PAGE FOUJR THE MICHIGAN DAILY TH'URSDAY, MARCH~ 24, 193$ THE MICHIGAN DAILY Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Studep* Publications. Pubshed every morning except Mondy during the University year and Summer Session. Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper. All rights of republication of all other matter herein also reserved. En'red at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan as second class mail matter. 8ubscriptions during regular school year by carrier, $4.00; by mail, $4.50. Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1937-38 RPRESENTED POR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BV NationalAdvertisingService,Ic. College ePublishers Representative 420 MAISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO " BOSTON . LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO Board of Editors MANAING EDITOR ..............JOSEPH S. MATTES ASSOCIATE EDITOR ...............TUURE TENANDER 4SSOCIATE EDITOR ....... ....... IRVING SILVERMAN ASSOCIATE EDITOR..............WILLIAM C SPALLER ASSOCIATE EDITOR...............ROBERT P. WEEKS WOMEN'S EDITOR ..................HELEN DOUGLAS SPORTS EDITOR.......................IRVIN LISAGOR Business Department BUSINESS MANAGER ................ERNEST A. JONES CREDIT MANAGER....................DON WILSHER ADVERTISING MANAGER .. ..NORMAN B. STEINBERG WOMEN'S BUSINESS MANAGER ..........BETTY DAVY WOMEN'S SERVICE MANAGER ..MARGARET FERRIES NIGHT EDITOR: HORACE W. GILMORE A- It is important for society to avoid the neglect of adults, but positively dangerous for it to thwart the ambition of youth to reform the world. Only the schools which act on this belief are ed- ucational institutions in the best mean- ing of the term. Alexander G. Ruthvn. The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of the Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. In Re: Ralph Neafus. . IRRATIONAL discussion and bombast have littered up the campus in the last few days as conservatives and radicals have extended themselves in debate of the case of Ralph Neafus, former Michigan student who was . captured and. impr isoned in Spain while serving in the Loyalist army. Not only in organized groups like the Student Senate has the question been debated, but the incident has stimulated wide discussion in bull sessions, temporarily re- placing sex and the coaching situation. The issues in the affair have been needlessly obscured. The minds of many have been glutted with irrelevancies. It is time the air was cleared. The question arose when students who were interested in Neafus' welfare and fearful lest he be shot, wired the following to Cordell Hull: "We request that the Department of State use its good offices to secure his release, or, if that is not possible to see that he is treated as a prisoner of war according to international law. We request that the Department of State make enquiries to determine Neafus' status." The problem reoccurred at the meeting of the Student Senate where a resolution relating to Neafus wail defeated after much emotional and ideological discussion. At the meeting of the Progressive Club Tuesday night the split that threw the Senate into furor also manifested it- self. The difficulties arose out of the fact that two issues were involved and discussion was carried on simultaneously on both, without clar- ification. First there was the question of this former Michigan student, who went to Spain not for adventure, not for mercenary purposes, but to fight for his ideals. The second question was that of the rights and wrongs of the Spanish War and American foreign policy regarding the conflict. The United States has declared an embargo against both fac- tions in the Spanish War. It has warned its na- tionals not to go to Spain and that if they do so they go at their own risk. Some people feel the policy of declaring an embargo against both parties in the war en- courages aggression. They ask that the embargo be applied only against the aggressor-in this case Franco, and Italy and Germany, who have been aiding him. Others favor the policy of the Administration and for various reasons want the United States to avoid any possibility of becoming involved on either side. Both sides of this question are soundly based and the debate has been waged now for several years. But it is to be strongly regretted that the antagonisms growing out of the argument over these two irreconcilable views should have been allowed to react to the detriment of Neafus. If the Neafus case is clearly presented, there is little reason to believe that advocates of both views cannot agree. Neafus is a prisoner of war. Under interna- tional law he is entitled to humane treatment. channels to determine Neafus' status. The State Department, with perfect safety, can indicate to General Franco, through diplomatic channels, that a number of Michigan students are concerned with Neafus' welfare and would be outraged if he were treated inhumanely or shot. The State Department, with perfect safety, can feel out the attitude of the Insurgent Gov- ernment toward releasing Neafus, for it is con- ceivable that under certain conditions they might be willing to do so. These were the things for which the Daily editorial Tuesday morning asked. It is ridiculous to feel, as some do, that nothing should be done, on the basis that if we talk to those Europeans they'll bomb Washington. The argument that Neafus entered the war with his eyes open as to the dangers, that he assumed the risks and should bear the results of his enlistment cannot be controverted. If he had died on the battlefield, it would be ridiculous to ask reprisals. But purely on the basis of the common bond that joins all humanity there can be no objection to our asking that Franco follow the rules of war laid down by international agreement and centuries of tradition. The State Department, in fact, has already done that in a case where only Spaniards were involved-in Cordell Hull's protest over the bombing of Barcelona. It has done just that in Tokyo in regard to Japanese bombings df Chinese civilians. Neafus' heroic enlistment in the Loyalist forces must be admired whether or not we agree with the ideals that motivated him. The bond that ties him to the present student body of the University demands that for humanitarian rea- sons, if for no other, we do all in our power to aid him. Joseph S. Mattes. Tuure Tenander. MUSc IC .0 By WILLIAM J. LICIITENWANGER The Lost Accord Well, it was a fine idea while it lasted. Marcia Connell was going to judge the sex appeal, Gerry Hoag the showmanship, and we the artistic. It would really have been a gyp, for Marcia wouldn't have had anything to do; we can grant both the Glee Club and the Band plenty of music and stage energy, but, we've never been able to get much of a heart throb out of watching either the uniforms or the stuffed shirts. Tastes differ, of course, especially between the sexes. But now it's all off. Somebody got cold feet, apparently, and we get nothing. We should have asked for a down payment on our fee. There's no telling how much we might have made if the boys had really taken it seriously. Music is such an intangible thing and matters so little to most people that we could probably have stretched our decision any way our pocketbook dictated and nobody would have been the wiser. So the nice little speech we had planned for today is all off, too, because they can't treat us that way and get away with it. For the Glee Club concert tonight we were going to tell about what an interesting and well-varied program had been planned, ranging from the classic lied of Franz and Richard Strauss to campus favor- ites by way of old English songs and light opera excerpts. We were going to point out the excel- lence of the work the Glee Club does-mad or not, we have to admit that they have done some pretty swell singing and that Director Mattern knows his business. We were going to point out that off the campus the Club has a wide and well-earned reputation, while in Ann Arbor its superiority is taken for granted like everything else here that is good. But they won't let us be judge so we're darned if we'll give them the recognition they deserve. One of the songs on the program, though, oughtn't to be passed without mention. We mean the "Agincourt Song," composed by an un- known author about the year 1415 to celebrate the victory of Henry V over the French at Agin- court. One of the oldest pieces of music actually a part of song repertory today, this song was meant to be sung by men's voices in unison, although many modern arrangements have given it four part harmony and elaborate accompani- ments that destroy its original character. The arrangement being used by the Glee Club achieves as nearly as possible for modern ears the effect of the song as it was sung 500 years ago-and is the work, by the way, of Dr. Healy Willan, of Toronto, who is Professor of Com- position on the Summer School staff of the School of Music. Another item on the program is an Ave Maria by Jacob Arcadelt, a sixteenth century Dutchman who was one of the musical leaders in Italy during music's Renaissance period. The which speaking of old songs reminds us of the red-backed, musty old book we came across the other day. It is entitled Carmina Collegensia, was published in 1876, and contains JIfecin to Me Heywood Broun I ran into Dudley Field Malone, who was in a reminiscent frame of mind about his old friend Clarence Darrow, with whom he was associated in the Scopes trial. Dudley was remembering back into the days of Darrow, the great debater. This was largely a labor of love, or more properly an adventure in enjoyment, upon the part of the great trial lawyer. Fees were paid, but they were not considerable, and Darrow ,Y participated in discussion because he loved the noise and possible acclaim of crowds and the thrill of competition Mr. Malone said "I remember very well a joint lecture in which Clarence engaged with Dr. John Haynes Holmes. The subject was pro- hibition. With all due deference to Dr. Holmes and waiving my personal feelings in the matter, I thought the earnest Unitarian would be a pushover for the great barrister. "Imagine my surprise when the minister won all the early rounds on points and almost had Clarence Darrow on the ropes. I was almost ready to yell, 'Fake fight!' because it did not seem to me as if my friend was trying. "Dr. Holmes was circling around him like a cooper working on a barrel. Not even the most partisan listener could possibly score the open- ing rounds for Clarence. John Haynes Holmes had him licked to a fare-thee-well on the original presentation. Holmes was particularly effective in tearing to pieces the familiar plea for per- sonal liberty, and the line of his argument went along the traditional lines that in a complex civilization no man had any right to demand rights and privileges if they happened to be indulgences which stepped on the toes of other persons also exercising their God-given right to freedom. * * * Roth Give And Take "'For instance,' said Dr. Holmes, 'I live in a large apartment house, and, whether we like it or not, every tenant must enter into some kind of give and take and co-operation with his neighbors.aJust above my apartment is a family which includes within its numbers four little girls. It seems to be a family animated by a winning gaiety. One of the little girls plays the piano moderately well, and when she plays her sisters sing and dance just over the ceiling of my study. "'I like gaiety ,even though at times the noise distracts me when I am preparing a ser- mon. But I think that it is part of the give and take which belongs in our modern, com- plex civilization. If capitalism denies us a right to have individual dwellings I cannot complain if some little girl wants to dance to a gay tune at the very moment that I wish to.prepare a discourse on the state of the world. Mr. Darrow Gets His Cur? "And just around this time," Mr. Malone con- tinued, "I was heartened . It had seemed to me that Clarence had been loafing, but at this point I caught in his attentive eye that eagle look which indicated to me that he had found an opening. I thought, 'He won't do badly on his rebuttal,' because I knew that Darrow was a man who could win almost any fight if he saw a chance to land just a single right hand punch. He did not disappoint me. "When Holmes was done," said Dudley, "Clar- ence arose and said, 'I quite agree with every- thing the Doctor has stated. We both like! gaiety and songs and dancing and piano playing. But there is a time for everything. "A Complete Collection of the Songs of American Colleges." The first part is devoted to colleges established before 1800 - Harvard, Columbia, Yale, et al. The latter section includes songs from the young upstarts in the collegiate circle,t of which Michigan is one. In 1876, remember, not even The Yellow and the Blue, which today seems hoary headed and venerable, had been arranged for Michigan use from a tune by the English light opera composer, Balfe. First on the 1876 list of Michigan songs is the "Alma Mater," sung to the tune of the Marseilles and with words by Arthur H. Snow, '65, urging "Come Jolly boys, and lift your voices; Ring out one hearty song. Praise her in whom each son rejoices, And let the notes be loud and long," etc. Other strains, less fervent and dignified, give a "Hurrah for Ann Arbor" (to the tune of Wait for the Wagon), "Raise the Cheer with Three Times Three." (to Hail Columbia), and hail "O University" (to America). TiHEATRE By NORMAN KIELL 'The Mulberry Bush' Billy Rose, Broadway's diminutive producer of gargantuan shows, has nothing on Ann Arbor's Sarah Pierce, director of the Junior Girls' Play, The Mulberry Bush, presented last night at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Neither has the International Ladies Garment Workers' Association. For The Mulberry Bush has both Billy Rose's mammoth size and scale pro- duction and the ILGWA's play, "Pins and Needles" social significance. Jean Keller and Russell McCrack- en, the play's authors, have concocted a merry tale of the Kingdom of Boetia, of a king who abdicated to be- come prime minister in order to do away with a bad bad dictator. Gay, dancing Boetia has fast lost its gaiety and its dancing under the tyrannical rule of the Great Leader. The mad- cap royal family resent his intrusion. fascist salute and all, and in their inimitable manner plot his over- throwal. Interspersed with dance routines and some catchy lyrics, Stephana- phorus VII, King of Boetia, assisted by Helena, Minister of Social Service, (who are in love with each other, but whose love is thwarted by Helena because of the usual misunderstand- ing, said misunderstanding clearing p by Act 3), accomplish the dicta- The take-off on the present polit- ical situations now current in the lands across the sea is certainly a happy one as evidenced by The Mul- berry Bush. Would it were true in reality. The presentation pointedly portrayed the, deeds and foibles of the politicall.y "great" of Germany and Italy all in good fun and amia- bility. The satiric thrusts were all there, down to the last Order of the Ancient Dragoons, which was "ex- clusive as all hell." The acting was more than ade- quate. Barbara Teall lent a wistful charm and dignity to the role of Helena. Edward Grace as the King was authoritarian and believable. The couple remeirkably were the Fay Bainter type heroine and hero. Mary Browne's giddy Queen Mother was engagingly done. And Leon Kupeck, bearing a startling resemblance to Benito Mussolini, was consistently ef- fective as Titus, the dictator. It was good to see these new faces on the boards of the Lydia Mendelssohn. The Feminine Version By HELEN DOUGLAS The class of '38 gave the class of '39 an ovation last night for putting on one of the best Junior Girls Plays in years. Despite the fact that an age-old tradition of no men in the cast was thrown to the ground for the sake of the script, this year's pro- duction was accepted by the audience with whole-hearted enthusiasm. The product of fine direction by Sarah Pierce and equally talented play writing by Jean Keller and Rus- sel McCracken, "Mulberry Bush" demonstrated the ability of the junior women as well as of the men on campus. At times we were torn be- tween admiration of the '39 women for sacrificing themselves by their adulation of the opposite sex and be- tween pity for them because of the same reason. Mary Frances Brown shone forth as the Queen Mother in a wonderful take-off on Queen Mary and Leon Kupeck was equally impressive as a sort of Hitler-Mussolini combination. Edward Grace brought forth "ohs" and "ahs" from the feminine audi- ence as the all-too-convincing hero and Barbara Teall was one of the most appealing heroines this amateur critic has ever seen in an amateur production. One of the best features of the pro- duction was found in the contrast throughout. Gay tavern scenes, which were reminiscent of the J.G.P. of for- mer years, were followed by quite dramatic and romantic acts, such1 as the scene between Miss Teall and Grace in her drawing room. The play case to a "smashing climax" with the tyrant, Titus, being overthrown at the point of a gun and the coming to power of our hero, Stephanaphorus VII. The third act opened with one of the most colorful choruses imaginable and it did the hearts of the more than 350 "grave old seniors" good, for it was true J.G.P. The dancing was in- ferior to last year's offering by a slight edge. The women were equal- ly attractive. Ellen Rothblatt, as a torch singer, brought forth a hand from the seniors who started a new tradition of their own last night, by not cluttering up the stage with gum drops, grapefruits and tomatoes as in past years. So, hats off to the junior women for having the gumption to try some- thing along the radical line in in- troducing men into the cast but this reviewer hopes, and in so hoping be- lieves that she is not alone in her con- victions, that the 1938 Junior Girls Play will not do away with the whole idea of J.G.P.-namely, that it is a women's show. 24, at 4:15 p.m. in Room 1210 Angell Hall for students in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and others interested in future work in I music. There will be an informal3 talk by Professor E. V. Moore of the School of Music. The next meeting in the vocational series will be ad- dressed by Dean H. C. Anderson of S the College of Engineering, on Wed- s nesday, March 30.L Concerts Glee Club Concert. The University Glee Club, David Mattern, Conductor,p will provide an interesting and va-A ried program complimentary to theS general public in the School of Mu- t sic recital series, Thursday, MarchL 24, at 8:15 in Hill Auditorium. 'or obvious reasons, small children will1 not be admitted. The public is re- quested to be seated on time as doors will be closed during numbers. Exhibitions Exhibition, College of Architecture: Examples of engraving, typography, printing in black-and-white andif color,ndetails in the manufacti rmng of a book, and details in the design and make-up of a magazine. Shown through the courtesy of The Lakeside C Press, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Com-7 pany, Chicago. Ground floor cases,E Architectural Building. Open daily 9 to 5, through April 7. The public is cordially invited.h Exhibition of Ink Rubbings of Han D Dynasty Tomb Reliefs from Wu- Liang-Tsu. Monday, March 14 to i Saturday, March 26, week-days, 2 tob 5 p.m., West Gallery, Alumni Me- morial Hall. c_ The Ann Arbor Art Association pre-t If sents two print exhibitions, work by the Chicago Society of Etchers and by the American Artists Group ofT New York, March 15 through 27, in T the Nirth ana South Galleries of Al-c umni Memorial Hall. Open daily, in- U cluding Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m., free to students and to members. LecturesA University Lecture: Dr. Ludwig t Waagen of the "Junior Year Abroad," 4 Munich will give an English lecture (with lantern slides) on the South a German Baroque and Rococo in 18th p century castles and churches on t Thursday, March 24, at 4:15 Natural Science. The public is cordially in- vited.S d Petrofabrics lecture. Dr. Earl In- gerson of the Geophysical Laboratory' in Washington, who is giving a seriesc of lectures and conferences this weeks on the technique and methods of in- i terpretation of petrofabrics, will speak today on "Orientation rules.' Symmetry of digrams," at 3 o'clocki in 4082 Natural Science.t Public Lecture: Doctor F. R. Moul-a ton, Permanent Secretary of thet American Association for the Ad-A vancement of Science, will speak att r luncheon at the Michigan Uniona at 12:15. Reservations for this lun-e ^heon should be made in my office, 1213 A.H., before Wednesday noon. Doctor Moulton will give a lecture >pen to the public at 4:15 p.m. ine Nest Physics Lecture Hall. ProfessorI W. H. Hobbs will preside on this oc-i asion.c L. A. Hopkins, 1213 A.H. r Dr. Ludwig Lewisohn, noted authorP md lecturer, will speak upon "Re-I Aigion as Historic Experience" on; Friday, March 25 at 4:15 p.m. in Hill Auditorium. This lecture is ree to the public. - University Lecture: Dr. Knut Lund- nark, Director of the Observatory oft ,he University, Lund, Sweden, willi give an illustrated lecture with lan- I tern slides on "Distance Indicators 1 'nd the Scale of the External Uni-I verse" on Thursday, March 31, at 81 p.m. in Natural Science Auditorium under the auspices of the Depart- ment of Astronomy. The public is7 cordially invited. Events Today University Broadcast, Thursday, 3- 3:30 p.m. Amateur Theatre Series. Topic: Training and Dancing Chor- us-Ruth H. Bloomer, Instructor in Physical Education for Women. Thursday, 7:15-7:30 p.m. Univer- sity of Michigan Men's Glee Club. Directed by Dr. David E. Mattern. (Over WMBC). University Oratorical Contest: The University Oratorical Contest will be held today at 4 p.m. in Room 4203 Angell Hall. The contest is open to Professor H. C. Adams, "Wave Mo- tion." P. A. Johnson, "Snap Rings." Refreshments served between the papers. First paper will begin promptly at 4:15 p.m. today in Room 312 West Engineering Annex. Association Fireside: Dr. Y. Z Chang will lead the discussion at the Student Religious Association Fire- side Thursday evening at 8:00 in the Lane Hall Library. The topic will be 'The Needs of China Today." All in- terested are welcome. Public Lecture: Dr. F. R. Moulton, Permanent Secretary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will speak at a luncheon at he Michigan Union today at 12:15. Dr. Moulton will also give a lecture open to the public today at 4:15 p.m. n West Physics Lecture Hall. Pro- fessor W. H. Hobbs will preside on this occasion. Michigan Dames: Meetings of the contract study division of the bridge group have been discontinued. Druids: Important luncheon meet- ng 12:15 p.m. Thursday in the Union. Iota Alpha: There will be the regu- ar monthly meeting of the Beta Chapter of Iota Alpha tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room, 3205 East Engineering Building. The speaker for the evening will be Dr. O. W. Stephenson who has taken for his topic "Modern Methods of Crime Detection." A very imteresting evening is prom- sed and it is urged that every mem- ber try to be present. Progressive Club Executive and So- ial Committees: Urgent meeting in he Union tonight at 7:30, Room 323, 'or the Spanish Fiesta. Attention, Badminton P1 a y e r s: There will be no badminton on Thursday evening, March 24. The courts have been reserved for' the. University Badminton Club. Coming Events English Journal Club: Mr. H. B. Allen will speak on "Semantics" at he meeting Friday, March 25, at [:15 p.m. in the League. The faculty members and guests are invited to attend and to partici- pate in the discussion following the talk. A.A.U.W. International Relations Supper, Michigan Union, 6 p.m. Sun- day evening March 27. Dean Clare E. Griffin will speak on "The Significance of the Recipro- cal Trade Agreements." Public and students invited. Phone Union for reservations. Faculty Members who are interested in becoming Associate Members of the Michigan Wolverine Student Co- operative, Inc. are invited to attend a meeting for that purpose which is to be held at Lane Hall, Friday, March 25, at 4 p.m. The capacity of the Associate Membership is that of an advisory group; this group will elect two members to the Board of Directors. The American Federation of Teach- ers will hold its regular March meet- ing Saturday, March 26 at 12:15 p.m. in the Michigan Union. Panel Dis- cussion: "How Can Educational Plan- ning Be Made Truly Democratic?" Representatives from the Donovan, Mack, Clauson, Ann Arbor High, and University High Schools and the School of Education constitute the panel. The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church announces a skating party to be held in Ypsilanti tomorrow evening, March 25. Meet in the church's student center at 8 p.m. Tickets, 55 cents; transporta- tion provided. All college people are cordially in- vited. The Spanish Fiesta, with dancing, floor show, exhibition and refresh- ments, will take place Saturday, March 26, at the Michigan League Ballroom, 9-12 p.m. Tickets are avail- able at the League, Union and Wahr's. An exhibition of Spanish War pos- ters and water colors of modern Spain will be displayed in the Grand Rap- ids Room of the League Saturday, March 26, from 2-5 p.m. and from 9-12 p.m. in connection with the Spanish Fiesta. The Outdoor Club will go on a two hour bike-hike Saturday, leaving Lane Hall at 2 p.m. In case of in- clement weather there will be bowl- ing. Any student interested is in- DJAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN PubUcation in the.Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the University. Copy received at the office of the Assistant to the President until 3:30; 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. (Continued from Page 2) Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in lar rehearsals on Tuesday evening, or 3065 N.S. Dr. Case will speak on at other times by appointment at the "Geologic Notes on the Trans-Siber- Office of the Musical Director. ian Excursion of the 17th Interna- Students of the College of Litera- -___g . ture, Science and the Arts: A meet- Engineering Mechanics Sncninar. ing will be held on Thursday, March Letters From Our Readers /e Are Propagandists To the Editor: Tuesday the Daily carried, together with its generally excellent articles and editorials, an ex- ample of propaganda technique of the sort ex- pected of "the most reactionary and backward portion of the press." I refer to the story of Ralph Neafus, which was given a prominent front-page write up and a follow-up editorial. Needless to point out, this sort of propaganda is extremely dangerous. The story and editorial are carefully prepared with an eye to dramatic appeal, for suffering, especially of a young Mich- the question of the justice of this comparison, the attitude induced in the mind of the public by articles and editorials of this type is decidedly injurious to peace in itself; for once the people have a personal stake in one faction of-a war they become chronically blinder to its wickednesses and more 'aware of the atrocities committed by the other side. I believe that Ralph Neafus, a Michigan grad- uate, is entitled to no more of the state depart- ment's time than is Joe Doaks, graduate of the fourth grade in Smithville, Kanbama. The dozen persons whom I have talked to about it have all concurred in this opinion. We further agree that Ralph Neafus's faith in his ideals