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Tailored in Two Days if Necessary re Die oy fe REGENT TAILORS 324 West Hastings St. ENGLISH TITLES ——¥ Se: > = United Front Meeting To Assist Spain Qne of the ereatest demonstra- tions for unity ever made in this city Was expressed by 1000 people at the Moose Hall, Burrard Street, Sun- day night. The issue of support for Spanish Democracy provided the an- vil on which unity can be welded. On the platform were represented two left wine shades of political opinion, C.C.F. and Communist, and both made stirrine appeals for unity in spport of the People’s Front gov- ernment of Spain. Mr. A. M. Stephen in his opening remarks as chairman of the meet ins, which was packed to the doors, recounted the pre-civil war events Since 1931 when Alfonso was forced to ieave his throne, of the Gil Robles resime of bloody terror, and the victory o fthe Popular Front Severnment in Mebruary this year, and how la Passionaria had appeal- ed to the government leaders to im- prison the fascists. The Baldwin National sovernment of Great Britain was accused by - - Passports Ar- Doug. 5215-kR Jack Pratt, the first Speaker. of sec- retiy aidine the fascist rebellion, and openly refusing to render aid to the -Sovermnment side. Speaking as a trade unionist, 2 C-C.F. member, a war yeteran. and a Canadian, Mr. Pratt castigated the daily capitalist press for their pub- lication of “‘airotity’’ stories of the Soevernment militia while gainin= Wide and favorable publicity to the rebel reports. The death rate in some of the Provinces of Spain ranged from 447 to 456 per 1000 persons, Which Mfr. Pratt stated was due to the severe exploitation of the people by the rich landlords and industrialists. He appealed to all CCF. clubs to constitute themselves as committees for the defence of Spanish democ- racy. Becky Ewen, of the Communist Party, described the relationship of propertied classes, the church and the people, particularly stressine the role of the women in the present Struggle against the fascists. “Tf Spain faiils, other democratic countries will be at the mercy of the fascists,’ stated Mrs. Ewen, when Speaking of the terror practiced on the people of Spain by the rebel forces. “We can agree on the question of Spain now even though we have differences of opinion politically, be- fore we are united in the concentra- Men’s Half Soles -...._ 9Q@ Ladies’ Half Soles Men’s Heels ee ee obe¢ Boys’ and Girls mee) tion camps and the cemetery.”’ } 9990666666620006464066 SEY. 4848 24-HOUR ELEVATOR SERVICE ---GdS¢ Ladies’ Heels, 15¢ - 20¢ ? in proportion. 337 CARRALL STREET 28 for $4.00 APOLLO CAFE OYSTER AND CHOP HOUSE $4.50 Meal Ticket West Cordova St. THEO. ANGELL Prop. What Spanish Defence Does Rev. Roddan Promises Lantern Lecture on Spain The magnificent rally held last Sunday evening at the Moose +} Temple was the largest of numerous meetings held under the auspices of the Spanish Defence Committee during the last three weeks. This active delegate body plans to widen its scope and influence in efforts to arouse mass sentiment for the dem- ocratic Fovernment in Spain and to eollect funds for its assistance. A sub-committee has undertaken to approach various chureh Sroups and ministers on the issues in Spain. Rey. Andrew Roddan, of First | United Church, has promised to co- operate by fSivinge a Jantern lecture on Spain in the near future, having spent six years in that country. Mr. Harold Griffin and Mr. Vic Spencer who are touring Vancouver Tsland, report enthusiastic meetine’s and are expected to return to Van- couver next Thursday when a ful report will be available. A further tour for the Praser Valley and In- terior points is being arranged. Other meetings are arransed this week for St. Ausustine’s Hall in Marpole, the Ukrainian Labor Temple and Unity Hall in Capitol Hill, for the purpose of raisins funds and arousine sympathy for the Spanish government. To date $530.00 has been sent io Sir Walter Citrine, London, Ene, to be forwarded to Spain. TOKYO, Japan-—At a _ recent Cabinet “meeting it was decided to re-organize the Ex-Servicemen's Geague, putting it on an _ official basis, with control by the Ministries of War and Navy. Heretofore, the League has been a semi- official or- Sanization. The change is being made with a view not only of instilling the mili- tarist spirit, but to increase military efficiency. It is also a definite step on the part of the military to ac- quire a mass base for their fascist movement, something which has been lacking up to now. The Leazsue has a membership of approximately three million. Jobless Men Welcomed At City Church Police Who Expected Trouble Were Sadly Disappointed Approximately 70 single wunem- ployed men, victims of Sovernmental and police persecution, attended the Sunday morning services at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. Thirty members of the Mothers’ Council headed the parade from the unemployed headquarters. Rev. Willard Brewing welcomed the boys and asked them to come again. After the services the con- gregation treated the boys very kaundly and a collection of over $39 was given them. The Foursquare Gospel afternoon Services were attended where 2a “Harvest Festival’? was held, and here again the boys were siven a quantity of food. In the evening 150 boys and 50 mothers paraded to Christ Church Cathedral services. The Very Rev. Ramsay Armitage welcomed the boys and after the seryices $19 coj- lection was given them and an in- yitation extended to attend a smoker Friday evening in the church hall for their benefit. A police officer, who accom- panied the paraders, tried several times to provoke trouble and at the church informed the ushers that he would be outside if trouble started. He stayed outside. The mothers intend lodging a protest with Police Chief Foster. * SEE YOUR FOOD PREPARED at the PALACE CAFE 47 West Cordova Street | WE SERVE | |THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN | | OFFICIALS BREAK FAITH WITH THE UNEMPLOYED MEN Editor, B.C. Workers’ News: Many citizens of Vancouver are still under the impression that the Single unemploved men released on Friday are beine given relief through the Weifare Charities. This is not so. According to the agreement reached by our repre- Sentatiyes, the city council and the police department, on Friday last, the men were to accept investiza- tien as to their original domicile, and were to receive food and shelter in the interim. All we haye eyer re- ceived is a bed and two meals in the Central City Mission. Very f€w men were passed through an investigation on Friday, and we sent a delegation to the police station, asking for relief. We were met with a flat refusal. ‘“Ac- eept transportation and then you'll Bet your relief.’ Faced with this breach of prom- ise, we could do nothing but go back out on the streeis and sell flowers. Hoping that this statement will clarify the situation to all inter- ested parties. M. T. Strelow. Publicity Committee, SA.P.A. Vaneouver, October 19. FOREST TRAINING EXTENSION ASKED Editor, B.C. Workers’ News: We have been authorized by the Green Timbers camp assembly to in- form your newspaper and the gen- eral public that our camp will be closed on October 15 and of the con- sequent effect this will have upon us aS members of the Younes Men’s Forestry Training Plan. The Young Men’s Forestry Train- ing Plan is an investment made by the people of WBGritish Columbia to prepare the youth of this province for absorption into bisic industries. I£ our camp is closed at this time, owing to the prevailing economic conditions, we realize that the ma- jority of us cannot be readily em- ployed, which means that we will be forced onto the relief rolls and the final result will be the com- plete loss of this investment. We are convinced as youne Cana- dians, who are in good physical and moral condition, that we would be more useful to our country if the Youne Men's Forestry Training Plan was continued until such time as we are sainfully employed in the industries of British Columbia. Thanking you for the courtesy ex- tended in publishing this letter. J. G. WEST SELLS, President, DONALD McDONALD, Secretary. Social Service Council To Champion Children’s Case Petition Seeks 40 Per Cent Clothing Allowances NEW WESTMINSTER, Oct. 19.— At its last meeting, the Social Service Council, with delesations from C.C.F. clubs, I.W.A., P/T.A., P.W.A., churches and the Commu- nist Party were present ,a better understanding between the different organizations was reached, on an in- erease in children’s relief allowance. It was decided to have a petition mailed to as many different organ- izations as possible for endorsement and support of a food allowance amount; for children up to 5 years $3.50, 5 to 10 years $7.00, 10 to 15 years $8.50, 15 to 21 years $9.00, plus 40 per cent for clothing. This is below the figures given in the ehart issued by the Provincial Health Board. These petitions are to be re- turned to Mrs. A. P. Beaven, sec- retary of the Social Service Council, Royal Oak avenue, New West- minster, before October 27. _ The high cost of living and the price spread between producer and consumer was taken up and it was decided that an investigation would be held in the near future. Eviction of Mr. Clark by Mr. Summers was taken up, and it was agreed that each member would endeayor to have Mr. Summers Withdraw his charges against Mr. Clark. The Council will meet again on October 23. at 8 p.m., at Higchland Park Hall. Delegations from other organizations are invited to attend. CONDEMN C.1.0. OUSTER MADISON, Wis. (FP)—CGondem- nation of the “disruptive action” of the AFI, executive council in sus- pending the ten international CIO unions was formally expressed by the University of Wisconsin Teach- ers’ Union. CRY OF DISTRESS FROM NAZI JAIL Bremen, Germany—In the local public schoolS the children com- plained of being unable to write properly in the copy-books siven to them by the school administration because the paper was rough and scratched. After close examination it was found that there were words en- grayed into the paper, such As: “We so hungry,” “We suffer from distress,’ We are tortured.’ These copy-books were made by the antifascist inmates of the Prison of OQOslebshausen, near Bremen. The school board confiscated the copy-books at once, put news of the occurrence had~-aiready spread all over the city. HASTINGS BAKERY 716 EAST HASTING ST. We deliver from house to house in Grandyiew and Tastings town- site districts. Call High. 3244 and our driver will be at your door. Support Those Who Support You * NEW BOOKS SPAIN IN REVOLT—Gannes and Repard - - - - = = - First history of the Civil War in Spain in 1936—just off the press. UNDER THE AXE OF FASCISM—Gaetano Salvemini - - REVOLT ON THE CLYDE—William Gallacher - - - - THIS SOVIET WORLD—Anna Louise Strong - - - - = DIALECTICAL MATERTALISM—Adoratsky - - - - = = DAYS OF WRATH—Andre-Malraux - - - - - - —- = = * $2.50 9999909990600 90000000600 4 POPE IE SPREE SS > SSSSsss SSSSSSSSSSSSSss POPPI IDI I AG, '%S NEW AGE BOOKSHOP LPL PIF FFF FF FFF FFF FFF FFE In Aid of Joint B.C. Workers’ News - Weekly Clarion Press Drive INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR with WILD AND WOOLY WEST GAMES URKAINIAN LABOR TEMPLE 805 East Pender Street WED., THURS., FRIDAY — OCTOBER 28th, 29th, 30th PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssss= SSSSSsS 350 W. Pender Street Vancouver - 3B. CG. 3 3 SOGSSOS SOS OOSOOR Le CAPTAIN JERVIS AND CROIX-DE-FEU Is the Croix de Weu raising its usly head in Canada? According to reliable information Captain Jervis of the Veterans’ Service Association (formerly the 1st Vancouver Vet- erans’ Gattalion), boasts of being the founder of the “‘Society of Forgotten Men” in France. Captain Jervis stated, “I am proud to say they have now a membership of 147,000 under the leadership of Colonel de Ja Roecque.” Colonel de la Roeque is at present the foremost reactionary in France, and as head of the Croix de Feu he is a bitter opponent of the People’s gover- ment. _ The Ex-Servicemen who are mem- bers of the Veterans’ Service As- Sociation would do well to elect a new organizer in place of Captain Jervis as we do not believe the members to be in sympathy with fascism. At the same meeting in which the above statement was made the Ex- Servicemen’s Leasue had a delegate place before them joint action to be taken on demands to be Jaid before the Weterans’ As- sistance Committee. The League’s delezat sot a good hearing from the floor but we hear the V.S.:A_ turned down the plea for united action on the strong recom- mendations of this same Captain Jervis. Opposition to unity is not in the best interests of the Veteran. Peachland Condemns -Prov. Relief Project PHACHLAND, Oct. 19. — The Municipal Council at a recent meet— ing condemned the new road at Trepanier as being a “flasrant waste of public money’ in a reso- lution which was passed wunani- mously- Not only’ did they consider the new road as an improvement over the old grade, but they felt that the purposes of the grant made to the provincial sovernment by the federal government was not being carried out. The projeet was relief measure, it was understood, and not only was it not beings used for relief recipients for the fall and winter months, but the wages beings paid were too low to be in accord with the Provincial Act. intended as a proposals for; Carson, Clark Thrill Crowd Monday’s Show in Aid of Workers’ Press Drive KSt Carson and Bill Clark were on again at the Vancouver Sports Club, and once more showed that two gs00d men can always please a crowd. Kat went through his usual] ‘dances and groans, laying it on a bit heavier than usual. Bill was Slow and deliberate and showed a dazzling variety of holds. Weither took a fall, but there was plenty of comedy and action, what With Carson continually sneaking out of the ropes, jumping on the referee’s back. and Bill dragging lim out of his corner by the hair. When the match was over, Officials of the club found that the ropes had been sadly loosened. Neither of the brawlers suffered from any serious injuries. Seottie Jackson, old time favorite at the club, took on Don Lott in a four five matso and put on a g00d scrap. Both boys had plenty. and were out to win. Scottie used a body scissors and leg-trip to great advantage and Red showed a defi- nite inclination for applying head- locks, arm locks and nelsons. Weither took a fall, Erankie Rea pinned Bill Wil liams in the third of their four five match but got a razzing from the crowd. Rough as usual, he did his best to maim his opponent for life. The referee, Julius Troll, a well-known boxer, had to Slap him down a few times. Williams did a bit of slapping on his own, and fought back gamely against his heayier opponent. Scottie McGrendle, 126 Ibs., boxed three rounds with Jackie Dunbar, 125 lbs., in a fine exhibition match. Scottie hit harder and was more ag- gressive. Dunbar had a bit more speed but no punch worth speaking about. Leddy O’Brien, 108 Ibs., boxed three rounds with Eddy Troll, 110 ibs. It was a good bout. Teddy hay- ing the edge. His opponent was younger and had the advantage of height and reach, but he lacked Teddy's ring: experience. Leo Sevedro, 60 Ibs., dropped the decisions to Mike Banich, 60 Ibs., in a fast three round bout. Editor In Ring Wext Monday night, Oct. 26th, the proceeds of the wrestling and boxing show will be given to the Joint Press Drive of the B.C. Work ers’ News and the Glarion Weekly. An exceptionally fine card is be- ing arranged. Malcolm Bruce, edi- tor of the B.C. Workers’ News and a dyed-in-the-wool boxing fan has been inyited to referee the main boxing bout. Admission is ten cents, the place is 143 West Cordova street, and the time 8:30 p.m. No Union Shop Here The Spanish Defence Committee has had several complaints that the buttons being issued for Sale have no union Jabel imprinted on them. In this regard, the Secretary of the Jewellry Workers’ Wnion informs the Committee that there is no union shop in Vancouver which does this sort of work, and that the but- tons can in no way be considered on the unfair list. GIVEN AWAY FREE $10.00 Every Tuesday. 310.00 Every. Thursday. Three Bie Shows in One! Two Big Pictures! Admission . . . 5c, 10c, i15¢ BBS TEMES Seeeetrececneaucua Wel. Sey. 1053 RED STAR DRUG STORE THE MAT ORDER DRUGGISTS Cor. Cordova & Carrall Streets Vancouver, B.C. (IAA AAAs Jew enue CLASSIFIED AD COLUMN HOTELS AND ROOMS UBILEE ROOMS ATT, NEWwLyT J renovated. Fully modern, Rates reasonable. Prop., Mrs. Edith John- son, 244 Blast Hastings Street. Qe r LOGGERS — MINERS = FARM ers and Others — Stay at these Hotels: Savoy, 258 FE. Has St.; Empire, 78 E. Hastings St: Hazlewood, 344 EB. Hastings St; and Main, 645 Main St. convenience — Moderate rates — Refreshment parlors — Special weekly and monthly rates. These hotels are worthy of your support. Hi. Bourgoin, prop. 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