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It is announced that Dr. E. H. Lindley will be inaugurated as chancellor of the University on June 7. A great many had suspected for several months that Doctor Lindley would be the next chancellor.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1921.
Regardless of what might be said in the coming elections, there is one essential difference between an aspirant to the presidential chair of the United States and the candidate for president of the Men's Student Council. The latter doesn't have to deliver an inaugural address.
WOOD IS AWAITED
If the question of Philippine independence were to be made the issue of a presidential campaign at the present time, the American electorate would be in the same state of mind it has always been on the subject—more or less ignorant. Aside from altruistic and ethical sources, there is little upon which a definite opinion of the matter can be based.
It is for this reason that the visit of Major General Wood to the Philippines is of vast importance as regards the future of the Islands. It is not to early to hope that the General's report will be entirely free from political influences, and that it will be the result of a careful analysis of the Philippine situation. Whether negative or affirmative, it must contain concrete reasons.
That the Philippines desire independence goes without saying. An elaborate campaign, conducted by the Philippine Commission of Independence, is flooding the United States with literature. Most of their argument holds highly the manner in which the United States has conducted the Philippine affairs, and the reader is not convinced just why the Filipinos desire to be seperated from American influences. One of the Philippine resident commissioners, however, states that "we believe that we can never hope to be a sturdy nation if we are to rely forever on the magnanimity of the United States." The "sturdy" nations of the world today are having very sturdy troubles at home, and the Filipinos had better think twice.
On the other hand, aside from certain arguments to the effect that the Philippines are not sufficiently advanced on the scale of civilization to govern themselves, there are few definite reasons why advantage the Islands should not be given independence. And we should speak hesitatingly concerning civilization. The Filipino might remember the European war and various other Incidents.
Offhand, the average American's sense of benevolence would persuade him in favor of the Philippines. But the average American, not having visited the Islands, knows little concerning the conditions that actually exist there. And there are a number of alleged problems to be taken into consideration, including that of Japan. So it is hard to tell.
After the announcement th
Americans during 1920 spent $50,
000,000 for chewing gum, the
efficiency experts are expected to come
out any day now with the statement
that the energy required to chew this
gum would have pushed a freight
train from Sitka, Alaska to Palm
Beach.
CREDIT TO BERGSON
Henri Bergson, writer and scientist, in a recent work brought the attention of the reading public to the "graphomaniac," a type of modern writer whose besetting desire—one might almost call it disease—is to "break into print" for no other reason than to see his name in black and white at the head of an article. The Boston Transcript is one among many publications that have commented editorially upon Bergson's work and its significance. At the close of its article, the Transcript deplores the fact that Mr. Bergson has failed to prescribe a remedy for ridding the public of the egotists in its midst whose consuming ambition to write springs not from conviction, inspiration, or even financial subsistence, but merely from an overpowering desire for publicity.
It is always easiest, in commenting upon new innovations in the world of thought or materialism, to pick out weaknesses or flaws in their construction, rather than to recognize and justly exploit them as valuable contributions to society. The Transcript in taken the easiest course.
In branding the "cheap-john" writers who are becoming allot more too common among us, Bergson has done a good thing. He has called our attention to their ever-increasing numbers, and sounded a warning. *Plans for the extermination of the publicity-crawlers will be forthcoming as time goes on. In the meantime, to Bergson should go the credit of opening our eyes to their existence among
On Other Hills
Track work for women is to be a new feature at the University of Iowa. A track meet will be held in May. The W. A. A. board will decide whether it will be an interclass or an individual meet. Hereto·fence · tennis and baseball have been the only outdoor sports for women.
At Oberlin College, the amateur theatre idea has been tried out and as proved successful it is managed practically the same as our little theatre here is managed by Professor facmurray. One act plays are the
The following are extracts from "The Peace Negotiations," the recent book by Robert H. Lansing, ex-Secretary of State They portray Mr. Lansing's conception of what the character of the Peace Treaty and the League of Nations covariant should be:
"The president's obsession as to a League of Nations blinds him to everything else. An immediate peace is nothing to him compared to the adoption of the Covenant. The whole world wants peace. The President wants his League. I think the world will have to wait."
"Even the measure of idealism, with which the League was at the first impregnated, has, under the influence and intrigue of ambitious statesmen of the Oz Kingdom, been greatly increased that force and selflessness are primary elements in international cooperation."
"It must be admitted in honesty that the League is on instrument of the mighty to check the normal growth of national power and national aspiration among those who have been redered impotent by defeat. . . This war was fought by the United States to destroy forever the enemy. Those conditions have not been destroyed. They have been supplanted by other conditions, equally productive of hatred, jealousy, and suspicion. . ."
at main feature and they are presented by amateurs.
From the Argonaut, University of Idaho paper, comes the report that class distinction is left in the hands of what is known as the "Executioner Beware," who must meet their warnings: "Freshman Beware! You are hereby ordered to dion the verdant sky piece next Thursday, the 17th of Ireland, and any Freshman who appears on the campus or on afar, will be subject to a police gear, known as the green beanie, will do so at the peril of his life. Signed, the Executioner's Club."
'There are three doctrines which should be incorporated in the Treaty of Peace if wars are to be avoided and should be to prevail in international affairs.
“These three doctrines may be popularly termed ‘Hands Off,’ the ‘Open door’ and ‘Publicity.’”
"THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS"
The Agricultural council at the Iowa State Agricultural College is planning a Carnival for the latter part of May. The committees will be in charge of the Agricultural Club and will have sections devoted to farm crops, soil division, and animal busbandry.
Leland Stanford University has initiated a new plan for raising funds for a Stadium. In return for subscriptions to the Stadium, ticket privileges for fifteen years are given. A contribution of $100 will assure the donor the right to buy two choice seats for a period of fifteen years. The Stadium will seat 60,000 and will cost $500,000.
Dr. R. T. Legge of the University of the Philippines has suggested that a psychopathic be established at his university in order that members of his group might receive treatment for overworked minds. According to Doctor Legge this ward would check many cases of insanity caused by study. He said that already several students and members had applied for treatment.
Spring Poetry
Charles Frye and Kenneth Baird of Formosco were guests of Ed Daily, '122, Friday.
Ode to the Politicians
The politicians now are out,
We see them scattered all about,
And as they scatter, from their not
We gather they're the chosen boy
They like us; so they all confess.
And from the tangled wilderness Of burning ills we knew not of
They swear by all the saints above To fetch us forth and let us stand, Delivered, in the Promised Land
Thus have the politicians spoke
Since man descended from the oak,
But judging from the facts in hand
We've yet to reach the Promised Land.
But we'll continue as of yore
But we'll continue as of yore.
To let them shake, and smile, and
roar:
And when the former "ins" all out
We'll throw our hats away and
shout.
shout,
Then settle down to bear and grin.
Until the blue bird comes again.
"To respond to the idealism of the moralist they have surrounded the new alliance with a halo and called it 'The League of Nations', but whatever it may be called or however it might be called, it is one of the Five Great Military Powers. It is useless to close our eyes to the fact that the power to compel obedience... is the fundamental principle.. Justice is secondary.. It is called upon to what is majest... founded on the shifting sand of self-interest."
—F. W. CLOWER.
"The record of the Paris procededg……is the record of the abandonment of principle, of the failure to follow precepts unconditionally proclaimed, of the repudiation by act, not by word, of a new and better type of international intercourse. It is not my purpose to fix the blame .. But, as the secrecy about the sabbath and so the President gave silent acquiescence...I realized...our judgments were at variance and our views irreconcilable."
"From the beginning...it was repeatedly declared that the United States ought to participate in the general plan for the upbuilding of the new States which...would finally become independent...but it was never, to my knowledge, proposed...that a mandate for Syria or the Asiatic coast of the Aegean sea. Those regions were rich in natural resources ...Expenditures in their behalf...would bring ample returns. On the other hand, there was a sustained propaganda. ...in favor of the United States assuming mandates over Armenia and the Azerbaijan, the burden of which...would be a constant financial burden...and, in the case of Armenia, would require...a military force...not less than 50,000."
"While we all recognize the primary purpose of a college education is not simply to make grades, yet no student can afford to let his grades become the least part of his college life;" so says the Sompsonian, official paper of the Simpsonon College; and it adds: "From the grade standings published in that book, we learn that some of the most of the school have placed school activities, athletics, 'fussing', and campusry above scholastic attainment."
The Minnesota Daily announces that seventeen girls received medals and embulbs in the trouts for the Woman's Life Saving corps.
She—"How will you know when the second is up?"
He—"May I hold your hand for a second?"
The recent legislature passed a law relating to the salaries of Commissioners in cities of the second class which provides that the Mayor and commissioners may submit to the electors at a regular city election the proclamation of a change in the salary of a Commissioner for their approval or rejection.
TO THE VOTERS
He—"Oh, I'll need a second hand for that."—Brown Jug.
The present Commissioner of Streets and Public Utilities, having asked the Mayor and Commission to submit the question: "Shall the salary of the Commission of Streets and Public Utilities be Eighteen Hundred Dollars (818.00) same will be voted upon at the election to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 1921. The reason for the increase is the charge
The reason for the increase is the fact that the commissioner in charge of these departments must devote his entire time to the city in order to properly look after the operation of the activities for which he is directly responsible, the being especially true of the water plant or other utilities.
The law allows the Commission to submit salaries of any amount for the consideration of the voters and, in fixing the salary at $18000.0 per annum in the above question, they desired to be entirely reasonable and fair for the amount of work required in this office.
Your earnest consideration of the above question will be appreciated.
Commissioner of Streets & Public Utilities.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. W. Cleland,
Political Advertisement
At the regular monthly meeting tha
l Thursday evening of Sigma Xi,
honorary scientific research fraternity,
initiation services were held for
three new members. They are, Mr.
Ben Brown, a graduate, now instructor in physics, from Jacobi University connected with General Electric Computer at Schecteday,
N. Y., and George Lymn, e21, of Lawrence.
The Senior Commencement Committee is now working on the program for commencement week. Final plans have not been made, but it is planned to begin in May from over to the linancial exercises for E. R. H Lindley.
The old and new cabinets of the W. Y. C. A. will have their annual house-party at Viland again this year on the week-end of April second
Professor Elwin Smith of the Fine Arts faculty has been re-engaged as a member of the faculty of the Bay View Summer University, at Bay View, Michigan. Mr. Smith has also been engaged as soloist for the Bay View Assembly and has played in the Assembly has a large chorus and orchestra, and from time to time gives the standard cantatas and oratories.
Chalton A. Powers, c'22, spent Sasster in San Antonio, Texas.
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Entertainments
APRIL 1—Freshman Frolic
APRIL 4 AND 5—Sittin' Pretty|
APRIL 15—College Hop
APRIL 16—K. U. Karnival
APRIL 25—Senior Play, "Mechanical Man."
"All Work and No Play Makes
Jack a Dull Boy" - Go to a Show
Varsity Bowersock Last Times Tonight
WILLIAM DE MILLE'S Mid-summer Madness
Jack Holt, Lila Lee
Lois Wilsonand Conrad Nagel
Also
"TORCHY'S DOUBLE TRIUMPH"
with
Friday and Saturday
in
Thomas Meighan
"FRONTIER OF THE STARS"
Also Chester Comedy "The Big Show"
Constance Talmadge
"DANGEROUS BUSINESS"
Also Pathe News
A 5 Reel Mack Sennett Love, Honor and Behave ENOUGH SAID
VARSITY Monday and Tuesday