FAIR 1mv'' I oil r .Ulnurriur AT YOUR DOC THREE TLIES A WEEK 4 No. 19 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, AUG. 7, 1919 PRICE THREE CE RESIDENT HARRY B. HUT CHINS TO REMAIN HERE FOR ONE YEA S U.S. OPENS GURT WARON fIVE BIG' PACING IR5MS ARMOUR, SWIFT, WILSON,IIMORRIS AND CUDAHY TO BE PROS- ECUTED PALMER INITIATES ANTI-TRUST SUITS District Attorneys Ordered to Arrest All Profiteers and Hroalers Washington, Aug. 6.-With the an- nouncement of Attorney General Pal- mer today that anti-trust suits were being brought against the five great packing concerns-Armour, Swift, Wil-- son, Morris, and Cudahy-the govern- ment's drive on the high cost of liv- ing took on another and .more impor- tant phase. At the same time the attorney gen- eral ordered all district attorneys to arrest profiteers, hoarders and other contributors to soaring food costs. The first arrests came in Pittsburgh, where a concern was wholesaling sugar at 14 cents a pound. Food hoards may be confiscated by the government. President Wilson declined a sug- geston of Republican Leader Mondell n the house that he postpone his ad- iress to congress on the high cost of .iving from Friday to next Tuesday. [he president went ahead wit plans ;o speak at 4 o'clock Friday after- noon. Palmer's Statement Attorney General Palmer, announc- ug the government's intention to pros- cute the packers, said: "The department of justice has nade a careful review of the evidence leveloped by the investigation into the wombnation of packers, both by the ederal trade commission and the hear- ngs before the commnittees of con- ress. This review has been made by awyers specially retained for the urpose and their reprt is now in and. I am satisfied that the evi- lence adduced indicates a clear viola- ion of the anti-trust laws and prompt lcton will be taken accordingly. Fur- her proceedings, while under the im- aediate direction of the department of ustice, will be in charge of Isidor J. Kresel, of New York, who will be giv-. in such assistance as the case seems o warrant."f Criminal or Civil Suits He declined to say whether criminal ir civil suits would be instituted, but aid the law made provision for both. ae would not say in what jurisdic- ion the, suits would be brought. All district attorneys in the United itates were ordered today by Attorney leneral Palmer to proceed immedi- tely in the prosecution of all per- ons, guilty of hoarding food-stus and o libel the foodstuffs for condemna- Jon. "This is the most important nusi- tess before the country today," Mr. falmer said. "I propose to have the aw enforcement machinery of the overnment sidetrack everything to his job." heech-Pack Engagement Announced Announcement has been made of the ngagement of Marion C. Beech, ex- 20, of Chicago, and Philip C. Pack, L8, of Evanston, Ill. Miss Beech is a eomber of Kappa Kappa Gamma so- prity, and Pack is a member of Phi appa Sigma and Pi Delta Epsilon fra- ernities. He is advertising manager f the Seng Manufacturing company, if Chicago, and while at the Univer- ity was associate editor of The Daily. le was also a member of Griffins and UNION CAFETERIA OPENS THIS ?NOON Formal opening of the Union cafe- teria was made at noon today, when a considerable number of University men thronged to the basement for their dinners. Everything was in readiness for the reception of a hungry crowd, as extensive preparations had been made during the past few days. Owing to the failure to complete the piping of the soda bar, this part pf the lunch room will not be opened until a later date, probaly Saturday. It was only with the greatest difficulty that the cafeteria was finished by to- day, and as it is, temporary tables and chairs were used, because of the non- arrival of the permanent furnishings. A. Wycoff, steward of the Union, has announced the following lunch hours for the Summer session: Breakfast 7 to 9:30; lunch, 12 to 2; and dinner, 5 to 7:30 o'clock, although the soda bar will probably be open from 10 to 9 o'clock. Service will be for men only. The management expects to supply a variety of food of good quality at reasonable prices. Mr. Wycoff stated that he hoped to compete favorably with any of the other eating estab- lishments in the city, because of the Union's unusual facilities for buying and storing supplies. U, S LEAGUE PLAN NOT PRESSED AT VERSAILLES LANSING TESTIFIES BEFORE SEN- ATE AT FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE Washington, Aug. 6.-Testifying to- day before the senate foreign rela- tions committee, Secretary Lansing told the body that the American plan for a League of Nations was "not pressed" at Versailles and never was. presented to the full peace conference.- .In the course of the questioning, Secretary Lansing told the commit- tee that: Japan's signature to the league could have been obtained without in- sertion of the Shantung clause in the peace treaty; that, therefore, by in- serting the clause the treaty lost. China's signature unnecessarily. Shantung provision was accepted "by decision of President Wilson." Shantung provision violates Presi- dent Wilson's own principle of self-. determination of nations. President Wilson cabled Premier 'Clemenceau disapproving French sen- hte's request for minutes of League of Nations covenant discussion. State department knew of Japan's 21 demands upon China when the Lansing-Ishii agreement was made. He personally opposes supplying 'senate with copy of .transcript of dis- cussions of the league section of the peace conference "on general princi- pies." Does not know whether there will be any trial pf- the former kaiser. President Wilson sfathered the An- glo-French defensive treaty. American plan for League of Na- tions covenant never was submitted to the full peace conferenec at Ver- sailles. The plan substituted for the Amer- Ican was a "decided improvement." TINNED FOOD IN OHIO ARMYr DEPOT TO BE SOLD TO PUBLIC Columbus, 0., Aug. 6.-Large quan- tities of tinned food in the army re- serve depot here will be shipped im- mediately to 10 large cities for sale through the postoffice department, ac- cording to orders today from Secre- tary Baker. 10 BELIEVED DEAD IN ARSENAL BLAST IN NEW JERSEY Raritan, N. J., Aug. 6.-Ten men are believed dead in the explosion of a magazine at the government arsenal SPOTLIGHT MEN ALL BRAY FOR TONIGHT'S SHOW PERFORMANCE TO BEGIN AT O'CLOCK IN HILL AUDI- TORIUM 8I (MINSTREL GARB COMES FROM EASTERN FIRM Van Horn Supplies Special Costumes; Proceeds to BeGiven to Paris Union With the arrival yesterday of cos- tumes from Van Horn, Philadelphia, everything is in readiness for the Summer Spotlight show to be held at 8 o'clock tonight in Hill auditorium. The costumes are of silks and sat- ins, of the original minstrel styles, and equal the creations worn by mem- bers of the "Come On, Dad!" company last winter. They are supplied by the same firm. Members of the east, and E. Mor- timer Shuter, director, have done their best to make the evening's entertain- ment superior to anything else that has ever been offered on the Michi- gan campus during the summer. Everybody has worked hard, and the best performance of which the com- pany is capable is assured. , New Songs and Jokes . What it is thought will be one of the most appealing features of to- night's program will be the new songs and jokes that Mr. Shuter brought with him from New York par- ticularly for this entertainment. Sev- eral of the songs have never before been heard in Ain Arbor, being fea- tures of the current productions on Broadway. Mr. Shuter personally wrote the minstrel show which makes up the first half of the program, using ma- terials which he obtained in New York. Practicay all of the actors have appeared in previous Union pro- ductions during the winter, and are at home in their respective roles. Campus Stars Obtained For the vaudeville acts whichcom- plete the evening the Union was able to find several campus stars who have had much previous experience. Among these is the team of Emmerman and Simons, campus favorites before the war. The remainder of the talent is considered on a par. All of the money obtained above ex- penses will go to pay the Union debt to the American University Union in Paris, in which the University of Michigan has maintained a bureau. The Union kept a hotel open for the use of University men while in Paris, and did much for them in the way of furnishing home comforts. Tickets cost 50 cents, and may be obtained at the box office. HONDURAN REBELS DRIVEN ACROSS SALVADOR BORDER San Salvador, Republic of Salva- dor, Aug. 6.-Honduren rebels under Colonel Cardona have been defeated and forced to retreat across the fron- tier into Salvador, according to an of- ficial statement issued by the Hon- duran government. Rebel detachments in the state of El Paraiso have crossed into Nicaragua after capturing con- siderable booty and are awaiting rein- forcements there. WANTS TROOPS FOR SIBERIA; ORDER VIGOROUS RECRUITING Washington, Aug. 6. - Department commanders have been instructed by the war department to prosecute vig- orously the campaign to obtain re- cruits for the American forces in Si- beria. An announcement Tuesday said all men recruited for this service and not entitled to a re-enlistment fur- lough would be sent to San Francisco to join the Siberian replacement de- PRESIDENT HARRY B. HUTCHINS REGENTS' RESOLUTIONS I Following is the text of the resolutions passed by the Board of. Regents at the meeting yesterday-. WHEREAS-This Board at its meeting of March 13, 1919, adopted reso- lutions as follows:- On motion of Regent Gore:- "WHEREAS-On October 12, 1916, President Hutchins requested that he be relieved of the responsibility of his office at an early date and that his successor be elected, now, therefore be it "RESOLVED-That the resignation of President Hutchins be accepted to become effective June 30, 1919, and be it further "RESOLVED-That the Regents extend to President Hutchins our sin- cere appreciation of his wise, efficient, and devoted services in behalf of the University." WHEREAS-Since said meeting of March 12, 1919, this Board has been unable to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion with respect to a successor to President Hutchins, and WHEREAS-President Hutchins, after most earnest solicitation by the Regents, and with extreme reluctance on his part, has consented to the reconsideration of his resignation, therefore be it RESOLVED-That the resolution accepting his resignation shall be reconsidered and amended by the substitution of the date of June 30, 1920, instead of June 30, 1919, as the date upon which his resignation shall be- come effective. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED-That this Board go on record in sincere appreciation, both as a Board and as individuals,,of the self-sacrifice and the devotion exhibited by President Hutchins in thus consenting to continue his direct service to the University. AGREES TO DEFER RES IG NATION 1TO JUNE_30, 192 SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR GIFT RE- CEIVED FROM FREDERICK W. KEPPEL NEW APPOINTMENTS MADE TO FACULTY Dr. Bradley X. Davis Named l*rofessor of Botany in Univer- city President Harry B. Hutchins will continue as president of the Univer- sity another year, it was announced Wednesday afternoon following, the meeting of the Board of Regents. His resignation was accepted last March 12, to take effect June 30. At that time, no successor had been ap- pointed by the Regents and Dr. Hutch- ins was prevailed upon to act as pres- ident until Aug. 6. The same situation iersted Wednesday, and the Regents persuaded him to consent to have the date of his resignation moved up to June. 30, 1920. Dr. Hutchins assumed the office 10 years ago, when President Angell re- tired. He stipulated at that time that he would continue in office only five years. In October, 1916, lie hanied Ia n his resignation, but it was not accept- ed by the Regents until last Marh. Since March the Regents have been considering men for the presidency, but have not yet been able to reach an agreement on a suitable man. They will continue their search during the coming year, with the expectation of having a successor ready to step in when President Hutchins' resignation ,takes effect next June. Faculty Appointments In addition to settling the matter of the presidency for the next year, the Regents made several appointments to the faculty. The most important, prob- ably is the addition of Dr. Bradley M. Davis, of the University of Pennsyl- vania, as professor of botany. Pro- fesor Davis is recognized as one of the authorities in this field, and has con- tributed .much literature on the sub- ject. Bruce M. Donaldson, of Detroit, was made an instructor in fine arts, and Dr. H. D. Learned, son of a professor in the University of Pennsylvania, in- structor in French. Clifford C. Glov- er, instructor in pharmacy, was rais- ed to an assistant professorship, and made secretary of the pharmacy fac- clty. Dr. C. S. Schoeffle, instructor 1#- organic chemistry, also received a pro- motion to an assistant professorship. Leaves of Absence Leaves of absence for one year were granted Dr. E. T. Loeffler, of the den- tal college, 0. W. Boston, of the engi- neering college, and to Prof. R. D. Hollister of the oratory departcent. Approval was given the establish- ment of training units in ordnance and engineering, as a part of the Reserve Officers Training Corps unit to be or- ganized with the opening of the school 'year. Public Health Nursing The course in public health nursing was continued for another year, the re- sults obtained during the past semes- ter having been such as to warrant its continuance, in the opinon of the board. To stave off a possible ice shortage during the summer at the University hospitals, the Board ordered the Inr mediate purchase of one of the re- frigerating units, to be installed in the new University hospital. It was feared the situation might become acute. A prize of $75 will be awarded the athelte who makes the best scholar- ship record during. the next Univer- sity year, as result of the receipt of $75 from Frederick W. Keppel, third secretary of war. The money was the surplus over Mr. Keppel's expenses in coming to Ann Arbor last June to deliver'the Commencement address. EMINENT BRITON OFFERED EMBASSY IN UNITED STATES London, Aug. 5.-Delay in the ap- pointment of a British ambassador to the United States was the subject of a question in the house of commons today. Andrew Bonar Law, the gov- ernment spokesman, answering, said the government felt that at this time nothing could be more important for othe future relationship of the whole world than to get the best man pos- sible for the post. Mr. Bonar Law said that 'the post had been offered -to a man whose acceptance would be worth this delay. He hoped to an- nounce the appointment soon. RECENT RAINS HALT PLAY IN SUMMER TENNIS TOURNAMENT Rain has interfered with play in the Summer school tennis tournament dur- ling the past few days. The doubles finals will be played either today or tomorrow as the contestants decide, Jvhile play in the fourth round sin- ;gles will continue. jLloyd George Honored by British King j London, Aug. 6.-King George today conferred upon Premier David Lloyd George the order of merit as a sign of jhts appreciation of Mr. Lloyd George's 'fwar services. 125 U. S. SOLDIRRS BLINDED IN WARt "American soldiers blinded in the war total only 125," said Dr. Walter S. Parker, former colonel in charge of the department of head surgery, Tues- day in his illustrated lecture, "The Care of the Wounded Soldier, with Special Reference to the Blind and Deaf." Of these only about 98 receiv- ed their injuries in hattle, the re- mainder being afflicted through other causes.'' Dr. Parker showed that in this coun- try there were only three places properly equipped for giving the nec- essary care to the blind soldiers, which fact necessitated the govern- ment's abandoning the policy of sending the wounded to hospitals near their homes, as it desired to afford the best treatment to the men. He also showed that the medical de- partment of the army greatly increas- ed during the war. Before the decla- ration of hostilities there were only 432 medical officers in the army, but this has since increased until at one time there were 31,000 trained medi- cal officers and a medical staff of some- thing like 300,000 men. Imes Foreign Minister Aug. 6.-Gabriel Terra, Sev i bodies have been tachment, due to sail from that port about Aug. 12.