THE MICHIGAN DAILY RIDA MICHIGAN DAILYI Straw Vote Results Show Students Are Conservative Edited and managed by students of the University of Michigan under the authority of the Board in Control of Student Publications. Published every morning except Monday 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 matters herein also reserved. Entered at the Post Office at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class mail matter. Subcriptions during the regular school year by carrier $4.00; by mail, $4. REPRES.NTE, FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY. National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADisoN AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO - BOSTON * LOS ANGELES * SAN FRANCISCO Member, Associated Collegiate Press, 1939-40 Editorial Staff Hervie Haufler Alvin Sarasohn. . Paul M. Chandler Karl Kessler Milton Orshefsky Howard A. Goldman Laurence Mascott Donald Wirtchafter . Esther Osser Helen Corman . . Managing Editor . . Editorial Director . . . City Editor Associate Editor . . Associate Editor . . Associate Editor * . Associate Editor . . . Sports Editor . Women's Editor . . Exchange Editor Business Staff Business Manager . Assistant Business Manager . Women's Business Manager . Women's Advertising Manager Irving Guttman Robert Gilmour Helen Bohnsack . Jane Krause NIGHT EDITOR: WILLIAM H. NEWTON e--- The editorials published in The Michigan Daily are written by members of The Daily staff and represent the views of the writers only. Refugees Not Fifth Columnists .. N A TIMELY SYMPOSIUM on "Americans vs. Fifth Columnists" sponsored by Survey Graphic magazine, Pro- fessor William Haber, of the University faculty and now executive director of the National Ref- ugee Service, stresses the danger of accusing the re'cent refugee immigrants of fifth-column ac- tivity in America. He observes that almost all refugees are whole- hearted in their "complete condemnation" of Nazism, and thus it is illogical to assume that they would participate in the complicated ma- neuvers of the Fascist "strategy of terror." Professor Haber points out that England's severe internment policy towards thousands of refugees is generally considered a precautionary measure rather than a policy growing directly out of suspicious actions by the refugee them- selves. If Professor Haber's analysis is accurate, our own American policy toward the refugees and their relationship to the fifth-column movement must be guided by caution and reason at all times. Indeed since no evidence has been pro- duced to prove refugee complicity in spreading totalitarian doctrine, the whole fight against the fifth-column must have a more clearly es- tablished aim and purpose. Pointed and acute is the Haber viewpoint on this score: "In my view -those striving to identify the refugees with the fifth column are erring through overzealousness. We have more to fear from those of our own citizens of for- eign or native birth who, in their respect for they 'thoroughness, order and efficiency' of totalitarian countries-Or perhaps their op- position to some manifestation of the demo- cratic process, such as free speech-secretly embrace the Nazi doctrine and thus weaken our defenses. They represent our greatest Fifth Column threat." It cannot be denied that the fifth-column movement is a serious threat to democratic institutions. Of that tendency the fate of Nor- way and France provide eloquent testimony.' But if the movement is to be effectively fought, it cannot afford a misdirected aim. Innocent peoples cannot be unjustly persecuted, simply because they come from foreign shores. As an alternative policy should we not at- tempt to integrate the refugees into the fabric of American life? Should we not attempt to offer creative outlets for their immense talents? That would be the desirable "positive approach" to the refugee problem. -- Chester Bradley By ALBERT P. BLAUSTEIN Tuesday's presidential election was important to every man and woman in the country because of its effect upon our national policy, but to the college man it had an added meaning: it helped prove to the public that he is definitely not a radical. The term "radical" is used advisedly and re- fers to the rather general concept of many Americans that universities are "hot-beds of Communism," "seats of revolution" and the like. Actually the college student is more con- servative than the average, good American citizen and universities could be more properly termed as "pillars of conservatism"-all this was proved in a comparison of the election re- turns and the straw votes conducted at a large number of schools throughout the country. The nation showed that it was liberal by re- electing the President and the various campuses showed their conservatism by overwhelmingly supporting the GOP choice. Out of 16 colleges where straw votes were taken only two, the FIRE &WlTCER by moscott With the returns almost complete, Roosevelt it seems, polled 55% of the popular vote. To Fire and Water, which picked Roosevelt and 57.5%, there exists the consolation that we ac- tually did pick Roosevelt and that we came nearer to the final result than did Dr. Gallup. We are momentarily awaiting offers for our services as professional Yogi-a job which we're more than willing to accept as long as the pay- off isn't in used chewing gum. * * * Early during the election evening, the Asso- ciated Press quoted Willkie as saying: "It's still anybody's horse race." Bearing that quotation in mind, we ponder over the truth of the rumor that the G.O.P. is going to demand a saliva test of F.D.R. The elections are not so much a thing of the past that we cannot reprint the following gag from the New York Times, we believe: "There is the story of the man in Jersey City who regis- tered nine times for the draft. He thought it was registration for voting." * * * Of course, it does seem a bit peculiar that until Wednesday noon, New Jersey (which fi- nally went Democratic) was strong for, Willkie. Hague probably had his boys vote ,a few more times Wednesday morning. The polls close late in Jersey City. We, however, are no longer interested in the election. Unfortunately, we voted for Gallup. * * * In Fire and Water's estimation, Harmon al- ways was a good football player. After reading his guest appearance in yesterday's Daily, we can honestly add that the Hoosier Hammer also writes a damn good sports colunn. * * * The following typo appeared in yesterday's Daily: "Featured speaker will be the Rev. M. S. Rice of Detroit's Metroolitan Episcopal Church." This "Metroolitan" Church is all new to us What are they, conscientious objectors? In Touchstone's column (dated November 7, 1940) he says: "Add to your notes for a rainy day. Yesterday (November 6) was Guy Fawkes day." To the inerudite, Lydian Basanite Mr. Touchstone, we quote: "Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot." * * * Fire and Water is not adverse to legitimate "plugs." We, therefore, strongly recommend "Kreutzer Sonata" appearing tonight and to- morrow night at the Lydia Mendelssohn. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR University of Texas and the University of Pitts- burgh, were foung to be pro-Democratic. And the results of these two schools certainly do not reveal "radical tendencies" for, although the University of Texas was behind FDR seven to three, no votes were mentioned for Norman Thomas. At Pittsburgh only 53.3% of the cam- pus voted Democratic, a smaller percentage than did so in the national elections, and only five ballots were cast for Thomas. Michigan' had the most outstanding straw vote record, not only polling the largest num- ber of votes but also having two straw votes instead of one. In the Congress Independent Mens' Association poll 2,676 votes were given to Willkie while only 1,825 went to FDR. The Student Senate straw vote showed Roosevelt gaining but he still trailed 1,158 to 853. Thomas votes were 204 and 172 respectively. Princeton University came out the most solid- ly for Willkie with 1,682 votes as opposed to 342 for Roosevelt and 52 for Thomas while Yale cast 1,457 Republican, 592 Democratic and 201 So- cialist ballots. Interesting to note was that 60 of the Thomas votes came from the Yale Divin- ity School-probably because the students there are mostly pacifists. The Harvard vote was almost three to two in favor of the GOP nominee with more than three thousand students participating and par- tial returns at Dartmouth showed a seven to six vote for Willkie. 651 for Willkie, 151 for Roosevelt and 9 for Thomas were the returns tabulated at Colgate University while at the University of Pennsyl- vania (using the Wharton Poll) it was found that 69% of the student body was pro-Repub- lican. Pennsylvania State College voted as follows: Republican, 591; Democratic, 492; Socialist, 22. At West Virginia University only 100 representa- tive individuals were questioned and the results were 51, 48 and 1 for Willkie, Roosevelt and Thomas, respectively. In the Midwest the Minnesota returns were 50% Willkie, 37.5% FDR, 6% Thomas and the rest undecided or in favor of other candidates. Iowa University reported 954 Willkie votes, 737 Roosevelt and 67 Thomas. The movies and comics played some part in the University of Indiana straw vote when Don- ald Duck and Mickey Mouse captured between them 1% of the campus vote.p69% of the stu- dents were for Willkie and 30% for the Demo- cratic choice. On the coast the University of California voted 1,247 to 901 for the GOP nominee with no mention made of Thomas and the University of 'Washington supported Willkie 1,008 to 767 with 84 Thomas ballots. Several other schools and colleges are also known to have taken campus polls but no re- ports on these have been sent to The Daily of- fice and all information used in this editorial is reprinted from the latest publications received from these various universities. The reason given by most individuals for the large Willkie vote in the colleges is the fact that only a small percentage of University stu- dents are children of the laboring classes-most of whom are pro-Roosevelt. But whatever the reason the fact still remains that the university man today is more conserva- tive than the "man on the street"-in fact he is, according to some, almost too conservative, for one usually expects to find liberal sentiment among young people. Mr. Serkin lived up to all that was said of him in advance notices. His performance was fine to a degree seldom surpassed in the pianistic field. The technique displayed was exceedingly compre- hensive, and he demonstrated an ability to change tone to fit the composition played that only the best possess. The Variations and Fugue by Mozart was, it seemed, a warmer-upper to the rest of the recital, not particularly interesting or noteworthy. Mo- zart's Sonata in G major was a piece of lovely childish beauty, exemplifying the youthful spirit characteristic of so many of his works. Mr. Ser- kin's tone was pure and light as was demanded of it throughout the piece. The Appassionata oftBeethoven required a much sturdier ability than the Mozart. The changes are more obvious, the contrast more powerful, and were very well handled. Mr. Ser- kin showed as deep an insight here into the char- acter of the piece as he did the sutble, prettily- changing melodic line of Mozart, bringing out forcefully the sudden fury of contrasting motion. softening into quiet thoughtfulness. Reger's Variations and Fugue was just too, too long. The thematic material was lyrical enough, but the almost-identity of variation- type grew boring to the ear after it had gone on awhile, and the audience grew restive under the repetition. Mendelssohn's Rondo Capricioso saved the day with' its clear, smooth-moving melody and the facility with which it was performed. Liszt's piano arrangement of Paganini's themes were presented delightfully, and with still another tonal touch. (The man was full of them). As the first of his encores, Mr. Serkin chose the Spinning Song by Mendelssohn. 'Twas good . . . but ah ! . . . the Chopin! It was a revelation 1, I ': . her te Potlo ia its nA [Ia I jt rT' fre nd t : pe-d of 1?t~eCcf1, .Ft rst bnen yyfar A The Glory That Is Greece cii 4 /r \ \ DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN (Continued from Page 2) Architecture Building. The competing schools are Universities of Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio State and Michigan, Iowa State College, and Armour In- stitute. Open daily 9 to 5, except Sun- day. The public is invited. Lectures University Lecture: Amedee Ozen- fant, French Artist and Director of the Ozenfant School of Fine Arts, will lecture on. the subject "Modern Art" (illustrated) under the aus- pices of the Department of Fine Arts at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, in the Rackham Lecture Hall. The public is cordially invited. A Lecture on the Use of Artificial Lighting in Photography will be given in the Amphitheatre of the Rackham Building by Mr. H. B. Tuttle of the Eastman Kodak Com-, pany tonight at 7:30. This lecture is open to the public. Lecture on "The Nature of Man" by Dr. Robert Slavin O.P. in the Rackham Lecture Hall tonight at 8:15. Events Today Physical Education, Women Stu- dents: Registration for the indoor season in physical education will be held today from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Satur- day, November 9, from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. in Barbour Gymnasium. All Union Staff sophomores and freshmen are asked to attend the first Union Staff lecture today at 4:30 p.m. in Room 302, Michigan Union. Coffee Hour at Lane Hall today, 4:00-5:30 p.m. All students are wel- come. Figure Skating: All women students interested in a figure skating class are invited to attend an organization meeting in arbour Gymnasium to- day at 3:00 p.m. Wesley Foundation: Bible Class to- night with Dr. Brashares at 7:30 p.m in Room 214. Subject for discus- sion: "Isaiah." The Drama Club will present the one-act comedy "Sup- pressed Desires" at 9:15 p.m. in the Social Hall. Open House following the play. Art Cinema League: Tickets for the French film "Kreutzer Sonata" basec on Beethoven's great musical wor and Tolstoy's famous novel, are or S (' ;0,the Lydia M endelssolmi ho ri''r ("a~l. t('300 fur i fe'r iiW. T Ih i 'Au will be, :hown tonght a r!i._af Presbyterian Church will have Opend House tonight, 8:30-12:00. Ping-t pong, games and other entertain- ment. Refreshments. All students are invited.I Harris Hall Students: There will4 be a tea this afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30. Eiscopal students and theira friends are invited.t Hillel Institute of Jewish Studies will sponsor a meeting of the class "Dramatic Moments in Jewish His- tory" at the Hillel Foundation to-t day at 4:15 p.m. All people interested in playing int a string quartet to be organized by, the Music Committee of the Hillel Foundation are requested to attend a meeting at the Foundation this1 afternoon at 3:00. Newcomers' Section, Faculty Wo- men's Club: Welcoming tea, Ethelr Hussey Room, Michigan League, to- day, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Conservative Services will be held tonight at 7:30 at the Hillel Founda- tion. The speaker at the Fireside Discussion entitled "This Changing World," which will follow, will be Professor Mentor Williams. The pub- lic is welcome. Coming Events German Table for Faculty Mem- bers will meet Monday at 12:10 p.m. in the Founders' Room, Michigan Union. Faculty members interested in German conversation are cordially invited. There will be a brief talk on "Ein Minnelied vom Jahre 1200" by Mr. H. W. Nordmeyer. Freshman Roundtable will be held, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Lane Hall. Mr. Kenneth Morgan will lead the discusion on "Boy and Girl Rela- tions." The Students of the Institute of Public and Social Administration at 40 E. Ferry St., in Detroit will have a "get-together" Saturday, November 9, at 2:30 p.m. It is being sponsored by the Student Social Workers' Club, and guests for the afternoon will be the Student Social Workers of Wayne University. Refreshments. Broad- cast of the Minnesota-Michigan foot- ball game will be heard. A.S.C.E. Members and C.E. Stu- dents: The student chapter of the A.S.C.E. will leave East Eng. Bldg. at 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, for projected Detroit inspection trip. International Center Roundtable: The Saturday Afternoon Roundtable at the International Center this week will discuss "The Place of Democracy in the World Order." These are held 3:00-5:00 every Saturday after- noon. Anyone interested is invited. Suomi Club meeting Saturday eve- ning at 8 o'clock in Rooms 316-320 at the Union. Graduate Outing Club will meet on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in the northwest rear of the Rackham Building for a hike and bicycling. Supper at the club, rooms. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Informal Graduate Dance will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9-12 p.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Rack- ham Building. A stag dance, with unescorted women especially urged to attend. Admission charge. Re- freshment sand bridge. Graduate students and faculty only. To the Editor : The Open Trial for the dismissed Michigan students to be held here Saturday afternoon is endorsed by prominent educators, artists and labor leaders throughout the country. A group of seven, including Rockwell Kent, Franz Boas, Harry F. Ward, Lawrence Blythe, Frederick C. Lendrum, Robert S. Lynd, and Jerome Shore made the following public statement this week: "We believe that those who attend this hearing face a task of national importance, the task of discovering to what extent the fabric of free and democratic education has been violated at the University of Michigan. We endorse the pur- pose and spirit of this Hearing and deplore the conduct of the University administration in this latest breach of academic freedom. The demo- cratic traditions of America's educational system are under attack at the University of Michigan; students and educators everywhere should spring 1'theil rtefense." \V 17 1e r ~t atIfth,-- ni~i ica__ _1 %4-nx- IIpre' i n ~ithr-deep f-4cl f any .of o!r heat Will There Be A Fourth Term?... The feeling with regard to the third term of a President is not based upon an idle fear. 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