THE WEATHER PROBABLY RAIN AND COOLER rIl b4ir itan :43 ttl ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY AND NIGHRT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXIX. No. 42. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1918. PRICE THREE CE, WISON TO ATTEND PEACE CONFERENCE; ALLIES FAILTO SETTLE MEETING DATE; PRESENT CONGRESS ADJOURNS DEC 2 PRESIDENT TO VISIT BRUSSELS AND ROME, BESIDES PARIS HOUSE COMMITTEES CUT REVENUE BILL First Time in History of U. S. That Head Leaves Country While Holding Office (By the Associated Press) Washington, Nov. 18. - President Wilson will attend the opening of the peace conference. This was announc- ed tonight officially. He will go im- mediately after the convening of the regular session of congress on De- cember 2. How long the President will remain ,broad, he himself probably cannot pay. The time for the convening of the peace conference has not been ,announced, but the general belief Mere is that it cannot be assembled Pefore late in December. If such be the case the President will be absent from the country for at least a month and probably longer. President May Visit Rome What plans the President may have to his trip other than to attend the opening of the peace conference to . participate in the discussion among the representatives of the associated ,nations, 'which will precede it, has not been revealed. Ie undoubtedly will be accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, And it is expected here that besides visiting Paris, where the peace con- ference probably will be heldhe will - go to London and probably to Brus- sels and Rome. Mr. Wilson is expected to receive Abroad a reception such as has been accorded but few men in public life. Re will be welcomed as not only the President of the United States and the commander-in-Fhief of its army and navy but also as the champion pf world democracy. Premiers Influence Wilson In visiting Europe the President will establish two precedents. He ,will be the first chief executive of the Jnited States to participate in a peace conference for the settling of issues growing out of a war in which this country participated, and likewise he will be the first president to leave North America during his term of of- fice. In reaching his decision to attend the peace conference President Wil- son is understood to be largely influ- enced by representations from Pre- miers Lloyd George, of Great Brit- ain, and Clemenceau, of France, and other statesmen of the Entente coun- tries. The principles and terms of settlements enunciated by the Presi- dent have been accepted by both the associated governments and the Cen- tral Powers as the basis upon which ,peace is to be re-established, and it is understood that it is for the working out of-the application of these prin- ciples that his presence is so earnest- ly desired by the Allied statesmen. Washington, Nov. 18.-Adjournment of the present session of congress next Thursday was arranged today by Democratic and Republican mem- bers of congress. While congress is adjourned the senate finance committee will con- tinue revision of the revenue bill in accordance with suggestions by Sec- retary McAdoo, and the house commit- tees will begin discussing the 1920 appropriation bill. Since the depart- ment estimates were prepared, with continuance of the war in view, sharp reductions in the appropriations are contemplated by congressional leaders. FIRE IN BARRACKS - DOES SLIGHT HARM Fire starting from spontaneous combustion called the central depart- ment to Barracks 21, the Phi Gamma fraternity house, No. 707 Oxford road, late last night. Slight damage re- sulted from water and smoke. The S. A. T. C. men quartered in the house returned to it' following the extin- guishing of the blaze. European Troubles (By the Associated Press) Amsterdam, Nov. 18.-Rrepresenta- tives of a hunger regiment, assembled in Berlin, have demanded an imme- diate convocation of a national as- sembly, according to advices from that city. The independnt Socialists have issued a proclamation glorifying the revolution. It says: "Politicians, who agreed to the dis- graceful Brest Litovsk treaty, cannot blame the Allies if they treat them in a similar manner." It appeals to the socialists of the foreign countries not to be depressed. Paris, Nov. 18.-At a cabinet meet- ing today, presided over by Presi- dent Poincaire, it was decided to ap- ,point as commissioners of the repub- ,lics at Strassburg, Metz, and Colmar, Georges Marringer, director of the se- cret service; Monsieur Marman, Pre- fect of the department of Meurthe et Moselle, and Monsieur Poulet, re- spectively. Amsterdam, Nov. 18.-A provisional council has been formed at Berlin under the presidency by Doctor Reis- ser, head of the Hansa league, for the organization of civilian committees to safeguard the rights of civilians and to support the government. The council demands an immediate con- stituent assembly. London, Nov. 18. - A long wireless dispatch, signed by Doctor Solf, the German foreign secretary, addressed to the American, British, French, and Italian governments has been picked up here. The dispatch asks for elucidation in "a mollifying sense" of the conditions of the armistice concerning the left bank of the Rhine, withoi which "we shall inevitably advance toward more ,or less Bolshevist conditions, which might become dangerous to neighbor- ing states." Yea! SkinnAy-y& i'm Tain' It! That indefatigable spirit of the Am- erican youth which makes him carry water to the elefunts and jy-raffes on circus day was in evidence at the en- trance to Ferry feld Saturday after- noon. "Aw, Mister, let 'm in, he's turn- ed it a hundred and fifty times; I seen him when he done it," was the pro- test that one youngster uttered when he saw his chances of earning admis- sion fade into the landscape. His youthful cohort was over zeal- ous in his endeavors to gain favor in the gate-tender's eyes. The rest of "the bunch"-the ever tardy Skinny and Homer and others too numerous to mention - supported the protest with similar remarks. The human adding machine in the kept the turnstile whirling with each entry. The possessor of the yellow slips were millionaires in the eyes of these small fry. So they kept turning those gates in an endeavor to gain ad- mittance to see at least one play by their idols, THE TEAM. One doubts that Michigan spirit will die when these kids will work so hard for so small a remuneration. What men of Michigan they are in the mak- ing! LT. TOM McALLISTER, EX-'1, OF FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION RECEIVES CROIX DE GUERRE According to word received here yesterday, Lieut. Tom McAllister, ex- '18, of Grand Rapids, has been dec- orated with the croix de guerre. He was one of the best night editors that the Michigan Daily ever had and left college to enlist in the famous For- eign Legion of France at the begin- ning of the war. He is the second Michigan Daily man to be decorated with the Croix de Guerre. The other was Lieut. Clarence F. Fishleigh, '17E, former A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT I TRUST THAT THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY WILL SO FAR AS POSSIBLE ATTEND THE STUDENT WAR WORK MASS MEETING TO BE HELD AT 4:30 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON IN HILL AUDITORIUM. THE CAUSE IN THE IN- TEREST OF WAICH THE MASS MEETING IS HELD IS OF THE GREATEST IMPORTANCE. IP MICHIGAN IS TO SUCCEED IN RAISING AN AMOUNT WORTHY OF THE INSTITUTION, OUR STUDENTS MUST SUBSCRIBE TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR ABILITY. HARRY B. HUTCHINS, PRESIDENT. THE CLASSES OF THE UNIVERSITY WILL ASSEMBLE IN GROUPS AS FOLLOWS: SENIORS - ALL COLLEGES-AT THE FIRST FRONT DOOR TOWARD STATE -STREET. JUNIORS-AT THE SECOND FRONT DOOR TOWARD STATE STREET. SOPHOMORES-AT THE THIRD FRONT DOOR TOWARD STATE STREET. FRESHMEN-AT THE FOURTH AND FIFTH FRONT DOORS TOWARD STATE STREET. GRADUATES AND SPECIAL STUDENTS WILL GO IN WITH THE SENIORS. WOMEN WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE EAST DOOR, ON ING- ALLS STREET. "COME BAECK"MASS STUDENTlBDI OU' SLUMP ON UNITE1 Victory A1uletins (By the British Wireless Service) Paris, Nov. 18.-It is officially an- nounced that French troops, lead by General Petain, will enter Metz to- morrow. General Castelnau and Gen- eral Mangin will follow with their armies. The entry into Strassburg, which will be headed by Marshal Foch, will take place next Sunday and Monday. (By the Associated Press) London, (8 P. M.), Nov. 18.-Brit- ish and Russian forces on Sunday, re- occupied the Russian seaport of Baku on the west coast of the Caspian sea, said an official statement issued this evening by the war office. The Al- lied forces were given an excellent reception, especially by the poorer classes. The Turks before evacuat- ing the port looted it. Basel, Nov. 18.-Prince Gunther, of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, a principal- ity of Germany, at the demand of a diet, has declared his readiness to ab- dicate. Amsterdam, Nov. 18.-A Luxemburg dispatch says that a chamber today adopted a motion demanding a. refer- endum to decide the future form of government. The chamber desired that the grand duchess abstain from all government- af action pending the referendum. A motion supported by the Liberals and Socialists, demanding the abdica- tion of the duchess and the establish- ment of a republic, was rejected. FLIERS TO RECEIVE U. S. COMM4SSIONS (By the Associated Press) Washington, Nov. 18.-All cadet avi- ,ators now in training in the United States will be given the option of im\- SUPPORT OF WAR WORK DATE STRONGLY URGED CLERGY, FACULTY AND MILITARY AUTHORITIES ALL SAY TOO MUCH CANNOT BE DONE War Work subscriptions are being urged by members of the faculty as well as the campaign committee. Some of their statements follow: Major Ralph H. Durkee Says: "Certainly the work of the agen- cies joining the United War Work campaign cannot be too highly en- dorsed. Their work in the recon- struction after the war will be of as great importance as their work has been in the past in the stricken ter- ritories and in the home camps. If human effort can accomplish more in the future than it has done in the past, it can only be by the united ef- fort of agencies." Rear Admiral I M. Berry "This laudable and generous en- terprise will undoubtedly be handled in the best possible manner by per- sons of experience who have proved their efficiency by their well known work previous to, and especially dur- ing, the present world war. Reports have constantly been received of the good work done at and behind the lines of the Allied armies. With the great amount of devastated country and the destitute population needy of reconstruction help, whether the war continues, or not, I join in the hope that all who can, will join lib- erally in contributions to the United War Work fund." Dean William H. Butts: "This is the last and most compel- ling call for our bottom dollar. This patriotic fund is in many ways the most important contribution to our soldiers over there. There are to be nearly a million of our own men be- sides vast hordes of released pris- oners of other nations. For such a cause the student body, and faculty will respond heartily." Prof. Claude H. Van Tyne: "Never has there been a time in the history of the world that the nation has needed co-operation as it does right now in this beginning of peace. We must give and give liberally. I am not worried about the German people. I think they can take care of themselves, but our allies, Belgium, Serbia, Greece, and France, are starv- ing and we must feed them." Dr. Verner W. Crane: The War Work campaign is mis- named now; it should be the recon- struction campaign. When fighting was going on, the men were kept up by the excitement of fighting. Now with more idle time the morale must be sustained by the amusements our money can buy." Prof. I. L. Sharfman: "The service rendered by the sev- en great agencies which have now combined in the United War Work campaign has been universally inval- uable in the maintenance of the mor- ale of our men at home and abroad. A continuation of this service is in- (Continued bn Page Four) STEPS BEING TAKEN TO SETTLE S.A.T.C. STATUS CO-OPERATION WILL BE BASIS DISBANDMENT OF S. A. T. C. UNITS OF The meeting of educators connect- ed with the S. A. T. C. is being held in Washington to decide the status of the' S. A. T. C. men definitely. It is thought likely that the short courses in mechanics that have been given to section B men will be continued, without any change. In regard to the medics, who have long been in doubt whether or not they would be induct-j ed into the S. A. T. C., a telegram was received recently, stating that the transfer would be optional with tye students. If they wish to transfer to the S. A. T. C. they must apply to the commandant and get a recom- METINGTOLIFT T OF DISGRACEFUL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD AT 4:3 IN HILL AUDITORIUM TO AROUSE ENTHUSIASM ARMY AND NAVY BANDS WILL PARADE TO HAL J. Fred Lawton and Other Prominem Speakers Are Headliners on Peppy Program A "Come-Back" mass meeting wi be held at 4:30 this afternoon in Hil auditorium to arouse pep for th United War Work campaign which ha ,so far been a decided failure on th campus. Civilians will be the bulk of tb audience although the naval unit an the students' army training corps me will be marched to the meeting i companies. The principal part of th main floor has been reserved for th civilian men. This is the first meel Ing of the year that has especiall catered to University men not in th training units. The first balcony I reserved for the women, and the bal ance of the main floor and the secon balcony will be for the military met Army and Navy Bands Out The combined army and navy band will march through the streets to th auditorium, where they will play number of selections. This will b the first publicappearance of th combined bands. No subscriptions or collections wi: be taken at this meeting as its pui pose is to arouse enthusiasm and giv a full explanation of why MichiganW $40,000 quota must be raised if tb University is to keep its place amon universities. The booths will be r opened tomorrow fo take subscrI tions. Personal solicitations will b made % this plan fails. Lawton to Be There J. Fred Lawton, '12, of Detroit wi be the principal speaker. Beside trying to inspire a little pep into th students, he will lead some of th Michigan songs he wrote which mad him famous on the campus. Mr. La, ton is a favorite among college st dents, both present and past, and ne er fails to win his way into the heart .of those who have not had the priv: lege of hearing him before. He is celebrated imitator of Coach Yos Harry Lauder and anyone else wort imitating.° He is a Scotchman, an his grandfather was knighted by th king. He has written lyrics fc Michigan, and while here in the Un yersity was interested in dramati and athletics, and on all occasiot of special interest he has returne to Michigan to lead the pep. Two stu deit speakers will also be on the pr< gram, and Mr. Theodore Harriso: director of the Varsity Glee club, wi lead in the singing of Abraham Go: netzky's new S. A. T. C. song. (By the Associated Press) New York, Nov. 18.-Although del nite reports to date of total subscril tions to the United War Work fu will not be available until tomorroi the national headquarters announc tonight that it had gone far -beyor the $129,950,090 that had been pledi ed up to Saturday night. Upstate, New York, Connecticu and Maryland, also raised the figu more than $3,000,000, while a ha million college, high, and priva school students who formed then selves into a division with a self-a lotted quota of $2,000,000 reporte they had gone "over the top." nmendation from the head of the medi- mediate discharge with commissions cal school. Sec. Baker Makes Statement What policy is to be pursued in the future in regard to the S. A. T. C. re- mains unknown. Perhaps the most definite information that has been giv- en out yet, was secured by the the Army and Navy Journal in an inter- view with Secretary of War Baker. "The study of the S. A. T. C. is be- ing made by two sets of people and when they are completed the results will be laid before me and I will make the decision. Dr. Mann and Dean Snyder on one hand, and the General Staff Operations section on the oth- er are studying the question with this thought in mind: That the thing to do is to free the colleges as speedily as possible to get back to their norm l academic pursuits, without at the same time disorganizing them by a sudden stoppage of the special work they are doing for the government, leaving them without means to get back to their normal relations." Some Units May Be Kept Sergeant-major Fischer gave the following as his personal opinion of the future of the S. A. T. C.: ".En- ough S. A. T. C. units will be main- tained throughout the country to give the men already in the army and who desire a college education an oppor- tunity to do so." However, no definite orders have been received as yet from the war de- partment as to the future of the S. A. T. C. unit. UNION PLANS GOOD DINNERS AND HOME ENTERTAINMENTS FOR YANKS AND TARS HERE Mr. Frank Bacon of the War Camp Community service is now busy work- ing out plans for Thanksgiving home dinners and entertainments for the men here, in both army and navy. Of course these dinners and entertain- ments will be given only for those who desire it, but it is expected that nearly all those who do not leave town will take advantage of this kind offer. or of completing their training. In- structions to this effect were sent to- day to all aviation fields and camps by Major-General Kemley, chief of the division of military aeronatics. It was announced that orders had been issued for the closing of Self- ridge field, Mount Clemens, Mich.; Chanute field, Rantoul, Ill., and Scott field, Belville, Ill., and for the aban- donment of the air service mechanics' school at St. Paul. RESTRICTIONS ON FLOUR ARE REMOVED Washington, Nov. 18.-According to orders from the United States food administration, white flour can now be had without the necessity of buy- ing substitutes. This new order is not because of the cessation of fight- ing in France, but because corn and oats are needed badly to feed cattle in Europe. In all continental countries engag- ed in war, milk has been saved for the babies and the shortage of.crops in Europe and the subsequent lack of fodder, must be made up by the Unit- ed States. Sugar allowances will also be in- creased to four pounds per month per person, beginning December 1. This will not be universally observed, ap- plying only to those states which are plentifully supplied with the com- modity, of which Michigan is one. SENIORS, NOTICE! Seniors, both men and women should have their Michiganen- sian pictures taken this week or the early part of next week. Appointments can be made with the official photographers, Rent- schler, Swain, Randall, and White. Late pictures will not be accepted. Two Naval Unit Men Leave for Capita Two men from the naval unit herE left for gshington on Sunday morn ing. They were L. E. Benson, gun ner's mate, second class, and Wesle: L. Dedrick of the same rank. They have been transferred to the Nava Ordnance gun factory at Washing ton. DAILY STAFF NOTICE? The staff meeting of the Dail: scheduled for this afternoon has beer postponed because of the War Wort mass meeting to be. held at 4:30 it Hill auditorium. The staff will mee tomorrow.