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NO. 260— EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1929 Does The Egg Rancher Want to Slash Wages ? DESIDES OPPOSING the standard of wages asked for l'>y members of organized labor, the managing secretary of the1 newly- organized Egg Pool intimates that he will employ the cheapest kind of labor in the grading of eggs. If the Major is expressing the opinions of the farmers, then we believe that the farmers are very ill-advised, and wh<*Ti they come looking for support from organized labor they \-Sll probably have a very hard time convincing us that they are y^rthv of our support. Following the report made at the i last meeting of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council, delegates of the Egg Graders' Union and the Secretary of the Trades Ctmncir^fFmewed^he "Managing Secretary of the Egg Pool at the head office in New Westminster. The Major received the delegation with his thumbs stuck in his. arm- holes and chair tilted back in a what- can-I-do-for-you-men attitude. This sWas particularly amusing to one who has interviewed very many men in slightly larger puddles and Pools. The Egg Graders again stated their case and asked for recognition of their wage scale, $30 per week—a wage received by many of them, from private firms, at the present time. In some instances the wages are higher •than this, but the union has set the above scale as a minimum. After the delegation had stated their case the BIG MAN gave HIS verdict. He stated that the farmers organized .in the Pool, will not pay anything like such wages for egg irrading. And, just to show how Big Hearted these farmers are going to be, he said that they are going to UBe the Women's Minimum Wage Act as a basis for the wage they will pay. They will eliminate the men from the job and get girls for the job, just as other wage-slashing corporations are doing. Men who have spent many years at the business will find themselves relegated to the scrap heap, or forced into some other trade, just because thc Major refuses to keep up with the times. We might suggest to the Pool that there are many very efficient girls who would be quite capable of handling the Major's job, and if the Pool is going to employ girls, it might also put oije in the Major's place. The Major's attitude towards organized labor, and a decent standard of living, makes him an expensive ornament for an organization that must obtain the goodwill of consumers. Farmers who want a decent price for their commodity should also be prepared to pay a decent price for labor power; $14 a week girls, or $20 a week men, can't afford to eat very many eggs, and if all employers of labor were to take the same attitude as the Egg Pool Major, there would not be very many eggs purchased, and the chicken ranchers would have to find some other line of business. But we don't expect to see these, organized farmers jeopardizing their FARMER-OWNED COOPS DOING A BIG BUSINESS Many farmer-owned eo-oper- —attyesv—says~tl>e-4Jr-SA-Depait~ ment of Agriculture, are now in the "big business" class. , The 12 associations affiliated " with the National Livestock Producers' Association, Chi- •cago, handled livestock to the value of $138,000,000 in 1928. The California Fruit Growers' Exchange, Los Angeles, sold $96,500,000 worth of cit- „,rus fruit for its 206 local units. The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, New York, representing 71,000 dairymen, did a business totalling $82,500,000, The 13 affiliated associations of the American Cotton Growers' Exchange, Dallas, Texas, had sales of $70,900,000. Pensions Bill Passed By Alberta Gov't, The old age pensions bill has become law in Alberta. Something over three thousand aged people who are not in good financial circumstances will benefit by the enactment of the measure. It has taken forty years of agitation on the part of the labor movement to secure old age pensions in Canada, and it is deeply gratifying to know that the provinces are falling in line with the enabling legislation necessary to extend the benefits of the federal act throughout the Dominion. Alberta has already passed the bill this year and Ontario has promised to do so. Only Quebec and the Maritimes lag behind, and it is inconceivable that the people of thope provinces will be content to remain long without the legislation. The enactment of old age pensions is a great event in the lives of needy old people, as indeed it is f oij all the people. There are few of the people of Canada who are not potential beneficiaries under the old age pensions act.—Alberta Labor News. British Tories Panicky As Election Looms London, England.—The Conservative party, headed by Premier Stanley Baldwin, now in control of the government, are alarmed at the growing strength of the-Labor party. The election for 600 seats in the House of Commons will be held May 30th. Mr. Baldwin's failure to meet the unemployment situation and unsatisfactory relations with America over naval affairs are leading causes for wavering Tory strength. Bad economic conditions is acknowledged by Mr. Baldwin's official family. Sir Arthur Lowry and Dr. Peace of*"the Ministry of Health declare that conditions in the South Wales | mining section is "without parallel in the modern history of this country." These poverty-stricken people are—Hstless^anguidT- and__.dfipre.ssed. because of lack of food and clothing. Even when put to work, the gbvern- ment officials state, they are too weak to keep at the job,- The last general election was held ! five years ago, when Ramsey McDonald and the Labor party were ousted from office after a nine-month's tenure. They were overwhelmed by a popular vote of 8,112,000 to 5,470,- 000. In the-closing days of this campaign the Tories produced the famous "red" letter, in which Russian Communists were alleged to advise McDonald in the event of Labor's success. The workers failed to check popular resentment. Later the Conservatives refused to include the letter in the government's official "Blue Book," thereby, acknowledging it was a forgery. At that election former Premier Llovd George and his Liberal party, polled 2,909,000 votes. In the coming election the Conservatives are hopeful Lloyd George will poll sufficient votes to divide Labor. The Liberals have abandoned forme rdccla rations in favor of unchecked competition and have t platform the workers charge was taken from their declarations. FIRST LAW TO FIX WA' ENACTED IN 166: The first attempt to by law, according reau of Labor Sta in 1563, when justices" in England were empow _ set the compensation of labor ers. Australia and New Zealand were the first countries to seriously study the problem of fixing minimum wages according to the cost of living. MVE CENTS 'PER CC port Opens Up ig Employment Field Hamburg Becomes Second Largest Port Hamburg, Germany, is now the next to the largest port in the world. Its incoming tonnage during 1928 tnrnllprl 21.448.000 tons, nosing London into third place. New _drtrs.Hl" leads. The 1928 sh.ppn.gss.Mt 3-*,.-. 600,000. The peace treaty the Allies signed with Germany contained terms intended to keep Hamburg well down in the list of world ports, but the conquerors seem to have guessed .wrong. Governor Approves of Leasing Convicts Senator Charges U. S. With Militarism / Miami Beach, Fla.—This country ^spending more money for military ,,,,,*,,„ , purposes than any other nation, said «fS.™« UH^J-afS%£°k" em; Senator King in an address before ployment and wages in the lines of .. r., -. cjl industry they may wish to take over. ll ' "" We believe that they desire the cooperation of organized labor, just as much as they desire the co-operation of all chicken ranchers, and we are prepared—at this time—to believe that their managing secretary is not expressing the opniion of the farmers, ntir even pf the directors. We understand that the Pool' is desirous of having legislation enacted to help protect their conditions, but unless they are'prepared to demon- , strate more regjtrd for the conditions of wage workers, people generally will be loathe to assist, or allow them to secure very much authority. Efforts will be made to obtain the opinion of the directors and members of the Pool relative to the Major's attitude, and we will then notify our members and friends, who can then govern themselves accordingly. '• i—n Were we.as eloquent as angels, we should please some men, some worn- Region ..is the best armor a man en, and some children more by list-' can' nave, but it is th% worst cloak. ■„<ning. th&a.Jby -t__t_m_--5^,_.(I_.___rtl»^ '-, State Bar Association 'Our appropriation of more than $800,000,000 for ordinary expenses for the army and navy is not consistent with our loud professions for world peace." said the Utah lawmaker, j "We are threatened with trusts and monopolies which will destroy individual initiative and compress industries into the,hands of a limited number of powerful industrial organizations," he said. "With mass production there will be a crushing of smaller units. Concentration of wealth and capital in industry in the hands of a few will produce evil consequences not only of a material but of a political character." IS PAY 22 TIMES MORE? Cloth-weaving looms have been perfected to a point where one girl can now look after 22 i machines. Des Moines, Iowa.=-Governor John Hammill has approved the bill continuing the leasing of convicts to prison contractors—a system which has created many scandals in this I state. The legislative representatives of | the organized farmers of Iowa joined j organized labor in protesting against i the legislation. The governor was reminded that in his campaign speeches he denounced convict labor, but evidently the favor of the contractors was of first importance with him. Employees of Southern Taking Strike Vote •Eight thousand shopmen of the Southern railway system are taking a strike vote following a failure of the management to give consideration to a request for an increase in wages; ■ -..A circular letter explaining the situation, accompanied by strike ballots, was sent to all shop points last Saturday _after the action had been sanctioned by executives of the. national organizations of the shop crafts and the Railway Employes Department, American Federation of Labor-. Requests for a wage increase were originally filed with the Southern on May 10, 1928. The management countered with a proposal to amend the working rules, insisting that rules and wages be jointly considered in the negotiations. This was declined by the shopmen. Union Builders Make Fastest Time on Job Minneapolis, Minn.—Union labor broke all building records in the construction of the Foshay Tower, highest structure in the Northwest and the only office building in the world designed along the lines of the Washington monument, Wilbur B. Foshay, owner, said in a recent radio address in which he lauded the organized labor movement for its efficient and rapid work in erecting the tower. Union workers did their work "faithfully, honestly, efficiently and with rapidity, beating, we believe, iny building job in the Northwest," Mr. Foshay said in his talk which was broadcast over WCCO. Before'the contract was.let for the Tower, the Citizens' Alliance and other "open shop" groups exerted every effort to ihduce Mr. Foshay to give the work to an anti-union contractor. ' •■tew.*-**' agt_to flash in the* pan. Five-day Week Cannot Be Enjoined New York. — Supreme Justice Townley refused to "enjoin electrical workers from accepting a five-day week. Their employers are members of the Building Employers' Association, whose laws provide that all affiliates shall move together in making new wage agreements. When the electrical contractors joined the association they reserved the right to handle their own wage problems and entered into a five-day week contract with employees. Other building contractors are alarmed at the thought of their employees • demanding similar treatment and numerous attempts have been made to enjoin thc electrical contractors and employees. The temper of the wire men is not unknown.ito the courts as these workers frarikly announce their "intention to ignore any order that will compel them to abandon their five-day week. Bengough Gets Another Birds-eye View of City P. R. Bengough, secretary of thi. Vancouver Trades and Labor Council, recently saw the city of Vancouver and surrounding district from a higher altitude than he has ever seen it before. He has made hundreds of _ trips to the Crown aw* other peak's from his cabin on Grouae Mountain, which entailed considerable effort and sometimes hazardous climbing, to get a wonderful view of the surrounding country, but during the week he was the guest of Major D. R. MacLa.en, D.S.O., and was taken up in a sea-plane by a pilot of the Western Canada Airways Ltd., and saw the city and district from a different angle. He was taken on a long trip up Howe Sound, and then swooped back on the city at about 130 miles an hour, circling ovcrjthe city and suburbs and getting a real bird's-eye of the district. He expects to take a* trip in > a land- npel ¥> eek. / Scl One of the money bylaws very - worthy of the support of organized labor, in particular, and the public generally, is the one for the $300,000 to .purchase an airport site. .Air travel is one of the things that is making great strides and unless speedy action is taken, Vancouver will find it hard to catch up with the advance and competition of other cities. , One of the first and most, important needs is for an airport, and practically all the pilots \vho are conversant with this district, admit that Sea Island is an ideal spot for an airport and (Hiuld «__)_p made into one of the best on the continent. It is close enough to the city to be of easy and quick access, and lends itself to every feature of safety and unincumbered accessibility for planes, that- s.uch~a~port «houler-have, — We understand that the Dominion Government is prepared to fit up the port with beacons and the private companies, now operating in Canada, would lend* their support to the establishment of thc airport. An airport will_apen__up_anotlier big field for employment, and'the: sooner that construction is started, the sooner will it because a large factor in the employment of labor. The Bowing Field in Seattle is one of the largest individual employers of labor in that community, employing some 1500 men, and paying out about $10,000 per day in wages. Nine years ago this plant was valued at $1,500, but today it is part of a one hundred and fifty million dollar corporation, and has the largest aeroplane manufacturing plant in North America. Other industries, such as manufacturers of aeroplane engines and spare parts, closely allied to the manufacture of aeroplanes, have found Seattle a good field for their operations, hence we see that the fitting up of an airport starts all kinds of industries involved in that line of business. Even the training of students will bring in a revenue of about $75,000 this year to the Bowing Field Corporation. Students trained in this area are recognized as being much superior to those receiving training in a level country, as they get far more experience of aerial conditions in a mountainous country, and an airport in the Vancouver district would be an ideal training ground. , The Dominion Airways and the Western Canada Airways, Ltd., are paying about $50,000 per_ year in wages in Vancouver, but this can be increased just as fast as other places, when a proper airport is in operation. The amount spent by planes passing through Vancouver in the past two years amounts to about $464,000. This amount can be greatly increased with the building of a port, and the manufacture of planes, engines and .-■ spare.parts, in close proximity to the port/will follow. " abor-sjbifluld vote for the bylaw. hool Janitors of Calgary Organized Calgary, Alberta.—The Calgary School Janitors' Association met under the charter granted by the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada for the first time on Thursday, the 14th inst. It was an occasion of special interest to all those who were ■.resent. Brother James E. Worsley, President of the Calgary Trades and Labor Council, addressed the meeting on the work of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. This he did in a very interesting and instructive manner, dealing with the various bodies through which the Congress works. He gave some very interest- csting sidelights on the work of Calgary Council, also going into thc development of dual organizations. At the conclusion of his address he unrolled the charter, read it, and exhibited it to the members, expressing the hope that as an organization we would keep it unsullied and always remember th'e principles for wder that's pline just as soon as-the weather'is-j which it stands. He'congratulated suitable. He has become an enthus_jthe association on the acquisition of rastic booster for an airport. I the charter rssarifsmmajga. *««^*?^*jv .:•£>:':£ .>.:iy.-.:-.V:..i. . ■ __ ..faasgg , ,,.' *iC '■ -'■ ■ ■'■• *: 7 '•''.-. 7" Two THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, April 12, 1929 Tt For HEALTH, STRENGTH and Beauty, eat our Whole Wheat Brown Bread . A wholesome body builder Doctors recommend it Fruit and Raising Bread Pastry apd Meat Pies THE ESTHER BAKERY Phone: Highland 1309 3728 HASTINGS ST. EAST tr* R. C. HIRST Electrical Contractor and Dealer House Wiring, Flxfiires, Lamps, Batteries Glen 370 4099 Hastings St. E. i It's only logical to look to the "Dairy with the Highest Score" for a still higher standard of purity. For Safety's Sake, Phone Fairmont 1000 We are the Sole Distributors of "Brooksbank's Certified Milk, "the only certified milk produced in British Columbia." f A. F .OF L. THANKED BY UNION FURRIERS New York.—The International Fur Workers' Union thanks the A. F. of L. for aid in securing the 40-hour week and defeating "left wingers." "With the agreement renewed for three years, the.hopes of our members are fulfilled," says the Fur Worker, official magazine of this international. . "There are fair prospects that normal conditions will again reign in the industry. Thanks to the A. F. of L., the New York union has every opportunity to regain its prestige of ten years ago." We read an advt. which said, "Why keep your baby carriage now when your son is six feet tall?" Well we have known of occasions when a after that, even if it was a bit out baby carriage came in mighty handy of style. Speaking of that, we recall a sign we noticed recently over the clock counter in a jeweler's shop: "Get your wedding presents here now. No time like the present and no present like th<< time.'' "Build B. C." Quality Noted Always All that language can say about quality has been said about PACIFIC MILK by about 3000 persons^-for we have more than, that many letters. The note of quality rings through all like the vibrations of metallic cords. In addition to all this, we have the testimony of a few exports, all favorable to Pacific Milk. Pacific Milk Factories at Abbotsford and Ladner "Build B.C." ;'—___ relating to'any public question. There is another method of securing a discussion, that is, by a motion. A year ago the rules were amended so that only one motion at a time may appear on the order paper in the name of any member. Further, he niust speak to the motion when it is called, or else, after second reading, it is dropped. Still further, the time alloted to motions is very limited, and then, most serious of all, after a few weeks, the Government claims right-of-way for its business, which, in practice, means that there are no further opportunities for bringing forward the motion. Already this early in the session, private members' days have been taken away. This shuts out many important questions that we hoped would be discussed. Among these are Mr. Campbell's motion dealing with the practice known as "watering stock"; Miss Macphail's motion urging that for every hundred dollars spent for war, one dollar should be spent in peace; Mr. Mcintosh's motion for the adoption of a distinctively Canadian flag; Mr. Garland on the need for a system of state life insurance; Mr. Speakman on the need for a system of intermediate credits for agriculture; Dr. Edwards on the advisability of a quota system for immigration; Dr. Donnelly on the prevention of grain mixing; Mr. Evans calling for the dismissal of the Grain Commissioners; Mr. Irvine on thc conscription of wealth in the event of war; Mr. Jeliff that the defeat of a government should not necessarily mean the resignation of the government; Mr. Spencer on the need for better arrangements re Post Office Savings Bank; my own motion to prohibit clearances being granted to Vessels carrying liquor to United States ports—all these resolutions go by the board. It is possible if we drop them from the order paper—where they are now- useless—that we may have an opportunity of discussing them in connection with some item of expenditure, or in going into supply, but on such occasions it is more difficult to secure a general debate, and there is no vote taken. That means that the members are not bound to put them- «elves on record. Thus the value of the discussion is very much lessened. Steadily through the years the control of Parliament is being lessened. Now it would seem as if once an administration has been selected it may dominate, very largely, its own party, and also reduce Parliament to a mere debating society, with the rutes of the debate loaded in favor of the administration. In connection with the budget debate. Mr. Ilsely stated the position of the more thoughtful of the Liberals: Does he (Dr. Edwards) ser- ously think that we can continue to sell hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of our products to* the British Isles and decline to take anything in return?" And again he expressed the party position: "I can only say that the sub-amendment is in the nature of a motion proposing lack of confidence in the Government, and I feelthat the .record of the Government has been very good, especially so __ far as tariff matters are concerned." ... . Mr. Glen confessed: "I arb safe in saying that the budget is absolutely inactive to those of my way of thinking, and the only morsel of satisfac By J. S. WOODSWORTH Few outside of Parliament realize how limited are the powers of the private—member*r-—Tht'--^overnment^^^ assumes charge, not only of all administration, but practically.controls the legislative programme. So long as it commands the support of its followers, it can pretty well determine what measures will go through the house. As is well known, no private mem- ber can introduce any measure that involves the expenditure of money. This is very broadly interpreted to mean that no member can introduce a measure which migHt lessen His Majesty!., revenue. This, of course, in" effect, means that the private member has practically nothing to do with the raising or expenditure, of money. A member may introduce a bill, but the time allotted to bills is very limited. Further, such bills must be referred'to committee, and on committees the Government has the majority. Thus, if the Government is opposed to any bill, it is easy to sidetrack it. The bill may be killed in committee, or, if reported to the committee, may not be recommended for adoption, or the committee may not be called or be able to secure a quorum. UhdeTtlrese eirejiinstances it' has become rather, rare for a private member, to introduce a bill been no—^additignal burdens placed upon us." , With regard to the sub-amendment he said: "The sub-amendment is simply a work of superero'rgation, and therefore I shall oppose it." Mr. Glen struck out strongly against any retaliatory measures directed against the United States He quoted Henry Kittrcdge Norton's book, "Back of War." "The tariff is the chief and typical instrument by which this uneconomic competi tion is carried on. In most countries t has long since forgotten the 'revenue' stage, and in many it has even passed the 'protective' stage. It is frankly a retaliatory measure. A prohibitory tariff is erected against the products-of a particular nation, either to penalize that nation or to be removed in return for special favors. Sometimes a general reduction is made on both sides by a 'reciprocity' agreement. The tariff is ,a powerful weapon in, the economic warfare which is prevalent today in peace times. When it is used ruthlessly and with sole regard to the advantage* of th'e nation using it, or as a direct thrust at some -other nation, it may well become an important factor in precipitating armed conflict • "War is not to be persuaded out of existence. Our only hope for an era of continued peace is to recognize and deal with the causes of international conflict. These are largely economic. They are not wholly so, and the economic cause is frequently overlaid with numerous layers of insulation made up of high-sounding protestations of patriotism, national honor, and national rights. It is the task of the sincere worker for world peace to cut through these outer layers and lay bare the real causes of dispute, and to demand that the statesmen of the world deal with these sanely and constructively." Mr. Luchkovich, Who is the first Ukrainian representative to come to Parliament, made a rather unique contribution. A few paragraphs are well worth quoting: "I know of nothing which so exemplifies the dextrous opportunism of the Government so well as a poem written by Stephen Rudansky, a poet of the Ukraine, entitled, 'We Need Friends Everywhere.' The poem is as follows: "There was an old woman to church inclined, A church-oi^ng dame was she; She brought some candles she opined Would be a mark of piety. Wherever an icon she espied, She placed a candle to burn; 'Two still remain, oh where,' she cried, 'Shall I place each one in turn.' She spied St. Michael, large and grand. And Satan's image, both well done; She placed two candles on a stand, Near Michael and the Evil One. The people stared, their rage waxed, hot, 'Old woman, stop,' cried they; 'Oh fie on the, oh knowst thou not, " 'What waits thee on thy judgment day?* "What sacrilege," the people cried, "To place a candle there, To honor Satan, ah,' they sighed, " "Twas better that the stand were bare." The woman turned upon the crowd, Undaunted, bold was she; "Speak not, oh people, out so loud, On matters of eternity." "For when you die you know not where Your spirit shall reside; "So why not see ere you get there, .To you, no ill betide." "It may be hell or paradise, The place which you will share-; So don't you think it very wise To make friends everywhere." "Do not the budgets of 1927, 1928 and 1929 well illustrate the propensities of the Government for making friends everywhere, and do they not show'the "Minister of Finance lighting one candle to the farmer and worker, and another to the magnate and industrialist, and are not those budgets. 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MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES 310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER _y ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ 111 1111 f i ■ ■ ■ 11 ■ i ■ 111 ■ 11 ■ 11111111111 ■ i ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ ■ i ■ 11 ■ ■ ■ ■ 111 ■ 111 ■ m ■ i ■ i ■ 111 j 11 r 11 f 11111 jj For Good Coal! 1 Phone Highland 279 | NANAIMO-WELLINGTON FOOTHILLS = DRUMHELLER and SOOTLESS EGG, $9.00. 5 Star Coal Co., Ltd. 1 = FREE DELIVERY PHONE: HIGH. 279 s lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllillllllllliT COMMUNISM IN THE UNITED STATES When the Communist Party went bankrupt in the United States, it lost its printing works in Chicago, and therewith disappeared also the Labor'Herald, an expensive orfian of Moscow in the States. Now, however', Foster, the representative of the Red International of Labor Un- • "You simply cannot find a maid who is honest. That one you recommended just left suddenly and took with her nine of my towel*." "What kind were they?" "They were those Pullman towels -JSB? ,n tJle .yriHed.JStates, has starti>____hi^i J^bronght hrtfc_j__H_t-j_iy_4ripJ» ed another expensive magazine, known as "Labor Unity." ,..,,_,.. 1■ Friday, April 12, 1929 THE LABOR STATESMAN Three Trades Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 529-531 BEATTY-STREET Vancouver Trades and Labor Council— nmwrffhts' 'Looal 1638—Construction President, J Thomson: general secre- aid operating — Meets second and tary Percy R. Bengough. Office. 200 - Labor Headquarters, r,_l Beatty St Phone Sey. 7495. Meets In Labor Ha'.l at 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays In month. B.verair. Dl«p.n».r» Union Wo. 876— Meets last. Sunday at 8 p.m., Koom No. 3. Labor Headquarters. Pres., W. H. Clancy; Secretary and Bus. Agent, T. J. Hanotln. Office: Boom 14, Flack Block. Phones: Sey.. 4783 and Bay. 1666-K. Hours: 9 to 12 a.m. Brldg-e ft Structural lion Workers, local 97, Int. A»o«.—Meets every Friday, Hall 311, Labor Headquarters, at 8 p.m. President, James F. Burns, 2833 Turner St.; Secretary. P. Lauret, Room 311, Labor Headquarters. Phone Fair. 2108 L. Building Trades Council, Vancouver— Meets second and fourth Tuesday In JIall 316, Labor Headquarters. President, B. H. Morrison: Secretary-Treasurer, W. Page, Room 301, Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 7495. fourth Wednesday In Hall 315. Labor Headquarters. J. H. Campbell, President; P. H. Edge, Fin. Sec; J. Murray Ure, Rec. Sec. Box 127. Motion Pictures Projectionists' Union, Looal 348, of I.A.T.SJE. ft MP MO — 11:30 p.in., first Friday in month, in Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. President. J. R. Foster; Secretary, Geo. Qerrard, Box 345. Business. Phone Sey. 3923 Mutual Una-clans' Mutual Protective Union, Local 146, A. 9. ot Ma—Meets at the G.W.V.A. ' Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President. E. C. Miller; General Secretary, W. E. Williams; Organizer.p F. Fleleher, all at 991 Nelson Street. Painters, Decorators and Pap.rliang.rs. Local 138—Meets second and fourth Thursdays, at Hall No. 2. President, Carl JorKenson; Rec. Sec;, A. E. Varah, 1442 Clark Drive; Business Agent, Ed. Smith. Office, Room 313, Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 3609. ■ arbors' Journoyman International Un. _ Ion of AmericaLocal 120, meets sec- _.. i_-i«_«_. _-<«-_ -i.^ __. „„_v ond and fourth Tuesdays In each, P4?_1?„*?l,rJ>_?_*?*J?»' „!£!".._*** _?._?_! month, ln Hall No. 3, Labor Head quarters. President, Fred Dawe; Sec.- Treas., C. E. Herrett. Office,. 304 Labor Headquarters. Builders, Local Mo. 2404—Meets every Friday night at 8 o'clock ln 122 Hastings St. W. President, Al. Graham; James Thomson, Secretary, P. O. Box 320. Phone Sey. 7874. ] REV. DR. HORACE WESTWOOD Bookbinders' Local Ho. 106, Int. Broth-" ^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~————— •rhood—Meets second ' Tuesday in plasterers, Local 88—Operative Plaster- month at Professional a'nd Business Woman's Club, Empire Bldg., 603 Hastings W. President, G. Low, 61—53rd Ave. W.: Secretary, Thos. Carroll, 842 Hamilton Bt. ~ ers' and Cement Finishers' International Association—Meels first and third Wednesday In month at Hall No. 2. Labor Headquarters. President, Wmr Broomhead; ^^*^tsMtg. Hurry, 8 61 — 3 4 th" A Vet: '"it. i .'.\?>*«W_7r. 3 22 2R-' Cement Finishers' -Secretary, S. J_o*t**. ton, 2630 Turner SI. High. 3463R. Bricklayers', Masons' and Tile Setters' Int. Union, No. 1—Room 309, Labor Headquarters. Meets second and . T—T^mmma fourth Wednesday, ln Hall No. 3. plumbers and 8t.amfl.tter. Mo President, L. Padgett. 2066 W. 8th. -- ~— - .*"*"• " Phone Bayview 1558 R; Secretary, XV. S. Dagnall, 1244 East 20th, Phone Fair. 8<|5 R; Fin. Sec, J. H. Riley, 5884 Inverness. Phone Fraser 542 L. . - . 170, International Association -Meets every second and fourth .Friday In Hall No. 2. President, Art Jane; Secretary and Business Agent, W. Watt, 305-7 Labor Headquarters. Damp and Mill Workers P.d.ral Labor Union Mo. 31—Vancouver and vlcln- Printing Pressman and Assistants, Looal [lefiday Xo. etfi^-i-i-ets every seconcVoTuesday Ity, meets every second- Wedhi at 8 p.m., at 544 Powell St. I. Pres- Ident, H. Miyazawa; Secretary, K. Tsuyuki_ Carpenters and Joiners, United Brotherhood of, Looal 468—President, J. G. Smith; Financial Secretary, R. W. Hatley; Business Agent, w. Hargreaves. Office, Room 310. Labor Headquarters. Meets second and fourth Mondays, 8 p.m.. In Hall No. 1. City Mall Employees' Association— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 261 \s Hastings East at 8 p.m. President, A. J. Harrison; Treasurer, W. J. Scribbins, 3208 Pender St. 10.; Secretary, J. Tarbuck, 3617 West 25th. Olvlo Employ...' Union, Local 88— Meets first and third Fridays In the month, at 261 % Hastings East at 8 p.m. President, R. N. Hogg, 1718 Commercial Dr.: Secretary-Treasurer, George Harrison, S427 Triumph Bt In the month at 8 p.m. In Hall No. 2, Labor Headquarters. President. Max Ernberg, 2035 Georgia East; Secretary, Thos. S. Ezart. 1603 40th Ave. E., So. Vancouver. Ownership of StocJ* By Employees is Risky The steel trust's, decision to replace the larger part of its mortgages, or bonds, with common stock, indicates another revolutionary change by big business. Previously business was obsessed with the belief that corporate debts and heavy fixed charges was the ideal condition, but industry now takes the other extreme and is retiring liiitids because this interest is a fixed charge. Interest on common stock is not a fixed charge, but depends upon profits and moods of boards of directors who may defer such interest. Workers should be alert to this change when they are urged to buy common stock. These workers do not realize that common stock ownership is a speculation and often a gamble that should only be indulged in by those who can afford losses. Despite high-powered press agents and sentimentalists who talk of "partnership between capital and labor," it is unwise for workers to invest a portion of their daily wage in j The Rev. Dr. Horace Westwood of common stock. .. . Boston, Mass:, U. S. A.v-who will con- The employer is willing that the | duct an educational campaign of vorker buy such stock. It ties the i.berai relio-ion at the First Unitarian UNION CAFES & MERCHANTS worker to his job and it opens a deep reservoir of capital for the employer who encourages wages being ploughed back in the plant, without any guarantee of return. ENACTS AN OLD-AGE PENSION LAW- Cheyenne, Wyo.—Out bere in this thinly populated western state organized labor has succeeded in putting through the legislature an old- age pension law. It is modeled after the Montana law and provides a maximum monthly pension of $30 for the dependent aged who are oyer 65 and whose assets do not amount to more than $3,000. The pensions are to be paid by the county commissioners operating as an old-age pension commission. Thc workers feel thjs was the most important measure passed by the Twentieth Legislature, and they Seymour 3168 Alivays Open Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's Best Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGG BOB KRAUSE Late 72nd Batt. 76 Ha.ting. St. E.t Vancouver, B. C. When ln s/xmvj. Drop la at Efg Order. FRED'S Are Always --. . T , "ok." *t Dairy Lunch "It's the. Coffee" ... 73 Hastings West Always Open • WILKINSOS. Pm D. DUNCAN, $.t Hlectrlcal Workers, Local 313, International Brotherhood—Meets First and Third Monday, at 8 p.m., at Labor Headquurters. President, D. Mc- Dougal; Business Agent, E. H. Morrison. Office, 201 Labor Headquarters. engineers—International Union Steam and Operating Looal 844—Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. Hall 315. President, Geo. Pettipiece; Rec.-Sec, D. Hodges; Business Agenif and Fin. Sec. T. A. Newbigglng. Office. Room 306. Labor Headquarters. rire Fighters, Xo. 18, International Association of—Meets every month, at call of president at 251 Vi Hastings E. President, N. McDonald, I1S6 McLean Drive; Financial Secretary, C. A. Watson, 1S29—13th Ave. E. ■floorlayers' Union, Xo, 1878, Tt. B. of C. k 3. A.—Meets flrst and third Thursdays In month at Hall No. 2. Labor Headquarters. President, Q. Mayne; Fin Sec. T. H. Hamlin; Rec. Sec. W. D. Wilson, 1536—5th Ave. W. BaUway Carmen of America, Lodge Mo, 68—Meets first and third Friday In month at LaborHeadquarters. President. II. Warde, 816 Bast 12th.; , , ., -__,-- ... ----» Secretary, J. D. Vuliamy, 2215—lath ■ neeply appreciate the splendid sup Ave. E. I port they received from the Frater I nal Order of Eagles. Street and Electric BaUway Employees Pioneer Division No. 101—Meets K. P. Hall, 8th and Kingsway, first and third Mondays at 10:16 a.m. and 7 p.m. President. J. E. Smith; Recording Secretary. J. Price; Treasurer, J. Auton; Financial Secretary and Business Agent. H. W. Speed. Office: Corner Prior and Main streets. Phone Sey. 6000. Sheet Metal Workers Association, Loeal Union No. 880—Meets second and fourth Thursdays in Hall No. 3. President, Jas. Strachan, 2205 W. 11th; Business Agent and Secretary, D. MacPherspn, 308 Labor Headquarters. Shingle Weaver*, Local 17813—Meets second Tuesday In month In Room No. 2, Labor Temple, New Westminster, and fourth Sunday, 7:30 p.m., ln Hall No. 3. Labor Headquarters, Vancouver. President, J. Stevenson; Secretary, J. N. Chute, 1163 Pender E., Phone High. 1982 Y. "How's your business going?" "Like clockwork." "Why, I heard you had failed." "So I have; they've just wound up the business." THE WEEK AT OTTAWA (Continued from page 2) evidences of how the present Govern- served for five years as ministerial ment tries to satisfy the industrial delegate to the Central Labor Coun liberal religion at the First Unitarian Church, 1550 -Tenth avenue west, during the week of April 14-21. Thc reverend doctor began his career as a missioner when a mere lad in his native England, riding on-f an improvised back seat of a bicycle With a pack of hymn books, as assistant to his father in the latter's missionary labors among the railroad builders, fishermen, and stevedores of that country. Dr. Westwood himself was a preacher at the age of 16. After coming to America, his work in a Methodist circuit on Pelee Island, Ontario, and among lumbermen of northern Michigan (U. S. A.), was so successful that he received special-' ordination at the hands of the late Bishop McCabe. Subsequent religious experiences and his studies in thc university and the theological school, however, let him into- the Unitarian fellowship, where he serVed-'churches at Youngstown, Ohio, Winnipeg, Man., and Toledo, Ohio, before' becoming mission preacher for the Unitarian Laymen's League in 1927. While in Winnipeg he served as secretary of the Canadian Unitarian Association, traveling among the Unitarian churches of Western Canada, and achieving fame as a forum speaker. On behalf of the Social Welfare Council of Manitoba he directed the setting up of community centers.throughout the province. He Reynolds' Cartage Co. LIMXTBD Phones Seymour JST7-33T* Orating, Paoklng, Shipping ••< Storage Furniture and Piano Moving 1/ohg Distance Moving ^_ Pool Car Shipments i Of flee and Warehoneei, 788 — CAMBIB PERRY & DOLK Men's Tailors 18 Haitingi West Room 33 The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread Fairmont 122. 439 7th Ave. E. Mod Carriers and Ball-ling Laborers, No. •03, International — Meets first and third Fridays ln month at Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. President, Sam Floyd, 952 Seymour St.; Fin. Sec. ai-i Actlng Business Agent, James Binding, 62 West 21th: Phone Fair. 6159L. Motel aad mestanrant Employees aad Marine Cooks ft Stewards, I.ooal SS— Williams Bldg., 413 Granville Street. Meets second Monday each month at 3 p.m., last Monday at 9 p.m. Presi- - dent, Thos. Edwards; 8ec.-Treas. and Bus. Agent, J. dimming. Phone Sey. 126. -Ladles' AtutlUary, Looal 171 — United Brotherhood of Carpenters — Meets every first and third Wednesday of each month In Hall 201, Labor Headquarters, at S p.m. President, Mrs. C. J. Atkinson, 730 19th Ave. W.; Secretary. Elisabeth J. Hope, 1042 7th Ave. E. Lathers, Wood, Wire aad Metal, International Union, Looal 807—Meeta second and fourth Mondays In month at Hall 211, Labor Headquarters. W. Fontaine, Secretary, 1828 Commercial Dr. Phone High. 2169 R. Tailors' Journeymen Union of America, Loeal Ho. 178—Meetings held second Monday, each month. 8 p.m. Executive meets fourth Monday of every month ln Labor Headquarters. President, Colin McDonald; Secretary, XV. XV. Hocken. 1582 ISth Ave. S.; Financial Secretary, H. Nordlund, 1930 12th Ave. E. Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers, Looal 488—311 Labor Headquarters. Meets every First and Third Monday, Labor Headquarters, President, A. A. McKay, 765 Cambie St.; Secretary-Treasurer, A. P. Black, 880 Homer St. Theatrical Stan Employees' Union, Local 118 Of the I.A.T.I-.E. ft M.P.M.O. —Meets at 991 Nelson Street on the second Friday In month, at 9:10 am President. Rod Martin; Secretary, Gordon Martin; Bus. Agent. Harry Mltchel; Address P. O. Box 711 Typographical Union, Ho. 888—President, C. S. Campbell; Vice-President. R. Oouthro; Secretary-Treasurer R. H. Neeiands, 300-2 Labor Headquarters. Meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., In Women's Bldg., Thurlow street. Machinists' Looal 4*8—President, Thoa Sills, 1352 Burrard St.; Secretary, P. R. Bengough. Office. Room 200. Labor Headquarters. Meets on second and fourth Tuesdays In Hall 313. Milk Wagon Drivers' and Dairy Employ- eea. Local 484—Office 308. Labor .lead- quarters. Meets second and fourth Fridays in Hall No. 1. President. E. Metcalfe; Secretary-Treasurer. Birt Showier, 1841 Triumph. Phone High. 5327. - Mill and -Taetory Workert' Union, looal Mo. 1M» — Affiliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters * Joiners u^*.i_TJ.l_*_£- a__3 Th"radays in -Hall y»4f -«bor HWdtnart-V-V'Tre*. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY Mo. 75 to Vanoonver Typographical Union meets first Thursday ot each month, la the Vanconver Women's Building, 788 Thurlow Street. President, Mrs. E. J. Trnmper, Suite 41, 840 Hel.on Street: Secretary, Una A. Pettipiece. 1848 Balaclava Road. Prince Rupert Trades & Labor Council MEETS second Thursday ln each month. President, S. D. McDonald. Box 26& Secretary, Frank Derry, Box 498, Prince Rupert, B.C. East, while at the same time appeasing thc agricultural West with the -result that we get a stand-pat budget which leaves the tariff strictly alone? The" budget of 1927 Was a stand-pat budget; so was that of 1928, and the budget of 1929 differs from, those only in the fact that it does not make any reduction in the income tax. . . . "Members of the Liberal ,party may individually plead discipline and expediency, but that does not exonerate them from dereliction in the matter. I know how they pledged themselves to what would fit in with their party program, and I knowl something of the promises they made in pre-election campaigns, and the subsequent ridiculous excuses they had to make for the non-performance of those pledges. Let us try to imagine the paradoxical position an honest member would be in on that side of the house. Let us imagine that side of the house in an order called the order of the orange, the exalted ruler of which is the hon. member for Marquette (Mr. Glen). The emblem of this order is an orange placed on a receptacle before the exalted ruler. Suppose an honest member like the member for Dauphin (Mr. Ward) is brought in for initiation. In the course of that initiation he is asked to repeat these words: "I swear to abide by the rules of this order and accept the orange as an emblem thereof." But the member for Dauphin replies: "That is not an orange, it is a lemon." "The lord high executioner says it is an orange," retorts the hon. member for Marquette, with a wicked leer in his eye, "and so an orange it must be." "Well, all right," mumbles the member for Dauphin dejectedly, "if the executioner says it is an orange, I will have to accept it as an orange, but it looks for all the world like a lemon to me." And so if we apply the analogy to the realm of politics it seems to be a ridiculous statement to make to call the Liberal party a low tariff party when it is not a low' tariff party; in other words, they have promised us oranges but gave us lemons instead . ;. . k"I would advise the Liberal-Pro- cil of Winnipeg, and during the war was a member of the Invalided Soldiers' Commission. His addresses will be given every evening, except Saturday, from Sunday, April 14,. to Sunday, April 21. He will also answer questions on religion put to him by attendants of the meetings, and hold consultations with persons who wish to talk over tjfeir religious problems with him. NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Secretary Trades & Labor Council Boom 803, 18 Hastings Street Mast Phones: Sey. 7495-6279 Wilson & McNeill Painters and Decorators Everything pertaining to the trade. 1156 E. 13th. Phone Fair. 5248 ULLMAN PORTERS TO GET A. F. OF L. UNION CHARTER Charters will be issued to local unions of Pullman porters by the American Federation of Labor, thus bringing this class of railroad employees into direct affiliation with the organized labor movement. Action to this effect was taken al the Miami meeting of the Executive Council, which adjourned last week after a ten-day session. A delegation of porters presented a plea for recognition and support of the A. F. of L. -mil -■>"- a; Tailor n_i*wnnairtWKn"Pft8. - P„l„,;,. . j • • i_~_ , ..n, IVZ a3»rF_r T_T . TWWWiVt*51'*-- (.. Campbell. Secretary,TreasuVer .,_Re,latlve, (admiring baby): "Oh, hbusefl) fiai^the minister with thes "•' ? Avery, 7964 Montcalm street! Charles, she's got Jier mother's com- -*w«|^ l*3S5fe>ho are about to di Rhone-Marpole I4»R i,],-v,,,„ " * ' , ^l^aSai,__.'•> , «"*. v" ui plexion. WAGE SCALES CLIMBING FEBRUARY RECORD SHOWS According to the monthly economic news letter published by The Labfcr Bureau, Inc., "Facts for Workers," there were more increased wage scales during February than in any month since October, 1928. The total number of advances were largely distributed among the printing trades and railroad employes. The cuts that occurred during the month were limited to the textiles and clothing trades. There were as many reductions as there were gains for this group of workers -seven* in all. Twenty-nine seperate printing unions were awarded advances. Transpor- ation workers on twenty-eight separate railroads obtained advances, sometimes the gain went all to a single craft, sometimes all groups of employes benefited. ARBITRATION ANO COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT LAW Loucheur, the French minister of labor, has recently set. forth to the government commission the reasons why, in view of the big strikes of recent times, he has fathered a bill for compulsory recourse to arbitration. Both the commission and the minister have expressed their agreement with the condition insisted on by Comrade Lafaye in the interests of the workers, that all provisions which might arouse the slightest suspicion of imperilling the right to strike shall be deleted. The bill is o embody only the principle of com-. pulsory resort to arbitration procedure in labor disputes. Lafaye also managed to obtain from Loucheur and the commission an assurance that the members of the arbitration commissions, who are to be nominated by the prefects, shall be elected from the labor inspectorate, the members of the departmental labor commissions and the workers' and employers' organizations (in the latter case, equal numbers of each). Lafaye also urged the importance of codifying in a collective agreement act all the decrees concerning relations between workers and employ- Some men are like guns. We never know when they are loaded. Laziness vulgar. so common, it is When a fat man. has a guilty conscience, even his double chin won't enable him to hold his head up. Ho'mely girls are apt to be clever, but most girls prefer not to be clever at the price. .-*.,•■ INDEPENDENT LABOE PAKTY BRANCH SECRETARIES"! Mount Plea.ant:J. Sidaway.'6*23 East Tenth. South Vancouver: XV.. Ford .4 ::-?»"5?*-*-ff£^ Central: VV." XV. i.< f.-., ,,x tfa.:.::: . •* Metropolitan Building. .:: . a.■,.$.-**&;..;-.■,... Four THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, April 12, 1929 The Labor Statesman Published every Friday, at Labor Head(|u.*irlt-rs,-wrnXQUver, B. C. Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. H. W. WatU, Man. Editor. PRESS COMMITTEE Ch-iii-man. Wm. Page (Ilulldlni? Trades . Council), P. Ii. Bmsoueh, (Metal rriides), H. H. Neeiands (Printing Trades), W. Deptford (Transportation Trades), H. Showier ('reaming Trades), T. Hanofln CJBeverage Trades), C, Her- r.li (Label Trades). ' Subscription Rates: $2 per Year; to Unions, Ific per month per member. . ..Phone Seymour.6279 Vancouver, Friday, April 12, 1929 Words vs. Meaning Exact thinking and use of words to expresafthe idea correctly __i_L.not a common lpi-Actice. Many who write much and "talk much are apt to satisfy themselves with labels without definitely thinking through the underlying idea. Certain terms are assumed to typify progressive thought and others brand the user as reactionary. For example, social justice, industrial— democracy,—workers control, abolish the wage system, establish a new industrial order, are terms I. LP. Notes By RAB TAMSON -— Sir Rabindranath Tagore has been giving t(ie people of British Columbia a message which the Labor movement would do well to heed. "Time is money but leisure : is wealth," he said, and how true that is. The average -worker is lucky if he can get four hours out of the twenty-four in which to meditate on thc things affecting his life and well- being. The Canadian worker has come to look upon the almighty dollar as the only thing that matters, and he has thereby lost the things that count most in life. That there is. a scarcity of independent thinkers in this country is' freely > admitted, .•ind the reason is that we have come to look at output and income as being the Alpha and Omega of the human race. We live in a beautiful country hut we are too busy to appreciate that beauty. We arc too busy to LIVE! this./practice would- have us accept •is the infallible test of progressiv- ism., Such terms as co-operation between unions and management, improve the present order, concentrate union activity on increasing wages and decreasing hours, are, stigmatized as reactionary by the so-called progressives. Without questioning the validity of these classifications, discussion and heated argument develops discord and further misunderstanding cumulatively.- Those who have controlled the policies of trade unions have differed from those who claim to be the progressives, in that they insist upon analyzing what the term means. They have responsibility for getting results and hence feel that they first must have a picture of what terms mean. Trade unionists are persons who have used materials and tools to produce concrete things or service for their incomes. They need work today, tomorrow, and next month. They need first wages that will enable them to maintain suc- . cessivefy better standards of living and hours of work that provide time for living' 89 an intelligent human being and for bringing to each day's task renewed physical and mental energy and interest for the developments of the day's work. We believe that higher wages and shorter worK periods are revolutionizing forces in workers' lives lifting them to higher levels of living. The union first seeks these opportunities for wage workers who are under-privileged contributors to production. The union is the instrumentality workers can use to change conditions which make them an underprivileged group and put them on an equal footing with other contributors to production. The result is to remove the handicaps of the underprivileged groups while recognizing and respecting the functions of other groups. Such an evolutionary method of progress seeks improvements in the present order—not its overthrow. It seeks constructive building—not demolition. Order implies an adjustment of individuals that have proved practical and useful. It represents the efforts of past, generations to adjust human relationships for joint undertakings. To overturn will not destroy the principles upon which it is. founded. Each phase is a stage of development. This does not mean order is a static thing. On the contrary, since it must harmonize dynamic factors', it must %e constantly changing. . The union must see -to it that the chango_s.assure progress, for wage earners. The union is a Constructive agency that seeks progress by developing new opportunities.—American Federationist. VANCOUVER SOUTH I.L.P. NOTES _ By Jack Davis The anti-labor forces in'Vancouver South have brought attention on themselves by their attack on our alderman, Angus Maclnnis. ..The question on which our hitherto silent opponents have found their voice was the speech of Comrade Maclnnis on the Oriental problem. The occasion was unfortunate for our enemies, because they required.to totally misunderstand the situation and the problem and misrepresent Alderman Maclnnis before they could raise an objection, The resolution submitted by Alderman Loat,-on which the whole matter arose, was a proposal to use the machinery of the Trades and License Board Act to ' discriminate against Orientals .who desired to enter business. The middle class people desire to-keep the Asiatics out of their husiness. No objection is being raised to Oriental competition, as such. Indeed, implicit in the proposal is the I suggestion that this competition , should he confined exclusively to the! working people. Every Oriental who is denied access to business is another one whom the very much un-1 derpaid lumber mill worker will prob- | ably have to compete with. To assert, or assume, that to restrict. Oriental competition to the working folk in fighting what is known as the Oriental menace is sheer nonsense. The Oriental menace exists in the fact that white employers of labor do employ Asiatics at less wages than the Canadian workingman is accustomed to. It is not a question of color, but of living standards. In the same way, there is an European menace in that the lower standard of the European worker may be used, and is used, to reduce living standards. Mr. Maclnnis' speech was eminently justified as an effort at public instruction on this thorny question. The awakening of anti-Labor in Vancouver South has given us an opportunity of hitting out at them which we have not been slow to take advantage of. We have replied to their outburst in the local newspaper and challenged them to publicly debate the Oriental problem, but we fear they-won't be anxious to trust their case to the judgments of thc people. The branch meeting of the Vancouver South I.L.P. takes place on Friday, April 12th, at S p.m., in the Horticultural Hall, 43rd and Fraser. Mr. Wallis Lefeaux will address the meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends of tbe party. Union Labor Ideals Told College Students Poughkeepsie, N.Y.—Before an audience of Vassar College students, President William Green of the American Federation of Labor last Friday >night explaineif the aims and ideals of organized labor and thoroughly scored "company unions" and "yellow dog" contracts. And the students at this fashionable college, many of them daughters of the very well-to-do, showed every indication of being deeply impressed with the remarks of the famous labor chief, interrupting him frequently with applause.* *' H" "The motive and purpose which influenced employers to establish company unions is clearly understood by working people and by students of human relations in industry," Presi- jdent Green said. One-Sided Arrangement "Through these forms of organization, management and owners may more effectively dominate their employes and through such, domination establish wages and working conditions in accordance with their own judgment and decision, irrespective of the rights and opinions of the workers, and prevent them becoming affiliated with independent,' democratically organized and controlled trade unions. - "This policy, pursued by some corporations and employers, is_socially wrong, "irntustrialTy unsound, irritating in character and paternalistic in character. It will ultimately lead to serious conflict between employers and employes." "Yellow Dog" Contracts What workers have well named the "-yellow dog" contract came in AUSTRIA'S NOVEL METHOD OF PROTECTING WORKERS Labor unions in Austria are taking a novel and drastic method of meeting the menace of- labor-saving machinery. Agreements between* the unions and the employers stipulate that those displaced by machines may not be discharged are becoming com- An example cited by the U. S. J)e- partriient of Labor is that>pf bank •employes, who may be dismissed be~ . cause of a j^duclicj-Jniuirinees; but *-rant~ -because tit zheihtrotfuction of labor-saving machines. . * - - * ' LOCKOUT OF 100 PRINTERS ENDS WITH PAY INCREASE Albany, N.Y.—The Times-Union, a Jflearst daily newspaper of this city, which locked out over 50 union printers 14 weeks ago, has discharged its non-union force and restored the typo members to their former jobs with increased wages. Not a single man employed during the lockout was retained. Those returning to work retain all their former priority rights. The new contract between the union and the publisher runs fofthree years, from March .1, 1929, with a wage increase of- j 1 a week each vear. A 45-hour week is agreed to, with an arbitration provision that exempts laws of the local union and the International Typographical Un- ;on. Later a settlement, was reached whereby the locked-out printers on the Knickerbocker and Evening News returned to work. Employes on the 'hrce papersjvere locked out Noyem- ber 23, when the publishers refused lo resume wage agreements with the union. j for sound scoring by the labor offi- I cial. Forcing workers to sign individual | agreements in which they renounce I the exercise of their right to belong I to trade unions creates resentment, j h said. This resentment is not coh- ■ fined to the worker who is made to I sign such ii soul-destroying contract, I but it reaches out and is felt by the million^ of working men and women i identified with the organized labor, movement. "Unfriendly relations between employer and employe are hound to follow the pursuit of such an Unwise policy,' he asserted. The trade unions are not quarrelsome, Mr. Green explained. They "will co-operate and work with management and employers if given ah opportunity to do so. '.'But." he emphasized, "organized labor, if denied the exercise of its rights, will resist such denial and will affirmatively assert itself in demanding recognition and the enjoyment of all the rights to which' it is entitled." Not many of his listeners will ever become wage earners, but many of them will no doubt be leaders in their communities. For them certain parts of President Green's speech had special significance. Can Have Strife or Peace :— "The future relationship of employers, management and labor will depend upon the disposition made of these industrial evils," he said. "There can be industrial warfare, with all its attendant evils, accompanied by waste and destruction—both human and material—or there can be established co-operation and understanding, accompanied by the further development of efficiency and productivity, depending largely upon the attitude which employers will assume toward employes in the exercise of their fundamental rights, and, in turn, a recognition and respect for the rights of ownership and management on the part of the employes. "The record made in the establishment, growth and expansion of industry reveals the fact that labor has been compelled to struggle, sacrifice ind fight for the realization and enjoyment of elemental rights. It is militant and aggressive by nature and training, its whole course has been characterized by courage and conviction. Forecast of Future Relations "Though no one can accurately forecast the future tendencies in the relations of capital and labor, we can determine the causes which, if they continue to exist, will be so irritating as to bring about industrial warfare and social upheaval.' "Employers and employes will show 'great wisdom if they apply themselves to the task of removing thee causes and of solving the problems which so closely and vitally fouch their material well-being." - , SHORT HOUR BILL LOST Washington. •?— The LaFollette- M^ad shorter work-day bill for postal employees did not come to a vote ■n the House. "The bill passed the ........ 1 A _-_ She—How kind you are to your wife, sending her away for a rest. • i'" ">e nouse. The bill passed the 11 He-^Yes, Gndjm-.w.. , npj-d on^ijenafeJairi^^^ sssKsossees*—-«-—» * . "the House no-st office committee. Un- — der the bill these employees would | be granted a .Saturday half-holiday. ,B ,. ... ..,*■—... ..--aa.-.'.-- '.....QtSr^r,^_i___^_! 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'. -■-• .....v.* •*. -..<-■>-•.-■*■ * *• -■•■■ ■■'i-'~ Doctor '■"•'__►■' R, Llewellyn Douglas^ and Associates a—*a-H*sr*Ne».-STRt-"ET -exist" *=—"[ PHOneseymour Tieo Politics is_ democracy in action.—i A lot of" people are disappointed in ■ A,. Heydrick. -*.-*.■ 'love—after marriage. ...... a. .A »-. -W^|.. «.--.,.,.-*.. *_.. Wh.J,-^..*.J.!l'.H ■ ,.". a l',f#f.!__|?«!,«fcit.J-.LAA1*,,fA y^., ■ Oa , — "'-, .*.,..- -,.| ... K^U&]W J >.*, *' f\. ^ *" \pSLStt *_..« ****• "Sf\ ' - . t ******** Friday, April 12, 1929 THE LABOR STATESMAN Fiv r This Vancouver Island COAL MINE is a Gold Mine for Investors! iygtitS Estimates: 3*1(1 311(1 A v. prr Kst all Bit ulil. ii.iih pi-r day, days a yea*.' .. 90.000 toiuA rage .«elllnp jirire ton, ill! Kni'l.-X, sse.-t $r»0*..7O0 • im.'tlrd milling cost, eXpenjHSB S3 15,0(10 mated profits avalT- fnr dividends: tl91,70(1 Profits Possibly Because: Sum 11 capital. Low mining costs. —No railroad to operate. — No cash for properties. —No shaft to operate. —Managed by British Colum- ' Mil expert.en.6d roal men. --Coal at .surface. -Coal at tidewater. —Loading direct to scows and Ships. 35 1UI.ES FROM VANCOUVER, NEAR NANAIMO. CONSUMERS COAL MINES LIMITED 310 ROGERS BUILDINC^VANCOUVER Call or Phone or Write. Douglas 5418 CONSUMERS COAX. MINES LTD., 310 Rogers Bldg., Vancouver, B. C. I'l.-as.- glv-f no- full Information'about your company, it is Viiidei- .-ir...d thai thin rnqueat does not signify any obllgatioh on my part 'Name . .: ,.'.,.. ' ■'■...".". " - -.', •Slree'l City. i 1869 10O8 TODiW PROGRESS ^OUND - usiness principles and a policy of *■-■•* gradual expansion have marked the steady growth of this Bank for sixty years. To-day, one of the largest and strongest banks in the world, it serves every phase of business and private life at h ome, and is taking a leading part in the expansion of trade in foreign markets. The Royal Bank of Canada Vancouver Branch - '■'* A. T. Lowe, Manager 17 Offices in'Vancouver. 52 BrancMsTn British Columbia 123. A "thank you" accompanied the payment of the bill Paving her telephone bill on l-'ebruary 18, list, a Cobble Hill lady took the opportunity to express her satisfaction with the telephone service she had been receiving. __. - . The subscriber concluded the letter, in which tlie amount due was enclosed, by thanking the telephone company "for kind and attentive service." Somehow, paying a bill is not the most pleasant duty in the world, and when the act is. accompanied by an expression of .appreciation, it can be regarded as a high tribute, indeed. B. C TELEPHONE CO. U.S» Cash Invades Industrial Fronts America is invading Europe, not with armies and airplanes, but with dollars; and Europe isn't at all sure that it likes the invasion. \ In wfact. Europe is about feO per cent, sure that it doesn't like the business at all—and hasn't the remotest notion what to do about it. The most widely advertised clash between the invading dollars and the native financial powers was that 6ver the British electrical trust. The British General Electric Company, Ltd., decided ■ to shut out American stockholders by'restricting to British subjects the right to subscribe for the new 1,600,000 shares of stock now going on the market to finance the combine. Motives in Dispute Whether this was done from motives of high patriotism, as was claimed by Sir Hugo Hirst, chairman of the board of directors which made the rule, or for the somewhat more „ ,■,... sordid purpose of seeing that British trades Union Congress and accepted J a monopoly of exploiting >>->' ?« Alfred Mond, large British "American invasion," though willing to agree that these gains are likely to be bought at a high price. Andre Citroen, in a recent speech, declared that one of Europe's great needs is high wages. He said that while a man in America can buy an automobile with 60 days' wages, it takes 400 day*;' wages to buy one in France. But no one has ventured to say what will be done with the men thrown out of work when American mass production methods are introduced in European factories. capital has a monopoly of exploiting British consumers, us others allege, is in dispute. American financiers, who have big investments "in British electrical ►Works, raised a tremendous roar, and Tv?_ie^-rtder(i~by.n>ai-y Britishers. 3ESa scheme might be Used as a precedent against British companies in other countries; and Britain is a far-sighted old lady On such matters. There was talk for a time that our State Department would be asked to intervene—and it is entirely possible that the State Department has intervened, quietly, and behind the scenes. Reports now are that the matter is being settled with riflitual satisfaction; but such stories seem to call for salt. - -Automobile War Important ) Probably much more important is the pending automobile war on the continent of Europe between General Motors and Ford. General Motors has bought the i Opel plant in Germany, which pro- duces about 45 per cent, of all Ger- man-made cars. The stories go that the manufacture of high-priced cars I will be discontinued, and a five horse- j power car manufactured to sell at about $425. The market for these I would be enormous; Against this, the Ford plant in Germany is increasing its capital from 3,000,000 marks to' 12,000,000 —a mark is worth 23.82 cents—and expanding its plant accordingly. Forty-eight per cent, of the new shares will be offered to German subscribers—and they will be taken. Germans Dealt "Death Blow" But other German auto makers say their industry has ben dealt a "death blow," and that they are to be "ground between the Yankee millstones of Ford and General Motors." Some of the longer-sighted German makers were trying to establish a trust to control the home market and avert this Yankee invasion; but it is too late, now. In France, Ford is expanding his plant, offering a big subscription to Frenchmen in April, and going ahead rapidly. General Motors, on the other hand, is reported to be buying the plant of Andre Citroen, often called "the French Ford." And Europe is definitely scared. Old-established businesses are believed to be facing ruin- Our industrial magnates have little diplomacy, and are said to be walking roughshod over ancient customs and prejudices. Europe Fears Profit Drain • Ahd more than all, Europe fears that these huge American investments will not only drain undue profits from the continent, but will be backed by all the influence of the American government. In proof of this, they point out the course of the administration at Washington in Nicaragua and Haiti. Of course, no one thinks U. S. marines will ever conduct road-making in France or elections in Germany. But it is believed that heavy diplomatic and financial pressure will be used by the American government in favor of American investments in Europe. The amount of international ill ■will thjat can be generated in this, way would require the calculations of an Einstein; and some of it. is already in evidence. U. S. Capital Causing Friction Less is said about the relations of American capital in European workers. There is reported to be a good deal of friction about them. Europe-is the land of hanging on, and America the land 6f getting on; and the two ideals clash. But the more eoergeticEurogean labQ^jgad.. ' -^eW^ttst^^ttW^hygV?^^ sequent all-around: Ejen.eftts-Irani' tW' Labor's Peace Offer Rejected in Britain London, Eng.—British manufacturers rejected labor's offer to cooperate in industry. The plan was first suggested by the general council of the British employer, who has since been knighted as 'Lord Melchett. The dissenting employers' groups are the Federation of British Indus tries and the National Confederation of .Employers' Organiza-ions.—T-hese- comprise 90 per cent, of* British employers. The trade union proposal, now known as the Mond plan, provides that employers and employed set up national hoards to adjust disputes and to make periodical studies of the entire British industrial situation. This would include production, credits, transportation and markets. The employers' refusal is indirect, as they offer to discuss how they can "usefully" consult together. The lukewarmness of this reply is creating, suspicion among trade unionists, and the situation brings joy to left wing employers and left wing workers. IMMIGRATION CHANGE IS POSTPONED BY HOUSE Washington.—The House, by a vote of 190 to 152, postponed for one year the effective date of the national-origin quota of the 1924 immigration act. The national-origin plan is designed to increase the percentage of Northern European immigration at the expense of Southeastern Europe. Consideration of the postponement was marked by angry debate. Western Glass Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Retail Dealers 158 Cordova W. Phon* Sey, 8687 See Us About Broken Glass In Windows, Automobiles. Mirrors, Showcases, etc. Art aiass Repaired Mirrors Be-eilverod VANCOUVER TURKISH BATHS Rheumatism, Lumbago. Neuritis. Had Cold MASSA'-B A SPECIALTY PACIFIC BUILDING 744 HASTIHOS W. SEY. 307*0 CANADI AN GOVERNMENT ANNUITIES Write iir telephone for descriptive booklet today. Vancouver representative. C. * '<■ Bever- idge, 306 London Building, 626 West Pender Street; telephone' Sey. 4551. leases lfi policemen for other work! Careful provision has been made for emergencies' and though a general breakdown of the system is almost ' unthinkable, mahual control eould be installed in a very brief time if such a thing should occur. Vancouver is experimenting with similar plans. Communists Organize New Disruption Tool N'ew York.—Communists must reorganize their Trade Union Educational League, says one of the "red" strategists, writing in thc official organ of the league. The brethren are informed that this "boring-from-within" weapon has "completely fallen down," and the situation is "intolerable." A call is made for the reorganization of the league to be known as Trade Union Unity League, which will openly attempt to organize left- wing unions. Under the old system the league cautiously applied a revolutionary "penetrating policy among trade unionists. The new initials—T. U. U. L.— LAWMAKERS REJECT could wel1 •*"-* replaced by T. O. O. L., OUT-OF-WORK PROGRAM £j^„.aV0Wed PUrP°8e " t0 d'Vide Boston.—Thc House rejected al TOOL will be based on the usual bill which would authorize cities and centralized system of rulership from towns to appropriate and borrow j above that is so common amo'hg rev- uoney for reserve funds for public olutionists, who explain: works in times of unemployment. The out-of-work problem in this State is so serious, said Winfield Tuck of Winchester, that unless party ties and debt limits are for- go'tten and some action taken "J'ou will have a larger debt limit next for building poor houses." Other speakers said unemployment was aggravated by refusal of some employers to hire men older than 40 and 45 years. "A responsible leadership of the T. U. U. L. must be established. This means that it must combine a thoroughly representative and democratic character with the most complete centralization." The usual call for funds is made, as the strategist indicates that the Trade Union Educational League has become shopworn as a money getter, and a new system is necessary. The workers may expect, there- i_nu..T \k iPAiii. rni. fore' 'that T00L wil1 be shortly KUBUI Ab TRAFFIC COP | launched with the usual flourish of On Friday of this week a robot, or ■ trumpets and uproar. mechanical man, will take charge of traffic regulation in New York City „ . . , from Lexington to Eleventh avenue, JFven. an 'd-;a ««*«*•• *° *tilf» a with hundreds of street intersections. I m8*1 when ne 18 down" By the end of the year, it is ex-! * * '* .ected to have 242 miles of streets I Ask me another—What should a and 2,061 intersections under his I lady wear at an evening party? care. But the initial installation re- Answcr-^-Clothes. LIBERAL RELIGION EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN First Unitarian Church 1550 WEST IOTH AVE., HALF BLOCK FROM GRANVILLE Seven Evening Addresses by REV. HORACE WESTWOOD, D.D., of Boston SUNDAYS AT *7:30 P.M. WEEK NIGHTS AT 8 P.M., Except Saturday All labor men are earnestly invited, especially those who knew Dr. Westwood in Winnipeg. . . ' "' * ■ '■■<■'• ' ' a.1 ' 7 ' r' Question* Answered EASY.-SSS& WASHER 7 Phone Douglas 174 for FREE demonstration in your home.- JARVIS E.LE£M GRANVILLE STBEET < CORNER SimfTHE STREET, *• *'-'•■" : •• ' * *""" ~* m THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, Aprir 12, 1929 BUILD NOW! Don tWait : iS^-*- •■|0F~" Your Ship to Come In! fJOW often have we heard the expression, "When my ship comes in I am going to do this or that" or "When luck favors me then I will undertake accomplishing certain things." The few who are favored with legacies, who receive money other than by their own efforts, seldom apply constructive thoughts; too much money takes all the efforts and joys out of life and makes it hard to appreciate the worth-While things. It is the thrifty man or woman who adopts the saving habit, carefully considers the future and has. the ability and stick - to-it-ness to make sacrifices if necessary to attain their goal, who are really happy, contented, and get most out of life; these kind of folks represent the successful people we know. All around is evidence of success, of determination to succeed, * families who are happily housed in homes of their own, made a reality through conservative and continuous efforts; while, on the other hand, we have acquaintances who have and always will exist in homes provided by others, retained only at a monthly rental; they prefer to live up to their daily earnings, let the future care for itself and in later years condemn the world because of their self- styled misfortune. There is an awakening time in the lives of every man and woman; it comes with the realization of old age and the thoughts of possible misfortune and adversities. One is never too young or too old to undertake acquiring a home. The longer one puts it off the harder it is to make the start and the longer it will be before it is paid for and all one's own. Surely everyone longs for a home they can call their very own, and they are entitled to such a place, and today, RIGHT NOW, is the time to arrange for one. Prospective Home Builders ATTENTION! BUILD A HOME OF YOUR OWN. IMPROVE AND BEAUTIFY YOUR PRESENT HOME-THEN HELP SOMEONE ELSE TO ACQUIRE A HOME BY LENDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT MORTGAGE LOANS ARE THE SAFEST AND SUREST OF INVESTMENTS The following progressive firms and organizations are co-operating in presenting this Weekly Campaign to our readers. Read the list. You know them all. And remember that, apart from their recommendation and advice, they are always ready to. help you build your own home. THE W. H. MALKIN CO. LTD. CANADA PERMANENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION THE MARTIN SENOUR CO. LTD. McLEOD SASH A DOOR CO. LTD. CANADIAN BAKERIES LIMITED BARNET LUMBER CO; LTD. ' *« REYNOLDS CARTAGE CO. LTD. -""CHAMPION & WHITE LTD. INSULAR MAHOGANY PRODUCTS AYRES VARNISH & PAINT CO. Ltd. R. HOFFMEISTER EVANS, COLEMAN St EVANS, LTD. WILSON A McNEILL, Painters EMPIRE STEVEDORING CO. LTD. ANTIMO WHITE * Manufactured Excluiiv.ly by R. C. JAMIESON & CO. LTD. LEEK A CO. LTD. 1111 Homer Street. Tel. Sey. 661. Hot Water Heating, Fuel Oil Plant., Iron Fireman Coal Stokers Suitable for the Home. A. B. CUSHING MILLS; LTdT WESTERN GLASS CO., LTD. Lji'.-i.i'i"Ty ''.'wJBijUft .""!"7""7 asMfwrtrMwynj ■■■■*■ c mmmWfflrWl"COMBER CO. LTD. Lumber, Shingles, Sash and Doors, .^' a <__ Buildin***: Supplier _ ••-.:-,.;■«.,.„' .:.'."■■ •..-, ■„. ; J >j*ft CHarl-. S .. Phon-=. H;Sh. ! S3 164 CROWN PAINT COMPANY Limited "Direct Senrice From Factory to Yon" PACIFIC (Coyle) NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD. CEDAR COVE SASH A DOOR CO. LTD. ' ' ' . ....... PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION ,,,.;.' ,10*.i03 -XfirksJbir*.BuildijBg".. SJ&^ejL ..._v__,;mottr. Street..'- ■.».■£.-...o ■:■'■« 7—■.*.*. 4* Friday, April 12, 1929 THE LABOR STATESMAN Seven Weak Men and All Diseases of Men Take our Herbal Remedies VyiilTE for pamphlet on Loas of Manhood and Disorders (VruJIar to Mf-n; In pthln t_nve!ope. Kr»-e Uy niAtl. Advice free. 35 years' experience. Open 2 to 6 and 7 to 8 every week day except Wed, and Sat.i when closed all day. Phone Douglas 3394 The English Herbal Dispensary, Limited 1359 Davie St., Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver's Only Genuine Herbalists Classified Adverts. ■' BABBISTEB8 AND SOLICITo >.S WaUls W. MHU. 403 Metropolitan Building.. Phono Say. 6667. BATHS Hatting-- Steam Baths Price 35c Only 766 Hastings Street Bait DENTISTS Dr. W. A. RiitledKe. 108 Hastings W. NOTARY PUBLIC P. X. Beiiifough Labor Headquarters PRINTERS Labor Statesman, T,.ibnr Headquarters ■ RUPTURE f.PEC,\M,lST ■ §sgtf*;-0. 'B."__«lS«*SH~r*S'A«iSP^Ma~ Bobion UNDERTAKERS Armstrong ft Hotsun. 304 Dunlovy Ave. "We Do Not Patronize" COMMERCIAL TAXI. i VANCOUVER BOYS' AND GIRLS' BAND. ~" STEEVES DAIRY. CRYSTAL DAIRY. AVENUE THEATRE CHANTICLEER CAFE. METROPOLITAN LUNCH. TROCADERO CAFE. NATIONAL LUNCH. ALL WHITE LUNCHES. WALDORF CAFE. COLLARD, the Clothier, 603 Hailing! W. LEN A. DAVIS, Lathing Contractor. CLARKE 4k STUART. MURPHY •-: CHAPMAN. ROSE, COWAN 4b LATTA. CEHRKE, LTD. ROEDDE, G. A., LTD. J. W. BOYD, LTD. Authorized by tha VanoouTar, Maw Westminster and Dlstrlot Tradea sag Labor Council, for the Information at all union membera. High-financed Thuggery Defeated in Chicago Chicago.— The Building Trades Council has signed a five-year union shop agreement with the Building Construction Employers' Association. The agreement marks the end of the Citizens' Committee to Enforce the Landis Award. This organization is responsible for a wave of thuggery anil turmoil in the building industry that employers feared would jeopardize the World's Fair. The proposed celebration has already flooded this city with bujjding craftsmen. Judge Landis, present baseball czar was on the federal bench when he made his award. Wages were reduced approximately .(50 a month. The workers rejected the award and anti-union business men organized to enforce the edict. Strikebreakers were imported and a reign of terror inaugurated. The committee operated through a bureau that reached into banks and supply houses. When a contractor refused to lower wages his credit was curtailed and he could not secure material. Large, department houses that backed the committee were among the first anti-unionists to weaken. These store managers ..discovered that the strikebreakers were spending little money. This, together with the workers' solidarity, undermined the committee. The State Supreme Court ruled last December that the Icijinnuttee was an unlawful conspir- pg$!0the final blow is ^he contractors' agreement, and all hope of putting the building industry of this city on an anti-union basis has disappeared. The fight cost millions of dollars, while the number of deaths caused by the employers' thugs will never be known. Workers Entitled to Share Machine Output New York.—In an address to the Bond Club of this city, Wm. Green, president, A. F. of L., declared that workers should equitably share in the benefits that come from machinery. "Obviously, the efficiency of workers is increased by machinery," said Mr. Green. ' "Commdn justice demands that wages increase in accordance with increased production. In a corresponding way the hours of labor can he reduced so that working people may enjoy higher wages, a short work day and a shorter work week. "We believe ^heE&.wll be further expansion of the use of machinery and power and that' it is quite impossible tp appraise the extent to which machinery will be used in mass production and in industry generally," said Mr. Green. "Further installation of mechanical equipment is inevitable. We would not stop it if we could. E»K»Kgggggg«ggX*KKgg«gKgg«ggg*ggjH! VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Prealdent James Thomson Vice-President W. 3. Bartlett Oenaral Sec.-Treaa 9. B. Bengoug-h Statlatlclan O. X. Herrett Warden _ Walter Deptford Executive, Committee Chairman. COMMITTEES: Organization: Colin McDonald (chair.). Tailors. I*. R. Bengough. Machinists. W. J. Bartlett, Blacksmiths. Jas. Thomson, Pile Drivers. C. Herrett, Barbers. Legislative: B. H. Neeiands (chair.), Typographical. w, J. Scribbins. Civic Employees. P. ,R. Bert-sough. Trades Council. F. A. Hoover, Street Railwaymen. C. A. Watson. Fire Fighters. W. Hargreaves, Carpenters. J. Thomson, Pile Drivers. C. Lamb, Tvpographlcat. C. McDonald. Tallora. nun W. Page (chair), Building Tradea Council. W. Deptford. Transportation Trades. U. H. Neeiands, Printing Trades. I*. R. Bengough, Metal Trades. T. Hanofln. Beverage Trades. B. Showier, Teaming Trades. W, Watt, Building Trades. C. Herrett. Label Trades. Grievance: J. Cumming (chair.), Restaurant Employees. E C. Miller. Muslrlans' Union. B. Showier. Dairy Employees. W. Hargreaves. Carpenters' Union. H. W. Watts. Electrical Workers. TRADES UNION CONGRESS AND NATIVE FORCED LABOR The general council of the Trades Union Congress has appointed an advisory committee to consider the report which has been prepared by the international labor office in connection with the discussion on forced labor which is to take place at the next international labor conference. ONE TON, ONE MILE, ONE CENT The railroads of the United States in 1928 received an average price of 1.031 cents for moving one ton of freight one mile. This is the same as in 1927 and 1926, but is 15.2 per cent lower than the average freight charges.in 1921, which was the peak of^isf^-wii^afg^ght rates. Rayon Silk Workers Strike for More Wages Elizabethon, Tenn.—Several hundred unorganized male and female workers employed by the American Glanztoff Corporation, manufacturers of rayon silk, suspended work to enforce a living wage. The movement spread and now involves the entire textile industry in this city. The workers are being aided by the United Textile Workers. Representative Hoffman, of that organization, is here and' workers are being enrolled by the hundreds. Speakers at mass meetings were bitter in denunciation of low wages. Rates for the highest workers range from 25 to 30 cents an hour, while others received from 16 to 20 cents. Public Utilities City owned utilities are always subject to public scrutiny. Jts enemies have ready access to the books of the utility and its management is subject to the most severe criticism. Their competitors can and generally do employ' every trick in the game to' cripple their activities and attempts are always made to poison the minds of the people against their own utilities. Every once in a while the light does break through and in some obscure corner of the daily press we find a statement full of significance for the advocates of Public Ownership. A few days ago the State Accountants and the City Comptroller announced that the Citv Light profits for 1928 were exactly (992,305.00. The State accountants certainly can not be charged with especially favoring the Seattle city-owried light plant. It seems to us that if a city owned utility which did not cost the taxpayers a cent, but on the contrary saved millions' of dollars during its existence, to the consumers, in light bills, can show a profit of nearly a million dollars, notwithstanding thc petty annoyances and interferences by its enemies, it is showing some record. In our humble opinion such record should be commended, and our citizens should be proud of our city owned light plant. —Washington Labor News. ■L/O-OPERATION with your street railway-company will give you the best service for the lowest fares.. .. Transportation is vital to the progress of your community and there is no substitute for street railway service. , •■'..} But to serv; you best, your |treet railway company must have adequate revenues. In 1928 our net revenues in Vancouver were only 2.31 per cent, on ths .capital actually invested. At this rate, no mote money could be invested in improvements which the growth of Vancouver needs. aO Take a stand alongside your street railway company; assist iis to economize; help1 us to give you the fast and comfortable service you want and such assistance with your continued patronage will keep fares down. The opposite will force fares up. JihaUimCoimsia - VANCOUVER UW.-29 In Neither Class London Charwoman (to neighbor with whom she is having spat) : "What I says is, there are ladies and ladies—an' you ain't neither!" MHHHHBBHHHHBtaHaBHHHftHHHBHHHBHBHHH MONEY What a wonderful word this is, everyone on seeing it will immediately say: Where? Have you ever noticed how, whenever you broach a new idea or project to your fellow- creatures, the very first question out of the box invariably is: "Is there any money in it?" And if there doesn't seem to be some sticking out somewhere they quickly lose interest in the subject. Archibald tells us that someone who found out that be was writing for our journal asked him this question the other day. To which he replied: "You wait a bit, there's soon going to be." A remark that inspired him to write the following verses, which also goes to show Khat he is a bit of a philosopher in his way. He informs us that he never intends to become a multi-millionaire, and as we have always found him to be a man of his word, we feel sure he never will be one, not of he sticks to his present profession anyhow. As we pointed out to him, if at any.time he feels the urge becoming too strong for him, he can always turn back and read the following verses, the- should do him a lot of good: Now has it ever struck you that this world's a funny place, When you think upon the methods of the so-called human race; Have you ever paused to wonder at the way that they behave, As they travel on their journey from the cradle to the grave. They're here on earth a little while, it isn't very long, And if they cannot make their pile, there's something very wrong; Before they reach three-score and ten, for few can longer stay, And nothing here they ever bring, and nothing take away. i But while they're in this vale of tears, it seems they never tire,. ' And busily employ their years, all filled with one desire; They'll barter honor, love, or health, while they are here below, If only they can gather wealth to any length they'll go. It's strange they're never satisfied, no matter what they've got; If some could only get the chance, they'd confiscate the lot. They may have lots of money, count their millions by the score, Yet they concentrate their energies to still acquiring more. It seems, when all is said and done, a sad and sorry fact That many who have got so much, should in this manner act; They can only eat one meal at once, or sleep upon one bed And only occupy one grave, when they at length are dead. ^ Since wealth is all produced by work, it surely is concise, One can't earn millions by oneself, so others pay the price; The self-made man's a vain conceit, one's never yet been shown Who did accomplish such a feat entirely on his own. 0 poor misguided mortals, pray, whene'er will you get wise? The.benefits of life today, let no man here despise; , , Let everybody have their share, enjoy it if they can, . 7*. To tr^r to be both just and fair; don't rob your fellow man. * ; .. *, V !''; '7'7-. - --•'...-:■ ' i>. A. BEALL. pfMWXflHtlR ■ • '•i>«'*iMy.v'\„,;-t ■ ■■ ^ aijmjMit '.■"*"■.* ) "am**"*"*■•■•" ;.■•"■■-■ ■■ Drink and enjoy! VAN BROS.' CIDERS PURE SWEET AND SOUR APPLE CIDER "Made from B. C Apples" TRY OUR GRAPE, LOGANBERRY, ORANGE, PUNCH, ETC IDEAL FOR DANCES AND PARTIES PHONE HIGH. 90 VAN BROS., LTD. PROMPT DELIVERY 1955 Commercial Drive BUY UNION STAMPED SHOES '117E ASK all members of organized W 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 American Federation of Labor 346 ItnUS STBEET, BOSTOJf, KAMI. COLLIS LOVELY General President CHARLES L. BLAINE General Secretary-Treasurer 'T'HE following firms are co-rjperating with Organized Labor and are selling Union Label Stamped Shoes. Ask to see the Union Label when buying shoes, proving to the shoeman that you are consistently backing him up. COPP, "THE SHOE MAN" -..KITED 417 HASTINGS STBEET WEST Men's Slater and Strider Shoes: also Women's and Children's Union-made shoes. CORNETT BROS A CLARK 33 EAST HASTINGS STBEET Plorsheim, Strlders, C. B. ft C. Men's and Youth's. HUDSON'S BAY CO. Ladles': .Hohansen, Bancroft-Walker. Colella-Leighton. Men's arid Youth's: Tetrault's. MODEL BOOT SHOP 1186 G_-A_fVX_.-.E Tetrault's. Men's. Women's • anjl * Youths' Union Label shoes. WM. TRICK, 146 Cordova WMT.- Tetrault's Men's and Youths: also Strider and Slater's Union Label shoes. UNION SHOE CO. 63 WEST HASTINGS STBEET .— __;_!_,/, and Youth's: Strider. Women's. Men's and Youth's: Tetrault's. YALE SHOE CO. 306 WEST HASTINGS STBEET Men's and Youth's Strider. Women's and Men's :\ "Yale" Special A-Jl jr-WAy-. Fellow. Unionists,'demand the Union Label. 8hop Card and Working Button, and patronize fair employers and em. ploy UNION LABOR J /$ Eight THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, April 12, 1929 This Present-day Rush! —la hard on the eyes; people rend in street cam, ->ut\ trains, and boats—th.*,constant vibration Is a strain <m ,the optic, niuscl^s and herves, Bee us without further 'delay. Lawrence W. Smith m Optometrist and Optician Phone Sey. 6860 49 —Halting. St. Wett—49 COLONIAL NEXT WEEK THE LOVE STORY OF A SAILOR'S CAL "Waterfront" Comedies, News, and Extras PRIZE" NIGHTS:- Monday, Wednesday, Friday SftjoydeB BREADS CAKES COOKIES //a**' MACAROONSffr^, CT- \\cA.atliouh t>l CANADIAN BAKERIES LIMITED , BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE TO SPLIT UP ITS STOCK 4 TO 1 New York.—A stock "readjustment," which will give holders of Baldwin Locomotive stock at least four shares for each one they now own, has been announced. The split- up is expected to go higher, and may be on the six-to-one basis. Baldwin stock has been staging some sensational climbs recently. After being inactive for more than a year, it started "doing tricks," and in one day advanced from 235 to 256. Time to Calcimine A minister, in addressing his flock, began: "As I gaze about, I see before me a great many bright and shining faces." Just then 87 powder puffs came out. SUCCESS is largely good judgment, with opportunity Bat rood Judgment avails yon nothing unless exercised where right opportunity offers. Ths most remarkable. most nssurcd mining investment ln yean, lias been open to yon— BUT THE BOOK CLOSES unless yon act npon that favorable. Judgment Impression — -MOW. No more shares available at 35c soon. ACT. Phone Bey. S1S9 or Call 532-837 Hastings St. W. YUKON GOLD 5000 Tennessee Rayon Workers Win Strike By PAUL J. AYMON President Tennessee Federation of Labor EL'ZABETHTON, Tenn. — An eciui-arffle settlement has been reached between the American Bem- berg and American Gdanzstoff Corporations and their 5,000 strikers. At a 2:30 o'clock in the morning meeting in Johnson City, near* here, representatives of the corporations, the public and the union met and an understanding was reached. Those in the conference were: Dr. A. Mothwurf and Dr. Marthaus, representatives of the companies; Charles G. Wood, United States Department of Labor councillor; Capt. Broyles, State National Guard, representing the Governor of Tennessee, and J. E. Moreland, sheriff of Carter county, representing the puBlic; Alfred Hoffman, southern representative of the United Textile Workers, and Paul J, Aymon, president of the Tennessee Federation of Labor, representing the workers. Terms of Agreement _The terms of the agreement are: A guarantee that all employees receive their former positions, no discrimination because of uiiion membership or activity in the strike, withdrawal of all injunctions now pending, standing departmental shop committees to be recognized by the companies for the settlement of all grievances. _• . ' Men employees of the Gdantztoff Corporation will receive from 6 to 15 per cent wage increases; girt operatives will receive increases ranging from 11 per cent Up. Bemberg operatives are given the same conditions by the agreement, except that they arc given no wage increases, due to the higher prevailing rate in that plant brought about by the strike a^ year ago. These workers came out in this strike in sympathy with the Gdantztoff workers. Rush to Join Union At a mass meeting following the 2:30 a.m. session the employees agreed to return to work on the terms arrived at in the conference. Of the 5,000 employees in both plants, practically all are paid-up members of the United Textile Workers of America. Union headquarters has been doing a "land office" business since the settlement. The spirit of the workers is good. The plants were reopened immediately and will be running at full capacity within ten days. Copper Price Jumps; Workers Pay Slumps Copper advanced three times in price last week, finally touching 21 cents per pound. A year and a half ago copper sold around 14 cents per pound. This is a gain of 7 cents per pound or 50 per cent, in less than 18 months and the end is not yet in sight. Further increases are expected, perhaps this week. It is estimated that this increase will add $140,000,000 to the value of the product of American copper smelters if the advance can be maintained for a year. Copper is the first commodity to be controlled by a world-wide trust. American and foreign copper interests act together, and a very small group of men absolutely dominate the production and marketing of the red metal. Stocks left over from the surplus accumulated for war purposes hampered price increases for some years, but these stocks are gone. Is SO Per Cent. Increase While copper mine owners have received a 50 per cent, increase in the price of their product, some of the copper mine workers have received a 20 per cent, increase in wages. W. B. Gohring, secretary of the Arizona Mining Congress, in answer to a telegram from Labor, explained the situation in that state. While copper sold at from ,12 to 15 cents, miners received. $4.95 per day. This has been raised till, beginning March 1, 1929, copper miners in Arizona are getting $5.05 per day, while copper sells at 19 cents or better. Mr: Gohring states that "there is no wage agreement," and "Arizona acts alone," but says that Wages have been raised elsewhere. How much the raise is, and how many miners share'it is not known. The miners have no adequate organization, and practically have to take what the copper companies choose to give them. Ever notice that luxury loses its charm when- we reach the point whWs/we can afford it? . Teamsters' Benefit \ Dance Meets Success The' Teamsters' & Truck Drivers' Uriori held a whist drive and dance, at thc Cotillion Hall, the proceeds going to tfie sick benefit fund of Local 466. There was a very large attendance in spite of the terribly wet night. Following are the names of the winners of the card game3 under the management of Bro. Percy Ford: Ladies' first prize, with a score of 145, won by, Mrs, E. Griffiths. Second prize won by Mrs. Peterson with a score of 143. Consolation prize, Mrs. E. Salmon. -Winner of the gents' first prize, with a score of 151, incidentally won by a lady, Mrs. Brown. Second prize, with a score of 140, won by Bro. Joe Martin. Consolation prize, Mrs. A. Gordon. By a rather strange coincidence there were more lady players than men. However, everything went off swell. Bro. Ingles, assisted by Bro. A. P. Black and Bro. Goodrich,, conducted the dance and other arrangements. It is the intention of Local 466 to hold another such event in the near future, trusting to have as good a turnout again. A letter' of appreciation was ordered sent to the management of the Cotillion Hall for their kindly co-operation.—F.T.G. ■ MAN POWER DECLINING IN RAIL REPAIR SHOPS The rate at which machinery is replacing man _.power in the • railroad industry is revealfed in a report of the Census Bureau on railway repair shops in 1927 as compared with 1925. During this period, the number of employees decreased from 457,755 to 428.291, or 6 1-2 per cent. The wages went up slightly, averaging $1,515 in 1927, as against $1,- 459 in 1925. Car manufacturing showed . an even heavier decline. The number of plants decreased from 141 to 135, and the employees fro m50,393 to 38,031. OIL WORKERS UNITING , Fort Worth, Texas.—Oil workers throughout the Southwest are joining the trade union movement. They are affiliated to the Oil Field Gas Well and Refinery Workers of America. Employers are striving to check over-production in this industry that threatens profits. Workers suggest that the shorter work day will prove effective. T^faon^T^ (liimpjiitfie INCORPORATED ST. MAY 1670. VANCOUVER MANFIELD GOLF SHOES —Our .spring stock of these world-renowned shoes has arrived. You'll like the new models. —Choose your correct size before the size range is broken. PER PAIR $12.50 -Main Floor, H.B.C. "Things For Men" Dependable Goods—Satisfactory Service—Satisfied Customers LATHER BRUSHES—Set'in rubber 75c. »1.00. S1.60 to »7.50 MAGNIFYING SHAVING MIRRORS HAIR 'CLIPPERS—Reliable makes ..._ "PREP"—Takes the stlns out of the shave INGRAM'S SHAVING CREAM—"Once tried, always used 31.25, $2-00 and $3.50 ...98c, $1.49 and $3.50 -....50c 60c VACUUM BOTTLES—Good quality ...'■ 47o HARRIS HAIR TONIC—Removes dandruff, guaranteed $1.00 and $1.50 Kirby Beard Blades Gillette type for hard beards. 50c and $1.00 Kriss Kross Stroppers Strops hearty all makes of • blades. 10-year guarantee, $5.50 $5.50 B. C. Barber Supply and Sundries, Limited 64 HASTINGS BTE__T WEST PHONE SEYMOUR 4401 ,• Mail Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention VANCOUVER, B. O. TELEGRAPHERS OUT; MACHINE CUTS RATE New York.—Logan & Bryan, stock brokers, installed telegraph printing machines that are alleged to be 50 per cent, faster than the Morse telegraph system. Wages of from $70 to $85 a week, paid to members of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union, are cut to $47.50 and $52.50 a week, and the telegraphers suspended work. The wire men deny that less skill is necessary. They insist that faithful employees should receive some of the benefits of the machine rather than be called upon to reduce their living standard 50 per cent. Vancouver Drug Company (1928) Limited CUTTING DRUG PRICES Save money by buying* all your DRUG WANTS from the Original and Largest Cut-Rate Druggists ln Western Canada, and note tbe QUALITY, SERVICE AND SAVING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAXS 1.U0 Horllck's Malted -Milk .10 (Chocolate Flavor) .79 .20 1.00 Kellqgg'fl Asthma Remedy 66 1.00 .50 Hind's .Honey & Almond .iiO Cream 31 . 12.00 .1. B. L. Cascades 8.95 so .25 Mlnty's Tooth Paste 16 .25 .10 Dr. Lyons' Tooth Powder X* 1.00 .50 Tooth Brush .26 .50 1'urltall Milk of. Magnesia $6 » .50 .25 Scldlitz Powder (8 ln box) 13 .25 Ayerst's A.B.S.&C. Tablets 1.60 100's _.. .13 .75 Infants' Delight Soap 4 for .81 Pears' Soup J 14 Johnson's Floor Wax Paste.. XJ Johnson's Cleaner'& Furniture Polish : Xt (Ilnzo Nail Polish 33 Held's Hrllllantlnc 13 Van Kss Liquid Sealp Massage -• X7 and 1.00 Pond's Skin Freshener 33 and .61 Fellows' Syrup — .SB Mclllns' Food 69 VANCOUVER'S OWN DRUG STORES—FOURTEEN IN THE CITY AT YOUR SERVICE. V 16 STORES—WE SAVE YOU MONEY I—16 STORES NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS '•Only Union F. ft C. ln B.C." Ye Olde English Fish & Chips You are Invited to Inspect all our beautiful sanitary equipment—It will be an eye-opener. 44 HASTINGS WEST a Doors West of "Pantages" SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR REAL BARGAINS BIGWatet Sale BE HERE EARLY SATURDAY; EXTRA SPECIALS ALL DAY! $30,000 STOCK AH Goods Damaged by Water to be Sold Less than Cost HUNDREDS of BARGAINS SUITS $10 Values to $30 1000 SHIRTS Values to $4.00 500 SILK TIES Reg. Value $1.00 On Sale at 19c 1000 Pairs PANTS Reg. Value to $4.00 All to Go at $1.95 Phone Sey. 1865 BENNETT & ROY ARCADE CLOTHES SHOP 142 West Hastings R-^__«la«,...' :;V ■_____,&... ,-!,■ .,. _,;' iM.'*.*-.;* ■■'.■W.iWZtf!****:-.." ... ■ :..-.:- ■ ■■ ^^m^\a^-!.!^u^iSSSimimk^''"'' ••i'-r- '■• A.fclJjMjJJ.Wj ■*. . , a.
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