HE MICHIGAN DAILY Published every morning except Monday durng the University yea by the Board in Control of Student Publications. Yember of the Western Conference Editorial Association. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for re- publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherw se eredited in this paper and the local news published herein. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second el ss matter. Special rate of postage granted by Third Assistant Postmaster GeneraL CAMPUS OJPINION Subscription by carrier, $4.00; b mail, $4.50 I -Offices: Ann Arbor Press Building, Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Phones: Editorial, 4925; Business, 21214. EDITORIAL STAFF Telephone 4925 MANAGING EDTOR RICHARD L. TOBIN Editorial Director ..... .............. oach Conger, Jr. City Eclitor .... .. ......... .................Carl Forsythe News Editor ...........,...................David M. Nichol SportsPtor .................. ... .... ...heldon C. Pulertomn Women't,)r s Editor . ....... ...... argart M. Thompson Assistant Ni ewa Editor.........................Robert L. Pierce Harl Seillert NIGHT EDITORS J. U--lenc Kennedy Ja es Inglis JerryN .Ktoterimtha George A. Stauter Sports Assistants John W. Thomas Wilber J. Myera Bran Jones Stanley W. Arnheim Lawson E. Bcker Thomas Connellan Samuel G. Ellis Samel L. Finkle Louis B. Gascoigne Dorothy Brockmnan, Miriam Carver Beatrice Collins Louise Crandall Elsie Feldmnar Prudence Foster REPORTERS Fred A. Huber Norman Draft Roland Martin Henry Meyer Marion A. Milczewski Albert H. Newman E. Jerome Pettit Georgia Geissnan Alice Gilbert Martha Littleton Elizabeth Long FYrances Manchester Elizabeth DMann John S. Townsend Charles A. Sanford John W. Pritchard Joseph Renihan C. Bart S-haat Brackley Shaw Parker R. Snyder G. R. Wintevs Margaret O'Brien HillaryRardcn )orothy Rundell JEma Wadsworth Josephine Woodhams Letters published in this column should not be construed as expressing the editorial opinion of The Daily. Anonymous communications will be disregarded. The names of communicants will, however, be regarded as confidential upon re- quest. Contributors are asked to be brief, con- fining themselves to less than 300 words if possible. To The Editor: Recently there has arisen upon the campus of the University of Michigan a group of individuals who brand themselves "Socialists." These people offer for sale a publication which many believe to be a rival publication of the well known humorous magazine, The Gargoyle. But unlike the Gargoyle, the jokes are not in this publication, they are behind it. These so-called "Socialists" attack: most any department, which appears to be contented in minding its own affairs, making it their unfortunate victim. The Military Department was one of this number. Thus one is lead into believing that these "Socialists" must really be Pacifists sailing under false colors, too spineless to admit their convictions, or else merely a group of people with inferiority complexes wishing to draw attention to themselves. Whichever be the case, they should receive at most, a sympathetic smile of pity from the normal majority. Surely everyone knows that pacifism is not an inherent principle of socialism, else why would Rus- sia, which is a highly socialistic country, maintain a large standing army? It is too early to discuss the merits of true socialism as a political form of government, for the experimental stage has not passed. However, it would make no difference to a military department of a country what form of gov- ernment existed, their necessity and duty remaining the same throughout the ages. That socialism has no place in the United States today is exemplified by its non-existance. The true power of any country lies in its people. When a majority become dissatis- fied, a change will occur regardless of hindering ele- ments. The majority in this country today are not dissatisfied, and will not be lead into the doing of any rash acts by a group of dissatisfied fanatics. Pacifism is merely beautiful ideal with little, if any, political significace. Peace is their goal as well as anti-militaristic movements. However, peace is also the goal of every officer of the United States Army, but they recognize their necessity arises be- cause of the hypocrisy of human nature. The paci- fist ignores the jealousies, hates, and prejudices which are characteristic of the human race. But ignoring does not eliminate, and unless they believe that humannature can be changed, which is utter non- sense, they are doomed to failure. However, methods which allow persons to refuse to defend the country from which they draw their livelihood, should be condemned, and the participants fall to the level of Dante's Judas and Brutus. Kirby M. Gillette. To The Editor: Another side of the current .polygonal debate on individual and national: disarmament: f' 0K0REVIEWir O'BOY! The Michigan Official Directory ! and Legislative Manual for 1931 (Published under the direction of Frank M. Fitzfierald, Secretary of Sta.te). In these humdrum times of sex novels and depression, it is truly refreshing to be able to review a book-like this. It isn't often that we meet with such a direct, con- cise treatment of facts as they are or such masterly insight into the true meaning of Life. For instance, in speaking of the Lieutenant Gov- ernor himself this volume makes the statement on page 37 to the ef- fect that, "He shall communicate by message to the Legislature, and at the close of his official term to the incoming Legislature, the con- dition of the state, and recommend such measures as he may deem ex- pedient." It even further in say- ing, "He may convene the Legisla- ture on extraordinary occasions." With these few excerpts to show the general tenor of the author's viewpoint on matters of esoteric importance, we shall summarize the plot. . The plot seems to be to get as many pictures of people into the book as possible. You have no idea of what is possible in this line un- til you have read it. As the story unfolds, the excite- ment grows intense. On page 5 is the statement, under the heading "Pertinent facts about Michigan" that, "Michigan could exist as an isolated empire while her people enjoy all the reasonable comforts and luxuries of life." Letting this go as fact, we come to the start- ling remark that "Too often set- tlers do ,not consider the conditions of health in their prospective loca- tion. Consider Michigan from this point of view." We already had,... considered it we mean,. . .with not very flattering results, but maybe we missed something. This short summary of the vol- uime can, of course, do .it but scant justice, but it should certainly serve a purpose in telling you what to expect and save you from buying the silly thing. i" e I BUSINESS STAFF Telephone 21214 CU ARES T. KLINE:...,.......................Business Manager NORRIS 1. JOHNSON......................Assistant Manager Department Managers Advertising...................................Vernon Bishop Advertising Contracts .............................Robert Callalan Advertising Service.... . .. Ia.Byron C. Vedder P~ublication~s..................... .... .William T. Brown circulation .............. ............. .Harry R. Begley Accounts.....................................Richard Stratemeir Women's Business Manager .......................Ann W. Verner Assistants ii i" Orvil Aronson Gilbert E. Bursley Allen Clark Robert Finn cker ne Oissel Field ischgrund neyer 7riman John Keysee Arthur F. Kohn James Lowe Bernard E. Schnacke Anne Harsha Katharine Jackson Dorothy Layin Virginia Mcoomb Carolin Mosher ,liefi;cn Olsen helen Sehmeede Grafton W. Sharp Donald Johnson Don Lyon Bernard H. Good May Seefried Minnie Seng- Helen Spencer tryn Stork glare Unger Mary Elizabeth Watts fA . NIGHT EDITOR-J. CULLEN KENNEDY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1931 I We Welcome The Alumni HUNDREDS of alumni will return to Ann Ar- bor today for homecoming, a return which to them is reminiscent of their four or more years e 0 0a FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor. S. State and' E. Washington Sts. Frederick B. Fisher Peter F. Stair Ministers 10:30 A. M.-Morning Worship. "TEETER-TOTTER PERSONS" Dr. Fisher 7:30 P. M-Convocation in Hill Auditorium. GOVERNOR BRUCKER spent here. Pnce a year they look forward to this event, and once again we welcome them as they come back to renew acquaintances. For those of us who are now in college we. cannot fully understand the feelings of alumni as they look around and see new faces and new build- ings.. To them it is like a new experience, al- though the setting remains the same. This year's homecoming is expected to be the largest in some time, and elaborate plans have been made for redecor ting the campus for alumni. Then, too, the annual Fall Games, between the freshmen and sophomores-a rivalry which flares anew each year-will be held this morning at Ferry Field., There is little to be said on homecoming that has not been uttered at some previous time. We are glad to see the alumni return, and to them we extend our welcome. Hoover, Congress And The xT Questin REPUBLICAN leaders have announced that President Hoover will recommend to Con- gress an increase in taxes when that body con-. venes next month. His action is to be an attempt to remove the huge deficit which faces the national government. Evidence has been pointing to the President that he would make this move. Both Senator Watson 4and.enator Si oot, the latter chairman of the finance conmittee, have been directly opposed to any incrase in taxes, but when they conferred with their party leader last week, they abandoned thlir stand ,and kave decided to su pport Hoover in his proposed recommendation. According to ancial experts, a tax increase of some sort is necesszry to wipe out the deficit. The treasury cannot float another bend issue and expect to materially solve the problem. Two loans were floated last spring .and, athough over-sub- scribed, a third loan is not, it is believed a logical move. We are inclined to believe r.ather in a sales tax than a tax on incomes-the two farms of taxes so far suggested. Taxes on incomes have already burdened the people sufficiently and one on higher incomes would be an unpopular move as well as a bad political maneuver. A sales tax, or even an excise of some kind, however, cannot pass Con- gress. Taxes of this sort have been tried before and failed in enactment. Inheritance and estate taxes might be tried, but it is improbable that Suppose a foreign student at this institute of learning For all the rights ,of citizens should manifest a yearning. He'd go before a magistrate to make his application And humbly beg for membership in this most favored nation. "Will you bear arms?" the judge will say with dignity majestic "Against the nation's enemies both foreign and domestic?" To this the humble candidate, no matter what his station, , Must answer YES without reserve, demur or hesitation. If he replies with IF or BUT or other such condition The judge may say "Request denied, bring on the next petition." OBOY! For those who have wearied of being hit in the eye with sailing cards at football games, one of the State Street stores has come forth with a true godsend. They are giv- ing away just the duckiest pairs of Yellow and Blue mittens for the cheering section! They are blue on the back and yellow inside, and youj have no idea how handy they wil be for anyone who feels iknpelled to thumb his nose on a real cold day. This looks to us like the best idea since the invention of the col- lapsible cuspidcr that Uncle Joe used to have so much trouble with. THE WESLEY FOUNDATION State and Huron Streets WESLEY HALL 6:00 P. M--The Foundation pre- sents Professor Preston W. Slosson, associate professor of history in the University who will speak on "Religion and Russia." 12:00 A. M. Classes.-Freshmen, Profess r Carrothelrs, instructor. Undergraduates, Dr. Blkkeman, in- structor. Graduate- forum, Tom Pryor, '26 chairman. See the Hear1 Making It's a DAILY PERM grey skies up above us, the pretty raindrops fall football fields all muddy, fine world after all. * * * So let's not blame the immigrant; we should tho rather, maybe, Congratulate our pacifist on coming as a baby. A Spectator. The fact stated above has not been warped by the exigencies of rhyme or metre. The case of Pro- fessor Clyde Macintosh of Yale University has been before the federal Supreme Court and he has been found not eligible for citizenship because he could not promise to bear arms "unless he believed the war to be morally justified." WH AT'S GOING ON SATURDAY Majestic: John Barrymore in "The Mad Genius." Michigan: Bebe Daniels and Laurence Oliver in "The Honor of the Family." Lydia Mendelssohn: Comedy Club presents "The Streets of New York." University Press Club: The following talks will be given at the Union today-"Etherizing the News," by Curt Bradner, "The Editor Looks About," by Schuyler Marshall, and "Let Freedom Ring," by Arthur G. Hays, New York City. WHO IS LITTLE YVONNE FAGAN? Lookic, Lookie!? CONTRIBUTION Dear Mr. Rolls Editor:- Since you are the only one on Campus who is at all interested in things other than your studies, I am sending you proof that a college education isj absolutely necessary. The other day I ran across an old pal of mine who graduated from this wonderful university last spring. All tho she has been unable to get a position, she has put herj college education to a severe test. And such a test it was. My, oh my. Her dog had fleas. Yes, fleas. It may have been that the , modern generation of fleas were worse, and more were going to the d.og than before. But anyway, he had fleas. Millions of 'Em. In fact he had so many that he succeeded in infect- ing the whole house and making the family look and act like St. Vitus patients. Well, the little lady, ; (oh, yes, she was) who was a grad- uate of the University of Michigan, I (Adv.) knew just what to do. She poped in at the lib that aft and astonished the librarian by ask- ing for 'The Life History of a Flea' by A. Franklin Shull. By reading this and using her wits she suc- i r~r7i" rAiv- rI -orhnr ~of lia HILLEL FOUNDATION Cor. East University Ave. 4 (Oakland Rabbi Bernard Heller, Director Philip Bernstein, Assistant to the Director Sunday, Nov. 22 In co-operation with the University Convocation, there will be no serv- ices or Open Forum. Jewish stu- dents are invited to hear Governor Brucker at Hill Auditorium at 7:30 P. M. Conservative services each Friday evening 7:30 P. M. at the Founda- tion. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH E. Huron, below State R. Edward Sayles, Minister Howard R. Chapman, Minister for Students. 9:30 A. M.--The Church School, Mr. Wallace Watt, Supt. 10:45 A. M.-Morning Worship. Mr. Sayles will preach on: "WHY GIVE THANKS." 12:00 M.-Students' Class at Guild House. Mr. Chapman. 5:30 P. M.-Young People's Social Hour. 6:30 P. M.-Arthur Bernhart, Grad. will be in charge of the meeting. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Huron and Division Sts. Merle H. Anderson. Minister Alfred Lee Klaer, Associate 9:30 A. M.-Bible Class for Fresh. men students at the Church House, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. 10:45 A. M.-Morning Worship. Sermon: "Things and Thanksgiv- ing." 12:00 Noon-Class for Upperclass- men in Ethtcial Issues in Current Events." 5:30 P. M.--Social Hour for Young People. 6:30 P. M.-Young People's Meet- in). Speaker: Dr. Frederick B. Fisher on Contemporary Religious Experience." FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Allison Ray Heaps, Minister Sunday, November 22 10:45 A., M.-Morning Worship. Sermon by the minister. 9:30 A. M.-Church School. 10,45 A.- M.--Primary and Kinder- .garten Departments. 5:30 P. M.-Student Fellowship So. cial half hour. 5:30 P. M.-Ariston League in Pilgrim Hall. After an informal supper W 1- Butler will give an illustrated talk. 6:00 P. M.-Fellowship Supper. 6:30 P. M.-Russell Hussey, Ph.D., Professor of Geology, University of Michigan, wil give an illus- trated talk on "The Scenic Marvels of the West." BE CONSiSTENT IN YOUR RELIGION ATTEND CHURC H REGULARLY l BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL CHURCH South Fourth Avenue Theodore R. Schmale, Pastor 9:00 A. M.-Bible School. 10:00 A. M.-Morning Worship. Sermon: "Life Through Death." 11:00 A. M.-Worship in German. 5:30 P. M.-Student Fellowship and Discussion Hour, 7:00 P. M.-Y o u n g People's League. THE "UPPER ROOM" BIBLETCLASS t FIRST CHURCH CHRIST, SCIENTIST 409 S. Division St. 10:30 A. M.-Regular Morning Serv- ice. Sermon topic: "Soul and Body." 11:45 A. M.---Sunday School follow- ing the morning service. 7:30 P. M.-Wednesday Evening Testimonial Meeting. The Reading Room, 10 and 11 State Savings Bank Building, is open daily from 12 to 5 o'clock, except Sundays and legal holidays. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) Third and West Liberty Sts. C. A. Brauer, Pastor Sunday, Nov. 22 9:30 A. M.--German Service. Of course Senator Hiram Johnson probably means well by Mr. Hoover, but his statement that the Re- publican president would receive "the undying grati- tude of the rank and file of his party" if he were to refrain from entering his name as a candidate for presidency next year needs just a little explaining before it can be accepted as a compliment. Of course, there is the depression. ZION LUTHERN CHURCH Washington Street and 5th Ave. E. C. Stellhorn, Pastor 9:00 A. M.-Bible School. 10:30 A M-Reizlar Morning Serv- For all "Michigan" Men. Class that is "Different." Every Saturday Evening, Seven to Eight O'clock. "Discussion" Section meets The from Sun ![ I 3 .i