Page Si THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE Wovember 25, 1938 Victoria La REVIEW OF THE WEEK AT THE HOUSE by Nigel Morgan We the legislature going into its fifth week, members sud- denly awoke to realize the tradi- tional bustle and tumult about to begin. So far an unusually quiet and sluggish sitting, aS members began to think about getting home for Christmas, thirteen bills ap- peared in one day on the order paper and night sessions were Announced for the remainder of the session by the Premier. With the House opening some what doggedly into a committee of the whole to discuss appropria- tions, evidence appeared that the usual eramming of social legisla- tion was about to begin, and as no major bills are yet completed, it ap- peared many of the progressive acts scheduled for introduction will be, as our page-boy says, “chucked in the bay” because of failure to give them deserving consideration. If the order paper is to be cleared by December Q, the Premier will have to accelerate the business of law-making, not only in the Eiouse, but also in the Liberal caucus, from which war-cries of country mem-— bers against cabinet dictation, are echoing in the lobby. @ ANCOUVER’S “Oriental License Control” measure seems doomed but the question of abrogating the “Gentlemen's sreement with Japan” still remained in the cate— gory of political dynamite, hang- ing over the government lke a thunder cloud. McGregor MoIntosh, seeking to evade Speaker Whittaker’s previ- ous ruling, has left out the word “Oriental”? in his new resolution, which will undoubtedly make the Premier squirm as he is anxious to save his chief, Mackenize King, any embarrassment. Realizing the political significance ef such 2 move, and fearing 2 bolt from his own party ranks as well as a united Gonservative and CCE opposition, it is considered probable the Premier will seek to dictatorially rule the motion out of order. Colin Gameron’s insistent and em- phatic appeal for the reorganization of the economic life of British Co- lumbia was undoubtedly the high- light of the budget Gebate, win- ning him high acclaim from news- men, who are usually cynical about speeches and tnings. eg TTH the estimates proceeding and several contentious labor problems yet to be aired, the lezg- islature no doubt will be treated to threats of filibusters and rapid- fire debate during the remaining weeks of this session. Continued PROTESI fense in the trial of Ronald Mac- Donald on Monday, came as a “distinct surprise’’ to oficials of the International Woodworkers ef America, they informed the Advocate this week. Melville was earlier arrested last September 23 on charges of unlawful assembly along with 22 others following the fracas on September 17 at Blubber Bay- Taken before masgistrate for preliminary hearing, 15 were committed for trial in higher court, ive were released, and the Crown failed to make an appeat-— ance against three others, includ- ing Melville, automatically throw- ing his case out of court. Before making appearance asa defense witness for MacDonald, Attorney John Stanton sougnt and received assurance from the prosecution that new charges ~=oulad not be preferred against Melville, union officials state. His subsequent arrest was a complete surprise, they pointed out, giving as their opinion the move was made to intimidate witnesses in an attempt to cripple the defense. Union Counsel Stanton was also sharply eritical of the move, referring to the fact that on Sat- urday he was assured by Ser- geant MeClintock in the presence of Magistrate Fillmore that Mel- ville would not be arrested. He also showed a copy of a letter from Prosecutor H. W. Colgan giving written assurance to the same effect. “This incident shows the pro- vineial police are anything but trustworthy,” Stanton declared. “Melville has been in town right along and has been speaking to Police officers on different occa- sions.” Defense forces saw the possi- bility that all witnesses called on behalf of the strikers could be 4 Wrecked By Nazi Vandals ae < - SAS Jewish wealth. Interior of the Leopoldstrasse synagogue in Vienna before Nazi ter- rorists, directed by the government, began their program of burning and wrecking of Jewish property as a prelude to confiscation of Continued From Page One Police Aid Refused Decision to form a picket line was reached last Friday night at a joint meeting of Nanaimo business- men, representatives of the pJnited Mine Worlcers’ Union, church and various progressive organiaztions. Barly Saturday morning volun- teer pickets established themselves at the Western Fuel Corporation’s wharf where a few tons of the serap had already been loaded onto a waiting scow. Truckrivers hauling the scrap from the Adirim yard half a mile away assured pickets they would refuse to move any more of the metal, and the picket line was withdrawn. Wanaimo’s response to this, the first organized attempt made in BG to halt shipment of war mate rials to Japan since Japan’s inva- sion of China last year, was en- couraging and indicative of public sentiment. At a mass meeting held Sunday night, George Les Strange, chair- man of the Nanaimo branch of the League for Peace and De- mocracy, was able to report amid applause that the commiuttee’s ac- tion had been endorsed by Na- naimo and Cumberland locals of the United Mine Workers, Nanai- mo section of the Communist Party, the CCE, the Women’s La- bor League, and Nanaimo Dis- trict Workers’ Union. On Monday morning, however, there were rumors that teamsters were to be brought from Vancouver to load the scow and the citizens’ committee decided to throw a 24- hour picket line around the Adirim yard. : The noon boat from Vancouver bought N. Adirim and a Japanese, Saduro Shinobu, a life insurance agent with offices at 302 Alexander street in Vancouver. Shinobu blandly refused to di- vulge the purpose of his visit or state what interest he had in the matter. But the news had pre ceded him that H. Nemichi, Japa- mese consul im Vancouver, was greatly alarmed at the threat to Japan’s war trade with Canada implicit in the action taken by Nanaimo citizens. Shinobu’s pres- ence merely confirmed the con- cern felt by Japanese interests. A veteran who fought with Ca- nadian forces in the world war and later made the pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge, Shinobu is, in consequence, readily accepted into militia eireles. Before 1937 he had a good insur- ance business, but latterly his busi- ness is reported to have fallen. Wext to arrive was Myer Franks, Vancouver representative of the Cc. T. Takahashi Company in Seat- tle, which had purchased the scrap for $6500 and chartered space at a cost of $3500 in the Helen CC. Cu- lukoldos for shipment to Japan. Franks blustered, bluffed and threatened. He denied the metal was intended for war use. He in- formed the Nanaimo Daily Herald that if the Japanese treasury de- partment were notified of the atti- tude taken by “certain elements” in Nanaimo, Japanese capital would be immediately withdrawn from Vancouver Island. He specifically mentioned coal contracts which could be cancelled. Finally, he was sure that if he could take to the merchants and ratepayers they would understand how the city’s commercial interests were being jeopardized. Tt was a good line but it to go over. George Les Strange retorted that, failed arrested after giving evidence. regardless of what use the scrap was put to, Japan’s heavy indus— tries were an integral part of her war machine. Nanaimo citizens, he said, were determined that they would not assist Japanese aggres- sion in China. Franks’ reference to the Japa- nese treasury department, Les Strange ccommented, clearly re- vealed the importance Japan placed on war shipments from British Columbia and indicated where the backing for Japanese economic penetration of the proy- ince lay. All week the picket line has been maintained. Chinese and whites alike have stood their spell outside the Adirim yard at Five Acres Lots, behind Nanaimo’s Chinatown, where fires have given them some relief from the bitter cold. The committee has seen io it that they have been served with hot meals. The militant part played by Na- naimo women is worthy of the fine traditions of this progressive min- ing eentre. On Tuesday they staged a parade through the business sec- tion, many of them carrying plac- ards demanding an embargo on shipment of war materials to Ja- pan. Some of them have taken a turn on the picket line. They are just as determined as the men that the scrap shall not be shipped to Japan. The attitude of Nanaimo busi- messmen is summed up in a2 re- mark made by one merchant at last Friday’s meeting that he ‘vould rather go breke than de- pend on a business that profited at such a sacrifice of human lives.” Compensation Board Benefits Boosted Following recommendations by Sam Guthrie, CCF MLA, Cowichan- WNewcastle, announcement was made this week by Hon. G 5&5. Pearson that employer negligence penalties and compensation bene- fits would be increased. Imstead of paying half compen— sation costs for negligence, the employer in future will be liable to a penalty up to $300. Benefits will be increased from 6232 to 66%. per cent, similar to other provinces. S S BRUCE, SMITH DEBATE TONIGHT Intense interest has been aroused in the debate between Malcolm Bruce, leading member of the Com- munist party, representing the Peo- ple’s Advocate, and Don Smith, rep- resenting the CCE Forum. Arising out of the widely di- vergent policies advocated by the Federationist, CCE organ, and the Advocate during the recent Czech erisis, the debate is sponsored by the Canadian League for Peace and Democracy, and will be held tonight in the Moose Hall, 8 pm. Subject of the debate will be a resolution “that collective action of the capitalist-democracies to- gether with Soviet Russia would have prevented dismemberment of Czechoslovakia and that the best interests of the Canadian people would have been served by support— ing such action.” Bruce will support the affirma- tive, Don Smith the negative, in the discussion. Worman Coe, Inland Boatmen’s Union organizer, has been elected campaign manager and it is e= pected the drive to send a labor representative into City Council will commence early next week. The labor candidates’ platform, wihich will be announced early next week, is expected to include propu- sals for a public works program, public ownership of utilities and a square deal for labor. Elected with Coe on the cam-— paign committee were C€. A. Peck of the Blectrical Workers’ Union, Wigel Morgan, EWA, PP. Matterson, Brewery Workers, Frank Sellers, Garpenters and Joiners, A. Jacobs, Bakery Workers and E. Logan Sr., ef the International Woodworkers of America. Chivers, who has been president of his owm local several times, has also been president of the Trades and Labor Council, chairman of the couneil’s legislative cemamittee for 14 years and a delegate to council for 22 years. He was a candidate in the civic election two years ago, failing to qualify by only 200 votes in a field of 26 other nominees. A resident of Victoria for the past 380 years, Chivers is well known in progressive circles for the aggressive leadership he has shown regarding labor problems. It is anticipated he will receive the endorsation of the Public Owner- ship League and the local GCF. Herring Fishermen Win Union Agreement Gillnet-caught herring was Union. The strike was called November 4 in protest against the sale of seine-caught herring on the local market. Gillmetters refused to al- low Seine fish being given a prefer- ence, maintaining it is inferior in quality and demanding the public be allowed to buy the superior prod- uct. Under terms of the agreement, negotiated between the union and the buyers, herring fishermen are granted recognition of their union, a price of 2 cents a pound for kip- pers, one and one-half cents for cold storage fish and preference of gillnet-caught herring over fish brought in by seiners. The latter clause in the contract will will be ensured through the dealers giving preference to the gillnet fish on the market each morning before seine caught fish are allowed to be sold. In addition, further difficulties that may arise will be settled through a grievance committee of the union. Only two firms refusing to sign were the Canadian Fishing Com- pany and Edmunds and Walker. All boats tied up by the strike are now out fishing, reports John Gavin, PCFU secretary. Some 50 fishermen were affected. Fudement Pending Judgment in the gasoline price injunction case will be handed down by Court of Appeal next Tuesday. Everybody likes YOU can enjoy its friendly and smooth, mellow goodness today. PHONE SEYMOUR 3277 FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY. CAPILANO BREWING CO., LTD-~ VANCOUVER, B. Cc. ASTER THE FAMOUS FORMULA OF THE HOUSE OF LETHBRIDGE Old Style Beer! sparkle This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. being sold on the Vancouver market again this week following settlement of a three-week strike on Wednesday with thirteen out of fifteen local herring buyers signing an agreement with the Pacific Coast Fishermen’s < Want Cariboo Tolls Abolished CHILLIWACK, BC, Nov. 24.—_—A resolution that tolls be abolished on the Cariboo Highway was en- dorsed at the annual meeting of the Praser Valley Liberal Associa- tion at Hope recently The association decided to peti- tion the Dominion government to appropriate money for the comple- tion of sixteen miles of the Hope Princeton highway and resolved that dyking charges on iINicomen Island be discontinued. George Cruickshanks, reeve of Matsqui, was elected president of the Association. WINNIPEG, Man.—Trades and Labor Council here has asked Mayor Queen to ban meetings of Adrien Areand, fascist leader. COAT COATS tom COATS FUR DRESSES HAT from Styles S “ lo db a ae ~. Is Cae wy ne EAD ELE EOEE SOOO GOSS PIPPI DIDI ISS 927 GRANVILLE ST. *A Union Shop . Ke wee eee eee eerueeuUeSe Bes SeeeBeeseEeSeesreseses=eser=="= roadcasting Untrimmed, Fur Trimmed, ‘Price to Suit All Purses. For All Occasions, from each In All the Latest JS”e ee or Enters Election Charles Chivers Gets Trade Union Support For City Council Special to the Advocate VICTORIA, BC, Nov. 24.—Victoria Trades and Labor Coun- ceil has nominated Charles Chivers, representative of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, to carry labor’s banner into the aldermanic contest for the coming civie elections. Chivers was given the unanimous nomination of the meeting which represented all unions in the city. 2 CAMERON URGES GOV'T PROGRAM — FOR HOUSING Declares Chamberlain’s Visit to Germany De- stroyed Last Hope Of Peace VICTORIA, BC, Nov. 24— Challenging statements made by several members of the House in defense of Chamber— lain’s policy, Colin Cameron, CCE-MILA this week declared “the visits of Chamberlain to Germany destroyed the world’s last hope of salvation from a universal conflagration.” Pointing out the dangers of an economic collapse and ensuing= chaos following another interna— tional conflagration, Cameron urged the government to give im— mediate consideration to economic reorganization. If the province is to survive another war, he said, rapid changes would have to be made since BC is wholly dependent on its exports and foreign markets, CGameron urged economic Tre— organization by improving the ly— ing conditions of underprivileged people in BG, more than 100,000 of whom were underfed, ill-clothed and ill-housed. As a practical policy on which the government could immediately embark, he advocated a housing= scheme coordinated with a new forest policy, cooperative farms or— ganized on a collective system te place the agricultural industry on a “business basis,” government— owned factories, canneries, mills te produce basic requirements for the people. Such a system, he said, would require the establishment of the government as a sole purchas— ing agent for these products and the establishment of some internal system for the distribution of the goods. “World war has been practically assured by Chamberlain’s ridicu— lous policies, and if it comes it will ruin Europe as it is ruining Asia today,” declared Cameron. “Now is the time for us to engage on & policy of economic reorganization along cooperative lines.” Gall Conference On Hollyburn Givic tourist committee this weelx empowered Mayor George C. Miller to call a conference of representa— tives of provincial government, West Vancouver municipality and Vancouver Parks Board to discuss ways whereby a proposed park area on Hollyburn Ridge might be set aside immediately. Following a visit to the Ridge by G G McGeer, MP, Ald. H. D. Wil- son and Col. J. P. 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