They look in vain While many critics are arguing it was not “the Christian thing to do,” Dr. Michael Ramsay, Archbishop of Canterbury did it. In short he advocated the use of mili- tary force in the event that the white minority racist gov- ernment of Rhodesia attempted: to carry through its threatened “unilateral declaration of independence” (UDI) despite British opposition. And more important against the will and desires of the Negro people of Rhode- sia, who constitute the vast majority in that “white sup- remacy” governed country. In this the Archbishop demonstrated a strength of character and human compassion far in excess of any such qualities apparent in Britain’s “Labor” prime minister, Harold Wilson. ‘ Mr. Wilson’s safari to Rhodesia in search of a “form- ula” to head off the threatened UDI of the Smith racist government, now claims two “achievements”; the proba- bility of a “Royal Commission” to study how best to get Smith and his white-supremacists off their own UDI hook —but not out of the saddle. Second, to talk tough to the 4-million Negro people of Rhodesia on the finer points of “gradualism” a la Ram- say MacDonald, stipulating that the speed of their “one- man-one-vote-independence” should not be in excess of that of Negro-Americans south of the Mason and Dixie line, which began away back in 1863, and is now just ‘“get- ting going.” : In fact to talk at all with/or at the leaders of the Rhodesian Negro people, Wilson had to have them brought out of jail or exile for his talks. And even as they talked their Negro people were being tear-gassed and club- bed on the streets of Salisbury by “white-supremacy” pol- ice, and their flesh torn to ribbons by “white-supremacy” police dogs. The “Royal Commission” proposed by Wilson, like the KKK juries in the U.S. deep south, will be all-white; two from the Rhodesian minority government and one from “Merrie England.” The Archbishop may have gotten a bit out of his ele- ment in his advocacy of the use of military force so soon after the appeal of Pope Paul from the rostrum of the UN for the abolition of the weapons of war, but at least he was -speaking for 4-million native Rhodesians, ruthlessly trampled underfoot by a mere handful of racist “pukka sahib” whites, misnamed a ‘government’. Four million who have looked to Harold Wilson, are now learning they have looked in vain. ONS 2 | é h ° 7 Ye old ‘red herring’ |’ was a safe bet that somewhere along the general elec- tion trail some tub-thumping windbag would dredge up a stale “red herring” from the political refuse dump. It was also a pretty safe bet, that it would be a Lib- eral, one «of the. “we-want-a-majority-or-else” boys. It never fails, especially when everything else they have tried, has.. Liberal candidate for Vancouver - Kingsway, Jack Austin is the sprouting Joe McCarthy in this instance. Waving his “red herring” aloft, Austin hopes to frighten voters away from support of the NDP by charging “Com- munist support”. “The Communist Party,” drools Austin, “Gs notorious for policies that weaken Canada . . . they always support the party which appears to divide and weaken Canada.” Need more be said? With that “red herring” Austin has described his own Liberal party down to the nth de- gree. “To divide and weaken Canada”, thereby making it easy picking for U.S. monopoly grabs and war conspira- cies to' the detriment of Canada. That disaster can be avoided on Monday, November 8, by electing an ever-growing number of NDP, progres- sive—and Communist candidates to Parliament. That, and not a Liberal “red herring” is the aim of all who “Put Canada First”. : son nor Dief get the “majority” - the land. A government which of old-line partisan guff, double- - McEWEN n one of his more recent RRS orations in whichhe didn’t use up the bulk of the time “explaining” what he had “really said” in a similar oration the day before, Prime Minister Pearson chose as his theme “our obliga- tions and commitments,” Striking an indignant pose anent’ the very idea that anyone should even suggest that we take another look at these “obligations,” Mr. Pearson assured all and sundry at home and abroad that we will carry out “our obligations” come hell or high water, To NATO and NORAD, to all our “friends and: allies” etc., and so forth, these “obligations and commitments” will be dutifully “honored,” Mr,- Pearson didn’t elaborate on the detailed nature or origin © of these “obligations and com- mitments,” nor upon who had done all the “committing,” which now costs the Canadian taxpayer . a big chunk of his resources heritage, plus something in the neighborhood of $13 billion down the arms drain annually, To have done so would have exposed both Liberals and Tories as the less- than-honest brokers of Canada’s independence, economy and peace. Strangely enough during this dramatic ham-actor dissertation on “obligations and commit- ments,” Mr, Pearson said little or nothing about his govern- ment’s “obligations” tothe Cana- dian people, These, it may be assumed, must be taken for granted, well-seasoned as they are with additional lavish *prom- ises.” But our “obligations” to those who wage war and exploi- tation behind a specious pretext of “peace” must be held sacro- sanct, On Monday, November 8 “we the people” have a very import- and “obligation” to keep also; to make sure that neither Pear- they seek—in order to sacrifice Canada on a made-in-the-USA sales counter of “obligations and. commitments,” : The story. might well be en-= titled ‘The Mystery of the Lost Vote.’ How often and how long have we heard the same old yarn which goes something like this: the NDP cannot hope to become the government, and you Reds (Communist candidates) haven’t a hope of being elected. So, while “1” agree with most of the things you stand for, I’d just “lose” my vote if I voted for either of you. Thus in order not to “lose” his vote, Joe Doakes gives it to a Liberal, Tory orSocred, there- by assuring, despite his fine intentions, that his vote is prop- ‘erly “lost;” by giving it to the party he didn’t want—against the ‘things he did and does want. That’s the kind of “mystery” the old-line parties of Big Busi- ness thrive—and survive on, The “lost vote” addict who thinks the best way to get rid of a bellyful dealing and betrayal—is to vote for more of it, in the illusion that if he doesn’t, his (or her) vote is “lost.” Monday next all these “lost” votes should be directed where they will do the most good for Canada; directed towards the election of the greatest number of NDP, Communist and pro- gressive-minded MP’s tothe 27th Parliament of Canada, There’s no better way for work- ing and progressive- minded people to “lose” their vote than by giving it to any of the old-line parties of Big Business, That The fundamental idea of g thus, that it consists of preservin in favoring it, in wanting to bring its highest value; and evil consi destroying life, in doing it injy hindering its development. —Dr. Albert Schweitzer, June 13, '53. When the Labor Party rece leted ‘‘White Australia’ from its Pt form, several Asian students ™ quoted as expressing mild appro the change. Soon after they visited by a representative of E» Affairs and reminded . . . th be deported and their scho! withdrawn if there was any m' it. —Dr. Darcey Ryan, Westem Australia University in AUSTRALIAN TRIBUNE, Sept. 15, '65. ¥ What is this “International munist conspiracy” of which the "i? of Representatives speaks? It is 0” vention of McCarthyism and nol” else. Any effort of people any to pull away from dictatorships ©.) tyranny and establish democrat! | bound to be labelled a part of “International Communist conspi It is such an easy handle. —THE DISPATCHER, ILWU Journal, Oct. 15; * The demand ‘‘Feed the peop!®’ or Quit’’ is rising from every co! feed the people forfeits the #i uh remain in power. —NEW AGE, India, August 8 > In recent weeks, there has be meaningful improvement in th cal Vietnam situation. This turn better is due to a number of f The determination of our gové and the superb fighting capaci the enlarged American forces paramount reason for the cha picture. é —GEORGE MEANY, preside™ the AFL, in an editorial in American Federationist. much at least the 98 years Confederation have made clear. amp" sa? So on Monday let’s ene “Jost” vote illusion—and its © “what-the-hell’s-the-use” ™ voter, who refuses to challé reaction and promote pro with the most effective W yet devised—the vote. That way we can win a P2 ment representative of the© dian people—dedicated to and progress, rather than 2 eral (or Tory) partisan *™ ity’? gang-up against the P To that end make every count Monday! SSUIN Editor — TOM McEWEN Associate Editor — MAURICE RUSH Circulation Manager — JERRY SHACK ‘Published weekly at a Ford Bldg., Mezzanine No. 3, 193 E. Hastings St. Phone 685-5288 Subscription Rates: ‘i ; Canada, $5.00 one year; $2.75 for six months. 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