,I" ESTABLISHED 1890 g '- aitliw i 11 1'. i I I iftwil"m MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1927 EIGHT P -A a %J a I a-ad a a -mmm 0 .0%'-W - 1a W.I. I KAHN VONMLTIAN, CERMAN AMBASSADOR' DIS IN PLANE CRASH. ENVOY TO WASIIINITON KILLED FLYING TO MEET WIFE AND CHILDIREN' NATION PLUNGED IN GRIEF Five Bore Die As Wing On Comnier cl Airship Crumples In ffidair! Froim Uknown Cause. (By Assocated Press) BERLIN, Sept. 23.--aron Ago Von Maltzan, German ambassador to the United States, and five others were huried to death today when an air- plane in which the baron was flying to meet his wife and child crashed to earth near Schleiz in Thuringia. The accident, one of the worst in German commerecal aviation history, has plunged the German nation into grief and caused consternation in German flying circles.} The plane was one operated by Lustchansan, the government sub-. sidized aviation company. It was of the SornierMerkur type and had been in operation for several months. Me- chanics inspected it this morning be- fore it left for Berlin, and so far the exact cause of the accident has not been determined. An eye-witness told of seeing the plane over Schleiz and 'of how a wing crumbled a~s the plane plunged to earth. The pilot in charge was Willy Charlett, a trusted navigator. The in- ability of aviation authorities to estab- lish a definite cause of the accident gave rise to rumors that sabotage was responsible. Officials of Lustchansan said there was no foundation for this report. It was established that the baron, pilot Charlett and three passengers were instantly killed. The mechanic died shortly after the crash. The baron, who was on holiday from1 -his post from Washington, boarded the plane at Berlin this morning. The plane took the air without difficulty and flew to Schkeudnitz, which is the combined airdrome for Leitsic and 1lalle. Another successful takeoff was made and the plane headed south- ward. Nothing more was known of it until a terse message telling of the crash and the ambassador's death was, received. Condolences from the United States; and other countries have been sent in large numbers to the foreign office. ' The whole German press deplores the tragic death as the loss of one of Ger- many's most able diplomatic repre- sentatives, whose place will be filled only with difficulty. Especially stressed in the laudations and laments - for the baron is the successful tenure' of the embassy post at Washington, where as Germany's second post-war'. ambassador, he succeeded Dr. Ottot Wiedfeldt in 1924. At the beginning of the World war he conveyed the news of Japan's im- pending declaration of war to the Ber- lin foreign office in a plainly worded cablegram, "Engagement Miss Butter- fly expected daily. Inform parents." and this message, so easy of under- standing, passed through the censor's -hands 'unchallenged.' The-baron was considered the father1 of the Rapallo treaty after which he became secretary of foreign affairs.1 ie held that post until appointed am- bassador to the United States. MEMB"RS OF PAPAA AMERICAN LIBRA As the result of the work of Librar- ian William W. Bishop of the Univer- sity in his examination of the condi- tions of the Vatican Library, four members of the Vatican Library staff have come to America at the expense of the Carnegie Endowment to study American library systems. Two are at the Library of Congress for the! sake of experience and two are en- rolled in the Department of Library science at Michigan. Today there is being made the first attempt since the end of the seventh- teenth century to compile a complete catalogue of the Vatican Library. The( present Pope, who was in chafge of' the library in 1913, began the task, but the limited means available made a real catalogue impossible. In 1926 the Carnegie Foundati n LEADERSVII'TGR Convention Over, Legionnaires Depart For Old Battlefields; 'Aviaors Fly In Honor of Legion VETERANSDESERT PARIS (By Associated Press) PARIS, Sept. 23.-The American Legionnaires have deserted Paris, overseas caps are absent from the boulevards, and the stirring tunes of American bands no longer are heard. The Legion, its cohvention ended yesterday, has evacuated the French capital, journeying to the battlefields of St. Mihiel, Verdun, Chateau Thierry and the Argonne, and today Paris pre- sented its usual typical French appear- ance without American sidelights. A squadron of 100 aviators flew over Le Bourget flying field in honor of the Legion and a committee of the Legion headed by its new commander,} E. E. Stafford, called on France's war- time premier, Georges Clemenceau. The old "Tiger" drew in his claws and purred a welcome and then the Leg- ionnaires departed and scattered, their work done. Gen. John J. Pershing, former na- tional commander, Howard P. Savage,j and Commander Stafford alone werel received by Clemenceau in his tem- porary Parisian home. As soon as the} latter caught sight of General Persh-j ing he leaped forward and clasped the American wartime commander in his arms. Both men were deeply moved. General Pershing was pale and his eyes heavy as if he were feelingwthe strain of the last few days, while Clemenceau's moustache was twitch- ing and his keen little gray eyes snapping.} Then the familiar "Demon" humor- ously inclined in Clemenceau, rose to the surface. "What the devil did you come here1 for?" he asked. in English. "I came to see you and am glad to see you younger than ever," General: Pershing replied. "You also," Clemenceau answered.. Then he took the General by the hand1 and did a few lively steps, the actions starting those present applauding. The American club also gave ac luncheon to the visiting Legionnaires, the main item of the conversation at< the luncheon being Clemenceau. The delegates who had the honors of ac- companying General Pershing and the ! committee to the Tiger's den related I the conversation between Clmenceau l and Pershing. L STAFF STUDY E REUI L RY MTHODS EREDAA IRON for International Peace offered suf- I Mfcetfnst aaou h irr OT P S ficient funds to catalogue the library JO under the most modern methods. x The Vatican library consists' of aD great number of individual collections' quired or inherited. During the pres- ent century 106,000 volumes from four LEAGUE WILL RESI1ME 'DEBATE I different libraries have - been added, ON AR1AMENT REDUCTION each with a separate and often inac- ON DECEMBER FIRST curate catalogue. Mr. Bishop, reecntly spent several UNITED STATES MAY JI N weeks in Rome to examifye and advise upon the existing conditins, while the .Y assistants to the Prefect at the Vati- ftresemann States Gerhuin Intention can returned with him to America to of Agreeing to Comipulsory cAmpare the systems of large Ameri- Arbitration Clause can libraries and confer with the Caregi trstes.(by Associated Press) Carnegie trustees.; Although the scheme of compiling GENEVA, Sept. 23.-Resumption of has not been definitely settled, it is the League of Nations disarmament certain that the card index System drive has bee provisionally set to be- used in America will be preferred to gin on December 1. the book system, and that all books France and Germany joined today in will be classified under authors,-titles, a determined expression not to allow and subject matter. things to lag, both fearing that delay No definite sum has been set by the will ruin the chances of eventual suc- Carnegie Foundation, as the work is Ecess of achieving a reduction in to great to be judged accurately. It armaments. is impossible to tell how long the The disarmament drive will be made work will take, but an estimate of ten by the so-celled League of Nations years is not exaggerated. The Library preparatory commission of a disarm- of Congress at Washington has of- ament conference of which the United fered for purchase any card in its States is a member. This commission collossdl index, and two sub-librarians, failed last spring to frame a draft are in Washington studying the mat- treaty considered justifying the con- ter. This offer will lighten the wQrk Rvention of an international confer. 25 per cent. I ence. - It is estimated that one million en- C France is more immediately inter- tries will be made, but it is doubtful ested in security rather than dic whether any radical reorgani ation armament than is Germany, whit will take place due to the considera- feels secure enough under the Locar- tions and terms of bequests. no pact, but is keen on getting her ,neighbors, especially France, to cut down armaments to a point approxi- IL~VESSALO DESCRIBE mating the .low German military To the accompaniment of opinions Sbfromvarious delegates that American F R SR IN FINL.AND collaboration, would be vastly appre- ciated, the disarmament committee of - ---the Assembly voted today to ask the Professor Says Organized Reserves United tSates not only to continue to Are Over 180 Years Old inI sit on the preparatory commission but Scandinavian Country. also on the special committee which will be created -to study the best FINNS DEPEND ON LUMBER means of extending arbitration and ________________________ Isecurity pacts. "Organized forests of Finland are It is believed that the main item of Iv the agenda of the December session over 180 years old," Prof. Yrjo Ilves--will be the actual appointment of this salo of the Finnish Forest Experi- sub-committee and examination of the mental Station declared in a lecture scope of its work so that arbitration given before students of forestry yes- and security may move along as terday in Natural Science auditorium, swifly as plans for the actual reduc- tion of armament. Professor Ilvessalo has been making a What can really be achieved in dis- survey of American forests and has i armament depends in large measure, toured the United States extensively it is believed here, on the wil'/igness on his trip. "Peter the Great planted and activities of the governments, to the first forest for scientific experi- f reach an accord by direct negotiations on outstanding difficulties, like those mentation in the growth of trees. Some on naval matters which caused the of 'the stand is now forty meters, or collapse of the tri-partite naval con- 120 feet, high and Finland is north ference recently and on army ques- of the sixtieth degree. This great tions which hitherto have prevented growth is possible because the Gulf the preparatory commission frot gtream stprikebhecausdathviGn fframing any really worthwhile drafti stream strikes the Scandanavian treaty1 Fa'd depends to a great degree With the German foreign minister; on its forest resources, accordadegree Dr. Stresemann, announcing to the As- the noted lecturer, and contrary to sembly Germany's intention to sign at istd beng dontery Unitd the compulsory arbitration clause of What is being done in the United !the World Court, League leaders feel States, they are growing about thet .c.e same amount that they cut. The that significant and practical steps sameamout tht tey ct. Te Ihave been taken in the direction of United States grows more than it cuts. strengthening nthe worlds peace Finland has a yield tax on its forests fabric. by which the forester is taxed on the Among the matters on the agenda amount cut, but he is not taxed while of the special comatters o upon which the forest is growing. Land has been !the United States wil be askedhto classified into districts and taxed ac- sit is the general problem of the mil- cording to the yield. Fallow lands itary and naval contributions nations are .also taxed and in order to escape feel they can make to support deci- this the natives grow trees on the sions of the League against any nation vacant land. Finland is as far north breakingthe eaea as Canada, but it is more fertile, ac- reaking the peace. coringto r. lvesal. Sotc pie, The object of this is to render it cording to Mr..Ilvessalo. Scotch pine, easier for countries at the disarm- Norway spruce, birch, aspen, and al- ament conference to fix the lowest der are the principal trees of Finland. possible figure for their armaments A large share of the cut is exported. enabling them to graduate them in ac- Much of the aspen is cut into matel ieai tmogd ehm cordance with the security they can - wood. Over 16 per cent of the forest! cornc wi tme securttynheypcan ands of Finland are insured. GcoNu Apon in time of national peril. _____________t GENEVA, S ep t. 23.-American .[farmers, American business men gen- CeCil's Act Creates [erally and, in the long run, the Ameri- can consumer, it is.believed here, will Sensation At Geneva have an interest in the decision of the assembl yofi the League of Nations to- (By Associated Press) night tb create a new organism for LONDON-Resignatin iscount carrying out the resolutions of the re- Cecil. from the British' cabinet, be- cent international economic confer- cause of his disagreement with his! ence for the improvement of world colleagues on the general policy of economicconditions. disarament and on the question of the A consultive committee of 35 merm- Rhine army of occupation, has caused bers will be established and Amen- a profound sensation in League of cans as individuals, although as repre-, Nations circles. sentative of the American govern-! In a memorandum to Prime Mi- ment, will be invited to sit on this ister Baldwin, referring to his work committee. Persons prominent in in-c for disarmament as British represent- dustry, commerce, agriculture, fin-{ ative on the League of Nations, Vis- ance, transport, labor -questions andIt count Cecil says: questions affecting the consumer will "Over and over again I was com- be invited to participate. pelled by my instructions to maintain ___ propositions in the commission (on disarmament) which were difficult to GLEE CLUB TRYOUTS reconcile with any serious desire forj the success of its labors." Tryouts for the University of 1 Disarmament discussion scheduled Michigan Glee club will be heldj for the present assembly of the league on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. ' will be affected, it is recognized, by 1 26, 27, from 4 to 5 o'clock in j SMALL BOAT, RADI, IMFROM HOBBS PA Though no word has been received by the geology department from Prof. William H. Hobbs, it was learned yes- terday that several messages from him were received in this country by roundabout routes this summer. In seeking shelter from a. storm the Hobbs' party encountered three sipal- ler boats in a harbor, one of which volunteered to carry mail back to civilization. Another message came through by radio, having been relayed to New York by a ship at sea. The 'radio carried by the expedition, pos- sibly due to unfavorable conditions in Arctic Greenland, has proved unsat- isfactory, and has failed to reach this country during the summer. According to these messages all members of the party were well, and REiIMEN SAVE ARMY Residents Flee ;n Alarm as Disaster Occurs, but Baltimore Firemen Protect AmrunitIon Stores SHELLS EXPLODE IN PIT (By Associated Press) BALTIMORE, Sept. 23.-Fire which raged for more than an hour in an amunition nit at the Curtis Bay Ari~y ordnance depot, several miles from here, threatened for a time tonight to wipe out a district in a disaster simil- ar to that at Lake Denmark, N. J., .n 'O CARRY WORD RT Y IN GREENLAND the researches were progressing sat- isfactorily. Meteorological balloons were being sent up daily to collect data on air currents, and construction 'work on the weather stations was being pushed. At the time of the last message, one station has been prac- tically completed. The party was pleased with the progress made by the expedition, and everything was working smoothly except the wireless which was practically useless, though in the hands of an expert operator, Professor Hobbs holds a theory on the circulation of air currents over Greenland which accounts for the origin of storms which sweep down from the North over the Atlantic. Hee has gone to Greenland this summer to substantiate this theory, and to esta- blish weather stations which will en- able meteorologists to prophesy the storms and unfavorable weather con- ditions such as have been plaguing trans-Atlantic flyers during the past summer. Professor Hobbs return route will be' by steamer from Holstenberg te Copenhagen, and thence to some port of departure for the United States. He may stop in England long enough to deliver a lecture before the Royal so- ciety. His return, according to latest advices, is set for early October, or possible the middle of October. [ FRANCERUSSIA RC AGEMETON DEBTS Authoritative Information Indicates French Will Lend $0,000,00 To Finance ARussian Purchases SETTLEMENTAIDS PEACEi (By Associated Press) Moscow, Sept. 23.-The Russo- French debt negotiations-described as a settlement here-may well furn- ish a precedent for settlement with the United States, Soviet Russia be- ing willing to solve the much agitated debt problem in the interest of peace and goodwill throughout the world, the Associated Press was informed on the highest authority tonight. A foreign office spokesman declared that a settlement with the United States should prove 'more simple than that with France because of the smal- ler aggregate amount involved and because of the economic interest of both countries. Further details Qf the Russo-French "settlement" as revealed by the for- eign authorities are the French gov- ernment guarantees a $60,000,000 loan to the Soviet to be expended in the next five years for financing purchases by the Soviet government in France; this loan to be guaranteed in con- sideration of 60,000,000 gold francs annuities ($12,000,000) payable by the Soviet government over a period of 62 years. Moscow hails the so-called settle- ment as a big victory for Soviet di- plomacy, the point being advanced that before the October revolution Russia paid to the French 400,000,000 gold francs in interest alone. Law Senior Receives Scholarship Awards 1926. Shells dumped into a 15-foot pit for salvage ,purposes were detonated in a series of explosions heard and felt within a radius of a mile. The num- ber of explosions was variously esti- mated at from '20 to 100 by residents of the neighborhood. While Army oficials at the reserva- tion would make no statement pend- ing d reportto Washington, it was I understood that the fire broke out in a pit. A silent alarm sumoned Balti- more fire apparatus, and coast guards- men afso were called on for aid The fact that the main ammunition storehouses, containing hundreds of thousands of shells and shrapnel, and 12,000 tons of powder, were situated some distance from the pit, afforded the workers opportunity to shield them them as soon as the fire was discov- ered. SWen the first explosion occurred, alarming residents of Curtis Bay, esti- mated at 150 families, hustled what- ever belongings they could take into any available vehicle, and started for Baltimore. They returned, however, as the fire was brought under control. A large quantity of ammunition and explosives has been kept at the Cur- tis Bay depot for some years. Follow- ing the Lake Denmark explosion, how- ever, protests to the War department brought about the removal of much of the most dangerous stores kept here. COOLIDGE COUNTS ON SEC. JARDINE TO STAY AT POST (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-President Coolidge is counting on the continued assistant of Secretary Jardine in deal- ing with the Administration's farm problems, and does not expect the agricultural secretary to yield to the overtures of a group of Florida fruit growers who would like to have him head. a trust competitive association. The President authorized the state- ment today that he not only expected Mr. Jardine to remain in the depart- ment, but had great confidence in him and the department of which he is head. It was said at the White House that the President was particularly im- pressed with the manner in which the Secretary had reorganized the depart- ment with a view to greater efficiency. ThedWhite House pronouncement followed by a few hours a public de-' mand by Representative Wilson; Democrat, Mississippi, that Secretary Jardine be asked to resign because of the recent agricultural department statement on cotton price trends. No direct notice of this demand was taken by White House officials, however, and there was ever evidence that the ad- ministration would regard the cotton statement and its effect on the cotton market as a closed incident. WEEKLY TO START PUBLICATION SOON Subscriptions to The Michigan Weekly bought today will include the Six OPERA MEMBEFR TO CHOOSE COSTUMI FOR NEW PRODUITIO RAYMOUR STUDlOS WILL TA] PICTURES OF PRINCIP 'ES IN CURRENT SHOW MUSIC IS DIFFERENT TV Roles Are Only Tentative as Yet 80 ' Eligibility List Has Not Been Given Out. As the first step in the adv& preparations for the twenty-seco annual Michigan Union Opera, ci Iain members of the cast accompani G by E. Mortimer Shuter, general rector of the production, left f night for Chicago for the making. pictures to be used in publicity wo The pictures will again{ be taken Paul Stone of the Raymour studi who has done the work for the Mim on several past occasions. Thc making the trip were Vincent C. Wf Jr., '28; T'homas J. Dougall, '28; WI iam M. Lewis, Jr., '29; Watson Harbaugh, '28; William S. Rams Jr., '28, and Richard S. Brecheis The second feature of the trip planned is to arrange for costumi for the production with Lester; w has but recently returned from Pa has built the costumes for most the past Mimes ventures, and Is w known for his work throughaut t theatrical world. Several diferent p tures will be taken of the memb° of the casthmaking the trip in t costumes which Lester has prepar No roles have been more tha t j tatively decided uponmas yet,ans the eligibility of the various memb of last year's cast who are returni will be in doubt until after the offic notice from the office of the Dean Students, according to John Starre the'28, who is general clairman # the 1927 6pera. Among those 'who a making the trip to Chicago, Wall a Dougall were both members of t year's cast, as well as being the jo authors of the new production; Le held the female lead in "Front Pa Stuff," and the otheirs with thee ception of Brecheisen, were memb of -hat company. The title for t twenty-second annual production b not been announced as yet. Almost all of the music for the n show has been written by Lewis, w contributed several of the numbE last year, although the lyrics are st in the process of construction. T music this year is of a differbnt ty than has characterized that of pi productions, the old operetta st (having been abandoned in favor that used in current musical co edies of the Gershwin and Yoma style. The numbers have been desi nated more for fitting in with danci' than in the past. Five or six music numbers which seem to have "I qualities will be emphasized throug out the production, another distin departure from the custom ofp operas..omop The Opera will be in -two acts a three scenes, and modernity will, they keynote, according to Mr. Sht and the authors. One of the seen will be built around a supper cll and a stage orchestra will be .utiliz to give the cabaret effect. The p1 deals with the stealing of a number fronds at' a, garden party, and thE ultimate recovery by the office b after the customary period of intrig' 'and mishap. Actual chous rehearsals are sche uled to begin at the Mimes theater Monday afternoon, when all those w tried out last spring are expected report to Mr. Shuter. Due 'to possil losses through ineligibility, a others may regster at that time f tryouts, despite previous rejectic Tryouts for committees and for th orchestra will also be accepted at ti time. The Mimes theater .orchest will be enlarged for the Opera trip. 8 RADIO FANS DIE, EXCITED BY FIGH' (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Sept. 23-That seven round of the Tunney-Dempsey figh nearly fatal to the hopes of the chai pion, was accompanied by the dea' of three fans listening to the radio a count of the match. Four others die while tuned in on the fight progra and one man fell dead in the excit ment of-an argument after the bout. Based- onyearly average compil by statisticians of the Metropolit Life Insurance company, 5.4 perso among the estimated 50,0040, OQ wh "saw" the fight by radio might be-e; pected to die of heart disease in a given 30-minute period. The eig deaths reported exceeded the avera by 2.6 persons. EIGhT WAShINGTON, Sept. 23.-With the pnst of Germmn ambassador in Wash- ington left vacant by the death of Baron Von Maltzan, speculation as toF his successor brought out a suggestion that Dr. Carol Shubert, secretary ofI state in the German foreign office andI r ght-hand man of Foreign Ministerl Sir cactmaun, might be assigned here.1 1-Ic is said in informed quarters to have desired such an assignment as a relief from the grind of his present ofc for the last three years, prefer- ri' ther. London or Washington tol aa ther diplomatic missions. :-tatc departme:nt officials expressed, doubt that the German government u-mld spare Dr. Shubert from his pres- ent duties. He is a career-diplomat of v, ide experience and noted ability and L:as been keyman of the German diplo_- mat'c machine in all the recent weighty conferences and deliberations! wiih Germany's neighbors. The German authorities can hardly fail to note the evidence of respect, and admiration for the late Baron Von Maitzan which marked official mes- sages of sympathy and respect at his' death which went out from Washing- toa today. It was evident both in the message from President Coolidge toI IP'es ent Hindenbergh and in the messages and statements made by c e t a CHEERING SECTION OFFICE IS TO MAKE EXCHANGES TODA Y To accommodate those students who have signified their desire of tak- ing advantage of the plan of exchang-I ing their seats for seats in the cheer- ing section, the office in the main lobby of the Union will be kept open today from 9 to 12 o'clock, officials of the Student council in charge of the plan have announced. 'Under the new plan students who have already ordered seats in other parts of the stand may now exchange them for cheering section seats byk leaving their names at the Union. The i Student council, through a special ar- rangement with the Athletic associa- tion, has arranged to take over the work of exchanging these seats. The cheering section this year is lo- cated between the 33 yard lines and is to be a permanent section. Students who elect to sit in this section have the privilege, under the new plan, of sitting with their families or friendsE during one of the home games. The exchange of these seats is also mad I i ( j r e c d i z f a c r !t E { T Leslie Henry, '28L, was awarded the Class of 1908 Memorial Scholarship, at a meeting of the law faculty, 'held yesterday afternoon. The winners of the Faculty-Alumni Scholarships were also announced at this time. Henry also won' one of these. The winners of the other three Faculty-Alumni Scholarships are Ken- neth Midgely,, '28L, Leon R. Jones, '28L, and Milton D. Green, '28L. The Memorial Scholarship, estab- lished by Guy B. Findley, '08L, now % lawyer in Illyrian Ohio, pays the in- terest on the original endowment of $1,000. The four other, scholarships pay $150 a year to the winner. All of these rewards are given at the com- pletion of the sophomore year incthe law school. Leslie Henry, the winner of two of the scholarships, had a record o'f 22 A's and three B's during his course inI the law school. CHOOSE EDITORS FOR LAW REVIEW Announcements of the editorships ofE the Michigan 'Law Review have been made by the faculty of the law depart- ment. The student editors for the coming year are: R. L. Alexander, L. M. Bir- rell, R. B. Brody, Alexander Diamond, ! N. P. Feinsinger, M. D. 'Green, Leslie. Henry, Julius Jacobs, L. R ,Jones, G. E. McKeough, W. G. Kropohl, N. E.. Mellon, K. E. Midgley, N. W. Newman,