“Ban the first big peace issue of 1950 A note of hope and a call for struggle has been sounded in the: mid-century new year’s message issued by the national executive of the Labor-Progressive party. The message hails 1950 as the twentieth an- niversary of the party leadership of of the founding of Communist groups and papers, and a “‘milestone’’ in working class struggle. Text of | the message follows: The Labor-Progressive party greets all Canadian democrats on New Year's Day, 195). January 1, 1950, is the half-way mark of the 20th century — the Century of Com- munism, ; For the’ Labor-Progressive par- ty, 1950 has a special significance - because it is the twentieth year of the party leadership of Tim Buck, the outstanding Canadian organizer and political leader of the Cana- dian working class, 1950 also marks the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the first organized Com- munist groups in Canada, the fore- runners of the national Communist Party, as well as of the first Com- munist newspaper. 1950 sees the imperialist world weakened by the advances made by 800 million peoples in the socia- list and peoples’ democratic states which under the leadership of the Communists, are writing a new page in the story of humanity — a page on which is inscribed the glorious aim: classless and peace- ful human society! This very advance drives Wall Street. war-mongers into new fren- zies of war preparations and war propaganda. We call on peace-lov- ing Canadians to resist all attempts to stampede them into support for reactionary atomic war. _ Thus, 1950 is a milestone in the fight to achieve working class po- litical maturity and effective poli- tical .organization. It is a cause for pride that the Canadian work- ing class has so grown as to produce the leadership of Tim Buck, a par- ty with many years of tradition in the class struggle, and a press whose roots go deeply into the working masses. Canada in 1950 stands at a point in her historical development which is indeed critical. Shall she con- tinue the present imperialist path of war and crisis; or shall she tread the road of peace and democracy? This is the question which 1950 “poses before every working class family, and every democratic per- son. ; War or peace? Economic crisis bomb’ TORONTO Tim Buck, the thirtieth anniversary bor unity or disunity? Fascist vio- lence as in Winnipeg, Timmins, Joliette, jimcrow in Dresden, or a Bill of Rights to protect citizens from attack? firm and uncompromising stand. Peace is the watchword. The peo- ple of Canada must compel a change from cold war to peace — to world trade, to peaceful relations with the Soviet Union, to the banning of the bomb and a return to the principles of the UN Charter. The LPP calls on the people to fight against economic crisis and to insist that measures be taken by the government to prevent unem- ployment from undermining Cana- dian homes. The LPP will fight harder in 1950 to rebuild the unity of labor and to defeat the splitters who are carrying out the policy of the big corporations. The LPP Will conti- nue to arouse the people to the defense of their civil liberties and will continue to fight against every expression of religious, racial or political discrimination and oppres- sion. ' Particularly do we urge, as the first big peace task of 1950, the gathering of thousands of signa- tures to the “Ban the Bomb” peti- tion circulated by the Canadian Peace Congress. be The New Year should instil in the minds and hearts of all fighters for peace and freedom a new hope for victories and for the democra- tic camp in North America, the last strong citadel of imperialism. We can and will win the national independence of Canada, from the grasp of the warmongers on Wall Street. We can and will assert the powerful strength of the Cana- dian people, led by labor, to save Canada from economic crisis. We shall move ahead in the second half of the 20th Century to the es- tablishment by the Canadian peo- ple of socialism in® our beloved country. Greetings to all fighters for peace, democracy and socialism! Let 1950 record the confounding of the war mongers and victories for the peo- or the ‘welfare of the people? La- ple and the cause of peace and na- tional independence. Chinese in new people’s republi The five-star flag of the Chinese People’s Republic flew in Van- couver for the first time this week as members of the Chinese Workers’ Protective Association hoisted the banner above their hall at 231 Main Street on New Year’s Eve, following a “‘triumph banquet”’. ° Hope was expressed by Association members that the Canadian government would recognize New China soon and begin a profitable two-way trade with our great Paci- fic neighbor. Nigel Morgan, provincia] leader of the Labor-Progressive party, and Effie Jones were guest speak- ers at the banquet, and their words were translated for the audi- ence by Roy Mah and Mrs. Chen. In his address Morgan paid trib- ute to the work of William Ben- nett, pioneer labor fighter and journalist who died last Saturday. Ble pointed out that during the “race riots” in Vancouver in 1912 “OY Bill” Bennett in his newspa- per column exposed the “riots” as a boss-sponsored scheme to split the working, class and thus weak- en it, Following Morgan’s speech a col- lection was taken to buy a wreath for Ol Bill’s funeral this Saturday. Donations amounted to $2450 and ‘the balance was turned over to the Pacific Tribune in memory of OI city greet | Cold weather cannot deter PT sub-getters Let it snow, let it blow — there are always staunch friends of the Pacific Tribune who will brave any kind of weather when they’re on the trail of new sub- scriptions or renewals for the paper, Here are the names of sub- getters who made the December hon6r roll by rolling in three or more subs: i : Vancouver: P. Budd, 3: J. Woods, 3; T. McEwen, 3; F.- Jackson, 3. Province: C, Procunier, Port Alberni, 3; R. Murray, Courten- ay, 5; T. Hogarth, Courtenay, 3; K. Stanley, Lang Bay, 7; S. Har- matny, Natal, 16; E, Knott, Na- Bill. naimo, 3; H. Asson, Victoria, 3. On these issues, the LPP takes a || “Thou wert our parent, the nurse of our souls, We were moulded to manhood by thee, Till freighted with treasure-thoughts, friendships, and hopes, Thou did’st launch us on Destiny’s sea’’. —SAMUEL GILLMAN BUILDING TRADES CLUB, LPP VANCOUVER HEIGHTS CLUB, VICTORY SQUARE CLUB, LPP LPP WEST END CLUB, LPP HASTINGS EAST CLUB, LPP ELECTRICAL WORKERS. CLUB, NIILO MAKELA CLUB, LPP LPP -MOBERLY CLUB, LPP GEORGIA CLUB, LPP GRANDVIEW CLUB, LPP NEW WESTMINSTER SECTION, - LPP MARITIME CLUB, LPP His memory adds sirength as did his presence. We shall remember. NORQUAY CLUB, LPP In loving memory of a valiant fighter for the rights of all workers. NORTH SURREY CLUB, LPP He poirited the way to a better future for youth PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF LABOR YOUTH s A salute to a valiant comrade, who devoted hys whole life to the struggle for socialism and the emancipation of the working class OLGIN CLUB, LPP The members of the LPP club which carries his name pledge at this time to carry on to the goal he strove for and saw clearly ahead. BILL BENNETT CLUB, LPP. We pledge to walk in your footsteps; to work for socialism. VANCOUVER CIVIC WORKERS CLUB, LPP His greatest desire was to build a strong labor press to carry forward the fight for social+ ism in Canada. In saying a last goodbye to him, we pledge to work harder than ever to, win new readers for the Pacific Tribune. ‘ “Don’t mourn: organize!” KITSILANO CLUB, LPP Sleep well, dear comrade. "TS you, we pledge the fight will go MAY AND PHIL LENICZEK NANCY HAMILTON & FAMILY CAROLINE AND JIMMY SID AND EDNA SHEARD McFARLAN Jr. HENNI BELL & INA McLEOD THE SPARKS FAMILY The. FOREST PRODUCTS CLUB, LPP, joins with all working class fighters in mourning the loss of a staunch comrade and friend. Comrade Bill Bennett dedicated: his life to the working class struggle for unity, peace and socialism. His splendid Com- munist qualities, his untiring devotion to the workers’ press is worthy of emulation by all working class fighters.—Jock Taylor, Chairman. COMMERCIAL DRIVE CLUB, LPP, regrets the passing of our old friend and . comrade, Bill Bennett. The working class has not only lost a comrade but a great inspir- ation and challenge. His whole Wife has been devoted to the cause he so loved and worked for without ceasing to the very end. Comrades, it is our challenge now! @ The working class fighters for peace, democracy and socialism have suffered a severe loss with the passing of Comrade Bill Bennett. Teacher, writer and organizer, Comrade Bill marched in the front ranks of the working class in the people’s fight against monopoly exploitation, fascism and imperialist war. We the members of VANCOUKER CEN- TER SECTION, LPP, pledge, Comrade Bill, to continue in your spirit the fight for a socialist Canada. “And as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies; He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way”. —OLIVER GOLDSMITH PACIFIC TRIBUNE—JANUARY 6, 1950—PAGE 7 \ Be exp us