Hite ii < ri mal EEN IB Mavnetftaernanese : Is f ie at INU {WN Mewncanateacseees’ MW aoeetttftansutltorsttne IM Dvasssveneaennstlll FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1955 Continued ACCORD and nations and vitiates interna- tional relations.” ‘In the Far East, while there has been a lessening of tension, the causes of tension still re- main. “Tt is the earnest hope of both premiers that it will be possible by peaceful means to satisfy the legitimate rights of the Chinese People’s Republic in regard to Taiwan (Formosa). “At the same time the prem- iers wish to reiterate their con- viction that the continued refusal to admit the Chinese People’s Re- public to the United Nations lies at the root of many troubles in the Far East and elsewhere. “They consider it essential that the Chinese People’s Republic should be given its rightful place in the United Nations, whose role ® and authority would thereby be enhanced. “They also think it important that all states which are qualified for membership in terms of the charter should be admitted to the United Nations.” The declaration said the two premiers gave special considera- tion to the situation in Indo- ‘china and noted that the imple- mentation of the. Geneva agree- ments on Indochina “has on the whole so far been satisfactory.” Tt warned, however, that pro- gress was now in some danger of being obstructed and urged all the governments concerned to meet their obligations as laid down in the Geneva agreement. “Of the international questions of deep concern to nations, none is more pressing, or fraught with graver consequences to the issue = of war and peace, than that of disarmament. “The tendency to build up arms and armament, conventional as well as atomic, has increased pre- valent fear and suspicion among nations and has had the effect of diverting national resources from their legitimate purpose, namely, the uplift of the people. “In the opinion of the prem- 1ers, nothing should be allowed - to stand in the way of the im: position of a complete ban on the production, experimentation and use of nuclear and thermo- nuclear weapons of war. “At the same time, they ‘con- sider that there should be a simultaneous and ‘substantial re- duction of conventional arma- ments and that effective interna- tional control. should be estab- lished and maintained to imple- ment such disarmament ‘and pro- hibition. “The premiers believe that, under the aegis of the five prin- ciples enunciated in this’ state- ment there is ample scope for the development of cultural, eco- nomic and technical cooperation between their two states. “Indeed, the essence of true co-existence, in which both prem- fers have profound faith, is that states of different social struc- tures can exist side by side in peace and concord and work for the common good.” (See also earlier story on page 3). sis sino, Sai Sse oaS Soa PROF. JOLIOT-CURIE We must end the threat of atomic war. Continued PEACE priest from Toronto, first speak- er in the general debate. Rev. D. C. Candy, rector of St. Cyprian’s Church, sent here as an independent observer by the Church Peace Mission of Toronto, electrified the assembly with a searching, challenging criticism and questioning of the ‘World Council of Peace (which sponsor- ed the assembly) and of the role of communism in international effairs. His presentation of the doubts and fears undoubtedly felt by many in countries like Canada and the U.S. has given rise to an important debate which may very well have far-reaching repercus- sions. “The most urgent question in my mind,” he said, “and I am sure in ‘the minds of most Cana; dians, is just to what extent is the World Peace Council linked up with the Communist méve- ment. Countless numbers in Canada take it for granted that it ais a political arm of communism and therefore keep away from it like the plague. “... This is an important ques- tion to which I must find an an- swer that satisfies the facts. For if a peace movement is going to be effective it must somehow be geared to be fully repesentative.” But, he said: “This very meet- ing of people from so many dif- ferent countries is in itself sig-’ nificant and important. To meet as people seeking an answer to the problems of peace and war is infinitely:more important.” He appealed for an end to “hate propaganda” and added: “We must seek the good to com- mend and not the evil to con- demn... we could all do with a little dose of humility and self- criticism . . . we need to be self- critical for the good of our cause for peace.” _ LOGGERS Lt Social and Dance Hastings Auditorium, 828 E. Hastings. St. MONDAY, JULY 4, 9 P.M.* Helgie Andersen’s Orchestra \ EVERYBODY WELCOME per thousand cubic feet, and charge residential users $2.10. “These are shocking figures,” said Maurice Rush, Labor-Pro- gressive party city secretary, who is attending the hearing as an observer. (A PUC ruling bars political. parties from taking part in the proceedings). “During cross - examination of RCE witnesses, I intend to raise this price question sharply,” said Effie challenges BCE gas price If the Public Utilities Commission grants B.C. Electric control of distribution and sale of natural gas, the company intends to sogk the public $2.10 per thousand cubic feet about 75 cents more than the average selling price of the present manufactured gas. Figures produced at the PUC hearing on the BCE application, which open week in Vancouver, reveal that the BCE intends to sell gas to industrial users for 4 Mrs. Effie Jones, president of Civic Reform Association. Her organization won the right to ap- pear as “an interested party” after a battle with the PUC. “The BCE deceived the public prior to the hearing by stating that it intended to sell natural gas in the Lower Mainland for about $1 per thousand cubic feet,” said Rush. “Now it is re- vealed that the residential’ rate LPP Canada Day message Following is the text of the Canada Day message, issued from Toronto this week by the Labor- Progressive party over .the sig- nature of its national leader, Tim Buck: bee On Canada Day let us, French and English-speaking Canadians, once more affirm our love and pride in our great country. Let us emulate the spirit of the Fathers of Confederation and as- sert that Canada will be indepen- dent, free from Yankee domina- tion and assured of a lasting -peace. A million new jobs can be created, our industries can flour- ish, and farmers can market all they produce if a new national policy is adopted, if our federal and provincial parliaments heed the national interest and put Can- ada first. Canada can be a vital power for lasting peace, helping to free humanity from the terror of hydrogen bombs and war, de- veloping trade and friendship among all countries. Z These are the things Cana- * dians want. The Labor-Progressive . party steadfastly fights for this new national policy: To Put Canada First! The LPP holds high the banner of Canada while the Liberal, Tory, Social Credit and rightwing CCF leaders truckle to the pro- fiteers and militarists of Wall Street. A storm is blowing up in our land, ‘but it heralds a new day. of peace and independence. ‘Cana- dians are angered at the politi- cians who, for a handful of U.S. dollars, sell to the Yankee mon- ypolies our natural resources and our birthright — the St. Law- rence River, Ungava iron ore, Western .oil and gas, forests and minerals, and so hold back the development of our own indus- tries. _ They are becoming aware that Prime Minister ‘St. Laurent’s policy is bringing a Made-in-USA economic crisis to Canada, which already has thrown 600,000 Can- adian breadwinners out of work, ruins our textile industry and slashes the 1954 income of Sas- katchewan farmers by 73 per- cent. Canadians are learning the truth about the policies of the Liberal, Tory, Social Credit and rightwing CCF leaders, who per- mit Yankee troops to occupy Canada’s Northland and make it Workers must lead struggle for nation a base for aggressive war against the socialist Soviet Union. The day of reckoning is com- ing for the politicians who tram- ple the traditions of Sir John A. Macdonald, D’Arcy McGee and Btienne Cartier, the Fathers of Confederation. It is the working class that will lead this historic national politi- cal battle to put Canada first. The working class, in unity with the farmers and all patriotic Cana- dians can, and will, redress these wrongs and elect a people’s par- liament that will assert true Can- adian independence, free our country from Yankee domination and achieve a greater Canada. To this patriotic goal the LPP is dedicated. In friendship with all peoples — of the capitalist and colonial countries and the 900-million strong socialist lands — ‘Cana- * dians will advance to national progress through peace, democ- racy and national independence. Salute Canada Day, 1955, by uniting to Put Canada First! Joint the Labor - Progressive party! = . ver have gone on recor ed this 0 cents will be more than double oe figure, which means that the P? lic will actually be subsidizine lower rates for industry.’ BCE witnesses at the bem said that the company exPe 99; 1959 to have a gas revenue of it 500,000 annually, on whit). will clear over $2 million in P fits. eee After the BCE has pres its case it is expected tha hearing will adjourn for S* a weeks so that municipalities organizations opposing the jent application will have suffic gt time to study company sin! ments and prepare OP briefs. -” Both labor councils in ing the granting of a ff to the BCE, and: calling orrett provincial government 10." 4 the B.C. Power Commissio® ” take control of distributio™ | The LPP is demanding, B.C. Power Commission bull to feeder line from Huntingd0 Vancouver. Fourth peace worker collects 1000 names A fourth British ColUn ge peace worker has collected 0 than a thousand signal’ vic the World Appeal Against Ae ; War, B.C. Peace CounG inje nounces. She is Mrs. ae Searle, of North Vancouv™ ag Mrs. Searle will be aW® radia? gold peace pin by the C@2° hor Peace ‘Congress to honor ! work for peace. “pede fot A special women’s canv?* ray peace is-to take place J”. on couver and North Vancouv’ he Thursday, July 7, in hong World Congress of Mot ing A-mass street canvass J, ove organized for July 16, 0 ing jo of the Big Four meelte Geneva. ; eee ' ADMISSION 50c PUBLC RALLY AGAINST THE BOMB TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA — NO MORE HIROSHIMAS, MILDRED MacLEOD Of Nanaimo, who is well-known for her writings in CCF ™ will report on the great WORLD ASSEMBLY FOR *” Outdoor Theatre oe Exhibition Park = ee MONDAY, AUGUST 8 - 8 P.M. @ CONCERT © FILM STRIPS @ MESSAGE from sapar ON | pact B.C. Peace Count NOTE In event of rain, the rally will take. place at Penc ium, 339 West Pender. Please listen to CJOR © at 6:15 p.m. sharp on night of meeting for final announce” meeting place. PACIFIC TRIBUNE. — JULY 1, 1955 — / @