THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
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British Economist Talks to Students On 'Bureaucracy'
NUMBER 136
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 18, 1923
Organized Intelligence
Remedy of Evils of
System—Corruption
Greatest Charge
"Organized intelligence is the true remedy of the evils of bureaucracy," said Henry Higgs, LL. B., F. S. S., and James Holmes, former director of the Economics and former official of the British exchequer, in a convoitation of the student body this morning in which he explained the charges he made against the bureaucratic form of government.
Bureaucracy, or government by officials, as Doctor Hgloss defended it, is universally disliked. In the last general British election, which occurred in 1985, two parties joined in denouncing it and relied repeatedly on its inherent defects.
"The charge of corruption is one which is easily brought and difficult to disprove. No higher degree of fraud is expected than is expected that be prevalent in the private citizenship of the country," said Doctor Hirge. "It is true that the system of bureaucracy tends to corruptions, but corruptness is due to other evils."
East Charged with Corruptness
Doctor Higgs showed that in Eastern countries where the charge of corruption is most often justified, the ridiculous taxes and low regular pay of officials who receive their real compensation in ticks of bribe, which reason are the true cause of the evil rather than any inherent evil in the system. "The official in England regards himself as a trustee and is rarely guilty of it," Higgs said. He is paid properly and regularly, the tendy ney is reduced to a minimum."
Routine Is Serious Difficulty
Te charge that bureaucracy is tainted with arrogance it is not sustained in America and England, in the opinion of Doctor Higgs. It is not generally applicable nor necessarily true. The difference in temorious of the public in continental economies accounts for its press there.
Routine Is Serious Difficulty
"Mankind is as indolent as it cares to be. Because of the truth of this statement the charge of idleness is undoubtedly justified in every country. The charge, however, is one against political administration, and the powerful duties of government increase the number of necessary civil servants increases and the risk of using idle is much less in Europe today than heretofore.
"Organization and special education are the two chief remedies suggested by Doctor Higgs. There ought to be a staff college much as in the army where students who enter civil service. Training alone this line would assist in preventing waste and bad management and would increase co-ordination and co-operation between government departments according to Doctor Higgs.
"The most serious difficulty is the evil of routine. Although a certain amount of it is essential, routine may become a serious obstacle to efficiency. It is due to the lack of intelligence on the part of officials and those who direct. The main charges against bureaucracy are to some extent true, since government consists of only one official men—and can not be expected to be at a higher level than the level 6.2 private citizenship."
K. U. Library Buys Noted Biographical Dictionary
The "Biographic Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne," a biographical dictionary has recently been received by the K. U. Library. Although the dictionary is in eighty-five volumes and very famous, the library was able to buy it for $17.64 because of the low rate of exchange.
"This is one of the standard biographical works for ancient biography," and Mr. Manchester today, "work on it was stopped by the death of Michaud. The supplement has been finished, but the edition valued because it contains certain logographical details since suppressed."
Topkice, April 18—Jonathan M玉瑚 today announced the appointment of L. E. Wair of Oberlin, an attorney, to accompany Judge J. C. Lathrop.
Installation of W. S. G. A.
Officers Will be Tuesda
Installation of the newly elected officers and representatives to the Women's Student Government Association will be held next Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p. m., it was a separate meeting of that body last night.
Regular reports of the committee were given at the meeting. The report on the Varsity dance last Saturday showed that there being only ninety-four couples present. This goes to prove the thy that spring Varsity runs low in numbers on account of so many participants at the Hill at this season of the year.
America's Premier Athletes Will Meet In Kansas Relays
World Famous Track Star
Will Compete to Break
Present Records
Some of the best athletes in America will be entered in the special events in the Kansas Rivals Saturday, April 21. The special events are the regular track events and some fast time will be made. It is possible that some world records may be broken.
Anguer, of Illinois University,
American record holder of the javelin
at 202 feet and 5 inches, will be on
the podium at McKnown, from Kansas.
State Normal, will be entered in the pole
vault. He holds the world's indoor
record at 12 feet, 10 inches. In a
artificial meet with Baker he vaulted 13
Frazier, of Baylor University, the A. A. U. record holder of the low hurdles, will be on hand to make someone step to garners, a first in that event. Brookings of Iowa, who holds the Big Ten and National Collegiate Athletic Association in the low hurdles at 23.45 seconds, is also entered.
Emerson Norton, of Kansas, stands a good chance to win the cup given for high point man in the special events. Poor should annex a first in the high jump. He has jumped 6 times in this competition and the ham of Kansas probably will place high in the broad jump as he jumps around 23 feet consistently.
P. E. P. Pledges Nineteen
The Haskell weight men loom up as strong contenders for first in the weight events. Norton also should win the women's race, making made 42 feet in the Oklahoma meet
Ku Ku Klub Chapter Will Sell Programs at Relays
Nineteen men were pledged last night by the Ku Ku chapter of P Epison P, national pep fraternity, to support the membership of the local chapter to a maximum of forty, as they have previously been handicapped because of insufficient numbers. Plans were made for gymnastics programs at the relay games, April 21.
"The men were pledged for active work in the University," said Wayne McCoy, c24, newly elected Chief Ku this morning. "Committees will be appointed this summer to work out a program to create better understanding between the various chapters of EID Diplomacy and to help K. U."
The following men were plucked Ashley G. Classen, c24, Lain Cygne Sam Weatherty, c25, Lawrence Walter McAdow, c26, Hwiliam Warren; Michael Kannan, c27, Paul Rienniston; Kannan City, Mo.;
Chancellor E. H. Lindley and Prof W. S. Hunter, head of the department of psychology, were made honorary members of Beta Chi Sigma, honorary psychology fraternity, last Friday afternoon. Another initiation will be held next Thursday afterfternoon for Dorothy Vaughn, c23, Velma Heimer, c23, Lynn Brown, c23, Nert Bach, graduate student.
Famous Orchestra To Give Concerts Here on May 26
Minneapolis Symphony Has Greatest Director in World; Includes 14 Nationalities
The M neopaisa Symphony Orchestra, which will give two concerts in Robinson Gymnasium Thursday, April 25, is composed of fifty-four members and has the greatest director in the world, Henri Verbrugge. These numbers will be the last of the University Concert Course.
"A more cosmopolitan body on work or less than this group of musicians cannot be found anywhere," said Dean Butter this morning. Fourteen different artists joined Mr. Verehburg, n.e.t., her or him. Mr. Verehburg, n.e.t., gave him this son son to direct the Mimma orchestra, himself world-famous as the director of the composer's emphony orchestra of Sydney Australia.
When the request for Mr. V. Ribengen to direct the Minneapolis Symphony reached him at Brussels, he answered that the orchestra was so famous in Europe, and that as for himself the city of Minneapolis had become well known through the recognition of the orchestra.
We] Known in Europe
Mr. Verbrugghen became a pupil of Yayne, famous Italian musician and went with that master violinist to London in 1883. When he was 14 he joined the Orchestra in London. When 15 he won the Premier Prize at the Conservatoire. Thereafter he was constantly on the platform, and in 1883 was taking part in chamber music concerts. This same y年 he ar he joined the Scotland orchestra in Glasgow, the object being to extend his knowledge of symphonic music. While with this orchestra he was appointed leader and conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Frederick Cowen. He also became conductor of the Queen's Hall orchestra.
Director Is World Famous
Myers Talks on 'K' Books
Director Is World Famous
"No one has made greater musical history in Australia than Henri维雷格奔汉." it is stated in Stead's Review, a leading Australian publication. It describes an inefficient orchestra, which has given the people of the Commonwealth a most brilliant rendering of the works of the most famous composers."
Mr. Vervengrich conducts most of his rehearsals of the Mimmopads orchestra in English. Now and then he appears at a time of special apt and can employ it in a manner that at least nine-tenth of his musicians will understand him. The majority of the members of this group is conversant in at least three languages.
Students
Solomang Ramalinga, in Kansas, City Solomang Ramalinga, a native of Madras, and a graduate of the University of M. A., this year, is attending the Christian Church Council in Kansas City as a guest of the Christian church women of Jackson County, Mr. Ramalinga morning at Junior College at 8:30.
Henley Walsh in speaking of the "Studies," told of the various ways to study human nature through activity. She referred to "Athletics," said that the gymnasium is the place where you know people as they really are. "Pictures" was the subject of Heinstein Hudson's pictures as an aid to the memory.
Tell of Experiences On Campus
"The Senior's K Book" was the title of the Y. W. C. A. meeting, yesterday at 4:30 p.m. in Myers Hall Jessie LeeMyers was in charge of the meeting and spoke of the advantages of a "K" book in aiding the seniors to review their college experiences and activities, and to show graduation, how they might improve upon their own experiences.
Representatives of the different activities and phases of the college life of the many interests of the campus are invited to a memory book, and our college friends will be long remembered," said Elva McMullen, spokesperson of the college.
WIRE FLASHES
Weather—Fair tonight and probably Thursday. Weather tonight in east portion.
Wichita, April 18.—R. C. Liggett Kansas City, Kan., was re-elected president of the Kansas Motion Picture Theatre Owners Association which closed its fifth semi-annual convention here.
Topeka, April 18—Gov. Jonathan M. Davis recently announced the appointment of a new State Board of Education for the City, Kan., was among the new apprentices. Also Governor Davis appointed Dr. J. F. Hassig, of Kansas City, Kan., and Dr. M. F. Stapleton of the board of medical registration.
Washington, April 18. - The Interstate Commerce Commission today started a nationwide investigation of transportation conditions. In a questionaire sent to more than 100 railroads the commission asked complete information about labor and labor conditions and everything relating to general operation.
Toppea, April 18 - The state charter board today granted a charter to the H. W. Skinner Livestock Company, the largest new corporations to enter business this year. This company is capitalized for one million dollars. Weather - Fair tonight and probable rain. Warner tonight in east portion.
Judges are Selected For Coming Debate With K.S.A.C. Women
Question is Choosing Presid ential Candidates by Direct Primary
Two members of the women's debating team which will meet Manhattan tomorrow night at 7:30, are veterans, having been on the winning side in the debate last year. The judges for the debate here, announced today, are Coach Wright, coach of the Kansas City high school; and Coach Summers, Park College, Parkville, Mo.
This is the third annual clash. In the first debate, K. U. won in both places. Last year, the negative team won, while the affirmative team lost, the question being the extension of the industrial court to the United States. This year the question is "Resolved: that presidential candidates should be chosen by direct primary." For the third debate, this debate, it is agreed that this direct presidential election should include a system of preferential building with two choices.
The affiliate team, which will debate here is composed of Lois Robinette, Anabel Pringle, and Mryl Hart. The negative team, which goes to Manhattan, consists of Lois Ferguson, Ford, Ford, and Mary Wright Aber
--five Hundred Armenian Families Have Already Departed From Syria
The debate, which will be at the Little Theater, will start promptly at 7:30.
To Vote for May Queen
Under New Rule, Any Senior May Nominate Candidate
A new method for the election was decided upon at a recent meeting of the senior class officers. Any son in the class will be given a date not later than Wednesday noon, April 25. The name of the candidate may be handed to Joe Bloomer or left at Fraser check with Milton on Friday. A person must have a record of 9 and 11 a.m. m. and 2 and 4 m.
Nominations for May queen are now in order, according to Joe Bloomer president of the senior class. The May queen for the annual spring festival will be elected Wednesday April 25.
Following the nomination the names of the nominees will be posted early Thursday morning, April 26, at the check stand. A box will be placed there where seniors may deposit their donations. The May queen, who must be a member of the class, will be crowned at the May Fete which has been set for May 27.
The data rule will be off for the high school operetta "In Old Louisiana," Monday, April 21.
Orpha Harding, Pres., W. S. G. A.
Orpha Harding, Pres.
W. S. G. A.
Wilson to Assume Direction of Fight On World's Court
"The Program if Carried out Will Place the President in a Most Peculiar Predicature"
(By the United Press)
(Bry the United Press,
Washington, April 18.—Woodrow
Wisdom in the defense of Democratic strategy in the light on the Harding word court proposal.
Wilson, in conference with Senator
Carter Glass and others, has mapped a program which, if carried out, will put Mr. Harding in a predicament
that which Wilson faced in the
League of Nations fight in the Senate.
The Wilsonian plan is to force Mr. Harding to choose between unconditional American adhesion to the world court of the League of Nations, or defend of his entire plan for American participation in the court.
Fight Centers on Reservations
Fight Centers on Reservations The fight will center on the Harding-Hughes reservations to the court presiding. Hughes submitted and Harding agreed these reservations as protecting American rights and traditions and have asked the Senate to nify the protocol with the reservations.
As Wilson stated in his letter to Represcientate Rouse, of Kentucky, he is opposed to membership on such restricted terms. But his strategy goes further than that question. If it is supported by Democratic senators it will eventually force to the front again the clear cut issue of American nations assembled in the League of Nations piecemeal plans for American arbitration in an international effort to prevent war, Wilson believed.
Wilson Wants Co-operation A curious angle of the Wilson plan is that it contemplates co-operation of the vigorous folds of Wilson's Islamic reconcilies—in the embarrassment of the Harding administration.
If the reservations are rejected, Harding, Hughes, and Lodge will then have to decide whether to vote for unconditional court membership which the Democrats will support almost solidly or to turn upon the plan of their own suggesting to prevent its adoption.
Shoe Artists Train For Barnyard Tennis
One hears everywhere the clang and whining of horseshoes in the hands of the wounded-champions of the "barnyard golf" tournament, behind the department of physical education of major artists in this line believe in "Couisism," and demonstrate their improvement by tossing ringers and leanners, or perhaps top the ringer of the opponent and cancel his score going to take some near pleasing outcome, cording to opinions expressed on the campus, and you hear of the process of "Bill" and "Ted," and others who never fail to cap a ringer for the opponent, or to slip in one for a counter attack in the tournament, and we find here is much larger number than enters the boating and wrestling tournaments, or who have entered the hand ball tournament. Is this game a gentle man? Maybe it is a red-blooded man is more familiar with the art than with the more technical sports Anyhow the interest in this tournament is poured for by the number
All Basketball "K" Men to be "Cake Walk" Guest
The Cake Walk, annual spring party of the senior class, will be given Saturday night, April 21, at F. A. U. hall from 9 to 12 o'clock. Allan's six piece orchestra of Emma Miller will furnish the music. Clever lighting decorations, according to those in charge. Refreshments will be served. The basketball "KM" men will be guests of the party. Alumni are eligible to attend. The committee urges that tickets be bought early since only a limited number may attend. Tickets may be obtained from the University of Alabama Bradley, Pat Conroy, Bill Campbell, Virginia Schinn, Edine Pumphrey.
A Student Union Building Next!
Ireland is Recognized by League of Nations
Geneva, April 18—The government of Ireland was granted recognition as an international entity for the People's Republic of China in the council of the Council of the Republic of China.
The council decided to send an invitation to Ireland, as well as the United States and Germany to attend the intra national customs conference which is to be held here October 16. France made the motion which constituted Ireland's first official international recognition as a separate state. Other non-members of the lague were invited.
Christians are Fleeing As Result of Recent Angora Disagreement
Constantinople, April 18—Christians are fleeing from Alexandria owing to strained relations between France and Germany, according to news agency, Five hundred Armenians have already departed from the city. An outbreak is feared as a result of recent disagreement, including that over the Chester confession to the United States and the French have protested to Turkey.
A band of fifty Armenians from Syria attacked a Turkish village in the Adana district, according to the news agency, "rushed up and destroyed the attackers" the report states. The Turks at Angora are in a mood of restrained belligerency as the time for resumption approaches. Lausanne conference dread near.
Ismet Pasha arrived here today for a conference with the allies on the theme of preparing the scheme before going to Lausanne. The conference adjourned until May 21 so it will not be in session when the con-ference adjourned Switzerland to resume the Graeco-Turkish trilateral agreement.
were armed.
Mustapha Kemel, Turkish warlord, who has appeared in a somewhat changed role since his marriage, made a speech to the army in which he declared that if the result of Lausanne conference necessitated resumption of hostilities he felt sure the army was prepared to do its duty.
Banquet Tickets go Fast
Orchestra Will Furnish Music
While Engineers Dine
"Tickets for the Engineers' twenty-third annual banquet Friday evening are going fast," said Paul Eaddott, in charge of this feature of the event. "Reservations must be in by Thursday. The banquet, which will be the first big event, outside of the conferences in the morning, will be held at 6 p. m. Friday in Wiedemann's grill room. It will be open only to englishmen and a few specially invited guests among whom will be Chancellor Lindley.
Several surprise events will form interesting events in the evening's entertainment. In addition, there will be inter-departmental toasts and toasts by prominent engineers. An orchestra will furnish "music while you eat," and all the guests will join in giving the traditional engineers' presentations of present officers of the School of Engineering, give farewell talks, and the new officers for the coming year will be formally introduced.
Kansan Board Puts Out
Banquet Edition of Paue
Several former Kawan Board members who are now active in the newspaper world will be present at the annual Kawan Board banquet on Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 this evening. They are: C. M. Gray, A. B., "22," of the Kansas City Star; Mort Anken, "c31," and Walter Haven, A. B., "21," both of whom are former Kawan Board members. Kawan City Kawan Elmer Lesser, A. B., of the St Joseph Gazette.
The program of the evening will be given in the form of newspaper editions. The first or "Bulldog" edit, published by the noon edition, Clare Furner, home edition, Lewelyn White; the short edition, Joe Turner; and the "Dog watch," by Prof. N. L. Flint. There will also be an "Extra" edition with a special focus on five members and former members of the Kansan Board will be present.
Delta Chi Grants Charter to Local Sigma Phi Sigma
Installation to Take Place The First Week in May; is Twenty-fourth Chapter
Sigma Phi Sigma, local fraternity,
has been granted a charter by Delta
Chi fraternity, according to wire
received this morning from W. W.
Bride, national secretary of Delta
Chi fraternity. Installation of the
local chapter will be held during the
first week in May.
Kansas chapter of Delta Chi will be the twenty-fourth chapter in the fraternity. Most of the chapters are located in the east and the extreme west, the closest chapters being at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, the University of Iowa, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin, Ohio State, and the University of Michigan. In addition, Delta Chi considers only chapters in state universities and colleges of high standing.
Investigation in February
The granting of the Kansas chapter was due in a large part to the efforts of J. C. Grover, national officer on expansion. Mr. Grover is a well-known attorney in Kansas City and a prominent football and track coach in Missouri in Valley, Mr. Bride and Mr. Grover built a thorough investigation of the local chapter and the University during February.
Prominent Delta Chis, in Kansas City who will attend installation include: John C. Grever, Arthur R. Wolf, Stanford Lyon, Jonzach Miller, Renault Maulet, Hale H. Houtt, William E. Hannon, E. Hannay, Erwin H. Busiek, J. Park, Ro O. Maddox, J. Pearce Kane, J. C. Swift.
Final arrangements for installation have not been completed, but will take place during the first week in May. The national officers and represen-tatives from the closer chapters will assist at installation.
Local Founded in v912
Sigma Phi Sigma was founded as a local fraternity at the University of Kansas Feb. 11, 1912. It has six ranked well scholastically and has taken active interest in all college activities. They are the owners of their present home on Louisiana street.
Members of the active chapter of Sigma Phi Sigma who will be initiated into Delta Chi are: G. B. Arrowski, A. Powerson, W. B. Woyle, K. Allen, C. Peckham, M. Miller, Glick Schultz, L. W. Deswalt, C. G. Vincent, P. C. Golove, W. W. Staplin, G. C. Fraizer, R. J. Snare, Carl Frederick, G. E. Gipes, J. A. Kerr, J. H. Mahaney, S. E. Else, O. C. Kerr, J. G. Kirkenshager, R. Kirkenchlager, G. Hawkinson, G. W. Guideau, A: R. Gates, W. Guedreau, H. A. Kemp, J. F. Daniels.
Law Students Hear Kuhl
'How to Use Law-Books' is Told By Rochester Man
Kuhl, M.R. of Rochester, N.Y., who talked Monday to students of the School of Law on "How to Use Law Books," is a representative of the Cooperative Publishing Company of Rochester. He tailed to the students to give instruction in the use of the law books his company. Mr. Kuhl's company, Kuhl and Co., has two or three others, publishes sets selected cases, unofficial reports, and encyclopedias, which are the tools of the lawyer's workshop. It is customary for these law book houses to send representatives on trips to the universities and colleges where the books and materials pertain to the peculiar merits claimed for them to show the students how to use them and how they are kept up-to-date.
Although the Law School offers a course in the use of law books, the staff at Mr. Kuhr's talk was large. Stacks are not required to attend the lecture.
Few Senior Invitations Ordered
Less than one-third of the senior invitations have been ordered. Those who want them can send them by sending their orders to Bill Reilly, 1340 Kentucky street, before the end of the week. A check must be sent to Mr. Reilly. The prices are as follows: 45 cards, 25 cents; 35 cards, and 12 cents.