the world around us is a bubble. No, it's just a bubble. UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1938 Comment Freedom of Speech. But— Editor's note: Following is a guest editorial written by the Rev. Joseph F. King, pastor of the Congregational Church in New York. In referring to the obligation of the state to protect religion in the ideal society, an eminent contemporary writer said, "Error has not the same rights as truth. How can error have rights?" That statement puts boldly one of the dangerous ideas of our time—dangerous because of its apparent plausibility. Whatever may be the status of "error" in the ideal society, in a democracy it has exactly the same rights—freedom of speech and of the press—as "truth." Freedom of thought, free speech, freedom of press mean the right to think, express, and publish ideas and views which the government or the majority of citizens regard as false or even subversive. The moment freedom is limited to the expression and publication of "true" ideas and views, that moment freedom begins to disappear. When a person says, "I believe in freedom of speech, but—" you may know he does not believe in freedom of speech. There are no proper qualifications of free speech—no "nevertheless," no "iffs," no "howeveres"—there is only "I believe in freedom of speech." If there are occasions when an individual or a group is led, through exercise of unqualified freedom of expression, into ways of thinking which experience has proved or will prove again to be fallacious, the cure is always not less freedom but more. Freedom of thought, freedom of speech, freedom of discussion—these are not only basic and precious human rights, they are the imperative necessities without which democracy will not work, and without which nothing else in a civilized society is safe—Joseph F. King, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church. Austro-German Alliance Is Natural It is no great puzzle why Austria has come under the increasing sway of the Reichehrer. Since the war, Austria—a member of the little entente—has naturally found her alliance with the League of Nations and the Allied victors, especially England and France. For it was only through the League and its two main props that Austria could hope to preserve herself from the always unfriendly partner in the old dual monarchy—Hungary. But the Versailles peace left much to be desired in the racial determination of minority groups. Austria is almost wholly German. Again Clemenceau's 1919 belief that the peace of the world lay in a continuation of the balance of power and Lloyd George's post war campaign of "Hang the Kaiser" show through in the Crime of Versailles. The intention of the statesmen of Europe in 1919 was to crush the defeated power, Germany. Except for the post-war period from Versailles to Hitler, Austria has been dominated alternately by Prussia, Imperial Germany, and now the Swastika for nearly a century. It is no longer doubted that Austria will be the satellite of Germany. The course of history is not changed by drawing an artificial political boundary between two peoples of such similar tastes, language, and customs. Granting territorial rights to Austria has not destroyed a common heritage. The people of either nation have never tasted sufficient freedom to respect it enough to make Hitler an outlaw. That Austria should belong to Germany—and, yes, even to Hitler—is the simple result of racial determination and history. Have You Done Your Bit? Youth faces death! A startling statement—a statement which youth will not believe because never does youth voluntarily acknowledge death. And yet, -syphilis is a disease of youth Dr. Morris Fishbein, editor of the American Medical Journal and an eminent authority on syphilis, writing in the current issue of Hygge, notes that 78 per cent of all syphilis is acquired before the age of 30. Placing it "unquestionably in the forefront as an enemy of youth," Dr. Fishbain says, "It is generally well known that 3 per cent of all the cases of syphilis are acquired before those infected are 15 years of age; 24 per cent between the ages of 15 and 20; and 51 per cent between the ages of 20 and 30." In the United States there may be anywhere between 300,000 and 500,000 new cases develop each year, and from 7 to 10 per cent of our people are infected, he estimates. Yet we have all the knowledge necessary for controlling this disease, and furthermore, we have the examples of the Scandinavian countries where syphilis is not only controlled compare the statistics of this country where there are, each year, 796 cases of syphilis for every 100,000 persons, with those of Denmark where for a corresponding number of people there are but 20 cases, while corresponding statistics from Sweden reveal but 7 infections. Sweden enacted a law in 1918 which made the handling of cases of venereal diseases a police problem. Medical and police authorities trace every case to its source and penalties are imposed upon doctors, patients and anyone having contact with infected persons, if they fail to comply with the law for examination and treatment. Results are unmistakable. Doctor Fishain believes that we too can provide such a plan for control, but first, he says, "we need the recognition that syphilis is a disease and not a sin." And with our knowledge, the doctor believes we can completely stamp out the infection. "Whether or not this result will be accomplished," he adds, "depends on the extent to which intelligent human beings will co-operate with their doctors and with their health departments in this campaign." Youth's best contribution to the fight is through co-operation. Have you had your Wassermann test yet? If the state legislature, in appointing a committee and making an appropriation for an investigation of so-called "Red" activities at the state educational institutions, simply wished to clear the atmosphere, little fault is to be found with their action. But if the state legislature is serious, alarmed and believes there is grave cause for such an investigation, most people will consider the legislature acted foolishly. Might few people believe there is any serious "Red" activity at any of the state's institutions of higher learning. Young people are open-minded. That's all. The Times wishes it had nothing more serious to worry over than the worry that the United States may some day do "Red." -Clav Center Times. Official University Bulletin Notices due at Cancellello's Office at 3 p.m., preceding regular punctual visit until 10 a.m. on Sunday for Sunday祈念。 Vol. 35 Friday, March 4, 1938 No. 107 --will preach upon the theme, "The Church Has Something." The Wesleyan Chorus Choir, directed by Drothy Enlow Miller, will sing. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: The Cosmopolitan Club will hold a meeting on India at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, March 5, at 932 Mississippi. There will be a taffy follow the meeting. Anyone interested is welcome. REINTERPRETATION OF RELIGION COMMISSION: The Interpretation of Religion Commission will meet at 4:30 today in the Pine room for an open discussion on "The Radical Jesus," led by Mss Wimminstein, and a panel on Religious Issues of Religion of the National W C A. The public is invited—Evelyn Brubaker, Donald DeFord. SETSE POOC: We will be a meeting at Myers hall at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Estes films will be shown. Everyone interested in the student conference at Estes is urged to come to this meeting - Edna May Parks. W. S.G.A. NOMINATIONS: All women interested in running for W.S.G.A. offices should interview the nominating committee in the Pine room Saturday at 5, on March 5, at 2:30. Dick Stockwell, President of W.S.G.A. University Daily Kansan LORINNE HARRIS EDITOR-ON-CHEF BRIAN MAYNARD; MARTIN BENTon and DAVID W. ANGSTEIN LAWRENCE HARRIS PUBLISHER DAVID E. PARTRIDGE Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS STUDENT CHRISTIAN FEDERATION 1947-1958 Stag MANAGING EDITOR MARVIN GORELL CAMPUS EDITORS BILL TYLER AND GEORGE CLAIMAN NEWS EDITOR BILL FETZGRAU SOCIETY EDITOR DOROTHY NETHERTHAM SNORTY EDITOR FLOY TOWRENCE MARKED EDITOR JEAN THOMAS AND MARY WILKINS WRITE EDITOR DICK MARTIN TELLEGRAPH EDITOR HARRY KELL SUNDAY EDITOR JANE FLOOD Editorial Staff ALICE HALDEMAN-JULIA J. HEWARD RUSCO MARTIN BRUTTON MARTHA PAGE GREER KRISTINA MORBIS JAMES FLOOD GRACE VALENTINE MORBIS THOMPSON F. QUINTON BROWN MARY FRAZABA TOMA E. AELLS MREL McLEISHI Kansan Board Members Fireside Forum News Staff Fireside Forum this evening at 7 o'clock presents its annual dinnerance in the Plymouth Congregational parish house. The program, following the dinner, includes a vocal solo by Amber Huff [fa41]; a dedication by Evelyn M. Bracken; games by John L. Hunt, gr. general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. David Angovey, c'39, president, is serving as captain in charge of arrangements for the dinner. The price a plate is 35 cents. Domenico Gagliardi, professor of economics, will discuss "The History of the United States" on a weekly meeting Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the parish house. His discussion is the second in a series of three pertaining to labor, the first in economics and the fourth in and the text by Edward N. Doan, assistant professor of journalism. 1987 Member Associated Collegiate Press Distributor of Collegiate Direct Christian Church Sunday at 10 a.m. the Foster class will take up. Mrs. Harold G. Barn will teach the class again. Entered as second-class matter, September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kan. BUSINESS MANAGER F. QUENTIN BROWN REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Retentionive ADDRESS NO. 1860 EAST RIVER, M.Y. CHICAGO - BOSTON - SAN FRANCisco - LOS ANGELES - PORTLAND - BEATRIX In the evening, Melvin Dodd will lead a discussion for the Forum group on the "Effect of Japanese Militarism Upon Christianity." He will be joined by Bob Hedges, by Bob Hedges, c. 39. This program will begin at £30, and will be preceded by the social hour at 5:30. At 11 a.m. the morning service of worship will begin. The pastor will give a communion meditation, "Are Ye Able?" The church chair will hold the book of bible by Sparks, and Claude Doriset, c38, will be guest soloist. At 9:45 the University class will discuss "What Sim Is and Does." The orchestra led by Lynn Hackler will play. First Baptist Church At 6 p.m. will begin the social half-hour followed at 6:30 to the library where you can be held at the Roger Williams Student Center, 1124 Mississippi street, Jackson, MS. The museum will speak on the subject, "Personalities and How They Grow." A "Friendly Day" of singing, fun and fellowship will follow the meet- General Announcement First M. E. Church And Wesley Foundation University classes at 9:45 a.m. led by Dr. Forrest C. Allen and the Rev. Edwin F. Price. At the morning worship service, which will be held in the Granada theater at 10.50, Dr. Robert A. Hunt Are a Necessary Part of Formal Attire this is not a corsage and cannot be construed as one PARTY Phone DECORATION At a Reasonable Cost 363 N N N N N N The Gibbs Clothing Co. "WHERE CASH BUYS MORE" 811 Mass. St. SPRING SALES DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 5th A RED HOT SPECIAL MEN'S SHIRTS 79c 2 for $1.50 Don't overlook this bargain men for you'll pay a dollar for them any day of the week. New spring patterns with non-wilt collars. Stock up for the rest of the school year. NEW SPRING TIES 55°c These are the regular 65c kind. New patterns in fancy sills with wool lining and silk tipping. 2 for $1.00 The Wesley Foundation monthly fellowship hour will be held in the social rooms of the church at 5 p.m. Following the lunch, the league will continue its consideration of the findings of the National Student Conference. Paul Wilson, gr, will lead the discussion-report on the issues of Our Religion to Him. "God and Our Religion to Him." Select Student Painting For Permanent Collection Pearl Lamont, '37, has been honored by the department of interior in the selection of one of her paintings for a permanent collection of student work in the department of interior building, according to notice received by Prof. Albert Bloch, head of the department of drawing and painting in the School of Fine Arts. "Hello, Kansan--Please Insert This Under 'Entertainment' Take a man who's been bottled up in a winter suit for the last five months and he'll have more fun here trying on these new Spring clothes than he would at a movie. And that's what they're here for . . . to entertain him . . . to allow him to try on one grand style after another until he looks at his watch and says, "Gee . . . I've got to tear." We're not salesmen this month . . . we're showmen. We're willing to wait for his order in order to let him paint the town trying on several new coats this week. NEW COLORS — NEW PATTERNS