The Weather Fair and continued cool to- day with fresh northwesterly winds. Y 5k igun 4br f3att Editorials Should We 'Quarantine' Japan? . Forward Looking Religion.. VOL. XLVIII. No. 11 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, OCT. 8, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS AFL Declares' Economic War On Japanesel Delegates Shout Approval In Answer To Britishl Plea Of Japan Boycott Little Requests Aid In Promoting Peace; DENVER, Oct. 7.-UP)-The Amer- ican Federation of Labor declared economic war on Japan today, with delegations to' the Federation's con- vention shouting their approval of a boycott on Japanese goods. Answering a boycott appeal from British organized labor, the delegates applauded and cheered President Wil- liam Green's call for a favorable reply. Formal action on a boycott resolu- tion will be taken later, but the dele- gates left no doubt that they would adopt it. Green read the cablegram asking boycott support just after J. C. Little, fraternal delegate from the British Trades Congress, appealed to the con- vention to help promote peace by pro- posing "concerted action" of all dem- ocratic nations. "The mere threat of such a com- bination would be sufficient to save the world for democracy and estab- lish for posterity a system of collective security," Little declared. Franco Trawler University Presidents Join To Welcome Cornell's New Head Japan Prepares To Resist NinePowers'Conferenee; U.S. To Enter In Parley America's Action Seems To End Isolation Policy, Remer Asserts, Say Nipponese Are Equal To Emergency Despite What Action Is Taken Conference May Be In Washington, D.C. Denunciation Of Japanese Aggression, Roosevelt's Talk Are Main Factors By JACK DAVIS Startling action by the United States in the past three days touched off by President Roosevelt's Chicago speech and climaxed by the state department's denunciation of Japan- ese aggression seems to mark the end of America's new-found policy of iso- lation, Prof. C.'F. Remer of the ec- onomics department prophesied yes- terday. Events in the Far East forced the United States to choose between two fundamentally different war policies, he pointed out. "Under the Wash- ington treaty we are pledged to col- lective action to maintain peace in China. "Yet by our isolation policy strict neutrality is mandatory in all wars irrespective of circumstances. der to uphold our guaranties to Chi- na." Seizes British Craft Off Spain Italian Steamer Reported Fired Upon By Mystery Plane In Mediterranean LONDON, Oct. 7.-O')-Two Brit- ish ships were captured by an In- surgent trawler off the north coast of Spain and an Italian steamer re- ported she had been attacked in the Western Mediterranean by an un- identified seaplane today. The British ships Yorkbrook, 1,- 235 tons, bound from Antwerp to north Spain with food supplies, and the Dover Abbey, once chartered by the E hiopian Government in an un- sueersful attempt to bring arms aain,-t ltalisn invades, "re-umably" were in Snanish territorial waters. "e Ainiralty said in announcing the capture. The Italian steamer, Ettore. wire- lessed that the plane disappeared after firing several shots, Lloyds re- ported. She was bound from Am:tor- dam to (e a and had passed G- braltar yesterday. French Movie TodayTo Open League season "Carnival in Flanders," the movie with the French title "La Kermesse Heroique," will open'the Art Cinema League's season at 3:15 p.m. today in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Reserved tickets for performances at 8:15 p.m. today and tomorrow will be available at the Lydia Mendel-, ssohn box office after 10 a.m. Be- cause of the demand for tickets, a, special showing with no reserved seats will be held at 10:15 p.m. to- morrow. The film, carrying complete English subtitles, depicts an episode in a Flemish village when Iting Phillip's Spanish legions were threatening the town of Boom. Treasury Plans D raw on Cash To Meet Costs WASHINGTON<, Oct. 7.- UP) - The Treasury disclosed today that it will draw down its billion-dollar working balance to pay government expenses during October and Novem- ber rather than boost the public debt by additional borrowing. Secretary Morgenthau has said in the past that the cash balance was being held at the billion-dollar level because of unsettled conditions abroad. At the press conference where the * * * * * ** Ruthven To Participate In Installation Of. E. E. Day, Once Professor Here President Ruthven. and two other' prominent educators of the country, President James B. Conant of Har- vard University and President Ernest M. Hopkins of Dartmouth College, will take leading parts in the inaug- uration of Dr. Edmund Ezra Day as president of Cornell University today. President Ruthven will speak at the inaugural services on "Tax Supported Universities," President Conant will talk on "The Endowed University," and President Hopkins wiill address the group on "The Liberal Arts Col- lege." Matriculating as an undergraduate and later as a graduate student at Dartmouth College, Dr. Day became an instructor in economics at Har- vard University, where he also re- ceived the degree of Doctor of Philos- ophy and finally became a professor., The University of Michigan first claimed him as professor of economics in 1923. Later he was made the first Dean of the School of Business Ad- ministration, a position once held by President Ruthven. In 1928, Dr. Day went with the Rockefeller Foundation as Director for the Social Sciences and held that position until he was named presi- dent of Cornell University late last, spring. President Ruthven, President Con- ant and President Hopkins will march with him in the academic procession leading to his induction as the fifth president of Cornell University. Presidents- of 35 other universities and colleges of the United States and Canada will join delegates from learned societies and other educa- tional organizations, representatives of 132 Cornell clubs, class secretaries,; directors of the Cornell Alumni Cor- poration, the Federation of Cornell Women's Clubs and the executive committee of the Cornellian Council in honoring Dr. Day. Among those who will attend the ceremony are Gov. Herbert C. Leh- (Continued on Page 5 ; "These two policies must always be in conflict and it has been an attempt to reconcile them that has led to our muddled policy thus far in the China crisis," he said. "Undecided on our course, we have neither invoked the neutrality bill to shut out dangers of war, nor worked for a meeting of the Washington treaty powers in or-I Dahl Reprieved v~~r . r. Ater Insugen Couirt Martiali SALAMANCA, Spain. Oct. 7.-(-1P)- A Spanish Insurgent court martial decreed death by shooting today for Harold E. Dahl, American aviator, but the sentence was reprieved im- mediately. The 28-year-old Champaign, Ill., flier who was shot down by Insur- gents while he fought for the Spanish government will be held in jail for further orders. Insurgent Generalissimo Francisco Franco, who granted the reprieve for Dahl and three Russian airmen, was expected to decide within two days whether he will free the prisoners outright or negotiate their exchange for fliers held by the Government. Dahl was tried Tuesday for "rebel- lion" against Franco's regime. During the trial his counsel insisted Dahl i I r "Inevitably, it seems to me, partici- pation in this conference will mean the end of even such lip service as is now being rendered to neutrality. This is the fault that has been ap- parent in neutrality proposals from' the beginning. President Roosevelt emphasized such reasoning in his Chicago speech as he forcefully declared a policy of isolation was not sufficient in dealing with today's crises. "A state of in-, ternational anarchy and instability exists from which there is no escape by mere isolation or neutrality," he. said. Moreover the apparent culmination of developments at Geneva in which the United States closely followed the League in denouncing Japanese (Continued on Page 5) apanese Guns Duel With Sino Arms OverRiverr Artillery Batteries Blasting Shanghai Shake Foreign Resident Areas SHANGHAI, Oct. 8.-(Friday)-P) -The thunder of war burst on the doorstep of Shanghai's foreign settle- ments early today when Japanese, warships engaged in a duel with Chi- nese artillery batteries across the Whangpoo River in Pootung. / The dawn bombardment, the sever- est the conflict has produced, shook the city. Concussions of the heavy ordnance shattered windows in scores of buildings along the international section. Mass bombing raids of Japanese warplanes earlier were reported to have killed more than 500 Chinese civilians in -the rich Southern prov- ince of Kwantung. These encounters marked the open- ing of the fourth month of the unde- clared war which the United States government and the League of Na- tions formally have characterized as a Japanese violation of the Nine- Power Treaty safeguarding China against armed invasion. Under black, rain-laden skies the deep-voiced guns of the Japanese warships, anchored in the Whangpoo downstream from the mouth of Soo- chow Creek, began to hurl shells into ?ootung, once a rich industrial center. ororities H-ed; o Decide Contest not only of our personality, original- ity, ability and versatility, but also of the guidance of the regal Sera. We +rYr i i wb . Anderson Asks NYA Applicants To File Records, SI C'.Vol A *11 - I Couorhlin Gets Mooney's Ire For Interview (UT r' -T *9TT 1 Cut In Budgetj Still Probable For University, 0-1 1 '" 1 . TOKYO, Oct. 7.--P-The Jap- anese Foreign Office was quoted today as declaring that no matter what de- cision a nine-power conference may make, the Japanese Empire's "funda- mental policy will remain un- changed. The Domei (Japanese) News Agen- cy reported that the Foreign Office spokesman declared "Japan is con- fident she will prove equal to the contingency, nq matter what meas- ures the powers take- against her." .Firm Policy Declared Domei represented the Foreign Of- fice as feeling certain, in view of the United States Department of State's disapproval of Japan's actions in China, that signatories of the Nine- Power Treaty would be called into session by the League of Nations. Japan is one of the signatories of this treaty which, among other things, binds the signers to respect the sovereignty of China. Neverthe- less, the Foreign Office made it clear that Japan would not participate in any meeting of the treaty powers. "No matter what decision such a conference should take," Dome ut- ed Foreign Office officials as saying "Whether moral pressure, concrete measures or materialrsanction against Japan, the Empire's funda- mentaldpolicy will remain un- changed." Japan 'Bewildered' Japanese statesmen were described as "surprised and bewildered" at President Roosevelt's declarations .in Chicago concerning' "concerted ac- tion" against aggressor nations and the subsequent State Department condemnation of Japan. "We had been certain prior to this that the United States understood the situation better than any other coun- try in the world," a high ranking statesman said as Japanese officials were called into emergency session at the Foreign Office to discuss the news from Washington. "We felt that the American public was completely enlightened and was ;raditionally neutral. We complete- ly fail to understand the American action, which is bound to make a very bad impression on the Japanese public." U. S! To Cooperate WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.- 0-The United States government prepared tonight to participate in a momentous nine-power conference on possible measures to halt the Chinese-Japan- ese War. Following up speedily the State De- partment's denunciation of Japan for its invasion of China, Secretary Hull made it clear that America intends to accept an expected invitation to meet other signatories of the nine-power treaty, which guarantees China's sov- ereignty. The conference was suggested by the League of Nations Assembly, with which the United States has aligned itself firmly in efforts to stop hos- tilities in the Orient. Some high officials in Geneva and London suggested that the conference be in Washington-birthplace and depository for the nine-power pact. Secretary Hull and his aides would give no hint, however, as to this gov- (Continued on Page 5) Rushees Asked To Return Slips To Dean Today Persons wishing to pledge a fra- ternity were reminded yesterday by Bud Lundahl, '38, president of the Interfraternity Council, to hand in their preference slips today at the of- These slips are distributed by that office upon presentation of the re- ceipt for the rushing fee paid to the Council. Upon this list, every pros- pective fraternity pledge places, in order of brfrec the fraot'1,itIPw Many Jobs Still Available - tUnfortunate Words' Used Governor Slashes Federal had joined Spanish government All Wanting Work Urged In Attack On President 'Aid-Matching' By Five forces merely to act as a flying in-, structor, but was forced into combat To ReportImmediately Roosevelt, He Writes Million; Welfare Loses at pistol point. Students who have already filed DETROIT, Oct. 7.-UP)-The Rev. Figurative question marks still re- NYA applications must also fill out Charles E. Coughlin's first utterance main after the University of Michi- Athena' Calls S the student employment record at on current public questions since the gan and Michigan State College bud-Cal, the NYA bureau before they can re- get items, Gov. Frank Murphy de- ceive NYA appointments, Harold S. Archdiocese of Detroit was created dared yesterday. as the Governor dis- ecora Anderson, of the NYA department drew from his new Archbishop to- closed in detail a multitude of finan- stressed yesterday. night the comment that he used "un- cial short cuts which is believed will! Stating that many NYA jobs are fortunate words." bring the State's budget within $3,- "Where is the glory that was still available. Mr. Anderson advised Archbishop Edward Mooney, writ- 000,000 of balance for the current Greece?" That is the question that those students who have applied and ing in a church publication, the fiscal year. was foremost in the mind of the In- still wish jobs to come immediately gan Catholic, referred to the The Governor intimated, according terfraternity Council yesterday as to the NYA office. The chief diff-i gto the Associated Press, that both the they issued a challenge to the Pan- culty in assigning the jobs, he pointed Rtyal Oak priest's statement in a University's and Michigan State's Hellenic Society to decorate the cam- t atnossthatStheauuretbthas been un- press interview that President Roose- budget items may be increased after: pus sororities better than the fra- able to contact these applicants be- velt showed "personal stupidity" in conferences with budget-making au- ratio ming cle- cause they have failed to send in appointing Justice Hugo Black to the thorities. He will also confer with their Ann Arbor addresses. The NYA Supreme Court. President Ruthven Monday. Declaring tahat "Athena's ringing office has already sent out more than The Archbishop said he felt "called Th a call should bring the Greek gals o hasale30 cards asking these students to upon to state publicly that Father ut announced yesterday by galloping," Bud Lundahl, '38, presi- 300ard aking the studensg tougn'statema publicly" tht Father he Governor approximated 10 per dent of the Council, issued the fol- appear, and fill out the remaining Coughlin's remarks were not "sub-! cent and virtually no department lowing challenge:, blanks immediately. mitted for review to me or to some cn n ital odprmn oigcalne Thnk iYAmmeprdpiaty.he - mited fpporneew t me or tosave welfare will receive, under the ; "Where is the glory that was! The NYA appropriation for the cur- one appinted by me." gr plan, materially less than in the pre- Greece? Now as then women are sub- rent year has been set at $12,000 per~ "Priests have the right to disagree ;ceding year of 1936-37. ordinated, even subdued. Must Sa- month, $6,000 less a month than last with the President," Archbishop Moo- Inap year. The requirements governing ney wrote, "and they may feel the The greatest single reduction in the pho be the sole standard bearer? the NYA are more stringent this year duty of publicly expressing such dis- detailed schedule, according to Asso- Athena's ringing call should bring than before, Mr. Anderson stated. agreement especially in matters of cited Press reports, was the elimina- the Greek gals galloping. No student over 24 may receive finan- high moral import. tion of a $5,000,000 Federal aid- "Our warriors are girded for the cial aid through the NYA. The aver- matching appropriation. An unex- fray, but what of the towns and vil- age wage for a student will be be- pected spurt in highway department lages? Maidens, the challenge is being tween $10 and $12. Graduate stu-d Poll evenues from other sources made it hurled for the decoration of your? dents will receive more than $40 with te -lappear its construction program local temples. Take up the gage if the average being $20. On Union Affiliation could be completed without legisla- you can! tive assistance. "We doubt not only your personal- Auto PlantAWorkers BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 7.- (AP)-Un- iyt ybtyour originality, ability and Aut Plnt ork rs UFFLO.N. ., ct.versatility. Until Oct. 16, then, mar- AWA licensed seamen aboard two Great UAW Organizer Posts shal your forces. Festoon your dwell- VOte ainst Lakes Transit Corporation packet Bond Afte d ings. Make gay the market places. freighters in port here began ballot- B de isoers Can you vindicate your place on the GRAND RAPIDS, Oct., 7.-(P)-- ting in an election to determine their GRAND RAPIDS, Oct. 7.-(AP-P Icampus? We doubt it!" Incensed at the thought that Mich- Employes of the W. B. Jarvis Coni. exclusive union affiliation. Harry Spencer, organizer here for" 1-.tnlr n HARRIET SHACKLETON prepare ourselves for Olympia, Oct. 16, and may the mighty Zeus be our