UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XVI.
NUMBER 99.
Bolshevism Old Sore In Russia, Says Slav In Lecture In Fraser
Marie Lavrov Held Audience With Word Picture of Russian Conditions
Russia Will Better the World as Did France by its Revolution
People 80 Per Cent Peasants
"For the last century, Russia has been continually in a condition of chaos and disorder," said Marie Lavrov of Russia in an address to University students in Fraser Hall Thursday. "The present condition of irresponsible Bolshevism is not new in our country. But the strict censorship by the government has kept all news of internal troubles from foreigners."
Mrs. Rolhing (Marie Lavrov), a charming woman, captivated her audience in her interpretation of the spirit of Russia. She was in Berlin when the war broke out, and escaped with much danger to Russia. The last two years she has been lecturing in the United States.
"You must not judge Russia by her present condition," said Mrs. Rohling. "That is the inevitable result of revolution at a time like the present."
RUSSIA POORLY REPRESENTED
"Russia is most miserably represented abroad, because the language is almost unknown outside of Russia. Another cause for the misunderstanding is the fact that Russia, away from Russia proper, is represented by the upper classes. These upper classes are not representatives.
UNIVERSITIES GREAT HELP
"The peasants, who comprise more than 80 per cent of the 180 millions of population, must be shown to the world before is sees the true soul of Russia. There is no middle class in Russia as there is in the other European countries. in all of Russia there are only four million city workers, and this small group is all that can be classified as bourgeois.
UNIVERSITIES GREAT HELP
"The largest contribution towards the education and freedom of the people of Russia has been made by the students of Russia. By this is meant the greatest benefit of the Russians for the most part from 17 to 22 years old, who have gone among the people, paying their own expenses, to teach them the meaning of freedom and democracy."
"I am against Bolshevism for many reasons. In the first place Bolshevism is not workable. Secondly, the Bolshevists believe in a world proletariat with a wish to do away with the boundaries and nationalities all over the world.
"Vodka, the national dring of Russia, was the greatest curse of the nation. It served to keep the people in darkness. Although there were no schools in Russia there were always saloons where the peasants could buy vodka. The government of Russia had a monopoly on the wine; they were as the government of this country had on postage stamps.
ARMY CAUSE OF REVOLUTION
ARMY CAUSE OF REVOLUTION
"The thing that made the revolution possible was the army. It has always been difficult for the students of Russia to introduce revolutionary propaganda in the army because the soldiers were well-fed and well cared for and it was hard to swerve them from loyalty to the czar. The officers in the army were especially chosen by the czar and preached fidelity to the soldiers.
"When the soldiers saw that they were being used as mere cannon fodder and that the government was not backing them, revolution was easy. Russia had been discredited because it made a separate peace, but French and English officers admit that Russia saved western Europe.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 14, 1010.
KERENSKV NOT A LEADER
KERENSKY NOT A LEADER
"Kerenksy was a great man, but he was not strong enough to lead. No man can lead Russia, because Russia is the most illogical nation in the world.
"What has gone on in Russia is the same thing that went on in France in 1785. France gave the world new freedom, and Russia will give new freedom to the world today."
Y. W. Cabinets to Have Party
Thirty-two women of the outgoing and incoming Y.W.C.A. cabinets will go to the Gill farm at Viland March 28 to 30 for the annual cabinet house-party.
First Issue of Sour Owl
Will Be Out March 25
The first number of the Sour Owl for 1919 will appear registration day, according to an announcement made today by the Sour Owl board. Numbers of the first issue will be on sale on the campus all day Tuesday and Wednesday.
"The number is aimed chiefly to give the University a few things to laugh about, but also intends to point out incongruous and ill-advised matters of the University," said Luther Hangen, editor.
The Sour Owl board consists of the following members of the Owl society: Luther Hangen, Glenn Banker, Basil Church, Fred Leach, Marvin Harmis and Floyd Hockenhull.
Five Minutes in the Wide.Wide World
Written for students who are too busy or too
lazy to read a paper from outside the campus.
The Steamer George Washington with President Wilson on board rescued Breest Thursday night. TheIBLESTATEDECEMBER. He arrived in Paris today.
Preliminary Plans For a non-partisan, national organization, to keep the American people better informed as to the events at the Peace Conference and to oppose acceptances of the League of Nations as now drawn, there were many questions before Senators Reed of Missouri, Borah of Idaho and Pointexor of Washington, and George Wharton Pepper, a lawyer of Philadelphia.
The Trial of thirty-two I. W. W. members at Wichita was halted Thursday by an argument which was developed into a legal battle over the validity of the indictment. The first point is that it does not state specifically the alleged act of conspiracy was committed. The government maintains it does. The second point involves the papers, records, and letters, taken from I.W.W. members when captured. The I.W.W. attorney asserts that the government had no right to use these documents in obtaining an indictment before the grand jury.
Additional German Submarines will be sold and the money distributed among the Allies on scale to be adopted by the supreme council, it was announced in the House of Commons. Already fifty-four submaries, it was stated have been sold.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig has been appointed to succeed General Sir William R. Robertson, as commander-in-chief of the home forces. General Robertson will be commander-in-chief of the army of the Rhine.
More Than One hundred natives of Sweden, Norway, Switzerland and Holland were forever denied the right to become citizens of the United States by Judge Staplen at Portland, Ore, Thursday. These men when the United States was at war, withdrew their first papers and claimed their rights as aliens as an excuse for not going to war.
Hamilton Fulton, George Evans and George Strong will comprise the team from the School of Law which will debate a team from the School of Engineering April 10. The law truques were held Thursday afternoon in Green Hall. The engineers' truouts will be held Monday afternoon.
The question for debate will be the same as that being debated by the M. U.-K. U. team—"Resolved, That we should adopt a system of compulsory universal military training," Prof. Henry Shinn is acting as coach for the law team, which debates the negative side of the question.
The Air Terms imposed on Germany under the preliminary peace treaty were discussed Thursday afternoon when the supreme war council decided not to permit the Germans to maintain a single escadrille of fighting of bombing machines. Germany may be permitted to have a few airplanes for carrying communications, but not as fighting airplanes.
The teams will ask the Chancellor's permission for the calling of a special convocation for the purpose of the lebate.
Commanding By The government of a fleet of harbor craft sufficient to restore traffic in New York's strike-bound harbor to normal conditions has been decided upon by the army, navy, and United States Shipping Board.
Read the Daily Kansan.
Laws Choose Debate Team To Clash With Engineers
County Engineers Hear Lecture On "Concrete"
Professor Williams Describes "Concrete Mixing and Mixers" at Topeka
"Concrete Mixing and Mixers" were described by C. C. Williams, professor of civil engineering, in an address this month at the University of Tennessee County Engineers Association.
"The economy of breaking up rock and cementing it together again in construction rather than laying it in large blocks as in stone masonry," said Professor Williams, "lies in the decreased labor cost and in the facility with which the finished structure is given a desired form. Four factors control the strength of concrete: (1) the character of the materials, (2) the proportions used, (3) the consistency of the mixture, or the amount of water used, and (4) the thoroughness of mixing."
"Fluidity of the mixture should be obtained by thorough mixing rather than by the addition of water," he said. "A batch should not be mixed less than three-quarters of a minute after all ingredients are in the mixer in the most improved types of mixers rotating at sixteen to eighteen R.P.M.or one and one-half minutes in those types that accomplish little more than stirring and which operate at ten to twelve R.P.M."
After discussing the proper size and proportion of the aggregates to be used in concrete for best results, Proof Mixers are manufactured in matter of mixing and mixing machines.
Some of the requirements of a good concrete mixer, according to Professor Williams, are; an arrangement for quickly introducing the ingredients and another for quickly discharging the mixture; mechanism arranged to give maximum kneing effect; a speed such as to effect the proper inlay in the least possible time in order to be economical, and a strong construction to withstand hard use by unskilled men.
All But Freshman Cuts Must be in by March 25
"All organization pictures for the Jayhawker must be in March 25," said Marvin Harms, editor-in-chief of the Jayhawker, today. "No more individual pictures will be taken except those of the freshmen. They will be allowed to wear their uniforms as contracted. All freshmen are urged to get their glasses in right away.
"All of the S.A.T.C. pictures, and the glasses of the seniors, juniors, and sophomores are in the hands of the encrovers."
"The S.A.T.C. section will contain thirty-five pages in which there will be cuts of the officers, company pictures, individual pictures and snap shots of the various activities of the companies."
Several students in the department of architectural engineering are working on drawings to be submitted to the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design, New York, in a competition closing March 31. In the Project class, six students are working on the problem of "A Steamship Office," and ten are working on the problem of "A Fountain" in the Analytique class.
- Students to Submit Designs
Dean Charters of Illinois Coming Prof. W. W. Charters, formerly Dean of the University of Missouri and now Dean of the University of Illinois, will speak on "Some Aspects or Problems in Modern Education," in Fraser Hall, Monday, March 17, at 4:30 o'clock. Dean Charters is making a study of the methods of handling training schools for teachers and intends to visit the University of Kansas and the University of Minnesota for that purpose. The meeting is open to the public.
Try-outs to determine who shall represent the School of Engineering in the Engineer-Law debate will be held in the lecture room of Marvin Hall on Monday at 4:30 o'clock. The question is, Resolved: That the United States should establish a universal military training system. As each of the six engineering departments will furnish candidates, a large number are expected to try out. The judges, who have not yet been selected, will be from the faculty of the School of Engineering.
Engineer Debate Try-out
Mrs. Ralph Bennett, province president of Alpha Chi Omega, has returned ed to her home in Kansas City.
Permanent Income Bill Awaits Appropriations
State Auditor Explains Purpose in Limiting Fees Professors May Accept
Topeka, March 14.—(Special to The Kansan).—Favorable report on the Permanent Income Bill is being held back by the committees until the appropriation bills for state educational institutions come from the conference committee. The percentage of a mill that will be levied as the permanent income will then be based on the approitions allowed for this biennium. It is not known when the conference committee will be ready to report, but their differences are not large and agreement is expected daily.
State Auditor Knapp who is behind the rider placed on the appropriation bills in both houses prohibiting acceptance by professors of fees for outside activities, said in an interview today that members of faculties were not to be prevented from going out to deliver addresses or perform other services and accept fees therefor unless they did come under the regular extension work of the institution. This is not the interpretation commonly placed upon the measure.
New Medical Qualifications Asked by State Legislature
Year of College and High School Required for Entrance to School of Medicine ..
After 1924, every applicant for a license to practice medicine in the state of Kansas will have to have finished a high school course and one year of college before entering a medical school, if a bill decided upon by the Senate of the state legislature goes into effect.
The Senate spent most of Thursday afternoon in working out the provisions of the bill. The main argument on the bill was the question of making the provisions apply to Christian scientists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and those who claim to heal the sick, but do not use drugs or instruments.
The bill originated in the committee on temperance and hygiene, and further created a commission composed of the chancellor of the University of Kansas, the president of the Agricultural College and the president of the State Normal School, to give embryo physicians a preliminary examination before they take the usual medical examinations.
Rice Talks in Toneka
Prof. H. A. Rice of the School of Engineering was in Topeka Thursday and talked before the Kansas County Engineers Association on "Theory and Design of Reinforced Concrete." This is the annual road school for county engineers held under the auspices of the Highland Commission, H. H. Henderson, a graduate of the University in 1008 and now engineer of Washington County, lead the discussion following the address of Professor Rice.
University Club Reception
A formal reception for the members of the University Club and their lady guests will be held this evening to meet Madam Lavrov who will speak after the reception on "The Influence of Russian Literature on the Revolution."
University Club Reception
The Presbyterian and Congregation-
alists will hold union services at the
Presbyterian Church Sunday night.
Doctor Sanderson will preach on
"America, the Good Samaritan."
Joint Services Sunday
Ralph Tait Visits Campus
Ralph S. Tait, a graduate of mechanical engineering in 1916, was a visitor at the University this week. Mr. Tait is employed with the Engineer Company of the Empire Gas & Fuel Company, Bartlesville, Okla. He is now developing a satisfactory pump for deep oil wells.
From a question asked this morning about the change in price of the Soph Hop, it was evident that the Kansas account of the meeting of the Student Affairs Committee's recommendation should have read that faculty members as well as students approved of the change.
William McCoy, e'22, will go to Kansas City Friday and attend the Follies.
Soph Hop Price Misunderstood
Engineers Will Have Three Days Vacation
Although the School of Engineering will run in one long semester ending in June, contrary to the quarter system used in the other schools of the University, the engineering students will have the same vacation of three school days, beginning Thursday, March 19, and ending Monday, March 24, as the rest of the University.
According to the dean's office, this is because college students are taking engineering courses and engineers taking courses in the college. Then, too, it is thought only fair that the engineers should have the same holidays as the other schools.
Plain Tales From the Hill
Evidence of a mid-week date at the show last night; a feminine voice said, "Guy, if you don't stop I'll slap you."
We cannot think about the peace Or or of the League of Nations. The only things that we can see Are term examinations.
The freshman laughed and wagged his ears
And showed his great elation,
And smiled because he'd just come
His first real convocation.
Have you noticed the new crop of undergrowth on the medics' upper lips? They are getting ready to spring a new one on Kansas City when they go down there next quarter.
Some things of which we seldom hear
When brought to mind, are very queer
We cannot quite conceive the notion
Of sheets upon the bed of ocean.
As the timid young women dodged by the den of the brazen laws this morning, they were startled to find they were approaching a graveyard. The last time they had passed there had been a mere flower bed, but this morning a headstone appeared at both ends of the fresh grave, and the inscription read: "The Owls—At Rest."
TO THE NATURE LOVER
I stood upon Mt. Oread
And gazed into the plain; I saw a mass of green stuff.
That looked like growing grain; I took another look
At that peculiar mass,
And that peculiar mass,
And do you know, to my surprise,
It was the freshman class.
News of 35th Comes From "Pat" Pedroja
Ruble, Reedy, Lupher, Reid Woodward, are Kansas Men on 35th Team
A letter from Edward E. Pedroja, a former law student and now a First Lieutenant in the 38th Division says the football team of the 38th is made up largeby K.U. men, which ac counts for the defeat of the 33rd in a game between the two divisions, he says.
Dear Editor:-
Our football team is going good and that is easily understood from the number of K.U. men in the lineup. There are Ruble, Pete Reedy, Dave Lupher, Tad Reid, and Captain Rook Woodward. Of course we are expecting to take the A.E.F. championship, and I dare say if Uncle Jimmy was to back us, we'd win in a walk. However, we are all expecting to return home soon, and help put a few more knots in the Tiger's tail. Chaphain Earl Blackmar is also doing his bit in the boxing game.
Our division was reviewed yesterday for General Pershing and the Prince of Wales, and it was a big success. General Pershing said the 55th was the best division in France, and I am sure we all believe it. I was in Paris about the first of February and was much surprised to meet Tyr Cobb, who came to Cline and others. I have applied for permission to attend the University of Paris until June 30, and am looking forward to it with some interest.
I read the Kansan with much interest and only wish I could be back there to finish my work. But you can tell Uncle Jimmy that all of us laws intend to be back with him next fall. With best regards to all my K. U, friends. I am. Sinceerely
Edward E. Pedroja, 1st. Lieut., U S. Army.
Howard Lockwood, 22, Joe Parham, 21, and Robert Burns, 23, will go to Kansas City Friday to attend the Follies.
Owl Case Dismissed by University Senate in Thursday's Meeting
Resolutions and Budget Were Turned in by Owl Fraternity Before Meeting
Will Take Up Resolutions
Next Regular Senate Meeting Will be the First Tuesday in April
Doctor Strong said this morning:
The Owls, honorary junior society for men, turned in their budget to the University Senate before the Senate meeting Thursday night and the case against the Owls, charged with falling to sumbit to an audit, was dismissed. The Owls handed in several resolutions to the Senate that they be taken up by the Senate in their next regular meeting which will be the first Tuesday in April.
"The Senate meeting last night was called for the one specific purpose of considering a report of the Committee on Discipline which was deferred from Tuesday afternoon until Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. When the financial report of the Owls Society, in excellent form, was received without question, the object of the meeting was achieved and the meeting adjourned. Certain resolutions and suggestions accompanied the financial report of the Senate meeting and may also be possible at the same time that an attempt will be made to place before the Senate some practical method of dealing with problems at issue, especially the matter of convocations and of publicity of Senate action.
"There has been a misunderstanding in regard to the ownership of the funds of the University organizations subject to audit. These funds do not belong to the University. The University makes no claim on them what ever. The auditing is for the protection of the organizations themselves and the University and for publishing in the University paper so that the public in general may have accurate information. The proceeds belong to the organizations themselves. We are accredited representatives of the organizations. So far as we have understood, this has always been the case and the University will be glad to see that the interest of organizations are protected." The resolutions handed to the Senate by the Owls follow:
Whereas, this is simply another case where there is a misunderstanding between the students and the Senate, the Owl Society, upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees, University, wishes to submit the following resolutions to the Senate, and
Whereas, after consultation with Dean Green, who we know is not antagonistic toward the student body, the Owl Society submits herewith a budget to the auditing committee, that these resolutions, in fact, make that these resolutions, if given proper consideration, will do away with the friction now existing.
Resolved: That the Senate publish all of its rules pertaining to student activities, with explanations, so that the students may understand them.
Resolved: If there must be a disciplinary committee, that it be composed of Senate members, who understand student problems and who have the students interests at heart—this includes the chairman.
Resolved: That the proposition of dances which has caused so much dissension among students and the Sen-
tate is being used by the Interests Committee for revision.
Resolved: That no discrimination be shown in the methods of auditing any dance or student performance.
Resolved: That leniency be shown the men and organizations who have been restricted in attending dances, but they probably misunderstood the rulers.
Resolved: That the Senate co-op-
tions the students in reviving
K. L. SPIRIT
Resolved: That we have student convocations at 10:30 o'clock in the mornings, with some regularity.
Resolved: That the proposition of the elimination of student graft should be distributed more equally among Senate members.
Resolved: That any man brought before the Disciplinary Committee be deemed innocent until proved guilty.
Resolved: That the taking of tickets at the door by the auditing committee or its representatives, which has proved so repugnant to the students, be abolished.