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Mighell.......Managing Editor d Makinson.........isBusiness Manager COMMUNICATION ERRS MASSACRES COMITTED BY FOE AND DISGUISED CRIMINALS OF RUSSIA Editor, The Michigan Daily:- Allow me to express my apprecia- tion of the promptness and readiness with which you printed my communi- cation. Unfortunately there was one accidental omission of the greatest importance - indeed the core of the whole matter. In the sentence be- ginning "The New York Times * * (the copy should have read thus in- stead of New York Tribune) should have concluded: " * * * that the occupation of Lemberg and the at- tending massacres were organized by Austrian and German bands return- ing from Russia, and that they were aided by criminals dressed in Aus- trian uniforms." Very respectfully yours F. W. PAWLOWSKI. ° R. Osius, ;(r.........City erite Clark .. ... ....Night C. J. Martin.........('elegraph 1tA. Bernstein ...... ...port t l. Riorden.........Military, a guernsey...........Women's K. LEhlbert............Associate 1. Davis...........Literary Ediwr Edito. Editor l'ditor YEditor kditor IEditol rand A. Gaines.....Advertising Manager yes L. Abele......... Publication Manager aId A. Major.......irculation Manager ISSUE EIDITORS id Landis EPaul G Weber ace W. Porter Philip Ringer h Dailey E. D. Flintermann REPORTERS aret Christie Herman Lustfield e Ellis sBowen Schumacher a Apel Henry O'Brien e Crozier Renaud Sherwood y L.. Lane. Marie Thorpe M. D. Vincent B USINE SS STAFF k B. Covell Robert E. McKean ard Piiehs, Jr. Clare W. Weir R. Welsh Win. A. Leitzing.er FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1918. Atfusic Notes MISSACRES DO OCCUR* JEWISH LEADERS DECLARE PO- GROMS HAVE HAPPENED IN P0- LAND. Ann Arbor, Dec. 19, 1918. Editor, The Michigan Daily: Professor Pawlowski's statement in yesterday's Daily denying the recent reports of massacres of Jews by Poles in Poland clearly raises a question of fact. One would be only too happy to accept this denial, if the reports in the newspapers were really false and could be conclusively attributed to German propaganda. The apologia is too one-sided, however, and at best states merely one aspect of the ques- tion in dispute. In order that we may have the at- titude of representative Jews in the United States toward such denials, may I, "in the interest of truth and propri- ety (not to use a stronger expres- sion)," request you to print the fol- lowing statement: Judge Julian W. Mack, president of the Zionist organization of America, and Louis Marshall, president of the American Jewish committee, have made the following reply to the state- ment issued by the Polish national committee and the Polish national de- partment denying the authenticity of the reports that have come to this country concerning pogroms against the Jews in Poland, and demanding the appointment of an inter-allied and American commission to investigate these reports and set at rest the al- legations that pogroms have occur- ed: "The American representatives of the Polish National committee and of the Polish National department have issued a statement in which they in- sinuate that the Jews are inimical to Polish independence and that groundless charges have been circulat- ed by them to the- effect that Jewish massacres are occurring in Poland. These organizations state that a toint Hotel Allenel ANN ARBORS' LEADING HOTEL demand has been made by them "for the appointment of an inter-allied and American commission to be sent into Poland to investigate existing condi- tions that Jewish pogroms have been carried out there." The American Jewish committee and the Zionist Organization of America welcome the appointment of such a commission most heartily and stand ready to co-operate with the Polish organizations in bringing about the immediate designation of such a commission. They take this opportunity to deny that the Jews are in any way unfriendly to Polish independence. Their sole desire has been to secure for the Jews of Po- land equal civil, political and relig- ious rights and to safeguard the rights of all minorities. They have received from authori- tative and unprejudiced sources, in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London and The Hague, explicit cablegrams showing that pogroms are taking place in Galicia and various parts of Poland and Roumania. Unfortunate-i ly there is reason for crediting these reports, particularly in regard to Po- land, since a most violent economic boycott has been waged there against: the Jews continuously since 1912. Mr. Dmowski, the president of the Polish National committee whose represen- tative in the United States at this time is Mr. John F. Smulski has pub- licly admitted his responsibility for the boycott, and he and his party1 associates have thus far declined to take any action looking to its termi- nation. He and Mr. Paderewski, al- though informed of the alarming re- ports which have come to us from Poland, when requested to protest against these reported uutrages, like- wise declined to do so. In these circumstances the imme- diate appointment and functioning of such a commission as has been sug- gested is undoubtedly desirable,' so that the world may know all the facts." Very truly yours, A T GORNrTZr7KY It is better this year than ever before and the price ONLY 5c WAH 'S UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE r- For Traveling Anywhere Anytime You will enjoy using the A. B. A. Travelers' Checks as issued by this bank. They come in denominations of $10, $20, $50 and $100, are cashed by Banks, Hotels, Railroads, etc., without identification. ASK US Farmers & Mechanics Bank 101-105 S. Main 330 S. State St. (Nickels Arcade) 4 1 When you go home Take with you a M ICHICAN CALENDAR Joseph Bonnet, the well known French organist who played in the May festival series of concerts last May, will again be heard Jan. 18, in Ann Arbor. Mr. Bonnet has been sent to the United States by the French government to convey a message of French artistry to the American pub- lic. He is touring the majority of the music centers of the country. The University Choral Union now has a membership of 300 singers un- der the leadership of Prof. A. A. Stanley. The organization is prepar- ing an opera and an oratorio to be presented at the Victory Commemora- BUY YOUR BOOKS and SUPPLIES - AT w nm--w sue Editor-Paul G. Weber Ir t r tion festival to be held next May. With this issue The Daily bids its x r ers a Mrry Christmas and a Hap- py ,New Year and suspends publication until Wednesday, Jan. 8. PEACE AND A SWORD The Wise Men of the East went through hardships to offer their gifts at the cradle of Christ, whose birth we shall celebrate in a few days. Mary His mother bore him in a manger. Christ's life, until He was 30 years old was one of manual service as well as spiritual. Then His few remaining years were filled with hardships of every description. Every man who fol- lowed Him endured, and knew he was going to endure, hardships such as few men experience. His followers for centuries after His death endured or risked martyrdom. To this day, the men and women who follow the ideals of personal service and sacrifice and glory' in their brotherhood with man sub it to what the unimaginativeor the materialistic call hardships. "I come not to bring peace, but a sword," said the exponent of "peace on earth, good will to men." He brought the sword for man to protect the ideals for which He suf- fered. The soldiers of democracy have borne the sword and suffered and died that the world might have freedom of the mind and soul. The Prophet whose rule 'of life was to do unto others as ye should be done by used, a whip to scourge the money lenders from the temple, but He would not raise His voice to save Himself. All these statements of fact and opinion are truisms and perhaps are out of place here. But, after all, Jesus Christ was the great exponent of per- sonal service and sacrifice; and it is that spirit which universities should and do cultivate, and it is that spirit which will save the world and make the war worth-while. It is a good thing for us to think about in unem- ployed moments during the holidtys. This having Christmas in the spring- time isn't so bad. But Santa will have to take the runners off his well- known sleigh and put on wheels and skid-chains. The Alsace-Lorraine question seems to fade into insignificance compared to the momentous problem of who shall lead the 1919 J-hop. In the midst of Christmas shpping, don't forget Christmas joining. The Red Cross is calling the roll. Bring back lots of Christmas neck- ties and pep, but leave the flu germs behind. The kaiser is reported to have chills and has taken to bed.-Cold feet. Ann Arbor Lags in Red Cross Drive Ypsilanti is ahead of Ann Arbor in the Red Cross drive. Washtenaw county is coming strong as a whole, but Ann Arbor is tlot up to the stand- The University School of Music will close tomorrow at noon, reopening Jan. 7. Enrico Caruso who was unable to sing at Ann Arbor in October on ac- count of the influenza epidemic will be heard some time in March. A special arrangement has been made by the School of Music whereby new students may enroll after vaca- tion for the balance of the semester. In order to accommodate the crowds. the Majestic will run three shows in the evening; at 7:00, 8:10 and 9:15.- Adv. SHEEHAN'S ARMY AND NAVY BOOK STORE A. J. U 1 'lz Y. I1 I MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS Try our HOME-MADE CANDIES Chicken Dinner SUNDAY-11:30 to 2:00 $1.00 of CHRISTMAS TOILET ARTICLES PERFUMES They are bot delicious and Wholesome MADE AND SOLD AT THE SUGAR BOWL Phone 967 109 S. Main St. 1, Special Attention Given to Dinner Parties and Banquets I IVORY COODS 0 CAMERAS THERMOS BOTTLES I We Suggest Practical Christmas Gifts TA I T T HE E BE R BAC H & SON CO-. 200-204 East Liberty Street Shorthand Typewriting Bookkeeping 11 I TRAVELING BAGS COLLAR BAGS SUIT CASES WALKING STICKS UMBRELLAS NECKWEARt MUFFLERS PAJAMAS GLOVES 11 SILK HOSIERY SILK SHIRTS SILK HDKFS. Why are you so insistant? I ( I LINEN HDKFS. CLOTHING BATH ROBES Hamilton Business College State and William Sts. DETROIT UNITED LINES Between Detroit, Ann Arbor and Jackson (October 27, 1918) (Eastern Standard Time) Detroit Limited and Express Cars-7:zo a. mu., and hourly to g:io p. m. Jackson Limited and Express Cars-8 48 a. m., and every hourto 9:48 p. in. AMx- presses make local stops west of Ann Arbor.) Local Cars East Bound-6:oo a. im., and every two hours to p:os p. m. o:o p. .M. To Ypsilanti only, 11:45 p. m., 12:20 a. tn., i :io a. m., and to Saline, change at Ypsilanti. Local Cars West Bound-7:48 a. m. to 12:20 a. m. WAT KING LOO Open from 11:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Phone 1620-R WADHAMS & CO* . State Street Store a I BECAUSE Going Home? Take some of our candy with you, or leave your order and we will mail it for you The Gift Supreme is a box or basket of candy. We pack our own boxes. You will find our candy fresh. I 314 S. State St. Ann Arbor Besimers' Beefsteak Dinners I are so hard to equal i Courteous and satisfactory TREATMENT to every custom- er,' whether the account be large or small. The Ann Arbor Savings Bank Incorporated 1869 Capital and Surplus, $550,000.00 Resources........$4,000,000.00 Northwest Cor. Main & Huron. 707 North University Ave. O. D. MORRILL Typewriters ± Typewriting Mimeographing Has moved to Nickels Arcade Phne 1718 First Floor I FREDDIE BESIMERS Phone 793-R [709 N. University 113 W. Huron St. L