THE MICHIGAN DA ILY WEDSDAY9 EPTEMBER 29, 1937 RBPRESENTD POR NATIONAL ADVR'Itl ,,. National Advertising Service, lic. College Publish"s Relressntative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO - BOSTON- LOANGELES - SAN FkiCISCO Board of Editors MANAGING EDITOR .............JOSEPH S. MATTES ED IORIAL DIRECTOR...........TUURE TENANDER CITY EDITOR' .................IRVING SILVERMAN William Spaller Robert V~eks Irvin Lisagor Helen Douglas NIGHT EDITORS:Harold Gan, Joseph Gies. Earl R. Gilman, Horace Gilmore, S. R. Kleiman, Edward Mag- dol, Albert Maylo, Robert Mitchell, Robert 'Perlman and Roy Sizemore. SPORTS DEPARTMENT: Irvin Lisagor, chairman; Betsy Anderson, Art Badauf, Bud Benjamin, Stewart Fitch, Aoy Heath and Ben Moorstein. WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT: Helen Douglas, chairman, Betty Bonisteel, Ellen Cuthvert Ruth Frank, Jane B. Holden. Mary Alice MacKenzie. Phyllis Helen Miner, Barbara Paterson, Jenny Petersen, Harriet Pomeroy, Maran Smith, Dorothea Staebler and Virginia Voor- liees. Business Department USINESS 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 Departmental Managers ° Ed Macal. Accounts Manager; Leonard P. Siegelman, Local Advertising Manager; Philip Buchen, Contracts Manager; William Newnan, Service Manager; Mar- shall SampsonPublications and Classified Advertis- ing Manager; Richard H. Knowe, National Advertising and Circulation Manager. NIGHT EDITOR: EDWARD MAGDOL Philanthropy Vs Social Improvement .. THE CLOSE JUXTAPOSITION of the recent deaths of two of Amer- ica's best known millionaire financial leaders, Andrew Mellon and Edward A. Filene, provides a contrast worth examination in two schools of thought on the question of the position and re- sponsibility of such men in modern society. The protagonists of Mellon cite the huge phil- anthropies made possible by the amassing of great fortunes as sufficient justification of the latter. In,memory of one highly publicized as- pect of the career of the Pittsburgh financial giant, this group of thinkers might be termed the "millions for philanthropy but not one cent for incomes taxes" school. They hold to the belief that the best method for equable .distribu- tion of wealth and efficient aid to the needy con- sists of permitting a manufacturer or financial giant the widest possible leeway in piling up pri- vate profits at as rapacious a rate as wit and luck will permit him in order that he may in his will provide for endowment of schools, hos- pitals, museums, and other private charities. This pious and touching conviction concerning the ultimate benefits of unlimited free enter- prise is quite as unfounded on statistical fact as it is antithetical to intelligent theory. Those who profess faith in it appear to be either ob- livious to the wanton evils of predatory and lawless industrialism or lost in a profound and guileless admiration. A refreshing change of viewpoint is found in the life and idealology of Mr. Filene. For 20 years the Boston department store magnate had turned the major part of his energies from private fortune-building to the betterment of his fellows, and had, moreover, worked with an understanding of present-day social and eco- nomic conditions rare among men of his class. Instead of curling up within a protective shell of Liberty League thought pattern, Filene learned while he lived, and possessed the moral cour- age to apply his ideas to practice. Nor did he hesitate to renounce them when they broke down or failed to serve their purpose; as illustrated by his resignation from the United States Cham- ber of Commerce, when it became apparent that that body was incapable of realizing the ideals for which he had planned and helped organize it. A vigorous and realistic pacifist, one of Fil- ene's last acts was the composition of a state- ment based on the European tour he was com- pleting when death overtook him, in which he urged the United States, France and Great Bri- tain to join with Russia and China in a mutual assistance agreement to preserve world peace. His best known and most successful work was probably done in the field of consumers' coopera- tives. He introduced the German credit-union system to the United States in 1921, and saw his project grow to flourishing proportions, em- Bennechita Loves Adolph?... D ESPITE the lack of bated breath, it is a world with narrowed eyes that watches the international coming out party where debutante Bennechita, treading gingerly from 15 years seclusion and shaking a finger at naughty courtier John Bull, proceeds to shake a coquettish hip in Adolph's direction as if to prove to Johnny that although "marriages of convenience may end in divorce," they are alli- ances nevertheless. A dozen of the latest Fascist creations and a favorite horse make up the trosseau of our debutante (or should we say courtesan) as alone and unguarded, knowing virtue brings its own reward, she trips gaily to the frolic. The curtain descends as our two lovers go into a clinch. And as the intermission begins, learned prognostica- tors, out of past familiarity with such romances, cynically predict an early separation. "If you searched the world you could hardly find two people more divergent in tastes, tem- perament, appearance, manner, mentality, habits, range of interests," says Anne O'Hare McCormick. They are "divided by Austria, by antagonistic interests in the Balkans, by the dissatisfied Ge- man minority in the Italian Tyrol, by Italian fears of German intrusion in the Middle Sea, by rooted German resentment of Italy's switch to the enemy in the World War, by the Stresa front, by memories of the past, rivalries in the present, dread of the future-by everything, in fact, that separates one people from another." German expansionist ambitions are mainly di- rected toward the creation of a Mitteleuropa- a direction incompatible with Italian safety. If the Nazi battering ram demolishes the "unna- tural" barrier that separates the Germans in Austria, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia from their northern relatives, Italy will find an aggressive Germany restively pacing the Brenner doorstep. And a guess might easily be hazarded that doorbell ringing, if not doorpounding, would soon follow in an attempt to open the way to South Tyrol. Only a handful of Italians inhabit this territory of 180,000 Germans, given to Italy in the treaty of St. Germain and ruled sternly since the advent of Fascism. As S. Miles Bouton, New York Times feature writer, points out "A war won with Germany as ally or a war lost with Germany as ally would be disastrous for Italy." There are many things Hitler could do for Mussolini. He could support the Italian hand in Spain; he could play another "joker" if things get too hot for Il Duce and create a diversion just as he marched into the Rhineland when Italian fortunes in Ethiopia lagged; or he could push his trump and go to war to save the Duce's chestnut from singe- ing. But it is inconceivable that the German Fuehrer would do any pf these without adequat remuneration. And remuneration to the Mes- sianic Hitler means but one thing: Pan-Ger- manism-the uniting of all Germanic peoples under one State. However, it is possible that some agreement regarding Austria could be. reached which would permit Italy and Germany to act together for the present. Nevertheless geographic conditions de- mand that Italy ally herself with England and France. The Italians cannot afford to fight a war of any duration with the British on the op- posite end of their rifle sights. Raw materials and natural resources are so scarce that it is admitted that Italy could be starved out in a few weeks if her Mediterranean trade were cutj off. Britain, controlling access and exit to the Med- iterranean at both ends, the Straits of Gibraltar and the Suez, maintains a strangle hold on Italy's life processes. The British Mediterranean fleet is larger than the entire Italian navy. In addi- tion, the French navy is mightier than the. Italian. Naval aid from Germany would be difficult with Russian submarines in the Baltic neces- sitating the presence of the largest part of the Nazi navy theresand the gauntlet of British and French vessels that would have to be run. It would be impossible for Germany, hindered her- self by a shortage of raw materials and inade- quate finances, to render much economic aid to her ally, in any case. History indicates that Italy has recognized this in the past. Even the Triple Alliance of pre-World War days contained a clause in which the Italians were freed from responsibility in any clash with England. Italian neutrality and final entrance 'into the war on the side of the Allies proves the point. These things Mussolini knows., When the curtain rises on the final act that ends in war, it will be evident that the Benne- chita-Adolph romance was never consummated. It will be evident then that the Italian courtesan merely "sold" herself for the advantages therein and the pause it gave John Bull. And that she knew all along who controlled the butter for her bread. Not to mention the bread itself. I FRADIO By JAMES MUDGE Cavalcade of America, the CBS dramatic sketch show, will air the premiere of a new fall series via WJR come 8 this evening-as a back- ground to the acting, Don Voorhees, former maestro of the Ed Wynn shows, will lead a studio band on the show . . . Deanna Durbin, product of the moving pictures, Pinky Tomlin, and others with Eddie Cantor open the Texaco Town farce through WJR tonight at 8:30. Tom- lin is a song writer of repute and Miss Durbin is a songster of repute-Cantor will be his usual self . . . Andre Kostelanetz, goes strictly class IT SEEMS FORUM TO ME By Heywood Broun FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT frequently breaks a well-established tradition of American pol- itics. He uses satire. I will readily admit that for the most part he employs this weapon not to mollify his foes but to madden them. Some of his most punishing thrusts have been couched in a form which was humorous at least upon the surface. According to theory this practice is dangerous, because the public may be puzzled as to just when the leader in question is in deadly earnest and when he is having his little joke. Although a sense of humor is regarded as a great gift in almost every other walk of life, Americans have generally indicated a preference for Pres- idents without any appreciation of anecdotes. As far as I know, not a single quip appears in any of the voluminous writings of George Washing- ton. Benjamin Franklin was apparently the only wit among the Founding Fathers, and Abra- ham Lincoln, the first Chief Magistrate to say, "Have you heard this one?" It is true that the Colonel, who may be better identified as Mr. Roosevelt's fifth cousin, turned a certain number of phrases with a humorous connotation when he was in the White House, but to a great extent T. R. drew his laughs rather more through mugging than through ver- bal felicity. Or it may have been that strange falsetto break in the voice which established Teddy as both crusader and comic. There Is No Mistake It seems to me that Franklin Delano Roosevelt is not likely to suffer much from any mistake as to his intentions when he uses an epigram as an arrow. By now the early misapprehension which set him down as a shade too genial to be effective has been thoroughly dissipated. For better or worse both friends and foes admit that Mr. Roosevelt has a more than average capacity for throwing the sixteen-pound harpoon. And it seems to me that many of his opponents err in their failure to reply in kind. Specifically, I have in mind Frederick H. Stinchfield, the president of the American Bar Association. Mr. Stinchfield in all reason has a right to be an- noyed or even infuriated by the President's gibes at the legal profession in his dast radio address, but I feel that the eminent barrister has been trapped out of a perfect manner of courtroom calm. There was room for a reply, but hardly an opening for the ten truck argument which the barrister would drive through the aperture. One might feel that Franklin Roose- velt has gone a shade too far and still be un- willing to go along with Mr. Stinchfield in his statement that "they (lawyers) have made America what it is today." * * * * A Few Others Helped The assertion is so sweeping that it lends support to the President's contention that the function of government has been impeded by legal fine print and judicial arrogance. Many developments in democratic progress have been made not only without the help of lawyers btjt in spite of their opposition. Lawyers lagged a long way behind the men who blazed the trails through the wilderness. Lincoln himself could have split rails just as readily without benefit of Blackstone. Nor is it accurate for Mr .Stinchfield to sug- gest that in the debatable economic and political problems of the day all legal opinion is solidly on one side or the other. The Bar Association may represent the very best butter which the piofession has to offer, but the fine words which its luminaries have to offer will not suffice to grease every parsnip of. proletarian necessity. If the legal profession is worth its salt it must stand ready to furnish advocates to every con- tending side in public questions. If it is really true, as Mr. Stinchfield suggests that all lawyers are on the same side in regard to vital problems, then indeed the profession has lost its savor, and the time is ripe for theslaymen of the land to take over the task of rendering vigorous dissenting opinions. Certainly the cry, "Get me a good lawyer in a hurry," is not always uttered by somebody who is out to serve the best interests of his fellow man. On TheLell Despite the many movie versions of college life that circulate about the country, freshmen are as gullible and naive as ever. Disillusion is everywhere. They still think they'll get better football seats if they put down "Yes" for cheering section preference on their ticket applications. They don't know that the so-called "cheering section" agreement means that you get a seat somewhere near the end-zone on the visitors' side of the stadium. Well, let's hope that the Michigan stands will be able to yell something besides "Hold that line!" this year. But. back to naive newmen, a freshman stop- ped a letterman on the Diagonal during Orien- tation Week and asked him where he could buy those blue sweaters with "M's" and numerals on them. He wanted to show his school spirit no matter what it cost. To the Editor: I am enclosing, one of several letters I have received from three former + University of Michigan students, now fighting for the Loyalists in Spain with the International Brigade. These students, in common with others the world over, believe fascism to be the complete negation of civili- zation. The assault was sudden, and the Spanish people needed help from outside countries to defend the de- mocracy which they were creating. It is well to remember this: our classmates are defending on Spanish earth what we believe in lecture halls. H. M. Purdy. S.R.I. Plazo del Altozano Albacete, Spain Dear Harry: I got your letter last night-the first word I have had from anyone in the States in two months. I hope that other persons whom I have not yet written will be as kind. Urge all the persons you mentioned to write. I can assure you that letters rank with cigarettes as builders of morale. First: as to R. and E. All three of us were together until a couple of weeks ago, when E. was transferred.; I don't know where he is now, but he's with the Lincoln Battallion. You said that you supposed that your questions would bother me but I wish that you had asked more, for they are surprisingly sensible ques- tions, which I can answer, and which give me ideas for my letters. I've forgotten how I got here, but to proceed: 1. In the Republican .Army the low- est private can criticize the highest ranking officer, provided that he holds his criticism until he is "off duty." He obeys every order unques- tioningly until that time. Naturally, therefore, an understanding of what is happening in Spain is encouraged among the rank and file, and the most, interesting lectures I have heard are two-one the second day (July 8) and the other just recently-on Brunete. The Loyalists drove from the Es- corial region southward in two col- umns, the right wing investing Qui- jorna, the left Villanueva de la Canada. Then the two converged up- on Brunete, which was captured, but wiped completely off the map during that process and after. That was the first phase.r Fascists Suffer Losses The second phase the importance ,f which is probably underestimated, consists of a series of counter-attacks nto which the fascist have thrown tremendous resources, but withoutt success, and with great losses, espe- cially in men and morale. (Here fol- lows a map of the district near Ma- drid where this campaign is beingi carried on).E You can see how the Brunete drive is the prelude to the freeing of Ma- drid from danger, by bottling the fascists in University City, and then forcing them to withdraw before the '.hreat of separation from the Naval- carnero base. Lifting the Madrid seige will naturally be an even great- er victory than Guadalajara. You cannot believe all the reports from Spain, so I would advise you to; follow Herbert Matthews of the New York Times, who is covering the cen- ter front-the most important. 2. Italian troops. A great manyf planestcame from Italy during the Brunete attack and counter-attack, the fascist having 200-250 in the air at one time on the center front. I imagine that more troopsare coming constantly. This, of course, is a strain ,n Italy and Germany. It is estimated that one-fifth of their effective air forces is in Spain. 3. Ralph Bates. He has spoken here, twice since I came. Very good-and a fine writer. 4. Reading matter. Send us maga-; zines and clippings from newspapers, :>n Spain and other subjects.- 5. Ciga ettes. Give the money to Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Bat- tallion. Spanish tobacco is indescrib- able, but when cigarettes cost two cents a pack, what can you expect! "No Pasaran!" 6. The People. Spain is a predominantly agricultural region. which, I believe, was particularily op- pressed by the Church before 1936. The most primitive methods of cul- tivation are in use. Grain is separated from chaffs by throwing wheat up in- to the air etc. But the people are Lhoroughly behind the Popular Front government. We asked a peasant why he worked so hard and so late. He replied, "I am working for all of us." The smallest child raises his arm and ,ives the anti-fascist salute when you speak to him: "No pasaran!" That answers your question on how they feel toward the International Brigade. The Americans are especial- ly popular. You cannot imagine how utterly brilliant and true and elemental the idea of the Popular Front is until you see the very lives of the people and the Popular Front becoming more WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1937 hours, at 3 o'clock, Wednesday, Sept. VOL. XLVIII. No. 3 29, in Room 3020 Angell Hall. Faculty Directory, 1937-38: In Mathematics 300, Orientaon Sem. order to insure an early publication athematis30 einafor ar- of the birectory, heads of depart- mar: Preliminary meeting for ar- ranopant of hmina dn drc, Xaa.v ments are urgently requested to re- turn faculty directory cards and check lists to the Editorial office, 108 Mason Hall, before the due dates- Oct. 6. LaVerne Noyes Scholarships: No- tice is hereby given that appoint- ments to these scholarships will be made on Oct. 1. Before that time all applicants who have not person- ally interviewed the undersigned this fall are asked to do so.A Frank E .Robbins, Assistant to the President, United States Army Veterans' Scholarships. Notice is hereby given that appointments to these scholar- ships will be made on Oct. 1. Since only veterans of the World War who have the recommendation of the Ad- jutant General of the Army are eli- gible, presumably only those who are now on the recommended list can apply. Such persons should notify the undersigned at once. Frank E. Robbins, Assistant to the President. Seth Harrison Scholarships: Notice is hereby given that no applications for these scholarships will be received after Oct. 1. Only lineal descendants of Seth Harrison, in whose memory; the scholarship was founded, may apply. Frank E. Robbins, Assistant to the President First Mortgage Loans: The Univer- sity has a. limited amount of funds to loan on modern well-located Ann Ar- bor property. Interest at current rates. Apply Investment Office, Room 100, South Wing, University Hall. Aero. Eng. 10, Airports: Students electing this course will meet Prof. F. W. Pawlowski in his office, B-47c East Engineering Bldg., at 4:30 p.m. today to arrange hours. Anthropology 31 will meet in Room 25, Angell Hall. Assignment of Desks in General Chemistry. Chemistry 3, 5 and 5E. Each student must obtain one $5 Chemical Laboratory Coupon at the Office of the Cashier of the Univer- sity, and then report at the first pos- sible laboratory period assigned to his section after the opening of the University. No desk can be given out without the coupon. P. F. Weatherill Economics 53: Sections 5A and 8 meet in TuTh in 243 West Engin- eering Bldg. Robert R. Horner. English 230. Studies in Spenser and His Age. This class will meet in 2213 Angell Hall on this Thursday at 4 p.m. to decide on a time of meeting for the semester. M. P. Tilley. English 297 (Walter) will meet for arrangement of class hours Thurs- day, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Room 3216 A.H. My section of English 297 meets this Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 in Room 406 General Library. R. W. Cowden Students in my section of English 211, should report to my office, 3227 Angell Hall, between 2 and 5 this Wednesday afternoon. R. W. Cowden. English Seminar 300B will meet in 2215 A.H., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. J. R. Reinhard. English 293 will meet Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in 2235 Angell Hall. W. G. Rice. English 197 (English Honors Course) will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m., in 2235 A.H. Students are expected to have read a considerable part of the first assignment. W. G. Rice. English 31, Section 16. Mr. Nelson's class will meet hereafter in 2215 Angell Hall. N. E. Nelson. English 259 will meet ThursdayI from 3-5 p.m. in 3217 A.H. J. L. Davis;, French 199: Students electing French 199, French Versification, will meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Room 110 Romance Languages Bldg. for the purpose of arranging the time. Sophomores, College of Literature, Science and the Arts: From Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 the Sophomore Classifica-" tion Committee will meet in Room 9, University Hall. Students of Mathematics: The comprehensive examination in Math- ematics for students entering upon concentration in this field will be held in Room 3011 A.H. on Thursday, I. EA~L~S J ragMJn o nur, VY unesay, 'Sept 29, at 4 p.m., in Room 3201 Angell Hall. I Mathematics 370: Meeting of those interested to decide on the hours and subjects, 3 o'clock Thursday.nSept. 30, in Room 3001 Angell Hall. Medical Information: Sociology 234. This course which ordinarily meets on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. in 313 Haven Hall, will have its first three meetings on Saturday morn- ing from 10 to 12 in the same place. Psychology 33L, 35, 37. All stu- dents in these courses will meet for the introductory lecture of the Lab- oratory work on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 3126 Natural Sci- ence Building. The only Laboratory section which will meet this week is the Thursday section, meeting from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 3126 Natural Science Building. Psychology 157 will meet in Room 1121 Natural Science Buildingi- stead of as announced. Zoogeography (Zoology 241) will meet at 7 Pm., Wednesday evening in Room 3024 Museums Bldg. Riding Classes for Women: Te riding classes scheduled for Monday and Wednesday at 2:30 and 3:24 will meet for the first time on Wednesday at Barbour Gymnasium. Students are to be dressed in riding clothes. Concert Choral Union Concerts: Concerts as follows will be given in the 59th Annual Choral Union Series: Oct. 27, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Nov. 9, Cleveland Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski, conductor. Nov. 19, Richard Crooks. Nov. 29, Fritz Kreisler Dec. 8, Boston Orchestra, Sere Koussevitzky, conductor. Jan. 10, Ruth Slenczynski. Jan. 18, Helsinki Chorus. Jan. 28, Gina Cigna, Feb. 17, Roth String Quartet. March 1, Georges Enesco. Orders for season tickets may be mailed to or left at the office of the School of Music on Maynard St., at $12,: $10, $8, and $6. Each season ticket contains a coupon good for $3 when exchanged later in the year toward a season May Festival ticket. Orders are filed in sequence and will be filled in the same order. Tickets will be mailed out about the eleventh of October. Organ Recitals: The following schedule of complimentary recitals on the Frieze Memorial Organ is announced. Admission is free, ex- cept that small children for obvious reasons, will not be admitted. In order to prevent overcrowding the Auditorium on the occasion of the concert by Marcel Dupre, admission tickets will be issued. These may be obtained free of charge as long as they last by calling at the office of the School of Music, Maynard St. Oct. 6, 4:15, Palmer Christian; Oct. 13, 8:30, Marcel Dupre; Oct. 20 and 27, 4:15, Palmer Christian; and Nov. 10, 4:15, E. William Doty. Events Today Sphinx will hold its first meeting of the year at 12:15 p.m. today in the Union. All members are requested to' be present. Pete Lisagor will speak on "My Experience With Concrete Bicycles." All alumni are invited to attend. Alpha Nu: There will be a meeting of the members of the Alpha Nu on Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the chapter room on the fourth floor of Angell Hall. Important plans for the coming year will be discussed and for that reason it is imperative that all members be present. Freshmen Glee Club Tryouts: Try- outs for membership in the Fresh- men Glee Club will be held at the Michigan Union, Room 305, Wednes- day from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Freshmen are invited to try out. Michigan songsand Varsity Glee Club num- bers will be rehearsed. Freshmen will be eligible for the Varsity Glee Club the second semester. David Mattern, Coming Events Acquaintance Party for Foreign Students: The International Council invites all foreign students and other students specially interested in in- ternational affairs to an Acquaint -ance Party, next Friday evening at 8 p.m. in Room 316, Michigan Union. This will be of special interest to stu- dents in the Graduate and profes- sional schools. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Publication in the Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of %be la verity. Copy received at the oleo so the aslbtat* to the Pre*ims' te k :W 11:00 a.m. eo Saturday. i