tcp ice 3 i Page Two B. CGC. WORKERS’ NEWS . January 22, 1937 Trotsky Ally Of Fascism, Declares Mexican Union Reactionary Press Lauds ‘Revolutionary Record’ Of Trotsky MEXICO CITY, Jan. 2i—Fol- jJowing upou the warning issued _ to Leon Troisky by the Confedera- #ion of Mexican Workers (CTM) that it “would not tolerate disrup- five activities,’ labor organiza- dions throughout Mexico take a serious view of the government's action in granting Trotsky asylum. At the same time, the reactionary press is full of praise for Trotsky, upholding his “revolutionary rec- ord.’ Already articles denouncing the Soviet Union are appearing: in fhe Mexican Catholic Press under Trotskys name. Through Luis Pardo, one ef its secretaiies. the powerful Railroad Workers’ union has condemned the government for its action. “Mrotsky is the ally of Tascismi and our enemy,” Pardo declares. "Tf an official alliance does not in fact exist, the effects of his policy are the same as if it did.” FORMER M.P. ON SPEAKING TOUR NEW YORE, Jan. 21.—(FP)— There is a growing movement in England composed of Labor party jeft-wingers, the ILP, the Commu- mist party and that section of liberal opinion represented by London's Wews-Chronicle, agitating for aboli- tion of the non-intervention agree- yuent and granting to the democratic Spanish government the right to purchase arms, says Jennie Lee, former British MP. Young, pretty, quick-witted, Jen- mic Lee has just arrived in the U-S. from a visit to the Barcelona and Aragon fronts to go on a seven- week speaking tour for the League for Industrial Democracy. Of the Spanish government forces ghe says confidently, “I don’t think you can beat those people.”’ MILITIA (Continued from page 1) ¢heir yalue is depreciating- Against @iadrid he has tried every moder device of war, with the exception of jJarge-scale gas, and failed. Mere §jnerease or improvements in arma— ments will avail him little. The People’s Army, built around fhe crack Fifth regiment, is rapid- ly shaping into 2 formidable military, machine, Young workers, teachers and students, are matching the ability of General Francisco Eraneo and his trained officers. A disturbing note in rebel organ- fzation is developing in Moroeeca where the wild tribesmen, impa- dient for the plunder they were promised by the Fascist junta, are Perinning to rebel against their employers. If they carry their in- ¢ention far enough, the world is jiable to witness the first “sitdown”’ strike in the history of warfare. Franco Lacks Men Tack of forces is Franco’s’ chief problem. A large proportion of those ie already has are undependable. Bevery day that passes, his mercen- aries chafe more under the arbitrary discipline. The Moors cannot be duped forever with worthless pay— jnfiation marks, wild promises, checks on the Bank of Spain in Barcelona, etc. The Phalangists, his terroristic military police, are hated almost as heartily by the mercen- @ries as by the government forces. Importation of more mercenaries cannot solve the problem of disaf- fection of the present troops. The Fascist stratezy takes no ac- count of possible reverses. It must succeed or fail completely. The forces around Madrid have been pushed through at top speed backed by very scantly lines of communica- tion. Franco may have the advan- tage of trained generals, but in the end their faults may outweigh their virtues. They have little con- ¢act with the men beneath them, gnd possess the type of rigid army yuind, which hates innovation and tends to use the same strategy over and over again, whether it is suc- eessiul or not. On the other hand are the govern- ment forces, a living, growing force, of unquestionable loyalty, growing stronger daily and capable of great “Silver Shirts’ Lose Members When Exposed SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21—As a result of exposure of their ac- tivities in the columns of progres- sive newspapers here, the Silver Shirts, American Fascist organiza- tion patierned on HBitler’s storm troops, haye suffered a heavy loss in membership throughout California. Before their efforts to undermine democratic rights were exposed Silver Shirt groups were becoming inereasingly bold in their attacks on organized Jabor. Anti-Semitic propaganda was be- ing disseminated at public meet- ings. Now, in face of aroused public opinion, the Silver Shirts have been forced to curtail pub- lic meetings. NEW PICTURE ‘DEPICTS JEWS ‘UNDER SOVIET VWividly depicting the story of an immigrant Jewish family engaged in the building of Birobijan, au- tonomous Jewish Soyiet republic. the ntiext Soviet film to be shown at the Little Theatre will be, “A Greater Promise.” In the light of modern preblems, of current lezends that the Jews Can never create a national life of their own, the film has particular interest. Under Czarist rule the Jews were outcast, often forbidden by law to engage in productive labor. linder the Soviets the Jews have belied theory. Socialism is pro- viding a solution to the Jewish national problem as it is to the national problem in general. Appearing in “Lhe Greater Prom- are outstanding actors of the Jewish National and Moscow Art theatres. ise” 5,000 Unemp Majority From Drought Areas In. Sask., Manitoba OTTAWA, Jan. 21.—About 5,000 unemployed girls and women have been sent on farms between Oct. 1 to Jan. 11 under the federal scheme, Mrs. Mary M. Sutherland, only wom- an member of the National Em- ployment Commission, has reported. During the same period 37,831 men had been “placed” on farms for the winter. Another 3,302 men were forced on farms in British Golumbia, Alberta and Manitoba under supplementary plans. Most of the girls “placed” on farms were in Saskatchewan con- sisting of girls in drought-stricken families which had to go on relief. By the provinces, the women placements were: Saskatchewan, 3,500; Manitoba, 779; and Quebec, 664. ‘ “Placements” of men to Jan. it were: British Columbia, 198; Al- perta, 4,777; Saskatchewan, 21,271; Manitoba, 8,175; Quebec, 3,410. Only five provinces have adopted the farm scheme plan. BURNS (Gontinued from page 1) apply to Calgary for reinstatement, he said. Objection to Harry Douglas’ pres- ence was taken by Williamson and under protest the business agent left. Confronted by facts showing the joss of business, Williamson inferred Burns was prepared to pay that price to smash unionism. Union members confronted the plant manager with statements that every discharged worker had ben taken into the office, warned of “disloyalty and discord” in the plant and told to quit the union or take the consequences. Further questioning led nowhere and the meeting ended without progress haying been made. Adam Gell stated that a public enquiry would be called as a last resort. Considerable support is pouring in from various sources, Swift's employ- ees haying donated a total of 3385 in the past two weeks. Other dona- tions have come from Civic Em- ployees and Iumber and Sawmill Workers’ Union. The Grandview and Commercial Drive Action committee now in- cludes twenty-four organizations, active in picketing unfair stores, funds. Store-keepers on Commercial Dr. have contributed funds generously and refuse to handle Burns products. Grandview Academy has been of fered by Mr. Ika Pore for meetings and dances. P. R. Bengough, general secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, and Mr. Hughes, Grandview Cham- ber of Commerce, will speak for Purns employees on Friday, January 29 at the Academy. Alex Holmes, editor, Highland Echo, will preside. Union cafes have banned Bums’ products while the dispute lasts. Reports have reached union head- quarters that one man has been. jailed in Winipee for distributing literature soliciting assistance for development. Burns’ Vancouver workers. MEIKLE ELECTRIC : Bargains on New 1010 Davie Street 66 EAST ELECTRIC IRONS, TOASTERS, APPLIANCES, ETC. $1.00 Down Radios and Tubes Tested Free in Your Home. Empire HASTING & RADIO SERVICE and Used Radios! 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Elaborat- ing, the story says: “A nurse wrote that... she had seen -.- - a wounded German in whose pockets were found... a num- ber of human ears, mostly yromen’s.” Rights Asked Foreign Born NEW YORK, Jan. 21.—A square deal for the foreign born, habitual target of yellow journals and dema- gogic politicians, was demanded at a eonference of 353 delegates, rep- resenting 222 organizations, called at New Work by the American Commit- tee for Protection of Foreign Bor. The proposed Starnes-Reynolds bill, which would help break strikes by holding the club of deportation over any foreign born worker, not yet naturalized, who might need re- lief, was the object of special at- tack by Speakers at the conference. UNITY (Continued from page 1) Leader, for the ILP. The manifesto stresses the need for unity im the struggle against Pascism—resistance to war with Soviet Russia, to alliances with Germany, Italy or any other Fascist power; demands the shipment of arms to the democratic Spanish fovernment—abolition of the no- torious Means Test—trade union seales of unemployment benefit; ealls for united defence of civil and democratic liberties, In a statement of its reservations the ILP asseverated its intention to proceed with its Socialist policy and to become again an integral part of the official Tabor party should evidence of a swing toward democ- racy within that party be shown. Following attempts to launch a People’s Front against Fascism in which Stephen Spender, John Strachey, Richard Ackland, Liberal M.P., and other progressives figured prominently, the new agreement is a severe rebuff for the official Labor party which has consistently re- jected proposals for unity. |) Hels Sey. 1053 RED STAR DRUG STORE THE MAM ORDER DRUGGISTS Cor. Cordova & Carrall Streets Vancouver, B.C. ANCHOR CAFE Full Course Meals ibe and up 199 COLUMBIA STREET (Cor. Povell) HASTINGS BAKERY High. 3244 716 Kast Hastings Street 4068 East Hastings Street € Quality Products at Moderate Prices We Deliver to East End and Grandview Homes Ss “Thrifty Housewives Shop at Hastings Bakery!’”’ 'Message Sent In Esperanto ““Canada Can Be Fort- ress of Democracy,’’ Says Barcelona ‘Tt is wonderful that even these living in far away parts of the earth should have at the same time this united cause,” reads a letter received by ©. Nelson, of Vancouver, from the DGareelona International Esperanto Proleto Groupo. Welson, a keen member of the In- ternational Esperanto group here, pyrote in Esperanto some time ago to Unity, Barcelona newspaper, out— lining activities of the Spanish De- fence Committee in Vancouver. Translated from Esperanto, the letter continues: ‘‘The news coming in from workers of all countries is so welcome and the efforts of Cana- dians give us new courage for the fight. Mexican workers .. . are forcing their government to aid us openly and we eall upon Cana- dian workers to follow their lead. Your Ganada can be a fortress for Gemocracy in this world’s political eritical moment.” ‘ADVANCE DRIVE TO BE EXTENDED The B.C. Advance drive commit- tee has announced continuation of its drive to raise funds for Advance, national youth magazine, to the end of February. Previously the cam- paign was to have closed Feb. 15. The committee has called for drive committees representative of all pro- gressive youth and adult organiza- tions to be set up in the yarious districts for which quotas have al- ready been set. It is alSo announced that drive buttons and collection cards are favailable at its headquarters, room 18, 615 West Hastings street. Com- missions of 20 per cent below ten dollars and 35 per cent above that amount will be allowed on these. New Frontier Club Hears Dr. A. Clark Members of the New Frontier Club, Left writers’ group, here heard an interesting address on “‘Pushkin,’’ famous Russian poet, given by Dr. A. EF. B. Clark, of the UBC, on Tuesday. Dr. Clark supplemented his address with readings of trans- lations of Pushkin’s works, includ- ing “The Bronze Horseman’’ and “The Littl House in Kalomna,” Siven for the first time in English. 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Kit took the only fall of the match in the third round Ruling Clawss after throwing Eid wih a crotch-hold and used a body press to pin his opponent’s shoulders to the mat to Win the match. * * = cS Gill Henderson and Jimmy Hunter, new boys from the south side ap- pearing for the first time in three 5-minute rounds, gave the people a very fast fight which ended in a draw. f 25 S355 BOXING The first bout of the evening brought together two of the younger boys who in the past gaye the people a good show—Mike Banich, 60 1bs., and Ronnie Johnson, 65 lbs. Much to the surprise of the crowd and Banich also, Johnson is a much im- proved boy. Mike started as usual With a smile on his face. The round had not gone far till everyone took notice of Johnson, who started to mix it whenever a chance presented itself. 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