The Weather Fair and cold Thursday, followed by snow or rain with rising temperatures at night and early Friday. LL it iau il Editorials Approved Eating Places Pink Slip' Publicity . VOL. XLV. No. 120 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1935 PRICE FIVE CENTS Pr o fe s s o r 'No Reason For Existence Of Holdin 0 (lies7I --aIirfran Council Will Strachev Reduce Hell To Speak Here Will Serve On Mission Charles F. Remer Will Act As Expert Adviser On International Trade Yale Faculty Man Fills Campus Post To Spend Six Weeks In China; Will Also Visit Philippines,_Japan Prof. Charles F. Remer of the eco- nomics department and a recognized authority on the economics of China has been appointed to accompany the American Economic Mission to the Orient in the capacity of expert ad- visor on problems of international trade, according to an announcement made by President Alexander G. Ruthven yesterday. A leave-of-absence for the remain- der of the semester was granted toi Professor Remer yesterday by the ex- ecutive committee of the Board of Regents. Professor Remer will leave Ann Ar- bor Friday to meet the other members ofhthe mission in San Francisco, from where the group will embark on Fri- day, March 22. Wynne To Serve Here Prof. William H. Wynne, at pres- ent connected with the economics de- partment at Yale University, will take over Professor Remer's work on the campus. The Executive Commit- tee of the Regents has confirmed his appointment to Lecturer in Econom- ics for the remainder of the semester, The mission, which will include 13 members under the direction of the Hon. W. Cameron Forbes, former governor-general of the Philippines and also former American ambassa- dor to Japan, was organized by the American Foreign Trade Council, af- ter consultations with the Federal Departments of State and Commerce. At least six weeks will be splent in China, where the group will visit im- portant and commercial cities, for the purpose of surveying opportuni- ties for the promotion of reciprocal trade agreements between 'the United States and China. Recognized As Authority It is also planned to include in the itinerary of the mission shorter vis- its to the Philippine Islands and to Japan. Associated with Far Eastern affairs for more than 20 years, Professor Remer is recognized by those in the American-China trade as one of the leading authorities on the trade posi- tion of the Orient. He has written extensively on this subject. Since his journey to China in 1930- 31, when he conducted research in foreign capital invested in China, he has published two authoritative books on Chinese economic problems, name- ly "Foreign Investments In China" and "A Study of Chinese Boycotts." After graduating from the Univer- sity of Minnesota in 1908, he served on the bureau of education in the Philippine Islands. Later, he was appointed instructor in economics at St. John's University in Shanghai. He then returned to the United States, earning his master's degree in 1917 at Harvard. Professor Reme later accepted a full professorship in the Shanghai university, where he remained until 1922. Professor Remer then held success- ively an instructorship at Harvard, (Continued on Page 6) Condliffe Will Speak Today On Commerce Dr. John B. Condliffe, director of the economic intelligence service of the League of Nations, will discuss "The Planning of International Trade" today on the University Lec- ture series arranged by Dr. Frank E. Robbins, assistant to the President. The lecture will take place at 4:15 p.m. in the Natural Science Audito- riuin and Dr. Condliffe will also speak to the economics club at 8 p.m. at the Union. Dr. Condliffe was educated at Can- terbury College at the University of New Zealand, and in Caius and Gon- ville Colleges in Cambridge, after- wards becoming professor of econo- mics at Canterbury College. He later became research director AM... . U'UB'A P B X1,.,4 9 ! a U1[Ai NJ 7_" A - a lu " a- a u$'L. a 4- g pj Accord with President Roosevelt's, Prof. Shorey Peterson, who conducts message to Congress Tuesday in courses in the economics department, which he declared that "The utility devoted to corporation problems, was holding company with its present sharp in his attack on the abuses of powers must go" was expressed by utility holding companies, emphasiz- Prof. I. L. Sharfman and other mem- ing the un-social aspect of their bersrofathe economics department methods of financing. yesterday. "By and large," stated Professor He declared that the corporate or- Sharfman, "past experience of hold- ganization of most of these holding ing companies shows that they have companies are "extreme examples of no real reason to exist. The pending the great looseness that has long pre- legislation designed to outlaw public in corporate finance in this utility holding companies is unques- tionably the direct response to a long "The huge corporate superstructures series of abuses in the public utility that have been erected over operat- holding company field."' ing companies in the electric power The chairman of the department, field, quite apart from their effect up- who is acting in an advisory capacity on the control of the industry, are to the Interstate Commerce Commis- doubtless properly open to attack." sion and who is now completing a The increased difficulty that state book on some of the problems involved regulatory commissions find in ef- in public control explained that in fectively controlling public utilities some cases holding companies do because of the intrusion of holding serve a useful purpose. companies on the scene was enipha- He said, "There are doubtless sit- j sized by other members of the de- uations in which legitimate purposes partment as one of the reasons why may be served by these holding com- this type of organization should be panies, but it is questionable whether outlawed. A state commission can- their contemplated eradication would, not regulate the activities of these aside from temporary disturbances, corporations because they frequently interfere with sound economic devel- extend their activities over state lines, opment." I it was declared. - - - - - - - - - - - --- Two NBC Stars Head Program For Jamboree Tony Wons, Sylvia Clark Tp Perform On Benefit Program April 2 Tony Wons and Sylvia Clark, Na- tional Broadcasting Company radio artists, have been secured for the All- Campus Jamboree, to be held April 2 in Hill Auditorium for the benefit of the University Fresh Air Camp, John H. Jefferies, '37, chairman of the program, announced yesterday. Wons is a humorist and philosoph- er, and Miss Clark is a noted singer, comediene and impersonator. J. Fred Lawton,, '11, author of "Varsity," has been named master of ceremonies, and will head the pro- gram of varied entertainment. In addition to the two radio stars the University of Michigan band and the University glee club have been se- cured for, the program. Chairman Jefferies stated that as yet the pro- gram is not complete and that more entertainers from Detroit and Ann Arbor will probably be added. A new Michigan song, written es- pecially for the occasion, by Lawton, may be presented to the public for the first time on the night of the jamboree. Lawton Writes Song All the proceeds of the entertain- ment go to the support of the Uni- versity Fresh Air Camp for under- privileged boys. The S.C.A. is spon- soring the program for the second year, it having been established last year to support the annual Camp Tag Day. For 14 years the camp, "a project in human engineering," has been in existence, supported by University alumni, and by Michigan studenfs. An average of 400 boys each summer has been giventan opportunity to enjoy from two to three' weeks apiece in the camp. It is located on Patter- son Lake, near Pinckney, and is or- ganized "to render a much-needed social service to underpriviliged boys by bringing them into personal con- tact with the college men interested in their welfare, and to give under- graduate college men an opportunity to understand boys from the crowded centers of the cities, and to gain through service" in the words of the camp circular. "Get Money's Worth" In an interview with the camp di- rector, George G. Alder, he stated, "We believe students are tired of con- tributing to every tag-day that comes along, therefore with the Jamboree we plan to- give the students some- thing for their contributions. The program will be more than worth the individual investment." This year's program is being jointly sponsored by the S.C.A., and many campus societies and organized houses. A meeting of the committee in charge of the program has been scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Lane Hall. Noted Architect To Talk Here Friday Killer Search To Be Taken OverBy State Fingerprints On Sled Are Only Clue To Slayer Of Richard Streicher Michigan State Police were ordered yesterday by Governor Frank D. Fitz- gerald to take charge of the search for the murder of seven-year-old Richard Streicher, Jr. Headed by Capt. Donald S. Leon- ard, of the State Police, the troopers, Washtenaw County sheriffs, and Ypsi- lanti police worked frantically last night to find a definite clue on which to work. Early this morning, they ad- mitted that they were still at a stand- still. The only tangible clue disclosed so far was five sets of adult fingerprints on the sled of the slain Richard, dis- covered yesterday by ProsecutorAl- bert Rapp. The fingerprints have been photographed andsentto Department of Justice identification bureau in Washington. Authorities here stated they expected a report on the prints either today or tomorrow. In the meantime, State Police stated that they are "hunting for a lead, and are following up every possible incident that may have any connec- tion with the case." Belief that the prints might be those of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Streicher, of Ypsilanti, led Ralph Southard, Ypsilanti police chief, to have them fingerprinted. Photographs indicated that they were not the same as the ones on the sled. Dr. Stacy C. Howard, of St. Joseph's Hospital here, again reiterated the statement that the 14 wounds made in the body could have been inflicted with sled runners. Mrs. Steicher says she is inclined to put faith in the sled clue because of the way she found the sled. It was placed against the house with the runners out. "Rich- ard," she told police, "was a very orderly boy and always put his sled away in exactly the same manner --with the runners toward the house." Week Rigors Interfraternity Group Will i Consider Modifications At AprilMeeting Rules Will Not Take Effect Till Next Year Executive Committee Acts On Violations; Paddling Out During Probation Rules and regulations modifying Hell Week practices were formulated last night by a special committee appointed by Philip A. Singleton, '35E, president of the Interfraternity Council, and will be submitted to the Council at their next meeting. This meeting, according to Single- ton, will be held early in April. "Be- cau ,ne rules will not go into effect until next year there is no point in calling a special meeting to vote on them." Singleton said. If the rules are passed by the gen- eral Council, all paddling during the probation period will be eliminated and the rules further stipulate that "all practices which might be injur- ious to either the physical or mental health of anyone concerned shall not be condoned." Rules AnnouncedC The members of the committee who formulated'the modification rules and regulations are Edward 'T. Downs, '35, Trigon, chairman, William F. Morgan, '36BAd., Psi Upsilon, Joseph L. Whit- mer, '35, Theta Chi, and Thomas E. Groehn, '36, Theta Delta Chi. The rules and regulations in full are as follows: 1. There shall be no paddling of any manner during the probation pe-1 riod. 2. All Hell Week activities shall enda not later than midnight on nights pre- ceding days of classes, and shall begin not earlier than 7 a.m. on class days. 3. Each house shall be responsible in so far as possible, for insuring the, attendance of pledges at all scheduled classes. 4. Each pledge shall have at least three hours per day for unmolested study. 5. At no time shall the activities of Hell Week to be of such a character' that they attract public attention or cause a public disturbance. Neither shall they at any time cause incon- venience to anyone not affiliated with the fraternity in question. Hell Week Limited 6. The duration of Hell-Week shall in no case be longer than four days. 7 . All practices which might be in- jurious to either the mental or phys- ical health of anyone concerned shall not be condoned. 1e8. At no time shall any practices be indulged in which are in violation of the dictates of common sense. 9. The same persons who are n'ow held responsible to the University fqr the adherence of each individual fra- ternity to social and financial reg- ulations shall be held responsible for the strict observance of these rules by their fraternities. 10. ° Any violations of these pre- cepts shall fall within the jurisdiction of the Executive Committee of the In- terfraternity Council, and shall be punishable by imposition of social pro- bation, or the forfeiture of rushing privileges, or both. The duration of such penalties in each case shall be at the discretion of the aforemen- tioned Executive Committee. 'Charge AgainstI He Says As Union Aids In Chicago Professor Puts Up His Bail Federal Officials Say He Is 'Self-Confessed Red'; Briton Makes Denial NEW YORK, March 13 -(P)- The American Civil Liberties Union tonight quoted John Stra- chey as having disclaimed any de- sire to take part in American poli- tics as a storm of protest arose in liberal circles over the British author-lecturer's arrest by Wash- ington authorities. The Communist party's agita- tion propaganda department de- nied Strachey was a Communist and declared the government's action against him represented "the organized move of the New Deal regime. CHICAGO, March 13.-P)-Ev- elyn John St. Loe Strachey, British author, promised a "last ditch" fight today against government efforts to deport him as an alien Communist. While repercussions of his case rif- fled the calm of official and political quarters' from here to London and evoked protests from fellow liberals, the towering young'economist boarded a train for Cleveland to continue his lecture tour. He appeared before Fred J. Shlot- feldt, immigration inspector here, and posted a $500 bond for his release under Federal charges of gaining entry to the country through false statements and advocating Commu- nist doctrines. 'Charges False' "The charges against 'me are abso- lutely false," he asserted. "I will fight them to the last ditch." Flanked by sympathizers and attor- neys furnished by the American Civil Liberties Union, he spent 40 minutes in conference with the inspector. He said he was not interrogated on his alleged advocacy of the overthrow of the United States government. The hearing was limited to the bail ques- tion. Prof. Robert Morss Lovett, liberal member of the University of Chicago faculty, who said that he acted as a representative of the Union, settled that by producing bond. Schlotfeldt announced after the closed session that Washington officials would fix the time and place for formal hearing of the charges. Federal officials contended that the young Briton was a self-admitted Communist, that he was stumping the United States as an active advocate of communism andthat therefore he was subject to expulsion. 'Not a. ommunist' "The charge is absurd," Strachey rejoined. "I am not a member of the Communist party and I firmly deny that I entered the country through any misstatements. I have never ad- vocated the overthrow of the United States government by force or vio- lence." He asserted that he would ask the government to prove its accusations. Then Prof. Lovett made this state- ment: "The question before authorities is a definition of Communism. Strachey doesn't believe in Communism polit- ically but has followed the teachings of Marx, so therefore, he might be called a Communist." The British consul took no stand in the affair. Strachey had little time to elaborate his arguments after the hearing. He wrapped his bulk in a three-quarter length leather coat, pulled a slouch hat over his eyes and raced for his train. Britain Amused LONDON, March 13. - 1P)--Brit- ish official quarters and the London' press viewed with quiet amusement today the threatened deportation of Evelyn .John St. Loe Strachey, ar- rested in Chicago on charges of en- tering the United States by making false statements. The three principal extremist par- ties of Britain, the Communists, So- cialists, and Fascists, joined in repu- diating the well-to-do young scion of To Explain Stand A petition addressed to the Uni- versity Committee on Lecture Policy requesting clarification on five specific points arising out of the Strachey af- fair was :igned by 22 prominent stu- dents yesterday. The petition was to be sent to Carl Brandt, secretary of the lecture committee, this morning. The text of the petition is as fol- lows: "The John Strachey lecture inci- dent has demonstrated that consider- able confusion exists concerning the lecture policy of the University. It is unfortunate that occasions may arise where concepts of freedom of speech become confused with purely mechan- ical problems in sponsorship, What- ever the external effects of such sit- uations may be, the antagonisms and misconceptions which ensue are distinctly subversive of harmony with- in the University. Ask Five Questions, To avoid the recurrence of any suchI incident, we request the University Committee on Lecture Policy definite- ly to indicate, for the benefit of those who may wish to obtain University f a- cilities for a lecture : 1. What constitutes a responsible organization? 2. What procedure must such an organization follow to obtain the use of a University building? 3. What must be the personal qual- ifications of a lecturer? 4. What limitations are placed on the subject matter of a lecture to be given in a University building? 5. What definite provisions relating to lecture policy exist in the By-Laws of the Board of Regents and in Deeds of Gift of University buildings, and how are these to be interpreted? Martin Wagner, Rhodes scholar-' elebt, who is chairman of the student group which collected the signatures, emphasized that the names were notI necessarily indicative of the sentiment of the organizations with which they were affiliated. Me False,' Prominent Students Liberties Committee Fight 'If It'&Humanly Possible; Will Contest Dep1 ortation Doubts He Can Get Away From Chicago Hearing Today N.S.L. Receives No Word From Agents If Lecturer Comes Here, He Will Give Address In Granger's Hall A special Associated Press dispatch early this morning quoted John Stra- chey as saying he would lecture here tonight "if humanly possible," but that he doubted he would be able to get away in time from his immigra- tion hearing in Chicago this morning. The report came from Cleveland, where the British "intellectual Com- munist" filled a lecture engagement last night. No word has been received by the National Student League, sponsor of Strachey's speech, from W. Colston Leigh, the new York agency in charge of the lecture tour. Meanwhile arrangements were com- pleted by the Strachey Lecture Com- mittee for holding the lecture in Granger's Ballroom in the event that Strachey appears. The subject for the projected talk is "The Coming Struggle for Power." The meeting will open at 8:15 p.m. Prof. Roy W. Sellars of the philos- ophy department will introduce the speaker and Davis Hobbs, '35L, will act as chairman, according to the plans. A question period will follow the talk. Carl G. Brandt, secretary of the University Committee On Lecture Policy, last night again declined to make any comment on the refusal of the request by four University pro- fessors to hold the lecture, under their full responsibility, in Hill Auditorium. He declared that "the matter is com- j pletely closed, as far as the commit- tee is concerned." Prof. Louis C. Karpinski, one of the four professors, said yesterday he had been informed in a telephone i conversation with Mr. Brandt that a The petition was signed by the fol- I statement regarding the refusal was lowing students: ,to be mailed to him, but asserted that he had received no such letter. Mr. Signers Of Petition Brandt also refused to com'ment on Russell F. Anderson, '36, president this statement. of the S.C.A.; Harold F. Falls, '36M, president of the junior medical class' H. Roy Mooi, '36M, president of the flicag University Methodist Student Guild; Edward P. Troxel, Grad., Earhart Fellow; Gord- Begins 'Red' Quiz on H. Stow, '36A, president of thel_ Roger Williams Guild; David G. CHICAGO, March 13 -IP)- While French, '36, president of the Presby- one of its co-eds was in court on be- terian Student Guild; Donald Elder, half of a young Communist convicted '35, Irving Levitt, '36, president of the today of unlawful assembly, the Uni- Council of Religion; Martin Wagner,' versity of Chicago announced its reg- SGrad., Rhodes Scholar elect; An- ular quarterly "checking-up" on radi- thony Luchek, Grad., Earhart Fel- and other student groups on low; W. L. Hindman, Jr., Grad., Ear- calmpus hart Fellow; Edward H. Litchfield, George A. Works, dean of students, 36, chairman of the Spring Parley made the announcement about the Committee;William G. Ferris, '35, time that Jack Kling, 22, secretary managing editor of The Daily. Iof the Young Communist League, was R. E. Ackerberg, Jr., '35L, board of of u ly governors of the Lawyers Club; Cyril convicted of unlawful assembly. Ap- F. Hetsko, '35L, board of governors pearMig as a defense witness for him of the Lawyers Club; Davis R. Hobbs, was Miss VirGnaBash,22,daugh- '35L, Barrister's Society; G. Mennen ter of Maj.-Gen. Louis H. Bash, Williams, '36L, A. D. Kennedy, Jr., United States Army, She testified '36L, Robert E. Cowden, Jr., '35L, she heard the address Kling gave, Barrister's Society; Edwin N. West, but addere Communists at the Uni- '35L, Lawyers Club Council; Herbert C"hr r omuit tteUi A. Milliken, '35L, Law Club Council; versity, but I am not one of them." anWillian'BabcockJr., '35LpDean Works said that Miss Bash frequently was warned by university dent of the senior law class. All but officials regarding the publication Ackerbury, Cowden, and West are of "Upsurge," which she edits, of an Law Review rank."Usre"wihsedtofa article charging the university main- Itin, t'he o rnnnttitn- tnwn rd Na- f l r a Z Wood Advocates Reorganization Of State's Welfare Department By SHELDON M. ELLIS was appropriated for that work last Reorganization of the Michigan year. State Welfare Department into a The plan recently prepared by the unified integrated agency was strong- Michigan Conference of Social Work was praised by Professor Wood. The ly advocated by Prof. Arthur Evans proposed system is headed by a board Wood of the sociology department in of public welfare composed of a an interview yesterday. physician, an educator, a social work- "Complete decentralization of de- er, an engineer, a lawyer and two other members, all appointed by the partments in te present set-up of tle governor for staggered six-year terms. wele tagencies is provig costly tDirect control over the administra- the State," said Professor Wood. "The tion of the agency falls upon a trained absence of a responsible, authorita-,mioea edby andtred tiv bord as edto nefectvework commissioner, appointed by, and re- tive board has led to ineffective wr sponsible to the welfare board. from the various departments," he The work of the various depart- stated. ments, according to the plan, is di- Professor Wood pointed to the con- vided into three groups: the division trol of prisons as an example of the of relief and social service; the divis- lack of a powerful authority under ion of mental hygiene; and the divis- the present welfare system. "Wardens ion of correction. Each group is of the prisons are responsible to a headed by an experienced director, Prison Board composed of five men, appointed by the welfare board up- yet they continue to be appointed by on the recommendation of the com- the governor of the State," he said. missioner. Lack of funds is another obstacle "I believe that the Michigan Con- Tilden Defeats Lott As Vines Beats Nusslein William T. Tilden and his troupe of professional court stars put on their annual tennis exhibition before 3,000 spectators at the Intramural Sports Building last night. George Lott, Ellsworth Vines, and Hans Nuss- lein were the other performers. In a one-set singles match against Lott. Tilden asserted an easy supre- macy and defeated the Chicagoan, 6 to 2. Vines defeated Nusslein in the other singles match, finishing with a score of 7-5, 7-9, 6-4, for the three sets. Playing against Tilden and Vines, ua11 mleWrnVlg au'u e owua ve- gro students. The charge was not true, the dean said. Wisconsin Investigation Will Begin Next Week MADISON, Wis., March 13 -('P)- Chairman E. F. Burnett, said today that investigation by a State Senate committee on Communism and other "subversive" doctrines in the Univer- sity of Wisconsin and other state educational institutions probably will begin next week. Burnett said the delay in starting the investigation had been an advan- tage to the committee because it had led to revelations of additional in- formation about conditions the com- mittee plans to investigate. A group of University of Wisconsin students last week held a protest meeting