THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIV.
National Student Gathering Treats Problems of Life
No. 80
Speakers at Conference Includes Noted List of Authorities on Subjects
Milwaukee, Jan. 3—Twenty-three hundred men and women students representing almost all of the 700 odd colleges and universities in the Union gathered here last week to complex questions of life, with special reference to the situations found on the campuses. This conference sponsored jointly by the Y, W. C. A., and the Y, B. G., as the National Student Conference.
"Students are dissatisfied," said Dr. A. Bruce Curry, chairman of the conference committee, in his keynote address in the Milwaukee municipal auditorium Tuesday evening, Dec. 28. In that terse sentence Doctor Curry gave a reason for the entire conference. For, as he added, had not youth tried almost every thrill of life, tired of it, and is it not now questioning society's ability to respond to church, and the state? However, he cautioned the delegates to remember that they came not to settle any problems finally, nor to discover complete answers, but that they came "to clear the fog" by facing the issues unafraid.
The myriad questions treated during the program of the conference run the gamut of problems *&h* human life itself. Of chief note, because of the attention given them and the authoritative speakers that had handled the discourse and religion, military training in education, industrial and social problems, the race question, and relations of men and women.
The platform address method was used to open the main topics, which were put under group discussion both in regular group meetings to which every delegate was assigned and in informal meetings to which lists on that particular problem. In these smaller groups and in other meetings, many more problems were treated, especially on their phases as affecting the campus. What's wrong with education? international clubs on the campus, the League of Naxxar, or numerous other programs; numerable other topics helped complete the agenda of the conference.
Authoritative speakers and specialists called in to conduct the addresses and discussions formed one of the most noted lists of such men and women ever brought together for a student conference. Among them was the chaplain to George, London; Dr. Reinhold Sebchur, Detroit; Dr. Henry Sloane Coffin, president of Union Theological seminary, New York; Howard Thurman, Oberlin, Ohio; Prof. Jerome Davis, head of the department of social sciences at the University of Milwaukee; Jay Tidney, the faculty of Milwaukee; Tidney T. Doherty, Yenching University, Peking, China; Charles W. Gilkey, Hyde Park Baptist Church, Chicago; Mordecai Johnson, president of Howard University, Washington, D.C.; Kirkry Page, editor of *The World Tomorrow*; Robert Woodward, president Theological seminary; Dr. Robert A. Milliam, Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif.
The compatibility of scientific and religious thought was held forth by such men as the Reverend Kennedy, Doctor Milkman, and Dr. W. A. Yale. Doctor Milkman, winner of the Nobel prize in science, related man's religious attitudes to his evolutionary progress through the ages. That science discovers the order of the universe and that religion excels in its own concerns, a consequence of opinion of the speakers.
Mordical Johnson, in expounding his views on the race question in a worldwide aspect, denied the biological differences of the races, calling them moral differences instead. The question of imperialism and its consequences in destructive wars was taken up by Kirby Page.
The University of Kansas was represented here by 19 delegates, having sent more than originally allotted. They were: Josephine Basham (University Grant, Anthony Hll), Frank Klingberg, Dorothy Lutton, Sturring Ewings, Paul Porter, Dorothy Roseborough, Marie Russ, Edgar Schowaler, John Shively, E. B. "Bled" Shutz, Harold Smith, Edward Worthington, David Willis, Dorothea Williams.
some members of the University delegation served on committees or had other special duties. Ted Shultz was a co-director of the "Milwaukee
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Linna B. Francis, A.B.24, Dies in Phoenix, Ariz
Linna (Brown) Francis, A. B. 234 died at home in Phoenix, Ariza. Dec. 13. Mrs. France is survived by her husband, DeVaughn Francis, also of the class "c" 24 who is Associated Press correspondent at Phoenix.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Francis were members of the News bureau staff in school here. Mrs. Francis was the third, Khadim manthi, and Theta Sigma Phi.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE
Valley Contest Squad of Men's Glee Club to Be Chosen Soon
Group May Sing at Kansas City Atchison, Leavenworth and Lecompton
From Kansas City the squad will leave for the valley contest at St. Louis in which 10 clubs will sing The schools competing are: the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma A and M, Kansas State College, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Washington University, Iowa University, from the University of Arkansas, and Westminster at Fulton, Mo.
The winner of the newly formed Kansas State group will also sing in the valley contest. This group, which includes Baker, Ottawa, Stuart, Bethel, Teachers, Washburn, Emperior Teachers College, College of Emporia, Teachers College, and Hays Teachers College.
The concert members of the Men's Glee Club will be chosen after the quartet trials this week, according to Pref. F. A. Larcomerre. After that meeting, the men will hearalls at 9:30 p. m. on the third floor of central administration building. All members will be present at the regular Wednesday and Sunday拜会.
For practice during the week preceding the valley contest the club will sing at Leavenworth, Aitchison, and possibly Leptonom.
The club will sing in Memorial hall, Kansas City, can. B., feb. 2, under the auspices of the Kwilans Club. Evett Servler L., L. B. *24*, will give a special reading. The proceeds will be under "privileged children's fund."
Weather for 1926 Normal
Rain and Snow Show Deviation Says Weather Bureau
Except in the amount of rain and of snow, the weather for the year 1926 did not show any considerable departures from the normal, according to the official weather report of the University of Karias weather bureau.
The mean temperature for the year of 54.57 degrees in 0.93 degree above the normal annual temperature. The maximum temperature for the year, 108 degrees, occurred Aug. 9, and the minimum temperature below zero, occurred Jan. 12.
The last freezing temperature in the spring occurred the morning of April 15, and the first freezing temperature there was more than 122 days free from frost during the year of 1926, and the normal length of the growing season.
The year was notable for the total amount of snow, 34.50 inches. This amount was exceeded in 1912, 1865, and 1874. For the year there were 96 days in which snow or rain fell in measurable amount. Based on the 57-year average, December was very near a normal month.
Mrs. Buehler is a graduate of Washburn College. She is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. Mr. Buehler is a graduate of Central Westleyan in Missouri, and holds an A. M. degree from Northwestern University.
The marriage of Miss Lorraine Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Bates of Topeka, to Prof. E. C. Buckler of the department of nursing at the college, took place the home of the bride's parents, Friday evening, Dec. 24.
Professor Buehler Brings Christmas Bride Home
Professor Buchler and his bride who be at home in Lawrence following a wedding trip to New Orleans,
Four students at Northwestern University are appointed to serve on the highest faculty board for the supervision of student activities.
Memorial Stadium Will Be Completed by Sept. 1, 1927
ANSAS, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1927
Curve Increasing Capacity to 36,000 Authorized by Resolution
The athletic board authorized the completion of the Memorial stadium in an official resolution passed at a meeting Dec. 18. The finishing of the stadium will mean the building of the building "horse-scarf" on the north end.
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Capacity Enlarged by 15,000
A seating capacity of 36,000 is expected to be in readiness to accommodate the football crowds of next year. Teams will need to add about 15,000 seats. Bleachers at the south end will take care of at least 8,000, thus making a possible seating capacity of 44,000. If the demand for seats increases, the double decks on the original stadium footbridge provide 10,000 more seats. An ultimate capacity of 50,000 is possible.
The work will be completed by next Sept. 1. Bids will be called for about the middle of January. At least a $210,000 bond issue will be sold at that time, although $300,000 has been sanctioned by bankers. The sum is to be let will provide $165,000 which is necessary to build trust and will all cover the indebtedness of $48,000 on the present units.
The complete structure will cost $540,000. The cost of the first six units completed in November, 1921, was $27,000. In 1925 two more sections were added at a cost of $80,000. This last addition will be financed by the athletic association through football recs.
The entire building program has taken place during Dr. F, C. Allen's term as athletic director at the University.
Authorization Unexpected
The authorization of the completion of the Memorial stadium has been approved. The time, move, however, came suddenly. A committee was appointed at the meeting Dec. 18 to consider plans of construction. Doctor Allen is chairman, Prof. H. A. Rice and member of the committee, Leslie H. Dodds, engineer for the University, has been authorized to make the revised plans for the horseshoe. New plans will make the saving of a considerable sum according to the opinion of the board.
Doctor Allen said that the horseshoe would be ready for the 1927 football season as far as present place and skill, and he expects to have game next here. The Wisconsin, Kansas Aggie and Missouri games are expected to tax the seating capacity and this addition will aid him in accommodating the crowds.
Annual Concert Planned
The date of the concert was set so that it would not interfere with last minute studying for the finals. This is the first concert of the orchestra for the year, and student enterprise tickets will admit.
The annual mid-winter concert of the University symphony orchestra will be given Monday night, Jan. 17 at 8 o'clock in Fraser church, according to an announcement made by Prof. Korskevitz, the director this morning.
The orchestra will be augmented by several faculty members and also by four pieces from the Kansas City Little Symphony Orchestra. These will be, oboe, bassoon, viola, and double bass.
Miss Irene Peabody, soprano, will be the soloist with the orchestra, and will have orchestra accompaniment for her numbers. Miss Peabody is an instructor in voice in the School of Fine Arts.
First Appearance of Orchestra to Be Jan. 17
While the very best in orchestral literature has been selected for the concert, care was taken to choose numbers that were melodious and vigorous, said Professor Kueisterle. The opening number will be Beethoven's "Carolinaus," which is a descriptive overture of one of Shakespeare's characters. Co-founder of the festival, which celebrations in music circles this year marking the 100th anniversary of the death of the great composer.
Washington, Jan. 3.—American relations in Mexico, Nicaragua and China are in the most critical state of recent years, and President Coolidge is asking the press to stop criticizing the administration for the present policy, said Secretary of State Kellogge today when he cancelled his regular conference. Special significance was attached in the memo to Kellogge's actions because of disquieting major developments since the secretary received the press on Dec. 30, when he declined to discuss foreign affairs.
Wire Flashes
Washington, Jan. 3. $2 Appropriations of $200,000 for the construction of a summer white house in the Rocky mountains of Colorado, was proposed in a bill introduced in the house to approve a new conservative Taylor Democrat of Colorado.
Washington, Jan. 3—The government's sweeping St. Louis victory in the Teapot Dome oil spill, annulling leases held by Harry F. Sinclair companies, will be reviewed by the United States supreme court. The suprem court today granted a review of leases holding the leaves on the rich naval reserve oil land in Wyoming had been obtained fraudulently.
Analysis of Resources of Kansas Advocated in Industrial Program
Dean Walker Emphasized Need of Definite Objective for
His second point was the need for a real knowledge of the actual resources of the state, what resources are developed and which offer the most possibilities for future development.
Future Work
A program for the industrial development of Kanaas through a complete analysis of Kansas resources is underway. This will be done by Dean P. F. Walker of the School of Engineering. This circular was sent to the Chambers of Commerce of Kansas.
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that without some objective a program of industrial development cannot be carried out successfully.
He emphasized the fact that other states have methods of distributing information of this nature. Southern California, for instance, has a budget of nearly half million dollars annually raised by taxation, for the circulation of industrial facts about that section.
He advocated a state supported, centralized bureau of research which would analyze the natural resources of the state in such a manner that all workers would be carefully worked and would be easily available to interested parties.
The work outlined in the circular, if carried out, would not require special legislative appropriations but requests for the necessary money will be contained in the budgets for the two state schools.
Dean Walker is sending the circulars to Chambers of Commerce in Kansas and Prof. W. A. Dill, director of the Kansas State University, stating them to the newspapers of state.
The Japanese prints, exhibited in rooms 302 and 304, west administration building, were produced during the "great color period" of Japanese art, many of them more than seventy-five years ago.
The January exhibit of Japanese prints has been augmented by a display of student work, according to Prof. Dai Yoon, head of the department of design.
Student Work Augments Japanese Print Exhibi
The exhibit of student work occupies rooms 300 and 301, west administration building, and room 304; central Administration building.
outside, Jan. 3. — King Ferdinand's illness suddenly has become more aggravated, and it appears today that his project visited to Paris that he had previously and perhaps another operation would be abandoned. Crown Prince Michel, the five-year-old son of former Crown Prince Carlo, will be baptised Thursday, according to a statement released earlier that the king would be unable to appear at the public ceremony.
Chancellor Gives Building Program in Biennial Report
Summary of K. U. Needs Included in Statement to Regents and Governor
Proposal for a ten-year buildin program for the University of Kanas is contained in the biennial report of Chancellor E. H. Lilind and head of departments, submitted recently it The building program, auspiciously begun six years ago, was again halted by business depression. Thus the number of needed buildings represents in part the area due to postponement, and is due to increased funding of the functions of the University.
Included in the Chancellor's list of needed buildings are: A modern laboratory building to replace Snow hall, officially condensed; equipment of auditorium, now under construction; unit of engineering laboratories, to provide needed facilities for architecture and civil engineering; a student hospital to replace inadequate rented property; music building; chemistry and pharmacy building, or building; completion of library; dormitories for men and women; two additional units for Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City and a nurses' home adjoining the hospital.
People Demand ...
"The needs of a growing university demand the Chancellor. "They reflect the pressure of demands by the people for the best opportunities for their sons and daughters. Education means to these fathers and mothers the eternal debt we owe to the next generation. "In many cases, larger and larger number of the young people find their way to the University from the farms and towns and cities of Kansas. Kanas sends more of her sons and daughters to host any other state in the Union.
"Growth of the University the past biennium is more significant," the Chancellor says, "in view of the increased standards of scholarship enforced in practically all divisions of the University, and to the fact that the University might otherwise enter the University freshman class go to junior colleges Many of these enter the University later with advanced standing.
"This development is, we believe, fortunate for the students and for the institutions concerned," says the Chancellor. "It permits the University to more fully its propa function as a university, or center for higher studies."
More Attend High School
The Chancellor also says: "High school enrollment in the United States has increased to 890 and still remains exact figures on high school enrollment in Kansas this year are still unobtainable, but it is certain next June's graduating class will be in excess of 600. Every high school graduate is a potential college student. Only when high school attendance targets to eib can one predict the rising tide of college enrollment.
"These tendencies reflect the interest of the public in higher education, and particularly the enlarged recognition of the value of the college-trained man in business and industry."
English Majors to Meet Advisers Regarding Worl
Each English major must see his major adviser about his work before enrolling, according to the secretary of the department of English. If possible each should bring his tran笔试 to the office of the dean.
The secretary also announced that Miss Margaret Lynn will meet with the majors this week, Miss Rose Morgan next week, and Miss Sara陆 on the following week. Miss Lynn's schedule, to be carried out in room 201 Prazer hall, was given as follows: Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. This schedule will appear on the bulletin board in the Chancellor's office.
For the first time in its history, the Michigan State College has an official seal. The design, accepted by the state board of agriculture, by the state board of agriculture,
New Directories Arrive After Lamented Delay
The new 1926-27 student directories have arrived and are being distributed from the registrar's office. 104 west Administration building. Each student is to copy a book.
The cause of delay in the directories, according to George O. Foster, is delinquency in the office of the copy copy was sent in over ten weeks ago.
Students Advocate Free Investigation of Vital Questions
Problems of Race, Industry War, and Religion Were Considered
A plea for free discussion and investigation on the problems of war, race, industry and religion in the American colleges was sent out by delegates to the national student conference at Milwaukee last week. They also pledged themselves almost unanimously for racial equity, were by a large majority dissatisfied with the system and opposed investigated industrial democracy. They were divided on the question of war. The vote on the various propositions was taken at the session Saturday morning.
Approximately 1560 students voted on the war question. Of these 327 voted to support no wars, 740 agreed to support some wars but not others, 192 disagreed with all wars in which the United States entered and 355 were non-committed.
About one thousand delegates voted on race and industrial conditions. The vote to give to members of every race the same opportunities was almost unanimous. Only 11 thought that certain races were inferior and should be neglected. Three delegates on the campus to any races which were enjoyed by the majority was supported by 681 votes. Thirty-five delegates were non-committal. Only 38 thought the present capitalistic system industry was according to the principles of Christ. Eight hundred thought it would not work and not for profit. Support of the American students for the strengthening and improving of organized labor was favored by 385. Replacement of the present system by co-operative distribution and sharing of profits was supported by 924 delegates. Fifty-seven believed that community more nearly approached the Christian Christ than the industrial system. Sixty-seven were non-committal.
It was voted to send the results of these findings to President Coolidge and to Congress.
L. N. Flint Receives Honor
Kansas Professor Is Elected Association President
Prof. L. N. Flint, head of the department of journalism, was elected president of the American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism at the annual meeting of the association at Columbus, Ohio, Dec 28. Other officers elected were Prof. D. W. McDermott, vice president, Michigan vice president, and Prof. A. L. Stone of the University of Montana, secretary-treasurer.
This association is a standardizing agency in journalistic education, and admits to membership only those institutions of the highest rank. There are now 18 institutions in the association of Kansas being a charter member.
Professor Flint read a paper on "Methods of Teaching Critical Writing" while at the meeting.
The annual meeting of the Association of Teachers of Journalism was also held at Columbus, Dec. 29 to 31. Prof. Helen O. Mahin, of the department of journalism, attended this meeting, and gave a report on "Graduate and Research Work in Journalism."
Doctor Sheron Returns from Trip Dr. Florence Sheron returned this morning from her trip to New York City. She attended a meeting of the American Welfare Department of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City and a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
ence in Philadelphia
Arthur Clough, bookkeeper and accountant for the Journalism Press for the past three years, accepted a post with the Kawasaki City accounting firm.
Many High School Programs Given by County Clubs
University Speakers Made Tours of the State to Preside at Meetings
Chancellor in Four Counties
Chancellor E. H. Lindley was the principal one of a number of speakers from the University who made tours through the state in the interest of higher education and the Kansas University.
One of the most impressive programs in the history of the county clubs was put on during the Christmas holidays, according to Fred Elsworth, secretary of the alumni, who has been connected with county club work for a number of years. And, according to Mr. Elsworth, it was a wonderful experience at the mentation of Raymond Nichols, chairman of the associated county clubs.
The Chancellor spoke at meetings arranged through the co-operation of the SedwickRE, Reno, Pratt and Kingman county clubs in those counties, making his first talk before an assombra meeting of students Tuesday morning, Dec. 21.
In Kingman the Chancellor spoke before a noon meeting held under the auspices of the Lions Club. In the afternoon he talked to the students of Kingman high school at their K. U. assembly. This assembly was also attended by all seniors in Kingman county, alumni of K. U. and town people.
Mass Meeting at Pratt
A mass meeting was sponsored at Pratt Tuesday evening by the Chamber of Commerce, the K. U. alumni office of the College of Engineering students with Chancellor Lindley as the principal speaker. He also spoke at an assembly at the Pratt high school Wednesday morning.
The Chancellor was a guest at a noon meeting of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Dec. 22, and gave a short talk there, before a junior high school that afternoon to appear before a special assembly.
Chancellor Lindley complemented the four county clubs which organized his meetings for their excellent cooperation and management. He stated that he was delighted with his audience and enjoyed meeting the participants many favored comments in the press.
Coach Cappigan Gives Talks
Coach Franklin C. Cappan was the principal high school senators of Dodge City Monday, Dec. 20, at a Rotary Club meeting where he gave a talk. Monday afternoon he found in Buckland where he talked to the high school students, Mr. Baird, who introduced the Fowler, Moace and Liberal high schools. At Liberal he spoke before the students in their annual Christmas assembly and distributed gold awards awarded to Liberal letter men.
Coach Harold O. Steele gave K. U. talks, sponsored by the county clubs, at Toronto and at Yates Center, appearing before high school assemblies in both towns. Practically all of the talks were with students, talks and conferences with students and alumni in the interest of the athletic department.
According to many people who heard Coach Cappon, he gained instant favor where he spoke by his friendly and approachable, his friendly, unpretentious manner.
Banquet Given in Kansas City
Ianquet Given in 'Kansas' City
H. G. Ingham, director of the KU
museum, gave meetings in Stafford and Pawnee counties.
In Stafford county he appeared before assemblies in the Stafford,
Mackville and St. John high schools,
and in Pawnee county he gave talks in Garfield and Bucked high schools.
The meetings in Pawnee county high schools were of 35 minutes duration with K. U. programs sponsored by Raymond Nichols and seven other county club members and alum. At the meeting, a View of the campus was presented.
The Kansas City alumni and present K. U. students in Kansas City, Mo., gave a banquet at the Baltimore hotel Monday evening Dec. 27, at which the outstanding athletes of Kansas City high schools were entertained by guests from all the colleges of Kansas attended the banquet and became acquainted with the high school football men. Dr. Forrent C. Allen was the speaker of the evening.