'1111 1, .1-0 . --- ESTABLISHED 1890h I Ak . Isoow 4tItr t i tt MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS EDITED AND MANAGED.BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN VOL. XLI. No. 111 EIGHT PAGES ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 1931 i I FISHER TOH DISCUSS FRANCE'S ARTISIIC, SCIENTIFIC POWER Will Speak About Influence of Nation's Culture on World; Depicts Herrick's Work. REY. HEAPS TO PREACH Prof. Worrel to Speak on Hillel Program; Sayles to Talk on 'Quality Mindedness'. The great debt that Amerika and the nations of Europe owe to France for her artistic and scientific works and especially for her great mass of consistently good literature will be discussed by Rev. Frederick B. Fisher at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the regular church service. Dr. Fisher will consider the subject of "Cul- ture" at the regular morning serv- ice. To Discuss Herrick. The unique position of Myron Herrick in Franco-American rela- tions will also be described by the speaker in his discussion of France. Herrick, Dr. Fisher stated in an interview yesterday, understood France perhaps as well as any American since Benjamin Franklin. Whereas the other nations of Europe have produced great literary figures such as Shakespeare, Dante, and Goethe. France, he said, has a consistent record of high achieve- ment in literature covering a period of 800 years. While other nations such as England and America have been effecting a revolution in our industrial life and in the field of world trade, France, he stated, has gone rapidly to the fore in the ar- tistic and aesthetic phases of life.1 As an interesting angle on how France has infuenced our country in recent years, Dr. Fisher expressed the belief that owr soldiers after the war brought home some feeling ~for Frei~ieh cilture and de ,"" 4 t her Sermons Listed. Other local ministers offer a number of d1ff erent sermons for today's church services. Rev. R. Ed- ward Sayles will deliver an address on "Quality Mindedness" at 10:45 o'clock today at the First Baptist church. "In the Wilderness - A Study of Temptation" is the topic on which Rev. Alison Ray Heapst will speak at 10:45 o'clock today ] at the Congregational church. Prof. William H. Worrel of the' Semitics department will talk on "Looking out of the Window" at 11:15 o'clock today in the chapel of the Michigan League. This serv- ice is being sponsored by the Hillel foundation. Merle H. Anderson will talk at the regular morning service at 10:45 o'clock at the Presbyterian church on the topic, "Good Enought for God." a Bulletins (BV Assoa ted Prss) Saturday, March 7, 1931 t DETROIT-Joseph J. Burman, di-t rector of the Detroit branch of the secretary of state's office, said to- day that some Michigan motorists. have been going to Ohio and buy- t ing license plates at from $3 to $6 for cars that are taxed in this state at from $13 to $20. He said the po- lice will be asked to check all cars1 without out-of-state licenses. GRAND RAPIDS-Peter Dykstra, l)rominent Grand Rapids grocer, died today in Blodgett hospital of' injuries received Tuesday evening1 in an automobile accident. Mr. Dykstra, who was the son of State Representative Dykstra, was ridingt with three other Grand Rapids1 business men when the car skiddedf and overturned near Lowell. CHARLEVOIX-A fall of three and four-tenths feet of the water level in Lake Michigan at the har- bor here since July, 1929, is provid-' ing a 'serious problem for cargo shippers and private boat owners. The fall, revealed in readings of' t h e U. S. coast guard station, threatens to render useless many wharves and boat houses along the water's edge. ALLEGAN-F o u r Allegan high school basketball players were cred- i k rlA ithvniir in' 9c-i f an tfA. PRESIDENT PASSES HALFWAY MARK AS SEVENTY-FIRST CONGRESS ENDS - x Aasociatcd Press Photo With a rush of legislation demanding attention as ('ongress ad- journed, President hoover passed the halfway mark of his term in office. Here he is with Secretary Adams (left) and Vice-President Curtis (right) at the capitol to reccive official notification that the seventy_- first congress, which went into oflice with him two years ago, had ended.' BYRNES CHARCES Democratic Congressman Calls Hoover Regime Riot of Extravagance'. (ByvAssociated Prc s") -WASHINGTON, Mar.J-PresidentI Hoover todlay was charged with re- sponsibility for 'a riot of extrava- gance" in federal expenditures "never heretofore heard of in time of peace," by Representative Byrnes, of Tennessee. "The myth of Coolidge economy disappeared with his regime and the 71st Congress at the request of President Hoover has appropriated the enormous and staggering total of $10,249,819,000," said Byrnes in a statement in the Congressional Record. He is ranking Democrat on the appropriations c o m m i t t e e and chairman of his party's congres- sional campaign committee. Commitments already made, said the Tennessean, "will make it diffi- cult, if not impossible, to reduce federal expenditures for some time to come." MAY0BEOPPOSED Action of Republicans in NamingI i ogers orFarm board May Resdut si Suit by Daane. l Vsoi ial/ r rss) ~ 'LANSING, Mar. 7.-The possibil- ity of legal proceedings as an after- mxath of the state Republican con-' vention at Kalamazoo, Friday, wasI interesting politicians all over Michigan tonight. The issue was created by the' apparent uncertainty surrounding; the nomination of a candidate to I one of the places on the state board1 of agriculture. The nomination was a contest between Gilbert Daane, of Grand Rapids, and A. J. Rogers, of Beulah. Howard C. Lawrence, chairman of the state central committee, said today that the convention officers have tentatively taken the position that Daane was declared nomin- ated to succeed L. Whitney Wat-1 kins, incumbent. From Owosso came word that Seth Q. Pulver, attorney, had been retained to look after Roger's in- teresls. He said that he expected that his client would be eventually t)nminated as a checkup of votesE 14 ||SIAN QBEG TO BE SHOT, BUT HINT ATLENIENCY Trial of Members of Outlawed Party Parallels That of Engineers. ALL REITERATE GUILT But Defendants Pledge SupportI to Government If They Are Acquitted. (By Assocfated Press) MOSCOW, March 7. -- Fourteen members o the oulawcd Menshe- viki party stood in a Bolshevik' court today and almost begged to be shot. This trial paralleled that of eight prominent engineers tried and con- victed last year. The engineers all admittedatheir guilt and declared that as a result of their plotting against the proletarian dictator- ship they deserved nothing better than death, although most of them hoped for mercy, and got it. Make Full Confessions. All the 14 defendants made full confessons today. The sensation of the hearing was the lengthy speech of Michael Yakubovich, former as- sistant chief of the supply sectionl of the trade commissariat. : It was a red hot communist speech, and Yakubovich's flaming whiskers, for all the world likel those of a Bolshevik in a typical1 American cartoon, bounced vio- lently as he exhorted and gesticu-; lated. "I was on the other side of the barrier, he shouted, "and now I am on this side. The prosecutor wasa right; I should be shot. I deserve it and have nothing to say againsti it. But in my hour of death it will be my greatest satisfaction to knowd my heart and soul are with the1 proletariat." Most Plead for Leniency. The impassioned orator sobbed frequently throughout the speech and was crying outright when he1 took his seat. In the crowded courtroom there were many mur- murs of sympathy for him and it was generally believed he had talk-' ed himself out of facing a firing squad. All the defendants made lauda- tory speeches favoring communism; and the present government, reit- crated their guilt and declared they were ready to give their lives for the country. Most of them asked leniency, however, and promised to devote the rest of their lives to the support of the communist govern- ment, So long did the speeches last that the court was forced to adjourn to- night before the "last words" were heard. LEADERS TOGETHER ( Senator Announces Meeting for Working Out Enlightened Legislative Program. 'C U L illbe o pen to all who are deemed articles include "Just Another g to poses. the necesary quaifica- Ga.me ( Campus Politics Debunk- L ions, participation in the compe- ed)," by Frank -E. Cooper,, '311;SIGN.3 tIWA NER BILL titiom will- be only by invitation. "Michigan'srGlorious Traditions, "_ Each of the entrants will b judg- by George A. Dusenberry, '31; '+d oa the basis of work accomplish- "After the Ball Is Over," by Paul Unemployment Services Arc ed during the camp session. Cer- C. Showers, '31; "Muzzling the Now Rendered by Federal t' in ones will then be invited to Daily's Guns," by George C. Tilley, Bureau, Says Hoover. play r'cs in the designated mem- 33L. _orial play of the year. Is Independent Organ. (By Aociatcd Press) Oeill Praises Work, Two anonymous contributions, WASHINGTON, March 7.-Presi- iThe Memorial Performance will appearing under pseudonyms, are dent Hoover announced today he rmark the climax of the competi- included: "Christ - Another Dr. would not sign the Wagner unem- tion. Plans are still in progress for Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," written under ployment bill because it "unfortu- the first performance, which, it is the name of John B. Service; and nately abolishes the whole of the hoped, will be given in connection "Factory Methods in Education," present well-developed federal en- with the World's Fair at Chicago. the author of which has signed ployment service." IfAlthough the directors for the or- himself J. T. Hamilton. Mr. Hoover, in a formal state- ganization have not yet been chos- The magazine is published inde- ment, said he had given earnest en, among those who have indicat- pendently of any organization, study to the bill in an effort to find ed their interest in the project are Sloss said last night. It is commit- a method to make it of use in the Gilmor Brown, Frederic McConnel, ted to no editorial bias, but is in- present employment situation. Clarence Stratton, and many othe- tended to serve as a forum for .I find upon study, however, that rs. Among those who endorse it are intelligent discussion of current if I would prevent a serious blow the Drama League of America, the problems on the campus, he said. to labor during the crisis, I should National Association of Teachers "The 'Diagonal' is intended to not approve the bill." f of Speech, the President of the Na- reach only persons interested in the The bill, passed near the close of t ional Council of Teachers of Eng- University, and its range is limited the session, would provide for set- ,lah, the President of the Shakes- to this field," Sloss declared. ting up employment agencies under pcare Association of America and The price of the magazine has state control with the federal gov- the Michigan State Federation of been set at ten cents. ernment paying half the costs. Women's Clubs. The present federal employment Prof. James M. O'Neill, head of service, he said is today finding the speech department, commented Curriculum Committee employment for men and women on the project as follows: "I think to Hold Open Meeting at the rate of 1,300,000 a year. a very remarkable scheme has been The Wagner bill, he said, in or- ceveloped. Its possibilities of mak- The committee on curriculum of der to secure effective action would ing a very significant contribution the literary college will hold an require legislation to be passed in to the advancement of good dra- open meeting at 4:10 o'clock, Mon- the various states which would de- matic work in the educational in- day afternoon in room 2225 Angell lay the securing of employment stitutions of the country strike me hall, through federal agencies for at as being really tremenduous." The meeting is being called in least six months. order that the committee may re- The president's statement follows ceive suggestions and criticisms in part: concerning the proposed formula-' "I have given earnest study to the Freshmen Discover tion of degree programs. so-called Wagner bill for improve- Any faculty member who has ment of public employment agen- 1:aintingof Falls definite objections to the procedure cies in an effort to find a methodnyete-ll- recommended by the committee or to make it of use in the present cr- inl University [Hall who has in mind any alternative ployment situation. I find upon plan which he wishes to suggest as study, however, that if I would pre- Arioig the mysteries of the Uni- a better way of accomplishing th vent a serious blow to labor during vfrsity, perhaps none exceeds those desired end, is urged to attend and this crisis, I should not approve the things most common to everyone, present his ideas. I bill." the places and facts observed every 4/ppropriations for the first two after the convention had adjourn-l years under Hoover exceeded by ed revealed that Rogers had held a nearly $1,000,000,000 the last two lead over Daanc. Pulver said that under President Coolidge" which up in event the convention did not to that time was the high peak of recognize Rogers' right to nomina- appropriations Ior peace time ac- tion, a mandamus action would be tivities of the government," Byrnes instituted. said. Meanwhile, word came from "Republican apologists are at- Grand Rapids that John M. Dun- tempting to leave the impression mham, ai attorney, had been ap- that drought relief and measures pointed to represent Daane in any for relief of unemploymenturesult legal action that might develop. in this startling total," he said. Dunham said he would seek to n th appropriations for this pun-I prove that erasures and changes "The 'pprotinseed r20his0pur-,were on the ballots cast for the two pose wili not exceed $200,000,000, candidates. - the principal items of which are: Theomxw drought relief, $45,000,000; loans to IThe mixup occured when an d - 1,, i ginal vote of 678 for Daane and drought area fanners, $20,000,000's505 for Rogers was announced. rural sanitation, $2,000,000; loans to Daatw was declared winner. farmers of five southern states, $2,- 000,000, and emergency construe- tion, $127,000,000." Heavy Snows Sweep Byrnes said the veterans loan f bill had not increased expenditures C ilty; worst Storms because no appropriation was ne-- o essary.fWinter Practical Art Objects Ihexy snows swept the city last Dipa"d i Exhibit nigh;lt, reaching a depth of nearly s ydEi71' inches at 12 o'clock, slowing Modernistic forms of art which iup iate downtown traffic and caus- practical as well a artiich ing several minor accidents. Con- serve practical as well as artistic tined steady fall promised allevia- purposes are included in the dec- tion of dry conditions, which, ae- ort design exhibit now on view cording to Associated Press dis- on the second and third floors of I patches, are the worst on record in the architectural building. The ex- Michigan. hibition is sponsored by the Amer- Mcgn leanUnin o DeoraiveArtsts Commencing late yesterday aft- ican Union of Decorative Artists ernoon, the snow fell steadily, and and Craftsmen. with occasional gales of wind de- Lamps, manuals, table ware, ash I veloped into one of the worst storms trays, household fixtures, clocks, i of the season. Slippery sidewalks I travs and wall decorations are a I nccsioned considerable difficulties , . a C G l } l T J 2 n pl i s s s DR. ROBBINS SURVEYS OCCUPATIONS OF MICHIGAN'S DETROIT GRADUATES Inv'stigation Shows University Men ./rc Lcadcrs in Many Kinds of /ctiity. Dr. Frank E. Robbins' study of alumni of the University in Detroit has revealed that large Universi- ties contribute many valuable men to city life. They are principally professional and business men, as well as many leaders in the official life of the city's courts, schools and intendents of schools; while others are chief engineers of autlmobfli concerns, editors and city ofliciaLK Listed by occupations alumni number as follows: accountants, 30; attorneys, 446; dentists, 309; physicians and surgeons, 290; ad-. vertising, 54; architects, 53; auto- I mobiles and accessory dealers, 143. Bankers, 87; builders and con- tractors, 108; chemists, 22; city, county and national civil service, 96; clergymen, 3; druggists, 22; day iid yet never really seen at all. fI,, you don't believe it, listen to this startling declaration, overheard tn Ange~r ll hail yesterday. Two fresh- men evretaing d together and one a: : ld the other if he knew where tlS're was a picture of Niagara falls, ten feet wide and three feet high in he University hall corridor. The obthr scratched his head, "I never saw one," he said. "Let's ti;k an upperclassman." The upperclassman was halted and quizzed with no result. Finally, the janitor was interrogated and divulged the secret. It seems that such a picture hangs on the cross- beam not four feet from the offices of Dean Bursley and President