, ,. tranyrn at II a PRi f AT A:5)D N. {~ ) /r' ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1917. F II 11 S I SWISS INAUGURATE 10-HOUR SCHEDULE I UUnII F ELD L COMPLETES TIONS FOR T AT CAMPUS r Only int to Necessary Be Measure Passed by Federal Council Because of Economic Neces. sity Zurich, Dec. 7. Confronted on the one hand by the grow- ing socialistic and workingmen's agitation, and on the other by the necessity of economizing not only with heating but also with lighting and power materials, the federal council has inaugurated the 10-hour day for all factories and workshops. It is re- garded highly improbable that the measure will satisfy the working ele- ment, which in Switzerland constitutes the Socialist party. The new measure has been drawn up with an eye to saving electricity. Power companies may furnish cur- rent to industries, if the latter are op- erating in the interest and for the welfare of Switzerland. Industries en- gaged in producing war materials for either one of the belligerent powers are restricted sharply. Labor Problem Affected The step of the federal council af- fects the whole Swiss labor problem vitally. Economically, Switzerland ha, changed vastly since the war began. The forces that in peace time were employed in agriculture or the opera- tion of the hotels and kindred features of the foreign tourist business, now have flocked into the ammunition in- dustry. INVADERS MAKE ADDITIONAL GAINS IN ASIAGO RE- GION HOSTILITIES CEASE ON j ROUMANIAN FRONT Berlin Claims Victories in New Of- fensive Bring Total of 15,000 Prisoners (Summary of War Developments Pre- pared- by Associated Press) Dec. 7.-That the Italians are be- ing hard pressed by the enemy with superior numbers and gun power is indicated by the latest official com- munications. Additional gains have been made by the invaders in the As- iago plateau region, but again a heavy price in men killed and wounded was paid by the attacking forces. At last accounts the Italian line still was in- tact and the way barred against the enemy debouching on the Venetian plain. today cress or historic HACKETT ASKS FOR DRAMATIC COURSE Actor Criticizes University For Failure To Provide Instruction In Theatricals Detroit, Dec. 7.-Norman Hackett,t '98, who is appearing at the Garrick this week in "The Knife," gave an address at the University ,club here Thursday noon, in which he criticied the lack of interest shown in the drama at the University. "Why hasn't the University of Mich- igan paid more attention to the drama and the stage in its courses?" was the question he asked. When he pointed to the fame that has come to such courses as Professor Baker's at Har- vard, the members of the club began to discuss why the University had ignored, at least from a constructive standpoint, the drama as a literary form. Mr. Hackett said that Princeton is even now building a $250,000 theater on its campus as a part of the univer- sity. As a result of the talk, a com- mittee 'was appointed to set in mo- tion whatever influence the club may have toward the end of having the University begin in specializing in play writing, play building, stage- craft, and acting. PETITIONS IAS LICUTI MULLEN BE RETAINED0 FACULTY, CADET OFFICERS, AND DRILL STUDENTS FILE REQUESTS t council- est met at completed ot been at- announce- RULESFIXED FOR CLASS BAG RUSH The opposin classes will be lined up on opposite sides of the field on lines parallel to the one the bags are on. The contest will consist oz two periods in proportion to the representation of the classes taking part, preferably two per- iods. Each period of the contest will be 15 minutes in length. Fifteen minutes will be allowed between periods for resting. The, time of the event will be marked by a shot at the begin- ning and the end of each period Kicking, slugging, and any other unnecessary roughness shall be called a foul at the discretion of the judge. The penalty for foulingNNwill be that the offender will be.put off the field for the remainder of the contest. Each judge will be provided with a whistle for the stopping and starting of the contest around his respective bag, two blasts of the whistle being a signal to start and one blast to stop. The purpose of the contest is to rush the bag and draw it over the line from which the contestants started at the be- ginning of the period and keep it there until time is up. Two points will be given for each bag over the designated line, and not farther than 10 yards from this line. One point w l be given for each bag off center. iooks For Camps Coming4 inFast 11L ded SOCIALIST- ONLY 015l VOTE ON proved; as were en in charge of ed and securing s, such as whistl- to Meet will meet at 1 Tappan hall and harge of by of- nem to their pro- SHOULD SEND SAMMIES MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS, at the fill be same time aken care hould the PROF. C. B. VIBBERT SAYS MAY NOT ARRIVE IN TIME BOXES each part gi e period. If b this divisionv has been wor since Wedn rst-year men He has pre ores Money and not boxes should be sent the to the Americans in France if the mei ded are to enjoy any Christmas, is the ven statement of Prof. Charles B. Vibbert oth in a recent communication to the Uni- will versity. If the friends at home send Christ- the mas boxes they will never reach will France by Dec. 25, because of the to poor shipping facilities, according ,t< er- Professor Vibbert. If, however, the T. friends send money, the University .ore Union will purchase the gifts. the Request of Yale Men Relative to this Professor Vibbert said: the "Speaking of sending supplies over his here, may I make a suggestion to ght, which I would be glad that you give pep the widest currency. A few days ago ans Secretary Anson Phelps Stokes ot.Yale for wrote us, asking if we could act as a distributing agency for the Christmas ger presents sent to Americans here in the France. ent "We would be only too happy to do so if such presents could reach us, but er- we have grave doubts if in the face of so- the present shipping situation, any th- boxes would reach us for months nce to come. We would suggest, there- the fore, that money be sent to us by orn draft on a first-class American bank- ing house here, such as the American Express company, the Guarantee Trust ien company of New York city, or Morgan, red Harjes and Co., with suggestions as ing to what to buy. We will be only too the glad to use our best knowledge and will judgement in making purchases here. ing If the giver wishes to send directly to his or her friend here in France, a postal money order on Paris is safe, ght can be easily cashed, and costs much :30 less than the postage on most pack- ad- ages sent to France. ate Mail is Surest all "Smaller parcels can always be sent an- through the mail which is much surer no than boxes sent by freight or express; ess even here, however, there is considera- ble chance that in the great crush of im- mail and dangers involved in the or transmission, the package may not be 4,000 Italian Prisoners The Berlin war office in an an- nouncement of fresh victories achiev- ed against the Italians asserts that 4,000 additional men have been made prisoners, bringing the total since the new offensive up to 15,000. Eastern Front Quiet ['The cessation of hostilities along th : eastern front has now extended to that part of the line held by the Rouman- ians. An official communication from the Roumanian capital says that as a result of the Russians having pro- posed an armistice to the enemy it had been decided that the Roumanians should 4ssociate themselves with the Russians, BLACKLIST LEGAL SAYS PROF. CRANE United States Within Rights In Seizing- Alien Property Shipped Into This Country barred to m by the requi 4, green be: and red for* me ruling m one appear Dance Toni 11 dance at 8 Packard ac, made to cre, canmp, and ed to wear fl anas, and - "The United States is clearly within her legal rights in regulating persons within her jurisdiction, and that is all that she purports to do," said Prof. Robert Crane yesterday in discussing the German blacklist, which contains the names of 1,500 South American firms. "The essential question is not one of . law but of policy, and since we our- selves protested strongly to Great Britain's act of a like nature, and con- gress even passed a measure to that effect, we may well expect a protest - to come from Argentina," Professor Crane added. He explained that the United States is not undertaking to punish persons residing in neutral territory, nor to , interfere with "their property unless it is shipped into the United States. If property is so sent in, according to tthe measure adopted, it will be con- fiscated, and the proceeds put into Liberty bonds. Property To Be Held In Trust Professor Crane expressed himself of the opinion that this would mean the property would be held in trust till the end of the war, just as pro- perties of other enemy aliens are be- ing held. "A few lighting and heating corpor- ations of South America are in the hands of German companies or are supported by German capital, and will. be ostracised by this measure, but the great portion of transportation facili-, ties and public utilities will not be af- fected." In conclusion Professor Crane re- Thirty-five faculty members, 57 act- ing cadet officers and 718 students tak- ing military drill have petitioned Pres- ident Harry B. Hutchins to do all in his power with the authorities at Washington to retain Lieut. G. C. Mullen as professor of military science and tactics at the University. The University a few days ago ask- ed the war department. for aid in carrying on the military work here. A telegraphic reply to the request was received stating that Captain Losey J. Williams, retired Philippine scout, would be sent, and because of military etiquette Lieutenant Mullen would be placed as his assistant. President Hutchins Actlve It should be understood that Presi-. dent. Harry B. Hutchins and the mil- itary affairs committee are doing all in their power to secure a change in the order placing Captain Williams over Lieutenant Mullen. By direction of President Hutchins, Dean Mortimer E. Cooley is now in Washington for the purpose of getting the order rescind- ed. Three petitions have been received by President Hutchins. The one from the 35 faculty members stated: Faculty's Petition' "We, the undersigned, members of the faculty engaged in military work and acting officers of the. reserve of- ficers' training corps of the University of Michigan, learn with regret that Lieutenant Mullen, ndw in command, is to be superseded. "We desire to express our entire confidence in Lieutenant Mullen, and our surprise that such a change should be contemplated in view of the re- sults already attained under his ef- ficient direction. We hope that it will be possible to retain Lieutenant Mul- len as professor of military science and tactics." Fifty-seven acting cadet officers; signed the following petition: Cadet Officers' Petition "We, the undersigned, acting cadet officers of the 0. R. T. C. units at the University of Michigan, desire to express here our high appreciation of the wise and efficient organization and+ direction of the corps by its command- ant, First Lieutenant George C. Mul- len, United States army, retired. Un- der the trying conditions of the form- al initiation of military training at REPRESENTATIVE LO NEW YORK OPPC DECLARATION SENATOR LA FOLI ABSENT AT ROI President:-Advises That -o Action Be Taken Agai garia and'Turke (By Associated Pr Washington, Dec. 7.-W the United States and A gary was formally declare Congress with one disse in the house adopted, and Wilson approved a resolui ing existence of a state tween the "imperial and trian-Hungarian governme government and peoples of States," authorizing the p employ the nation's armed pledging its resources to' Signed Without Forn The resolution, the respo gress to the president's req address- Tuesday, is simil pa'ssed April 6 declaring wa: many. It became' effective o'clock this afternoon w1 signed by the executive w mality: An executive pr will follow shortly. Senate Adopts Resoli After one hour debate C tion was unanimously adop senate with an affirmative It was approved by the hon Representative London, Nev cialist, casting te only vote.. A few minutes later dent Marshall and Speaker signed the document and the White House where Wilson attached his signa In accord with Presider suggestion, action in respor key and Bulgaria, Germany lies was left to the future. mand in congress for thei: in the declaration was im both senate and house d when the roll call came the advice was followed in a d tion of American unity and La Foiette Abseut Senator Lafolette of Wise opposed the war with Ger absent when the roll call and did not vote. Later he the senate explaining that hear the summons to vote taken* while he was at his Books for the soldiers' libraries have been coming into the University library in unusually large numbers. Engineering and other technical textbooks which were called for some time ago are at last beginning to putI in an appearance. Among these books were four new volumes on engineering subjects. One woman has shown her interest In the movement by bringing two boxes of books from a town 67 miles away. All volumes received by the Library will be sent either to F. L. Goodrich, former reference librarian of the Uni- versity and now in charge of the li- brary at Camp Greene, North Caro- lina, or to some other army camp li- brary. W. W. Bishop, librarian of the Uni- versity, has recently received a letter acknowledging the two boxes of books sent to Mr. Goodrich some time ago. He reports that the circulation there is about 75 books daily, and asks es- pecially for primers and other elimen-' tary texts, to be used by the many for- eigners at the camp. CANADIAN CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AT FIRST MEETING iJUNIOI MIS Fresh of the s Freshm- Barbour of the s junior g The Canadian club at its first meet- ing of the year, Thursday night,gelect- ed 'officers to fill positions made vacant by the men who did not return this year. The following officers were elected: President, H. B. Fenich, 21M;' secretary, A. D: McDonald, '19; treas- urer, W. R. Laurie, '21; publicity man- ager, H. K. Nixon, '211; and to va- cancy on the executive committee, I. 3. Hutchinson, '21E. Many of last year's members of the society have joined some branch of the service in Canada. Among them, I. Charnock, '17D, last year's presi- dent, joined the Canadian secret ser- vice, and J. H. Smith, '19P, last year's Admission will b receiving invitation ets. Guest tickets either at the door, the Dean of women nasium for 50 cen will be admitted ti The girls of the I ium at May F Was] tive L has in