me Rell MP EY ND ToS, ine Page Four THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE onservatives Repudiated In Dewdney By-Electiot1 CCF Vote ‘Higher By 427 In Record Poll Question of Opposition Arises as CCF, Tories Each Have Seven Members in House MISSION, BC, May 26.—There is no doubt that Premier Pattullo’s promises to press construction ot the Alaska-Yukon highway and to inaugurate a road program had much to do with the Liberal victory in the Dewdney provincial byelection in which David W. Strachan, by a slim margin of 122 votes, carried the seat formerly held by the later Dr. F. P. Patterson, provincial leader of the Conservative party. There is also no doubt, on the basis of its inereased vyote, stronger CCE emphasis on immedi- ate issues with a broader appeal ' and greater unity could have won the seat for the CCF. Im a record poll the Conservative candidate was soundly repudiated and the Tory majority of 322 ob- tained by Dr. Pattersen wiped out. In the provincial elections last year 4539 persons voted. In this election the number of voters was 5592, the Liberals taking 535 of the addi- tional ballots cast, the CCH 427, the Conservatives 109. Total returns were: W. WW. Strachan, Liberal 2084 W. A. Jones, Conservative _..1912 Mildered Qsterhout, CCF __ 1646 hast year the vote was: Dr. EF. PB. Patterson, Cons. —_13821 BD. W. SStrachan, Liberal ___1499 James Cameron, CCE ___ eee PAL) VICTORIA, BC, May 26—Which party—the CCE or the Conserva- tive—will constitute the official op- position in the provincial legisla= ture? This is a question which arises as a result of the Liberal victory in Dewdney. eat; Standing of the parties in the provincial house now is: Liberals, 32; CCF, 7; Conservatives, 7; Labor, 1; Independent, i. Tf Tom Uphill, Labor member elected with the support of the CCF, the Communist party and the miners, goes with the CCF with whom he usually votes, the CCE may retain the opposition it lost to the Tories last year. If, on the other hand, R. W. Bruhn, Inde- pendent member fer Salmon Arm, decides to transfer his allegiance to the Tories again, the Conservya- tive party will retain the opposi- tion. In the event of a deadlock, the lieut.-governor in council may designate the official opposition. Should the CCE become the op- position, then the question of a House leader, left undecided at the last CCE provincial convention, must arise. This may be placed on the agenda at the forthcoming CCF convention to be held at Kamloops in July. Harold Winch, MILA, is now CCH whip but the party has no official legislative leader. “Must Resist Division’ Alberta Federation Head Urges Trade Union Unity EDMONTON, Alta., “Canadian trade unionists have had too many unfortunate experi- ences already with divisions in their ranks. ‘Divide and rule’ still takes its toll in the loss of wages and conditions. ... We should therefore go the limit in resisting any divi- sion at this time.’ This statement, made to the press here by Fred White, president of the Alberta Federation of Labor, follows the announcement that President William Green of the American HBederation of Labor will come to Canada to discuss with President Draper of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada the position of certain international unions due to differences between the AFI and the CIO. White declared that “there need May 26. ve} be no injection of this fight into Canada. We have gone along for two years already without it being made any serious factor and we must be allowed to continue to do SO 2-2 “As far as the Alberta Hedera- tion of Labor is concerned, while I continue president it shall resist to the limit any effort to dismem- ber it by either group.” The Trades and Labor Congress at its last session had gone on record for the status quo or, as an alternative, to decide on the mat-— ter at the next convention, White stated, adding that he believed the Canadian trade union section should stand by the congress deci- sion and refuse any interjection of the dispute in its present problems. Delegation Sees Reeve West Vancouver Jobless Seek Better Relief Policy WEST VANCOUVER, BC, May 26.—Seeking adjustments in recent rulings on the issuance of relief, a delegation of 20 visited the council here this week and obtained a promise from Reeve J. Leyland that he would interview the provincial minis- ter of labor to obtain a more liberal policy for relief in the municipality. Spokesmen for the delegations were Mrs. D. G. Steeves, MLA, and B. Stehelin, who stressed the need for a more generous rent allowance for the unemployed and protested the cutting off relief of those who had not been working for their allowance. Danger of the unemployed being foreed by necessity to work for wages lower than the minimum was pointed out, and the alterna- tive of putting men to work on municipal projects was stressed. A case of a threatened eviction was taken up with the council and assurance was given that this would not take place. z News From Provincial eee: _Mrs. Sfeeves, MLA CCE member for North Vancou- wer headed a delegation te West Vancouver Council this week to urge a more liberal relief policy in that municipality. Housewives Oppose Bylaw Meeting on Compulsory Pasteurization is Called A strong delegation from Greater Vancouver Housewives’ League was present Monday morning at the city hall to voice opposition to the proposed bylaw which would enforce pasteurization of all city milk, but Wealth Inspector Dr. McIntosh, who is preparing the by- law, stated he was not ready to present the draft. Chairman HH. L. Corey of the social services com- mittee asked that full notification be given in order that the subject could be fully discussed by those opposing pasteurization. A mass meeting will be held un- der auspices of the league at Moose Hall, 638 Burrard street on Mon- day, May 30, 8 pm, when Dr. R. H. Fraser, executive secretary of the Vancouver Health League will give an address on the subject of “Nu- trition As Applied To Milk” A musical program has also been ar- ranged. Surrey Refuses Relief Charges CLOVERDALE, BC, May 26—In- ability to assume responsibility for providing sustenance to “unem- ployables” was stated recently in a resolution forwarded to the pro- vincial government by Surrey municipal council. Some 90 families will become djrect charges at a eost of $12,000 per month, accord- ing to recent provincial rulings on relief. The municipal council found that in the last three years a total of 269 families settled in Surrey, and of tiiese 104 families were without means and have registered for re- lief, a total of 420 adults and their dependents. Record Crowd _ Attends Picnic GIBSON'’S LANDING, BC, May 26—A record crown turned out to the Fishermen’s annual picnic at Keats Island on Sunday with re- sultant benefit to the People’s Advocate-Clarion Weekly press drive and fishermen’s funds be- tween which proceeds were divided equally. Features of the sports were a tug-of-war between the stump ranchers and the fishermen, won by the stump ranchers, and soft- ball games. Three More Deaths In Log Camps Total Of Fatalities In BC Woods Since Beginning Of Year Has Reached 23: DOUBLE 1937 With three more fatalities in the past two weeks, the num- ber of recorded deaths in logging accidents since Janu- ary 1 this year reached the alarming total of 23. For the corresponding season last year the figure stood at 10, when 9,000 men, more than double the number employed today, were working in the woods. John Westerlund, employed by ies Bain Lumber company at Whonnock, BC, was injured May 9, when a chunk of bark dislodged from a snag hit him in the stom- ach. He died from internal injuries on May 11. Westerlund was 55 years old and had worked in BC camps for the last 35 years. Weil Moffat, 20-year-old choker- man, died in Alert Bay hospital, May 18, from injuries received that day at Camp 8, Englewood. According to reports a boomstick struck Moffat, who had only been in the woods about two months. On the same day Albert Moret, of Abbotsford, truck driver with the Triangle Timber company, Deroche mountain, crushed under the wheels of his own truck, from which, it is believed, he jumped as it plunged out of con- trol down the logging road. was Production Shows Drop Fruits, Eggs, Vegetables Fall, Dairy Products Up OTTAWA, Ont., May 26.— Gross value of commodities produced on Ganadian farms in 1937 is esti- mated at $1,051,698,000, as compared with $1,079,571,000, the revised esti- mate of the gross value of agricul- tural production in 1936. This represents a decrease of $27,873,000, or less than 1 per cent, and is largely accounted for by the decreased value of erops in drought-stricken Saskatchewan. A fall is also shown in the value of fruits and vegetables, poultry and eggs, maple products and honey. Higher production is re- corded in farm animals, wool, dairy products and tobacco. 200 Fishermen For Naval Reserve OTTAWA, Ont., May 26.—A sur- vey undertaken by the department of national defense shows that 200 fishermen on the Coast are pre- pared enlist in a fishermen’s naval reserve, Defense Minister Ian Mackenzie told the House of Com- moons last weekend. A similar survey is to be made in the Maritimes, but the depart- ment does not expect to put the scheme into operation until next winter. The annual training period will probably be one month. Trade Boards Seek Action CUMBERLAND, BC, May confer this week with Hon. G. S. Alberni road project. The delegates will urge’ a road? extending only 30 miles, of which 18 miles is already built on the Port Alberni end. From Cumber- land the proposed new road would leave near old No. 6 mine, through to the waterworkers, and so on to the west coast. This is approximately the route surveyed many years ago by the CNR for its Island line and pre- sents no preat difficulty of con- struction. It does away with miles ef rock along the shores of Lake Cumberland, yet skirts the south- ern extremity of the lake near enough for a very short by-pass to eonnect with the existing road to the lake. The value of such a highway Courtenay, Port Alberni and Cumberland boards of trade w labor, and Hon. F. M. McPherson, provincial minister of pul ore on the possibility of embarking on the Cumberland-P 26.—Delegates from Co Pearson, provincial ministe from the tourist point of viey great. Known as the triang route, it has been urged by Island residents for ‘years, would greatly facilitate travel tween the east and west coast the Island by eliminating | doubling back now necessary — travellers who come to Cumbertk Gourtenay, or Campbell River | then to proceed to Port Ape Possibility of the federal goye ment expending $30,000,000 on pi lic works is responsible for @ meeting, delegates to which + impress upon proyincial author the value of this route and ease with which it can be @ structed. Ask Mooney Freed WASHINGTON, DC, May 26.— Tom Mooney, world-famous labor prisoner now in San Quentin, won a point in his years-long fight for freedom when a house committee voted three to one last week to report favorably on a resolution calling upon Congress to memor- ialize Governor Frank F. Merriam of California to free him. MLA Welcomed COURTENAY, BC, May 26 well attended dance and recept to welcome Colin Cameron, M (Comox), and Mrs. Cameron uj their arrival to reside in the ¢ trict, was organized by the lo district council of the CCF. He the first member either proving or federal to reside in the Con district for several years. . CLASSIFIED » a ADVERTISING ADVERTISING RATES Classified, 3 lines 25c. Monthly and contract rates on application. BEAUTY PARLORS. . HELP WANTED CARRIER BOYS AND STRE salesmen. Apply at Room 163 West Hastings, Saturday, p-m. FRIEDA BEAUTY SHOPPE — Wewest Permanent Wave — Mar- celling — All lines of Beauty Cvi- ture. 684 East Hastings Street, High. 5606. BICYCLES AND REPAIRS BICYCLES, NEW AND USED— Baby Carriages, Sulkies, Doll Car- riages, Joycycies. Repairing of al kinds. Saws filed, x