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November 20, 1945
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UFAWU TROLLER FIGH1S FISHERY DEP1 CONVICWN, WINS CASE
An account of and commentary on the appeal lodged by W. J. Sanders, troll fisherman member of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union, against a conviction obtained by the Fisheries Department for alleged poaching, is carried on this page. The article was prepared by Vic Hill, a well-known fisherman and UFAWU member whose home is in Courtenay, B.C.
At Cumberland on Tuesday, November 13, before Judge Hannah, the appeal of Waldis J. Sanders, troll fisherman, convicted at Ocean Falls and fined $25 for fishing during the closed season, was allowed. The fine, costs and $100 deposit were ordered returned to Sanders, who was also allowed $75 expenses.
Like hundreds of other fishermen, I first heard of the events leading up to the above case in casual conversation, when anchored in a bay up the coast; how a close season on all fishing- had been ordered in the Rivers Inlet area and how one troller got mad, went out, was arrested and fined $25 at Ocean Falls. Except for a few remarks about trollers having to do their share of conservation along with the gillnetters and seiners, the case seemed to be forgotten.
Sanders,  the   arrested troller, however, hadn't forgotten it. He appealed the case and I was in vited to attend the trial as ob server. Obviously the only logical place to try a Rivers Inlet resi dent for a Rivers Inlet crime is Cumberland, away up in the hills on south Vancouver Island.
Sanders did not deny that he was out fishing; he just didn't believe the department had the right to stop all fishing and merely say: "It's for conserva tion." They might have to prove the reason really was conservation.
The two witnesses for the department, C. Lord, officer in charge of Rivers Inlet and his son, Gerald Lord, the guardian who arrested Sanders, were both questioned on this point.
A closure of that area, to conserve sockeye, has become a normal and accepted thing, and as trollers catch principally cohoe, it narrowed down to the question of cohoe conservation.
It is usual to judge the necessity for conservation by the number of fish appearing on the spawning grounds, but in this case the closure was ordered at the beginning of the season, before the cohoes had ever reached the creeks. Notice was posted on July 22 and 23, that the closure was to be from August 3 to 12. Giving eleven days notice instead of the usual three days' warning indicates that there was no special conservation urgency, and questioning revealed that the order to close was originally received from Charles Lord as early as July 17. This seems a long time ahead to guess that the cohoe runs would be small. As it happens, experience shows that it was to be an exceptionally good run. The effectiveness of stopping a few small trollers in the mouth
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of Rivers Inlet, while fishing continued outside on the banks, is also questionable.
Further questioning by lawyer John Stanton showed that the department was not unanimous as to the need for the closure. Charlie Lord, quite understandably, was reluctant to talk on this point, but on being ordered by the judge to answer the questions, he admitted that there had been a difference of opinion in The department on this point. However, his opinion was overruled and the order went through to stop   all   salmon fishing.
Judge Hannah finally elicited the information that it was pressure upon the department by the industry that brought about the closure. Now who, in the industry, would be sufficiently interested to bring pressure on the department and why? We feel reasonably sure it would not be the fishermen. Neither do we think it could be the trollers' co-ops. Depending on cohoe as they do for their catch at that time of the year, a precedent set for stopping the cohoe fishing at the height of the season ostensibly to conserve sockeye, might discourage them from moving camps into that area. We won't venture an opinion on why the cannery operators
might, or might not want it closed.
About this time the court adjourned to eat. On reconvening, it was evident that the judge had heard enough. The appeal was allowed, the case was thrown out, and all fines and monies refunded to Sanders, who was allowed seventy-five dollars expenses.
An interesting fact is that the judgment had nothing to do with the question of conservation but because fish guardian Gerald Lord (18 year-old son of Charlie) could not say definitely that Sanders had hooks on his spoons when caught trolling and arrested. Therefore the case was not proven.
It also developed that had Sanders been found guilty as charged under Section 22 of the Act, he would still have got off, as the section only gives the department power to make a closure but no power to punish anyone for fishing.
The case brings out another angle as a side light. When Sanders was found guilty, his license and of course permission to fish were withheld for six days, at the height of the fishing season. Now he is innocent. Just how much that cost him we can only guess. As a matter of fact he lost 21 days fishing over the case.
Looks as if the department gets consent. It sounds like phoney you with or without the judge's justice. It has happened before, should we let it happen again. Who should pay for the mistakes of the department ?
Well, there you are, now you know all about it, perhaps like me, you wonder what the hell it's all about.
NOTICE
To Mariners
Juan De Fuca Fishing No Longer Prohibited
The prohibited commercial fishing area, to the northwest of a line between Race Rocks and Trial Island, as described in Notice to Mariners No. 18 (56) of 1942, is hereby cancelled. The pecked line and the relevant cautionary note are to be expunged from   the charts.
Prohibited Anchorage At York Is. Discontinued
The prohibited anchorage area between Vancouver Island, and Yorke and Hardwicke Ist-lands. as described in an earlier Notice to Mariners, is hereby cancelled.
Light Established at Ucluelet Inlet
Position: On small islet, south of Francis Island.
Latitude N. 48 degrees 55' 17," longitude W. 125 degrees 31' 19" taken from Canadian Hytfrographic Service dfciart No. 3 3 9.    (Edition,   October, 1944.)
Characcertistic: Flashing white electric light, automatically flashed at short intervals.
Structure: Square concrete base supporting white wooden mast surmounted by a red lantern.
Elevation:   2 5 feet.
Visibility: Visible from all points of approach   by water.
Remark:  The  light is unwatched.
Fitzhugh, Chatham Sounds Fishing Restrictions Cancelled
The restrictions on commercial fishing im the above areas, as described in Notice to Mariners No. 55 (146) of 1942, are hereby cancelled. The pecked lines and the relevant cautionary notes are to be expunged from the charts.
Prince Rupert Harbor
The obstruction formerly maintained* at the southern entrance to Prince Rupert Harbor, in the vicinity of Charles Point, has bee* removed.
The obstruction, formerly maintained in Venn Passage at Dundas Point, has been removed.
The prohibited anchorages in the southern approaches to Prince Rupert harbor and in Venn Passage have been discontinued. The pecked lines and the relevant cautionary notes are   to   be   expunged   from   the charts.
Ford Strike Donors Listed
Harry  Allison, collector.
The Fisherman $10, H. Allison $5. J. Thomson $2, Columbia Hotel $5, Betty Dunbar $2, Hal Miller $2, C. Saunders $2. M. McQueen $5. T. Cahill $1. R. Shawaga $2, \V. Bennett $3, Minerva Cooper $2, Tom McEwen   $2,   W.   Steele 75c.
A. C. Vick SI, Pacific Advocate $ 10. Margaret Black $2, Gergus Power $2, O. Lomas S5, P. F. Reyhdal $3, B. Broding $3, D. Stanley $3, M. Ditson $2, J. Millen $2, G. North $2. Total $78.75. Marko   Stanich, collector.
Marion Ruljanovich $10, M. Granick $5, M. Milan $5. P. Predovick $5. M. Milich S8. B. Tomasich $5, V. Polich $5. T. Milovcich $5, Ivan Grskovich $5, M. Donjerkovich $5.
' I. Antich $5, A. Volarich $5, I. Tugo-sich $5, J. Mihalich $5, F. Grakovich $5. W. Vidas $5, M. Marich $5. G. Pavrich $1, J. Zaja $2, A. Tiroviik SI, K Sikich $2, J. Farak 50c, D. Stimac $4. Total $103.50. Marko   Stanich, collector.
T. Pavelich $2, N. Sorich $2, J. Kraj-novich $2, M. Stanich $2, M. Obradovich $2, J. Vujnovich $2, F, Cvitanovich $1, J. Pavelich S2, N. Sovich $2. A. Starcevicb S2.
T. Kovachevich $1, M. Corak $1, Sam Yaksich $2, Marijan Grego $5, Joe Stefa-nich $5, Joe Car $2, K. Boshovich $2, Z. Brnjac $2, G. Cepian $1, M. Osmanich $1, M. Vicic $2, L. Car $1, I. Car S2. Total $46. •. Marko   Stanich, collector.
J. Yankovich $5. J. Niksich $2. S. Pav-lakovitch 50c, S. Soric $1, Z. Domigan $2, C. Cook $2, F. Orsavich $1, I. Oreksovich $2, G. Mork $1, M. Vladetich $4, I. Dmit-rovich 2, M. Kraajnovich $2, D. Visoyevoc $2.   B.   Kosenvic $1.
M. Benas $1, S. Dobovic $2 D. Zubac $1, J. Baldegara $1. T. Serdar $2, T. Frosto $5. T. Jerkovich 50c. T. Sucich $1, M. Kranovich  $2.  J.  Plecas  $5,  G.  Bogdon $1,
C. Yakovlejevich $5, M. Bobich $2. Total $56.
Harry Allison, collector.
Rosaleen Ross $2. G. Solberg $1. H. Christ-enson 51. O. Wutala $1. E. Palo $1, R. Aro $1, J. Kenny $1, A Friend 25c. A. Graham $1, J. Montgomery $1, B. Turner $1, Rhea Dear $1, West End Club Labor-Progressive Party $25.30. Total $37.75. Collected   by   Namu Local.
J. Moore S5, R. Craig $1, R. Drummond $1. O. Bellamy $1, F. Goddard $1. J. Boyd $1. A. Nygaard 50c. P. Jorgensen $1. H Anderson $1, R. Graham $1, R. Schiller SI.
R. Nichols $1. C. Strom $1, H. Cox $1. G.   Smith   $1.   E.   Lohnes   $1.   E.   Avery $1,
D. Wright 50c, J. Nygarrd 25c, T. Foulis. $1, G. Sinclair $1, M. Dupray $1, Mrs. M. Dupray  'SI.    Total $25.25.
Collection Sneer 1C.
H. Stavenes $1, R. Ekem $ 1, Al Woie $1. G. Miller $1. P. Anderson $1, A. Hansen 11, Fred Wick $1, R. Ramsdal $1. John Penny $1. O. Borge $2, A. Fowlow $2. W. Parsons SI. E. Eilertsen $1. L. Anderson $1. Robert Vukovich $2. O. Nilson $2, A. Larsen $2, C. Redward $1, J. Fagerlund $1, E. Butler $1. C. McKea $1. Total $26. Quathiashi Local.
F. W. Olsen $10, J. Sontu $2. J. Gonda $5. C.  A.  Peterson  $2.  C.  Brown  $2.  A. Sam-I brook $2, L'FAWU Quathiaski Local $10, W. 1 Callow   $3.  H. . Joyce  $1,  J.  Petrie   $5. M. ' Eade $2. Total $44.
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Van.     Local     $5 0.     Shorcworkers' Local $50.   Albion  Local   $20,   Gulf  Islands Local $30,  Pender Harbor Local  $25,  E. Hedberg, Port   Hardy   $20.   Total $195. Ivan   Vukclic. collector.
A. Kvogic SI. T. Niksich $1, J. Kali-man $1, P. Racich $1, Anon. $5, G. Pie-cash $1, Irene Bolton $1. Peggy Derenino-vich   $1.  Total $12.
M. Vladetich SI, J. Candric 50c, J. Tnrnina J2, F. W. Vranish $1, J. Bacic $5, I. Kaliman $2, K. Ovicich $1, J. Srisich $5. P. Pavelic SI, M. Brajae $1. Marko Car $2,
Anon $2, N. Bronzovic $1, M. Stefan-ch SI, A. Krinogev $1, Joe Toly $1, J. Lenic $1. Tony Tomich $1, J. Swompera $1. J. Mikaric 50c, F. Kovic 50c, B. Johan 50c.
N. Andrijcic $5. F. Brusich S5. J. Brus-ich $5, P. Stefanich $5. J. Kraljic $5. N. Kopatic $5, T. Grskovic $2, M. OresJcovic $1, M. I. Scrtic $1, I. Vukasovich $2, I. Radosevich   $1,  N.   Kombol $1.
T. Stojovich $1, J. Vrljak $5, I. Car $2, P. Nehodor $1, T. Borojevic 50c, M. Kuse-li $1, N. Stilnovich $1, J. Car 50c, P. Paelic $1, N. Sinkovich $1, P. Pavich $2, A. Bes-nick 50c, Dude $2. Total $88.50. Ivan Vukclic, collector.
G. Vukic SI, D. Lizzul $1, T. Fukac $1, T. Derencinovich $1, D. Petrie $2, M. Sto-icic $1, M. Spolzaric $2, J. Rodajevic $2. T.   Brnich   $1,  M.  Sakich   $1,  J. Mayervick
51, I. Kosuljanic $1, M. Krpan $2, M. Grskovic $2, V. Lovrich $1, E. Badovlnac $1, J. Katalinic $1. I. Krpan $1. J. Marn-arich $2, F. Kolovic $2, N. Ruljancich $2, J. Brnjac 50c. T. Gajat $1, N. Janic SI, J.  Plisich   $2.   Total $32.
Ivan  Vukclic, collector.
J. Stimac $1, M. Mesic $1, C. Santek $1. J. Krasevlc $1, N. Loncarich 50c, B. Vlahovich $1. G. Mise $ 1, D. Ivera SI. M Jurjevich SI. S. Maras SI. J. Pivac $2, I. Malatestinic $1, S. Car $1, A. Vicic $1. J. Martincic $2, F. Barac $1, Tony Baldi-gara SI, E. Vukobrat $1, C. Bezick $1, Joe Lukonch $1, M. Benich SI, J. Zoucor $1, M. Segotic $1, P. Perdokovich $1. Total $25.50.
Homer Stevens, Ladner.
H. Stevens $5. M. Vidulich $2, R. Mar-well $2. M. Vidulich $2. A. Radoslovich $2. M. Dobrilla $2, E. Jensen $2, J. Smircich $1. J. Cosuhch $1, G. Stevens $5, L. Vidulich $2 K. Taylor $2. Total $28. J. W. Read, Ladner.
G.  Tamboline $2. J. Nygard $1, J. W. Read
52, J. Nicolich $1, M. Doyle $1, G Duj-movich  $2,  W.  Savage  $ I,  J.  Guiricich $1,
Articles Lost At Dance
The following articles were lost at the dance at the Fishermen's Hall on Saturday night, November 17:
Man's gold Gruen wrist watch with gold chain.
One pearl earring.
Lady's black hat with sequins.
Man's tweed overcoat.
Any information leading to the recovery of the above articles would be very much appreciated by the social committee of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union.
J.   Morisson   $1,  V.   Douglas   $1,  H. Jacoby
$1.   Total $14.
Reg  Dixon, Quathiaski.
C. Mitchell 50c. F. Miller 50c, S. A. Don-deely $5, A. Wickman $1, H. Noble $5, N. Noble $2, E. F. Abbot $1, M. Watnow $1.  Total $16.
Margaret Stewart.
G. Hill S2, G. Moon $1, K. Hansen 50c, E. Clark $1. O. Jeworsky 50c, W. Steele $5, R. McKay $1, E. P. McLeod $ 1. M. Belie $2. A. L. Gordon $5, E. Fernlund $1. J. Pavich $5, M. Kusic $2, J. Vojkovic S2. J. Jasich $3, H. Malyea $1, W. Donaldson $5. I. Gorton $1, G. Buckovich $5. W. J. Sanders $5, Ole Martin $1, J. Klaboe $2, Dau Martin $1. Total $53. C. Miettinen Lund. '
I. Peterson $2. G. Johnson $2. H. Miller $10, V. Kobler $1, G. Finlayson SI. R. Niemi $2, A. Korpi SI. C. Miettenen $1, H. Miet-tenen $1, N. Nelson $1, J. Sorensen $2, P. Sorenson $1. C. Larson $1, C. Rasmussen SI. M. Caldwell $1, A. North $ 1, O. Gustaf-son $1, J. Jonason $2, A. Franzin $1. A. Horten $1. Total $34. Ruth Breger, Home Plant.
Ruth Breger 50c, Lil Hamilton 50c, Jenny Haife 50c, Evelyn Moyer 50c, Nettie Mat-sen, Vivian Snyder 50c, Elizabeth Adams 50c, P. Davis 50c. Mae Heressy 25c. Betty Jones 25c, Margaret McLean 25c, Kathleen Morton 25c, Sylvia McGuire 25c, Mrs. Bligh 25c, Lily Putman 25c. Karen Donovan 50c, Mrs. MacKinnon 25c, Mrs. Ruyda 50c, Mrs. Durchman 50c, Katherine McRae 25c, Anna Salo 25c, Annie Minch 25c, Anne Stoose-now 25c, Mona Carley 25c, Helen Smith 25c, M. Carlson JOc, Rose Roberts 25c, Thyra Gunn 25c, Ernie Evanchuk 25c, Con-lie Harris* 25c, Kay Ziegler 25c, Annie lack 3 5c. Norma Campbell 20c, E. Camp-aell 20c, Hilda George 25c, Anonymous 25c. Susan Bonnyville 50c, Jean Dowdell 50c, Alice Hamilton 50c, Mary Carr 50c. Esther Bifano 50c. Anna Salewich 50c. Total $20.20.
Ladner Local  $10, Stuart  Island Local S5, Port Mann Local $25. E.  Lohnes, Namu.
S. Banks, SI, R. Small $ I, J. Curtiss $1, W. Goddard $1, J. Dominey $1, H. Hogan SI. J. Setness $2. B Shotboat $2, C. Lene-berg $1, S. Anderson $1, G. Allen $1. Total $13.
Kildonan.  R.   H. Kelly.
Ole Peterson $1. R. H. Kelly $1. C. Stott $1. F. McDonald $1. A. Molyneaux $1 T. Harlaud $1. E. L. Davis $1. G. Thomas $1, G. Allen $ 1, R, Campbell $1, A. Knut-son $2, A. Keller $1. A. Fossen $1. J. Sjosrtrom $1, C. Horton $1, B. Petras $1, G. L. Dison $1, J. Williams $1, N. Kowal $1, E. Ullner $1, C. Crestinansvn $1. P. J.   Oslim   $1.   Total $23.
New   Westminster   Local,   UFAWU, $50.
Grand   Total   to   Date:   $ 1,061.45.
PORT MANN MEETS
Regular meeting of the Port Mann local, UFAWU will be held on December 2 at two o'clock in Port Mann. Delegates from the meeting last Friday over division of the Fraser sockeye catch and other questions concerning all salmon fishermen, will report to the local.
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