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JOHNSON .......................Assistart Manager Department Managers1 advertising............ .....................Vernon Bishop dertising Contracts...........................Robert Callahan dvertising Service.............................Byron C. Vedder 'ublications.........«............... .........'William T. Brown Nrculations.............. ... .........H... arry R. Begley ccouInts ........ ... .............Richard Stratemeir Vrei's B~usiness Manager . i..................... .....Ann W. Verner answers secured from proper authorities, in this col- umn. The Editors. To the Editor: Referring to Mr. Gillette's letter in The Michigan Daily of 21st inst., I beg to submit that one does not have to be a Socialist in order to disagree with the writer, wholly or in part. 'Mr. Gillette's attack on the "campus" Socialists consists in assuming that, they are sailing under false colors because, in oppos- ing.militarism, they make themselves appear as paci- fists, when according to the writer they are not. In order to support his argument he refers to the fact that the Bolsheviks, or Russian Socialists have a large standing army. But apart from this reasoning, it does not seem very likely that opponents of militar- ism are themselves militarists! Moreover, the writer: has evidently forgotten that there are Socialists, and Socialists-some Socialists are pacifists, other are not. A mere reference to the former socialist government in England proves the truth of this statement. 3 Mr. Gillette claims that the majority of the Amer- ican people are satisfied, hence do not want a socialist form of government. Now there may be any humber. of reasons why the American people do. not wantc socialism, but it is certainly not because they are satisfied today. I am of the opinion that, in view ofj the severe business depression which has lasted now two years and is still with us, (not to mention the more serious unemployment situation), the majority of the American people are anything but satisfied+ with the present form of capitalism. Even a cursory acquaintance with the literature on the subject+ makes it manifest that capitalism, as practiced today, is at the bottom of a great part of the confusion from which the world is suffering. What economic system is to take the place of present-day capitalism in order to get us out of the "morass," I am not prepared to predict. I must leave the solution of that problem to the experts if such can be found. As for pacifism, I do not think one goes far wrong in saying that, after the experience of the World War, the whole world is practically imbued with it- and whatever may result from the disarmament con- ference in 1932, the underlying motive is clearly working towards that end. There are those among the American people, high up on the latter of intelli- gence, who advocate considerable reduction in arma- ments-in other words reduction of militarism to its lower level. There are voices which recommend even complete disarmam ent. I quote from a recent article in The Nation, by G. Lowes Dickinson: "We must disarm, and completely. For while we are armed the armaments themselves drive us into war. Soldiers and sailors and airmen are reluctant to admit this, for without war their occupation would be done. It is, however, true, and palpably true, as many plain men and women are coming to see. Thus the whole future of the world may depend on whether or not the disarmament conference next year produces any result. Complete disarmament would mean that na- tional forces were reduced to a mere police." This is pacifism with a vengeance. So it is, How- ever, it is to be noted, that practically all pacifists, including Mr. Dickinson, advocate ascertain amount; of preparedness, consisting chiefly or exclusively in an adequate air force-but virtually nothing more.- In this connection it is interesting to watch fur-., ther signs pointing toward pacifism-i.e., opposition to militarism-in the fact that Holland by a million signatures is demanding disarmament, that the wom-\ en of England are working to get their second million, and finally that the leading British intellectuals and teachers are asking for a 50 percent cut in armament. I am of the opinion that in the end nothing but genuine pacifism will save civilization from destruc- tion. M. Levi, Professor Emeritus. A WNashington Bystander By Kirke Simpson WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-(P)- If the supposed yearnings of Post- master General Brown to become Mr. Hoover's vice presidential team mate are taken into consideration, his address to the postmasters' con- vention some time back at Omaha has added significance. The general, any way you read his remarks, seemed to be intent on mobilizing the army of first, second and third class postmasters for political operations in 1932. It is "desirable," he said, that principal executive officers of gov - ernment should be "wholly in sym- pathy with the policies and politi- cal views" of the president. Postmasters, as the general saw it, may properly be "representatives of the administration." Loyalty or 'Partisanship'? Naturally, democrats like Senator Hull of Tennessee read that as in- structions by the general that the postmasters "engage in vicious par- tisanship." The (general's alleged aspirations for party promotion as yet are, like those of so many other republican "second stringers," still hidden un- der the obushel of Vice President Curtis' deferred decision as to his own 1932 plans. It is remarkable what ripples of uncertainty Curtis sent to perplex politically ambitious collegues when he let drop the thought that he might not want a renomination. Generally speaking, Washington political forecasters with whom the 'Bystander ,has chatted bseem to think that there are more likely inheritors of the Curtis vice presi- dential mantle, should he discard it in order to be fitted for a new Kansas senatorial toga. They base their opinion on the idea that a Hoover-Who? ticket will have to be shaped to make a strong appeal on the eastern sea- board next year. Brown hails from Ohio. When Mr. Curtis disclosed his own uncertainty, the name of Sen- ator James Watson, party leader in that body, was among those gos- sipped about as 1932 possibiities. Watson Says No. "Vice president!" said Watson. "Huh! I could not qualify. I'm a senator, not a silo. I could not go to all those dinners Ind pack away all that food." Nevertheless, ru- mor still has it that Watson, like Barkis, might be "willin." Five years ago a virtual political tyro gave him a tough race-the tighest Indiana senatorial battle in years. Last year the state oust- ed a lot of congressional republi- cans. Improve the holidays by be- coming acquainted with the books offered by THE PRINTED PAGE Circulating' Library 605 East William I 14 F- NOTICE! Fraternities, Clubs, Sororities Herman Simms' HOT PEP"PER ORCHESTRAS Singing and Entertaining Furnishinig Music for Dances, Parties, Banquets Phone or Write Walnut 2775-W 6023 Scotten Ave. Detroit, Mich. Y A Y A 1. /. . ; y ' N ARCADE JEWELRY SHOP CARL F. BAY 16 NICKELS ARCADE - I Opening Tuesday, December 1, it promises members an" assortment of books that are all-satisfying. Fiction-non-fiction. Biographical -historical. COME EARLY AND HOME YOUR FAVORITE! Hours: 2-6 kL We are, conveniently located in the Arcade.' r----- Decide Early > See our windows for gift sugges- tions to place on the list that you are probably now preparing WANT ADS PAY 4L Not the Largest i Aronson ert E.kBursiey a Clark rt Finn na Becker ha Jane Cissel vieve Field ine Fischgrund Gallmeyer y Harriman Assistants John Keysee Arthur F. Kohn James Lowe Bernard E. Schnack Anne Harsha Katharine Jackson D)orothiy Layin Virginia McComb Carolin Mosher lie ien Olsen Helen Schmeede Grafton W. Sharp Donald Johnson D~on Lyon Bernard H. Good May Seefried Minnie Seng Helen Spencer Kathryn Stork Clare Unger Mary Elizabeth Watts a'" --But None Better SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1931 NIGHT EDITOR-ROLAND GOODMAN Charity and Sportsmanship Win CONTRARY to cynical predictions current throughout the state during the past week, the turnout to the Wisconsin-Michigan charity game, estimated by Philip C. Pack, publicity director for the athletic association, at 12,000, was sufficiently large to dispell any fears that Michigan's sports- manship has b en copromised. Especially when we consider that only 8,ooo paid' to see Thursday's charity contests in Chicago. It was charged that Michigan students would boycott the game because of their disappointment in not getting Northwestern in the post-season pairing; it was later said that Michigan was mere- ly bluffing and was well satisfied to have side- stepped the Wildcats. Neither of. these allegations is true. It is true that feeling ran high on the campus in favor of a Northwestern-Michigan charity game, and that considerable disappointment was expressed when the post-season schedules were announced. The simple fact that 12,000 persons, of whom one-half, certainly, were students, considered the game worth seeing, and the cause worth patroniz- ing, proves beyond contention that the campus was behind the project with as much sincerity as any- one else, and with a great deal more sincerity than were the residents of the state at large. For when five or six thousand students who have been seeing games on student tickets all season pay a mini- mum of a dollar to see a contest that promises little in the way, of excitement there is some tangible reason. And. there was a reason. The student turnout was a direct reaction to the attack on the sports- manship of Michigan. Yesterday's developments should silence, for another year at least, those newspapers, which, hostile to the alleged attitude of Michigan students, branded them as poor sports and hard losers, for the size of yesterday's crowd was a grand denial of all the accusations. It should be said also that the spectators at- tending yesterday's game got their money's worth of thrills and action. Through the Purdue victory over Northwestern, universally unforeseen, the Michigan-Wisconsin game became a battle for the Big Ten championship for the Wolverines. Another football season ends with not only the Michigan team in the top position, but the student body sharing the honors as well. CAMP OIP NlAON 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. (No Miracles) Our High Standard of Quality has not been low- ered. Others may lower their standard to meet a cheap price but we would rather close our doors. Art" Greene To The Editor: May I presume upon the hospitality of your Cam- pus Opinion to say some words pertinent to the letter of Mr. Kirby M. Gillette, as appearing in your issue of Nov. 21. 1. The editors of the Student Socialist "are a group of people with inferiority complexes wishing to draw attention to themselves." It has been my experience that whenever some persons find them- selves unable to attack some theory on any logical grounds,- they promptly climax their efforts by de- livering a back-hand slap to the proponents of such theory: declaring them to be cheap publicity seekers. Perhaps forseeing this accusation, certainly realizing that they wanted their proposition judged on its merits and not on the significance of the writer, the editors of the Socialist decided to retain full anony- mity regarding individual authorship, and let the' responsibility as to truth in the articles rest upon the Michigan Socialist Club, sponsor of the publication. 2. "Everyone knows that pacifism is not an in- herent principle of socialism, else why would Russia maintain a large standing army?" May I state most emphatically that pacifism is an inherent principle of Socialist tactics, as opposed to Communism. I am sincerely sorry that Mr. Gillette did not attend the lecture of Richard Naysmith, British Labor leader, at the Union last Wednesday. If he had, he would have heard Mr. Naysmith declare that "I am opposed to violence in ,any form whatever-the results are rarely beneficial, nearly always disastrous." Social- ism, which envisions an ultimate international com- monwealth retaining all national cultures, will never hold a brief for violent revolution. Russia, may I inform Mr. Gillette, is not a Socialist state. No state can call itself thus which disregards human rights and liberties as Russia does. Moreover, if' Mr. Gillette would devote a little of his letter-writ- ing hours to the study of contemporary international affairs, he would see the uselessness of any one na- tion disarming by itself. The very important French! clamor for "security," in other words. Also, I hope that Mr. Gillette, if he does indulge in this study of contemporary international relations, will notice the futility of armament system in staving off war. 3. As to the practicality of pacifism: the subject has been so often and so ably covered by Reinhold Neibhur, Kirby Page, and Tucker P. Smith, to men- tion only thre writers, that I feel it unnecessary to enlarge upon this point. Lest Mr. Gillette accuse me of an "inferiority complex" and a resultant desire to see my name in print, I have asked the Daily editor to publish only my initials. S. R. Cash and Deliver Prices A New Yorker Hats Suits -Plain at Large Dresses 'I By Mark Barron NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-(IP)-The most expensive private home on Fifth Avenue has now become a public museum. For years passengers on Fifth Avenue buses have been intrigued by that fantastic marble mansion at Seventy-first street. Built in the shape of an "L," it was fronted by a large open garden. Many were the strange legends told about the place, most of them fiction. Nevertheless, the legends were so amazing that they became favorite bits of New York's folk- lore. As for facts, the mansion really was a combined home and a pri- vate art gallery, built by the Pitts- burgh steel magnate, Henry Clay Frick. There he lived and collect- ed art valued at $50,000,000. Its catalogue lists one of the world's most imposing arrays of names. There is a Fragonard series of panels in the dining room, bought from J. P. Morgan for more than a million dollars. Even more was the cost of Limoges enamels, bronzes and tryptychs taken from the Morgan London home. Among painters represented are Titian, Bronzino, Guardi, Frans Hals, Ruysdael, Velasquez, El Gre- eo, Goya,,,Rubens, Holbein, Gains- borough, T u r n e r and Whistler. There are several Rembrandts, in- Cleaned and and O'Coat~s and Blocked Dry Cleaned (No Fancy Names) Coats Dry. Cleaned as Dobbs and Stetson Block their new hats and (No Miracle) 25c Form Pressed 50c Called For and Delivered For Cash (Sheen Restored) V~ 75,C Called For and Delivered For Cash Called For and Delivered For Cash G'REENE'S CLEANERS & DYERS To the Editor: Why not adopt a system such as the Ann Arbor Daily News in regards to a question and answer col- umn such as the "Oracle" in the above mentioned 516 E. Liberty Phone 23231 I.