhouses, they conform to the Union requirements, there being alx men to a bunkhonae, with alngle bunks. At present the men supply their own blankets, but there ia a standing offer from tha employera to supply blankets, sheets, and pillowslips, for a certain weekly charge. There la a good bath house and drying room, equipped with shower baths, washtubs and washboards. Soap la supplied free. At the weekly business meetinga of the Union various mattera affecting the welfare of the members are discussed. Several complaints of minor sanitary conditions have been made at these meetings, and been remedied on the Camp Committee taking the matters up with the employers, who have shown a willingness to eomply with the requests of the men. At a recent meeting the Referendum Ballots were read and discussed, clause by clause. An educational topic received attention at a later meeting, Fellow-worker Cassidy giving a talk on "A Comparison of the French and Russian Revolutions' Vigorous discussions are the rule not the exception, and forceful speakers are being developed. Of late the Prohibition question has become of great Interest. To take the place of scattered "bunk- house arguments" a special meet ing was called for the evening of September 16. The meeting took the form of a debate, Fellow-worker Stevenson speaking for Government control, and Fellow Worker C. Wilson for the present Prohibition Act. Following the speeches of the leaders, an open discussion ensued. This became very aitimat- sentiment seeming to be about equally divided, strong arguments were brought forward on both aides, the "Wets" criticizing the "mockery" of the preaent Prohibition Act, while the "Drys" contended that government control would be worse. The meeting refused to commit itself, but opinion seemed to favor .bone-dry liquor legislation, in preference to either of tho half measures to be voted on at the forthcoming referendum. The meeting continued until a late hour, but bo much interest ts taken in the question that it seems probable that other discussions will take place before Oct. 20. (Signed) Camp Committee. CORRESPONDENCE per day less than they ara at other oamps on tha Coldwater, There have been a few men come Into thia office and make complaint about the "Weekly Bulletin," claiming that tha reports published In It were not true. Well, who is to blame? The men who are giving me the reporta? I think myself that lt is a poor policy for anybody to report anything that la not true, and from now on I hope that anything that tha fallow workera report will ba tha truth. The long-looked-for dry aquad ■ot to work yesterday, and when DISTBIOT DIRECTORY (taunt Kwdtaartara: Vaaooxvsr, B. O.; I. Wiask, fl Osr- tet. Stmt West Onabnek, B. 0.; 3. H. Ihoaipna, lex IS. Cranbrook Dlitrlet—Logal adviser: Oeorge Sprenll. SasUeeps, B. O.; 3. L. Poterioa, Box IIS, I Vlotoria Stroet. Until, B. 0,i W. I. Kilmr, Box S. lolion, B. O.i B. Bbkow, (tan.nl Delivery. Meeting, sr. held ln the O. B. U. Hall. Baker Street, Nelion, on the flnt and third Sender of oaoh month at 8 p,m. *«Mi*»«. »■ O.j F. W. Wrlghtaoa, P. O. Box SAO. Prince George, B. O.J O. F. ItolllseB. Drawer to. ^ Waco Safest, B. 0.; 3. tt. BurroB|h, BOX 198. Vancouver, B. 0.; 3. II. Clark. 91 Oordova Stnet West. Vletorl., B. C; J. c. Bunk.r, rooa I, 970 Johnion atroot. Idaunton. Alt..; O. larg, 10999— Mist Street Bast. ""— Tie Pas Manitoba—J. B. uith. Oeasrai Delivery. ' Wianlpoi, Man.: Lumbsrworkon' Unloa, 199 Ksnry Annus. Legal adviiore: UoMarnr frheeldon, llcllane" »T£ Boat. Cochrane, Ont.j B. Orandoll, Osaoral Delivery. Fort Francis Oal.; I. a. Bell, Box 990, Wehtier Hell. ~ lidhery. Oat; B. Dentin. Box 1991. Lieger Stnet. Moatnal; V. Blaotte, 99 It Laareat Street the alma of the workera themselves. Who is to blame then? The question la: How la this damnable form of slavery to be stopped ? The anawer la, that every union man who classifies himself aa conscious worker refuse to do work under such conditions or, lf a way falls, which I oan't aee why lt should, then let ua have war to the knife within our ranks, with the lumber barons aa delighted and profiting onlookers, to do away with piece-work and oontract work, For instance, aay aome of the boya have a contract for sawing at 1200 per M, etc., have another wor ker offer to do It for (160 and ao on. Because remember, fellow workera, that la what lt will come to, whether we want to do lt or not tha companies will offer fair prices at flrat, but when they gat the system working and the workers speeded up they will cut the price, So remember, fellow workers, the 15th day of October, 1920, la the day aat to do away with piece work, contract and bonus system. So I hope the flght will be to raise the wages and better conditions, not to lower them. Toura sincerely for organization, DELEGATE 2871. PRINOE BUPERT DISTRICT One result of the slackness of tho membership In this district In taking action on the several calls Issued for a district convention Is that it will not be represented at the O. B. U. convention at Port Arthur. The last call hae produced some results, and the probabilities ara that a oonvention will be held. By tha time this la published, the camps will have been notified of the date. There are some more campa to be heard from before the date can be set. Delegatea take notice: Albert Ta- bert, T876, refused to pay back dues at Sedgwick Bay, Q. C. I., and was flred. The poor accommodation at the Buckley Bay hospital has been reported to the Compensation Board, and the Provincial police requested to take action on a reported case of blind pigging at Buckley Bay. Aa an instance of what some men (?) will put up with, note the following: Michael Theodore's pole camp, near Carnaby, G. T. P. camp built ln a mudhole. Fourteen lower and seven upper bunks ln a bunk house 16x24; one 2x4 window; roof one foot above the top bunks. Cook house aaven feet from the bunk- houae, and all refuse is thrown out of the window, and lies ln a festering heap against the wall. Three months' accumulation. Phew! Needless to say, there are waahing or bathing facilities. Slaves who are satisfied to live under such conditions would never dream of aaklng tor such luxuries, and lf they were provided, would probably wonder what they were for. Thla also has been reported, with a request the camp be closed until It complies with the Health Act. Efforta to get dolegates appointed tn some small camps occasionally elicit the reply that the camp IB so small that It ia hardly worth while. It la an excuse, not a reason. Members who take that stand ara falling down on their obligation to the organisation. Good organization la Impossible unless there is a delegate on every Job, no matter how small the orowd. Camps with delegates get the literature nt the organization, and camps which do not contribute to the expenses of the union cannot expeot to get lt. It all costs money, and the membership have to pay for lt. If they do not pay for It, they cannot expect to get It, and consequently will get out of touch with affairs, and degenerate Into a bunch of sclssor- biils. Sclssorbllls don't organize. Don't be a aclasorblll. J. H. BURROUGH, Secretary-Treasurer. Editor Jl. C. FederationiBt: In regard to tht controversy about Industrial and geographical forma of organlutlon. Raving attended the general convention of the Lumber Workers and listened to, and taken a amall part in tha debate over thla subject, I havo followed with lntereat the articles pro and con which havo appeared in tha Fed. Tha O. B. U. waa organlaed ln- duetrlally by Industrialists, and, working on that line, haa grown mora rapidly, and gained more power in a short Ufa, than any organization haa aver done. Tbls la particularly true ot tha Lumber Workera' department Now, lust aa we aro hitting our atrlde, ao to apeak, cornea a movement to change all this, This movement Ufa flrat at the Lumber Workers at the laat eonvention. The Lumber Workera are still tha strongest department, and the back-bone of the O. B. U. Time, no doubt, will ohange thla, but It atlll remains a fact In any movement against the maater class which shows possibilities of power, there ls alwaya an effort made to breed dissension In the rank and to split It up Into parties (witness the returned soldiers' clubs). There seems to be Just such an effort being made in this caae. It Is deplorable, but not unusual, that it cornea from inside our or-, ganization. The chief exponent of thia idea to break up the Lumber workers Industrially and form them Into little geographical sections ia Fellow Worker Midgley, the general secretary of the O. B. U. Here Is a man selected by an industrially organized mass of workerB to act as their secretary and to give them the beneflt of his knowledge and experience along Industrial lines. He accepts certain pay for theBe services and the proceeds to put in his time belittling and attempting to change the form of the strongest and most aggressive department of that organization. Is that doing the square thing? Can a mun serve two masters? At the general convention Secretary Mldgley said that there was a lack of co-operation and a duplication of effort between the executives of the O. B. U. and those of the Lumbor Workers. How Is it possible for the secretary of the Lumber Workers, who believes in industrial unionism, to co-operate with the general secretary of the O, B, U. who believes In, and is Working for, the geographicail form? In my mind it is Fellow Worker Midgley's duty to work for, and advocate. Industrial unionism so long as he accepts the pay of such an organization. If the present form la so unsatisfactory tb him, he should drop back Into the rank and flle and work there to show the majority where a change would be beneficial. At the convention we fought over the question of abolishing the Lumber Workers for over a day, and I think that at the finish the majority saw the superior merits of our present form. You loggers of the coast district think twice and talk it well over before you go through with the ac. tlon paaaed at yonr dlatrlct oonvention. Rest aasured, that whether you drop out or not, tha Lumbar Workers department will continue, and thare will ba a ra-orianlaed eettt district, too, for tha beneflt of (Ne many among you who do aot believe In tha atep you contemplate. Remember thla—that .there la nothing in tho preaent form to prevent different induatrlal departments from working geographically whan lt la necessary, but that under tha geographical form It would ba extremely hard to work Industrially, becauaa the affairs of the loggers, mill men, ato., would have to ba passed on by boards -trom other Induetriea whloh might in many caaea be In tha majority and have no Interest in common with tha loggen of another geographical district. Think It over for yourselves and don't let ono or two do all the talking and lead you out of the frying pan Into tha lira. W. B, KILNER. INFORMATION WANTED Will the following members please communicate with C mst District Headquarters, or any one knowing their present address, please send the information: H. Chalender,Wm, Brennan, Jno. D. Marr, P. A, Vlgner. R. Sangatrom, who has claim claim against International Post ft Pole Co. H. Cameron, previously worked for bolt camp of Grant ft McDonald. Will G. McCaffree write to — Henderson at 61 Cordova street west, Vancouver, as soon aa possible? Fritz William Schupple, last heard of In Prince Rupert district last November. Frank Asslln, last heard of at Pare's camp, Vaveny; Karl F. Mo- Klnen, N. Dudakoskl, E. Dew, A. Vesenikir, G. Whitelaw, Donald Forsyth, O. B. U. No. 1706; Tomkln, N. Koski, F. R. Solloway, Jim Kinney. Nels Sutterland, aged 61, haa a compensation claim, No. 62,216. Eastern membera are warned not to pay dues or fees to H, C. Joanlsse. William- Romlk communicate with ofllce—document has been found. Wm. Gllroy, claim No. S4905, previously worked for Ross Saskatoon Co. Wanted to trace brother of M. S. Baron, name Pete Baron, who was laat heard of working In camps of Waahlngton, four year's ago. Fellow workers south of line please give this Information, If available. Editor B. C. Federatlonist: In the Issue of September 10th, Fellow Worker C. F, Morrison of the Prince George district statea in hla article, "No, Fellow Workers, the politics of the working claas ara not comprised within the confines of the class struggle, for it la tha struggle that determines the politics of the state, and not the poll- tics that determine the struggle." Now, as. I understand thla problem (with my very limited amount of knowledge) the modern clam struggle Is a struggle between masters and' slaves for the ownership of the meana of production, for thay who own that to which I muat have access ln order to live are my masters, I am their slave. The chattel slave was bound to a definite master, and the feudal serfs tied to a certain piece of land, but wo, the modern wage slaves, have no fixed owner, and have the privilege of at times changing our masters. On the one hand we have the capitalist class, on the other the working class, between thom—nothing. A closs-cqnscioua wage alave knows full weil that all workera belong to the working class, and who ahould be conscious of it, and that all the Sources of wealth belong to the capitalist class who are conscious of,It, and that this wealth must become the property of the workera before they can control their own 'lives. The workers in modern Industry work together socially and produce more than ls necessary to satisfy the needs of humanity. IThfere ls Just one obstacle that stands In the way and stops the workera from sharing socially what they produce socially; that obsta- •oie' is the "political state." By 'means of the state they are held ain bondage, therefore, any action taken by the working class to emancipate itself must of necessity be 'directed against the class whloh Isolds lt In bondage. As was stated In the Smlthers' Report some few issues back, "The politics of the working clasa are comprised within the confines of the class struggle, and conversely the class struggle is necessarily waged on the political Held." The transformation from the present system of capitalist anarchy to that of Socialist co-operation must be accomplished by political action and political action aB I understand it, means,. "Any action necessary to deprive the capitalist class of their property rights in the means of wealth production." The old war horse, Klngaley, stated years ago, "When the workers acquire the knowledge essential to a true understanding of their class position they will emancipate themselves—ballot or no ballot." In conclusion I would say that the social revolution will not be accomplished by any particular member of any particular working class organization, but will be brought about by the membera of the working claeB, acting under the "pressure of circumstances" (on the Job —oft the Job—or In the bread line) and will be determined according to the amount or degree of their Intelligence, Youn for emancipation, "Ma" Ooo., Oordon, BUI, Gronsett, Nile. Marat, Ooo., Haatinga, C. I., Has- aall, Jim, Hunter, V. H., Hultman, Oswald, Hawley, Oaa., Hanson, Chrla anl X„ Kay, Wm. J., Holme, Akxel, Hokkanen, Vlhtorl, Hull, Walter L., Hedge, A. «., Haig, Chaa, Hunt Waa. H. Isaacson, Frank. Jones, Charles N„ Jones, W. H. L, Jaanlnga, Ernest W„ Johnson, A., Johansen, Victor, Jonissen, A., Jeffries, Frank, Jay, H„ Johnstone, William. Kangus, Matt, Kvalnea, Helga, Klngblam, Theodor, Kapp, Jerome, Kean, Robert C, Klrby, M. T., Klyn, M., Kennedy, Alex and George, Kinnalrd, J. R„ Kirk, J. M„ Kato, David. Lewie, Dick, Lindberg, Ernest, Lynch, Charlie, Letneas, Mrs. John, Lund, Frank, Larson, Karl and Frank, Longboat, John, Leslie, Jack, Lukutupa, Lardon, Jamea J,, Labelle, B. Marrltt, D. W., Milea, David and George, Miles, C. I., Martin, Angus, Match, A., Mess, Julius, Mooro, Stanley, Miller, R„ Mlchnelson, Rlohard, Moffat, G. L., Malloh, A„ Mann, Victor, Mathews, Chester, Moran, P., Melsner, Ralph, Mlur, K,.Moore, J., Mercereau, A. R., Malcolm, Andy, Manning, Harris. McLean, Sandy and R. A„ McDonald, Angus and John E., Mc- Caig, Jamea, McFarlane, Peter, McGle, W. J„ HcConnachine, Jamea. Nelson, Albert and C„ Nelson, George H., Nice, James, Merman- din, Arthur, Nyberg, Emil, Nllevak, M„ Newman,Patrick (registered), Nykvlre, Oskar. Olson, Geo. and Martin, O'Brien, Pat, Ordant, Oliver, Oksale, Kust A., Ojanen, C, Okasnetz, Mike, OI-; aon, B. O. and Aron, Oliver, John, Ortolan, J. Pinaird, Michael, Fleraon, J., Pu- rainen, Flortan, Parent, H, J., Pross, M., Peterson, Erin, Paradise, Frank, Palo, Arthur', Parker, H. R„ Pierce, H. S-, Powell, W., Pnrr, Jack, Peterson, Morious and P., Pugh, Richard and Horace D, U„ Paterson, H. G., Peterson, NelB Petrowltz, A. Ross, G. T„ Roberts, J. and Rubin, P., Radelet, H, Reddich, David, Reid, Ammon, Rosseau, A., Rusan, Alex,, Robertson, Aimer, Robert, Rush, J„ Reef, M. K. Seguln, Clme, Stevens, W. H., Smith, Thomas, Scott, Harry and Thomaa, Seppo, M, Switzar, Geo,, Stretch, Ernest, Sillqulst, C. A., Strom, Alf, Sholdra, A., Scrutton, E. J., Sorn, Robert, Smith, J. H„ Bather, Iver, Stretton, James, Stevens, Geo. and E., Sundln, John, Sullivan, Saarlnen, Victor, Singleton, Herb, Thomson, Thomaa M„ Thompson, T. P., Tapp, Jerome, Tlc.i- haara, J., Tregor, Telttza, Murk, Tollwola, Karl, Taylor', Fred C, Trembley, Eugene, Vogal, Fredrich, Vaklva, J, Wilson, Barney, Wilson, Bert, Wldlund, Carl, Wllloughby, E., White, Mike, Watson, W. H., Wat- aon, Joseph, Wlbo, A„ Webb, M. H„ Waldencroft, E. A„ Weldon, Wlllsle, Walton, C. W.. Wunderle, C, Wylle, James, Webster, W. W. Zlvlko, 8., Zurbriggen, B., Zub- rey, H. Registered Mall. Blomgrew, H„ Bret, Harry, Carson, Gerald, Collins, Gust, Davis, Wm., Hutchinson, T., Luter, Karl, Sharp, A. J., Watts, Robert, Wllloughby, B„ Noonan, Patrick. Papers. C. B. Clark, Hastings, C. E. Lumber and Camp Workers' Industrial Union of the One Big Union Headquarters. Profits and the Working Class (Addressed especially to the Blece, * bonus anu contraot workert) Tho coit of living mount! higher and higher, and our matters' hirelings tell ua ln the preaa, from the roitrum and pulpit to Increaie production; tell ui to work, work, work. Work to them and their maatera — work of a productive character—seems to be a cure-all for preient day economic evils, a medicine, aa lt were, which tbey very considerately leave for the worker to take, refusing to deprive him of any part of tt. The worker, in spite of tbls Inconsistency, seems willing to take the medicine prescribed. He works with evident relish during the day, and devotes half of the night to discussion with bis fellow, workeri on how to do this or that more efficiently, or else he ilti up and studies some course In Induitrlal training so he can produce more profits for the boss. Still the cost of living mounts, and all his work seems to have becn'in vain. But It baa accomplished something. It has brought the workers so much nearer the bread line, and the time when they will bave plenty of opportunity to reflect on the philosophy of work while looking for jobs, or chasing the ofttlmes elusive bread crust. Permit Speeding Vp Many of the workeri, especially the lumber jacks in the Interior of B. C. and in Ontario, are evident- ly taking the bosses' word for It, when he tells them to speed up to OAMP B, BOOK BAT It ls with great interest that the men of Camp B. read the L. ft C. W. I. U. page of The B, C. Federationist. Particularly are they Interested in tbe reports from various oamps. As no strikes, or other unusual occurrences have taken place for some time, either here, or at any of the other Rock Bay camps, no publicity has been given to local union activities. This short account will, however, show that the organisation, far from being dormant, Is a very strong and active one here. Every man In camp, with the exception of the foreman, and of one Chinese cook, belongs to the union. That Chinaman has been appealed to by every means within the power of the delegate and other memberi to take out a card; all to 'no effect. Secure ln his lack of knowledge of the English language, and masked by his impassive Oriental countenance be returns to ail questions. GREEN POINT RAPIDS Campbell's Camp On an average 25 men in the camp, 100 per cent union men; good cook and good food; new dining room, double floor; new bunkhouse. all bottom bunks, steel springs and new mattresses; hot house, dry house, shower bath room with hot and cold water; pay. day with bank checks every day, week or month, as the member desires. Boss friendly, or rather neutral toward the union, a man who went through the mill and all kinds of rough and tumble himself and Btill worki ln the woods with us as hard as any of ui. Meetings regular every two weeks; work eight houra camp to oamp; good place for any man to work except that a man who refuses to join the unton will have a fine reception there. DELEGATE 6IT. RAMSAY ARM Re Fellow Worker Richardson's death. We were ln the act of hanging a bull block on a stump. We had got this bull blook up to the stump, but lt was on the wrong side io to get It In lti right place we uied the haul-back line to swing WANTED Will J. Augustes write to L. Martin, Manitoba Hotel, Vancouver, B. C? lt around. Thli block swung too far around and the strap which was attached to it struck Fellow Worker Richardson just below the ear, breaking his neck. The body laid ln camp for three days and It was then taken to Powell River. TOBA INLET. B. O. Notice—A man named N. J. McDonald, known an. Shorty McDun aid, refuses to join the union, and has been made to leave here. All delegates be on the lookout for him, production one-fifth, one-fifth more workers would be required ln Industry in order to produce the same amount of wealth aa at present produced, and the workers, Instead of aa at present getting one- fifth of their produce In return for their labor power, would get one- fourth; unemployment would then practically cease to exist, becausi the markets would not, become glutted to the extent tbey now do. The cry for Increased production amounts to a cry for more profits, and the high cost of living* bogei lends an excuse for the cry* whil* sorting also as a bli-nd to keep thi employers' real meaning from I gullible working class. If the employers were to utter a bald cry foi more profits the workera would not be fooled, and the words "mon profits" would reveal the true pur* pose of those uttering tbe cry; tf would show the workers that what the employers want Is not a reduction of prices, but to pile up wealth with which to subjugate the mon militant portion of thetr alaves. Increase of Production "Increased production." nice sbunding phrase that is, and, veiled with other altruistic sounding phrases about public welfare and reduction of "abnormally" high prices, moat workers would fail to grasp its truly insidious significance although lt ls one of the sugar- coated poison pills given to the working class by master class prostitutes. There may be workers who, aftef reduce the cost of living. They readlng the preceding paragraph* have taken jobs on piece work or are Btm unable t0 underBtttnd th| LUMBER WORKERS' INDUSTRIAL UNION. Uncalled for Mall. Anderson, Frits and A. S.. Anderson, Stephen, Aston, A,, Asman, I. H., Alfred. H., Abboll, M. Benson, O, Broadbent, H., Blnk- man, W. J., Brannon, o., Brown, Herbert, Borden, W., Bell, Bruce, Bayne, Andrew, Bablch, M„ Brooks, J. Burton, W. U. and Henry, Bren- non, F., Boshko, J., Backus, Benj. S. Carlson, Oddlence, Collin, Que, Campbell, M. C. and O. M., Campbell, Thomas, Cornell, Cliff, Car-k, son, Oeorge, Cheaney, Alonso, Cun. 'ningham, C, Castle, Jack, Carlson, Olaf, Casey. John, Conyell, Hayden, Cruse, C, Clinton, Brownlee, Con- terdim, F. V. Dyson, Geo. A., Dhont, H., Dl- monco, I, Dunbar, Alex., Davis, Ed., Sevoy, T. P., DeGreek, Oeorge, avis, Harold, Drew, E. Ellison, Henry, Erickson, P., ,"Evans. W. R. ' Forsberg, A., Freeman, Claude, Flanagan, Louis, Forgale, Andrew, 'Fournler, W., Fraser, Donald, Foulds, aek, Fltsgerald, Thos., Fall- as,' Carl, Flle, John J., Forsblom, Olgo. ' Goodma'n, P., Gus, Ellck. Oretg, l*Tom, Grant, H. J., Gagnon, Alex., ..Gibson, S. E., Gaffney, John, Gou- 'seth, Emil, Glllls, M. C„ Govler, FOLLOW YOUR LEADER! Life at Prince Rupert drydock haa Its diversions as well as Its tribulations. Rotten grub and its after effects are offset ln a mea sure by contemplation of the an tics of the old line labor "representatives" ln their desire to im press the common herd with their superior gifts and abilities. The latest stunt was very diverting, Machinists have heen getting SOc per hour. They had expressed desire for more, in order to inerease their quantum of hay and oats tn this city of high prices and hot air. The company recommend ed that they be represented by three delegates to talk things over with them. "Live Wire" Adams, In putting this suggestion to the mon, expressed his willingness to repreient them, but alone. If they decided to lend more than one they could leave htm out. He was absolutely confident that he could get them 10 per cent., and warming up te his theme promised to get them IB per cent. Carried away by his eloquence they decided to Increase thetr' demands to IB per cent, nnd the live wire given the honor of brlnglit home the bacon. At the next meeting he had the htnoi* to report that tbe firm hai agreed to pay 2 l-2o more per hour for machinists "and more for good men." Kis account of the meeting was even more diverting—although he would not understand this view of It. Everything went along swimmingly until the crisis was reached, and then one of the officials (whom he had itated to the mon he could convince of the justice of the claims) headed him off every time. Most exasperating! He was quite flabbergasted and voluble with excuses. Noon hour was nearly up, and a vote was taken on accepting or rejecting the 2 Mo— and they accepted tt. Then the master's voice roared from the smokestack, and they jumped for their tools. A similar offer' wns mnde recently to the employees in the plpc- flttlng shop, and rejected, the mon Insisting on a flat rate, and they got it without any trouble. 'Tls a strange world. STRIKES ACTIVE ENGAGEMENTS ON THE FIRING LINE Firs, limited, or Rees & Black .Whonnock Metalliferous Mines. Silverton and Sandon (Slocan District) Prince Rupert Spruce Mills fired boom men for demanding union wages. UNFAIR LIST Dempsey-Ewart's, Camp l___■^■^^,J.,„Drury Inlet contract, and others have permitted J themselves to be speeded up wtth a bonus system. In ordinary day of month work a worker is paid a stipulated sum of money, or exchange value, for a stipulated amount of labor time, regardless of whether he produces a large surplus value for his employer, or not, while on piece, contract or bonus work, he Is required to produce a stipulated amount of surplus value for u stipulated sum of igioney, or exchange. Now, let us see what euch of theso conditions result ln, and how they ultimately react on the workers' "right to work." It is admitted, we will say, that before the employers hire a man they must know he wtll produce a profit over and above the price of his own labor power, or, to use the common term, the wages he receives for his work. This profit Ib termed "surplus value." Taking It on the average, the amount of surplus value produced by each worker ln Industry ls about four-fifths of the worker's entire product. In other words, If a worker produces five dollars' worth of wealth he is very altruistically giving his master four dollars' worth out of it, keeping only a dollar's worth himself. The parasite class—the capitalists and their retainers—are unable to consume the vast amount of surplus value produced by the workers, while the workers consume their share of what they have produced. This condition leads to periodical Industrial crises or flnan cial break-downs; when millions of workers are introduced to soup kitchens, bread lines and missions. Eat as Usual During these periods ot hard times for the workers, the parasites, who have done no useful work, eat their usual three squares a day, and sleep In a feuther bed. The workers must wait until the surplus ls consumed before the parasites can give them Jobs; and ln the meantime, live as best they can. The workers themselves are to blame for these periodical "hard times," however, because they insist on producing not a small amount of surplus value for their masters, as It Ib possible to do when working for ordinary day or month wages, but an Immensely large amount, on account of permitting themselves to be speeded up through various systems.- Instead of doing as little work as possible for as much money as possible to keep the amount of surplus value they produce at its very lowes, they try to glut the markets with their products, to work themselves out of jobs, and to swell the unemployed army as much as possible, so, lf tbey try to obtain better conditions and wages, the employera will have plenty of unemployed men on the labor market with which lo replace those who desire to live like men. Market Limited The market for commodities, be they shoes, rails, elothing, lumber, or anything else, Is limited by the purchasing power of those who need them. For example, If you happen to be an average lumber workor you are homeless, although you very much desire a home, but your desire counts for nothing because you have Insufficient exchange value, or money, to buy lumber and other building material to build a home with. Thus, to that extent, the lumber market Is limited by your power to purchase lt to build a home with. If millions of other workers are in the same position while productlng four times as much as they can buy, lt can be plainly seen where the markets for various commodities produced will soon become glutted, and where, as a consequence, industry must Inevitably stop. If the workers would cut down Notice Any one knowing the present address of James Balfour, please communicate with 11 Cordova St., West, Vancouver. Notice Fellow-worker Dan McDoifald, Mc26l, wss killed at Sedwlck Bay, on the 27th of August. WANTED Any one knowing the present address of Roscl E. Dlmmock, who formerly worked at Tarco's shingle bolt oamp, please communicate with Vancouver headquarters. Pan the Federationist along and help get new subscribers. The strike at Johnson's camp, Jervis Inlet, and the strike at Cnmp 17, Ocean Falls, have been settled satisfactory to the men. Republican and Detnocrnt presl dentlal candidates of the United States, are now accusing ono another of hiring a fanatic to hurl tho Wall Street bomb. But AUorney- Generni palmer ls now snying that the American Federation of Lnbor might be connected with tho dynamiting plot. New York—Threats by an officer of the American Legion that speakers opening the Socialist enmpuign here would be subjected to rigid surveillance have proved groundless, Thenty-three meetings were held the first night throughout the Iclty without Interference from Legion members, position thy are in with relation t« their own class while speeding up; If there are any I will ask then to take tho following statements a) their face value, as they alwayi take tho statements of professional liars, suoh aa newspaper men, preachers and capitalists. It la I true Indictment of the ipeed-uf worker. The Speed Worker The speed-up worker ta the foster parent of the whole criminallj depraved social system undei which we live. He Is the only real criminal tu existence. Based on hli original crime of producing excess profits for the employing class Ii the crime of Ignorance, of which hi himself Is a victim, and the crimes committed by the employing clau against the working clasa. If ons were to go Into a 'court with the evidence presented to a thinking creature against a speed-up worker, the judge, it he were fair and impartial, would decide auch worker was trying his utmost to commit suicide, homicide, bigamy, highway robbery, and every other crime on the calendar, besides trying to produce unemployment, war, disease, pestilence and starvation. Profits are essentially the basis ot the existing social order, and every crime, or social disease, can bq traced directly to some inherent fault of the social order. If the workers refuse to produce proflti this criminally wrong social ordei will die from lack of nourishment, and the less profits the workeri produce the Iobs sustenance then will be to nourish the evils which are lti inherent characteristics. Ts the extent a worker produces profits Is he guilty of crimes traceable to the social order. A plea of lg* norance Is no excuse, because a person who refuses to study hli social status and his relationship to the rest of humanity, with plenty of books for social study available at any library, Is committing worsi than a crime against humanity; hi Is a criminal against himself.. Profits Cause of War It was the profits produced bj labor which caused the recent war. From the surplus produced by tht workers, and with the workers' labor power machine guns, cannon, battleships, munitions, barbed wlr< and bayonets were produced tl slaughter other workers with. I( the workers had refused to product more than enough to give themselves the necessaries of life, where would the various governmenti have gotten the enormous surplui required to carry on the war, and what would there have been to gu to war about? H was the profit! produced by labor which caused the 19U-1907-1903-18D3 Industrial crlceff, when millions of the workeri In Canada and the United Statei who had produced those profit^ went hungry, and saw their sister* wives and sweethearts Belling theli bodies to the profit mongers as thej themselves hud formerly sold thefl muscle and brain. It Is the prollts produced by labor which is used by the capitalist class to keep that parasitic aggregation of plunderers which go ta make up the vurlous branches ol what is known as tho ploltlcal state, for the purpose of keeping sacred the "right" of the rich to plunder the poor. It Is the profits produced by labor which sends the capitalists' children to college while the work, er must be contented with a common school education, and often ni education at all. It Is the profits produced by labor which keeps the preacher, priest and lawyer looking fat, sleek and well dressed, while they do no useful work, or contribute nothing but their parasitic existence to society in return for their livllhood. It Is the profits produced by labor which lends stability to the wholo rotten social structure. Without those profits that social structure founded on the robbery of the working cluss will give way and a new society must talte Us place. Let us hope that thu workers—"the pillars of society"—will develop sufficient intelligence to take over the reinB of social administration when that time comes, and establish a society wherein all humanity will co-opernte lo tho end that ull shall have their needs satisfied through production for use oi all humanity instead of production for proflt for the few to the Impoverishment of the many. Hw long—how long will the workers continuo to carry their Immonso burden of parasites? How long will they continuo to produce profits? How long will they continue to speed-up, when to speed, up is criminal? JAS UcINTYRB, WLGETStm TWELFTH, TEAR. no. 40 THB BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST vANcotnrm.». o. THE B. C. FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY. Ootober i, Mt frubluhod .Tory Friday morning by The a 0. Fedorationist, Limited fight both Liberalism and Toryism, for they both stand for the continued exploitation of the working class. & WELLS™ ...Manager Dffice: Labor Tempi., 405 Dunsmuir Stroet Telephone Seymour 5871 Bubieribtion Rates: United States and Foreign, $3.00 per year; Canada, 12.60 per year, .1.00 for Bix months; to Unions subscribing in a body, lflo per member per month. Unity of Labor: The Hope of th. World FRIDAT October 1, 19J0 AT A BECENT MEETING of the To- ronto Trades Conncil, the secretary was instructed to forward a resolution to the minister of labor protesting against the Labor Gazette being used as a _ propaganda medium to A mislead the publio, specific DIKE reference being made to the THREAT Bulletin recently published, which is supposed to deal with information respecting the Bussian Soviet system and its propaganda in North America. In his reply to the Toronto Central Labor body, tho minister of labor, amongst otber things, has the following to say: I notice that Socialist papers, such as the "Industrial Banner" and the "B. C. Federationist" have been pleased to misrepresent the department's motive in preparing and distributing the information contained in the pamphlet. If the unreasonable attack is continued it will probably be necessary to supplement the pamphlet by further information which I can assure you, if issued, will be quite interesting to the people of Canada. The minister of labor has heaped mueh abuse on the Federationist, but we fail to see what we bave ever done to be linked up with the Industrial Banner. It is true that we have espoused Socialism, bat there is Socialism and Socialism. Outside of this further gratuitous insiHt, there is however the threat contained in the minister of labor's letter. This cannot go unchallenged, and we challenge the minister of labor, the government •nd all the departments connection with it to bring forth the goods. On a previous occasion when inferences were made by members of the government we stated-that if there is proof of any attempt to set up a Soviet government in this country, then the people should be fully informed. If, however, the further revelations are such as the minister of labor indicated to a committee that interviewed him last Saturday, then all we have to say is that the sooner the "revelations" are public property the better, as no one will suffer except the minister of labor and the other members of the government that were hoaxed by citizens committees and st6ol pigeons that lied and admitted that they lied in open galore in the next few months, character: "Lay on, McDuff, and damned be he who first cries hold!" Enough! WITH A BLARE of trumpets, and much oratory, the Liberal leader, the Hon. Mackenzie King is Attempting to resurrect the Liberal Party. We can agree with all he has said about the present administration, LIBERALISM and if necessary, can 'AMD add considerable, but LABOR having done all that, there is no proof offered to the workers that Liberalism can do anything to solve the problems of the working class. If history shows any: thing, it demonstrates that Liberalism and Toryism are both branches of ruling class institutions, and can only, in the last analysis, function in the interests of the class that they represent. This being so, the attempt to revivo Liberalism in this country should have no attractions for the working class, and while recognizing that the present administration is both anarchistic and autocratic, there would be no gain to the working class of any material benefits should the Liberal Party assume power at tho next election. I'In fact the revival of that party will be a detriment to working class interests, e * * • When war-time exigencies drove the ''■ ruling class interests together, and the 'Union government was formed, the way ; was cleared for working class political action. Even at that time in many in- ' stances, Liberalism that could not bo as- ' limilated by the new alignment, stepped j between capital and labor on the political ' field, and in some instances at least, be- j clouded the issue before the poople at the time of the 1917 election. As in the Old Land, thc situation in this country is ripe for a definite line up on the political field between the present ruling class and the working class. The revival of Liber- - alism will only becloud the issue, and in S Spite of all the platitudes uttered by the I new leader of the old Liberalism, nothing i. can be gained by the working class by ; lining up with this force. If the Liberal | leader is sincere in his statement that the t solution for Labor unrest is more ade- ! quote representation, both in the councils [ of the nation, and in the industries with i which the work of Labor is associated, , then thero is only one courso for him to ; take, and that is to leave tho doad to : bury its dead, and let the issue be fought ' between the big interests and the work- 1 ing class in this country. Labor, however, will as time goes on, and education is obtained, force tho ruling class interests into thc one oamp. The workers will demand 'and take not only control of the councils of thc nations, but the industries and operate them in the interests of the only useful class in socioty, nnd that is the working class. How this will be done we don't know, but we can safely gay that as Europe comes under the sway of thc new order, and the present capitalistic system crumbles, that the Workers of Canada will be compelled to WHILH EMPIRES shatter, and capitalism staggers to its doom, there are many people that are concerning themselves about questions that do not count, and are but chimeras of imagin- -ation, and the imma- NATIONALIZA- ture concept of minds TION NO that have not yet SOLUTION learned to think. Amongst these arc nationalization of mines and other natural resources, and industries that have grown up under capitalism. Public ownership of public utilities still holds much charm for those that have the idea that if the public utilities were controlled by the authorities that all would be well. They imagine that cheap car fares, lighter railroad tariffs, and such like, would lessen the load that the working class is compelled^ bear. While it may be true in some instances that the employees of a municipal owned street railway, or a government owned railroad, receive slightly better treatment than do the employees of privato concerns, yet the fact remains that the operatives of such sys- toms are but slaves who must produce profits, and so long as that condition remains, there can be no real freedom or material improvement in the status of the working class. * » * Under feudalism, the concept was individual, and while oapitalism has prevailed for a considerable time, the old ideas cling. Many workers still think that they are free because of the fact that they can quit a job and seek another master. But the fact remains that the workers in selling their labor-power, are compelled to sell it to a class. This fact being realized, it is then easy to see that under capitalism, government railroads and municipal operated street car systems, and nationalized mining industry, must conform to the methods of production under capitalism, and that it is impossible for very much differentiation in the treatment of the workers that are engaged in the operation of the publicly- owned utilities or natural resources. This cry of nationalization has been most prominent in the Old Land, and from press reports, we learn that it may be that the government will not go ahead with the nationalization of the railroads. Much has also been heard of the miners socking the nationalization of the mines. With the memories of the war period before them, it is passing strange that the workers in Great Britain have not thought of the nationally-operated munitions factories, and the compulsory labor that prevailed during the war period. Still greater examples can be found in the post office department, and other nationally-operated concerns, of which there are plenty to prove that nationalization is but a dream based on misconception and fallacy. * * ' • Nationalization will not cure the evils of capitalism. It is true that if all .industry was operated by the state, that the government would be in charge of the industrial operations, but the operation of industry under capitalism by governments would still entail all the evils of the present system. It is the present capitalistic method of production that is the cause of the existing conditions in Europe, and the war that leads up to the devastation of the greater part of the old world. ■ When any industry, whether it be a railway, or any other branch of production, changes ownership, amongst members or groups of the present ruling class, it does not alter the situation. Neither would nationalization solve the problems of the working class. The only cure for the evils of oapitalism, as we have said on many occasions, is to destroy it. Human slavery cannot bring happiness to the dispossessed of the world, and from what we have seen of the operation of industry by capitalistic governments, the nationalization of industry would only bring the workers still further under the iron heel of the present ruling class. The system of capitalism cannot be operated in the interests of the working class, and the sooner this is realized the sooner the workers will cease chasing raindows, and bring about their emancipation by abolishing the system that enslaves them. THE NOMINATION of a Labor candidate in the Yale by-election has provided another opportunity for Mr. Makovski to show his versatility. This time he has emerged as a farmer, and if advices received from THE Summerland are cor- YALE rect, then he was able BY-ELEOTION to fool the farmers into entering the field with no other object than securing the election of the government candidate. We have repeatedly taken tlie position that whenever the opportunity offered the workers should assail the power now held by the ruling class by its control of governmental powers. The Yale by-election provided such an opportunity, providing that the working class candidate stood on a working class platform, and assumed an uncompromising position so far as the present system is concorned. We realize that the election of a working class candidate would not by any means solve the Labor problem, but the opportunity of an election to demonstrate the class nature of governments should never be overlooked. * * » The farmer-soldier candidate is the joint choice of the G. W. V. A., the farmer's convention and Mr. Makovisky. The platform of the candidate is of such a nature as to prove conclusively that the farmers havo not yet seen the position of the working class, and it could easily bo adopted by thc Liberals, but we do not considor that it is too far a stretch of imagination to assume that if a Labor candidate had not beon nominated, that there would have bcen no farmer candi date. There is also every indication that the farmer party is to become just as good a political football as the returned men's organizations have been, and if this is so, then the workers have nothing else to do but to attack the farmers' party. Those that would seek for unity between the farmers and the city workers, will naturally resent this position. But the working class can no more co»n- proiuise with the farmers than they can with the reactionary forces within their own ranks. The class issue has been made very clear in this country by the actions of the Dominion government, and the workers must keep that issue clear. The issue between the present ruling class and the working class is one of ownership. There can be no other, but this issue can be more clearly brought home to the workers by propaganda, and an election fought on a class issue is one of the best mediums for carrying on the educational work. The Yale election could be made the opportunity of carrying on working class propaganda, and the oandidate of the Federated Labor Party will be responsible for that work. Time will tell whether he measured up to standard, but it has been most ably demonstrated by the farmers that they are being used by political and mental prostitutes, even although thoy don't know it. But if they don't know it, the sooner they wake up and understand the working elass position, the sooner they will make headway with their fellow slaves in industry. Thc promier has stated that the farmers party has joined forces with the Vancouver and Winnipeg seditionists and Bolsheviki. It would appear to us that the farmers of Yale have joined the government forces. "ERSATZ!" - If there are still any members of the working class that have the opinion that the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, which organisation is manipulated by Paddy Draper and Moore, is of any service to them, the following- editorial comment from the Statesman may aid in their enlightenment. "Mr. Tom Moore, who appears to be a pocket edition of Mr. Draper, is playing for high stakes when he attempts to wheel Labor into line behind the government. Labor in Canada lias bcen jockied out of its place in the political life of Canada by leaders who, by no stretch of imagin-;, ation, can be classed as democrats.,' The government neutralized the sol* i diers' organizations by the same me;; thods adopted to divide and destrf^|. Labor. If trades unionism in Canada can rise no higher than the level set; by Draper and Moore, it is already doomed, and must give place ttf'|J{ more intelligently directed political organization. What greater insult could be offered to Labor in Canada'' than the premier's claim that in p|<i£;j moting Senator Robertson the government had shown sympathy with Labor?" The New Democracy, a paper published at Hamilton, in its last issue, had the two following editorial comments, on the recent Trades and Labor Congress of Canada convention: "Hare-brained schemes, calling for the application of oconomic power to enforce recognition of Soviet Russia, the establishment of an Irish Republic, industrial unionism along undefined lines, the financing of Labor parties out of funds of international unions and other disruptive schemes, met a well-merited fate. "The British fraternal delegate to the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, Mr. J. Davidson, M.P., made a fine impression. His address was brief and to the point. It* was a masterpiece of logic and eloquence. Incidentally, it demonstrate!! how far in advance our British brothers are of the Labor movement on this side of the pond." We leave our readers to draw their own conclusions. The British Labor movement has done all of the so-called hare-braining things which congress did not do. It waa hardly possible that the Old Land would escape the plot rumors. During the week we learn from press dispatches that there has been a goodly crop of bomb outrages and other "atrocities" which were about to be pulled off, discovered. Unlike Canada or the United States, however, the authorities have been wise, and openly stated that they could discover nothing. We would suggest that the government of this country take a leaf from the methods used by the Old Country authorities, and investigate "Sovietadministration," and not let fefr of something they know nothing about cause ministers to act aa if they wete hypnotized. '.' I ' ' tf \_ Having much respect for law viand order, we are much concerned att.t»e violation of the Tramways Regulation Act which is taking place in this^sitk Cars that would appear to have apm out of the ark are being run daily without gates, and other safety provisions are ignored. Evidently the B. C. Electrjc Railway Company is a law to itselt - " | "Young man requires situation; housework, assist cooking, make bread; smart, clean, respectable; references." So reads an advertisement in a local daily paper. The sex equality movement surely is working wonders these days. Will changed conditions require young men to pass in domestic science? Sam Gompers is reported to have taken a trip in an aeroplane. He hardly needed to do that—he is up in the "air" most all the timer court. In thc words of a Shakcspcareian When all the politicians ge\ busy, it is not hard to guess that there is something doing. There is likely to be elections (By Evelyn Sharp, In the Manchester Guardian I suppose it would be rightly considered a .weeping statement to say that, coming to Lgndon from Berlin, one is chiefly struck by the faot that the children playing ln the street, look fat and dirty instead of thin and clean. Of course one know, that thor. are also thin children—far too many of them!— in our own cities; and know., further, tk. reuon. why, if they are also clean; thl. 1. a triumph for their mothers, under present conditions. But lt Is even a greater trl- umph for German working mothors that, however emaciated or rickety of tuberaulous their ohlldren may be, tho always Mem to be neatly dressed, and are rarely dlrti.r than healthy youngsters of any class anywhere would be after a morning's play out of doors. This la a greater triumph for the German mother, because the obstacles ln her case to maintaining a decent standard of neatness and cleanliness aa so nearly insurmountable, after four years of war and two of peace, that only her extraordinary thrift and self-respect have probably enabled her to keep up tho struggle at all. Soap is still sold at a price that would make it prohibitive to a working-class with a lower standard ot cleanliness, and all but the luxury kinds are a wretched compound of grease and grit, which leaves a residue of sand In every receptacle In which lt has been used. The bristles of many of the brushes used are imitation brlatles; I have seen nail-brushes in which they were made of rice straw, "bests Krsuu-Glanxtarke" (bost substitute starch) tells its own tale; yet blouses and linen come home from the wash as well "got up" as lf the laundress had no difficulties to overcome. As for the actual clothing of the children, one has to examine Its origin before taking It as evidence ot the prosperity of their parents, ln nine cases out of ten it is made from towels, plilow-casos, table-cloths, curtains; in fact, It would be true to say, both of middle-class and worklng-cass families ln Germany today, that they carry their household goods on their backs, It must be remembered, however, that mothers elsewhere who do not belong to the wealthy classes are driven to a similar exercise of ingenuity, as may be proved by any exhibition being held during a "baby week" in this country. I only mention the German mother's shifts for washing and clothing her family because they afford another proof that it ls not wise to Judge by appearances in Germany todjiy if one wants to arrive at a fair estimate of her condition. "Ersatz" Ifl, indeed, still the keyword to the state- of Germany, though some of the war, or rather blockade substitutes are less prominent than they were. That la to say, not all the materials and foodstuffs you now see ln the shop windows are other than they seem. But her., too, th. makeshifts are often ■o Ingenuous as to be very misleading to th. casual observer. You know where you are with coffee that is sharply defined as "Bohnen- Kaffee" (bean—that is real—coffee) or as "Ersats-Kaffee," and our grim English Joke in distinguishing "fresh eggs" from "eggs" is paralleled by th. German way of describing honey as "Bienen-Honig" (bee's honey) or simply as "Honig." And a charming picture of a rising moon in a blue back-ground of stars doe. not deceive anyone into thinking that the gritty mixture sold as "Malmond (May-moon) Theo" has any real relation to tea. Equally obvious was the repaired •'FELLOW-WORKER" 0. J. Mengel Writes aa classes of insurance. Representing only first-claw Board companies. If Insurance ia wanted, write or phone Sey. 6628. Offloe addrew, 308-» Winch Bulldlnf, Vancouver, B. C. shop window I saw, where the enormous cost of a whole new sheet of plate glass had heen avoided by the substitution of a glass patch neatly fitted Into the hole and joined to the rest of the window, as leaded panes are fixed In a lattice window. Less dramatic, though not less successful, was the substitute for coal I was shown ln a large cable factory near Berlin, where the furnaces were fed almost entirely with old tree-roots, extracted from the ground by means of explosives. But other substitutes are less easily detected. I had been weeks ln my hotel room, for Instance, before I discovered that the rug, a really pretty rug, in tones of blaek and brown and rose, was made entirely of paper. I travelled about many times in trains before lt was proved to me by a rent In the material tbat the railway carriages were upholstered ln a paper fabric exactly corresponding in appearance to the stuff with which they were covered formerly. The paper substitutes are no doubt among the cleverest of the inventions that necessity has mothered of recent years in Germany. I have seen paper curtains and hangings that would defy any test but that of touch, a little stiff In the folds, perhaps, but available In many-col- ored striped designs that are very pleasing. I have seen a child's paper frock, the Inside of which was soft and fluffy, like some kinds of flannelette; and a woman's paper skirt, which, until one felt it, would pass anywhere for blue serge; and men's paper braces and paper sock- susponders, which were perfect In every detail except for the look ot elasticity. Por, with all their Ingenuity, they do not seem to have found a satisfactory substitute for rubber, al- (Continued on page B} EMPRESS Phon* Seymoar £499 NEXT WEEK The Whole Company In That Merry Comedy ' "The Very Idea" Repeat Performance by request "The Land ' of Wonder" undor the direction of Mile. Belates-Barbes and Harold Nelson Shaw For Educational Purposes On Saturday, Oct. 2 8 to 10 p.m., at ARENA 225 Performers — Song and Dance Ballet Tickets 26o, 50c and $1.00 at W. F. Evans' .Music Store Children accompanied by adults, 25o to any seat PUBLIC MEETING in tha Emprese Theatre Sunday, Oct. 3 M S p.m. Undtr th* auspice* of Grand Army of United Veteran! REMOVAL NOTIOE Perry & Dolk TAILORS Of 419 Dunsmuir Street (Labor Temple) Announce that after September SOth they will carry on business at BOOM 83, BURNS BLOOK (Next Pantages Theatre) This Is the Mackinaw Season and we hare plenty of the real good Carss kind. Black Mackinaw coati, $ie.60 and 130.00. Fancy Mackinaw Coats, lit and $20. i Mackinaw Shirta, SS.00, $11 and SU.50. Ralntest Shirts (Rom City), $8.00. Stanfleld'e Undorwear, winter woight, $$.00 eult. Stanfield's light weight, $4.60 suit. Men's Brushed Combination Underwear, $4.00. Men's . all-wool Combination Underwear, $5.00 and $8.50. Working Gloves, 75o pair. Work Boots, $5.00 per pair. Hlghtop Boots, from $7.00 pair. Oood lln* 10-in. top, grain leather. $10.00. Leckie's Boots, for men and hoys. W. B. BRUMMITT 444 Main St. 18 and 20 Cordova St W. „3&ft The Diamond The perfect DIAMOND never loses its Insistent appeal to all people of dls. crimination ' and good taste. But the element of Quality [ must be apparent—* something la eaoh stone—In eaoh Individual, sparkling gem—that seta one's pulses stirring a little faster ao the sight. Tou wiU flnd this pre-eminent quality In the matchless display of DIAMONDS in all their various forms, at ALLAN'S today. 0M(Mm "Ihe Bean ef Diamonds" 4I0-4S6 dcanflle Stmt At Oornu Peader DENTAL PLATES Excellent quality, perfect fitting, correct articulation, pleasing appearance, skilled attention, featurea of dentistry at Dr. Gordon Campbell Dental Art Parlor. 805 Granville Street Om. Bobaon Over Owl Drug Stow Pkoae liranr MM Our Selling System Quality in Fabrics Style Correct Price the lowest _)o*y- sible consistent with value. •if-* Two Stores Society Brand Clothes Rogers Building Fit-Reform Clothing 346 Hastings Street Burberry Coats at both stores J. W. Foster Organized Labor— NOTICE! Tbt F. I. P. Hill. Its Cordon It W., now rwdjr for tonnanti. Th* Hall ud Offlcoi an ritnwly Aaa* orated, light, clean, airy ud qniet. Wo h»Tt aorat unioni locatod Ud ire vut imm more. Apply at onco at tbo offlco or al SOI Dominion Balldinf. Phono Bey. 3864. ORPHEUM theatreIW THE HOME 07 OOOD VAUDEVILLE Matinee 2:80 8:20 King up Phone Seymour 2854 for Appointment Dr. W. J. Curry DENTIST Suite 301 Dominion Bulldlnf VANCOUVER, B. 0. OHIh Hoart i 10 to IS a.m, 1 te i pja. Innlnga! T I. S pa. Mee- ' i.r. Wednesday aud Friday. Pheae Sey. <<7I. Dr. Willard Coates Chiropractor ud Drugleaa Papism (Sucoesior to Dr. Joha Oray) 30-31-32 r. Bums Bldf., IS Hs* St., w., Vancouver. B. 0. (Between Pantagas Theatre and B. a E. B. Station) Pbone Str.SU Day or Nlftrt Nunn, Thomson ft Olagg rmt—U— MEEOTOM Ml Homer St Vancouver, B. 0, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST IMS Georgia mart Snnday ..nice, 11 u, aad 7.10 IM. Snnday Ichool Immidlataly following enralag sanies. Wedneaday tastlmeald "•••'iS .'. »■"• tf readies turn. •oi-g Blrka Bids. DQBTARQOE! COWAN & BROOKHOUSE PBIHTBSS, PUBLXSBSBS. ITB- BBOTTPBit aas aoosamm Onion nflstsb, write tn prieM. We tin SiTlsrioTi&H Houra: io-is a.m., 1-6 p.m. Evenings 5-8, Mon., Wed., Ttt Dr. Edgar W. Moore CHIROPRACTOR AND DRUGLESS HEALER 403-401-405 Carter-Cotton Bldf. Haatings and Cambie Sta. Phone Sey, 3S3» HARRON BROS. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Funerals of Dignity at Fate FrtoM Falrrlew: Office and Chapel, 2391 Oranvllle Street Phone Bay 3200. North Vancouver: Office aad Chapel, 122 Sixth St. W. Phone N. V. 114. Mount Pleasant: Office and Chapel, 211S Main St. Phone Fairmont 68. 0. HOLDEN OIOAB STAND 1* Hastings St U. 0. B. V. OABB Patroalie Thon Who Patroalae Tail SUPPOSING yoa vaat ap to apeak to a man yoa- did aot know, •nd yon blurted oat "Hellol" Ee would doubtless look la wonderment et you, and than ha would aak: "Who ara yout" Thaa yoa would apologise for aot introducing yourself. It'a aKutth. earn, thing whaa yea aay "Hello"' whon answering a tale- phone call. The peraon you are Bpeaking to doaa not know who la et tha other end of tha phono, and naturally ha questions who la speaking. Don't aay "Hallo." Introduce yourself flrat thing. British Colombia Telephone Co. M.F. EBY.B.A..M.E. BXPBBT PHYSIOTHERAPIST Swedish Massage, Radiant Heat aad Electrical Treatments of all klnda. Phoae Bay 3770L. Hours s to S -.as BTonlego. 191 BBOABWAT WEST (Oer. Ott) Tike Bell Idas Oar Phone Sty. 1178. P. Pearson CENTRAL HOTEL 48 OORDOVA STBEBT BAST Hot and Oold W*!er~8team Heat- Rooms Under New Management. Buffet and lunch Counter lo Connection. Make yout bome tbere while In town. Don't Be a Drudge! La Salle Extension University (Home Study) offers you the chance you need for complete training ln Traffic Management, Higher Accountancy, Salesmanship and other Spccinl courses that mean Higher Salaries, Eltlior sol. Any nge. Convenient terms. Write or call for literature. District oflico: 701 STANDARD BANK BLDG. Phono Soy. 1759 Give a little encouragement to our advertisers. __*_-. FRIDAY.. -October 1, 111» TWELFTH TBAR. »o. <o THB BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATI0NI8T VANCOOVSR, B.4X PAG1MVB You Know the Kind of Shoes We Sell .■When you soe value suoh as this line of ladies' brown kid boots offers I feel sure you will supply your wants At once. v Brown Kid with Cuban heel, Regular *11.00 valuo See THESE at $7.95 Boys Boots that will astonish you for price and quality. There will be no moro at this price after Saturday. Sizes 1 to 6. $3.95 These lines of Men's Boots aro exceptional values in Blaek and Brown, both heavy work boots and fino dress shoes. Values to $11.00 at $7.95 p. pis 51 HASTINGS W. _***• Suits and Overcoats Made in Canada by Canadian Keep your money at home and buy 20th Century Brand Clothing Clubb & Stewart Ltd. Men's and Boya' Clothiers 2 Stores 809 HASTINGS W. 623 GRANVILLE ST. New Tork bulldlnf trada workeri have organlied a Building and Contracting Corporation, with aharea at 1100 each, saleable to i union men of the building tradu only. Several building contract! , have already been itarted. Oeorge P. Hampton, managing director of tha United States Farm- en National Council, urge* the government to recognlie the Soviet government. Buy at a union Btore. Anniversary Sale Hub Furniture and Hardware Store' 2701-2705 Main Street Entire $15,000 Stock Reduced Sale Begins Friday Morning, Ootober 1, at 9 a.m. $ 95.00 Dining Boom Set, Anniversary Sale Price $ 89.60 $235.00 Dining Boom Set, Solid Oak, Sale Price.... 165.00 $195.00 Dining Boom Set, Fumed Oak, Sale Prioe $129.60 $ 49.00 Fumed Oak Library TaWe, Sale Price, now 88.50 4 47.50 Combination Desk and Bookoase, Salo Price 88.76 $120.00 Fumed Oak Davenport in Full Bed Size, for 86.00 $ 90.00 Three-Piece Parlor Suite, Sale Priee now 67.76 $ 16.00 Green Denim Upholstered Couch, Salo Price 10.95 $ 27.50 Steel Couches—opens in full sise bed for 20.96 '$ 68.00 Upholstered Divanette, Anniversary Salo Price 44.96 $ 16.00 Coil Springs, Fully Guaranteed, Salo Price , 10.96 $200.00 Ivory Bedroom Suite, Anniversary Sale Price 188.50 $175.00 Whitfe Enamel Bedroom Suite, Sale Price 119.50 % 25.00 Electro-Weld White Enamel Bedsteads, Sale Price 17.86 $ 34.50 New Square Post White or Ivory Enamel Beds, for 27.60 1 35.00 Brass Beds with Continuous Posts, Salo Price 26.60 _ 45.00 Brass Bed with large 2-inch posts, Sale Price - 88.90 f 22.00 All Felt Mattresses in all sizes, Sal* Price , 16.96 Hundreds of the very best bargains in Furniture, Hardware, Stoves, Banges, Electric Heaters and Kitchen Hardware is not advertised—But all is marked at Sal* Prices—Plan to visit this sale and buy High-Class Reliable Furniture at Lowest Prices in vanoouver. The Hub Furniture & Hardware Co. 2701-2705 MAIN STBEET Phon* 8715 frot Finished Yet Incompetence of the Officials of the Soldier Settlement Board of Canada Representative! of Returned soldier organisation!, and members of those bodies have repeatedly complained. that they cannot get matter whloh criticises the Soldier Settlement Board published, Whil* not agreeing with the arguments used, but realizing that the soldiers have grievances, we publish the following article, and suggest to the returned, men that thoy take- up the study of the position of tho working class, and by that means thoy will see the way to freedom.—Editor. , (By J. E. Armlshaw, J.P., Sayward, V.I.) THB letters S. S. B. are well known throughout the Dominion as standing In short for the Soldiers' Settlement Board, and there ls no doubt that at the commencement of thli movement, that this name really represented what lt really Implies, i.e., the settlement of the soldiers on the lands of this Dominion, but It can be stated In all truthfulness that this board has not lived up to, or accomplished, that which its name implies. Tha only ones who mako publlo atatementa that the S. S. B. ls making good are men who hold good positions under the board, and who dare not say otherwise. A short time ago Major Ashton, an official of thi board, took a very enjoyable trip through Canada and was loud in his praise of the board, and ln discussing the salvage cases that tha board had had to deal with, stated that the majority had been successfully dealt with; and that those cases whlot couM not ba so dealt with, the board was holding the land until lt advanced lu price. Thla to my mind of reasoning ls one of two things, either the board paid too much for the land, or they are holding it for speculative purposes; and lt cannot be denied that the amount of land held by lhe 8. S. B„ which ls not being farmed, Is growing at a very rapid rate, and that large numbers of returned men have lost their hard earnings ln the 10 per cent, deposit demanded by the board, and this through the Incompetence of the officials of th* board. What Did tt Cost It would bs very interesting to know how many have lost out ln ths Edmonton district and in the Winnipeg district, and what it cost the taxpayers ot Canada to investigate th* Winnipeg affair, which was so rotten that the boarti'i representative refused to continue the Investigation until the representatives of th* press withdrew, and his action drew a strong protest from the O. W. V. A. who were at that time forcing the Investigation: and up to date, th* public have not been Informed of the conditions which existed ln Winnipeg; but the official referred to above has since been promoted to the position of chairman of thi S. S. B. But let me come a little closer home. A short tlm* ago th* head of tha S. S. B. in Vancouver returned from an extended trip through the Interior of British Columbia, and a long artlole appeared ln the Province .but what did the article contain? Not on* word as to what the settlers under the board were accomplishing, but it stated that the party Inspected some (00 square miles of country, and that they only visited som* SO settlers during their travels. Now what benefit did the settlers receive from this trip, and what did this trip cost th* taxpayers of Canada. Th* writer of the account of thla Joy ride, whom I hav* no doubt Is paid by th* 8. 8. B„ wai disappointed at what he saw, and .states this: "And without a radical change In th* regulations ot the board, little progress can be expected. Why? Because, I say, of the incompetence of the board's officials," Let me give a few ooncret* examples. The rules and regulations of the S. 8. B. say that all cowa purchased by the board must pass th* tuberculosis test at the tlm* of purchase, but it ls a fact that officials of the board are purchasing cows for soldier-settlers and at a high price, and that after a settler has received same, th* board have had them tested and cows are being destroyed and settlers ar* being put to a great loss on thli account Agala I say through th* incompetence of tb* board's official!. Healthy Sheep An Ordered to Bo Destroyed A very wise looking field supervisor ln the employ of the B. 8. B„ who by the way has Dr. in front ot hiB name, but really doctor should come after this gentleman's nam*, as he is surely a debtor to th* taxpayers of Canada for the salary he receive*. Thi* learned on* recently visited a soldier settler who has purchased some very valuable sheep through the board. After this official had inspected the sheep, he ordered the settler to destroy two of them, stating that they were suffering from a contagious disease, but the settler, who could not see anything wrong with the sheep, did not carry out the death sentence. The next time the doctor called, the settler informed him that the sheep were atlll alive and that he, the settler, could not see anything th* matter with them. "Oh, Well," replied thia learned official, "perhaps there Is nothing wrong with them." Who would have been the loser had thia official's instructions been carried out? Why, the soldier settler. Incompetence again. A soldier settler requested a friend to locate two cows for him. This friend spent considerable time, and finally located two good cows, and so reportod to the board, who sent their official to Inspect the cows. This official stated that he could not pass the cows, but that he had two cows that he had purchased at an auction sale, which he would ship in to the settler. The settler's friend, seeing that it was no use pressing his cose, gave way, and the two cowl were shipped in to the settler at considerable cost. The two cows purchased cost considerably more than the ones the settler should have got. A few weeks later these cows were tested for T. B., and one was shot and th* carcase burled; the settler not only lost the cow, but the milk and butter whioh he Bhould have had for the use of his family. The settler's butter tub is empty and he Ib compelled to pay 75c otr pound 'for butter. Incompetence, the half can not be told, The nam* of David Harum became famous through that well- read story of his horse deal, and if lt were possible to print all the stories on horse deals as conducted through the S. S. B., we should have some very interesting, and I may also add, some very expensive reading; that Is from the soldler- sottlera' standpoint. But here is one. A Horse Deal Two soldier settlers spent several days trying to locate some horses around Vancouver, and not being able to locate suitable horses at the price th* board was willing to pay, they called upn the S. S. B„ and wer* Informed by the officials of the board, that tlie board had horses that would suit them, and that these horses had already boen passed by th* board's veterinary surgeon, and while passing I may add, that this same veterinary, In company with his wife, ls now having a flne holiday drawing, so 1 am informed,' $250 per month and expenses, for, as we are told, to look after sevon soldier sottlers, settlers who hav* been passed as practical farmers by officials of the boart]. But the majority of thla official's time is spent in fiBhing, and having a good time. But to continue my story: Th* two returned soldiers wer* given the address of a certain colonel who had charge of the horses fer th* board. On their way to the colonel's, they wore overtaken by an auto and requested by the driver to get in, who aaked them where they wer* going, and he was finally informed; and he replied that he was the board's Held supervisor for that dlstriot, and that he would go with them to look at the horses, stating that he had heard of this colonel and his horse dealing before. They located the colonel and th* horses, and from the description given th* writer by thes* men, th* horses had served their purpose on this earth ,and war* ready to pass out. The men, who were experienced horse-men, refused to have anything to do with the horses, and the field supervisor was with them, and said that ho would not pass any of them; and yet they had been passed by the board's veterinary, and the field supervisor advised the settlers to return to the board and make a complaint agalnit the veterinary who had passed th* horses. Th* field supervisor then requested the men to go with him, stating that he would put them next tf a good buy; so he drov* them back to th* elty, and took them te a certain horse dealer's barn and ahowed them a team of horses. Th* Held supervisor admitted that on* of th* horses had passed th* ag* limit, and the sol- dlor-settlers pointed out to him that the other horse was not sound In lti feet. Notwithstanding thia, this official was willing to pass tht team at th* dealer's figure, which was th* maximum th* board would pay, but th* settlers would not be don*, and told their kind friend, tht board's field supervisor, that thty had turned down this same team several days previously, and alto told him that h* had bttttr go aad shake hands with the board's veterinary surgeon, who had passed fhe other bunch of horsos previously referred to. Here we see two officials of the board working against each other, and both working against the interests of the returned soldiers. These officials are still drawing a good fat salary from the a. a. B. I say, and It can be proved before any impartial inquiry, that the 8. a. B. is an expensive and a gigantic failure, and this through political pull in the appointment of Its officials, which has led to Incompetent men being appointed to the important positions on the board. This has resulted ln loss not only to tho returned men, but ln an immense financial loss to this Dominion. The board Is not backward ln Informing the public of the amount ot money it has loaned to the men. Why does not the board let tlie people know what It Ib costing the taxpayers of this eountry to administer this money? The people ihave a right to know. You can- not(lforeo the hands of this board. The,, returned men have no redress against them, because they hide behind the protection of the Soldier Settlement Act, and lf a returned man tried to obtain Justice, this board Informs him: "We represent tlfe King," and the King can do no wro'hg. But the day of reckoning Is' fast approaching. Let the returned men unite and stand together, as they did in France, and they wl'. then receive a hearing. struotlon. It la th* ouitom to con- ilgn thoi* who help themielvei te the cars of Higher Handi. But It may be wis* to remember that an "Ersata" country cannot do more than barely exist, that a paper world ii always liable to catch fire, that tree-roots are not an Inexhaustible substitute for coal, and that all the available stocks of house linen, etc., have now been used up. Many experts agree that the coming winter will therefore be th* greateit teat to which Qermany hai yet been put; it it ii a sever* on* It will be a ghastly tragedy for her men, women and children. In any caae It must seem an absurdity to all but th* most pte- judlcod mind that to much genlui of invention, which might be placid at tb* aervic* of humanity, ihould b* wasted on creating an "EreattT- existence for one of the race* that people the earth. DEFENSE FUND LITERATURE REDUCED. The prlc* of copies of Pritchard's addrea* to the Jury, Dlxon'i address and the history of the Winnipeg btrike has been reduced to 10 eta. per copy. The Winnipeg defonse committee li also Issuing Defense Fund" Stamps, the prie* of whloh Is as cent* each. Thomaa E. Watson, variously described a* Populist, fire-eater, red radical or Bolshevist has secured the nomination for United States senator ln Oeorgia by an overwhelming vote. During "this campaign Watson declared that the mon running the country during the last war had overthrown American democracy and that, instead of Debs being In the Atlanta prison, Wilson should be there and Debs ln the White House. Pendleton, Ore.—By a vote of 49 to 17, the Oregon Federation of Labor, tn its a'nnual convention here, rejected a proposal tor Indorsement of the One Big Union. Hand the Fed. to your shopmat* when you are through with It Workingman's Special IMPORTED NAVY BLUE IRISH SERGE SUITS $60.00 Built by the best Union Tailora to your own individual measure in our own workshop, before your very eyes- Let us make one for you. Walker & Robinson Limited High Class Tailoring 625 PENDER ST. WEST Right! ar* *f little us* to on* when som* people have mora rights. The wont of lawi ar* thon which tome people de not have to obey. What about renewing your iubf Following th* leisure of tutor!** In Italy e*m** th* leisure ot empty houses. Mora factor!** haw b**a selaed. S*v*ral oommuaiti** an opposed t* giving th* factor!** r to th* original own*r* a* I by tb* counoll ef action. EE=9s=essBB9saBBa9Meai All "ERSATZ" (Continued bn page 4) though I heard from a professor of experiments being made with hard ooal that are likely to end in success. A very good solid motor or bicycle tire made of paper can be procured, and an excellent makeshift, if a noisy ono, fro a pneumatic tiro is made out of two metal Hnw between which are little spiral springs like thoae in an old-fashioned box-spring mattress. But "Qum- ml-Ersatz" remains very "Brstaz" lndeod; and the Bo-called rubber teats and rubber tubes have so far proved unusable. I did not once see a baby's "comforter," which would rejoice the hyglenlat, porhaps. But then, since the blockade, one has seen very few'babies in Berlin. That is one result of war and after the war for which no 'Ersatz" can be devised. One or two clever substitutes stand out In my mind particularly. Among medical devices thero was a wonderful oil-skin, made, I believe of paper and celluloid. Thero was an equally wonderful kind of cotton wool made from wood fibre; and there were excellent paper bandageB. Among other things the flexible wooden solos for boots and shoes, made of many wooden rivets wired together, Btruck mo particu- warped in wet weather. Tho most remarkable instance of "Ersatz" manufacture that I saw was a small machine bolt, ..bout a foot wide and un inch thick, which had been in constant use tn a small shoe factory for three years. It was made of paper and "Ersatz" grease of some sort Hhort-sJghted pooplo are, I know, ready to see in all this ingenuity a proof lhat Germany needs no help In her efforts towards recon- Veterani of the Great War NOTICE! 3We will dy* your groat coat bottle greon, brown or blaok, take ott shoulder straps, put on ntw buttons and mak* It look like a j elvy coat, all for I5.S0. Hall Orders Promptly Attended l] to. 7 Little Tailors 330 Oarrall Btreet ,: VANCOUVER, B. O. Get the Love Habit! Buy FURNITURB, STOVES, BEDS, Etc., at oost. Our itock is Big ,and so ar* eur Bargain!. Watch our Auotl*n Snap*. Furniture Bought and Bold. Love & Go. AUOTIOKBBBS— DBAI.BR8 Phon* Mymonr 1745 MO SKVMOUR STIIKRT Electors! Don't get carried away from your mental moorings by a flood of Prohibition oratory. You Know That the Prohibition Act doeB not work. Why? Because there is no law, mortal or divine,,which can give to one- half of a community which does not partake of a particular sort of food or drink, the right to say to the other half, "Because I don't, you shall not." The argument of some Prohibitionists that it in the interests of the state that the law shall remain on the books, because it results in efficiency, is an argument that cannot be supported with success in any free country. Compulsory efficiency is another term for slavery. But you do not need to be told the reasons, because you see the effects of the law every day. The bootlegger and the secret vendor of drugs flourish in the land; honest men are made criminals of; the drink evil is not done away with—it is merely shoved underground. The Prohibition Act has been a great humiliation for British Columbia. It has engendered distrust; it has brought in a buneh of spies and stool pigeons. You will be able to cut it out of the statute books on October 20th, by voting for government control. The bar has been done away with forever by universal consent Government control will ensure the sale of liquor of pure quality at local centres throughout the Province in quantities consistent with moderation and temperance, and will provide proper safeguard against it's abuse. Vote for Government Control , Moderation League 603 HASTINGS STREET WEST, VANCOUVER HENRY BELL-IRVING, Chairman. R. A. CORBETt Secretary. Ln*. PAGE srx twelfth tear. no. 40 IU- BRITISH (JOL.lMblA FEDERATIONIST VANCOUVER, B. C. I UNION SHOP i This is the Store That Leads the Way in everything making for perfection in CUSTOM TAILORING OUR STORE is absolutely perfect in all respects—manned by experts oLthe highest elass—OUR STOCK is bigger than that of any other three custom tailors put together. OUR QUAL- ITY, STYLE AND WORK- MANSHIP are ahead of all. With all this superiority we aell you genuine, individually measured, to order SUITS from high grade woollens, at $45 ?50 955 960 975 with our guarantee of absolute satisfaction and an assurance that our values save you at least 20% in real money. FRIDAY ... October 1, SHAKESPEARE-HIS MIND AND HIS ART Vancouver Unions TAHCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL—Pmldent, J. M. Clarke; vl«-pmld«nt, B. W. Hatlty; secretary 3 Q. Smith; tnuartr. A. B. Welti; Srfttat-it-inni, E. Hon*; tniiteei, irr, YanruMen, Slererwrlfht and Midi- by. MMta Ird Wednesday eseh month fetke Fender B»U, ooraer «f Pender tnd we itrteta. Mon* Ber. Ml. ALLIID FBIMTHW XRAPBB CODK- ell—Meets eeflond Mon Jay In the ■oath. Preeldent, J. F. McConnell: mc- tetary, R. H. Meetonde. P. 0. Box fl>. BRIDGE BTROCTUlUu URNAMENTAL ud Beinioroed Xronwsrkert, Loenl 01 —MeeU eeoond ud fourth Mondays. Pmldent Ju. Hastings; flnueltt iee- niary tnd tresnrer, bay Maiseear, Room III Lnbor Temple. IMGINEKKi EMPLOYED IM THE Lombei Indutijr (enmp nnd mill) meet with fellow worken in thtt Indue- trjf. Orgnnlie Into the Lunbtr Workera Ufaitriel Ualon tf Ue O. B. U. Head- uartere, SI Cordova St. W., VtnoouTor. Pkone Bey. TIBC. OENIERAL WORKERS' UNIT OF THE 0. B. V.—President, R. W. Hitley; aaerettr/, J. o. Smith. Meete let Wed- uedtjr In etch month ln Pender Htll, tar. of fender and Howe atreete. Phone bey. Ml. HOTEL ABD RESTAURANT EM- pl°J*ee( Looal 91—Meeta every eecond Wednesday In tbe month tt 3:80 p.m. Ud avary fourth Wednesday In tbe month al 1:10 p.m. Preeldent, John Cummingi, Btantxry ud hulaeee ment, A. Graham. Oflee ud meeUac htll, 614 Pender flt. W. Phoae Bay. 1181, Oflee bout, 8 MB. to J_ p.m. IRTERNATIOMAL LONGSHOREMEN'S Aeeotlatloa, Loeal 88-52—OBee tnd hall IM OardoTa flt. W. Meeti Irst aad third Fridays, 8 p.m. Secretary treaenrer, Thomu HUen; business afint, t_Ur fltoelalr. INTERNATIONAL JEWELRT WORK- an* Union—Moeta Snd tad dth frl- due, SOI Labor Temple. Preeldent, W. wOttm, M80 OrtnTllle Street; secretary. E, T. Kelly, 1850 Hastings Bt. E.; re- oerdlnf-eeerettry. L. Holdsworth, 688— ldtft flt. W., Berth VtnconTer. LUMBER AND OAMP WORKERS' IN duitrltl Unit of the One Big Union— Ah Indnitrlal naion ef til workera In log- ■tag and construction cumpi. Cohit Dis- Met and Oeneral Headquartera. 61 Cor- doTt St. W., Vancouver, B. C. Phono Bey. TIM. E. Winch, genestl aeeretary* treaaurer; legal advisers, Meun. Bird, Mtedontld A Co., Vancouver, B. C.; audita!!, Henri. Batter A Chlene, Vancouver, B. C. MARINE FIREMEN A OILERS UNIT of ttt 0. B. U. meet In th-ir union htll at Roomi 8 and 4 Empire Hotel, 76 Haitian laat, flrat and tklrd Wedneaday In tit month. Preildent V. Owens; views- Kaldtnt, D. Carlin: aeeretary, Etrl King, one flay. 86BB. ., HfKWORKERS EMPLOYED IN TBK Lumber ln'floatry, organiie Into tbe L, W. I. U. of the 0. B. U. MiUwork- are, branches meet u followe: Vucouver—Lumber Workert' headquartera, 61 Cordova flt. W. Every Mondty I {jn. Ntw weetmlmter—Labor HaU, eor. Royal tw. and Tth St. tad and dth Wedaei- lye at 6 p.m. rnm MlUe—Old Moving Picture Thee- toa, Maillardville. tad ud 4th Thun- uy. I p.«. Part Moody—Orange HaU, tad Friday, avaty month, at 6 p.m. ■Ufe UIll and smelter work- ara' Ualt of Ue One Big Union, Metal liferent Mlaera—Vuconver, B, C., head- Ute yonreelf. tflMZflft MAKERS'tEA^tl Ol Berth America (Yaatoaver ud vlelt- Ity)—Branch aaaata aeooad tnd fourtt Mudara, Rum 804 Laber Ttmple. Presl- dent,TWm. Heater, 111 Tooth Ave. North TueoBver; Inanelal aeeretary, E. Ood* darl, 146 Bleharda Itreet; recording sa* Ntary, J. D. RuieU, 688 Oommerclal Drive. Phone High. 3204B. 6' B. U. UNIT PILE DRIVERS, WOOD- u Bridgemen, Dorrickmen and Blggere of Vaneoaver ud vicinity. Meeta overy Meadey, I pjn.. In 0. B. U. Htll, 804 Peader Bt. W. Pnaldent, T. L. Hewitt; flauolal aocrotary and bualneaa agent, E. Home. Phone, Seymour 801. Wit, >A*kR ANp SULPHITE WORK- o»7-Tou aoeo^ the Camp Worken of IMC — — _. of you oooupttlon. Delegatea on every Job, or write the Diatrict Headquarters, 61 Oordova St. W., Vancouver. Entraaee fee, 11.00; monthly duea, |1.00, __ led *L Cuar lnduitry. Ther need you. Organiie gether la Ut 0. B. JT. Indutarlil Unit 5pt; HHJPYAKD LABOKfcftS, R10QERS AND Fasteners, I.L.A- Loeal Union UA, Series I—Meeti tha Snd and 4tb Prldaye if ttt month, Ltbor Temple, I p.m. Preeldent, William Maylor; flaanelal ate- etery and bailneia agent, M. Phelpa; ■ornipondlag eeentary. W. Lea, Oflee, 'oom SOT Labor TtmpK TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION No. 326— Meeta lut Snnday of eaeh month at 2 p.m. Pmldent, A. E, Robb; vice- pmldent, 0. H. Collier; leorctary-treae- orer. B. H. Neelandi, Bot 66, STREET AND ELECTRIO RAILWAY Employeea, Pioneer Division, No. 101 —Meeta A. 0. P. Hall, Mount Pleaaev' lit and Srd Hondtyi at 10.16 a.m. ud p.m. Pnaldent, R. Rigby; reoordlix aeeretary, F. E. Grlfln, 447—Oth Avenue Eut; tnuanr, P. Sidaway; flnanolal eeentary aad bnalneu agent, W. H. Oct troll, 4808 Dumfriei Btreet; office corner Frier ud Main Sta. Phut Fair. 1004 B. Provincial Unions VICTORIA. B. 0. VICTORIA AND DISTRICT TRADES and Ltbor Couneil—Meeta firat and third Wednesday*. Knlghtl of Pythias Htll, North Park Street, tt 8 p.m. Preildent, E. B. Woodwtrd; vlce-prealdent, A. C. Pike; lecrcttry-treuurer, Ch.istino Slverti. P. 0. Bon 308, Victoria, B. 0. VICTORIA LOCAL UNIT, 0. B. U.— Meeta fint tnd third Friday etch montb tt 1484 Government Street. Third Friday open forum. Secretary, E. Wttenon. PRINOE RUPERT, B. 0. PRINCK BUPERT CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL, 0. B. U.—Meota every Tueaday In the Mclntyre Hall at 8 p.m. Meetinga open to all 0. B. U. members. Sec- rettry-tretiurer, N. Booth, Boi 317 Prince Rupert, B. 0. BDMONTON. ALTA. EDMONTON BUILDING TRADES UNIT of the One Big Union, meeta every Wednesday night in the 0. B. U. Hall, 10888—lOlat St. A. Mogrlflj.e, flntneltl aecrettry; E. Palmer, recording eecretary. Blamarck, N. D,—Railroads operating In this Farmer-Labor controlled state are enjoined from further ohartlnr of Increased freight and passenger rates put Into effect In other states In the union a month ago by an order handed down by the atate supreme court. The order alio requires the railroads to rebate any increase already collected. It was held that the order on which the railroads had acted ln making the Increase was not given by a competent authority. The roads will now be compelled to prove to the state railroad commission that they are in need of more revenue before Increased rates will bo granted. Contracts for 150,000,000 tons of American coal were placed with New Tork and Boston brokers by the British government. Boston dockers wired Robert Smillie that they would refuse to handle the eoal. MORRIS SOSKIN BAMISTMt. SOLIOItOB. HOTABT PD1LI0 T.l.phom a.,. 1,01 >eue Phoie BT 1IITL ill Ituterl Beak BilMlaf •10 MMtleti St. W., T.LtciTK, B. 0. Dr. De Van's French Pills A nll.H. Ranlatln, Pill Ior Womn, IS t box. Sold ftt ell Dm, Store,, or nailed to ftnj addrea, oa receipt of priee. Tlie •eobell Drag Co., Bt. Oalherlnee, OaUtle. PHOSPHONOL for MEN Beetorea Vim and Vitality; for Nerve and Brain; increaaee "gray matter;" a Tonla —will build you op. f 8 a box, or two for |C, at drug atom, or by mall on receipt of price. Tbe Scebell Drag Co., St. Catharines, Ontario. Ballard's Furniture Store 1084 MAIN STBBBT Phone Say. 918T Wo alwayi carry ln itock a good ■election of dining-room, parlor, kitchen and bedroom furniture, alio linoleum and medium priced earpet iquirea, ragi, ete. We can atva you money ta wa an ont of tto high nnt dlatrlct. I By Prof. Edward Powdon. (A Review by Wayfarer) IN this book Prof. Dowden deals, not only with Shakespeare's genius aa shown In his writings, with that perhaps still more remarkable manifestation of his genius in the control, discipline and development of his own character and powers, his understanding, insight and knowledge of human life ahd character. It is the picture of a man, who at an early age, conscious of the forces within him, deliberately devotes his life to the exercise and training of those forces to their fullest realization, not only of their moral and intellectual product, but also In the practical side of life, on which a man's work so much depends. With the consciousness of that tendency in a man's environment to mould and limit his character and quality, shewn ln these lines: Aad almost thence my nature is subdued To what It works ln, like the dyer's hand. he resolutely set himself to sustain his mental lndependance of his environment of actor and play-wright, and, as quickly as possible, build up a position of material lndependance also. And the sanity of his alms bore fruit in the success of his efforts. In Shakespeare were allied two great sympathies: .For character and Ufe In the Held of practical effort and action; and still more, for those spheres of human tragedy where the powers of thought and meditation, or the heights and depths of a great passion, contend with a Jarring world. Shakespeare sought for truth always, always adhered to the facts of Ufe. He would suffer no Illusion, endure no false sentiment, in himself or his work. He aimed not to serves any school or party, to deal with any theory or suggest any special philosophy. He did not attempt to apportion punishment or reward; to establish poetic justice; to offer support or comfort from some source outside of man and nature, or lead up to a faith In the unknown. He sought to shew life as it was, to hold the mirror up to nature. A Suitable Setting Shakespeare's age and environment gave a suitable setting for his genius. England, emerging from the dark, superstitions and vain super- naturalism of the middle-ages, responded with magnificent energy to the 'new learning,' to the emancipating spirit of the reformation, to new opportunities of over-sea adventure and conquest. Shaking off the old tradition, fostered by the Church, of this world as dominated iiy evil, and of another world as the objects of man's hopes and aspirations, men saw this world as the true sphere of life and duty, of vision and adventure; and, in science and religion, ln poetry and drama, as well as In the widening fields of practical enterprise, they dealt with realities, they widened their acquaintance with nature, they added to their knowledge of facts and presented a spectacle of abounding national energy that haa never been surpassed. In investigating the processes of life, they I'tbked for natural causes, not supernatural, nor did they much occupy themselves In dealing with ethical problemj _r ittempl<ng the solution of sp'ritunl rHF'cultlea. The practical genius of thc age explored new fleids of experlenoe innd endeavor and Its literature delighted ln the Infinite variety of life and character and conduct, without reference to the ecclesiastical views that had dominated human thought and speculation. Prof. Dowden shows how thla wonderful vigor In life and literature "without an ethical tendency, yet produces an ethical effect." "A faithful presentation of the facts of the world does not leave us indifferent to good and evil, but rather rouses within us, more than all preachings and maxims can, nn Inextinguishable loyalty to good." "It Is falsifications of those facts— whether to reduce us to vice or bribe us to virtue—which may lend us aside from directness, simplicity and uprightness of action." If tho facts of the world and of life are part of the universal order of things, and Interpenetrated by that supreme reality, apprehended yet unknowable, of which the world's matter and mind are a manifestation, then the literature which deals truthfully with these facts, which gives us true know- eldge of the world and life, Is religious. The Elilzabethan drama comes with no direct teaching, but with the vision of life," Shakespeare approached the underlying essence of life more nearly than any other writer, by virtue of his genius, his deliberate purpose and life-long endeavor. His StnigKloN Prof. Dowden weighs the evidence of the struggle ln Shakespeare's own character and life and of his victories over himself. He had learnt from his own experiences the weakening tendencies of the brooding, meditative mind, towards vagueness, irresolution and Ineffectiveness, but had obtained the mastery over them; he had suffered deeply In his affections, but had not yielded to bitterness;, the hurts of life had not hardened his heart or dulled his sympathies; his keen penetration and understanding had revealed to him the hardness and Injustices, the struggles and failures of life, without destroying his faith ln human goodness; and, as he attained mastery over himself and his art, he gained a fortitude and serenity that enabled him to iee the whole of life without despair. "The providence In which Shakespeare believed Is a moral order which Includes man's highest exercise of foresight, energy and resolution. Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven." Shakespeare's works have been sought In vain for evidence of theories, political and otherwise. It has been suggested that he laughs good-naturedly at Ideas of mob rule! ln order to discredit democratic tendencies. One writer, Waiter Bngeliot, ventures the opinion that Shakespeare had no special admiration of the commercial or moneyed classes, that he shows "a keen sensibility to the Iarge»vtews and hlgh-souled energies, the gentle refinements tnd disinterested desires in whloh those classes ara Ukelv to be especially deficient." Dowden says: "The passion of patriotism, high-toned and enthusiastic ifande with Shakespeare -Instead of general political principles and ideas." Doubtless In those days, patriotism was the inspiration from a truer and more united national life than It ls now, and that the world conditions of the present day, an the advanced understanding an insight they are developing, inspire ln thoughtful men a passion for humanity rather than for country, a desire for a saner social organization and better conditions for the whole race, than for conquest and predominance of any one race or class. ^ Drama of Individuality * Dowden quotes Maszlne, one of the first heralds of the new era, as follows: "Shakespeare's drama ls the drama of individuality. He shows neither the consciousness of a law, nor of humanity; the future ls mute ln his dramas. His genius comprehends and sums up the past and the preaent; lt does not imitate the future. He Interpreted an epoch; he announced none." Dowden, In his study of "King Lear," in whloh Shakespeare, 'more than in any other of his plays, stands ln the presence of the mysteries of human life," speaks of "the destructive force, the ravening egoism In humanity; which is at war wtth all goodness." But this "ravening egoism" la seen by Shakespeare In Individual character, not ln man collectively, hla Institutions or political powers; not in wealth and the power of wealth, working ln the background, controlling governments, perverting Justice, moulding opinion, giving or withholding world news, poisoning the wells of human thought and inspiration, "at war with all goodness." In Shakespeare's day, the evolution of the human mind had not yet revealed the world's new hope of the time to come, when man would lay aside his fraticadal strife of man with man, people with people; when lt could be seen that the machinery of Industry, the organU zatiin of society, could be worked more harmoniously, could serve the needs of human society more effectively by methods of collective and co-operative action than, by Individual and racial strife and antagonism ; when man's deepest moral needs, as well as his material and economic needs, would be most effectually ministered to by the adoption In human affairs af the principle of unity of lntereej, instead of hostility, and the. reforming of society on that principle. It required many genera-tinfls yet of scientific discovery an4 attainment and of development df the world's productive industry and the kind of society basep thereon, before man's mind opulll grasp the natural solution oil thie great world ■ problems. *\, 1 Would Have Seen ,£ (: It ls merely a speculation,'hut we can well believe, indeed must believe, that lf Shakespeare lived today, his great powers of mind and rigid adherence to the underlying truth of things, would have caused him to see clearly the basis of human society, the economic laws which determine the production and control of wealth and the necessary things of Ufe, and of the Institutions and organization of society; and which determine also the character and conduct of society, Its moral fibre and standards, Its intellectual and artistic, life. Could he have missed the meaning of modern Ufe, its intense industrialism, commercialism and financial domination, coloring, vitiating all life with Its sordid standards, false Ideals and paralyzing control? Would he have Joined in that feverish, unbalanced activity of the writers of today, the Inform, ers of men's minds, holding up before men the discredited, idols of the past; denouncing every effort to cast off the shackles of thought and to introduce the higher standards and hopes of the new era? 'Would he have preached patriotism to a world depatrlated, law and order to the struggling masses who see in law and order only the protection of the Interests that oppress them and the machinery that defeats them In all their efforts for betterment and perpetuates all the evils from which they suffer? Would he have counselled reliance on the sane evolution of democraoy, when every process of the evolution of that political system consolidates the power of those who are its beneficiaries and who are blind to Its evils and to any possibilities of a better Ufe opening up to mankind? Or would he not rather have seen clearly that stupendous drama of human life, to the understanding of which he hsd devoted his life; not as he knew it in the spacious days of'the renaissance, responsive to the thrills of a new spirit and to the opening vistas of a wider life, but cramped and deadened In a mechanical drudgery and mental slavery unknown in his times? Would not the spectacle of great masses of men headed into Industrial hives and iWar- rens, and of the particular drama those condltlonns breed, or of the useless accumulation of luxury tand ostentation of wealth, revealing a no less sordid drama of another kind, have appealed to him as objects of- chief Interest to mm at this time and worthy the service of his pen? r'l . WouM Have Provoked Satin The devious paths of the politician, the tortuous ways of journalism, the subservience of eduedtien and talent to ignoble ends, imfst have provoked his satire and exposure. Could truth-loving Shakespeare, uf all men, have failed to see the 'tragedy of collective Ufe and'aetion, so much greater, mu pregnant, than that of indlvidW.l life, which ls the revelation of today? But, alas, such speculation Is vain. Even lf a Shakespeare lived today and brooded over the evils that oppress humanity and saw clearly their causes and eon- Itions, what channels of. publlo Information, edification or Instruction would be open to his pen? His writings, If they found their way into print, would in all probability be quickly suppressed and he himself be languishing ln Jail. "Whom the gods wish to destroy. they flrat make mad," and, ln all human affairs there Is no madness so great, to disastrous, as that of the heaven-sent rulers of the race fEDEMHONIST , The Agricultural Worker Bdltor B. C. Federationist: I read the article ln your Issue of Sept. 17 with feelings of regret. It was evidently inspired by a genuine concern for the farmer, and a sincere desire for his emancipation and working as one, whom conditions has driven off the farm, I am forced to the conclusion that such articles as these are having the effect of still farther widening the breach, and forcing the farmer as a class farther away from the object sought, namely, an organization of all Industrial workers; throwing atones through your neighbor's window will have the desired effect of .bringing you together, but will his frame of mind be such as to warrant a discussion of social problems. Now, Mr. Editor, I credit your sincerity and concern in tho Interest of the farmer, but why not employ a practical agriculturist who is conversant with the farmers' problems and outlook to handle this pressing problem, one would not consider the idea of employing a tailor to erect a dwelling house, nor a preacher to regulate the street traffic Then why accept articles from those whose writings show a lack of knowledge of tho subject they present? Take the following as example: The farmer and family work long hours; agreed; are Ill-housed, Ill- fed, ill-clothed, ill-educated. These latter are all contrary to fact, and are non-existent. Such conditions lire the source of all revolutionary activity. IU housing and ill feeding are fruitful sources from which spring the discontent and agitation now prevalent among the oity workers. Ill-clothed, It may be, that from your contributor's standard of ethics, the savage in Central Africa, with hts loin cloth Is ill- clothed .although his garment conforms correctly with his ideas of economics; ill-educated, this applies without exception to every Individual whose misfortune it is to come within the Influence of the commercial system. Ninety men ln a hundred flatter themselves that In providing a uinversity education for their families, they have applied the last word in culture to the equipment of their offspring, while tn reality the process of education commences that day they throw off the gown and cassock and don the overalls of Industry, science or art. In these days of machine production and subdivision of labor, the education of the Individual ls narrowed down to conform to that particular operation wherein he acquires his proficiency, It necessarily follows that the one with the most diversified changes In his every day calling, will acquire a wider experience and thus a more comprehensive knowledge of the various problems pertaining to each of the duties he ls called on to perform. Education to be effective, must be useful, or it would be a waste of energy acquiring it. If this Is correct, will your contributor please explain what standard he uses, when the educational system, under which mankind receives its mental training, Is entirely devoted to com- stralnlng every nerve and power to crush out the awakening thought and spirit, the aspirations and hopes, of groaning humanity and to destroy the prophets and pioneers of a better Ufe. Nevertheless the lesson ot Shakespeare is the heritage of humanity and, doubtless, bears fruit even today. It Is to adhere to truth, to keep olose to nature, to deal with the facta; not to be misled by the Interested counsel and special pleadings of defenders of the traditional authorities and vested Interests that dominate society, but to Investigate independently and with the scientific spirit the whole realm of natural and the laws that govern Industrial and social life. It ls that nobility and goodness and the highest success are not measured by material accumulation and power, but by promoting the harmonious evolution of society, improving Its environment, developing Its mentality and steadfastly seeking the welfare of the whole species. Though published ln-1101, this book of Prof. Dowden's Is written ln a modern and rational spirit that concedes nothing to the conventions and superstitions that so often obscure the truth, It Is an example of that line.of thought and Investigation, suggested by scientific writers, which elucidates the physical basis of mind and morals and the evolution of man through his material environment. The ethical process within the cosmic process, which Is the special function of man. Man's material conditions are not yet auch as to set him froe ln the pursuit of his highest development. The flrat duty, tho great work of today, Is to achieve our economic freedom. In striving for this, we help by sweeping away the cobwebs of the mind, breaking Its bondage to an outworn order of soolety and opening up the vistas of the coming dawn. merclal Instruction. In the city the education of the mechanic ls confined to the circumscribed effect of his machine on the raw material to which it applies a utility form, whereas on the farm with Its tens of thousands of problems, educational development ls constantly taking place. To stimulate activity in one brain cell will produce movement in those ln Its Immediate neighborhood, and the more cell activity secured, the greater will be the development. When we were at school, they taught us there were something like 360 angles to the circle, whereas I have learnt this is all wrong. There is no limit to the amount of angles when you Increase the radius of the circle, as we must do in solving all problems. The centre of the clrole Is the problem, the angle Is determined by our viewpoint, und I flnd all our difficulties Is in locating the viewpoint of our opponent, and herein lies tho kernel of the farmer problem. Barbarian comment made by Marx 100 years ago are not always applicable to preaent day conditions,. Yours truly, PRO BONO PUBLICO, Mulligan or Plain Hash Editor Federationist:—I think Its about time to quit fighting about geographic or industrial form pf organization and get down to organizing the O. B. U. as an organization 'not merely a name. If we are to proceed with this idea'of It being everyone's business to organize it_ will continue to be nobody's business. We are all satisfied that the per capita syBtem was no good, still we are continuing with it. One writer" says: "It Is my opinion that those who raised the question of what form the O. B. V. should adopt as a basis for organization, as regards the present fantastical controversy, knew nothing about Industrial unionism." It Is my opinion that the writer knowe nothing about social production.-In the same letter he contends that they have had four trys to organize geographically in the States and have all failed. He mentions the K. of L. amongst other organizations. I might remind thp comrade that a lot of wnter has run since the days of the K. of L. a'nd that Ideas have changed some, even lf the comrade has not kept pace. The trouble Ib that most of the writers are used to the craft form of organisation and think that by enlarging on that idea they have made an industrial organisation of lt. They are unused to any other form of organizing and are afraid to try lt for fear lt succeeds. Why not cut out following the craft form, get things in a business shape, cut out the expenses of keeping three or four people doing the work that one could do, continuing with several sets of books and office fixtures; these alt cost money that could be better spent. We have cut down the dues and Btill keeping up all the expenditure, crafts, falling to grasp the fact that the machine has cut out crafts as such. As a class we function, as a class let us organize. One organization, one set of organizers, one general fund. Strike off your' chains. P. A. J. Folder No. E826. UNITED STATES WAR CLIQUE IS BUST Presidential Candidate's Speech Indicates tliat Mexico Must bo Annexed More than ordinary significance attaches to Senator Harding's remarks on Mexico. It is the flrst official Interpretation by the nominee of the ambiguous but distinctly threatening attitude which the leading Republicans of the country have long assumed towards the neighboring republic, Mexico. That war with Mexico ls on the cards is made probable by the Insulting proposals of thu Fall report—generally indorsed by Republicans—the threatening language of Senator Lodge in his "keynote speech" at the Chicago convention, and the bellicose utterances of certain prominent Republican publicists. Marshfleld, Ore. — Representatives of the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen, a "union" formed for the workers by the employers* have agreed on behalf of the men to accept a wage reduction of 50 cents a day In the Coos bay district. Common labor ts reduced from $5.30 to $4.80. The employers have been required to close their mills unless the reduction was accepted. The bosses have been pitting the Loyal Legion against the timber workerB union and the I. W. W. Freedom, political and economic, Is never purchased at too high a price. And the rewards for subjection were never great enough to tempt a man sufficiently intelligent not to sell his soul. A Sturdy Work Boot This is a Boot for men i who w*nt value. Menl who know good work-V manship and sound quality. Tou will flnd both in this boot. _.^_^^^^^^__ Sturdily built of solid leather. With heavy sewn and standard screwed sole, tough and durable. Blucher cut; strong but comfortable upper. Leather insole. Reinforced toe. A strong boot, built to stand the strains of workaday wear. Brown and Black leathers. All sizes. Price $8.50. GOODWIN'Q GOOD SHOES W m HAsrnros btbbet east FOR RENT Halls forMeetings SUCH AS UNION MEETINGS For terms apply J. 0. SMITH, 804 Fender Street West O. B. V. Headquarters Fhone Seymour 291 HELP ALONG! Patronize Federationist Advertisers! Hen Thty Axe, luaixea for Tou Mr. Union Man, Out Tbls Oat aud Olve It to Tour Wire Tljdalli Limited... Bicycles ..018 Hasting, Btreet We,l Billiards Ooa Jbses (Brunswick Pool Booma) —. Hastinga Street Eaaj Book Stores International Book Store Cor. Haatings and Columbia Street] . , _ Boots and Shoes Ingledew Shoo Store . 666 Oranvllle Streei Johnston's Big Shoe House 409 Hastlnga W| "K" Boot Shop 319 Hastings Streot Weal 5<"f"„.P*M" M Hastings Streot Weal Wm. Diok Ltd. Hastings Street Eaal Vanoouver Co-operative 41 Pander Street Wear MacLaohlan-Taylw Company S3 Cordova Street Was Cornett Bros. e« Haatinga t*\ Boot Factory L. 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Harvey Ltd 185 Hutinga West and Vietoria, B. a C. D. Bruce .„ 401 Haatings Street West New Tork Outfflttlng Co... W. B. Brumitt. Thomas ft McBain... -143 Hastings Street Wert] .....Cordova Street] ..OranviUe Streetl ..Hastlngi and Abbott Streeta I ..112 Hastingi Wert I Woodwards Ltd Victor Clothes Shop... -^—__^_—_________^______ D. K. Book HT Haatingt Street Weill Vancouver Co-operative 41 Pander Btreet Weat I Rlckaon'i 820 Qranvllle St Kirk ft Oo„ Ltd. Coal .829 Maia Bt, Seymour 1441 aid 481 Dentists Dr. Brett Anderson Dr. W. J. Curry. Dr. Oordon Campbell Dr. Grady—'. ..403 Hastlnga Weat ...801 Dominion Bulldln| Corner OranviUe and Bobson Streeta .Corner Haatinga and Beymour Streetl Britannia Beer... Cascade Beer... Drinks Ta»—Soft Drinka... Van Bros Coca-Cola Co. -.Westminster Brewery 0a ..Vancouver Breweries Lti 408 Dunsmuir Street _._._Cideri and wiaM .Winnipeg, Ml Vancouver Drug Co... Drugs Famous Cloak ft Suit Co.. Dry Goods .Aay of their six stem -.828 Hastings. Street West j Vancouver Co-operative 41 Pender Btreet Waal | Educational Pltmana Business College . .42 Richards street ] Sprott Skaw Business Institute ".. 836 Hastlnga Wait j Success Business College Cor. Tenth and 1 The Sheldon Institute of Buslnesi Science 42-48 Canada Life Bldg. I Western Collegiate Institute Third Floor Duncan Building | Florists Brown Bros, ft Co. Lti. 48 Hastings East and T28 OranviUe Street J Funeral Undertakers Harron Bros. 2898 Oranvllle Streetl Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co 238 Klngawayl Nunn. Thomson ft Olegg .......... ...531 Homer StreetJ Furniture Hutlngi Furniture Co ._...„.4I Hutlngi Btreet Weill Ballard Furniture Store 1024 Main StraeCl Home Furniture Company.,.' 418 Main Btrn Groceries Broadway Table Supply 622 Broadway 1 Cal-Van Market .„__._... Hastinga Street Opposite PantagM "Slaters" (three stores) .Hastings, OranvUle and Main Streets! Vancouver Co-operative 41 Pender Street Welti Union Public Market 36-37 Hastings Street Weatp U. T. Wallace lit Hastlngi Btreet WestT Black anl Whit* HM Stor* , Hatters Cor, Hasting* and Abbott Streeta Hotels .42 Cordova Street Central Hotel Canada Hotel Richards stre* Jewelers | ______ O. B. Allan 480 Oranvlll* Strut! North Wut Mall Order House 616 Pender Street Vfeem Masseurs, Etc. M. F. Bby, B.A., M.B., 999 Broadway We*«] Musical Instruments Maaon ft Risch 738 Oranvlll* 9trt*A Swltser Bros 812 Hastings Street West] Optometrists J. H. Huley ..824-826 Birka Building] Morris Optical Co 649 Granville Strut! Lyttleton Bros 119 Hastlnga Stfeet WM| Overalls and Shirts "Big Horn" Brand— (Turner Beeton ft Co, Vietoria, & C)_ Hunter-Henlemn Paint Co... BrlUsh American Paint Co.... Crown Faint Co. ................ Paints 841 OranvUle StreotJ 622 Beatty Strut] ..24 Cordova Street East] Palmists Madame Hlnger Madam Johnson .661 OranvUle Streetl 186 Hastings Street Wutr Printers and Engravers Cowan ft Brookhouse.............. ........ CleUandDibble.., ..Labor Ten -Tower BuUi SEgi Solicitors ■ Morrla Boskln 816 Standard Bank BulldlnfB Stove Repairs Central Sheet Metal Works, Royal Stove Repair Works....660 Cambli It] Taxi Service Stanley Steam Taxi Co , 334 Abbott Streetl Theatres and Movies Empress Orpheum Panf . Transportation Terminal Steam MiVlgatlon Co., Ltd. ""'tn Docki] FR1DA1 October 1, 1920 twelfth tear. no. 4« THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST vanocuvbr. b> c. PAGE SEVEN YOU CAN BE WELL DRESSED n In spite of the high prices prevailing, it is an easy matter for you to be well dressed. W* stock a complete range of EXCLUSIVE model* ln WOMEN'S Suits, Dresses and Coats, and auits, overcoat* and raincoats for MEN. " A SMBALL DEPOSIT and th* BALANCE term* to SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE, apect our new lines today. In- WE LEAD—OTHERS FOLLOW 349 nosjtii^j StWe^t- WE ! TRUSTf YOU CO*. HOME* 3V omonc sevens. 10 Sub. Cards Oood for ont roar's ■obieriptloa to Tho B. 0. leduatbalst, will .. aalloi tt en, addroso la Canada for 883.50 (Oood anywhoro ontildt of Vaaetavtr city.) Ordor loa today. Bomlt wkoaioht Hank's hired man says: "They're eallln' old Chrla Olson a bullshe- week because he goes akoun' tellin' 'em that Christians outta vote fer the kingdom of Qod Instead of wal- tln' fer the Almighty to hand lt to 'om. A lot of people with easy plckln's are Jest hopln' that kingdom won't arrive till after they're dead. It would be too darned radical." North Vancouvor Co-operative whist drive and danc* ln K. P. hall, Friday, Ocetober IB. Admission 86c; refreshments froe. Tlokets at stor*. Irish Constabulary—Black and Tan—and Imperial troops are ear- I'ylng on a definite campaign of reprisals against Sim Fein activities, It ls becoming an every day occur- ance now to read of night raids by police and soldiers upon towns and village! and'tho burning down of houses, factories and looal government buildings. Tha Britlah preal ia getting anxious over thea* reprisals and demand that thay atop. It may react on Britiah property. Patronize Fed. advertisers. Be sure to notify'the post offloo a* soon as you change your address. I China- Our stook or Dinner Sets ia delightfully varied and complote. We ore ottering a slightly mismatched set of 4t-plece partly ohina, at only. :_i —_ $15.00 Toys- The "Toyland" of Vancoftver .net brim full ot happiness Ib our Toyland. The "Cootie" game Is a winner. See lf you can "capture 'em" - SOe MILLAR & COE LIMITED "Headquartera for China and Toys" 410 Hastings Street Weat Phone Seymour 476 Are We Making Men or Machines? Industrial or ««««*« ****** ****** ****** rv . * . _r\ • . • __ «.,,.,. a rj a ie x District Organization sidelights on Our Educational System — r (By A. M. 8.) NSOFAR a* we co-inold* with nature ln our educational methods we shall make rapid and permanent progress. Looking about ua we cannot help recognising that nature's processes do not tend towarda .similarity but rather towards seemingly endless differen. Nation. Apparently the aim 1* not to make any two or more Individ* uals alike but rather to emphasise differences In type. In our educational efforts, w. are continually striving to limit the individual and make hira conform to certain standards—to make him a polished bit of mechanism whlah will qualify him to run amoothly in the larger machine w* call so clety. W* trim hum according to a pattern set by ohuroh a'nd state Into what we term a respectable and God-fearing citizen. If, ln the process, he lose* hi* oreatlve power', his Initiative and Individuality, at least w* hay* rendered hm doolie slave of tradition and convention—"a aheep who befor* hli ahearlng la dumb." The Present System The preaent syatem of eduoatlon does not aim at th* produotlon of fre* man and free women—(ar from It. Mm aad women wh* possessed th* power1 to think for themselves—who were free from pr*. conceived opinion* and ideas would be dangerous to tha peace and harmony of a state based upon injustice and to which th* highest standard for all practical purposes I* th* almighty dollar. Nor could priests continue to llourlih upon thi tat ot the land ln a community of enlightened and fearless Individuals who were capable of knowing the truth about themselves and the universe about them. It li necessary for the existence of the eocleslosttcal hierarchies that men should be taught that they are "miserable slnnerB," "worms of the dust," Justly victims of a "jealous and offended Diety" and ln need of the services a'nd mediation of a priest to save them from divine judgment. Similarly the safety of established political Institutions depends upon training our children to look upon the present order oa sacred and Inviolable, to regard theli1 rulers with reverence and awe, and the prevailing morals and conventions aa ordained by heaven. 13 it likely or possible that an idealistic system of education whose aim Is the production of strong, self-reliant clean minded Individuals should exist under conditions whldh allow children to starve while dogs and cats bedecked and be-rlbbo-ned live in luxurious palaces, which puts men ln prison for stealing food for a starving wife and covers other men with honors and wealth for stealing a railroad or hogging the food sup- ■-' n nation; which condemns women ln thousands to a life of shame or to the horrors ot legalized prostitution dignified by the name of marriage; which haa commercialized every human virtue; and which cruellies truth and relegates love to the gutter and vice to a throne? Are Por Proflti It Is true that our present systems of education pay due attention to physical training. Strong- bodied slaves ore of more value to I Saskatchewan's Experience with Government Control and Sale The Hon. George Lang ley, Minister of Municipal Affairs for Saskatchewan, writes: "Regina, Sask., May 10th, 1920. "Dear Sir—Replying to yours of the fourth instant, asking me to state reasons why the Saskatchewan government has washed its hands of all intention to again take control oi the liquor business. "I think I ean boil the whole thing down into a sentence; No government which believes it can do useful work for the people should take a stop which means suicide, and after looking all around the subject wc were forced to thc conclusion that a continuance of our liquor management would inevitably mean that. "I am strongly of the opinion that for some time to come all governments in Capada will be wiso to adopt a policy pf "hands off" insofar as directly carrying on a liquor business is concerned. "Wc are fortunate in getting it out of our hands without any whisper of scandal, hut the members of thc government of Saskatchewan were carried almost to the point of nervous breakdown in anticipation of unavoidable disastor. It seems the easiest thing in the world to talk of selling liquor in scaled packets, but that necessitates the creation of liquor warehouses, the shipment of liquor in bulk, a large bottling institution; in fact, all thc general work of carrying on a liquor business. "Every mtn in the business would be a government official and thc government is stained by the sights that are unavoidable in carrying the business on; further, «vcry man or woman seen under tho influence of liquor is pointed out as a victim of the government's sins, and 8» there is a very considerable number of persons who overstep thc limit of prudence in taking liquor, the sins of tho government pilo up until they become a mountain. "I know that there are a great many people actuated by the best intentions who say: "Experience has proved that no interest but the government can bo safely allowed to carry on such a business." Our experience was that a government is just as liable to get into trouble as a private corporation when carrying on the liquor business. "If the people of British Columbia want to encourage good and capable men to enter their government, as I feel sure they do, they should not saddle thom with the responsibility of carrying on a liquor business; such a business, hide as we may, is in its very nature opposed to sobriety and righteousness. "Yours sincerely, "GEORGE LANGLEY, "Minister of Municipal Affairs tor Saskatchewan." Attorney-General Turgeon of Saskatchewan: "Our government wns in lhe liquor bualii 'ss once, but nuvoi again I" nga: n! Novel' Does B.C. Want the Same Experience? the state than weaklings. They make much more profits for their ownerfl, are less expensive t« keep and make better defnders. of the rights of property In case of war. In fact, eugenics are quite popular and the scientific breeding of healthy human animals is advocated widely as a function of the state aforementioned. But when we come to the department of education dealing with mental development, we are aware of a desirable perversion of the word "education." Our dictionaries tell us that this word Is derived from a Latin word "educo" which means "to lead forth" or "to draw out." That ls to say, true education consists In the development of the Inherent powers of the Individual rather' than in the Injection or cramming ln of ideas and Information from outside sources. Evidently those In charge of our educational systems are afraid to educate l.e., draw out the Inherent powers of the child. It is safer to drill ln the seeds which will give the desired crop ot Ideas and actions. 80 from the beginning of the child's school Ufe lt ls given second-hand information — someone else's ideas Instead of Its own —hoary opinions and. precepts Instead of assistance in collecting Information and forming judgments of its own therefrom. And, in view of the faot, that its fond parents expect and hope that It will make a success of life as It exists "at present—whloh means, of course, that lt will become a wealthy property owner, In possession of a bank account, an automobile, and a wife and family, it is subjected to mental training directed to that end. Shrewdness and alertness of intellect, hi competition with Its schoolmates, the capacity "to outstrip and get the better of Its competitors," are all promising signs that ln the race for fame and money the child will one day be a success. At least, It must be fitted to take-Its place In the Industrial and commercial Ufe of the nation as a producer of profits—"for the other fellow." Useless Frills Studies whioh would develop the spiritual side of the child are hardly tolerated, usually frowned on as useless frills. It Is apparent that a man with a soul might not be satisfied with civilization as lt exists. He might even have irritating aspirations for higher and nobler things than material prosperity. He might develop Impractical notions about truth, beauty, justice and other shadowy ideals that have little to do with the production of pelf. So It is that music, poetry, painting and other kindred subjects are merely introduced In minute quantities into cur'rlculums and then under protest So all along the line we are faced with the fact that an ideal system of education based upon the assumption that human life Is worth more than dollars and cents cannot be realized in a civilization based upon property. Again we are reminded of the futility of trying ;] to pour new wine Into old bottles. The old system of education was part of the old order—the civilisation that is at present breaking upon the rocks. The houae which we built and deemed secure was often pointod to with pride as "our wonderful Western civilization." But it whs built upon shifting snnds instead of upon th*» firm foundation of the eternal verities of love and brotherhood. Nor have we any fear that the new order will not be better than the old. Mnst certainly it could not be worso. The world has grown tired Df anarchy camouflaged as law and at least an attempt Is being mnde to establish conditions under which tho huir.on mind and soul can express itaolc in action. How far that attempt will ho successful depends upon the vlsltf.i ot its leader's and their truo understanding of man and his problems. When a Girl Is Young Henrietta Dubb i|n discussing the "Industrial _. ijtrlct" question* tt Is advisable iat we have some Idea as to why men organise themselves Into Unions. ""in the flrst place lt Is not to .control the disposal of their prod uct, consequently the market in ,\OTiich lt Is sold, is not, save lh very Tare instances, which are of a political character, any of their busl- v, The need of resisting, or offsetting, the encroachments of capital by attempting to obtain ar maintain an adequate standard of living, is the basis on which unions are bullded. In order to be effective It is essential that they be able to bring the utmost available- pres sure to bear upon their Immediate employers when necessity demands, This has been responsible, in the main, for the many changes and modifications which have taken place since modern trades unions made their appearance. Owing to the Increasing specialization of labor, and the reduction of skill necessary ln production, by virtus of machine production, together with the aforesaid specialization, it has become necessary to havs the co-operation of all branches ot any given Industry in order to enable the workers encaged therein to obtain their demands. The effectlverefs of the power thus gained Is conditioned by these other factors: 1st The condition of the market In which the product of the ltoustry is sold. 2nd The degiee of organization and collective contiol of same possessed by the workers of the district ln which the hldustry ls located. 8rd The condition of the labor market. It must be further understood that the threat of tho stoppage of work Is always more feared by the employers, than anything whloh may happen after it has taken place. Certain expenses are Incurred varying In different Industries, an restarting a plant after it has been disorganized owing to a cessation of work .consequently after the expense Is already assured, by virtue of the strike taking place, the employer Is usually piepared to flght. s When thla happens,, and it matters not whether the Industry be lumber of shipbuilding, we flnd that the employers engaged in the Strike are at once supported, not 'by employers engaged In the same %Austry in other localities, who', as-a matter of fact, seize the opportunity ot capturing the other 'fellow's market, but by the, mem- ■bet's of the "Board of Trade," In- dlUduals who are engaged In kind. feti and subsidiary branches of industry in the same district JThe workers are at once faced with the necessity of maintaining tttls pressure upon the employer, by preventing him from obtaining other laborera to take the place of those on strike, and also, lf necessary, by bringing pressure to ar upon his supporters by threat- iing a stoppage of their respective industries. It ls apparent that such action can only be taken when control is vested In the district In which the strike Ib taking place. The trouble with the Internationals Is not that they are not organized, but that control rests In the hands of a general executive board. Instead of In the district councils. A series of big industrial unions would be no more effective than the internationals. The workers are still divided. Control Is still being withheld from them and they could function no better than do the A. F. of I., unions at the present time. Great Britain has a, group of big Industrials but they fall to respond to tho needs of the workers even though that country Is no larger than B". C. The shop steward move, ment of Great Britain ls fighting for district control of ttfe industrial' unions. Their programme as outlined below ls very little different to the idea of the O. B. U. as formulated at Calgary. 1019, and now being advocated by thoBe In favor of district control in the O. B. U. Departmental Committee—Com- "poscd of one representative from every fifty workers, or part of fifty. • Workshop Committee—Composed of representatives from each departmental committee. Plant Committee—Composed of representatives of every workshop In the plant. Would co-ordinate the workers of the workshop committee. District Committee of a Particular Industry—Would link up all tho plants of a particular industry together throughout the district, and would thereby make action to romedy a grievance at once swift and solid. District Council of All Industries —Would link the different industries together, and mako class action over a given area effective. Would undertake the organization ■of unorganized Industries, anil [By Miriam Allen De Ford] Most of you are acquainted with Henry Dubb, the square-headed working man whom Ryan Walker lms made alive for us. Henry is a real "sclsaor-blll;" he knows that hts interests and the boss' are Identical, and that' why the boss sees that he gets just onough hay and oats lo keep from starving, and a big onough st;.11 to sleep in without cramping his usoful right arm. Wh?n hay aud oats and stalls grow moro expensive, the bosa has to give Henry moro money to purchase his little minimum with, and he calls that raising Henry's wages, and Henry takes off his cap and aays, "Thank you, boss; why ya so good to me?" Porhaps you didn't know that Henry has a sister, Henrietta. Henrietta usually works in an office. She would be rightfully offended If any one ever suggested that she belonged to the working class, She couldn't possibly be aeen nssoclat-4wTe ilcr as much raise as she de Ing with people who make things,, WrvoSt As for legislation to fix a instead of Belling them; and she would be ashamed to belong to union. That sort of thing Is all Hanriotta! right for common working girls, you know, though very foolish even for them. Besides, there are no Class-* hore. H .nrietta ''an t.'. you luftt Miy time hi learn'cd It from her brothor H6nry. Henrietta doesn't like to acknow- nowledge that she needs her salary (Henriettas novor get wages—-always salaries), because If she didn't get it she couldn't eat. If she Uvea, Henrietta iat at home ahe intimates delicately that of course papa could support her if she wore willing, but she believes a girl nuphl lo tin snmol.i.ng useful, and besides, she's earning enough to Hli nor hope-chest, it sho hasn't that camouflage, then she ts engaged to a perfectly swell fellow, a travelling salesman, and she's just working tilt they can buy their home and own a flivver. An economically Independent married woman la somothing that makes Henrietta positively 111. Henrietta's not interested In all this talk about shortening hours aud raising pay, A girl's worth just what the boss thinks she Is; nnd lf she's faithful and never watches the clock or powders her nose In oflle.Q hours, some day thc boss will minimum wage—why. the Idea of applying such an idea to people like nit's very dangerous to have anything to do with such thlnga—you Might as welt be a Socialist or an Anarchist or whatever they cat! those troublesome people. As for striking, why a girl has a right to vyork anywhere and In any way sho wants, and she'd like to see any Walking delegate Interfering with her! She's 600 per cent, American, nl truat I have made It perfectly plain that Henrietta ls a atato of mind. No offlce or professional worker ts doomed to be a Henrietta, and there are many Henriettas Infesting stores and factories. It la a dlseaae caused by tho deadly microbe, Ignorantta Stupida; and the only cure for lt as a big dose of education, If fate has put a Henrietta at the next desk or the next machine to you, it is your urgent duty to try to effect hor cure. Cured Henrlottas are very valuable animals, and can even be rocommonded as household pots. And If by any chance you are a Henrietta—but no! If you were a Henrietta, you would never havo read this far enough to profit by my advice. would aot as the workers' intelligence department of the area. National Committee of Particular Industries—Would link up the districts and ensure aggressive action On a national scale. National Council of All Industries—Would link up the different national committees for claas action on a national scale. Would also act as the general staff of labor. Contrary to the opinions of some who see nothing but tho Industrial department, the loggers of B. C. or the longshoremen, or shipbuilders have not more ln common with workers lh similar industries back east, or In Europe than they have with other workers in their immediate neighborhood. As a matter of fact the loggers at Powell River have more In common with the Pulp and Paper workers than they have with a logger In tho Crows Nest Pass. And both have more ta common with the seamen and longshoremen of Vancouver and Prince Rupert than with members of their own craft elsewhere. The reverse ls equally true. What have the transport workon of the Pacific ln common with the aame class of workers on the Atlantic, more ao than with the workera ln their Immediate vicinity? It muat bo remembered that whilst workers may earn their living tn a specific branch of Indus- try, they live in districts containing other branches of industry proper, all of which are Interested. The owners ot which have a common Interest, and the workers ln which have also a common interest. In both cases a class lntereat, and these are diametrically opposed. The plan put forward by the Industrial union advocates does not differ ln effect from the Duncan plan, put forward to offset the O. B. U„ of making the A. F. of L. over Into twelve great industrial unions. The O. B. IT., as laid down at Calgary was to be a working class organization, with district control subject to the general laws of the organisation, and not a group of big Industrial unions possessing that competitive psychology which obscures the class view by a patriotic obsession to a specific organization. UNIONS' PROJECT TO CONTROL TRADE The Lancashire cotton operatives are preparing for a change which, if lt la carried out, will place them tn the position of dictators of the trade. Already a powerful committee ts considering the new proposal that there ahall be one great union embracing all sections of workers ln cotton mills, not only of cotton workers allied for political or for industrial purposes, but for the two tn combination. "Wtth thta great weapon ln our hands,' 'an operatives' representative said, "we shall set our programme before the milt owners and demand its acceptance. "With all sections of workera ln one unton we ahall be the moat powerful tradeB organization ln the kingdom, and—let there be no mistake about this—we shall control the trade. Our Influence will be felt on the exchanges at Manchester and Liverpool. 'There is a feeling tn some quarters that our first step ahould be to demand the elimination of the middlemen, who gamble In raw materials and make thousands out of stuff they never see or handle. If we can got rid of these gambling speculators, who are the parasites of the cotton trade, the community will owe us gratitude." Where la your Union button? Peking, China—Once more the Orient outdistances the Occident. China's foreign offlcp h*s discovered that the Czar's-government 'a no more, and has notified Prince N. A. Koudacheff, Bussian minister to China by appointment of the Czar, that voluntary ceaBatlon of functioning the "legation" and consulate would be welcome. We patronize thoae who patronize us. Six more members of tho Minne- apolls Trades and Labor Council have been charged with contempt of court. Four membera are already aervtng six months for vlolat- tion of the injunction restraining them from declaring a moving picture house unfair. Patronize Federatlonist advertisers and tell them why you do so. %*[ We Trust You FURNISH H Here on Our Os EASY TERMS of CREDIT which enable you to furnish throughout to ault yourselves. 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Let hla mak. an .lamination (free sf seat). We csn lit jron with the beat (lsssss ftrsae 18.60 to »5.00 aad spwari. We also make a apeolsltr In caaea si defective Tleloa ia ekildna. LYTTLETON BROS. Established 20 Yean lit HASTINGS STREET WHST Assayers, Prospectors and Surveyors The B.C. School of Pharmacy & Science Crown Building, 615 PENDER ST. W. Pbone Sey. 1740 A separate Department to give PRACTICAL training to Prospectors, Assayers and Surveyors hu been established la tho above institution. INDIVIDUAL HELP 16 OUR MOTTO. Any man who haa ambition to Improve bis position will find tho opportunity here. These are PRACTICAL courses for PRACTICAL men by PRACTICAL Lecturers. It is not merely theoretical work whloh could be obtained from booka. The department ls In charge of Mr. Stanley Foulds and Mr. R. P. Wilson, D.L.S., who have spent many years at the work. For particulars write or call on the Principal, P. J. BAltf. NOTE—Ai a proof of oor methodi, th* following reinlti were obtained by as daring the put year: lit plate la th* B. O. l-tmi Surveyors' Final; 111 place in B. C. Land Surveyors' Preliminary; lit plioe ln B. C. Univ. Applied Sclonee Ent.; lit place In B. O. Minor and Major Pharmacy; lit plaoa Ul B. 0. Law Preliminary. For Twenty Teari wa have issued this Union Stamp for ass under su VOLUNTARY ARBITRATION CONTRACT OW0RKERS UNION UNIOJ^STAMP OUB STAMP XBBUB8I: Peacaful CollectlTi Bargaining x Perbidi Both Strikes aad Lockettl Disputes Sottled by ArbltraUsa Steady Bmployraenfr*nl Skilled Workmanship Prompt Deliveries to Dealers sad PibUe Peace and Success to Workeri and Bmplsysn Prosperity of Shoe Making OsnuannltUs As loyal aulas msn sod woman we ask you to demand shoes bearing ths abets Unloa Stamp ea Soli. Insole or lining. BOOT AND SHOE WORKERS' UNION ' 240 HUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Oollla Lovely, Gon.r.1 FreBld.nl OhtrUi L. B.ino, O.nsr.1 Stc.-TfMS. UNION MADE The 1 M.T. Loggers' Boot Mall orders ptrionally attended te Guammccd to Hold Caulks and Aro Thoroughly Watertight MacLachlan-Taylor Co. Successor!) to H. VOS & SON Oil CORDOVA STREET WEST, VANCOUVER, a C. Next Door to Loggers' Hall riiono Seymour OOO Ropalrs Done While Ton Walt Freah Out mowers, Funeral DoHgns, Weaning Bouquet!, Fot Pluto Ornamental and Shade Trees, Seeds, Bulbs, Florists' " Brown Bros. & Co. Ltd. FLORISTS AND NUBSEBYMEN 8—STORES—8 48 Hastings Btreet East 728 Oranvillo Stroot Sermour 088 672 Seymour 0613 Dr. Reed's Cushion Sole Shoes FOR MEN AND WOMEN are the easiest shoes on earth. If your feet aohe or your corns hurt, get Into a pair of Dr. Reed's and forgot your troubles. All the now lasts and every width for perfect fitting. THE INGLEDEW SHOE COMPANY 000 GHANVn.M! STREET "Uiiion-Miulo Footwear" , "pSGrEisar twelfth year. no. 40 THS BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST Vancouver, b. o. October 1, 111 B CLAMAN'S STOBB NEWS Beit' Dept, Seoond Floor Oamda'a L*r_ixt Eirtunlve Stan Ver Men and Boya Whose Clothing Bill Is Lowest? That of the prudent, far-sighted man who considers not the price on the ticket, but the coet per season. Clothes that wear many days beyond the average—and look well even to the last day of wear. You will find those kind of Clothes here. Nothing else. The explanation b found in the exceeding care given by our buyers in obtaining the world's beet values. It is economical to wear CLAMAN'S CLOTHES, Suits and Overcoats $25, $27.50, |30, 135 to $75 THE ROME OF Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes Claman's LIMITED 153 HASTINGS STREET WEST Impertinent Reflections on Canada "Some men are senators beoause they are rich; others are rich because tbey aft senators."—James Bryce, ex-British ambassador. What about renewing your sub.t H. Walton PBOniBBXONAL HASBEUX Bpeelaliat in Electrical Treatment!, Violet Ray and High Frequency lor Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Par alyiU, Hair and Scalp Treatments, Chronic Ailments. 910-311 OABTEB-COTTON BLINK Phone Seymour 2048 191 Haitian «r«4 West. Makovski Gets Busy In Yale Riding {Continued from page 1) oould to help them out. He thsn very obligingly vacated the chair In order to give the platform committee the benefit of hli ripe wisdom and naturally that platform is a gem. If any chairman had made such remarks at a labor convention he would have been kicked down the stairs, and lf a platform like that had been read there would have been a shout of laughter which would have shaken the building. It will be unnecessary to take It up ln detail, but Its labor plank ls, "a fair day's wage for a fair day's work." There la also an Important plank asking that the duty be kept on fruit so that American fruit could not be sold on the prairies "below the cost of production," whatever that means. Anotole France aays that Europe Is dying and any student oan tell that we are on the verge of social revolution the Farmers and Veterans of An Advantage The man fortunate enough to secure a Fashion-Craft Snit or O'Coat has an advantage over most clothes- wearers. It is a difficult season. There ls a scarcity of the best—a flood •f goods below the average. Strange makea bidding (or your attention. The same Fashion-Craft means all-wool olothea of known merit aad assured value by a house that has never lowered ita standard af quality. —THE SHOP OF— Thos. Foster & Co., Ltd. —ONE STORE ONLT— 514 GRANVILLE STREET Yale are fiddling while Rome burns, or' rather Makovski fiddles while they danee, Labor was never mentioned except once when Makovski speculated as to how many labor votes could be captured from our1 candidate and once when he went out of hia way to offer a gratuitous insult to the Labor Party, and Comrade Richardson, by making a statement which was absolutely false. The whole thing was evidently a frame-up, and the Farmers of Yale would do well to keep one eye, on both of them, on Mr. Ma- kouski and his manoeuvres. Although Mrs, Henderson knowe the farmer situation better perhaps than any one else in the country, having organized the campaigns in Nova Scotia and Ontario, she was given no chance whatever to address the meeting. The platform is more re-actlonary even than that of the old parties, not a word being said of social ownership of any utility, the whole atmosphere of the convention being re-actlonary and fully fifty years behind the times. The farmer will realize his economic position In time and will find that he will be obliged to cooperate with labor. The str'ange thing la that there were men preaent at that convention who know this very Well and who realize the trend of events, but the steam roller was too much for them. It Is well to place the facts about this convention before every laborlte in B. C„ not with any idea of creating any division between the producers of town and country, but ih order that we may know what to expect. Labor will have to intensify Its campaign' of organization and education. The farmer's need education more than the city workera do, and above all, they must watch for stool pigeons in their ranks. BOILERMAKERS WANT ONLT LOYAL YANKEES Ltte»al OUDXV fORALLl Our 7-DAYS SALE —OF— ladies'Coats and Men's Suits IB CHEATING RECORD BUSINESS PAT A LITTLE EAOH WBBK It's a aale wltth a punch —It's caught on—people aro astonished at Uie wonderful values offered so early In Uie season. CUria' nothing Dtmih in lha |sl»t fsU ,tyl.i, tor girls sf aa S|.i, taieeei U UAtr ■ PRICK. •Mi' winter colli * mm/ pl.uiig series, Mdnced— 20% WE bought a mannfac* tuw'i Mock, and we are glvln« yon tke benefit. Gome and Iniptet the bargains (or yourself— we'll tmit you If you haren't the ready caifa. LADIES' FALL COATS Vilu.i lo 100.00 lor 116.00 Vslaw to 100.00 lor I1I.B0 Vsln.1 to .75.00 lor 125.00 Boys' Suits Mule ol dnrali). lib* ric», lu ,nnj>|iy •tjrlll. Silo pricei, $850 $10.50 $12.50 MEN'S BLUE SERGE SUITS Uai. el Irish ant West ot Knelnnd Sergei, tailored In aiw till etylM. Vlhlei to 105.00. Site price $45.00 Oar rtgalar itoek Ii also reduced during this sale— 20^ lio jfaiOAlNGS btAs*_r__ti' mum beymour J361 Oredit Storei, oppoWte Tbe Provinco Oonvention Kxpelo Delegate Because Ho Was Connected With the I. W. W.—Not Loyal. Kansas City—With one delegate denied a aeat on the charge that he had "by words and actions expressed sympathy with the I. W. W. and 'One Big Union' agitator's," the annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpera of America marked time here while Its credentials committee scrutinized tho records of several other delegatea accused of antl-Ameri- ca'nism. The delegate denied a seat Is John McKelvey, representing a Seattle local union. In addition, McKelvey waa suspended from membership in the brothorhood. Thia statement waa issued by the press committee: "No delegate will be seated ln thla convontion unless he Ib known to be a loyal-American citizen. No man who haa ever been connected with any I. W. W. 'Reds' or other radical organisation can ait here aa a delegate." New Tork—Immediate deportation of Ludwig C. A. K. Mortens, representative In the United Statea of Soviet Russia, ia urged by the National Civic Federation in a statement calling for a declaration of an anti-Soviet atand from every present political oandldate. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, Is still vlce-prealdent of the organization. THE ONLY I ,* ION MADE GLOVE IN B. C. Wholrtwle—Retail Best Quality—Right Prices VANCOUVEB GLOVE CO, aas Oarrall Street. Soy, 1160 (By an Bmlfrant Ohaplaia) U * I apologia* for my raehnewtln expressing an opinion of your eountry after an acquaintance of only five weeks. However, Canadians have aet me a precedent. Lord Beaverbrook haa bought up gone of the moat Influential newspapers In England and ls flooding th» Old Country with capitalist propaganda. Mr. Bonar Law ta playing; the part of saviour of the Empire and the holy capltaliat state in the British Houbo of Commons. This habit of interfering ln other people's business ls practised with Impunity by the diplomats and politicians of all capitalist states. The peoples of Russia, Mesopotamia and India know it to their coat. Then again missionaries of the numerous Chriatlan churches have never hesitated to carry their propaganda to races who have no desire to hear It. So with such shining examples to Inspire me I will plunge into the attack. I left England seven weeks ago In charge of the spiritual welfare of a thousand emigrants. Most of them were ex-soldiers. I waa a pink Soclaliit when I started, now I am a red one. Canada has converted me. I have never been one of those who believed that the Britlah Empire was of divine origin but I muat confess to having foolishly Imagined that Canada was a living argument In favor of political democracy, of evolutionary reform and the blessings of palliatives. But I must begin at the beginning. We left Liverpool. King and country had not use for these men who had fought to make the world safe for democracy. Mr. Lloyd George had won the laat election on the promises of hanging the Kaiser, making the Germans pay the costs of the war and mnking England a land flt for heroes to dwell in. Well, there waa I, in charge of aome of thoae heroes who, after montha of unemployment and semi-starvation, had been given by a generous government, a free passage to Canada. Many of them had left wives and children and old parents behind them In absolute poverty. Over three hundred million pounds have been apent on the attempt to crush or at leaat cripple the workers and peasants' Socialist republic in Russia and to impose the kindly rule of capltaliat Imperialism on our late allies, the Arabs of Mesopotamia, but what have our hypocritical masters done for the proletariat of Great Britain who slaved In factories and In trenches to win the war for democracy, self-determination and the peace of the world? The imperial government hns shipped them to Canada and is glad to get rid of them, for they might have gone Bolshevik If they had stayed In England. As you may Imagine, we discussed these things on the boat and by the time we reached Quebec many of us were beginning to aee red. The process of conversion was completed by what I have seen In Canada, I at leaat in my case. I will not harrow my readers' feelings by dwelling too long on this painful experience. My disillusionment ls complete. I have tried to be tan honest and Impartial observer' of the manners, customs and conditions of life ln Quebec, Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. Vancouver la the best of the bunch and the weat ls preferable to the east but that ls not saying much. In eastern Canada your bourgeois are apelng the worst vices of the Old Country nnd even improve on them. The halC- cducated profiteer buainess man and his wife display, their weulth and ignorance in your C. P. R. hotels in the same style as is done ln London. But to some .extent lu England the pretensions of such people are despised. In Canada they seem to be honored. In fact, so far as I can see, money is the only thing respected and- honored by the Canadian bourgeoise. Class distinctions and snobbishness are rampant. Your politics and politicians are putrid with graft, bribery and corruption. Even your bourgeoise admit thia; your' clergy and buslnesa men in private have assured me- of the complete ab- !.rtnco of honor and slnjar'tv amonif your politicians, Liberal and Tory alike. B:\t they are too cow*-diy to expose these thieve? and pei- haps it pays to keep quiet. Your dully i,nci-s are not on'y tiled with 'les and doctored news about Russia, Poland, Bolshevism, tho rated of pay of English miners, etc., but are written by journalists whoso knowledge of the English language Is sadly Incomplete and whose literary style Is that of a commercial traveller. Their Ilea too ore second-hand end out of date. Even the London papers have dropped their lies about the nationalization of women, Chinese mercenaries and German gold In connection with our Russian comrades' glorious revolution. Thtn your churcheB are merely dope-shops. I have at tended lunday and week-night services mt different churches In the hope of being edified. Instead of wMoh a tepid stream of nauseating piffle has been squirted from the pulpit upon the sheep-like congregation. With all our faults the clergy ln England don't as a rule play the] flunkey and the pimp to the rich. We have clergy who are openly preaching Socialism ln the east end of London. Socialist clergy have done good work for trade unionism and the co-operative movement. In Canada, beynd a little humanitarian gush and the slops of charity the churches seem to have done nothing for the workers. Perhaps they have done something for the parasites. Commercial travellers and tradesmen may possible find the church a useful institution. So is religion prostituted for commercial purposes in God's own country ae patriotic Canadians say. And what about the workers themselves? Have they thought out their position ? Do they realize that ln twenty years conditions in Canada wtll be as vile as they are in the mines and factories of England and America today, unlaw they take steps to prevent oapitalism from Imposing Its will on them. You think you are free, you receive higher wagea than your fellow- workers ln the Old Country, but they are the wagea of alavery. In Europe and America the workera have at leaat faced the facta. They know they are slavea, they know that political democracy is a fraud, that parliament la the machine of the capitalists. For centuries tho slaves of, the world have tolled to keep a handful of parasites ln luxury. Our Russian comrades have broken their chains, Italy, Germany and England have put their hands to the hammers. Will you Canadians remain neutral? Unconventional Sermons by J. S. Woodsworth "A* A Gallant Exploit NY MAN, he his name BUI Sykes or Alexander Roma. noff, and any set of men, whether the Chinese highbinder or the Congress of the United States, have tho right If they have the poiver, to kill or coerce .other men and to make the entire world subservient to their ends". - Society's right to enslave the individual nnd the individual right to enslave society are unequal only because their powers are unequal." So writes Benjamin R.Tucker In his protest against the generally accepted theories of government. Whether we agree or not. his protest muy start ua thinking—that is no small accomplishment, The don't often think.. We tnko what is handed out to us. We accept without questioning the standards about us. We inherit old clothes and traditional Ideas. The conventional fetters development and progress. A certain class In society is able to enact certain laws that will be advantageous to itself. Refusal to keep these laws makes one a criminal. Criminals must be punished. Whatever the state does is right, and should be supported. A critic becomes a criminal. Thus the whole of society is hopelessly enslaved and degraded. This last week our papers have given in its gruesome details an account of the killing of some four fellows in Saskatchewan. They had gone up against our property laws —laws which some day will be considered as unjust as the laws which supported slavery. When pursued they defended themselves by force. They were very foolish. Then there ensued a dreadful battle. The desperadoes fired no end of shots. The gallant defenders of law a-nd order maintained for hours an unlntermlttent fusi lade. Then the heroic tale halts a bit While the curious ennvd look on, the police set fire to the haystack in which the men were hidden and kept pouring their bullets into the burning stack. A lit* tie later two charred bodies, face downward, unrecognizable, reward the gallant efforts of these sportsman like heroes who came out of the "battle" unscathed. Faugh! Do they ask us to "respect" such mon? Do they ask us to justify such a vindication of the majesty of the law? Do they ask ua to subscribe to this most Christian manner of dealing with those whom society has made Its enemleB? Surely the natural Instincts of any man revolt against such barbarism! Still more is lt condemned by the considered judgment of those who perceive the false foundation on which society at present rests. If you like thla Issue, then pass it along to a friend and get him thinking on working-class lines. Patronize Fed Advertizers, LARGEST MEN'S STOKE IN THE WEST The Town is Talking about what we're Offering In Week-End Specials at Prices You Can't Beat Prices Slashed on Undterwear Penman's Natural Underwear Similar to No. 86; regular 92 garment. Special $1.65 Hooka and Arrow Shirt*— Reg. $3.60. Special ..$2.85 Work Shirts— In Black Twill; "Big Horn" make, reg. $8.50. Special $2.75 MulcHkin Work Glovee Extra special 75c White Comblnatlona A fine line—in medium weight; is very popular. Special price ..$2.25 Penman's Natural Combinations Good weight. Kxtra special value at our sale price $3.75 10 per cent oft on all Overcoata Special at $15 to «?.<>. $35 to $45. LOOK THEM .OVER—IT WILL PAY YOB WM. DICK, Limited 4547-49 Hastings Street East 1 NEW DEPARTURE Sets Up Tribunals to Deal With Unrest (Special to the B. C. Foderationist, from W. Francis Ahern, Australian representative.) Confessing that the Arbitration law, as at present administered ln Australia, had failed to accomplish that which lt was. though it would accomplish, that Its powers were limited, and that.the machinery of the Arbitration Courts were too cumberous, the Australian commonwealth government has passed what la known aa In Industrial Peace Aet to deal with all disputes ln industry extending,beyond the limit of any one atate In that oountry. Details of the aat are Interesting, ilnce they mark a new departure In the aettlement of Industrial disputes, as far aa Australia la concerned. It li proposed to aet up a federal council of induatrlal representatives, consisting of a chairman appointed by the government and an even number, not loss than six, of other membera, of whom one- halt shall represent the employers and one-half the employees. The powers of the council will Inoude the following: To consider all matters, conditions and tendencies leading or likely to lead to industrial disputes, or ln any way affecting or likely to affect Industrial peace; to enquire into any Indus- trail matter brought before lt and to declare Its opinion thereon; to confer with any persons or associations as to any matters affecting tho prevention or aettlement of Induutrial disputes; ti appoint committees of the council for the purpose of any inquiry or conference; to summon any person before the council or a committee thereof for the purpose of conference or of giving evidence. The government is also empowered to appoint district councils for any state or part of the commonwealth. The members are to be chosen in the same way as the council, while the functions of the district councfls will also be very much the same. . . There Ib also a provision for the appointment of special tribunal) for the settlement or prevention of disputes ln any industry. These tribunals are to consist of an equal number of representatives of em ployers and employeea, with i chairman chosen hy agreement, or by the government In the event of failure of the parties to agree. This tribunal shall have cognisance of any industrial dispute referred to It or to any dispute about which a conference has been held, but of Which no decision has boen reached. No dispute of which a plaint is already in the arbitration court when the hearing is commenced will come within the limit of these tribunals. If a special tribunal is satisfied that abnormal circumstances have arisen which affect the fundamental justice of any terms of an award made by the court, the tribunal may set aside or vary any terms at fected and any award or order made by the tribunal shall be en' forced as an award of the court. The scheme also provides for local boards, consisting of a chairman and one representative from each side which shall have cognisance of any industrial dispute referred to it by the parties or by a special tribunal. As to the merits of the new scheme, experience has shown that tho Australian arbitration courts are not the ideal method of settling Industrial troubles, and something which moved more quickly la desired. In the past there have been cases where unions, sick and tired of getting their cases heard In the arbitration courts have been forced to strike, and only by strlk- ing were they able to get a settlement of their claims. This has been so particularly in the case of seamen, marine engineers und coal- miners In the past. Whether or not the Australian workers will acdept the tribunals are another matter, but it seems that some other method will have to be established to take the place of arbitration which ls today overloaded with cases and no prospect of arriving at decisions as expeditiously as desired. Based on an Americnn Idea Apparently tlie scheme is based on the American idea of "getting together" and talking the matter over which legislators in Australia have come to recognize has special merit. The functions of the councils will be advisory but their purview will cover the whole Industrial sphere. They will consider the causea of industrial unrest, suggest remedies, and endeavor to promote peaceful settlements of existing disputes. Where a round-table conference can be brought about, such will be recommended. The councils, generally, will advise the government and the parties what ought to be done. The tribunals will settle de facto strikes, prevent disputes occurlng, and call round-table conferences, and the machinery of these tribunals will be very elastic. Provision will be made for the local tribun aa to attach themselves to districts or lf more suitable to Industries, and will deal with disputes as they arise. These special tribunals are In point of fact a recognition of the round-table conference system which had proved so useful in settling disputes In the past In Aus- trulla. Their decision will be binding In law and have exactly the same effect as an award of the Austrian court. It Is not contended for a moment that this scheme is a cure-all for Industrial unrest but lt is certainly an advance In industrial legislation, and will prove of great value, FRANK CASSIDY WILL TOUB THS PROVINOE Socialist Speaker May Abo Tlait * Number of Points in Albert*. Frank Canldy, who li well known as an able Socialist propaganda, hu been aent out by the Socialist Party of Canada aa an organiser. He ia 'now at Nelson, and will make hla way through the Crow's Nest Pasa, speaking at all pointi where an audience oan be assembled. If all goea well he will make hla way to Calgary. Already he haa held good meetings at Merritt and Penticton, and It ll to be hoped that in auch places as Fernle, Michel, Frank, Bellvlew, Blairmore, Coleman, Hosmer, Hlllcrest, Lethbrldge, Tabor, Macleod, etc., there will be found a good nucleus of local men who may be able to assist Fr'ank to organize meetinga. Any available local Information from these or any other points on th* way regarding the possibilities I for meetings will be welcomed by E. MacLeod, S. P. of C. Secretary, 401 Pender Street Bast, Vancouver, B. 0„ who In turti will oheerfully furnish auoh information as he can relative to Caiiidy'i whereabout! nt any particular time. DEFENSE FUND LITERATURE REDUCED. Tlio price of copies of Pritchard's uddrrtw to the jury, Dixon's address and tho history of thc Winnipeg Htrlkc has been reduced to 10 ctw. per copy. The Winnipeg' defense committee Is also Issuing' Defense Fund Stamps, the price of which Is 25 centi each. Washington—Systematic worldwide advertising by the tobacco trust has raised cigarette consumption to gigantic proportions. Exports of "coffin naila" in 1919 aggregated 11,000,000,000, while In the lame year 89,000,000,000 were smoked In the United States, Detroit, Mich.—Edward J. Call and William J. Judge, treasurer and secretary of the Detroit Yardmen's Association, were arrested here by federal authorities on an indictment charging them with vio lattng the Lever Act. Thla ia part of a nation-wide oharge against the leaders of the "outlaw" atrlke. Hartt Shoes i For Men A good many things make It pleasant to shop here; they're all inoluded In our general . principle of teal servioe. ■>1Vb part of our lerrle* te only aell reliable ahoea. That's -why we feature Hartt Footwear for men. ' It'a part of our aervice else to think more of pleaalng you than "lolling" you; to sa* that you are properly and oarefulty fitted. We always oonalder that any < money you pay. us for shoes la atlll your money until you're satisfied yourself that you like the ihow you've bought. limited U HASTINGS STREET K THE VALUE OF A WORKER'S! LIFE When the call came ln 1914, your king and country need you to defend the country againat the downfall of freedom, humanity and Christianity, which we all have found out since, was only camouflage of the capitalists, to save them and their wealth, the working class waa thrown into the struggle | against the working class of other capitalistic countries to kill each other and disable thousands. It ls with profound regret that I have Buch a case as this to be published In our reports: (By Post-Intelligencer leased wire) Chicago, Sept. 3—Sergeant John F. Hoar ,a crippled soldier, wearing two artificial lags, committed sul- cide by Inhaling gas in his small apartments at 21)40 Prairie Ave. Hoar received wounds in the world,' war which rendered him incapable of earning a living for himself and wife. He served In the Canadian army, a member of the Princess Pats regiment. On the floor beside Hoar's body wns a letter from the Canadian governmont informing him that lt would be necessary to reduce his pension. There was no food in thc cupboard. Mrs. Hoar had lees than $1. "He tried so hard," sobbed Mrs. Hoar. "He thought he was a burden to me, because when he came back a cripple, I kept the promise I had made and married him. We were married on March 6. We rented a room, and I got a job. He tried bo hard to get one, too, but everybody turned him down. Finally he found one, but after six weeks his old wounds broke out nnd hia boss told him he would have to get a Job where he could sit down. He brooded because he was unable to find work that he could do. Hoar was wounded at Vimy Ridge, when a shell burst in a hole where alx bodies were huddled. Hoar was the only one of the party to escape alive, but both his legs were gone. Hoar's parents live In La Salle, 111. This is the reward that the workers are receiving for losing all In the great war. This shows the capitalists ln their true colors. Fellow workers, ex-servlce men and eon rades, I bsg of you to think an study the above and place yourie' or your wife In the aame respeothr poiitlons as Sergt. J. Hoar an wife, This la only one of the man thousands of such cases. Not onl In the Canadian army, but In al countries under the capitalists rule. This inhuman treatmen showa the value of the worker's Uf ln the eyes of the capitalfiti, afte you have fought and gained nl Not for yourself, but for them. Ii lt not In the power of th working clasi to organise aa a olai to overthrow thla dirty, rotten eyi tem, that has kept the worker down tn poverty and slavery? I thla what we fought fort No, say, a thousand tlmea no. Freedon we fought for, and freedom w< mean to have. Then and not be fore will there be peace In thi world. When the workera are lift ed from the depths of poverty am alavery to live as human being should live, with freedom o thought and freedom of apeech ant an equal share of the product! tha he produces. Ib it not such acts a that of Sergt, J. Hoar, and the op presBion of the working clais, thn puta the revolutionary spirit lnti ue? Ia It not these dirty rottei acta that muke the Bolsheviki' There Is no one man or woman thu could turn thousands of others int) Bolshoviks, if there waa no caun for auch. It Is up to ua, the work ers of the world, to show the cap! taliBts that we cannot tolerate hln any longer, and that we are golni to put all our power and energ] Into force, for the emancipation ol the working olass. The capital!* system and wage slavery must tn abolished ,and to do this, the work* ers must organise as a clasa in thi One Big Union of workera' wealth producers, and Insist on produclni for uae and not for profit, and remember an Injury to Sergt. Hoar li an Injury to you. Don't let iuch in- human acta occur. Open the eyei of the world to the Democraoy met ed out to the wage slavea by thi capitalist, and remember thla: "Ai long aa you kiaa the hand that strikes you, and the foot that kleki you, so long will you be a tool ol the capitalist class." I am, yours for emancipation, A FELLOW WOBKER AMD BX- SERVICE MAN. An injury to one Is an injury tl all, Shoe Repairing By die New Method Shoe Repairing Co. 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