Page Four THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE December 9, 1933 _ Gov't Refuses US GOVERNMENT OFFERS LOAN ON ALASKA ROAD Will Advance Money To BC Without Interest Charge As Inducement To Begin VICTORIA, BC, Dee. 8.— The United States govern- ments offer to loan money at no interest to build the Alaska highway apparently received serious consideration this week when the legislature yoted a $25,000 expenditure for pre- liminary survey work . Opponents of the expenditure thought that construction of other roads would be of more vital need to the province. RR. L. Maitland did not know where the expendi— ture would end—uniess in a spend- ing spree. Capt. MacGregor Mac- Intosh, Islands, wanted the US gov- ernment to pay for the prelimin- ary survey. Early in April of this year dis- cussions were entered into between (Premier IT. D. Pattullo and Harold I. Ickes, US Secretary of the Inter- ior, and plans were made then for an early start on the 2200 mile road which would put a large number of idle men to work. The road was thought feasible in 1933 at an estimated Cost of $1i4- 000,000. However, later estimates put the figure at $20,000,000- Construction of such a2 road would have far reaching benefits to the northern people and bid fair to opening up the north to mining interests and tourist trafic. The premier stated the road will not interfere with any other simi- jar work undertaken by the govern— ment and preliminary surveys wall not be made until negotiations are entered into further. Early in the will journey to Ottawa and confer with Prime Minister Mackenzie King on the whole project. PLAN TO OUST SMALL MEN MATISQUL BC, Dec. 8.— Definite threats to eliminate some 600 dairy— men who ship 100 Ibs. or less per day from a voice in the marketing board is largely responsible for the candidature of Jack Little, whos represents these members of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers As- sociation. The threat was conveyed to 2 meeting of the local EVMPA here recently by J- W. Berry, 2 director of that organization. However, the proposal was rebuffed. The present incumbent De Barrow, MLA, was evidently aware of such a2 Move but did nothing about it and as he is not an active producer his re-election would not ibe in the best interests of these small producers, stated a delega- dion of farmers in the city over the weekend. Little is regarded as 4 practical and progressive farmer, having been an officer of the United Farmers of BC. : Ballots must be in to the Return- ing Officer, Box 342, Vancouver, by noon, Dec- 15. City Jewish Group / Thanks Unions An expression of appreciation of the resolution condemning Nazi persecution of the Jewish people wa sreceived Tuesday by the Van- couver Trades and Labor Council from Lodge 668 of the B’Nai Brith- In a letter from Local 138, Paint ers, Paperhangers and Decorators, a more vigorous boycott of German ‘oods was urged of council dele- gates. mew year Paittullo : lope-Princeton Road Credit Union Bill Seen Unsatisfactory By Co-op Council —? (Special to the Advocate) VICTORIA, BC, Dec. 8 — General acknowledgment that the present Credit Union Bill is umsatisfactory, amendments appearing under the name of Mrs. Dorothy Steeves, it is considered probable that the proposed bill will be radically amended. Interviewed, Mrs. Steeves sdid, “The chief trouble with the meas- ure is that it does not recognize cooperative principles, but is draft- ed along company lines. In fact it is not a real eredit union act at all” The Cooperative Council which earlier presented a brief to the cabinet, as a result of which the bill was drafted, want legislation of the type already working sat isfactorily in WNova Scotia. A 5. Trotter, official of that organiza-— tion, appeared before the govern- ment to request the changes. “The bill, which is on the order paper, provided for the organiza-— tion of unions to raise funds through subscriptions and make loans to members solely for pro- ductive, merchandizing Or provid- ent purposes from such funds. The | reading is expected to be long and and with eleven share capital is unlimited and will be of $5 shares. Membership will be limited to persons having some common bond of occupation or com-— munity residence. Investment of union funds will be limited to prop- erty and buildings in which the business is conducted, bank de- posits, provincial, Canadian, or British government bonds, and to other credit unions. Legal status will be given exist ing groups and will encourage OT ganization of new ones. A govern— ment appointed inspector will su- pervise. With the .bill in for a complete overhaul the debate under third stormy. At least the lady member for Vancouver North will provide a stiff argument favoring the co- operative request. New Soviet Film ‘Defense Of Siberia Is Scheduled Here Shortly Appearing in the city shortly will be the new film, “Defense HIGHWAY LINK - PROMISED FOR SEVENTY YEARS Dep’t Denies Aid For Monkman Pass Route And Other Needed Projects VICTORIA, BC, Dee. 8.— Any hopes cherished by resi- dents in the Hope-Princeton area and other places where road building is of prime neces- sity were dispelled this week in the legislature by Hon. F. M. MacPherson, minister of public works, when he declared the government is not undertaking any other road scheme until some of its present work is fin- ished. _ The minister’s words came after listening to appeals from several places in the province for roads and completion of roads. Members had been discussing the vote of over $2,000,000 for ferries, bridges and other roads. Twelve miles are still incomplete on the Hope-Princeton road which necessitates a detour of some 120 miles. Cost of completing a first class highway over ‘this route would be $1,700.000, stated Mr. Mac- Pherson. VERNON, BG, Dec. 8 — Agrec- ment on a2 common policy of road building was reached Priday night at a banquet and meeting under auspices of the Vernon Board of of Siberia,” released by Amkino for North and South America. Ably directed by those two members who made such a success of “Chapayev, of the Vasiliev family the film is a vivid portrayal of the treacherous methods employed by the Japanese Imperial Army during the struggle ijn Siberia, 1918, and is of tremen- dous political importance at the present time. The murder of a Japanese citi- zen in Siberia by an agent of the Japanese imperiaHst army “neces- sitates the landing of troops