Page Two THE ADVOCATE Wovember 24, 1939 Press Veterans Resent Patronage Employment Changes Displaces Scores From Defense Works Indignation runs high among ex-servicemen at being the vic- tims of what their leaders term a political patronage change- over in employment methods which has resulted in these veterans losing their jobs on all projects under construction by the national defense depart- ment. Previously the veterans were hired through a Major Chisholm, until recently a liaison officer for the defense department, but since his services have been dispensed with, for political reasons, ecm- ployment of men for- these projects is now being done through the Employment Service of Ganada, where veterans have only their war record to pit against able single men. Ire of the veterans reached a high point Tuesday night at an im- promptu meeting in Vancouver's West End, where a delegation was elected to interview Major Bell, one ef the defense department heads, who is expected in the city this week, and seek a showdown with him. The men are also circulating 4 petition among their numbers, ac- eording to Major Chisholm, to be presented to Major Bell on his ar- rival here, insisting that veterans be reemployed. Ghisholm withheld comment, stat- ing his hands were tied, when asked for a statement. Some vyet- erans believed he was responsible for the mass layoffs. This he de- nied, implying that it was the work of higher-ups. Continued Candidate Vancouver Trades and Labor coun- ceil. “The need for a change of per sonnel on the council is overdue when one notes the increased lang tax of 25 percent in the past two years and the fact that water rates have advanced 19 percent Since 1938, while indirect taxes col- jected through sale of electricity is the largest on record,” he poin— ed. out. “Of every tax dollar, 45 cents is earmarked for interest. Aer 1eeu7 to reduce this debt by increasinz the mill rate and thus placing the burden on the householder is out of the question,” he asserted. “Ef- forts to refund New Westminster's aqebt at lower interest rates must be renewed in cooperation with other BC cities and municipali- ties. “Full responsibility for educa- tion costs must be borne by the provincial government,” Hughes declared. S Wealth conditions in the Royal City are far from satisfactory n +he viewpoint of the candidate, who feels that the city sHould joa iz with the Metropolitan Heal1 Eoard. } Hughes is an executive memb+r e the Vancouver, New Westmin- sier District Trades and Lab->= council and has worked in th2 Royal City for the past 15 yeas snd has an intimate knowledge of the problems confronting residents ef this city. Says Consumer Not Protected VICTORIA, BC—Condemned, as giving absolutely no protection to consumers by Mayor J. Lyle Tel- ford, Vancouver, the new anti-loss leader bill, sponsored by Mrs. Paul Smith, Lib., received its final read- ing in the Legislature Thursday. Mrs. Y. Kato Dressmaking and Alterations BAy. 6130-L 2760 Alma Road Mother’s Council SOCIAL CARDS and DRAWING O’Brien Hall 404 Homer St. Tuesday, Nov. 28th Tickets, 10c 2:36 p-m. <> Drive Now Only Bending every effort to raise than $600. its last meeting. union. In the Fraser Valley, Surrey: City Committees Make Record Gain Vancouver drive committees made the largest contribution of the campaign to boost our sustaining fund by $800 and narrow the gap between funds raised and the $4000 objective to less Outstanding among all committees is West End, which by its donation of $100 this week oversubscribed its pledge. Latest trade union to donate to the drive fund is Printing Pressmen’s union, which, we have been advised, voted $5 at Butcher Workers’ union, mentioned last week as having contributed $10, wish it known that it was the New Westminster } their pledges this week Greater committee made the greatest con- tribution this week by more than doubling its former standing to at- tain 114 percent. An Advocate social held at J. E McDonald’s home realized $17 and a raffle held in connection was won by A. White. Langley has fulfilled its pledge and Matsqui is nearing attainment of its quota. Im Quesnel the committee is giv- ing Cumberland a close race, being only six percent behind the mining town supporters. Qn the darker side of the picture is the fact that committees in Prince George, Atlin, Alberni, Na- naimo, not to mention the interior and eastern BC, haye not been heard from recently. In | drawing conducted by Kit- silano press drive committee the prize was won by Mrs. J. V. Strom. Were is the list of prize winners in the order drawn at Embassy Ballroom, Wednesday night: T. H. Morris, 327 - 7th Street, New Westminster, 19993. Samuel Bell, 1448 West Gth Ave., Vancouver, 7873. EF. Gaspar, 122 East Hastings St., Vancouver, 7645. Mrs. W. Sjoblom, 3350 East 6th Ave., Vancouver, 2012. Prank Wucherer, 4418 Quebec St, Vancouver, 87. G Paul, 1040 West Pender Street, Vancouver, 6722. Mrs. OQ. Larson, Box 683, Cran- brook, 5778. D. Murray, 605 48th Avenue, Van- couver, 1279. Emile Jensen, 612 Homer Street, Vancouver, 4808. S. G Long, 2340 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, 2507.