THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXII.
No.174
German Situation Is Not Dangerous, Says F. E. Melvin
Hindenburg Victory Should Promote Rather Than Disturb Peace of Europe
"I am inclined to think from all indications that the recent German election means that nobody need be alarmed, that the sentiment for the republic is exceedingly strong, and that it will just be a continuation of what has happened," R. M. Mitchell, associate professor of history, Friday afternoon, in speaking of the election of Hindenburg as president of the German republic.
Professor Melvin says that there will probably be no immediate change as the result of the recent German election and that there is nothing to hold back. Mr. Melvin shows a strengthening of republican spirit in the German republic rather than a strengthening of royal feelting. Considering the fact that Mr. Melvin's party could possibly run, was only elected by a majority of 900,000 out of a large vote, and also the fact that he made many concessions which bind his party into the current concerns, Mr. Melvin says that the election of Hindenburg should encourage rather than discourage the peace of Europe. The Republican party was not strong when it was first elected, but now it becomes greater at the present time.
Campaigns Run Differently
Mr. Melvins says that a great facet in the election was the manner in which the campaigns were conducted. Mr. Marx tried the American style of "Hurrah" campaign and did not have the personality to carry it. He had to be more assertive, and did in America but he lacked the ability to put such a campaign across.
Hinderen played the "stay at home and keep quiet" game. He said as little as he could, and let his republican allies in publica are the harding school.
Personality Counted
In connection with this policy of silence, Mr. Melvin gives American and English journalists credit for making Hindenburg finally come out in public. He also gives him evading threats and smoked him out by use of satire and cartoons until he "gave so many hastages to the Liberals that they not if the Nationalists get him in, they would not get much." The statement says that he will have neither Nationalists or Liberalists behind him.
As to the real causes for the election, the contrived personalities of the candidates played a great part, according to the historian John G. Weissman. Also sectional prejudice and religious feeling played an important part. In some cases, especially with the women, sentiment toward the Republican was for the "Old Man," the war hero.
Mr. Mellvin feels that there is no cause for alarm because the statements of Marx and Hindenburg indicate a renewal of the old government. There is no internal danger because he pollled if it were not, he could do nothing for the majority in the Reichstag is against him. There is no external danger because Hindenburg plans to pursue a policy of security for France and observance of the Dawes plan. Mr. Mellvin says that this encourages the state to take action on the material element being Communion which has partially killed itself through the recalcitrant in the Socialist party.
Election May Put Off Peace
The election will probably postpone the stability of peace in Europe but when the final settlement is made, it will be stronger than if it had come faster, according to Mr. Melvin. He says the only thing in Germany to cause distrust is Communism, and that is only temporary. Mr. Germain says that if it does, it will treat Germany well. Germany will treat the allies square. Mr. Melvin thinks that he is sincere, and that the republic is for the first time on a sound, well-organized, and effective basis.
Experience in the practical methods of voting was offered to students in the department of political science, University of Chicago. At the last election, 275 students were assigned to the polls to observe the methods and to watch for illegal practices.
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Exchange Will Sell Books Not Claimed Tomorrow
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1925
Villiam T. Van Orman Is National Elimination Balloon Race Winner
According to Miss Ott, the students have been very slow in claiming their books, and she urges them the advantage of this final opportunity.
Goodyear III Covers Nearly
Six Hundred Miles From
St. Joseph
St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Mo, May 3—Piloting the Goodyear III, W. T. W. Van Orman won the national elimination balloon race, when his balloon ground near Reform, Ala., after covering approximately six hundred miles.
The big air class started in St. Joseph, Mo., last Friday. At the starting grounds a huge warrier was launched from the street to Van Orman's nearest competitor, Captain H. E. Honeywell, landed the St. Joseph near Aberdeen, Miss. a team that drove the short of the winner's mileage. Captain Honeywell, a veteran participant in aeronautical events, is chances of delaying the race, but action seems not to be ongoing. C. K. Wollom served as aide to Van Orman in the basket of the
Other balloons were eliminated early in the race. The S-14 piloted balloon reached the finish day after travelling 350 miles. Herbert B. Thaden in the Detroit, TN, who maneuvered 125 miles, and Major Maurice Smith with a mine craft, arrived in New York. In addition to the first prize of $1,000 and the Litchfield trophy, second place will receive $600, third, $100, fourth, and fifth with $100 will go to each contestant.
Van Orman will represent the United States in the international balloon race by virtue of winning the national elimination contest.
Score Given to Student
Original Manuscript of Hymn
Sent to Collector
Helen Pendleton, faxp., was last week given a manuscript copy of the hymn tune, "Federal Street." The copy was made by the composer, Henry K. Oliver, in 1876 in Lawrence, Mass., for the mother of Miss Alice Clark, who presented the manuscript to Miss Pendleton.
Mr. Oliver was the son of a former pastor of the historic old North Church in Boston, and in 1882 wrote the song, which he published as musical formulas. The musician was in love at the time, and wishing to dedicate his composition to the girl he loved, but lacking courage to use her name, he called his tune after the one he wrote.
Mr. Clark was educated in Harvard, and composed several hymn tunes which are less well known than "Fidelity," a hymn often used as settings for church songs.
Miss Pendleton is choir director and organist at Trinity Episcopal church and says that she is very proud of her work. She also was a section of original music manuscripts.
New York, May 4 — Uring workers of the United States, “to have enough patriotism not to fight in any war,” Eugene V. Debs, former Socialist candidate for the presidency, addressing a mass meeting that the international labor movement “was the only movement that will put an end to war.” Special police and frenemy were called out to handle the crowd of more than twenty-five thousand who tried “to listen in” on Deb’s speech at Madison Square Garden, thousand persons were turned away.
"The birds or something" which have kept some of the university women in Residence hall awake nights has proved to be tree toads says the Indiana Daily Student. The zoology department hearing of the disturbance sent out detectives with flashlights who located several of the little noisy ones and brought them in as evidence.
Dr. F. D. Farrell Will Be Appointed K.S.A.C.President
Huffman Indicates Board's Selection as New Head of Agricultural
School
It was announced this morning that, Dr. F. D. Farrell, acting president of the Kansas State Agricultural College would be appointed president of that institution at a meeting of the college's board on Wednesday, the new state board of presents today.
The announcement was made by Dr. C. S. Huffman, chairman of the board of administration. The apointment will be effective July 1.
The former head of the Agricultural College, Dr. W. M. Jardine, now a member of President Coolidge's cabinet, tendered his resignation upon appointment as secretary of agriculture. For a time he worked with an office board granting him an indefinite leave of absence. It was later decided, however, to accept it and give Doctor Farrell full authority as head of the school.
A row in the school textbook commission recently has brought out the fact that some members of the pointment. Some of the actions of the commission have been questioned on the ground that he had no right to be a member, only acting head of the institution.
Other things to be taken up by the state board of administration at their meeting this afternoon have been kept secret. It was expected that they would take up the question of fees at the University. Chancellor E. H. Lindley left this morning for Topeka to attend the session.
Topkea, May 4.—Salaries and budgets for the coming year were under decision here today at a joint meeting of the new board of regents and the state board of administration.
Heads of the state schools also attended the conference at which the resignation of W. H. Jardine, secretary of agriculture, as head of the state board, was announced; he will be formally accepted. Dean F. D. Farrell is to be appointed as Jardine's successor.
Tomorrow members of the text book commission will meet to contract for approximately $1,000,000 worth of school books. Scores of representatives of text book concerns are here for the meeting.
Plav Cast Is Incomplete
Additional Tryouts Will Be Held This Evening at 7 P.M.
Three places remain untiled in the senior play "Direct by MaI," according to Howard Fisk, director. "Nobody suitable for the roles of 'Jack,'" said the director. "You must be able to play a piano, and 'Edd' a ten-year-old boy who could be played by a girl, has been found," said Howard Fisk this morning. "We are still looking for the night for these parts in the Little Theatre at 7 o'clock."
Members of the cast who have already been chosen are: Helen, the lead by Frances Dumire, Mary, by May Houston, Louise, by Earlier Holcomb, Dick by Merlon Williams, by Jennifer Russell, by Kenneth Erasoll, Hal by Kenneth Crumley, and Harold by Ralph Newby.
The expansion of the University of Minnesota campus for some years into the future without interference from smoke, noise and dirt of industries was assured by the passing of a law prohibiting factories near the campus. The new law does not prevent construction. This will make it possible for the University to expand into districts free from industries.
Rehearsals for the parth start tonight. The date for the play has not been set but will be some time the latter part of May, according to Flask. "Direct by Mull" was written directly. "Sooooily." It is a 3rd college class.
The students of the department of education who have recently are赦ted teaching positions are: Cecil Priest, who will teach domestic science, English, and general science at Goff; Eather Waugh, music at Holsworthy; David Hewitt, music at Beloit; Tressie May, Spanish at Holstong, May Waitt, English and History, at El Dorado; and Edith Strobel, economics, at Garfield
Students Accept Positions
Wire Flashes United Press
Topken, May 4—Representatives of railroads were to meet this afternoon with members of the public service commission to work out plans for special roles for harvest workers in the Kansas wheat fields this summer. Jeff W. Greenleaf, member of the commission, estimates that not more than 800 workers will have been brought in to handle the 1925 wheat crop.
Washington, May 4.—Revision of the postal rates will be studied by a joint committee of congress to begin hearings July 20. Senator Moses O. Barnes will appear today after a conference with the president at the White House.
Washington, May 4. - The District of Columbia court of appeals today uphold the right of the internal revenue collectors to allow income tax payments to be made public. This action would prevent the district from pending before the court, involving the right of newspapers to publish income tax payment lists.
Herbert S. Hadley Strongly Denounces Grave Law Defects
*Traveling Oil Men* Indicetc and Laxity of Punishment Given Blame
Quite a sensation was caused Friday at a meeting of delegates to the American Institute of Law when Herbert S. Hadley, former governor of Florida and then President of Washington University, buried a number of denunciatory statements against "traveling oil men." Members of the institute loudly applauded the implication of his remarks, though he did not mention any names.
"I regard a fictive from service as second only to a fictive from justice," declared Mr. Hadley, Grave defects in the administration of criminal law in this country were resulting from the laxity in which the travels to foreign lands of oil men were regarded, he said.
Hadley called attention to a notable "imarmirment" of justice when "representatives of business interests in this country have gone to other countries at times when they were wanted as witnesses here." He said he hoped a law would soon be passed whereby the governor of one could require the governor another state to return a needed witness.
Mr. Hadley is a graduate of the University of Kansas, and first attracted attention in political and administrative circles many years ago when an attorney general of Minnesota introduced the oil industry at that time.
Mr. Hadley's speech was in explanation of a committee report dealing with the defects in criminal law and procedure in the United States. The committee had elaborate statistics, Mr. Hadley said, which covered the case he was bringing to attention. Not more than ten years before Mr. Hadley's statement by adequate punishment to the criminal, Mr. Hadley declared.
Professor Saskikin advanced the opinion that the wild sheep of Asa* and America had a commun origin. He believes that the American mountain sheep originated in Asia, somewhere in the region in eastern North America, sharing their relatives, that daring the mid-climate times that preceded the great ice age a branch of the family migrated to America over the land connection that once occupied what is now Bering Sea, and that the coasting of the glacial period forced these emigrants to travel southward on this continent.
Washington, May 4. The wandering of the animal inhabitants of the vast area of northern Asia during many thousands of years were outlined this afternoon before the meeting of the American Academy of Sciences, by Pref. Peter Sushkin, of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Wanderings of Animals Outlined by Professor
Students at the University of Oregon may substitute golf for gymnastic work and receive credit for it. The university is maintained on the campus.
University Honors Students' Mothers by Special Progran
W. S. G. A. Tea Is Feature of Day's Entertainment for Many Guests on Campus
The University honored mother, yesterday. Organized houses, campus organizations, and individual students among the guests, the mothers, et various affairs.
Cancellor Limley set aside yesterday as Mothers' day at the University. The day's program was an informal observance. Lawrence church services, open-house affairs at organized houses, and the all-University celebration of Labor Day features of the day's entertainment, in which the University was host.
The all-University Mother's Day tea was a huge success, according to Katherine Klein, president of W. S. G. A., and other members of the coa-
Approximately 80 mothers attended, a great many of whom were from out of town. They had an opportunity to meet the other mothers of University students and to know about the University and its activities.
The reeving line consisted of Chancellor and Mrs. E, H. Lidayd and Dean Agnes Husband. The members of W. S. G. A. council and this year's members of Mortar Board were the hostess.
Refreshments of punch, nut cookies and candies were served. Each mother was given a bouquet of sweetness arranged as an old-fashioned corsage with a ruffle of lace paper around it.
A musical program was given from 3 until 5 at which time Frances Connor and Margaret Bright played the music by John Mullin and Elvie Mullin, sang solos.
The University Mother's Day is to become a tradition of the University and it is believed by W. S. G. A. under whose nuances it was held, to be a most effective way for students also to bring the University and the homes throughout the state closer together.
Ex-Judge Turns Editor
Critic of Modern Newspaper Tries Hand for Day
(United Press)
Camden, N. J., May 4- Whole paper reporters take a 24-hour vacation, former Judge John E. Kates will be editor for a day of the Camden Courier. This unique experiment is designed to show how Judge Kates in which he attacked the modern newspaper because it played up sentimental crime and failed to give "due prominence" to the more constructive phases of life. "I would like to be the editor of a newspaper for just one day," Kates wrote. The judge offered him the chance and he accepted. The judge will have entire control of the plant tomorrow. Already interest in the experiment is so wide spread that orders for copies of the "Kates edition" have
Henley House Committee to Give Tea Thursday
The Henkley house committee of the Y, W, C. A., will be hostess at a tea Thursday afternoon at Henkley house from 3:30 to 5:30. This tea is in honor of the third year that Henkley house has been in the possession of the Y, W. C. A., being a gift of Mrs. A. Henkley.
The committee is a new one, and has taken as its work the caring for Henley house. "The first definite task that we are going to do is furnish the committee room," said Elizabeth Sunburn, chairman of the committee, "to we are asking us to bring many pennies as she is old, and thus give them to Henley for this work that we are undertaking."
John R. Dyer, cean of men, who has been confined to his home for the past few days with an infected foot, is rapidly improving and will probably be able to be in his office by the first of the week.
The other members of the committee are：“Mrs. E. B. Shultz, advisor, Vivian Kistler, Ruth Stoker, Evyn Crotts, Helen Smith, Marion O'Donnell, Dorothy Taylor, Virginia Compton and Rust Martin.
John Outland to Speak on Subject of Medicine
"The Father of the Kansas Renals," Dr. John Outland, of Kansas City, Mo., will give the fourth talk of the "Choice of a Life Work" series, which began May 6, at or before the central Administration building auditorium.
Doctor Outland will talk on the subject, "The Field of Medicine." Although the talk is especially planned for medical and pre-medical students it should be of interest to others and everyone is cordially invited to attend, according to John R. Dyer of men.
Nell Lorimer Will Join Y.W.C.A. Group in Trip to European Countries
A place has been reserved on it W, Y, C, W. A pilgrimage to Europe the third party will consist of students, trainees and secretaries who want to hire foreign students and study politics religious or spiritual problems a other countries.
Pilgrimage Will Study Political, Economic and Religious Problems
The group will sail from New York July 1 and will return August 21. Arrangement: are being made for the pilgrimage in Europe by Conrad Hoffman of the World's Christian Student Federation. In each country visited, the world student movement will arrange meetings and rightseeing trips.
Two days will be spent in Heliland visiting the Hague, seeing the art galleries and meeting with the Dutch student movement leaders. In German speaking countries, the movement and the relation of the Roman church to the present day problems will be studied. There also be meetings with social and political leaders and an international debate on the Davies commission and other important topics. At Prague, three days will be studied a new country which has grown out of the war and its problem in Germany. The Czech will probably send a similar party. The two groups will have some of their schedule in common.
England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland and France will be visited. Seven days will be spent in England. During that time a British conference will be held at either Cambridge or Oxford.
Y.M.C.A. Plans Retreat
Ceremonies Will Begin Friday and End Saturday
"The purposes of the retreat are to develop a fellowship among those who will be responsible for developing the program next year, and to help us develop the program to accomplish the purpose of the Christian Association," said Ted Shulz in speaking of the Y. M. C. A. retreat which will be held at the Rotary Boys camp eight miles north of Dayton and Friday and Saturday, May 8, and 9.
Members of the cabinet, member of committees, and members of ad viciory boards are all invited to go out on this retreat, which will last from 4 p. m. Friday until Saturday evening, according to Shultz.
The only visitor will be George Co
lms, former Y. M. C. A. secretary
and director of the ship of Reconclivities, who will be there throughout the retreat.
Educators Will Attend Park College Celebration
The three-day semi-centennial celebration of the founding of Park college, Parkville, Mo., will be held May 20 to June k, with educators and alumni from all parts of the country attending.
The college is on the approved list of the Association of American Universities. It is also on the national approved list of the American Acaldi University. The college is a pioneer college in which students are aided in obtaining an education.
The fifteenth anniversary of the college will be May 30. Prominent educators and others will take part in the three-day celebration.
Dry Will Go to Pittsburgh
John R. Dyer, dean of men, will go to Pittsburgh with Dr. Paul the vaper service for the senior class at the Knanna State Toucher College.
Oyer Will Go to Pittsburg
Student Problems Are Subjects of College Discussion
Wallace James Leads Delegates of Conference. Talk on Intercollegiate Sports
Problems of student governments were discussed by the 42 voting delegates, representing 24 universities and two colleges. The conference at Manhattan April 30, May 1-2. Wallace James, president of the Men's Student Council, and Paul T. Riencien, president-elect, were invited to speak from the University of Kansas.
The presidency of next year's conference went to Clarence Pearson of the University of Michigan, Fred Worley of the University of Virginia, vice-president and John Hervey of the University of Oklahoma was chosen as secretary-transcorer. The retiring president was True D. Morse of the University of Missouri, Talahi University at New Orleans, the place for the 1928 conference.
Round Table Discussions Held.
The discussions were conducted in the round table fashion, the question and answer method. The topics that were discussed in the various sessions were "school publications," "college journals," and "athletic." James led the discussion on athletics.
Entertainment was provided for the delegates. A dances for the visitors from other schools and the students of the agricultural college are included in the program for Thursday evening. Friday morning the delegates visited Fort Riley and witnessed a riding exhibition. A banquet was held Thursday evening. Professor Silhou fell for the delegates, spoke at the banquet.
The conference is a means for the exchange of ideas and experiences of the schools of the Middle West. Through informal conversation between sessions the delegates learn more fully how other schools are meeting the problems of student government.
leaders in teaching the most advanced attention and inquiry of the two K. U. delegates because of their pertinence here were student administration of discipline, the point system, methods of selecting cheer leaders and student union organization. The organization of Michigan is typical of the most advanced union. The organization is complex, consisting of a governing board, which has taken over practically the functions of a student council, and several administrative departments and theatricals.
James reports that the round-table discussion revealed that student administration of discipline was far more common in schools in which it was employed. A show of hands revealed that all but three of the delegates considered the present operation of student discipline by the school factory, (continued on page 2).
Paper Read by Ex-Dean
Former K. U. Professor Speaks to California Alumni
The reading of an autobiographical sketch by Prof. Ephraim Miller, former dean of the College at the University of Kansas, was the feature of a meeting of the Southern California Alumni Association held April 26, at the University building. An email according to a lighter received today from Mrs. Eleanor Humphry Smith, A. B. '83, a member of the association.
Professor Miller, who celebrated his twenty second birthday on April 23, was professor of mathematics and astronomy here from 1874 to 1910, and was dean of the College from 1909-1910. Tungin, who recently was succeeded by the present dean, J. G. Brendan, the autobiographical paper read by Professor Miller dealt largely with recollections of his school days and with his experiences while at the University of Kanawa. The paper was published in 1925 and persons who knew him while dean of the College here.
According to Mrs. Smith, the meeting was the most successful of the year, 115 persons attending.