operators’ offer of 10 cents or 8 percent wage boosts. ou indicate this, although some returns have been delayed due to flood conditions. The union is seeking 35 cents, union shop and welfare fund. \ permit taking of the district referendum on the offer, but are resuming this week. Opera- tors’ offer was made conditional upon surrender of the 40-hour week and dropping of de- Act of God, says Anscomb — Gov't failure, says Morgan As flood victims begar returning to their wrecked homes and farms this week, Finance Minister Herbert Anscomb, Tory co-leader of the Coalition government, attenmpted to shift responsibility for the ruin brought to the people by claiming, “the flood was an act of God, over which no man had control.” Anscomb, in a provirce-wide CBC broadcast, hoisted the red bogey in an attempt to squelch seething criticism of government negligence in face of disaster, and divert the attention of those who fear that the government is seeking to welch on its duty to pay total flood losses. Singling cut Nigel Morgan, LPP provincial leader, for attack, Anscomb claimed that Morgan’s charges and criticisms were-part of a plot to use the flood emergency to overthrow eonstituted authority and set up a totalitarian dictatorship. Morgan, a week earlier, had de- tailed charges of “shocking and criminal negligence” of the govern- | ment in failing to take “either the long-term or immediate steps that could have saved thousanas of people from total or partial ruin.” He démanded full compensation for flood victims; and dams, power development, runoff control, irriga-, tion, adequate dykes and conserva- tion to prevent recurrence of this year’s disastrous floods. Immediately after Anscomb’s at- tack, which was played up promin- ently in local newspapers, Morgan issued a statement charging Ans- | comb with deliberately sidetracking the main immediate issue of the flood tragedy — what the govern- ment is going to do to compensate for flood losses. “Anscomb'’s use of Hitler’s trick of redbaiting will not cover up the bankruptcy of government policy and political trickery being used to avoid rightful responsibility ... Citizens of B.C. must join their voices with those of the flooded- out farmers facing ruination, and _ demand that the government ae - now to compensate all legitimate losses or resign and go to the people,” Morgan’s statement was . sup- pressed by the dailies, and he has announced he will go on the air on CJOR (600 ke.) Monday, June_ 28 at 10.30 p.m. to challenge Ans- combd's position. The picture of the ruin left by the floods darkens with every fam- ily that returns. “Many have been wiped out, unless they receive im- - mediate assistance they will throw up their hands. It is a very sorry picture, even at its brightest,” Dav- id W. Strachan, chairman of the HERBERT ANSCOMB “Act of God” Farmers’ Committee for Dewdney, Nicomen and Mission. Mounting public pressure has compelled Premier “Boss” Johnson, 24 days after the flood became a disaster, to announce that the gov- ernment would see to it that homes and farms were restored to “their former usefulness,” and to an- nounce imstructions given to four departments based on recommenda- tions of the two-man Fraser Valley Relief and Rehabilitation Commis- sion. There was no word of full compensation for loss of income. Simultaneously Ottawa _ reports indicated the King government is federal government has decided against advancing any federal money for the rehabilitation of farms, businesses and homes that were hit hard by floods” for fear seeking to back out of its rehab-| ilitation responsibilites, stating “the | | United Ukrainian Canadians, of setting a “precedent”. This stood out in sharp contrast to King’s June 3 statement that his govern- ment “will contribute to the cost of rehabilitation and restoration of the devastated areas,” and Louis St. Laurent’s promises, while tour- ing flood areas during the Center byelection, reiterating pledges that Ottawa would give aid for rehabil- itation as well as relief ... “we are not going to hold up action.” Questioned by the Pacific Trib- une as to CCF plans for the July ’ 7 special session of the legislature to deal with the flood, Harold Winch, CCF leader, said, “We are still carrying on very intense in- vestigations and will be ready for the session. I have been in touch Ukrainians stage big folk festival Termed an “outstanding cultural event” by John Dubno. provincial secretary of the Association of the second annual folk festival spon-j sored. by the association will be} held at Exhibition Gardens here! July 2-3. commencing each night} at 8 o'clock. The festival will feature orches- tras and choirs from the associa- tion’s provincial branches appear- ing as one mas§$ unit in colorful ‘costume. There will be authentic folk songs by a choir of mixed voices, spirited dances executed with precision, and mass. calis- thenics. There will also be a provincial display of Ukrainian handicrafts in Pender Auditorium, July 5, 6, and 7. “Our purpose is to demonstrate Ukrainian culture as an integral part of the culture of Canada,” Dubno said, “We Canadians of Ukrainian origin have retained and nurtured the ancient culture of our people and through ‘the medium of such annual festivals we proud- ly share our heritage of music, , songs and dances with our fellow Canadians. “The festival and display will help promote a spirit of goodwill and unity between Ukrainian Canadians and all other people who make up our Dominion.” IWA vote 95 percent to reject offer submitted by operators Harold Pritchett, district vice-president of the IWA, told the Vancouver Labor C. woodworkers are voting 95 percent in favor of rejecting coast Returns from five out of eight locals ‘Council Tuesday that B - mands for union shop and welfare fund, as well as posting by the union of a $1,350,000 bond “to guarantee fulfilment of contract.” ; Letter was received by the Labor Council from the Can- -adian Congress of Labor opposing Bill 87 and stating the Congress cannot condone partuicipation in framing the act by Harry Strange. CCL nominee on the B.C. Labor Board. Congress stated it will consider further the ‘but the Council mand for immediate action have him removed. | fares and rates. : Marine Workers won unanimous, Council backed the Housewives + r for a resolution de-,Consumer Association’s appeal for manding the Public Utilities Com- boycott of milk every Monday in reiterated its de- submitted by the BCElectric in to seeking upward revision of all position of Strange, mission bare to the public figures’ ‘municipality of Kent (Agassiz) to | has washed away the high banks with the Premier and Ottawa weeks past.” An IWA broadcast made the same night Anscomb went on the air carried the theme that the flood was not “an act of God” but caus- ed by those who “failed to make the river an asset, not a liability.” Ruined farmers too, will scarce- ly agree that failure to follow 1894 recommendations of Premier Davie and build dykes to proper heights and strengths was an act of God, rather than an act of government. Nor will they agree that dilapid- ated condition of dykes, or failure to harness the river with dams, reservoirs, irrigation and conserva- tion was more the result of divine dispensation than old-line party concern for profits over people. J. B. SALSBERG MPP will speak at city meeting. J. B. Salsberg, nationally known LPP member of the Ontario leg- — islature, is arriving at the Coast this Friday for a week’s visit, it is announced. | Example of countless warnings sounded through the years is that contained in the submission the Salsberg will be guest speaker at a dinner meting being tendered | by the LPP provincial executive the Postwar-Rehabilitation Coun-! in Hotel Georgia Ballroom, June — cil, August 6, 1942: 25 at 5.30 pm. This meeting is “Continued river bank erosion being arranged primarily so that | trade union leaders, shop stewards | and others may hear the man who ‘has won recognition as an out- | sthinding champion of ‘Canada’s ‘labor movement. of the Fraser River. The whole area is like an inverted saucer, the land sloping back towards the mountains .., A complete sys- tem of dykes should be _ built along practically the entire length | : of the north bank of the Fraser | A public meeting will be held in River in the municipality. Some | Hotel Vancouver at 8 o’clock the parts ... are fairly adequately |same evening, sponsored by the dyked, but where erosion is tak- | vancouver Committee of the LPP, SAE: BiROe one AYRES AEE ASE at which Salsberg, fresh from his — away along with the bank.” ; victory in the Ontario elections This need was shelved along with | arainst a violent Tory red-baiting the whole rehabilitation plan. ‘campaign, will speak on the ques- Some records in political evasion | tion, “Are We Headed For a CCF are shattered by attempts to im- Government in Canada?” : pute the disaster to Providence Salsberg will also speak in Port when, even apart from long-term |.4jperni, : : safeguards, coordinated measures were not taken till five days after disaster struck, with emergency disaster came. muGnbS: PRICES PAID for DIAMONDS, OLD GOLD — Othec Valuable Jewellery STAR LOAN CO. Ltd. EST. 1905 719 Robson St. — MAr. 2622 POP OOHOQHLR HO? |] being proclaimed eight days after Man can harness nature and the people are insisting that the job be done,and that immediate need for total compensation be met. OS SS Ol POQOOHOELS_ 5 SECOND B. C. UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL Exhibition Garden — Vancouver, B.C. July 2nd & 3rd, 1948 — 8:30 p.m. MUSIC — SONGS — DANCES — GYMNASTICS — COLORFUL COSTUMES — LIVELY PROGRAM — NEW UKRAINIAN MUSIC Dances that are executed with precision and gusto Mass Calisthenics — Tumbling — Pyramid Ladders Negotiations have been suspended to} July, except for babies’ milk, and for trade unionists and their fam- ilies to turn out in a price protest parade Saturday, June 26. On motion of Harold Pritchett, Council protested to Justice Minis- ter Ilsley failure to check shipping companies in using violence and taking the law into their own hands in the attack on the Cana- dian Seamen’s Union on the Great Lakes. ‘Council will make a_ sizeable donation to the CSU. Hear Morgan’s answer to Anscomb Monday, June 28, 10:30 p.m. (Gymnastics display under the direction of Edd Poloway, twice winner in the Provincial centers arnual competitions) THREE YOUNG EXPERTS TOGETHER IN A DISPLAY of TUMBLING INTRICACIES DSBS BOONE DOO OOH FOR SUMMER COMFORT... Sport Shirts - $3.25 to $9 § the new fabrics in checks, plaids and plain with the two- way collar. Sport Slacks $8.50 to $17.50. Gabardines. tropicals, Bedford Cords and worsteds .°. . new styles - new shades. Sizes 30 to 44 . Mail Orders Prepaid : ' 45 E. Hastings, Vancouver, B.C. oS ——eeerw> = PACIFIC TRIBUNE—JUNE 25, 1943—-PAGE