,F ySTrRAT1,N OF SIZE. ie Michigan Daily CIHANOI) ISSUES JUSTI A MIOlIFICATION OF Vil Vol. XXIV, No. 22. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1913. PRICE FIVE r i TEAM RECEIVES ROYAL GREETING AT NASHVILLE Vanderbilt Rooters Give Wolverines Entli usiastic Reception; Journey From Ann Arbor Long and Tedious. COMfO)ORES WEIGHI MORE TIA N hIL) BEEN EXPECTED Backfield of Both Elevens Will Be Light; Yost Keeps Lineup Secret. OKLAHOMA: BISHOP TO OPEN WYESLEVAN GUILT) COURSE, Bishop Robert McIntyre, of Oklaho- ma, will open the twenty-eighth year of Wesleyan Guild lectures, with an address at the Methodist church, Sun- day evening, at 7:30 o'clock. "In the Beginning, God" will be the speaker's subject. The series for this season includes the most prominent men in religious circles in the United States. I)iphtheria Again Appears on Campus. Diphtheria has again reappeared on the campus. Alice Earle, '17, was re- moved to the university hospital yes- terday, but her case was pronounced a mild one. As far as can be ascer- tained no students were exposed and Dr. L. C. Pratt, who is attending her does not fear a spread of the disease. DOUGLAS PREPARES- FOR ADRIAN GAME DAILY'TO CONDUCT CANVASS 0N CONFERENCE QUESTION, * * * * * * * (By Special Detroit Free-Press Re- port. NASHVILLE, TENN, Oct. 23.-The University of Michigan football eleven reached here early this evening after a long and tedious journey from Ann Arbor. The team was met at the sta- tion here by a large crowd of Vander- bilt rooters who gave the visitors a royal reception. The Michigan men on their arrival obtained their firstfirst-hand informa- tion as to the team which they will meet on Saturday afternoon. Michigan will outweigh their op- ponents, but not as much as had been expected. The Commodore center trio' is exceptionally heavy, two of the men weighing over 200 pounds. The larg- est Vanderbilt man tips the scales at 220 pounds with the left guard weigh- ing 185 pounds. The backfields of the two elevens will both be light. Turner has been select- ed by Coach McGuigan to start at full- back in the Saturday clash against the Wolverines. Coach Yost, on his arrival, did not give out any information as to the pos- sibilities of his lineup. He will take his men out onto the Commodore field tomorrow morning for the first accli- mating drill, the last the Wolverines will have before the start of the game. RAINTPUTS CRIMP IN DISTANCE RUNS The cross country squad has enjoy- ed a two days respite which will not occur again this season according to Captain Brown. Both Wednesday and yesterday jogs were called off because of the unfavorable weather. Hereaf- ter, the distance men will perform in spite of the elements. The work of four underclassmen, Fox, Cummins, Carrol, and Grauman, has been particularly promising. The last mentioned are both freshmen, which means that the university is well fortified for some time to come n this department of outdoor sports. The squad has turned its attention to hill climbing which will receive con- iderable attention from now on. The listance covered has been lengthened rom four to six miles beginning with Pday's jog. It has been announced that a trip b Ypsilanti will form a portion of the jrogram soon. Clothes will be ship- led to the Normal city and the squad vill return by rail. CO 3I UNICATION (l'he Michigan Daily assumes no re- sponsibility for sentiments expressedi in communications.) Eitor The Michigan Daily:- I have been a reader of The Daily1 for three years. I am somewhat fa- mnliar with the conference question; ad some of the reasons why Michigan1 left that body and I have endeavored to keep fairly well posted on thei progress of matters since. The Daily lat year agitated the return of Mich- igan to the Conference and perhaps the only criticism that could be made of The Daily's position was the fact that it was pro-Conference in its utter-, ances and did not set forth the other side of the question.a There are two sides-pro-Confer-< ence and anti-Conference. The latter element was predominant in my fresh-] man year. I have made it my business,i anl do now, whenever I hear a student3 Maulbetsch, Splawn and Calvin Will Probably Make Up Backfield. ZIVER flAY START AT QUARTER. Coach Douglas gave his All-Fresh youngsters a grilling signal practice in the drizzling rain on Ferry field yes- terday afternoon, in preparation for the Adrian College clash which will be staged on the Varsity gridiron tomor- row. The coach divided his men into two elevens and chased them up and down the field for a thorough workout of the plays which he intends to use against the collegians. Neither the coach nor his men are expressing much fear as to the outcome of the game with Adri- an but Coach Douglas is sparing no pains to prepare his men for the con- test.. The same backfield which started against Hillsdale College last Satur- day is practically certain to line up against *the Adrian bunch tomorrow, This trio includes Captain Maulbetsch at fullback and Splawn and Calvin at the halves. Should the gridiron prove heavy, McNamara will probably be switched to a half in place of Calvin, as the former is a more capable ground gainer on plunges. Ziger is expected to start at quarterback with Joslyn and Huebel as his substitutes. voice an opinion in favor of our return to the conference, to ask him if he knows why Michigan left the confer ence, and not in a single instance has he known. The moment a student is given some literature that fairly tells of both sides -or even partly and impartially set- ting forth the facts for our leaving the Conference--then he, the student, no longer favors the return of Michigan to that body. Why is it that for the past two years the incoming students have not been informed of these rea- sons and the full facts in the case so that he may judge intelligently and fairly? The Daily is published for the ben- efit of the University and the students. Is The Daily unbiased in this matter? I think it wants to be. Are there men on the campus among faculty or stu- dents, who desire to return to the Con- ference as now constituted and regu- lated, and thus confess that the rea- sons advanced six years ago for our departure therefrom were without foundation in fact, and that we were wrong? I do not think any one will say so. Then why should we return to the same conditions? Knowing the conditions, it is humili- ating not only to the undergraduates but also to many alumni, if not all, to contemplate even for a moment Mich- igan's return to the Conference as now made up; to be told how many games we shall play and with whom; that we must abolish the Freshman team; that we shall have no training table; that we must have faculty control; that we must set aside 'home rule,' as the Daily Illini calls it; in short tI at we must place ourselves under the thumb of and be subject to the whims of the schools making up the Conference. Further, there are only one or two teams in the Conference that Michigan men care anything about, and if those WHAT DOES NICi(GAN WANT? .WHAT WILL THE MICHIGAN REGENTS DO? * As represented by the students and the faculty, what does Michigan want? A settlement of the western athletic* What these bodies want will carry situation is at hand. The critical point much weight with the Regents, who in the negotiations, already years over- * will finally decide Michigan's athletic due, is at last here. Within a few status. months, at the ;host, Michigan's athlet- I As a result of last year's agitation, ic destiny will be decided and decided there is much less confusion now on for years to come. the Conference question than former- The responsibility has been placed. g ly. Many feel competent to pass judg- As a result of agitation by The Mich- a ment at once. But there are many igan Daily, the Board in Control of th more, especially among the freshmen, Athletics, on October 11, declared offi- c who have not yet had a fair exposition cially that the Michigan Regents now of the questions at issue. That The had the situation in hand and that any Michigan Daily hopes to do, within the developments must come from them. , next few days. The columns are to be And what will the Michigan Regents l thrown open to both sides for a frank Do? That is the query of the hour. and detailed discussion of the ques- Ten of the greatest'universities of the tions. Communications wlil be wel- west are anxiously awaiting the an- comed and will receive the attention swer. They are vitally interested. due them. Editorially, The Michigan Already Michigan, as represented by . Daily will support the pro-conference the faculty, alumni and students, has side of the controversy, but that does, expressed its faith. If we are to accept not preclude a full and fair discussion their verdict, Michigan wants to reen- of the questions by those who disagree ter the Conference immediately, and P with us. Personalities are not issues, not upon a basis of price haggling. and issues and facts are the interest- Last spring the student body gave ing features of this discussion at -the overwhelming majorities to the candi- si present time. dates in the Board in Control elections, h We have studied the questions at who openly favored a return to the In- di great length and in great detail for tercollegiate Conference. On March t several months past. We have all the 24 the University Senate unanimous-r data and material at hand, that could ly adopted a resolution to the effect si be collected. And we stand ready to that it was the sense of that body that the fight to the last ditch for convictions faculty control should be adopted at a that we have come to support. You Michigan and that Michigan should G who disagree with us will have the make a move looking toward a reen- g same opportunities to express your trance to the conference, under those side as we have to express ours. Only conditions. Within the last few months is we caution a strict adherence tc facts. the following alumni organizations e The public that we will appeal to is have expressed sentiments favorable fo an intelligent public and a public that to a return to the Conference: Chica- cc will not be confused by misstatements. go, DPAver, Toledo, Los Angeles, and 0 Some slight errors m'ist necessarily many other state organizations. The a be made, but our efforts and energies Milwaukee association went on record a will be directed in an opposite direc- as opposed to a move towards the Ch tion. To you who contemplate using Conference. h your rights, we suggest that you cor- But we are not satisfied with these. y rect us in every mistake that we make. sentiments. We believe that the Mich-s As for us, we assure you that we will igan Regents will do what the over-y watch you with the greatest care, al- whelming majority of the students, 1 ways ready to correct you publicly, alumni and faculty would have them th For fear that we might not touch upon do. Until we are shown that they are be particular questions that might occur swayed entirely by their own personal b to our readers, regarding the confer- views, we will have faith in their et ence difficulties, The Michigan Daily broadmindedness and candor. w will undertake to carry on a Question With the intention of showing the co Box. Any questions pertaining to the Regents just what the students and va athletic situation will be 'answered faculty want them to do The Michigan l through our columns in this manner. Daily will attempt to register the opin- be Queries may be submitted in person ion and will present the final vote,_ or by mail, under a signature. (Continued on page 4.) in Convocation Assemblage Today* { .at 4:00) O'clock. Graduates assemble at Univer- * sity Hall. * Seniors assemble on campus, be- * tween law building and psy- * chology laboratory. * Juniors meet in North Univer- * sity avenue, east of South In- * galls.* Sophomores meet on campus,be- * tween psychology laboratory * and chemical building. * Freshmen on North University * avenue, west of South Thayer. * e w * *: * * * *K * * * -Distinctive buttons for thefresh en- ineers have not been adopted as yet nd the best information indicates that his custom, inaugurated by the '16E lass, will be passed up by the fresh- nan class. JEBATING TEAMS'.. TO RECEIVE $300 . F. Olds, Glives Prize to Be 1)ivided' Among Six Varsity )ebaters. RELININARIES SET FOR NOV. 8 Mr. Ransom E. Olds, automobile de- gner and manufacturer, of Lansing, as again given a prize of $300 to be ivided among the six members of the wo varsity debating teams. Besides eceiving the cash reward, each of the x honor men will be presented with ie Alger gold medal, which is given rnually by the family of the late overnor and Senator Russell A. Al- er, of Detroit. The question, to be debated this year , Resolved, "That the states should: stablish a schedule of minimum wage r unskilled labor; constitutionality- onceded." The final debates with Northwestern nd Chicago are scheduled for Janu- ry 16, when Chicago will be met at hicago, and Northwestern will appear ere. Michigan won the series last ear, basing the ranking on the point ystem, and it is hoping to repeat this ear. Many men are preparing now for he society preliminaries which must e off by November 8. Three men will e chosen from each of the four soci- ies and from these twelve men, six ill be selected by interdepartmental ontests, who will compose the two arsity teams. Bibliographies of the question may obtained at the oratory rooms. g to secure re-admission. The fol- Faculty to PRESIDENT HUTCHINS TO GIVE CONVOCATIWN ADlRESS Faculty and Graduate Students Will March From University Hall to Auditorium. Regardless of weather, all universi- ty students are to assemble in theiz respective sections on the campus at 4:00 o'clock this afternoon for the first Convocation since 1870. Following a review of the facuty the tudents will march into Hill auditorium. The uni- versity band will begin playing promptly.at 4:00 o'clock in the campus bandstand, giving a ten minute pro- gram. Graduate students will parade with the faculty, but are not to wear caps or gowns. Instructors and teach- ing assistants will attend as faculty members. All graduate students are to assem- ble at- University Hall, with the facul- ties. All seniors according to depart- ments are to assemble on the campus between the law building and the psy- chology laboratory. All sophomores are to meet on the campus, between the psychology laboratory and chem- ical building. Freshmen will gather in North University avenue, west of South Thayer street. Juniors are to congregate in North University ave.' nue, east of South Ingalls street. At these respective points, students of the different departments, will re- port to their leaders, who will arrange them in line. The seniors will form in five columns, according to depart- ments. The sophomores will have five columns, juniors four, and freshmen four. These columns will march abreast into the building. Led by the band, the faculty, in cap and gown, followed by the graduate students, will march from University Hall onto State street, thence up to North University avenue, down this street, passing in review before the student body and into the building. As soon as the faculty has taken its .place upon. the platform, the entire senior body will file through the main entrance. At the same time the junior and freshman flanks will enter the east and west doors respectively Sophomores will follow the seniors. Seats on the ground floor will be oc- cupied by graduates, seniors and soph- omores. Juniors will sit in the bal- cony and freshmen in the gallery. Class officers and marshalls will direct the students asthey enter the building. President Hutchins will deliver the Convocation address, Pofessor Stan- ley will render organ selections, and Profesor Howland will sing, "There's a Land" by Allister. POSTPONED GAMES SET FOR SATURDAY Owing to the muddy condition of the field, the interclass games, slated for yesterday afternoon, '1'4L vs. 16M and '15L vs. '16L,. were postponed until Saturday morning. Besides these struggles, two other games are sched- uled for that time, the fresh-soph lit and junior-senior lit contests. The following games are scheduled for this afternoon,-'14E vs. '15E, '16E vs. '17E, and '16 combined departments vs. '15M. These games are to be play- ed at the appointed time unless, by mutual consent, the managers post- pone them until Saturday morning or afternoon. In case of such postpone- ment the managers must notify Direc- tor Rowe before noon today, and con- fer with him at.his office. No other games can be postponed and the only reason for making this arrangement is to give players a chance to attend the convocation exercises. C O N V O C A T I ON BE HED TOa ~~~~AT40OCL and All University Stu Assemble in Auditorium in One Body, for First Time in 43 Years. schools cared as much for meeting Michigan as some people seem to think, those schools could possibly ar- range it or 'bust' the Conference. Twice within the past few weeks Min- nesota and Illinois turned down ad- vances from Michigan, and I herewith' Illini: (Clipping from Detroit News Tribune, Monday, October 20.)0 "The 'Michigan Daily' is foremost in the fight to force the Michigan ques- tion to an issue and the "Daily Illini" is the most radically in favor of Mich- quote from a recent issue of the Daily igan's having to "behave" before try- MANY THANKS! lowing editorial statement appeared in the latest issue of the Champaign pa- per and has been forwarded to the other members of the conference. All Peace of Conference Destroyed. "Michigan wishes arbitration, yet she precludes any satisfactory attempt at arbitration by insisting upon her unanimous legislation doctrine. Grant- ed this on, doctrine which she hopes to exact and all the peace of the conference is destroyed. "Michigan wishes an agreement up- on conference questions, yet doggedly clings to her old trouble-making scheme of a training table, her individ- ualistic ideas of freshmen team com- petition, regent control, and 'home rule.' The compromise of these mat- ters, and a compromise is evidently all that Michigan will agree to, would mean the upsetting of nearly all the conference legislation of the last few years. "Why should nine contented univer- sities compromise on such a question as regent control? The conference is now a unit. ' -Every member of the big nine has faculty control of athlet- ics. Is it justice to ask the confer- ence to make an exception of Michi- gan? "Michigan's conception of 'home rule' is incompatible with the con- ceptions of all the other conference universities. By linking 'home rule' with 'unanimous legislation,' confer- ence legislation would soon come to a standstill. 'Freshmen team com-* petition' and 'the training table' are ancient issues. (Continued on page 4.)