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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1939
Kansan Comment
Kansas Salons Might Profit By Vanderbilt's Action
Students of government everywhere may well take time out to rejoice at the turn of affairs in Rhode Island.
Last November, the littlest state in the Union elected William H. Vanderbilt to the governor's chair—a great-grandson of the Old Commodore. Now he has enthusiastically begun a project which, if successful, will be material for history books as well as newspapers. Vanderbilt plans a sweeping reorganization of the state government. Because of his undoubted control of the state Republican party and therefore of this year's legislature, it is possible that his efforts will succeed.
The man isn't planning any superficial job of overhauling. He's in earnest, When, at 11 p.m., Armistice night, friends casually described to him the work of non-profit Public Administration Service (headquarters at Chicago University) he went immediately to the telephone to call the New England director, Gustave Moe. Two hours later, the latter was in Providence and the survey was begun the next day. Mr. Moe has had reason to believe that Mr. Vanderbilt is in earnest.
Plans for saving $750,000 envisage the consolidation of all work under a few department heads who are directly responsible to the governor. If complaint then comes to the governor, investigation is easy and correction swift. Also included is a provision for a research director for the legislature: he will follow bills after they are passed and recommend amendments.
Logic has a hard time finding its way into state governments. When its appearance seems imminent in any state, the most earnest applause is in order. It might even be furtively hoped that this spirit of efficiency could extend to other states.
U. S. Policy Stiffens In German Relations
Persistent reports that Germany may recall Charge d'Affaires Hans Thomsen from the United States forecast the climax of developments moving toward a complete diplomatic break from the Nazi government. Leading up to a possible sovereance of relations with the Hitler regime are a series of incidents which indicate the United States government will not pull its punches nor retract its criticisms of Nazi policies in an effort to maintain diplomatic harmony.
The anti-Semitic decrees, while consistently denounced by the United States, first drew sharp criticism when Hitler added a new chorus to his "hymn of hate" with a $100,000,000 fine on German Jews. This brought the first hint of an open breach. Then The State Department announced the return of Ambassador Hugh R. Wilson for "consultation," and German Ambassador Hans H. Dieckhoff received his sailing orders.
While speculation over the probable significance of these moves still in progress, Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes aimed his verbal guns at Hitler, termed by Time Magazine as the "Man of the Year." As State department officials awaited a reply to a stern demand for clarification of the status of Americans and American-owned property in the Reich, they stiffened their backs to deliver a public refusal and public scolding wehn Thomsen relayed the Nazi request for an apology for Ickes' remarks.
One diplomatic stumbling block was temporarily removed last week when Washington received a memorandum promising full payment of American inheritances from estates of persons deceased in Germany. This promise by no means is definite assurance of such action. Remember the German submarine promise in 1917? And the dapper Doctor Thomsen, in his frequent visits to the State department office in recent weeks, has not yet brought the requested answer on American property in the Reich.
Although the binding cord of diplomatic relations with Germany has withstood these sharp slashes, it is hard to believe the sturdy rope will not give way under such a knife-thrust as the recall of Thomsen. The possibility of a Hitler march on the Ukraine in early spring, with its accompanying reenactment of Jewish persecution, the unsettled status of the issue over cessation of service on Austrian bonds held by Americans, and a suspicion that the Nazi government may default on its promise to protect American inheritances—aside from the broad issues of national ideological antipathies—all these are but kindling in which the slightest spark may ignite a roaring flame of diplomatic difference.
Certainly, if recent policy is any basis for predicting future conduct, the United States government will not be found clinging to the parted ends of the cord which represents a diplomatic union with Germany, when that cord begins to yield under constant strain.
Labor Gains a Victory, But Loses a Martyr
Labor loses its number one living martyr with the freeing of Tom Mooney.
The pre-war agitator couldn't have contributed any more to the cause of organized labor than he did in his twenty-two years at San Quentin penitentiary. Apparently innocent of the crime for which he was "framed" by the more violent union-batters, Mooney served as a lurid example of "capitalist" injustice to the laboring class. Whenever radicals wanted to expose the industrialists' foul play, they would cite 'the Tom Mooney "framing."
A thorn in the side of American justice has been removed by his pardon. Americans shocked by "justice" as dealt out in the totalitarian states often fail to notice such closet-skeletons as the Mooney, the Sacco-Vanetti, and theScottsboro fiascos in the United States. The release of Mooney by California's new liberal governor will put American justice in a better light.
Now officially absolved of all guilt, Mooney declares that he will dedicate the rest of his life to the "peaceful building of a new and better social order." But his twenty-two years in prison as a symbol of "class persecution" to ardent propagandists will heavily outweigh the profit he can achieve at large in the world.
The labor movement has won a long, hard-fought battle, but it has also lost a peculiarly effective martyr.
Forty-nine per cent of the grades given last year in the College were A's and B's. We hope the students and faculty will co-operate this year to make it 100 per cent.
The flight of Bryan Grover, who "invaded" Russia in a $900 airplane to get his wife back is attracting attention. The Club of Husband thinks he's another "wrong-way" Corrigan.
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A. I. E. E.: The January meeting of the K. U. branch will be held Thursday, January 12, at 7:30 in Marvin auditorium. Come up and Bend Up On your books. Refreshments of new offenders. Refreshtments—Hugh Magruder.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: The regular weekly meeting, open to all students, graduates and faculty members interested in Christian Science or related fields. Room C, Myers Hall—Richard MacCann, Secretary.
CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE LECTURE. Miss Helen Binks Hoopes will speak on *Critical Issues in the Arts* at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. in 25 Fraser. While this lecture is primarily for freshmen, majors and graduates are cordially invited—W-101.
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB: The Home Economics Club is one of the most popular clubs of FOILS, 1038 is the theme of the variety show. Besides members of the club, members of Home Economics classes and other guests are invited—Mary
JAY JANES. There will be a meeting at 4:30 Wednesday in the Pine Room. The girls are reminded to bring their money for their gloves.-D. J. Willetts President.
MATHEMATICS CLUB: The Mathematics Club will meet Thursday, January 12, at 4:30 in 392 Frank Strong Hall. Loren Aksen will speak on "Chemistry and Biotechnology" that is invited to attend — Dorothy Bitzig, President.
MU PHI EPSILON. The picture for the Jayhawk will be taken Thursday, January 12, at 12:30 at the Lawrence Studio. Please wear dark dresses—Luclie McVey, President.
TAU SIGMA: There will be no Tau Sigma meeting his evening because of the basketball game. The regular week's meeting will be held Thursday evening at Johnson gymnasium at 7:30. Arlane Prie. President.
JAY JANES: There will be a meeting at 4.30 Wednesday in the Pine Room. The girls are reminded to bring their money for their gloves.-D. J. Willeuts, President.
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It's an Old Scottish Custom To 'Boo' or Applaud Profs
At the University of Edinburgh when students begin stamping their feet in the classroom, they're not trying to drown out the professor or start a riot, they're merely expressing their approval of the professor's remarks. The Rev. Joseph F. King pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church and instructor in the School of Religion, became acquainted with this old Scottish custom when he attended the University's Graduate School a few years ago.
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And if the students shuffle their feet across the floor, said Doctor Ging, it's their method of "booing" professors. They learned gentlemen, however, being used to such lamentations in their classrooms, in their lectures, and totally linearized their students approval or disapproval.
This classroom disorder is quite out of keeping with the respect which the students accord to their instructors at all other times. The student always says "Sir," when addressing his professor, and the class stands up when the teacher enter or leaves the room.
Edinburgh University is especially famous for its Theological School, and many American ministers go there for post-graduate work. Doctor and Mrs. King spent several terms at Edinburgh, and while abroad visited friends at Oxford and studied at German universities.
Edinburgh's Past Greatly Felt
The Scottish university is true to its traditions. There have never been any dormitories at the university. When Doctor King was enrolled there a minority group started a campaign to erect such housing facilities. The fact that they had student faculties and the plan in short time, declaring that it was much better for the students to continue living in boarding houses—they didn't consider the practical values of an up-to-date dorm.
The influence of Edinburgh's past lies heavily upon it. The great men who have studied there are much revered by today's students. Two of the most noted were Robert Louis Stevenson and Thomas Carlyle.
At Edinburgh there are no bells or whistles to announce the beginning of class periods. This function is performed by men known as jurors, who decide for centuries. These men are sort of glorified juntors, who in spite
Bedecked 'Bedels' Call Classes
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Governor Ratner's inaugural address was so short and conceive that we can almost forgive him the two infinitives he included in his speeches.
Before Congress passes the proposed re-armament bill, we wish the President could find time to let the country in on another fireside chat so we might know just how badly he hates war.
And Bertha Shore describes an Augusta citizen as the type of man who would wear his fraternity pin when he's a grandfather.
The Atchison Globe relates the story of a young woman who had a cold and went to her physician. He went to her go home, dress, and去 bed.
Many of the papers of the country are busy at their annual task of choosing the five best actresses of the cinema year. Not to be outdone, we hereby submit our own little film of the year and continue in the following order: Bette Davis, Margaret Sullivan, Greta Garbo, and Greta Garbo.
Ten little resolutions. sitting on a line
lelson Eddy tempted one; now there are nine.
Idle thought department: Wonder what the Walla Walla College cheer sounds like.
We didn't get around to picking our five favorite actors, but the five main reasons we stay away from the movies are Nelson Eddy, Dick Powell, Robert Taylor, Tyrone Power, and Nelson Eddy.
There are days when we feel like breaking down and crying into our typewriter because we are tempted to relate stories like the one about the little boy who had a Swedish turkey that went "garbo, garbo." Luckily for us, we always resist the temptation.
The "bedels" go to the Commons (where many of the students wait between classes) and solemnly announce, "Gentlemen, it is time for class to take up." And since Edinburgh has no bulletin boards, the faculty have the additional duty informing the students of school policies.
of their janitorial duties, are attuired in attractive gray uniforms with gold braid and red trimming.
Like the University of Kansas and many other American universities, Edinburgh goes out strongly for school politics. The main object of their political endeavors, said Doctor King, is the annual election of a rector. The administrative head of the university is the "principal," and the position of rector is an honorary one, which calls for no official duties except an address in the fall. An eminent man, usually a Scotman, is elected rector. Ramsey MacDonald and Sir James M. Barrie have been Edinburgh rectors in recent years.
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The political parties choose their respective candidates for rector, and the student body votes on the candidates. The election is preceded by violent demonstrations and riots, and this bitter feeling doesn't always die down after election.
When a newly chosen rector was beginning his address to the students, asserted Doctor King, members of the defeated party gave forth with such hearty "boo" that the worthy man was unable to continue speaking for a considerable length of time.
One advantage that the Scottish university has over many American schools is that the students rarely fall asleep in class. This, explained Doctor King, is because the classrooms are so cold and drafty that the students are more alert, and stay awake to keep warm.
Students Vocalize To Praise Dean
In spite of the traditional coldness and reserve of the Scottish people, the Edinburgh students were often quite boisterous in their behavior. At an all-university convolution, one of the college deans was leading a processional. Disregarding the solemnity of the occasion, made more so by the singing of "Holy Holy Holly," a group singing of "Holy Holy Holly," a group singing of "Holy Holy Holly" started to sing "It's a Jolly Good Fellow." as the dean stepped onto the platform Others took up the song and continued their vocal efforts until the choir was seated and the dean had sufficiently convinced them of his appreciation.
Despite their unusual customs, Edinburgh students are serious most of the time. The students are more on their own than they are in many schools in this country, and emphasis is placed on individual conferences and research work instead of on classroom lectures.
Student Soldier-department under his control had closed the last fiscal year with a cash balance with "not a single deficit incurred." Huxman requested that the new governor be supported "as you have supported me."
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from Italy without the help of foreign volunteers; that it was no longer a civil war. At that time all foreigners were deported, including the famed Abraham Lincoln battalion, composed mostly of Americans.
Spanish Wines Good
"These troops were recognized as the best in the war. So you can see the government was in good shape or they would not have sent 8,000 of their homes. Fifteen thousand of these were from the United States."
"We all had a fairly good time," Graeber remarked as he was asked about the lighter, moments of his trip. "Sometimes we had to go two or three miles by boat or drinking that wasn't bad. The Spanish wines are good."
This youthful looking former student, who has lived years in the past months, gives the impression that he has a wealth of experience but a sense of modesty that prevailed during his teenage years. Experience. Since he has been home he has turned down numerous offers to exploit his experiences.
When asked about future plans he said, "I don't know yet. I think I will return to the University and get a job." And then I would like to travel."
Ratner Pledges-department under his control had closed the last fiscal year with a cash balance with "not a single deficit incurred." Huxman requested that the new governor be supported "as you have supported me."
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Rutner closed his address by stating, "The more government can be kept in the county seat—the more money the state and Washington—the more completely it will remain a government by the people."
Huxman Gives Talk
Huxman, in relinquishing his reins of office, gave a short farewell address before the oath was administered to the new Governor. The retiring Governor in reviewing his tenure of office stated that every
The Governor's party left for the state house following the induction ceremonies where Rafter was given his Governor's salute of 19 guns, and he batted B. by 16th Field Artillery, Kansas National Guard, Ottawa.
A tea was given at the Governor's mansion yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Ratten and over 3,000 women attended, ten times the number expected.
A reception was held at the State House last night with the Governor
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At the Governor's Ball, held at the Masonic temple, the Grand March started at 10:30. Chancellor and Mrs. Lindley were among those from the University attending the inaugural ceremonies.
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