PAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931 University Daily Kansan Oblical Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANSAS EDITOR-IN-CHEEP...PAUL FISHER MANAGING ELECTOR Carey Cooper Manager Campus Editor Katharine Merrison Kristen Nelson Nigel Rear Jon Kauk Jim Brush Telegram Editor Louise Cauk Marie Cauk Secretary Pamela Kauk Robert Kauk ADVERTISING MANAGER. MARION BEATTY Asst. Advertising Mgr. Iris Fixmann RM Frank McCollund Virginia Williamson Arlington Callen Owen Paul Wilmer Moore William Noles Moore Bury Ilex Forthemburge Wilmer Moore 1 telephones Business Office K. U. 64 News Room K. U. 23 Night Connection 270KJ Published in the afternoon, two times a week, and on Sunday morning, by students in the Department of Journalism of the University of Kansas, from the Press of the Depart Subscription price, $4.00 per month, payable in advance. Single online, option. Entered an email address in the post office at Laureus Kensae, under the set of March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931 APOLOGETIC AMERICANS Mussolini, content with the apologe of the American officials after Buttle had his say, retired temporarily from the American sense, but shortly afterwards John Lord O'Brian, assistant attorney general, launched an attack or Italy, and the Italian ambassador, De Martino, became considerably wrought up. Again soothing lotions were offered, this time to De Martino, and after O'Brian explained his speech, the Italian was appeased, saying everything was "fully satisfactory." It appears to be the mode for prominent Americans to refer to Italy and its inhabitants, and promptly be obliged to apologize or explain. Italian temperaments, are easily ruffled. But it is strange that American temperatures are so consistent in their efforts to placate the Fascist; it is not in keeping with the stubborn pride that he been indigenous with America. AT REST With the Senate and House ready to convene, their work done for the present session, President Hoover may rest temporarily, aware that he has gone through a turmoil with factions that have made his life an uneasy one of late. Querrals over drought, tariff, bonfire and almost every major question, especially the liquor issue and Wickerman sham's maze, have, according to reports from Washington, lined the face of the President. Distrustful of heterogeneous groups (fearing perhaps an occasional Senator or Representative might be included) the rumor is that However only expands and acts normally in face-to-face conversation with one person. But he has not been beaten His stand on the relief was a mora victory, completely routing the antag nistic Senate. ANOTHER LOST TRADITION The Vanderbilt fortune sailed early this week when Mrs. William H. Van derbelt gave birth to twin daughters Rarely does fecundity of wealth walk hand in hand with fecundity in nature; but when it does, there should be a ray of joy amongst all. We were properly happy that in time the Van derbelt riches will descend on two young ladies instead of one. The only regrettable episode in the increase to Vanderbilt heritage is that scientific specialists had to forecast the arrival of twins weeks ago. Obviously the joy in the Vanderbilt household, as well as the surprise, would have been much more limitless had the family not known of one or the other of the twins. We remember in the Irish community where we used to live that such events were not prophesied, and when twins were actually born the whole neighborhood gathered together and let their happiness lift. But science is doing away with those old elements of surprise; even children now are pretty well aware that Santa Claus is a fiction. THE PERPETUAL JOINER A perusal of the student directory reveals the fact that there are almost 50 social organizations on the campus open to either men or women. An additional 65 have their membership limited to a professional group, and 55 more are interested in extra-curriculars. activity and departmental club work. Quite an array of activities from which the student may choose! More persons were killed in automobile accidents in the last 18 months than there were men killed or died of wounds in the 18 months of the World War, according to an official report of an insurance company. As a result of the high number of opportunities for social advancement, we have with us the perpetual joiner. He joins everything he is asked to join, without knowing the purpose or lack of purpose of the organization. He attends the minimum number of meetings, buys a pin, and waits it if it goes with the others he owns. He is often made an officer, but usually a minor one, and then half efficiently fulfills his office because the press of other organizations makes too much of a demand upon his time. He goes around in circles, and he is always rushed to death, behind in assignments, and to hear him talk most people would wonder how the University of Kansas is ever going to get along if he graduates. The perpetual joiner is always busy, but how much does he really accomplish, and how much is he worth to the average organization on this campus. The company published a pamphlet entitled "Worse than War," which presented statistics and facts on loss of life and lamb in automobile accidents in 1930. Of the total 835,252 automobile accidents last year, 32,500 people were killed and 962,325 injured. Deaths increased four per cent over the previous year. Collision with pedestrians was responsible for 45.9 per cent of the total. SIGNIFICANT FIGURES The chief ways in which drivers caused accidents were driving out of right of way, exceeding speed limits, driving on the wrong side of the road, driving off roadway, failing to signal, and cutting in. The first caused 30.8 per cent of the accidents. More than 7,000 pedestrians met death during the year in automobile accidents primarily through their own fault, while approximately 2,200 others were killed because of the actions of drivers. In the death of more than 3,000 other pedestrians the responsibility was shared jointly. The purpose of the information of the company was that it might be of service in getting public attention directed more than heretofore to the traffic problem as it affects drivers and pedestrians individually. Perhaps the figures will aid in correcting students who drive carelessly and recklessly on the Hill and around Lawrence. But a letter from an earnest reader reminded us that smugness might be a desirable characteristic of college students, saying that it meant security, comfort and freedom from financial responsibilities. Another pilgrimage to the dictionary informed us that there is a noun "simg" which meant a student who pursues his studies in exclusion of social activities, but that there is no word with the meaning the thoughtful reader had cited. SMUGNESS VS. SMUGNESS Summers, according to the dictionary in the Kansas news room, is an attitude of self-satisfaction. Using it in that sense, an editorial appearing recently in these columns, mildly condemned "collegiate summers." Just to be specific, we maintain that smugness, as self-satisfaction which breeds mental laziness, is ever and always to be deplored. But smugness, if it means devotion to studies, is highly important. If it is the former, collegians have too much of it, and if it is the latter, unfortunately too few of them have enough! The Vulture, that scraggy fowl who cooked his head on one side and gave us a good laugh, is to be congratulated. He is witty, out of the corner of his beak came wisecracks worthy of College Humor. He shows a keen insight, and his ideas agree with those of the majority. He is a nice old bird, and is welcome to a perch above the Dove. And to the Dove, who has so often screeched its uncensored ideas in solitary grandeur over the campus, congratulations are in order. The Dove is a serious old bird, with his mind on abstract ideas of internationalism and deep thought, but she has borrowed CONGRATULATIONS All the shafts aimed at the Dove staff were received good-natured. From all indications the new members of the Jayhawk brook will live peacefully with the Sour Owl and Dove. a leaf from the athletic department, and shown good sportsmanship. Campus Opinion EDITORIAL TOLERANCE for Daily Kansan Mr. Hall's analysis of the motives actuating a fellow student have prompted some reflections upon the term "iblative" in the context of the fine fruit of culture is tolerance. I once heard someone say; and she apologized for repeating a trition. It is important to remember that an objective should be to instil a liberal spirit, a mind open and generous in reasoning; and that an objective (as well as caution, for assertions regarding another's motives can seldom be proved) suggests giving one's opinion before evaluating a misguided opponent's arguments may be hollow, but just possibly be pure or not-his motives may be as pure as Another sense of the word "liberal" is linked with its derivation from liberal, meaning free. All of us, whether student or professional in a technical school, hope to be saved from intellectual bondage. We reestate, at least in their cruder and more pallid forms, that freedom should shine shall think. Freedom of opinion is sterile. To demand that any honor, such as fellowship or a Summerfield fellow, should not be given, as goes with some of these scholarships) should prohibit a student from voicing his convictions, to rob him of his citizen's rights, and to give up his opinion to be greeted with gibes and reproaches, and imputation of low rottes, less mature or less courageous students may say what they want. This sentence "sink to the rear and the slaves." All this seems very far from the concept of a university as a forum where diversity is sandwiched examined on their merits. J. M. B. The Campus Muse HUBBY'S SONNET ON HIS KINDNESS When I consider what my wife has spent Ere half our married days—my once dear bride— And that one dollar which 'twere death to hide If I but hd it, though with one more cent r d pay therewith our baker, and present OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Vol. XXVIII Friday, Feb. 27, 1931 No. 118 A clear account, lest he a-dunning chide: The picture of the Quill club for the Jayhawkers will be taken Saturda Feb. 28, at 9:30 on Squirre studio. Every member must be there. President MATHEMATICS CENTER AUGUST 17 - WEDNESDAY Studying of the Mathematics club on Monday, March 2; a 4:30 p.m. Professor Aileen of the astronomy department, is to be the speaker for the evening. MATHMATICS CLUB ings of the universe. But here is something we heard the other day that defies the most brilliant minds. It was a planet that was very well known in the lofter circles. "Does she exact day-labor,权利 denied?" I dumbly ask. But she. If I dare murmur, fiercely crys, "Men do not need the things that women do. A coat, a vest, A pair of pants - enough for them. Our state s quency; thousands men should spend to feed Our whims, and work without a Get on to work! What makes you stand and wait?" Dwight L. Bolinger. Why aren't there any nightingales in this country? Surely prohibition is not the cause. Here we have it in a situation where the wind is strong enough to fly from cold weather. And this urge makes them fly toward the wind, so they can fly to England and France and they land somewhere in Africa to spend the winter. But if they are flying when they try their pretty alumny? They come to a sad end in the middle of the Atlantic so that is why there aren't any nightingales. Some bird became quite cagey a while ago and decided to keep the little dartings at home. He added a metal bell and by means of a large net and put them in an enclosure so they couldn't retreat. But the inmates refused to breed back, and now they get a good idea for domestication this exotic songeter they will get a bronze medal and a free life subscription of their own from Them... "Williams' Purple Cow." QUILL CLUB: FRANCE ADOPTS AMERICAN PLANS FOR AUTO CONTROLS NOT THE VULTURE OR THE DOVE Science is a wonderful thing. It can cope with the most mysterious happen- Food Is Essential for Life On Other Hills --anyone who can drive one car to operate any other. Combine Pleasure and Necessity Enjoy Eating Good Food That Is Nourishing Paris- (UT) France, as the largest manufacturer of automobiles in Europe and second largest in the world, has adopted the American arrangement of foot pedals and wheels for motor-cars, and make it possible for Nothing is good enough but the best. Eat where The Cafeteria The German signal-mark, a reed triangle, was also adopted as standard for the 1940s. It has a wheel brakes Car without the triangular The French Automobile Standard- dization Bureau is still at work on hand controls for spark and fuel. The next step will be to reduce the number of different sizes of tires into four classes by weight, making only four sizes of tires necessary and they would all be applied in the same way. Until recently, there existed 17 different arrangements of pedals and accelerator, foot and hand controls. Now the four are standard American car producers, and it is expected that within another three years all the other foreign makers of motors will follow suit. The standardized method is for the steering wheel to be at the left, the gear-shift in the center. The left pedal the gears, the right pedal the brake, and farther to the right the accelerator. As for the gear-shift it starts at low, right front feet and decreases to low, right front for intermediate and right rear or high-speed. Fort Scott Best Debaters Chanute — The 1931 debate title in the southeast Kansas high school league goes to Kot Scott, which finishes second. It is accompanied sons and Pittsburgh, who tied for second place. Fort Scott will be represe- tment at a national basketball tournament this spring at Lawrence. "H. G. Wells on Unemployment, as shown in his book, 'The Open Conspiracy.' will be the subject of the minister's discourse Sunday at 11 a.m. at Christian church 128 and Vernont streets. Sunday and Religion will be the subject of an address at 7:30 by Prof. Joseph M. Osmay." --in Tennis Rackets Restruung Promptly! ...EVEN I THOUGH OUR BEST CLOTHES EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT YOUR PRIDE IN WEARING QUALITY MERCHANDISE WILL NEVER DIMINISH Society Brand Suits for Spring $40 and $50 Griffon Suits at---- $25 to $38.50 ALL BIG SIX BASKETBALL TEAMS Chosen by Sport Editors of Big Six School Newspapers The school newspapers are: SUNDAY'S KANSAN First and Second All-Big Six basketball teams chosen by votes of the sport editors of the school newspapers in the big six schools will be announced by Kenneth Hart, sport editor of the Kansan in Sunday morning's edition of the Kansan. Columbia Missourian Daily Nebraska Iowa State Student Kansas State Collegei The Oklahoma Daily University Daily Kansan Watch for this in--- SUNDAY'S KANSAN V