THE MICHIGAN DAILY FRDAY. MAY, 28.1926 . - I I . w , ,. , , .. ,. I Published every morning except Mon~ay durin the Universityyear by the Bostin Control of Student ublications. Members of Western Conference Editorial Association. The *ssociated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and the local news pub- lished therein. Entered at the posteffice at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Special rate of postage granted by Third Assistant Post- master (General. Subscription by carrier. 51.e; by mail, $4.00.' Offices: Ana Arbor Press Building, May- gard Street. Phones: ditoial. 4135 business, az:e. EDITORIAL 5TA1 elephon. 433 MANAGING EDITOR GEORGE W. DAVIS Chairman, Editorial Board....Norman R. Thal News Editor............Manning Houseworth Women's Editor......... Helen S. 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Olmsted, Jr. Circulation ...............James R. DePuy Publication...........Frank R. Dentz, Jr. Accounts....,..............Paul W. Arnold Assistants George H. Annable, Jr. Frank Mosher W. Larl Bauer F. A. Norquist John H. Bobrink Loleta G. Parker Stanley S. Coddirigton David Perrot W.rJ. Cox Robert Prentiss Marron A. Daniel Win. C. Pusch Mary Flinterman Nance Solomon Stan Gilbert Thomas Sunderland T. Kenneth Haves, Wm. J. Weinman Iarold Holmes Margaret Smith Oscar A. Jose Sidney Wilson a A' 'I- 3' E ' 4} i, I' FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1926 Night Editor-CASSAM A. WILSON LIBERTY About a year ago, in that sandy and desolate country of Morocco, there broke out a revolution of a nation against another nation that governed it. Things went successfully, and within a comparatively short time the proud European government, much to its chagrin, was forced to admit de- feat and make concessions to the peo- ple who cared enough about their home land to fight for its indepen- dence. The struggle did not end there, however, for another and far more powerful nation entered the lists against the tiny group of nationalists, and the outcome was inevitable; the superb training and military disci- pline and equipment that civilization gave to the French made the end only a matter of time, and a few days ago that end came. The man who had the insolence to desire freedom for his native country is now in the hands of the enemy, and it is doubtful fwhat will ultimately happeii to him, for in the eyes of the enlightened diplomats of Europe he is a traitor and a rebel, and thereby subject to the most severe of penal- ties. If he is allowed to go free, it will be because of the "leniency" of the French government, and not be- cause he did not merit the greatest punishment that was available for him. Morocco itself will settle back into that coma of listless enterprises and feeble accomplishment that is char- acteristic of the north African states, and French government and French intrigues will again fasten themselves upon -the nation and strangle every attempt that it may make to develop under its own initiative; and this will go on for years and years, until an- other Abd-El-Krim arises. The question which interests the student of human relations, however, is not that of the political conse- quences of the petty war that has just occurred, but rather of the great and broad principle upon which the policy of every colonizing power must rest.i The question may easily be asked as to whether a nation has the right, merely by reason of superior military force, to hold in subjection another+ nationality which desires to be in- dependent; and the answer is unsatis- factory indeed to the narrow-minded I diplomats of the great powers. The treaty if Versailles apparently# recognized the principle of self-de-# termination for small states-in Eu- the same militarist, however, crosses the Mediterranean to commit his dastardly deeds, there is not even so much as a ruffle in the tranquil calm of nations. This, it seems, is legiti- mate. Is it true that the welfare of three millions on the continent of Europe is worth more than that of ten millions in Africa? Is it true that superior military force gives one nation the right to rule another? Is it true that respect for small nationalities is a de- lusion and a farce? Or is it still true that the honorable desire to be free is respected in the councils of men? DAWES SPEAKS Although maintaining that he does not necessarily favor the Haugen bill, which was defeated in the House last week, Vice President Dawes has de- clared his indorsement of the princi- ple of proposed legislation to raise the prices of farm products on the Ameri- can market through control of the surplus and coverage of losses by an equalization fee assessed on produc- tion, and so stands in opposition to President Coolidge, who believes the plan to be unsound and a dangerous price fixing scheme. By allying him- self with the farm bloc leaders, Dawes has given fresh impetus to the move- ment to secure some sort of remedial legislation for the agricultural in- terests. It can scarcely be doubted that the original Haugen bill was defective eco- nomically, and President Coolidge was justified in standing in opposition to it, but it is equally certain that the same acute need for alleviation of the farmer's situation still exists. The present Congress was seated to legis- late on the problem, and the forces which killed the Haugen bill are be- ginning to have qualms of fear for the approaching elections, with no relief measures to their record. The members of the farm bloc, alienated themselves and perceptibly lessened their chance of securing the desired legislation by their fanatical attitude, but now it is time that they declare themselves willing to concede certain points in order that both they and the agricultural classes may not suffer from their stubborness. In assuming the position in the con- troversy that he has, Vice President Dawes has strengthened his govern- mental office in the eyes of the pub- lic, and contributed greatly toward reviving agitation for relief legisla- tion. The decline of agriculture is a vital problem confronting American politicians, and it would be regret- table if the solution of the situation was indefinitely postponed because of the defeat of the Haugen bill. Per- haps the action of Vice President Dawes will bring about a conciliation of the factions, and if it does, his stand in opposition to President Coolidge is justified. WHEN PROHIBITIONT Though bitterly criticised for his re- cent order on the enlistment of state officials in federal prohibition en- forcement following his recent speech on the decline in the power of the state governments and state rights, President Coolidge is standing by his decision. The order, contrary to a precedent set by President Grant in 1873, has been savagely attacked as unconstitutional, illegal, and a viola- tion 'of the principle of state sov- ereignty. It has been charged that the order will immediately result in the enrollment of ten thousand offi- cials who will swoop down upon help- less citizens, that it will cause undue expense to a people already burdened, and that the infringement of the stated constitutional rights of the states will add a further impetus to their decline in power. In the clamor, no one seems to have taken the trouble to look into the realities of the question, and when the facts are considered, it is readily apparent that the situation is not as bad as it has been rhetorically paint- ed. General Andrews has less than two thousand men with whom to help the state officials enforce the federal prohibition act. Consequently, he has bee unable to render them any ap- preciable aid. Then, too, the order is not mandatory, state officials may or may not accept service in the en- forcement machinery. As a matter of fact, the order will not have such widespread consequences as has been maintained by its opponents. It has now been declared legal and constitu- tional, and it is not expected that dry officials from one state will invade an-I other in hot pursuit of their duties. What will happen will be that the new, dry order will permit better enforce- ment of the eighteenth amendment. States' rights will not be transgressed, and the improved enforcement may be a partial answer to the ironic ques- tion, "When does prohibition tike ef- fect?" j D LL STUDY TONIGHT We hate to preach, but we feel that some of our readers may not be aware of the fact that it is now time to study. Unless you don't have an exam tomorrow. A BOOK-LIST REVIEW Dear Mr. Hay: Inadvertently speaking of humor, have you seen the book list promul- gating from the rhetoric department? Probably not. We could not borrow one either, and were even forced to buy it. It cost the price of one good breakfast. But a man cannot live by toasted rolls alone-no matter how you take it. We say again we bought it. Frankly, Mr. Hay, it disappointed. It was too abstract as it stood. But after getting six people to mark on it which books they had read, we began to see the humor in it. Yes, we did. Being scientific, if nothing else, we chose .a random group: one junior lit, two library assistants, a grad. spe- cialing in English, and two others claiming to be history students. We had to have the latter so that some- body would mark the Greek, etc. In order to be as funny as possible we give nothing but bonified results, to wit: it takes six actual students to make 54 per cent of one educated man. But frankly, Mr. Hay, we believe marking the list makes it so much more effective. And would, suggest that it might even be used as follows: Read those books not marked by any- body (rhetoric department included). By simply alluding to them off-hand you stand the best chance of making an impression. Perhaps you can do as well by not reading them at all but mentioning them just the same. Do not read the books marked by everyone (rhetoric department not in- cluded). If they should by any chance ever turn up in a discussion at which you are present, simply say, with sufficient savoir faire, "Indeed! Every- body reads that, don't they? But say. you don't want to miss the Njalssaga. But read the Mabinogion first, you know, as a sort of introduction." Don't you think that is right Mr. Hay? Hebe. TONIGHT: The Students' Recital in the School of Music auditorium at 8 o'clock, * * * A RECITAL OF ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS A review, by Charles Wolcott. A find!! There IS on this campus someone who can combine the dia- tonic commonplace with modern dis- sonance in musical composition. Even though his work is immature, Jack Conklin, a pupil of Otto Stahl gave signs of his possibilities by the presentation of seven original pieces last night in the auditorium of the Music School, assisted by Susan Browne. His own works were pre- ceded by four piano-pieces of well- known composers. In the first group "La Cathedrale engloutie" by Debussy, was given the best interpretation by Mr. Conklin.- One could almost visualize the scene' of a wanderer coming into a town hearing the faint pealing of the chimes in the Cathedral and hastening{ forward, the deep, rich tones looming as he strode eagerly onward, and fin- ally the echo of the lingering finale. "Melodie" by Gluck, and arranged by Giavanni Sgambati, was interesting be- cause of its rarity as program ma- terial. Though performed often in Paris, Berllin and other continental capitals, it is scarcely known in the United States. "Mary Ellen" and "Autumn" vied for honors in the trio of songs next on the program. Susan Browns real- ly has a full soprano voice, but her enunciation in the three songs was anything but clear. Judging from the music only, it would be hard to tell whether "Mary Ellen" was Scotch or Irish. Perhaps she is better left alone. "Autumn," written in a minor mode, expresses the composer's com- bined talent to advantage. The quartet of piano offerings that completed his set of original things had one common fault-too much ma- terial. However, better that than monotonous themes that are so often the results of amateur production. His "Prelude" was marked with a pounding uniqueness in the second part. "The Brook" rather developed into a mountain torrent before the end, but nevertheless was an interest- ing finger-exercise. MUSIC AkD DRAMA r MMOMw SALE' ON SWISS STRAWS AND GENUINE PANAMAS' The backward season compels us to offer our ENTIRE STOCK of high grade Straw and Panama Hats at REDUCED PRICES. Sale now on. PLEASE DON'T MAKE PATH S ON THE CAMPUS West Wind Lending -library - h lMAYNARD STREET :The latest Vooks for Ren. They Went . . . Norman Douglas PONTIAC MT. CLEMENS BUSSES Leave Ann Arbor: = Mich. Union-7:55 A. M., 10:55 A. M., 2:25 P. M., 5:25 P. M. Downtown Bus Station-8 A. M., - 11 A. M., 2:30 P. 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M.-Go out and see lice have left a no-lights your car yet. if the po- ticket on Thmothiy Hay. The helplessness of the situation CAMPUS OPINiON goes farther than that. Every college Anonymous communications will be student knows that public opinion is disregarded. Thce names of comnnuni- cants will, however, be regarded as shaped largely by the press. At Mich- confidential upon request. igan the press is controlled by men, which prevents the women from form- 132 INTERESTED WOMEN? ing opinions and gaining interest that To the Editor: the men claim they should have. One The article in Sunday's Daily on the in the murmurs about the wonen's page, womens paricpationrs rntr but that cannot even be called such. campus election deserves an answer. jAdvertisements take up all but thirty It is only fair that the women's side or even twenty inches on that page of the situation should be presented and important notices or stories have since it is usually the man's which n t e fout while tr res he receives attention at Michigan. to be left out while the rest of the The figures given cannot be disput- paper shouts men's elections, men's ed; only 132 women of a possible 2,000 athletics, and Student Council propa- edor th2 wmenhof apossiblewh0001ganda. It is only to be wondered that voted for the three offices for which the women have formed as much pub- they have the privilege of voting. lie onn he have. This has been compared to the men's In apition as theomni. vote of 2,242 out of a possible 7,000. In addition to the points mentioned. The comparison is absurd because it it would have been impossible for the fails to take into consideration the women to accomplish what they have fact that already, 800 women had voted this year if there had not been suffiI for their campus officers in their own cient interest. No one knows what election. Comparing these figures they have accomplished because the with the men's, we have 800 to 2,000 press does not disclose weekly, month- and 2,242 to 7,000. Mathematics ly, or yearly reports. The women shows that the men only show in- have a real self-governing accosiation, I creased interest at the rate of 0.6 per with a functioning judiciary council cent. These figures seem to indicate for deciding cases of discipline, that the women can vote if there is neither of which the men's Council anything to vote for. This represents can boast in spite of the men's promi- an increase of 100 over the number nent interest in affairs. The women of last year, meaning increased in- are to be congratulated because in terest. their nominations and elections, merit The underlying significance of the and ability rank first instead of poli- small number of women's votes in the tics or fraternity. This is a symbol of general campus election has been the type of interest they have. What overlooked. It has hastily been call- the" women have accomplished has ed by the men's Council and others a gone unsung, or their results have "lack of feminine interest in campus been accredited to some other organ- elections." Actually it is something ization. The Student Council gets the quite different. credit for originating and carrying To begin with, the helplessness of through Sunday convocations, where- the situation overwhelms the most in- as the women had petitions in from Read the SEA ISLAND MILLS, INC., NEW YORK, N. Y. 1 = ..s GRADUATION IS ALMOST HERE Floral Gifts of all kinds can be selected from our complete stock 4' 1 hI { '{ ANN ARBOR FLORAL CO. 1 12 EAST LIBERTY terested campus worker. The campus elections are noted for the efficient political machines, the fraternity co- hesions, and the knock-down-drag-out vote attitude. These thoroughly dis- gust the average college girl. Taking the offices into consideration, the Stu- dent Publication Board, Oratorical Association, and Athletic Board, all! are not important enough to the wom- en to warrant the trouble of regis- tration Representation begets in- terest. All men running means no representation for the women because annnintnnc, nrPal nicmon 'Php a ly the campus asking. for convocations before the men, and the cooperation of the Women's League has been but slightly mentioned. Taking these things as they come, the result is that the 132 women de- serve as much glory as the 2,242 men who participated in elections. It ( meant that they had the optimism to register at the polls with groups of political consorts hanging around passing ballots or remarks; it meant that in spite of the apparent helpless- ness of the situation, the women are Otrivino 'fnr and annn, nlich inp' rpa I I l