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OWNED .^Statesman n Kin rv-UTT-.-,,rn W^^^m BY the VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Y\ \\\^^*****^ ~~¥sc? Supported by Fifty-three Local Unions .. No. 154—EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER. B. C. APRIL 1. 1927 I*' Labor Forces Passage I of Old Age Pension Bill Woodsworth Attacks Reactionary Senate by Showing the Grip That this Body has on the Business Interests of the Country—Senate Takes a Tumble . THE FOLLOWING EXCERPTS,, taken from the speech of J. S. Woodsworth, in the Federal House, show that fifty Senators are directors of 334 commercial and financial organizations, making I keeper that the company has six un them a distinctly class group. The article only deals with a few 'on men working for them, this is an of the Senators, but it clearly shows that their every act must be absolute lie, as they have not got a Royal Dairy Losing Against Union .-The Milk drivers fight against the Royal Dairy, continues to make good progress, this company has now lost nearly all the restaurant business in the City. Only a few restaurants are still getting non-union milk. The Royal Dairy are making desperate efforts to get some of the smallstores to sell its milk, and have a canvasser going around who tells the store- entirely in the interest of the vested interests. The speech was made in his effort to have the British North America Act changed and to cut the claws of the reactionary Senate. Since that date the Senate has passed the Old Age Pension bill, showing that they sensed a. real danger to the continuance of theirpower if they did not reform. .. Mr. Woodsworth: A few weeks ago, in a little labor paper published in Toronto, Canada Forward, I find this statement: SO Senators Directors of 334 Institutions In the Senate fifty members Of that body control and direct the economic life of Canada. That is to say that fifty senators are directors of 334 commercial and flnanclar Institutions. I wrote to the editor of that paper asking him on what data he based his statement, and he was good enough to send me a list of the companies in which some of the senators were interested. It. is possible that there may be some Inaccuracy in this list. t Is quite true that It Is not complete, because one can rapidly recognize that there are other companies In which these senators are interested that are not listed here, but I would "ke to run over a few of these com' panic;; briefly, In order that the class nature of the Senate may be clearly seen. I take them almost at random. I find the name of Senator C. B. "Beaubien. I notice that he is interested ln the following companies: The Atlantic Sugar Regnerles Limited. The Frontenac Breweries;-'—"' ■ ■- The Mount Royat~Hirtel Company. Beaubien Llifiited. The Ames Holden Limited. The British Empire Steel Corporation. The Dominion Steel Corporation Limited. Dominion Iron and Steel Company, Ltd. Nova Scotia Steel & Coal Co., Ltd. Eastern Car Company Limited. Acadia Company Limited. Dominion Coal Company. Noca Scotia Land Company. Sydney Lumber Compa-jy Limited. James Pender & Company Limited. Halifax Shipyards Limited. Cumberland Railway & Coal Co. Sydney and Louisburg Railway. Canadian Car and Foundries Ltd Canadian Steel Foundries Ltd. Montreal Steel Works Limited. Pratt & Letchworth Co., Ltd. . I pass oh now to Senator Casgrain, and I find he is a director of the following companies: Canada Steamship Lines Ltd. Northern Navigation Co. Ltd. Tidewater Shipbuilders Ltd. Davie Shipbuilding .and Repairing Co. Ltd. Great La^es Transportation Co. Midland Shipbuilding Co. single union man working for them We extend our thanks to the men at the garage on Burrard Street for refusing to take their milk off a nonunion driver working for Steve's Dairy. (This Steve's Dairy has no connection with the original J. M. George Hall Coal Co. Steve's famous milk as the genuine Richelieu Ontario Navigation Co. Steves- milk is distributed by union Inland Lines Ltd. ' ' men only.)—S. Niagara Navigation Co. St. Lawrence River Steamboat Co. Ltd. • Thousand Island Steamboat Co. Ltd. Merchants Montreal Lines Ltd. Canada Cemefit Co. Ltd. Montreal Cottons. Montreal Life Insurance Co. Reliance Life Assurance Co. British Empire Steel Corporation Ltd. . ■ . . . . . Dominion Steel Co. Ltd. Dominion Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. Dominion Coal Co* Ltd. Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co. Ltd. Eastern Car Co. Ltd. Dominion Shipping Co. Ltd. Acadia Coal Co. Ltd. Cumberland Railway and Coal Co. Halifax Shipyards Co. Nova Scotia Land Co. Sydney Lumber Co. Ltd. Sydney and Louisburg Railway Co. James Pender & Co. Ltd., Montreal Tramways Co. United Securities Ltd. Montreal Life Insurance Co. Montreal Herald. Le Canada. I come now to Senator „N. jjurry. and I find ne is a director of the following companies: Cuban Canadian Sugar Company. Montreal Life Insurance Company. Hattie Goli. Mines Ltd. Rhodes Curry Company Ltd. Canadian Car & Foundries Co. Ltd. Canadian Steel Foundries Co. Ltd. Montreal Steel Works Ltd. Pratt & Letchworth Company. Canada Land Company. Bank of Nova Scotia. Canada Light & Power Company. Beatty Gold Mines Limited. I am not reflecting in these hon. gentlemen in any way whatsoever, but I am suggesting that we have here a state, of affairs which ought to be known to tbe public generally throughout Canada; and whereas in this chamber we hear a great deal of criticism of the class groups—because a few fanners can get together It.... ■<-r-*-" of February. The Sash and said that they are indulging in a very reprehensible practice—and because a few labor people get together it is suggested that they are altogether a class group—I would suggest that it is quite obvious that these gentlemen who are sitting in the Senate are also very distinctly a class group, and that ought to be clearly recognised. (Coht.lnued. on page 8) FIVE CENTS PER COPY The Trades & Labor Council Working Button for the second quarter of 1927 is as above, colored Red. », Carpenters Elect a Business Agent Local union 452 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, held its regular meeting Monday March 28, in the large hall of the Holden Bldg., the place (being packed to the doors,, indicating that the membership is taking keen interest in the activities of the union. There were a large number of members initiated. A delegation from the Barbers Union urged our members to patronize the union shops, after which the union went on record that they would do business only witli the shops that display the union card. As quite a number of members were reported sick, the Ladies' Auxiliary were asked to form_a committee to visit the sick members and their families. Business agent Dunn not having returned to duty, the office was declared vacant and nominations asked for. - Seven members stood for election, and only after three ballots were taken was a majority vote obtained and Bro. W. Hargreaves elected to. complete the term which expires July 11th. After much other business was transacted, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 to meet again on April ilth in the Hamilton Hall, this being the quarterly meeting. A large attendance is anticipated as much important business will be dealt with.—T. Millworkers Want Mechanics Wages Business Agent Graham of the Mill Workers, reports that there has been 62 applications go through his hands since he took over the office on the Door factories are better organized at the present time than they have ever been in the history of the trade unions in this city, and are out to get better wages and working conditions on May first. From now on, they -want toi>e classed, as mechanics and get mechanics wages and not laborers wages which they get now. G. —G. ;."" ■•■■ :"*'-•'-■■' . Electrical Workers Lose Active Worker Three new applicants were admitted to membership and one rejected by the membership of Electrical Workers Union 213 on Monday evening. The Jenkins Electrical Co. renewed Its agreement with the union up till the first of May when the new blanket agreement will go into effect. The membership lost an active member on Sunday when W. B. Link was .accidentally drowned in English Bay. As a mark of respect the membership stood in silence for one minute and Ihe charter was ordered to be draped and a letter of condolence sent to the bereaved family. Seattle Building Still Booming Seattle.-—New buildings are being erected in Seattle at such a rapid rate that the city building department is from 10 days to two weeks' behind in its inspection work and the issuing of permits. G. W. Roberge, superintendent of the cifyTjuildlng department, so declared Friday afternoon in a communication placed before the city council finance committee at Its weekly meeting. Roberge asks that eight men be added to his staff and that an emergency appropriation of $12,- 105 be voted by the council to pay the salaries of the new men. - If the finance committee concurs and favorable action is taken by the council, Roberge's staff will be increased by one structural engineer, three building inspectors', two electrical inspectors, one sheet metal and furnace Inspector, and one clerk. Plumbers Whist and Dance Friday Night The Plumbers and Steamfitters' Union Is holding a Whist Drive and Dance In the Moose Hall on Friday night, April lst. As usual good prizes will be given in the whist and snappy music will be supplied for the dance. Other members of organized labor are Invited to attend. Admission 50c. Amalg. Carpenters Keeping Bad Company A dual union that started up in this city a few weeks ago—apparently for the purpose of disrupting some of the building trades—has already ceased to exist. Those attempting to promote the scheme found out that the workers of Vancouver had "had some" before and were not going to follow any "Red Herring" or white card, and pass up an organization that had proven its value in bettering conditions .for its membership. This "disorganization" was td be known as Local No. 10, Steel and Structural Iron Workers, Ornamental Ironworkers, etc. etc., and was ready to take in Wooden Bridgemen and Pile drivers, indicating that there was nothing small about its jurisdiction claims. In spite of the fact that this organization was apparently chartered from 'Frisco on* the 100 per cent. American plan union basis, yet—and this is significant—they were using the identical phone number of the Amalgamated Carpenters, a 100 per cent Canadian plan union. While we have a great deal of respect for the Amalgamated Carpenters, We are naturally suspicious that its name of late, is being coupled up with a number of, to say the least, very qnsavory propositions. If a un- ion, like an individual;!, to be judged- by the company it keeps, its time for the Amalgamated Carpenters to Cut loose—B. . . ' - Reifel Quizzed on Alleged Donations In his evidence given last week before the Royal Commission appointed at thc recent session of the Provincial Legislature, to investigate campaign funds, Henry Reifel made the statement that he had made contributions to Labor Party campaign funds. Although later, on the stand, Mr. Reifel withdrew that portion of his evidence, modifying the statement to the effect, that while he did not make any contribution directly to the Labor Party, he had paid certain sums to individuals presuming to represent Labor. Immediately upon receipt of this information, the matter was taken up by the executive committee of the Canadian Labor Party, who, recogni.*. ing the seriousness of the sStuation, decided that such evidence must bo combatted. The committee instructed F. A. Browne and R. H. Neelands Labor members in the Provincial House, and F. A. Hoover, campaign manager for the 1924 election, to appear before the Commission at its sitting held Wednesday of this week, and that W. W. Lefeaux also go as counsel. AR-those mentioned took the witness stand and gave absolute denial to the charge. Unlike the witnesses of both the old line parties, whose evidence showed that all-their campaign records had been destroyed, the Labor Party witnesses not only gave their evidence but produced the books) and financial statements covering all Federal and Provincial elections held since 1920 to substantiate their denials. Under examination by Mr. Lefeaux Mr. Reifel stated that he had contributed something less than $1000 to individuals connected with the Labor Party and what is most astonishing he could give no information as to how much less than $1000 he had given, and what is more surprising still, he had not the slightest recollection as to who the individuals were he made such donations. It is gratifying to know that the records of the 1924 campaign committee, which is the time the donation is supposed to have been made, were particularly well kept and will successfully withstand the closest scrutiny. If any sum was handed to any individual or individuals, having no authority to represent the Labor Party, it is unfortunate that Mr; Reifel displays such remarkable lapse of memory.—N. togtpMttle-man. Why didn't you hang onto your mother's skirt?" |Foi_-i^BftMfV*Cptfijtii,t!■xvaah, 'tfcji _ Two THE LABOR STATESMAN April lst, 1927 Phone Buy. 8834 H. HARVEY BOOT MANUFACTURER Loggers'. Miners'. Cruisers' and Prospectors' Hand-Made Boots Our Specialty. Quick Repairs. ODB (8.00 WOBK BOO* BEST IH IOWI 58 CORDOVA JST, WEST Vancouver. B. O. PATENT AXTO-U-BY ROWLAND BRITTAIN PATENTS- AND TRADEMARKS Oldest Established Patent Office L In B. C. **_ 0*__am__i.x SIT. IMS T. J. Kearney & Co. Funeral Director! and Embalm..a New Chapel and Parlors Private Ambulance Servics 802 Broadway W. Phon. Fair. S SYNOPSIS OF Ul ACT/UNDENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved. surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of aga, and by aliens on declaring intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and improvement for agricultural purposes. Full Information concerning regulations regarding pre-emptions la given ln Bulletin No. 1, Land Series. "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of whloh can be obtained free of chares by addressing the Department of Lands, Victoria. B.C or to any Government Agent • Records will be granted covering only land suitable for agricultural purposes, and which ls not timber- land, i.e., carrying over 8,000 board feet per acre west of the Coast Range and 6,000 feet per acre east of that Range. Applications for pre-emptions are to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division, in which the land applied for Is situated., and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for Ave years and Improvements made to value of $10 per acre, including clearing and cultivating at least five acres, before a Crown Grant can be received. For more detailed Information see the Bulletin "Bow to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being tlmberland. for agricultural purposes; minimum prloe for first-class (arable) land le II per acre, and second-class (Erasing) land $2.10 per acre. Further lo- •ormatlen regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands Is given In Bulletin No. 10. Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Iflll, factory, or Industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres. Bay be purchased or leased, the conditions including payment ot •turn page. ' HOMESITE LEA8E3 Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 •tree, may be leased .as homesites, •ondltlonal upon a dwelling being erected In the first year, title being obtainable after residence and Improvement conditions are fulfilled •nd land has been surveyed. LEASES For grazing and industrial purposes areas not exceeding 140 acre, nay be leased by one person or a T"5*1"' ORAZ.NO Under the Graxlng Act the Prov- tnoe ls divided Into grazing districts and the range administered under a Oraslng Commissioner Annual giialng permits are Issued based on ■ambers ranged, priority being given |g established owners. Stock-owners nay form associations tor range management. Free, or partly free, 'permits are available for settlers. •ampere and travellers, up to ten head. * Profits So Huge They Hide 'Em The extent to which the steel industry is profiteering is strikingly revealed in a report just issued by the U. S. Census Bureau in the department of Commerce. The United States Steel Corporation, commonly known as the "steel trust" dominates the industry. The so-called "independents" have long since ceased to struggle. They fol- low the lead of Judge Gary's combine and according to Uncle Sam's figures they have found it highly profitable. The'Census Bureau says there were 370,726 wage earners in the steel industry in 1925— a decrease of J 7,475 from 1923. The amount paid out in wages in 1925 was $614,984,982—a decrease of nearly $23,000,000. Raw material cost $1,811,961,218 in 1925 as against $2,044,398,238 in 1923, or a decrease of $232,437,020 The "value added by manufacture" went up from $l,lp9,926,433 in 1923 to $1,134,107,013 in 1925— an increase of $25,180)580. Profits outstrip wages Thus the "value added by manufacture" amounted to $2,859 per employee in 1923 and to $3,066 per employee in 1925—an increase per employee of $197. In the meantime the average wage per employee had increased $15 per year going from $1,643 in 1923 to $1, 658 in 1925. Thus, for every dollar in increased wages received^ by those fortunate enough to be employed, the mill owners added over $13 to the price of their product. U. S. Steel, according to Judge Gary, has a surplus of $1,005,254,086 The Wall Street Journal says this surplus is $206,751,687 more than Judge Gary has heretofore admitted. For years U. S. Steel has succeeded in concealing its profits by an elaborate system of bookkeeping juggling Now, however. Judge Gary feels he and his associates are in a position to tell the truth. French Workers get New Daily Organ PARIS,—French labor has a new dally, the Populaire, making three labor dailies printed in Paris, and circulated throughout France, France has always had a large number of newspapers, mostly poltiical party organs, The Populaire will be the organ of the Socialist party, edited by Leon Blum, member of parliament and one of Franco's principal spokesmen, at the League of Nations' meetings. Britain has always lagged behind in labor journalism and has but one daily, the Herald, owned jointly by the Trades Union Congres (corresponding to the A. F. of L.) and the Labor party. In one respect this situation represents a difference not so unfavorable to British labor. If there is only ono daily, there Is also, ln a sense, only one labor movement in Britain, as compared with the split movements of France. Germany and others. ~% "Man wants but little here below," remarked the dressmaker as he mcas- . wed the length of the #own. RAILWAY CARMEN NOW OWN THEIR OWN HOME The brotherhood of railway carmen is now in the ranks of labor orgSmiza- tions which own their homes. It has just announced the purchase of a four-story office building, with spacious grounds in Kansas City, Mo., which will be converted intb national headquarters. The building has a frontage of 269 feet on . Linwood boulevard and is within five minutes walk of the Union •T8tatten^"~K-_s; re^rd^.arone-'i-ftfci. most desirable properties in the city- and is also adapted to th? new uses to whiclwjfe,S--!r*-fe#p^lr,.'..-. '' Bishop Brown in Wesley Church By W. J. Curry A working class audience was present when W. W. Lefeaux introduced the veteran Bishop and heretical La- borite, the "upper classes" being conspicuous by their absence. As the Bishop stated, a couple of centuries ago, he would have been "burned over a real fire," now all that is left in the way of punishment is the conspiracy of silence, "and absence on the part of the clergy which perhaps consign him to an "imaginary hell, and today he is not even pitied." , Wm. M. Brown, D.D., is certainly one of the remarkable products of the age, in his clerical garb with his golden crown and cross, the insignia of his ecclesiastical office. His handsome and kindly face, his tall and imposing figure, his strong and resonant voice, low and tender, or reverberating with thundering denunciations of social injustice, his appearance and delivery well harmonized with thc theme of his discourse and his visit is one of the landmarks of I.aljp.r propaganda of this city. The subject of the speaker was "Religion and Revolution," his text "I come that ye may have life and have it more abundantly." The speaker declared that the present unrest was an evidence of life and progress, the universal urge for more abundant life, and that this in all ages, and in all religions was the objective, but his religion "dealt with live men, here and now, and not with dead ones beyond the stars." To the speaker the word "revolution" meant the change from darkness to light. It was not something for the distant future it was here now. To the revolutionist the saying of Jesus "Ye must be born again" meant something. Tens of millions of the world's most useful, therefore best socially educated class had already undergone a revolution in brain and heart. Russia had shattered the chains of oppression and scattered her oppressors, the teeming millions of China were rapidly approachnig the same goal. Bishop Brown predicted that in 25 years the whole world would be in the new social order, and that before long the business interests of the U.S.A. would compel their Government to recognize Soviet Russia. The speaker very skillfully and humourously applied the process by which the chick breaks. the shell in hatching, to illustrate the revolutionary changes now taking place in society. As he stated, the idea of revolution is repudiated not only by the profiteering class, but by the reform and class-collaborating laborities, but revolution is the inevitable culmination of growth or evolution, the process must be sudden or thc "chick" or thc nation dies. In the political sense, revolution implies any process by which the subject class becomes a ruling class. The resistance of the ruling class to the change has ever made violence and bloodshed inevitable. Bi. hop Brown declared that there was no salvation coming from the skies, or from the upper classes. Not from bishops, priests, professors, politicians, or plutocrats, not even from reformers or social uplifters could the work be redeemed from the curse of poverty and oppression," They who would be free, must free them selves." Regarding His attitude towards re ligion, the speaker declared that since his "second birth" which he attrib- yilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt Children's Oxfords and Slippers $2 $2.35 $2.65 $3 J We are receiving new lines daily. They are sturdy Oxfords and dainty Slippers for children of all ages. A splendid line that appeals to us as being particularly good value in a brown calf Oxford, sells at, sizes 8 to 10%, 5 $2.65; sizes 11 to 2, $3.00. 5 • (Growing Girls' Sizes, 3 to 8) Another one that will meet with your approval is a patent strap Slipper with novelty trimmed vamp. Sizes 8 to 10%, $2.00; sizes, 11 to 2, $2.35. ! PIERRE PARIS —SI- HASTINGS WEST nlllillllllllllllllHlilllllllllilllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiillllllllllllllllllillliiliiiirii; Serving %u & . % SUBSTATION OPERATOR As important in maintaining uninterrupted service as the power plant operator, he is on duty night and day in fifteen B. C. Electric mainland substations. , i •I Bhtish Cmumbm ^Ei»nmc_ton»HrCa VANCOUVER 12-37 He now accepts these not literally, but symbolically. Just as Santa Glaus symbolizes the love of parents for children, the love of the old for" the young, so the ancient and modern gods of Christian and heathen lands symbolize man's interpretation of nature, and the influences making for righteousness and happiness. At the meeting of the 21st^ number of Bishop Brown's books "Chris- tianiBm and Communism" were disposed of. This is the book through which he was accused and convicted of heresy, and nearly 200,000 copies have been sold. It was translated into Russian by the Soviet Government and was a bombshell in the ranks of the orthodox church of that country, and had much to do with the religious revolution in Rassia. Today the "Living Church" of that country accepts Christ as a revolutionary leader of the first century, thus demonstrating the Marxian Law that out of the economic basis develops the social institutions of any historical epoch. 400 Farmers Losing Homes Every Day In the year ending March 15, 1926 400 American farmers lost their homes each day. The figures are trtw'tb-theTevelations"of PaRpin and* given hyTfie Bureau of' Farm "Econ- Marx- 10 years ago, he had not only | omics, of the Department of ^Agricul- not discarded dcligion, but had em-[ ture. vA»cordijig to this* bureau, du- braced all religions and all creetfs.ffJtt^ tTie year in .question, l23,'000xi farms changed hands on forced sales, or were taken over by creditors on default. Counting 308 working days to the year, that works out at 401 farms per day. "* The bureau says further that this comes to 21 farms per 1000. These are the farm bankruptcies that came to a definite sale. It has been shown by other agricultural reports and by statement: in Congress that these sales represent only a small fraction of the actual farm bankruptcies. We Do Not Patronize List of Trades Council AVENUE THEATRE WALDORF CAFE GOOD EATS CAFE . ROYAL DAIRY ■..-——* CRYSTAL DAIRY . NATIONAL LUNCH .'" * TROCADERO CAFE COLLAR!), the Clothier. 603 Haitingi W. LEN. A. DAVIS . (Lathing Contractor) .PRINTERS CLARKE & STUART MURPHY & CHAPMAN ... -ROSE, COWAN fc-LATTA CEHRKE, LTD. ROEDDE, G. A. LTD.. J. W. BOYD. ■" April 1st, 1927 THE. LABOR STATESMAN Three y Tfadfis Union Directory Tenconver Trades and Labor oonnstO— President, J. Thomson: general secretary, Percy. R. Uengpugh. Office, 803 Holden Bldg., 16 Hastings. East. Phone Sey. 74-5. Meets ln Labor Hall at 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays In month. B O. Fishermen's Association, meets every month at the call of the Secretary In the Hj.doii Bldg. General Secretary, H. Hbrhhrook, 53 Hauling. St., W. Beverage Dispensers Union No. 67ft— meets hist Sunday in montli at 8:00 p.m., Room 310 Holden Bldg. President W. H. Clancy; Secretary and Business Agent, T. J. Hanofln. Office: Room 8, Flack Block; Phones, Sey. 4781 and Bay. l.B.-R. Hours. » to 11 a.m. Bridge ft Structural Iron Wor.ers, Looal 97, Int. Asso Meets every Monday, Room 804 Holden Bldg., at 8 p.m. President, Sydney Dunstone; Secretary, P. I_aurot, Box 302, City, Phone Pair. 2108L. Building Trades Council, Vancouver— Meets second and fourth Tuesday, in Holden Building. President. Robt. Stevenson; Secretary-tress., W. Page, Room 815, Holden Bldg. Bakers' Local 468, Journeyman, of America—M.e*s first and third Saturday* at 7..p.m.—President. T. Webster. 2858 Oxford: Sec., T. Rlgby, 37 Broadway West. Phone Pair. 5882-R. Bakery Salmon, Loeal 371 — Meets second Thursday every month. Holden Bldg., 18 Hastings 13. President B. Holmes; acting secretary, Blrt Showier, 1116 Robson, office, 807 Holden Building. Barbers,' Journeyman International Union of America—Local 120, meets second' and fourth Tuesdays In, each month In Room 310 .Labor Hall, 16 Hastings East. Pres., Fred. Dawe; Sec-treas., C. B. Herrett, Office 814 Holden Bldg. Bookbinders Looal Wo. 10«. Int. Brotihs**- hr.o-—Meets aecond T_-eday la wrath at Professional and Business Woman's Club, Empire Bldg., 603 Hastings W, President, G. Low, 61 53rd Ave. W.; secretary, Thos. Carroll, 842 Hamilton Street. ■aehlnlrt Local 88-—President, Thos. Sills. 1352 Burrard St. Secretary, P. R. Bengough. Office, 107 Labor Hall. 11 Hastings East. Meets on efcond and fourth Tuesdays In month THE WEEK AT OTTAWA By J. S. Woodsworth ■ill and Factory Workers' Union, Looal No. 1599 — Affiliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters __ Joiners. Meets flrst and third Thursdays In Room 313 Holden Bldg. President, H. C. Matthews: Business Agent, A. Graham, 809 Holden Building. Rec. Sec R. G. Inder, 5877 Lancaster St: nil* Wagon Drivers and Dairy Bmployees, Looal 464—Meets second and fourth PHday in Labor Hell. 18 Hastings St. E. President, T. Rutherford; business agent, Birt Showier, 1115 Robson St. Molders Union Local 281—International of Horth America—Mi-p-tpi first and third Fridays ln month In room 313 Holden Bldg.. at 8 p. m. President, John Brown, 638 Broadway W. Corresponding representative; J. Plnkerton, 2169 Victoria Drive. Motion Pictures Projectionist's Union, Looal 346 of I.A.T S.E. St M P.M O.— Meets at 991 Nelson St. on flrst Sunday ln each month at 7:30 p.m. President. J. R. Foster, 1161 Oranvllle St.; Secretary. Geo. Gerrard, Box 1-46. Business Phone: Sey. 3923. Musicians Mutual Protective Union Looal 146, A. T. at M.—Meet, at the Q. W. V. A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President, Ernest C Miller, •91 Nelson Street; secretary, Edward Jamieson, 991 Nelson Street; financial secretary, W. K. Williams 991 Nelson Street: organizer, F. Fletcher, 111 Nelson Street. Painters, Decorators and Paperbangers Looal 138—Meets second and fourth Thursdays at 163 Hastings W. Bus. Iness agent, Robt. Stevenson. Office, room 34, 163 Hastings West. Phone Sey. 3609. Pile Drivers, Bridge, Wharf and Dook Builders Looal Mo. 8404—Meets every Friday night at 8 p.m. in 122 Hastings St. W. James Thomson, secretary. P. O. Box 320. Bricklayers', Masons' and Tile Setter.' Int. Union No. 1—Meets second and fourth Wednesday In the Holden Bids. President, G. E. Halllday: Secretary, W. S. Dagnall, 1244 10th Ave B. Phone Fair. 845 R. "W. J. Pipes, Fln. Secretary. Oarpenters and Joiners, Amalgamated Bociety of,—Vancouver 1st Branch meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. President. G. RIcha.dson; Secretary, John T. Bruce; Business Agent. J. McKlnley. Headquarters, room 35, 161 Hastings St. W. Carpenters and Joiners. United Brother-1 hood of, local 458—President. A. lto-( Donald; recording secretary, W. Pace; business agent. Wm. Dunn. Offioe, Room 809 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings East. Meets second and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m. City Kail Bmployees' Association meets first Wednesday of each month at 251U Hastings 15., at 8 p.m. President a. Hargreaves; treasurer, W.J. Srlb- ns, 3208 Ponder St. E.; Secretary, J. Tarbuck, 2792 Pender East. civic Bmployees' Union, Loeal 88 — Meets first and third Fridays In tbe month at 251H Hastings E., at 8 p.m. President, R. N. Hogg, 1718 Commercial Dr.; secretary-treasurer, George Harrison, 1182 Parker St Blectrlcal Workers, Local 818, International Brotherhood—Meets every Monday st 8 p.m In Room No. 6, 119 Pender Street West President H. C. Allen: business agent, E. H. Morrison. Office. 319 Pender Street West. Bngineers—International Union Steam una Operating Looal 844—Meets every- Thursday at 8 p.m. Room 806 Holden Bldg. President, B. McCallum; rec. sec, D. Hodges; fln- sec. and business agent, Roy Finley. Office, Room 101 Holden Building. Ma_M-._HaN__H_M____H_b«WMiijii_____n_Hi___-w-—-_ Bngineers, Steam and Operating, Int. Looal 888—Meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. In room 106 Holden B)dg. President, A. W. Nims; vice-president E. Thomas; financial secretary, A. J. Newbigging; business agent and rec. sec, H. J. M. Beer. Office, 806 Holden Tire Fighters, Mo. 18, International Association of—Meets every month at oall of president, at 251 tt Hastings B. President, ~~T. Anderson, No. 1 Fire Hall; financial secretary, C. A. Watson, No. S Fire Hall. Ploorlayers' Union, No. 1876, U.B. of C. St 3. ot A., meeta lst and 3rd Thursdays In 810 Holden Bldg., at 1 p.m. President, B. C. Woodward; Fln. Sec, A. Reid; Rec. Sec, W. D. Wilson, 1251 Howe St. Mod Carriers and Building Laborers, Mo. 609, International. Meets first and third Friday In month at Holden Building. Prisldent C. Lawson, 1812 3rd Ave. W. Fln. Sec. and Business Agent J. A. Barrlngton, 4293 Welwyn Street Phone Fal.. 1414L. Motel and Restaurant Bmployees and Marine Cooks es Stewards, Looal 38— 441; Seymour St., meets every Monday. First Monday each month at 3 p.m., following Mondays at 9 p.m. President Gilbert L. Coleman, Sec.-Treas. Harry Wood, Business Agent. Marine Dept. Fred, Tremblay. Phone Sey. 125. Plasterers, Looal 89—International Association of Operative, meets first and third Wednesday in month at Holden Bldg. President, A. Hurry. Secretary, Ed. Williams, 1172 Barclay. Phone Douglas 3217R. Plumbers and Bteamfltters, Ho. 170, International Asso. of—Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday In the Holdsn Bldg. President, Bert Stlnchcombe, 1899 Ogden Ave.; secretary and business agent, W. Watt. 805 Holden Bldg. Point Grey Municipal Employees' Association, Local Mo. 3—Meets first Friday of each month at Oddfellows Hall, Kerrisdale, 8 p.m. Secretary, A. Pat- <y-son, 8179 Hudson Street Printing Pressmen and Assistants, Looal No. 69—Meets every second Tuesday ln the month at 8 p.m. In Room 111 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings St. E. President, Harry. F. Longley, 301 8th St., North Van.;'secretary, Wm, Qulgley, 2083 2nd Ave. W., Box 894. Bailway Carmen of America, Hodge Mo. SB—Meets first snd third Friday in month at Cotillon Hall, Oranvllle and Davie Streets. President, A. S. Ross, 6873 Pr. Edward St.; secretary, J. D. Vullamy. 2115 16th Ave. W. Street and Blecttio Bailway Employees, Pioneer Division Ho. 101—Meets K. P. Hall, Eighth and Kingsway, lst and 3rd Mondays at 10:16 a.m. and 7 p.m. President. J. E Smith: recording secretary, F. B. Griffin: treasurer, H, W. Speed: financial secretary and business agent Angus Maclnnes, 3544 Pr. Edward St Office: corner Prior and Main streets. Phone Fairmont 2150L. Sheet Metal Workers Association, Looal Union Mo. 380 — Meets second and fourth Thursday ln month In Holden Building, 16 Hastings Street E. President A. Fisher, 1962 4th Avenue W.: business agent and secretary, D. Mac- Phersen, 107 Holden Bldg. Shingle Weavers, Looal 17818—Meets second Tuesday ln month, ln Room No. 2, Labor Temple. New Westmin- ster, and 4th. Sunday, 7:10 p.m.. In Room 311 Holden Bldg., Vancouver. President, J. N. Chute, Phone High. 1982Y; sec, W. H. Matthew. Joyce Rd. P. O. Phone Coll. 411R1. Tailors', Journeymen union of Ame-loa, Local Mo. 178—Meetings held first Thursday ln each month. 8 p.m. Executive meets third Thursday of every month ln Labor Halt President A. R. Gatenby; secretary, C. McDonald P.O. Box 603. Executive meets third Thursday of every month. Teamsters, C_.an.rsurs, Stablemen and Helpers, Looal 466—Meets every Ind and 4th Wednesday. 110 Holden Bldg. . President, A. A. McKay, 771 BeattH St.; secretary-treasurer, A. P. Black, 180 Homer St Ladles' Auxiliary, Looal 171 — United Brotherhood of Carpenters — Meets every first and third Wednesday of each month In 810 Holden Building, at 8 p.m. President. Mrs. Nickels, High. 1081Y: secretary, Miss Gibbons, Fair. - U^l.^ _ _,_._:.. ..__ .' -~ , ,_ ;._-., • ,_ _-_-; Lathers, Wood, Wire and Metal, International Union, Looal 307 — Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays ■ In month, at ; room 209 Holden Bldg. President, H, P. Fulljames, 2106 Vannesa; Secretary, Bert Jenkins, 60 46th Ave. B. Theatrical (tare Bmployees' Union, Looal 116 of the I A.T S.E. k M.P.M.O. —Meets at 991 Nelson Street on the second Friday ln month, at 9:30 a.m. President, Q. W. Allen; Secretaryp Gordon Martin. Business address, P. O. Box 711. >S Typographical Union, Ho. 886—President, C. S. Campbell; vice-president, It. Gouthro; Secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P.O. Box (6. Meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.. In Holden Bulldlner. it Hastings St. B Prince Rupert Trades & Labor Council "MEETS second Thursday in each WI month. President. 8f *©". McDonald, Box 268. Secretary, Frank Derry, Box 498, Prince Rupert, B.C. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS On several occasions during the past week the Western Liberals have shown a disposition to resist the rigid parly discipline which relegates them to a position o( obscurity and deprives them of any real Influence in the House. Fundamentally there Is a very wide difference between the viewpoint and disposition pf Western Liberals and Liberal-Progressives on the one hand and the Ontario and Quebec Liberals on the other. In the debate on the Georgian Bay Canal scheme Dr. E. D. E. Bissett of Springfield, showed an' independence and at the same time au adherence to forward policies that was very unusual. His Resolution sets forth very clearly what should be public policy with regard to our great natural resources. He claims that the Canals and water powers are essentially of the nature of public utilities, that, as such, they should be declared for the general advantage of Canada and urges very definitely that they should not be alienated. Further, that no further leases or extensions of leases should be granted .without the consent of Parliament; that with the exception of those power sites already fully developed, all existing claims on the Ottawa, Mattawa and French Rivers should be received for the general benefit of the people of Canada aud still further that these should be regarded as part of a comprehensive scheme for the supplying of navigation facilities and hydro-electric power to the people of the Dominion of Canada at the lowest possible cost. He supported this resolution by a very strong presentation of the advantages of public ownership. This Resolutiion met the same fate common to those introduced by private members when they conflict with Government policies. It was ruled out on a technicality. The speaker took the ground that the purpose t>f the Bill was ostensibly that of the construction of the Canal and that an amendment cotjld not dfeclare the opinion of the House on a matter of public or general policy. The Speaker set aside as quite irrevelant that the Minister of Railways had declared that the bone of contention in connection with this BUI was in reality the control of water power development, and further, that an existing amendment which had been permitted declared that the Bill involved matters which ought not to be dealt with by any private bill. Great ls precedent! especially great when It can be used to defeat a progressive resolution. Few of the Westerners can understand the viewpoint of Quebec on social problems. Quebec, on the other hand, regards the West as quite Incomprehensible. Mr. Guerln referred to it the other day as a remote and eccentric part of our country and resented any criticism or suggestion coming from such a source. If a scheme of unemployment and health insurance were carried out it would mean that since the State would provide for the unfortunate there would be no opportunity for public philanthropy at all. In his opinion it would be positively wrong in this way to prevent the exercise of the virtue of charity. Another French.speaker along similar lines said: "We do not live in opulence in my county but there is no great poverty. AH pur citizens are good people and live comfortably, and shPUld it happen] that one of our people become destitute, fails sick or Is out of work, his friends put their hands ln their pockets and help him through these unfortunate days. I do not wish to infer ttat our-feleiids.hailing from.the West 'are Ifss good Christians than we are and if they would only put into practice, as in the Province of Quebec, this gospel truth "Help andther" they ivould not come before the House and Vancouver Heights ask the Government to supplement their own personal liabilities." Another French speaker said: "Whoever becomes a, victim of unemployment in t'fiis country does so because he has no deBire to work. He really refuses to work." In contrast with this "Christian" viewpoint was a very interesting statement by Mr. S. W. Jacobs, one of the two Jewish members of the HPUBe, who was pleading for opening the gates more widely to immigrate from Europe: "I am going to say something which will probably surprise my friend the Minister of Immigration, and that is that, under the rules of the Immigra- tioin Department, the fpunder pf ChrlBtianltJL wotlld be debarred from coming Into, this country. He could not come in, and none of hi* apostles could enter this country. Nine of the founders oflthe early Christian Church could enter Canada under the present regulations of the Department. Thele are, in the case of Jesus of Nazareth—1 am saying, it with all respect—four orders-in-council which would prohibit him from coming in here. There would be the first order relating to the non-agriculturist class. Carpenters are not permitted to enter this cpuntry, coming from that district. And then he would not have a proper passport; he would not be travelling by a continuous journey; and he would have no relatives in this country." _" During the discussion of the Old Age Pensions Bill a great deal was said by the Conservatives as to Ihe danger of impairing the independence of the workers. Why should the workers themselv__ hot provide for their old age? Further, if at their death there was any property left, we should insist that this should be confiscated by the State in return for the assistance given them. In contrast to the treatment accorded to the common people we note that the estimates show that some forty-five Judges receive pensions varying from $2,000 to $8,000 a year. With this in mind Mr. Adshead drove home the disparity of treatment: "Both those honorable gentlemen ros« and emphasized that citizens of Canada who were getting the enprm- ous sum of fifty or sixty or seventy cents an hour should be taught the lesson of thrift, should save something out of their meagre earnings in order tp provide for their own old age, and not become indigents and paupers upon the country. Here we have gentlemen getting $12,000 a year, and nobpdy rises te say they shpuld be thrifty and provide fpr their own pld age. Npbpdy Bays that they shpuld nnt be granted a pension. In the other case there was considerable difficulty in getting a provision for a pension of even ten dollars a month, and then after the old age pensioner died the authorities took power to take over his house tp recpup themselves. I dp not see anything In this resolution empowering the government to take pver the Judge's house in order to recoup the country for the pension he receives In his lifetime. I am not exactly Objecting to this resolutloin, but I do point out that the citizens of Canada who wield the hammer and the spade should receive a pension, and a comfortable pension just as much as these others, for their work is just as honorable and just as needful to the country as that of the judges who sit upon the Supreme Court bench." Of course, in the atmosphere which prevails at Ottawa, such a protest is regarded as an Irrevelancy or as a joke. Mr. A. J. Nock, In the last number of the ; American Mercury gives strong'indictment of the State as we know it. He says: "Everyone knows that the State claims and exercises the monopoly of crime that I spoke of a moment ago, and that It makes this monopoly as strict as it can. It forbids private murder, but Itself organizes murder on a colossal scale. It punlsheB private theft, but itself lays unscrupulous hands on anything It wants, whether the properly pf citizen-_or. alien, -.Of alf the criries that are committed for gain or revenge, there is not one. that we have not seen it commit—murder, .mayhem, arson, robbery, fraud, criminal collusion and connivance. On THE ESTHER BAKERY Place Tour orders now for onr Fruit Loaves, 15c each. For Health, Strength and Beauty Eat Our Whole Wheat Bread, the perfection of Brown Bread. Alio Makers of the Beet White, Raitin and Nut Bread Phone: Highland 1309 3728 HASTINGS ST. EAST R. C. HIRST Electrical Contractor and Dealer House Wiring, Fixtures, Lamps, Batteries Glen 370 4099 Hastings Bt. A. the other hand, we have all remarked the enormous relative difficulty ol getting the state to effect any measure for the general welfare. Compare the difficulty of securing conviction ln cases of notorious malfeasance, and iu cases of. petty private crime." COURT FAVORS 44-HOUR "WEEK Melbourne.—The Federal abitra- tion court by a majority vote decided today in favour of thc 44-hour week for thc Amalgamated Engineering union as against the present 4R-hour week. The ease is regarded as a test one and the outcome is hailed as a victory for labor. SUCCEEDING DAD New curate (to village gossip): Don't you think it's about time your son learnt some trat^e?" Village Gossip: "Bless yer 'eart, no; 'e's all right. 'Is father's done very well this many a year as oldest inhabitant, and 'e'll just step into the business'when the time comes." WithoutQuestion the purest Milk in Vancouver becauseof the Ceaseless care every step of the v. ay 'Drinkaquattaday A Creamo Wagon on every street every morning Fairmont 1000 r^um&^&Mt»?>tf^i*.-ks'?^ Four THE LABOR STATESMAN April 1st, 1927 The Labor Statesman Published every Friday, at Sir, Holden Bldg., Vancouver. B. C. -Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. Official Organ of the Canadian Labor Party. H. W. Watts, Man. Editor. PRESS COMMITTEE: Chairman, W. Watt, Plumpers; J. Mc- Curragh, Typographical: J. Thomson, Bridge Builders; W. lieptford, Street Hallway Employees; w. Clancy, Beverage Dispensers. . Phone Seymour 6379 Vancouver, B. C, April lst, 1927 KEEP YOUR SENSES Dark clouds, that look very much like war clouds, are hovering over China. Whether British diplomacy has been preparing for this or not, the ordinary layman has no means of finding out, but we do know that every available man has been, and still Is, being loaded Into ships from Britain, dressed In war uniforms, and carrying the accoutrements of war. Britain's unemployed army is being mobilized for war, according to private information received by us from a party living In Liverpool. Every available ship is being chartered to transport troops, who have been browbeaten into accepting the King's shll-. ling. And this has not been going on for a week, nor a month; It has been going on for several months and nobody outside of the War Office knows how many troops are in Chinese waters or territory. The present mob action in China' may be part of the strategy that Britain may be using to make an excuse for the eventful attack. British propagandists can Incite mobs just as easy as Russlon, Cantonese or Northerners. Foreigners were - warned months ago to get out of China by their respective governments. No war t&SSLd be safely started while these foreigners were on Chinese territory. But the Foreigners were slow to respond Mobs) paid or otherwise, aided their departure and British guns belched forth their death deaHngTnis- siles onto an almost unarmed populace. » ' The British propaganda has already divided us on this question. We are now supposed to demand blood. for the attack on missionaries and other agents of the capitalist class. We are not even supposed to question tlje motives of the War Office. All we are supposed to do is to cheer on the "cannon fodder," arouse the pacifist and kick the Individual who dares to question the rights of Britishers to exploit who they care to and how they care to. The war drums are about to beat. Keep your senses.—W 'INDEPENDENT' RESULTS It seems that just about the time that the labor movement finds itself ln shape to tackle the employer and employers' associations on the question of increased wages and better working conditions, something comes sneaking into its ranks to undermine its strength. Some contentious questions come forward that helps to divide our ranks and Instead of fighting the boss we start to fight among ourselves. , In 1919 labor was forging ahead in obtaining wages and conditions, then came the O. B. IT. movement, our ranks divided, union fought union, and one by one both sides lost in members and locals. In January, 1920, the O. B. U. TeportedTtTnembership of over 40,000 mostly west of Winnipeg. If there was any ' merit to that movement It should have gained headway, Irrespective of the International unions which were alleged--.felje-JtoQ cumbersome, out of date, too many crafts, etc., etc. But it seems that the O. B. IT. did not make the headway expected of it. Its present strength Is so small that It makes one good union. The membership for Canada at the end of 1925 was just over 17,000, as against 172,273 International union membership and 46,235 independent union membership. In January. 1920, the O. B. U. had 101 units; in 1925 it reported 56 and It has every indication of being half qf that now. Winnipeg is supposed to be the stronghold of the O. B. U., but we find that In 1926 there were 54 International unions, 13 independent and 14 O. B. U. units. Taking the province of Manitoba as a whole,- the International-has 114 unions, the O.B.U. 21 and the independents 12. \ Possibly our readers would prefer to know of the results accomplished by the O. B. U. We cannot do better in that than to refer to the Winnipeg Street Railwaymen's unit, as besides being the biggest unit, we are able to compare it with other street railway unions ln the country. The W'innipeg unit isH-upposed to be Strang enough to take care of itself, besides having the support of the rest of the O.B.U. units. If it could not accomplish anything there, then there must be something radically wrong with the membership or the form of the union. The following table is taken from figures published by the Department of Labor. It gives the difference between the wages paid and the hours worked in Winnipeg and Vancouver. Date Place Wages Hours 1914 Winnipeg 34c 54 ,. 1914 Vancouver .... 35c 54 1920 Winnipeg __ 60c .0 1920 Vancouver ..._ 60c " 48 1925 Winnipeg .?... 56c 50 1925 Vancouver 62c 48 Note the difference in 1914 and 1925 between the two cities. Also bear in mind that the Department of Labor also shows that the cost of living is higher ln Winnipeg where the O. B. V. thrives, or is supposed to thrive, than in Vancouver. It might also be interesting to compare Winnipeg with other cities. In 1925 the same report gives Toronto, having an International Union, as wages, 60c; hours, 48. Both better than Winnipeg O.B.U. The Calgary figures are 60%c and 48 hours; Edmonton. 65c and 54 hours; Victoria, 62c and 48 hours (International). Glance .over those figures again, either east or west of Winnipeg and see the RESULTS obtained by the O. B. U. We are unable to compare figures with any, other union as this is the only distinct union by which we can make comparisons. If there Is another we will be pleased to make the comparison.'" Other independent uhi- onB are In even less favorable conditions than the one above mentioned. Every International union covering the same field as the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees has obtained higher wage scales than that organization. The biggest part of the C. B. of R. E:, however, exists in Eastern Canada, having failed to pick up the clerks and freight handlers ln the West. The" only other allegedly BIG organization In this All-Canadian Congress move ls the Electrical Communication Workers, composed of about 1,000 Telegraph operators. Jusf one illustration regarding this union (led by an American-H. Lynch), will suffice at this time. Their official organ, "The Communication Worker," Is supposed to be published once a month. When it started-out It was published twice, a. month. In January and February of this year it got out one Issue for the two months. Possibly the members are not rolling In' fast enough to pay for getting out the regular monthly edition. Anyhow, the All-Canadian Congress Is launched .o we must assume that we are in for an Interesting time. The band of nseudo Canadians, strike breakers, »MaiE*SffS--7^t-_j--^.-ii' ~tt'---i xa%f can to»pi(I the employer to divide our ranks. That Is their, function. _0p.._?_jU!L^._.r,o&_-iB^ Hello Jim. I don't need any vegetables today. Mrs. Tamson looks after that end of it. Whatcha say? iou want a haircut? Say what do jton think I am, eh? No savvy? If you wanted a haircut you would get some of your Chinese friends to do it for you. Vou catchem fifty cents, all right. Sit down. You speak darned good English for a Chinaman., Ypu student at University eh? No? Oh, Dr. P. Y. Chu, Chinese consul for Vancouver. Well, say, Dr. Chu, there is a few things I'd like to discuss with you. You know it is very difficult for us to remember the names of Chinese Generals and so we kind of get mixed up when we try to grasp the situation over there. One thing is certain though and that is that the struggle between the civilized form of government as we know it, and the Soviet form of Government is in the balance, and China will be the deciding factor. If China goes Bolshevik then we can look for rapid progress elsewhere. If China goes the other way, then Russia is in for a hard time. Russia looked westward first only to find the workers helpless and hopeless, then Russia turned East, and I must say the results are very gratifying from her standpoint. Gee, it makes me laugh. Here we have the heathen Chinese throwing off the yoke of the oppressor, imbued with a spirit of self reliance and aggression never before known in China; Chinese standing up to Mr. White Man and dictating what he shall and shall not do in China. It seems that a new spirit is abroad and like as not the Westerner will be the last to catch on. They usually are away behind in things that matter. Here we are discussing social legislation that became operative in Europe 50 years ago. Now Jim, I call all Chinamen Jim, so don't be offended Dr., tell me, do you think there is a real move ih China to get away from the Capitalist system? You think there is. Well, I hope you are right. Maybe the C.P.R. will be forced to employ white painters to. paint their Empresses and then Mr. Beatty will be able to pat himself another one on the back. Maybe China will clean up "Ship Street" and like cesspools that are run under, and with the consent of Britishers in China. Ah Jim, the White Man has driven the colored races into a corner. He must either fight him or become his slaves. Japan chose to fight and got away with it. China was peaceful and paid the price. But, he laughs best who laughs last, Jim, and the Chinese coolie, whatever else he he is, is no coward when it comes down to hard. pan. I know, Jim, foreginers have shot Chinese strikers, the Portugese did it in 1922 and thc British quelled the Hong Kong ferry man's strike very effectively too. But tell me, why don't the nations go in and clean up the Cantonese? It cannot be done, eh*! ""Yes, 70,000,000 fighting men take quite a lot of cleaning up and I guess the powers that be, are kinda scared to tackle the job. Well, Jim, a few months will decide. We live in a great age, monarchies crumbling, system, disappearing over night, all is Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. To what? .Socialism I hope, when we shall have one international language, one international set of laws, one international working day—and on standard of living. Then, Jjin,:; Chin esc. wi 11 work in -Ghi- YOUR JOB "^ —is safe if there is a steadily increasing demand for the goods which you produce. REMEMBER THIS —when buying your requirements INSIST ON HAVING B. C. GOODS —More popular every day! - Dainty Date Butter —The Kiddies just love it in "their school sandwiches. —Makes a tasty filler for all kinds of cakes & cookies As- Your Grocer, <w Phono Hiffbland 4613 DAINTY DATE) COMPANY 1685 Venab.es Street Glenburn 384 Manufacturers of All Kings of •„; (touch and Finished Lumber Also Latb and Shingles Enjoy vour own home. Let us [J help you with our plan book. "Newly }" Designed British Columbia Homes." Ill Highland 180 BARNET BOOSTS BETTER BUILT BUNGALOWS Barnet Lumber Company Ltd. ' 3995 HASTINGS STSEET EAST "Rain" is Booked For Empress One of the biggest announcements of the local theatrical season, Monte Carter yesterday received final permission to present the great play of the South Seas, "Rain," for its world premiere In stock in Vancouver' during the week commencing Monday, April 4. This great production, which has been declared the "greatest play of the last 100 years," has proven the most popular international stage success of modern times. The play has been presented for over three years in New York and is still being offered by big road show companies, not only in America, bi|t in England. Australia and Europe. Ij A sensation and a big drawing power throughout the world, the securing of "Rain," for stock ln Vancouver marks another achievement for Monte Carter, who received its flrst release for stock as the result of his splendid connections in New York City, where the play is controlled.. The play Is not expected to be generally released for stock for possibly a year or two. Despite the fact that "Rain" has never before been offered anywhere in the world' for top prices of less than $2.§0, the-pPoBuotion will be presented at the Empress at their regular stock prices. However, owlhg to the enormous royalty for the play, no complimentary or other special tickets will be issued for the one week showing of "Rain." Manager <;. Richard Eckman has announced that an extra assistant "treasurer will be given charge of the seat sale for "Rain" in order to handle the rush. "Only WMt« Employees" VANCOUVER, B. C. anions function in any way they see fit -.Dividing our ranks is only play- C. L. P. DID NOT RECEIVE BREWERY CAMPAIGN FUNDS The executive of the Central Council of the Canadian Labor Party instructed R. H. Neelands and Frank Browne to proceed to Victoria arid insist that Mr. Henry Reifel be placed on the stand of the commission investigating the Campaign Fund. Issue and obtain a denial from the witness that he had given money to the Labor Party for campaign purposes. Fred Hoover, formerly campaign manager for the party was also tOjgo along and place an itemized list of campaign "Fund donations befom the commission. na and Britishers in Britain. Russians in Russia and Mexicans in Mexico. Because. n^thiag.,wiil hfi_gai»ed- by emigration. Well, Chu, I'm through,, thank you. I hope your countrymen make a job of the clean- Pp. , flttPd d-MUBsfc Nexjt? ., atke^aM .__■*" . •■ .__._,..__-__-___.: ■_'.-1"-i OWING to the demands of bur increasing clientele, we have .found it necessary to secure the services of Dr. C. Oxenbury. technical expert fn Electric-Magnetic Therapeutics. 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MEN'S ft BOYS' FURNISHINGS Telephone Fairmont 14 2?12 MAIN STREET Between 7th and 8th Avenue. A. HILKER & SON Anything in Dry Goods and Fancy Work. Goods Must Be Satisfactory or Money Refunded. MM Mala Street, Halfway Betwen Broadway and 8th Avenue. SEALED TENDERS uddreused to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for North Dykesp Nos. 2 and 3, Steveston, B. C.," will be received until 12 o'clock noon, Tuesday, April 19th, 1927, for the construction of North Dykes Nos. 2 and 3, at Steveston, Fraser River, District of New Westminster, B. C. Plans and forms of contract can be seen and specification and forms of tender obtained at this Benar.mcnt. at "the offices of the District Engineers. Post Office Building. New Westminster, B. C, PoBt Office Building, Victoria, B. C. also at the Post Offlfces, Vancouver, B. C, and Steveston, B. C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on printed forms supplied by the Department and In accordance with conditions contained therein. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a churl-red bank, payable to the order of the Minister of Public. Works, equal to 10 per cent, of the amount of the tender. Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or bonds of the Canadian National Railway Company, will also be accepted as security, or bonds and a cheque If required to make up an odd amount. Note.-r-Blue prints can he obtained at this Department by depositing an accepted cheque for the thim of lio.oo, payable to tho order of the Minister of Public Works, which will be returned If the Intending bidder submit a regular bid. By order, 8. E. O'BRIEN, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, March 22, 1927. South Van LLP. \ Elect New Officers The South Vancouver Branch of the I.L.P. held its regular monthly meeting in the Horticultural Hall, 43rd and Fraser on Friday, March 25. Good attendance of members being preset. Comrade* B. H. Neelands gave a brief review of the recent proceedings in the Provnicial House. A public meeting for this purpose will be held in the very near future. The election of officers for 1927 was an important feature of this meeting. Comrade Alfred Hurry was again rominated for the position of president, but declined on the grounds that he did not think it good policy for any person to hold office for any extended period. The Office of President will be ably filled by Comrade Jack Wood, who was the unanimous choice for this position. Vice- pres. Thos. Russell, Sec.-Treas. H. W. Speed. Executive: Jack Wood, Thos. Russell, H.' W. Speed, W. Ford and H." E. Rees. Delegate to G.V. C.C. Syd. Wybourne. Delegate to I.L.P. Provincial Executive, M. Gal- way. Auditors: M. Gal way and W. H. Cottrell. Social Committee, Mrs. H. W. Speed, Mrs. F. E.Enman, Mrs. Alex. MacDonald, Mrs. Alfred Hurry and H. W. Speed. President Wood, called attention of the members to the "Open Meeting" to be held on Friday, April 8th in the Horticultural Hall, 43rd and Fraser, at 8 o'clock. Robert Skinner (Spud Tamson) will speak on "Finance" and should be an interesting subject for all active workers, and an invitation is extended to all and sundry to'keep this date, open and join in the general discussion. The Social Committee will start their term of office by holding a social and dance,' in Horticultural Kail on Saturday, April 9th at 8 o'clock. There will be songs, recitations, and all the variety of dances anyone could wish for:—Waltz, fox-trot, square dance, medley, Virginian reel, etc., bring your lady friend and join in the fun. The best of refreshments will be provided free, and plenty of it. Our object in holding these social evenings is not to make money, but to keep the Labour people together. Our slogan is: "A good time for AH." CLOSED! for Remarking and Re-ar- ranging Stock in order to Sell Out in.a Hurry- < CORDOVA BARGAIN HOUSE ■ / 72 Cordova Street 3 Doors East of Abbott Street GOES OUT OF BUSINESS The entire stock of fine boots, Shoes, Furnishings, Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Etc., to be sold at any old price. Starting. SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 9:30 A.M. FOR THIRTY DAYS Don't lat anything- keep yon from attending this great Belling oat sale. The bargains and value, offered will almost stagger belief. Join the Crowds nt this money-saving event. Sis oo Salts and Overcoats $3.95 35c Gingham 9c $3.00 Pints 98c 910.00 Raincoats 25c Bottles Catsup 65c Coffee $1.98 9c 29c 95.00 Boots and Shoes •$1.98 25c Box 83.00 Hats ISO Cons Peas S1.50 Dress Shirts lot Overalls Vow 5c 98c 7c 69c 49c HUNDREDS OP OTHER BARGAINS—COME Plumbing Tenders TENDERS wanted for the Installation of plumbing in the Kltsllano Junior High School. 12th Avenue and Trafalgar St. Plans and spociflcatlons can be obtained from the Architect, School Board Offices, Dunsmulr and Hamilton Streets, after 10 a.m., Monday 28th Inst \J>jr depositing cheque for 120.00. Ten- Sera in duplicate enclosed with marked' cheque for J2000.00 In scaled envelope endorsed "Secretary and Chairman, .Vancouver School Board, endorsed tenders for Flumblng, Kltsllano Junior High School," to be In the hands of the Secretary not later than 5 p.m.,'4th April, 1927. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. a. WOI-FE-MKRTON. Secretary. Vancouver School Board. A nominal charge of 35c gents, and 15c Ladies, will help to defray expenses. ' Remember this date. Saturday, April 9th, Horticultural Hall. H. W. Speed, *Se_'y.-Treas. REPUDIATE COMPANY UNION Princeton, W. Va.—The shopmen of the Virginian Railroad,have repudiated the company union forced on them by the company and have organized locals of. the bona fide shop crafts unions. In the meantime)the scab engineers and firemen, who came here in 1923, are also threatening rebellion. Their discontent has recently been fanned by the action of the management in changing terminals, thus compelling them to leave Princeton and live in two other much less desirable towns. The Obligation In her instruction book the student telephone operator reads:— "An operator's principal responsibility is that of. giving a service which is entirely satisfactory to patrons, thereby helping to secure and retain the goodwill of the public." B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY "The payment for bringing excluded persons from Europe into the United States is admitted to be from $200 to $400. The landing of Chinese is up to $-',100. STATIONARY & MARINE ENGINEERS COACHED FOR EXAMINATIONS P. A. GOEPEL E-.-B. C. poller Inspector __ ; -Ml »■__".- Wp ^Wjrni6_.-"*aOB' National Vauevdille Artist's Week In Orpheum The week of April 4th to April l-th Is being celebrated ftll over America as National Vaudeville Artists Week, and balls, bazaars and charitable performance will be arranged _>y every vaudeville theatre in America for the purpose of raising funds for this actors charity. Tho funds received will help to pay the Insurance of deceased artists and to provide pleasure and amusement for them when visiting the club house In Ne.V York. There are many little comforts thusly tendered to these continuous travellers who appreciate every little home-touch given them. A special show is being arranged for this purpose, *but as yet the final arrangements have not been made. The Orpheum bill for thin week will entertain and among these stars will be such favorites of the vaudeville stage as Ida May Chndwfck and her six dizzy btondes Richy Craig Junior, the tooy wonder; Kharum, the wonderful Persian pianist: an acrobatic with four aces and a queen as tho performers; Lee KemjumJamou-j* French acrobats and another feature act. Special pictures, decorations and music will enhance this brilliant festival show. Every one Is urged to attend. The regular show will run twice dally at the Orpheum on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and there will be a special midnight performance on Friday if arrangements which are now under way permit- . •_..__._._-;_....:.^,„-;-_-:—"'■'. . Brother of Houdini Takes to Stage Again Ten or a -dozen years ago,, the name of Hardeen was known In all quarters where there were followers of the art of magic. Hardeen was not only a magician of noteetaolshrdtuetaolshrdluetao gician of repute in this country, but he had travelled abroad and spread the fame of America as the land of the most skillful and active of "escape artists." But In 1917, Hardeen said good bye to the stage and retired to a business life. He is a brother of the famous Houdini, and one magician In the family was thought to be enough. Of his own volition Hardeen left that field to his younger brother. .But when Houdini^ied he wanted his illusions perpetuated.**1 .He had bujlt up" a magical show 'that was not equalled in beauty of appearance, smoothness of running and surprise of the unexpected, and he did not want his efforts to be. snuffed out with his own life. Hardeen already knew most of his secrets; and in his will, Houdini left to him instructions as to the balance, made him sole inheritor of his magical properties and inserted a special clause calling on the brother to carry forward the banner of magic. Hardeen, therefore, after an absence of ten years, finds himself back in harness, giving to Vie public that finished and mysterious magical show that he and Houdini had built up working together. Hardeen has been given a route over the Orpheum Circuit and will appear soon at the Orpheum Theatre. Besides Houdini's stage paraphernalia, Hardeen has Houdini's two chief assistants, James Collins and James Vickary. These two men had been trained by Houdini and had been with him for years. Thoy know not only every bit of the Houdini routine and the Houdini apparatus, but they know every vaudeville theatre In the country, Its stage and its audience, and most Orpheum regular patrons know and will recognize them. The only difference that will be found in the Hardeen performances and those which Houdini had popularized will be In the number of tricks and Illusions presented. 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CLANT0N THOMAS "The Human Engineer" Suite-407, Abbott Mansions, 404 Abbott Street, Vancouver, B. C. JOIN THE LABOR PARTY For Further Information Write B. C. SECTION, CANADIAN __AB0R PARTY 803 Holden Bldir., 16 Hastings W. Vancouver, B. C .*^_jKi_^=s_-_ife--' Seoretary, W. CAMPBELL .re^_r™ii3«rtif wrtfUeux,, w. Wi"i\%nAV% u. maxb Six THE LABOR STATESMAN April lst, 1927 __* lATURNA stands for iervice, Satisfaction ■"TPWO streams start from the same **-" source, but find their outlet a _ thousand miles apart. Your life may flow into the troubled ocean of debt, or into the placid waters of independence. Your Bank Book will decide. The Royal Bank of Canada Vancouver Branch - - B. L. Mitchell, Manager 16 Offices in Vancouver. 51 Branches in British Columbia 252 LIFE INSURANCE LOWEST PRICED STANDARD POLICIES IN CANADA CALL GLENBURN 329L W. A, PRITCHARD 136 RANELAGH AVENUE NORTH BURNABY, B. C. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES SAFETY—Real PROTECTION—Absolute SERVICE—Prompt . , In the strongest vault on the Pacific Coast. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults Board of Trade Building, 402 Pender W., Vancouver, B. C FARMER AND LABOR ' INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—For the first time in the history of the legis- latuVe of Indiana, the four farmers and the six industrial workers were brought together on a legislative program during the session just closed. Much was accomplished for the general welfare. Six so-called liihor Ijills and several measures favored by the agricultural interests were put through. In addition, several bills backed by special privileged interests were killed. ■""■Wnerc-Jhere"is: no nan3Ba'g, jfbri will find a shiny hose. PHILADELPHIA.-_-.dcra! Judge Oliver B. Dickinson has decided that so far as an American Indian is concerned ther is no boundary between the United States and Canada. An Indian may -cross the imaginary" line at his own pleasure, and while this country may exclude him, it will take a special act of Congres. to do it. OTHER WAY ABOUT Doctor—"Are you bothered with things dancing before your eyes?" Jtsal first- nightcr)-*~'__o,.,in:-:-fat-K-__L| rather like.it." » ALL FOOLS' DAY BY F. W. MOORE I Seymour 3168 Alway. Open . ' _fc One's thoughts to-day are likely to be mildly distracted. Circumstances inherent In the character of the next few hours will conspire to make one think about the fun of fooling somebody else. Aind if circumstances don't thus conspire to wako us up, our youthful neighbors will likely attend to that. But the funny part of it Is that the fooling of the people, which will be discussed in, the second half of this article, is not all peculiar to the first of April, since they themselves fool themselves so instinctively and unconsciously for the rest of the year that they don't know they are continuously enacting a shameless tragedy. What worse foolery could accrue than that which results from the failure to use to its full capacity, machinery that is known to be sufficiently produciive (Scientific Monthly, June, 1924, page 639), to render man's condition approximately one hundred times more comfortable than it used to be in the days pf his cattle-raising barbarism, when everybody had food, clothing and .shelter, with abundance of work all the year round! Yet today, there are for months at a time, millions of unemployed, who only procure food, clothing and shelter by virtue of drawing on the assets of the past or of charging their account to the resources of the future. In the United States from ten to twelve per cent, of all the workers are out of employment all the time (Report of the Russel Sage Foundation, covering a period of five years.) In England there is a stablized unemployment of a million and a half; in Germany of I wo million (Labour Letter, Feb. 9 .1927). To prove that they are stablized, look up the subject in the pi'Soclal Service Bulletin" for April 1923. It Is stated there that the number of the unemployed in England in that month was between a million and a half and two million people. , The reason for this state of affairs can only be attributed to the failure of the promoters of Individualistic economic enterprises, in their struggle for profits, (o co-operate in some way to enable them to shorten the hours of labour and create a corresponding number of extra jobs as the machinery of production became more efficient. , Yet. the moral "uplifters" are constantly: "Singing songs of 'Welfare' Forty 'leven kinds Elevating 'morals' Cultivating 'minds' Kindergartens, nurses, Bath-tubs, books and flowpja, Anything but better pay And shorter working hours." Having thus destroyed their •market., constituted In great pai* oy the workers' capacity to buy, they are compelled periodically to close down their plants, and cause the capitalistic circle of anarchistic production to become foolishly complete. If that were only an April performance It wouldn't be so bad, but unfortunately the Indiscretion is perennial. One could talk almost indefinitely on examples of economic foolery, but. perhaps, there has been enough said on t'ie lugubrious side of the subject foi ..Mer all, people prefer to discuss huiforous details. There Is always 1 curiosity to know why there ever was a day dedicated to fool-lorn. And, as a matter of fact, the origin of the customs that distinguish It, seem to give rise to much dispute. What appears certain.Is. that they are survivals of universal festivities held at the Vernal equinox, which, beginning on the old New Year's Day, the 25th of March, epded on the flrst of April. This view is supported by the fact that similar amusement has been the #pO)^t.lri-lBSla(J-*-*ra.tlme ImrnBrnorlal. of Huli, the last day of which is the thirty-first of March. On that occasion anybody inspired by the mischievous spirit of Puck is at liberty to send his acquaintances on a fruitless errand, such as Buying grape-seed, or boys' pinafores. Frenchmen call an April fool, an April fish, since fish on that date are young and easily caught, ln Scotland thc fooling of a man on April lst, is called "hunting the gowk" and April fools, are 'April gowks" or cuckooes, that bird, being mentally, according to the findings of the learned and scientific peasantry, on the same level as the donkey, amongst-animals, or a non-union man amongst the proletalre. The worst we can say about All Foois Day, is, that it- is like Christmas in one respect, it comes but once a year and when it comes it brings good cheer. mentioned above occurs on the Feast HALF A TRUTH IS WORS? THAN, A LIE Igyery Trades Union, every buyer of printing, should take heed of the despicable methods employed by some of the open shoppers in their mad endeavor-to maintain their business— already none too prosperous, that is slipping under the barrage of publicity sent out by the Allied Printing Trades Unions in their campaign to further the use of the Union Label. How widespread is" the deception may be gauged by the fact that a few Trades Unions were discovered to be having their printing done in nonunion offices. The open shoppers used a simple ruse and an effective one. The Unions, in question were in no way to blame, they Immediately moved their printing to fair offices upon being-informed. This is how il was done. When tlie Label was demanded the open shopper took the order to a Union office, had It set, printed and returned to them for delivery. All other work, when the Label was not asked, they performed themselves! Buyers of printing of all classes are being victimized in this manner. Half a truth is worse than a lie—the practice of the open shoppers, for they tell their customers they are paying Union wages and working Union jcon- ditious but forget to state they are not a Union office. Hundreds 'of buyers of printing are being hood-winked in .this way and it will take a continuous campaign of enlightenment to kill this misrepresentation. You can materially assist in this work If you will ask the folks at home to save all the non-label printing that comes to hand. But look It over, if it does not bear Label it is not worthy of your consideration, and If you will return it to 804 Holden Building, it will be mailed back to the buyer ot printing advising him of the reason you cannot give consideration to his printed message. There is no question as to the effectiveness of this campaign. Only the other day an open shopper was gazing wistfully at a finished job that was being wrapped up to be sent to the customer, when he remarked, "I don't think we will ever get that job again, they want the Label on It now." Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best : Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGG BOBKRAUSE Late 64th Batt. Late 72nd Batt. 76 Hatting. St. E. Vancouver, B.C. Colonial Theatre -H.A_JVT_.___I AND DUNBMUTR Premier Film Attractions Special Features Every Monday, Wedneaday and Friday. Mod-rate Prices CONTINUOUS, 11 A.M. TO 11 P.M. W. E. FENN'S School of Dancing PRIVATE AND CLASS LESSONS Social Dances, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. SEY1-OUB 101. COTILLION HALL Classified Adverts. EDMONTON C. L. P. INCREASES MEMBERSHIP At the annual meeting of the Edmonton Central Council of the Cana dlan Labor Party hold on Tuesday, the~following officers of thprpaity wenr elected: President,-J. Lakeman; Vice President, Walter Mentz; Secretary, J. Armstrong; Treasurer, F. J. Marshall. * During the year they have had five, new affiliations and three re-affllin- BABBISTEBS AND SOLICITORS ■Wallls W. ie.en-i*-, 408 Metropolitan Building. Fhone Bey. 6667. BATHS Hatting- Steam' Baths Price 35c Only 766 Hasting! Street East DENTISTS Dr. xv. a. Butisdero. ioa Halting* w. HABDWABB •■ , Manitoba Hardware 1714 Commercial NOTARIES V. B. Bengough, 803 Holden Bldg. - » PRINTERS Labor Statesman 803-816 Holden Bldg. RUPTURE SPECIALIST O. B. Heard, 95- Bobson SAW FILERS S. Xneohtel 1975 OranvlUe Filed, Set, Re-toothed. Edged Tools Ground Perfectly. SHOB REPAIRS B. 8opp, 3867 Main St. UNDERTAKERS Armstrong- & Hotson, 304 Dunlovy Ave. The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread Fairmont 122 439 7th Ave. VANCOUVER TURKISH BATHS Rheumatism, -Lumbago, Neuritis, Bad Cold. MASSAGE A SPECIALTY PACIFIC BUILDING 744 HASTINGS W. ■BT. 2070 BERLIN.-Germany is following the example of one or two other countries notable Mexico, in deciding to appoint "labor" or "social"' attaches for the German embassies in the principal industrial countries. Their job will be to report on all social legislation or labor laws., . Union Plumbers and Steamfitters B. BOE UMITED Plumbing and Heating Servioe All Work onarantsed. 652 Seymonr St. Fhone Sey. 4089 lions, 'making a total of thirty-seven C?fB-ft**l&Bt*"i_:~-^ire^ bership total of 2334: d. a. Mcdonald Prompt and Efficient Servtoe. 851 Hove St. Fhone Soy. 477 Union Barber Shops W. Brennan... 464 Granville St CnpltoTT_artMTr~_fi-op_.._ II> Granville L. Arnold 1114 Oranvllle Bt. Chas Furnell, Fashion Barber Shop, 71 Hastings St. B. Chrystal Barber Shop it Hastings W. Andy Harris ...305 Main St. Rainier Barber Shop J0» Carrall St. Xrtfl-ur Barber 8hop..___._»0- Pender XV. XV. A. Ptrl-ln ,,,..,,„_.•.„,..,..,.I.H Tew Bt ~ ■ ■ r April 1st, 1927 THE LABOR STATESMAN 'W Seven ronizeII Whole Wheat FLOUR EVERY HOME NEEDS IT. MAKE SURE YOU GET IT— AND NOTHING* ELSE. < It Is Rich in Nouri-hm.nl— DELICIOUS f king Up Say. 2354 for Appointment DR. W. J. CURRY DENTIST Salt* 301 Deminion Building Vancouver, B. C. NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Secretary Trades and Labor Counoll Moom 808, 18 Hastings Street Baa. Phones: Ssy. 7495-627* Western Glass Co., Ltd, Wholesale and Retail Dealers. 158 Cordova W. Phone Sey. 8BB7 SEE US" ABOUT BROKEN GtASS IN WINDOWS, AUTOMOBILES, MIRRORS SHOWCASES. ETC. Art Glass Rcmimf Mirrors Re-silvered R. WILKINSON, Pres. D. DUNCAN, See. Reynolds' Cartage Co. LIMITED Phones Seymour 3377-3378 Orating, Packing, Shipping and Storage Furniture and Piano Moving Long Distance Moving Pool Car Shipments Office and Warehouse: 733 — CAMBIE STREET TIS H PERRY & DOLK Men's Tailors 18 Hastings West Room 33 I . i To Advertisers The Pulling Power of Labor Papers WHfT THE EXPERTS SAY "PRINTER'S INK," the world-famous authority on advertising, says:— "A Labor paper is a far belter advertising medium than an ordinary newspaper. A labor paper, for example, having 5,000 subscriptions, is of more value to the business man who advertises ■■ in it than ordinary papers with 25,000 subscribers." Onr Advertisement Manager will be glad to send our rates for Trade Advertisements, or to call on you on receipt of a postcard. Please address all enquiries to Manager, "Labor Statesman," 816 Holden Bldg., -Vancouver, B. C. CONSUMERS IN WONDERLAND Tom—4s there any difference in '.'this nie"_jnlhg between sight and vis- sion? Jerry—I should say so. My gitl '" is a'vii" vision, and. youra is a sight! Ill—What We Get for Our Money When We Buy from Quacks and Venders of Cure-Ails In my youth, said the sage, as he shook his gray locks, I kept all my limbs very supple By the use of this ointment—one shilling a box— Allow me to sell you a couple. -T»HERE are five human desires -'■which may be capitalized by the quack to his own great profit. If astutely managed, there are millions in easy money to be won from each. Millions have been won from each; millions are now in prooess of being won. The desire for wealth The desire for worship The desire to be sexually attractive The desire for power The desire for health The first is typified by the oil stock swindler, or If you prefer, by certain aspects of the Florida land_ boom, The second is typified by the prophets who arise from time to time amid the cow and corn states. The third is typified by the great "Lost Manhood" drives; by much of the activity of those preparations which keep us clean and sweet"—free from unpleasant odors, with shining white teeth and gleaming hair and the skin one loves to touch—and by most of the trength-buildlng instiutes which, with their cuts of mighty biceps, make such an appeal to anaemic clerks. The fourth is capitalized by those shrines of learning which undertake to teach us how to enthrall an audience in ten easy lessons, or to command the admiration of our associates by a course in personality building. The fifth is the realm of consumption and cancer "cures" where, by drinking the contents of thc magic bottle, we may escape from all the ills that man is heir to. It is proposed to devote this article to ' consideration of what the magic bottle contains. Patent Medicines First, a word as to the legal status of the industry. We think of the output generally as "patent medicines." Strictly speaking, only a very few of the nostrums are actually patented. A patent medtcene, in the legal sense of the word, Is one whose composition is not secret, lft» that It must appear fully set forth in the patent specifications at Washington. Furthermore, in seventeen years it becomes public property. This procedure is altogether too explicit for the gentlemen who sell us nostrums. Nearly all the remedies on the market are not patented, but are "proprietaries"— which means that the Inventor keeps the formula to himself (except in so far as a certain very limited class of poisonous or narcotic ingredients must appear on the label, pursuant to the Pure Food and Drugs act), hunts up a name with good selling appeal, and gets that name registered or trade-marked at Washington. The name then becomes his property fo/ all time. He may change the formula or process as often as he likes, but bis proprietorship in the name remains intact. Some of these names—such as "Peruna" or "Tanlac" have been worth, ln their time, millions of dollars. Anyone can make a mixture, but It takes great sums spent in advertising to impress a name upon the public to the point where it becomes second nature to call for the mixture that goes with the name. Despite these legal distinctions, we shall follow the American Medical" Association in terming all nostrums "patent medicines." This Is how they are known ln the vernacular, and there ls no great necessity for trying to change the term! The consumerj.f "patent medicines" has his specific sources of protection: The federal government has given him the P*_re Food and Drugs act; the American Medical Association is- un tiring In its analyses of the composition and selling.methods of nostrums. Before these champions entered the fk-ld—in 1905 or thereabouts—there was literally no limit to the mendacity of the advertising, the viciousness of the formulas, the baby-killing, habit- forming, constiutlon-wrecking character of the' industry. In the last twenty years the change for the better has been marked. The federal Pure Food and Drugs act says that no "false or misleading statements" shall appear on the label, or on the doctrinal matter which surrounds the package. The law does not apply to advertising matter apart from that on the package. There is no federal legal limit to the false and misleading statements which may appear in newspapers, magazine's, almanacs, dodgers and billboards. As patent medicines are bought primarily by virtue of non-package advertising, the protection is thus more nominal than real. The act provides ' that even drugs or their derivatives shall be- stated on the label if they form any part of the ingredients of the package. These drugs are: alcohol, morphine, opium, cocaine, heroin, alpha-eucain, beta-eucains, : chloroform, cannabis indica, chloral hydrate, acetanilid. Further than this, the manufacturer may maintain 'complete ■secrecy regarding the composition of his preparation. Lastly, the act covers only interstate shipments of drugs. If a New York manufacturer confines his sales to his own state, he can snap his fingers at the federal law. (There are, however, state laws of varying degrees of excellence and enforcement, to care for Intra-state I raffle.) RED STAR DRUG STORE "The Mail Order Druggists" We ICake a Special Effort to Get Ooo-s Ont by First Mall Alter Ksoelpl • of Yonr Order. ^_^ COSHES COBDOVA ABB "**"■■»■'■ VANCO*JV*_S, B. O. MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FDR PIPES 310 CARRALL STREET. VANCOUVER Buy Union Stamped Shoes ^WORKERS UNION/ UNIONIST? i; Factory We ask all members of organized labor to purchase shoes bearing our Union Stamp on the sole, ijiner-sole, or lining of the shoe. We ask you not to buy any shoes unless you actually see this Union Stamp. Boot & Shoe Workers' Union Affiliated iritli t_t Amrri--_ Faderatio. of Labor 346 StraCBR STBEET, BOSTON, MASS. COLLlS LOVELY General President CHARLES L. BAINH General Secretary-Treasurer BRIGHTEST-2- THEATRES STRAND THEATRE REX THEATRE Vancouver's Premier House Presents Vancouver's Popular Honse Presents FIBST nVM PICTUBEB and tbe THE BEST IK MOVIES and the r*- STRAND "MERRYMAKERS" COUNTRY 8T0BB The Quacks It- is only too plain that the federal law, and most of the state laws, for that matter, provide merely a beginning. A" enormous amount remains to be done before the consumer, can be said to have adequate protection. The American Medical Association is doing heroic work in attempting to bridge the gap. But there is need for a great amplifier to give its reports a thousand times their present volume. If if be objected that It is to the economic interest of the orthodox physician to expose the quack, a little reflection will lessen this suspicion. The quacks, through their,advertising, spread a great pall of fear over the country. Have you a little pain in your back?—look out for Bright's disease! Have you a neglected cough. —look out for consumption? This artificially created fear drives the victim into the doctor's office as|well as into the drug store. How about this pain. Doctor? And a perfectly healthy man pays a needless fee. Again, the self-dosing practices encouraged by the nostrum vendor sometimes result in very serious consequences, which require the services of a reputable physician sooner or later. No; were the physician's attitude toward patent medicines prompted by commercial considerations, he would say to the pill industry: "Go the limit! The more victims you get, the more patients will be driven to me!" Nature Removes Sickness In buying soap and shoes and sealing wax, the consumer has at least trial and error to help him. In buying patent medicines, trial and error is largely suspended, and for a strange but simple reason. The great majority of people who fall sick recover in spite of the therapeutics involved. Nature, fortunately for1 the human- race, and altogether too fortunately for the patent, medicine manufacturer, has laid down that law. Seven out of ten will recover regardless. You are sick; you drink.-a few bottles of Pep-o-sene.' and pretty" soon you are well.""Ergo—til plain"'as life" nose oh your face—Ppiwfsene has cured .you! ,...,: .... ..... , *_.._ **■" (To be Continued. Labor Using Limited Chances As pointed out by Mr. Woodsworth in "The Week at Ottawa," the opportunities of a private member lo accomplish anything very definite in the House of Commons are limited. And In view of that there is nothing but commendation coming to the Labor members of parliament for the way in which they take advantage of what opportunities they have lo put. forward the views of the workers on social and economic questions. On March 16th, A. A. Heaps moved this resolution: "That in the opinion of this House, the committee on industrial and international relations In- Instructed to Investigate and report on the establishment of a system ot insurance against unemployment, sickness and invalidity." Mr. Heaps drew attention to the fact that at the Liberal party convention in 1919, the present Prime Minister had by his eloquence succeeded in having the party adopt resolutions very much along the lines of what Labor desired in legislation dealing with unemployment, sickness, old age pensions,' etc. But the Liberals in convention and the Liberals in power are two entirely different things. And so Instead of rallying to the support of Mr. Heaps' motion, the Grits did their masters' bidding and "talked out" the resolution. But that Is not. a new experience for Labor In parliament, and it ls by no means lost effort when a resolution like Mr. Heaps' is snuffed out by crude parliamentary procedure: The constant drop of water wears away the hardest stone. Labor's constant advocacy of right will some day have its effect.—Alberta Labor News. CHICAGO PLANS ATHLETIC PROGRAM FOR LABOR DAY The Chicago Federation of Labor has leased Grant Park Stadium for Labor Day, and is planning for one of the greatest athletic meetings ever held In the United States. The entire union movement of Chicago ls said to be enthusiastically backing the program, which will be In charge of a special committee. Edward F. Nockels, veteran, secretary of the Chicago Federation, ls taking the lead. ■■_.-•• - . Information also comes from Chicago that two teams from the Workers' Sport Club have been entered In the International Soccer League. HENRY PECK When I put out to sea Oh matrimony's bounding main I thought it all would be Sunshine and never no rain. When T put out th see I'll tell the world I sawi Now she rules over me; I hold rhy hands in awe. shipping, collecting "''"''"People <:ohn'_5_i-c_ with one way-or another, are between $3,000,000 and _?_1,Q(_..0__!P- WimaB^W^Siloiihiig'"exclude, al iens into the United States. YOU! . Can Be Well Dr. Proctor's newest invention, IONA-OTONE is helping thousands. It will help you. Here Is a partial list of aliments that respond quickly to IONA-OTONE. ANAEMIA, RHEUMATISM, 'ARTHRITIS. NEURITIS, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. NERVOUSNESS, SKIN DISEASES, SCIATICA. FEMALE TROUBLES, DIABETES, SICK HEADACHE, KIDNEY TROUBLE, STOMACH TROUBLE, CONSTIPATION, VARICOSE VEINS and many others.- Come and take a delightful Free Treatment and be your own judge. FREE LECTURES Tn.silfiy and -Friday, 3:15 p.m. Radio Lectures every Monday and Friday, CFCQ, Vancouver, B- C 7:30 to g-p.m. IONA-OTONE HEALTH OO. 901 Dominion Bank Bldar. Vancouver, B. C. Please send me without cost or Obll»»tf0n your FREE BOOKLET and more Information about IONA-OTONE. NAME . :zmz: _______■-_-__-_----■ Eight T H E L A B0 R STATE6MAN April lst, 1927 Hand Picked Double Screened Wellington Coal Leslie Coal Co., Ltd. 944 BEACH AVENUE . Phone Seymour 7137 LAWRENCE W. SMITH Registered OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN 49 Hastings St., Wait, Since 1907 Phone Say. 6880. Vancouver, B.C DANCE Every Saturday Night, 9 to 12, at The Winter Garden UNION. BAND Best Floor in the City Seymour 9033 L. O. THOMAS. Manager. Egg Orders Arc Our Specially "IT'S THE COFFEE" Fred's Dairy Lunch They All Coma Back to 72 HASTINGS STREET WEST All Good Union Men! —will eat at a good place. When in a hurry try the FASHION LUNCH 69ij Hastings Street East LEO'S CAFE 42 POWELL ST. (Eoropo Hotel) Vow open with jour old friend CHARLEY SCHERZ (Late of tha Elysium) TRY OUR •>**.. LONCH aOL _*eal_ at AU Hour. French & Italian Dishes Spaghetti, Macaroni, etc ._. All White Help Our Private Banquet Hall Will Hold 80 People Leo's Cafe at 42 Powell Street in the Europe Hotel, hag been opened up by your old friend Charley Scherz late of the Elysium. He is running; an all-white union cafe and will provide meals at popular prices. It is a well-known fact, that French and Italian cooking cannot be beaten any where and you will do yourself a good turn when you pay Charley a visit. A private banquet hall seating: almost fifty people, is open for inspection and would be a good place to hold that special annual supper. "And when are they to be married?" "Never, I'm afraid." "Why?" "Well, she won't marry him until he pays his debts, and he can't pay his debts until she marries him." « • • "A man went to a surgeon for examination and diagnosis. The surgeon said: 'You have a very serious gall trouble; I do not see anything that, will help you much except an operation.' The than _aid, 'Well,' doctor, what will you charge me for that operation?' LABOR FORCES PASSAGE OF OLD ACE PENSION BILL (Continued.from page 1) I will speak of oite of the latest additions to tbe Senate, a gentleman who is highly heanred, I am sure, by the majority of the members of this House, Mr. fa. L. McDougUd. I notice he is a director in a number of corporations, as follows: Homager Gold Mine Co. Ltd. Ogdensburg Coal & Towing Co. Ltd. Sterling Bond Co. Canada Stenmslilp Lines Ltd. Tidewater Shipbuilders Ltd. Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd. Great Lakes Transportation Co. Midland Shipbuilding Co. George Hall Coal Co. Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. Inland Lines Ltd. Niagara Navigation Co. Thousand Island Steamboat Co. *:' Merchants Montreal Line. Century Coal & Coke Co. Ltd. The Coal Co. Ltd. St. Lawrence Realty Co. Superior Sales Co. Ltd. Labrador Pulp & Paper Co. I have page after page of these, Mr. Speaker, but perhaps one or two more will be sufficient. I have selected them, frankly, just as I happened to see the longer lists of companies underneath their names, bat I may say that these cases are by no means exceptional. Some hon. Members: "Read them all." Mr. Woodsworth: Here ls Senator L. C. Webster. He is Interested, a director, and no doubt working hard in all these various lines of Industry: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. ■ Dominion Manufacturers' Ltd. Travelers' Life Assurance Co. St. Lawrence Sugar Refineries. Hudson Bay Knitting Co. Goodwins Ltd. Montreal Tramway Co. Webster Steamship Co, Canadian Import Co. Quebec Power Co. Quebec Railway, Light, He_ft & Power Co. Dorchester Electric Co. Quebec, Montmorency _. Charlevoix Railway. " . .Imperial Trust Co; St. Lawrence Stevedoring Co. Ltd. Holt Renfrew Co. Ltd. Canadian Salvage Association. Canadian Fur Auction Sales Co. Ltd. " Quebec Apartment House Co. Montreal Cottons. Canadian Car & Foundry Co. Ltd. Montreal Steel Works Ltd. Canadian Steel Founders Ltd. Pratt & Letchworth Co. Ltd. Dryden Paper Co. Ltd. —— United Securities Ltd. "* British Empire Steel Corporation. Dominion Steel Co. Dominion Iron & Steel Co. Dominion Coal Co. Nova Scotia Steel & Coal Co. Eastern Car Co. Ltd. Dominion Shipping Co. Acadia Coal Co. Ltd. Cumberland Railway & Coal Co. Ltd. Halifax Shipyards Co. Sydney & Loulsburg Railway Co. Nova Scotia Land Co. Wassls Steamboat Co. Sydney Lumber Co. James Pender & Co. Ltd. I will give one other. Here is Senator R. S. White. He is a director In the following companies: Gazette Printing Co. United Financial Corporation. Montreal Trust Co. The Steel Co. of Canada. The Hamilton Steel & Iron Co. The Montreal Rolling Mills Ltd. Canadian Screw Co. Ltd. - Dominion Wire Mfg. Co. Ltd. Canadian Bolt & Nut Co." Ltd. Western Wire & Nail Co. Ltd. Guarantee Co. of North America. Canadian Steamship Lines Ltd. Northern Navigation Co. Ltd. Tidewater Shipbuilders Ltd. Davie Shipbuilding & Repairing Co. Ltd. Great Lakes Transportation Co. Midland Shipbuilding Co. ; George Hall Coal Co- Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. Inland Lines Ltd. Niagara Navigation Co. Mount Royal Hotel Co. My correspondent makes the following comments and summarizes this information as follows: - Note the Summary There are 27 lawyers in the Senate, of whom 12 are Conservatives and 15 Liberals. Some 6 Conservative" lawyer senators are directors in 5^2 financial ' and commercial institutions, while 6 Liberal lawyer senators are directors on 36 commercial and financial Institutions, making a total of 12 lawyers in the Senate who are directors In 88 different concerns. There are 11- journalists, editors and publishers, 6 of whom are directors in 34 commercial and financial institutions. There are 11 manufacturers and capitalists who are. directors in 131 commercial and financial institutions. There are '8 doctors who are directors in 22 commercial and financial institutions.' The House rather encouraged me to go on, Mr. Speaker, and read these long lists, and I did so even though it might somewhat Interfere with the argument I was trying to present in as concise a form as possible. But In yiew of the character of the interests of the members, of the Senate I think I am quite warranted in the statement which I made a few minutes ago, that it is intolerable that an Irresponsible body such as this, so largely representing big interests, should be able to nullify the actions of the elected representatives of the people. I ask that there shall be appointed a special committee to consider what amendments might be made in the British North America Act which, while conserving the principles of confederation, would enable us more adequately to cope with the complicated problems which now confront Canada. l)iti.<8tfn#T^ (Emtqwitfia INCORPORATED Z~ MAY I07O. VANCOUVER The Greater Hoover for a limited time only $4.50 DOWN BALANCE IN EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS—SEE IT DEMONSTRATED AT THE HOOVER BOOTH—MAIN FLOOR—Husdon's Bay Company. 1 Beverage Dispensers Fully Unionized The Beverage dispensers Union will hold a smoker in the Eagle's Hall on Friday, April the 15th, commencing at 6 p.m. The union is in first class shape, every bartender in the city carrying a union card and wearing the T. L. C. Button, says Business Agent Hanofln. State Saves Millions on Fire Insurance The experience of the State of South Carolina is typical of successful insurance schemes. In that state the sinking fund commission started in 1900 to write insurance on public buildings. It started with no assets. By the end of 1926 the profits accumulated had reached over a million dollars and all public buildings which have been insured with the board for a period of five years, are now protected entirely without cost. State buildings and schools arc insured under the scheme. PARALLELS GARIBALDI'S MARCH The closest parallel to Chiang's course in Western history is the famous "March of the Thousand" under Garibaldi. With rather less than 1000 men at the start, Garibaldi invaded the kingdom of Naples, which had a standing army twenty times that number, and 10,000,000' inhabitants. But he brought liberty and Italian unity with him, only a.few foreign mercenaries in the Neapolitan armies offered any resistance; the native Neapolitans joined his ranks; and Garibaldi conquered the kingdom of Naples without a single real battle. HAVE YOU TRIED THE PAMOXJS Darwin Blades FOB GILLETTE and AUTO STROP RAZORS. Made of COBALT Hierh Speed Steal Stainless Rus.le__ Sell for more tat Cost Less Tliree times the servioe of ordinary blades Bny them— Try them—And know s-taving comfort . DON'T ROLL VP YOUR SLEEVES weaj- Expanda Cuff Links $1.00 „*_, "PULL TBI! SLEEVE AND THE LINK EXPANDS" SPECIAL IH HAIR TRIMMING OUTFITS 000 CUpper, Shear, ffO OK CO •>(! and Comb. Beg. ipeSeOU pob „„.,■■ $£"£•& B. C. Barber Supply & Sundries Limited RETAIL STORE: 64 HASTINGS ST. W. Hail Order* Postpaid ln B. C. , VANCOUVER, B. C. Phone Sey. 4401 HALF PRICE SALE IN KEEPING with onr policy, we offer onr patrons during- this sale, a large list of the finest Drugs, Household Remedies and Sundries, etc. AT HALF PRICE! Friday and Saturday Specials .50 Dr. Reld's Eczema Ointment _ $ .50 Dr. Reld's Pile Ointment .10 Dutch Drops 1.00 Beef Iron & Wine 1.00 Yeast Vitamlne Tablets 1.00 Vino! 1.25 Dreco .50 Menthol Sulphur Ointment i .30 Emulsified Cocoanut Oil .25 Brllllantlne .75 Reld's Rejuvenating Cold Cream _..:... .35 .25 .05 .50 .50 50 .25 .15 .13 .38 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 .50 Mary Oarden Face Powder _..-.- .5 Dr. Reid's Guaranteed Hair Tonic JSO Paris Eau de Quinine SO Mlchaud's .Lilac Ve-retal .SO Palm Olive Talcum (All " Odors) 13 Renault's Hair Bitters. 1.00 & 1.00 Dr. Parrlsh's Chemical Food. .25 & £0 Uquld Petrolatum, 16 oz. .38 Camphorated Oil, 4 oz. ... .96 SEB DAILY PAPERS FOB PULL LIST OP THIS GREAT HALF PRICE SALE VANCOUVER DRUG COMPANY, UMITED II IIOIII Union Men! For that Annual Supper, Dinner or Social Dance, phone up Seymour 3346 for rates, etc. We have two private Banquet Halls upstairs, that will seat from 16 to 125. These are the only private, union, Banquet Halls in the city. Cosy, with every convenience and the well-known Orpheum Service. Good music and dancing if desired. Try Our Fifty Cent Lunch—It's a Winner NEW ORPHEUM CAFE 762 Granville St. Phone Sey. 3346 Opp. Orpheum Theatre NEW ENGLAND CAFE Now Open Under New Management KMT CLASS COOKING hi FRESH SALADS OUR SPECIALTY "Cleanliness Our Motto" Popular Price- Give V A Trial -06 MASn STREET OKI SOOX PROM POWELL ST. Yoll ean- pick out fools By their* questions and wise men by their ans wers. WORKERS! Hear Rev. J. Richmond Craig Sunday, 7:30 p.m.. on "NINETY-FIVE CENT DAY" "THE PROBLEM OF MAKING ENDS MEET" In THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR GORE AVE., at HASTINGS ST., 8. AN ERROR -*«Mita_3H^IS^^ Nature for onr tad. were advertized recently by A. Fnth & Co., in this paper for $2.25... "The price should have been $2.50. It is one of our weaknesses, too, n-,88,^ad,„,late.-Peraonal credit for our goodness..-,_.
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