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White workers were like- wise prevented from realizing their common interestS with Orientat workers by the constant chauvin-— istic campaigns inspired by big, business. Wevertheléss, these campaigns could retard but not entirely pre- vent organization among Oriental workers. In the fishing industry Japanese unions were organized. | Both Chinese and Japanese work- j;ers in the | logging industry were organized, refusing to work for /j less than white workers and tine lower living standards. Then came the rise of military— fascism in Japan. Drunk with the saki of conquest, certain or Wippon’s militarists looked out across the Pacific and dreamed ef dominating it. When Japan in- vaded China one year ago the Japanese populations of Ganada, the United States, Mexico ana as- had South American countries sumed a significance they net formerly possessed. Japan immediately sought to Capitalize on the changed situation. Her spies and agents had for years been busy in the Americas, particu- larly among the Japanese people. Their aim now, with the long- Tange program of Pacific domina- tion before them, was to turn to advantage the carefully-fostered isolation forced upon the Japanese people in BC and elsewhere. Fascist Agents Attempting To Use Japanese People To Advance Aims it is essential to the interests of Japanese impérialism in Canada that the Japanese population of British Columbia shall be isolated from the rest of the people. Not otherwise tan the Japanese consul and the swarms of Japanese agents in this province transform the Japanese people here into ‘the weapon of Japanese imperialism they seek to make of them. Wot otherwise can they continue to dupe the Japanese people. To this end Japanese who want no part of Japanese fascism are intimated and terrorized. And every chauyin- ; Japanese people. istic campaign launched pesans* | the Japanese people by unserupu- lous Canadian big business e¢le- ments assists Japan's agents and Strengthens their hold over the This is why the manner in which the Oriental question is raisedfin the legislature is of such vital im- portance to the democratic people of this province—because it. will be raised by the Conservatives who have an ulterior motive for their action. Open fascist organizations are Conservatives Seeking To Divert Public Attention Phey hope in this way to divert public attention from the shame ful fact that prominent Con- Servatives are fronting for the Japanese capitalist interests which have secured huge timber and minine concessions in this province. OQbjectively their action is designed to accomplish just what Japanese fascist agents are trying toe bring about—creation of a Japanese fascist movement in BC which will be a powerful ally of other fascist organiza- tions working to undermine Ca- nadian democracy—because it will further isolate the Japanese people and bring them still more under fascist influence. The question before the people of Canada, and particularly the peo- ple of British Columbia, is whether the government will take action which can only play into the hands of Japanese imperialism or whether it will heed the flood of protests sent in by political, veterans, youth and women’s organizations and order an investigation into Japa- nese economic penetration and fascist espionage. The Advocate, in a series of articles by the writer, showed the extent of this economic penetra- tion and exposed the links between defending Japan’s war of aggeres- Sion in China in their propasanda organs because they must seek to justify the actions of the fascist States. Wot so the pro-fascist and re- actionary elements in the Gon- servative party. Their endeavor is to turn overwhelming public hatred of Japanese fascism to their owu political advantage by directing it against the Japanese people. Therefore they are attacking the Japanese people in BC and de- manding extreme measures againsc the-n. Japanese capitalists and Canadian mining magnates and financiers. The articles also revealed some- thing of Japanese espionage activi- ties in this province. When these articles were pub- lished in the Daily Glarion, To- ronto, the Toronto Star sent a staff writer to British Golumbia to in- vestigate. But he igmored for the most part the facts of Japanese penetration and espionage and suc- ceeded only in contributing to the chauvinistic campaign against the Japanese people at that time being waged by certain interests in Van- couver. Ottawa Ordered Investigation Of Japanese Illegal Entries Ottawa also manifested some in- terest. immigration authorities were ordered to check up on Japa- mese illegal entries. One official spent three weeks investigating in the Queen Charlotte Islands. The report aS now been com- pleted and turned over to Prime Minister Mackenzie King, who is preserving complete silence on its contents. This report dealt only with Japanese illegal entries. Other charges were turmed over fo a de- partmental committee by a board of review on which the depart— ments of external affairs and im- migration and the RCMP were rep- resented. According to information which leaked out, the RGMP was unable to confirm charges that several hundred Japanese had fled to es- Cape the investigation although it Was admitted that some Japanese had fled. : There was more than rumor to these charges, however. According to information —T have received from reputable sources, Japanese agents in BC were well aware that an investigation was to be made. They made their arrangements ac- cordingly. Approximately 200 Japanese who had entered this country il-" Japanese Espionage Danger Minimized By Federal legally were transported from Wancouver te a point some miles north of Nanaimo. There they were picked up by a Japanese vessel which sailed immediately for Japan. The story sounds fantastic, but it is confirmed by statements maae by farmers in the district who re- port having seen a ship lying off shore without lights on the night in question. They also report hav-— ing seen a large number of Japa- nese. I learned this week that several hundred Japanese illegal entries are to be deported, but this is only one aspect of the situation. Officials Immigration officials assigned to the investigation with whom I have talked are inclined to pooh-pooh the seriousness of Japanese eco- nomic penetration and fascist es— pionage in BC. Undoubtedly this in- clination to minimize the danger is refiected in the report noy in the hands of Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King. One immigration official told me that Japanese interests had been “sold a lemon” when they pur- chased the Iron Duke property in the Queen Charlottes. He also Gpined that several other properties in BC bought by Japanese inter ests were of relatively little value. Japanese interesis are not buy- ing up BC properties for nothine. The fron Duke mine is estimated to have 10,000,000 tons of ore re- serves. Did the Japanese company now owning it construct a five— mile railroad from Tidewater just for the sake of doing something? The Tidewater mine, purchased by Japanese interests last year, is Stratesically located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. In 1923, When it was abandoned by its former owners, it produced 1600 tons of copper concentrates. This is a small production when it is remembered that Granby CGonsoli- dated Copper Mountain property produces and sells to Japan 4500 tors of copper concentrates every month. But the strategic import- ance of the Tidewater mine is worth many times its value as a producer. People Must Demand Public Investigation Of Japan Activities Why is it that all properties purchased by Japanese interests are either in close proximity to BC coast defense projecis or oc- cupy strategic points? Why is it that only recently Japanese inter- ests attempted to buy properties on the Alberni Canal and at Bope, both strategicaly located? In this last instance, a Vancou- ver society woman was asked to act as a front for the real Japa- mese purchasers. These are ques-— Gons that Victoria and Ottawa will find it difficult to evade. The people must see that they are answered. Weither Premier Pattullo nox Prime Minister King is anxious to make any reports public for fear of complications with Japan. At least, this is the reason given by government officials. The people of Canada however, must demand, not only publication of the reports, but a full public investigation into Japanese economic penetration and fascist espionage. Defense projects on the Pacific coast are of little worth when fascist agents of Japan, working with agents of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, are enabled to carry out their nefarious schemes for destruction of Canadian democracy without in- terference. Continued JOBLESS ent farm schemes; (6) BRecogni- tien of jobless workers’ right to organize. “We hope the interview will see the only solution to the problem— a federal works program,” Matts said. Meantime no statement has been made by authorities regarding the fate of some i150 tincanners sen- tenced over the past week to terms of four and six months in Oakalla. Province and city officials termed the tincanners “transients.” Job- less furnished proof to the Advocate that large numbers of them are actually Vancouver citizens, whose families or relatives are unable to support them. Included in their number are sey- eral from Quebec, driven out of Montreal by Duplessis’ terror against the unemployed. Indeed, one single jobless leader commented that they could almost be said to qualify for special con- sideration under the law of asylum for “political refugees,” Since they were victims of Quebec's padlock law. Gase of the arrested men will be taken before a mass meeting in the Empress Theatre Sunday night. Speakers will include Grant Mac- Weil, MP, Dorothy Steeves, MLA, and Malcolm Bruce. Rupert Still Leading Drive Returns 100 Percent Higher Than In Last Drive Clarion-Advocate joint press weelz: as the campaign for a $3,0 its second lap. drive totals reached $800 this 00 sustaining fund headed into Socials, luncheons, dances, telephone whist, raffles, guessing eontests, poker games and corn feasts have all contributed to this amount, but press enthusiasts of Gibson’s Landing have de- vised a new method of raising funds. They canvass gillnet boats for donations of salmon, sale of which netted another $5. Prince Rupert still continues to lead all other committees both in raising funds and selling subscrip— tions, while Vancouver Centre and Grandview are fighting it out for first place in the city. The ten committees now leading the province include Prine: Rupert with 74.2 ercent of its quota; ICOR, 56.5; Enderby, 55; Vancouver Cen- tre, 50.2; Grandview, 45.3; Serbian Club, 42.8; Langley, 39.3; Quesnel, 35.6; Mission, 343; and Matsqui, 32.5 percent. Gash receipts up to Tuesday night were: Vancouver Centre, $209.10; Grandview, $102.00; Bur- rard, $45; South Vancouver, $12.65; Ol Bill, $45.70; Weood- workers, $3; Project Workers, $13.05; ICOR, $28.25; Croatian Club, $12.35; Serbian Chub, $12.85; Ukrainian Organization, $15.50; Finnish Organization, $30.25; Scandinavian Club, $4.50; Burn- aby, $13.15; New Westminster, $10.85; Surrey, $12.35; Maney, 2.79; Langley, $15.75; Mission, $7.55; Miatsqui, $16.25; Vernon, $8.25; Enderby, $22; Salmon Arm, $11.50; Prince Rupert, $37.12; Quesnel, $17.80; Goat River, $1.75; Fort MelLeod, $2; Premier, $5; Grassy Plains, $4.75; Nanaimo, $20.87; Campbell River, $1.80; Cumberland, $16.15: Zeballos, $1; Port Alberni, $3.80; Queen Char- lotte City, $1.15; Lettish Club, 7s cents; John Reed Committee, $1.75; German Club $1.75,; North Vancouver, $9; Blakeburn, $2: Gibson’s Landing, $5.75; Powell River, $550; Grand Forks, $1; Gastines East, $1.50. 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A BC Products Luncheon has also been arranged by the Mothers’ Council for Saturday, October 29, 12:30 pm, in the Hudson's Bay din- ing room. A meeting of the Community Hall Association, 48rd and ‘Vic- -toria, will be held next Tuesday, October 25, 8 pm. A representative of the Housewives’ League will speak. A Hallowe'en party, sponsored by the Ginger Goodwin YWCL branch, will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 2237 Main street. No admis- Sion fee will be charged. A whist drive and dance will be held next Tuesday, October 25, in Norquay Hall, Kingsway and Clar- endon, at 8 pm. Proceeds of 25 cents admission will go to the Ke- habilitation Fund of the Friends of the Mackenzie-Papineau Batta- lion. At the last meeting of the Fed- erated Ratepayers, delerates voted unanimously to affiliate to the BC Federation on Unemployment. Forty-seven organizations of all ikinds are now affiliated to the Fed- eration. A council meeting of rep- resentatives of all affiliates is held every Friday at headquarters, 47 West Broadway. A banquet-social, sponsored by the Marshall group of the Friends of the Mackenize-Papineau Bat- talion, will be held on Tuesday, No- vember 1, 6:30 pm, at Communist party hall, 38th and Victoria. AIL returned Spanish veterans have been invited as guests. Pro- ceeds of 25 cents general admission will be given to the rehabilitation fund. > REPEAL BILL 89 ‘$ lumbia. in Spain Room 43, 615 SSS ee [EE 50,000 CAMPAIGN 800 Canadian Volunteers will soon be return- ing to Canada, many of them to British Co- MONEY IS NEEDED TO REHABILITATE THEM They will require underwear, coats, socks and other clothings for winter wear. WILL YOU SEE that the Canadians who fought for democracy RECEIVE THIS CARE? Send your contributions to: FRIENDS OF THE MACKENZIE- PAPINEAU BATTALION FOUND POUND — PATR OF CURTAINS, on North Van. 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