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B.G. WORKERS’ NEWS

August 14, 1936

social Dramatic Play if
Contest Evokes Interest |

Garfield A. King, Local
Barrister, One of Four
Judges

TORONTO, Ont., Aug. 6—(ALP)
Although the time limit does not
expire until September 30, sponsors
of the $150 prize contest for one-act
Canadian plays dealing with social
themes announce that many scripts
thave already been received.

“We have had a real flood of
anquiries,’ Miss Jim Watts of the
Toronto Theatre of Action said,
“and this indicates a very wide in-
terest in the social theatre in
Canada.’’

The contest is being conducted
by the Theatre of Action, by the
Wew Theatre Group in Montreal
and the Progressive Arts Clubs of
Wancouver and Winnipeg.

Fourth Judge Appointed

Morley Gallaghan, Canadian nov-
elist, and Garfield A. King, director
of the Vancouver Progressive Arts
@lub, have now been joined as
judges by Douglas Burns Clarke,
director of the Department of
Drama at Sir George Williams Col-
lege, Montreal.

Two prizes are to be given for the
best plays submitted, first of $100
and the second $50. The plays are
to be of a length that will run from
30 minutes to an hour. Any form or
Scene arrangement is acceptable.

Rules and information may be
obtained from “New Frontier,” 989
Bay Street, Toronto.

THE ENGLISH
POPULAR FRONT

LONDON, JPngland. —(ALP)—As
the thirty-sixth annual conference
of the British Labor Party, to open
in Edinburzh on October 5, draws
closer, Mneglish Labor Party leaders
Decome more and more preoccupied
with what they regard as the ‘Mos-
cow Menace,” according to The
Wreek,” a tiny mimeozraphed paper
of inside information published here.

The reason for this preoccupation,
the paper reports, is the tremendous
support the Communist Party's ap-
plication for affiliation is receiving.
On the agenda of this year’s con-
ference theré are twenty-four reso-
jJutions in favor of affiliation and
twenty which calr for a “Tjnited
Front.’ Were uny such resolutions
to be carried, it would profoundly
affect not only the future of the
British Labor Party but the whole
Course of Hnelish political life.

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SURPRISE VISIT TO
ORLOHMA BEACH

The child=en’s summer camp at
Orlohma Beach was a gay scene
on Wednesday, August 5.

The occasion was a surprise
visit of 30 members of the Ladies’
Auxiliary of the Vancouver Dis-
trict Waterfront Workers’ Local
Wo. i, who descended on the
camp laden with ice cream, candy
and novelties for the children.

The visitors were unanimous in
yoting it a “wonderful camp” and
professed to have enjoyed the out-
ing as much as the children, if
that were possible. They were en-
thusiastic about the well-ordered
arrangements made for the com-
fort, health and recreation of the
youngsters.

Br. Israelites
Behind Party?

VANCOUVER, B.G.—Initial steps
have been taken to form a new po-
litical party to be known as the
Greater British Empire Federation.
Wews of this followed the closing
of a British Israel Federation rally
just concluded, some of the meet—
ings of which were addressed by
Mayor McGeer and H. He Stevens,
both of whom are- well Known for
their pro-fascist utterances.

The purposes of the proposed new.

home of every British subject; to
promote trade between the various
parts of the Empire; to raise the
standard of living; to glorify the
British Empire and strengthen the
British throne. ‘

Workers are asking if the purpose
of this program is not to protect
the homes of the rich, as in another
year or two there will be very few
workers with homes; they will have
moved into housekeeping Trooms.
How they propose to raise the stan-
dard of living of the people is not
as yet known, but judging from.
the anti-working-class feeling of
the British Israelites it is safe to
assume it is the standard of living
of the rich that is to be raised still
higher.

However, it is very plain that
these items in the program are but
to hide its real purpose, namely, to
glorify the British mpire and pre-
pare public opinion for another war.

Danish Laber Party And
Trades Unions Aid Spain

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aus.
11. (ALP)—Leaders of the Danish
trade unions and the Labor Party
have launched a country-wide col-
jection to provide a fund in the aid
of the Spanish People’s Government.
An immediate vote of 25,000 Crowns
has been made from the treasuries
of the two organizations.

The decision was taken after the
Labor Party secretary, Hans Head-
toft-Hansen, had reported the stand
taken at Brussels by the Inter-
national Federation of Trade
Unions and the executive of the
Second International.

In support of the campaign fund,
which is to be administered by the
Matteotti Committee, the central
organ of the Social Democratic
Party is printing front page appeals.

CANADIAN CROPS
HALF NORMAL

OTTAWA, Ont., Aug. 10:—{ALP)
—armers in Canada are faced with
the growing realization has taken
the most disastreus toll of crops
since 1919. Crops will be only half
of normal] this year.

A nation-wide survey issued by
the Dominion Bureau of Statistics
show July “enters the records as

one of the most disastrous experl-
ences of the farmers in the central
part of the Dominion.” Wheat pros-
pects have declined more than 45
per cent during the month.

Shortage of green fodder is pre-
walent and as a consequence has
decreased milk flow. All fruit crops
have shown considerable reduction
and vegetables are being imported
to relieve this scarcity.

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‘the unemployed and peace

A Tribute To A
Departed Comrade

The death of Mrs. A. E.
Embleton, who passed away
at ber home in Courtenay last
Saturday, removes from the
ranks of the ©.C-F. movement
one of its most active sup-
porters.

Mrs. Embleton’s work was
nnot carried on in the lime-
light; she was one of those
who keep the deck clear, pre-
pare the way for our organ-
izers and propagandists and
look after the innumerable
details that make the front
line work possible.

The warmth of her welcome

From all phases of com-
munity life in this district
irs. Embleton will be missed.
Her funeral service at the
United Ghurch in Courtenay
was largely and representa-
tively attended, and one felt
the sincerity of the tribute
paice by Rev. Bryce H. Wal-
jace to “a good neighbor and
a true friend,’ one by whom
those in need were never
turned away. Significant
amongst many floral oifer-
ings from friends in all walks
of life was a wreath from
“She Unemployed.”

Members of the Courtenay
C.C.F. Glub placed upon her
grave a wreath from the
©.G.F., and, representing the
Provincial Executive Commit-
tee, Mr. M. Glenday extended
sympathy on behalf of the

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T. C. Douglas Calls
For Labor Unity

FORT WILLIAM, Ont., Aug. 10—
(ALP)—Seven members of the Co-
operative Commonwealth Federation,
nine members of the Independent
Labor Party and three members of
the Communist Party formed a
welcoming committee for ~T. €
Douglas, M.P., as he passed through
this city on his way to the west.

Mr. Douglas got off the train and
mounted a chair that was provided.
He advised the local labor movement
to practice unity on at least all local
matters, stressing the importance or
move-
ments.

SOWARD FOR
PEACE MEERT
NOW ASSURED

Results of Peace Efforts Are
Gratifying; Labor Parade
Outstanding Event

The results obtained through the
efforts of the Vancouver Peace
Programme Committee during the
past month were gratifying after
reviewing the peace demonstration
on Sunday at Stanley Park, was the
endorsed opinion of Professor Sedge-
wick, general chairman, at the com-
mittee meeting held Tuesday eve-
ning in the Y.W.C.A.

A vote of thanks was given to
those who gave time and effort to
the cause of world peace. The Labor
Parade, organized by the Canadian
League Against War and Fascism,
was considered an outstanding con-
sideration to the success of the
peace demonstration and a marked
spirit of comradeship between the
various peace organizations repre-
sented was in evidence.

Tt was ascertained by the com-
mittee that despite lack of sufficient
funds, Professor Soward will be the
delegate to Geneva. Co-operation by
the National Committee of the
League of Nations Society made this
possible and British Columbia is
thus assured of worthy representa-
fion and a comprehensive report of
the proceedings of the World Peace

day
Park was ‘‘Peace In Our Time.”

that there is a widespread sentiment
for peace and against another world | «
war. However, the religious service
at the park is
value. Peace cannot be won by pray-
ers
anti-war feeling be built up Oy en-
tertaining
arias

torios.

The existence of a fascist movement
in any country is a direct. menace to
peace. Fascists openly proclaim their
intention to
force and violence.

ample evidence confirming this argu-
ment,
in the world,
mention of it in any of the speeches
at the park.
park
can prevent war,
pression that if God does not want
peace then there is nothing to be
done ;

the Nazi menace to world peace, at

C.G.¥F. to the bereaved fam- the fascist-inspired civil war in

ity. —M.B.J. Spain, shows that peace is some-
thing that may have to be fought
for.

tries will have no alternative but to
pick it up, to accept the challenge
and destroy fascism once and for all
as the only sure way to peace.

prelude to a series of never-ending
wars between the
nations for control of markets.

destruction of fascism at home and
abroad, in thwarting at every step
the efforts of the fascists to wipe

torships. If world fascism draws the

be too many, but to achieve maxi-

Congress on his return.

Tac Day Receipts
The finance committee presented a
complete report of the income and
expenditures of the committee,

when only 165,500,000 bushels of
wheat were harvested,

Emergency measures are NeCces-
sary In some areas. August 17 has

been set by the government for the
convening of a conference in Ottawa
to discuss the need of the dried out
prairies.

WEEKLY DANCE
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hold a weekly dance every Saturday
and Wednesday at 805 East Pender
Street; dancing from 9 to 12. Good
floor; good orchestra.

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Taz Day Receipts ..$242.83
Donations 15.00

Expenditures:
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including radio
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Balance

The Finance Committee, in mak-
ing its report, stated that the work-
ing class were undoubtedly the best
supporters of the Peace Programme.
The tag rs were mostly workers,
and the nickels and dimes donated

donors.

Outside of the unwarranted and

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the tag day by @ speaker for the
British Israel Society and the no-
torious Tom McInnes, alongs with
the boycott instituted by The Van-
ecouver Provinee, the amount of in-
difference Shown, and in some Cases,
hostility, was, in the opinion of the
committee, a demonstration of the

Prop.

need for intensive peace education
to arouse wider mass SUppOrL.

ejyve testimony to the status of the

yicous attacks made on the eve ot

The Desire For Peace And

The Fascist

By REDFIELD

War Menace

C
The slogan of last Saturdays tag
and the meeting in Stanley

The turnout in the park shows

of very doubtful

to a deity, nor can a militant | d
with
ora-

the demonstrators

from pacifist religious

There can be no objection to peo-

and the unfailing staunch- Se ae, ea ees “es ewspaper Asahi di i
aGas GF TGS Sra: CHU al- ee SE aes ed: Spee he pew Sees Asahi discussin=
ee f prayers they cast their eyes earth-]| the situation becomes quite alarmed
ways be remembered by those ward and try to get a realistic view | over the prospects of an inferior
of us who have carried on the of conditions that preduce war and | Japanese army, and ‘pelieves that
early organization work on also try to change those conditions. | the lowered physical standard re-
this part of the Island. Dangerous Fatalism sults from the young men ‘getting

The main factor bringing the | their energy squeezed out by hards
threat of world war today is the | labor conditions.” Even school chil-
existence of fascist dictatorships. | dren are showing deterioration in

erush democracy by

Yet in spite of the obvious and

evidence visible everywhere
there was not one

The inference of the
was that only God
leaving the im-

meeting

about it.
May Have to Fight for Peace
The working class cannot accept
his viewpoint. If peace in our time
s to be arrived at, a mere glance at

Tt the fascist powers throw down

There should be no talk of peace

at any price. The price of a world
dominated by fascist murderers is
too high a price for humanity to
pay. The people of Spain are fight-
ine for peace in their time; tneyv
were compelled to
for
and bloody
institutions by the fascists; and who
can maintain that
fully. justified in so doing?

gird their loins
because of the ruthiess
attacks on democratic

battle

they were not
Fascism Must Be Wiped Out
A fascist world would be but the

different fascist

Peace in our time lies only in the

out democracy and establish dicta-
sword, the sword must 1t
perish.

There have not been enough peace
parades and meetings; there cannot

then by

mium effectiveness there must be in-
jected inte them something of more
practical value than prayers. Other-
wise, humanity will enter the
darkest age in its history—universal
fascist domination. —T. M.>

Good News!

Rebert Clateworthy, Gnr-.
1699a, Australian, will hear
good news by getting im
touch with our office at
once.

B. Liss, Secretary,
Ex-Servicemen’s League,
340 Cambie Street,

WORKERS UNFIT FOR

tary service have shown an astound-
ine increase in the number of those

are very prevalent.

workers in city industries, the pros-
pective recruits from the farms be-
ing in just as poor physical condi-

weight,
and teeth.

W omen Share

northem
fascist
steadily. pushed back.
{own, village after village is being
captured by the loyalists.

fights. In every column of loyalist.
forees there is a number of women
who fight
in the attack they. are always found
in the forefront,
Jauspins at death,

were first organized by La Passion-

for years a prominent leader of the
workers’ strugsles.

MILITARY SERVICE

TOKIO.—The results of ‘physical
xamination of young men for mili-,

eally unfit. Tuberculosis, the
se of poverty, and eye diseases

These ailments are not peculiar to

chest, measurement, sight

War Danger

GUADARRERAMA,

Spain.—In this
part of the country the
rebels are being slowly and
Town after

Communist and Socialist women
are taking no small part im the

alongside the men, and

“T’m still active in’ business, too.”

NVO
BATHS

scoring danger,

Spanish Women’s fighting units

the gauntlet of war, as they seem |..35, Communist, first woman to Parl on Saturday, August 15, at
to be on the verge of doing, then |},. Gjected to Spain’s parliament, and $:30 p.m. A cool place with a hot or-
the people in the democratic coun- na ante ; chestra. Come and have a good

HEROIC WORKERS
THWART FASCISM

(Gontinued from page 1)

until General Godet could Jand with
his troops, join the city garrison and
dominate Barcelona. Godet was
taken prisoner. The garrison was
annihilated. All the churches where
the Fascists had stored arms and
built barricades in the doorways
were set on fire.

Today in Barcelona a Workers’
Revolutionary Committee is ruling.
Tt has confiscated all the convents
and discharged all religious teach-

hill overlooking the city has been
turned into a sanitarium for tuber-
culosis patients. The banks are run
by workers’ committees. All the
publie services have been national-
ized and from every public building
hangs a red flag. The old ruling
class is reaping the inevitable re-
ward of ages of oppression and
cruelty. The first act of the revolu-
tionary committee of Barcelona was
to turn the vast and gorgeous villas
of the city into vacation homes for
the children of slum-dyellers.
Fake Atrocity Stories:
Twenty-seven committees sitting
in the ritziest hotels of the city are
working night and day on further
reforms, while the masses are pre-
paring to consolidate their gains
and hold what they have won at
last after centuries of the most ab-
ject slavery. Peasants are dividing,
the land and arming themselves to
hold it. The-bourgeoisie by its

Vancouver, B.C.

MOSCOW, Aus. 11.—The assertion
that German specialists are build-
ing new airdromes for Finland alongs
the Soviet frontier is made today
by Pravda, Communist Party news-
paper.

The article said a projected Ber-
lin-Finnish airline has prime mili-
tary significance.

Anti-Japanese
Activities Increase

SHANGHAT, China, Aug. 10—Un-
der the leadership of the Communist
Party, local Chinese organizations
have increased their anti-Japanese
activities.

Anti-Japanese bills such as ““De-

clare War on Japan’? and “Down
With the Japanese Imperialists,”
were found-to have been posted

around the Japanese consulate.
Local. Japanese authorities are

now keeping a close watch for the

development of the situation.

HAVE NO VOTE

Quebec is the only Canadian prov—

ince in which women have not the
right to vote. On numerous occa-
sions bills to give women votes have
been introduced into the Legislative
Assembly, but every time they have
been defeated. The women of Que-
bec are just as much entitled to vote
as those of any other province, but
so far the progressive movement in
Quebee has not proved strong
enough to compel the reactionary
Quebec legislators to grant it.

MADRID, Spain—(ALP)—Women
as soldiers were officially recognized

yomen have been playing an active
role in combatting the fascist revolt.

Some have participated bravely,
militia fighters said, in fighting in
the Guadarrama Mountains and in
certain districts in Southern Spain.

treacherous attack on the legally
and democratically instituted gov—
ernment of the People’s Front has
committed suicide.

Before giving up, General Franco
will create a grave international
incident, probably by an attack on
Tangier, the jnternational zone in
Morocco. This is part of the plan.
For that is why the greatest part
of the German fleet is concentrated
in Spanish waters. Germany will
step in and make believe she is re-
storing order, but in reality to seize
Spanish Morocco as a colony. But
that will not only be the problem of
the Spanish Republic to solve; it
will be a matter of grave concern
to France and Great Britain also.

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and What It Means to B.C.”

2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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the bazaar to be held September 24,

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monastery of Mount Serrat on the Gentre

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A dance will be held at Seymour

Bus leaves Cassiar and Hustings
and

An open air mass meeting will be

Park, east of

August 16, at

Speakers—A. M. Stephens and

Subject: “The €GF. Platform

Part of G:C.F. band will play from

Everybody welcome.

A patchwork quilt is being made

We are sure that if the rest of
the women get behind this bazaar
it will not be long before Vancouver
Gentre has a Communist Club head-
quarters. Ivriends can Jeave gifts
anytime during the day at room 52.

YOUTH PICNIC ON
CAMPBELL FLATS

Next Sunday will be a big day on
the Flats, south of Campbell avenue
and Prior street. The youth of this
vicinity are holding a huge picnic,
the features of which are two box-
ine bouts, two wrestling matches,
splendid musical programme, sott-
pall, races, games, popular girl con-
test, ete. Sandwiches and refresh-
ments will be available at all times.

Women Holidaying
For a Week ai Camp

Commencing September 1 a- party,
of women will leave for Orloma
Beach, for a week’s stay at the
camp whieh is at present occupied
by the children.

Any women who wish to join the
party are asked to attend the meet-
ing of the Mothers’ Council, 404
Homer street, on August 18, to make
arrangements, or telephone Mrs.
Lusk, Trinity 4540-1 for particulars:

The camp will be conducted by,
the Mothers’ Council on a co-opera-
tive basis. The cost per person will
be $3.25 for the week, including fare.

The Ex-Servyice Men’s League is
now located at 340 Cambie street.
Members are asked to note change

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priests and the violation of nuns.
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