PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 1932 University Daily Kansar Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANAS LAWRENCE: KANAS EDITOR IN CHIEU MANAGING EDITOR STEACY PICKLEII Make Up Editor Isabel Kuroi Campus Editor Jasmin Kuroi Telecharge Editor Dr Elizabeth Mulligan Twitter Editor Janet Bissett Security Editor Daniel Huntzell Acoustics Editor Anastasia Fashion Editor Jane Pine Beverage Editor Ben Sparrow Jane Price Associate Editors Dick Jones ADVERTISING MANAGER CHAR. E. SYNYER Director Manager Nelson Kruger Director Manager Magiera Ierse Director Assistant Pern Gibson Kansas Board Members Phil Kaeler Robert Reed William Watson Gordon Martin Larry Hickey Lily Hickey Joe Kearl Fred Milner Marc Levy Marcie Levy Larry Stunnett Frank Merrill Business Office K.U. 6 News Room K.U. 2 Night Connection, Business Office 270/1K Night Connection, News Room 270/1K Published at the afternoon, five times a week, on a Sunday morning, by students in the Department of Journalism of the University of Kansas, from the Press of the Department of Journalism Submission price, by mail, $4.00 by carrier at Lawrence for 1911.13, $1.50 single, $8.00. Entered as second class matter September 17, 1910, at the office at Lawrence, Kansas. IS JAPAN JUSTIFIED? MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8.1932 There appeared in the Kansan Friday a campus opinion criticizing an editorial entitled "Japan and War" in which it was declared that Japan was unjustified in her conquest of China. Among other things, the writer of the editorial was accused of foisting "sentimental drive" upon a susceptible student body. The editorial was written for the purpose of expressing an opinion and under no circumstances was it perpetrated with the idea in mind of "spewing forth" sentiments. If, however, it was guilty of that crime a humble apology is hereby offered to all those whose sense of editorial license was offered. But the major criticism of the editorial was based on the proposition that since the United States itself has been involved in doubtful imperialistic ventures, it was a rather quixotic and unjustifiable attitude to criticize Japan's policy, which in some respects is similar to the one maintained by this country at various times; in other words, to criticize Japan is simply a case of the pot calling the kettle black. There is a certain amount of truth in such a statement. The methods used by the United States in relation to Texas, Panama, and the Philippines, as well as her more recent intervention in Nicaragua, are episodes that may well be overlooked when singing poems of praise to our national achievements. France, England, Italy—in all the nations who have united in protest against Japan likewise have vulnerable spots in their armour of self righteousness. But here is the point: The doubtful acts and policies of one nation or a group of nations, if morally wrong, cannot be used to justify the similar acts of another nation. There is no doubt that Japan has arguments in defense of her position. Economic insufficiency and pressure of population sum them up briefly. But Japan's ruthless methods of conquest and her utter disregard for the protests of the world powers who are seeking to bring about a peaceful solution of the problem rob her of any possible justification she might have claimed. She has committed a moral wrong and is deserving of the censure that is being directed toward her. WEATHER NOTE This Kansas weather is as fickle as a housewife at a bargain counter. There's nothing dependable about it—in fact old Dame Nature is just about as deceitful, tricky, and capricious when it comes to dealing out weather conditions to this particular spot of the globe as anyone could be. Not that we would accuse her of any malicious intent, but it seems as if every time the old girl has any odds and ends of rain, snow, or cold she dumps the left-overs in Kansas with an appalling disregard for their suitability. One moment you are wishing you had dug out the red flannels; the next, shirt sleeves are comfortable and your thoughts turn to seed catalogs and picnics. Maybe that is one of the penalties of living in this state that should be endured in silence. But it's difficult not to complain when one considers the comparatively static climate with which other states are endowed. Take California for instance. There is a territory the old gal blesses with 365 days of sunshine every year. If you don't believe it just read the builletin of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce. Of course there is a day or so of fog and an occasional drizzle out there, but that is indeed a very rare occurrence. Ask any Californiai? Why can't Kansas be like that? Right now we're enjoying an odd-lot of California weather which is probably that state's left-over from several years back. But it won't last much longer, and we poor Kansans would be kidding ourselves if we didn't prepare for a few sub-zero remnants from Maine or Alaska during the next few weeks. There ought to be a law! While they're trying to find out Mellon's real age, we'd like to find the editors of Who's Who and cuss them for making such an error. We even get cussed for spelling words wrong. ENROLLMENT NIGHTMARE Once again the temporary problem of enrollment has been solved. Friends have been consulted, advisers have given out their knowledge, classes have been changed, and now the student is ready to begin the spring grind. To the freshman enrolling for the first time the procedure is a wild, fantastic dream filled with visions of both good and dreadful spirits. To the upperclassman it is an orgy of consulting deans, department heads, chairmen, and instructors. The student stands in line until his feet hurt. Then in the last minute before the "bull pen" is reached, a class is closed. The whole procedure of filling out cards, getting signatures, standing in line, and explaining details is started anew. The plan followed by many students is to get all the "pipe" courses offered outside of the major. If a person states that such and such a course is an easy one, there is a general scramble to get that into the schedule. With the proper number of "pipes" the college student feels that he can get through the semester without losing any grade points or flunking. There is always a line of students consulting the deans. Permits to be exempt from exercise are asked for. Last minute pleas to be reinstated are listened to by the patient heads of the school. Then the fce cards are checked by the business office and the whole procedure is over for another semester. It's a great life! TOO MUCH NIGHT LIFE! Twelve o'clock came. Carnined mouths gaped in yawns of boredom. Jewelied fingers tried to hide the dreadful truth, but mouths continued to open in yawns of exhaustion. There was nothing else to do after twelve o'clock, so doors opened and women entered their houses. Lawrence night life was open to all University women for the first time Friday night, when the lent hour of twelve-thirty was granted to everyone. The night was free and open, the streets were crowded with cars, second shows were crammed, and eating houses were jubilant with the merry-makers at eleven-thirty, when formerly at this time all good little girls were at home. Let us not misunderstand them. They want their freedom; and some of them, accustomed to losing sleep, stayed out until the final stroke of twelve-thirty. But many of them could not stand so much freedom at once. Give them time, and they'll get used to night life in five hour stretches. The regular monthly meeting will be held at 7 o'clock this evening room 222 Administration building. MARIE MILLER, President. OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Vol. XXIX Monday, f.8. 1932 No. 104 Vol. XXI1 Monday, Feb. 8, 1932 No. 104 Notices due at Chamelford's office at 11:59 a.m. on occasion afternoon publication day http://www.camelfordschool.org/notices.do IOTA SIGMA PI: --presence on the battle field, in the Kappa Phi will have supper at the catertail, which will be followed by the regular meeting at 6:15 in Myers hall on Tuesday, Feb. Kappa Phi will also have a free movie night. **Publicity** KAPPA PHI: PEN AND SCROLL: CLARICE SHORT, Publicity There will be a meeting of Pen and Stroll on Tuesday at 8 p. m. in the women's rest room in Central Administration building. GEORGE LERIGRO, PHI CHI THETA: There will be a meeting of Phi Chi Theta in room 210 Administration building at 5 o'breekWed, Feb. 10. All members must be present. HELEN TOMLINSON, President. PHI DELTA KAPPA: There will be a Phil Delta Kappa meeting in the Union building Tuesday evening at 7.20. E H. DILLEY, Secretary. THETA EPSILON: There will be a meeting of Theta Epsilon Tuesday evening at 6:45 o'clock at 1124 Mississippi street. Pledge services will follow. DELORA KELLOGG. President. There will be a meeting of the club at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. CLINTON YOUNG. QUILL CLUB: TED SHAWN LECTURE: Ted Shawn will speak on "America's Contribution to the Dancer" in Fraser Theater at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. All who are interested are invited to attend. There will be no admission charge. ELIZAEPH DUNKEL W. A. A; There will be a W. A. A meeting on Wednesday at 4:30 o'clock. There will be initiation of new members. ELIZAETH BIRYAN, President. W. S. G. A. BOOK EXCHANGE: LIGHT AHEAD The W. S. G. A. Book Exchange will be open every day this week from 2:30 to 4:30. MARY BENNETT, Manager. Green or red? Do you prefer your lights? But not in reference to traffic lights; Easter is the topic. Now that the students have been around to look over their professors and have some vague ideas of what the new courses are about, it is in keeping with the times to offer more information which may be of interest. It is just seven weeks from today until Easter, and then in case you did not already know it, there are a few days of vacation. Not many, but even a few days are sure to be welcome by that time. The traffic light may be on red or green by that time, but if it were accommodating it would only be on yellow or caution. Everyone will probably be alive to the need of caution again, but regardless after this last vacation, another will certainly be appreciated. Maybe it will be possible to get the rest then that was missed in the between-se semester holiday. "Mexico, Mo. Gas Uncertaint" headline. Where is the Spit and Whittle club, that settles all things? WOMEN IN WAR During the Chinese defense of Shanghai, so an Associated Press dispatch states, twenty Chinese women took their places along side the men in the trenches and expressed a determination to "oppose to the death" any new attempted Japanese advance. The action of these Chinese women brings up again the question of woman's equality with man. And it is especially interesting in view of the fact that Oriental countries are traditional for the seclusion and jealous protection with which they surround their women. The time has long since passed when women's sphere of life and activity was confined to the home. Throughout the past hundred years they have sought and gradually obtained recognition of their abilities, until now there is practically no field in which they are not represented. With the exception of the mythical Amazons, however, woman's participation in war has been rather negligible until the past decade or so. Women by nature and inclination are not fighters—they do not desire or enjoy strife, suffering and turnover. But there is constantly increasing evidence that if necessity demands, woman can and will struggle to uphold her principles even if so doing demands her presence on the battlefield in the legislature, or in the offices of industry. The action of the Chinese women in taking arms is an example of this new acceptance of a responsibility that formerly belonged exclusively to man. Not only is this a manifestation of a thing true of the Chinese women, but it is also a fact in other countries. The Battalion of Death of Russia, the Red Cross of America, and the heroic English and Belgian factory women during the World war are earlier evidences of the same spirit. When woman so capably and concretely demonstrates her loyalty, sacrifice, and high purpose as in the present instance, it is time that the world recognized and applauded the action. Man no longer has the right to label woman a weakling. The final disappearance of any belief in the inequality of the two is almost a reality. Spring is surely here. The F A students are out with their board sketching the campus. 15 On the Hill Years Ago The 8-18 street car carried 79 students and instructors up to the Hill to early classics yesterday morning. Compulsory military training is being discussed by the student council and members of the faculty. Four women in the University of Texas will receive professional degrees, one in the engineering department and another in one in journalism, and one in law. K. U. ranks seventh in enrollment of 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Kansas has a larger enrollment than Yale, Leland Stanford, Brown, etc. New York University ranks first, with 7,191 students. Fi Beta Phi held initiation at the chapter house for 10 pledges last night. A cookie-shine followed. Theta Tan, honorary engineering fraternity, entertained with a smoker at the chapter house last night. WHY? Lauren D. Anderson, 30, has been appointed an entomologist to the Virginia truck crop experiment station at Norfolk, Virginia. Jayhawks Flown Lester Suther, 30, employed by the Capper publications of Topka, visited in the department of journalism yesterday. John N. Brandt, 31, has accepted a position with Reed and Wheelock, contractors, of Clay Center. They are building a road at Parsons. --and his dancers Use Daily Kansan Want Ads. These are some of the reasons why many eat Because the food is better. The prices are lower. You can see before you buy Convenience. 25 students earn their expenses. The Cafeteria Nothing is good enough but the best. --and his dancers Announcing--- OUR NEW Plate Dinners Combining excellent flavor, unequalled variety and a pleasant, congenial atmosphere. 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