F fe Si it ap ~ 1938. THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE Page Five deter - The ‘isreat’ To : Show Here Ml Soviet Fila Wall n At Globe Theatre Week’s Run Next PE jaday. v4 ILED BY CRITICS Sh has been written about < > The First,” the Soviet @rhich opens at the Globe | i here next Monday, , for a week’s run. Cri- lve acclaimed the picture ® of the finest produced mninfilm Studios. Wher- %§t has been shown audi- Sag have flocked to see it. ingiiniy, in quality of acting sGotography, in exactitude of Fogzal detail Tw ave claimed it to be. The snings to life in accurate per- fe pages of Russia’s history shave been dwarfed by the f.dous achievements of the (i ivo decades. It depends not eh for its success on- the d character acting of Niko- monoy as Peter IT or M. as Menshikoff, the peasant f2came Peter's aide and ad- ‘SHbut on the skilfully inter- lym scheme of the whole. ing with the defeat of Peter ‘eat by the Swedish Army at — in i700, the story threads Ly plans to continue the strug— Gwrest a Baltic outlet for his y, the opposition of the no- ind the cupidity of the mer- his victories over the i, the building and the sub- t flooding of St. Petersburg. gost this tumultuous back- ® is set Peter’s romance with Sine, the peasant girl who 0 be Empress after being L@ by private and general, after [ee “servant” to Menshikoif. Re is little of the Hollywood | about Catherine, but there — § turalness to her acting which pauthenticity to an atmos- which, at any number of might easily have been de- IN re contempt which Nikolai assov inspires in his por m of Alexei, Peter’s weak, fa- “i ly religious son, is a certain to his fine acting. he same program is a camera S@ of the sports festival in ‘Si which attracted consider- % 2mment ding Machine Fee Set At $50 3 -T ALBERNT, BC, May 5.— Piright license fee of $50 per @yvill be charged for vending @nes here, regardless of the r of machines in use, and s will be no limit as to the r of machines. This was the Mion of the city council this @ at a special meeting when daw relating to vending ma- ™ was amended. It was also d that no one firm should 2 monopoly in this business, qd advance payment forward- one Vancouver firm was or- returned by the council, to- > with information regarding aw ruling. ine Grand Veek! E nencing PNDAY, MAY 9th ilnisht Preview, tiday, May 8th | 12:01 AM. flesh and blood story "Peter the First... rior, lover and em- ie 395-5 » of the finest sures ever Ne. ss Dieterle, ctor of DETER it is all that the |. AamMKMNO Prevonte RUSSIAN DIALOGUE Political Discussion Essential, Tallon Tells Trades Council Continued Pearson however, to wait until Premier Pat- tullo had been approached on the matter, but warned that the Act played into the hands of the In- dustrial Association of BC. Bengough reiterated his belief that the differences of opinion in the cabinet on the Act’s interpreta- tion would provide a solution to the problem, stating: “It is inconceivy- able that the government which insists on registration of union of- ficers and demands a report on the various constitutions, should con- tinue to completely ignore the trade unions.” ae Labor Raps Sun Policy Paper’s Attitude Said Insulting To Labor Threat of a boycott on the Van- couver Sun came up for discussion in the Trades and Labor Council last Tuesday when executive mem- bers read extracts from a recent editorial which urged the BCG Teachers’ Federation to stay away from’ organized labor because of “lowered dignity.” “The Vancouver Sun should not look for subscriptions in the homes of working people if this is the attitude toward wage earners,” Secretary P. Bengough stated. The editorial urged that teach- ers seek to attain the level of doc- tors and engineers, and that af- filiation to labor would mean a de- terioration of the profession be- cause unions “protected the weak in untouchable security and low- ered production to the least com- petent.” Voicing their indignation, several delegates made bitter attacks on the Sun for its continued enmity against labor, one stating that this company’s method of treating its newsboys was a “standing dis- grace.” Another termed the paper a “fence-straddler,’ stating that commonsense dictated that mem- bership in a union demanded com- petency first. Their experience with the printing trades in putting out the daily paper disproves such slanders, was another statement made to the council. Terming the attitude of the Sun an insult, Bengough declared that doctors and engineers in Great Britain were affiliated to the Trade Union Congress there, and that the federation had been on the point of affiliation to the Canadian Con- gress for the last three years. Speech Slashed WINNIPEG, Man., May 5.—Sta- tion GJRC required Ald. J. Penner to delete all references to the men- ace of fascism from a May Day speech. Penner was informed by the station that the entire speech, containing references to fascist in- vasion of Spain, would have to be rewritten... The English Titles 1 Must Participate In Labor Politics Here “You won't amount to a hoot until you get out and participate in labor politics,” R. J. Tallon; sec- retary of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, made this statement to the trades council this week in answer to an appeal for a ruling on a recent decision of the chair that politics are barred in the council. While stating this, Tallon made it clear that he had no intention of dictating to the council, but rather that democratic discussion should settle this contention. “We don’t want Mussolini or Hitler around and i don’t promise to imitate them. The council should decide all limitations,’”’ he said. Dissatisfaction arose when Pres- ident #, A. Jamieson ruled Dele- gate GC. M. Stewart’s motion out of order “because it is a political question.” Stewart had drawn the attention of the delegates to the recent scurrilous attack by the morning News-Herald on Canadian volunteers in Spain, and he moved that a resolution of protest be sent. “This scandalous editorial de- seribes our Canadian: boys fighting for the preservation of democracy, as traitors, and it is a reflection on the trade unionist volunteers,” he said. : Stewart reminded the council of the appeal made 2 years ago by International Delegate Shev- enals on behalf of Spain, which was endorsed by the Trades and Labor Congress, maintaining he was entirely in order in bringing forward his motion against the News-Herald. The chairman thereupon accept- ed a notice of motion to the ef- fect: “That this council goes on record as being in favor of giving Republican Spain the right to buy. March Coal Output Falls Island Mines Record 12,000-Ton Decrease NANAIMO, BC, May 5—Coal output during March for both Van- ecouver Island and the proyince showed a noticeable decline com- pared with figures for the corres- ponding month last year, accord- ing to a report just released by the chief inspector of mines. Production for Vancouver island was 64,389 tons against 76,208 tons in March, 1937, and for the prov- ince as a whole 105,606 against 132,704 tons. Qutput details in tons from the various collieries of Vancouver Island were: Comox Colliery, 21,- 191: Northfield mine, 9,230; No. 1 mine, 14,737; Lantzyille, 540; Cham- bers mine, 130; Bebans mine, 493; Lewis mine, 62; Gasidy mine, 138; Ida Clara, Jingle Pot, Biggs mines, no production. Police Seize Ken MONTREAL, Que, May 5. — Copies of the magazine Ken have been seized by police here. Added Attractions: 1 Moscow Youth Sports Demonstration Action! Laughter! Beauty! 2 Violin Competition Soviet Child Prodigies 3 Ski Flight with Otto Lang £ Cartoon = \Gontinued Highway As a defence measure, therefore, the road should be built. In the event of aggression by a Japan thwarted by a united China, on the continent of North America (Alaska), Canada would undoubt- edly look to the U.S for aid. What position would we be in if Canada prevented the road being built? There is another major argument in favor of the building of the road: Its building would provide work and wages for thousands of unem- ployed workers, and would open up the interior of the province, thereby giving an impetus to various in- dustries. The unemployed have long been demanding a public works pro- fram, a real work and wages pro- gram. There is no reason to believe that the US would not only lend the money for the construction of such a road, but would make a substan- tial contribution to its construc- tion, which contribution would be included in its appropriations for defence. Should there develop too many international complications, the financing could be done by the federal government. In any case, British Columibia needs the road; the thousands of unemployed need the work, and business men need the trade that the employment of SO many men and the use of so much money would create. Tallon Urges Labor Unity Must Not Allow Any Division In Forces Unity, tolerance and attention to union business at home, and a slashing attack on the Quebec pad- lock law were points made in an address by R. J. Tallon, secretary- treasurer of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, to an attentive Trades and Labor Council last Tuesday. Tallon stated he was reminded of his “soap box’’ days after listenine to several young delegates. He said this is as it should be and no dis- couragement should be given by those usually termed ‘‘mossbacks’’ but who often had their feet on the ground. Congratulating the trades council for an excellent record, Tallon warned that trouble would come sooner or later and that much de- pended on the good sense of trade unionists as to the outeome The main thing, he declared, was not to allow provocative situations to split the trade union movement. He spoke with pride of the steady or- fZanization preserved amid great difficulty, of shop trade locals of which he is an official, from Hali- fax to Victoria, established for many years. Describing the Quebec padlock law as “one of the most vicious things in Canada,” Tallon advised BC labor to build up its unions in order to back up the resolutions formulated against it. “In Quebee they have used this insidious padlock law to raid and intimidate the officers of the Butchers’ Union and other unions,” Tallon declared, stating: “We have asked the minister of justice at Ottawa to nullify the law and have told him how he can. But remember, the minister of justice has his constituency in Quebec, and his interests are identical with the sect that has supported the act. I leave it to you whether he will nullify it.’ Labor Ban Cost Burns $100,000 Blubber Bay Seeks Aid From Trades Council If Forced To Go On Strike. BOYCOTT MEET That Burns company during 1937 had lost $100,000 worth of business “because of labor trouble in BC” was informa- tion read out to Vancouver Trades and Labor Council on Tuesday. The news was greet- ed with cheers. Blubber Bay workers, now await- ing arbitration, wrote to the coun- cil asking assurance of assistance should they be forced out on strike. Delegates instructed Secretary Ben- gough to reply. Threatened with “We do not pat- ronize,” the BC Amusement Co. (Happyland), Hastings Park, de- elared its willingness to discuss labor matters with the Painters’ Union, meanwhile guaranteeing to employ union men. Bill Stewart, secretary of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees, Local 28, and delegate to the re- cently held BC ‘Youth Congress, urged the council to support the youth movement “which contains the trade unionists and employers of tomorrow.” Supporting the appeal for sup- port made by the delegates of the newly affiliated Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union, Secretary Ben- gough told the council that Wood- wards was opposed to the union and would not recognize the right of collective bargaining.” We must assist this new union to bring needed pressure on various employ- ers,” he declared. Painters and signwriters will hold an open organizational meet- ing in Labor Temple, Thursday, May 12, the delegate reported. An enthusiastic boycott meeting against Japanese and fascist-made goods was held in labor head- quarters last week, President E. A. Jamieson told the council, and a pamphlet on the subject will be re- leased soon. Activities of three Vancouver docks now being used for shipping scrap iron to Japan were referred to the boycott com- mittee. They are Evans Coleman & Evans, Terminal Dock and Mil- ler’s Dock. Investigation of Union Steamship compary, which is allegedly forc- ing its employees into an organi- zation known as “Union SS Beney- olent Association,” was requested by the delegate from the Inland Boatmen’s Union. Complaint was made that IPBU organizers had been escorted off these boats by company police and that Major Brown re- fused to meet a union delegation. The trades council instructed its grievance committee to investigate. Urges Wages For Those On Relief Wages for relief recipients, to be paid from monies expended by the Junior Board of Trade “Clean Up, Paint Up” campaign, was urged this week by Ald. H. L. Corey, civic social services chair- man. He pointed out that many tradesmen were registered at the government employment office and their services could be obtained immediately. “We Do Patronize a Union Restaurant .. . | THE FOUR WHITE LUNCHES are on the Patronize List’ of the Vancouver & New Westminster Trades and Labor Council OWS Hotel & Restaurant Employees Union, Local 28 | Not + PEE Oe ows SISOS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS * Public Meeting for Peace § y POWELL 45 $ : SUNDAY, MAY Sth, at 2 P.M. $ $ LOUD SPEAKERS ‘ % @ LESLIE MORRIS % % Western Organizer, Communist Party of Canada “4 % OTTAWA MUST SPEAK FOR PEACE % @ HAROLD GRIFFIN % Ms Editor, People’s Advocate Df % CHAMBERLAIN’S POLICY LEADS TO WAR ; % @ MAURICE RUSH } % Proyincial Secretary, Young Communist League % % CANADA’S YOUTH WANT PEACE % y, <> ¥ @ CHAIRMAN: JACK PHILLIPS % % Vice-President, Young Communist League % $ Auspices: Committee to Send Maurice Rush to Third Canadian 3 % Youth Congress. : % SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsSs sss % GROUNDS ¢ MEN! $S DOWN Balance im 10 Payments from... iPeieay Ss Ss Ss = = You can now buy your Spring Tailor Made Suit on our convenient BRXATENDED PAY PLAN A wonderful selection of patterns to choose _ $21.50 CF © Regent Tailors 324 West Hastings St. Sey. 5614 Around The City s SSSSSSSESELSES SESS SS SSSI SESS SS SEESS SISSIES Plan Dance For Peace A dance will be held in the Bear Creek Hall, Sandel Road, South Westminster, Saturday, May 7, in aid of the Advocate- Clarion press drive. A drawing will be held for a hand-made quilt during the evening. City Man Wins Draw A. Renand, 1721 Franklin street, with ticket number 149, won the prize of a bedspread, valued at $10, in a raffle sponsored by Fran- cis Women’s Club at 805 Bast Pen- der street on April 10. Italians Sponsor Concert A concert will be held in the Royal Theatre, Sunday, May 15, 8 pm, under auspices of the Italian Democratic Club: There will be first class music. A silver collection will be taken. Prize-Winners Announced Prize winners in the drawing held in aid of Jubilee Children’s Summer Camp on April 22 are: Mrs. Eric- son, ticket number 914, first prize— a hope chest. Mrs. Matherson, ticket 2544, pillow cases. Ticket number 958 wins third prize — a lunch cloth. Mothers’ Council Meet Vancouver Mothers’ Council meets every Tuesday at 2:30 pm, at O’Brien Hall, 404 Homer street. Cotton Stockings Stocked Full fashioned cotton mesh stockings that will wear three times as long as silk can be bought at the Orpheum Hosiery, 749 Gran- ville street, for $1 a pair Towle Forum Speaker Mr. G. V. Towle will speak at the Mount Pleasant Forum, 47 West Broadway, on Sunday, May 8, 8 pm. Subject will be “Financ- ing For Prosperity.” CoOp Exchange To Meet The Co-Workers’ Exchange Co- Operative will hold a meeting on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 pm, in the O’Brien Hall, 404 Homer street. A special speaker has been obtained, and there will be entertainment provided by Hawaiian entertainers. Registered offices and distributing centre for the cooperative is now located at 29 West Pender street. Cultural Groups Thanked The May Day committee for the language organizations extends its thanks to the following organiza- tions whose cooperation made such a success of that section of the parade: Croatian, Russian, Ukrainian, Swedish, Finnish, Let- tish, Serbian, Doukhobor, ICOR, Hungarian, Italian. The total in- come for the float was $36, of which $2912 was expended. Six dollars were sent to Friends of the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion. Sloane Now With Woods Carl Sloane, energetic and suc- cessful distributor of the labor press throughout the province, finding life a little too strenuous, has reverted to his former occu- pation of shoe expert. He is with W. Woods, 305 West Hastings street, as shoe salesman. Is Booster For Press Jack Pratt, Edmonds barber, regularly displays the Advocate and Clarion Weekly in his window along with other progressive litera- ture. Workers’ clubs and groups can always obtain free advertise- ment at his shop for their socials and other affairs. 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