4} Page Two B.C. WOREERS’ NEWS May 8, 1936 Sam Scarlett Greets Tom Mann After Twenty Years Two Veterans of Labo Recall Struggles of I.W.W. in 1916 TORONTO, Ont., April 30 .ALP) —Tonight two grizzled veterans of NOT FAR OFF AT THAT An old unemployed worker with snowy hair and flowing beard was hailed before a judge in Montreal on a charge of vagrancy. ‘When,’ asked his honor, “did you first know that times were bad?”’ r the Labor movement met in the a ee 55 5 Union Station here and shook ae. GEBIS BED)” XEUNEE ESS hands, They were Tom Mann and 5 Sam Scarlett. Hew in the throng of workers who cheered till the echoes rang back from the steel, concrete and stone of the Royal York Hotel realized the significance of that handshake. But Tom Mann, aged 80, and Sam Searlett, aged 56, both knew, and their grip tightened. Twenty years ago Tom Mann, then as now one of the big leader in the British trade union move- qient, organized a strike on the Cardiff and The purpose was to save the life of Sam Scarlett, who, with two others, Carlos Tresca and Joe ‘docks of Liverpool, Bristol. Smitt, were facing death under mur der indictments in faraway Min- nesota. And Scarlett lived to shake Tom Mann’s hand at the Union station here tonight. Twenty years ago, in 1916, Scar- Tett was general organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World and was in the thick of the great strike of 30,000 iron ore miners against the gigantic United States Steel Trust, the monstrous baby of Judge Gary. During the strike deputies at- facked the miners and deputies were qcilled. The trio of organizers, famed in the “Trosea, Scarlett and Smitt Case,” together with 21 others were arrested and charged with first de- gree murder. At once the Steel Trust tried to Tush through the Minnesota legis- jature an act providing the death penalty, hanging, for murder, and tried to make it retroactive to catch fhe 24 union men in the Virginia, Minnesota jail. At once the whole labor move- ment of the world rose as one man and demanded freedom for the pris- oners. Twenty-one were dismissed at the leaving the strike leaders, Trosca, Scarlett and Smitt, to face the terror which preliminary hearing, Judge Garry had prepared. ‘Then . Tn the Scranton coal area, 125,000 Sniners downed tools in a 24-hour Protests by the ¢housands piled into President Wil- son and to Governor Burnquest of ‘protest strike. Winnesota. From England Tom Mann cabled the President and the governor to fhe effect that, if the innocent vic- Sims of the frame-up were not re- deased, not an American ship would e loaded or unloaded in a British And just to show that he a 24-hour tie up was ordered in Bristol, Cardiff and port. Meant business, Liverpool. 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Cordova St. Doug. 4853 s s Rates: Daily, 50c and 75c. 4 6 s g s aUEESEESVSEBSerSVeseBesesesyas Se oe Pa Se eee ee a a ee ea ee ee ee The judge looked puzzled, con- eluded it was possible, and allowed him suspended sentence. ‘Mistake To Ignore Russia’ S LONDON, Eng:, April 23.—ALP) —‘The economic reyolution achieved in the Soviet Union is without par- allel,’ is the opinion given in the latest issue of the Monthly Review, issued by Lloyd’s Bank, Ltd., one -|of the biggest banks in Great Britain. The April issue of the Review features an article by R. J. Truptil, entitled “The Economie Evolution of Soviet Russia, 1917-1936.” which concludes as follows: “The economic revolution achieved in the Soviet Union is without par- allel. In fifteen years—for it is fair to reckon only from the end of the civil war—one of the poorest and most backward nations that has achieved simultaneously an indus- trial equipment and+ a complete transformation of its agricultural methods: Through many changes of policy, the Bolsheviks have grad- ually extended social ownership to all the means of production, trans- port and trade... Cannot Be Ignored. “Their system is Socialist. Al- though individual property can be acquired in the form of savings, state bonds, a house, a car, or a few animals - . there can be no indi- vidual ownership of the means of production. As the system developed, we may see issue of industrial de- bentures, but it seems reasonably certain that shares will not re- appear. “As it is, the system works, and this in a country of 178 million in- habitants which, for size, diversity and natural wealth, can be compared only with the United States. The Soviet Union is thus becoming a leading factor in the world and it ~wrould be a profound mistake to ignore it.” lature by two votes morning session. Trosca, Searlett and Smitt re- ceived a visit from an intermediary, a man representing Judge Gary, who told them: “The judge has his wind up. To- morrow you will be taken before in an early will ask for a dismissal.” And so it was. The next night, Trosca, Scarlett and Smiutt dined in Chicago. Today both of them are Com- munists. R.C.M.P. HALT UNEMPLOYED SUDBURY, Ont., May 4—(ALP) —That the Royal Canadian Mounted Police haye other duties to perform than dragging jobless men freight trains is evident in the ac- tions of a squad of eleven Mounties sent here for special duty recently. Although local lawyers say the action is illegal, Mounties and plain- clothesmen have been stopping un- employed workers on the provincial highway at Ronford, telling them to “set back to North Bay.” The officers, who were sent here, according to local press statement, to stop illegal riding on freights, teil the unemployed that if they enter Sudbury they will “get two months.” May Day Celebrations (Continued from page 1) each section was announced, the crowd cheered wildly. The Communist Party section, Wisit the OYSTER BAY CAFE 300 Carrall St. The Oldest Cafe in Vancouver ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO HAT ¥vhen in town, try the STOCKHOLM CAFE 311 Main St. Where you can enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal NO BETTER ANYWHERE with Tom Ewen at its head, and the sections of the C.C-F., brought the loudest response from the crowd, showing that unity between the C.C.F. and the Communist Party was a live issue. Under an azure sky 8,000 people sat on the grassy slope surrounded by pine trees and listened to the speakers of the different organiza- tions, Dr. Telford of the C.C.F- opened the speaking. Mack Mac- Kinnon spoke for the A.F.of L. and dealt with attempts at negotiations with boss loggers. Tom Ewen spoke PUBLIC CAFE (Under New Management) 286 Columbia St. Gatering to Waterfront Workers, Loggers, Miners, Fishermen. | MEALS THAT SATISEY for the Gommunist Party. Other speakers were: Dorothy Steeves, M.1L.A., for the women; M. Rush, for the youth; A. M. Stephen, for the League Against War and Fasc- ism and the veterans; and the Rev. R. N. Matheson, of Collingwood United Church. In each of the speeches rang a keynote of unity. A. M. Stephen UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT i Mrs. Erikson - Alf Olsen Lanning Apartments |) Single and Housekeeping Rooms ist Party, while the Rev. Matheson the impending loggers’ strike, and stated that, “The strike would not mot lift a hand 318 MAIN ST. 2 SEY. 310 against ©OOF S00 SSOSOO OOO ESOS SHOR GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! New and Used Ra $5.00 Down Buys a Radio, MEIKLE ELECTRIC & RADIO SERVICE RADIOS and TUBES TESTED FREE IN YOUR HOME BSOSOSOUO SS SOS SSOP OSV SS SOO POS OSS 5 brother workers.” dios from $19.50 up. Washer or Vacuum Cleaner Judge Gant and the State’s Attorney otf hoped to see a union effected be- tween the G.C.F. and the Commun- spoke wholeheartedly in support of last ten days if the workers would their SOVIET CENSUS TO TAKE PLACE MOSCOW, April 30-—(ALP Cable) —Remarkable results are predicted from the census scheduled for Jan- uary, 19 which will cover the whole of the Soviet Union, in ac- cordance with the decision of the Council of People’s Commissars. This census will be the first since 1926 and will apply both to Soviet citizens and alji foreigners who are in the country. Such a census, it is estimated, will require the mobil- ization of no less than one million census workers. In the last census, that of 1926, there still existed relics of capital- ism, census officials point out, which today are already relegated into the museums of history. At that time, it is pointed out, there were no Jess than 845,000 ‘employers with hired lJabor,”’ mainly Kailaks. At that time, too, unemployment existed and only 39 per cent were literate. Since then, however, these officials Stress. the social catesory “‘employ- er with hired labor’ has _ disap- peared, and the new census papers will not even contain the very word “class’” since the census is being held on the threshold of class society. But, more detailed than in the past, will stand out the question of education and the position of each Soviet citizen in the national econ- omy organism, because under So- wiet conditions, there are not any “surplus people.’’ The national economy of the U.S.S-R. has work for every person. NOT WELCOME AT BALTIMORE, MD. BALTIMORE, Md, May i1.— (ALP)—Publie protest, it is now re- vealed, resulted in the cancellation of elaborate reception plans of mili- taristic groups for the Nazi cruiser Hmden when it docked here re- cently. Mayor Howard W. Jackson cut Domestic Workers Invited To “At Home,”’ May 14th REGINA WOMEN ORGANIZE AID FOR WORKERS REGINA, Sask., April 25.—The election machinery was fgiven a further push forward last Thursday as the women in polling sub-division 3A, for the first time, launched a women’s section of the Labor As- Sociation. - Similar sections of organized women are already in existence in other polling sub-divisions and wards in this city, and the women are making extensive preparations to see that the coming by-election is swept by Labor forces to maintain the Labor majority in the City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS “AT HOMB” The Domestic Workers will hold an “At Home” in the O’Brien Hall, 404 Homer Street, Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 6 pm. Tea, cards, music and games. Silver collection. CLAIM YOUR PRIZE Results of drawing at 150 West Hastings Street on April 17th: Hirst prize, Ticket No. 398 (claimed); Second prize, No. 359, and Third prize, No. 416. If the last two prizes are not claimed by May 31 they will revert back to the organization. down official participation to-the bare formality of sending a sub- ordinate to repay the “courtesy call” of the Nazi captain. The cruiser, calling at a number of American ports, is scheduled to ‘pay, dock in Montreal some time in May. The Ruling Clawss By REDFIELD O’Brien Hall to be Scene Of Enjoyable Afternoon The Domestic Workers Associa- tisn of Vancouver recently revised its constitution and drew up a new membership card of a more popular nature than the previous one. The aims and objects of the organization are stated: To establish an adequate minimum wage for domestic work- ers, a shorter working week, a va- eation of two weeks per year with Sickness and accident insur- ance, to prevent and investigate un- fair treatment of domestic workers, and to establish a down-town club- room. The organization meets regularly every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the O’Brien Hall, alternate meet- ings being of a social nature. Re- cently, a bazaar and several success- ful dances have been held. The girls are making every effort to get in touch with and establish friendly relations with domestic workers in other groups, such as foreign-born groups, ¥.W.C.A. mem— bers, and groups under the wing of various churches. A further effort in this direction will be an “At Home” on the afternoon of May i4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the headquarters, @Q'’Brien Hall. The only charge will be a collection to defray expenses, Tea, cards, games, etc., and a con- tinuous musical program will be the order of the day. The tea tables will be attractive with flowers and nice linen. The girls wish to extend a cordial invitation to all girls and women, who do housework (cleaning and minding children, etc.) to drop in on this oceasion, to have a cup of tea and chat, or to spend the whole afternoon there. The World’s Workers Voice Plea On May Day Unity TORONTO, Ont., May 1.—(ALP) —Bright sunshine smiled today as Toronto labor staged the greatest May Day celebration in the city’s history. Between 25,000 and 30,000 people surrounded the band stand in Queen’s Park, scene not so many years ago of sharp battles between workers and police. Between 18,000 and 20,000 marched in the three parades which met on University Avenue and marched together into the Park. May Day this year saw for the first time in Toronto a united labor movement. C.C.F’er and Commun- ist, trade unionist and culture cirele marched side by side behind their massed banners and to the sSkirl of pipes and the musie of brass bands. Leaders of the United May Day, with Tom Mann, “took the salute” as the throngs swung by. Mann, his first raised in tHe red salute, was cheered as each contingent passed. HARRISON MILLS, May People’s Front May Day meeting was held in Harrison Mills. There were three speakers, Rev. E. Baker for the League Against War and Fascism, Mr. Holgate for the C-C.F., B®. Cumber for the Workers’ Unity League. All seatinge=- was taken. A unity prevailed. aL and standing room splendid feeling of GOTTHBORG, Sweden, (ALP Cable)—More than aded here on May Day gathered at the meeting the parade. At Port Sundsvall, in the north of Sweden, the unity parade included 3,500 participants. May 2.— 3,700 par- and 7,000 held after MADRID, May 2.—(By Cable to ALP)—Lead by Largo Caballero, Socialist leader, and Jose Diaz, Com- munist leader, 20,000 members of Unitary Syndicates and United Tobacco Workers’ Syndicate of Madrid marched through the streets of the city acclaiming their victory against reaction. Lhe biggest May Day march of Spain’s history tock more than two and a half hours to pass a given point. One hundred and forty young syn- dicates, the Young and the Communist Young Socialist acclaimed Stalin, Thael- mann and Carlo Prestes. “Down with Hitler’s fascism,’’ resounded through Madrid. Premier Azan agreed to demands of workers for prosecution of the October terrorists and dissolution of Monarehist and fascist organiza- tions. PARIS, May 2.—(By Cable to AdJGP) Thirty thousand people jammed the Buffalo Stadium here at May Day meeting addresed by two of the workers’ leaders, Raca- mond and Jouhaux. Trade unions meeting at numbered more than 15,000. Popular Front demonstrations in Paris and surrounding area saw eighty per cent of the Renaud auto- mobile plant employing 20,000, out on the streets. A complete turnout of ail taxi drivers, some 1,985 was one Ff the many of the Clichy of parade. Marseilles turnout embraced some $0,000 marchers. At Toulon 15,000. Lille 20,000, and Le Havre 20,000. features LONDON, Enge., May 2.—(ALP)— May Day meeting at Hyde Pari here under the auspices of the Communist Party and the Independ- ent Labor Party listened to Harry Pollitt, leader of the Communist Party and Fenner Brockaway, leader of the T.Iu.P. ZURICH, Switzerland, May (ALP)—United May Day demonstra- tion here, 18,000 parading and 22,000 at a meeting, was the most impos- ing ever seen here. Communists cheered wildly greet- ing their leader Gottwald in the Iarisplatz. Two other unity meet- ings were held in the Canton of Zurich. —— COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 2. —ALP)—The Comunist Party par- ade here embraced some 10,000 par- ticipants, among whom were nu- merous foreign sailors, Negroes, Greeks and Soviet workers. At the meeting: held later more than 15,000 attended to hear Communist leader Larsen speak. LONDON, Ont., May 2.—(ALP)— This city yesterday saw its most Significant May Day celebration on record. Significant because the workers’ meeting on the Market Square was a united cross section of London’s masses. From the platform came speches from veteran Communists, C.C.F. leaders, trade unionists, unemployed men and women, and a United Church minister. ATHENS, Greece, May 2.—(AILP Cable)—All Greek cities conducted large parades and everywhere united front demonstrations were the order of the day. ; BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 2.— (ALP Cable)—Great demonstrations of unity prevailed throughout the city and throughout Belgium. At Vertiers six thousand textile worlk- ers took part in a great unity par- ade. At the Brussels meeting, one thou- sand Communists took part under the slogan “‘For United Action.’ TOKYO, May 2.-—({By Cable to ALP)—Although May Day celebra- tions were prohibited here and in other towns of Japan because of the intensified war situation, the major- ity of the workers of the transport union organized trips outside