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[The Labour Statesman]
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3X n OWNED of Statesmai AND CONTROLLED ^^^y T1Y THT VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Supported by Sixty-two Local Unions 314—EIGHT PAGES VANCOUVER, CANADA, MAY 2, 1930 limber Leaseholders Are Ruthless Destroyers gging Methods in British Columbia Cause Tremendous Waste of Natural Resources—Logging Operators Make Huge Profits kVER 50 PER CENT. PROFIT is made on the invested capital in the logging and lumbering operations in the Dominion of hada, yet no money is put back into reforestation out of these bfits. Present logging methods almost precludes natural reformation, and leaves the logged-over land more abundantly equipped th combustible material than at any time in the history of logging. By JACK BIRCH the editor of the Western Lum- |man, in the February issue of |t journal, states that the demand a definite forest policy is being ^ed in British Columbia in no un- ain terms. He flays the govern- tit for its niggardly policy, and is doubt as to whether the best in- |ests of the logging business is be- served by such rigid economy, rplus moneys derived from forest |enues should be used to perpetu- our timber supplies. He pays a tribute to thc work of the Can- an Forestry Association, and inns' us that similar associations in |land receive a subsidy of $210,000 annum. Having written in that le fashion as far as Finland, he Idently .developed "parrot disease," lause this is what follows: "The jnish government has, through |g years of experience, learned It a non-political organization of kind is far better able to spend ■ncy to advantage and obtain |th for their money than is a de- rtment of the government; and harently experience in Canada is Iding to establish that belief here. le Provincial Government might, Ih profit, consider the re-invest- Int of more of its capital, accruing it in the form of revenue from the ests, by subsidizing this very effic- t organization. Public spirited zens throughout the country uld applaud such action, irrespee- e of their political affiliations, and worth-while example of .real gov- iment of the people for the >ple would have been set." elementary principles of business courtesy, etiquette, and even common decency. It would not be very far from the truth to state that our forest service is palpably scared of the powerful loggers' association, officered and eoloneled by their late colleagues of the B. C. Forest Ser- voice; but it would be false to state that because of that fact the general masses of the people distrust them. They have the confidence of the majority of citizens, be they of the public-spirited kidney or not. They have that confidence of the public to a degree that no lumber trade journal is ever likely to enjoy it, and no sane person, or body of people, dare to question. As a matter of fact, some of the most outstanding men in matters of forestry on this continent are presently in the ranks of the B. C. Forest Service. That rare-avis, "a non-political public-spirited citizen," is a species that has been extinct in this part of Canada since the departure of "Sitting Bull" "for pastures new. A monument on Victory Square is erected to quite a number of them who are dead, and Mr. Ireland can supply the details of a tidy few of the species who are still surviving on the magnificent wage of $1 per day on a so-called charity relief scheme in and around Stanley Park. Huge Profits The Lumberman journal can best help the Forestry Association and might help the good work along by trying to induce the gentlemen for whom it is the mouthpiece to alter their wages and methods of logging. Progress cannot be made until the greatest sinners are converted to see the light. In view of the prosperity Western Plumbers' Union in Convention Representatives of all local unions of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia met in conference at Saskatoon on April 18th, liith and 20th. This was the annual meeting of the Western Provincial Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters. This association has in view the uniformity in working agreements, conditions, wage rates and plumbing and steamfitting regulations in the above-named provinces. All local Unions in the four provinces have signed agreements with their employers, each having a conference committee of employers and employees, who meet jointly once a month. This has brought about a feeling of confidence and co-operation between employers and employees, and all grievances and differences are settled in a harmonious way. A number of important matters pertaining to the trade were discussed during the_ three^day session, which included the five-day week for the local unions not having same in their agreements, apprenticeship legislation and more thorough training—both technical and practical— for the boys, and the educating of all plumbers and steamfitters in the art of pipe welding, etc. Trade has been very slack of late all over the prairies, but work is now beginning to go ahead'and a fairly good year is in sight for all the local unions. Several of the locals have already signed up their new agreements with increased wage scales. One local has been offered the 6- hour day for the months of February, March and April and the five- day week. *J The officers elected for the year were: Geo. Hamilton, Winnipeg, president; W. Watt, Vancouver, 1st vice-president, and Chas. Adam, Calgary, secretary-treasurer. I. L. P. PREPARES FOR FEDERAL ELECTION On Sunday, May 4th, commenci at 10 a.m., a general meeting of members of the Independent Labor Party will be held in Labor, Headquarters, 529 Beatty street. This meeting is called for the purpose of considering nominations for the forthcoming Federal elections and other matters connected therewith. Members of the party in Vancouver, Burnaby and district qre specially urged to be present. ' Painters Enroll Five New Members Five new members were enrolled by Local 138, the Vancouver Union of Painters, at the last meeting, and several more applications are in for the next meeting. While it has been late starting this year, the spring cleaning is away to a good start, most employers being busy and increasing their demand for men. The union still have men available, however, if you have any spring cleaning to do. The proposed exhibition by-law was endorsed by the union, and a committee was appointed to work in conjunction with the Exhibition Board. Agreement negotiations are still under way.—E.S. Whether the above dash is left :ant for—by the Metropolitan ck, or by Seymour street—you st determine for yourself. Wheth- fjuch arrogant humbug is a scur- ,- ,, , , . , ous attack on the present forest °J the lumber trade, now is the time lor action. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics gives the following information: Year 1928, British Columbia: Millions invested, 68; gross value production, 63; net value production 29. . • s/ers that be, or not, is a matter its members to decide. By impli- ion and innuendo it evidently teres the competent forest authori- s to be out and out incompetents whom the public have lost all con- once. It is up to the Canadian restry Association to decide wheth- such canting hypocracy is, or is t, doing that organization more rm than good; and it is up to me to 1 this gentleman that he is neither Italy nor Moscow; that Nero has en buried quite a long time now, d that Finland is about the last ice in the world that Canadians mid take standards from. The pet theme of certain sections the press is the shortcomings of vernments. It is the theme of the ess in all countries, but the press— ten the real test comes—defends B powers-that-be to the last "drop ink." Mr. Ramsey McDonald re- ntly described bunk of the type •itten by this editor as: "The howl- gs and ravings . of every smug, mplacent, self-righteous canting mbug, the voice of the guttersnipe d irresponsible reformist." Forest Service Still Good Certainly, political pull does oper- » in our government services. It erates in varying degrees in every iuntry. (It would be correct to y that it is a deplorable state of Fairs, that a man s opinions, poli- ■al or otherwise, should be the acid ■t. It would even be correct to y that there are some forestry ricials in British Columbia who are njnion otjtarden snobs;- who. have ^gwrfiaai^if^awW^liiyf*^ _the intellectual.variety. -Snobs -ot- ' me exotic species who arc deficient This indicates that a profit of 507< is produced on the capital invested. The gross value of lumber produced exceeds the total capital invested by 5 millions. It also indicates that the capital per man invested is $4000, and the profit per man employed is $2000. The figures also bring out the following astounding facts re the wages per man employed per annum: Average of wage plus salary Quebec : $ 500 Alberta 570 Ontario 650 Manitoba .'. 700 Nova Scotia 275 P. E. Island 230 Canada 770 B. C 1200 The statistics only relate to the operations of 314 mills, employing 15,000 men in British Columbia, producing straight lumber. The conditions in the different provinces vary according to climatic conditions. B. C. figures are the highest because.logging is an all-the- year-round industry in this province. In the East the opposite is the cane. An industry that can shoyf a profit" °f IliallLjpet^man Jao- ao-invested- per'faa-n of $4000, aff*r paying jmi average in.: Swages plus- sa^ anes" of $1200 can surely afford to id arrogantly remiss in the most ] do some little thing to aid in the per- Organizing Campaign Launched by I. L P. The Vancouver branch of the Independent Labor Party has elected a volunteer committee to carry out an intensive campaign for new members. The plans of the committee will not only involve the signing up of new members, but will include many lines of activity that will, it is hoped, make the party not only more aggressive, but also better equipped to carry on the functions of a political party. Membership in the party costs one dollar per year for men and fifty cents for women, and part of these funds has been placed at the disposal of the committee to not only launch the campaign, but also to keep it going for a long time/ Applications for membership can be obtained, for the time being, from Secretary R. E. Timmins, 536 Drake street. LABOR PARTY SHOWS STRENGTH IN UNION NEWSPAPER'S POLL By a vote of 10,575 to .7,425, readers of the Philadelphia Union Labor Record, organ of the Central Labor Council, decided in favor of the A. F. of L. non-partisan political policy as against a straight labor ticket. "Out of the maze of letters commenting on the referendum," states the Record, "most of them came from Labor party enthusiasts, while others evincing an opposite viewpoint felt that, while there was a growing tendency toward a Labor party, and that it would eventually come, the time was not yet ripe. "What the vote did show, however," sums up the record, "is that the shadow of a Labor party is immediately before us. If not this year, then in the not far distant future." petuatinri afcttft^oreSTTtom which Tt Is- r£aprn"g such a rich harvesf." "The average for all'Canada is only 33 1/3 p?r cent, profit. , ■ ' (To-be continued next week) Union Meetings at Labor Headquarters FRIDAY, KAT 2 . Railway Carmen, No. 58 2 Projectionists, 11:80 p.rh 2 Plasterers' Helpers 2 Molders 311 Engineers, 844 .'".'....'sis SATUBDAY Milkers' Union t _.. 2' SUNDAY tndenpedent Labor Party 315 MONDAY Electrical Workers .... 1 Teamsters f. 2 Pressmen .....J.....i'............... . 3 Boilermakers ."..../. 4 Egg Graders jn' Pafntera' Committee '. 316 Cement Fnfshers 315 Tailors' Executive ..201 TUESDAY Trades and Labor Council j Ironworkers 2 Butchers ...:."."... 3 Mailers 4 WEDNESDAY Plasterers- .> Hreui-ry Workers 3 Photo Engravers .313 Tile Setters' Helpers .315 Carpenter*' District Counell 310 THURSDAY Painters ^ 2 Sheet Metal Workers, iio.............'... 3 l'nlon Label Council 4 „. ' _ , rmaoAY, may isth Milk Salesmen ,,. 1 Plumbers and Steamfitters '.','..'. " J Machinists. 182 3 Stage Employees, 9 a.m 3 Sheet Metal Workers, 314 311 Welders 3)3 Engineers. 844 315 Los Angeles Painters Are On Five-day Week Los Angeles, Calif.—Announcement is made that beginning May 1st all the painter unions in Los Angeles, and several outside cities, will go on the five-day week basis. The shorter week will apply to Santa Monica, Long Beach and several other outside points, with negotiations on with employers in Pasadena that look promising. There will be no change in the present wage scale. For some months a campaign has been on here under the direction of Gus Uhl, representing the Brotherhood, and backed by'District Council No. 36 and all of the unions in that body, to bring about an understanding with the master painters, material men and others affected. Many conferences have been held, with the result that an understanding has been arrived at. The painters have been waging an organization campaign, which has brought gratifying results. Four thousand articles of common .*5&J3fld ,tfcll£fc<luarjtera. of. Xbtviioasas. m Canada" arid theX'hjted State*, are made from -wood. A'cffy fou'r times' the she Of Toronto could be "built annually from the wood practically wasted in. North America. ECENTS PER COPY herson Goes To Toronto Convention 'an MacPherson, business agent of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union, Local 280 of Vancouver, and president of the Northwest District Council, attended an executive meeting of the council in Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday, April 27th, and was duly elected, on referendum vote, to attend the General Convention of the International Association of Sheet Metal Workers which is to be held at Toronto, July 14th, this year. Dan MncPherson is going to the convention with a determination to bring the convention to Vancouver in 1933. He has already launched the campaign for this, and feels sure tha^t he can get out the vote for Vancouver. ■ Increased Demand For Union Tailors The tailoring trade is exceptionally quiet for this season, but, with the sun gradually shining brighter, we Jocjk_for an_improvement. ^lltJs_ customary for everybody to dress up with a new suit at this time of year, and if you have not ordered yours yet we would again remind you to ask for the label, or insist that the bushelmen in ready-to-wear stores wear the union button of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. We have just completed visiting thc different local union meetings in town, and take pleasure in reporting that we are getting results. Several stores have informed us that they have had a call for the label. Others have told us that thc customers asked if the bushelman was a union man. We sincerely appreciate this co-operation, and thank all those that have helped. Keep it up! —C. McD. Brass Finishers Strike In Eastern Plant London, Ont.—Brass finishers and metal polishers, employed in the local - plant of the Empire Brass Manufacturing Company, are on strike. Introduction of stop-watch and other so-called efficiency schemes is the direct cause, but the low wages —25 to 53 cents an hour—long hours and bad working conditions have contributed to the men's discontent. About a year ago the management promised that the stop-watch system would not be introduced, but this pledge has been disregarded. The Dosses informed the men "they intended to run the factory any way they wished," and if the men didn't like it they could quit. The workers walked out. Hon. Peter Heenan, Minister of Labor, interceded, but so far without success. The management refuses to meet a committee of the men and is hostile to conciliation.. The brass finishers are members of the International Association of Machinists and the metal polishers belong to the Metal Polishers' International Union. TOM MOORE WILL ATTEND MIGRATION CONFERENCE Ottawa, Ont.—Tom Moore, president, Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, left last week for Paris. He will attend a" meeting of the special committee on migration of the International Labor Office. Later he will' be present at the fourteenth regular session of the International Labor Organization at Geneva. On that occasion he will be joined by John T. Foster, vice-president of the Congress, who will act as his chief technical adviser. President Moore's last word, before embarkation, had to do with unemployment. "It is a national.problem," he said, "and the Dominion Government should participate in its" solution." Officials of the New Orient mine of the- G. W. and F. Coal Company, ' Sithe, jaid the plant would be closed for an, indefinite periods, throwing l;20f> men out of employment A falling off in the demand for fuel is blamed.' ' • THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, May 2, 1! LET US FURNISH YOUR BEDROOM 5-PIECE BEDROOM SUITE $89.50 Genuine walnut, beautifully designed. Rare value :...,.. Term* To Suit You MAINLAND CIGAR STORE THE PLACE FOR PIPES .310 CARRALL STREET, VANCOUVER V. RED STAR DRUG STORE "The Mail Order Druggist" We ataks a Speoial Effort to Gat Goods Out by First Hall After Receipt of Yonr Order. CORNER CORDOVA AND CARRALL VANCOUVER, B. C. ran umiom made: •lTJ^:7T"r A SMILE OF SATISFACTION WITH EVERY PAIR' "HEADLIGHT" Overalls. Work Shlrtt, Trousers, and Save-Alli, srs sold by leading merchants everywhere, on tha broad gauge guarantee of "Your money's worth or Your Money Back". The "HEADLIGHT" Dealer near you has your siie. g| Made by Lamed, Carter <t Co., Ltd., Toronto WORK SHIPTS - TROUSERS - SAVE-ALLS illlllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll For Good Coal! i Phone Highland 279 f NANAIMO-WELLINGTON FOOTHILLS § DRUMHELLER and SOOTLESS EGG, »9.00. § Star Coal Co., Ltd. f = FREE DELIVERY PHONE: HIGH. 279 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim GET THAT HAT AT DOCKER'S Hats, Caps, Collars, Ties, etc. ALL NEW STOCK! 353 West Pender Street A Smile or Two! Then there's the Scotchman who sent back his alphabet soup because one of the vowels was missinp. Also the Scotch cartoonist who never used negro characters in his drawings because, they are so hard on the ink supply. And did you hear Of the Scotchman .who iwii It ,-i'Hcw house-'and left the roof off one room/ in order to Hie ft for a^shCwer.bath? A. W. Neill Makes Some Caustic Remarks About Unemployment (Continued from last week) Early in the month of January the city of Vancouver called an unemployment conference. That city invited a representative from the Dominion government, which did not send one and should have done so; it invited representatives from the province, who acted in a similar manner to the Dominion; it invited the British Columbia provincial members and all the Dominion members from the province of British Columbia. As a result one of the provincial members attended, and none of the federal government members, except myself. I had three days' travel to get there and back, whereas many members who lived in the city of Vancouver or nearby did not attend; probably they did not have the time or, interest to go and inquire into the industrial and unemployment-conditions in their own locality. I venture to sayjhey will find an abundance of time, however, during the next election campaign to come swarming into my constituency as they have done in the past in a method comparable only to the nine plagues in the time of the Pharoahs, seeking, of course, to coerce and bully the electorate, and to compel them to vote in such a way as to suit their peculiar points of view. I am glad to say my electors are free born, independent men and women, and not coerced so easily. I may say, indeed, that the invasion has already begun. Last week a cabinet minister and a private member of the legislature- took part in a nominating convention in my district, and the Hon. R. L. (Pat) Maitland was quoted as saying this: "Speaking of Independent candidates, Mr. Maitland said that he had never met Mr. Neill. He must be a good man or he would not occupy his present position." I have often had occasion to applaud the remarks made by our Conservative friends, but I do not think I have ever done it with more sincerity than when I applaud that remark. I hope he will come again and bring his friends with him. If they follow the line this man took it will do me good, and if they take a different line it will do them harm. In any case it will be all right with me. At this conference on unemployment I was asked to say a few wordsx and I pointed out at that time what I thought were the underlying causes and possible remedies. I am glad to say since I have come to this house I learn from the remarks made by labour and other members that my views coincide a good deal with theirs. The suggested causes of unemployment which I gave were four: First, over-immigration; second, seasonal production and unregulated production; third, the mechanization of industry, which is even extending to farming now, and, fourth, business depression. Possibly that last is more caused by unemployment, but there are cases in which financial panics, stock market crashes and the like would affect employment. The remedies which I suggested, in a simple way, were: First, with regard to immigration, my suggestion was to stop assisted immigration. That has been generally accepted by the country and I understand the government has put it more or less into effect, but I will go further and suggest that we stop all immigration for the present time. We have a precedent for that in New Zealand, which is very much in touch with the old country. I saw recently, on February 1, that Sir Joseph Ward, the prime minister of New Zealand, stated that he has notified Great Britain that, owing to the number of unemployed in New Zealand, his government would not be able to accept any of Great Britain's surplus population. If that is good for New Zealand, probably it would be good for us, for a short time at least. Then I would suggest that the Dominion government, the provincial governments and the municipalities take active steps so to arrange their programs of expenditure—-because they spend enormous sums of money in the aggregate—as to make the work begin earlier in the spring and continue until later in the fall. Cer- •tainly that would help a great deal in keeping down the peak of employment, and would result in a smaller number being .unemployed in the winter time. Then again I think industry should be encouraged by the government, and perhaps by the provinces as well, to aid in doing away with these rush periods. I am not familiar with the boot and shoe business, but I am told that there is a period, three or four months ,jn length" ami - otfctSrrTng" iwice"Yj5S«t irr which ,,the. peak production is reached, after which there is a slack time. Probably that could be overcome.' There is an industry in the United States dealing with scjme foreign product which enters that country only about three months in the year. That formerly meant an enormous difference between the high and low levels of employment, something like 600 per cent. Now they are putting this product into cold storage for a while, and that has brought that difference down to normal. It is good business for them to make that change, because now they have permanent, steady workmen in their service. Things like that would cost nothing and would help industry, and the different branches of industry might be encouraged along that line by means of investigations by' government officials or possibly by a commission appointed for that purpose. I can illustrate that point by referring again to the commission appointed by Governor Roosevelt of the state of New York, which has for its purpose ;the readjustment of industry to reduce seasonal unemployment. Then we come to the question of the mechanization of industry. Of course it is obvious what that means. Production ay machinery has gone ahead so fast that today one man can produce' what it used to take ten, twenty or thirty men to produce Not only is that the case, but we have also constant new inventions. Hardly a month, and certainly not a year, goes by without comparatively large bodies of men not only being thrown out of work temporarily, but finding their occupation entirely wiped out owing to the inventign of some improved machinery. These are things we cannot avoid and could not stop. We would not stop them if we could; that would be going back to medieval times, like doing away with trains and so on, but we should take cognizance of it and take steps to remedy any grievance or any hardship which might result from this rapid increase in mechanization. Now we come to the last remedy which I suggest both fot^these and for other conditions which I have outlined. I suppose it will be regarded as revolutionary, but my suggestion is that we should have a shorter working day. I was much surprised and pleased to hear the hon. member for Winnipeg North Centre (Mr. Woodsworth) state during the course of his remarks that there had been a petition signed by the mayor and council, on behalf of the citizens of Winnipeg and the province of Manitoba, asking that the Dominion government take steps to shorten the working day. If a city council as large as that of Winnipeg, composed for the most part, not of working men, but of business men, can take that line, surely it is worth at least considering, and it shows that such a movement possibly might he acceptable generally. I see that the Labor Statesman of Vancouver endorses the same idea and says: "While the short-sighted employers of Canada desire an ever-abundant supply of subsidized immigrants, so that they can continue to operate their industries with low-paid labor, from everywhere there is the cry for more markets to consume the products of the modern producing machine. What better way is there than to make this possible by a well- paid wage-earning class?" Certainly I can endorse that suggestion. Now we come to the question of unemployment insurance, and I put that last because I realize that it is only a palliative, that it is only treating a symptom of the disease. It is like a doctor treating a man for a headache when he has a fever. It is all right to treat the symptom, but at the same time you must get at the underlying trouble. Here I differ, for the first time, I think, with my hon. friend from North Winnipeg. He says the Dominion can and should and must deal with the question, that it is our responsibility as members of this federal parliament. Well, the Scriptures say that if you have faith you may move mountains, but it does not say anything about faith moving the British North America Act. If I have enough 60 per cent, dynamite I can remove the mountain without faith, but I can do nothing with the British North America Act. I may say that today is some other day in the month or year than the calendar shows, it to be, but no amount of eloquences and no amount of belief on my part can change the cold fact that it is not that day. It is just the same with ibe-BriJJsli North America Aet; in nutte't- how. much we may dewrethn For Health, Strength and Beauty, eat oar Whol. Wheat Brown Broad A wholesome body builder Doctors recommend it Fruit and Raisin Bread Pastry and Meat Pies Pumpkin Pies THE ESTHER] BAKERY Phone: Highland 1308 3728 HASTINGS ST. EASlJ R. C. HIRST ELECTBICAX CONTBACTOB Elactrioal Fixtures Hardwari Meohanics' Tools Paints, Oils, X.amps Radio SnppUes Pip* Flttlng-a Tools Ol.n 370 4097 Hastlng-s »t. B. n PSORIAS and All Skin Disease Take Oar Herbal Remedies Descriptive pamphlets on Skin an Blood Diseases, on Loss of Mad hood., on Disorders of Men, on IIJ of Women, also otrfe on Herbil Treatment'■ of Chronic Disease,F with advice. In plain envelop] Free by, mail. 35 years' experlenc-f Hours of business, 2 to 6 and | to 8*. dally. Consultation by pointment only. Advice free. Remedies by mall our specfalt;] Phons DOUGLAS 3394 ENGLISH HERBAL j DISPENSARY 1359 Davie St., Vancouver, B. Cl (Canada's Only Qualified Herbal J Dispensers) Union Print Shops Ask for the Vancouver Alii Printing Trades Council Label your next order of 'printing from a of the following: Broadway Printers, 151 Eighth A' East; Fair. 203. j] The Citizen, 1451 Broadway Weil Bay. 357. Dunsmuir Printing Company, 4; Dunsmuir Street; Sey. 1106. A. Haseldine Printing Co., 829 Peder Street West; Sey. 6335. Journal of Commerce, 645 Howe Si Sey. 4721, Sey. 7808. Lumberman Printing Company, 5 Beatty Street; Sey. 4653. MitcheM-Foley, Limited, 522 Ilastin Street West; Sey. 1085. T. McPhee, 6268 East Boulevar, Kerr. 1933. North Shore Press, Esplanade, Nor Vancouver; North 80. Pacific Printers, 500 Bekins Buildin Sey. 9592. The Review, 110 First Street Ear North 1470. Seymour Press, 650 Richards Stree Sey. 3728. Shoemaker, McLean & Veitch, I'. Lonsdale Avenue; North 53. Sun Publishing Company, 137 Pend Street West; Sey. 40. A. H. Tirams, 228 Fourteenth Av East; Fair. 1372. Vancouver Job Printers, 427 Pend> Street West; Sey. 2021. Ward A Phillips, 318 Homer Stree Sey. 105. Wrigley Printing Company, Limite 576 Seymour Street; Sey. 3825. the government is bound, and w cannot evade that fact. . Let me quote an instance whic comes from British Columbia. Kv< since the time of confederation th government has proceeded on tl theory that the fisheries were ei tirely under the jurisdiction of th Dominion. A case came up in polic court; it was appealed and went o from court to court until finally went to the privy council, where was decided that a considerable pre fiortion of the jurisdiction, that o and, belongs to the provinces. Whi is the condition? That does not au the Dominion; it does not suit th industry, because it is a dual contr< which is undesirable^ but what ar we to do about it? We say it j wrong, that the Dominion should have complete control: I will agre with, that Some people think th provinces should have the erjtirejt. 0 Bponslhjlitjr, J>"t thexdp nofeWe iw :ffThat— te- the.:. British North Amencf the government -should not be bound Act, and that ta an illustration that- by that act, the fact remains that (Contoiriued'on page 3) / Friday, May 2, 1930 , THE LABOR STATESMAN Three Trades Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 529-531 BEATTY STREET aver Trades and Labor CooncU— Milk Wagon Drivers and Dairy Employ- J President, J. Thomson; general secre- I tary Percy R. Bengough. Office, 200 I Ijabor Headquarters, 631 Beatty St. ■ Phone Sty. 7495. Meets In Labor Hall lat » p.m. on the first and third Tues- fdays In month. akery and Confectionery Workers' In- I ternational Union, Local No. 468, ■ meets first and third Saturday in J month at 7:30 p.m. at Labor Head- ■quarters. President, Fred Cashman; I Secretary, T. H. Taylor; Office, Room 1804 Labor Headquarters; Hours. 9 to 110 In morning, 4 to ii in afternoon. Phone: Highland 5883-L. verafe Dispensers' Union, Ho. 678— I Meets last' Sunday at 8 p.m., Room I No. 3. Labor Headquarters, Pres., W. IH. Clancy; Secretary and Bus. Agent. IT. J. Hanofin. Office: Room 1, Eagles' ■ Hall. 536 Homer Street. Phones. Sey. 14783 and Bay. 1656-R. Hours: t to 12 a.m. sas, Local 464—Office 308, Labor Headquarters. Meets second and fourth Fridays in Hall No. 1. President, T. P. Harbottle; Secretary-Treasurer, Blrt Showier, 2841 Triumph. Phone High. 5327. * Mill and Factory Workers' Union, Local VO. 1699 — Affiliated with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners. Meets first and third Thursdays in Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. Pres.,' ,: Campbell. Secretary-Treasurer, H. O. Avery, 2832 West 35th. Motion Pictures Projectionists' Union, Local 348, of I.A.T.S.E. a M.P.M.O.— 11:30 p.m., lirst Friday In month, in Hall No. 3 Labor Headquarters, l'res- ,klent, J.. K'. Foster; Secretary, J. C. . Richards, Box 3-15, I'hone Dpugilas 1574-B; Business Agent, K. W, Simmons, Phons Trinity 5708. pldge St Structural Iron workers, Lo- Ical 97 Int. Assoc.—Meets every FrU ■ day. Hall,311, Labor Headquarters, at 18 p.m. President, James F. Burns,.. 12833 Turner St.; Secretary, P. Lauret, I Room 311, Labor Headquarters. Phone. I Fair. 2108 L. , ding: Trades Council, Vanoonver—| I Meets second and fourth Tuesday In I Hall 316, Labor Headquarters. Presl-, Idem, E. H. Morrison; Secretary-Treas- lurer, W. Page, Room 301, Labor'. I Headquarters. Phone Sey. 74»6. Musicians' Mutual Protective Union, Local 14S, A. T. of M.—Meets at the U.W.V.A. Auditorium, second Sunday at 10 a.m. President, E. C. Miller; General Secretary, w\ B. Williams; organizer, F. Fletcher. Office/ Suite 307-319 West Pender. Phone Douglas 2290. 'bars' Journeyman International Un- llon of Amerloa.—Local 120, meets aec- lond and fourth Tuesdays In each I month, In Hall No. 3, Labor Head- I quarters. President, Fred Dawe; Seo- I Treas., C. E. Herrett. Office, 304 1 Labor Headquarters. okbiiuiers- Looal No. 105, Int. Broth- lerhood—Meets second Tuesday in I month at Professional and Business 1 Woman's Club, Empire Bldg., SO! Has- I tings W. President, G. Low, (1—Strd I Ave. W.; Secretary. Thos. Carroll, 841 I Hamilton St. Painters, Decorators and Paperhangars, Looal 138—Meets second and fourth Thursdays at Hall No. 2. President, W. Hunt; Hue. Secretary, A. E. Varah. 1442 Clark Drive; Business Agent, Ed Smith. Office: Room 313, Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. .3609. Pile Drlvsre, Bridge, Wharf and Dock Builders, Local No. 8404—Meets every Friday night at 8 o'clock In 122 Hastings St. W. President, Al. Graham; James Thomson, Secretary, P. O. Bok 320. Phone Sey. 7874. oklayers', Masons' and Tile Setters' lint. Union, Ho. 1—Room 309, Labor 1 Headquarters. Meets second andf I fourth Wednesday, In Hall . No. 3. President, L. Padgett, 2066 W. 8th. I. IPhone Bayvlew 1558 R; Secretary,i W. S. Dagnall, 1244 East 20th, Phone Fair. 845 R; Fin. Sec. Albert Wright, 11050 East 25th, Phone • Fairmont I 8682 X ^^ | np and Mill Workers Federal Labor Union Ho. 31—Vancouver and vtcln- 1 Ity, meets every second Wednesday lat 8 p.m., at 644 Powell St. E. President. H. Mlyazawa; Secretary. K ITsuyukl. Plasterers, Looal 89—Operative Plasterers' and Cement Finishers' International Association—Meets first and third Wednesday In month at Hall No. 2, Labor Headquarters. President, F. Walsh; Secretary; A. Hurry, 861— 34th Ave. E. Phone Fair. 3222R. Fin. Sec, E. A. Williams, 830 East 12th. Phone, Fair. 6219X. Cement Finishers' Secretary, Wm. Bagg, 539 Burrard St.; Phone, Sey. 6978-R. pernors and Joiners, United Brother, hood of. Local 462—President, Wm Page; 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 Ity Ball Employees' Association— Meets first Wednesday of each month at 25 Hi Hastings East at 8 p.m. President, A. J. Harrison; Treasurer, W. J.- Scrlbblns, 3208 Pender St. E.; Secretary, J Tarbuck. 8517 West 26th. tele Employees" Union, Looal 28— Meets first and third Fridays In the month at Z51 Vk Hastings East at 8 p.m. President, John McRltchle, 604 West Twelfth; Secretary-Treasurer, Oeorge Harrison, 8427 Triumph 8t rr Graders' Union, Wo. 11—Meets in the Labor Headquarters, lirst and third Monday In month. President, O. S. Cooper. Recording Secretary, Miss D: Simpson, 120 Durham St., New Westminster. leetrlcal Workers, Looal 213, International Brotherhood—MeetB First and Third Monday, at 8 p.m, at Labor Headquarters. President. D. Mc- Dougal; Business Agent, B. H. Morrison. Office. 201 Labor Headquarters Phone Sey. 3510 nglneers—International Union of Oper- eratlng Bnglneers, Looal 844—Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. Hall 316. PresU dent. J. Norris; Rec.-Sec, P. Bradley; Business Agent and Fin. Sec, Oeorge Pettlplece. Office. Room 306. Labor Headquarters. Ire Flghtars, Bo. 19, International Association of—Meeta every month at call of president at 251U Hastings E. President, N. McDonald. 1136 McLean Drive: Financial Secretary, C. A. Watson, 1829—18th Ave. E. Plumbers and Steamfitters, Bo. 170, International Association- Meets every second and fourth Friday In Hall No. 2. President, Art Jane; Secretary and Business Agent, W. Watt. 306-7 I.abor Headquarters. Printing Pressmen and Assistants, Looal No. 69—Meets every second Tuesday In the month at 8 p.m. In Hall No. 2, Labor Headquarters. President, W. W. Qulgley, 2017 West Second; Secretary, Thos. S. Esart, 1807 East Thirty-eighth. Ballway Carman of Amerloa, Lodge Bo. &8—Meets first and third Friday In month at Labor Headquarters. President, A. S. Ross, 5806 Sophia Street; Rec. Secretary, J. D. Vnlllamy, 2215 West 15th. Street and Electric Ballway Employees, Pioneer Division No, 101—Meets K P. Hall. 8th and Kingsway, first and third Mondays at 10:15 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. 5000. Sheet Metal Workers Association, Looal Union No... 280— Meets second and fourth Thursdays in Hall No. 3. President, Jas. Strachan, 2206 W. 11th; Business Agent and Secretary, D. MacPherson. 308 Labor Headquarters. Tailors' Journeymen Union of Amerloa, Local No. 178—Meetings held second Monday, each month. 8 p.m. Executive meets fourth Monday of every month in Labor Headquarters! President, Colin McDonald; Secretary, W. W. Hocken. 1582 13th Ave. S.; Financial Secretary, H. Nordlund. 1930 12th Ave. E. Taxi, Stage and Bna Drivers, Local 151 —Meets second and fourth Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. President; D. H. Coldlcott Office. 308 Labor Headquarters; Phone, Sey. 7495. leorlayera' Union, No. 1876, U. B. of G. * J. A—Meeta flrst and third Thursdays In month at Hall No. I, Labor Headquarters. President, Oscar Soderman; Fin. Sec, T. H Hamlin; Rec. Sec, John McDonald. 2905 West 11th; Business Agent, W. D. Wilson, 15J5—6th Ave. W tod Carriers and Building Laborers, No. 802, International — Meets first and third Fridays In month at Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. President, Olen Harding. 1116 Penman St.; Fin. Sec. and Business Agent, J. A, Barrlngton, l«42 Glen Dr. Phone Fair. 9'59-L. Teamsters, Chauffeurs, ■tablemen and Helpers, Local 486—311 Labor Headquarters. Meets every First and Third Monday. Labor Headquarters, President. A. A. McKay. 765 Cambie 8t.; Secretary-Treasurer , Blrt Showier, Room 368 Labor Headquarters. Theatrical Stare Employees' Union, Local 118 of the I.A.T.S.E. * M.P.M.O. Meets second Friday in Labor Headquarters at 9:36 a.m. President, A Harrington; Secretary, W. Park; Business Agent, H. Pearson, address. P. .0. Box 711. Typographical Union, No. B»B— Presl- lotel and Bestaurant Bmployees n4 Tr'r-Tr.'T',, «, *fr~\I. Marine Cooks k Stewards: Looal 28—1 »•"«! C. 8., Campbell; Vice-President. Williams Bldg.. 413 Granville Street. g £°u,ihr,°J ?„,!fr,,,*rrKTr,S"u^r' R Meets second Monday each month at H Neelands, 300-2 Labor Headquart- nday ■3-p.m.. last Monday at 9 p.m. Presl dent, J. Cederberg; Sec.-Treas. and Bus. Agent, Thos. Edwards. Phone Sey. 126. era Meets last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.. In Women's Bldg., Thurlow street. Auxiliary, Looal 171 — United Brotherhood of Carpenters — Meeta every first end third Wednesday of each month In Hall 261, Labor Headquarter*, at 8 p.m. President, Mrs. C. J. Atkinson. 780 l»th Ave. W.; Secretary. Elisabeth J. Hope, 1042 7th Ave. E. , ■ataars. Wood, Wire and Metal, International' Union, Local 207—Meets flrst and third Mondays In month at Labor Headquarters. Secretary, F. Macey, 8466 West Seventh Ave. Phone: Bayvlew 6881-L. . , [aehinlete' Local •*•—President, Thos Bills, 1862 Burrard St.; Secretary P. ,B. -BingoHah, .. Office, Room 2.00 »-- ^boii—Hertdaaa'sterS:—-Meet»- on- st and fourth Tuesdays In Hall 818. Union Label Trades Council meets In Hall No. 4, Labor Headquarters, 529 Beatty Street, second and fourth Thursdays In each month at 8 o'clock. President. Colin-McDonald, 2834 St. George Street, 'Phone Fair. 3317-Y. Secretary. Mollis Dolk. 1687 Fifth Avenue East, Phone High. 477-T. Prince Rupert Trades & Labor Council 11 hi 1 ii- i'ifcw aw ,.''■" ^'leiiiiiitiMiiiinnawnV'iTT a*EETS second Thursday In each .' "l month. President. S. D. Me- Donald. Box 268. .Secretary Frank. .pfrfy,28HE if J.". PrtBfift^up«rt,.B. C. A. W. NEILL MAKES SOME CAUSTIC REMARKS . ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT (Continued from page 2) no matter how much we may desire to get away from that act, we cannot do so. Change it, if you like; get together with the provinces and agree to amend it, but we cannot ignore it. The hon. member spoke of old age pensions as an example of what this government could do. That is an entirely different thing. In connection with old age pensions we gave the provinces so much money and we did not propose to force the working man to pay a portion of his wages as "would be the case if we had unemployment insurance. I need not go into that; it is obvious that one province could not successfully inaugurate an unemployment insurance scheme. 1 grant that the Dominion could and perhaps should assist; they can assist if all the provinces are agreeable, but if all the provinces are agreeable you can do anything; you can change the British North America Act if you like: Npw I want to refer to the report with respect to unemployment insurance brought to the house last year by the committee on'industrial and international relations. The committee recommended simply that the federal government be requested to bring the subject matter of the report before the next Dominion-provincial conference. I find that the Ottawa Journal of the next day has this to say, after commenting on the report: "It is to be hoped that parliament and the government find a resting place for these recommendations in the most convenient waste basket. ... It is absolute nonsense. This country has no more need uf unemployment insurance than it has need of polygamy." , " I "wonder wha,t the hon. member for South Wellington (Mr. Guthrie) thinks about that statement in "his party organ. That was not published thirty or forty years ago; that was last year. It reminds me of an item which appeared in a newspaper many years ago with regard to a man who was trying to sell shares in a telephone company. The newspaper said he should be put in jail, because everybody knew it was nonsense, and even if it could be used there was no commercial value in it! Times change, however, and there has been a considerable 'feeling growing up throughout the country with regard to this question, even in the last year. We find three large cities in Canada suggesting this same thing, and then we have the resolution referred to by the hon. member for Winnipeg South Centre (Mr. Thor- son) passed by this convention on unemployment held recently in Winnipeg. This convention was not composed of unemployed men, but rather of representatives of cities, men in business who were responsible for the financing and running of those cities. This convention passed a resolution which concluded as follows: "Therefore be it resolved, that this conference endorses the principle of unemployment insurance, and urges the calling of an interprovincial and federal conference at the earliest possible date for the consideration of the adoption of a Dominion-wide scheme." The mover of that resolution was an aldsrman from Fort William, not a working man in the sense of being unemployed, and the seconder was a representative of the Saskatchewan government. As I have pointed out already, that was not a council of idle men, it was a conference of business men seeking a solution for this problem. I would like to emphasize that when we speak' of unemployment insurance we do not mean the dole. The dole has been mixed up with unemployment insurance, much to the disadvantage of this^rihsurance scheme. This insurance is similar to that carried on by fraternal societies, where the insured must have paid for thirteen weeks before he can collect anything, and where he can draw only so mucl* per year. The government of the day in> Great Britain, perhaps owing to some pressure of politics,- or I believe some strike, put down the bars and extended the benefits. The result was not an insurance ; it was a payment to all and sundry who asked for it. Mr. Spencer; Is It not a fact that in Great Britain the employees have to subscribe to the fund when they are in employment? Mr. Neill: Yes. but under the extended system they were released from having to make any payments before getting relief. Beginning, I. think, on May 1, they are going back to the old system. It will then pay its way. as it did before they intro- il has. gone on Tecord as being in favor .of. this^scheme;, _.I wilLnofcjifc 4mh 4)te-h«»«* by»re^iog trrerrresolution, but they are'in'faVor of the workman paying at least one-third of the cost, and the scheme being put on an actuarial basis. ■ . I believe that puolic sentiment is veering towards this proposed scheme. When a city the size of Vancouver is forced to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars annually for relief, is it any wonder that they are interested in a reasonable system of unemployment insurance? The question of cost is always a vital one. The suggestion is that a third is to be paid-,by the men, a third by the employers, and a third by' the state, although it is not stated whether that is dominion or provincial, or whether that third will be split half and half. But in the consideration of this phase of cost we should not overlook the concealed costs. Unfortunately, unemployment is progressive. Every man who is out of employment is forced to butt into the other man's job, and that throws him out. Then presently he and his family have lost their purchasing power, and that in turn throws men out of employment. A considerable loss is brought about by deterioration. Six weeks' idleness makes a man a potential hobo; six months' idleness makes him a potential criminal. In the early nineties, I had an experience in the city of Vancouver somewhat along that line. I was very hard up, and could not get work, although I had not reached the point of actual destitution, but I could not help but notice the rapid mental degeneration of other men in like circumstances. The idle'rich can find something with which to employ themselves, but the idle poor has nothing to do. A man in such circumstances deteriorates mentally and physically at a most remarkable and rapid gait. Three years ago I was in the House of Commons in London, and I heard a man who is now a member of the cabinet make the statement that the gap between unemployed and unemployable was very narrow, and that the gap between unemployable and criminal was narrower still. A man will steal before he will see his children starve; at least, I know I would. Think what is involved in that. We are forced to pay the costs of an army of police, courts, magistrates, judges, jails and such things. Statisticians tell us that after a man has been in jail three times he rarely comes back; he is a criminal for the rest of his life, and has to he kept by the people. If he has been in jail twice, he has some hope, and that hope is increased where he has had but one jail sentence. A certain percentage of the men sent to jail for petty stealing into which they are forced by these conditions will never get back to normal life. Then there is the price of ill health to be paid. Statisticians tell us that preventable ill health cost3 more than all the wars in the world. Wars occur only occasionally, but this thing is going on all the time. There is a lack of proper sanitation, a lack of proper food and clothing; all these things tell upon the population. There are the mental, moral and physical weaklings caused by such conditions, who in turn breed further generations of weaklings. Unemployment insurance is insurance not only against unemployment, but against something else—it is insurance against Sovietism. I do not say that the working man of Canada would go to that extreme, he has too much sense, but we must be prepared to meet the political upheaval that might follow a continuance of .such conditions. How can we assume that a starving man or woman will reason With the precision of a university professor? Can we blame them for acts committed when they are in a condition of helplessness or hopless- ness? I do not know of two more damnable conditions in which the human mind can be than those of absolute hopelessness and absolute helplessness. Can we wonder that men in such a state of mind will Ijit UNION CAFES &MERCHANTS Seymour 3168 Always Open Empire Cafe and Grill Vancouver's B«t Under Personal Management of HAROLD DEGG BOB KRAUSE 76 Hastings St. E., Vancouver, B. C. Whan in a Horry, Drop In at FRED'S Dairy Lunch Egg Orders Are Always "O.K." at "It's the Coffee" 72 Hastings West Alwaye Open WILKINSON. rRKB. D DUNCAN. SEC. Reynolds' Cartage Co. LIMITED Phones: Trinity 1337-1338 Crating, PaoWng, Shipping and Storage. Furniture and Pliino Moving, l.img Distance Moving. Fool Cur Shipments. Oirico and Warehouse: 723 — CAMBIE STREET — 732 PERRY&D0LK Men's Tailors 18 Hastings West Room 33 Wilson & McNeill Painters and Decorators Everything pertaining to the trade. 3016 VICTORIA DRIVE is: High. 105 and Fair. 4148-B THE IDEA ' The traffic officer "had raised his hand and the lady motorist stopped with a jerk. Said the officer as he drew out his little book: "As soon as I saw you come 'round the bend Please patronize these union shops .WcedJhe j^fina^ the dole..The trades and labor coun- least.'" '..-■■-* .- -» ' ers in their fight for fair wages and " ' * "Officer," indignantly, taken. Its look so old.' remonirtaterf i'tfte Jady %go-'aw v**y wireh-flrra* It's this "hat that niakes me Castle Hotel Limited Visit the Finest Parlors in Vancouver; seating 500. Meeting Place of Union Men! 750 Granville St., Vancouver Phone: Sey. 7907 Union Bakeries Following is a list of clean and sanitary union shops, employing union members, who are required to take a rigid physical examination, and who are paid sick and accident benefits in case of illness which prevents them working when in a diseased condition: Hastings Bakery, 764 East Hastings Street; Phone High. 4537. Delicious Bakery, East Hastings St.; Phone High. 705. London Bakery, 439 East Seventh Avenue; Phone Fair. 122.- Dirks' Bakery, 6207 Main Street. West's Cakery, 1407 Commercial Drive; Phone High. 166. Pratt's Bakery, 3980 East Hastings Street. Ferguson Bakery, 2515 Main Street; Phone Fair. 3331. Ml Ferguson Bakery, 1714 Broadway out against the system,4inder whjch v East. they are suffering and under which, jbolden Rule Bakery, 957 Gra -ville they do not receive a fair deal? Deducting these costs from any monetary costs of establishing a system of unemployment insurance leaves a very small debt, if any, to be considered. The question is not that we cannot afford to do it, but that we cannot afford not to do it. It is our duty as would-be statesmen working for the people to do everything possible to not only check this continual unemployment, but to relieve any occasional unemployment which may still occur. Street; Phone Sey. 8656. Mutter's Bakery, 2157 Main Street; Phone Fair. 3953. Rippon's Bakery, 706 West 16th' Avenue; Phone Fair. 502. Rigby's Bakery, Cedar Cottage, Phone Fair. 4049. Sunset Bakery, 2313 Granville St.; Phone Bay. 2768. Scott's Bakery, 1848 Kingsway; Phone Fair. 729. Davidson's Bakery, 5090 Victoria Road. McGavin's Home Bakery. 2454 East Hastings St.; Phone High. 1351. The Nook Bakery, 1835 West Fourth Avenue. sanitary working conditions. Always -aSPf(|fy^ier'■ \3imB-1^b^i^ai:it^proh- tects both- the producer and the consumer. Four THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, May 2, 1930 The Labor Statesman 1 raSe Published every Friday, at' Labor Headquarters, Vancouver, B.C. Owned by tlie Vancouver, \ew Westminster and District and Labor Council. H. W. Watts, Man. Editor. PRESS COMMITTEE: Walter Deptford,. Chairman; W. Watt (Building Trades Council); P. H. Ben- gough (Machinist Tra'iks), It. H. Neelands (I'rlntlng Trades). Dan McPherson (Building Trades). B. Showier (Teaming Trades), T. Hanofln (Beverage Trades), SC. Herrett (Label Trades). Subscription Rates: $2 per Year; to Unions, 16c per month per member. Phone: Seymour 6279 Vancouver, Friday May 2, 1930 POISONING THE WELLS The local Southam paper is greatly disappointed that the Federal budget speech fails to provide for "an intelligent and aggressive immigration policy." Four months ago this same paper, from day to day, exploited the destitution due to unemployment. The following will indicate the tone of the Vancouver Province's great Christmas wallow in the ruin that is caused by unemployment:' "Threadbare and "desperate, a veteran who possesses many office accomplishments, and is a linquist, turned, in a last effort, to the fund for some badly needed clothes." "The garage owner had to dispense with some Help, and the young father had to go—now, with the exception of an occasional day's work, this young man hps no work." ' "Keeping a dog, that sounds extravagant, but Bruce (thc dog), has been a life-saver. When there was no food in the house thc mother took the dog to the neighboring butcher and asked for 'dog bones.' She boiled the bones and made soup for the children." The following is from the Vancouver Star: "An invalid girl, age 21, daughter of a veteran out of work and in extreme want, lies in bed without a single woollen garment to keep the cold out—her diet has been so meagre she cannot gain strength. If the mother had a dress of some sort, she could go out and try to find work." "A veteran, long out of a job— six kiddies, not on.e had a woollen under-garment, and the father had to borrow a coat from a neighbor to come down town." "Clear-eyed, honest, willing men implore some article of clothing to lessen their bedraggled condition, that they may put on a better appearance hunting a job." Up to Christmas we had 40 days of competition between the three local papers, each willing, for its own purpose, to tell the truth as to the conditions found among the unemployed. On December 13th a correspondent in The Province quotes as follows: "During these last few months I have been watching young men grow weary in search for work, settle in despair into dangerous idleness. ' I have seen the healthy father of a large family come shame-facedly to our door to ask for help." On November 15th, a correspondent, writing on behalf of one of the Veterans' organizations, states that during the previous month three ex-service men, driven by lack of employment, had taken their own liveB, and this was before the hardship of the winter really started. During 1929, Vancouver city expended $325,000 to relieve unemployment. The present year the cost will very much exceed this; January opened with a daily cost of $1400. Mr. George Ireland of the City Relief Department is responsible for the statement that 70 per ce.nt, of the men that appealed to his department were brought to Canada by the "intelligent and aggressive immigration policy" that thc Southam paper wishes to have continued. R. B. Bennett, the Conservative leader, states the intelligent and aggressive immigration policy, for the five years ending 1927, brought in 573,864 people, and 591,521 Canadians left for the United States. New Zealand, Australia and South Africa confine their immigration actively to the British Isles. Not one of these Dominions has a foreign- owned railway company combing the world for chenp labor. When the bottom fell out of the labor market, each of the sister dominions suspended or cancelled contracts which they had_ with the JmperialJiQyejru- ment to-'take immigrants. Every investigator that has studied the matter reports that the annual earnings of unskilled Irtlmr i«...(iM.«;i;j)i i*-jrr- "sufficient to maintain a family above the danger line, A skilful] cross- examination has squeezed this admission from the officials of the Federal Labor Department. Investigator for the Railwaymen's organizations have reported the same conclusion. Miss Child's, of Winnipeg, one of the most competent social workers in Canada, tells that, with the unskilled and unorganized worker, the baby has to be adopted by. someone wlio is able to maintain it. Father La Belle, of Montreal, is another capable and competent witness to the same effect. Noting these results of the intelligent and aggressive immigration policy, Hon. Mr. Hoey, Minister of Education, and Premier Bracken, of Manitoba, wish to abolish the Federal Immigration Department. The Saskatchewan farmers in convention have recorded their opposition to the' Canadian immigration policy. The convention of municipalities of Alberta have taken the same course. The United Farmers of Alberta demand that the money spent on immigration be used - to improve- the condition of our present population. The Ministerial Association of Calgary condemn the immigration, and the Anglican Synod meeting in Regina wished a quota law to keep immigrants out until we can hold our own people.0 The British Columbia Farmers' Institutes, in annual convention, have protested the outlay for immigrants while We cannot employ our own people. The Native Sons of British Columbia have done the. same. The Mainland Women's Institute, meeting in New Westminster, deplored the fact that their sons walked the streets in idlness while foreign immigrants were brought in tp take up the available employment. With the foregoing as the situation we will now ask on whose behalf does the'Vancouver Daily Province demand an "aggressive immigration policy?" —M. Results of London Naval Conference The London naval conference is over, and out of it have come three things. 1. A treaty between Britain, Japan and the United States fixing ratios and total tonnage of all classes of warships. Britain and the United States are to have parity in all classes. ' Japan has 60 per cent, of the tonnage of the United States in battleships, 70 per cent, in cruisers, and parity in submarines. 2. An agreement among the three powers named not to replace any battleships until 1936. Under the old Washington treaty, battleship replacements would begin this year. 3. A rather vague understanding that France and Italy will continue discussions in the hope of reaching an agreement; and that in the meantime, they will do nothing to upset the schedules of the three chief naval powers. A Troublesome Provision . There is also a "safeguarding" provision which permits Britain to exceed her quota if France starts a too ambitious programme. Plainly, this is not a reduction of naval armaments. It is a limitation only, and the limit is not a low one. The saving to the whole world in the six-year period is estimated at not less than $2,500,000,000, though giving no details on which the total is based. Britain will undoubtedly make big savings as the result of the conference. Some place the total at $300,- 000,000, and the money is badly needed by the Labor government. Stope Naval Race Those who regard the conference as a success point out that the three naval powers have reached an agreement which stops competitive building of any sort. This does seem a very real gain— but not the gain that the world was led to hope for when MacDonald and Hoover met on the Rapidan, or even when the American delegation sailed. Many difficulties of many sorts were in the way of complete success; but the barrier was furnished by Mussolini. To boost Fascist prestige, he demanded parity with France. Prepare For the Federal Election By "OBSERVER" One of the three daily newspapers that circulates in Vancouver devoted just one-half column of its leading article to the coming general election under the heading "Signs of an Election." Had that article appeared upon any other day of the week but. a Saturday, all sorts of notice now of the orthodox Liberals and Conservatives. Your church-going Conservatives, and your chapel-going Liberals spend their Saturdays either hiking or taking part in some games, and finish up on a Sunday by appearing at their resptctive places of worship, either once or twice on that day, trying to convince themselves just how righteous they are. . The gentleman with his collar the wrong way. on (backside foremost) will be heard to duly dilate upon the text, "The Earth is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof," whilst the ladies and gentlemen composing the congregation, at least some of them, know full well "that the earth is the landlord's, and . the fullness thereof. Let any parson in this city, or country, tell his congregation that the land of Canada belongs to the Lord, and should only be used in the interests of the whole of the people for use and not for profit, it would transpire that Monday morning, or not later than Monday evening, these gentlemen of the cloth would be facing a 'court martial of their church trustees, church wardens or deacons. I am certain it would be very evident to our parson friend that it was true to say, "man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth, and it is fairly obvious that there would be a few clergymen amongst the ranks of the unemployed. Of course, the local press would not carry any intimation to that effect. What would appear would be a paragraph to the effect "that the Reverend so-and-so had received a call to such-and-such a church, and that he was giving it careful consideration. In the meantime, in some domicile, the head of the household, on a Sunday afternoon, is carefully studying Wall Street information and what it lias to say on the Golden Rule, with the accent on the "gold" standard. He then sets out to persue the last chapter in the good old book—no, no, my friends, not the book you think he should be studying, but the only book that counts, or influences, his life—thc bank book, and whatever the last chapter of revelations in this book discloses decides what he shall do on the morrow. 1 could go on! You say, but what has that got to do with an election? Everything, my friend! The Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, says not a nickel until you come to the penitent form. That means. That means, you Tories, he does not worry about Labor. Indeed, a gentleman well-known and of repute in this city recently stated that Labor organizations in Canada could be bought any old time. In view of all I have previously stated above, I am going to appeal to every man and woman who believes in Labor's principles, and who is not attached to any other political party, to Step out and help to give the lie direct to this kind of Liberal and Tory statement. "Signs of an Election." Yes, my friends, the handwriting is upon the wall. Do you think that Mr. Stevens, General McRae and a host of others, including Liberals, have made the journey west, some 2900 miles, in the interests of humanity, or the particular good of their health during the Ottawa Parliament recess this Easter. Not a bit of it, my friends! I desire to say to you—and I am in a position to know—that before many weeks are past an opportunity will be presented to you to come forward, not only to strengthen labor's position in this country (particularly here in Vancouver), but to help yourself and help the party to secure clean, honest government. I trust that every thoughtful man and woman who reads these remarks will set out, determined from now on to be no longer the hewers of wood and drawers of water for a salve-driving class who only think in terms of dollars and cents. There is a song, I believe, which goes something like this: In days of old, when knights were bold, And Barons held their sway. ' You have a similar crowd right here in Vancouver under the disguise of no titles, no prefixes and no suffixes, but at bottom are a social- climbing, self-seeking bunch. Mon- archs, not only of all they survey, but your life and my life. Enter this election ring fit and ready, and, by your blows in the, ballot box, give these capitalistic swashbucklers the coup de grace—make it a knockout blow. -* You say. how about the standard bearers? Well, my friends, send in ;rjarj^H3d,hay^J)een_takenrQf it..flil(Lpo.s=. vour nampg qnd addlBaWkla 'he~Ir»- n-rsibly activities would follow. As nV dependent Labor Party's seciretarv sibly activities wo'uld"follow. As it- happens, however, readers and subscribers—in Vancouver at all events dependent Labor Party's secretary of officials and get in on time to select the right kind of rrien or/wpm- it<^^pe^\..-iis^>rrr^letn'^^-hgvfe'4«^l<>c^4^^''' Yott--4raV€-^ttci5^i^" -oppPTtUfiifcy.*- at the political situation during their | It is up to you,"if you. mean busi- week-end vacattpn;*! am speaking ness. Come-over and help us! I^lttto^ftqi €mnjwnfie INCORSORATID att MAY 1670, VANCOUVER MEN'S SUITS & TOPCOATS New Models—new colors—new fabrics. Anniversary Sale Price $16.00 or 2<<"$30<M> DOWNSTAIRS ECONOMY FLOOR, H B C Announcing Maher's June Bride Sale Presenting an opportunity to buy a complete "Home-full" of fine furniture and save on every room. 3-Piece Sani-bilt Chesterfield Suite In high-grade mohair coverings in taupe and blue, with beautiful contrasting freize cushion covers —guaranteed moth-proof — absolutely. Regular $280.00. Special for this week only $229.00 9-Piece Dining Room Suite in Walnut An attractive suite of substantial pieces, in genuine walnut, 66-inch buffet, genuine leather slip-seat diners. (ttj-! QQ CA Regular $300.00; Maher's June Bride Sale Price «fl> A ~ V . »J V 5-Piece Bedroom Suite in Walnut Charming suite—just a little different in design and finish. Regular $300.00; Maher's June Bride Sale <|J j *7 C A A THE Maher Furniture Co. LTD. 929 GRANVILLE STREET Regent Clothes are Union Tailored^ To your measure and guaranteed to fit perfectly. You have the choice of any cloth in the store and any style, all at one price; only $26 .00 You cannot pay more! Regent JCailors 159 Hastings West Vancouver, B.C. Friday, May 2, 1930 THE LABOR STATESMAN Five Western Glass Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Retail Dealers 158 Cordova W. Phone Sey. 8687 Glass for BuUdJng-s. Auto Q la sit Installed. Art Glass Repaired. Mirrors Resilvererl. \ Copper Store Front Construction. I'hone us for Quick Service. fi lazing Job*, [argg or small. PHONE: FAIR. 913-914 MERRITT'S TRANSFER Moving, Packing, Storage 148 E. 2nd Avo,, Vanconver, B. C. ,.«.-«..«..«.-«..«. Roselawn Phone: T Sey. 4730 | Flower Shop "Say It with Plowe^s" J from Vancouver's favorite florist. I 1171-3 Granville Street • ' ' Near corner Davie I The following firms have "No Agreement" with local unions affiliated with the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. Patronize those who patronize you! Taxicabs Checker Taxicab Co., Ltd. Commercial Taxicab Co., Ltd. Dairies Steves Dairy, 2024 West \%h. Crystal Dairy, 1802 Commercial. Restaurants Chanticleer, 774 Granville St. Metropolitan Lunch, 776 Granville. Trocadcro Cafe, 156 West Hastings St. Waldorf Cafe, 516 West Pende St. White Lunches, Hastings-Ganville. Printers Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., 550 Seymour St. Murphy & Chapman, 569 Seymour. Gehrke's, Ltd., 566 Seymour St. Rose, Cowan & Latta, 748 Seymour St. J. W. Boyd, Ltd., 112 West Hastings St. Tailors G. A. Collard, 603 West Hastings. Orchestras Vancouver Boys' and Girls' Band. Theatres Avenue Theatre, 711 Main St. Labor Victorious In South Australia The Labor Party has made a clean sweep at the recent election. The returns show that Labor has a majority over the two other parties. | The Liberal administration of Premier R. L. Butler, which came into power in South Australia in 1927, has been defeated by a definite swing towards Labor, and will, it is expected, offer its resignation to the governor in a few days. The introduction of a system of preference voting has delayed declaration of the returns, but it is indicated that Labor has obtained 26 seats in the assembly of 46 members; the Liberals 17, and the Country Party, with whom the Liberals were allied in government, 2, with one in doubt. Thus the Liberal, or pact, government which ousted Labor three years ago, goes down, in its turn, to defeat. The positions in the house are completely reversed. The last election saw the so-called pact, formed by the Liberal and Country Parties, come into power with 28 seats between them and the Labor strength dwindling to 18 members. The. Labor leader, the Hon. Lionel Laughton-Hill, will probably be called upon to form a government. Snowden's Budget Has Taxed the Very Rich London.—Philip Snowden, chancellor of the exchequer of the Labor government,, performed the miracle of introducing a budget increasing taxes which so far has been opposed only by bitter extremists and seems certain to meet the approval of a majority in parliament. Snowden estimated that the govr ernment would need about $4,000,- 000,000 for the coming fiscal year. The Labor government inherited a deficit of .more than $72,000,000 from the Tories. It will be necessary, Snowden said, to raise about $210,000,000 more next year than last. He proposes to get this from four sources. Increases Apply to Rich The normal income tax is increased from 20 per cent, to 22 1-2 per cent. This is expected to bring an increase of $M 7,000,000. The surtax, beginning with incomes of about $10,00,0 per year, is raised 'i'.i 1-3 per cent, on the lowest bracket, and similar amounts on the larger incomes. This is expected to yield an increase of $61,000,000. The inheritance tax is increased in varying degrees; on estates of more than $10,000,000, the government will henceforth take 50 per cent, instead of 40 per cent., as at present. This will add about $34,000,000 to the treasury. The tax on beer is raised 2 cents a gallon, and will yield a gain of about $14,000,000. Snowden explained that the increased income taxes will affect only about one-iourth of the 2,225,000 Britons who now pay taxeB. Single persons with incomes less than $2,- 500 and married persons with children, with less than $4,000, will not be affected by the. increases. The brewers have promised to pay the ,beer tax without passing it on to the consumer. Death duties do not affect the poor, or even the moderately well to do. Liberals Will Support Snowden "Additional taxation," said Snowden, "falls upon those to whom it is no deprivation in the way of necessities, or of a reasonable degree of luxury." The budget is attacked by the Tories, or part of them, and by the ex treme "left wingers" of the Labor party, who claim it does not go far enough. Liberals, almost without exception, approve it as the very best that could be done under the circumstances. Even Conservatives like Lady Astor say that "it is not a bad budget at all." ' ' ' 9. Stop Losing things out of your pockets! wear GWG OVERALLS They save wearers many dollars in property and time. GWG "Stop-loss" Pocket Overalls and work garments are built in the West, by Union Workers, and endorsed by Organized Labor in practically every trade. Only G W'G Overalls are equipped with "stop-loss'" pockets. NOTHING CAN FALL OUT OF "STOP-LOSS" POCKETS! Xo matter what position you work in! We don't keep G.W.G. garments—we sell them! THE HUB Vancouver's Largest Exclusive Men's Store Home of Hart, Schaffner & 45-47-49 East Hastings St., Marx Clothing Vancouver, B. C. Henry Ford's 1929 Profits $81,797,861 Change of Models Cost $200,000,000; Production Expected to Reach 9,000 a Day Next Month M, M. Mandot was elected president of the New Orleans Building Trades Council for the ensuing year, II Broach Wins in New Constitution Plan Washington.—Although the referendum ballots will not be canvassed until May 15, enough returns on the present voting within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have been unofficially reported to make certain that President Broach's plan for revising the constitution of the international has been adopted. This plan provides that eleven members shall be named by the executive board to represent eleven districts covering the United States and Canada. These men will revise the constitution in order to bring it up to date in effectiveness. No further voting will take place, but the document approved by this commission will be duly promulgated as the law of the union. Broach seeks to make the I.B.E.W. a "high-power" union, able to get action on any new proposal on short notice and with a minimum of discussion in meeting. Involved in the scheme is a system of regional conferences on technique of negotiation and other routine work of union agents, these having the effect of schools of instruction in the latest methods of handling any problem on the job. Italy, with every effort made to synchronize workers with jobs, has over 500,000 without work. '\y-\y S&\ SPRING IS HERE! Buy the Boy a Bike! But First, See ' ALEC WATSON Agent for C. C. M. and B. S. A. Bicycles, Parts and Accessories. SQLOtfOR CASH OR.TERMS. Henderson and ExteMoT' ■Motorcycles. •*"™"?i*B*j fitrr 789——t— 1803 MAIN ST. (At 2nd Ave.) Boston,.—The Ford Motor Company made a profit of $81,797,861 in 1929—or 8 per cent on more than a billion dollars—according to a statement filed with the state commissioner of corporations. The entire stock of the company is owned by Henry Ford, his wife, and his son, Edsel. These profits were surpassed in 1922, 1923, 1924 and 1925. In three of those years the gains of the Ford Company ran from $115,000,000 to $119,000,000 per year. Profits of 1926 dropped to $76,000,000. In 1927 the plants were closed down for six months and the deficit was $42,786,000. Production of the new model began in 1928, and the loss in that year was $72,221,000. These two items together, $115,- 000,000, represent a part of the cost of developing the present Ford car, Model A, and rebuilding the factories to manufacture it. When other items are considered, the general belief that the first Model A car represented an investment of $200,000,000 is evidently not very far astray. Ford production in 1929 is given at 1,851,092 machines—more than twice that of 1928. By May the company expects production to reach 9,000 ears per day. The three-millionth car of the new model was made March 12th. Comparison of production schedule with profits shows that the Ford company cleared $44.19 per car during 1929. CARMEN'S JOINT BOARD TO MEET IN WINNIPEG The joint protective board of the Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America on the Canadian National will convene at Winnipeg, Man., on Tuesday, May 27, 1930. Every lodge on the system will be represented. This is the largest joint protective board under the jurisdiction of the Brotherhood. PHILADELPHIA CARPENTERS SIGN S-YEAR PACT Philadelphia.—For the first time since 1920 a wage agreement has been signed in this city by the Carpenters' District Council, representing 16 local unions and over 8,000 members, and the Master Carpenters' Company, comprising most of the employing concerns. The new contract establishes .$1 ..25, u hoor 81 'f^"M^^m0d''pfo- vides for arbitration of -future disputes.. It.runs for five years. ■ Get Your Spring Clothing at The Hub DECAUSE we are out of the high rent dis- trict; because we sell for cash; because we carry a huge stock and can buy to better advantage; our prices for quality clothing are extremely low. You save money at The Hub. Suits from G.W.G. WORK CLOTHING up BLACK BEAR OVERALLS •tfb Largest Exclusive Men's Store in British .Columbia 45-47-49 Hastings St. East, between Carrall and Columbia Sts. Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits Vancouver Drug Company (1928) Limited CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS We an the original Cut-rate Drug-flats of Western Canada. Make a purchase at any on* of our Eighteen Stores, and note tha QUALITY, SERVICE and SAVING. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS—MAY Snd and 3rd 1.00 .35 .25. 1.00 1.00 Mermen's Talcum 16 .50 Pond's Skin Freshener .89 .50 Camtiahas Italian Halm 23 Egyptian Bouquet Talcum 13 .50 7.. 11. T. Talcum 13 .60 Blue Seal Vaw-llne 1» .25 Dr. Rcld'H Blood Purifier >. .61 ;„35 Dr. Reld's Burdock and .25 Saraaparllla si l.oo Sulphur and Molasses 18 .25 Mecca Ointment 16 .25 I'uni.ill Milk of Magnesia Dr. Kcld's Syrup of White Pino nnd Tar Dr. Reid'l Itoyal Ernbrocatlo Pompelan Bloom Pompelan J.Ip Sticks Lifebuoy Shavlnp ('ream . .. Wright's foal Tar Soap ... Papeteries : Benzo-Almonri Cream Cedarnaptha Flakcn ..:. . . .38 .27 .26 .3» .16 .23 .14 .59 .14 .IS VANCOUVER'S OWN DRUG STORES—FIFTEEN IN THE CITY AT YOUR SERVICE. WE SAVE TOW MONEY TELEPHONE YOUR WARTS—18 STOBES U.nemploymfinJ;, figures in. Great Britain give a total of over r,5p0,000 out of work, df whom more than 1,- and the total ^figure is said to have pone well over the 2,000,006 mark. 000,000 are permanently out of jolM. , „., ..,—■_.iMja^»wu_JJUJ»uaJ* But these aremerely the registered, | one-seventh _»n4 were accomplished Th,&..SheHw»jOil Company, and :thfc Union 0.il G&m&uiy have reduced Fe- finery operations to a six-day basis. Refinery, . Joins. .ba.ve_ keea^cjutaikfLJ without reduction in payroll or personnel.1'. "...'•:,'.• W Six THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, May 2, 1930 "Buiia B. C. Payrolls" Why Pacific Milk is So Good! A MOTHER who placed her bahy on Pacific Milk, on . the advice of her physician, tells us, in her letter, the child has grown to be a robust boy. All food specialists say that/ Evaporated Milk is the best substitute for mother's mil Pacific JVfilk Factory at ABBOtSfORD, B.C. / . • VANCOUVER TURKISH BATHS Rheumatism, Lumbago, Bad fold Neurttl* MASSACE A SPECIALTY PACIFIC BUILDING 744 HASTINGS W. SET. 3070 Chapman's Recreations, Ltd. phons: Trinity 5633 1106 Seymour 3t„ Vanconver, B.C. E. J. Chapman INDEPENDENT LABOR PARTY VANCOUVER BRANCH Chairman - - A. J. Turner Secretary-Trias., R. E. Tlmmlns 536 Drake Street. Meets Second and Fourth Fridays 135 West Hastings Membership Fas II Tor Tsax NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Secretary Trades & Labor Council Room 200—S31 Beatty Street Phones: Sey. 7495-62711 BLUE GOOSE UNION MEN I Why not give your* wives and families a half-day's holiday? Bring them in Saturday 6j Sunday for Dinner. A special service you'll enjoy. ■ , A 1109 GRANVILLE STREET Phone: Seymour 3617-0 Union Tailor Shop s BEATON, F. W.—S5S Georgia West. BUTT, CHAS.—1066a Pender West. CALLADINE, W.—4349 Main. CREELMAN & MARSH—603 Dunsmuir. CREASEY & ABRAMS—700 Robson. GRAY, DAVID—164 East 11th. HARTLE BROTHERS — 662 Sey. mour. JEFFS, A.—2532 Main. MORGAN. T. C—1335 Granville. PERRIN & CO.—200 Blk. Georgia E. PERRY A DOLK—18 Hastings W. PETERSON, A.—14 Cordova W. RAY BROS. TAILORING CO 80 Hastings W. \ SLOWIN, F. M.—827 Granville. SMALL, DAVID—4021 Kingsway. STORRY, H. F.—653 Georgia. VAN THE TAILOR—556 Georgia. TOM THE TAILOR—1542 Lonsdale, North Vancouver. ELITE TAILOR —757 Lonsdale, North Vancouver. B. C. E. TAILORS—Hart Block, New Westminster. What Labor Asks of The Organized Church Final chapter of Del. El S. Hough- am's address in WesiejTChurclj: Searching Questions When Dr. ChSs. Gilkey went to lecture in India recently, 'a young Oxford friend said to him: "Gilkey, what are you going to say about the race quefftion?" "Nothing," said Dr. Gilkey^'I have come to speak about JesuS and our generation." His British friend replied, "You had bet- Jier say something about Jesus and the race question, and say it within the first ten minutes, if you hope to get any hearing for your message." Christian friends, these are searching questions, and these are searching days. We have travelled far along the horizon of material progress. To what objective does it all tend? I maintain that what I have here stated, represents not only what is in the mind of all thoughtful people, both within and without/the churches but that what is here suggested fol- 'ows as the practical outcome of the intellectual position which has been reached by many, indeed by most of the greatest Christian thinkers. Mine is but an attempt to translate into practical politics, the conclusions which they have arrived at in their study of the world situation. Not for one instant do I suggest that my opinions and suggestions should prevail, but I think they should be considered. If what is here advanced is of the truth, encouragement is sought; if false, correction. When, by general consent, things are not what they might be, or what the standards of thc Christian church intend they should be, discontent and the frank expression of" concern do not seem to me to be disloyal to true thought, though they always seem to be treasonable to thc contented. God and Mammon Are we living in the hectic last phase of a (lying order, or may we cling to thc hope that it is thc darkness that precedes the dawn. Jesus Christ seemed to say that if the house of this world was built on the principles He taught it would stand, and if not, it would fall, because it was not built on a foundation on which a permanent building could stand. Has this no bearing on the problems of the last sixteen years, that has but emphasized the fact that Little Ethel—Mother, are you the nearest relative I've "got? Her Mother—Yes, dear, and your fatlrer-i!rtlre~closg»t.~ "-1'1 ' ' ,' — The 5-10-15 cent.store».are among :.».the few lefUsriio dp^flot seW- on the - 4r«tolterent-'rri^trK=^~ think things out ^and through; nor is its hatred of sham and humbug, nor its love of what is real and sincere; not its devotion to the persorntsf Christ. Maybe it is time that the churches, following the example of their Master, should die for the people? They have lived for themselves too long. As one writer has pertinently stated: "What the church tells us to think is always a matter for discussion, but what God, in the soul of every man, tells him to do, is too plain for man's misunderstanding" G. K. Chesterton observes: "It is not that Christianity has been found wanting; it has been found difficult and never tried." Calm and Considered Opinion Oh for a great religious genius and a really great leader to realize the opportunity! Never in history was there a greater opportunity for the Christian religion to make good. It is worth while to remember the words of Marshal Foch, when he made his report before he won his first Battle of the Marne: "My centre is giving; my left wing is retreating; the situation is excellent; I am attacking." That was not bravado. It was a calm and considered opinion which could not be defended by any logical argument. It was genius. These words seem to me to be prophetic of what a great religious leader would say today, and it is essentially a great day in which we live—a day to fire the blood and stir the imagination of every student of the world movement. Church of Christ, can you, will you catch the vision and evangel of this Man of Galilee—the most elemental, the most searching, the most challenging of all human souls who ever trod the human ways of earth? Today, as more than nineteen centuries ago, He calls to a distracted world and to a church called by His name, but not always by His spirit, "Why call ye Me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" We Will Go Up Together In the main street of a little village in the Alps—Chamoix—under the very shadow of Mont Blanc, there stands a monument, commemorating the first ascent of the mountain in 1787. The figure of the HAZELWOOD ICE CREAM - <■ The only 100 per cent Union Ice Cream in the City! Phone: Seymour 2090 Hazelwood Creamery, Limited Christendom, having paid no heed U, | Genevian, De Sassure, is seen stand the teachings of Christ, has well nigh collapsed; we have neither believed in the goodness of God and His goodwill towards us, nor have wejjijm, bent with eagerness, his hand pointing the way up, is the guide, Jacques Balmat, who, the previous year, had made his way to the summit. One who tarries a moment beneath the monument can almost hear the guide say, as he stands there, gripped by the grandeur of the monarch of the Alps, "Come, I have been up there; I.know the way; follow me, and we will go up together." So it- is with Jesus Christ. He comes to us as no materialistic philosophy of life can ever do, as we face the heights of life—the presence of God—the world unseen and eternal, and feel in our inmost souls His challenge and claim upon us. His spirit confronts us. His outstretched arm points to the climbing path ahead. His voice speaks quietly and confidently in our ear, "Come, I know the way; I have been there; follow Me and we will go together." Let me conclude then, with that 'ittle verse of Whittier's: thought of treating other men, even of our own race and nation, employers and employees, as blood brethren with us. Are we to blame the Christian God because, having built our civilization on a basis which our Lord said would lead to collapse, we see around us everywhere signs of disintegration? Labor asks: To whom does the church owe allegiance? By whom is it dominated? Christ draws the line of demarcation clearly and insistently—"Ye cannot serve God and Mammon." And now I am sure you are ready for my third question, which will be very briefly stated, for it is the logical sequence to the first two. The Great Renunciation Does the church believe that if it were called upon to make the great renunciation for truth and justice, even at the cost of wealthy benefactors and valuable endowments from questionable sources; if. through the halls of industry and throughout our whole economic system, the church's Voice rang out for Justice, not philanthropy; for brotherhood, not patronage; for joy and freedom of life, not a cost of living —first be reconciled to thy brother and then, with clean hands, Ijring thy gift to God's altar—would the church's influence be greater or leas than it is in the world today? Labor asks: To whom do we owe allegiance? Do I need to put such a question as that, do you think? I know that many will rise up and tell me that this is a selfish'age; that men and women are not prepared for sacrifice, and that high ideals have no hold upon this generation. Be that as it may. When the Christian church has offered the nation the whole truth, then it may be true that the nation may refuse it, but until that has come to pass I cannot count men and women blameworthy who are not interested in the partial presentation of Christ which each churdi gives, nor will 'I admit that tHe Christian gospel would be preacTiecr'to this age and -. KOMxanon" in vain. After all, the heroism of our generation, especially of, our fine, ^oung"people, is not to be* doubted l1irn»rre98i^MT^*r»*'telrt"'; ing erect, looking up at the mountain, his face telling us the things he is thinking in his heart. Beside "Oh, brother, if my faith be vain, If hopes like these betray, Pray for me, that my feet may gain The sure and safer way." MORE SCOTCH Have you heard of the Scotchman who built his house by the church so that his chickens would get the wedding rice? f3r the Scotchman who went insane because he bought a baseball score card and neither side scored? s Or the one-eyed Scotchman who wanted to pay half-fare to go to the movies? Or the Scotchman who put green glasses on" his cow and fed her shavings? \ Or the Scotchman who carried his extra suit to Detroit looking for thc Detroit Free Press? Or the Seotchroan who bought a loaf of bread and wanted it wrapped in today's* paper? \ , International Publishers^' g8X 4fli' avenue, New York,' is .compiling a Workers^" saire ~^b^r^T^6fWVare asked by the publishing firm to send in lyrics, and truiaic, of labor sratga which might otherwise escape nation^ Drink and enjoy! VAN BROS.' CIDERS PURE SWEET AND SOUR APPLE CIDER "Made from H C. Apples" Try "The Lions" Ginger Ale Orange, Lemon and Lime Kist. T PHONE HIGH. 90 VAN BROS.. LTD. PROMPT DELIVERY 1055 VERNON DRIVE i One of the most popular brands among Union men sold by the Liquor Control Boards of Canada CATTO'S Old Highland Whis\y Obtainable at All Government Liquor Stores Please Ask for CATTO'S This advertisement is not published or.displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. Instalments IJOMES — clothing— education—even * * pleasures and luxuries—are bought on the instalment plan; but few people realize that money—the force behind all buying—can itself be bought by instalments. By making payments of $4.52 a week you can buy $1,000 in four years. Ask our Manager about it. The Royal Bank ' ^ of Canada:__ "Vancouver Branch . ■ A' ivL^vft, Manager 20 Offices in Viuicom-cr^-'S? Branches.in .i.iriiish.O.lunihia -. Friday, May 2, 1930 THE LABOR STATESMAN Seven Union-Made Shoes CORNETT BROS & CLARK 33 BAST HASTINGS STBEET Florshelm, Stride™, C. B. A C. Men fl and Youth's. HUDSON'S BAY CO. Ladies': Hohansen, Bancroft-Walker, f Colella-Lelghton. Men's and Youth's: Tetrault's. MODEL BOOT SHOP 1186 GBANVXIsIsS Tfltrautt'a, Men's, Women's and Youths' Union Label shoes. WM. TRICK, 146 Cordova till. .-Tetrault's Men's and Youths; also. Strlder and Slater's Union Label shoes. Fehow Unionists, demand the Union Label, Shop Card and Working Button, and patronize fair employers and em ploy UNION LABOR Classified Ads. BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS Wallls vr. Let earn, 403 Metropolitan Building. Phons Sey. 8837. BATHS Hastings Steam Baths Price 35o Only 788 Hastings Street Bast. DENTISTS Or. W. A. RnUedge, 108 Hnstlngs West. NOTARY PUBLIC V. R. Benfoturh Labor Headauarters. PRINTERS Labor Statesman, Labor Headquarters. RUPTURE SPECIALIST 0. B. Heard 813 Robson. Get The Habit Patronize Our Advertisers Patronize Our Advertisers Patronize Our Advertisers Fraser Shoe Repair Co. "Better Repairs fox Less" All Work Guaranteed. Moderate Prices. PHONE: DOUGLAS 4366 N. J. Fraser, Prop. 191 Hastings East (Opposite Library) Dr. Trevelyn E. Sleeth CANINE AND FELINE , SPECIALIST "AND SURGEON ■jOBeomng. .IlwC^ Dog...a»d..-Ca.t, -HoapUal, 1429 Qranvllle Street, and Kingsway Hoarding Kennels, at Dogwood, 3306 ^ Kingsway, Burnaby, Head Office Phones; Seymour 549-550 = I'ri.'.-N t(. sJiit th'< uui-m num. — The Week at Ottawa (By J. S. Woodsworth) The debate on unemployment insurance, which arose out of Mr. Heaps' motion that the government should give immediate attention to the problem, lasted for the greater part of seven parliamentary days. Mr. King, in a two-hour speech, sought to minimize the extent of unemployment. He quoted statistics that there were more men employed than there had been some years ago. In view of the increase of population and the basis on which our statistics are worked out, their relevance is not very apparent. The prime minister also took the ground that the governments of the provinces had not stated that they were unable to cope with thc situation and that the premier of each of the provinces reported prosperity. Here, again-^did anyone ever know of a government that did not claim that its administration had meant prosperity. Mr. King" then went on to point out the danger to the financial standing of Canada if it'should be known that there was unemployment;' that this would make investors hesitate to put any more capital into the country. He quoted the B.N.A. Act, and reasoned that unemployment was entirely a provincial or municipal responsibility. Then, lest he should be accused of indifference, he turned to his book; "Industry and Humanity," quoting at great length, and also quoting the programme of the Liberal party. It would seem that the prime minister was very sympathetic to the unemployed in their efforts to induce provincial governments to act. His position reminded me of an incident some years ago: The Nova Scotia miners came into Ottawa asking for old-age pensions; then went away, each carrying a copy of the prime minister's book. They asked for bread, and he gave them —a lemon. In expatiating on the viciousness of the Dominion turning over money collected from the people to the provincial authorities, the prime minister stated that he might be prepared to go a certain length in meeting one or two of the western provinces that had progressive premiers at the head of the government, but that he would not give a single cent to any Tory government. When, at this point, he was interrupted by cries of "Shame," he said: "My hon. friend is getting j very indignant—something evidently has gotten under his skin. May I repeat what I have said? With respect to giving moneys out of the federal treasury to any Tory government for these alleged unemployment purposes, with these governments situated as they are today, with policies diametrically opposed to those of this government, I would not give them a five-cent piece." The prime minister will not soon hear the last of this outburst. He concluded his speech by urging that the motion should be withdrawn, and warning the Farmer and Labor members against association with the Tories. Mr. Guthrie, in reply, pointed out that the prime minister had stated, in effect, that he would not believe in a condition of unemployment unless the premiers of the various provinces brought the matter to his attention. Mr. Guthrie claimed: "For all federal purposes we are the representatives of the provinces, and we bring to the attention of parliament the fact that in the various provinces there is an extreme, an emergent, condition, and that it is the duty of parliament to take action under this emergency." The highly unsatisfactory nature of party government was shown in the discussion and in the vote. Several Liberal members were independent enough to «practically acknowledge the need for action. When it came to the vote, however, they felt under obligation to support the government. Many of the Conservatives, on the other hand, urged that unemployment was very largely the result of the present fiscal system, and that higher protection was the only solution. They voted in favor of Mr. Heaps' motion, but their vote as interpreted by their speeches simply means that if in power they would raise the tariff. They do not commit themselves to any far-reaching reform or even to such immediate measures as unemployment insurance. Thus, in the end, all we nave as a result of the long debate was a reaffirmation of .party loyalties. Perhaps I might add a paragraph from Mr. Evans' contribution: "With regard to the prime minister's speech yesterday, I want to say that if this government refuses to co-operate* with'the-pruviilcgsrthm the provinces, as sovereign entities, will have to take steps to protect themselves. In the past neither the ^Dorntrrion northe 'pruvinCHif'gBvenr- Tfients'have had airjTcontrol over the Your Problem/ Sim: . City. C9HE street car and the interurban service of Vancouver and district is your service. Its operation entails problems that would surprise the average man and woman. Do you know, for instance, that the B.C. Electric transports 200,000 people daily? Or that fifty per cent, of these people ride in three hours in the morning and two in the evening? Do you know what a traffic "surge" is? And how it is dealt with? These are just a few of the many interesting subjects explained in a booklet, "Carrying the People," which we have just published. ■ If you would like to understand some of the problems that confront the men who operate your street car service, read this little booklet It is yours for the asking. Just fill in the coupon below, and mail it Publicity Department B.C. Electric Railway Co. Vancouver. B.C Please send me a free copy of your booklec "Carrying the People." 'British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Limited R2-» welfare of our people, as a result of whose brawn and sweat the industries of this country have been established. The fiscal policy of this country has been in the hands of the capitalists, who nominally own the industrial plants of the Dominion. I say they only nominally own the plants which they direct, and with which they exploit the workers of the country. Neither Roger Babson's method, the capitalistic control of parliament, nor even the militia, will be able to hold this country in peace, order and good government if the railway companies and other concerns, such as Besco, are allowed to import labor, as they import raw material, for their own benefit." Mr. Campbell pointed out that, from the practical standpoint, while the government feared the demands on the treasury which would result from any federal measure of unemployment relief, and while the Liberal government claimed that it was simply carrying out its pre-election promise of economy, that there were other spheres in which the government might practice this economy to considerable advantage: Take, for instance, the expenditure on the governor-general's office, Rideau Hall, and so forth; this year it cost nearly $441,000, and since the present government took office there has been a steady increase. Surely we could cut that in two and save a quarter of a million dollars. These figures are not final, because we spend on vice-regal cars a great deal of money which is charged up to the Canadian National Railways and which does not show in the public accounts. . . . Let me give one or two items in the list of expenditures for the Quebec citadel, taken from the auditor general's report for 1928-29: ■'...- r-JVCarpet. JU8.7L 2^jajcda„ :. ..,...,;..•....... $10;036.09 , (Purchased from the Brinton-Pe- terborough Carpet Co., Peter- buiuugli.j "There is, also an item for reno vating and plastering the ballroom, at a cost of $7,712. It seems to me that when women and children are suffering because of unemployment in this country we could very well do without these expenditures. The ballroom, I suppose, would be used only two or three times in twelve months. If the prime minister would go over these expenditures he would easily find where he could save money enough to relieve unemployment without dipping into the treasury." May I read a note, under the heading of automobiles and operating costs, in the introduction to the public accounts of 1928-29? The auditor general states: "The total expenditure in connection with new. automobiles and automobile repairs, renewals, etc., but not including cost of gasoline and lubricants, amounted to $634,549.10, an increase of $92,622.46, or 17 per cent, over the expenditure of 1927- 28." The auditor general goes on to comment on that increased expenditure and to plead for a reduction. NO SUGAR SPOILT ON B. C. RAPID TRANSFER TRUCK We have been advised that an article published in the issue of April 18th, headed "Ii. C. Rapid Transit Works This Stunt Too Fast," is entirely untrue. We were informed that 30 sacks of sugar were spoilt and that the loader was asked to pay half the costs of the damage. Upon investigation we find that no sugar was spoilt and no effort made to collect -costs of any spoilt sugar.—B.S. Girl's Best Friend "Mama," said her little six-year- old daughter, "please button my dress." •&#/**— . ^'You_ will have to do it ypurselfj, dear,"" waiuTnereply." "Mower's too busy." "Oh, dear!" ■ exclaimed the little girl. "I don't know what :J.'d do .The United States ' now affords gainful occupations to close- upon 50,000,000 men and women.;,. This number includes all persons' actively ~™^o« "myse^ tian'Advocate. -. <r>: . |line of pursuit.. EAT In New Westminster's Popular Union Cafe Allen's Cafe Open Day and Night K. J. Bishop, Manager 660 Columbia Street Union Men, Eat at tne MINTOCAFE Phone 2680 The Outstanding- All-White Union Cafe 761 Columbia, at Alexander NEW WESTMINSTER I. A. M. VETS IN WINNIPEG AWARDED HONOR BADGES Winnipeg. — Thirty-seven honor medals have been presented to members of Lodge No. 122 of the International Association of Machinists in recognition of long-time membership. •I. Flude, with 42 years of continuous membership, received a gold medal and engraved certificate. He is a charter member of Lodge No. 122. There were also 13 silver 25-year emblems and 23 bronze 15-year badges awarded. H. Kemster. secretary-treasurer of District No. 2 of the I. A. of M., made the presentation on behalf of the grand lodge. Eight THE LABOR STATESMAN Friday, May 2, 1930 Dentistry Painless ay rRJMWfiHb fn< Painitss Prices Ground Floor—City Hell Sey. 1460 12 Hastings East ^ REGENT TAILORS % LIMITED 159 Hastings Street West Opposlts Province Every garment tailored strictly to measure by Union tailors. One price. $26 TRUSS TORTURE Eli ml rm ted by wearing; our support. 30 days' free trial. Gall or ■•nd for booklet. A. Lundberg Co. 938 Wost Pendor, Vancouver ,o everywhere Union Bakeries The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread Fairmont 122. 439 7th Av». E. ^11 ■ 1111111 ■ II111111111111111111111 111 ■ IIJ. | Hastings Bakery I 5 HIGH. 4S37 = = Choicest Broad, Cakes and = S Pastries. Sour Kye Bread = = 764 Hastings Street East | ^iiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif Delicious Bakery Union-made Bread and Pastry. Ask for it at your local store or PHONE HIGHLAND 705 and have our salesman deliver it FERGUSON'S BAKERY ALEX. STEWABT, PKOP. 3515 Mala Street - - Phone: Pair. 3331 1714 Broa&way ... Phons: Hlg-h. 6074 When Better Cakes and Pastries are Made, Well Make Val Golden Rule Bakery . ; MOO.. MB. ■..■ 9S7 Granville. St. Sey. 8656 Musicians' Notes By Con Sordine I have just finished reading a book, "The Film Finds Its Tongue," by one Fitzhugh Green. It is a history of early attempts at the creation of talking movies, and the success of which has attended the later efforts. In effect, it is the story of the rise of Warner Brothers (Harry, Jack, Albert, and the late Samuel, and their successful pioneering work in the talkie field. At first it appears to have been Harry Warner's idea, after seeing a laboratory demonstration of the machines used to wed sound to pictures, to use them for musical accompaniment only for the movies, and not to try and make talking pictures. To quote: "We can film and record vaudeville and musical acts," says Harry, "and make up programmes tor houses that can't afford the real thing or can't.get big- time acts. Think of what it would mean to a small independent theatre owner to buy his orchestra with his pictures. Not to have an organ! Not an actor—and yet his "whole show . . . ." The whole show5 in a can. Pass me the tin opener, Bill. I've got a can of two acts of Shakespeare, the Bloop-a-doop Jazz Hounds, Kreisler, Chicago at Dawn, and a Gastonia mill-owner treating William Green to a double high-ball. » * * ' Looking round, I see that things have not yet reached that pass when birds like me, who have "no agreement" with the talkie houses, have no other place to go for amusement. There's the New Orpheum, the Empress, the Royal, all with living entertainment, and on Saturday nights there's a fine band concert and dance at the Auditorium, and the many other dance halls in and around the place or another every night in the city. I mention the. Empress, although as a musician, I think that the musicians there are in a tough spot. They'll get the blame for alleged weaknesses, when its hardly fair to expect them with their small ensemble to give the same pleasure as a decent sized orchestra. And neither is it quite fair to the patrons. Moreover, a larger orchestra could be featured, and would attract the many thousands who are now asking where they can go to demonstrate that they want living music in the theatres. * * * Miss Evelyn McDougall, the charming stenographer in the Union office, leaves us at the end of April to take up a life of wedded bliss. Best wishes to Evelyn and her boy. Prize Winners at St. Railwaymen's Dance The Street Railwaymen's Union in Vancouver held an enjoyable whist drive and dance on Wednesday evening in the I. O. 0. F. Hall, and gave away some good prizes that were well appreciated. The winners of the whist drive were: 1st, Mrs. L. J. Johnstone, 962 Howe street; 2nd, Mrs. Enman, 4520 James street: consolation, Mrs. Auld, 924 East 10th. Gents' first, Mr. Har- court, 1934 East 56th; 2nd, Mr. Ab- ney, 5540 Sherbrooke; consolation, J. Hacking, 43 East 45th. Prize Drawing Ticket No. 236—Mrs. Auld. Ticket No. 225—Not collected. Ticket No. 642—E. Pearson. C. N. R. To Install Free Clinics for Men London, Ont. — Medical clinics, where employees may ; secure free medical service, have been established at several of the larger points on the Canadian National. The object of this service, as expressed by Sir Henry Thornton, when he addressed the recent conference of general chairmen, is to keep the employees in good health by frequent voluntary medical examinations. It is not the company's intention to use the results of these medical examinations to interfere with the employees' positions in any way. "We feel fully justified," says Joseph Corbett, general chairman for the Carmen, "in recommending this medical service to our members and hope they will take full advantage of it." . Ne,w»rV, N.J.r—Fifem^i of Irving- tori, a Newark suburb, have organized and obtained % -chairter-f rom the International Fire Fighters* UmtrnV ~ Ladies' Auxiliary Holds Big Social and Dance Mount Joy Loyal Star Lodge, No. 49, Auxiliary to B. R. C. of A. held their closing of the season whist drive and concert on Saturday, April 26th. Everybody reported a good time, and we look forward to the fall entertainments being better than ever. The lodge takes this means of thanking all those who have helped to make our social evenings a success, not forgetting to thank Mr. Watts, editor of the Labor Statesman, for his generous publicity for our lodge. Those taking part in our closing concert were Mrs. McGuire, 2 songs; Miss M. McGuire, violin selections; accompaniment by Mr. Ringwood. Bro. Scambler of Local 58 gave piano selections; Bro. Ross, president of Local 58, gave an address; Bro. Wm. Thomas of Local 58, 2 songs, after which the balance of the evening was given over to dancing. Bro. Scambler and Mr. Ringwood supnlied the music. * * * Mount Joy Loyal Star Lodge, No. 49, Auxiliary to B. A. C. of A. held a successful apron shower at the home of Mrs. Whittington, 4580 Quebec street, on April 23rd. Mi's Gladys L. Warde, president, acted as general convener. Mrs. Alex Ross had charge of the aoron sale and Mrs. Peter Ross the refresh ments. Those taking part in the musical entertainment for the after noon were Mrs. Havers, piano selec tions; Mrs. McGuire, several songs; Mrs. Webster, reading; Mrs. Samson, piano selections and song, after which refreshments were served meeting closing with all aprons sold. This apron shower was for the purpose of raising funds with which to purchase the officers' badges. Taxi Drivers Urge Support to Union Men No doubt there are quite a number of people (including members of trade unions) wondering why the Checker Taxi has'been placed on the "No Agreement List." The union drivers will endeavor to explain. First, calling your atten tion to the winter just past, unem ployment was very heavy and was the cause of a lot of relief and sundry expenses being paid out by the city. The city, comprising the taxpayers in this case, had to hunt up this amount. If there had been no unemployment there would have been no relief'to pay out and the money saved would have gone towards other public works, naturally cutting down .on specified estimates, and the money saved would really go back to the taxpayers, or, in other words, the mill-rate would be lower than it must be now. So, going back to our subject, the Checker Taxi Co. Drivers work straight twelve (12) hour shifts, and, drivers on owner's cars often work fourteen (14) hours. Now, if they only worked 8 to 10- hours shifts, it would mean putting on more drivers, thereby creating more employment and less unemploy-» ment, and indirectly giving jobs to eight or ten more men, and, in a general sense, might take 8 to 10 men off relief for other vacancies, thereby cutting down the city's expenses, etc. So, readers, it is not from a greedy standpoint that the Trades and Labor Council has taken the course it has, but from a public welfare point of view. Union taxi companies are endeavoring to pay good wages for reasonable hours worked, and by so doing are giving the public something else besides service, inasmuch as shorter hours mean more safety, more employment, more distribution of wages and more money in circulation. If'Other businesses fell in line it would go to unite our Vancouver, and as unity makes strength, so will that same strength aid our progress considerably. —G.B. THINGS FOR MEN! 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Smith, and after meeting some fifty guests, left by. auto for one month's" honeymoon trip down the Pacific Coast. William Walter Deptford is a member of the General Welders' Association of Vancouver, and vicinity, which recently obtained.a charter ftoni^e''*raye8'rand t'ffbor^dngress of Canada.; The Labor movement, and friends, wish him and his bride abundant prosperity, health ahd_hap- piness. .,..... *—*-*- «*■*— " Dick's Spring Suit-selling Event! Smart Spring Worsteds, Tweeds and Twist Suits $27.00 DICK Limited Hastings at Homer Street Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back! fmWJIlUMUIILV^^ n Don't Forget to Attend the Elks' Bazaar Circus Cambie Street Grounds ALL THIS WEEK Bigger and Better Joy-zone! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Have a Good Time; See a Good Show, and Help a Worthy Cause! 300 Snappy Spring Suits at prices which will compel you to buy! Here's an event which you have been waiting for. Three hundred of our higher grade suits, in two groups, priced below their actual value. All new spring patterns and fabrics, in thc newest models. Tailored to the Dick high standard of quality. FANCY TWEED AND WORSTED SUITS The greatest showing of new shades and patterns imaginable. Styled to the minute. Priced to your purse. Single or double-breasted models. Peak or notch lapels. Light or dark shades; for men or young men $19.00 This group includes fine French and English Worsteds, Scotch Tweeds and Irish Tweeds. All new patterns and colors. Fine Art Silk linings. Stylish new models EiSiEiiESE^W^fW^ ALBERTA PLACES BAN ON ALL IMMIGRATION . Edmonton, Alta.—The province of Alberta has placed a ban on all immigration Until such time as the unemployment situation clears up. . . Only those ,cpAirig_to_settlfi..»B..ia»d- JBiMCnL. 'ah7~witlT"su1ficient capital to main- J tain themselves will be admitted.. The Federal immigration autjip_ri- ties will co-operate to enforce Al- ^^^-^^erfffs^isT*"50^^ NOVA SCOTIA PREMIER IS OPPOSED TO FREE BOOKS Halifax, N. S.—Nova Scotia will not have free school books', for the it-Ieast,.. »TJi«•■ proposal „was defeated in the legislature last Week. Premier Rhodes led the. opposition. Even if the treasury... were. 0xerflo.w- ir^..h.e.^va^Jul4ti)J. ool books, he declared
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