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Scemm George Hamilton Sherwood Upton Agnes Herwigw e Marie Wellstead Walter Yeagey THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1928 Night Editor-PIERCE ROSENBERG a _ AN ODD LITTLE WAR While the United States Senate hails the KelloggBriand treaty for the renunciation of all war; while the League of Nations council solemnly sits in Geneva; while the Pan - American representatives confer at Washington; while ev- eryone shouts for peace and be- lieves it almost achieved, little Bolivia and smaller Paraguay seem to be staging a first rate minor war all unaware of any peace proposals whatsoever. The League offers arbitration; the Paris pact offers hope; the Pan- American delegates remonstrate and Paraguay ships 30,000 troops to the border= as the Bolivians at- tack forts. It is very odd indeed, this tiny war, with the presumption-so gen- eral that the public opinion. of no nation will stand for warfare. Bolivia and Paraguay, of course, could both be rather thoroughly wiped out without harming the . progress of mankind to any mate- rial extent (they total 4,000,000 persons between them) but the point which is really vital in .the situation is quite different, and one which is rather hard to face. We are told that all the nations of the world want peace; and we the public press and by the powder manufacturers of the U n i t e d States Senate, could be induced to ,believeagain that all Germaps are bloodthirsty barbarians and all persons murdered in war heroes. Our historians, to be sure, might conclude again ten years after the conflict that Germany was not even responsible for the war; but that would only make to seem mord worthy the expenditure of millions of lives in testing the fact. Given some good advertising slogan like "Make the world Safe for Democracy," a generous dose of perverted propoganda, anQi a few demagogues in the national government and it is extremely likely that any nation in the world will go to war. in 1937 precisely as she went to war in 1917. There is no such thing as universal peace, even in name, until the people of the world come to the conclusion, if they ever will, that it is really rather foolish to kill persons or get killed just because the steel manu- facturers can make a fortune out of it. Kellogg pacts, arbritration treaties, League of Nations, etc., are all rather worthless until this enlightened state of the public conscience becomes a reality; and judging from the actions of our far southern neighbors that en- lightenment still does not exist in at least two nation of this hem- isphere REAPPORTION THE hOUSE, The House committee on the census has reported "a bill for the apportionment of Representatives in Congress," constituting the first step in the direction of Congres- sional obedience to the constitu- tional provision which it hlas been violating for the past eight years and will continue to violate until this or some similar bill becomes a law. Oddly enough, but not without reason, the question of reappor- tionment has become closely linked with that of prohibition enforce- ment. Supporters of the Volstead act have consistently opposed re- apportionment for fear that it would mean an increase in the wet representation in Congress.' From the standpoint of the stu- dent of government, the situation is a most interesting one. From the viewpoint of practical politics and government, it is a most de- plorable one. In either light, the spectacle is that of two bitter op- ponents, each resorting to nullifi- cation. In the one case, the wet group have virtually nullified the prohibition laws by appropriating insufficient funds for its enforce- ment; in the other, the dry group has been practicing nullification in the case of reapportionment. Reapportionment, in any event, is far too important a subject to be allowed to pass unheeded, sim- ply because of the opposition of I nullificationist forces. Among the states which have suffered be- cause of the failure to reapportion House seats, Michigan has been probably the heaviest loser. Of the Michigan representatives, Con- gressman McLeo has taken a def- inite leadership in the fight. His work is to be commended and should be remembered by the state. It is McLeod's' contention that provision should be made at this! time both for the balance of the time until the taking of the 1930 census, and for the ten years fol- lowing. In the face of previous op- position, it hardly seems likely that any action will be taken affecting ' the 1929 Congress. There is little reason, however, why the present Congress should not pass an act! providing for reapportionment on the 1930 elections under the cen- sus of that year and relieve for _ ._ - S S 5W A..' S * 5. .4,.S... .a S.W .5 *Ad4*- S J _S .sitt(("tfftt(((tftfitt(t tf tf tff{tfffftit(iitf"fft(ttfff(t tf tlitff((ti(tYYiA"aetilrititti"f raaarar"".""a ....................................... .a ,I. " " " " """""" " " " " " " " '" " " ' " " " " " " " " " " " " " ""ff ((."r " "Y- " ""r"." "(.-Y-Y. -1- -( - -- THIS AFTERNOON: In Hill Auditorium, the University Symphony Orchestra in concert, featuring Bloch's "America," beginning at 4:15 o'clock. CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS ChRISTMAS CONCEI'T AT CHICAGO THEATERS I (A Review By Paul L. Adams) _In a Christmas concert that was y Pier°ce Rosenberg rather notable for its lack of Christmas numbers, but otherwise * * unique for a band concert, Nicho-- For the convenience of students las Falcone, director of the Michi- who will be in Chicago during gan band, presented a program Christmas vacation, the following last evening in Hill Auditorium list of attractions playing there at that was a decided success in the that time is presented:- use of the symphony idea rather * * * than the blaring effect that is "Coquette" - the feature between acts of the Helen Hayes and the company football games. that was in New York for a full The opening number, "March season will open at the Selwyn and Procession of Bacchus," by Leo Christmas night. Produced by Jed 'Delibes was not unusual, but it was Harris, "Coquette" is said to be a I followed by the rather over work- bit of exceedingly well-done ed "Bells of St. Marys" done in a drama. Worth-while trying. Imanner which was decidedly musi- dcal. The use of the brasses in a S* * * Idelicate orchestral manner wit}, "The Trial of Mary Dugan" ' the woodwinds giving color, and Some more drama at the Adel- the percussion subdued to its prop- phi, but with even more dynamite er place was decidedly artistic even power than "Coquette." It's been for this piece. there since August and looks good I The "Lost Continent" from the for many more months. Everyone "Atlantis Suite" by V. F. Safranckj says it's really good. was one of the finest things on the * * * 1program. The alts and trumpet "The Front Page" duet was decidedly effective as was Plenty of new cuss-words for the the unusual use of the clarinets in ladies and gentlemen in this sup buildingup to the musical climax., posedly uproarious farce by BenS. Hecht and Charles MacArthur Fasoli was an agreeable surprise playing at the Erlanger without in the use of tone and color rather any stars in particular. Some more than rythmn to gain its effect. The, of Jed Harris' work. Incidentally, martial note was entirely aban., o Haris ork Incdentlly doned far a mare subdued rendi- when Lennox Robinson spoke here dondfo aeded rendi- recently he characterized this _tion, and one decidedly more ap- ------ elite , a s $ra The most popular cereals served in the dining-rooms of American colleges, eating. clubs and fraternities are made by Kello in Battle ® -. HEAP them high in the bowl. Then pour on the milk or cream. Now taste a spoonful. Such flavor! Such crispness ! And no wonder -you are eating the best bran flakes you can buy. Try these better bran flakes. Thev have the nenv fl a vor of PEP_ y - - " u "UHa crggy rnDGr papifY:Ga 1y~ i ,i." play as a "valuable part of the propriate for the concert hall. Creek. They include As4- American theater-typically Amer- The selections by the girls' glee e TA, Corn Flakes, Rice The nourishment from the wheat. ican, in fact." Go prepared to rgb were the only numbers on e K ispies, Krumblesand Just 'nOUgh bran to be mldly bls.tprogram which might be calledj Kellogg's Shredded Whole eog~mll *~. * Christmas music. The Carole and Wheat Biscuit. Also Kaffee . T h th mlk "The Bachelor Father" "Silent Night" were pleasingly Hag Coffee-the coffee that * Use your own judgment about a sung although the singing was t y leep, crem Yothey're great play with that title. It's one of rather unbalanced by the predom- David Belasco's comedies and it inance of soprano voices. The is claimed that when it opens at "Gypsy Life" by Schumann wa.® the Blackstone Christmas night done with delicacy. the New York company will be In the last group by the band, there intact. Risque, of course, but the "Dance of the Hours," by A. in keeping with the New York Ponchielli revealed the excellent trend opthe last few months. technic of the band, and again the PE PPEEP soloists work, especially of the alto BRAN FLAKS PE P * * * horn, was excellent. __ BAN "Redemption" All in all, the unique use of the I.,FLAKES Morris Gest (remembered for band as a symphonic instrument ;cO "The Miracle") presents Max capable of achieving the colorful, !___________ Reinhardt's production of one of full, and yet controlled harmony of Tolstoi's works at the Woods. an orchestra as well as the swell- What's more, Alexander Moissi ing volume possible from a band hailed as Europe's foremost actor, deserves a fuller appreciation than 9 is in the star role. It comes direct ft has been given heretofore, and m y from Berlin, Vienna, and New' Mr. Falcone has taken a daring (. York. In the latter city, one of though successful step in introduc-I~ our native critics advises, "See Re- ing this form of band music to Anni demption, for Moissi's sake." Arbor. I = * * * * "The War Song" "THE COMMAND TO LOVE" Characterized as high-calibre 1George Jessel who scored in "The park,;"heCmmndT Lve Jazz Singer" starts doing his stuff paprika, The Command To Love Sunday at the Harris theater. His which opens at the Shubert La- press agents call "The War Song" fayette next week is the spiciest;- comedy mixed with drama, and we production in the way of involved hear that Jessel is worth seeing in political intrigue bound up with th amorous attachments to leave the tis vehicle. * * * I pen of the Hungarian play-wright, "Rio Rita" jRudolph Dothar. The scenes are "Rio a m laid in the French Embassy at If you can enjoy a show from !Mdi n ns rianti =We 'NS1 t 7to 1 t l which you heard the music a Madrid and furnish a brilliant s p"background for an intrigue which couple years ago, "Rio Rita" at the _mnd h ls oneoflyat Illinois might be worth your time demands the last ounce of loyalty wishes for A after taking in some of the newer from a young attache who is al- shows. The usuale100 or soeZieg- ready pretty wltithebeautifan Mery Christmas a 1 d feld girls, renowned for face and (ifmoou swayw iiththeeauti figure, are attractive scenery for wife of his own Minister. the eyes of tired college men and A quintet of stars, headed by the very Happy and Pros- women beautiful Mary Nash and including!; New * * * tullio Carminati, Violet Kemble perous wYear "Dear Brutus,, 'Cooper, Henry Stephenson, and I Chicago's "little theater," the i Ferdinand Gottaschalk carries the I Godman, way over at Lake Front main thread of the piece, while a supporting bodly of considerable ' and Monroe, is showing this com- dsptinn rond out cst. D rin theC me wee edy of James Barrie. The play it- distinction rounds out the cast. self is very funny, but you'll have to gamble on the cast and the "FOLLOW TnRl" that we may render you the same - Flu-weary students will antici- that-part *rimmings pate with considerable pleasureteto thtsapat f * r g I the arrival at the Cass theatre in "The Desert Song" Deri ath ne Scwbnd"- = Here's another of those old war- Detroit of the new Schwab andrsty horses coming back to Chicago for Mahdel musical comedy, "Follow ve. the benefit of those who missed out. Thru." Since "Good News" and It, too, is simply a musical show "The Desert Song" the name of embellished by good scenes, many Schwab and Mandel has become t. - excellent voices, and a cast of 100.;somewhat of a trademark for fast stepping fun, tunefully embellish- * * * ed. But "Follow Thru" has beside Phone 4219 Chicago Civic Opera the advantage of a fine trademark. New Year's Eve this fine com- I the - fascinating personality of pany will do "Norma" with Raisa, ; Zelma O'Neill whom followers of , Glade, Parshall, Lazzari and Po- "Good News" will remember as the -" lacco conducting. That's speaks black and white icicle of dancing for itself. The sedate atmosphere pep who stopped the show with I = of the Auditorium theater will be her .version of the Varsity Drag. --T E invaded on Jan. 4 by Michigan's Since her debut vaudevillians all own little product, "Rainbow's over the country have been beat- End" with Browne, Buell, Kurvink, ing their thighs with vain fists in Straight Cristy, Claney, Hemp- i an effort to get a stomp of the stead, Tremble, and Langham, O'Neill brand of enthusiasm. In conducting. (Shuter in charge.) j this show the fair colleen will have * * * some new offerings in the pep- U NDI CO- "The Golden Dawn" dancing line. - i d ., ! are told that the towering pressure another decade a most unfortu- of public dpinion is building so nate question. vast a buttress against any find of war that no government would 0 dare think of such a course. Still OUR LIBRARY when two nations come to a crisis, I Our University library was the as the present crisis in South ,recipient of a great deal of favor- America, there seems to be not the able criticism by a recent inspec- least trouble in arousing public tion party from Manchester, Eng- opinion to the point where even land. Not only was the general the campfire girls get out and pa- appearance of the library praised rade the streets of the capital in but special mention was made of a fiendish desire massacre all the details of equipment. citizens of the "enemy" country. Probably the students who fre-I It is rather a sad disillusionment, quent the library most little re- on the face of it, this recent dis- alize the fine detail of the library turbance. Everyone in his sane (equipment. The special indirect moments abhors war, quite natu- lighting system in the main read- rally, but the question which wor- ing room is an arrangement un- ries a person after viewing current known to the older libraries of history is whether or not persons United States and Europe. The' can retain their sanity in the face special individual lights provided of national emergency? Time and I for those with weaker eyes have again in the past supposedly edu- no glare. The venturi-shaped cated persons have been beguiled type of drop lights with which the by propogandists into thinking library is generaly furnished are that there is utterly no good in {economical, practical and beauti- any fellow man that may live ful. The conveyor system is an- within the confines of a foreign other convenience seen only in the I f i' I i I i 3 ' c I I t ;: