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——-----------_---_--_■ ^u*mmmu*mmm ?../ OWNED otState /.Mr*. rv.MTn-.iirr. B^^y BY THE VANCQUV--fz A RADES AMD LABOR COUNCIL A?**. Official Organ of The Canadian I ^ i'arty 14 No. 142—EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, JANUARY FIVE CENTS PER COPY Trades Council Takes Up Yellow Taxi Case ., At t'"e re8«lar meeting of the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council on ■ Tuesday evening, the council decided to send a delegation to the city coun- x cil, to urge that body to investigate the conditions under which the Yel- '■ low Taxi Cab drivers work, before •■ granting any concessions to that com- > pany. The subject was brought up . by Del. Showier, who pointed out -,that the company had a monopoly on ' the busiest street corner* in the city ^and treated its employees shamefully i and had discharged those who had , asked for better conditions. He said . that if they were'; compelled to submit their books for investigation it jj would show that the employees averaged about $8 a week. . Del. Flynn (Engineers) stated that "the company.was a sweatshop outfit and the city council should only be J too anxious to help the employees. Not Covered by Act In answer to a question from Del. L Smith (St. Ry. Employees) secretary Bengough stated that these drivers "do not come under the Minimum Wage Act and, judging by the time required to bring each industry un .der j__ before $%. .__j__i.i-4_^.P^^ ^JS_!l__^___-L,2^,Sff^_^. We they do come under it. He 8' ^T, to b<rfoun<)[ W *« ... was in favor of circularizing the ser- IV.vice clubs and other fraternal and T social organizations, to inform them U what thc taxi drivers are paid. This * suggestion was adopted. Del. Floyd (Civic Employees) said , .that Mr. Manson should be informed that the men are even urged by their foreman to sell intoxicants in ortjer ■ to increase their earnings. If he is interested in cutting down crime this f would be a good place to start. , Del. Smith (St. Ry.) said that if Mr. Manson was informed of this, the men would be arrested and not the jj company. This he said, would do more harm to the> employees than < good. The conditions under which the men work must be made public and every effort made to help the , men. ,....:■.<■ Del. Mclnnis said that if the city | council was asked to withhold con- j cessions to the Yellow Taxi Cab Co., they might say it was discrimination "and it might be hard.to put over, but he did not think it would do any harm to send a delegation to the city t council and see how they acted on the question. If the discharged em- * ployees would swear to affidavits as i to the conditions, it would force the council to act. Job For Uplifters " Del. Sidaway said.that the city . council was supposed to regulate pub- I lie utilities and if men working on . these utilities had to commit crimes * in order to earn a living the council , was greatly to blame. Some of the uplift organizations in the city would be better employed looking into oncfi * conditions instead of many other - things they are __e3sing"with, he said. Del. Thomson (Bridge Builders) •said that the most-direct control of Hhe citaciio'ii would be through thp Jfcity' council. AW. Mclnnis would ./champion the drivers and he believed **■ some of the other aldermen could be " persuaded to force the company to ALEX MacDONALD for re-election as Councillor Municipal Program 1. Day Labor under Union Wages and conditions on al! Municipal Work. 2. Eight-hour day, a maximum week of 44 hours. 3. Abolition o f property qualifications for all public offices. 4. Adult Suffrage. 5. We are opposed to the appointment of non-elective bodies in Municipal Affairs. 6. All Municipal Council and Committee Meetings to be held in public. 7. We favor amalgamation" unemployed at -the prevailing rate of -Wages. And a demand made upon the Federal Government, to assume full responsibility. R. E. RIGBY for re-election as School Trustee To the Electors of So.Vancouver THE Labor Party bases its case for a sliare in the formulating and control of Municipal affairs on the economic truth that Labor applied to natural resources produces all. wealth. Municipal representation, in the past, in common with alhother governmental representation, was confined almost exclusively to the so-called business men and the usual professional politician, etc. All this is being changed. Better educational opportunities have shown the workers that the employing class has no monopoly, of the brains of the community. And they have also seen that, when a representative of their own class lias been elected, he., has proved more capable in administering affairs in the interest of the workers. They are also beginning to_ see that no matter who pays the taxes (that is, writes out the cheques), they must be produced by those who toil. The Canadian Labor Party' is out to-raise the living arid cultural ^OBfWW btthfwbltiif ]0t 'l'o do this, present educational opportunities must be increased. The future progress and prosperity of the human race depends upon the increase of knowledge on the part of the masses. Knswl- edge of the enormous possibilities of present day productive forces, in fulfilling the needs of the people, if. freed from the restrictions imposed upon them by production for profit. All the other proposals vye put forward have for their purpose the extending of popular control (control by the people) in Municipal administration. We, therefore, look with confidence for the help of every earnest and intelligent resident who puts social welfare before individual gain, in electing the Labor candidates in this election. 0. J. MENGEL for Councillor School System 1. The elimination of Military Training in the Schools. 2. Citizens should have free use of school buildings for meeting purposes. >. 3. We are - opposed to the compulsory vaccination of school children. 4. We are in favor of the creation of a fund, to provide against loss by fire. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES ,.. .To unify the political powers _K«../_p,_it£.,-«4_£_&™r-_T -^rjr.^...'.™/- «-..««_— or the workers, whether by hand or brain, for the purpose of securing for themselves the full fruits of their industry; &.nd generally to promote the political, social and economic emancipation of the people. W.FORD for re-election at Police Commissioner Firms Not Prosecuted For Defrauding Girls At the regular meeting of the Trades Council, Del. H. Woods asked the council to urge the Women's Minimum Wage Board Lo place a copy of the act in all factories, hotels, stores, etc. He stated that a large number of employers are violating the act, and that when they are discovered,' the Board simply -'ollectfi the. back wages, but does not prosecute the firm. He cited one case of a girl who had De_ff defrauded out of $127 in two n.-n-bs. The ilrin was forced by the Sloard to pay the jirl this amount hut did not prosecute the firm. The Trades Council will take up th_, subject with the Board. Ask Amendments to Mothers' Pensions Act The Vancouver Trades Council was asked to endorse several amendments to the Mothers' Pension Act, at the regular meeting on Tuesday. The subject was brought up by Del, Mclnnis at the request of several women's organizations and after a lengthy discussion on the various amendments, they were all, with one or two beneficial changes, adopted. These amendments will be taken up with the government by the B. C. Executive of the Trades Congress of Canada. Del. Hanofin informed the Trades Council that the Beverage Dispensers had received the Trades Council buttons and that from now on uriion men. should refuse to be served by di-pensers who do not wear the green button. CANADIAN LABOR PART£ CANDIDATES BURNABY For Reeve C. B. Gibbs Councillors Ward One ...A. J. Keel Ward Five W. H. Abel Ward Seven C. Groombridge Police Commissioner.... S. Bate School Trustees J.'P. Dickson Alfred Smith The mother of Mrs, Frank Dolk, well known labor woman in Vancouver, passed away last Sunday morning after a long illness. The Trades Council sent a wreath and condoles with Mrs. F. Dolk in her bereavement. The following delegation was ap- bctfc.. the working conditions of the i pointed: Dels, Thompson,- Showier, Juan, ,. I Wood, Watt, Bengough, "& Dunn. E. C. Appleby, member of the Central Branch of the/ Independent Labor Party is running for Reeve in Point Grey. Although he has not r.sked for the endorsation of the party, the members are urging workers to support him. B. C. Executive to Interview Government P. R. Bengough and W. H. Cottrell have gone to Victoria to inter? view the government on amendments to existing labor legislation and new legislation concerning labor. These two men and S. McDonald of Prince Rupert and R. Nunn of Victoria, com prise the B. C. Executive of the Trades Congress of Canada. The delegation has a lengthy programme to present to the government and it is hoped that they will be able to induce the cabinet to make many needed changes in labor legislation. Del. W. Page has been appointed to the Exhibition Board to represent the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council. Poverty eclipses the brightest virtues, and i* the very sepulchre of brave designs, depriving a man of the means to accomplish what Nature has fitted him for, and stifling the noblest thoughts in their embryo. Commonsense Voting If a kfidy of organized workers are attempting to better their position in the matter of wages and working conditions they would never think of appointing a lawyer or a business man to negotiate for them. They appoint their own representatives, men who know and understand their needs and whose interests are bound up in their interests. Then the; -______...»«: i: .... _. v.-'-' —P .«*W__54_P..> ■_- __ know that their cause, is in gooi hands. In political affairs why do workers depart from the common-sense attitude that they assume in industrial matters? Why do they send lawyers and employers to represent them on civjc boards, in legislatures and in the houses of parliament? Th%re is no good reasons why, except that they are carried away by the specious arguments of politicians. . Some home-owner may say that as a taxpayer he thinks it wise to be represented on the City Council by a large taxpayer. He then feels secure in the belief .that his intersts as a small taxpayer are going to be served. But that is a fallacy. The interests of the large taxpayer and the home-owner do not always coincide. It may be advantageous for the large taxpayer to relieve himself of some of the burden by the simple process of shifting the load to the shoulders of the small tax-payer. As a matter of fact that process has been going on. It will continue to go on as long as the woikers elect the agents of the large taxpayers. The Labor candidates represent the interests of the worker; of the home- maker; of the wage-earner whose industry makes the community possible. Every person in that class should support the Labor candidates. Then their interests will be properly guarded. Their viewpoint will be put forward. They will have somebody on the governing bodies who will fight for them. If the workers use common-sense in the selection of their representatives they will vote ' Labor.—Alberta Labor News. Delegates from the Building Trades Council to the Trades and Labor Council reported that efforts were being made to have safety men placed on all elevators used in building construction, not only to safe-- guard the men above and below the elevator but also to safeguard those. who handle the material on and off the elevator. ■ « ■ ' ' Two THE LABOR STATESMAN January 7th, 1927 - 1 Mined in B.C. !-lllllllllllllllllllllilillllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ Woodsworth in Reply to Speech Prom the Throne if \V|ri fer Boots "It IS Better" Leslie Coal Co. Ltd. 944 Beach Ave. Sey. 7137 Phon. Say. 8534 H. HARVEY BOOT MANUFACTURE* Loggers', Miners', Cruisers' and Prospectors' Hand-Made Boots Our Specialty. Quick Repairs. OUR SGOO WOBK BOOT BEST IH TOWN 58 CORDOVA ST., WEST Vancouver, B. 0. PATENT ATTORNEY ROWLAND BRITTAIN PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS I Oldest Established Patent Office ln B. C. ''I- GRANVILLE .___B_-_-)'»'fr*'-P'*_^_-p--p.p..~s^v,v- .»--^irr.p..__._.__ \ Mr. J. S. Woodsworth (Winnipeg North Centre): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister yesterday referred to the endorsation the" government had received in the recent elections. Perhaps I may be permitted to say that. our little group here in this corner can boast what no other group can, that we came back fifty per cent. strdnger-_rwe have one member more. Last session; owing to the fact that this side of the House was very much crowded, we took our places on the government side, stating to the House that there was no particular political significance in our change, but that there we could hear and be heard to greater advantage. This session, since there are no cross-benches and there is more room on this side of the House, we are back on what is termed the "opposition" side with a number of the farmer members, with whom during the past five years, we have found ourselves working in very close co-operation. But let me say that we, like the hon. members around us, dojiot regard ourselves as necessarily being opposed to the government; we rather would, emphasize the fact that we. are trying as best we may under the existing rules of the House to maintain an independent position. We are thinking in terms of legislation rather than in terms of party. We propose to support to the best of our ability good legislation- from whatever source it comes> but we do not propose to give unqualified allegiance to any party irrespective of their legislative programme or of their administrative efficiency. The desire has. been expressed that we ought to'expedite the business of the House, and we in our corner here have every disposition to do so. However, I feel we have a perfect right, even during the few days we are here, to discuss various matters which come before us in the Speech from the Throne. I might eall attention to the fact that .two whole days were very differently from that section that receives the greatest publicity in our leading newspapers. Labor Legislation Killed . We are very glad to note that there is to be re-introduced the legislation we passed last year. In some of that legislation we have a particular interest and we w< uld give the government full credit for having done, its best during the past session to put these measures on the statute book. I would point out, however, ..that as a matter of fact the legislation which was of special interest to labour went by the board, as did a good deal of other legislation. It -is not the law of the land. I" know there was a sudden dissolution which abruptly terminated the business of the House, but I would point out that the old age pensions, amendments to the Criminal Code, and amendments to the Immigration Act actually passed the House but were rejected by the Senate. The same conditions, on the whole prevail at the" present time, and I would submit very respectfully to the government that if they propose simply to reintroduce this legislation without taking some steps to ensure that it shall become the law of the land, they cannot very well hope to receive the continued support of the country. In this connection I would venture to call attention to.a resolution which I have pl-fced on the order paper and which I would commend to the attention of the government, namely, that we be permitted this year, to have a special parliamentary committee Jo consider what,changes 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 coihplicatcd problems which now confront Canada. It would seem to me that if the government are really in earnest— and I have no reason to believe they are not—in having old age pensions and other social legislation placed, on BLACK "PARITAN" WORK BOOTS, 8 INCH TOP. JUST RIGHT FOR WINTER WEAR. PLAIN TOE AND HEAVY SOLE. ONE OF OUR MOST SATISFACTORY LINES. SUITABLE FDR HARD WEAR. $Q00 8 PIERRE PARIS IS PER PAIR —51— HASTINGS WEST siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir S. BOWELL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 66 6th St., New We.tmimter • Phone 993 two Br three days .nay b. devoted ,„,„ (kJ _„„„_,A „u„_„u„r (.„ ,.„„♦;„,,_ T. J. Kearney & Co. Funeral Directors and Embelmars New Chapel and Parlors Private Ambulance Service 802 Broadway W. Phone Fair. 3 Union Barber Shops Downing Barber & Beautv Shop PHONE FRASER 1198 For Appointmdits 3 EXPERT OPERATORS (R. Downing, Prop.) 6682 Victoria Road, at 43nd Avenne W. Brennan _. 404 Granville St. Capitol Barber Shop 818 Oranvllle L. Arnold 1114 Granville St O-um. Furn.ll, Fashion Barber Shop, 71 Baiting. St. B. Chrystal Barber Shop .:_..47 Hastings W. Andy Harris . .305 Vain St. Rainier Barber Shop ....309 Carrall St Artfleur Barber Shop _.S01 Pender W. McLeodX S62 Dtuumnlr, FiKjlflo Stags Buildlaff. Manhattan Barber Shop..1089 Robson St John S. Poft. 2138 4th Ave. W' W. A. Parkin _ __1620 Tew St Thos. Henderson __139 Yew St Union Plumbers and Steamfitters B. BOE LIMITED Flnjnbinjf and Heating l.rTlce All WorS Qnaranteed. 652 Seymonr Bt Fhone Sey. -080 d. a. Mcdonald Prompt and Em-lent Servioe. ■51 Howe St. Fhone Sey. 477 Thc dollar really doesn't buy less, It just buys less at a time. ' PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ays may to a 'discussion of. the business of the country. There is indeed some little danger that we in Ottawa may forget the real busiiiess for which we come here. I notice the newspapers announce that we are in for a. brilliant social season. In connection with thc coming of the Governor-General, the newspapers of the country sent out a*-dispatch to the effect that Ottawa society was agog over the prospect? of a social _en_on of luncheons, dinners, teas and dances. That may be all very well for a few members here, but I would suggest that it does not particularly appeal to the large mass of the electors, our fellow citizens, who sent us here and who are living in the industrial areas and on the prairies of the west. The Labor Group Our group may be small, but I venture .to say that it represents a very considerable portion of the people across the country who are otherwise not vocal. The point of view of the Labour party is somewhat different from that of the older groups and even from that of the farmers with whom we co-operate. It is true, I know, that some of the members of the older parties claim to represent labour, inasmuch as there are lp.Lour people in their constituencies. I do not at all object to their efforts to represent labour, but it is not very frequently that they press what are essentially the principles of organized labour. There are in my constituency in Winnipeg North Centre, bankers who probably would agree wirh me in the statement that I have not during the past five years tried to represent in the House their special point of view, ln the same way, there art a great many members' here in whose constituencies there are la- labour men^and who represent in a general way the views current in their different communities. But these members do not come to give distinct expression to the view-point of labour in their constituencies. It is therefore, our peculiar task and duty to.attempt to represent labour as Best we may. Sometimes I fancy it must be quite pleasant to represent a constituency composed very largely of bankers of wholesalers, or manufacturers. In such a case even I might wax eloquent over the "increased prosperity of the country," and indulge in other phrases of that character. However, some of us, if *•] we are to the people who sent us here 'and to the platforms on which we were elected, are forced to tr<' to preserve the point of view Of certain .sections of the public that feel low the second chamber to continue to have powers which enable it to effectually nullify the will of the people. - . Machinery Displacing Canadian Farm Hands Combines organizing more effectively the .powers of machinery are helping the western Canadian farmers solve the periodical problem of securing an adequate supply of hardest hands. These combines undertake the harvesting of wheat for whole districts, assembling the stocks for centralized threshing, with a minimum of lost motion and labor. "It appears inevitable that over a wide area the combines will find a place in farming operations with very marked effects upon the harvest help problem," says the Saskatchewan Farmer. "The machine age has come to stay, and the tendency in the future will be for fewer hired men, especially transient help, but for men with sufficient intelligence and experience to operate the costly machines that are now an indispensable part of modern agricultural practice in Western Canada." In tho past the prairie provinces have drawn their harvest hands from Eastern Canada and the Western States. Increasingly there have been complaints from these migratory workers of lack of steady work on the prairies. More and more lose time and pay out money travelling from one district to another, and by the time they pay their passage back east they have little to show for their work at the harvesting, K^Plenty i __..»-^4_^--'"-1___1_--^v-iP<:t''''-*' YOU can now burn your perch lights, your kitchen units, your hall lights unstintingly, because our new lighting rates make light so cheap. J*«__"'*__«_.'_^*pap(_««_npw_.> _**t«ttit_-'.>—*vUW__K___-pp»»-<__--_J Once you have used the normal amount each-month, current costs bnly two or three cents a kilowatt hour, according to your rate. EveryJiome should enjoy the blessings of good lighting—plenty of light well shaded. The new rates put this within reach of the humblest home. British Coiumbm $S§ Ei_E(OT_P_r_._MFCQ^ VANCOUVER VICTORIA Value of High Wages Known in United States WASHINGTON. —- Conditions are "strongly indicative" that 1927 will be as good if not a better"year than 1926, is the view of President Grgen. Writing in American Fcderation- ist, current issue, the A. F. of L. executive says: "Many of our industries have made progress in developing production policies and methods that sustain prosperity. Our trade union movement has made a substantial contribution toward making ours a high wage country an* demonstrating that high wages are compatible with low unit costs Our resistance to wage reductions has had an influence in shaping industrial policies. "Prospects ahead are good and our unions should be planning to keep abreast with this progress." PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Workers' Children Have Winter Camp Privilege I New York.—Twenty-three children of workers can enjoy the winter' camp of Pioneer' Youth in Bear Mountain Park, New York, the week after Christmas. The camp is a snug • cabin with big open fireplaces and plenty of heavy blankets in the" bunks. Skating, tobogganing and | skiing will vie with hiking and snow- shoeing for sports. Improvised en- * tertainments take up evening time. \ Pioneer Youth is backed by 200 trade unions and has reached over 800 * workers' children in its three years of camps and clubs. Pioneer Youth aims to develop critical and creative faculties of workers' children, acquainting, them with social and industrial problems and preparing them to assist in the building of a new social order. * ' ASK 6-DAY WEEK OAKLAND, Cal.—Nine unions of ferryboat workers, representing 33,- 000 men, plan a campaign for a 6-day week, 8-hour day and a wage increase.- The Ferryboatmen's union, which is formulating its policy individually, will-take a strike vote if its demands drc not met. Further Organization 1* needed to .wrry on the n-'Mvttlo- of the Canadian X,a.or Party. Melp organize A branch ia your district. _*<JS- _-TJBT__EIl .OTZ-OMSAOTO.., WRITE B.C. SECTION, CANADIAN LABOR PARTY Secretary, 3. SH-AW Air. 803 Holden' Building, Vancouver, ■.,,*. ... ...__. COTTBELi, Preeldent. B_£__5_§aSJB_ -'u'ifv.'-pp'.- 'fl^""*"*-^^"™ January 7th, 1927 THE LABOR STATESMAN Three Trades Union Directory Vancouver Trade, and Labor Gounett—• President. William Dunn; general sec- retary. Percy B. Bengough. Office, 803 Holden Bldg., 16 Hastings Knot. Phone Sey. 7496., Meets In Labor Hall at 8 p.m. on the flrst an. third Tuesdays In month. Automobile Lodge 703, I. A. of M. — Meets every second and fourth Tuesday In Room 310 Holden Bldg. Pres. XV. R. Walker; Sec, M. F. Beavls. 1222 Alberni. [A Beverage Dispensers Union No. 876— meets second Sunday at 2 p.m. and the last Sunday in month at 8:00 p.m-. Room 310 Holden Bldg. President W. H. Clancy- Secretary and Business Agent, T. J. Hanofln. Office: Room 6, Flack Block; Phones, Sey. 4788 and Bay. IS-p.-R. Hours. » to 11 a.m. ■ridge Sc Structural Iron Workers, Local •7, Int. Asso.—Meets every Monday, Room 804 Holden Bldg., at 8 p.m. President. James F. Bum*; Secretary, W. J. Cook, Box 302. City., Phone Fair. 4772Y. Building Trades Council, Tanconv.r— Meets second and fourth Tuesday In Holden Building. President, Robt. Stevenson; Secretap_y-treas., XV. Page, Room 815, Holden Bldg. , Bakers* Local 468, Journeymen, of America—Meets first and third Saturdays at 7 p.m. President, H. Hall; sec, T. RIkIpv. 37 Broadway West, Phone Fair. 6883R. Bakery Salesmen. Looal 871 — Meets second Thursday everv month. Holdon Bldg., 16 Hastings R President E. Holmes; acting secretary, Blrt Showier, 1116 Robson, office, 807 Holden Building. Barbers,' Journeyman International TTnlon of America—Local 120, meets second and fourth Tuesdays ln each month' In Room 310 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings Bast. Pres., Fred. Dawe; Sec-treas, C. E. Herrett, Office 814 Holden Bldg. _ I Bookbinders Local No. 105, Int. Brotherhood—Meets second Tuesday In month > 804 Holden Bldg. President. F. MUne. -•'-..-Mj Drake St.; set. eta ry, Thos. Carroll, 842 Hamilton St. mil and Factory Worker.' Union, Looal Mo., 1598 — Affiliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters _: Joiners. Meets first and third Thursdays ln Room 313 Holden Uldg. President, Allan Graham; Fln. Sec, H. Brewer; Rec. Sec. R. G. Inder, 6877 Lancaster Street. Milk Wagon Driver* and Dairy Employees, Looal 464—Meets second and fourth Fridiiy ii) Labor Hall. 16 Hastings St. E. Business agent, Blrt Showier. 1116 Robson St. Molder* Union Looal 381—International of North America—Meets first and third Fridays ln month in room 313 Holden Bldg.. at 8 p. m. President, John Maley, 1336 2nd Ave. E. Corresponding representative, J. Plnke'rton, 2159 Victoria Drive. Motion Pictures Projectlonl.t's Union, Local 348 Of I.A.T.S-IS. fe M.P.M.O.— Meets at 991 Nelson St. on first Sunday ln each month at 7:30 p.m. President. J. R. Foster, 1161 Granville St.; Secretary, Geo. Gerrard, Box 346. Business Phone: Sey. 3923. Musicians Mntual Protective Union Local 148, A. T. ot Bt.—Meets at the c. W. V. A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President, Ernest C Miller. 991 Nelson Street; secretary, Edward Jamieson, 991 Nelson Street; financial secretary. W. B. Wllllama. 981 Nelson Street; organizer, F. Fletcher, »tl Nelson Street. Painters, Decorator* and Faper-.ang.rs Local 138—Meets second and fourth Thursdays at 163 Hastings W. Business agent, Robt. Stevenson. Office, room 34, 163 Hastings West, 319 W. Pender Street. Phone Sey. 3609. 52. Pile Drlyef*, Bridge. Wharf and Dook Builders Local Ho. 8404—Meets every Friday night at 8 p.m. In 122 Hastings St. W. James Thomson, secretary, P. O. Box 320. Brewery Worker* Union No. 300—meets flrst and third Wednesday In month In room 313. Holden Building, at 8 p.m. President. J. Ramsay, 4312 Perry Rd.; Secretary, H. F. Swan, 2706 Pender East. !•>«;__•_• "'JSJ*'*"*.''_fi "-""-n*" and "Ml. Betters' f".Vth W?dn*sda17n'e''t'' a'co"**«* I^WR'tpj^jI Pecrotnry. I Carpenter* and Joiner*, Amalgamated Society of,—Vani-ouver lst Branch' meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. President, "G. Richardson; Secretary, John T. Bruce; Business Agent. J. McKinley. Headquarters, room 35, 163 Hastings St. W. Oarpenters and Joiner*. United Brotherhood of, Local 453—President, A. Mo- Donald: recording secretary, W. Page; business* agent. Wm. Dunn. Offls-e. Room 809 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings Bast. Meets -second and fourth Mondays. 8 p.m. city Hall Employee*' Association meeta first Wednesday' of each month at 251M Hastings B., at 8 p.m. President, D. Hargreaves; business agent and treasurer. W. J. Scribbins, 8208 Pender St. E.; Secretary, J. Tarbuck, 2792 Pender East. Civic Employees' Union, Local 38 — Meets flrst and third Fridays In the month at 2..1*_ Hastings E., at 8 p.m. President, J. MacRltchie. 616 8th Ave. E.; secretary-treasurer, George Harrison, 1182 Parker St. electrical Workers, Local 318, International Brotherhood—Meeta every Monday at 8 p.m In Room No 6, 319 Pender Street West. President, H. C. Allen; business agent, E. H. Morrison. Office. 319 Pender Street West. ■nglnecrs—International Union Bteam and Operating Local 844—Meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. Room 806 Holden Bldg. President E. McCallum; rec sec. D. Hodges: fin- sec and business agent. Roy Flnley. Office, Room 806 Holden Building. Engineers, Steam aad Operating, Int. Local 883—Meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. In room 806 Holden Bldg. President, W. Hulbert; vlce-pres., A. .Russell; business agent and financial sec. XV. J. Irwin: rec sec, W. L. Alnger. Office, 806 Holden Bldg. Pirn Plgl-tera, No. 18, International Association of—Meets every'month at call of president, at 251 hi Hastings E. President, J. Anderson. No. 2 Fire Hall; flnanclal secretary, C. A. Watson, No. 3 Fire Hall. rioorlayers' Union, No. 1875, U.B. of C. _.- J- of A., meeta lst and 3rd Thursdays In 810 Holden Bldg. at 8 p.m. President. E. C. Woodward; Fln. Sec, A. Reid: Rec Sec, W. D. Wilson. 1251 Hnwe St. Plaiterers, Local 89—International Association of Operative, meets first Wednesday in month at Holden Bldg. President. Chas. Koall. 1925 McKav Ave. Secretary, Ed. Williams, 1172 Barclay. Phone Douglas 3217R. Plasterer's Laborers' No. 608 International. Meets third Friday in month at Holden Building. President, F. Phillips, 1674, 2nd Ave. W.; Rec. Sec, F. Talt. 289 47th Ave. B., phone Fraser 696L. Plnmbers and Steamfltter*, Nq. 170, International Asso. of—Meets every Snd and 4 th Friday In the Holden Bldg. _ President, Bert Stinchcombe, Printing Pressmen and Assistant*, Local No. 6fl—Meets .very second Tuesday In the month at 8 p.m. In Room 111 Labor Hall, 16 Hastings St. E.» President, Harry F. Longley. 308 8th St., North Van.; secretary, Wm. Qulgley, 2083 2nd Ave. W., Box 894. Bnllwny Carmen of America. Lodge Mo. 58—Meets first and third Friday ln month at Cotillon Hall, Granville ahd Davie Streets. President, A. S. Ross, 6873 Pr. Edward St.; secretary, J. D. Vullamy, 2216 16th Ave. W. street and Bleotrio Hallway Employee*. Pioneer Division No. 101—Meets K. P Hall, Eighth and Klngsway, 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. Phono Fairmont 2160L. Sheet Metal Workers, Amalgamated, Local Union No. 380—Meets second and fourth Thursday In month ' In Holden B'dg 16 Hastings St. E. President, N. C. Smith, 1346 18th Ave. E.; business agent and secretary, D. Mac- Phersen, 807 Holden Bldg. Shingle Weaver*, Loeal 1781S—Meets second Tuesday in month, in Room No. 2, Labor Temple. New Westminster, and 4th Sunday. 7:30 p.m.. ln Room 318 Holden Bldg., Vancouver. President, J. N. Chute, Phone High. 1982Y; sec, W. H. Matthew,(Joyce Rd. P. O. Phone Coll. 413R1. Tailor*', Journeymen Union of America, Looal No. 178—Meetings held first Thursday In each month. 8 p.m. Execu tlve meets third Thursday of every month In Labor Hall. President, A R. -Gatenby; secretary, C. McDonald, P.O. Box 603. Executive meets third Thursday of every month Teamsters, Chanffeur*, Stablemen and Helper*, Local 468—Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 310 Holden Bldg. President, A. A. McKay, 773 Beatty St.; secretary-treasurer, A. P. Black, 880 Homer St 1 By John [ink-pot Excavajjons I John Rckenahooel. ; For some time in this city we had what is known as the "one ward system" of voting in civic elections. Certain aldermen found their election difficult under those circumstances and in order to facilitate matters for themselves, urged that the city should revert back to the "ward" system and that the city be divided into eight wards. The usual wires were pulled and a plebiscite was submitted to thc people, the result being that the electors decided to revert back. Now that they have what they voted for, the people are beginning to get their eyes open and see what they did when they voted for that system. An analysis has been made of one of the wards in particular, which will indicate just what was "slipped over." In Ward 7, in the east end of the city, the total number of voters is 6,574. Out of this number, only 3,224 live in the ward, representing less than half of that total. Of the balance 1,339 reside in the other wards of ther city. There are 358 who live in Greater Vancouver, comprising Burnaby, Point Grey, North and South Vancouver, and there are 1,205 who do not live near the city. „ This condition of affairs will serve to show how easy the people fall for some of the schemes from time to time placed before them. It will also reveal the need for a complete change in the method adopted in compiling the voters' list. The federal and provincial voters' list is made up of name, acklres!.' and -Ocfupation, and while those lists are not without occasional abuse, at least they have a more reasonable basis on which to establish the right to vote. In any case, no man is permitted legally to vote more than once. They are, moreover, supposed to live in the political division in which they claim the right to vote. So long as we have the ward system, and coupled with it, the property chology generally in their favor, is allto the same end. But their campaign tactics like their arguments are much open to question. Some of the mills threaten to close down if the act continues. If the workers in the sa#mills were to threaten to cease work if the act was not enforced they would immediately be accused by the same employers of striking against the state. When the bosses threaten to close down the industry if the legislation they object to is not repeale'd, it is of course different. It will be interesting to notice if the suspicion often held that, the legislature is controlled by the lumber employers is well founded or not, when it' meets next week. It has been stated before the New Westminster Board of Trade that the wages paid on the other side of the line is lower thun in B. C. Well, it so happens that only recently the shingle manufacturers of Washington and Oregon started a campaign to have shingles taken off the free list, using as an argument the low wages paid in B. C. There may be something to that agreement if .the, reports of ,the increased exportation of shingles to the United States is true. In spite of the fact that lumber machinery costs more in Canada than in the States, 35 to 40 per cent, according, to a recent statement, the local manufacturers are able to sell shingles cheaper in the States than the home producers do. The B. * C. manufacturers cannot claim falling markets when the exportation increased from 815,137 bundles of shingles in 1925 to 836,- 780 bundles in 11 months of 1926. The price of shingles to the U. S. A. alone and the largest purchaser, was £9,992,083.. ■* . Vancouver Heights THE ESTHER BAKERY Have You Tried Our Fruit Loaf, IS Cent*? For Health, Strength and Beauty EAT OUR BROWN BREAD Also Our White, Raisin and Nut Bread Phone: Highland 1309 3728 HASTINGS ST. EAST 189jf Ogden -Ave.;' secretary and bu.i-1 people whose, mmn classifi&ii^n„j'U-_J>orar,<^^ ___fe_-E*-ft_-_**ass_l^^ la 1 I s,.li,i., .i ,1. i ;■,<.:• a .,is,I >r ■(•/■ 11 i t'l i i r ii i onii I VAn*>niiiln-- .*>Jt-«i»"- -.nnnnflfri U.wl t I... _ ■ I- . .. . - _. -» . -_*■ , _■ Vancouver "Star" recently had th-e following to say: "Lumber has risen on a very large scale, the total exports during the past eleven months amounting to 444,307,000 feet board measure, as compared with 295,320,000 board-ft. for the same period of 1925." The "Star" is an influential newspaper, published by one of the leading local financiers, and also one of the local members in the legislature. basis of franchise, we cannot expect Ih view of the statements made in Theatrical Stage Employees' TTnlon, Local 118 Of the I A.T.8.B. ft MP .MO. —Meets at 991 Nelson Street on the second Friday in month, at 9:30 a.m. President, Walter H. Blake; Secretary, Gordon Martin. Business address, P. O. Box 711. Hotel and Restaurant Employees TTnlon, Local 28—141 Seymour Street. Meets Second Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and last Wednesday at 9 p.m. President, O. Coleman; business agent, \Harry Wood. Phone Seymour IIS. ¥x*ther*, Wood, Wire and MeSa'. later- national Union, tocal 907 — Meeta / _nd and 4th Mondays In month, at V room -OS Holden Bids. President, i H. P. Fulljame.. 210« Vanness; Secre I tary, Bert Jenkins. 50 45th Agre. E. 4ge- l Machlnl*. tocal 8S_—President. Thos. 8111s. 135S Burrard St. Secretary. P. R. Bengough. Office. 807 Labor Hall. 1. Hasting.- East. Mep.s on _-.on<_ &n„ fourth Tuesdays In month. Typographical tTnlon, Wo. 838—President, C. S. Campbell; vice-president. R. Gouthro; Secretary-treasurer, R. H. Neelands, P.O. Box St. Meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., In Holden Bulldine. 18 Hastings St. HI Prince Rupert Trades & Labor Council MEETS second Thursday ln each month. President, S. D. McDonald, Box 268. Secretary, Frank Derry, Box 498. Prince Rupert, B.C. Out of seven and a half million bushels of wheat shipped via Vancouver and Prince Rupert, the Alberta Wheat Pool has shipped four i million bushels. to have a democratic civic administration Yet it is a fact worthy to remember that those most responsible for slipping over the ward system are the same persons most strongly effected by the "metropolitanization" bug. They preach "Greater Vancouver" ideas, but are at all times ready to divide the people up when po.lit.ical expediency calls for it. These are our "leading citizens," and so long as the people are willing to be misled by them, this and other defects in civic government will , be established among us. Th? lumber barons are preparing for what has been termed an "onslaught" on the legislature in regard ,to the Minimum Wage Act. After deliberately challenging the act by means of a test case, and having lost out^theytiow propose to contest the act in the legislature. Their efforts to enlist the support of the Board of Trade and to work up a public pay- We Do Not Patronize List of Trades Council NIGHT HAWK'S ORCHESTRA GOOD EATS CAFE ROYAL DAIRY ' . CRYSTAL DAIRY NATIONAL LUNCH TROCADERO CAFE COLLARD, the Clothier, 603 Hasting* W. LEN. A. DAVIS (Lathing Contractor) his journal, it will be interesting to note his behaviour when the big drive is made on the legislature by the poverty-stricken lumber barons. The recent, statement of the "Province," another influential journal, that the . . . "Value of timber production for the year is estimated at $85,000,000, by far the largest figure on record" will also go to show that.] the lumber manufacturers are not likely to touch up George D. Ireland for civic relief for some time. Notwithstanding all this, the luni- ber industrialists of this province intend to use every subterfuge to inveigle the legislature to wipe the Minimum Wage Act off the provincial statute books Failing that, they wi.l urge various schemes to make the act weaker than it really is. The other industrialists, moreover, realizing that lumber production is the main industry of the province, are giving them every support. It- will, therefore, pay the workers to -give strict attention to the records of the members at the coming session and to see to it that those who become the tools of the lumber barons are defeated nest election. R. C. HIRST Electrical Contractor and Dealer I'House Wiring, Fixtures, Lamps, Batteries Glen 370 4099 Hastings St. B. SYNOPSIS OF . UNO AMENDMENTS PRE-EMPTIONS Vacant, unreserved, surveyed Crown lands may be pre-empted by British subjects over 18 years of age, and by aliens on declaring intention to become British subjects, conditional upon residence, occupation, and improvement for agricultural purposes. George Coote, U.F.A. member for Macleod, whose, constituency includes in its territory a large number of miners, has brought up in the House of Commons the matter of a small grant to assist the people of Coleman to relieve the distress caused by the recent mining disaster in that town. PATRONIZE* OUR ADVERTISERS givert ln Bulletin No. 1. Land Series, "How to Pre-empt Land," copies of which can be obtained free of charga 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 aore east of that Range. . . Applications for pre-emptions ar* to be addressed to the Land Commissioner of the Land Recording Division. In which the land applied for 1* situated, and are made on printed forms, copies of which can be obtained from the Land Commissioner. Pre-emptions must be occupied for five 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 "How to Pre-empt Land." PURCHASE Applications are received for purchase of vacant and unreserved Crown lands, not being tlmberland, for agricultural purposes; minimum price for first-class (arable) land Is I- per acre, and second-class (grazing) land $2.50 per acre. Further information regarding purchase or lease of Crown lands ls given ln Bulletin No. 10; Land Series, "Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands." Mill, factory, or Industrial sites on timber land, not exceeding 40 acres, may be purchased or leased, the condition. Including payment of -rtumpage. HOME8ITE LEA8ES Unsurveyed areas, not exceeding 20 acres, may be leased as homesltes, conditional upon a dwelling being I erected ln tbe first year, title being obtainable after residence and improvement conditions are fulfilled and land has been surveyed. LEA8E8 For grazing and Industrial purpose* areas not exceeding 940 acres tony be leased by one person -or a company. 9 GRAZING Under the Grazing Act the Province ls divided into grazing district* and the range administered under a Grazing Commissioner. Annual grazing permits are Issued based on number* ranged, priority betjffg given to established owndh. Stock-owner* may form associations for rang* management. Free, or partly free, permits are available for aettl.rs, campers and travellers, up to ten head1. . 0 BELLINGHAM, Wash.—-Laundry workers have organized, and ar_ affiliated with the trade union movement. ."..'.■•..'.i'j.fwiia Pour THE LABOR STATESMAN January 7th, 1927 The Labor Statesman Published every Friday, at IK Holden Bldg., Vancouver. B. C. Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. PRESS COMMITTEE: Chairman, W. Watt, Plumbers; W. H. Cottrell, Street Railwaymen; H. Woods, Hotel and Restaurant Employees; J. McCurragh; Typographical. H. W. Watts, Man. Editor. Subscription Rates:—Canada 12.00 per year, 11 oo for six month,. United State* and ferelgn, 11.00 per year. To union* subscribing In a body, lie per merabu- per month. Phone Seymour 8379 Vancouver, B. C, January 7, 1927 THE FRUIT GROWERS' TROUBLES The difficulties of the dry belt fruit grower has reached a point where he is now compelled to propose some rather interesting remedies. The trouble is that the return from the season's crop is insufficient to maintain himself and family and pay his obligations. While the principal attention is- directed to increase the farmer's revenues, one scheme aims to meet the condition by decreasing his expenditures. The Oka- nagan fruit grower is absolutely dependent on irrigation; of the number of irrigation schemes all save that serving the district of Oliver, were put in by the land owner, and in most instances slapped together to hold until the land was sold. They now require renewing, and there is an effort to develop a theory that to put water, on an ..QltanagajiJarm, •wf. *a duty of the Provincial Government in the "same way as making a road elsewhere. This does not hang to gether any too well; it *is oneof those unfortunate arguments that proves too much, for if the theory were^ac- ' cepted the Coast farmer coOld by the same argument saddle on the Government the costs of clearing his land. The larger portion of the fruit growers sell their crops through a co-operative agency of their own, but they plead that the independents— those not in the organization—while profiting, by efforts of the Co-operative to keep up prices, overload the market, throw later varieties on to the market, that could well be held, the moment that they are ready to do so, thereby demoralizing prices and closing the field to the earlier fruit, yet held by the Co-operative, and the latter points out that to meet the independents on their own ground in these practices, means ruination for all. . The farmers are not agreed as to the remedy, but unquestionably the next session of the Provincial Parliament will be asked to press legislation along one of two lines, either compel every fruit grower to become members of the co-operative, and sell through thc organization, or the creation of a marketing board, that will Bet the price at which the different fruit shall be sold and the dates on which the different varieties shall be put .on the market; and it appears certain that legislation along one of these two lines will be adopted at the <-_ming session. • The writer hasno disposition to belittle the fruit growers' problem oty to question thc wisdom or necessfty of the present price control-movement. There is still an amusing side to the situation. Th^/farmer never was very strong tuvwades unionism; when he heanka mine-worker rant about an ejght hour day, his sympathies were all 'for himself with his Bixteen hour day. He never had a very cordial sympathy with the fellow who wished to drive every worker in the trade into the- union. He almost admired the "independent" worker who scorned a union and was presumed to bare his great manly chest to the storm and ask no favors or protection; and employers, farmers and elderly ladies were the only people who during the present generation claimed to believe that a minimum wage was undesirable. The Okana- gan farmer has now found out that when the majority are members of the,union and join to keep prices up --whether of labor or turnips—a limited number of sneaks on the outside can profit from the unions' activity, without bearing any portion of the burden, and even profit by demoralizing the whole market. In fact the farmer is just on the point of-shout- ing "scab" at this great manly independent fellow. And the minimum wage that he always thought took all the incentive out of the worker he now wants for himself and he doesn't appear to worry about the way in which the thing is going to cramp his ambitions and so on. We congratulate the Okanagan farmer on the manner in which he has grasped and endorses the whole trades union position. But if, as now appears probable, he can persuade the Government to give him legislation compelling the independent to come into the Union, and make it "unethical" to break prices, we not only congratulate him we envy'him, but we cheerfully admit that the fai'mer has as much right to these powers over his own vocation as the lawyers, doctors, and other professions have.—M. IN THE - . Cjr TONSORIAU %-.lf\\ CHAIR - -3* SPUD T/VMSON _#. TV-VMSO. Soviet Government Buy Canadian Horses J. C. Hargrave, V.S., of the Health of Animals Branch, and Jack Byers, of the Dominion Live Stock Branch, have returned to Canada from Russia where they delivered 1,000 Western horses to the U.S.S.R. at Lenin grad. In September, 1925, the Dominion Department of Agriculture sent a trial shipment of various types of horses to Europe with a view to interesting European Countries in buying Canadian horses. Contract Completed in Summer of 1926 , The advertising resulting from this shipment, together with persistent negotiations on the part of the Department, eventually resulted early in the summer of 1926 in the Soviet Government completing the, contract with the Department of Agriculture to purchase 1,000 horses and to deliver them to Leningrad. These horses had to be halter broken, five to seven years old, sound, suit- able for saddle'work, and not less lhan 14 Mi hands in height. Five hundred of these horses were bought in Saskatchewan and the remainder in Alberta and British Columbia, only a few coming from the latter Province owing to scarcity of help to round up on -account of forest fires. ' ' [ In our interviews with Nicolas Souglinsky in Moscow we rjgemved assurance that the U.S.S.RC would purchase from 3,000 to 5,000 horses in Canada in the summer of 1927. Mr. Souglinskyxis the head of the trade delegation in the U.S.S.R., his position^ifeing similar to that of.our Minister of Trade and Commerce, but different in that he is directly responsible for all purchasing of live stock and machinery pn behalf of the U.S.S.R. Government. The first and last and closest trial question to any living creature is, "What do you like?" Tell me what you like, and I'll.tell you what you are.—The Crown of Wild Olive. . —Ruskin Good afternoon mam. Mannish Pornp Bob? Yes, m_.m. I have a hunch I have met you before somewhere. Why sure you are Judge McGill. Saw your photo in the Social Page the other day with the president of the New Era League. • That New Era League must have a great opinion of themselves. Why? Well, don't you know that they invited all the candidates in the last municipal election to address them and the only stipulation they made was that each one pay $3 for the privilege. Ho Ho. That was a knockout. Ten minutes each they got, that is 30c per minute. And I'll say this, it was worth 30c per second to have to listen to some of them. Now that you are here, Judge. I want to have your opinion on holdups. You think bandits should be given 20 years and 10 lashes each year. Good. Perhaps you have got me wrong tho. 'I do not refer to the man, half starved, who sticks a gun. in the face of a fellow citizen. No! No! I have in mind a smooth, honey-tongued, hypocritical monster, commonly called an undertaker. You" don't quite grasp what I mean_.eh? Well look here, Judge: When an inmate.of the Old Peoples Home passes from this vale of tears, the city pays the burial expenses and the amount is $25. The burial according to Alderman Gar- butt, is decent and respectable and I will take his word for that. There are fraternal organizations in; this city, contracting with somo cyf the undertakers for the funerals of their members and the price to them is $100. You know judge that these funerals are as good, and everything as spic and span as could be wished for. Now I have a friend who was unfortunate enough to be left a wid ower.'' He showed me the receipts from the undertaker and the doctor's bill. For attending his wife over a period, the doctor charged $368 and the undertaker's charge was $275. Of course, I raved and perhaps blasphemed a little, and all he said was that he felt he had put her away decently, but that all his savings were gone. By the by, his wages amounted to $21 per week. Let me give you another instance. Recently a friend of mine had the settling of the affairs of a fellow worker. On the undertaker's bill there was an item of $5 for a shroud. It so happened that after the burial the body had to be exhumed. And whaj> do you think? The dead man's shirt had been cut and used as a covering in place of the $5 shroud. Of course, under the circumstances, nothing was said, but of all the grafting, swindling, profiteering shysters, you can put me down as stating that the undertaker is the worst. Surely there is one man in tl.- city who has sufficient guts to expose those people who take advantage of a widoW's grief. Well, yes, I'd suggest that thc city council, when considering the advisability of an investigation into the milk prices, should also consider investigating the undertakers' charges. Do you notice that none of these birds quote prices in their advertisements. No, you bet they don't. However, Judge, I leave you to judge whether the man who robs the bank is any more a criminal than a man who robs a widow under the circumstances of death of the wage earner. That will be $1, Judge. Thank you. Now just see what you can do in thatmatter. Next, please. For 10 Days Only WATCHES. ETC.. LEFT OVER FROM XMAS MUST BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! 1 1 3 only ladies' wrist. 11 only, 10-jewcl, gold watches, 15-jewel, filled case, Reg. $10, (PA AA gold-filled case, reg. CjC "7C Sale Price * $13.00. Sale price VVetO • : * .Gents 7-jewel watches, 4 only 15-jewel high- ', High grade Reg. $10. QA "7C grade movement, 14 Now at •*■*».--_* carat solid gold case Gents 15 jewe' High Reg. $32.50. Sale <M£QQ grade watche3' Re^' $fi 7% Boys' Watches, Reg. QC*. $2, Sale Price •'tJC JAMES JEWELRY COMPANY 42 HASTINGS STREET WEST 2 Doors Welt of Pantages to see the values we are offering in MSN'S BLUE SEBOE SUITS, guaranteed at S25 and $38. Our Xmas stock of Furnishings is new and complete. 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A plan to send I.L.P. speakers to Canada within a few months, to be followed by a steady stream of British Socialist speakers until a strong Socialist movement is built up in Canada, will be laid before the executive committee of the British Independent Labor Party as soon as Miss Stephen returns from America to England in February or March. The plan is being worked out by Miss Stephen and J. W. Newbold, a jrominent British I.L.P. member and has T>ecn strongly indorsed by Canadian Socialists. '- A. HILKER & SON Anything in Dry Goods and Fancy • Work Goods Must Be Satisfactory or Money Refunded. M_! Main Street, Halfway Between Broadway and _th Avenue.- - Bird, Bird & Lefeaux BARRISTER, SOLICITORS, ETC. *-^-"';- sHJ^J_iiftf'i.i9o_!01-tan Building 8.7 Hastings W.,N Vancouver, B.C. 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O. 3 STATIONARY & MARINE ENGINEERS COACHED FOR EXAMINATIONS P. A. GOEPEL Ex.-B. C. Boiler Inspector 535 Fender W. Seymour 4305 FLUFF RUGS Made from your old carpets. Phone SEYMOUR 6330 for our new low prices. Fluff Rugs Last for Tears. Pacific Coast Fluff Rug Co. 1069 Richards Street Sam's Store POR EXTRA GOOD VALUES Men's Clothing Gents' Furnishings _,n__y Kurt-bur 49 CORDOVA ST. W. . - LONDON, England.—The Gene_al Council of the British Trades Union ♦ .Congress- has notified affiliates tha-t January 20 has been provisionally fixed for the conference of trade jf union executives to consider thecou- -f oil's report' oh the national strike of f last May that was called to aid the , miners. Extravaganza Bill at the Orpheum Theatre Another Centennial Extravaganza, Bill will be the great attraction at thc Orpheum Theatre this week, commencing Thursday matinee. Headed by "Hello- Oood-Bye," a laugh terpiece revue in which there are fifteen scenes and such renowned entertainers as Irene Ricardo, Frank Hurst, Eddie Vogt. Miss Bunny B., Bluch Landolf. The Di Gatanos, Miss May Myers, Jean Bendini and the six Hello Girls. The famous "Floradora" soxtette, glot-ificd beauties of another dny, are recalled in the appearance of six beautiful girls attired in costumes popular when mother was a girl, is one of the feature numbers of ''Hello-Good- Bye" revue. The sextette styles ftsolf "Girls of the Old Brigade," and the brigade Is led by the inimitable comedienne, Irene Ricardo, popular musical comedy and vaudeville star, who is featured in the revue. The revue fs produced by Jean Bedlni, for twenty-two years a famous figure In the theatrical world, ho brings to mind the faded playbills—laughter is a tonic which inspires every theatrical performer with a bent for comedy, to further effort, and adds Jollity and good cheer.to a gathering of vastly dissimilar people. Bedtni demonstrates his belief In comedy by making fun-making paramount fn his offering. Frank Hurst and Eddie Vogt, these two comedians have a new skit, a vehicle even funnier than its predecessor. It Is called "Before the Bar," and was .written especially for the mby Eugene~Con~ rad. The Bar is the supreme court of fun. When ft comes to comedy Hurst and Vogt' are thoroughly capable of winning their case in the highest tribunal. The adagio dancing of Di Gattinos with .hjs sister, calls for exceptional strength and complete1 mastery of the lifts, falls, turns and twists which adagio work demands. Tho series of dance.* which the Df Gatanos are presenting are full of action, warmth and color. Their repertoire Include.**', a dashing Spanish number, a Tango, the Dance Militaiiv and an Apache dance, which Is a sensation. Then there Is Myra Lee, a de luxe volume of song, assisted by William Conway. The ''de luxe" application ft* not an exaggeration, she has rare beauty; her ability Is gilt-edged and she is amoqg the best in her \)ne of stage endeavor. Miss Lee is coming with a repertoire of pretty melodies and catchy, popular lyrics. Some of the songs she sings have been written espeelhlly for. her. With the usual good pictures and the Orpheum Concert Orchestra wonderful entertainment is offered tc Orpheum patrons, who are advised t_ book their scats for Thursday or Fri<1a> !"'-ivni(i being disappointed on Saturday. The greater a man is, the more he has need of a friend, and the more difficulty there is in finding and in PATRONUZE OUR ADVERTISERS ; knowing him.—Warne. Empress Appeal Case Court Evenly Divided Thc judgment of the Court of Appeal for B. C, has at last been, given out in the case of Schuberg vs. Local 118, International Alliance of Theat- rieal Stage Employees. It will be remembered that Schuberg was the les- see-of the Empress Theatre last summer and had trouble with the stage employees over the number of men to' be engaged on back stage work, commonly known as the stage crew, that the stage employees had ah agreement with the Theatre when it was under the management of Schuberg and Doone, but apparently this agreement was not renewed when Doone left the partnership and -although the agreement was pleaded at the trial, Counsel for the stage employees decided it would be better to argue the appeal on other grounds. The chief, question at issue is the right of striking workmen to peace fully picket an employer's place of business and to try and persuade prospective customers not to deal with him. At the first trial in the Supreme Court here the judge gave judgment against the Local and the individual.members for $1750.00 and costs whicjj__uimw-s paid into Court pending the result oFThe appeal. ,On Me bearing of Ulfl UPPHRl, Vf.W. Lefeaux, Counsel for the Local, argued very fully for several hours and went thoroughly into the position of members of Trade Unions and Employers' Associations, dealing with several phases of the matter that are not commonly argued before the Courts. That he succeeded in impressing the Court with his argument is quite evident from the fact that tha .'-Court - (th en* -wew. ~f5ur' .'ju'd&es* sitting) have divided equally on the question, Mr. Justice Martin and Mr. Justice M. A. MacDonald being in favor of allowing the appeal, but Chief Justice MacDonald and Mr. Justice McPhillips were against allowing it. Consequently as there was not a majority of judges in favour of the appeal it was not successful. Ordinarily there are five judges sitting but only four were sitting on the hearing of this case. That the two, Appeal Court judges were in favour of the contentions advanced by counsel for the stage employees is very significant but of the details of their findings cannot be reviewed until such time as their written reasons for judgment are received. In the.mean time from the point of view of labor in this province, it is a very curious position as far as the question of peaceful picketing is concerned, there being'apparently two judges of the Court of Appeal of the Province on record that it is lawful and two judges that it is unlawful. It is now up to the Unions to say what is to be done about the matter. There are three vital questions to Union Labor involved in this appeal, viz., 1. Is our Trade Unions Act in this province (which is commonly supposed to make peaceful picketing lawful) any protection to labor? 2. Can the Ottawa Government under file heading of Criminal legislation make what has hitherto been only a civil offence a criminal offence ? 3. Are Trade Unions of Labor in a less favourable position in the eyes of the law than Trade unions of employers and manufacturers? These- would appear to.be three questions which should be answered In the interest of the whole' of the Canadian Trade Union movement, for although the other provinces have not all got a Trade Union Act similar to ours, they are all concerned'^-., the power of the» provinces to put such legislation into force. ONE GOOD RESOLUTION Which Every B. C. Citizen Should Strictly Keep "I will remember to buy B. C. Products first, Canadian goods second and British Empire products third, whenever the price and quality are equal to the foreign product." BUY B. C. 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What a reflex on a progressive new country like Canada that men of 80 years are appointed to the Senate to deal with Jive issues of this growing country—a travesty on the common-sense of the people. It's time the Senate was changed.—The Weekly News. Time is money, but it is in the form of a cheque; you must cash it at the Bank»of Wisdom. Thoughts spread like water-ringa revealed.—Hume Nisbet. Little Miss Bluebeard at Empress Theatre Next week theatregoers will have the opportunity of seeing the popular Monte Carter Players at the Empress Theatre in an Interpretation of Avery Hopwood's comedy, "Little Miss Bluebeard," in which Irene Bordonl starred quite successfully during two whole seasons. It - will be the first opportunity many df our theatregoers will have had to enjoy Mr. Hopwood's latest play, which has generally been acknowledged as one of the best comedies he ha's yet written. The story is that of a "frame" on a bachelor who is something of a composer. He declared. he never will be married, but has quite a flock of feminine "Inspirations," also nlluded to as "bundles.." To his apartment comes a pal who explains he fell In love with a French girl and In an unguarded- moment married her without mentioning he had a wife and a child. The friend has used the. name of the bachelor In his meteoric courtship and then confessed to the girl, so they both tried to find the solution. The bachelor at once is smitten with the. charms of the pretty young Paris- lenhe and Induces her to stay in the apartment far a week, whirh will ena-ble his friend 'to get a divorce. However, the other "husband" insists oh sticking around as chaperon and the girl Is never h*ft unguarded by the two men to whom she refers as "husbands-ln-law." Here's a- situation which gives the,- author ample opportunity to keep his--( audiences In roars of laughter through- v out the rest of the play, and just as the final curtain is about to fall he gives thocomedy a most unusual and extraordinary twist that sends the audience home in a delightful frame of mind. On account of the reputation ef "Little Miss Bluebeard," as a play of great entertaining .qualities, Monte Carter says that his organization will enjoy one of Xhe most successful weeks of the , current season. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS .■-..-.j.-.p'.'p-' .{■ZifJafr-lg ■*■ •aam •Siw.... 1 Six THE LABOR STATESMAN January 7th, 1927 BRIGHTEST-2- THEATRES STRAND THEATRE Vancouver's Premier House Presents PIBST BUN PICTURES and th* STEAHD "MERRYMAKERS" REX THEATRE Vancouver's Popular House Presenti TBE BEST IV MOVIE- and tta* COUM-BT STOBE Thirsty? DRINK WHISTLE CROSS & CO., Mfrs. FAIRMONT 1173 / SATURNA stands for ervicje^ afisfaction Sey. t%0 LUMP $11.50 per .on EGG - $11.00 per ton NUT - $10.50 per ton Delivered to aH Parts Of the City at Theme Prices. Andrews Coal Co. Ltd. 315-316 Credit Fonder Building Fight to Abolish Upper Home ing him in the leadership, wa» car- i4«_*-»%d_C5Pf^N_5t-**!^^ ri^^y^,a^*!&x^rWa^Wyfi,^ClBS^ the special State Labor Conference found over 300 delegates present ~*"from branches, electorate councils and unions. A resolution expressing confidence in the political leadership of Premier Lang and confirm ing the conference, Premier Lang launched an attack upon imported governors and the Upper House, saying both 'Were relics of a bygone age and that he was out to fight to a finish for their abolition. Beer widow Neglected Treasure Mines S,"""1— ■■■'.""■■' BY F. W. MOORE Whenever I look into the depths of children's eyes I feel as if I were gazing down the shafts of treasure mines, where in the abyss of juvenile potentialities is engulfed the richest ore to be found on terra-.firma; thus far, the educational diamond drills of capitalism have barely succeeded in touching their surface; nor will they ever have the strength to penetrate deeply since implements possessing the requisite qualities for the work must be forged from far loftier ideals than the profit system will allow to develop. Hence we must have patience until the time arrives when we can say -without prevarication: "The riches of thc cofnmonwealth are free strong minds and hearts of health. And more to her than gold or grain; the cunning hand, the cultured brain." Whittier's expressive stanza embodies a beautiful ideal differing from the conventional variety by the addition of the word "free," and in this lies the secret of present-day limitations, since the strong minds are only sure of freedom when their strength is not used to injure the prestige of capitalistic institutions. . Perhaps, this is as it should be, at least for the present. Man receives wonderful disciplinary training in his struggle with adverse conditions created by him, and incidentally to these, stalks the sceptre of fear born of possible unemployment and poverty. Down the road of life the phantom glides, monopolizing'the attention of millions who otherwise would, have Rapid progress of Canada's nationalized railroad system toward profitable operation is recorded by an analysis in the Wall Street Journal of the earnings of Canadian roads in the first seven months of 1926. The gross income of the Canadian National Railways has increased, and what is of even greatetr importance the proportion of its revenue absorbed by operating expenses has been materially reduced. "Improvement in earnings of the Canadiap National system," says the a«&*i-i^_-_^ pressive in the last year than those serve cold OT only do the people of Brit- i s h Columbia get purity in Beers—■ made by the Amalgamated Brewers, but— British Columbia beers are rich, full bodied, zestfut beers, delicious and healthfult -McDonald 8 McDonald, Analytical Chemists of Vancouver and Victoria, after testing the Beers recently, declared . Same of excellent quality. Convince yourself of the above and— - order a _*- case today from Government Liquor Store. DELIVERY FREE TO ANY PART OP CITY Am-lg-RUted Breweries of Briti-h Columbia, in which ire associated Vancouver Breweries Ltd., Rainier Brewing "Co. of Canada Ltd., Westminster Brewery Ltd., Silver Spring Bnwa-j-.Ltd., Victoria Phoenii Brewing Co. Ltd: ' V ' This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor :C_-rit«»l--Board or by the<]W«ftment_of-British::Columbia. ______; sciences, on.poetry and music—a condition lhat- is by no means inconsistent with the fact that millions of others would spend their leisure time in drinking and debauchery. All of which goes to show that man is not yet developed sufficiently to tap the Heliconian springs that are potential, by the million in the aggregate public schools and nurseries of the world. When capitalism is fitted for, and gives way to, industrial government; •when anarchy in production is no more; "when-a business regime uses the immense natural resources and machinery of the world to produce wealth in any quantity needed for the use of all, and that in the minimum of time; then, the periods of toil will be the playtime of man's existence. To labor a few hours a day in the company of cultured companions, even on a scavaging machine, where effort was directed by reason, would be like playing a game of baseball or cricket for exercise. The work that would be of absorbing interest to ordinary people would be of an amateur nature. I think it was Dr. Crane tnat said a high percentage of professional men -were failures; but that is because there are too many applicants for choice positions under capitalism, where Mammon rules. Professional people; authors, artists, scientists, in fact all classes, must make their professions pay. The doctor must tell'the old hypochondriac that he is seriously ill with, jimjamitis; the author must writi«, "pot-boilers" that his soul abhors; the" artist dare not depict such truth as would conflict with the interests Of the classes on whom his patronage depends. And thus it goes. Everybody must bend the knee and mould his mentality in accordance with the vulgar ideals of .profit. To such an extent is this the case that the metaphorical metal to manufacture the drills referred'to above, is totally lacking. The unlimited cultural and material wealth of the human trea's- ufr' mines remains uncovered,- a-id*-_a-9 ^rerporatit-ns.'' * - -p-_v_.__- -. .-'■«. •..-—.-. . r_ssfc. must do so Until semi-anarchy in production gives place to business methods; and in the meantime Gray's quadruplet will be pregnant with meaning: "Full many a gem of purest .ray serene, The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear; Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its presence on the desert air." We can improve these prospects by occasionally making a study of Socialistic-and Labor literature, since in this as in most other matters, knowledge is the real source of power. From it, must be forged the diamond drills that will be used to explore the mysterious recesses of the neglected treasure mines. Wall Street Notes Public Ownership of the Canadian Pacific. Seven months' gross this year was $143,- 516,974, against $125,914,357 in 1925, an increase of 13.9 per cent. With lower operating ratio, net was $17,536,998 against $5,557,287, an increase of 209.4 per cent. The op- perating ratio was reduced from 95.4 to.87.7. per cent." The Journal pi'edicts that the road's net income this year will amount to at least $44,474,950, against $32,264,414 last year. Although this will not fully cover the railroad's fixed charges because of the big debt it inherited from private ownership, it means that this nationally owned system is more than paying it3 way and that its progress is phenomenal. As the Canadian National System represents the consolidation of roads built into regions not yet ready to support them, these 1926 results will seriously deflate the favorite argument against nationalization. AMERICAN CAPITAL SINKS TEETH INTO MEXICO (By LELAND OLDS, Fed. Press) The right of American multi-millionaires to exploit Mexico for their own profit is challenged by the Mexican people. That is the meaning of the present Mexican crisis as is forcefully pointed out by William P. Helm in the Chicago Journal of Commerce. This business paper tells the world that American interests have grabbed at least one-fourth of the wealth of Mexico. The Americans behind the pressure of the American Government on Mexico, says Helm, are "the Morgan interests, the Standard Oil interests, the Penrose interests, the Sinclair interests, the Guggenheim interest., the Mellon interests, the Coleman-Ryan interests, the ethlehem Steel interests, the Southern Pacific interests, the Kuhn-Loeb interests, the Henry Dohcrty interests and the interests of other wealthy Americans and Amcri- S-ymour 3168 Alv-»y« Open Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGG BOB KRAUSE Late Mth Batt. 76 Ha.tingt St. E. Late 73nd Batt Vancouver, B.C. 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RUPTURE SPECIALIST C. B. Heard, 95- Robson SAW FILERS S. Knechtel 1976 Granville Piled, Set, Re-toothed. Edged Tools Ground Perfectly. SHOE REPAIRS Service Shoe Shop 3440 Main St. East. B. Sopp, Toronto Shoe Repairer UNDERTAKERS Armstrong * Hotson, 304 Dnnlevy Ava. a 3867 Main St. 3338 Granville The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread .Palrmont 133 439 7th Ave. B. VANCOUVER TURKISH BATHS Rheumatism. Lumbago, Neuritis, Bad Cold. . MASSAGE A SPECIALTY PACIFIC BUILDING 744 K&MgvM w. aire. 3970 <*&£*. "T January 7th, 1927 THE LABOR STATESMAN Seven ID. M_dP.p._, TPV RQNIZEJJ Whole vvneat FLOUR EVERY HOM__ NEEDS IT. MAKE SURE VOU GET IT— AND NOTHING ELSE. It I», Rich in Nonriahmant— DELICIOUS f Rin( Up Say. 2354 for Appointment DR. W. J. CURRY DENTIST Sail* 301 Dominion Building Vancouver, B. C. NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Secretary Trades and Labor Council Boom (03, 10 Hasting. Street Ban Phones: Sey. 74...-6Z7* Western Glass Co., Ltd. Wholesale,and Retail Dealers. 168 Cordova W. Phono Bey. 8687 SEE US ABOUT BROKEN GLASS IN WINDOWS. AUTOMOBILES, MIRRORS SHOWCASES. ETC. Art' Glass Roairtd Mirron Re-sitrered R. WILKINSON, Pres. D. DUNCAN, Sac. Reynolds' Cartage Co. X.IMITXD Phones Seymour 3377-3378 Crating, Packing, Shipping and Storage Furniture and Piano Moving Long Distance Moving Pool Car Shipments Office and Warehonse) 732 — CAMBIE STBJ.-.T — 733 f JtEMY M0iK I Men's Jailors 18 Hastings West Room 33 to this convention something in con nection with this matter, so that you will know the kind of a man who is going to head this mission that it is announced will go to Russia early next year. In a letter to Powers Hapgood under date of September 3, 1926, which it is not my purpose to read, but merely refer to, Mr.' Coyle mentions the struggles of the miners and the struggles within the miners' organization, including, if you please, the efforts to secure absolute control of the Miners' Union of America. And Mr. Coyle, the editor of the magazine of the Locomotive Engineers, is the man who is at the helm, directing the people within the Miners-' Union, who* ^-•>_6._«-*--i*'-«!-^^ ■•#.&&>->--nv-__tewr^^^^ 't1^Qy.-ffiMJpWSlSS6^nt__- decided not to pay the expenses of an '' i Big Corporations Dodge Income Tax The Dominion' Income Tax collected for the fiscal year 1924-1925 was made up as follows: Farmers 3,068 $ 166,138 Professionals .... 19,395 2,230,095 Employees 168,894 13,973,095 Merchants 16,899 7,097,163 Manufacturers .. 3,009 14,903,388 All others 20,485 18,627,154 231,485 $56,997,018 > Check over each item; note the number of each class and amount paid by that class. If- these figures be correct, then out of a total population of over 9 million people in Canada only 231,- 750 individuals and corporations paid income tax; out of this number 168,894, or 72 per cent, of the whole, sWere employees, and only 3,068 were farmers. No wonder the Canadian Council of Agriculture goes on record as favoring "No Abolition of Income Tax."—Winnipeg Mirror. What does an income tax mean? Ability to pay?—No! It means that f those who work for wages have to * pay if earned—but corporations can adjust a great deal of the money '_ earned so as not to come within the scope of thc tax. The above tabula- ' tion shows conclusively that there are mighty few farmers who can earn enough to pay the tax. •f It is too bad about Ramsay Mac- Donald's lack of popularity with the ■' Workers of Britain: His audience at j the big Labor rally in Smethwick just before the by-election was a * paltry -fifteen thousand. . A. F. of L. Debates Recognition of Government of Soviet Russia VERBATIM DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION NO. 50, PROPOSING RECOGNITION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SOVIET RUSSIA AT THE DETROIT CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR, OCTOBER 12, 1926 (Continued from last week) Delegate James Wilson any one who desires it for a financial consideration. They say that Carl Haessler, their managing editor, will be the principal Federated Press correspondent at the convention, that Albert E. Coyle—I want you to remember the.name, Albert F. Coyle— of the Federated Press Executive Board and editor of the Locomotive Engineers' Journal, expects to be of service part of the time, and that others have volunteered to assist in RED STAR DRUG STORE "The Mail Order Druggists" We Make a Speelal Effort to ail Good. Ont _y Plrat Mall After Reoelpt oi Your Order. CORNER CORDOVA AND CARBALL VANCOUVER, B. O. Vice-President Wilson: L rise at gathering the news, this time for the purpose of support- So Albert F. Coyle, the editor of ing the report of the committee, arid I wonder how many delegates to this convention remember that the United States of America was the first nation in the world to recognize the revolutionary government of Russia that overthrew the Czar? The President of the United States, on the second day of April, 1917, addressing the Congress of the United States, said, "Here is a fit partner for a league of honour," and on March 22, before recognition was granted by Italy, France, England or any other power, Ambassador Francis presented the formal recognition of the United States, and the people of Russia made it impossible for this, government to continue that recognition. But it was not for the purpose of dealing with the international relations of governments that I have risen to speak, but rather for the purpose of dealing with those things that directly concern us as trade unionists and to point out, if I can, just what is going on and how it is being done. Recognition of Russia is of minor importance to us as to the preservation of. our great labour movement: You remember last year at the Atlantic City convention we had a delegate representing the British Trades Union Congress, who undertook to advise us what we should do with reference to our attitude toward Russia, He disclaimed that he was a Communist, but upon his return'hemade certain: written statements, and let me for your information just give you an idea in his own words of what ment and the Communists ■ ip our country. "All this talk about American democracy is, in my modest opinion, absolute deception. Democracy, in a country where all forces of the law, the State and the police, the. entire governmental mechanism, legal and illegal, open and unashamed—America represents a finished example of new Czarism. This fine democracy, this Czarism, has a worthy trade union movement. These 'fat boys' of the American Federation of Labor." He says, "The American Federation of Labor does not pretend to be anything more than an organization of the skilled trades, a labor autocracy." He goeson then speaking of the autocracy in our movement, but further on he advises: "And when we have such democracy and such trade unions, the work of our still small Communist Party of America is tr.ly colossal and difficult. There is a serious influence among the miners, railway men, metal workers, in the needle trades, etc., and all this is but a drop in the ocean. The Trades Union Educational League of America has still enormous work to do, which is rendered more difficult by the internal friction and factional struggle within the Party itself." • Now it is not my purpose to tire the delegates to this convention with reading more of this than I have read to bring the connection of the work of the Communist Party *in America- and to identify it, to couple it up with those who are seeking to send missions to Russia, whether official or unofficial, from this labor movement. This is the Trades Union Educational League that has the work to do. The Trades Union Educational League sent out, I presume tb "all of the people in the trades union movement, this piece of literature in which they set forth to establish what should be done at this convention, arid if we wanted tj/ae- strop our movement we cpjila do hothing better than to adopt this, and it is the Trades Union/Educational League, 156 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois. Now the Fedepr.ed_.Press is a part of the Iradeg. Unioni Edujcational Lpague and its address is 156 West Washington Street, Chicago, 'Illinois, and they say, too, in a letter sent out under date of September 23, that the Locomotive Engineers' Journal, has a connection with the Trade Union Educational League and with the Federated Press of America, and Mr. Purcell, in, his statement to his Red Internationale, refers to the great task still before the Trades Union Education League of America. Recently there was sent out a circular letter without signature, without any indication of where it comes from, but similar to that which emanates from the editor's room of the Locomotive Engineers' Journal. The letter speaks of the need of sending a mission to Russia, and it goes on to say who will go and one thing and this mission was to have gone last another. But you remember that July. The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor issued a statement to the trade unionists and the people of America at its meeting last June, in which attention was directed to the fact that this self- constituted mission was going unauthorized by any action of any trades unionists or by a gathering of trades unionists that was in conformity with the recognized customs of our labor movement. Now to show the deception — and perhaps they have acquired this, as has been evidenced during this convention—-it goes on to say, "The delegation as announced today will consist of representatives' off both the Railroad Brotherhoods and the largest unions in the American Federation of Labor." Now pay attention to this-"tA-th-ough.. the Federation at official mission to Russia, the present delegation in no way conflicts with this decision, since its members are going in their private capacity and not as an official body. On this voluntary basis it has been possible to include in the same delegation leading executives of both the A. F. of h. and the big Railroad Brotherhoods, who are outside the A. F. of L. fold." Mr. President, this convention at Atlantic City said that no delegation should go toRussia, and we made no reference to any delegation going if they saw fit toy pay their own expenses. It might be well to say that in addition to a group, of probably some dozen who were mentioned in the early part of the year who were going to Russia, it included Frank P. Walsh, it included Jett Lauck, with whom were to go a lot of men who were to gather statistics. These men could not go to Russia without the expenditure of. a large sum of money, and. I think that I can ask, who is going to furnish this large sum of money, where is this money coming from, and what interests in America are anxious that the American labor movement send people to Russia? Well, let us see. I remember reading or nearing read a letter from Mr. Coyle'to the President of the American Federation of Labor in which extended to our President an i)Wita tion to be a member of this^mission to Russia, and in it he disavowed any connection with any Communistic groups, and said that ill the interests of our movement w-s-should be represented by trade unionists, leaving out all of the rasMcal groups, but the President ot-tne American Federation of LaboiyHie other executives of the trade union movement affiliated with thisvj^reat organization when they, toi-Twere invited to join this mission, ook but little <time to answer that they could not become a party to a proposition of that kind. Mr. Purcell says in his letter that, the work of this Trade Union Educational League is being felt in thc largest trade un'ion in America affiliated with this American Federation of Labor. The Trade Union Educational League is reaching out into the miners, into the railway men's organizations, and tfi'ey have their plans in every locality, they have their friends who have wealth to supply the money. MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES 310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER Buy Union Stamped Shoes vWORKERS UNION, UNIOT^TAMP We ask all members of organized labor to purchase shoes bearing our Union Stamp on the sole, inner-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 with the American Federation of Labor -46 SUMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS. CiiLLIS LOVELY CHARLES L. BAINB Q.neral President General Secretary-Treasurer in my mind but that they are being well paid for their services, because there are great interests in ' this country who are exceedingly interested in having our government recognize Russia, and I would not, if I desired my name clear of suspicion, associate myself with any movement that was being arranged by those who, as the evidence shows, are seeking through the Communists, through the Mine Workers of America, to destroy that organization. I trust that Undelegates to this convention will adopt this report that has been submitted by this committee and'that the people of America, the people of Russia, and the people they will report this convention to Now, I believe in telling you delegates tion. .AncF he says—Mr. Coyle—"I have agreed that the National Miner should be started anyway, as soon as the money can be raised to do it. It will take about $30,000 to see it through the first year, and we have a few wealthy friends on whom we are going to call for help immediately." Can you imagine wealthy friends who seek to gain control of this powerful trade union movement who haven't some sinister purpose in mind to destroy the effectiveness of this great organization? Then we all remember that we had here in America and still have one Jay Lovestone, the former secretary of the Executive Coirimittee 6f the Communist Party in America. Mr. Coyle says, advPsing about the editor of the National Miner, "we will elec an editor and an assistant editor it I can raise the money." Then Jfe is speaking of Jay's best friend, who now constitutes the Left Wing, and he says: "It would not beMvise to have his name on the editorial masthead, however, since it would give Lewis" •—he is speaking/6i the President of the United Mine Workers of America—"an omxfrtunity to denounce the new paper and forbid his members to readmit." And ho says this, that whMTthey gain control of the Miners' IJrtfon they are going to make this ellow the euicor of the Mine Workers' Journal, and then they can abandon this National Miner. . Now, if that is not connection enough for intelligent men to understand that these people are coming into our movement, directing our attention to things foreign from what we should be discussing, and trying to create dissension in our movement by their underhanded and their dirty tactics, with the money raised from their wealthy friends, and if they can raise $30,000 for the purpose of establishing the National Miner as the beginning of a movement to gain control of the United Mine Workers of America, I charge, Mr. President, that those who will furnish the money for any mission to the Russian government is not working in the interests of the trade union" movement of America or-in the interests of the workers of the world. And I desire to "say that "he,re today these men are not seeking to advance the interests of labor; they, are not seeking to advance the interests of the people in this or any other country, and there isn't any question -Cifc£_w..i_____-.Mi^ of American labor, and that will continue to be the position of labor in America until there is democracy and a proper government that can properly be recognized by the government of the United States. • (To -be continued)——- Brokers Object to Five and a Half Day Week Members^of the London Stock Exchang£-*stopped work for 20 _nin- utes baboo an elderly man who had suggested that they should work on aturday morning instead of playing golf. "The scene, described by a member present as 'absolutely disgraceful,' began at 3:20, one of the busiest periods of the afternoon, when Sir Charles Pulley, who advocated Saturday opening in an interview, entered the building. Quiet was not restored until he left at twenty minutes to four. "Sir Charles was so upset by the incident that he left the city for his home immediately afterwards, and will probably not return for a few days. "Hundreds of members took part in the booing. One or two, who protested and had the courage to support Sir .Charles Pulley, had to make a dash for the doors to escape a severe ragging. " 'It was one of the' longest and rowdiest ocenes that have ever taken place in the Stock Exchange,' said a member, 'and shows the feeling that has been roused by the suggestion to open the Stock Exchange on Saturdays. " ABERDEEN, Wash. — , Judge Campbell has refused to issue a permanent injunction against striking barber?. These workers were charged with nil manner ofcrimc, but the case collapsed when the court demanded evidence. ',"';' .SgSKSsdsassssdKj Eight Keel* Your Luntjli Hill Down ant* Eat at the Orillia Dairy Lunch "Our Home-made Piers Are Grt-at" 617 Robson—A Pew Doors East From Oranvllle Street •The WINTER GARDEN —Is the best place to hold that Whist Drive, or Dai-.ee, with a dandy Union Orchestra and everything. Phono up Seymour 9032 for rates, etc. GYPSY SMITH SPEAKS! Sunday, Jan. 9th, Empress Theatre 3 p.m. and 7:30 p__-_. Special Music With an Augmented Orchestra "Every Working Man Should 1 -1 Hear Him" South Van. I. LP. Minimum Wage Board Under the Searchlight ne of the non-union (city) hotel cafes,'which is operated under separate management from the hotel itself, recently got into a jam with the Women's Minimum Wage Board. One of the former employees who worked there for about two months as a general helper received $25 per month, and she worked some days as many as fourteen hours; also seven days per week. We .are informed that the amount owing her for overtime, etc., totals $127.00 and the board is making the firm pay up. We seldom hear of .cases of similar ("-nature being taken into Court, due we believe, to the administrators of the Act endeavouring to secure adjustments of the wages owing; to the benefit., of the employees affected. This no .doubt.is very beneficial to the exploited workers, but the board would appear more aggressive if publicity ' through Court action, was more often instituted. We fail to see why a* copy of the Women's Minimum Wage Act could not be posted in all establishments that come under this legislation. Ignorance of the law could not then be pleaded; either by the employees or employers. Workers who fail to take advantage of a law that has been enacted in their behalf, would have little kick coming if they failed to acquaint themselves by reading the act that should be posted where they are em ployed. Instead of then endeavouring to secure adjustments of wages owing, the board should prosecute all employers who violate the law. H.W THE. LABOR STATES-MAI. January 7th, 1927 A special meeting of the.party will be held in the Horticultural Hall, at 43rd & Fraser; on Wednesday, January 12th, at 8 pirn., many impor- connection with the Municipal Campaign, ahd the services of every member are urgently needed. 'Keep this night open. * * * On Saturday night, January 15th, a social evening will be held in the Horticultural Hall at 8 o'clock. Dancing, singing and refreshments. Ladies are raequested to, bring a cake or sandwiches. Collection from Gents. Good pianist for dancing. * * * The first public campaign meeting will be held in the Municipal Hall, on Monday, January 10th, at 8 p.m. All candidates and labor representatives will speak.—H.W.S. Educator Defines True Democracy NEW YORK.—-In the season's greetings to friends, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, gave this definition of "true democracy": "A free state built upon free labor, with liberty for its watchword and justice as its guide, is the ideal of a true democracy—that form of democracy which Lowell characterized so suggestively if incompletely as one in which every man has a chance and knows that he has it. "To the hectic, emotional radicalism that clamors for the exaltation of the mediocre and the unfit, and upon which false democracy builds, true democracy will oppose a healthy, intellectual liberalism that will aim to redress old wrongs without inflicting new ones "This liberalism of true democracy sees the end of a perfected individualism not in selfishness but in service, not in isolation but in fraternity." The Poor Build Them And Rich Attend Them Tribute collecting never produced anything in this world, never built a school, never a university. There is nothing to its credit but misery. Hoy- can either the tribute-receiveT or the tribute-payer find in this slave relation a world which can be called happy? The one feels guilty of tyranny and the other feels guilty of submission. -sSThe other day the mother of three children was found weeping. What for? Her eldest, a bright daughter of 14, must leave school for some factory. Her husband, a faithful worker, cannot earn enough to send her any farther. He has no tributes coming in as rents, dividends, interest, which will force other people to pay for his daughter's education. So the mother weeps: The Poor build the schools and the Rich attend them. ■'.-■' Does anyone need an introduction Slang is one of the most certain | to this,mother and thia gir'? , . sign's of decadent minds, the resort .. of the lazy and.,slovenly.-r--Rani_ay! Everyone wante strength, but few Nomination of New- Trades Council Officers tpv_._*k.roinali_«s~.W^ . - • .- I __ on ^T>'_.r_.__ .._:__■ IJ'p .". regular meeting of the Vancouver, Ney* Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council for officers for the ensuing term. Further •nominations and election will take place at the next regular meeting. The nominations were: For President—The following accepted, J. Thomson. ".■';''. For Vice-President—Bartlett and Floyd. / . . '' , .. General Secretary-Treasurer — Bengough. Warden—W. Deptford. Statistician—C. McDonald. . Chairmen of Committees—Organizing, W. J. Bartlett. Legislation—Neelands and Wood. Press—Watt, Showier, Dunn and Rankin. Grievance — Wood, Herrett and Watt Winners of Building Trades Council Draw The big whist drive and dance held by the Carpenters in conjunction with the Building Trades Council on December 30th, was a decided success. A goodly crowd was on hand and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves to the limit. The following is a list of the prize winners: No. 1—Suit, value $60. E. Nichols, 230 17th East. No. 4857. No. 2—Watch, value $55. J. Ferguson, 828 Hastings W. No. 1707. No. 3—Cigars, Union Made. J. McCartney, Essondale. No. 2265. No. 4—Turkey, 20 lbs. W. Dubey, 506 Hastings E. No. 3361. No. 5—Turkey, 10 lbs. W. R. Eamand, 1228 Pendrill St. No. 1209. No. 6—Turkey, 10 lbs. No. 3 Fire Hall. No. 1728. ' No. 7=-Turkey. 10 lbs. C. W. Pash, 612 Homer St. No. 4187. Additional numbers tp take any unclaimed prizes after January 31: No. 1—G. Quinn, 1033 Thurlow Street. No. 4676. No. 2—H. H. Davies, 1.60 12th Ave. W. No. 4388. No. 3—No. 147. "Tommy" Plumb (Trades Council) sold 420 tickets and received the gold wrist watch, valued at $25.00. E. H. Morrison (Electrical Workers, 213) sold 320 tickets and received $15.00 worth of merchandise. Grand Prize Carpenters' Draw on admission tickets won by Mrs'. Bestow, ticket No. 512. Hand painted fruit bowl. Winners of Whist Drive .— First ladies, Mrs. R. W. Hill, score 128. Hand painted fruit bowl. • Second ladies, Mrs. N. Senihan, score 119. Hand painted cake plate. IWhffmfflW (Snmpane i» l*-COR-K»t*.tO "***-$ t- _-*- I07O J| -"V A Special Value in Boys' Pullover Sweaters at $1.98 —Designed for school wear with Club colorings, also in plain colors. Made in jjullover style with shawl collar and knitted waistband. Manufactured from pure wool yarn*; in a heavyweight rib and sold under our guarantee. Sizes 24 to 34. Former value $2.49. Sale price,' $1.98.. —Floor Two, H.B.C. m Clearance Sale British Made Shaving- Mirror, KQ« Large uize. Beg.. 75c OV\, French Ivory Mirrors, Heavy Plate, Lone Handle. q»0 QQ Beffular 95 $Q*VO Folding1 Pocket Mirror —- Heavy Plate Glass. Regular 75c Rubbersat Shaving' i Brushes Razor Hone— Velvet Edffe French Ivory Comb $1.49 98c 49c 49c 49c 34c Oenco Bazor. Regular. $3 Sample Razors, Values to 93-50 . • Whalebone Hair ebony back, -tegular 51.50 . Heav-r dressing- comb with CA« handle. Beg-. 51 ....; «IWL ■•-.astwell" vacna-n bottle, FCQ« none better OsJx* Lunch kit complete with bottle Brash, genuine $1.19 $1.48 B.C. Barber Supply and Sundries, Ltd. RETA1I, STORE, 64 HASTINGS ST. W„ VANCOUVER,-B; C. score 80. Bon"-b<-n djsB. First- gehts', Charles McGuirl, Score 120. One dozen linen handkerchiefs. Second gents, F. Piper, score 120. One dozen linen handkerchiefs. Consolation gents, K. H. Gains- ford, score 94. Bon-bon dish. McDonald Elected to * Help Organize Tailors The tailors union in Vancouver has elected' a business agent and will launch an intensive Organizing campaign in this district within the. next few weeks. Colin McDonald was elected to fill the office and he takes this opportunity to ask for the cooperation of all union men and women in the city. If you have never worn a union tailor made suit of clothes, try one when you get ready for your new suit. Tailor-made suits always outwear the shoddy hand-me- downs and look better at all times, and every wearer gets better value for his money although the suit might cost a little morejat the start. Be a hundred per cent, union man by wearing the union button of the Trades and Labor Council on a union made suit. MacDonald. are willing: to pay the price. The Boss Gets a Wage Cut Himself Poetic justice steps into the Good Eats Cafe' in the shape of cutting the manager's wages from $150.00 per week to $75.00. A short time back, this party endeavoured to reduce the wages of some of his (then organized) employees, now we believe some of the creditors used the same club on him. In any event $75 a week for a chef is good pay. It's funny how a boss has an inflated idea of his earning powers. . He neve- paid his union chefs this amount. All we can say is that a *tffi a week chef should be ,'_.'cfacker-jack.—1T.W.. jp___-!_gi-i_a^ 1 EVERY DAY OF THE 365 I ■ —you can enjoy your meal*, at a Union Cafe, with a white chef (who is also the boss).. Everything has to »****l--'fff|-ttH^ § . , are moderate. "*','.' NEW ORPHEUM CAFE | 762 GRANVILLE ST., ■iBniiiDBiiiinini Opp. Orpheum Theatre § lliilil!l!!!iill![«iii»l!lllillliral INVEST IN HIGH GRADE SECURITIES Many wealthy men point'to the first $1,000 they saved as the corner stone of their fortunes. Saving this first $1,000 is the test of character which usually determines whether you will spend your declining years in comfort or be dependent upon your children or charity for existence. Consult Ua For Expert Investment Advice. British Columbia Bond Corporation, Ltd. BANK OF MONTREAL BLDG., VANCOUVER, B. C. Telephone Seymour 7622-7623 Victoria Nanaimo Enormous profits are often made by milling companies and those who handle the flour. During an investigation carried on by the Non-Parti- san League of North Dakota, during thc war, in one of the years when wheat prices were the highest, if was shown that it took three and a half bushels of wheat to make a barrel of flour, which cost the millers between $11 and $12. The flour sold at $14 per barrel to the millers and the same flour sold in small quantities to the workers in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and other big cities, brought $19 a barrel—a nice profit. inn!_T_iii*ra-_nii.mn!ii__n!!_Tf__i_iiii. OLDEST PLUMBING FIRM B. Boe, Limited, one'of the oldest unio:i plumbing and steamfitting firms in this city, have moved their place of business from 132 Cordova St., W., to 652 Seymour St., opposite the Hudson Bay Co. (centre of block) but are still to be found under the same phone, Seymour 4089. You will also find their advertisement . still . in our columns, which means that they will appreciate orders from our readers. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS » mnMHraa__D_-_-_---_viiir:pi^';!:r!i:ii^ UY YOURSELF A B "NU-TOP" HAT FOR 1927 '"LOOK AT YOUR HAT — EVERYBODY ELSE DOES" -~,. ' Black and White Hat Shop 104 HASTINGS STREET WEST OPPOSITE WOO-WMItS AT ABBOTT Ears"!: mm • •tt-jia*i'B--l9r*:,.t. . - -_-_4LTI.S-i> (-_*__«■«_«•
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