Page Two
THE FISHERMAN
Tuesday, December 5, ;<iW
The ffiherm&n
Representing The Oraanued Fishermen And Shoreivorkers of British Columhin
Published every Tuesday except the last Tuesday of each month by The Fisherman Publishing Society, 301 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. Telephone MArlne 1829 — Advertising Bates on Application
Editor .................................... GEORGE NORTH
Subscription Rates: $2.00 Per Year Printing: 8,500
Authorized as second-class mail by post office department, Ottawa
End War In Korea
I C President Truman's statement that his country might Umi order the use of the atomic bomb against China has set the world wondering if such a suicidal step could be possible. No-one can doubt the outcome of this policy. It would turn into world war—a war which would lead to immeasurable suffering and which could not possibly bring victory to the United States. It would create, even as pursuit of present U.S. policy will create, a world-wide public opinion against the United States and the eventual military defeat of that country.
As we write these words, Britain's prime minister is meeting with Mr. Truman and reports are that Britain will seek to convince the U.S. that the war in Korea must be settled, not extended. Voices from Europe and from other parts of the world express a similar view.
The United States insists it will carry through its policy of occupying the whole of Korea and that it will press for a resolution in the United Nations demanding that the Chinese withdraw.
That is, in our opinion, the direct path to a new world conflict which can be avoided.
Canada has expressed opposition to,extension of- the war in Asia. Other governments are taking a similar attitude.
• The UFAWU in its wire to Prime Minister St. Laurent has proposed an end to the Korean war by negotiation together with inclusion of the real Chinese government as part of the United Nations. 1
Why not a cease fire in Korea and an immediate conference of all the countries involved? It was done in Indonesia, Palestine, and Kashmir under the banner of the United Nations. Obviously this action should have been taken at the beginning, but even now, it is not too late.
The war in Korea must be ended by discussion, by negotiation and not by continued warfare whose only result can be a catastrophic loss of life.
WOOL PANTS OILSKIN and RUBBER SUITS
SCOTCHMEN'S BUOYS — SLEEPING BAGS SAILS — LIFE BELTS — SOCKS F. JEUNE & BRO. LTD.
570 Johnson St — — — — — Victoria, B.C.
8 Come Wind-Come Weather | You're Warm & Dry in a
STORM SUIT
Here's a complete foul weather garment that is 100% water and wind proof, yet so light and easy to wear you hardly know yon have it on. Made of tought, hard-wearing Vinylite. Consists of three pieces — jacket, pants and shelter hood. Comes in attractive brown color in small, medium and large sizes. You'll be pleasantly surprised how inexpensive these suits are too. Be sure to see them soon.
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORS
Edward Lipsett Ltd. 1
VANCOUVER — VICTORIA — PRINCE RUPERT $
TASTEfVL GMFTWJIMPJPZIMGS ®£Sf
A WIDE SELECTION OF
YULETIDE GREETING CARDS
LIGHT-HEARTED, SERIOUS and SENTIMENTAL ... you'll 'ind greetings to suit you, at litchell-Foley. Come in and ■?e our outstanding collection.
Counter VALUES From
3c up
PRINTED CARDS
2S for 1.95 up
i'.KSS ur VOIR GIFTS WITH (JAY I'AI'KHS AND FLASHING RIBBON'S . SICE THEM IIKRK
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
j Ronson Lighters, j Calendars. i Diaries—Albums. . Globes—Ash Trays, j Poker Chips—Chessmen.
• Fountain Pens—Desks Sets.
• Leather Wallets—Key Cases.
• Writing Cases—Briel Cases.
• Bates Plione Index.
• Desk Pads—Chair Cushions.
• Boxed Writing Papers.
MITCHELL^FOLEY LTD. -STATIONERS -J[-PRINTERS-
322 W. HASTINGS (Opposite EATON'S)
Thorndyke
"Don't gag up the dialogue, pop! Just wish everybody a Merry Christmas, pass out the pre; r.s and change into something more comfortable!"
By REG DIXON
This year, on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, the U.S. Post Office is issuing a commemorative stamp to one of America's best loved heroes. None other than Casey Jones, engineer on the crack Cannonhall express of the Illinois Railroad which crashed into freight train just fifty years ago last April.
Salute To An Old-Timer
WE may not always agree witli The British Columbian, hut we must agree that it has accomplished a rather difficult feat. On November 29, this noted Fraser Valley daily newspaper celebrated its ninetieth anniversary and received congratulations from many parts of the country. We would feel remiss if we did not add our word of felicitation on this memorable milestone in The Columbian's life.
As our contribution to the commemoration of this event, we would salute this New Westminster old timer by reprinting an editorial carried by The Columbian two days before it became a nonegenarian. The editorial, head, ed "Future of Korea," was written just before the collapse of the "Home by Christmas' offensive launched by Gen. MacArthui. "Syngman Rhee president of South Korea, has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation giving thanks for deliverance from the scourge, of Communism. Gen. MacArthur indicates a possibility that UN forces may he home by Christmas, leaving peace and unity in Korea. Men of good will everywhere hope it will be so. But all the signs point to leaving Syngman Rhee In the saddle, with scarcely con. cealed ambitions to rule north as well as south Korea. In these circumstances, it may be worth while glancing at his re. cord.
"In May, 1948, New York Her. aid Tribune said: 'South Korea is obviously in the hands of Rightist groups bent on rule as arbitrary as that of Franco Spain.'
"A report to United Nations says 89,710 persons were ar_ rested in South Korea between Sept. 4, 1948, and April 30, 1949.
"U.S. World News had this to say: 'Syngman Rhee lived in a sumptuous palace ringed with armed guards, and gathered power to himself. A rigid Rightist, he fought not only Communists hut also more, liberal leaders. His secret police became a feared and reviled body. .They had been trained in Japan and behaved much the same old way.
"Them there is the London Tribune report: "The, general picture presented by the South Korean administration is one of corruption and direct oppression. Members of Parliament are liable to be arrested for stating political views in no way extreme; the police are very much in evidence . . . intimidating the government's political opponents.'
"From these comments em. erges a picture rather startlingly like that, presented by Italy in the twenties when Fascism under MuSsolini was beginning to consolidate its position."
J "Build B.C. Payrolls" 9
Coffee
Time
| Favorite
1
Pacific Milk gives coffee a
rich creomy flavor that makes X
every cup a treat. Economi- »
ca! in all recipes, Pacific is v
now Vitamin D increased for $ extra nourishment. Never be
without this all-purpose food. 9
Pacific Milk I
V acmim Packed and Hemogenized
MOUNT PLEASANT Undertaking Co. Ltd.
KING8WAY At 11th Ave. FA. 0068 - 59
KINDLINESS
UNDERSTANDING
DEPENDABILITY
Ladner WAH as 25 At Meeting
By MRS. SCIILESINGER
Th3 November meeting of theiFrank an(j Jesse James had faded Ladner Women's Auxiliary to the UFAWU was held on Monday, November 27, at the home of Mrs. Molly Cosulich. Again we were happy to welcome a new member, Miss Maureen Tara, to our WA, making 25 members in attendance.
To understand how an engine driver came to appear on a three cent stamp, we have to go back to the latter half of the last century when the railroad system in the States was undergoing a tremendous expansion. It was like a gold rush — The meat packers, the oil barons and the steel kings were beginning to establish their vast empires. Little stub railways became important trunk lines overnight and in this mad expansionist scramble the Vanderbilts, the Goulds and the Finks bought senators and congressmen, printed millions of fake bonds and precipitated one national panic after another. Things got so bad that even president Garfield himself was involved in bribery scandals and the U.S. minister of England was too busy selling bogus stock at the Court of St. James to attend to his less remunerative business of state.
On the railroads life was fast and colorful. Accidents were considered "Acts of God" by the owners who, long after the bandits
During regular business, $5 was voted sent to the March of Dimes and the Christmas Party which will be held on Thursday, December 21, was discussed. All parents of relatives of eligible children 12 years and under were reminded again to register them by November 30 with Mrs. Marie Martino-lich at Ladner 5W. by telephone, or by filling out the forms found in this paper two weeks ago. This will ensure gifts and Christmas treats at the party for each registered child.
An enjoyable program by some of the children will precede Santa's arrival and an evening of fun will follow.
The Christmas meeting and elec. tion of officers will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Stevens on Monday, December 18. As this will be the last report this year, on behalf of the Ladner Women's Auxiliary, I wish to convey the Season's Greetings to our sister Auxiliaries, all Union members and their families, and to everyone in general.
from the headlines, were known as "the James boys in frock coats". In one year — 1881 — 30,-000 railwaymen lost their lives. Said Vanderbilt "What the hell do I care for law - ain't I got the power." Said Jay Gould, "If there's trouble I can always hire one half of the working class to kill the other half". "Acts of God"! and the oldtime link-and-pin coupling became known as the 'crepe hanger' and the slang word for a locy driver was a 'hero'.
Casey's wife is still living in Jackson, Tennessee. She says that her husband was best known for the weird sounds that he could j get from his locomotive whistle. It was quite an art, and as the song says:
All the switchmen knew by the engine's moans that the man at the throttle was Casey Jones.
They say that people Jiving along the right of way between Jackson and Water Valley would turn over in their beds at night as Casey pulled the whistle cord of his old '638'.
Then one fatal night the Can-nonball was late coming in to Memphis. The rule in those days was "Get in on time or come to the office and get your Time". Casey tried to make up time and it was too late when he saw the freight cars across the track and yelled to his fireman to jump. They found Casey in the wreckage one hand on the brake handle the other clutching his beloved whistle cord.
They say one of the freight cars carried shelled corn and for years after the accident a patch of corn would grow to mark the spot where Casey died. Now John Zu-ther Jones — to give him his real name has a three cent stamp as well as a song as an epitaph — but no one ever mentions that he and thousands of other good railroadmen were murdered — murdered for profits.
NOTE TO BOWLERS:
Owing to a mixup at the printers, the bowling league notes were misplaced. There will be a complete report next week.
"See Ad in the Classified Column re Ailsa Craig"
HARRY RANKIN
BARRISTER and SOLICITOR
604-5 Holden Building MArine 8629 - Vancouver,
B.C.
24 HOUR SERVICE INSURED CARRIERS
B. C. RADIO CABS LTD.——
Across from the Fishermen's Hall
. MArine 9311
Complete Taxi Service HEAD OFFICE 153 EAST CORDOVA ST.
' DUE TO YOUR CO-OPERATION
Starting' this year, members' patronage refund will be applied toward their following year's premium.
INSURANCE AT COST
| Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Co.
VANCOUVER, B.C. 627 DENMAN STREET Phone: TA. 4944
rugged dependable marine engines
Washington Diesel
POWER RANGE
90 horse power to 800 horse power ENGINE SPEED RANGE
400 R.P.M. to 257 R.P.M.
For Complete Information on Washington Marine Diesels
Vancouver Machinery Depot. Ltd.
1155 West 6th Ave. Vancouver, B.C.
Sales and Service Agents
CHerry 7111