I WARMER Av A g ilI * aij ASSOCIATED PRESS D)AY AND NIGHT l1 SERVICE VOL. XXXI. No. 86. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1921. PRICE FIVE C RAILWAY HEADS. PREDICT GENERAL WAGE REDUCTIONS MEET TO REMEDY CONDITION TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OFI FINANCIAL CONDITION OF ROADS BAD, CLAIM Decline in Freight Movement, Large' Payroll, and High Operating Expenses Blamed (By Associated Press) Chicago, Jan, 27. - General wage reductions on the larger railroads all over the country will be considered tomorrow by the labor committee of the American Association of Railway Executives in an effort to solve what railroad officials say is a precarious transportation situation. The meet-. ing 'will make definite recommenda- tions with a view to bringing the matter before the United States rail- road labor boards It was predicted by railroad officers that the commit- Tau Sigma Delta Initiates Named Tau Sigma Delta, honorary society of architecture and allied arts, will hold its fifth annual initiation banquet Saturday night at the Union. Since 1913, when the Alpha chapter was founded at the University, eight chapters have been installed in this country anid abroad. G. D. Mason, of G. D. Mason and company, architects, is expected to be present to address the members and neophytes. This company has the contract for the new million dollar Masonic building now under con- struction in Detroit. Among the alum- ni expected to attend are E. H. Try- sell, of the .firm of Attwood and Try- sell, Detroit, and D. H. Williams Jr., Vice-president of G. D. Mason and company. The initiates will be: J. H. Page, '21A, R V. Gay, '21A. H. A. Beam, '22A, R. 'H. Ainsworth, '22A, and Ju- liet A. Peddle, '22A. HARDOING WANTS 0ARM OF1509000 Believes Maximum Should Be . Less Than Proposed 175,000 for Ade- quate Peace Protection tee's recommendations would be some sort of reduction in wages.' Failure of increased rates to earn required revenue, decrease in busi- ness, the present large payroll, and high operating expenses were given as the reason for probable action be- fore the railroad labor board, to cut wages. "Many railroads are in , bad finan- cial condition," declared Samuel 0. Dunn, advisory counsel to the Asso- ciation of Railway Jecutives, today. "This is due to a decline in business and failure of the rates to -earn the revenue expected. "The roads have made reductions in their forces and are operating as eco- nomically as possible. The 1917 pay-I roll of $1,700,000,000 is today increas- ed to $3,200,000,000. Beginning' with November there has been a decline in business until the freight movement now is less than two-thirds of what it was three months ago. Apparently there is no way out except to reduce wages." Railriad officials appearing before the labor board today formally re- quested abrogation of existing wage agreements. The officials denounced the agreements as restrictive, produc- tive of inefficiency and having been obtained by propaganda and undue influence on the railroads. WSFIR AE HOUSE STUDENTS RESCUE GOODS EXPENSE EST11MATE OF WAR DEPARTIMENT CUT ONE-HALF (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 27.-Provision has been made in the annual army appro- priation bill of an army of only 150,- 000 at the suggestion of President- elect Harding, Representative An- thony, of Kansas, chairman of the house appropriations sub-committee which drafted the measure,= said to- day in announcing that the bill was ready to be reported to the house. The proposed army of 150,000 as compared 7ith the present army of about 213,000 and with the army of 175,000 fixed in a, resolution recent- ly adopted by the house and senate, was suggested by Mr. Harding as a proper maximum, Chairman Anthony said at the recent conference which he held with -the President-elect at Marion. Mr. Harding, according to Mr. An- thony, expressed the belief that an army of 150,000 men, together with the reserves, national guard, and other available, forces, should provide suf- ficient military establishment for the nation in times of peace. The army appropriation bill which probably will be submitted to the house tomorrow carries appropria- tions totalling $328,000,000, which sum represents a reduction of $52,000,000 from the appropriation for the pres- ent year and a cut of more than half in the estimate amounting to $690,- 000,000, submitted by the war depart- ment. ART ASSOCIATIONASKSU REGENTS FOR 51,000i SENIORS DRAMUP FINAL PLANS FOR HONOR SYSTEM STUDENTS REQUIED TO PETI. TION INSTRUCTORS WHO MAY GIVE PERMISSION COMMITTEE'ELECTED FOR EXECUTIVE WORK Must Sign Pledge Refusing to Give or Receive Help During Any Examination. The senior lit class voted unani- mously in favor of the plans present- ed to it by the honor system commit- tee, to act for the remainder of the year, was to handle the executive work which comes up in connection with the new system. The members of the com- mittee are: Lois B. DeVries, Alice B. Hinkson, Bernice J. Nickels, C. S. Bax- ter, D. J. Porter, R. C. Angell, L. C. Butler, George Duffield, R. Kneebone, W. H. Johnstone. The plans placed before the- class provided, first, for the selection of the above mentioned senior honor com- mittee. They further provided for the method of introducing the system. A petition is to be started by a senior in all classes whe're fourth year men and women are in the predominance. It will request that all students in those classes lend their support to the plan. The petition must be presented to the instructor at least a week before the examination, and he can accept or re- ject it as he sees fit. Those who pre- fer a proctored examination will be given theirs in a separate room. The adoption of the system binds those who agree to it to sign a pledge saying that they have neither given nor re- ceived help during an examination and to promise to report all infrac- tions of the rules. The scheme will, be given a trial first in classes of less than 50 mem- bers because of the greater unity fbund there.' If it proves a success, it will be extended to the larger classes and the junior, sophomore, and fresh- man classes successively. Announcements were made to the effect that class dues may be paid by check to J. E. McManis, treasurer, or mailed to him at 1315 Washtenaw ave- nue. Senior lists have been posted in the registrar's office and should be certified at once. Suggestions for a class memorial may be mailed to E. E. Wieman, 823 E. Kinsley. The usual dedication space for the senior class in the Michiganensian has been can- celled this year. Fred Jacobs was elected class bas- ketball manager. PROF. WOOD, HUBBEL, '98E, WILL ADDRESS ENGINEERS Prof. A. E. Wood, of the sociology department, will address the Junior engineers at their monthly assembly at 8 o'clock today in room 348 of the engineering building. At 10 o'clock the sophomore class will be addressed by C. W.. Hubbel, '93E, city engineer of Detoit and former city engineer of Manila, P. I., in room 348, engineering building. (By Brewster P. Campbell) Lovers of that type of playlet which has come into vogue through the little theater movement have a real treat before them, if they did not witness last night's performance, when the Players' club repeats its program con- sisting of four one act plays, tonight in Sarah Caswell Angel hall. While each play is, as presented, a work of art, first honors should go to George Middleton's drama "Mothers'," as acted by Mary J. Shaffer, '21, J. P. Holden, '22,'and Kathryn C. Prakken, '21. The piece is acted with a real dramatic feeling, which makes one FREE EDUCATION , ASKED FOR VETS Bill Introduced in State Legislature Would Provide Free Tuition and Books DISCRIMINATION NOT MADE AS TO LENGTH OF SERVICE a A bill providing for state aid to ex- service men, for the completion and furtherance of their education, was introduced in the house of representa- tives in Lansing yesterday afternoon by Representative Edward B. Manwar- ing of Ann Arbor. The presentation of the bill was the result of a three-months campaign by ex-service men both from the Univer- sity and throughout the state for com- pensation for those men of the state who served during the war. The proposed act provides that any person honorably dicharged from the service who is now, a resildent of Michigan may receive free tuition and a book allowance of $50 per year in any educational institution in the sfate approved by the superintendent of public instruction. No discrimina- tion is made as to length of service and no distinction is made between those who served at home or abroad. After the introduction of'the bill, it was referred to the house committee on military affairs for consideration. Although several measures providing for a cash bonus have been offered, the educational bill has received more favorable comment from members of both the senate and house than any yet presented. The committee has several measures already under dis- cussion and it is probable that a de- cision will be made in the near fu- ture. The act which provides for state aid to disabled veterans will take precedence over all othe ex- service men's bills, but it is the feel- ing of the committee that after these men are taken care of, it is their duty to provide for the' ex-service men wanting an education. The action taken by the legislature yesterday was the result of a trip to Lansing by James E. Spier, '22L, president of the Junior Laws, and a member of the educational allotment committee of the University post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The veterans' organization initiated the campaign for education for ex-service men throughout the state. forget what may be lacking in stage setting. Alfred Sutro's "The Open. Door," with Lionel C. Crocker, '18, and Amy G. Loomis, '22, playing the roles, stood next in point of interest, though Olga M. Johnson, '21, and Hilliard E. Ros- enthal, '21, in Sutr's "A Marriage Has Been Arranged," carried their parts in a truly professional manner. Middleton's "Tradition" tells a story not sufficientl'y out of the ordin- ary to be striking, but it is excellent- ly presented. Lulu M. North, grad., carries a part which asks little of her voice but much of her acting, and she carries the part entirely satisfactorily. R. S. Tubbs, '21, plays the typical hard headed, stubborn farmer convincingly, while Lucille L. Cobb, '21, completes a cast which makes much of "Tradi- tion." Those who enjoy this type of enter-, tainment will find an evening with- the Players' club entirely satisfactory, and an evening so spent will convince them that the club has a real function on th'e campus, and that it is going to fulfill its mission well. FATORS SPEAKERS 001A0D IEELS COMMITTEE FROM " STU- DENTS AND FACULTY SHOULD SELECT ORATORICAL NUMBERS Editor The Michigan Daily: As a member of the University com- munity interested in the proper solu- tion off, our common problems, I should like to say a few words with reference to the present discussion of the lecture course offered by the Ora- torical association. First, I regret, and I believe that most fair minded members of the University regret that the replies of the .pokesmen for the! association to the criticisms of Pro- fessor Hobbs have consisted chiefly of personal abuse couched in language and betraying a spirit which ought to be regarded by all as beneath the lev- el of campus discussion. Further, pub- lie opinon should resent, and I be- lieve that it does resent, the villific?- tion of one who is a courageous and outspoken champion of wham he be- lieves to be right, whether his cause is popular or the reverse. I do not be- lieve that a community can afford to allow one of its members to be pen- alized because of legitimate and per- sistent advocacy of certain public policies, even though -this advocacy may at times be unpopular. (Continued on Page 4) OVER THE WIRE CAMPUS; TODAY IS "FREE FOR AL"J FINAL COUNT TONI( SHOULD SHOW Chinese Club Amount Contributes I of Yesterday's Total Besides being the final day of the Michigan relief fund campaign, today is "free for all day" on the campus. Solicitors are expected to seek' con- tributions from all students whom they see who are not wearing the 'Maize and Blue ribbons. Due to the fact that the reports from many fraternities and house clubs have not come in yet, it is ex- pected that the total of $4,100.60 which was reached last night will be doubled by this 'evening. All those who have not already been solicited are urged to wait no longer but to bring their contributions to the Union or Barbour, gymnasium, sometime to day. Two large subscriptions were turn- ed in yesterday by K. H. Wu, '21. The Chinese club contributed $150 through him, and he solicited a gift of $125 from the Chinese merchants of Tol- edo. The gifts have averaged nearly $3.00 to date. The total is small more be- cause of the fact that comparatively few reports have been turned in rath- er than because of any unwillingness on the part o; the students to do their share. There will be a special performance at the Majestic theater at 10:30 o'clbck tomorrow morning. The admission will be 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, all the proceeds go- ing to the fund., Tickets have been distributed to the fraternities, soror- ities and dormitories, and are on sale at the Union and Graham's and Wahr's bookstores. All those wishing to se- cure tickets to the show should do so today as the tickets are going to be taken up tonight. Plans have been completed for the dance in the Union tomorrow after- noon. Tickets are on sale at the Union desk, the admission being 25 cents each. Rogers' Spotlight orchestra will contribute its services for the occa- sion. IN ORMAL HOCKEY TEAM LOSES TMMCH'34 Players' Club Initial Production Gives Student Characters Chance To Naintain Difficult Roles RELIEF FUND GOi YET FAR DISTA ON LAST DRIVE EVERYONE'S GI SOUGHT U Crowds of students watched the fire which badly damaged the resi- dence owned by Mrs. M. E. Waples ad occupied by R. F. Weske, '19E, a former Varsity football player, and family, at 614 Oakland street last night. The blaze broke out about 8:15 o'clock and was first discovered by students in the Acacia house, which faces the rear of the house on Oak- land from State street. 'the roof was at this time a mass of flames and the students notified Mrs.- Weske, who was in the house with a seven months old baby, en- tirely unaware of the 'fact that the' house was on fire. It is believed that the roof was ignited fron the chim- ney, which has given trquble before. The fire increased rapidly, gaining even after the arrival of the fire de-' partment, due to the delay in playing the fire hose on the house. WatinF swiftly downwards the flames engulf- ed the attic and parts of the secpd story. For a time the residence negt door was threatened butE the large quantity of water which was poured upon- it kept the house out of 4an- ge. The upper part of the house we 1,adly damaged, the roof being almost entirely razed. The principal injury -to the first two floors was done by water, which was poured into the house in an effort to check the flames. Much of the furniture which belonged to Mrs. Waples was rescued by stu- dents, that which remained in the house being destroyed by water. It was impossible to estimate the exact amount of the damage done as the amount of furniture left in the house and the work of the flames Washington, that the state Jan. 27.-- Assurances department would not PLAN ANNUAL EITBIT AND LECTURES B W!O Disussion Of Common Problems Purpose Of Student Representatives Action was taken at the meeting of the Ann Arbor At asspeiation in Alunni 14emorial hall Wednesday night, to request the Board of ]Regents of the University of Michigan to set aside annually the sum of $1,000 for the use of the association. If this re- quest is granted, the money will be used to finance art lectures and ex- hibits giyen under the auspices of the association, which will be open to the public free of charge. Prgf. Emil Loreh, of the College of Architecture, acting as chairman of a committee which had been ap- pointed to forriiulate plans for secur- ing University aid, presented the rec- ommendation. The society has held numerous ex- hibitions and lectures but owing to lack of funds has never been able to function as such an organization should. It has been the intention of the society to purchase pictures to present to' the University and to hold series of exhibitions each year. The Intercollegiate Conference on Undergraduate Government to which LeGrand E. Gaines, '21E, president of the Student council, has been elected to represent Michigan, is sponsored by a committee composed of represen- tatives of Princeton, Cornell, Penn- sylvania, Dartmouth, and Massachu- setts Institute of Technology. The meetings will be held April 15 and 16 at Cambridge, Mass. 'The aim of the conference is to bring together representatives of va- rious universities and colleges at a meeting to discuss the problems of undergraduate government and stu- dent activities. The committee has invited 40 other universities and col- leges besides Michigan to send four delegates to the conference. The in- stitutions selected were those th have problems in common and are representative of the different see- tions of the country. ' The problems to be discussed at the conference will be listed under four departments and each university is asked to have a delegate at each of the departments. It is planned to have four separate but sinultaneous meetings, one discussing the problems of student governing bodies, another athletics, another publications, and 'another musical clubs and dramatics. With this plan in mind the executive committee headed by W. R. Barker at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has thought it advisable for the colleges attending to send at least four delegates, picked for their ability to discuss the above ques- tions. The only delegate of the four that Michigan is requested to have at the conference that has so far been elected is Gaines, who will attend the meetings of the department concerned. with student government. give its approval to the proposed new, treaty between the United States and Japan until opportunity had been 'af- forded members of the senate and oth- ers interested to place before the de- partment their arguments, were giv- en Senator Phelan, of California, today by Secretary Colby. Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 27.-Robert F. Herrick, of Boston, who was head of the Harvard crew which broke the record of the Thames course in 1913, will serve as chairman of rowing com- mittee and advisory this year. No change in the regular coaching staff is planned. Paris, Jan. 27-The supreme council of the Allies this evening referred the question of German reparation to a committee of experts, after a meeting at which early final action was urged. Santa Fe, New Mex., Jan. 27.--The state senate today unanimously pass- ed a resolution for a constitutional provision against the practice of leas- ing New Mexico land by aliens ineligi- ble to citizenship or by corporations controlled such aliens. R. 0. T. C. Offices to be Noved Major Robert Arthur, of the Uni- versity R. 0. T. C., will move his' office from the Engineering building to the R. 0. T. C. offices,, in the tem- porary structure behind the Econom- ics building, on March 1. (Special to The Daily) Houghton, Jan. 27. - Superior teamplay and conditions spelled a 3 to 0 defeat for the Micligan infotmal hockey sextet' at the hands of the speedy Michigan College of Mines team in the game played here last night. One of the largest and most enthu- siastic crowds which has ever crowd- ed into the huge ice palace greeted' the initial appearance of a Wolverine athletic team in the Upper Peninsula and gave the visitors a great ovation when they skated onto the -ice a little before 8 o'clock. Dick Ba4kell, star center man for the Maize and Blue team and a Copper Country, boy, was the center of attention during the pre- g'ame workout. Both teams went to work in dead earnest a few seconds after the open- ing gong with the result that the Min- er right wing shot a goal from a dif- ficult angle after the puck had been worked down the entire length of the ring by"'wonderful c nbination play. Michigan responded with an addition- al effort and for the rest of the period the puck was worked from one end of the ice to the other without a score. M. C. M. answered the halftime bell in much better shape than Michigan and scored its second goal within five minutes. Barkell was knocked out in a fierce mixup near his own goal and was replaced at center by Follis. The third and last goal for the College of Mines was registered a few minutes before the end of the (Continued on Page Fight)