June 30, 1939 THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE Page Five ee SAE Furnace Repairs and Sawdust Burners 952 Commercial Dr. a Saw RUTTLONE — | Sheet Metal Works LAKES & NINNIS High. 2250 — : i Waturopathic Physician lief of illness. f : 3 begun. ee e SEy. 5790 736 Granville St. Dr. J. M. Campbell } Short wave diathermy and other electrotherapy measures for re— Thorough exam- ination before any treatment is 227-8 Vancouver BIE. Ns = READ e ‘THE FISHERMARN’ The Only Trade Unicon Paper in the Fishing Industry Union. omg. es, ié4 East Hastings Street JOHN STANTON 503 Holden Building 16 E. Hastings St. letiucur Mioderate Prices 3 We Deliver to East End =a and Grandview e at Hastings Bakery!” se Published every other Tuesday by Salmon Purse Seiners Union and Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Bates: $L00 Year — 60c Six Mos. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Trin. 4464 HASTINGS BAKERY High. 3244 716 East Hastings Street 4068 E. Hastings Street 1709 Commercial Drive Quality Products at Homes “Thrifty Housewives Shop 100% Unionized On the air: LABOR NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Presented by AL PARKIN Sponsored by the People’s Adveoeate in cooperation FRIDAY 3:45 P.M. CKMO with Dr. R. Liewellyn Douglas Dr. Douglas TUESDAY and Call it Home! 445 GORE AVE. Hotel East SEymour 0308 SPECIAL! While You Wait... Men’s Half Soles and Rubber Heels ‘Mac-Pap Bulletins By JEAN CAMERON Sece’y, Eriends of the Mackenzie- Papineau Battalion ees week a further $214.25 was received from the sale of our draw tickets, which entitle the win- ner to a trip to the New Yori World's Fair, and brought the total from this source up to $553. We feel a bit disappointed at the returns thus far, but there are still a great many books cut-among our friends and if sold will change the outlook considerably. John McElligott, one of the vet- erans who went to work in the fold fields, regrets that he limited himself to 10 books as he sold them with little effort in one even- ing. The Brewery Workers’ Union, Local 300, bought $25 worth of the tickets as did the EPlectrical Work ers’ Union. Se ceQLATS” HMcLAREN is back in Vancouver sporting a2 good suntan (we would like to know where he got that much sunshine) and his coughing has subsided con- siderably We certainly hope that the same good food and country air will restore “Red” Walsh to his old self again. Mrs. Ronayne at Pemberton, a Staunch and loyal supporter, has been very generous in helping the boys in a practical manner by of- fering her home to them. We are also fortunate in having a summer camp at White Rock offered us by another sympathiser. This camp affords thy boys the opportunity to acquire a suntan while bathins which is good for bone and nerve cases. @ EPORTS from the Friends in other parts of Canada gives us in B@ a feeling that we are measuring up to our responsibili- ties as well as they are. Every man has been accepted by relief authorities without discrimination. The Vancouver General Hospital has placed no barriers in the way of any man needine treatment, no difficulty has been encountered due to the fact that the men have been away for over a year. Dr. Haywood insists that this is the usual line of duty, when 2 man is sick he be attended. All the doc- tors have been splendid to the wounded men. @ UR big: picnic will be held on Sunday, July 9, at Seymour Park where friends can have a big: reunion with the veterans. Don’t forget those of you who have tickets to sell, to push them and these who haven’t bought theirs do so now! We need the money. Receipts from tickets sales are: Trades and Labor Council, $31; Brewery Workers, $25; Electrical Workers, $25; John McElligott, At- lin, $25; Prior Barn sales, $21-75; Gerry Delaney, $12; B. Mclaren, $12; S. Anderson, Sointula, $11; CCE convention sales, $9.50; E. Miller, $8; M. Sneliman, $7.50; H. Burditt, $6.75; Pile Drivers, $5; Os- car Salonen, $450; J. Laitenen, 34.50; G. Tellier, $4; S. Wiad, $2.75; ©€. Saunders, $2.25; LT. Cantafio, $2; Ferguson, $1.75; I. Anderson, 75 cents; and B. Lough, 25 cents. Start the Month with . . “ACT NOW” — This startling pamphlet by the DEAN OF CGCAN- TERBURY should be read by every thinking person. It proves that the richness of this age makes poverty unnecessary. It is a powerful indict- ment of the Financial QOligarchy. It is an appeal to the hearts and minds of the people. It is a clarion call to action. ACT NOW (62 pages) — Price 10c Follow with... ‘BETWEEN TWO WARS” (212 pares) -_18¢ by Zilliacus, who saw history from the vantage point of an OFFICIAL OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS. End of World War... Europe in Revolt Moral desires of the masses appeased by an emasculated Ieague of Nations... Half Hurope under terror . . . Power-Politics bringing Armageddon nearer .. . Collective action can bring peace to all the world. | Then Read... July issue of SOVIET RUSSIA TO- DAY — 1i5c. Featuring stupendous Soviet Exhibit at New York World’s Fair. Read the articles about the snew Soviet people both as creators Band products of the new society. NEW AGE BOOKSHOP Retail Dept. — 50a E. Hastings St. Mail Dept.—Hni. 25, 163 W. Hastings Vancouver, B.C. Moscow Signs ‘Favored Nation’ Treaty With China MOSCOW, USSR.—The Soviet Union and China have signed a trade agreement of far-reaching significance, it was announced this week. While the terse communique announcing the treaty gave no extended details, great importance was attached to both the timing and nature of the agreement. Although the announcement was made this week, the treaty was actually concluded on June i6, two days after the establishment of the Tientsin blockade by the Japanese and only one day after the Japanese demand that British cooperation in Tokio’s subjugation of China be 2 condition for withdrawal of the blockade. Thus, Moscow’s negotiation of the treaty was in the nature of an in- direct rebuff to the Japanese ulti- matum to Western powers and should have pronounced repercus— sions in London where the GCham- berlain fovernment is hedging in the face of Tokio’s blackmail. According to the brief Soviet gov- ernment release, the treaty is “based on the principles of equality and reciprocity’ and includes the most favored nation clause. The treaty also defines the legal status ef Soviet trade representation in the ‘Chinese Republic, and estab- lishes rules and regulations for shipping and commerce between the two countries. The pact was signed for the Soviet sovernment by AT. Mikoyan, People’s Commissar of Foreign Trade, and for China by Dr. Sung, Ambassador Extraordinary Pleni- potentiary of the Chinese Republic. Continued TEAMSTERS eur doors waiting patiently and praying for dissension among us, then our own people would realize the dangers that confront them. T have always regarded the United States Chamber of GCom- merce as a first cousin to the Manufacturers’ Association. It is true there are some mild busi- ness men who hold memberships in the local Chambers of Gom- meree. But those mild business men that are fair-minded are mot the leaders and they do not map out the policies of the United States Chamber of Commerce, If you will find out who those are who were called upon from a business standpoint to address the United States Chamber of Commerce you can easily satisfy yourself they were enemies of labor during all their business careers. I fully understand that business must prosper in order that labor may prosper, but I also know that in the leadership of the United States Chamber of Gomerce there is obtaining a confirmed hatred against labor unions, and that they work almost hand in hand with the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Met- al Trades Association, and every other such association and organi- zation of that description. They talk about reducing taxes. Well, if you are going to feed the unemployed and find some kind of work for them you have to have taxes. If you don not feed the unemployed then you may have anything happen. The large group of employers’ associations in our country in- cluding the United States Cham- ber of Commerce, would if they could by one stroke of the pen destroy the labor movement of our nation through legislation or otheryrise. This has ben demonstrated by the secret detective organizations that they have supported and em- ployed, and by their actions in wilfully siting back in many in- Stances and starving labor into submission. Cehtainly we realize that busi- mess is not making the profits now that it made in some years that are past. But is there any country in the world, or is there any period in civilization or in the history of civilization in which there were not successful periods, and also periods of depression ? Even in the days of the Pharaohs we read about the seven years of Plenty and then the seven lean years in which the crops failed. But puting the fourteen years to- gether they had a fair average of returns in their crops. The same could be said of business. - From the years 1921 until 1930 they enjoyed unbounded proper- ity, but instead of setting aside some of the substantial earnings 2S surplus, they divided those enormous earnings among them- selves; that is, the Fane on the inside of the board of directors, who had full control over the management. Thats the reason the railroads are in such a demor- alized condition today. it is difficult for me to under Stand labor men agreeing with the United States Chamber of Com- merce in their appeal for amend- ments to this law and that law that has favored labor, and for re- lief in the surplus profits tax, and in other large bracket incomes of individuals and corporations. ‘Perhaps I belong to a class among the werkers that has a foolish way of analyzine the situ- ation. Maybe I should have some Strong, rich or ultra-conservative advisers (either sex) after office hours. y (CD) Continued CCF PARTY CCF constitutional setup, and here the convention registered its big- gest achievements. Principal changes included: (4) rescinding the ruling preventing MaLA’s from holding office on the provincial executive; (2) election of a leader of the CCE eroup in the House; (3) removal of a restriction which prevented party leaders from hold= ing office more than two years; rescinding of the resolution passed at the Kamloops conven- tion preventing CCcEr members from holding two Public offices Cwhich brought about the resigna- tion of Mayor Lyle Telford from the party); and (5) decision to elect a full-time provincial or- ganizer. On matters of general policy im- portant gains were also made, in Particular the adoption of a 6-point farm rebabilitation program, pre- Sented by Ten Shepherd, Mi.A for Delta and containing concrete and workable proposals; urged the provincial government to assume full costs of education and other social services: declared in favor of admitting a “reasonable num-— ber” of political refugees to Can- ada; and endorsed the boycott on fascist-made goods. Observers at the convention were generally surprised at the actual amount of work accom- plished in spite of constant con- fusion and disruption created by the Stanley Park Club. Led by Don Smith, and joined by a small group of delegates ob- viously confused by Trotskyist tactics, the Stanley Park Club dele— gates badgered and obstructed the convention from its opening mo- ments to its conclusion. Qn every important issue this sroup of fascist wreckers en- deavored to oppose every progres- Sive move taken. The Trotskyists were the principle opponents of several resolutions favoring an em- bargo and boycott, and by a good knowledge of all the devious rules of parliamentary procedure were able to achieve their only real ‘“vic- tory”’ during the sessions—emascu- lation of the embargo resolution so as to render it practically valueless when finally passed. Wot that the Stanley Park Club delegates were able to exert any real influence. On the contrary, their openly disruptive moves Served to place them “on the spot” early in the convention. This was Ciearly proven by the fact that their “spiritual” leader, Don Smith, was badly defeated in every elec- tion to executive positions, and he contested them’ all with the excep— tion of the presidency. Indeed, there were many dele— gates who left the convention more than ever convinced that expulsion of these Trotskyist wreckers, as the Toronto and Calgary CCF or- Ranizations have already done, is a necessity to any real advance- ment. Rural delegates were par- ticularly convinced of this since it was the numerous delays in the proceedings which forced the con- vention to sit for its fourth: day without a large number of rural delepates who had to leave for their home districts Sunday night. Main topic of discussion was the status of Mayor Telford. Techni- Cally the rescission of the Kam- loops resolution automatically Paved the way for his re-admis- sion to the party, but a provincial executive interpretation of the ruling will now make it necessary for the mayor to apply as a new member in one of the clubs, a step Which many observers believe the former CCF leader is reluctant to take. A motion to increase per capita dues to headquatrers was turned down after club delegates reported being unable to raise the amount in their localities. Children’s Picnic To US Blocked BRADNER, BG, June 29 —Trans- portation difficulties has put a erimp in the Parent-Teachers As- Sociation plan to provide children of Aberdeen School in Matsqui Municipality with a picnic to Shore Acres in Washington. After much hard work raising money and making plans, the as-— sociation has been informed that the children could oniy be takea to the border where further trans- portation would have to be provid- €da to the destination. The organization was further in- formed the party could not be taken there in open trucks. If so desired, school busses could be used and since the picnic would be after school closing the driver would be required to purchase a carriers’ license, a permit obtained from the patrol officer and each person in the party insured. FRENCH LABOR DEMANDS PACT PARIS, France.— Addressing the annual congress of the Union of Income Tax Collectors at Limeges last weekend, Leon Jouhaux, Gen- eral Secretary of the French CGT condemned the Munich policy and underlined the need for a pact with the USSR in order to ensure peace. “Last September,” he said, some may have thought that Munich had Saved peace. Today they have to recognize that the agreements in no way saved peace. In September, 1938, we said that Czechoslovakia had to be defended, for by defend- ing Czechoslovakia we were de fending peace. “Today, after having been forced to recognize that their policy leads to war, the capitalists have not, however, ceased to prevent the forg— ing of the peace chain. This chain is indispensible. It must stretch as far as possible and the presence of the Soviet Union is likewise indis- pensible.”’ By an overwhelming majority the congress voted the adoption of the report of the general secretary of the union, agreeing that the calling of a world labor conference is vitally necessary to save peace. Continued EMBARGO bargo movement when citibens actively j¥cketed a consignment of scrap iron. in a statement to the Advo- cate, Mr. Les Strange said he had been selected by the Chinese Na- tional Salvation Bureau, an or- Sanization of Upper Island Chin- ese associations, as their dele- gate to the conference. United Mine Workers of Am- erica, Local 7355, at Nanaimo and Local 7293 at Cumberland asked him to convey their greetings for the success of the conference and its aims. PARIS, France—General Fran- co’s Ambassador to Paris renewed demands for the surrender of the Spanish gold deposited in HWrance by the Loyalist regime. Surrender of the gold by France to the Franco government was provided for in the agreement reached between a special Prench envoy and the Spanish Foreign Minister. 2 Final Summer Dances MODERN MUSIC >< In Vancouver News Of The City in Brief Vancouver Mothers’ Gouncil has adjourned its meetings for the months of July and August, but ths executive will function during this period. For further information telephone Mrs. Lusk, TRin. 4540-1. Burrard executive of the Com- munist Party is sponsoring its first annual bazaar and garden party on Wednesday, July 5 from 1:30 pm until dark at 234 PMast Woodstock avenue. A feature of the affair will be a cake contest wath a $5 cash prize for the winner entering a plain un-iced cake. Layer cakes are not allowed. Mars. Monrufet and Mrs. Mason will pour tea_ A panel discussion on anti- semitism will follow the regular monthly meeting in O’Brien Hail of the Teague for Peace and De- mocracy Council Friday, June 30 at 8 pm. Mrs. Worman Brown, Mr S. Zletnick, Mr. Arthur Peacey and Mr. Maurice DesBrisay will con- tribute to the discussion. Each speaker will develop some particu- lar angle which is expected to pro- voke an interesting discussion on the historic, economic, social and religious background of the Jew- ish race. Following the meeting the draw-— ing for a lamp, cash prize and book will take place. Continued REFRESHMENTS Return Trip to San Francisco World’s Fair and Expenses; Hamilton Railroad Watch; Twenty-five Dollars: Stetson Hat; and Fifteen Dollars to seller of winning ticket. Alberni Community Hali — Friday, June 30 Final Drawing at Vancouver: Hastings Auditorium, 828 East Hastings St. Get Your Tickets for the WOGDWORKERS’ = Friday, July 4th ELECTIONS tions; and ILen Shepherd, MiLA, as- riculture. Herbert Gargrave. former secre— tary, was defeated in the elections to the executive and since the con- vention decided that the position of Secretary-treasurer would be filled by executive appointment, it is not known whether he will continue in his position for another year. Elected as BC members to the CCF National Council were HH. W. Hferridge (cousing of Hon. W. D. Herridge), Angus MacInnis, MP, and Mrs. Steeves, MiLA_ *% PRIZES 1999999999 0600900000004 o>> ANNUAL PICNIC Ukrainian Labor Farmer Temple Association at MILITARY PARK, Slocan Street SPORTS — GAMES — NATIONAL DISHES — EATS Take No. 4 or 5 street car to Commercial and Broadway, then transfer to bus proceeding to Slocan Street. - - -. Im event of rain the affair will be held in Ukrainian Labor Temple, 805 Hast Pender. : SUNDAY, JULY 2nd, at 10 a.m. aos =e Bill, whe need artificial aE SS ae limbs and medical atten- = os ae tion. ‘We Need Your oe BUY A DRAW TICKET to the New York World’s Fair -. - Come to the Mac-Pap PICNIC at SEYMOUR PARK, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 9th, and meet the Boys. 3 Catch the bus at Cassiar and Hastings Streets. FRIENDS OF THE MACKENZIFE-PAPINEAU BATTALION Room 43 - Gi5 West Hastings Street Help the Disabled Spanish Veterans BILL TOUGH Veteran of the Great War. Went to Spain April, 1937. Wounded on the Aragon Front, and again at Teru- el. Bill has had six opera- tions, including four am- putations. Vhere are others, besides Jean Cameron, Sec’y § 09999999999 9099999999009090900009000990004000000000000006000000000000