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THE niCnUOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1C03. FIRST STEP IS TO nEPEAL TARIFF ssssien) ' National Forest Conservation League Believes This Must Be Done at Once. WILL SAVE THE TIMBER. LABOR MEMBERS DEPEI1D 0(1 SALARY ...J.:..A !f -V- " '.''-f-;.y-- V-'" ' ;" Workmen's Representatives in English Parliament face Problem. Yy WoDfl Nofl pDOMfl Aonv M1?e ALL CONSIDERED POOR MEN

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IT IS POINTED OUT THAT SUCH ACTION TAKEN BY CONGRESS WOULD PERMIT IMPORTATION OF SUPPLY.

Minneapolis, Jan. 2. Some interesting correspondence In regard to the International aspect of the question of repealing the duty on lumber and other forest products has been given out by the National Forest Conservation League, which is taking the position that the first step in forest conservation is to repeal the tariffs which prevent American consumers from freely drawing on the forest product of other countries. This correspondence is between Senator Wm. C. Edwards, a member of the Canadian parliament, of Rockland, Ontario, and a large manufacturer of lumber and pulp In Canada, and the secretary of the league. Senator Edwards was the official representative of the Dominion at the recent Conservation Commission Conference in Washington, D. C Objects of Repeat From this . correspondence it ap--pears that although most manufacturers of lumber in the United States object to the repeal of the tariff on lumber, alleging inability to compete with Canadian lumber, the Canadian market lias this year been flooded with American lumber, there being no Canadian duty on rough lumber, to such an extent that the' Canadian manufacturers have been undersold at home and have had their market rained. In consequence, the lumbermen of Canada made an effort to have a retaliatory tariff placed on American lumber, but this agitation failed, largely it Is said, on account of the remarkable telegram sent by Senator Edwards to Sir Wilfred Laurier. It is stated that the Canadian importations of American lumber; have been chiefly. low grades, competition in which, the lumbermen appearing before the Ways and Means committee said they most feared. Senator Edwards Writes. Under date of Dec. 17, Senator Edwards writes to the secretary of the league: . - "Recalling the promise I made to you at Washington a few days ago, I herewith enclose copy of the telegram I sent Sir Wilfred Laurier in June last after a large deputation of lumbermen had called upon him and our minister of finance, begging for the imposition of a duty on Southern pine coining from the United States, which was then and for the most time since, deluging our Canadian markets, produced and sold so cheaply that it has been impossible for us to compete. Hard of course for the moment on lumber producers; , but a great benefit to the buyers and users of lumber. "The ground I take is that we will win In the end. If you Americans are foolish enough to exhaust your forests, not only to supply your own wants, but ours also, our timber will grow and become more valuable in the meantime, whicn will result in great ultimate profit to us. "I am taking the liberty of sending you also a paper which has a letter In it I hurriedly wrote something over b year ago on the pulp question.". 4 Telegram to Laurier. The following is a copy of the telegram Senator Edwards sent to Sir Wilfrid Laurier: "Most sincerely and earnestly hope you will pay no regard to unjustified demand made upon you for a duty on Southern pine coming from the United States. The demand arises In. consequence of a temporary stagnation In our business which will soon pass away. The' - Imposition of the duty would be most trifling in so far as mitigation of the present dulness in Canadian trade is concerned, and would be most unpopular excepting with a few avaricious lumber manufacturers'. I sincerely beg you to allow one Canadian industry to exist without placing it in , the despicable position of robbing the consumers of Its product for its benefit." , In answer to a request for permis- . sion to make public use of the correspondence Senator Edwards wired December 22: "You are at liberty to use my letter, also the copy of the telegram to Sir Wilfrid Laurier and letter in witness on pulp in any way you desire. Take no stock in childish statement that Canadian government will impose export duty on forest products if American government removes' import duties. Such too absurd for consideration. Is ridiculous." In the letter referred to as being published in the Witness (Montreal) Senator Edwards takes the position that there is no good reason why Canada should place an export duty on pulp, wood shipped to American pulp and pqer mills. - Brave Fire Laddies often receive severe burns, putting out fires,' then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve and forget them.- It soon drives out pain. For Burns,' Scalds, ; Wounds, Cuts and Bruises its earth's greatest healer. J Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils,' Ulcers, Felons; best Pile cure made. Relief is Instant 25c at At G. Luken ft Co. ' A photographic plate, coupled with : a telescope, discovers millions of stars whose light the retina of the eye could not appreciate; the microphone makes the , Inaudible tread of a fly sound like the tramp of cavalrymen.

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THEY ARE PAID IS ILLEGALLY RAISED JOHN BULL HAS INTERESTING PROBLEM. London, Jan. 2. That the recent decision of the court of appeals in London that the trade union levies for the support of labor members of parliament are illegal and must be stopped will seriously affect the whole course of British politics is widely predicted. The labor party was a growing power in the country, and it remains to be seen now whether it will be able to survive this blow, or whether it will be forced to go out of business. . At the outset, it is well to understand that the Labor M. Ps. are poor men. They are, in many cases, absolutely dependent on the allowance of $1,000 a year to them by the labor party, for England does not pay her legislators, and If this allowance is cut off they can not afford to sit in parliament. The labor party has been absolutely dependent for its funds on the trade union levies, and the question now is "Can it raise the money in any other way?" Two Courses Open. There are two courses open to it. One is to organize voluntary associations outside the trade unions, the members of which shall contribute, and the other is to try and amend the law under which the court of appeals decision was given. The objection to the first course is it would be very Some of the most important trade unions, such as the miners' for instance, who are associated with the labor party, voted for affiliation by a majority so small that one may say that half the members were opposed to it. This means of course, that nearly half the members who have been paying the compulsory levy for the support of the labor M. P.'s would refuse to join the voluntary association. . It has been suggested that the members of the voluntary associations might make it very uncomfortable for the men who refused to join, but here again the courts would probably step in and protect them. It is likely however that voluntary associations will be formed while an' attempt is being made to secure a change in the law. ' The objection to the second course is that the house of lords would probably throw out an amendment bill, even if the commons passed it. Many of the labor- leaders .think, however, that the bill would have more chance with the lords than with the commons because the labor party has drawn Its strength In far greater proportions from the liberals than from the torles, who of course are predominant in the lords. . Problem of Interest to America. A third alternative is the appoint ment of the labor M. P.s as officials of their unions, and this will undoubtedly be done in some cases; but there are fifty of them to be provided for, and all can not be taken care pf this way. The party has funds enough in hand to pay saalries until next June, and It is hoped by that time a way will be found out of the difficulty. The trouble in which the English la bor movement has found itself should be of particular Interest to American labor men for the . incorporation of trade unions. Prior to 1876 the English trade union was an illegal conspiracy, which is much the same position as that occupied by the American unions today. They flourished outside the law however, and it is doubtful if they have gained much by the act of 1876 which gave them a legal standing, and at the same time clearly defined what they could and could not do. The main judgment of the court of appeals is based on this act. and it aeciares tnat it is no part of of the purpose for which, the trade union is organised to maintain representatives in parliament There is no hope of upsetting this point so long as the law remains what it Is, but another remarkable judgment delivered by the master of the rolls, who is a member of the appeal court, will probably be bitterly attacked. He said in effect that the payment of a member of parlament by a trade union. was unconstitutional because it had the effect of disfranchising his constituency. The labor M. P.s being under contract to obey the orders of his trade union, is unable to represent all the people of his constituency as he is supposed to do. Secaliste Control Labor Party. The history of the dispute which led to the decision is also interesting to American labor men in view of persistent efforts of American socialists to capture the American labor movement The English socialists, although numerically in a minority, are in control of the English labor party, and every labor M. P., before qualifying for the allowance of $1,000 a, 'year is compelled to sign the labor party, pledge, by which he commits himself to the whole socialist program. This was brought about of course by the superior organisation of the socialists and the apathy of the old-fashioned trade unionists, who found themselves compelled to pay for a propaganda that wa distasteful to them. One of these, a railway servant named Osborne, organised the opposition in his own union and brought the suit which has just been decided by the court of appeals. The decision is a very serious blow

to socialism, for at one stroke it deprives the socialists of the control of a fund amounting to about $200,000 a year. Even if the plan for the organ ization of voluntary associations suc ceeds they can not expect more than half his amount, and with a general election coming on they will be seri ously crippled. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, one of the leaders of the extreme socialist sections, declares that the immediate effect of the decision will b ; to immensely strengthen the demand for general payment of members of par liament by the state. ' "There are lots of men," he said, "who have no sympathy with us at all who will say that this decision makes it impossible for a poor man no matter how able he may be, to enter parliament, and I shall be surprised if we do not soon see a great movement for he payment of members. On the whole I think it will do our movement good, for it will hearten up our workers and urge them to redouble their efforts. BROTHER JAILED FOR HIS SISTER Lack of Affection Costs ' One Year in Prison. Vancouver, B. C, Jan. 2. One year in the county jail and $1,000 is what William Rinehart, a young farmer was sentenced to by Judge McCredle, of the superior court for hugging and squeezing his sister, Miss Hattle until she writhed in pain. Rinehart was arested for assault and battery. "Are" you guilty or nott" said the Judge. "I am guilty," said Rinhart. "I do not plead for mercy. If I am ever brought before you on a similar charge I hope It will be the cause of my death." Later it was learned that the court could not legally impose both fine and imprisonment, so, as Rinhart is without money, he was jailed. Rinehart thought that his sister knew something that he should know and tried to force her to tell, but she would not. He grabbed her and squeezed her until she called for mercy. WOMEN NAME OFFICERS. Golden Eagles Install Their Leaders . For the Year. " , The women of the Golden Eagles held their regular meeting in the I. O. O. F. hall Friday evening, and con ferred the degree to one candidate. The officers for the ensuing term who were installed, are as follows: Past Templar, Mrs. Lucy Nobby: Noble Templar,' Mrs. Anna ' Miller; Vice Templar, Mrs. Nellie Shinn; Prophetess, Mrs. Mary Comer: Priest ess, Mrs. Dora Redmen; Marshal of Ceremonies, Mrs. Francis Wolfe: Guardian of Records, Mrs. Mattle Bolser; Guardian of Exchequer. Mrs. Jane Herrald; Guardian of Finance, Mrs. Edith Waking; Guardian of ; Music, Mrs. Cecil Austin; Guardian of Inner Portal, Mrs. Mollie Whitsel; Guardian of Outer Portal, Mrs. Dora Beverlin. NOTICE. ' All Master Masons in good standing are requested to meet at Masonic Temple at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Brother Timothy Baker. . GEO. L. SMITH, W. M. 2-2t Poiat: qoid Medal Flour makes bakra easy.

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