‘cabin and special oxygen equipment Your subscription — has expired if the number on your label is : below this number Renew it NOW. B.C. Workers News The fight of the democratic peo- ples of Spain against fascism is your fight! _. . Donate to the Spanish fund! FULL NO. 90 Published Weekly VANCOUVER, B.C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1936 Single Copies: 5 Cents —S VOL. IL, No. 38 FIFTEE N DAY TRUCE IN MARITIME D G. Pearson Intervenes In Strike Parley Seeks Settlement of Two Weeks Old Dispute The two-week old strike of the Robertson’s Bakery salesmen for a union wage scale of $23.00 per week and the right of collective bargaining reached the stages of negotiations Thursday. Colin McDonald, president of the Wancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council in conversation with your reporter stated that the men held a meeting on Thursday morning but nothing definite for publication had come out of it. A meeting was held later in the afternoon between the strikers and the management of the bakery at which Geo. S. Pearson, Minister of Tuabor, attended in order to effect a settlement of the dispute. Bert Showler, representative of the men, stated he could not disclose anything as yet; it was entirely up to *the men, he stated. The bakery salesmen struck work two weeks aco after attempts to fain a higher wage, and the fulfill- ment of premises made when the price of bread was raised, had failed. : Robertson’s Bakery have been at- tempting to operate with a skeleton scab staff, but the reception they have received from the public has been anything but good, and the business so far as this bakery is concerned is practically at a stand- still. ALTA. PRINTERS TO HAVE CODE EDMONTON, Sept. 30—(ALP)— Gontainine provision for uniformity of prices throughout Alberta, a code for printers will be ready in about @ week, it was announced here by acting premier E. GC. Manning. Minor adjustments might be made in the code to be announced later. Prices for various jobs are fixed by the code, authorized under the trade and industry act, Mr. Manning said. Provision is made for fixing prices for jobs not contained in the code, such prices bein= set under a schedule in the code concerning hours of labor for jobs. Mr. Manning said the code does mot upset printers’ present collective bargainine arransements. Aid Spain, Urge British Workers SS Bgainst the Fascist forces. Thousand of London workers gathered about the historic licns at Traialgar Square to demand aid for the democratically-elected Spanish Government taken up by the people of Ganada. Let this example be Soviet Food Reaches Spain Second Ship Leaves Odessa with 2500- Ton Cargo ALICANTE, Spain, Sept. 28 (ALP Cable)——The Soviet steamer Neva is unloading here today the first earzo of food and medical supplies Sent by the workers of the Soviet Union for the women and children of Spain. Thousands of men, women and children lined the docks here last night as the Neva steamed to her berth and save a tremendous wel- com to the vessel. Stalkhanovites of the engine room and stokehold kept the Neva at top speed throughout the trip, it was learned, and she arrived here one day ahead of schedule, bound for Spain to deliver food on record time to the people of that country The “Kuban” is the second vessel to leave this port within the week on tke same mission. Both Captain and Party orzanizer pledged delivery of the food on rec- ord time. “We will deliver the food relief to the hroic people of Spain before schedule, in keepine with the example set by the ‘“Neva,’” de- elared the captain, Trades & Labor Congress Builds Trade Union Unity Leaders And Delegates United on Pro-Labor Program “The 52nd convention of the Prades and Labor Congress of Can- ada was one of the best conven- tions ever held by the Congress. The most notable aspect of the conyven- tion was the great desire for a united trade union movement.’ In such words the Vancouver con- tingent to the Montreal convention described the proceedings. Praise was tendered Paddy Draper for his able and impartial chairman- Ship, which subscribed so much to the success of the deliberations. The furthering of the trade union movement, the sinking of petty inner squabbles, a common purpose Strivine for the uniting of ail forces of labor, was the keynote, struck, not only by the rank and file dele- gates, but by the Jleadership as well. Prominent Communists and Jefi wingers, who in former years ad been refused seats at the con- vention because of their opposition to the reactionary policies of the leadership of post war days, were this year seated without any oppo- Sition. Known Communist delesates were Gommended by the president Plane Will Break Altitude Records LONDON, Ene., Sept. 30—(ALP) —The Daily Herald reports that 4 new type of monoplane constmicted entirely of a secret white metal, was handed over to the lBritish Air Ministry for high altitude experi- amentation. The altitude of 47,386 feet is now held by Italy, but the Rew Bristol machine, with enclosed. is expected to smash the old record. for their work on behalf of the labor movement, and for their ef- forts in bringing about unity be- tween the Workers’ Unity League and the A... of L. A departure from the class col- laboration policies of the leaders in_ other years, was seen in the uncon- winced attitude adopted towards the promises made by prominent poli- ticians. The chairman pointed out that the premier of Ontario has visited “former conventions and made promises which were never carried out. He asserted that labor would strenethen its forces so as to be able to put its convention decisions into practice, regardless of the back-slidine of the government. Among the fraternal delesates at the convention were Mr. Shovenal, representing the International Fed- eration of Trade Unions, and Mr. Clay, of the British Trade Unions. (Continued on page 2) See TRADES CONGRESS ODESSA, Sept. 28—IlLaden with 2,500 tons of foods, the Soviet yves-’ sel “Kuban” left here yesterday PARTY CONVENTION IS NOW POSTPONED As we go to press, word has been received from the Gommu- nist Party offices that the eighth national convention of the Gom- munist Party scheduled to take place in Toronto on October 9 has been postponed. Eleven delegates, elected at the recent provincial convention of the party who were scheduled to leave Vancouver for the Toronto convention have been notified of the postponement. & complete statement on the reason fer the sudden postpone— ment of the session will be pub- lished in our next issue. FREEZE OUT SMALL DEALERS New Fuel Bylaw Means Monopoly for Big ‘Fellow The move of the large fuel deal- ers to freeze out their smaller com- petitors received a setback at the meeting of the Civic Marketine Committee Wednesday, when that committee, in their first considera- tion of the proposed new fuel bylaw, deleted the clauses stipulating that all fuel merchants must have stor- age Capacity for at least 500 tons of coal, 7500 square feet of wood, and 500 units of sawdust. 4A clause empowering police, or persons “appointed on that behalf by the couneil,”’ to make» arrests without a warrant, threw the com- mittee into a turmoil. Following a barrage of verbal fireworks, Acting Mayor Miller rose and left the room, declaring that he would reserve criticism until council meets. That the proposed bylaw, spon- Sored by Market Commissioner Mc- Guigan, is aimed to Assure a monopoly for the big dealers, is the opinion gfenerally expressed. ‘The arsument used by the big dealers in backing the proposal is that the small dealers are apt to mix inferior grades of coal, wood and sawdust and pass it off as superior quality. Small dealers, especially those with no storage space, declare that if any “adulteratine’”’ is done, it must be done by the big yards, from whom they buy their supplies, as it is cer- tainly impossible to “adulterate’? a load of coal, or mix hemlock with fir sawdust, once it is on the truck. “Present A Solid Front’? Says Citrine To A.F.of L. NEW YORE, Sept. 23.— (ATP) — With leaders of both sides of the current dispute in the American labor movement present, Sir Walter Citrine, general ,.secretary of the British Trades Union Congress, at a luncheon tendered to him at New York’s Hotel Astor, made an ap- peal to US. labor “to forget your differences and quarrels and pre- Sent a solid front.” Citrine is in U.S. to speak for Labor’s Chest for the Relief of Vic- tams of Fascism in Europe. Present at the luncheon was Vice-President Matthew Well of the American Federation of Labor, who is chair- man of the chest; Wice-President Daniel J. Tobin of the ALE-of Ty; President David Dubinsky of the In- ternational Ladies’ Garment Worl- ers’ Union, and President Sidney Hillman of the Amalzamated Cloth-— ing Workers. Citrine w: accom- panied by General Secretary Walter Schevenels of the International Fed- eration of Trade Unions. In his talk, Citrine urgzed the necessity of “Labor in all countries to be united before the common dan- fer confronting it. The defeat of democracy means the defeat of or- Sanized labor.” He also affirmed that a “Huropean war means a world war-’’ Jobless Men Trials Friday Influx Continues As Trials Postponed Twice Twice remanded this week, the cases of the single transient men arrested on Saturday, Sept. 19 on charges of “obstructing,” are now scheduled to come up again in Police Court today (Friday). The sixteen unemployed men who were arrested on this charge when they were picked up for Selling flowers on the street to obtain food and shelter had their numbers auc- mented by five, arrested since our last publication. Trials were suddenly halted on Wednesday, Sept. 23 when Gordon Grant, © L.D.L. counsel, asked ad- journment of the cases in order to appeal the decision after two of the men were fiven six months sus- pended sentence and a floater toa leave town within twenty-four hours. Mr. Stanley Puyda, who was: ar- rested with his wife and their five small children at the same time on similar charges, was found euilty. He will come up for sentence on Iriday alone with the others. Gther single men who haye been unable toa in relief are on the Streets selling flowers. They have not been arrested up to the time of writing, meanwhile the influx of Single men into town continues to Srow. Earl Browder Jailed: Freed “Thanks, Chief, For Giving Me Larger Audience’’ TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Oct. 1— Earl Browder, Communist Party Candidate for President, lodged in jail yesterday to forestall a Com- munist rally, was released today, twenty-five hours after his arrest. Vagrancy charges on which Browder, Waldo Frank, New York novelist; Seymour Walden, New York, Communist national commit- teeman; Charles Stadfelt, Indiana Communist secretary, and Andrew Remes, Indianapolis, were held overnight and dismissed by the prosecution today. Police Chief Yates met Browder in the chief of detectives office after the arraignment. “Thanks, chief, for giving me a much larger audience,” Browder said. The police chief, noting a reporter taking notes on the proceedings, stated, “I don’t want any more publicity: on this.” “You'll get plenty,” one of the re- cently released Communists an- swered. Browder was the first presiden- tial candidate to see the inside of a jail since Hugene Debs was in- carcerated during the war years. Hearst Forced To Let Earl Browder Broadcast WASHINGTON, D.G, Sept. 30— (ALP) — William Randolph Hearst, rabid anti-lajor newspaper publish- er, was forced to permit Parl Browder, Communist presidential candidate, to broadcast over the Hearst radio station WGCAE. The Federal Communications Act. which Specifies that “lesa qualified” candidates for public office must be Siven equal use of radio facilities on a commercial basis was the cause for the reversed decision. Spain Leaders Tour Canada Medical Supplies, Food and Funds Object of Mission TORONTO, Sept. 30—Three dis- tinguished leaders of the Spanish Popular Front will arrive in this country Shortly for a speaking tour in aid of the Madrid government’s cause, according to a Paris cable from A. A. Macleod, chairman of the Canadian ILeasue Against War and Fascism. Mr. Macleod, one of the founders of the Committee to Aid Spanish De- mocracy, is attending the sessions o£ the League of Nations assembly in Geneva. Following the World Peace Con- gress, Mr. Macleod went to Spain and conferred with President Azana and Premier Caballero. Largo Caballero, a Passionairia and other Jeaders of the Spanish people send warmest greetings to meetings throughout Canada,’ the eable from Mr. Macieod read. “On behalf of the Spanish people they are deeply grateful for such sup- port against fascism. They urge an immediate nation-wide campairgn tor food, medical supplies and cloth- ine. “The Canadian people must pro- test the=sanctions against the demo- cratic government of Spain while German and Italian fascists openly support the rebels with arms.’’ “IT. am convinced,”’ he cabled. “that the Spanish democrats will ultimately triumph. Qur task is to Insure a victory, not with costly lives, but with all the materials and resources at our Command. “Despite enormous handicaps, the Spanish government is already re- constructine the social and economic life of the nation..”’ Cables tothe office of the Cana- dian League Against War and Fas- cism state that Mr. Macteod will return to Canada about October 10 and will tour Canada, speakinge on the situation in Spain, and on the World Peace Congress. He will likely accompany the Spanish dele- Sates for at least a part of their Canadian speaking tour. LABOR LEADER _ DIES IN CRASH Granville Street Span Collects its Toll in Life George H. Mawson, general rep- resentative of the United Brother- hood of Carpenters and Joiners for Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia was almost instantly killed when the car he was driving crashed into the span standards on Gran- Wille street bridge, early Sunday morning. Mr. Mawson was eoming into town from Seattle on union business when the accident occurred. There were no witnesses to the accident, but the noise from the im- pact of the car against the stand- ards was heard for some distance. Traffic officers who arrived a few minutes later attempted to remove the badly injured man to St. Paul’s hospital, but he died’ before resch- ing there. +A total of seven persons have been killed and injured in accidents on this dangerous bridge this year. Local 452 of the United Brother- hood of Carpenters and Joiners at their meeting on Monday night, in discussing the death of Brother Mawson, instructed W.-. Page, busi- ness agent to attend the inquest and to take the body hack to Seattle, also to convey their protest to the coroner and jury on the poor light- ing facilities used on the bridge. Will Commit Crime For Deportation Home WINNIPEG, Man., Sept. 30— (ALP)—Tom Polonchuck, 56-year- old Russian war veteran and for the last two years on relief rolls here and suffering from stomach trouble, has served noticeto the city council that he is ready to commit erime to obtain deportation home if Winnipes Will not pay his passage “the de- cent way.” HARRY BRIDGES Militant longshore leader, central figure in Coast dispute. Dock Lockout Shifted Here Replace Union Dockers With Scabs, Crew Discharged of the Pacific Coast strilke were heard here yesterday when the Kingsley Navigation €o. locked out the 1.L.A. longshoremen and _ hired scabs to discharge their coast ship Rochelle, in port from Frisco. The uniom crew, members of the Sea- farers’ Industrial Union, were also given 48 hours’ notice of termina- tion of services. Iechoes Maritime Coincident with this- the S.S. Iinesley, of the same line, which has been tied up: here pending settlement of the coast dispute, prepared to put to sea, and calked in their former non-union crew. Though unable te analyze fully this latest move of the shipown- ers, local waterfront union offici- als see in the local shipowners’ move, a plan to remove the “eausus belli’? of a proposed lock- out trom the U-S. ports to Van- eouver. Glocked in their move to lock cut the U.S. Coast workers by the intervention of the U-S. Maritime Commission, it is suggested that by locking out the EL.A. Jocal here, and by placing seab crews aboard their ships the U.S. Pacific Coast longshoremen and seamen m2y be obliged to take action against the “hot* carzo from B.é., thereby giving the shipowners the excuse to launch a £