PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS TUESDAY. MARCH 24, 1936 杭 ≈ Comment The Kansan Is Paid Off The Kansan feels very joyous today and it has, we believe, ample cause for its happiness. The cause for such an outburst of exuberance is not spring (although we are happy about it); neither is it the newly formed men's savior-Dutch Dating; but it is in the form of a letter received in the morning's mail, postmarked, Berlin, Germany. Why, do you ask, should this be cause for rejoicing? We answer that said letter was from Herr Hitler's thirteenth private secretary and contained a check of goodly proportions—not in deprecated marks but in 59 cent American dollars. Accompanied with this godsend, was a short note which explained the cause for the check. It read: University Daily Kansan Our attention has been called to the splendid efforts of your paper to promulgate the glorious institution of Fascism. We feel highly gratified that you should take such an active interest in promoting our plan for leading the world out of darkness and into eternal light. We appreciate your spreading of Nazi propaganda and assure you that if you continue, this cheek, a mere token of our gratitude, will be repeated time and again. Sincerely yours. Dear Sir: Katzenjammer Von Limburg, thirteenth secretary to Adolph Hitler. Heil Hitler. Our first thought on receiving this letter was to return the check. We felt that we had not done anything to deserve it. But after talking to certain students we decided that the cheek was far too small to be a fair return for our work in spreading Nazi propaganda. Therefore, unless we receive larger checks in the future, we will desist Herr Hiller's ranks and make a better arrangement with Stalin, Mussolini, or someone else who will give us a fairer return for our efforts. This is the age of exaggeration. Where once a man attracted attention by losing a bass drum, reports come from New York that the WPA can't even find the trucks it has been paying rent upon—Topeka State Journal. 'Esquire' on Propaganda One of the readers takes us to task for pacificistic tendencies. We dislike "istic" badges of all sorts, and would never wear one. But of late, we will admit, we have been guilty of a consistent and persistent iteration on one subject, the threat of war. It's the one conscious cacophony in the magazine's orchestration, the one intentionally sour note. But the threat of war is the one sour note in the whole world symphony right now. All other troubles are mere minor strains, that may be expected to progress, as the tune goes on, into a happier key. But war means for all of us, this time, the melody will be ended. And the world-citizen who consoles himself with the thought that the war may be a little war is as bright as the kitchen-maid who puts off worry with the thought that she is "just a little bit" pregnant. There's nothing else, including itself, that the magazine takes seriously. But it's hard to find amusement or entertainment in the thought of war. We'll have to do it somehow, if and when war comes to this country. We'll be full of propaganda, then, from cover to cover. All the stories will have military backgrounds of the most glamorous sort. All the cartoons will be devoted to that hollow hypocrisy, the attempt to depict "the humor of the trenches." And little Esso on the cover will have to try to make you think there's something cute about a gas mask. So if you resent the intrusion of propaganda into such pages as Mr. Hemingway's or Dr. Malz'ts, remember that it is a very slight change in the magazine compared to the change that will come over it, and all magazines, the day we mobilize. —Esquire. Meanwhile, if you can enjoy your breakfast without thinking of the fact that your very existence, and that of the kids at your table, may depend on how one man's breakfast sits on his stomach today or tomorrow, all right, have another helping, as you answer the proverbial question about what you did in the last war. We'd rather be preparing an answer for the question kids never ask, Papa what are you doing about the next war? Boston Evening Transcript. America. Liberty's Frontier Those students of the University who pride themselves on being truly liberal should not miss the opportunity of hearing Henry Allen speak at the student forum lecture tonight. The true purpose of the forum series has been to present both sides of controversial subjects in order that open-minded students may form substantial, balanced pointers on these subjects. Interestingly enough, the contrast of viewpoints is very marked in the title of Mr. Allen's speech, "American, Liberty's Frontier," which is the identical topic chosen for Norman Thomas, America's leading socialist, for his forum lecture last month. Senator Ali's sympathies are decidedly conservative and he is one of the outstanding champions of the capitalistic system. Mr. Borah says the Standard Oil people are the ones who pick the presidential candidate, which we agree is very unfair. They may pick the candidate, but we are the ones who have to listen to all the speeches. "If America is the frontier of liberty," Mr. Thomas told us, speaking of freedom in this country, "then the frontier is jagged and rapidly receding. The status of liberty is not good, it is not getting any better, and it is not likely to get better." The editor of the Topeka State Journal will present the other side of the picture tonight in a stimulating manner, and those who disregard Mr. Allen's ideas are only revealing their narrow-mindedness. Campus Opinion Articles in this edition do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the authors. The opinions and length are subject to cutting by the editor. Convictions are not necessarily based on facts. Editor Daily Kansan: The question of Dutch Dating seems to be the most prominent one on the Hill at present. The boys band together and say a decisive "Yes, let's have it!" The team is so confident that they have won the WSGA, honored to lose its mind for a time. There is no doubt that every友人 for this is for the boys. The girl has not a single advantage from it and she needs a man. The girl has to pay her own way which puts her on an equal footing with the boy. According to this, a girl should be able to ask whom she also liked for a date. She can do that by asking and this idea will be invented by social usage. The girl shares expenses. A great number of the dates on the Hill are free except for the after-lecure coke. Its a shame it hurts the boys to pay a nickel for the girl's evening. The fellow pay 15 cents for variations, stag or date. I'll save the boys money to take dates now, so the girls can have a good person but where is the girl getting an advantage? It stands to reason, and custom, that if a boy wants a girl's company enough to ask her to dinner, he should be willing to pay for it. The girls should place an embargo and make the boys share the expense of faking expenses. They can also buy food or else to cut their expenses to a minimum and see if the boy will still be proud to take them out. L.O. Editor Daily Kansan: The Progressive Student Government League must be hard up for names to use on their straw vote to use those of Bill Townley and Claudie Trounson, both strong members of the League, having been elected last year on the Pathacmus ticket. Has P.S.GL added these men to their party roll or do they have such a large organization they are not aware who comprises their membership? 'These men are not part of the organization they have any intention of leaving the Pacchiean party. In including these men's names on the straw vote is a rather feeble attempt to create discord in the Pacchamac party and cause some concern as to who will be the recipient of a certain block of over 80 votes. It is too bad that P.S.G.L. is not getting these votes as they certainly worked hard though none too smartly to get them. Perhaps they should turn their attention again to the would-be honor society men and stay out of Pacachamac territory. At least they should have better results there. F.N. --which it is' *t*'s election, observers predict, which it ultimately will determine whether the *f*'s iteration has enough power to en- trance national political arena in four more years. OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Notices at Cancellor's Office at 3 p.m., preceeding regular public days and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday for Sunday issues. --which it is' *t*'s election, observers predict, which it ultimately will determine whether the *f*'s iteration has enough power to en- trance national political arena in four more years. MARCH 24.1936 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION: The reg- lar weekly meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 7:55 in Room C, Myers Hall. Students and faculty members are invited. Keith Davis, President AL ETNZEDO: El Atenco tendra una sesión el jueves a las cuatro y media de la tarde. EDUCATION FACULTY MEETING: The faculty of the School of Education will hold its regular meeting to discuss the department's activities. ENGINEERING STUDENT COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Engineering Council will be held at 4:30 p.m. E. H. Lindley, President. Margarita Osma, Secretaria Russell Young, Secretary-Treasurer. PHI DELTA KAPPA: Spring initiation will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in the Little Theater of Green Hall. The banquet will be held at 6:30 at the University Club, 1433 Ohio. All members are urged to Nicholas D. Rizzo, President. KAPPA PHI. There will be a covered dish supper today at 1209 Tennessee at 5:15. Beulah Pinneo, President. QUILL CLUB. Quill Club will meet Thursday, March 26, in the W.S.G.A. Lounge, Central Administration building at 7:30 p.m. Initiates are requested to bring national dues and invitation fee. Political Leaders Watch Developments As Wisconsin's Liberals Meet First Test RHADAMANTHI: Rhadamanthi will meet tomorrow at 4:30 in the Green Room, Fraser hall. Milwaukee—(UP)—National political leaders are watching with interest developments on the local battle front, where Wisconsin's "Liberal movement" expected to spread in the region. In 1940, will receive its first major test. TAU SIGMA. With the exception of Miss Dunkel's tau secular筹组 the regular Tau Sigma meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 18th. Charles Zeskey, President. Alfred C. Ames, President. Helen Johnson, President. The Farm-Labor Progressive federation, recently formed by nine liberal groups, including labor unions, and the Progressive and Socialist parties, has been conducting an active campaign for the city election in April. Rally Around Hoan The liberals, as typified in the federation, are united behind Mayor Daniel Webster Hoan, a societal, under whose administration Milwaukee has achieved an international reputation as a crime-free, law-abiding, safe, and health-beneficial city. A friend of labor and "little follow" and mayor 20 years is seeking re-election. Conservatives, including industrial leaders and business men, are throwing their support behind Joseph Shlumberger. The group's former form contains many "law and order" planks. This group charges Mayor Haan and his followers have been "felater- Next fall, the federation will unite its forces for the state election, probably backing Gov. Philip F. LaFollette for re-election. Leaders of the federation have pre- predicted that its scope will extend beyond The federation is unique in American history. The nine liberal groups have been the leaders of the federation endorses. The candidates to be finally endorsed will be those who have the largest following in the electorate they be Societal or Progressive. the boundaries of the state around 1940. Not until then, however, has the organization a desire to campaign outside the country as a new political party, leaders said. The federation's platform has not definitely been outlined, but its major plains are based upon the Progressive and Socialistic idea, including government ownership, a square deal for law enforcement and security and economic justice for all. Sign Language More Useful Than Human Speech Human speech is still in a primitive and barbarous state, and we would get along better if we used a sign language, it was reported by Sir Richard Paget to the Royal Institution of Great Britain. He further contended that all the languages of the world are aburdu unsystematic. The human hand is about 20,000 times more versatile than the human mouth. He tested it by figuring the possible number of separate and distinctive features that can be made by twisting, bending, or posing one hand or arm. Treasure Still Remains Hidden on Cocos Island Guarded by Legendary Curse Sign language is in its infancy even more than speech, Sir Richard admits. Bellamy said the nearest he got to the island on his second attempt was 500 miles. His trail was beset by the "Ghost of Cocos" blocking his path in uncanny ways when headed toward the island, and as soon as smooth when he heads away from it. He said he was determined to get back to the island, and retrieve the treasure, however, and is now trying to raise funds for a third attempt. Vancouver, B.C.—(UP)—The curse that legend says hangs over Cocos Island, guarding the ill-gotten treasure reputedly buried there by pirates, has not diminished with passing of time, and its mysterious encounter scourer fort of fortune, believes "I'm a rank, out-and-out materialist, but I'm beginning to believe there some sort of evil spirit hanging over me. I saw an owl in the kitchen 'It's the most uncanny place. When I was marroned on the island last year, I had the creepy feeling that there was somebody watching me all the time at me. I wasn't a living soul on it but myself. Returning to Vancouver after a futile seven-month attempt to return to Cocos Island to recover the loot he discovered on the island a year ago, Bellamy said he was convinced that a curse had been placed on him and health and shattered fortunes behind all who have sought the riches, guards the millions of dollars worth of gold, silver and jewels which pirates are being hunted for have buried in the tiny Pacific island. "Ive read everything on Cocos Island that I could find, and the stories of attempts to reach the treasure have all been filled with murder come into them. I never put much credence in the curse story, but I guess there must be something to it, A little more than a year ago Bellamy was marooned on the island for three months. One day he attuned on what happened, and found 143 gold and silver Spanish coin, bearing dates in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. But the cache seems to be in quicksands, where the expirer will be needed to recover it, he says. The captain of the vessel, the Mary Dyer, and his crew turned pirates, murdered the priests and officials on the ship, and buried the treasure on Cocos Island. They were caught and hanged with a exception of one man who escaped. “It’s sure got me. But the urge is on me again to go back. I guess I can’t keep away.” The sailors Stole Treasure The course is supposed to have been laid on at the back of a boat touched the treasure by the Bishop of Lima, when it was stolen by sailors hired to tranship to Panama the jewels and valuables of Lima Cathedral and the gold and silver from the banks of Lima when Bolivar city, more than a hundred years ago. Sailors Stole Treasure Rescued by Fishing Boat His lugars brought on an island of malaria. He took a deck of delicate condition and taken off the island on a Mexican fishing boat which had put in for water. Most of the coins he had residue in were just one coin, only a few pieces of eight in his pocket. Natural pantomime, Sir Richard contends, is a speech gesture which individuals of all nations instinctively can understand. The Indians used sign in texts from the ancient trade. In the Cameroons of Africa a new language of signs has been discovered; it is used in native courts of many inter-tribal disputes are settled. The Windward was wrecked on Kitts- iano Beach in a gale when she set out for Cocos. The curse seemed to be at work again. In Vancouver last summer Bellamy arranged to go to Goose on the sailing vessel Windward, but disagreed with crew members and set off on a long altitude. Sir Richard suggests using sign language as an auxiliary to speech for purposes of communication with foreigners and is confident the calabary of 500 signs would suffice. A group of British experiments are engaged in developing a new sign alien. guage for this use. Bellamy managed to get within 500 miles of Cocos Island, but the small trading vessel which carried his expedition caught fire and was destroyed, forcing him to abandon the attempt and return home. Men, 50 to 60. Classed As Best Dressed Say Designers Philadelphia (U.P.)—The American business man at last has sailed through the drolums of drab wear apparel and is "gradually assuming the clothes-concious attitude" of the modern European Jacob I. Hubbard, president of the association, said that the American business man is learning that "personal significance" is greater than over before. University Daily Kansan It is his opinion that the older men, from 50 to 60, have put their younger colleagues to shame in sartorial taste. OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE KANSAS PUBLISHER HARRY VALENTING EDITOR IN CHIEF BOB ROBIDSON BILL GULL MANAGING EDITOR FRED M. HARRIS, PR. BUSINESS MANAGER F. 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