e weaknesses in the British for regional colonial com- ions, made public at ‘San Hiisco recently? 2 ENE e telegram states: “We re- British proposal! ‘of region- “mmissions for inter-colonial aration as a departure from iples already projected for a {charter in that there is eralte exclusion of independ- for colonial peoples as one ymmiissions’ objectives. olitical advancement of de- rent peoples is inseparably ed to economic and social ress in dependencies and is atial for success of amy co- ative undertakings involving of Regional commissions hh evade the goal of self-gov- Danger 4 pigdiron, steel, castings, hed steel products, and uical production of Germany. | is plainly the centre of }qan heavy industry.— and |aan monopoly capital. rt these reasons, the appoint- | 5; of a former president of a eorporation having extens- interests abroad to have ge of the steel industry, idered the most important Jerman economy, is viewed alarm. With American opolists in charge of remov- mand Provision r Self Government ‘Dr. Max Yergan, Executive Director of the Council on ran Affairs, has. sent telegrams to the leadérs of the zations of the Big Five at San Francisco, calling attention ernment will be regarded by col- onial peoples as instruments of foreign domination. “We respectfully urge that same objectives, including inde- pendence and _ self-determination, written in United Nations Char- ter be incorporated in any pro- gram of regional colonial com- missions prior to approval; that specific provision be made for colonial peoples’, representatives on all commissions; and thalt direct supervision of United Na- tions Organization.” BRITISH PLAN The British Plan, which Yer- gan protests, has long been ad- yocated by Gen. Jan Smuts of South Africa, Colonel Oliver Stanley, British Colonial Secre- tary, and others. It calls for six commissions to be established in the Carribean; the South Pacific; Southeast Asia; West Atfrica; Central, Eastern and Soutth Af- rica; and Northeast Africa. The commissions would work in cooperation with the Trustee- ship Council and the Economic and Soeial Council, it is stated. Independent countries within the areas indicated and also other countries having economic or strategic interests therein would have representatives on _ the commissions. While the U.S. and China are included on certain of the commissions, it is note- worthy that no provisions have been made for representation of the Soviet Union on any of them. The commissions, consultative Germany's war-making pow- : is feared that the elimina- of German monopoly capi- which is felt to be the ding ground of fascism, will -be properly carried out. Pro- sive circles in the U.S. fear, Sse of the nature of men “inted to positions of domin- ‘ in the restoration of Ger- industry, whether there jbe a resurrection of German srialism, which closely tied {merican andiBritish. imper- t forees might lay the seeds future wat. aa and recommendatory in author- ity, are intended to deal with practically all aspects of colon- ial existence, except the political question and issues of self-gov- ernment or independence. The latter are specifically ruled out. Dr. Yergan points out that while regional cooperation on colonial problems honestly de- signed to benefit subject peoples is highly desirable, avoidance of the aim of the political advance- ment of such people toward in- dependence would only arouse their suspicion and hostility. abor Must Help | ‘o Preserve Peace i an editorial in the renamed, lication, “War and the Work- i. Class,” .now called ““New hes,” the magazine declares it “Fascism has been defeated ' not crushed,” and states t only the friendly coopera- 1 of the freedom-loving na- 4S ean prevent a’ new war of ange.- In the postwar as in the war, ' working class has an enor- as role to play,” the editorial ites, “and a grave responsibil- | lies on its trade unions and ‘tical organizations.” fit isthe working class that most fitted for the role of rive champion of the democra- ation of all aspects: of social e and the broadest application democratic principles both to An article on the San’ Francis- co conference tells of the strug- gle. led by V. Kuznetzov to seat representatives of the World Trade Union Congress as observ- ers. “Trade unions are no less concerned in the problems of the peace than itthey were in the problems of the war.” The article further points out that the doors of the San Fran- cisco Conference were closed to representatives of the world trade unions, “and stresses that trade unionists must insist that they be consulted in the settie- ment of problems which concern the working class, and insist on mestie and foreign policy.’’_ representation in any future international security confer- ence. AGE 7 — PACIFIC ADVOCATE those agencies be brought under’ TOM McEWEN Canadian Food Needed By Europe Faced with the prospect of acute and widespread hunger (in Europe during the first winter of the peace, due largely to lack of equipment and the danger of farming the mine-sown fields of Europe and tthe large sections of disorganized and displaced peo- ple, the Canadian government “froze” virtually all stocks of canned meat in Canada and in future will purchase the bulk of all canned meat produced for the armed forces and the people of Europe. Describing the step as one of a number taken to “supply in- creased quantities of food to the starving millions of liberated Europe,” Acting Prime Minister Tisley estimated Canada will ex- port 125 million pounds of canned meat products in the next fourteen months. The urgent need for bread | grains to stay Europe’s hunger is expected to cut deeply into Canada’s huge wheat reserves, which it is estimated will am- ount to 650 million bushels by mid-summer. The main handicap to. move- ment of wheat overseas is at present the shortage of rail and water transport facilities, the Dominion Bureau of Statistics said in a review of the’ world wheat situation. Food from Canada and the U.S. has already been received by the European countries, al- though there is as yet no defin- ite commitment on the part of the Allies to supply Europe’s needs. UNRRA is at present the ‘only medium through which the supply of food for liberated countries can be arranged. ELMIRA, N.Y. — A_ small group within the AFL executive council was charged with trying “to set back the clock” on every basic issue in the labor move- ment in a blast issued by the executive board of the New York State Council of Machinists, AFL, representing 80,000 work- ers. The council’s statement pledged support.to the Interna- tional Assn.’ of Machinists in its jurisdictional dispute with Unit- ed Bro. of Carpenters and Inti. Union of Operating Engineers, declaring that the existence of the IAM was ai stake. iVicEwen Runs Close In Yukon Contest Tom WicEwen, veteran labor figure and Labor candidate for Yukon was defeated in a closely contested battle for that seat in Monday’s McEwen, who gained a large following among the rapidly growing labor movement of the northern terri- tory, received the support of wide sections of the workers and farmers of the Yukon. $ Although aware that their candidate could do little but ruin the chances of electing labor representation for the Yukon, the CCF entered a candidate, and the net result of his entry was the robbing of the seat from labor. As this paper goes to press, Black, the Progressive- Conservative candidate, leads with 766 votes, McEwen runs him a close second with 642, and the CCF candidate trails with 522 votes. The ‘returns from the area in- dicate that had the CCF been willing to withdraw their ecandi- date, labor could have been as- sured of an overwhelming vic- tory in the Yukon. Representa- tions had been made to the CCF candidate .by trade unionists, CCF members and others to withdraw in favor of McEwen, whose chances of election were considered more than good. The CCF candidate ignored the ap- peals and succeeded in splitting the left-wing vote and ensuring Democrats Fight Mikado The Japanese American Com- mittee for Democracy has pub- lished a 30 page pamphlet on the Japanese People’s Emanci- pation League. The league whose present headquarters is Yenan, North China, arose out of the elections. Anti-War League of Japanese coldiers which started in Chung- king several years ago and spread through the border re-| gions and other sections of China. The pamphlet covers the pro- gram and activities of the league, quoting articles which appeared in Allied Labor News jast year, and the New York Times and Herald Tribune. These correspondents reported that the league was composed of “agneompromising anti-militaris- tic Japanese and that though some of the leaders are out- spoken left wingers, they are sincerely endeavoring to realize a democratic program — a basis on which a great coalition of all anti-militaristic forces can be built.” Though the movement is car- ried on outside Japan, its leaders Lave long been active in the anti-militaristic struggles and have strong popular support. The league recruits its members from among Japanese war pris- oners: taken by the Chinese armies. The pamphlet describes these recruits as “now con- yineed anti-militarists, who in defiance of death are working upon the Japanese civilians and soldiers in China. In the near future, they aspire ‘to carry their struggle into the heart of Japan the election of the Tory candi- date. There is still some hope that McEwen. may. gain = sufficient votes from the polls as yet un- reported to catch the Tory can- didate and earry- the riding, but present returns indicate that be- cause of the split vote there is but a slight possibility that this will result. Wallace Flays Scaremongers Deéenouncing ‘‘those enemies of peace who are deliberately try- ing to stir up trouble between the United States.and Russia,” Henry A. Wallace, U.S. Seere- tary of Commerce, declared that Rosevelt had never underesti- mated the strength of the enemy, and would not underestimate the strength of the enemies of peace. e Speaking as tthe. recipient of the Churchman Award, which is given annually for the promotion of good-will and better under- standing among ali peoples, Wallace called for full support to the Roosevelt policies of world cooperation. : These forces know that the United States and Russia are the two most powerful nations in the world and that without both of them the organization of 2 world peace force is impossible, Wallace pointed out. He des- cribed the campaign of anti- Soviet incitement, and called for action to defeat and silence it. “Before the blood of our boys is dry on the battlefield,” Wal- lace stated, “these enemies of peace try to lay the foundation for World War III. They pro- claim that because the ideologies of the United States and Russia are different, war between the two is inevitable. They seize upon every minor discord to fan the flames of hatred.” “These people must not suc- ceed in their foul enterprise. We must offset their poison by fol- lowing the policies of Roosevelt in cultivating tthe friendship of Russia in peace as well as in war. I know this is the policy of President Truman. I am also satisfied that it is the policy of the vast bulk of the American people.” For MODERN COMFORT and REASONABLE RATES STOP AT STRAND ROOMS 31 W. Hastings PA. 0410 « « - Compliments ... Dr. R. Llewellyn Douglas ; RICHARDS and HASTINGS Vancouver, B.C. SOCSHUNNONUACURORRAGHAUADUDURORNOAERESULUUEEOSUD NRT D NATL UL EL EET TERS “FOR LATEST STYLES” ; Shop At Veque Ladies Apparel 932 Granville St. VANCOUVER, B.C. CUCCUDOGUODUUOUODOUROUDEROONOED COCO COOCO OULU) | proper with the United Nations.” | Uuaunanuesunyandnsavaneaosansssazendovsueneoeestaanagereareseeniie SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1945.