Le monde ouvrier = The labor world, 1 août 1919, samedi 16 août 1919

READ English Section m ICalntr wrU The OFFICIAL BILINGUAL MOUTHPIECE OF MONTREAL’S ORGANIZED WORKERS 4ième Année — No 33 SAMEDI, 16 AOUT 1919 — MONTREAL — SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1919 PRIX: 2 CENTS LE PARTI OUVRIER ET LA “ONE BIG UNION jj L’ENNEMI DU PETIT, C’EST LE PARVENU ne ! L’ennemi, c’est notre maître, a dit Lafontaine.S’il eût vécu de notre temps, il eût écrit: L’ennemi c’est le ! contre-maître, le gérant, l’intendant, l’assistant, etc.en un mot, celui qui [ remplace le patron, son âme damnée i presque toujours ,mais parfois un parvenu qui s’arroge des droits qu’il n’a pas et qui outrepasse ses ordres, fait du zèle pour être en faveur du maître.J C'est la plaie de l’usine, de la inami,, .rit •• ! facture et souvent il a été la cause des avancement de la dasse ouvrière, eu ce pays, I., , ., ., .•’’grèves récentes, des revolutions ou- La question de la One blg Union I vrières qui ont sévi dernièrement.Sou- 1,,>S unions ouvrières internationales qui ont repoussé la 1 “One Big Union” vont-elles briser leur affiliation avec le parti ouvrier, ou forcer l’assemblée de Mont réal, de ce parti, à changer sa politique?SE SOUMETTRE OU SE DEMETTRE situation grave, menaçante même pour l’avenir du travail organise, et pour ^ _ ivre actuellement a Moutie.nl.n.i vneres qui .ml à jeter la division dans les rangs des travailleurs de notre ville, vont l’on entendra dire: ].• 11(, fin ira, si l'on iv’y met assez tôt le “hola” par creuser, entre les! uvriers, des aliîmf ,1 ! s combler._ Deux corps centraux du travail organisé existent à Montréal, Nous n‘ avons rien si profonds qu'il deviendra ensuite impossibleI bourgeois, mais c’est le nous tyrauiso.de suis sûr que s’il savait comment nous sommes traités, les , .- i i i „ , , injustices, les avanies que nous avons ni diriger le mouvement ouvrier vers le but que se proposent h 'sub£ u n0 tol6rerait de tous les pas un pareil mnénilemcnt d’atteindre les organisations ouvrières ne unis i^s état do choses.¦ ,ivs du monde : 1 amelioration du sort des travailleurs.Ces deux Peut-être.Il existe de braves gens .i¦ 11s sont le Conseil des Métiers et du Travail, et le Parti Ouvrier.que la fortune n’a pas endurcis au|mc |D ont: chacun, d’après la constitution qui les régit, leurs sphères point de leur faire perdre le souvenir) ¦ ,,.i ion parfaitement déterminées : Uuii, le Conseil des Métiers et | ‘iu ,ls.ont ,les hommes.Ceux-là Travail doit plus spécialement couvrir le vaste terrain des ijnes- i 'levraiont voir à leurs affaires de près 'i ns économiques: le second, le Parti Ouvrier, a pour mission de po.ur f'u ,’n.,no “"î0 V™ (1 irigor I opinion ouvrière dans les scutieis, pat lois dilticiles et, dosser les responsubilités.ils sont tou-délicats, île la politique._ _ ! jours coupables et complices—incons- (’ouseil des Metiers et du travail, et le Parti Ouvrier peu- eients, cola se peut—dos employés en qui ils ont placé line confiance exagérée et qui les desservent en maltraitant leurs subalternes.Ils n’ont pas raison avons-nous vu, depuis quelque temps, en plein Montréal?qu avons-nous entendu?Nous avons vu des membres de dans les assemblées publiques, leurs propres camarades, leurs | ver, comme Pilate, au sang faisaient un crime de v il êire compares a deux flèches, pour le même are, aux mains de ,.i classe ouvrière.De simple bon sens demande qu’un arc tire tou-j,,ms sur l’ennemi, et non sur les amis.Or, qu •res, a qui unions ouvrières prendre à par-irès camarades, leur ne pas partager leur; ta pi-apr opinions?Nous avons vu des ouvriers, qui ont juré fidélité de faire abstraction d’eux-mêmes dans le commerce, dans l’industrie où ils ont placé leurs capitaux.Mais combien de fois ils n’apparaissent que pour se Indu juste, j que de vulgaires bourreaux fout coti-11er à coups d’épingle, à force de petites à leur union ! misères journalières, qui finissent par u, ; na!iouale et à la Fédération Américaine du Travail, qui en ont mmiic reçu des bienfaits, déchirer à belles dents ces unions et la Fédérai ma Américaine.Ils sont allés jusqu’à attaquer l'honneur de leurs officiers.Qu’avons-nous entendu ?Nous avons entendu des orateurs, en pleine séance du parti ouvrier, dénoncer en termes violents et des plus injustes, le Conseil d,-, Métiers et du Travail, ses officiers et presque tous les dirigeants actuels du mouvement ouvrier.Nous avons entendu ces mêmes orateurs reprocher aux agents il'affaires qui se dévouent pour leurs confrères unionistes le maigre salaire qii" leur union leur paie, pour leur travail.Ht voici le comble: le Conseil des Métiers et du Travail a voté mie résolution condamnant le mouvement appelé la “One Big i •« i« i i \.- : i i i> .— r: I mua .Montréal.exaspérer l'artisan ail point qu’il en de vient aux extrémités qu’on sait.Il y a des patrons qui manquent de “front” pour accomplir les exactions qui lui il eu faut pour se faire des rentes sur la sueur du peuple et ensuite envisager ses victimes sans brouclier, sans uu tremblement du nez, un fléchissement, des babines, un air furtif de chat voleur, qui trahissent des remords de conscience ou du moins une gêne assez légitime devant ceux qu’ou opprime ou qu ’ou réduit à l'esclavage.Alors ils dépêchent leur pouvoir à Un qui a du toupet formidable combiné d'nue poigne solide, l’iris il se cacho sans disparaître et surveille ses affaires, sans être visible, à l’oeil nu.Quand pur hasard ion l’attrape au vol pour lui exposer de reprocher au justes griefs, il feint l’étonnement: gérant qui —Je n’en savais rien.c’est mou gérant.jo verrai à cela, vous comprenez, j’ai tant d’autres fers au feu que je n’ai pas le temps de m'occuper de celui-là.Si vous vous adressez au gérant, il vous répond sans sourciller avec un “front do beu maigre”, com-lisent les habitants: —Ce n’est pas de ma faute, ce sont les ordres du “boss”.Je lie suis que l'instrument de ses boloutés.Oh! s’il n’en tenait qu’à moi, vous vous la couleriez.douce, mais, que voulez-vous, je suis un employé comme vous tous et quand on commande je dois obéir.Le monstre prend des air- de paria.11 renifle, le muffle grimaçant comme le loup qui vient de dévorer une brebis et qui n’a pas fini ses dégradations dans la bergerie.Les deux compères s’entendent comme larrons en foire: l’un tient le sac et l’autre fourre dedans.La punition de ce mauvais patron, c’est-qu’il est à son tour pillé, grugé par celle canaille.Car e'est toujours un mauvais calcul de se servir de la canaille.comme entremetteur entre lui et son personnel.En règle générale, il ne faut jamais faire affaire avec des malhonnêtes gens, car toujours il nous “CAPTURONS LE CONGRES” ET “UNE BANDE DOCILE ïj celui qui se met à la remorque do leur intendant ou du contre-maître, il est presque certain qu’avant longtemps on le coulera.Voyez dans lu démocratie, telle que nous l’avons, les travailleurs s’entredévorent.Ce pauvro peuplo no peut manquer d’être écrasé, pris outre ces deux meules qui ne lui feront pas grâce d’un once de chair, les capitalistes et ceux d’entre les siens qui, arrivés au summum de leurs ambitions, renient la plèbe originaire et usent des droits que leur donne leur position pour servent persécuter leurs compagnons d’hier, tours (lu mouvement Ouvrier On croirait pourtant que celui qui a connu les misères du prolétariat, les maux inhérents a ceux qui sont con- Voilà comment s’expriment’ les promoteurs de la ‘‘One Big Union” en parlant des ouvriers de Montréal.— Donnons-leur une leçon à Hamilton.Camarades-ouvriers de Montréal, vous rappelez-vous des discours | enflammés des promoteurs de la “One Big Fnioii” faisant appel à vos sentiments de fraternité et de justice?Voulez-vous avoir lin j échantillon de ce qu'ils pensent de vous et de quelles tactiques ils sc pour atteindre leur but, qui est simplement d’être les dicta-lisez ce qu'écrivait à son ami Russell le camarade .Johns, de Winnipeg, qui fut reçu si cordialement par vous tous à l’assemblée du Conseil des Métiers et du Travail, il v a environ un mots : damnés à servir les autres, seront moins ' durs pour la gent qui poiao et qui; " * r , ‘ t’ait de même, pu b- garçon a plu-qu’il a bien fin, un torn) i hints' you want in ! wise, send it along, ation and the work tii rough.We have had a shar like more.MMIlt’A NTII.IS PRINTING, 2 SI.Street FunI, Gun Frniicq.lUGMT all but we would Paul LABOR DIRECTORY faire adopter, doit laisser son parrain bien désappointé ! Ainsi, après occupé, -auction à Québec, s est-on occupé, auprès d’une organisn-: tien féminine des plus représentatives de I Montréal, de l'opportunité de former cette commission chargée de fixer un minimum.Je 'lois dire qu'au cours de l’êtu-de qu'on fit de la question, et à lu louange des daines de la sc-rimi sociale, (pi Vile- sc sont completemeist effacées pour laisser la voie libre :i la section ouvrière de beaucoup plus nombreuse, et celle-ci s Yst prononcée contre -a mise en action.Cependant on n'a pas agi :i la légère, ; Pressmen and Assistants nioij.No.u2; Bookbinders Union, No.1 : Photo-Engravers Union, No.9; Mei eoty p»;rs and Fiectrotypers Union, N 91: .Mailers’ Union.No.39.Presi- dent.Albert Farmer, 880 La^auchetière .M Las! ; Secretary-Treasurer, James Philip, Boom 85, Herald Bldg., Craig St.W., Main 74s9.Executive: Frank Lynch, I*.Mazurette, J.Pelletier, T.Roberson.16-8-19 BOO T mill SHOE WORK Fits, U 111.— Meets every Friday at S pm.1315 st.Catherine East.President, ; -l« t.258 Desjardins, Maisonneuve.- -i ding Si't'i'i’tar).« >.« ;.tg- né.ei .!• inanciul-S»*cretar> am) Bu.- * \;p*:it.Chs.McKercher, 1215 St.F.tii-ri»:* liiarffntiers.AIAISO.N .NFL \ F.— Assemblée tolls les vendredis soir A huit heures, 697 un tar i o, Maisonneuve.President.J.E.> iKeant, 952 Pie IX: Scrétaire-Corres-jiondant, Ovide I’roulx, 974 Pie IX; Secrétaire-Financier, F.Faucher, 899 Lassa .e.21-4-18 t MON INTERN ATION A LF l)FS TAIU-LEURS DF PI FR R F DF AIONT- RFA U.—Assemblée tous les 1er et 3o mercredis du mois A 8 brs P.M.un No 417 rue Ontario Est.Président, T.Mal - I .T""-*- s on neuve, 375 St-André; Soc-Oorr.o 1 N I FR n ATION a I, UNION OF STEAM Jettf*.9S2 Montana ; Ap-nt d’affaires] L, n OPFIt ATINU FNUINFFH8 Jus.Métivier, 60G St-Gernmiri.10-8-1 b’ I ,.°: , —Meets every first and third -—-.lu-day at 8.00 P.M.Monument Naliu- | nal, ,st.Lawrence St.President S Ala* i «ulie, 82 Sherbrooke St.West; record* l m-secretary, J.J.Dillon, 838, 43rd A veil u e, Sa ult- a u x - K6co 1 lets ; F i na n c hi 1 • bec y.P.Lyons, 6, Jardin Street.20-4-11 A >1A LO A M ATF1) SÜÜYl&TV ÔF ES hlNFFRS.— .Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday, at Lafatlôro Hail.18y3 Ht.Oatherine St.East.Hec.-Sec.it.CroHS-l»y, 230 Orléans Avenue, Maisonneuve; Fin.-Sec., W.E.Jasman, 1521 Chabot St., 'Ureas.A.Lovett, 209, 4tr.Avenue Maisonneuve.26-5-18 i NION TOMMiRAPHUtUF .1 At’Ut’FS-UARTIFR, No 115.— Assemblée l« r samedi du mois, Salle Alliance Nationale, 235 rue Beaudry.Président, Joseph Gauthier, 723 rue Lafontaine Secrétai re-Arch., Jos.St-HIlaire, 500 Dorchester Est; Sec -Fin.et Trésorier, Louis Gadoury, 201 rue Drolet.2-6-1 îî INT.STEAM OPERATING FNGIN- FFRS, local BH8.— Assemblée tous les 2e et le samedis de chaque mois i\ 8 hr.s P.M., chambre No 15.Alo-numeiit National.Président, E.1 lano lin, BGs., 119 rue Mance; See.-Corr., AI A.Archambault, Ufs., 94 rue Christophe-Colomb; Sec.-Fln., J.H.Leclair Bf-s., 13 rue Best h e r.20-4-1,8 MONTREAL TRADES A.M> LAIIOK .J’B1 M'11*.-Meets every 1st and 3rd hursday of each month at Build in^r I rades Hall.417 Ontario East.1 resident.J.T.Foster, 182 St.Catherine Last.Phone East 6251; Corr-Secretary, Alphêtus Mathieu, 82 Ment-ana st-_____________ 4-3-18 MOUNT RON A L LODGE.No.711, I-NT* ASS.OF MACHIN I STS.— Meets ••very 2nd and 4th Friday, at 8 p in '' 875 Ontario St.East.President II Bi" thers, 508 Bourhonnière St.; Vic* -P| ’ ‘huit.J.Singer, 1780 Deloriinier Av* .Fin.-Sec., «».Fo^artv, 833 Des IhaM-St ; Itec.-Sec’y, !.V, whore he comes iront.He has ad-lbe public conscience is keener to-day dressed Sir Robert Borden and D.B, thou it ever was, and demands more j Hanna, President of National Rail-rapid progress (referring to industrial ways, regarding orders 1'or coal so that of new evidence that lias come to light since his conviction.“It is further resolved that in view of the glaring trnvestv of justice involved in the Mooney case, workers will lie satisfied with nothing less than a new trial for Tom Mooney and Billings, now languishing in prison, pending the possibility of a new trial”.According to the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics in U.S.A., railway wages have doubled in five years.Since 1913 the sum of $1,400,000,000 has been added to tho annual pay roll of American railroads.It adds that it is doubtful if there nre more employees on that pay roll now than there were then.In Juno 1913, thero were 1,864,303 employees.At the present time the number of railway workers lias not been given out by the Government.disgorge any stocks being held in private hands.It now rests with the patriotism of this groat country to rise up and oo operate in the battle against this monster menace and not forget that hesitation is the silent partner of failure and that the high cost of living lias linked doso to Bolshevism and the unrest that lias scourged all lands for so long.Everyboy should help and they can.—A Board of Arbitration caused the Rapid Transit Go’s strike, at Brooklyn, to end last Snturdoj night.All the surface, subway and elevated lines were moving normally mi .Sunday, and it was a veritable God Send.The Amalgamated Association of Electric Railway Employees, who called justice, etc).truite true.But what made the cou-seience keener was organized labor, ami that progress refrerred to, means a greater share for the workers iu tho profits they produce.* * * Probably tho most outstanding feature of the week locally was the grave disaster which the fire fiend brought at the Dominion Park.Not only were seven lifes snuffed out when in the midst of pleasure seeking, but a valuable property was destroyed ond many workers robbed of employment for the United States and Canada.Bound to have an effect.* * * A unique complaint comes from Halifax, N.S., to the effect that a miner, „ .rt’st °f the summer.It was remarkable the strike, claim that they ltavo won uearlv nil the killed were working a great victory in getting tho company [ „u.„ and women or their children.It to agree to mediation.The demand for shorter hours, recognition of the union It just shows what a God Send tho Parks ire in giving chances for pleasure at MGNDEilS 5th Semi Annual SALE OFFERS WONDERFUL BARGAINS higher pay and the reinstatement of modest prices, and on the other hand discharged union men were the embo- the fearful menace in another way.diments of their formal requests.j Sympathy will go out to the poor Union recognition is the usual stimbl | families bereaved with all tho terror ing block and it was in this case, as ! of non recognition in the lifeless forms Mr.Bindley Garrison, receiver of the| of their dear dead, company, refused to deal with “out-j * * * A new University course of lectures is to be inaugurated at the University of Toronto, which will interest labor and all employers of labor.Tho plan for new lectures on plant management and co-operation originated with Prof.John J.Coss, of tho Faculty of Philosophy, in Columbia University, probably tho most up to date college in the world, it will tie recalled that this is the college which was richly endowed by the late Joe Pulitzer, “New York World” owner, and a course for newspaper writers instituted.Tito war caused this evolution because Coss was at tho front with the American army, working with a committee on the classification of personnel.This course has been taken up by Prof.R.M.Mclvor, of Toronto, and siders”.This, will all be adjusted so the strike organizer, Mr.P.J.Shea states.The next consideration is whether the lines in Manhattan may t ot suffer the same demands.—The bakers, of London, Eng., have just settled a long strike.They have gone back to their labors on the specific understanding that the strikers shall not be penalized for refusing to work, and that Hint Government shall introduce a bill at the earliest possible moment, abolishing night baking.Good idea ! —There was no strike on tho Welland Canal, as promised the other day.Negotiations were resumed by the Government and the Niagara District Trades and Labor Federation.They the miners may be given continuous in the person of J.B.McLachlan, dis- 'trict secretary of the United Mine Workers claims injustice.He says that miners are asking for a Board to decide work.He again points out that tho Government lias been voting money to aid foreign countries, while our own people deserving as they are, have not the size of boxes used.Miners are paid received even a thought.This is the j by the box of coal not by the ton.This kind of work that makes a man strong j applies to Minto miners and they con-with his people.It is a great credit to | tend that the box has been changed so Mr.Mackenzie, and we hope he will j that it holds much more coal, and-no have enough influence to succeed.corresponding increase of pay has taken * * # | place.Prom New York it is learned that?* * * War Labor Board, at its final session The Sydney C.B.Independent Labor Party held a convention in that city last Saturday, President Arthur Ri-hnrdson iu the chair.It was announced tbo other day, granted an iucrease of twelve per cent in wages to employees of ten traction companies centreing iu I Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and other jBiey would frame a new platform, places.That, ought to cheer labor a ' ,ial after some discussion it was postlittle anyway.Certainly the Board is [ P°"od.John Watson was elected Presid-sano and progressive.ont and S.R.Black, Secretary.Mem- • « # [ bersliip was left open to all bouafido labor ineu.* * * la Vancouver, B.C., tho motormcn and conductors employees of tho British Columbia Electric Railway Co.have In Chicago, the other day, five ltuud- i red policemen had been despatched to the stock yards, where the strikers were feared.It was of no avail for President Martin Murphy of the stock , ., , yards labor council told the command- sorvi" .aotK'e that tl,0y nc8° ing officers that no men'would” return ! liate, !'or a uew wa8° That is a to work until every guard aud police-! senslbl° wa-v t0 lrat at< aud ia 3U™ to men was withdrawn, aud permission Read the daily announcements and COME EARLY.posted a circular stating that the pro-1 Brof.Coss will co-operate.They will posed strike had been postponed until further notice.The natural conclusion is that a settlement may be arrived at wilile tbo delay exists.—The Chicago Packing House strikers have returned to work iu a body.There was no report of trouble with the j white and colored help and with tho militia withdrawn things look very satisfactory out in the Windy City.That military business is referred to elsewhere.—The boiler makers, of the Kingston | Out.Locomotive works, who have been j on strike some time have settled.They obtained a forty five hour week and fifty hours pay.An agreement lias been signed for one year.Other unions have ! expressed a desire to arbitrate.control a group of courses for Canadian employment managers, consisting of special courses on the intensive problems of handling help and heads of departments, etc.These lectures will last from September 1 to 21 next.* * * It is noteworthy to see that the German Government is undertaking some new methods re labor and industry generally.They have instituted a system of factory councils, which will bo composed of both wage earning aud salaried employees.They aro to be elected by these two classes in proportion to their numbers, tho voting to be carried out on the basis of proportional representation.The elections will be by economic units iu agriculture and liberal professions, where such units employ more than twenty persons.Exception is made to shipping both inland and overseas.In big places, where departments U.S.brotherhoods of railways join with exist, there will bo a council lor each mine workers.—Unique union of la- -'opartino.*, < from which a general JU*.I whole factory.Labor Forces Unite granted to unionize 9,000 negroes employed in the plants.The police were withdrawn, and after meeting tho heads of the big firms many of the Will out.'They propose to ask fur a minimum rate of 65 cts and 70 cts an hour for day and night work respectively.Tho present minimum is 51 cts day and men went back to work.Tltero is far a'Kbt.too much of this military domination ! * * * even here iu Canada.It’ would bo at Thc -'bampions of tho craft systems good thing if tho strikers take action j of trndes unionism, which means tho for intimidation as well as the Cm- ! Btternatioim1, recognized bodies, have plovers.declined to meet the “O.E.U.” uphold* # # ers in public debate.The reasons given Rev.IVm.Iveus, the notorious labor being that they would not discuss tho writer of Winnipeg, who came into Western Organizer, R.A.Rigg,' prominence lately with tho unfortunate strikes there, lias been deposed as edit for the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada and Win.Varley, of tho A.F.or of the “Western Labor News”.ItP£ B., have-issued the following state-was the action of the recognized heads |®cnt: of tlio Winnipeg Trades aud Labor “We refuse to discuss the question Council who did this.Air.1 veils in the form iu which the challengers ., ,, present it and arbitrarily insist upon.' 1 lie etlort being put torth by the refuse to lecogiuze tlie.r authority and [ ,.lllllk.Ilgors t0 Urgauize a One Big would take legal action to regain his Union movement in Western Canada position.is tho concrete problem that vitally council will lie elected to represent the bor men.— An alliance of mighty ¦ ¦ .forco accomplished.—To bo ratified i next month.From Hazleton, l’a., a despatch states I that alliance of the forces of the United Aline AYorkers of America, and the four brotherhoods of thc railroad workers will be perfected at the International convention of thc minors, to bo held at Columbus, O., next month.Tliis fact was revealed by Titos.Kennedy, of Hazleton, Pa., President of one of tho local district of tho mine workers.The movement is modeled after tho triple alliance of tho labor forces of Britain, and is designed to give full weight to labor forces of the I country.Tho united action of labor in getting j an eight hour day 1ms been a great teacher to these unions acting as an egject lesson to the big transportation I and mining industry workers.Those qualified to vote must be 18 years of age, while those eligible for election must be 20 years of age, and must have been six months in the employ of said factory, aud three years in t he same occupation.Councils aro elected for one year, subject to certain rights to recall their mandates.They will have joint authority with employers on all QUESTIONS AFFECTING LABOR CONDITIONS.Tho de-taile described absolutely include every possible tiling in labor.This even includes the fact that tho councils must be consulted regarding all appointments and dismissals and calls for arbitration.Certainly there is something for Canada to awaken and follow.* * * Hon.D.D.Atackeuzie tentative, leader of the Liberal party, at Ottawa, is still harping ou the need of Govern- * -x- * Three hundred local chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engiuenien, at Cleveland, 0., met this week and made a request to the Railroad Administration for further increases in wages of more than ono hundred thousand firemen and hostlers on all the federal controlled roads in affects organized labor in this section of the industrial field.This subject wo were prepared to debate, but inasmuch as tlie challengers have refused to modify in any degree their original proposal and insist upon discussion in-"olving a comparison between a theoretical conception and a movement that has been in existence 39 years, we must refuse to accept it”.CANADIAN PACIFIC Farm Laborers SI2 TO WINNIPEG Plus K-c.per mile beyond Excursion August 19, 1919 + ?4* ?+ t •fr ?* ?•I* ?4* ! From all stations in the Province of Quebec, also stations in the Province * of Ontario—Toronto, Azilda and East.1 FARE RETURNING: Vic.per mile to Winnipeg plus $18 to starting .£ point.• ?No CHANGE of CARS between East and West on the C.P.R.For information apply to nearest Canadian Pacific Agent or to * * * ?t TICKET OFFICES:—141-145 St.James St., Tel.Main 8125.Windsor + * Street, Westmount, Place Viger and Aide End Stations.* F.C.LYDON, City Passenger Agent, 141-145 St.James Street, Montreal.* * ?+ 4« ?- 4.?- 4.-?4.?4« ?4* ?^.?^.?4.-»4.^4.-»4.-^4.^4.^ ?4* ?4* ?4.?4>*-4*^44«-^4>-»4'«-4i ' ¦ :0Ç- ÿM- Page 4 SAMEDI, 16 AOUT 1919 — MONTREA L — SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1919 The Reconstruction Problems Given New Light Commissions in U.S.A.and other places preparing interesting reports from studies made at home and abroad.Vice- President of Power Co.Talks Mr.Norris compares Toronto and Montreal as to costs, and shows favorable impression for latter residents.—Interesting interview.The Commission sent by the National Civic Federation to study industrial conditions in England, France and Italy, the personnel of which includ présentâtives of employers^ ers and the public, has ju The purpose of this study cover ntiv information “Toronto is never happier than when engaged in pointing out the alleged advantages of living in that city us compared with living in Montreal”, said .Mr.d.S.Norris, Vice-President and General Manager o*f the Montreal Fight, Heat .V Power Consolidated.(••Consequently, it is pertinent to point I out that through an increase in the mission might deem helpful in promot- ; 0,- ,.ls supplied to Toronto con- ing bettor relations between employers, .«timers, announced to take effect on mi,| wage earners in this country.[September 5, they will have to pay The drafting of the commission's re-, .*1.10 per 1000 cubic feet gross, or $1.00 port, which will soon be made public,: net by taking advantage of a dislias been entrusted to Mr.James M.¦s rewage eran- ; d returned, j was to dis-whieh the oom- otherwiso deal in and idspose of real estate and real property, buildings and immoveables, or all equity, interest and right therein or balance of price thereof of any equities therein, and all other kinds of property and chattels, and to that end apply and invest the capital of the company in the purchase, survey, improvement, development and preparation for occupation and settlement of the said real estate, lands, buildings, immoveables, equity, interests, rights or balances of price in siieli manner as mav lie most convenient for the due the business of the coin- Sullivan, representing the labor group; Mr.Albert Farwell Bemis, president of Bemis Bros.Bag Company, Boston, Mass.: and Mr.A.Parker Nevin, attorney-at-law, representing the public.Mr.Sullivan's chapters will discuss: “The Shop Steward Movement;" “The Democratization of Industry; “Bri tish Labor and Polities;” and ‘‘Factors for Economic Change in Great Britain.” Mr.Bemis, in addition to setting forth the situation from the employer’s standpoint, will make a special report on the subject of housing.Mr.Nevin will summarize his conclusions from lhc point of view of the public.Another commission was charged witli the duty of studying and reporting upon the operation and results of the various governmental bureaus and commissions created under geiiev to deal with lab the Fuite I .States, such War Labor Board mid Policies Board, with a mending what, if any, of those bodies could adapted to pea on this matter the war oilier-ir conditions iin as the National the War Labor: view to recoin-if the activities j effectively lie e conditions.A report will be made by tlie Domestic Commission at a meeting toj be held in New York City on September S and !*.at Which time there will be considered a number of important problems bearing on the relations of capital and labor in the United Slates.Four questions that are of especial significance now, when so many employers are seeking to find ways and means for establishing better relations with their employees, are: 1.How far do profit sharing stock participation and bonus plans meet the demand of the wage earner for ‘‘a larger share in the product of his labor ?' ’ 2.How much, if any, ‘'control” do the wage earners demand on their bu-ness side of the industry i .1.I- there a fundamental and necessary conflict between trade unions and tlie so-called ‘‘employers' unions! ’ ’ 4.What methods can be adopted that will more generally promote collective bargaining ! Jt is the purpose of the committee in charge of the forthcoming meeting in September t" arrange fur a thorough discussion of the above questions by representatives of employers, commercial organizations and national trade unions.Scott Nearing.LAST MINUTE LABOR NEWS count made for prompt payment.Montreal gas consumers pay only SOc.net per 1000 cubic feet, or a reduction of 20e per 1000 feet as compared with the Toronto net price.“in advising their customers of the increase, the Consumers’ Gas Company, of Toronto, state that they have made every effort to avoid raising the price, Init have been compelled to do so, owing to the high price of labor and pf raw materials.• • This is the second increase Toronto gas consumers have had to face in two years, the first being in April 191S, when the price was advanced from 80c to OOo net.The Company reported a deficit of $270,100 in 191?and their General Manager report» another deficit will result from the current year's operations.“It is interesting to note that the , .tv of Toronto i- a shareholder in the i oinpanv, owning 50 shares, and that the Mavor is a member of the Board.• The present rate of Sue net ill Montreal dates from July 1910”, eon eluded Mr.Norris, “the rate at that time having been Drought down from S3 ut t.T: e new rate of $4.80 per k.w.h.not for electricity collided with the s11,- net rate for gas gives Montreal the lowest combined gas and electricity rate of ant - itv that I know of.In • :.at "least, Montreal citizens enjoy a distinct advantage over of Toronto.‘ • I turcs or any other securities of the company in payment or part of payment tor any property or rights which may be acquired by, or with the approval of the shareholders, for any services rendered or for any work done for the company, or in or towards the payment or satisfaction of debts and liabilities owing bvthe company; To procure the company to be registered, designated or otherwise recognized in any foreign country mid to designate and appoint persons therein as attorneys or representatives of tins company of any process or suit, under the name of • ‘ Wilder-Berminghntii Realty Company”, with a capital stock of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000,00), divided into two hundred (200) shares of one hundred ($100.00) each.The principal place of business of the corporation, will be at the city of Montreal in the district of Montreal.Dated from the office or the Provincial Secretary, this twenty fifth day ot Julv, 1010.' C .l.SIMARD, Assistant Provincial Secretary.FLEET, FALCONER, PHELAN & ROVEY, .Attorneys for Applicants.3:i-:u-:t!ï-36 ‘Wild r’s Bleury Street Building Company”.HARMONY OF HELP IN INDUSTRY THE NATURAL LAW OF COOPERATION IS PROGRESS —The following representative business horn, -o are sympathetic with Labor and aro interested in tho welfare of not only their own help but of workers generally.They believe in the LABOR WORLD and aro assisting its policy of cordial relationship between Employer aud Employee A number of leading firms whose ubt't do not appear In this list «re friendly to labor and have shown their syL-patay in a practical way.tlio- AT LOEW'S THEATRE Heading the programme at Loew s Theatre next week will be a tabloid musical comedy production bearing Hi-' title “Love and Kisses." This play, which has a company of eight people, is replete with new and up-to-date songs ami eatchv music with snappy humor.F.ldie Reilly, .lack Collins and Louise Baxter arc the leading lights.Another feature will be Wi liam S.Hall and his company in “Snapshots from Life, which is a .-ries ef impersonations.Other ads will be Mason and Cole in ••All for a Kiss,” a little skit; Jerome and Albright in songs and dances, and Cowboy Williams and Daisy ill a west-orn act.Clara Kimball \ oung will featured on the picture end of tile bill in the screen version of the stage p ay “i’heating Cheaters." A comedy news Weekly will complete the bill.: o AT DOMINION PARK M The first effet f an eight *hou r day by tht ¦ Dominion ( 3ove minent w as ro- ported from St.( ithar ¦in.-.Out., vos- terday , when it Wf is pi; a.*cii:lrl,.s.Gouverneur Ogden, advocate by conferred upon the company in this ,m , Ki -s ciounsol ; Charles-Stuart Le-paragraph in acquiring, using, and dis- mpsll,.ipr- advocate, .losepti-Alplionse posing of electric, hydraulic, pneumatic p •||Pllreux, book-keeper and Lillian-or other power or force, when exercised Montgomerv Gambie, stenographer, all outside of the property ot the company of the cit./of Montreal, said Province, in th»‘ fit y of Montreal ^Imll l*e su *j«*t t for jp,, following purposes: to all the laws and regulations of the q\, ,*nrrv on the business or a real provincial and municipal authorities in estate and land company and a real that behalf; estate agency, and to act as a .real To manufacture and sell builder's and estate brokers and valuators and as iu-( contractor'•>, supplies of all kinds, in-j surance agents with power to acquire, eluding patented and other materials of i bulv, hold, own, hire, maintain, control, every description and to carry on the ! manage, work, develop, sell, convey, business of general contractors and lease, exchange, improve, cultivate, let dealers in merchandise; ] and otherwise deal in and ispose of real To underwrite, subscribe for, purchase i estate and real property, buildings and or otherwise acquire and hold either a-j immoveables, or and equity, interest and principal or agent, and absolutely nsjr'ight therein or balaie -e of price there owner or by way of collateral security of or any equities therein, and all other! or otherwise and to sell, exchange.trail-1 kinds of property and chattels, and to i st'er or otherwise dispose or deal in the: that end apply and invest the capital j bonds or debentures, stocks or other so-1 ,,f the company in the purchase, survey, i curitics of any government or muiiici- | improvement, development and prépara-1 jial or school corporation or any bank j Gq,, f01- occupation and settlement ot or of any other duly incorporated com- the said real estate, lands, buildings,! pany or companies, corporation or cor-1 immoveables, or an equity, interest and [ punitions: and to pay for the same bnlances of price in such manner as.either in rash, or in the shares, lionds,.mm* lie most convenient for the duel debentures or other securities of : his ,-urryiiig on of the business of the com-company: and to bold, sell, vote or pnnj.otherwise deal in t ho shares, bonds, i rp(, construct dwelling houses and’ lobeiituros or other securities so pur- „Gier buildings upon sio-li real estate or chased, and to guarantee the payment ;)I1V |i;lIy thereof; to rebuild, alter or] of the principal of or dividends and in- improve existing buildings or works terest on -ii• I shares, bonds, debentures thereon, to subdivise, improve, or deve-or other securities; bip lands for the purpose of sale or l-i assist in the promotion, organiz- otherwise, and to do and perform all ation, development, or management of things lawful and needful for the devenue corporation or company, and to lopinent and improvement of the same; raise and assist in raising money for 'p0 take and hold mortgages, liypo-and to aid by way of bonus, loan, pro- thees, liens and charges t oscoure pay-mise, endorsemnt, guarantee of other- ,,10,11 of the purchase price of any prop-wise any corporation in the capital orjv s(,hl by the company on any money stock ot which tliis company holds Inc to the companv from purchasers or shares or with which it may have busi- „dvanced by the company to purchasin'93 relations: ers for building purposes or other im- To transact and carry on a general pr„vements; financial agency and brokerage business, j To ,.onstr’lu.t acquire by lease, pur-nnd to net as agents and brokers for chase or otherwise and to operate works the investment, loan, payment, trans- for tlie protection, sale and dispose of mission anil collection of money for the st111, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic i transfer, and recording of bonds, deben- und other power and force and to protores, shares or other securities and fur ,|uec, croate, develop, acquire by lease the purchase, sale and improvement, de- or otherwise and to control and gen-velopemont and management of any orally deal in and use, sell, lease or , property, business or undertaking and j otherwise dispose of such steam, elec-the management, control or direction of j trie,, penumatic, hydraulic or other syndicates, partnerships, associations, power for any us>-.s or purposes to which companies or corporation: | tlie same are adapted; provided always To net as agents for others in the in- that the right», privileges and powers vestment of funds for ttie carrying out ! hereby confcrrc l upon tlie company in of any business which this company is [this paragraph in acquiring, using, and authorized to carry on; ] disposing of electric, hydraulic, penu- To apply for, purchase, adopt, register ; matie or ot lier power or force, when ox-j or otherwise acquire, any patents, ereised outside of the property of tlie ! trade-marks, trade-names, designs, company in the city of Montreal, shall prints, labels, brevets d’invention, grants, licenses, leases, concessions and the like, conferring any exclusive or non-exclusive or limited rights, and any formulae and processes and any invention which may seem capable of being used for any of the purposes of the company, or the acquisition of which may seem calculated directly or indirectly to benefit this company, and to pay for the same in cash, shares or other securities of the company or otherwise, and to use, exercise, develop or Joseph-1 grant licenses in respect of or otherwise 1,or, all turn 10 account th terests or information so acquired; To carry on any other business, whether manufacturing or otherwise, widen npoble of being conveniently carried on in connection with the business or objects of the company, or cal- HOWARD SMITH IMI'KIt MII.1.S Limited Makers In Canada of “High Grade Papers” Head Office: I.IN MHilll Street - MONTH ICA I* THE SHAWINIGAN WATER AND POWER CO.POWER BUILDING, ORAIG ST.MONTREAL, Canada.Savon IMPERIAL do Barsnlou est toujours le meilleur.Faites-en l'essai, vous eu serez convaincus.Conservez vos enveloppes.A GREAT CANADIAN INDUSTRY Operating 17 mille Employing 10,000 people THE DOMINION TEXTILE OO.LIMITED Montreal — Toronto — Winnipeg FINE FURS 7/o It l^nJreHr& Co 40.r> St.Catherine St.West, Montreal gsasaag etc to emblem quality EVERYTKINO IN RUBBER The fair dealing.RUBBER FOOTWEAR, RAINCOATS, AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES JACOBS Asbestos Mining Company of Thetford, Limited General Offices: Jacobs Building 2X2 St.Catherine St.W„ Montreal.Mills at Thetford Mines, Que.Canadian Vickera, Limited Naval Construction Works MAISONNEUVE VICKERS BUILDING 1072 Notre Dame Strcot, East MONTREAL, P.Q.SADLER & HAWORTH Tanners and Manufacturers of OAK LEATHER BELTING FAC’TOHIKSt Montreal, Toronto \ iineonver, Winnipeg, St.John, \.II.ALMY’S LIMITED Montreal’s Largest Department Store.ALL CLASSES OF GOOD» Excellent Service Satisfaction Always UNITED SHOE MACHINERY CO.OF CANADA LIMITED MONTREAL QUEBEC TORONTO KITCIIENEB and Com- “CLARK’S” SOUPS arc manufactured IN MONTREAL.DON'T FORGET that W.CLARK, LIMITED, provide EMPLOYMENT for MONTREALERS and the CLARK payroll means money to circulate in MONTREAL.BESIDES THEY MAKE COOKING EASY AND DINNER DELIGHTFUL.I w.CLARK.LIMITED.MONTREAL.(’ana«l:i Food-Board License Xo.1*1-216 terests or information so acquired; To carry on any other business, who- ( ! ther manufacturing or otherwise, which \ mav seem capable of being conveniently ; carried on in collection with the busi-Î ness or objects of the company, or cal-: : ciliated directly or indirectly to enhance i the value of or render profitable any of j the company's property or rights; To sell, lease or otherwise dispose of j the property, rights, franchises and mi-| dertakings of the company, the assets thereof or any part thereof for such considération as the company may think j fit, and in particular for shares, deben-turcs, bonds or other securities of any j other company; To enter into any arrangement for sharing profits, union of interests, eo-j operation, joint adventure, reciprocal: concession or otherwise, with any person, firm or corporation carrying on or j he subject to all the laws and régula- ! engaged in or about to carry on or entions ot tlie provincial and municipal gage in anv business or transaction ea-1 authorities in that behalf; I pable.of bo'ing conducted so as to direct- j To manufacture and sell builder’sand ]v or ;,„|ircctlv to benefit this company, contractor’s supplies of all kinds, in- anq t0 takeior otherwise acquire shares eluding patented and other materials ofjani| LlwiUll Bustmiss Hours: 8.30 a.m.to 5.30 p in.Telephone Uptown 7000 THE THOS.DAVIDSON Manufacturing Co.Limited MONTREAL Canada TORONTO WINNIPEG Always Something Good at LOEWS The Union-Right-Through Million Dollar Playhouse ST.DENIS THEATRE St.Denis Street ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW Best pictures and finest vaudevillo Comfort and Safety the Watchwords DOMINION PARK Now open from 1 to 12 WITH MORE ATTRACTIONS THAN EVER VANDERMEERSCIIEN'S BAND Admission to Park, 10c.Friends of all labor, International Time Recorders, millions register on them, which insures no disputes and eliminates favoritism, manufactured by Internation.il Business Machines Company, Limited, 300 Campbell Avenue, Toronto, Out.ento every description and to carry on the business of general contractors and dealers in merchandise; To underwrite, subscribe for, purchase acquire and hold either as agent, and nbsolutelVjgas way of collateral security , and to sell, exchange, or otherwise principal or T„ carry on the business of a «a} ,nav seem estate an«l land company ami a real -estate agonov, and to act ns real estate bakers and " valuators and as insuram-o , llirept, nr .„.r.r.(-t 1 v to on- agents with power to acquire, bu\,, r • hoM, own, hire, maintain, control, man- age, work, develop, exchange, improve, soil, convey cultivate, h 15,000 Men Wanted IN Western Harvest Fields IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE $12.00 TO WINNIPEG Plu» ball ¦ ceni per mile beyond.Keiurn, half a ccul p«r mile to Winnipeg, plu» $18.00.A special train leaves Montreal 'Terminal Tunnel) at 2 p.IIl.AUGUST 19th Box Lunch Service—Special Accommodation for Women I-or further particulars apply nearest G.N.Rys.Aaent.or write General Passenger Department Montréal, Qué.nlMational tfailuiaiis bunco th any of rights; To sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the property, rights, franchises and un-] dertakings of the company, the assets thereof or any part thereof for stielt | consideration as the company may think j fit ,and in particular for shares, deben-securities of any i owner or by or otherwis property, rights in-1 transfer or otherwise dispose or deal ini the bonds or debentures, stocks or other securities of any government or municipal or school corporation ar ony Lank | or of any other duly incorporated company or companies, corporation or eor-j porations; and to pay for the same either in cash, or in the shares, bonds, debentures or other securities of this] company; and to hold, sell, vote or] otherwise deal in the shares, bonds, debentures or other securities so purchased, and to guarantee the payment of the principal or of dividends and interest on said shares, bonds, debentures or other securities; To assist in the promotion, orgattiza- v.ulue of or render profitable the company’s property or turcs, bonds or other securities of any | tion, development, or management of other company; | any corporation or company, and to To enter into any arrangement for raise *hnd assist in raising money for .sharing profits, n it ion of interests, eo- and to aid by way of bonus, loan, prooperation, joint adventure, reciprocal mise, endorsement, guarantee or other-concession or otherwise, with any per- wise any corporation in the capital Save 25c on Your Tea 70c Tea for 45c ON SALE AT DAVIES STORES aluminum or lead packages to pay for — just good tea No expensive in plain bags.THE WM DAVIES Stores all over the eity.COMPANY, LIMITED.Canada Food Board license No.13.5-1 otherwise, with any soil, firm or corporation carrying on or engaged in or about to carry on or engage in any business or transaction capable of being conducted so as to di-reetly or indirectly to benefit this com ' pany, and to take or otherwise acquire shares and securities of any such company, and to sell, hold, issue or re-issue principal and interest, and to otherwise the same, with or without guarantee of ileal in the same; To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire and to hold, exercise and enjoy in its own name or in the name of the persons, firms, company or companies hereinafter referred to, if thereunto duly authorized, all or any of the property, franchises, goodwill, rights, powers and privileges held or enjoyed by any person or firm or by any company : or companies carrying on or formed business similar in whole or lit part to that which this company is authorized to carry on and to pay for such property, franchise, good will, rights, pow-1 ers and privileges wholly or partly in cash or wholly or partly in paid-up shares ofthe company or otherwise and ] to undertake the liabiltics of any such person, firm or company; To distribute in specie or otherwise, as may be resolved any assets of the ; company among its members and particularly the shares, bonds, debentures or other securities of any other company 11 that may take over Hie whole or any part of the assets and liabilities of this company; < To issu» paid-up shares, bonds, deben- itty corporation in the stock of which this company holds shares or with which it may have business relations; To transact and carry on a general financial agency and brokerage business, and to act as agents and brokers for the invest nient, loan, payment, transmission and collection of money for the transfer, and recording of bonds, j or in or debentures, shares or other securities | faction c and for the purchase, sale and improvement, development and management of any property, business or undertaking and the management, control or direction of syndicates, partnerships, associations, companies or corporations; To act as agents for others in the investment of funds for the carrying out or any business which this company is authorized to carry on; To apply for, purchase, adopt, register or otherwise acquire, any patents, trademarks, trade-names, designs, prints, labels, brevets d’invention, grants, licenses, leases, concessions and the like, conferring any exclusive or non-exclusive or limited rights, and any formulae and processes and any inventions, patents or otherwise, and any information as to any invention which may seem capable of being used for any of the purposes of the company, or the acquisition of which may scent calculated directly or indirectly to benefit this company, and to pay for the same in cash, shares or other securities of the company or other wise, and to use, exercise, develop or grant lieonses in respect of or ot.liorwiso turn to account the property, rights, in- securities of any such company, to sell, hold, issue or re-issue tlie same, with or without guarantee of principal and interest, to otherwise ileal in the same; To purchase, lease nr othcrise ae-j ! quire and to hold, exercise and enjoy | in its own name or in tlie name of the] persons, firms, company or companies | hereinafter referred to, if thereunto duly authorized, till oV any of the prop-j | erty, franchises, goodwill, rights, pow-j ers and privileges hell or enjoyed by any person or firm or by any company or companies carrying on or formed bit-sittess similar in whole or in part: to that which this company is authorized to carry on, and to pay for such property, franchise, goodwill, rights, powers and privileges partly or wholly or part - j !y in paid-up shares of the company or otherwise and to undertake the liabilities of any such person, firm or com-patty; To distribute in specie or otherwise, as may bu resolved any assets of the company among its members and parti-] ettcularly the shares, bonds, debentures ! or other securities of any other company I that may take over the whole or any part of the assets and liabilities of this compnay; To issue paid-up shares, bonds, deben- i turcs or other securities of the company j in payment or part payment for any' property or rights which may bo acquired by, or with the approval of the shareholders fro any services rendered or for any work done for the company, towards the payment or satis-of debts and liabilities owing by the company; To procure the company to lie registered, designated or otherwise recognized in any foreign country and to designate and appoint persons therein as attorneys or representatives of this company with full power to represent in all matters according to the laws of such foreign country and to accept services for or on behalf of this company of any process or suit, under the name of “Wilder’s Bleury Street Building Company”, with a capital stock of otto hundred and forty-nine thousand ($140,000.00) divided into one thousand four hundred and ninety (1400) shares of one hundred ($100.00) each.The principal place of litisiiic.ss of the corporation, will be at the eity of Montreal in the district of Montreal.Dated front the office of the Provincial Secretary, this twenty-fifth day of July, 1019.' C.-.7.SIMA if D, Assistant Provincial Secretary.FLEET, FALCONER, PHELAN & BOVEY, Attorney! for Applicants.33-34-35-36 LAPORTE, MARTIN, LIMITEE EPICIERS EN GROS 584 rue Saint-Paul Ouest Tél.Main 3706.MONTREAL 18 De Bresoles.\ï MINARD’S UNIMENT •KJNO OF PAIN” Use it and get cured DUPUIS FRERES LIMITEE 'I’lll’î rUOPLH'.H STillti: l'*lr«l iino h m for tin* nIokhii •*lt pu JH tu ‘«hop ut roit l'itlNTi.N'fj according t«» • M*st traditions and of mud-