PAGE TWO 1 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. 1932 University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWFRANCE, KANSAS EDITOR IN-CHEFF ORDOND MARTIN Associate Editors MANAGING EDITOR STERCY PICCELLO Make Up Editor Kate Knowlton Night Editor Emma Knowlton Night Editor Elizabeth Milletton Telephone Editor Marissa Ingle Telephone Editor Marianne Joure Sensitive Editors Dianne Hunterley Sensitive Editors Jane Ware Exchange Editors Jane Ware Exchange Editors Bev Rush ADVERTISING MANAGER REBERT REED Anvastor A. Mpge, Charles E. Seyndra District Assistant Salene Kearn District Assistant Faye Murray District Assistant Margaret Jusen KENNEDY BORISCH Kevin Riley *** Katherine Reed ** Kathleen Walsh ** Gordon Martin ** Matthew Hawkert ** Matthew Lundie ** Telephones Business Office K.U. 6 News Room K.U. 2 Night Connection, Business Office 1781K Night Connection, Business Office 1791K Published in the afternoon, but twice a week, on Sunday morning, by students in the Department of Journalism of the University of Kauai, from the Press of the Department of Journalism. Substitute position, by mail, $4.00; he entered in Lawrence for (1931) 12.11. $5.00. Single蒋，$6.00. Entrusted as second class minister, September 17, 1897. Received postmaster's degree, Kansas, by arrest of March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1932 IL DUCE SUGGESTS In a published statement yesterday, Mussolini pointed out to Europe the road to prosperity as he saw it. It was cancellation of German reparations. And he tacked on to his statement the very undiplomatic suggestion that such a move on the part of the European nations would virtually force the United States to cancel war debts. He says that Europe needs the United States, but that the United States also needs Europe as never before. In recent months complete cancellation has been quite widely advocated, both here and abroad, as a step toward the return of world prosperity. Germany simply can't pay, according to a recent official declaration. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that the ultimate cancellation of reparations is inevitable. Europe's recognition of that fact has caused her to try bargaining with the United States. The principal powers would agree to cancel reparations, if in return this country would cancel war debts. And, although American statesmen are virtually certain that cancellation must come sooner or later, they resent the bargain tatties that Europe has employed. The Italian dictator realizes that Europe cannot expect cancellation of her debts so long as the allied powers continue to hold the bankrupt German government for reparations. So he suggests cancellation of reparations as the first step, and undertakes to enlist European support by pointing out the pressure that such a move would bring to bear on this country for cancellation of debts. In spite of the fact that America recognizes the extreme improbability of ever being able to collect the foreign debts, Mussolini's undilomatic suggestion will probably arouse considerable hostility in this country. But there is no use getting aroused over a statement of the inevitable, no matter how tactless Il Duce is in making it. Elsie Janis has just taken unto herself a husband, and this is what she says about the situation: It would be well, instead, for this country to prepare for cancellation, provided Europe will agree not to put the wealth thus gained right back into armament —the progenitor of future wars. "My husband is much younger than I, but I thought that as I have never had a husband or a child I might combine the two—sort of cut down on the schedule as it were." WEDDING BELLS FOR ELSIE What is in store for this man, 16 years younger than his famous wife? He will probably be petted and pampered with all of the stored up maternal instinct of the actress, most of whose life has been hard work—acting, singing, practicing, writing—at least until the novelty wears off. Everywhere he goes, he will be known as "Elsie Janis" husband." He will have to be able to understand and tolerate the artistic temperament of the actress and writer. He will be dragged hither an ithither by his, popular wife whether he wants to sit by the freebie or not. If martial difficulties arise the poor lad may have the whole A. E. F. after him. But after all, he is getting a lot of publicity, and that is what most Americans seem to want anyway. LAVAL RESIGNS Un a controllable circumstance have made it expedient that Premier Laval and his ministry resign, but the premier was enough of a politician and diplomat to resign at the most logical and opportune time. Because of the illness of Aristide Briand, foreign minister, and the death of Andre Maginot, minister of war, it was thought best to reconstitute the ministry. Premier Laval having failed to gain the support of the radical Socialists. Since the premier resigned voluntarily without being overthrown in parliament, President Doumerge is free to ask him to form another ministry, in spite of Laval's connection with moderates, which may make it hard for him to complete a national union cabinet. Chancellor Bruening's statement concerning Germany's inability to pay will make it less difficult for Laval to be reappointed premier and to complete his ministry. France upholds the retiring premier's stand on security and German reparations payments, and the coming conferences at Lausanne and at Geneva also speak well for Pierre Laval's chances of again being premier. It would perhaps be unwise for the best interests of security-loving France to change horses in mid-stream. WHY WE CRAM Final examinations are unnecessary evils which should be abolished or modified to keep up with the times. In the old days when men were made of iron and their brains were enormous sponges, final examinations were conceived. But today the world has changed and students have turned human. Their bodies and their brains cannot for many more semesters endure the plague of quizzes which rains upon them periodically, sapping their vitality, wreaking their physiques and warping their minds. The three-hour grilling in itself would not be so bad if it were not accompanied by a period of frantic cramming. But if an animal knows that an attack is to be made upon him, he immediately sets about to fortify his hair; and so by cramming, students prepare to protect themselves from instructors who expect them in one semester to learn what the instructors themselves have for years struggled to have at their tongues' tips. What was it that somebody once said of creative thinking? All of that must have been lost in the rush for third-degree grifts. A few instructors have not lost the art of letting the student apply what he has learned in a course, but the vast majority of the students have kept memorization of details and facts which have no bearing whatsoever upon a person's general intelligence. Cramming cannot and will not be eliminated until the existing examination system is abolished or modified. If finals are here to stay, then cramming should be put upon a systematic basis. Since instructors have a week for making the student spill the beans, why not give the students the week before the finals to store up the beans? Little is accomplished in the four days before begins begin anyhow. But as it stands now, cram, brother, cram, for unless you do you will soon be on the outside looking in. A geography text published in 1833 prophesies that "the tract west of Missouri" will never be profitable for agricultural purposes. The 50-50 date question arrived at Manhattan before it did here. Members of English Nobility Move From Huge Mansion of 100 Rooms She and her husband, Lord Harreed, and their two sons, Vinceur and Bernard, will go into residence in Green Street, Greenville Square, in the heart London, Jan. 14—(UP)—It will be "moving day" soon for Princess Mary, only daughter of the King and Queen The house is a present from the Queen's residence, although when it was built many of the Mary purchase there were many rumors that it was intended either for the Duke of Gloucester or another. The Earl of Harwood, one of the richest men in Great Britain, inherited a large fortune from the late Macaques of Chancecastle and an earthen mound to Mary, went into residence at the historic Chesterfield House, the former residence of the Earl of Harwood. The quaintly contains 100 rooms, including four or five picture galleries. 15 On the Hill Years Ago Jan. 15, 1917 A bill to prohibit hearing or paddling in any of the state educational institutions may be introduced into the legislature this The cabinet of Y, W. C. A. gave tea for the cabinet of the Haskell Y. W. C. A. Saturday afternoon. "And now comes the news that North College is unstable. 'Then it isn't a stable, after all?" The plastering fell in room 310 Fraser shortly before 8:20 this morning. No one was in the room at the time. The engineers are making plans to prepare a mining and geology edition of the Kuwait. Last years edition was quite a success according to Professor You can get press tickets on your clothes for these prices at F. A. Owen and Son; 10 pieces for $1, 35 pieces for $3, and 75 pieces for $6. The Aeolian talking machine won the contest held in Fraser chapel recently. Other competing machines were the Columbia and the Senora. The audience voted on the clearest and quietest machine without knowing the make. Channellee Frank Strong was on the ide lines cheering for the women of Crisman and that enjoyment. He is still a big fan of the basketball game, K. U. ein a nond篮球 game. Each year the Frists, Call on the Sororites. To look Over. The new pledges and. Any of last, Year's. Cellar gang that. Have. Developed. (From Essays in Tabloid). Only three people have turned in their names as desiring to compete in the essay contest on "What is Colleg Spirit and How should it be Maniested?" A $5 prize is offered for the best essay. "Widow on Slayers' Trail"—Headline. The Northwest Mounties have nothing on our police methods. In recent years, Lord Harwood has been seen feeling the burden of increasing aviation, along with other more menacing threats to his country, was obliged to close Goldsborough hall, in of his Yorkshire seats and his country house before he succeeded to the rule. About a year ago he found it was becoming impossible for him to maintain Chesterfield House, with its enormous upkeep. The Queen, with her characteristic practical knowledge, suggested finding a smaller residence, and the architect took this opportunity formally the residence of T.O. M. Sopwil. It is an ordinary Mayflower house of about 29 rooms, which can be run at once, or in December. At the beginning of December, Lord Harewood announced his intention of selling Chesterfield House, and disposing of some of its art treasures. Goldwell through hall was adorned in the maze. Our Contemporaries From The Oregon Daily Emerald WORLD HISTORY The text used in History 263 (World History) in the year 1032 A.D. (After Depression) may well read as follows: "The island of Japan, the last century, the island empire of Japan had reached the conclusion that the Japanese were over the fertile, wealthy country." "The Japanese civil power was considering the request of trade protectorate or purchase, when the military sought to gain control over the range of the virtual bankruptcy of many nations who might have intervened forcefully, began a well-planned invasion of Manchester, under the guise of protectorate from the deprivations of bandits. "Within four months every Chinese military body of any strength was driven to the shelter of the Great Wall. The twentieth century methods and equipment of warfare, such as airplanes, machine guns, long-range artillery, cannonballs, assault rifles, quickly subdued the foe and diagrammed opposition. "It was only the most feeworthy efforts of the League of Nations, and the constant and vigorous protections of the United States have been invoiced an actual declaration of war." "Supporters of the League later pointed with pride to this achievement, arguing that if the League had been defeated in war, and had been successful in eliciting explanations and statements of justification from the Japanese civil authorities, they would have defeated the overly militarized military powers, the cause of world peace had been advanced. The branding of Chinese military forces as 'bandits' was a triumph of international arbitration." TAXI 25c THLETIC ACTIVITY BOOKS; Directed by George Fitzmaurice Sunday—One Day Only GARY COOPER - CLAUDIE COLBERT "HIS WOMAN" The Athletic activity book must be presented at the door with the student reserve seat ticket for admission to all basketball games. OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Vol. XXIX Friday, 10.15.1922 Ne. 91 CANDIDATES FOR TEACHING POSITIONS: FORREST C. ALLEN A meeting of all persons who expect to enroll in the teachers' appointment bureau for positions next fall will be held in Fraser theater on Monday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p. m. The services of the bureau will be explained and blanks with instructions for registering given out. H. E. CHANDLER, Secretary. THETA EPSILON: Economize at KEELER'S BOOK STORE Books School Supplies Pictures Initiation service will be held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 17, at 3 o'clock 1124 Minnesota St. All activities and pledges must be present. DELORA KELLOGG, President. DR. FLORECE BARROWS Osteopathic Physician Foot Correction 309% Mass. Phone 2337 DR J. W. ORYON, Dentist Insurance Building, Phone 507 Prevention and treatment of prophrae and other diseases of the gums. P. N. STEVENS. D.D.S. 815% Massachusetts St.. Phone 1515 DR. H. X. DOLEN Dentiat Dickinson Theatre Building H. W. HUTCHINSON Dentist X-Ray-General Practice Phone 395 731 Mass. LAWRENCE OPTICAL COMPANY Eye Glasses Exclusively 1025 Mass. 'SKULLS and WINGS' Dr. Charles R. Joy, of Boston, Sunday at 11 at the Unitarian church. "Travels With an Archbishop" At 7, Dr. Joy will relate his experiences while in charge of Archbishop Agilpay's tour of our country. A chance to relax and eat a square meal at a fair price. That's what one craves most after morning classes. Drop in at noon for a— PLATE LUNCH And see how many of your friends are doing the same thing. Your Partner's Bid May be a Sincerely. JERRY - RED HARRY - JOHNNY Offering service that pleases everyone. The Cottage Frank Winston - Al Washington but your own eyes must tell you of your own hand. New Tilt-Lens for your glasses help your eyes to see clearly and ac- Shows 3-7-9 RichardARLEN Added: Cartoon-Novelty "VANISHING LEGION" SUNDAY! EDDIE DOWLING "Honeymoon Lane" THE DAILY KANSAN For The Rest of the Year only $2^{25}$ For carrier delivery in Lawrence Mail or phone your subscription to the Kansan Business Office, K. U. 66.