Page Iwo B.C. WORKERS’ NEWS May 15, 1936 New Chinese Magazine Out Gives Intimate Picture of Mocds of the Orient A new semi-monthiy illustrated -magazine, spokesman of the work- ine class of China, has made its debut. “The Voice of China,” pub- Jished in Shanghai, with most of its Articles written by Chinese or trans- Jated from Chinese sources, dealing intimately with the moods and activities of the vast population of -China, is necessary reading for any- one interested in the Far Bast. The strike struggles for increased wages and conditions, against the physical ‘beatings and discrimination of the factory workers at the hands of Japanese foremen, the opposition to 4¢he encroachments of Japanese im- perialism, are all dealt with in the Janenuage of the Chinese themselves. Tt is. an invaluable supplement to “Ghina Today,” furnishing the liy- fing, throbbing background of life and struggle to the learned, authora-— tive articles of ‘‘China Today.” Send $2.00 (U.S. currency or Inter- national money order, available at 41] post offices), to Hastern Publish- ine Co., 749 Bubbling Well Road, Shanehai, China, for a years sub- ecription. BALLOT DIVISION IN FRENCH ELECTION PARIS, France, May 8—(ALP)— The popular vote of the chief parties participatine in the Twrench elections Jast week has been announced as follows: Left - Socialist) Sewer ee 2,475,000 G@ommunist .......-.-.---- 1,573,000 Radical-Socialist -..-.-..-- 1,401.000 Right: *Oelkon 55 sa Se GG pODoD AOD 1,895,000 Risht -......-.----------- 2,146,000 Scatered groups unclassified .......--+--- 150,000 TOM MANN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL TORONTO, Ont., May 11.—{ALP) =— Tom Mann, British Communist ‘and veteran labor leader, was taken +o Western Hospital here late this afternoon suffering from 2 sSus- pecttd kidney ailment. All his Cana- dian speaking engagements were eancelled. Dr. Howard Lowrie, physician to the aged labor leader, tonight said ¢hat he is not entirely out of danger put that his condition is not alarm-= ine. The operation was to facilitate the passage of a stone in the kidney. Dr A Willonsky performed the opera- f#ion under a spinal anaesthetic. Tinder the most favorable develop- ments, it will be at least a week Before Tom Mann will be able to feave the hospital, it was stated in @ bulletin issued tonight. Tf you don’t subscribe to this paper, send in a sub now. MUSE VSVE SVE SVSEBesvet===ETt=F STANLEY HOTEL j; 21-25 West Cordova St. , Rates: Daily, 50ec and 75c. 4 Weekly, $2.50 and $3.00. 4 Hot & Cold Water in Every Room f AABABAAAAABS WORK & WAGES for VANCOUVER -.- REGENT TAILORS SMART CLOTHES WWand-Tailored in Our Own Vancouver Shops — POPULAR PRICES — 394 W. HASTINGS - SEY. 5614.8 Fo BE eMac JOHN E. LINDER Passenger Agent for Scandinavian Steamship Lines. .- - Passports Ar- ranged. Representing — ; The Swedish American Line The Norwegian Lines The C.P.R., Cunard and other lines. 14 W. Cordova St. Doug. 4853 Visit the OYSTER BAY CAFE 300 Carrall St. The Oldest Cafe in Vancouver ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO HAT When in town, try the STOCKHOLM CAFE 311 Main St. Where you can enjoy 2 hearty, satisfying meal NO BETTER ANYWHERE PUBLIC CAFE (Under New Management) 286 Columbia St. Catering to Waterfront Workers, Loggers, Miners, Fishermen. MEALS THAT SATISFY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Erikson - Alf Olsen Lanning Apartments Single and Housekeeping Rooms 318 MAEN ST. - SEY. 310 “include other Amalgama Move Toward Unity Met With Opposition By A.F.L. Executive @n April our xecutive de- cided that we write the following letter to the Secretary and member— ship of the United Fishermen's Pea- eral Union, Local 44, A-F. of L. Vancouver ,b.C.: United Fisbermen of B.C., M. B. Guest, Secretary. Dear Sir and Brothers,—At this time, when there 1s great need for co-operation of the different fish- ermen’s organizations, if price and working conditions are to be im- proved, we feel that, in the sein- 599 ing category, much can be ac- complished if your organization and ours will come to a friendly understanding, that will male it possible for our Semers’ Local (180 members), to become a part of the United Fishermen’s Union of B.C. This would greatly strengthen your organization and give you control of a majority of the sein- ing fleet, making it possible to gain better prices and other con- ditions. Our Seiners’ Local realize also, that while the seine fisher- men are divided, as they are now, no great steps can be made toward better conditions. Our Executive Comumiiitee feels, that in the interest of our mem- bers, this letter go forward to you, with a sincere wish that you con- sider this question seriously, granting us an early reply to the above. We also tentatively propose, that you consider the question of issuinz a Branch Charter to the balance of our organization, com- posed of Gillnetters, Trollers and Cannery workers. The details ot conditions you may propose, and in the latter case, what the per capita would be, will be awaited with interest by our Executive Commniittee. Wopinge to hear from you at an early date, Fratermnally yours, Executive Committee, C-W.L.U., Per, Secretary. Up to the time of this writing, no answer has been received from the above organization, as to their at- titude in regardxto this matter, but in a conversation with the secre- tary, Mr. Guest, we learn that our letter was not read to the member- ship meeting. The reason Siven, was, because the Bxecutive decided that since the letter came from an un- chartered organization, it would be unconstitutional te place it before the membership. Apparently, the only real obstacle to our seiners being taken in was, that we refused to pay the $10.00 initiation fee de- manded. Our seiners could not see, why, in the interests of unity, they, aS an already organized body, should be called upon to pay over $1800.69 in initiation fees. Our sincere wish thut the United ishermen’s Union could see our proposal, for complete merger of our seiners section into their organiza- tion en bloc, would have meant that the United Iishermen’s Union would haye a majority contro] over the seininge fleet in B-C., and the benefits that would come from such a move would be counted in dollars and cents as well as better work- ine conditions for all the seiners in the industry. Executive Committee, Fishermen and Cannery Workers’ Industrial Union. Y.c.L. TO HOLD DIST. CONVENTION The Young Communist League in Gritish Columbia will gather at a large and widely represented Dis- trict Convention of its organization on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, in the Clinton Hall. Calls haye been forwarded to all of the Y¥.C.L. branches throughout the province. Letters of invitations have likewise been sent to youth Jeaders and youth organizations in Vancouver and surrounding areas. The convention this year, will register numerous developments in the youth mowement in B.C> The ereatest achievement, by far, is the splendid unity between the Young Socialist League and the Young Communist League, which is now broadening out in the formation of the Socialist Council of Youth to working class youth organizations. Discussion on the next steps to be taken towards the realization of the formation of a United Youth League in B.C. will be held. And prof S in the field of uniting the forees of the young generation in this province will also be discussed. The Saturday session will be given over mainly to a deseriptive and analytical report on youth prob- lems in B.C. This will be followed by discussion and resolutions on various questions. All youth pres- ent will be given voice and vote on the resolutions. HINDU YOUTHS BATTLE POLICE GATCULLA, india, Aiay L— (ALP)—Youths before the Italian consulate shouting “Down with Rascist Italy; Down with imperial- ism!’ were dispersed following a elash between police and anti- fascist demonstrators. To attain unity and better wages strengthen the American Federa- tion of Labor, the largest trade union body in Canada. 2SSSSSSSSOOSOOOOS OOOO OO OS GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! New and Used Radios from $19.50 up. $5.00 Down Buys a Radio, Washer or Vacuum Cleaner MEIKLE ELECTRIC RADIOS and TUBES TESTED FREE IN & RADIO SERVICE YOUR HOME Fishermen’s Union Presses | tion Of Locals > SOINTULA WOMEN IN LABOR LEAGUE SOINTULA, B.C—The Women’s Labor League branch has func- tioned here for over ten years. At one time it was divided in three groups, aS women living on farms found it impossible to attend meet- ings at a distance of 2-3 miles. The smallest of these branches wasn’t in existence for long, but the other two have carried on their work res- ularly. However, although the mem- bership was as high as thirty-five and more, it included very few of the younger women and none of the girls. This spring there appeared pos- Sibilities of forming: an English braneh, and to get eleven new members in the very first meet- ine certainly was great. The young- er women who so far had been un- interested in W.L.L. work joined readily, and so did two girls. This braneh has a bridge club in con- nection with its meetings. It already has started a Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation. It participated in the United Front May Day activities, one of its members giving a short speech on War and Fascism in regard to women and children. It assists the children’s group leaders in arrange- ments for a local children’s summer camp. It is preparing a whist drive and dance for W.L.L. funds, All in all this branch has started off very well and it is to be hoped it will carry on this work continu- ously. JOBLESS 10 BE SENT TO FARMS TORONTO, Ont., May 4.—(ALP)— Tifteen thousand men will be trans- ferred from Ontario cities to farms during the 1936 season, Hon. David Croll, Labor-Welfare Minister, esti- mated today when he reported that 875 unemployed had already been placed on farms during the first week of the farm labor placement campaign. When questioned on this “work finding’’ policy of the Ontario Lib- eral government, Harvey Murphy, unemployed leader, stated that “this Was merely another method of cut- tinge relief rolls by forcing men out on farms whether or not they were suited for the work. “In Hamilton,” “they have already cut off single men and married couples with no children. Those who have been cut off relief will be forced to accept these poorly paid jobs.” LANGLEY RELIEF WORKERS FIGHT FOR INCREASE MURRAEVILLE, B.C, May 11 —— The recently formed Langley Relief Workers’ Organization fights for higher scale of relief. -Wide repre- sentation of relief workers pre- sented their demands for the fol- lowing scale to the municipal coun- ceil here: he continued, Single men, 344 days’ work at $3.20—$11.20. Man and wife, 6 days’ work at $3.20—$19.20. Each dependent, 14% days’ work at $3.20—34.80. The spokesman of the delegation pointed out to the council that while last year the council had to pay 40 per cent and the fovernment contributed 60 percent of the relief expenditure; this year the council has a better. deal from the govern- ment, the council pays only 20 per cent while the government con- tributes 80 percent. Therefore the council could double our scale of relief without raising the taxes. The municipality never had a better chance to build up the roads and bridges than they have this year, because on the basis of 80-20 per cent a total of five dollars worth of work for one. While the Reeve was trying yade the point that they had no Surance of 80-20 per cent deal being continued; the delegates come back with the fact that though the 80-20 per cent deal has been in oper- ation for the past three months, the benefits were not passed on to the needy relief workers. Local M.L.A. Supports Delegation Mr, R. B. Swailes, M.L.A., brought to some figures down for the council to consider; $1.15 for single men; $1.55 for man and wife, and 66e for each dependent extra per month, would take care of the scale asked for by the government contributing the balance. Tenorine the welfare of the peo- ple, especially the children, Mr. L. Harris, Councillor of Ward 2, recom- mended the scale be not raised. Finally the Reeve recommended the scale be raised in case of chil- dren. The motion was carried with only one councillor opposing, name- ly, James Skea, of Ward 3. The seale for adults was left in abeyance awaiting a special meeting of the council with the delegates. POLICE CAN TELL BERLIN, Germany, May 8— (ALP)—The Statistical Annual for 35 reports 18,906 suicides and 15,- 942 unexplained deaths in the last in Germany. FASCISTS ACTIVE IN BELGIUM NOW BRUSSELS, Belgeuim, May 9.— (ALP)—Sueccessful public meetings have been organized in Antwerp and Schaerback by the Red Aid against the -f t murder raids and against the « radition of German antl- fascists to the German state police by the Belgian safety police. year Patronize Our Advertisers Slave Of | The Farm Relief Camp Worker Urges Farmers to Organize Editor. B.C. Workers’ News: Just a few lines to let you know what slavery there is on this part of Vancouver fsland_ On April 21, I was compelled, alongs with a number of others, to leave Milligan’s Camp. about 35 miles from Victoria, and take a farm job, or get fired from camp. One of the bunch refused to take a farm job that was offering even less than we were getting In camp, and was fired by the foreman. In order to get transportation and clothes we were compelled to sign a statement that each man left at his own request. ’ One certainly does not improve things by taking a job on the farms, but there is no choice. It is merely a case of stepping from one slaye- compound into another. It is plain- ly 4A maneuvre on the part of the government to break the camp or- ganization. Here is the rountine: I get up at 5 a.m. and keep going until 9 at night. I milk twelve cows twice a day. Sixteen hours each week day, and nine on Sundays. This does not include time for personal needs, Washing clothes, ete. That is done after work on Sunday, in a wasn tub, despite the fact that there is an electric washing machine here. My bath is a tub out in the shed. Qn most jobs it is customary to get an hour at noon. The boss here does not finish chewing his last mouthful before he is up and away to work again. One might ask, “why don’t you quit.’’ It is easy to quit, and damn hard to stay, but if I quit where will [I go. The story of this farm is the story of the farmer generally. Al- though he exploits slaves, the farm- er is himself a slave. Many farmers in this district have electric milk- ing machines but can’t afford to buy power to operate them. We camp jWworkers who trekiked half way across Canada as a pro- test aganst our slavery. For the poor furmer there is only one way out. They, too, must organize and join in the struggle of labor for a better life. We camp workers will do all we can to help. Onward to a mass farmer-worker party. A Discontented Slave. Courtenay. B.C., May 12. FISHERMEN EARN $6.00 PER MONTH Editor, B.C. Workers’ News: The writer would be much obliged if you gave publicity to the follow- ing matters in your valuable paper. All faets given are authentic, and if necessary, Can be vouched for by 60 men on Cape Mudge Beach. “The Case of the Hand Troller’ (By One of Them) In the salmon fishing industry of B.C. there is quite a body of fisher- men called “hand-trollers,”’ whose daily duties consist mainly of row- ing a boat at considerable speed with one or more lines and lures paid out behind. To do this daily for 10 to 14 hours during the summer season calls for hard muscular and mental endurance, particularly when winds and currents are met with. MOTHERS PICNIC RELIEF CAMP BOYS The Vancouver Mothers’ Council held a successful picnic on Mothers’ Day at Lumberman’s Arch. Sports and races started at 1:30 p.m. which drew the interest of many. After this a parade around the pavilion, headed by our banner, followed by the mothers’ maching with the camp boys. Returning to the Arch, three speakers addressed the gather- ing, Mrs. Cowsie for the mothers and camp boys and Mrs. Wilson. After this the main event of the day—the supper, to which 75 re- jected and blacklisted camp boys sat down. During the day free but- termilk and milk was given to all. After supper the camp boys and mothers played baseball. The Van- couver Mothers’ Council wishes to acknowledge all donations of food and prizes, and thank everyone who helped to make Mothers’ Day pic- nie a success. Financial Statement May Day Conference Income: Collection Sheets .........- $ 87.82 Donations—Organizations .. 68.75 Salesor Wars: Few mise te oie 179.14 Collection at Park ........ 75.29 Mbfoyecil ibeeeyev SoA G55555555 411.00 Total Expenses .......... 273.85 SENSES soo oss5650505 vee LO TLD Expenses: Printing and Mailing ......- $ 64.13 Loud Speakers ............ 52.00 IYER) Asa so sae ona as SS 10.50 Radio Broadcasts -......... 30.40 Rostrum and Baners ...... 17.77 febekek Sane Saoon aS nos Sap onS 42.00 IW Cathay ensuieusieiow Vem eisieieieiere 10.00 Transportation, telegrams, (Shs Seo ss: Ssvossesssssa55 47.05 Total Expenses .......... $273.85 Disbursement of Surplus: Donation to rejected camp DOYSE veyeveeerecosstonces peo nveieeoreae $ 35.00 Donation to Regina BSE KON Gunoer ss s4 oS osS 35.00 Donation to Striking TOS SOUS: eyciscrsiciees Sins ws 35.00 Donation to Dr. Telford iRezyebiey! {ibbekel 5445555550558 5.00 Reinbursement of initiating Committees’ Expenses 10-00 $120.00 Fund held in trust for May Ways LOST eee eee eyo 17.15 $137.15 Other factors in the days work, apart from hurried cooking, etc. (as nearly all these men necessarily are single) include clearing and construction of skid roads and shanties, and the frequent hauling: up or down beach of heavy row- boats often to distances over 300 feet. With all the foregoing in mind consider the fact that the “winter stake’ earned, clear throughout the Bluebacl season, May to September, during the Jast five or six years has averaged only $30 per man—an average per month per man of only $6.00 clear! It may be asked, why do _ they do it? Are they insane? Though some will jocularly admit to the lat- ter, the reason, friends, is because there is nothing else for them to do. Because these independent hard- bitten stalwarts disdain to big gov- ernment relief they perforce must carry in this tragic comedy of a licensed “‘commercial’’ section of the present B.C. fisheries system. Comradely. yours, R. S. Stewart. Roche Point. To 340 Unemployed and P.T.W. Ass’n. Answers Charges of “‘Kept’’ Press Bditor, B.C. Workers’ News: It is sure carrying the “Red” bogey to the limit, when agencies working in the direction of public health and welfare are referred to by the yellow journalists as “‘sub- versive elements.’”’ The other day, an editorial appeared in a local paper, condemning as “subversive,’’ a sin- cere. attempt to remedy the serious eviction situation in Vancouver. A statement, purported to have eman- ated from the city hall, that thou- sands of evictions would occur by the end of June, is twisted in the editorial to imply that “subversive elements’ have twisted the state- ment to imply that thousands of evictions have already taken place. Why Wait for Evictions It is not necessary that should have to be thousands of evictions to show that a serious situation exists. The statement by the authorities that there are al- ready 47 eviction cases should be sufficient. That a woman should keep her family in a home from which the landlord had stolen the doors and windows, and cut off the lights, in an endeavor to “‘smoke”’ the family out; that she should Keep her family there endangering their health, simply because she could not make payments, should be enough to show even the editorial writers of the “kept” press, that something is wrong. There is something else, there BVeeeBeVESBB ene eESESEVESVeEBEesve=E 4 Two Members of the Working- $ Class have opened the ‘BLUE DANUBE CAFE ; 236 East Hastings St. 2 COME AND TRY OUR A BAUBRABRBAEES HOME-COOKED MEALS wee SESE STEELE ESBVeBe Be teren’ Report Eviction Cases Cambie Street just as serious as evictions. Every day people who cannot afford to pay the higher “Jubilee’’ inspired rents, are perforee compelled to move into tumble-down, unsanitary Shacks, or be evicted. “TIxept’? Press Subversive One would think that those in- terested in the welfare of the people, aus the capitalist press claims to be, would aid, rather than condemn, those agencies responsible for bring- ing such deplorable conditions to the front. We charge that those agencies which endeayor to block beneficial measures, are the sub- versive elements. All victims of eviction, and those threatened are asked to report at our headquarters, 340 Cambie St. A form has been prepared giving all data on evictions, overcrowding and such matters pertaining to the home, and all persons effected should ob- tain and fill in one of these forms. The regular general meeting will be held at 150 Hastings St. West, May 21, at § p.m. All unemployed and part .time workers, of ‘both sexes, are urged to attend. Publicity Committee, Unemployed and Part Time Workers’ Association. 340 Cambie St., May 12. PARIS STOPS GOLD FLOW PARIS, France, May §—(ALP)— In a desperate effort to check the rush of gold from the country, the Paris Bourse today suspended trad- ing in foreign exchange. The Ruling Clawss By REDFIELD Hastings Steam Baths Always Open Expert Masseurs in Attendance T.igh. 240 764 E. Hastings DR. H. C. ANDERSON Naturopathy — Osteopthay Blectro-Therapy Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Office Phone - - - - Sey. 5336 Res. Phone High. 3519-Y 768 GRANVILLE STREET Vancouver, B.C. Tel. Sey. 1053 RED STAR DRUG STORE THE MAT ORDER DRUGGISTS Cor. Cordova & Carrall Streets engagement party: “Mama says we can only have twelve orchestras for our Papa just lost a strike.” GREED Hands ever grasping the wealth that is mined From the bodies and blood of injusticed mankind, From the sweat of the brow of the downtrodden masses, The exploited wage-slaves of all ruling classes; Hands clutching the hearts of the youth and the aged, Destroying their freedom, their spirits are caged. These hands uphold money, their God and their creed Of the fiend they embody, the Beast that is Greed. —H. Munroe. Bouden Beats Jack Renault Vancouver Sports Club Weekly Shows Becom- ing Features The V.S.C. formerly the S.U.P.A. Sorts Club, last Saturday staged the first show in its new home be- fore a record crowd. 3 Stan Alford (128), and George Henderson (127), were openers. The tussle went the full three five-min- ute rounds, Stan getting a fall in the second with a flying mare ane body punch. Science again proved its superiority over weight and strength, when Bill Chapman (138, W.S.G), got a draw with Stan Sow- den (157, V.S.C.). Our champ Kit Carson (145, V.S.C.), and Jack Cope- Jand (145, V.H.A.C.), put on a nice bout, Kit had to take things easy as his ears are very tender at pres- ent. Many good holds were used, it got his fall with a boston crab while Copeland got his with a shoulder throw and body press. Young Dempsey (80, V.S.C.), and Gordon Evans (80, V.S.C.), exchanged leather for three rounds, the first round was even, but Dempsey took the last two by a Safe margin. Taast week Chuck Dunn (142, Burnaby), challenged Frankie Wag- mer (135, V.S.C). Frankie took up the challenge. The first stanza of this event went to Wagner. Frankie knoeked Chuck through the ropes, Chuck coming back to floor Wagner with a hard right hook to the jaw. Waener carried the fight for the rest of the round. Wagner's round. The boys used everything but the STEP OUT THIS SPRING .. won = = ors RAIN Vancouver, B.C. ring pests in the second round. Round even. Wagner floored Dunn twice for a nine count to take the third round: Feature Irenchie Gouden and Jack Ren- ault mixed it in the feature bout. Renault had plenty of Class and made a good showing in the first two zounds, Bouden had the situa- tion well in hand for the remainder of the fight and could have taken his man at any time, Jack says it may be different next time. > Dancing Girls Please A feature of the night was the entertainment given by the pupils of Miss Zelpha Murray. Wraneis Kellar and Doreen Blair did the sailors hornpipe, and Kathleen Swift, Ethel Griffin, Shean Trews, and Marion McKay, the sword dance. There were also numbers of tap dances and jigs. The pupils were very popular, and the fans are look- ing forward to seeing them perform again. VWancouver Sports Club,Center, 143 Cordova Street Hast. LABOR DEPARTMENT IN SHINGLE PROBE VICTORIA, May 13.—Commencing tomorrow, Adam Bell, Deputy Min- ister of Labor and chairman of the Board of Industrial Relations, J. W. Ward Bell and Charles Pearce, two of the department’s lumber experts, will take a survey of the wages and conditions in the shingle industry. This decision was arrived at fol- lowng a meeting between the shnegle mill operators and the workers. The men claim that one of the main causes of the instability in the industry is the piece-work con- Go with the crowd to the ER HOTEL Headquarters for LOGGERS, MINERS, FISHERMEN A Warm Welcome Alwavs Awaiis You! “Where Old Timers Meet and Strangers Feel at Home’ WHY NOT COME DOWN AND TALK IT OVER? Carrall at Cordova Street PHONE SEY. 236 tracts. SR ee eee eee eee ee eg tee ht 8-06-05 6 6 86 oe a aaa a - ina - TIP TOP TAILORED SUIT or OVERCCGAT “Leaders in Style and Quality” MADE-TO-MEASURE at $25.75 ... Union Tailored 199 WEST HASTINGS STREET, eee eee eee ee ee ee ee ee = AT CAMBIE Oy oP ae aa = cin i eminence aie aE ~~ ~ & rod ats pee a ee ed Des an Oe pA RID es an TSH aah neuerpacttye PSL FEO I MOTI Go