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[The Labour Statesman]
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Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. Official Organ of The Canadian Labor Party No. 59—EIGHT PAGES - VANCOUVER, B. C, June 5th, 1925. FIVE CENTS PER COPY Aid i ermen Don't Worry- If Workers Get Killed ^Workers Are Advised That It Is Foolish of Them to Work in Uncribbed Sewers—Trades Council Delegates Not Getting Very Cordial Reception At City HalL WITH the exception of Mayor Taylor, the city council is not very much concerned should a worker get killed while working in W MclMgcLsewer, „J^Jai^.Uie.y_were0f~the opinion that if a man iw fool enough to work in a sewes that .was not timbered that it wafe his own fault. If it man -thought the job was dangerous he should quit and let somebody into the job that did not consider the ffislb ... —:■ on every occasion and stated that another delegate might get a better reception. Hfe was instructed to "carry on". More Intereat Asked In reporting for the C.L.P. del. Flynn stated that the attendance of dels, from unions was very poor and nominations for the Federal election was even poorer. He asked that delegates take this back to their unions with a request for more active participation in the C.L.P. instead of leaving it to a few. -•..., - , Seattle P.-_-}r.-.i^pMea,-f.Again.;-,,J,rl Del. Seribbins informed the council that he had persuaded the city council not to give any advertising matter tb the Seattle P.I. because it was unfair to organized labor. Del. Hunt reporting for the painters union-said that their "ladies' night" concert was a huge success. AH men were working. Del. Hanofin reported that 32 beer parlors were now displaying union cards and that he had hopes of lining up the remainder within a short time. Del. Goe reported that the Shingle Weavers had doubled their membership since organized. Del Dunn reported that the carpenters initiated ,79 members aVtheir by-monthly meeting last Wednesday making a total of 250 for the past two months. Woman Tagger Intuited A del. asked for further details about a woman collecting money for the Nova Scotia Relief Fund, who was insulted and ordered out of the meat and fish shop on Hastings St. just east of Abbott. The information was to the effect that it was the proprietor of the meat department who had insulted the tagger. '..,. President Neelands appointed the. following to act on the Union Label Committee: Dels. Mrs. Dolk, Tailors; H. A. Bowron, Bakery Salesmen; J. Temple, Bakers; W. Dawe, Barbers; J. Rigby, Boot and Shoe Workers; L. McDonald, bookbinders; V. Sleuter, Cigarmakers; A. Graham, Hotel & Restaurant Emp.; B. Showier, Milk Salesmen; E. J. Tennant! Musicians; G. Maclean, Typo's. • -,/^uch was the report made by Del." ScVibbins to the Trades and Labor Council on Tuesday evening in connection with the report of a committee sept to the city council to ask that when sewer work gets to a dangerous depth that it be timbered. Mayor Taylor, however, agreed that the suggestion would be looked into and a committee was appointed for that purpose. Credentials were received for dels, from the Moving Picture Projectors, Swingle Weavers, Barbers, Boot and At the request of the Theatrical | Federation the Avenue Theatre was up placed On the unfair list by the coun- I cii. * \ Hour, of Work Act Replying to a communication from thft seeretary, the deputy minister of labor- informed the council that bakers are allowed to work 10 hours and bakery salesmen 26 hours in one mpnth in excess of the eight hour , day. Some delegates stated that the aqk was bring infringed upon and that it was up to labor to discover thfe culprits and report. It was also pointed out that the law states they "shall rbe permitted to work" not "niust work" so many hours in excess of the standard. > Conncil Turned Down ... In reply to a request of the council to have the secretary of the Council made a Notary Public, Mr. Manson replied to the effect that he had already turned down a great many requests and would have to do s9 again. 'The secretary was instructed to rebjyp.to the effect that the Council needed a Notary Public in itie work and' again make a request f y that office. More Union* Organized ting for the organization del. Bartlett stated that tfte Auto Mechanics and Teamsters And Chauffeurs had been organized and officers installed. A charter had been applied for for Railroad Pipefitters and there were good prospects of organizing taxi drivers. • Work among the metal trades was progressing favorably and a new and big union of Boilermakers was in process I of formation. Organization work \v>ns also being carried on in other ffeXda and; the committee, was -jfte-1 pared to hear of requests from any •other;.trade*.,-'-Z..Z<- ' ^'-UtUr'^ZiZ' ZZ Still Paying $2,a Day. Del. Seribbins reported that men were still, being employed on sewer work at $2 a day and when this was (Jr^jxifto the attention of the city council the city engineer reported they were not worth more. Del. Seribbins said that.hio reception at tlie city hall was getting less cordial IfI fjrthat off K \ More E^'v^Reportini fZ. Committee After increasing the work week frqm.five days a, :we^to fiveiMid:^: Tialf t\»renty-five men have been laid j9ff,J>y the Great:. Jfywthern .Railway f at their Everett' shops. '- ... Join the Union Label Army and fight tbr decent pay, comfortable homes and healthy children. No fcigher. form of patriotism can be Shown. LET US GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE ON YOUR NEXT PRINTING JOB. WHAT OUR READERS WANT TO KNOW Why the name of the "lady" department store thief is protected by withholding her identity in publicity, while a poor little laundry girl's name had to be reported after she swiped a pair of silk garments. * ■« * * What's the big idea of protecting the rich and flaunting the poor, when both get into the toils of the law? _ •« * * If Vancouver's laundry workers don't need better wages and better working conditions? * * * If the ice cream alderman shouldn't be sure of his facts about the beer parlors, before he goes on record with statements gained from hearsay? , ., . * * # When the public prosecutor intends doings something about "beauty parlor" graft along Hastings and Granville Streets? ' p* * * When the public health department means to put a stop to the sale of impure and often putrid meat served under grossly u'nsanjtary con- 'fflttBHrfn'tfie Chink restaurants? What the local laundry intends doing about its girl worker who is now laid up with infection by a vile disease contracted while at her work, handling, tainted lingerie from a home in Shaughnessy Heights" J ,... # # # What is really behind ' all those complaints from lumberjacks and dock-wallopers who say they have been skinned by a local matrimonial agency? .. * * * When does the "Organizing Grand Chieftain" pf the "United Sons and Daughters .of Freedom" intend returning from the States, to start up his lodge, after collecting "initiation fees" and promising exalted offices to all and sundry among working people? * * * If the same "Organizing Grand Chief" did not promise the offico of "Exalted Chieftain" to several new "members" of South Vancouver, and if this is not the same individual who sold stock in a "People's Free Market" here in 1922? * * »'. If there isn't some nasty graft going on under the professional ball business at the police court CARPENTERS HAVE* RECORD INITIATION OF 79 MEMBERS Carpenters Local 452 held their postponed meeting on May 27th. The meeting was well attended and 79 new members were initiated. This is a record for recent years and shows that Vancouver is ripe for organization. Thcnext meeting will be held on June 9th, when tfiie officers"for the" coming year will be nominated. MBBSei—!. aa—r Meetings for Unorganised MACHINISTS are being held in the Holden Building every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m.; for BOILERMAKERS every ■■o:»cs3in>r-'»nd for BLACKSMITHS or Nominates Three Candidates for District Canadian Labor Party Prepares For'Federal Campaign—North Vancouver May Be Contested—Ramsay MacDonald Extended An Invitation To Visit And Speak In Vancouver. AT THE NOMINATING convention of the Greater Vancouver Central Council of the Canadian Labor Party, J. Sidaway, Street Railawymen's Union; was elected to contest the Burrard constituj^ ency rWrW7"tefeMx7T5aTfisleTrTw^ Centre and Alfred Hurry ^Plasterers Union, .to contest South Vancouver constituency. North Vancouver is to be considered after *the executive committee makes a further report. The name of Alfred Hurry was placed before the convention by the South Vancouver Group and he was elected by acclamation, The names of J. Sidaway and Angus Mclnnis were proposed by the Street Railwaymen's Union and the name of W. W. Lefeaux by the F.L.P. Del. Dunn of the Carpenters was nominated but declined. The names of the former three were placed in nomination to contest Burrard and Del. SidaWay received the nomination. W. W. Lefeaux then obtained the nomination for Vancouver' Centre,. Del/Mclnnis was asked to- stand for North; Vancouver but declined on the ground that that district should be given an opportunity to name its own candidate. Invitation to Ramsay MacDonald The Executive committee was instructed to extend an invitation to Ramsay MacDonald to visit and address an audience in Vancouver when he visits this continent. On the question of annexation the council decided not to take any further action in the matter unless the plebiscite was defeated. Open Forum and Choir Favored The council proposed' to make plans for the carrying on of Open Forum Meetings in the fall and winter. - _ .._ . In. an ettort;to-.o^a^tiir0MW'" band and choir dels" Bartlett, Turner, Dunn, Skinner, Woods and Griffin were elected to take the matter in < hand. A Job For Our Health Board The attention of the city health department is directed to impure food ^old ,by cheap Chinese cafes here, and to unsanitary conditions that are allowed to continue. If people prefer the filthy Oriental cafe in preference to decent union restaurants, that is their own business, but it should be realized that a number of the Chinese cafes are selling food.that is absolutely unfit for human consumption. There are cases of actual illness caused by this tainted food. In some instances, it is reported, the meat is almost putrid. Investigation will show that uncleanliness prevails, while diseased cooks and waiters work in more than one Chinese eating dump. Here is time for the health department to get busy. Shop Girls Tell Of "Seers" It is time for the city police to get after Vancouver's horde of mystics who are obtaining money from poor shop girls who are duped by the spurious fortune-telling industry. A union worker's wife says: "We are poor people wijh a big family. Our oldest girl works in a department store where she gets the minimum wage. Usually she has a good deal of her money spent, and now she has admitted that she has been paying it to a palmist and fortune teller who declares the girl is going to marry a rich and handsome husband. Our daughter says lots of girls visit the fortune tellers who charge all they can get. Some girls are spending money needed for shoes and proper food, and I know of a number of married women, wives of union men, who are also squandering their husband's hard earned money this Way. It is a shame." Duped By Fake "Ads" One of the most brazen and heartless frauds perpetrated upon poor people is the familiar "employment with investment" game. Sometimes, the offer may be all right, but often it is not.. A number of honest mechanics have been duped into "investing" with spurious concerns, on the understanding that they would receive partnership for their services, after putting th^Sr .little, saying* into the project. One man. informs this paper that he isan ivutb mechanic and wasinduced to "invest" $500, which her partly borrowed. . Foolishly, he made no investigations, but took the prompter's word. He lost all and received only one week's pay., The head of the concern had peddled several "partnerships" and skipped out. There is more than one shady business chance promoter who needs watching. TtTsTfolSarsa^ceTid'ij^ a cent. T"~~ --A-WAGE CRUSADE p ~* The' time bad come for a great moral crusade to demand, a-living wage for all workers. The comfortable classes should be challenged to justify their inhumanity in enjoying the good things of life at the ex: pense of starvation wages. The plain fjict was that our food, clothes and .coal were being produced by sweated wages;—-Mr. A.vFenner Brockway, general secretary of the I.L.P., at Whitehaven. FAIR WAGE CLAUSE We not with considerable degree of satisfaction that the Harbor Commissioners, when advertising for tenders, state that the 'Fair Wage, Clause" will be inserted in the contract. ■'•.Vl^BEis^lil T THE LABOR STATESMAN Ju-ie 5th, 1925 ; ■■ *'■' T± Uiiion Made Unequalled for Strength and Comfort Work Shoes Christie & Stump, Ltd. 51 W. CORDOVA ST. Factory Mil Tammy, 278 Wast" First Stoat 1 - -a w, w si ri DR H. E. HALL DENTIST Ponnorly of 3S Hastings Stroot Woat IS HOW 1004XSD AT 510 Hastings Street West - - Standard Bank Building (Bait* a) Take short stairs to tlio rigrht hofore yon roaoh tbe elevator. OUR PLATES We cannot help talking about them—we guarantee them —guarantee the fit, guarantee the appearance the most natural, guarantee you entire satisfaction—and our prices W" OFF ALL DENTAL WORK-From Regular Charges! THINK OF IT. LET US TALK IT OVER WITH YOU- WE KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE PLEASED Our Phone I> Seymour 7824 Grandview .»* 1955 Commercial Dr., at Fourth At*. McKay's grocery/ Specialties: / . Hay and Grain, Flour and Food Poultry Supplies / Phone High. 975 Prompt Etelivery Manitoba Hardware Shelf Hardware, Granite and ,Tinware, McCIary'a Ranges, Bapco Paint* and Electrical Goods. 1174-76 Commercial Dr. High. 978 Ask for the Union Label goods when spending your wages. It will help keep your wages up. i' BUDGET DEBATE By J. S. WOODSWORTH, Labor M.P. Mr. WOODSWORTH: The budget proposes to increase the duty on slack coal, f feel-that I cannot allow this opportunity to pass without referring to a matter which is in the minds" of a great many of us at the present time, the situation in Cape Breton. . May I again call the attention of the House to the history of this company which is again asking for special favours. According to Poor and Moody's Manual Consolidated 1922, at the merger of the British Empire Steel Corporation-thc total issues of component companies were: Common...... 163,000,000 Preferred.. 19,000,000 $82,000,000 At the merger the old issues were increased and transmuted thus: Common.. $24,000,000 . Preferred 77,080,000 — $101,000,000 FLOUR CAPITALISTS .; • ■■-'■"■:' - GRAB THE DOUGH MONTREAL — The flour milling industry .of Canada has vastly in- .cfeased production while relatively reducing employment. The gross value of the product of Canada's flour mills is nearly five times greater than 45 years ago; but only 500 or 600 more persons are directly employed now. In 1922, 6,757 employees turned out a gross value of $166,881,000. The gross value per employee was <Sver $25,000; the net value was $4,500. Salaried workers received "iff-1922 an average of $1,- 700, wages workers just under $1,000. If) the employees spent all their earnings on flour they could buy back at mill prices about 4% per cent of the gross product, and 25 per cerft of the net product. ml "The Good Old Days'9 —were not so good, ask mother. If you doubt it, We hear folks deplore the fact that they are gone forever but mother should rejoice. She worked like a slave but today there are electric and gas labbr-savmg ' devices ':f0nigh"tMtfii£''vBufd6nl prolong her life. • Electricity and gas service is emancipating the women of today, changing life for them from, an endless task to a time of pleasure. ""Z timmCoimmamftx^cMmiYfa HEAD OFFICE VANCOUVER* B.C IT $19,000,000 Turning Water Into Wine There was thus an actual stock jtotering. by-the -merger -b£r$19,-000,--' 000. Also note that $63,000,000 common was reduced to $24,000,000 and $19,000,000 preferred was increased to $77,000,000. Thus water is turned into wine. A fact finding commission would disclose whether the preferred or common stock represents any equity behind the funded ■debt or whether all such issues.went to promoters, exploiters, legislators, and bondholders as bonus. Mr. McMASTER: Have you got the funded debt? Mr. WOODSWORTH: Let me call attention to this: the Annual'Financial Review (Canadian) of June, 1923;, has evidence that the Nova Scotia legislature authorized Besco to issue $500,000,000 in capital stock. I find on page 181 of this Review with regard to the reduction of capital: ... "That the president 'nio.ipjad».as-«' .SDeci8X„rgSo;!.utio;^ "offfie corporation:-; - '_' . , "That the capital-of the company be reduced from $500,000,000 to $250,000,000." In this connection I might read the following from an editorial in the Ottawa Citizen of July 20, 1924: "There has been issued in addition to the foregoing $101,750,000 and so far as evidence appears tin . this regard, this amount appears to have been entirely in the nature of a bonus distribution to the bondholders and the parties promoting the merger." Now, the miners themselves have been trying to express their view with regard to this proposed bonus, and in view of-the history of the corporation I should like to present the miners' own view in this connection I find in the Labor Herald of March Tf-this-statenient: For Bond and Shareholders McLurg was asked; "If the miners accept a reduction in their wages, will the company reduce the selling price of coal to the consumer?" His reply was "No, we require the money for Our bondholders and shareholders." ! - . . - According to that statement even although the miners were forced ultimately to accept a reduction in wages it will not mean one cent of benefit to the consumers but simply an added profit to the company on distribution to the bondholders. The article continues: "Their annual statement shows that they paid out in dividends for the five year periods ending 1921 on preferred shares $5,350,000, and on common shares $7,786,376.12. They, also laid away in reserve funds $9,-' 500,000. Since then they got from the Dominion government $4,500,000 for a plate mill they erected. They own both the mill and th'e money now." In the last issue of the Canadian Railway Employees' Monthly is an article by Mr. J. B. McLachlan, the editor of the Glace Bay Herald from which I take the following statement: . "Besco was organized in the^year l-&Z0,yf*6r^ inating all duplication of* production costs then existing because of independent coal Companies operating in.' the same-areas. Besco has either to cut'do^n that cost, or it has not. Ths-miners claim it-has. It is a matter of- record that the separate companies that existed before the merger did compete successfully it) the.Mumtreal market for two generations—and if. the old companies with their greater dverhead co3ts could do that; then Besco can do better under- the more' favorable Mt. Pleasant Buy Your Lamps, Radii AMD ELECTRICAL BDTPUSB Trent tne Praotlcal Store City Electric Co. FAIR. 4865 MAIN AT 8th Bapalr* Bay aad Might BellPlumbmg&Heating Company. 105 Broadway East C RERAIRS-eHR-SPEeiAi Fair. 2193 Res. Phone Bay. 1098X A. HIIKER & SON Anything _in Dry Goods and Fancy Work. Goods Must Be Satisfactory or Money Refunded., 2425 Main Street, Halfway Betweep Broadway and 8th Avenue. Phones: Fair. 58 Res.: Bay. 4766R MOUNT PLEASANT7 UNDERTAKING CO, LTD. '[ ';-.'-' AMBULANCE SERVICE COR. OF MAIN AND KINQSWAj conditions of the combine. Here is what Col. Thomas Cantley said on this point the other day when speaking of the ability of* the old Nova Scotia St^el and,Coal Company to compete in,the open markets previous to the Besco merger: 'From 1884 until December 1st, 1920,' a period of 36 years, the Scotia Company earnings were $33,307,- 329.96 and as stated above, in only one year, 1897, was there any loss in operation and in that year the amount-was— tr-ifling,--being— less—thatr $5,000. The total dividends paid during the company's operations were $7,452,758.32—the balance of earnings being put back into the property.' Besco did cut. out all duplication of production costs, and to-day is in a far better position than the old Nova Scotia companies to market coal in Montreal against all comers. Aims of Besco Octopus Then what Is behind all this idleness and hunger? Are these just the results of a- common industrial de- pressipn felt Jftpre!; or less everywhere?" The game that Besco is playing is to secure a cut wage fate so that Besco can get cheaper coal for its steel works, its steamers, its ore mines, its lumber mills, and for its boilers and its coal "mines. The second phase of the game is to secure a higher tariff so that every user of coal on the Atlantic sea-board from Sydney to Montreal slfall pay more for their coal, and the idleness and hunger are the weapons being used to hold up the government and the country and the miners." Mr. McMASTER: Who ' writes this? Mr. WOODSWORTH: Mr. J. B. McLachlan in the last number of the Canadian Railway Employees' Monthly. In substantiation of this,, statement that the present merger ought to be able to enter the Montreal market, Mr. McLachlan quotes from another statement, found on pages seven and eight of'.the' ,annual statement of ther Dominion Steel 'Corporation and. constituent companies for the year ending March 31st, 1921, as follows: Wages Down—Dividends Up "In this Connection," said Mr. Wolvin, "I wish to call the attention of the holders of preferred shares •to the fact that the statement for the fisca'l year shows that dividends on your shares for the three companies named were earned five times over. I need not, of course, emphasize the fact that business is most unsatisfactory at present, and in view of this it is all the- more gratifying to be able to say that for the first quarter of the current fiscal year ending June 30, the Dominion Steel Corporation after providing for depreciation, sinking fund, and bond interest, has earned at the rate of over three times the amount required for payment, of the combined dividends on its preference shares, and on the preferred shares of its constituent companies." The miners charge that Besco has deliberately refused to sell coal in the Montreal market cafering the past year, and has, and is, using the idleness and hunger of the miners as a means to cut the wages of producers and increase prices to consumers of coal. The miners in their misery are nothing more than pawns used by Besco to force the hands of the government and the country. A ten per cent cut in the miners wages would net Besco annually an additional one and a half million dollars, an increased tariff will result in millions more for Besco out of the buyers of coal. By cheaper coal for its own concerns Besco would net at least another half million. Nor do Besco's tariff delegations to Ottawa end with a mere tariff revision upwards. Here are some of the things that Besco also wants, before it can give the country and the miners any assurance that idleness and starvation shall end in Cape Breton: that the government subsidize coal converted into coke to take the place-of-anthracite;that the :j,nnr,rl,Tror iC m « j .»o %owv«fn-!rHffl^j3e"'t^ ™*^%!\« fcK,™&;_ pSMSEs? "?*•?» on coal hauled on the railway, the subvention to apply to sea-borne coal also; and that greater protection be given Canadian steel and steel products. In a word, Besco is holding :up the, country and trying to put across the biggest, blackmailing scheme that thia country- has ever seen. (To be continued.) The Union Label is the Nation's guarantee of a competent and ha'ppy working class. ... Money Saving Speciaj Brown canvas outing Shoes, with rubber soles and heels. Men's tl.fo Boys* *1.75( Brown canvas outing Shoes, Men's '....$1.50 Boys' *1.25 Men's Oxfords !l:...'...i.7.3. $1-45^ Women's Tennis Oxfords. White $1.40, Black $1-15 Children's Leather Sandals, '* $1.00, $1.25 and ,........$1.40 Men's Khaki Coveralls .....$2.40* WoolBathing guits, Men's .:....$3.50; Boys'; — ~ $2.25:. Men's Straw Hats, $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and .". .....$3.50 Arthur Frith & Co. , Men's aiid Boys' Furnishings, tints Boots and Shoes. Phone: Fair. 14 2313 Main St., Between 7th and 8th The Australian Worker in a rece'j issue, under the caption of "A If » issue, under the capt gerous Flood from the South of | ope," protests about the appare' unrestricted immigration of low workers into Australia. There are no words that can r; ake this'fact hideous and ghastly en'Jugh1 —the fact that society and its inj stitutions are organized for the purpose of enabling some people to live* from the toil of many. , Main St. South of 18th r J. C.C0LVIN Plumbing Heating Gasfitti' Estimates Cheerfully Given. 4178 Main Street "— Phones: Fair. 3071 Res., Fair. 2374 30 Years' Experience f ROBINSON'S i Cycle and Repair Store* 3917 Main at 23rd - Fair. 5994 Specialist in Bicycle frame repairs; Keys cut, Saw sharpened, Baby Buggy Tires repaired. Agent for "Red Bird" Bicycles. LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED ' KIRKHAM'§f Our goods are always fresh. Our prices the lowest. Give us a trial > and be convinced. 3320 Main St. 3840 Main St„ Phone Fair. 3300 Phone Fair. 5008 P. N. PARKER Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings "Where You Buy and Save" 25th and Main Phone Fair. 801 Open Saturday Until 9:30 p.m. June 5th, 1925 THE LABOR STATESMAN Trades Union Directory Vancouver Trades aad labor Oouuoll— President, n, H. Neelands. M.L.A.; • ■■ seneral secretary, Percy R. Bengouerh. Office, 80S Holden Bldg., 1« Haatlnga ' IK* J^f.one a"*' TOB. Meets In „ thlrdTueSdaya In month. 'BnUdlnr trades Council, Yaaooamr— Meets second and fourth Tuesday ln . Holden Building. President, J. Flynn. '■■ Secretary-treasurer, W. Watt , Bakers' local 468, Journeymen, of America—Meets first and third Saturdays .at 7^p.m. President, J Mlrtlc, 2740 ■*- Pr. Edward St.; sec, T. RiRby, 37 Broadway West, Phone Fair. 68S2R. Bakery Salesmen, local 8T1 — Meets ' »£0^<, ?J"iZaitP *V«ry month. Holden Bldg., it Hastings if. President, A. Wylle, 4330 Elgin Street; financial , secretary. H. A. Bowron, 761, 13th Ave. E„ Phone Fair. 107X, » Barbers', Journeyman International tTa- Ion of aanorloa—Local 120, Vancouver, B. c, meeta second and fourth Tues- j, days In each month In Room 310 Labor Hal), 16 Hastinga Bast. President, Fred Dawe; fln. secretary, A. { R. Jennl, 728 Hastings Street West; rep, sec, Bert Deprey. > Bookbinders Looal Ko. 108, Int. Brotbar- i ???'lT'?Ieets second Tuesday in month 804 Holden Bldg. President, F. Milne. -^ Drake St:j: secretary, Ar-H:^*!- , tins: 118 62nd Ave, W. Heat Cutters aad Butcher Workmen, Amalgamated—Meets flrst and third Tuesday In Holden Bldg. President, W. R. Walter, 762 Hamilton St.; Sec. W. L. McQrogor, 1761 38th Ave,, E. Mental Hospital Attendants' Federal Union Wo. 36—Meets at Essondale 1st Thursday In month. President, J. A. CJlbson, 312 4th St., New Westminster; rec sec, Will Mackie, Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale. Kill and Factory Workers' Union, local Ho. 1583 — Atflliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters' & Joiners. Meets flrst and third Thursdays in Room 313 Holden Bldg. President. Allan Graham; Fln. Sec, H. Brewer; Rec. Sec, B. Holden, 1710 6th Ave. W., Vancouver, Phone Bay. 3123-R. Hill Wagon Driven aad Dairy Employees, local 464—Meets second and fourth Friday ln Labor Hall, 16 Hastings St. E. Business agent, Birt Showier, 1116 Robson St Molders Union local 881—International of North Amerloa—meets first and third Fridays in month in room 813 Holden Bldg., at 8 p.m. President, Sam Wilson, 1728 Yew St. Corresponding representative, J. Pinkerton, 2159 Victoria Drive. w. Boot and Shoe Workers Union, Wo. 605— '. "T Meets in the Holden Building on the -wav drat Wednesday of each month. Presl- shx/ dent' J* TuM'er. 1919 54tn Ave' B'i Bn- risk; sec, J. Griffiths, 3622 McGIll St. IricMayoro', Masons' and TUo Setters' ,<-!i Int. Union Wo. 1—Meets second and fourth Wednesday ln the Holden Bldg. T President, G. E. Halllday; Seeretary, it W. S. Dagnall, 1244 20th Ave. A '* Phone Fair. 846 R. I < Carpenters and Joiners, Amalgamated Socioty of,—Vancouver 1st Branch \ meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each A month. President, W. Taylor; Sec. F. r) Prosser; business agent, J. McKlnley. / , Headquarters, room 36, 163 Hastings St. W. I - Carpenters, and Joiners, United Brotherhood of, local 468—President, J. O. Thom; recording secretary, W. Page; business agent, Wm. .Dunn. Offloe, Room 808 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings East. Meets second and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m. pflffi^jap^A''j,|'-.'.!'.''j.'|p^i.v^j?i^'''11 : - .—■ City Hall Employees' Association meets .SSkSK88Hes'tiuy,.of each.|fw*ith'atr«6.' - Rlcliards St. at 8 p. m. President, W. H. Lewthwaite,: Business agent, and treasurer, W. J. Seribbins, 3208 Pen- , der St., E.; Secretary, H. A. Black, 2870 Yale St. Civic Employees' Union, looal 38 t Meets first and third Fridays in the month at 445 Richards St., at 8 p.m. President, R. K. Brown, 2527 Charles 1 St.; secretary-treasurer, George Har- , rison, 1182 Parker St. Dominion Express Employees, looal Wo. 4 16, Brotherhood of—Meets first Friday ■f \ and flrst Tuesday alternating each ••month in Room 810 Holden Building. -"resident, G. M. Payton, 4136 Sophia St.; Sec-Treas. H. C. Haines, 1919 ilngsway. ootrioal Worker*, looal 313, Interna- •,.,» tional Brotherhood—Meets every Mon- * day at 8 p.m. .in Room No. 5, 319 Pender Street West President D. W. McDougal, 910 Hastings Street Bast bus' Pender Street West 7 Wnglneera—International Union Stoam < ] end Operating' local 844—Meets every i Thursday at 8 p.m., Room 806 Holden ,'f Bldg. President,. R. Finley; business '■ 3"fent "n"J financial secretary, F. S. >': Blunt; recording seoretary, Herbert ( McSavaney. V. I , Engineers, Steam and Operating, Int. % looal 883—Meets flrst and third Wed- I nesday at 8 p.m. in room 806 Holden - I Bldg. President, Charles Price; rec 5 seoretary. J. T. Venn; financial secre- ,' » tary, Frank L. Hunt. Office, 806 ( Holden Bldg. Motion Pictures VrojoctlonlBt'o Union, looal 348 of I.A.T.S.B. 8s M.P.M.C— Meets at 991 Nelson St on flrst Sunday In each month at 7:30 p.m. President, J. R. Foster, 1161 Granville St.. Secretary, Geo. Gerrard, Box 345. Business Phone; Sey. 3923. IS MOSES REALLY DEAD ? (By George F. Stirling) Musicians Mutual Protective Union looal 14S, A. r. ot Mr—Meets at the G. W. V. A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President Ernest C Miller, 891 Nelson Street; secretary. Edward Jamleson, 991 Nelson Street; financial secretary, W. E. Williams, 991 Nelson Street; organizer, F. Fletcher,. 991 Nelson Street. Painters, Decorators and Paparbangsri looal 138—-Meets second and fourth Thursdays at 319 Pendor St. W. Business agent Robt. S. Stevenson. Office, room 204 319 Pender St., W. Phone Sey. 3609. Pile Drivers, Bridge, Wharf and Dook Builders looal Wo. 3404—Meets every frlday night at 8 p.m. In 112 Hastings t. W. James Thomson, secretary, P. O. Box 320. Plasterers, local 89—International Association of Operative, meets I first . Wednesday In.month at Holde'n Brdg. ' President, W. Strickland, 289-46th Ave. E. Secretary, M. Galway, 1161- 69th Ave. E. Phone Fras. 504-R2. Plasterer's laborers' Wo. 603 International. Meets third Friday in month at Holden Building. President, F. Phillips, 1574, 2nd Ave. W.; Rec. Sec, H. J. Oliver. 163, 23rd Ave. E, Plumbers and Steamfitters:, Wo. 170, International Asso. of—-Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Holden Bldg. President, Bert Stlnchcombe, 1899 Ogden Ave.; secretary and business agent, W. Watt, 806 Holden Bldg. The Lords Day Alliance, through its secretary has recently issued a warning to the Saankh Council that unless they atop the farmers and others from working on Sunday, the matter will be" placed in the hands of the Provincial Police. - In the time of our Lord, it is rumored on good authority, there was an organization formed in Palestine with headquarters at Jerusalem, known as the Sanctity of the Sabbath Protection Band. Some devout Pharasees had noticed that our Blessed Saviour had a wholesome contempt for some the Mosaic Schedule of behaviour and on several occasions had openly taught the people to act contrary to the established law and order of the Patriarcn. Things gots to such a pretty pass that some of the leading Publicans and sinners who attended the Synagogue regularly and kept with punctilious faithfulness all the Mosaic schedule that was expedient from a purely business and social standpoint- convened a meeting" BHdr organized the before mentioned Bund. The Bund sent out spies throughout the country to watch the doing and report the sayings of our Blessed Redeemer and his disciples. The desecration of the Sabbath by Jesus and his followers got to such a pitch that they were actually caught on one occasion pulling a few ears of corn wnilst going through a field, and not only pulling, the corn but husking and eating it, "both of which actions constitute., working on the Sabbath, and desecrating that holy day upon which Jehovah rested after creating the universe and all that therein is. He and his disciples were thereupon accused to thei*-! faces by the saintly followers of Moses who were spying on them from the Bund. It is reported that Jesus was very much upset by their stupid adherence to the letter of the law and rebuked them saying "Which of y¥uTif"fiisi ox or his ass or his sheep, fall into the ditch or the well will not straightway pull him out?" The spies, having the ears, but not the brains of Balaam's Ass, heard him but did not get the point, and after 2000 years of Christian teaching many of his followers have not got it yet. His summing up of the Sabbath question was "Wherefore it is lawful Printing Pressmen and Assistant*, looal Wo. 69—Meets every second Tuesday ln the month at 8 p.m. In Room 213 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings St. E. President, Harry F. -Longloy, 449; 8th St., North Van.; seeretary, Frank H. Humphrey, P. O. Box 894,' 4038 Victoria Dr. Railway Carmen of America, lodge Wo. 88—Meets first and third Friday ln month at Cotillon Hall, Granville and Davie Streets. President, A. S. Ross, 6873 IT. Edward'St.; seci^tom, ■'■ D. Vuliamy, 2216 16th A Street and Bleotrlo Railway Employees, Pioneer Division Wo. 101—Meets K. P. Hall, Eighth and Klngsway, 1st and 3rd Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. President F. A. Hoover, 2409 Clarke Drive; rec secretary, F. E. Griffin, 447 6th Ave. Bast; treasurer, H. W. Speed; financial secretary and business agent, Angus Maclnnes, 3544 Pr. Edward St. Office: corner Prior and Main streets. Phone Fairmont 2160L. it* iPlre Fighters, aWo. 18, /international I,* Association of—Tlta&i&jtvery month at call of president. President, Nell Macdonald, No. 3 Fire Hall; financial secretary, C. A. Watson, No. 3 Fire im Hall. > .'■' Floorlayers' Union, No. 1876, U.B. of C. & 3. of A., meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays ln 310 Holden Bldg., at 8 p.m. President, John Soderman; Fin. Sec A. Reld; Rec. Sec W. Johnston, 1666 16th Ave. W. Hotel and Bostaurant Employees Union, looal 88—441 Seymour Street. Meets first and third Wednesday at I p.m. mr. Second and fourth Wednesdays at 9 l,, p.m. President, G. Coleman; business agent A. Graham. Phone Seymour 1681. 4atat>n workers, looal 87, Int. Asso. of Bridge ft Structural — Meets every ' Monday, Room 804 Holden Bldg., at 8 •p-w Mni—President,1 -Wv -miflayrTW;findL tr-~Arve: Em Secretary; James Diirin, Box 1196 City; Phone High. 4884L. lathers, Wood, Win and Metal, International Union, local 307 — Meets ;: lst-and 3rd Fridays m month, at room 289 Holden Bldg. President V. RJ Midgeley, 3761 Keefar St. E.; secretary, J;-G. Finiayson, 2636 12th Ave. W., Phone Bay. 4942R. , aaohlnlst looal 188—President B, B. McLean. 468 6th Ave., W. Secretary, S. A. Bbardman, 1188 Parker St. Meets second and fourth Friday at 8 p.m. in Room 811 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings Bast " ' '■ Machinist local 692—President, Thos. t Sills, 1362 Burrard St. Seoretary p. R, Bengough. Office, 807 Labor Halt II Hastings Bast. Meets on socond atad fourth Tuesdays IB month. Shoot Metal Workers, Amalgamated, looal Union Wo. 380—Meets second artd fourth Thursday in month in Holden Bldg.. 16 Hastings St E. President, N. C. Smith, 4425 Inman Ave.; fln. sec, E. J. Wardrop, 426 15th Ave. E.l cor. sec, A. P. Ashton, 4603 Spruce Street, Burnaby. to do goo4 on the Sabbath Day." - That means that if a thing is good at one minute to 12 on Saturday night, it is good at one minute past 12. Good is good eternally and forever, and the clock has nothing to do with the case. The question is therefore, "Were the Saanich farmers pulling "asses out of a ditch or doing any other necessary work'on Sunday which was good work, or were they busying themselves in some evil matter? We can confidently assert that the sanctity of the Sabbath is Dot the point at all with the Lord's Day Alliance. During the great war it was perfectly legitimate to manufacture bombs on Sunday for the express purpose of blowing the Sixth Commandment to Hell, and the Lords Day ; Alliance, instead of putting themselves on record as being oJh posed to this, actually through one of their spokesmen, Archbishop Mac- Neil, condoned it. He said "Men h^.tg_wsrk_in_mi3BitUms^tsctories and fight on the battlefield on Sun- day in order that Christianity should win out in the great struggle." This was no doubt the reason why, when the workers of the Canadian Explosives Co. went on strike against Sunday labor, neither Dr. Huestis, nor any spokesman of the Lords Day Alliance publicly avowed himself on the side of the men. But if a Saanich farmer should hunt caterpillars, or trap gophers or do any other legitimate, necessary, good and holy work on Sunday, Dr. Huestis and his bunch appear to be stricken with righteous anger. They strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. They are whited sepulchres. They! twist the I Scripture to their own damnation, and bring forth from one of our great modern writers the stinging shaft, "To the pure, all things are impure.". .. .... p.,-....,, The Lords Day Alliance make a grear.ripjs.^,^ the, Saanich farmers and others struggling to make ends meet in the damnable, -hoggish competitive struggle of our modern business world, but in -the big business War for Oilfields and Spheres of Influence which shook this celestial bubble to its very centre, they were as dumb as oysters. We are glad the Saanich . Council filed the communication with a smile. William Braidwood, D.C., Ph. C. Isabella! Braidwood, D.C.Ph.C, - Licensed by Stale Board, Wash. ' Chiropractors, Nerve Specialists Eferiinf Appointments, Highland 1643-L Bay. 1635 718-7 Standard Bk. Bldg. Ware. 1113 lady Attendant rrom 8 p.m, . Jt-Kay Service By Appointment Sey. 1968 W. F E. DURRANT DOCTOR OS1 CHIBOPBACTIC ., Palmer Graduate 614-15' DOMINION BTJ1XDXWG Office Bay. 8031 Bes. Kerr. 388X3 Dr. Elmo Marshall Graduate Nationaj College. Chicago CHIROPRACTOR 502-3 HOIBSK BBIIMNO 16 HASTINGS STREET, E. -jC-Barvloe Palmer (3 Year Cfiurae) Graduate Bertha LLWintermute , DjO,.>.b.C.<. CHIROPBACTOR-SPINOGRflPHER Soy. 1507 WtgUta, Ssy. 3154 403 DOMINION BUIIDING CORRESPONDENCE Tailors', Journeymen Union of America, looal Wo. 178—Meetings held first Thursday ln each month, 8 p.m. Executive meets third Thursday of every month pin Labor Hall. President, A. R. Gatenby; secretary. C. McDonald, P.O. Box E03. Executive meets third Thursday of every month. Typographical TTnion, Wo. 836—President, It. P. Pettipiece; vice president, C. S. Campbell; secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P.O. Box 66. Meets last Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., ln Holden Building, .16 Hastings St E. Tbe Vancouver Xneatrloal Federation— Meets at 991 Nelson Street, at 11 a-m. . ,„on—the gueaday-preeiedlMC- the-"fhmf tieen Sunday—of the-monthv-"Pnildettt, Harry Pearson; secretary, Edward A. Jamleson; business agent, Fred Fletcher. »91 Nelson St. - ,.-. Why They Hunt "t like death 1" a great huntsman used to say to me when I was a boy in Leicestershire. "By Godl" said a hunting parsori to me ohce, "I'd rather be a hound than ah Archbishop !" What he envied was the joy of the hound, when he gets his teeth into the fox's fur and swallows the hot'and tormented blood.—H. W. Nevinaou, lis ths' Editor, Labor Statesman, ,.„„iSHr.!^A.,Vancouver paper claiming some prominence carried an article in last Sunday's issue under the title "Economic Laws Put Whites in Mills", the writer, believing that the chief mission of the Press is to present the truth, offered the following criticism which was denied admission to its columns. The article was dealt with under four main headings, i.e.,— 1. Today only 40 per cent of employees are Orientals. 2. Unable to equal white men in volume of production. 3. Past decade has witnessed gradual change in situation. 4. Sole argument favoring Oriental has been his steadiness. Answers 1. No person with any knowledge of the lumber situation ill B. C. would make such a preposterous claim, it is not a great while since the Shingle manufacturers association published the fact that 85 per cent of their employeesswere Orientals and the situation has been aggravated rather than eased since that time and a visit to the vicinity of the Hastings Mills and a few others in Vancouver at closing time will cure the, most optimistic case. 2. A thousand thanks .for this tardy admission that the Orientals are unable to equal white men in volume of production though it has been true fr<«trtrme ffiffiOToffalfW- standing. timber is God's' gift to the people of this land and by that token -no- inortal-pnien have -4he authority: l.o alienate it without their consent or some quid-pro-quo as a set increase in wages should be given for their equity in said timber combined ■with the. admitted greater efficiency. 3. It is only too true that the past decade has witnessed gradual changes in the situation and in the main they are to be regretted, it is a co-incidence that a photo of the great wizard, Luther Burbank, appears alongside the art ids under discussion and describes him as sinking a spade in the earth preparatory to pHamrtSmg a Siwej we cooBissicsicad to destroy be fore we were prepared to build anew, we had little or no system of! reforestation, we needed a Luther Burbank who would have seen that a tree was planted for every^ene taken away, our timber policyJneeA to be such that will bring eVajj/possible dollar into the treasury wheras- under the present system millions of Orientals in preference to our- own Nationals in face of the fact that these people can never become good Canadian citizens even, if they desired to do so, heredity, religion, training and ideals are diametrically opposed to those required to build up in Canada a great Nation within the Empire. 4. The author of the article makes the plain statement that the only argument in favor of the Oriental is his steadiness, seeing that they have been given preference in employment since the war infers that the white worker and British subject is not steady. On reading this the writer momentarily visualized a deadly but grand panorama which was in continual operation for four years during the late war and every movement in every picture gave the direct lie to the assertion that those men were not steady. I recall a period in 1918 when the Fourth Division was behind the lines awaiting reinforcements to replace the awful carnage of the preceding months, there were many "Chinese Labor* troops in the place when the Huns came over and dropped a few bombs with their compliments. , The Chinese scattered to such effect that it took two days to round them up. :r**-*TO:a^^ of his way to drive home the fact that he will not be influenced by sentimenlT'" He is the selfsame mail who wildly waved the flag When the bands were playing and the boys were marching in '14, '15 and ,16. He made .numerous; pledges as- to what-he would do if they, would pull his chestnuts put of the fire. The, boys werj and are steady (who dare' deny it?). . They marched across no- man's land with heads up steadily facing death and- thousands embraced it with an eclat that contrasts vastly with the dejected mien with which thousands of them have walked from the mills and industries of this province .where they have, for six OWN YOUR HOME, THE EASY WAY! See Us About Reliable INSURANCE LOANS AND ADVICE BROKERAGE' Allan & Boultbee Ltd. 574 SEYMOUR STREET Phono Seymour 8837 T. J. Kearney & Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers New Chapel and Parlors • Private Ambulance Service 802 Broadway-W. Phone Fair. 3 years, been spurned and preference given to the Orientals who are "steady." | A continuance of the present^dip- lomatic and economic policy is u guarantee that the clarion call will go forth within ten years and we can reasonably expect that the steadies from China and Japan who have monopolized the employment in connection with our natural resources, will spring to it and thus permit our white workers to_„entiench themselves in the industries which position we lost whilst "over there." I invite every citizen to scan the report on Japanese immigration to Canada for 1924, always keeping in mind that these figures are compiled in Japan—ten laborers are credited with families totaling 155 persons; two are listed under "mining" (no males). May we assume that this is another experiment of the mines management at Cumberland to still further reduce cost of production? The greatest tragedy is foreshadow- «djn.tte.facja^;2^d^4eja»te^ .were.admvRed, After studying the birth rate of the different peoples in B.~ C. ..over the .past five yearey this ■ item presages disaster and the extinction of the white race in B. C., within the lifetime of some now living. -"Steady boys, steady." • *.-: - - ,.-.:■' - HVGH THORNLEY. That work . is important 'enough and big enough for the best of us. It is glory enough for any one of us to say that we have helped to advance the working conditions of our craft or that we have helped to foe- ward the cause of organized.labor in general. ' 1 It' fl'p THE LABOR STATESMAN June 5th, 3925 The Labor Statesman i a-ubllahed every Friday, at tl« Holden Bldg., Vancouver, B. C. Owned hj^tbtVancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. - Preas Committee: J. Sidaway, St Railwaymen; W. J. Seribbins. Civic Km- «JSSi T' .Punn' 9"Tentera; V. R. "idrey, Lathers; p. R. Benaough, Machinists; J. Thompson, Pile Drivers and Wooden Brldeeraen. H. W. Walts, Man. fcditor. Subscription Rateo:—Canada $2.00 per year, fl.00 for alx montha United gtatea and foreign, !3.eo per year. To unions subscribing In a body, lie per member per month. Phons Seymour 1989. Vancouver, B.C., June 5th, 1925 THE UNSEEN^ GOVERNMENT A local paper controlled/-by individuals that can fairly be said to be a part of the hidden .ring that dominates Canadian affairs, without appearing on the programme — and which to the general public is known as "Big Business" endeavors to prove that there is no such thing as "Big Business." But, like Hindenburg during the closing year of the war, the writer has another 'prepared position" to retire to in case the first becomes untenable, for he goes on to prove how hopeless we would be without "Big Business." Just in detail what Big Business is there is no very exact knowledge, for the thing is not an incorporated company or anything of that nature. Our ijuiw- Iedge of the thing is had in tjfesame way that a business house, when it ■ finds its office ransacked arid safe ',cracked, knows that there are,hm glai*»;-whom or" how' many Were engaged or the exact hour the job was performed it does not know, but this does not invalidate the central fact that they are the victims of burglars. A farmer may not know whether a nest of empty shells is the work of coon, polecat or Towser, but he does know that there is some egg-sucking animal around. ■ The popular conception is that a small number of leading representatives of the larger financial and industrial interests form an interlocking 'mafia" that influences political nominations, elections, the make-up of cabinets, originates, and wherever their interests so require, modifies or defeats legislation, and so on to the end that the whole national activity serves to build up and enrich the ring- so directing affairs. This group is frequently described as'the unseen government. The evidence favoring the existence of this "government inside of a government" is fairly direct, practically every cabinet in Canada, but more particularly the Federal Cabinet at Ottawa, containing "dark, horses"—ministers who have neither waded through tbe muck of politics to their position nor earned it through any aptitude shown for public service in any other capacity. To deal with specific instances: for nearly twenty years Cartwright applied himself to the financial end of Canadian politics and by long years of service as political critic fairly earned the finance department.' When his party came into power an Unseen hand reached behind the scenes and placed an untried man in that position and placed Cart- I-' Mtjtia^f^or-aviE'^oZMia daFtbe people of Canada do not know what interests .objected to Sir Richard Cartwright.. • „.-... ::r.'^:v:Sir^ThGnia^ in stance of .some unseen power, lifting an untried. and virtually unknown man into the most important Federal portfolio. In our schemes of government the Senate may reject any legislation passed- by the elected House. Approximately one-half the appointees to the Senate are gentle- : .^ _ men who have neither served party interests nor in any manner whatsoever won" public confidence—their appointment can only be Understood on the hypothesis that they represent some hidden interest. Againi' apparently unimportant legislation Carelessly passed is found to be a key, opening up immense possibilities to the small groups who appear to understand its possibilities. And these same people appear to be able to anticipate the fact and direction of every new development and profit thereby. At the present moment every village councillor knows that nine million population cannot hope to create traffic for forty thousand miles of railway* yet our wisest statesmen fifty or twenty years ago raced each other to commit seven million people to the last twenty thousand miles of the programme. Was this shortsightedness, or some hidden influence.at work? At the present ...moment we can say With every confidence that in fifteen years all .that will remain of British Columbia's great timber areas will be a little pulp- wood, in the northern district, yet for twelve years, through change of ministers and change of governments, we are lulled to sleep with the authoritative assurance that the timber is growing five times as fast as it is being cut. Credit and the supply of money is the constant subject of manipulation, money becomes- easily obtainable and the individual with a few thousands borrows to make sufficient to start in some venture. Then without cause or reason the banks call in their loans- and in the wreck the little capital of the small fellow van- ishe;s—to appear later as added wealth in the hands of "Big Business." The vast majority of the ,of«(B5it!efe«^o}BnTbia' are definitely opposed to the influx of the Asiatic. Other provinces are absolutely indifferent, yet some power rules at Ottawa, and, regardless of which party is in Control, that continues and yearly increases the men- e. , Through the whole of these contradictory and inexplicable conditions the once consistent fact is that out of every turn of affairs a small group of very quiet and non-asssum- ihg individuals grow richer, and although the group does not always appear to be composed of the same individuals, there are in every little group a sufficient number that we have met elsewhere to establish the interlocking character of the whole Bund. The simplest explanation that will account for all these conditions is that Canadian people and Canadian affairs are being directed and manipulated for their own purposos and profit by a group that for. every-day purposes is known as "Big Business." ■r —M. THE OPIUM AND NARCOTIC DRUG ACT AMENDMENT The amendments to the "Opium and Narcotic Drug Act" have gone through the committee stages of the second reading at Ottawa. As we see it there is very little objectionable matter in. the proposed amendments, but a glance through the discussions brings out in bold relief the various obstacles to be overcome be- SintcocaL^ Mine Has tain does not make a cent out of the traffic directly, the colonial possessions and dependencies of the East derive all the way from a small percentage to almost one half of their taxation from this trade. And as the imperialistic policies of Britain have a direct bearing on the taxation, trade and other government management of these colonies tbe effect is fhe same. Indirectly Britain does profit. The •stubborn fight she puts up'when the question is discussed shows that she jealously guards the interests of her commercial adventurers and whilst realizing that the day is coming when restriction of production will be realized she is in no hurry to hasten such an advent. Had India had a native representative, or one sympathetic to the native viewpoint, at the Geneva Conference it is quite likely the American proposals would have met" witn a better response. But being represented by a-Mr. Campbell who~m1ierpreted the views of the India Office, anything he had to say tended to support Lord Cecil's attitude;—That is, the blame was placed on China where the poppy is extensively cultivated and smuggling carried on by her bandit and military adventurers who see in it a source of revenue to pay for their exploits. But to blame China, where it is at present impossible to restrict, and condone' the action of India, where the native reformers are striving to put down the evil, is to show that their reasons conform to the interests of Empire trade. The traffic is having a demoralizing influence in India, particularly in the industrial centres where women employer!-at various tasks administer it to their babies to keep them., qu.iet«»a!he"ef*- fe'cT'is to'set up chronic constipation and a general lowering of health standards with a heavy mortality for these infants. Either through ignorance of the facts, blind allegiance to Empire policies, or indifference to this world problem and its menacing consequences, Canada has failed to make use of^her opportunities to give practical support to those interested in attacking the evil at its source, that is, where the poppy is cultivated, and the derivatives manufactured. Comrade Woodsworth deserves the commendation of all those in this country who are sincerely concerned with the dope traffic. His understanding of the problem and his timely questions relative thereto has been the means of placing upon public record in the House of Commons the attitude of this country on this subject. To prevent as far as possible the spreading of this evil is necessary; but to do so without attempting to curb the source of supply is both foolish and inhuman. The only members who showed any concern and suggested practicable means of control Were the Labor members. H. H. Stevens and the other Coast members were discreetly silent on the subject, but during the same sitting showed great concern about how many seals had been killed on the Pribiloff islands since the year 1900. Junior Labor League bore any such act can be made workable in Canada. Mr. Woodsworth supported by Mr. Irvine, drew out th.e,.4js.eii5^».^ ner, a~hd "6y*qiiestiohs"andVsuggestionB forced the Minister of Health, Hon. II. S. Behind, to disclose Canada's. attttnderarthe- 'Geneva "" ConferehW last winter. Mr. Belaud supports the proposals of Lord. Cecil, British representative at. the Conference, and invokes the aid of Mr! Campbell, representing India at the Conference, to' Show that Britain is not making any money ont of the traffic or that India is in any way responsible for -the raeance of the. uses and abuses-.of There will be a business meeting of the J.L.L. this Friday evening at 6262 Chester Street The League is holding another Shares for Workers Of interest to the working man is the announcement of the future development of the properties of the Silver Premier Mining Company Ltd. situated at Wilmer, B.C., in the East Kootenays. This Company have recently secured the well known Silver King Mine and intend to immediately commence shipment from this property. The property was purchased by the new owners upon the report of Mr. Edward Floyd, well known Mining Engineer, who reports that a very large ore body is opened up showing a solid IS inch vein of galena reported to run around $200 per ton and a fine vein of free milling ore averaging $40 per ton. The development work on the property has been carried out to such a point that immediately upon placing a crew upon the property ore may be taken out for shipment, a feature which very few Companies are able to offer to their prospective invest- -orsr——- -~—' The Company are in the very for^_ tunate__p0sition—of 'being' "offSrebT a contract by a very well known Mining Engineer to mine the ore at an exceedingly low figure, this engineer guaranteeing to deliver ore ready for shipment which will realize $100 per ton or more, failing which he .suffers a heavy penalty by deduction from his contract price. The Mine is under the capable management of Mr. George C. Mc- Gown,.M.I.M.E., of London, England. Mr. McGown, who is known throughout the Dominion of Canada, held the responsible position or Lloyd's Supervisor for British Columbia, and under his supervision were built the many ships which the war time.shipyards turned out from Vancouver and Victoria. His many other official positions which he has occupied during his twenty years' residence in this country, ably fits him to conduct the affairs of this Company. The Company have put out a very interesting brochure which should h» jn^the •irartids' 'of "every" working man as this investment is one of the most secure that has ever been offered to the mining public of British Columbia. - — "The Mikado" At The Orpheum Next Week The tuneful comic opera "The Pirates of Penzance", the third offering of the Brandon Opera Company at the Orpheum theatre served a double purpose to the nlfflfic lovers and theatregoers of Vancouver and vicinity. It brings back the first of the series of Gilbert and Sullivan operas that the" company will offer during the summer and it also served to introduce a new Prima Donna to the opera fans. , Miss Ethel Cqdd made her debut on Monday evening irr the leading soprano role.'" Her grace, stage presence and wonderful voice immediately entleared her to the audience and she sang her way into the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to be present. She is a most promising youngster and the leading critics declare that she Is destined to go far in the profession. The entire Brandon Opera Company gave a most satisfying performance of "The Pirates" which is regarded as the cream of Gilberts humor and satire and Sullivans catchy lyrics, prominent'among them being "Poor Wandering One" and the rollicking "Policeman's Lot Is Not A Happy One". Next week starting Monday, June 8th, will be another week of Gilbert and Sullivan when the perrennial favorite ''The Mikado" will be the offering. "The Mikado" and in fact all the works of Gilbert and Sullivan is replete with music that is as much wound np in the home life of the Anglo-Saxon race as are the sayings of Shakespeare. As one after another of the old, familiar melodies u ~—' zm UNION G. W. G. MADttf} Carpenters' Overalls . Phone Seymour 3594 Campbell & Griffin Clothing. Hats, Caps and Men's \ Furnishings 144 CORDOVA STREET WEST * ronizeI) Whole Wheat FLOUR EVERY HOME NEEDS IT. MAKE SURE YOU GET IT— AND NOTHING ELSE. It la Rich in Nourishment DELICIOUS J Ring Up Sey. 2354 tor Appointment DR. W. J. CURRY I DENTIST - Suite 341 Dominion Building Vancouver. B.C. PERRY & DOLK, Men's Tailors 18 Hasting*] West Room 33 S.BQ1EL^S0N FpNERAL DIRECTgB&w ww-a.p^j^-^MBALMERS ■ 66 6th St., New Westminster Phone 993 wfsu Phone: Seymour 1790 Hartie Bros., Ltd. TAILORS 663 SEYMOUR STREET (Opposite Hudson's Bay) i VrVTT May pay more but ^ X \J\J you cannot-ftet bet- '. ter. We positively Improve your appearanco when we make clothes for you. TEY VB rOB YOUR IfEXT SUIT J. H. SYVEDER & CO. 437 SEYMOTTB STREET Custom Tailor Union Shop come sweetly to your ears—-a_sym- dn.rj». Snlurd^, H^^^^^^^^^^^ mission-by collection at the door, Good music ..M^^fJfS^-J^^Mi^r^^rf^f "Sfclngadvantage of the fine weather on the week ends by hikes and picnics. • The organization' is •stffl'rgr%w'- ing. Sis new members Were accepted at the last meeting. Let's have a few more! Ask for the Union Label goods when spending your wages. It will help beep your wages «sp. .first heard them. Then what it must "mean to the younger generations to hear them, perhaps for .the first time*: i;^EmE*^wuftg-boybr^ and know "The, Mikado" would be as isorry a- matter as not to read. "Robinson Crusn" or learn the story of ''Cinderella". It becomey, therefore, a pleasure and a duty.to hear tiie Brandon Opera Company in revivals of thes comic opera gems. Recent reports of Norway's official employment agencies'show that unemployment has dropped somewhat during th® past two months. .' PIERCE POWELL 11 Tear* With Hirk's EXPERT WATCHMAKER A*S Clocks, Glassware, etc. 861 Seymour St. Vanoonver, B.C. MEXICO AIMING TO MAKE PEAS-' ANTS ECONOMICALLY FREE President Calles of Mexico recently gave utterance to a "group of U. S.' excursionists as follows: "We are trying to make the -ptaaanfc- ocon"^-- oinically. independent, 'so* 'that these, poor men, who have been in the conditions of slaves until now jnay be-*' come free, and enjoy a littlejnore-o^.,L Hie'-happnisir"*w*hich 'rightfuify' be-^, longs to' them*. That is why We a*e trying-to elevate them morally by ' means-of~ schools; that is why we want them to have a piece of land to satisfy their-most pressing needs, find' why we believe that by raising the status of these workmen we will form a greater Fatherland, able to co-operate with the other peoples of. the, earth and pursue the "well being of humanity." June 5th, 1925 THE LABOR STATESMAN / Hastings Townsite Lots Are Offered Working Men on Terms Purchasers of Joseph Martin Estate HaVe Placed 300 Cleared Lots on Market—Homes Will Soon Dot the Place—Values to Increase—Attractive Offers FOLLOWING the announcement in last week's issue of The Labor Statesman that the Joseph Martin estate in Hastings Townsite was about to be placed on the market, many enquiries have been made regarding identity of the new owners, terms of sale and other data. Briefly, the facts are as follows: - • -~ Mr. F. T. McEihoes;. for many years a resident of the prairies, and who later moved to Victoria, bears credentials proving him to be a reputable man of "substance, integrity, means and sound business acumen. After he was approached by th,', Martin Estate's representatives, he became associated with a "well-known pioneer resident, whose home is in Burnaby and who for many years was engaged extensively in Business. ii This gentleman has been living in partial retirement lately and at present desires his jiame. to be withheld. -JMsHnrowTfi, Tiowever, that he is an old-time resident, deeply respected and has many jrjends.—-*-p-—;>■■ . •■ Easy Terms, Fair Play These gentlemen have opened an office at 804 Dominion Building. They have no real estate agents, but will attend to the sale of the town- site lots themselves, with a little help from accredited representatives who are engaged with the distinct understanding that there will be no misrepresentation. The lots will principally go to working folk, and will he sold on convenient terms if desired. The payments will run about $25 down and monthly installments. If sickness ot other misfortune overtakes the purchaser, every sympathetic consideration will be extended. Plans are now being worked out whereby'if the purchaser dies,' the widow or other dependents, will receive a free gift of the lot, and all outstanding installments will be wiped* off. A special insurance policy covers this, and the owners of the « estate pay the premium. , , Snpp^ ■ r, * 'Value'' W»IJ. In^reMg, -„.^^w^aa? ,._ Before purchaser oiffirigKt the Martin Estate Mr. McEihoes and his associates made minute enquiries and secured the opinions of realty experts who testify to the increasing value ofx-the lots. There are over 300 of these townsite lots. Before long their values will jump ahead, and long before the buyer finishes payments, the lot will be worth a great deal more. Building operations will start almost at once, artd new homes will soon dot the townsite which forms an ideal location for modest homes for working people. In Excellent Location The location is most desirable for building. Street cars pass the block. Schools and churches are-"wlthin easy access. In short, the townsite offers every advantage for the home, and offers unusual attractions for the working man to acquire his own home lot, upon which he can erect a home on installments, and eventually become possessed of his own home or hold for increased value. It is significant to - note that"surrounding blocks are held at double the price asked by the McEihoes iota, the_ Jate Mr. Joseph Martin ^having paid the present price of these lots on improvements. The country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember or overthrow it. —Abraham Lincoln. If Europe is ever.to unite, it will be on the basis of universal democracy and the freedom and equality of 'all nationalities within it.—Philip Kerr. VAWCOT7VEE HARBOUR COOTMISSrONER^ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LIimtnllatlon of Bed EijrJit- Carg-o lig-ht Connections . Grain Jetty Ho. 1 Sealefl tenders marked. Dock Lighting and Cargo Light Connections, Grain Jetty Ho. 1, covering labor and material as required for the supplying and Installing of all necessary apparatus and equipment, in the above mentioned project, and addressed to the undersigned, will he received at the offices of the Vancouver Harbour Commissioners, 525 Seymour Street, until 12 o'clock - noon, on Saturday, the 6th day of June, 1925. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the Assistant* .'Secretary, 525 Seymour St. A deposit of ten ($ro.00) dollars will be required, which will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications. The tenders will be accompanied by an accepted cheque, equal to ten (10%) per cent of the amount of the tender. The accepted cheque of the successful tenderer will be released on the substitution of a bond, satisfactory to the Commissioners, for twenty-five (25%) per cent of the amount of the contract. A fair wage clause will be Inserted in the contract.' The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. W. D. HAHVIB, Secretai y. June 2nd, 1925. It All Depends If vMiss Maggie McWhack, underpaid ahd overworked worker in a Vancouver laundry, yielded to, a momentary impulse (legally and criminally called a temptation) and swiped a delectable pair of silky feminine inexpressibles, she'd be swiped herself by the stern anfl firm hand of the law. Then poor Maggie would go to Oakalls, or maybe to the "Children's Aid Society" if she were young enough. She would be branded as an outcast of society, and, when she expiated her legal debt, Maggie would find herself worse off than ever, jobless, stained with the imprint of prison, and otherwise' rot- tenized. But, good folks, if Mrs. Clarence Reginald McPiffle, of the fashionable west end of Vancouver,, yielded to an impulse .te'th-lot-* of- money in her'purse) and swiped a piece of goods worth $76 from David Spencers the poor thing would melt justice with compassion and a mere fine and Mr. Spencer would wave his tongue with both hands, explaining that he did not want to be vindictive, but wanted simply to stop shoplifting. Miss Maggie McWhack's ~name would be duly recorded on the police blotter and in the local press as a horrible example. And Mrs Clarence Reginald Mc- Piffle's name would be hushed into silence, because, you see, there's a helova difference' in the social distinctions of the two! Get it? Maybe you can squeeze a moral out of this. If the point is not quite clear, we give this little tip of advice: Don't' be dishonest'unless you can afford it, because you'll be, QUt^oJ*,, 'M^^^^^li^^^^s^ what you steal, • > ■'• Study the relative cases of Miss Maggie McWhack, laundry girl, and Mrs. Clarence Reginald McPiffle of Society. Fighting Drug Combine In Western Canada wo are alone engagod ln the most stronnouo light of our business existence against ths efforts of the Drug Combine to raise ths price on yonr overy-oay drag wants. Our large and increasing business has bean bnUt on one policy, QOAMTY, SERVICE and SAVING. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS $1.50 Imperial Granum 30.92 .20 Hydrogen Peroxide, 4 oz... .11 .30 Waterglass ie .75 Baku Russian Mineral Oil, 16 02.- „.. 1,00 Dr. Reld's Guaranteed Hair Tonic ...... .15 Bpsom Salts,'6 lbs. ,...".._... .20 National Toilet Paper Rolls. 3 for *_„„.. .10 Hiawatha Toilet Paper Rolls, 3 for .39 .52 .39 .... .SO .35 Emulsified Cocoanut Oil .... .20 Pears Soap, 3 for —, 2.60 Glaxo ^_. .26 Krysol (antiseptic) 4 oz... 1.00 MIchaud's Lilac Vegetal.... .15 Van Loo Cigars, 3 for .60 Br. Reld's Pyorrhea Mouth Waah. v ;,. _.... .16 Welch's Grape Juice, 2 for ■ ,50 Aromatic Cascara, 4 ox. .... .26 Chloride of Lime .10 Palm Olive Soap, 4 for 1.76 Hair Clippers _ .It .47 3.06 .16 .81 .25 .25 .IS .20 .16 .25 .99 VANCOUVER DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED 12 STOBES Superior Cut ttJfcntisfcry PRIVATE, Up-to-date, High.Class and Sanitary Sterilized Instru- ■*• ments—Gentlemanly, skilled operators whom you will not hesitate to recommend to your friends. Open to 9 p.m. Old Gold Is valuable. We pay cash or allow you credit on dental work at full value for your gold fillings DR. W. E. WESSELS, B.A., D.D.S. 192 HASTINGS ST. E., COR. MAIN ST. PHONE SEY. 1020 Radios. Victrolas, Pianos VIOLINS, SAXOPHONES, ETC. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES HERE WE HAVE A FEW RARE BARGAINS IN USED INSTRUMENTS—SEE THEM TIME PAYMENTS IF DESIRED SWITZER BROS. UMITED 3IO HASTINGS STREET WEST '■'•-. COMMUNIST PARTY OF CANADA PUBLIC MEETIJtfG Royal Theatre, Sunday, alime 7liirtt ^ puil ■ '' Subject: "RUSSIAN WORKERS IN ACTION" -. - . Speaker: TIM BUCK, OF TORONTO (Recently Returned From Russia) TWELVE PRIZES Valued at Not Less Than $25.00 •.-■■■■■■ will be given away at the VANCOUVER CENTRE LABOR CLUB ^-^^T DRIVE :'-'- '■'.' to be held in the BELVEDERE COURT Main and Tenth Saturday; june 20th Whist starts at 8.-30 sharp. :•' Admission 25 cents. Edmonton Subscribes $1000 For N.S. Miners Something over a thousand dollars was collected in Edmonton for the Nova Scotia miners' relief fund, as a result of the tag day on Saturday,' May 23 and the benefit concert held in Pantages theatre on Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Civic Relief Committee. Despite the disagreeable weather, $700 was realized as a' result of the tag day. It_ is, expected that this amountjWill be considerably augmented as the result of the subscription list which has been circulateefoy the Edmonton Trades and Labor Council, complete returns for which have riot yet been received. The sum of $314 was realized from the Sunday night concert. A splendid program was rendered by the toV lowing artists who were all winners at the recent Alberta musical festival: Miss Etta Manuel, Miss Joyce Fetch, Miss Salome Scott, Miss Ethel Richards, Miss Violet Cumming, J. Anderson, Alex. Mcintosh, Elmyr Stutchbury'' and James Macdonald. The AH Saints' ladies chorus and male chorus gave several numbers, Vernon Barford, conducting. The accompanists for the evening were F. J. Nurding and Vernun Barford. The Bank of England, the Reichs- bank of Germany, and' the Bank of France, are reported to have recently agreed upon a common policy of withholding credits from the Soviet Government and its subsidiary organizations. TRY US FOR JOB PRINTING Peoria, 111.—An arbitration board has raised street car men's wages in this city. The workers secure an average advance of $13.50 a month, The rich man's disinclination to recognize the poverty of the masses is only excelled by the poor man's disinclination to escape from it.^— H.:-C.. Palmer. CO-OPERATIVE PROTECTION A small monthly pnynicu^-jen^kiea our organization to- provide insurance, Doctor and Hospital Benefits for its members.' ."We ned you; You need us.'.' Write or call for particulars. T. L. BEAVEN, 513 Province Bldg. MlllllllllillllMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillinilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllfflllll I SPEND THE DAY | §' AT 5 I BOWEN ISLANDf S "OUR VESSELS LEAVE DOCK, FOOT OF -CARRALL § = STREET, DAILY, 9 A.M.—RETURNING, 5:30 P.M.; 5 § . 9 A.M. SATURDAYS—RETURN 2 P.M. § I $1.00 RETURN I | UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED f iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi Corporation of the District of South Vancouver PUBLIC NOTICE THE Council of the Corporation of the District of South Vancouver are calling meetings at the following times and places, to explain and discuss the agreement re annexation which you will be called to vote upon on the 20th day of June next Free expression of opinion is invited. -Sexsmith -8 p.m. SchopL. Sixty-first'Avenue and "Life is a mystery, Death is a doubt, Some people are dead while . They are walking about." " —O'Reilly. TRY US FOR JOB PRINTING FRIDAY, JUNE 5th- Ontaripi^trfiat, MONDAYrJUNE 8th—Secord School, Sixty-first Avenuejind..ViC- -■ toria_ Street., JS,p.m. .- - ;— -rr;:pr::■:.rr.:.-7-r.- — S•-/s'-—-:...... *W*EDNESDAYr7UNE 10th—G. W. V. A. Hall, Klngsway and 1 Joyce Road.. 8 p.m. -...., . FRIDAY,. JUNE 12th—Odd Fellows Hall, Thirtieth Avenue and Main Street*. 8 p.m. , ** MONDAY, JUNE 15th—Selkirk School, Twenty-second Avenue and . Commercial Street. 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th—Victoria Road Community Hall, Forty- fourth Avenue and Victoria Street. 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 19th—Municipal Hall, Forty-third Avenue-and . Fraser Street 8 p.m. - - —K ~ .""•'''. WM. T. RILEY, Comptroller; T J- . THE LABOR STATESMAN June 5th, 1925 ORPHEUM CAFE Highest quality of food properly prepared and neatly and courteously served in generous portions by experienced Union employees. You will find our prices much lower than the average first- class cafe. ALWAYS OPEN 762 Granville Street Vancouver, 6. C. Opposite Orpheum Theatre Two Good Places To Eat •Home and Here J-RAY SERVICE ALWAYS OPEN CUISINE THE BEST 612 PENDER ST. WEST Opposite the Boffera Building' Quarter block East ot Granville St. LOGANBERRY WINE Equal in Strength and Flavor to Port Wine MADE IN VANCOUVER PROM BRITISH COLUMBIA JRTJIT --■':- BY EXPERIENCED WINE MAKERS. Only 60c a Quart—$2.75 a Gallon For Sale at All Government Vendors No Import Duty. A B. C. Product. Co-operate with the' Producer and be satisfied. ' V • BERRY GROWERS' CO-OPERATIVE UNION OP BRITISH COLUMBIA Tills advertisement Is not pnbUslied or displayed by ths liquor Control Board or by th* Government of British Colombia. WHITE LUNCH LIMITED Five Places to Eat. Granville Street—Nos. 439 and 806. Hastings Street—Nos. 128 East, 124 West and 439 West Satisfaction Guaranteed. * POPULAR PRICES TABLES FOR LADIES REST ROOMS FOR LADIES NEVER CLOSED 21 CORDOVA STREET, WEST. STANLEY HOTEL Now open under new management. Refurnished throughout. Hot and cold water. 'Phones in bedrooms. Up-to-date comforts. An Ideal hotel for all! " '. MCENSBD BEPBESHMENT BAXLOB. HEBE V. Taylor—Proprietors—H. Watson ^^^ontHtarfWfl^ MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES 310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER Military Expenditure DECADENCE IN GOVERNMENT— In the piisf, idealism and politics .had-never shown the characteristics ri-o^»e.Mrect«?emB''M^ government—monarchist, aristocrats iic and demderatic-^had shown decadent sides. The. decadent side of democracy Was ignorance, and love of power was the decadent side of 'the other .two. One sociologist had said the extent to which man had- advanced was shown by the time he took to consume his jqisai&v "If that J>.?,J.8j:Jjjftft. ihe miner ,has.;..not-a^vMcecV'fw^Tof 'the'Gbvernment by law gives him only 20 minutes for that purpose, whereas the mine-owner, presumably, has an extension. Democracy did not want the dictation, of aristocracy, or even of the proletariat.-A^. Prank Hodges, ait Wandsworth (Birmingham). The following remarks were made in the House of Commons by J. S, Woodsworth in reply to the supply estimates for Canadian National Defense: As to the labour organizations, I think I cannot do better than read a paragraph or two from the manifesto i issued about a year ago by the International Federation of Trade Unions. This organization, let me interject, is not affiliated with Moscow. So there is no reason for any hon. gentleman to jump up and shout, "Red Moscow!" I note that the Trades and Labour Congress of Canada has signed this manifesto through its president, Tom Moore.. The manifesto states: , "We are drawing near the tenth anniversary of the Aday which saw the outbreak of the world war—that fatal August day which let loose Armageddon upon the world, and opened the way to a slaughter and havoc which has been unexampled in the annals of the world. _._,—Four—Yearf' of "Agony "For four long_ years the world suffered untold agonies; for four long years the peoples fought each other like wild beasts; for four long years the flower of the world's youth was sacrificed on the battlefields; for four long years civilization was forgotten, and its most elementary lessons were thrown to the winds. "During these four terrible years, thousands of young men went forth to battle in the confident Tiope that they were fighting to end war, and to make the world safe for democracy. "They did not know that they were merely the dupes of the lies and insinuations of small groups of capitalists, who were seeking to strengthen and extend their domination of the world. u "Then came the sham peace that shattered the illusion of so many, and destroyed the dream that this was the war to end war. „...-, ' "And now, the ■ countries of the world are again making ready for fresh war. _ New and More Terrible Methods "Science is busy seeking new and even more terrible methods of dealing death and destruction. We all know that the next war will bring with it wholesale slaughter to a degree undreamed of before. The very air will be laden with death and will bring pestilence and destruction to countless multitudes far remote from the actual centres of war. The next war will be the final triumph of barbarism; it Will sweep from the face of the earth the last traces of civilization. . , "In the next war there will be no place for personal he.roism. The days when man could show prowess on the battle-field are for ever gone by. Henceforth hs will be killed by a system of mass destruction, which will work unerringly as the machinery he now uses for mass production. The sole use of the mechanical perfection to which he.'will have attain* ed will be to doom millions to horrible and inevitable death." The manifesto calls upon the trade unionists throughout the world to unite in an international antiwar day. In view of this growing sentiment, I would suggest that we might very well pause and ask ourselves whether we should longer continue this policy, or whether we should give due notice to the advocates of militarism__that we propose to insure the defence of our country along other lines. Propagating Militarism Before following that theme any further might I call the attention of the government to several-specific matters? First ef-aJLI notice very frequently by the paper* that military officers—and in this connection the name of General MacBrien occurs very often—rare taking the opportunity Of going about the country advocating preparedness; : in other words, devoting themselves to war propaganda. I would respectfully question the propriety of salaried officials of the people of Canada un- .derfojriBg ,-taateojfe^^MfgB4'^Hf6':' the -advocacy nfT^Mam'poTitlicaTpoli- cies. We do not permit it in other departments and I cannot see Why it ^should be permitted in the Militia department. 25 Member* of C.E.F. Executed Another matter to which I should like to call attention has also come to Our notice recently through the papers. In reply to certain questions put in the British Bomb® of Com mons, we were told that twenty-five members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, were executed during the war for military offences. No Australians were so executed. ' Considerable publicity has been given to the statement of Sir Arthur Currie with respect to his matter. Sir Arthur represents, the view of officialism. I should like to give a statement that represents the idea of the ordinary Canadian. It ia contained in an editorial in the Western Producer—and I might remind the House that the editor is Mr: Horace Turner, who served and lost a good deal during the war. Mr. CAMPBELL: He lost his sight. Mr. WOODSWORTH: The editorial is entitled: "Now, It Can Be Told." "In reply to a question in the British house of commons the other day, the mipister of war stated that during the Great War twenty-five Canadians, five New Zealanders, and no Australians had been executed ^for .offences committed during their connection with the armies to which they were attached, The explanation for the immunity of the Australians from executiion is not that they were more law-abiding than the Canadian or New Zealanders,-but that the Australian command refused to permit the Imperial authorities „to impose the death penalty on Australian soldiers. Sir Arthur Currie, commander of the Canadian forces during the war, has expressed his disapproval of the publication of the figures mentioned above. He belives that it would be just as well if such matters were not opened up for public discussion. He thinks no good purpose can be served by such publicity. Sir Arthur—who gathered many medals, a title, and much appreciation from his connection with the war—apparently does not think it a good idea that tiie public in'general should actually know and realize what war is and what it means. He apparently helievesuthat if- -it--is <possible to' holtf the publh: to the idea that war is a great and glorious occupation," 1n which the flaunting of banners, the playing of bands and shouting of heroes—and not the misery and horror of death—are the main considerations, it is a good thing for the country. As a matter of fact, it is just as well that the people should know what they are talking about when they talk about war. It is well that they should know who these men are, who were shot down by their comrades in France; well to know why they were shot down; and well to know that war means death and destruction, horrible suffering and unjust oppression. Why They Were Executed. Some of these men who were executed were volunteers who, because they were persuaded that their king and country needed them, or for love of adventure, joined the army. In some cases they were men who made great personal sacrifices to go to the war. In some cases they were men who had served—and served well—in the front line of the battle, but who, through the constant, gnawing horror of the business, the ever present fear of death, had lost their nerve. They ran away. They were men driven to the extremity of terror by war conditions; driven to the point where they, although they had joined the army voluntarily and with perfectly- brave and loyal intentions of seeing the thing through, had become practically insane through their close contact with horror and'the. terrible business of wgr. They were, many of them, mq|r*to be admired, tharj thousands of^oung men whowjjd'not join the army, but who preferred to stay at home. And yet they were shot in cold blood by men wearing uniforms the same as theirs. There is no good purpose served by gasping with amazement at the fact that these men were executed. As a matter of fact, it is probably a good thing that they were shot. It is probable that the idea spread abroad among the troops that the man who fled from his position would "be killed by his own comrades, was an idea ■y^^.mm^^t^^^^'^: t'ieQt^ectwn-w-these"terror-sfcncken men at critical moments affected'not themselves alone, but tbe riisti side by side with them iii tlie trenches. Savage Beasts In Front Line One man who faltered might have meant the death of a score df men ip a trench at a desperate turn in the tide bf battle. The poor devils had tp be shot in order to protect the lives of men who were, for the mom- snt, ■ more in control of their senses. Seymour 316S Always Opea Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGO BOQ KRAUSE Late 54th Batt. 14 Hastings SL E Late 72nd Batt. Vancouver, B.C. Morris Lunch BOB MOORE, Prop. . ... ., ■ * . Quality Eats ' Reasonable Prices For Working Men and Women 630 DUNSMUIR STREET (Half Block East of Granville) The Working Man's Home HOTEL MAIN CLEAN—WABH- OEHXRaX aula to Georgia Sts„ Vancouver. BE CONSISTENT William Tell CIGARS are the product of a 100 per cent UNION FACTORY IHE BETTER 'OLE 915 Main Street J. Turner, Prop, pickj the best of tobacco. No, Sir Arthur, the public may just as well know what happens when nations go to war. It is well for them to know that the men they send to the battle line suffer, agonies of mind and body. It is well for them to know that the heroic men in the front line are reduced^Q .themental. smaimrWSi^DeaMsofprey; that they grovel and fight like madmen; that, if overcome by terror, they run away, they are shot by men of their own race and color. It is well for the public to know that war has no relation to sanity, and that the men who put obstacles, in the way of permanent peace are traitors to mankind and are beyond comparison the great- j est scoundrels at large to-day." I submit that the policy of Canada with regard to her men should be determined here and now. Are we to be less careful of the lives of our men than Australia? Are Canadians to be shot down at the hands of British officers? (To be continued.) I DEAFNESS , . NOISES IN THE HEAD AND NASAL CATARRH CAN BE CURED Tbe New Continental Itemed/ called "LARMALENE" (Regd.) is a simple harmless home-treat ment. which Absolutely cures deafness, noises In the bead, etc. No expensive appliances needed, for this new Ointment instantly operates upon tbe affected parts with complete and permanent success. Scores of wonderful jures reported. RELIABLE TESTIMONY Mrs. E. Crowe of Wbltehorse Hoad, Croydon, writes:—"I am pleased to tell you that ^ JS8 ***tfl via of ointment, yoij serjt TO *t^ Tentnor nas proved a complete success;*' my"" hearing Is now quite normal, and the horrible head noises bare ceased. The action of this new remedy most be very remarkable, for I tare been troubled with these complaints for nearly ten years, and bare bad some of ths very best medical advice, together with other expensive ear instruments aU to no -purpose. I need hardly ssy bow very grateful I am, for my life has undergone an entire change." Try one box to-day, which an be forwarded to any address on receipt of money order for $1.00. Write NOW to!— ' "Tbe Manager, *TiARM^*XBOT'iJ3Q,,„.,-'-w ,,-w^.w1 .'■'''■'■''''ra^ There is nothing- better at .any price. Phono Seymour 1406 JAMES TAYLOR, M.E. (■•Mat aad Trademark Specialist AU Countries FREE BOOKLET 1011 aOBTSOFOUTair BUXMMOK) rAMCOVTTBM. M.O. BiSaWSBpilttnSM June 5th, 1925 THE LABOR STATESMAN STOP! KEEP COOL! BY WEARING OUR IDEAL BARGAIN PRICED, LONG-WEARING UNDERWEAR LOOK WELL DRESSEP THIS STORE CAN HELP YQITDO SO AT PRICES THAT~YOU /WILL APPRECIATE. — Wray & McKee, Ltd. 52 HASTINGS STREET WEST BETWEEN VANTAGES AND OOItrMBIA THEATRES A Big Assortment of CUT ROWERS POT ROWERS SEEDS PLANB BULBS Brown Brothers & Co., Limited FEOBISTS ADIT NtrRSERTrMEN Z~ - i. "'■_. 4—STORES—4 181 Hastings St. W. - Bay. 1370 1047 Georgia St. W. - Ssy. 7412 "SAT IT WITH FLOWERS" LEWIS FOR DIAMONDS If you.are contemplating buying a diamond it will pay you to see our stock before buying:. Our prices are from 16 to 26 per cent less than any one in the city. We buy all our diamonds loose and mount them ourselves by union labor, right here In Vancouver. ■ We also carry 'a complete line Of '.. ■ ladies' and Gents' Watches and Jewelry. LEWIS JEWELRY CO. Orpheum Theatre Building 771 Granville Street HAS LABOR FAILED? fr-jv*1*' :^i,;;,v,,Dottble''p'the--Pleasure .of ^Yoiir 'Outing"""*■"" RENT A KODAK! We also haye a big supply of Cameras'for sale at all prices. Enlargements a specialty. Art supplies, etc. CAMERA AND ARTS LTD. 610 GRANVILLE STREET . SEYMOUR 4845 Colonial theatre DUNSMUIR AND GRANVILLE Premier l^ilm Attractions Three Variety Programmes from Cream .of Local Performers Moderate Prices """■ Continuous, II to II CONTINUOUS POLICY-NOON-'TILL MIDNIGHT VAUDEVILLE AND FEATURE PICTURES HOUSE FURNISHINGS UOU-EST VALUES CONSIDERATE CREDIT - R.Hr S^ LTD. 3494 MAIN 8T. — FAIR. 3513 i Luxuries are available in this ag*e for every man and his family, but .many Will miss their share if the union is forgotten. Establishment of the Union Label in the public mind as the symbol of a high ideal will purge the class struggle of bitterness. In the Brisbane Daily Standard (21-3-25) just to hand, there is a report of a speech delivered at Rock- hampton, Queensland, by the Queensland Minister for Railways, Mr. J. Larcombe. • Mr. Larcombe gave some interesting figures and quoted from the Tory Telegraph passages admitting the tremendous progress made by Queensland under a Labour Government. s Let us see what Mr. Larcombe had to say. "Mr. Larcombe Reviewed the work of the 1924' session of Parliament. The Income Tax Act Amendment Act had further increased the amount allowed as a deduction from taxable income in respect of children, and placed the worker, with a family of three and an income of £400, in the most favourable position in Australia, as he was not called upon to pay any tax. In Tory-governed States he had to. In Queensland the system of taxation was so devised that' only about 3 per cent, of the people were called upon to pay income tax. The industrial Arbitration Act had been amended to provide for a 44 hour week. No reform was more valuable than shorter hours which lead to higher efficiency and better citizenship. The usual criticism of the oppositions was directed against this measure, but it was significant that the added value in process pf manufacture was higher in Queensland than in any other State in Australia. .,". 'The Government's policy of organizing agriculture,' said Mr. Larcombe, 'is making rapid progress, notwithstanding the opposition of vested interests. Inquiries are being made from other States concerning the-';seheme. The Telegraph admitted last year that*-lt seems like that the Queensland scheme of organizing agriculture may form the foundation of; an Australian-wide system. . . It is too early to say that we have achieved the purpose' for which the scheme was designed, but it is something to have persuaded 20,000 farmers that co-operation is better than independent action. When the other States have organized" their forces Mr. Bruce will be in a good position to effectually aid primary industry with his schemes fpr financially assisting the transit of produce and its systematic marketing. The progress of agriculture and dairying under Labour Government can be ascertained by perusing the subjoined statistics:— Value of Primary Industries 1914 :...i......... .. £51,099,000 1923a; 72,639,000 Owners Engaged in Cultivation 1915 ...J 22,095 1923 28,657 Value of Crops 1914 £ 5,000,000 1923 :.... 10,000,000 Dairying Establishments— (Exclusive of Factories) 1916.....: 17,876 1923 ;..... 22,019 "Notwithstanding the laments of croakers, the progress, of the State under Labour Government is very marked. Even anti-Labour papers admit this when not engaged in political polemics. When discussing trade and other returns the Telegraph Brisbane, admitted after years of Labor Government, that:— "Trade far exceeded anticipations. There is .... a sound and steady note of optimism . . . . based upon such .'.olid facts as abundant rainfall, good employment of labor, profitable turn-over in trade, activity in' building and, shipping .and development ii: new and old industries. We trust and believe, that without vain confidence we may say that this is substantially true of all Queensland just MOW." Surely no Labour speaker could have paid a more graceful tribute to the Government. The splendid review made by the Telegraph could not have been written if Government had been unsatisfactory. The Economic Commission that sat in Queensland recently estimated the wealth production for Queensland for the year 1924 at £66,900,000— easily a record for the State and that the production per head had increased on those figures from £263.68 in 1914 to £424.78 in 1924. The latest quarterly summary of Australian statistics contains valuable information. It shows that unemployment is highest in the Tory governed State of New South Wales. It shows that the percentage of members of trade Unions returned as unemployed in Queensland was. 4.9 for the fourth quarter of 1924. In 1914 the percentage in Queensland was 17.7. The statistics show that for the first nine months of. 1924 the increase in population was actually greater than in the Tory-governed state of Victoria, notwithstanding the fact that ..Victoria has at least double the population of Queensland. The statistics show further that the net immigration for the same period was as follows:— Queensland 13,540 Victoria 8,001, Western Australia 4,771 New South Wales 4,365 South Australia • 2,522 Tasmania (minus) ' 8,529 No greater refutation of critics can be made than is contained in those statistics. They show that people are flocking to Queensland, attracted by the superiofc conditions created by Labor Government. How absurd is the assertion that Labor Government is unsatisfactory in view 6f:;the, foregoing facts and figures?" If you are interested in the , Portland Canal -.,_, District be sure and see the largest aeroplane view in the world of this district. It measures 11x26 feet and is done in colors. All principal mines are shown. Portland Canal Display Room 70 Hastings Street West -- Open from 9 a.m. to. 11 p.m. WORKING MEN ! It will pay you to trade here! Our prices are as low as any. and our qualities are of the best. Phono Seymour 504 Central Drug Store C. D. Gillanders 1G Cordova St; W. Vancouver, B.C. Phone Fraser 234 Prompt Delivery Tecumseh Meat Market due Quality Only—The Best 5675 Victoria Rd. & Savage, Prop. Look 10 Years Younger ! Gray hair keeps you from good Jobs. Our preparation is guaranteed to darken. SEXTO f 1.00 POSTAL NOTE . Address: Gilvanj ' cto labor Statesman 816 Holden Bids'. Vancouver, B.C. iin^ir.'p. .'' .-■ 'i.p''p,'i'p>'p.w»iii.c>iB-iji""i>pL1^'p-' '" Chief Danger In Versailles Peace Treaty The chief danger to peace still remained the Versailles Peace Treaty. If we undertook to defend by force of arms the boundaries determined at Versailles, then we risked having to go to war, and for a quarrel not our own." That was why Labor looked askance at any pact or alliance, whether it did or did not include Germany as well as France. We were not going^to war again for Alsace-Lorraine or for Poland. If the Europeans wanted their age- old dog-fight to continue, they can continue it without us. It was no use saying that we were prepared to fight under certain circumstances to maintain peace and repel aggressor States. We were only laying up for ourselves charges of bad faith, for when the moment arrived we should not draw the sword. .It was becoming daily clearer that disarmament alone could save civilization. ' In default of disarmament taking place by mutual agreement, England and Amerira, as well as Den- mark, were in a position to start common sense with absolute .safety. (N6 nation would ever again seek a quarrel with the Anglo-Saxon race or any part of it.—Colonel Wedgewood, Labor M.P. The Laundry Workers Union of Seattle is asking for an eight per cent, increase in wages and the 44 hour week. New York.—Cattle boats used to pay men to go over the Atlantic tending the animals but now an enterprising labor agent is offering Britishers, Hollanders and Swedes a rifle* batk"lb" tBMFnativeT lands as cattle. Valets for a^e'ftf ?20.'"■ — Vancouver Heights THE ESTHER BAKERY FOR HEALTH STRENGTH AND BEAUTY Eat Our Brown Bread Also Our White, Raisin and Nut Bread /'Try our Whole Wheat Rolls, 20c a dozen. 3728 Hasting. E. Phone: High. 1309 H, A. HILL GROCERIES, FRUITS, CURED MEATS, FLOUR AND FEED . 3722 Hastings St E. Phone High. IMS Hirst's Electric HOUSES WIRED 'iBOM $12.00 UP Old or New. Lamps Radio' Electrical Supplies 4003 HASTINOS E. QUES. ISO, 11 The shorter hour campaign is but one step in a great purpose, which is not to make better bargains, but to put a stop forever to the whole modern practice of bargaining in flesh and blood.— Henry De mar est Lloyd. KIDD & CO. hardware; • Paint*, Varnishes, Glass, Etc. Tuoaa'Migh. iAVS .-■■'""• ■ —" 3733 Haitinc■ St. X., Vancouver Helsnts W. DICKINSON MEAT MARKET 3724 Hastings Street East My Motto: * ONE QUALITY ONLY—THE BEST * P- t- M Bf to n v« THE LABOR STATESMAN June 5th, 1925 OpportunityAwaits The Man Who Invests in the Silver Premier Mining Company Limited WHY? BECAUSE this Company owns a producing mine. BECAUSE this mine is backed by an engineer's report. BECAUSE this engineer has guaranteed to produce ore from this mine realizing a certain figure, failing which he is heavily penalized. ' . ■ BECAUSE to produce this ore requires but a very small capital. BECAUSE this mine is proven, is accessible to transportation and is endowed with good management. These are the reasons why yon should invest in Silver Premier. There are only 10,000 shares at $1.00 offered to the general public. ACT QUICKLY—DO NOT DELAY Writ* for Descriptive Booklet to tne Agents lor tne underwriters: METROPOLITAN flNANCE GQ„ UMITED -Established 1910 . Stocks, Investments, Mortgages, Bonds, Foreign Securities. "412 STANDARD BANK BUILDING VANCOUVER, B.C. Telephones; Seymonr 5912-5954. THIS PAPER'S, ADS SELL EVEN REAL ESTATE SNAPS Last week The Labor Statesman found a buyer for a house and lot in West Vancouver. It was a( bargain and was sold to tlie first person who saw it—a prominent business man on Richards St. This week we want to interest our readers in another piece of property that is offered for sale by another of our readers who is going to Australia. It consists of a cleared lot in Grandview and is a real snap for quick sale— $200.00 cash. The Labor Statesman is not in the real estate game but when we get a chance to offer our readers a bargain we are pleased to take advantage of it. Customer: "I want a book called 'Man the Jtaler-pf the World/ " Young Lady Assistant.—"I'm not sure that We have it, sir, but if so, it will be in the fiction departmerit."— "Leeds Weekly Citizen? EXPERT WATCH REPAIRS Jewelry—Clocks—Olassware DANIEL SNELL 50 EAST HaSTiWGS ST. Registered Optometrist FOR A DArS OUTING GOTO Horseshoe Bay Pacific Great Eastern Railway (▼la North Vancouver city Ferries) TRAINS BUN AS FOLLOWS OAT SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS Leave North Vancouver for all stations, 8:40 a.m. and then thirty minutes past each hour until 8:30 p.m. 'Return from Whyii.cliff 9:25 a.m. and 25 minutes past each hour until 9:25 p.m. Purchase Tickets at Terry Wharf and Ji •t 626 Hastings Street. West. RETURN FARES FROM VANCOUVER Adults 70c Children 40c For Further Information Telephone North Van. 300 Soymonr D331 CITY OF VANCOUVER TENDERS FOR FIRE APPARATUS , The undersigned will receive tenders up to 12 o'clock noon, Wednesday, June 17th next, for the supply of one 800 Imperial Gal. Motor Pumping Fire Engine , with semi- pneumatic Tires on rear and pneumatic tires in front not less than 70 ALA.M. H.P. Sales Tax and Customs duties to be included in tendered price. A marked cheque on a Chartered Bank of Canada, equal to 5 per cent, of bid, must accompany tender. Specifications i can be obtained by applying to Fire Chief Carlisle at No. 2 Fire Hall, Seymour Street, Vancouver. " JAMES STUART, Purchasing Agent. In The "Good Old Days'? In the good old starvation days before Chicago car men became members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, we received a wage of 17 and 21 cents an hour. Some of us received a daily wage of $1.25 for 12 and 14 hours' work. We were paid no overtime. We were held at- the barn during snowstorms and emergencies, with -work. We might stay there all night and get no work and we had to take out our runs the next day. We were dogged by spotters, and every week at the barn there was a line of men half a block long wait'n? to see the 'dog catcher," as we called him, to be reprimanded for some slight error in our work. We were packed like sheep in the galleries of the city council and state legislature to promote measures for the company's benefit, and we didn't dare call our souls our own. We were the victims of arbitrary' rules, intolerant bosses and political manipulation. Our jobs were never secure. Runs were signed up for us—me had no say in the matter. Many of these runs began early one day and finished early the next. A "miss" meant anything from being dropped to the foot of the extra list to a penalty of from 10 to 30 days. We were assessed various amounts out of our pay envelopes for dam ages resulting from collisions or for breakdowns of any kind. We deposited $50 with the company when we were hired, which they kept until we were fired or quit. When one of our number died we passed the hat to get enough money to bury him. We were lucky to eat, let alone save anything for a rainy day. .These were "the, go.od'.-<iid...daj|>" np.payjesfiejfc.f^ in Which only the strong survived. Now all these terrible conditions have been wiped out, thanks to the Amalgamaetd Association. We have the basic eight-hour day, with time'and one-half for over eight hours. We choose our runs every three months.' Sixty per cent of our runs are straight time. All onr Sunday runs are straight time. Working conditions have been improved all along the linei Our wage rate is 70 or 75 cents an hour on surface lines, with 77 cents for night cars and -8 cents an hour additional for one-man operation. On the elevated system the maximum wage is 77 cents an hour. We .have 20,000 members in Chicago. We move together in contract matters, and are a unit in policy. Our international *has paid Chicago members nearly $1,500,000 in sick, total disability, old age and death benefits since 1912.—L. D. Bland in The Union Leader, Chicago. Trades Union Picnics Civic Employees Seaside Park June 27 Carpenters Union Bowen .Island : July 26 Painters Union Bowen Island : . July 11 Plumbers Union . JJawen Island : ">s~ August .1 . West Virginia is maintaining its reputation as the industrial Siberia of America. Injunction' judges are plastering that state with their orders against union miners. These workers are denied every guarantee in the Bill of Rights that interferes with anti-onion coal operators. A PHUNNY APHAIR The following notice is said to have appeared many years ago in the first number of a-local paper published in the west of America: We begin the publication ov this paper with some phew diphiculties in the way. The type .phbupdry phrom whom We bought <>ur outphit phor this printing ophice phaled to supply us with any ephs or cays, and it will be phour or phive weex bephore we can get any. The mistaquc was not phound out-tilla- day: or-two—agor We-have oMeraitLthe^nniiig<'I(){i^i9r •p-assa*^^ them till they come. We don't lique -the Xbox bv". this variety, ov spelling any better than oiir readers, but mistax will happen, and iph the ph's and c's and x's and q's hold out, we shall ceep (sound the c hard) -the paper going aphter a phasion. London, Eng.—By the narrow margin of two votes the ancient British house of lords has refused to admit women to that body. The vote was 80 to 78. . Detroit, Mich.—Firemen employed by the municipal department of parks and boulevards have raised wages to $42 a week, The ohi rate was $37.80. ?W: It's NOW You Need a HOOVER rjON'T wait until both you and your carpets are worn out; get a Hoover now, and you'll save the life of both. A HOOVER SAVES STOOPING SAVES LABOR—SAVES MONEY SAVES ENERGY—SAVES TIME CASH PITTS IT IN TUX HOME AND THE BALANCE IN EASY HOXIBLY PAYMENTS It's an investment you cannot afford to be without; it's the best electric sweeper on the market, and the only one that beats as it sweeps, as it cleans. .... «> .......... >Hco«PcnATCo..,.......*^J*- MAV I6.ro \\ *■» VANCOUVER SATURDAY SPECIAL 10 only 12 INCH PENNSYLVANIA LAWN MOWERS, Rpgg, f^LOOifO*:TO $9.45 16 only 14 INCH, Reg. $11.50, for -85- SOO Balls SWEET PEA TWINE, Reg. 22c, for W. C. STEARMAN 15c "The People's Hardware Merchant" PHONE SEYMOUR 5940 613 GRANVILLE STREET Announcement The purchasers of the Joseph Martin lots on Hastings Townsite have opened offices at 804 Dominion Building, where information may be obtained. Our telephone number will be announced iii next week's issue of The Labor Statesman. Attention is directed to the special article on the subject appearing in another column of this paper. .... % 200 MEN FIGHT FOR JOB; FIFTY WERE WANTED London, Eng.— An incident, reported from Colchester (Essex), in which unemployed men fought for work, provides yet another contradiction to those people who assert that the unemployed man has no desire to work. ' Fifty men were required in connection with the laying of electric cables. It was hard toil, but some 200 men turned up to be taken on. The man in charge told them that the first 50 who got the tools would be put on the job, and immediately there was a wild rush for the implements. Fortunately, npne were seriously hurt, but many received hard knocks. One man was said to have had his coat ripped off by a pick, and others were badly bruised. LET US GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE ON YOUR NEXT PRINTING JOB. SEE ROWLAND BRITTA1N, Fairfield' Bldg:, lor Patents, Trademarks. fflHIS is Jher.-most ASTOyNBiNfcOEEER: ever Js. made iii Vancouver by an optometrist. We offer ,. WORLDS GREATEST OPTICAL CLINICS ON ; TWO CONTINENTS. . CONSULTATION ,FREE. Eveiiing Appointments, Phone Seymour 895$ Service Building, Granville and Robson Sts. The V Eyesight Specialist »;«t-p stanm
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