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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
Another council key gone 'flooney'!
Vol. XXIX
Burnett Election to Council Illegal, Opinion Indicates
Interval of Two Days Between Petition Filing and Election Is Necessary
NEW COUNCIL TO ACT
The election of Melvin C. Burnett c33, to fill the unexpired term of the two-year representative at large is unconstitutional, according to a report by Professor F. H. Guild, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, to the Men's Student Council.
Harold Denton, c$3, president-elect of the council, said late this afternoon that the petitions of Burtne and Walter Simmons, c$4 would be considered at the council to be tonight after the installation services and banquet.
"The petitions will be considered as if no action had been taken," said Denton. "The meeting tonight will be a regular meeting of the council and more than the proper amount of time for discussion and an application of the council will have elapsed."
Professor Guild's guide follows:
"Mr. Denton, as member of the council has requested by opinion on the above matter. I have received from the council a letter asking me not to be copied from the minutes: 'Lyman moved that this vacancy be filled in the same manner in which previous vacancies had been filled and that if there remained any dispute it might be referred to the head of the political science department.' Mr. Lyman has informed me personally that the intention of the motion was that any member of the council may be appointed under understanding I have proceeded to consider the facts in the case and am submitting my opinion below.
"The amendment to the Constitution adopted at the last election specifically authorized the filling of the vacancy after the passage of the amendment. Sec. 6 of that amendment provides that the amendment shall be filed according to Bill No. 3.
*Section 3 of Amendment to Bill No. 3, requiring official notice in the Kansan 10 days in advance of the filing of petition has been complied with. The party petition, under See. 4. (b) of amendment to Bill No. 3, was in order and was properly filed on May 4. at the expiration of the 10 days.*
"Section 5 of the amendment to Bill 3. declares: "Said petitions shall be presented in accordance with the provisions of Bill No. 3."
Interpretation Is Issue
"Sections 3-6 of that bill contain special provisions for certain classes of petitions which do not include the petition under consideration.
Interpretation.
In court there is no controversy concerning the amendment just enacted or the Amendment to Bill No. 3. The question concerns a bill. 2. Bill No. 3. Bill No. 3.
"Section 2 is the only section that applies to this petition. It requires that all general petitions memorializing the deceased be received specifically below shall be delivered to the secretory at least two days before the regular meeting at which it is delivered."
"This might be considered as determining the question involved, but the matter is of some significance in determining procedure in the future. In consequence the next question is whether a special meeting possesses any power to act upon a petition presented to it and not to a regular meet-
Time Element Clear
Throughout Bill No. 3 reference is solely to regular meetings and the language is mandatory. The constitution does require a special meeting. The constitution does require a regular meeting for referendum petitions (Art. 7, Sec. 2). Moreover Bill No. 4, concerning bills, requires a special meeting for presentation and reading of bills.
"The first question to the decided revolves around the time element. The intent of Bill No. 3 is very clear and unmistakable. We must be an interdependent team, and the meeting of the council at which action is taken. For specified times that time is seven days. For other pertitions the time may be two days only."
later to the power of special meetings.
"It is clear that a special meeting does not possess powers not possessed by a regular meeting.
Bound by Regular Rules
Bound by Regular Rules
"In consequence it is my opinion that the special meeting, waiving for the
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Tracy Phi Sigma Speaker
'Biological Survey of Eastern Maine Coast' Will Be Topic
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932
Dr. H. C. Tracy will address the Dr. Sigma scientific club tomorrow night on the subject "Biological Survey of the Kansas Union cafeteria at 6 o'clock for dinner and a short business meeting, after which the meeting will adjourn to the Dyche museum, where Dr. Tracy will illustrate his lea-
Plans for the Phi Sigma banquet will be made at the business meeting. At the banquet, which will probably be held May 20, an award of $30 will be presented to the person whose report, shows the most promising piece of work done in the field of biology. The winner will be Dr. H. H. Lange, professor of zoology, is chairman of the committee which will judge the reports.
Final W.S.G.A. Meeting Set for Next Tuesday
Report on Oregon Trip to Be Given by Little and Heaston
Heilen Hesen, fa 33, and Myra Litele, c 32, will give reports of their trip to the W.S.G.A. section conference in Oregon, at a banquet, which was organized by Cedars Conference Tuesday evening at the Colonial tea room. The conference was held at Corvallia, Apr. 19th to 23. This banquet will be the final W.S.G.A. council meeting
Plans for the banquet were made last night at the council meeting when we held at 715 in the Kansas Union.
Marjorie Hudson, c35, and Ruth Stolland, were appointed as the members of the committee to make sure next fall. Plans were also made for the tea to be given during freshman week by W.S.G.A. and pointed chairman of this committee.
Irene Conley, c. 33, was appointed chairman of the committee which will revise the W.S.G.A. budget. Other members of the committee are, Elizabeth Ainsworth, c. 33, Rae Stolaw, c. 34 and Alice Learned, c. 33.
Write Disarmament Article
A K book committee was also appointed at this meeting. Those on the committee are Mary Hart, C2, chair; Arnold, C3, and Maryeh, C33;
Turney and Snyder Collaborate in Working Out Problem
O. H. P. Snyder, instructor of social sciences at the Oread training school and A. H. Turney, assistant professor of history at the University which appeared in the Historical Outlook for May, 1932. The article covered a project concerning disarmament which Mr. Turney and Mr. Snyder laid out at the Oread Training School.
It involved the formulation and circulation of a petition to the President concerning dismantment. About 541 townpeople, the students of the University, and Orend High School students were involved when it was relocated last November.
The article discusses disarmament from the point of view of educational institutions and from three points of view. First, from the point of view of the progressive aim in secondary school training; see Chapter 7. Second, from the point of view of the anals of educational philosophy.
GRIDER DELIVERS ADDRESS AT MEETING OF A. S. M.
R. L. Grider, associate professor of engineering drawing, gave a resume of his trip to South America, in connection with a gold mining company, at the last meeting of the American Socie- tists of Engineers last night in Marvin hall.
Professor Grider told of the life and customs of the natives and of a curious discourse to which foreigners are very accustomed unless they eat all their food cooked.
MEN'S ADVISER WILL SPEAK AT KAYHAWK CLUB BANQUE
Henry Werner, men's student adviser will be the principal speaker at the installation banquet for new officers of the Kayhawk club Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Kansas Union. Members of the club are selling tickets for the event, which any man not belonging to a fraternity mainly offers. The membership may be purchased at the door, according to Patrick McManus, e35 president of the club. Harry Foster e34 is in charge of the ticket sales.
No.178
Democratic State Convention Plans Almost Complete
Harry F. Byrd of Virginia National Party Leader, to Be Principal Speaker
TO NAME DELEGATES
The program for the Democratic state convention to be held in Lawrence, May 16, according to Dr. E.G. L. Harbour, David county chairman, has been practically completed. One of the leading Democrats of the country, former Governor Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, will be the principal speaker on Monday at the office of Guy Helving, democratic state chairman, late yesterday.
fum, Monday evening. The formal atti final program with regard to the business of the convention cannot be amuse by an audience. When the state committee meet.
The luncheon meeting for women delegates and visitors will be held Monday noon in the Methodist church W. M. O. Hamilton is in charge of
Women's Luncheon Monday
T. J. Sweney Sr., of Lawrence chairman of the committee on entitlement will return to Lawrence toda from a visit in California. He will immediately start the ball rolling with regard to an effort to make the order features of the construction pleasing reminiscences for the delgates.
Byrd, who served two terms as Governor of Virginia, is one of the outstanding Democrats of the country and it is expected that he will play a larger part in the national convention in Chicago in June. The former governor will address the evening meeting of the Republican National Convention on Monday evening. The formal and
Tentatively, the evening program at the University auditorium, will include a presentation of diversity, hand music, and a program by a negro charol society from Parsons It is planned that these events impinge upon the Governor Byrd's speech at 9:15 p.m.
Woodring to Speak at Dinner
Voting to Speak at Dinner
The afternoon session of the session will include the which all delegates will be present for the naming of delegates to the national convention and for the endorsement of certain policies of Jefferiesianism.
Governor Harry H. Woodring will be the principal speaker at the dinner to be held at 6 p. m. Monday evening at the Masone temple by the Young Democratic clubs of Kansas. Former governor John C. Koehler is not scheduled for a speech.
Wheeler Delivers Address
George Hedrick, secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, estimates that from 2,500 to 3,000 visitors will be in the city for the convening and Mr. McDonald estimates that the entire membership of between 25 and 30 clubs will be in attendance at the dinner.
According to F. W. McDonald, chairman of the publicity committee for the convention and president of the Douglas county Young Democratic club, a good deal of interest is being shown in the Young Democratic meet
Through the Merchants Bureau of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, persons wishing to attend Herrington's Nickle circus on May 19 in Lawrence will be able to save 80 per cent on the admission price. Tickets regularly cost $30. A member of the Merchants association they will cost only 10 cents.
Some purchase, regardless of the size, must be made in order to secure a ticket from a merchant. There will be 2,000 unreserved seats and 1,000 reserved seats. An additional 25 cents will be charged for reserved seats.
LAWRENCE MERCHANTS AID BUYERS OF CIRCUS TICK
The organization will not be affiliated with the national organization this year but may be later. The purpose of the society would be to have speakers from Kansas City talk to them about industrial chemistry.
ORGANIZAL SOCIETY FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS HERE
The chemical engineers of the School of Engineering and Architecture will hold a meeting tonight in Marvin hall of chemical engineers for next year.
TO ORGANIZE SOCIETY FOR
We H. Beeler, professor of psychology, spoke at a convocation at Park College, Parkville, Mo., yesterday on "Modern Trends in Research."
Dean Havenhill to Nebraska
Will Inspect Pharmacy Colleges at Omaha and Lincoln
Dean L. D. Havenhill of the School of Pharmacy left yesterday for Omaha, where last night and today he will inspect the College of Pharmacy at Creighton University. Thursday and Friday he will inspect the Pharmacy College at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Dean Havenhill has been sent to these universities by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy which hold an inspection every two years of all recognized colleges of pharmacy in the United States.
Bruening Says Germany Cannot Pay Reparations
Emphasizes Necessity for Cancellation of Political Debts
cal Debts
Berlin, May 11—(UP)—While some nations still adhere to a demand that Germany reappear reparations, "it is inconceivable that Germany ever will be able to resume these payments," Chanuck said. Browning, told the Reichstag day.
The Chancellor's speech was the most pointed pronouncement of Germany's policy of future non payment of reparations ever delivered, although in cases in the recent past Brussels said plainly that Germany is unable to pay.
Addressing a tense and expectant Reichstag. Bruening emphasized the necessity for complete cancellation of political debts. "The separation of debtors and creditors must cease in international co-operation," he said.
Bruening was pale and calm as he defended his foreign and domestic policies. Ignoring a few Communist influences, he speeded at the Geneva arms conference.
"Once this has been achieved every country will be richer. I regret that this is not the opinion of all the governments concerned." Brueung added.
To Give Recital Tomorrow
One of Last Student Programs Sche
duled for 3:30
One of the last of the student recitals to be given this year will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 in the auditorium.
The program will be opened by Jessie Pickell, fa3, playing on the organ, "Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, the first movement," (Mendelssohn). This will be followed by Helen Gibson, fa3, playing "Pohonisee in C sharp minor" (Choing Loft Only You) (Denamore); "O Clemeni O'Dairy" (Dallier), an organ numb by Wimma Stoner, fa3, 34; "Bird-Serion" (Liszt), by Hilma Powell, fa1mel, at the piano; Helen Alter, c32, singing "Ombrà legruga from 'Dunorah' (Meyerbeet); and 'Prieur et Bercereu' (Meyerbeet); and 'Helle Russell', c34 at the orchen
The concluding numbers will be "Intermezzo Op. 117, No. 1" (Brahms), and "Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor" (Bach), played by William Wade, Bruno Hinsa, and "Trecate in G" (Dubois), by Isabella Moes, fa., at the organ.
Karl Kloe, bursar, will leave tomorrow for Ames, Iowa, where he will attend the twenty-second annual meeting of the association of university and college business officers. He will return Saturday.
Klooz to Ames Meeting
Harry F. Woodring, governor of the state of Kansas, will be the principal speaker at the banquet to be held may 17, in honor of Dr. W. L. Burrows, who is one of the most made today in those in charge of arrangements for the occasion.
The governor will drive over from Topeka to speak to the group. He will also be in Lawrence on May 16. The governor is making convention here on that day.
WOODRING TO TALK
Kansas Governor Here for Burdick Banouet
Announcement of another of the graduates of the School of Law who will speak is Judge Harry Kyle, 99, of Kansas City, Mo. The two formers of the School of Law, Benton, and Roland Boynton, after general of the state of Kansas
The selection of the other speaker will be made in the next few days from the students who will graduate from the School of Law this spring.
Americans Must Show Co-operation in World Affairs'
Henry J. Haskell, Speaking at Convocation, Shows Interdependence of Nations
'EUROPE WANTS HELP'
"We must be Americans first of all, but we must be Americans of the world, doing our part in the world affairs sensibly and generously," said Henry J. Haskell, director of the Kansas City Star, this morning, speaking on "Americans as World Citizens" at the Honors convention. "As individuals we get to experience what seems to understand each other. Our problem is how to do both."
He said that we should give full value to what happens in the world today, and gain a reasonable position in regard to international events. At this time, the speaker averred, a visit to Europe would give a person a thrill.
"Europe today is of so much importance to the world that I feel that it is important that Americans know of its conditions and problems," Mr. Haskell asserted. "Being so far from Europe, we are apt to feel that its affairs are of great importance." He often told World War to show events in Europe can affect us.
Describes Historic Spots
Winter in the Chalk Cliffs, the Great White Shark's historical places in England were mentioned by Mr Haskell as part of "the tremendous background of history which the steadying influence of England
"You get much more for your money in London than you did a year ago, despite the hype," England is going off the gold standard, is one of the evidences of the effects of this period. The full realization of this move has not yet reached the English."
"When we started making preparations for the trip into Germany," and Me Haskell, "we found that we could not procure German marks in London. In the middle of the night we were asked by an inspector who insisted that he must know how much money we were carrying." He explained that an official slip stating exactly how much money travelers brought into the country, must be signed, and that they were not at all responsible for more money than they brought in.
Germans Spend at Home
Germans Spend at It.
Mr. Hackett stated that business and trade in Germany is in Germany because of this restriction. German business men find it very difficult to buy materials outside of the country, since no German may send more than $50 out of the country without special permission of the government. Vacationists, he said, also find difficulty in making a point of view in the point of view seems to be, if you must spend money, spend it in Germany.
"Germany," said Mr. Haskell, "is also under a dread apprehension because of the age-old feud between Germany and France. The Germans feel that while Germany is disarmed and France is not an invader, it is constantly in danger of an invasion."
The young people of Germany as pictured by Mr. Haskell, are trying to throw off all burdens of the great war. Thirteen and one-half million of them are organized, and voted in the last election. Their motto, he said, is "We were not responsible for it, and we will not bear the burden of its."
Paris Feels Insecurity
"From the museum we go to Paris. We are in the midst of reminders of the world during the Middle Ages," Mr Haskell continued, "and we found the same apprehension, the same feeling of insecurity as in Berlin."
Mr. Haskell went on to tell of a visit with a president of one of the French banks.
"And the foremost question in my mind was, why is France so heavily armed?" Mr. Haskell said. The French bank president replied, "France cannot afford to disarm because Germany is looking forward to the time when she can come back and capture the Ruhti valley."
Talks to Journalism Classes
Henry J. Hankley, editor of The New
City Star, addressed on Saturday this
morning. He told of personalities he had met,
including "Pertinax," well known writer on
the Echo de Paris S, S. McClure, owner of the old McClure, son of Onda F.'s peace ship, and others.
1931 Honor Man
M WIREN GABEL
M. Wren Gabel, Larned, whose selection as 1831 Honor Man was announced at Honors convention, this morning.
Combined Bands to Give Annual Spring Concert
McCanles to Lead Twenty-
Fifth Presentation
Tomorrow
The combined bands of the University, directed by J. C. McCaniels, will Helen Stockwell, fa 32, as solist, will give their twelfth-year annual concert in the Auditorium tomorrow evening from 8 to 10.
The march "Stars and Stripes Forever" (J. P. Sousa), will be played first in memory of Sousa, a renowned bandmaster, composer and friend. The second number will be "Overture to Rossin's Stabat Matur" (G Merandante). This is a musical setting of the famous hymn sung during the devotions of the Way of the Cross in Rio de Janeiro, with the solo, "Coloratura" and "My Mother" (J. C. McCanley), written in memory of his mother, will follow.
The fourth group will include many popular selections from Ziegfeld's screen spectra, "The Bita," followed by "in a Spanish City" (R. B. Hayward). The Spanish group represents vengers, vegaters at evening, and a tarantella.
Helen Stockwell will give two violin solos, "Hungarian Armia" (Hehr Ernst), and "Jota" (de Fella-Kochanki), accompanied by Evelyn Boultrand, f.523 an overture '181* (P. Ternatowski), was written in 1880 for the ceremonies of Christ in Moscow, and pictures the triumph of the soldiers of the Carver over the French in a battle at Moscow during that year.
This is followed by 'Old Grist Mill (E Webber), a selection from the comic opera, "The Chocolate Soldier" (Ocuse Strauss), and a descriptive overture, "Chocolaté," in which the program will be concluded by the play of the Crinone and the Blue."
Hoover Vetoes Tariff Bill
Proposal Would Have Stripped President of Power to Regulate Imposts
Washington, May 11—(UPI)—President Hoover today sent to congress the veto of the Democratic tariff bill which would have stripped the chief executive of his power to alter tariff schedules. The measure which drew President Hoover's hand on the tariff commission recommended directly to congress any desired import duty alteration. In addition, the bill called for an international tariff conference for the consideration of lowered trade barriers. It provided for the creation of the office of a "consumer council," who would represent the public in tariff proceedings. Leaders in the house and in the Senate of setting the requisites two-thirds motion to pass the bill over the veto.
Bettie Shannon Named as Candidate
The name of Bettie Shannon, c33, was left off the list of candidates for honorary colonel of the O. B. T. C.oving to an over-sight. Major W. C. Koenig will be present at the diplomas will be present at the drill this afternoon, and two nominees will be chosen immediately afterward.
Pharmaceutical Society to Meet "Speaking of Profits," a talking picture presented by the Coca Cola company of Kansas City, will be the feature of the program at the meeting of the school's medical society in 11:30 in room 205 Chemistry building The School of Pharmacy and faculty will attend.
Committee Names Wren Gabel Honor Student for 1931
Character, Service, Interest, Scholarship and Leadership Basis for Award
OWL SELECTION MADE
Gabel Is Honored
Gabel, who received a degree of B. S. in chemical engineering, is now a chemist for the Eastman Kodak company of Rochester, N. Y. He is the second man in the nine years of the award to come from Larned, the first having been Raymond Nichols, now secretary to Chancellor Lindley.
M. Wren Gabel, Larned, was announced today as the Honor man of 1931, at the annual Honors conventiation in Chicago, annually by the committee in charge, to the member of the preceding year's graduating class who is adjudged to have been outstanding in character, interest and unaffordable of interests, and unaffordable of service.
Gabel was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Tau, engineering honor society; Sochem, senior men's honor society. He received the Bauxite Chemistry award in his senior year, and had an exceptionally high record for scholarship. He was a member of the Men's Honor Society and of the interfaith council.
At the same Honors, convocation,
more than 123 students of outstanding
scholarship attainments are also won-
ed. Approximately 10 per cent of the
students included in the list and
a lower percentage of the students
in other classes.
Owl Members Named
The following new members of Owl, junior men's honor society, were announced this morning by Chancellor Lindley at the convocation:
Stewart Chambers, Paul Harrington,
W. Conrad Milner, Edgar Gift, Howard
Hower, Farmer Lindsay, Richard Nelson,
Charles Smith, Frank Austin, Ormand Beach, John Berkebile, Joe Buehler,
Chiles Coleman, Glen Cunningham, Wilmer Elder, Robert Hartley, James John, Paul Jorgensen, Richard O'Neil, Hillred Monad, Murdice Rieel, John Rigge, J. Shepherd, Walter Simmons. The Men's Student Association was awarded to L. C. Cavitt, Jr. Red Oak, Texas, of the School of Engineering and Architecture.
Kroh to Head Tau Sigma
Kron to Head Tad Sigma Election and Initiation Held at Banquet Last Night
Virginia Krob, Kc3' was elected president of Tau Sigma, honorary dancing sorority, at the banquet held at Wredemann lodge. Her portraits were included in plaques were initiated.
Other officers elected were: vice president, Dorothy Frederick, C34; secretary, Barbara Jane Harrison, c.35; president, Ralph H. Bentley, and business manager, Ruth Pyle, c.35.
The retiring officers are: president, Helen Lawson, c32; vice president, Virginia Kroh, c33; secretary, Camilla Milburn and treasurer, and lancee, Dr. Andrew Lamille, Camilla Luther, of uncle, Dorothy Foster, c' uneul; Lawitt, Jovine, c34; Maurine Pearce, c' Rale Stolaw, c34; Maurine Smith, c' uncle, LaVern Wright c' elose Fritte, p35; Pauline Durrell, fa33; Wanda Pattin, c33; and Ruth Pye,
Barbara Jane Harrison had charge of the banquet and Lillian Peterson had charge of the program. Rosebuds assembled in a room designated for the tables. A class prophecy was read by Lillian Peterson. It was written by Miss Peterson and Camilla Luther. Joan Morely of Lawrence, a teacher at SUNY Buffalo, danced and a puppet show was put on under the direction of Miss Peterson and Miss Pyle. The dolls were dressed in costumes with a part from each costume that was used in the "Music Hall"
Approximately 25 attended the banquet.
Mrs. Bruce Undergoes Operation
Mrs. Bruce Undergreens Operation
Miss J. B. Bruece, formerly Miss Alice Lucky of Lawrence, is recovering nicely from a broken arm and has been formed at Lawrence Memorial hospital Saturday morning. Mrs. Bruce is the wife of J. B. Bruece, $26, who is now teaching in the Junior college at Iola. Mr. Bruce continued study at the University of New York until 1893 and he and his wife attended her mersion session here last year.
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