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“We Want Peace And Security

HOCKED and angered over recent statements by Premier George Drew of Ontario im Which he attack
the trade-union movement and called for war against a friendly power, Canadian atizens from Halifax
Vancouver have taken up the challenge with a renewed demand for peace, decent homes, and guarante

living wages. In this great wave of protest the cry was unanimously raised that every effort be made by ty
Dominion government to reach a better understanding with the Soviet Union and to renounce all anti-Soy ‘

GEORGE BROWN

Business Agent, Marine Work-
ers’ and Boilermakers’ Indus-
trial Union, Local No. 1; veter-
an in the Laber movement of
B.C. and past editor of numer-
ous labor papers.

Jd. M. (Digger) SMITH

Business Agent, Canadian Sea-
men’s Union Pacific Coast Dist.

ED. SEIVPSON

Prominent WVancouver ‘Trade
Unionist and manager of the
Pender Auditorium. :

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words and deeds. Part of this mounting wave of resentment has spilled over into the Tribune, which f |
been receiving increasing numbers of protests from people in every walk of life and from every province Of tq
Dominion. A small portion of these statements appeared in last week’s issue of the Tribune. In today’s iss

we reprint the abridged texts of more such statements.

‘Drew--A Small Man In A Great Position

—H. D. Ainlay

‘T HERE is more racial and religious prejudice in Canada today than
at any time within my memory. Any man, and especially one in a
high position, who stirs up this prejudice, is the real menace to Can-

ada. The premier of Ontario is an example of a small man in a great

position. It is easy to talk war if others are going to make the sacrifice.

Such speeches merely add to the suspicions of the Russian people. I do

not believe Russia wants war or more territory, but security to develop

her social betterment. No doubt Russia has made, and will make mistakes
in foreign diplomacy, but this is equally true of every other power. If we

want peace let us talk it.

HARRY D. AINLAY, Mayor of Edmonton, Alta.

‘A Dog Returneth to His
Vomit’—Proverbs 26.

A comment on Premier George Drew’s
red-baiting and war-mongering cam-
paign is contained in Proverbs
26/11: “As a dog returneth to his vomit
so a fool returneth to his folly.”—L.
St. George Stubbs, Independent MLA,
Winnipeg, Man.

‘An Aggravation’

The Russian situation at present is a
conundrum, but those of us who are
lovers of peace should be careful not
to aggravate the Situation. Drew’s ad-
dress is really an aggravation.
—Rev. J. W. A. Nich6lIson, Wice-President
CCE Provincial Council, N-S.

‘High Treason’

Any incitement to war against an
ally, such as Drew made, should be re
garded as high treason, and those guilty
of fomenting war should be turned over
to the United Nations courts for trial
along with Nazi criminals at Nuremberg.

—Dyson Carter, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

“No Substitutes!’

Canadian labor cannot and will not
accept the war hysteria Drew is trying
to create as a substitute for jobs, wages,
homes, so urgently needed.

—J. K. Bell, Secretary, Maritime Marine
Workers Federation, Halifax.

‘Peace, Homes, Jobs!’

Red-baiting of Premier Drew will not
divide the labor movement. It is signifi-
cant that Premier Drew, who is so con-
cerned with “Reds,” retuses to act on
peace, homes, jobs! Labor will not be
fooled by this representative of Big
Business. :

—Carl Fitzgerald, WPresident, District
Couneil, United Rubber Workers of Am-
erica.

‘Must Be Challenged’

Drew’s anti-Soviet ravings are quite in
line with his position as Canada’s lead-
ing opponent of trade unionism. Can-
ada’s enemy is not Soviet Russia, but
the Colonel Drews. It is they who must
be challenged.

—R. W. Slocomb, President, Traffic
Unit, OBU, Winnipeg.

‘Not British Justice’

Holding the spy suspects incommuni-
cado for such an unreasonable length
of time is incompatible with British jus-
tice.

—L. R. Tait, Secretary, District Council
No. 4, International Chemical Workers
Union (AFL).

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‘Defence of Democracy’

If imperialist war mongering is al-
lowed to continue it will inevitably carry
North America to fascism, and to World
War iit. This is a warning that the
Drew call to arms should be taken as
a eall to all progressives to stand to-
gether in defence of democracy and
peace.

—Barry Richards, CCF MLA, Winnipeg.

‘A.Warmonger.. .’'

Colonel Drew is nothing but a war
monger, and he should be taken out
and shot. If we would sacrifice the life
of One reactionary we might saye mil-
lions of lives.

—J. J. Meiean, President, Affiliated
Trade Union Council, HMC, Dockyard,
Halifax.

‘Labor's Organized Veice’

Premier Drew’s call for war against
Russia is a warning to the people of
Canada. The .Canadian people lost
enough in blood, sweat, and tears —
they want peace. Their organized voice
must reflect the desire to stop future
wars.

—Leon Mitchell, Business Agent, Federa-
tion of Civic Employees, Winnipeg.

‘Constructive Policies’

Drew’s speech from the throne failed
to produce constructive labor policies.
It is completely unsatisfactory, particu-
larly in view of the promises made.
—Fercy Bengough, President, Trades and
Labor Congress of Canada.

“No War On Russia’

Labor cannot uphold Drew’s invita-
tion to war against Russia.
—H. L. Brown, Secretary, Local 248,
UPWA.

‘Enough Killing’

If Premier Drew is correctly reported
having called for war against Soviet
Russia it is an outrageous proposition.
Such asinine stupidity is unbelievable.
Surely all normally minded people will
agree that there has been enough kill-
ing and maiming of our young people.
Those who advocate war are desery-
ing of the severest condemnation.
—Jack Henderson, Provincial President,
B.C. Command, Canadian Legion.

‘A Constructive Program’

Ontario is fed up with Premier Drew’s
buck-passing and reactionary intrigues.
His attempt to provoke internal strife
in labor ranks must be repudiated by
intensified demands for implementation
of labor’s positive and constructive leg-
islative program.

—Bruce Magnuson, President, Lumber
and Sawmill Workers Union, No. 2995.

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‘Leave Our Allies in Peace’

No, Mr. Drew, no war against Rust
Spain perhaps—but not Russia. Ga”
dians know that the Soviet Union ha
higher percentage of union men #1
any other country. Join organized 1a)
in fighting company unions, unemp)
ment, low wages, and bad housing. Le:
our Soviet allies in peace to reconstr -|
their devastated lands and lives. }
—Wilfred @&. Hicks, President, Niag: |
Falls Trades and Labor Council.

‘Ghost of Goebbels’

The ghost of Goebbels apparently 5
speaks through the mouth of Dri
Churehill, and others of reaction;
stripe.

—Rk. C. McCutcheon, Business Agent, :
tail Clerks Union, Winnipeg.

‘Gave Lives For Peace’

Drew’s speech is treason against
interests of the Canadian people ¥
desire a peaceful world. Hundreds 7
merchant seamen who gave their lif
to Make peace possible must not be ~
trayed. : ;
—H. C. Meade, Atlantic Vice-Presid
Canadian Seamen’s Union. 5 \

‘Canadians Must Unite’ {

Another war means total destruci
of our civilization. Qur jingoists proi
to love Britain, yet by their very
tions they are endeavoring to throw
half-fed Britons and the peopie of :
USA into another blood bath against ©
USSR. Surely Mr. Drew is carrying
personal hate too far. All Canadi
must unite against these attacks bei |
it is too late. if
—Sumeon Corfield, deputy reeve, St &
ford Township, president CCE Cluk

‘Threat to Canada’

Drew's statement-is a threat to ¢
ada. The government should curb
in the interests of peace fer our ci
try and the world. It is unfortunate 7
the government is too busy with its «
anti-Soviet provocations to put 2
to this Man who tries to betray ev
thing the Canadian boys fought
died for.
—Alexander Munro, Wice - Presid ©
NSEL, Halifax. 5

‘For Decent Homes’

Weither the premier, nor anyone |
for that matter, can say it is “Comn’ &
istic” to look for decent homes, ¢ {i
jobs and better working conditions |p
—D. A. Dunlop, President, Ontario 1 ii
eration of AFI unions. ak

“The Red Bogey’ . t

It is an attempt to weaken the }
tario trade-union Movement by dragi Ee
out the red bogey.

—Mayor Sam Lawrence, Hamilton, |

“Must Be Repudiated’

Premier Drew’s attack on Canad 3
Soviet relations and world peace nj
be repudiated by Prime Minister ==
on behalf of every decent Canadian & |
W. G. Gilbey, Winnipeg Retail Gle }
Local 286. i

‘Save Civilization’
After the devastation of the last =
all peoples regardless of their ideo! ®
should work together to save civilize
from another fatal] conflict. Drew’s s!

* ment is provocative to say the lea |
—James Dunsworth, President, 1}
148, HMC Dockyard, Halifax. }

FRIDAY, MARCH 22,