The Weather Snow flurries and much colder Tlnrsday. Friday partly cloudy and continued cold. tL Bitt a Dm111 Editorials The Union's Problem of Fix ing Prices; Complete Guarante of Bank Deppsits VOL. XLII No. 114 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1933 PRICE FIVE CE ..______________________, Roosevelt Requests Free Hand President To Issue New Proclamation Continuing Control Of Gold Supply Expects Grant Of Dictatorial Power Leaders Of Two Parties Promise Co-operaion With Presidential Plans WASHINGTON, March 8. - W) - The Govrminent worked busily to- night to complete its plans for a controlled expansion of the currency as President Roosevelt drafted a message to Congress asking power to continue his command of the Na- tion's banks until the present crisis is passed. Meanwhile it became apparent that the banks of the country can issue $3,000,000 in new currency without the shifting of a comma in present laws. Authority for this huge ex- pansion has existed for. more than a year, it having been given in the Glass-Steagall amendment to the Federal Deserve Act and 'in the Borah rider to the Home Loan Bank haw, ,mending the National Bank- ing Act. Ask Emergency Sowers The approach of the end of the four-day holiday brought word from the White House that Mr. Roosevelt would issue a new proclamation to make sure of his grip on the National gold supply until Congress can act or the banking chaos is transformed to order. In his first message to Congress tomorrow Mr. Roosevelt will ask for emergency powers to continue his leadership in finding the solution. w leg'i latti is required for emergency currency that is planned, that, too, will be asked. It was mado emphatic in circles during the day that this additional currency, which is regarded as es- sential during the crisis, was not a printing-press-money proposition but would be based on "sound" standards of monetary practice. Talks With Advisors The President did not begin writ- ing his message until tonight, after he had completed his talks with ad- visers and officials who have been drafting the emergency program. While the Government has aban- doned the plan for use of a National f system of clearing-house scrip- paper based on the assets of deposi-' tors in the closed banks-it is ready to permit this use in localities where the emergency requires, reserving the power to cancel such permission at any time. The President has definite ideas in mind about the uniform banking system which he wishes to prevail and about the extensive reor- ganization by which he desires to guard against any future banking collapse. The Seventy-third Congress, dom- inated by Democrats and pledged to support President Roosevelt's pro-I posals, assembles tomorrow in extra- ordinary session to enact the new Administration's emergency banking program. Preparing to meet the excutive's demand for speedy action, both Senate and House Democrats and Republicans rushed their organiza- tion plans today.' Co-operation Promised Leaders of the ,two major parties at both ends of .the Capitol have promised co-operation on the Roose- velt emergency prgram Within about two hours tomorrow, the organization will be, completed and a joint congressional committee will be dispatched by the two branches to the White House to noti- fy President Roosevelt that the new National Legislature is ready to do business. Either late tomorrow or early Fri- day, Mr. Roosevelt will send his first message to Congress. It is expected by Congressional leaders to be limited to the banking crisis and a request for the widest authority possible to cfect cconomici and balance the Federal budget. Or anization of the i aVt was completed partially at its special scs-' sion beginning last Saturday and -- i r 11r-.< A h 4h n nn- - i n Important Cog -Associated Press Photo Rep. Henry T. Rainey, of Illinois, who is assured of the Speakership of the House ,will in his new capacity! be a vital factor in obtaining Con- gressional co-operation with the plans which the President will sub- mit today. Socialists Enter Local Elections For First Time Prof. Roy Sellars Is Ticket; Three Other ulty Men Will Run On Fac- The outstanding feature of the city election campaign. which. began with the conclusion of Monday's pri- mary votc is the introduction, for the first time, of a third party upon the scene. The Socialist party, which was organized here a year ago, has entered a slate of candidates for al- derman posts, but are pr senting no ticket for major city offices' Four members of the University faculty are candidates for soffice in the election. They arc Prof. Walter Sadler of the engineering college, who defeated George Whaley, in- cumbent for the Republican alder- man nomination in the seventh ward; Prof. Roy Sellars, of the phil- osophy department, candidate for the same office on the Socialist ticket; Prof. William Paton of the economics department, who is run- ning for re-election as alderman ona the G. O. P. slate in the sixth ward; and Prof. Waldo Abbot, Democratic nominee for supervisor in the sixth ward. Robert Campbell, Republican candidate for mayor, is a former treasurer of the University. Charles Orr, Socialist nominee for alderman in the sixth ward, is a graduate fel- low in the economics department. The contests for the major city offices are as follows: Mayor: Robert Campbell, Republican, vs. Rolla Fri- singer, Democrat; President of the Common Council: Edward Lucas, Republican, vs. William H. Murray, Democrat; City Assessor: Herbert Crippen, Republican, vs. William C. Gerstner, Democrat; Justice of the Peace: Jay H. Payne, Republican, vs. Louis Gomberg, Democrat. C tiianioWill Address S. C. A. Forum Today "Roosevelt and the Problems of His Administration" will be the sub- ject of a talk by Prof. Paul M. Cun- cannon of the political science de- partment when he leads the Student Christian Association forumn at 4:15 p. m. today in the lecture room of Alumni Memorial Hall. This subject, forum sponsors said,. is a timely one and the predictions of Professor Cuncannon relative to the steps to be followed by the adminis- tration during the next four years arc expected to be of vital concern to many students. Widow Of Taylo Dies lIn California Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Mary Brown Taylor, widow of Prof. Frederick Manville Taylor of the University eonnomics rpnd.ntment nt her hnme Governor Of Jehol Is Seized And Executed Desertion From Province Last Week Main Factor In Easy Jap Conquest Chinese Coluniis + Boibed From Air Last Pass Through Great' Wall Falls Into Bands' Of Invaders After Battle PEIPING, China,. March 8.--A)-- The arrest and execution by the+ Chinese of Gen. Tang Yu-Lin, whoj governed the Province of Jehol until+ that territory was seized by the Jap- anese, was reported here today. A reliable source said that Gen. Tang had been seized at Hsifengkow, a pass through the Great Wall.I Troops of Marshal Chang Hsiao-; Liang, who has just resigned as thej principal North China military com- mander, made the arrest, it was said.' These troops were commanded by Gen. Wan Fu-Lin, who governed Heilungkiang Province in Manchuria until the Chinese regime there, head- ed byhMarshal Chang, was ousted more than a year ago. Gov. Tang fled from Jehol City last week and since then his where- abouts have been uncertain, His d- sertion was one of the factors as-, sisting inthe easy conquest of the province by the Japanese. The Jap- anese had predicted that when the, proper time came Gov. Tang would give it to them. CHINESE BOMBARDED JEHOL CITY, March 8.-()--Jap- aflese airmen today bombed Chinese columns retreating from Kupeikow, last pass through the Great Wall to, fall into the hands of the invaders. The retreating troops fled in the direction of Peiping, 05 miles to the southWest. Gen. Tadashi Kawahara's Sixteenth Japanese Infantry brigade, I which occupied Kupeikow halted there for the time being. The Japan- ese have said that they do not in- tend to push on to Peiping unless it becomes necessary for them to pro- tect their nationals in the ancient capital.] James Watkins Will Address Sunday Forum Police Commissioner Of Detroit Will Speak On Personal Experiences James K. Watkins, '09, Detroit po- lice commissioner, will discuss "My Experiences During the Last Two Years" at the first Union Sunday afternoon forum to be held at 3:30 p. m. Sunday in the North Lounge+ of the Union. This meeting will be more infor- mal than the meetings held duringc the first part of the year, John W. Lederle, '33, Union president, said+ yesterday. After Mr. Watkins' talk a general discussion will be held. + The speaker will bring out the place of the college man in relationj to the war on crime, Lederle said. Mr. Watkins is former president1 of the Union, a member of Michi- gamua, and a pominent lawyer. He is, according to Lederle, "One of the1 most successful police commissioners Detroit has ever had, particularly noted for his sane position on the liquor question." Noted Zoologist7 On'The Big 1A Gargoyle's March Issue To Be Given Away Free Today Free circulation - that is Gar- goyle's solution to the financial crisis that has left hundreds of students; temporarily without money for lux- uries. As a result of the new policy, a copy of the March issue of the campus humor magazine will be given entirely free of charge to every stu- dent who applies at the stand in the center of the Diagonal today. When Gargoyle came off the presses yesterday with the money and credit situation apparently sev- eral days away from a solution, edi- tors of the magazine called a con- ference and decided on the radical measure which will place the maga- zine in the hands of every student on campus. Copies will not only be given away on campus but will be distributed free of charge to all fraternities, sor- orities, and League houses, according to an announement prepared last, night by Edward S. McKay, manag- ing editor. McKay emphasized in his state- ment the fact that no strings are attached to the offer. "You don'tI have to sell fountain pens, turn in empty cartons, sign a contract, orj endorse cough medicine to get your free copy," he said. "Just ask the salesman for it, and it's yours." The sudden decision grew out of a general scarcity of funds resulting from the extended bank holiday, and it is doubtful if the policy will be continued next month. The editors declared that they wanted Gargoyle to reach its regular readers today regardless of the ability to pay. Special features of the issue, drawn up under. the supervision of Merchants Of City Continue Giving Credit Charge Accounts Allowed To Fraternities In Good Repute Before Holiday Situation Eased By Payments Of Cash Orders For New Svpplies Placed By City Grocers With Money Received Cash payments to grocers-in part or in full-eased the credit to fra- ternal organizations yesterday and houses with good credit standing prior to the "bank holiday" were in- formed that they could charge sup- plies with independent merchants for another week. Fraternities and sororities have co-operated much better than was expected, according to the grocers who were able to place orders forI new supplies with the money that they received yesterday. Some Black-Listed Several houses which were put on the "black list" can obtain supplies on a cash basis only, it was learned. Names of the groups were not dis- closed but it was stated that they were behind on their bills before the. "bank holiday" began. Michigan Authors Of Economic Plan Bank Holiday Brings Money Out Of Hoarding Seventy bills of the old "blanket" variety withdrawn from circula- tion several years ago, all in $20 denominations, w e r e presented yesterday to an Ann Arbor auto dealer in payment for a $1,400 car. Hoarded dollars, many in the old large size, are appearing con- stantly, local merchants report. Families fearing a general food storage have caused an unpreced- ented increase in business reported by chain stores, because a general "stocking-up" process is now un- der way in the city. Repeated radio broadcasts, however, have declared that a food shortage is, an unlikely prospect anywhere inI the state. ov. ostLock Demands Action On Bank Bills Appears Before Session Of Boh Chambers With Sharp Criticism Of Delay LANSING, March 8. - (/) - Gov. William A. Comstock appeared per- sonally before the Legislature today to demand immediate enactment of Go To Washington rrv-- v ']. LtnYrm c .11,+ nrli+rir Aiiriri'r i the temporary absence of McKay, Fraternities which have been include articles by Gurney Williams, forced to closec down in the past have formerly a staff member and now as- usually left accounts with local mer- cna~rl~roi-c, i rots LwpuIh 1-nlu sistant editor of Life, and John S. Marshall, also a former staff writer. A new depa'rent, listing the best of the current radio programs, is also presented,. Local Summer School G rantS 11 .t.t To Be Cut Out Board Of Education Votes; On Slse Nec sttd By Mill-Tax Amendment! Elimination of the summer school appropriation and removal of mar- ried teachers from the regular teach-1 ing list were voted by the Ann Arbor Board of Education last night as the! first steps in the program of drastic slashes necessitated by the passage of the 15-mill tax limitation amend- ment. The board decided, in a vote of six to two, to either make the summer I school, in the senior and junior high schools, pay for itself, or to abolish the session entirely. The decision be- tween these two steps will be made at a later date. If it is decided to continue the summer session a tui- tion fee will be charged for each class elected by the students. Th,3 decision was opposed by trustees T. R. Peirsol and Elizabeth Slack, who maintained that the supervision given the students at the session was . desirable. Since the expense of maintaining the personnel is by far the largest part of school expenditures, the board agreed that cuts in that direc- tion would be necessary, and that married teachers should be the first to go. However, it was decided that they would not be eliminated entirely but placed upon the permanent sub- stitute basis. The edict affects 12, teachers. To Lecture Whnal"I 011"I chiants unpaid~ according to several grocers, and caution is being taken in giving those houses which are on the border line credit. One merchant eergencybanking andrelief meas- stated that he could reduce his prices reyS. to the fraternitics considerably if his Aressc accounts could be guaranteed. "We tAddressieng an :joint"cnve t oref try to be careful," he said, "hut there he Heuse and .enut re te are som who ae able to put it r Lislature"ust rise to the are;Dns yry y 'e adesteo ut itovez'"crisis." His words crackled with criti- o t cism as he charged the House pri- Sorority Management Better vate corporations committee had de- The management of sororities is layed the McNitt substitution bill. much better than that of fraternities, His face stern and his speech vehe- according to 10 men who do business mcnt, he contended the Senate must with both groups, and merchants are pass the measure at once so that the more willing to extend credit to the work of reconstruction may begin. former. House mothers are able to The governor ordered the joint run the houses more scientifically session on the eve of a public hear- than the stewards which are put into ing of the McNitt bill, where opposi- charge of fraternity finances, it was tion to its enactment was expected stated. to develop. The galleries and floors Only one house has been reported 'were crowded. The governor had no to have closed its board department prepared message, but his informal and it was understood that the speech was a lashing demand for members have been contemplating action. The McNitt measure, which giving up their charter for some would confer upon the banking com- time, although they still maintain missioner and the governor broad connection with their national or-,. dictatorial powers, is in the Senate ganization. banking committee. It can not be voted upon by the Senate until Sat-' urday, because of a constitutional Dorllitories Unaffected - time limitation. The governor left no By National Moratoriun doubt that he desires the bill passed then, so it may become operative the "There will be no decrease in any, first of next week. of the menus of the dormitories on "There are two things that must campus because of the present fl- be done," the governor said. "Emer- nancial crisis," stated John C. Chris- gency legislation must be passed and tensen, controller and assistant sec- ncy eslation must be retary of the university yesterday. thereserves ofn'urebanhs ruservbs 'The dormitories are connected with released. We can't get the reserves the university, and when the credit until the legislation has been enact- _. A,- ,...1. .,,1- ~il nnl -hrA1C ."~ Believe That Three Were Called To Aid Roosevelt In Banking Solution Advocate Federal DepositGuaranty Trip May Mean A doption Of Their Proposals At Special Session By JOHN W. PRITCHAW Three Michigan professors, mem- bers of the committee of five eco- nomists that recently drafted and forwarded to Washington a plan pro- posing Federal bank deposit guar- antees, arrived in the capital yester- day to consult with government offi- cials, it was learned last night. Although no one connected with the University would make a state- ment concerning the purpose of their trip, it was understood that the three men, Professors I. L. Sharfman and L. L. Watkins, of the economics de- partment, and Prof. R. G. Rodkey, of the business administration school, were summoned to Washington to aid the government in solving the banking crisis. Their presence in the Capital may indicate that the Federal govern- ment is considering the adoption of their guaranty policy, it was stated by authorities. Recent Radio Address Pederal guaranty was advanced as "the only remedy" for te present situation 10 days ago in a radio broadcast by Professor Sharfman in behalf of' himself and four col- leagues, including Professors Wat- kins and. Rdkey and De C. 1. Griffin .and Prof. W. A. Pton, both of the School of Business Admils- tration. Professors Sharfmian and Watkins left for Washington Tuesday night, but their departure was not learned of until yesterday afternoon Conjecture regarding instigation of the conference, about which de- tails were lacking, centered about Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg. Sena- tor Vandenberg's recently-advanced plan of a 75 per cent Federal deposit guaranty has been termed "futile" by the five professors. Rumor generally predicted that the conference would be either with the secretary of the treasury or directly with President Roosevelt, but no information on this point was available. President Alexander Q. Ruthven said last night that he was unable to throw any light on the purpose of the trip. He stated that the profes- sors had requested his permission to leave Tuesday. Sharfman Optimistic Before leaving Tuesday Professor Sharfman issued a statement in which he said "the banking outlook is more promising And orderly and equitable and promising devel- opments than at any time since the processes of demoralization set in." Professor Sharfman based this assr tion on the. premise that "the bewil- derment of the past several wees has given way to resolute action; local difficulties have been subjected to the national crisis; the new ad- ministration appears to possess the courage and intelligence and the power and support to achieve . . . a strong national banking system" "Piece-meal" emergency financial measures were attacked ald a 100 per cent Fiederal guaranty~ of all bank deposits was advanced in the original address, which ws formally forwarded to Washington delivered over the facilities of the 'University Broadcasting Service. Repeal Ratification Bill In Legislature LANSING, March 8. - /P)-- Advo- cates and opponents of Michigan's ratification of the Prohibition repeal amendment argued here tonight at a public hearing in the House of Rep- resentatives on the Heidkamp bill. The Ileidkamp measure ,which has passed the Senate, provides for the selection at the April 3 election of 100 delegates to a ratification con- of the school is still god, here is no reason why the houses for women or men connected with it should be forced to cut their menus for finan- cial reasons." According to Mr. Christensen, the Law Club is included in. University i controlled buildings, and the rumor that it would close for lack of funds is obviously false. Inez V. Bozorth, director of Mosher- Jordan Halls, stated yesterday that credit would continue to be extended to residents, and that no one was being pressed for debts owed to the dormitory. Will Continue Menus Miss Bozorth said yesterday, "we will continue to feature the same menus that we have in the past. The dor- mitory secures its supplies through the purchasing department of the university, as does the University Hospital, and installs them far ahead, so that now, in the present situation, we are not forced to ask local mer- chants for extension of credit. The purchasing of food for this dormi- tory, as well as the others on the camnlpus, is taken care of by the Uni- vcirsity authorities." "Our aim is to maintain health," I shcontineid "The meals are suf- '"The Iouse committee took too long to release the McNitt bill. The members of the committee knew the state faced a crisis. I believe the committeeddallied. The bill now is before the Senate. It requires imme- diate action." Mayan Expedition LandsAt Honduras Word that L. C. Stewart, of the Museum of Zoology, and C. L. Lun- dell, of the University Herbarium, had landed in Belize, British Hondu- ras, on the first leg of their four- month expedition into northern Gua- temala, was received here yesterday. The expedition is being made as part of a biological survey of the country where the ancient Mayan civilization once flourished, in con- junction with the Mayan project of the Carnegie Institution. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Lundell will proceed into the interior in a few days. Socialist Club Sponsors Briggs Strike Discussion Histories of celebrities among cap- secrets and enabling them to be tive animals, the result of many j shown on the screen. years of intimate observation, will be I The group of pictures to be shown elated at 8 p. m. today when Dr. tonight includes the big cat animals, Raymond L. Ditmars, curator of the such as the lions, tigers, leopards, New York Zoological Park, presents and jaguars, many species of bears, an illustrated lecture, "The Big Ani- the Nile and pigmy hippopotamus, mals." The appearance of Dr. Ditmars will mark the finale of the 1932-331 Oratorical Association lecture-series, which has presented Lowell Thomas, 'UU 'f Vc'ntc Wml nhi,','nt Ti''grlt'vi- giraffes, zebras, deer, antelope, and kangaroos. Dr. Ditinars began his career as a boy, working under a noted ento- mologist in the American Museum of Nnitm 1 -Tistnrv_ in Nonm V,-, 'ite C I