PAGE TWO THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1927 University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Lawrence, Kansas Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Campus Editor Night Editor Editor Editorial Lexile Editor Editorial Editor Mary Ellison Editor Jurtz Editor Lawrence Pineer W. Erwin J. Wahson Frank Fitzgerald Frank Tiffany Jack Sturbridge William Griffith William Griffith Mary Ellison Dorothy Taylor Hanky Kissel Vaughn Kimball Haley Talton G. Hainault Crooks George Alec Christopher Edward Maja Stinifera Liam Fitzpatrick Advertising Manager Earl K. Stirmlind Aust. Advertising Mar. Tom McFaulm Aust. Advertising Mgr. Leo Beichhorn Aust. Advertising Mar. Richard Fowler Circulation Manager R. M. Dale Telephone Business Office K. U. 66 News Room K. U. 22 Published in the afternoon, five times a week and on Sunday morning by students in the Department of Journalism at the University of Kassau, from the Press of the departure Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1957. TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1927 COME ON. COMMONS The Kanman notes with enthusiasm that service and food at the University Commons are improving, that an evening meal is now being served from 5:30 to 7:30, and that cold drinks, candy and some short orders may be had at any time during the day. "TAKE THE PAPERS AND TEAR UP THE CHILD" Such efforts to give better service are bound to meet with approval by the student body and cause an increase in patronage which will make even better service possible. Students are always hungry, and the sale of candy, cold drinks and short orders should increase the cafeteria profits so that a wider variety of food may be offered. The improvement is a hopeful sign. From an ethical point of view, peer-hips, we shouldn't tell this, but really it's just too priceless, don't you know? A bit of zeouslous law-enforcement which really took place at our sister school at Manhattan has all the marks of good, old fashioned "miller-drammer," and just about as much raison d'etre. The Northwestern debate squad, it seems, spoke on the liquor question over there, also. During the course of his speech, one of the men stated that he knew where liquor might be obtained within five minutes. Thank goodness, Manhattan, at least, is still pure. Now here was an excellent opportunity for the town authorities, by heck, to show what was what in Manhattan, so they subpoenaed the debater to appear in Court and tell them—the authorities—where he thought he could obtain liquor of which he spoke. No, this isn't a fairy story; it really happened. Fortunately, owing to the exigencies of a full debating schedule, the young man has been released from the subpoena, but, oh, what a story to take back to Evanston, who boot-legging is a respectable occupation. CONGRESSIONAL INEF- FICIENCY However brilliant are individual members of the 6th Congress, the Congress as a group accomplished only two things: the passing of the usual appropriation bill and the establishing of an unequal precedent for pugilistic encounters. Lack of achievement results partly from the disadvantages of certain legislative practices. Elected for only two years, a representative, cannot progress far toward becoming a useful member, much less a leader, before his time expires. The number who serve only one term is proportionately large. Furthermore, a member cannot get far into his term before he must turn his thoughts to re-election. This distracts his attention and divides his energy. A Congress does not enter upon its duties until thirteen months after its election. Members are elected in early November. Their term begins on the following March 4. But unless the new Congress is called in special session during the ensuing spring or summer, it does not meet until the first regular session convenes the first Monday in December. By that date, the term of the members is half-exec. pired, the next congressional elections are only eleven months distant, and the campaign for renomination is even nearer at hand. It would be better if a new Congress coming with a fresh mandate from the people, could begin work within a month or two after its election. CHECKING UP Meanwhile, with the new Congress elected and ready to go to work, the old Congress sits through a full session, usually doing little except to pass necessary appropriation bills. The elections may have shown it to be quite unrepresentative of the present "ceiling of the country." Much has been written and said about the necessity of voting in order that the United States may really be a democracy. It is true that each individual should exercise the privilege if voting, but it is also true that each individual should inform himself so 'let he may vote intelligently.' It is not enough for the voter to seek information just before election time, for then the air is so full of propaganda, charges and counter-charges, that it is impossible to reach a same conclusion as to the merits of candidates or issues. But the careful reader and observer can watch for months, even years, the slow growth and development of issues. He can be come informed as to their merits and demenus, so that when election time rolls around he will not be easily thrown off his balance by emotional and spiritual appeals. Political observers say that the old party solidarity in this country is breaking down, and political history since the world war seems to bear out their statements. If this be true, it is apparent that a greater degree of intelligence must be exercised by the voter. There is no longer a clearcut difference between the two major parties; in fact, our last senate was divided into blocs, not parties. The voter can no longer elect a senator on the Republican ticket, believing and knowing that this man will support the Republican (or Democrat) program. The old stammerer has quit rolling, and the party whip is no longer able to hold bolters within the fold. All this makes it increasingly necessary that the voter be ever alert and watchful. He must watch the behavior of specific representatives upon specific issues, and he must be so well informed that he will be able to agree or disagree with telling effect at the next election. If women are to continue to drive automobiles, they will probably, in the ear future, be made mouse proof. recently one was wrecked at Belton, exas, because it wasn't. CAN ANY TRUTH COME OUT OF CHINA? Despite the recent disclosures annt juggling of the news in the Nicaraguan situation, the guillibility of the American public is once more being tested. Now, stories are already to be broadcast through the Press concerning atrocities in China. In this matter of acceptance of propaganda, as well as in most other things, there is a definite point of saturation, and at a time when Public Opinion is a living, going concern as it is now, after having been stirred up by the embroglio in Nicaragua, this saturation point is soon reached. "155 Americans Killed in China," we read; or, "Soldiers Chop Off Fingers and Trees of Civilians," Startling statements, these, yet perhaps not so startling after all, when we later learn that the 155 figure has been exaggerated just 154 times; nor are they so startling when one stops to remember that it was of reports of just such "finger-chopping" atrocities that the bulk of Pro-Ally propaganda was made during the world war. Of course, it may be a good thing rom a psychological point of view to but out exaggerated propaganda, but those who doctor the facts would better watch out that the public does not become "spyched out." The result of such a condition is almost sure to be a total disbelief in any foreign news. It is just possible that things have reached a point where truth would have a greater effect than the fiction doted out by the powers that be. Phi Lambda Sigma will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening, Marcel 30, at 8, in Westminster hall. New members will entertain. President PHI LAMBDA SIGMA: OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Pit Sigma will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 31, at 5:00 p. m., in room 304, Snow hall. There will be initiation and election of officers. PHI SIGMA; COSMOPOLITAN CLUB: There will be a meeting of the Comptonitan Club Wednesday evening at 7. CLIFFORD JONES, Secretary. MC CANLES ENTERTAINS For the first time in the history of the University, the University Band will tour the state soon in the interest of the institution. Making eight stops at seven Kansas towns, the hand will create interest in the University and give state people an insight into the ability of Kansas organization and the talent produced at the University. Other organizations have made similar tours with gratifying results. That the band will be well received is certain. Professor McCanes has a well trained band, and with the 46 pieces making the trip the organization and the University will be favorably known in the state. Editor Daily Kansan; cessful among the co-operative boo stores. Campus Opinion After reading last night's Kuwan I felt I should give my experience with the co-operative bookstore of this city. I have been quoted as being the most suc- I joined the association, as most freshmen do, with the idea of getting books and supplies cheaper. To my disappointment I found that everything from the smallest item to the largest was priced higher than at the other stores. Their difference is the fact that at the end of the year, it has been nearly two years and today I am still waiting for my rebate. I soon found that very few upfront classmates patronized the co-op, because the prices were so much higher than what we were at any one of the other stores. I feel that the students should know and consider the facts before they encounter themselves with an association of benefit or return. I think it巩固 that the issue should be brought before the student body with such a limited time, as we have now, for the student to discuss about which most know very little. A. L. N Mrs. E, G. G. Christiansen has returned to Horton after visiting her sister, Elizabeth Shaw, fa22), for several days. 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