Labor Day 1939 was a faint and dark z for millions of people through- out the world, as the clouds of war en- _meshed four major powers in its horrible, _ ghastly web. Great nations have been for some time ongaged in an unparalleled _ race to build the means of destruction, "and the international horizon becomes immed as we conjecture on the outcome this present conflict, still in its em- bryonic form, One thing that stands out clearly is the 5 that wars settle but little, and to the _ masses of working people of both sides they leave a legacy of misery which even time is slow in wiping out. But linked closely with this war is the rise of the fascist dictators who have already driven a bloody trail into _ the heart of China, Ethiopia, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia, Albania and Spain, whose people and riches they have * erushed and drained in an effort to __ keep alive and extend the reactionary fascist dictatorship of certain interna- ional financial interests. It should be ted as we enter what must become a against fascism and aggression, that the fascist dictators have early in their careers suppressed any semblance of a trade union, farmers’ or workers’ organization, A free democratic trade union move- ment cannot be tolerated by a despotic government, for such a movement de- mands the right to look after the interests _ of its members and to prevent their ex- __ ploitation,, whereas the forces and eco- nomic interests which support fascism and have been aiding fascist aggression, grant no right to the common people, That democracy cannot be extended or even survive unless supported can- not be told to the workers too often. We must pledge ourselves in unbreak- able unity against the “profit-hungry” vested interests whose international fi- nancial investments have plunged us si another war. Had labor been or- 3 economically and_ politically catastrophe could have been pre- ‘vented. Had munition profits, scrap- iron and war supply shipments, and fascist aggression been stopped when labor and progressive forces demanded, we would not have been faced with war today. We must pledge ourselves un- sparingly in the struggle of the common people for social security, democracy and peace, which means to support the struggle against ruthless fascism, a financial interest which seeks through aggression and ruthless dictatorship to coerce the common people into giving up their democratic right to economic security by a return to the reign of the ‘Caesars. This war must provide the deathbed of fascism and its partner, international aggression, as well as ex Pics THE B.C. NEED FASTER MEDICAL AID AT HARRISON LAKE MISSION, B.C.—At an inquest held by Coroner Dr. E. J. Bacrett into the death of Ernst Emid Lidstron, aged 37, who was fatally injured while at work in the lumber camp of the H. & R. Timber Co. at Harrison Lake, commendation was given the First Aid attendant, M. Clark, for his close attention to the patient dur ing the long journey from the-logging camp to Mission Memorial Hospital. The jury added this recommendation: “We feel that the injured man should have received more serious attention at Har- rison Hot Springs. We feel that there should be authority that could arrange facilities there for the care of injured persons, through the shock period.” The Cry For Justice By JOHN C, NEIHARDT Tremble before your chattels, Lords of the scheme of things! Fighters of all earth’s battles, Ours is the might of kings! Guided by seers and sages, The world’s heart-beat for a drum, Snapping the chain of ages Out of the night we come! Lend us no ear that pities! Offer no almoner’ hand! Alms for the builders of cities? When will you understand? Down with your pride of birth _ And your golden god of trade! A man Is worth to his mother earth All that a man has made! We are the workers and makers, We are no longer dumb! Tremble, O shirkers and takers! Sweeping the earth we come! Ranked in the world-wide’ dawn, Marching into the day! The night is gone and the sword is drawn, And the scabbard is thrown away! Russia has the strongest army, the strongest tank corps and the strongest air force in the world—Adolf Hitler (in conversation with Lord Londonderry—ac- cording to the latter’s recent book, “Our- selves and Germany”). The only way to keep out of war is to join in preventing it—Nicholas M. Butler. those interests which support them! enon. Pender PATRONIZE our ADVERTISERS OED 0 SED 0G 0 GEE 0 GEE OO GED > GD SDC “BEST - FOR - LESS” LOGGERS’ BOOTS Regular $14.50 Value Best of material - hand made - full vamp cut - leather | lined - heavy leather insole - light weight - guaran- | teed against any manufacturer’s default. 10” top 13.50 12” top 14.50 Price includes postage, etc. _ (Money order must accompany Orders.) ‘or Every Pair Sold, the L.W.A. Gets $1.00” Street, VANCOUVER 20S 0% \ment here LUMBER WORKER New Zealand Prospers Under Labor Government Writing to an old friend Mr. H. J. Slade, Westview, Archie Prentice, well known Powell River lineman, has a wealth of newsy bits to tell of his newly-adopted jand. He appreciates, and brings out clearly some of the accomplishments of the Labor government, writing in part: “Dear Mr, Slade,—Received your wel- come letter and glad to hear that things are doing in the old home-town. I suppose that you will be very busy when they start the work on the water supply, Guess that if I ever visited there in years to come there } would be many changes, Can't stop the wheels of progres: This Labor govern- is doing Labor Gov't great work, They are premier Savage making fine roads, which are an asset to any country. Extending railroads, and have ten years’ work lined up in the building of lines (power), Everyone seems to be working and the small busi- nesses are flourishing under this govern- ment. In fact all businesses are showing wonderful results, The government is helping every class, Yes, the farmers kick; show me a group of farmers that are ever satisfied, They all seem to have good cars and take life so easy that they have lots of time to kick, Also they have a. very large government housing scheme which would go farther but for the short- age of skilled men, Building trades are booming and have ever since the Labor government took over, If you have any catalogues—you know what kind—I would sure appreciate them, Just to prove to some of the guys here that I don’t always lie to them. I never make a point of lying to a worker. Will close now and thanks for all. Give my regards to all at Westview. Yours, Scottie (Archie Prentice). 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