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Hastings, on JULY 4, 5, 6, at 8 P.M. 25 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to the “B.C. Workers’ News.” DOMINION HAT CO. | Sey 6 = NEW SPRING HATS Styles . . Shapes . . Colors Manufacturing Hich-Grade Felt Hats CLEANING, BLOCKING — 50c a 918 GRANVILLE STREET Workers’ Correspondence Jobless Are | Refused Fuel DESTROYED INSTEAD BURQUITLAM, BG, Unemployed must pay wood, states Mr. Sipprel, of public works. When asked by members of the unemployed association if the job- less families could haye wood classed June 26.— for their chairman as too small for marketable pur- poses, and which is burned alone with the brush, his answer was “No? Strict orders have been issued to the foreman, where the unemployed are foreed to cut wood for their re- lief, that all wood unsuitable for market be burned. BULLS RAID IN -SALMON ARM SALMON ART, B:.C., June 24. — Proyineial Police raided the home of Geo. Jordan today, confiscating all working class literature and per- sonal letters. .Some of these letters had been in this man’s possession for twenty years, havine been writ- ten to him by his mother, now de- ceased. Others were from his brother, also deceased. In Endersby Every nook and cranny was Searched and left in a state of up- heaval when police finished their despicable work. This is the second raid on workers’ homes within the last five days. At Endersby work-— er’S home was raided Thursday nieht just aiter the .S.U0. Trade Union delezate had addressed a meeting in the K.P. Hall there. There is no doubt as to what lies back of all these raids, and that the fascist hand of intimidation and po- lice terror is now rampant in British Columbia. The raids were conducted with Warrants issued under Section 98 of the Criminal Code. 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The eight arrested relief strikers appeared in court last Friday morn- ins, and after one ofthe worst judi- eial farces ever Shown here they were all convicted of “vagrancy.” While there is remand after re- mand for the like of Celona and ex— Chief Cameron in Vancouver and elsewhere in the province, the eight workers were refused a further re- mand to enable their counsel, Gor- don Grant, to be present, the judge declaring it appeared that Grant didn’t want to defend them. Workers Refused Admittance. Although there was plenty of room ‘in the court, many workers were refused admittance. One worker who was already in the building, and was going into the courtroom, SENTENCED 10 OAKALLA JAIL F STRIKERS was forcibly thrown out, receiving a bad gash just above the fore- head. Political heelers holding jobs con- nected with relief administration and holice were the witnesses for the prosecution. They all played up the fact that the accused would not ac- cept what they were given and the conditions of slavery without com- plaint. Ioreed Scabbery Attempted. These were dubbed “agitators.” The accused tried to get in evidence that a strike was on, but this was ruled out by the judge. Im the case of the accused, Gee, his past activ ties in the miners’ strike owas brought out against him, but the judge did not rule that out as “‘hav- ing no bearing on the case.” The whole business was a Slaring frame-up of revenge and for the purpose of intimidation. Four of the conyicted workers were given six months in Okalla and four three months in the same place. Takes Up Struggle For Chinese Unemployed Workers VANCOUVER, June 25.—Throush the persistent activity of the Single Unemployed Protective Association many workers who had been sub- jected to discrimination by the relief authorities at Hamilton Hall, have received relief after ‘final’ had been written on their cards. Meal Tickets But No Bed At first only threee days were Siven which later was extended to five: days, and today vrelief was drawn by these men for one week. Other single men who have been blacklisted from camps have re- ceived one week’s meal ticket but no bed. The S.U.P.A. is continuing With these cases, bringing them to the attention of the City Council and Members of the Legislative As- sembly (Provincial House). No Chauvinism Chinese unemployed workers had been cut off relief for over a week when the soup kitchen, run by the Amglican Mission, refused to feed them. These cases are being fought by the S.U.P.A. and investigations are proceeding. The S.U-P.A. is now conducting an intensive organized drive for members, through the activities -of rectifying grievances arising out of relief discrimination. Single unemployed workers are ursed to join*the S.U.P.A. and help fight these grievances. S.U.P.A. Fights Against Single Men Being Cut Off Relief Allowance SINGLE MEN’S RELIEF SLASHED SMITHERS, B.C., June 22. Single men’s relief was cut here re- cently to $6.60 per month. The un- employed put up no struggle because of lack of Support’on a united front basis. The C.C.&. Club, under the influ- ence of a man who is a money- lender and charges as high as 12 per cent on mortgages, has stubbornly opposed all proposals for the estab- lishment of a united front on any is- sue concerning the workers. This policy has brought disastrous results not only to the unemployed but to the C.C.F as well, their membership having dropped from 160 last year to 19 paid-up members today. FAKER EXPELLED SAN FRANCISCO.—Rank and file members of the International Sailors’ Union, headquarters branch, ex- pelled S. A. Silver, vice-president, and henchman of Paul Scharrenbere, also expelled from the ranks of the Sailers’ Union. Recruiting For Fascist Army SMITHERS, B.C., June 22. — A fascist group here calling itself the Citizens Protective Army has been sending out letters to citizens ask- ine for the names and addresses of men who would be willing to take By being maintained, but for their organizations. press, a member of which is exploited farmers. the starvation of your It is your paper, against the wall to having foisted on bosses. wives the jail and imprison them—al “News,” forced to nated. which the supporters of the Paign to make the Drive a s The B.C. Workers’ News In The Class Struggle Intensify The June Drive for More Subscriptions! MALCOLM BRUCE The role played by the B.C. Workers’ News in the strug- gles of the workers in Vancouver, and throughout the en- tire province during the last few months, should convince every worker, and every supporter of the workers’ strug- gles, of the imperative necessity for the News not only its coming out oftener. The capitalist press is playing a tremendous part in supporting the Citizens’ Leasue, MeGeer, the infamous Shipping Federation, and their ilk in their stubborn effort to smash trades unionism on the Pacific Coast. The capitalist press is assisting in the development of Fascism and in preparation for war. It persistently mis- represents, lies about, and slanders the workers every time they are engaged in the battle for bread and to protect A powerful antidote to their poison is the working class the B.C. Workers’ News. It is your paper, fellow workers and debt-ridden and It is your paper, unemployed workers fighting against: and children. workers battling with your backs preserve your unions and to prevent you the company unions of the thieving It is your paper, young workers whom the bess class are expecting to send to another world Slaughter to pre- serve and increase their profits. There is a Drive going on during this month to increase circulation of the “News”. fund to assure its continued publication. The Fascist gangs, the c Federation, all those who exploit the workers, who slug, 1 would be gleeful were the Which is a thorn in their corrupt hides, to be suspend for lack of financial support, for then they would know that a determined foe had been elimi- and to build up a sustaining apitalist press, the Shipping We are confident that instead of the satisfied grimace _ on the faces of our enemies, there will be a wry, sour one. But that depends upon the vigor and enthusiasm with “News” plunge into the cam- uccess. ALL TOGETHER for the success of the June Drive! @utside points remain the same as last week, with only two places heard from, with a total of $16.50. OV Bill, Peggy Harrison, Iron Ra- tions, District Press Committee and the business manager are still at a Standstill from last week. The grand total for the first 25 days of the drive amounts to $347.27 or 34 per cent of the amount to be raised by the end of the month. These figures show the amounts turned in by the different organiza— tions and press committees are sure_ ly only part of the funds raised; the remainder, we are certain, is being held back until the end of the drive so that large shows will be made in the last few days. This may be all right for the com- up arms against the Communists. rades making the donations and BAZAAR & DANCE Saturday, June 29th, 4 p.m. Orange Hall Gore Ave. & Hastings St. Free Drawing on Five Grand Prizes Auspices of Women’s Auxiliary Swedish-Pinnish Workers Club Adniission 15c Hastings Steam Baths Always Open Expert Masseurs in Attendance High. 240 764 BE. Hastings DANCE ORANGE HALL Gore Ave. and Hastings WED., JULY 3, 1935 in aid of B.C. Workers’ News Drive Joint Auspices S.F.A.K. and U.L.F-T.A. Music (donated) by Johnny Martin and His 6-Piece Band — Auspices 8.U.P.A. — PICNIC! Gigantic! - Colossal! By M. DICE. The C€.C:F. is holding its Provin- eial Convention on July 27th and 28th, according to a statement pub- lished in the ‘Commonvealth.” Some 200 delezates are expected to attend. So far, no announcement has been made by the Provincial Jsxecutive Committee of the C.C.r. as to when the discussion by the C.C.F. members. and their followers will commence. Since there is only one month left before the conyven- tion, we will welcome letters and articles and space in the “B. CG. Workers’ News’ for such discus- Sion can be secured. Practical Walue of the Wnited Front Por the last three months we have had a strike of camp workers which developed into a wide mass united front movement of the worlkine people, with the C:C.r. and the Communist Party, participatine. This was a splendid movement against the slave labor program of the reactionary Bennett govern- ment. It was this mass united front movement which enabled the camp workers to carry on the struggle, and is being extended now on a Dominion-wide seale with the march to Ottawa. The working people, together with Communist and C.C.F. members, had an opportunity to see the value of the united front in action. It brought positive results. At the Same time it revealed, more than ever before, the need of a permanent united front between the C.C.F. and | the Communist Party. } | It is desirable that the G:C. Ff Pro- = vincial Convention should closely 7 ex ine 2 experiences and the - re} nletion examine the experience ANC To celebrate ihe compre i practical value of the united front. of the first six months ex- Undoubtedly, the convention should istence of the B.C. Workers’ News SUNDAY, JULY 14th (All Day) SPORTS — GAMES REFRESHMENTS NORTH SIDE HASTINGS PARK Every worker will be there! draw the necessary essons and adopt a policy which will meet the ne for a greater united front betwee the G.P. and @.C.F., and undertake practical steps towards its realiza- tion. Arguments Against United Front Pure Invention In the last few years whenever the Commenist Party appealed for joint action with the C.C.F., most of the national and provincial lead- ers were saying, with other argu- ments, that the G@»mmunists were not serious, that it was a manoeuyre. === Unfortunately, these arguments } The CCF. ure Provincial Convention still repeated here and there, and from time to time, although they are without foundation. Today, every member of the CC. E., Socialist Party, Trade Unions and wunoreanized workers ean see that the Communists are sincere in their efforts to build the united front and this sincerity has been tested in actual life for the last three months in Vancouver. The Communists are not afraid to eriticise their own mistakes before the workers, such open admissions being essential in order to draw the nec ry lessons and avoid such mistakes in the future. In the case of their coming convention, it would be well were the €.C.JF. members to follow this practice in order to strengthen the fight for the united front of the C-C.F. and the CP: fhe United Front Should Be Concern of All C.C.F. the Members from the C.C.E. popular mass for action. Only by discussinge ques- shows this very clearly. Prohibition of picketing is an attempt to smash labor unions. The C.C.F. conven- tion should consider these matters carefully and take measures for ex- tension and official endorsement of the united front to combat this fasc- ist terror. Unity of Action Between C.C.F. and Communists Highly Desirable The coming Provincial Convention of the C.C.17. should lay the basis and make definite decisions on these vital questions. We all should ack- nowledge the healthy atmosphere which exists between the C.C.im, and the Communists as a necessary con- dition for the creation of a wide united front movement against ris- ing fascism in this province. What is needed now is leadership convention to this sentiment and desire tions of immediate participation in The Communists have been con-] daily struggles against the fascist sistent in advocating and organizi program of McGeer, Pattullo and the united front of all the laboring | Bennett can the convention brine people for their common interests. |] desirable results for the working Consequently certain people ad-|] class. The workers of B. G. are ex- vanced the ideas that the Commun-] pecting important decisions from the ists are the ones to be benefitted | CG. convention. from it. Or course, such an explanation is e only partly correct, because CCF. Will Not Be members, Socialists and other work- ers are equally interested, and bene- fit from such unity. Now the fight for the united front and its realiza- tion has become the concern of thousands of workers and it will be incorrect to say that it is confined to the Communists only. Events have shown that the Communis fight for the united front bec they, more than anybody else ize the danger facing all workers. Reign of Fascist Terror in B.C. We are at present witnessin= mass arre all over the province. Arrests and mass beatings are daily oceur- in the city of Vancouver. interior a number of n organizations have been declared ral (Mine Workers’ Union and Unemployed Organization at Princt- t movement is srow- ing in B.C. The Citizens’ League, Tom MeInnis and Mayor MecGeer’s vicious anti-labor activities only too clearly prove that so-called democ- racy is being transformed into open violent methods of suppression. The present longshoremen’s strike rences In the ton). The fascis Stoolpigeons For Hepburn TORONTO, June 18:—The dema-— ie Wit al premier, Hepburn, is casting aside the humanitarian mask toward the unemployed that he wore last year. He offerings opposition to the provincial Hunger March, and im- pudently irying to turn the organiza- tion into a government stool-pigeon agency by demanding the names and addresses of every one who takes part in the march. Ernest Laurie, He was told by vice-president of the Ontario Work- ers Federation, that the executive would not be a party to the stool- pigeon system of the government. Instead of reecivine a mass dele- sation as he did last year, Hepburn will receive 3 delezation. of only 15. Progress Of ‘ ‘News’ Drive springins a surprise on the ones whom they have challensed in the Socialist competition, but i reality it has a very poor effect on the drive as a whole. Phe reason for our belief that the amount so far turned in is not a fraction of what is raised is that the sales and subscriptions to the paper have grown at a really healthy rate Since the campaign Started, and we know that every new reader is a Supporter of the paper to a ereater degree than merely buying it. The salesmen haye shown the Sreatest driving force during the campaign by their consistent in- erease in bundle orders to the point where the circulation is now over the 3500 mark—and still £rowing, DONATION CHART, - NOON, JUNE 25th Organization— Amit. Go JEEP Ro poo cisouto oe 32.00 160 iERbter=hetnsle oe ey 5.00 1000 Maxim Gorki ........ 24°00 80 Swedish Winnish ..... 25:85 65 WE SRW. eiseteisoie wise = (2.80 28 TE Wedlince so orien 14.17 28 WEES Fis oe etree 5.40 27 JUSO=“Sav. 2.222. - 10.30 25 Bl OO Dye Ok asen Reine area 2.309 2346 Dom. Servants ...... 1.00 20 MWS OAS Sea eS 6.60 13 Wikrainian-cepen cece 5.81 ii Scandinavian ........ 55 ii Food Workers ....... 70 7 Dialiant sae oe ee 80 6 innmishl <2. Se see -50 Zz Press Committees IN Ob SA eon pee Oy 8&8 NOs Sp cranes erie 81.41 81 No Br eiaccye oss ee 15.55 62 INON 29) econ ee ee 11.45 57 No OM 36 6qseso nose 12.60 3i Wo. Ue co tasiesd Geese ia eee eeours 14.15 28 UN fo) aa ee nas ces 2.50 12 INO ie oe meee es 1.00 5 NOE 2 oes SoSeeonS 1.00 2 C.CF. LEADER PRAISES POLICE VANCOUVER, June 21.—A reac- ftlonary organization known as the Lions Club, meeting in the sumptu— ous Georgia Hotel, ordered a letter of appreciation sent to Chief of Po- lice Foster for the clubbing of work- ers during the police rioting on Tues- day, June 18th. It is noteworthy that a member of the executive of this Lions Club is R. P. Steeves, CCF. leader and election manager for Arnold Weeb- ster, €.C.. candidate in Burrard constituency. The president is one EF. W. Smelts who was a scab during the strike of the gas workers some years ago. He shovelled coke during the strike, later becoming a salesman, and now is in charge of that department for the B.C. Electric Company. At the same gathering Rev. G. GC. Owen bestowed his blessing on the sadist police clubbers, and declared that they had held themselves ‘well in control” while trying to brain the workers, men, women and children. The Vicar: “I havyen’t seen you in church lately, Wilkins.”’ Wilkins: “Oh, yew needn't worry, sur. yew ain’t lost me custom, f = 1iSso nowheres else.”