THE WEATHER NOT MIUCH CHANGE IN TEM4PERATURE rar1AIw :I aitw ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I I I VOL. XXXI. No. 80. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1921. PRICE FIVE CENTS E I CAN RID COUNTRY OF SPECULATION LIMIT QUANTITY HANDLED, SAYS FORMER NATIONAL FOOD ADMINISTRATOR SUGGESTS BOARD TO REGULATE EXCHANGES Proposed Bureau of Markets Would Aid in Co-operative Selling of rarm Products (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 20. - Manipula- tions in grain could be eliminated through voluntary agreement of ex- changes to limit the quantity of the commodity where it could be handled in speculative trade, Herbert Hoover, formal federal food administrator, said today, in appearing before the house agricultural committee, which is holding hearings on bills to re- strict speculation in future ex- changes. For the improvement of marketing conditions, Mr. Hoover suggested cr0- ating under the department of agri- culture a national marketing board of experts with regulative powers within limits over the exchanges. "Such a board," he added, "could assist materially in solving present problems by establishing standard practices and by laying down regula- tions which would secure for farmers the privilege of storing their grain at country elevators. The farmers would be given warehouse receipts on which they could secure credit." Assistance in developing co-opera- tive marketing could be given by a board such as he proposed, Mr. Hoov- er said, suggesting that a bureau of markets might perform administra- tive functions. Supplement Takes up Vital Jfatters Charging that Michigan is in a state of coma as far as intellectual activity on the part of students is concerned' and depicting an attitude of absorp- tion rather than one of research and discussion in the pursuance of stud-~ les in the University, The Daily Sup- plement for Sunday, Jan. 22, contains the opinions of students from the cam- pus at large as written and submitted to the The Daily for publication. Campus Evils Aired Every conceivable campus evil is aired and an attempt is made in most instances to allocate the blame where it is rightly due. The oft discussed topics of fussing, loss of athletic pres- tige, indifferent observance of time honored Michigan traditions, and many other vital questions are reviewed and opinions offered both pro and con. The discontinuance of the- J-Hop and the general low morale of students other than those interested in a professional vocation are also topics accorded places of prominence in the articles written by the students in an effort to change the order of affairs as they ex- ist on the campus today. Questions Discussed Is Michigan asleep? Are we stu- dents, as representatives of Michigan, indifferent towards if not ignorant of the pressing problems of the day and hour? If so are we attempting to rem- edy such woeful conditions or are we satisfied to pass the responsibility to others, recognizing as we do so that either we are incapable or are indif- fekent? These are some of the ques- tions discussed in the issue. WILL DEBATE HERE TONIGHT HUMORIST SPEAKS SATURDAY N1,G H T Stephen Leacock Appears on Oratorical Association the Michigan's. and O. Affirmative A. Brown, Debating Team, P. H. Scott, '22; L. E. Rariden, '21, '21, Which Meets Northwestern Tonight. IDEA Of UNIIERSITY CONOCUTION RECEIVES HERTY BACKING Of PROMI NENT STDET ONLY ONE TO DISAPPROVES OF PLAN HAVE GENERAL GATHERING That convocations would have elim- inated the situation which has arisen because of the calling off of the Junior Hop, and are a future need at the Un- iversity was practically the unanimous opinion yesterday, of- several students prominent in campus activities. Var- ious reasons were expressed for the advisability of holding such meetings, chief among them being that Mich- igan's increasing size has made im- possible personal contact between the students and the professors and even amongst the students themselves. Le Grand A. Gaines, Jr., '21E, pres- ident of the Student council, stated that the meeting which has been call- ed for Sunday afternoon in the Union, was expressly for this purpose. He supported the convocation idea. "Michigan students," declared Gaines, "undoubtedly lack the close touch with the faculty which some other universities enjoy, and the need for closer contact is becoming more noticeable as our members increase." Would Improve Spirit "In my opinion, convocations about once a month would bring about a bet- ter spirit of co-operation between the students and the faculty. "The large attendance at such meet- ings would," he continued, "make open discussion of campus matters impos- sible. My idea is that juniors and BURTON ON PROGRAM FOR DETROIT ALUMNI MEET .seniors, on the campus, should get to- gether about once a month and I have called such a meeting for Sunday aft- ernoon. If the meeting is successful, others Ill be held throughout the year. "It might be that sentiment express- ed at these meetings could be brought before the faculty by a joint meeting of a committee, representing the Sen- ate council, and a.committee consist- ing of members of the Student coun- cil. This plan is only as a suggestion. I am heartily in favor of any ideas which may better the understanding between faculty and students." Eaton Favors Plan Paul Eaton, '21, president of the Union, brought out the fact that in such a manner Michigan's unwieldy student body might be brought togeth- er. He said: "If convocations were given over to the presentation of im- portant questions, then I believe that they will prove of value to Michigan. In the first place, they will do away with the misunderstanding which now exists, as a result of the recent action of the Committee on Student Affairs; secondly, they will aid the Student council to better explain, than through publications, the reason for certain of its actions, and finally, they will cause to bring together the student body which seems too large to be reached by any other means. a- Problems Confusing "Existing problems, perhaps confus- ing to the members of the faculty, may be presented at a convocation of the entire student body, who I be- lieve will show no hesitancy in making sincere and frank expressions," assert- ed Fred Petty, '21, president of the senior lits. "Certainly such a plan would bring about increased under- standing and co-operation and tend to alleviate many unnecessary difficul- ties. "All students wish to know Presi- dent Burton better and if a definite (Continued on Page Eight) Program "LITERARY FOLLIES OF THE PRESENT DAY" IS SUBJECT Stephen Leacock will be back in Ann Arbor tomorrow night after an absence of about a year. He will talk on, "Literary Follies of the Present Day," at 8 o'clock Saturday evening in Hill auditorium. The Canadian humorist, consider- ed by many to be the best in Amer- ica today, drew the best house of any speaker appearing on the Oratorical association program last year. It was because of the constant appeals to have him here this year that the as- sociation booked him for tomorrow night. Many people, who think that pro- fessors lack a sense of humor, might be mistaken in hearing Leacock, as he is head of the department of po- litical economy at McGill university of Canada. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB HAS U LECTURES IN SERIES LOCAL PROFESSORS TO DELIVER ALL THE TALKS; COURSE BEGINS FEB. 4' Six numbers are listed on the pro- gram of the Cosmopolitan lecture se- ries announced yesterday by S. H. Lii, '22, who has had charge of the ar- rangements. Prof. Robert T. Crane, of the political science department, will open the series on Feb. 4, speak- ing on the "League of Nations." Other lecturers on the program are: Feb. 25-Professor Wilbur Humph- reys, of the english department, "Proverbial- Unwisdom." March 11-Prof. 'E. C. Case, of the geology department, "Our Common Descent." March 24-Prof. Guy M. Whipple, of the department of education, "The Search for Brains and Skill Among Three Million Men." April 1-Prof. David Friday, of the economics department, "The Labor Problem." April 22-Prof. George LaRue, of the zoology department, "Parasites." COUNCIL COMITTEE DESIRES TO SEE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS A Student council committee de- sires to meet authorized representa- tives of the following organizations at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon in room 306 of the Union: Griffins, Les Voy- ageurs, Scalp and Blade, Rochesterl club, Chinese club, New England club, Pontiac club, Dixie club, Penn- sylvania club, Upper Peninsula club, Kentucky club, United States Marine Corps, and Cosmopolitan club. Tonight's Central Debating contest, consisting of three between teams of Michigan, western, and Chicago, will be because of the fact that no decision will be given. The reason for the change it was thought that it wouldl league debates North- unique judges' Gabrilowitsch To Present Concert The next concert in the Choral Union series will be given Monday evening, Jan. 24, in Hill auditorium, when Ossip Gabrilowitsch with the Detroit Symphony will make its first appearance in Ann Arbor this sea- son. To Gabrilowitsch belongs a great deal of the credit for the wonderful reputation made by this organization during the years that it has been in existence, it now ranking among the half dozen great orchestras in the UnitedStates. On its recent tour of the great cities of the East it was received with tremendous enthusiasm, and critics were united in words of highest praise. NO-DECISION DEBATE TO BE CONTESTED TONIGHT MICHIGAN HAS AFFIRMATIVE AGAINST NORTHWESTERN TEAM is be that bet- CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION ENTERTAIN PRESIDENT AT LUNCHEON TOI ter to give the audience a clear idea of the subject debated rather than to attempt to win, which would bring in various means of trying to throw the opposing side off guard and ob- scure the subject. In order that the1 full spirit of the debate may be car-I ried out, the half hour following the contest will be devoted to answering questions of the audience. Michigan Has Affirmative Michigan will take the affirmative side against Northwestern at 8 o'clock tonight in Hill auditorium. Michigan's team will be made up of Preston H. Scott, '22, Lake E. Rar-.. den, '21, and Oscar A. Brown, '21. The personnel of Northwestern's teamt was not known up to last night. J Question Stated The question of the debate is: "Re- solved That the Parliamentary Form1 of Government Should Be Adopted byf the United States." Michigan's ieg-4 ative team meets Chicago at Chicago, and Chicago's negative team meets] Northwestern at Evanston.1 The plan of no decision contests is1 not to be considered permanent, ac-7 cording to officers of the Oratorical association, who state that it is mere- ly put on trial for this year. French Faculty Presents Comedy Gilbert Lounsbery, chief cost ac- countant for the Fisher Body corpora- tion of Detroit, will speak at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the As-' sembly hall at the Union. This is' the second of the series of Sunday afternoon meetings held at the Union to acquaint men with conditions they will have to face after leaving the University. It is the plan of Union officials to bring to Ann Arbor the recognized national leaders in each line of work. "Diamonds or Chips" was announc- ed yesterday as the subject of Mr. Lounsbery'stalk. Although his spe- cialty has been cost accounting, he will not confine himself to that alone, but will discuss in a general way the relationship between the col- lege man and the business man. A college graduate himself, he will endeavor to point out just what is ex- pected by a business man of a col- lege man. He will distinguish be- tween -what he considers is essential in college courses, and what is not essential. Mr. Lounsbery's talk will begin soon after the Junior-Senior meeting called by the Student council to be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday after- noon. Iron County Club to Send Daily At a meeting last evening of the Iron County club it was decided to send The Michigan Daily for the re- mainder of the year to the high schools of Iron county, including Crystal Falls, Iron River, and Stam- bough. U~S MAlY S U PPORT DSHRMAMENTOF SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES RESOLUTION DISCUSSION OF PLAN IN UPPER HOUSE SOON Borah Proposal to Negotiate with England and Japan for Naval Reduction Favored (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 20. - A definite step towards international disarma- ment was taken by the senate for- eign relations committee today in or- dering a favorable report on the res- olution of Senator Borah, Republi- can, Idaho, proposing negotiations be- tween the United States, Great Brit- ain and Japan to reduce naval pro- grams. Discussion of the resolution in the senate is not planned before next week and action on it at the present session of congress is conceded to be in doubt. Advocates of the resolu- tion, however, hope the senate debate will give impetus to general disarma- ment sentiment here and abroad. The committee approved the Borah resolution without a roll call after it had voted down, 8 to 3, an alternative resolution by Senator Walsh, Demo- crat, Montana, proposing Aierican participation in discussions of the league of nations disarmament com- mission. Engineers Set Time For Exams Semester examinations in the engi- neering college have been arranged, and schedules will be ready for dis- tribution at the office of Secretary L. A. Hopkins within the next few days. The date of examinations will be the same as that for the literary college, Feb. 7 to 12, inclusive. Morning sec- tions commence at 8 o'clock, and aft- ernoon exams at 2 o'clock. All con- flicts should be reported to Prof. W. L. Badjer, representing the classifica- tion committee, in room 208, Chemis- try building. The times for exami- nation follow: Monday classes-At 8, second Mon- day morning; at 9, first Tuesday morning; at 10, second Tuesday morning; at 11, first Monday morn- ing; at 1, second Thursday morning; at 2, first Friday morning; at 3, first Thursday afternoon. Tuesday classes-At 8, first Satur- day morning; at 9, first Thursday morning; at 10, first Monday after- noon; at+11, first Saturday after- non; at 1, first Wednesday morning; at 2, second Wednesday morning; at 3, second Wednesday afternoon. Irregular examinations are: Shop 1, first Friday afternoon; shop 2, second Tuesday afternoon; shop 3, second Wednesday afternoon; shop 4, first Friday afternoon; drawing 4, first Wednesday afternoon; drawing 5, first Tuesday afternoon; E. M. 1, 2, 5, first Tuesday afternoon; C. E. 2, first Tuesday afternoon; M. E. 3, first Thursday afternoon. LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE INSPECTS UNIVERSITY President Marion L. Burton will de- liver an address at a mass meeting of Detroit alumni of the University which is to be given at the Detroit Board of Commerce at 8:15 o'clock on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 27.1 Both men and women graduates are invited to attend the meeting. This will be the first time that President Burton has appeared be- fore a meeting of the alumni in his capacity as head of the University~. and the Detroit committee is making extensive preparations for the event. Luncheon for Burton President Burton will be entertain- ed at luncheon at noon on the same day by officials of the Detroit board of education. In the afternoon he will speak to the meeting of all the teachers of Wayne county. He is to be the guest of a number of prom- inent citizens of Detroit at a private dinner in the Detroit club previous to his attendance at the mass meet- ing. U. of X. Club in Charge- The mass meeting is being arrang- ed under the direction of the U. of M. club of Detroit. Committee members in charge of the event are: Walter S. Russel, general chairman; Charles H. Campbell, chairman arrangement committee; Sidney R. Small, vice- chairman; Emmett Connolly, chair- man of ticket distribution; George W. Star, chairman of publicity commit- tee. Chinese Students' Club Stages Unique Vaudeville Production AN APPRECIATION To the faculty members of the University of Michigan, the Am- erican friends on the relief com- mittee, the student organiza- tions, the churches, and the cit-. izens of Ann Arbor who helped to make the Spotlight a success, we hereby tender our most sin- cere thanks. TSANG G. NI, Chairman, Chinese Relief Committee. (By Marion Stahl) Extraordinarily unique was the in- troduction to the. campus of Chinese music, instruments and magic at the Spotlight given by the Chinese Stu- dents' club at Hill auditorium last night. Most interest attached itself to the exhibition of "Black Art" by S. Q. Wong, '21E. The presentation of Chinese magic, and later a danc- ing skeleton in a specially lighted apparatus were features not often' seen on the American vaudeville' stage. Gowned in a robe which might have' looked splendid on one of the old Chinese empresses, Miss L. T. Fong, '21, amused the audience by her answers to questions propounded through mental telepathy. L. Y. Hu, '22, and J. Wu, grad., playing duets on the moon mandolin, Chinese violin and other native in- struments, took their hearers quite by surprise in their rendition of singular Oriental melodies. A Jew- ish monologue by Arden Purvis, '22, and "Just Talk" by George E. Sloan, '23, drew a number of laughs. Rhodes Brothers' orchestra furnished the American jazz music for the evening and responded to an encore. Theodore Rhodes, '23, playing the saxophone, received particularly favorable atten- tion. The Union orchestra opened and closed the program. A large crowd attende the Spot- light, the proceeds of which will be sent to China for the relief of the famine stricken millions. Body Made Up of Senators Representatives; Burton Consulted and IMPORTANT MEETING OF UPPERCLASSMEN There will be a meeting of all junior and senior men in Union assembly hall promptly at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon for the discussion of campus problems. THE STUDENT COUNCIL, By Le Grande A. Gaines, Jr., President. A Joint committee from the senate and house of representatives of the State legislature made an inspection of the University yesterday with spe- cial regard to the needs of the insti- tution as brought out in the building program now before the legislature. Four of the committee arrived Wed- nesday night, and the other members came in yesterday morning. The committee conferred with President Marion L. Burton in his offce. during the morning. At noon they were en- tertained at luncheon in t'he ' Union, and in the afternoon they were taken for an inspection of the campus buildings. The committee will conclude its investigation today.