Page Two A DVO GAALLT ES Peace River Farmer Has Story of By MICHAEL O'MARA Into the Advocate office one day this week there came a farmer from the Peace River country with a story of rank injustice for which it would be hard to find an equal. Crippled, deprived of his sessions, he has been left to get along as best he can on relief after serving a prison term on a trapping charge he claims was framed against him, the while he vainly endeavors to obtain a hearing from government authorities. Jobless Gain Hearing In Burnaby BURNABY, May 20. — Unem- ployed workers packed the muni- eipal council chamber here Wednes- day, and in face of three carloads of police imported for intimidatory purposes, won a proper hearing for their delegation, which included four provincial candidates, and ob- ¢jained a promise from Commiis- sioner Fraser that demands would be considered. At request of the Workers’ Al- liauce, local unemployed organiza- tion, H. Clegg, Gonservative; Reeve R. G McDonald, BC Gonstructive; L. Walker, Independent, and E- Bh Winch, CCF, accompanied the dele- gation which gained admission to the office of Fraser to present de- mands of the unemployed for in- creased relief. Every candidate pressed Fraser to endorse the demands which were to be forwarded to the provincial government. Fraser refused to en- dorse and lost his temper, retiring: to his office to which the delegation later gained admission. Meanwhile police appeared and ordered the council chamber clear- ed. Spokesman Sandberg informed fhem that the unemployed would remain to hear their delegation, whereupon police retired. Delegation spent an hour with Fraser who, after some quibbling, finally agreed to refer the demands to his relief committee for recom- tendations which he would later consider with the advice of his treasurer. Wednesday morning next will see the unemployed en masse at the eouncil chamber awaiting the com- missioner’s reply. Relief Cut At Kelowna KELOWNA, BC, May 20.—Wtih the clothing allowance for unem— ployed here cut off since May 1, ¢here are rumors that further cuts are contemplated by relief authori- ties and the need for 2 strong un- employed organization is beginning to be realized. Qnly those who are heavy Share- holders in the canneries and pack- ing plants in the district can be considered prosperous she rest of the population are wholly depend- ent on the short seasonable employ- ment available which condemns them to a low living standard. Local authorities plan to make Kelowna a rich man’s paradise with a resultant tendency to raise eost of living as compared with adjacent Vernon and Penticton. Edmonton Relief More Than City -Despite the fact that Vancouver is the dearest place to live in the Dominion, according to the Labor Gazette, which also states that $9.45 is required for food alone for one week, a comparison of relief al. lowances between Vancouver and Edmonton shows that the latter city is more considerate of its un- employed, allowing $50.90 monthly for a family of five for all necessi- ties against $36.25 monthly in Van- eouver for the same number of persons. For eight months of the year, Ed- monton issues two tons of coal per month to each unemployed family, affording further justification for the demand throughout BC for 54 per cent. increase in relief. | JOHN E. LINDER Passenger Agent for Scandinavian Seeds Lines. - Passports AT- jTanged. Representing— The Swedish American Line The Norwegian Lines The C.P.R., Cunard and other lines. Doug. 5215-R 44 W. Cordova St. HASTINGS BAKERY High. 3244 716 Kast Hastings Street 4068 East Hastings Street @ Quality Products at Rioderate Prices We Deliver ae East End and Grandview Homes ce “Thrifty Housewives Shop at ie Hastings Bakery! UNIONIZED Rank Injustice muskrat farm and other pos- ® or years politicians of both Lib- eral and Conservative parties have agreed that the Peace River coun- try must be opened up, although they have been content to let the matter rest at that. And a sure sign of an election is their stressing of the Peace River's case. Those men and women ,the real pioneers who are opening the country up, must, however, shift for them- selves. Capitalist politicians ure not interested in their plight as individuals. A Reaj Pioneer. At 54, Henry Fox found himself unable to make a living at his own calling of machine salesman, a eall- Maurice Dff to the Youth Congress at Montreal. Anderson, John Jopson. In front—Eric Martin, Vera Cornish, At back—John Stanton, Lois Rush. ing he had followed for 15 years. This was in 1931 when the crisis swept away the security of millions. We determined to turn his hand to muskrat farming and chose a spot some 35 miles from Fort St. ELECTIONS (Continued from page 1) so bold a bid for power.” he decl Connell Says Little Hope. John, where he took up a home- stead. The land he took up was value- jJess—until he had drained and ditched it, erected cabins and stocked it with muskrats. For four years Hox, who is mar- ried and has five children, all porn in Canada, managed to get by. His first trouble occurred when he was fined $20 and costs for pos- session of a .22 rifle without having first obtained a local permit, al- though he had previously been in- formed that the miner’s license he held entitled him also to possess a rifle. coming election. when he attempted to speak at ard, sole remaining member of defunct Commonwealth, took “Would All Want Rifles.” At the hearing Constable Peter Smith remarxed that if Fox were allowed to carry a rifle, every for- eigner in the country would want one, according to a sworn state- ment submitted by Fox Fox appealed the fine to the At- torney-General’s department and finally his rifle was returned, his fine rebated and compensation given him. A year later he had a dispute with some neighbors named Robin- son over an exchange of goods. The Robinsons are influential farmers in the district, Fox states. In December, 1935, he was ar- rested for trapping on land he had made application to lease, but on which he had pot yet paid the fees. The government agent at Fort St. John had previously ‘“‘guessed” it would be all right to trap on this land, but denied this statement at the trial. He was found guilty and sentenc- ed to three months’ hard labor: Previously, while being taken under arrest to Fort St. John, he had fallen off the sleigh and in- jured his back. Im jail he alleges he was ill-treated by Constable Smith. On one occasion when he was too stiff to arise the bed clothes were torn off him, windows and doors opened wide and he was left shivering in a thin suit of underwear in 20 below zero weath- er, according to his statement. De- spite the injury to his back, he was made to work on the woodpile. electors. Guthrie in Cowichan-Newcastle the next legislature. Meetings have been arran week-end as follows: Friday, 8:30 pm, King, A. M. Stephen. Saturday, Garfield King and Sam Guthrie Hilliers. Speakers: James Cox 2:30 pm, Northfield. A. M. 3 pm, Wellington. Speakers Sunday, 8:30 pm, A. M. Stephen, Rev. Unions Rally Behind Baker. ster where Rev. Edwin Baker, popular candidate, he has the talist party candidates. Lease Cancexed. Released from jail some three or four weeks, he was again ar- rested for infringements of trap- ping regulations. Although he de- nied the charges brought against him, he was sentenced, this time to six months’ hard labor in Oakalla. In June, 1936, he was released under habeas corpus proceedings. We came out of jail only to find his homestead lease cancelled on the grounds that necessary im- provements had not been made. When he indignantly replied that he had effected $1600 improvements he was told that “ten outstanding farmers’’ in the district had pe- titioned against his being allowed to return because he was a “public nuisance.” His reply to this is that of the “ten outstanding farmers” only three were farmers, five were dependents and two Ukrainians with only a vague knowledge of the whole affair. A cabin 14x24, he says, was valued by a government assessor at $15. Broke, 1800 miles away from his homestead, he has tried without success to win a hearing. Clive Planta, MLA for Peace River, re- gretted being “unable to render you any assistance in the matter.” The final rebuff from officialdom arrived this week in the form of a letter from the deputy minister of Jands informing him that investiga- tion of the improvements he made to the farm must be delayed until after the election. The politicians are too busy, apparently, in open- ing the Peace River country. In- deed, they are going farther afield to open up the Yuxson. Declares Fox: “It’s my land and considerable support. Highly whose work in behalf of the been responsible for the raising co-operative Supported by all progress MacPherson. party and other ‘make a forecast of election Yr toral unity, all, the necessity of defeati Salmon Arm Girl Aids Spain Cause SALMON ARM, BC, May 20.— Spanish children have a staunch and clever friend in Miss Dorothy Leonard of this town. Only 14 years old, she, with a few of her young friends ,arranged a rummage sale with refreshments on the lawn of her parents’ home and raised $13 to buy much-needed supplies for war- torn Spain. About 25 friennds came to par- taxe of the ice cream, drink after- noon tea, make a purchase ,or take a dip in the Bran Dip, one little girl, I don’t intend to give up fighting | Beverly Ann, calling it “Grand” for it.” Dip. GRAND CONCERT Royal Theatre Sunday, May 23, S p.m. rs | a 9O9OO9OOO By RUSSIAN WORKERS’ CLUB In Aid of Press Drive. Silver Collection. D0909-9-0-0-9 0090948 C94 Frankest, if least optimistic, political note of the week was that struck by Rev. Robt. Connell, BC Constructive leader, who in a speech at Victoria admitted that his party has little hope of forming a government as a result of the With the gulf of Georgia between him and critics who last week greeted him with cries of “Traitor” and “Splitter” the CCF to prove that it was not responsible for last year’s split in the CCF when a small group broke away to form the BC Constructives. The CCF, which proved its case publicly last year, did not rise to the bait. } Most progressive of the four CCF candidates contesting Victoria is youthful Nigel Morgan, who has been a tower of streneth in the CCF organization there. Capable. decisive. energetic, he has made a favorable impression on Victoria Elsewhere on the Island, Colin Cameron in Comox, Sam Nanaimo were conducting aggressive campaigns this week. Backed as each is in his riding by all progressive-minded per- sons, all three were conceded excellent chances of sitting in East Wellington. Speakers: Garfield . Saturday, 3 pm, Coombs and Stephen and James Cox. Sunday, - A. M- Stephen and James Cox. Capitol theatre, Port Alberni. Speakers: H. T. Allen and James Cox. Great interest, naturally, centres around New Westmin- Anglican clergyman, is running on a Communist ticket. A and progressive organizations, campaign which is proving somewhat disconcerting to capl- In the Interior, Stephen Freeman in North Okanagan and Robert Wood in Salmon Arm, CCF candidates, were rallying Spanish Defense Fund here has the Loyalist cause, was addressing meetings throughout the Okanagan, is considered to have ning North Okanagan for the CCF. Robert Wood, Armstrong farmer, is a strong advocate of s and an authority on farmers’ problems. Vancouver trade unionist, is making a bold bid in Cranbrook constituency where he has a straight fight w In Fernie, return of Tom Uphill, veteral Labor member who has a working example of the united front in endorsation of his candidacy by CCF, organize progressive groups, 1S regarded as certain. With even the perennial] political prophets he continued last week to hammer home the necessity of preventing a split v cessity of electing a bloc of progressiv ng reaction now full force behind the Conservative party. ared this week at a CCF rally. a city meeting, W. A. Pritch- the editorial staff of the now the opportunity to challenge and A. M. Stephen in Alberni- ged for A. M. Stephen this 2:30 pm, Gabriola. Speakers: and A. M. Stephen. Sunday, Bradner farmer and former endorsation of trade unions is conducting an intensive popular Stephen Freeman, of several hundred dollars for an excellent chance of win- ives, Sam Shearer, youthful ith Hon. &. M. d labor, the Communist sitating to esults, the Communist party the necessity of elec- ote, the ne- e candidates and, above concentrating its MARKET BOARD |" ———— (Continued From Page 1) | This wide difference has per- sisied until the present moment. With city warehouses still stacked high with potatoes, and farm pits and sheds equally full of now- sprouting spuds, the price to the wholesaler has tumbled. This week official quotations place Wo. 2 potatoes at $25 per ton in lots under five tons ,and $26 for lots over five tons. This will mean that producers need not loox for more than $10 or $12 a ton. Such was their portion when wholesale prices previously were $25 per ton. : Despite this fact, old potatoes are still retailing in Vancouver for $2 per sack ($40 per ton), with new potatoes quoted at five pounds for 20C. No Sales At All This situation, from the farmer’s point of view, is not the worst phase of the question. He is used to watching his product go to the consumer at a price treble what he receives. The part that is now burning him up is the fact that he is not going to be able to sell his potatoes at all. With new spuds city greengrocer's, rapidly declaring potatoes which he could have sold during the winter are now rotting: already in every old potatoes are in favor, and premises. IN VANCOUVER REGENT in his pits. He has been compelled to pick over his bins twice already (im many cases) with attendant loss of spoiled ones at each sorting. Just the other day a city broker repeated what he stated a few months ago, viz., that he could have sold every potato in the Fraser Valley had the Board permitted him to do so. There was a huge demand for this commodity across the border in January and February, and he declares he could have paid $30 per ton for every potato of good quality and still made money for himself on the Seattle market, duty included. Not Allowed To Export Readers will remember that the press at that time contained warn- ings of alarm from the Board stating that potatoes were going to be very high this spring and should not be permitted to leave the coun- try. British Golumbia ‘would be compelled to buy back these: pro- Many Donating To Spain Fund Women’s Labor League, $2; John Mcintyre, 25c; Mrs. Ron- ayne, $8; Mx. Campbell and Mr. Glen, $2; May Day, meeting, Soin- tula, $90.09; sale of gods, 54.60; United Mine Workers of America, Cumberland, $25; G. Greenwood, $1; V. Sleuter. $1; South Hill CCE Club, $3; Nanaimo Branch, Can- adian League, $3.70; J. TLarasoff, Crescent, $12.75; Flora Hutton, Kamloops, $1; A. Jolly, $5; Moth- MENT! Try US for your SUMMER SUIT Custom tailored and fitted in our own shop on the Give our local craftsmen work, and wages, and wear the BEST at moderate prices. THE LARGEST SELECTION OF WOOLLENS You a Perfect Fit —_— *~« —— 324 West Hastings St. “Vancouver's Own Tailors” er’s Day banquet, $11.20; Anony- mous, $2; J. Griffin, $2; Teach- ers’ Study: Group, $20.40; W. Pet- erson, 51; Sointula Branch, $17.10; Cumberland Sewing Circle, $6.50; Jim Johnston. 25¢; sale of goods, 75c; Mrs. Stehr, 75c; donated by friends of Miss B. Brenberg at engagement party, $15.25; pro- ceeds of rummage sale held by Dorothy Leonard and friends, Sabnon Arm, $14.50. ducts before the new crop came in at an adyanced price, said the Board. How far these predictions were awry is -being now amply illus- irated. Yet these same men are again bidding for public monopoly of the potato market for another year, with the government behind them and the people standing for it! An example of the despotic srip of the Board is given by one of Vancouver's leading departmental stores. Having their own farm and growing their own potatoes they were permitted to haul their own spuds to their Hastings street store. But they were informed they must pay levies to the Board amounting to $5 per ton. This figured out for many months at avout 2 per cent. of the market value of the product which the Board took out of them without any service rendered. There is a well-respected couple living up the Valley who for three successive years have won first prize for their Netted Gems at the fairs of neighboring towns. This year they have not been able to get a tag, and expect to lose the seven tons of prize potatoes which are already in a state of deterioration. (A further article by Mrs. E. C. Tibbits will appear next week.) Men Boycott Burns Meat ILA (Gontinued from page 1) SHERE, BC, May 20.—Strong CCF sentiment exists in this district and the Liberals are desperately try- ing to buy votes by opening up some road camps, but only to those on the voters’ list. So many voters need jobs that eas-shovels and trucks remain idle in Prince George, the government depending upon shovel and wheel- barrow to haul dirt uphill. One road camp has decided not to eat Burns’ products in spite of threatened dismissals by the fore- man, who apparently has been in- structed by the Liberal party to ? TUNE IN 7:30 P.M. t TUESDAY, Hear REV. EDWIN BAKER, Communist Candidate for New Westminster, Guest Speaker. MALCOLM BRU stifle all progressive discussion. o 7:45 P.M. DOCG D> MAY 25th | C-J-O-R : CE, Chairman. Men’s Half Soles and Rubber Ladies’ Half Soles and Heel - Heels unionizing the waterfront. Notable in the convention pro- eeedings has been the progressive nature of all reports: Membership of the district has almost doubled since the 1936 convention, chiefly through the organization of ware- housemen and cereal workers. Marine clerks and office workers have been oganized into the- ILA in San Francisco and should prove an important factor in unionizinge office workers all along the coast. A woman delesate from San Francisco office workers’ local re- marked: “Before organization we had white collars and lily white hands, but little to eat. Now, we still have the white collars and lily white hands, and plenty to eat. But we have gained more than that—the spirit of brotherhood with our own kind, the working class.” New Tobacco Put On Market Here A new smoking tebacco, “Canada Straight,’ has been introduced imto this province by the Royal Canadian Tobacco Company of Toronte. This firm advertises in the Daily Clarion and other labor newspapers. Two Try-ons to Ensure TAILORS il iC oming Events a | Lost: A bicycle, No. 12883, tips of front fork are heavily brazed . Was taken from Orange Hall entrance, Saturday, May 15, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and midnight. Branch No. 16, ticket No. 39, wins the picture raffle contest in aid of the press drive. Call at New Age Bookshop for picture. Waterfront dance postponed. Due to the unexpected delay in receiv- ine word of endorsation of the Joint Policy Committee, BC Maritime Workers, and adverse effect this has had on sales of tickets, dance and prize-draw arranged for May 24, Orange Hall, has been postponed un- til July 1 Tickets sold are still good for that date. Sunday, May 23, Fishermen’s picnic. come. press Keats Island, Everybody wel- Percentage of proceeds tq drive. 2 Tuesday, May 25, 2 p.m., O’Brien Hall. Mothers’ Council tea, to raise funds to send delegate to peace con- ference, Seattle, May 29-30. in the ot De- Labor Street. 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