The best summary of the new scheme
which has yet appeared is published
in a Swedish newspaper, the Gothen-
burg Tidningen, from the pen of a
German propagandist. He outlines
the project as follows:
."The future central Europe-Russian
P~ "block," among other aims, will have
before it the mighty task of bringing
e, the great riches of Russia into the
world market. For this purpose there
are two natural windows on the west;
opie is Hamburg, the other Copenhag-
en. Those two towns will become the
great markets of the world. The pro-
duce of southwestern Russia will go
by the Danube and Rhine-Elbe water-
ways to Hamburg; the riches of cen-
tral and northwestern Russia will go
by the Dvina and Volga to the Baltic
and Copenhagen. In this manner an
interchange of produce and manufac-
Ii. tures will be realized between Scan-
u!IluF-dinavia, the central European block,
- Russia, and the whole Mohammedan
world.

I.

nisteel, chairman
at the meeting.
TO GATHER
UESDAY NIGHT

meth-
even-
d vau-
Imme-

Germans Welcomed
"The Germans have been given a
friendly welcome by the Baltic peoples
who hail them as liberators. Ger-
many's occupation of this- territory will
have results that no peace conference
can prevent. Germany has opened up
prospects of a northern Mediterran-
ean, the waters of which are now un-
der her control. Moreover, Germany's
plans for activity still further north
are being materially assisted by the
increasing friendliness of the Finnish
people. While' Finnish socialists are
fraternizing with Russian soldiers,
Germany is winning the friendship of
the middle classes and the peasants
of Finland.
"Germany, however, , is meditating
neither the incorporation of Finland
in. the German empire nor any kind
of political alliance, but rather an
economic alliance. She would be de-
lighted to see Finland united to cen-
tral Europe as part of the economic
block, thus extending German econo-
mic power far to the north..
No Outlet for Russia
"If Germany gains control of the
Baltic, and Finland becomes an inde-
pendent state, joined by economic alli-
ance with central Europe, there will
be no outlet for Russia westward ex-1
cept through this economic alliance.
Even the western powers cannot help
Russia here. Yet Russia must do her
utmost to retain for herself economic
breathing space in the west. She can-
not dispense with the powerful cen-
tral European block. It would hard-
ly be to Russia's advantage to even
try to fight her own way, even with
the assistance of the western powers;
the map shows this. Russia, once
peace has been restored, will gradually
incline herself to the central European
block. his will be in keeping with
her natural economic development.
"In order to recover, Russia must;
above all, procure an outlet and mark-
et for her important natural riches.
With no free passage to the west, she
will avail herself partly of the assist-
ance of the central European block1
and partly of Scandinavia."
DIL FLORER TO GIVE COURSE
IN GERMAN CONVERSATION
A, course in German conversation
under Dr. W. W. Florer will be open
to' students during the second sem
ester. Special emphasis will be laid
on the language used in the Y. M. C.1
A. work, hospitals, and prison camps.
Tire course will be booked in thet
catalogue as German 10. Classes
will be held at 8 o'clock in room 2051
University hall on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. An additional class for
all students who have conflicts at
this hour will meet at 8 o'clock on the
first Tuesday of the second semester,
to make arrangements for otherl
hours, in room 205 University hallT
Consultation hours will be held dailyt
from 11 to 12 o'clock.{

Women's league tonight at Barbour
gymnasium, so say the members of
the social committee. Women of sor-
orieies, league houses, and dormitor-
ies are preparing to appear in groups.
Prizes will be given for the cleverest,
funniest, prettiest, most original, and

best group.
Music will be furnished by "Ike"
Fischer's orchestra, the grand march
beginning at 8 o'clock sharp. Tickets
may be purchased at the door or from
Hannah Champlin, '19, chairman of
the ticket committee, at 10 cents -for
those in costume and 20 cents for
spectators.
CAST FOR COMEDY CLUB PLAY
"MISS HOBBS" IS SELECTED
The remainder of the cast for "Miss
Hobbs," the Comedy club play, was
chosen Wednesday evening. The cast
of nine persons consists of Jean Mac-
lennan, '19, Nona Myers, '18, Eva M.
Herzberg, '19, Mary D. Brown, '19,
John C. Cary, '19, Richard A. For-
syth, '20, Gilbert R. Byrne, '19, and
Edmund J. Kricker, '20. Miss Mac-
lennan will assume the leading role
as Miss Henrietta Hobbs and John C.
Cary will play the lead in the men's
roles. A. J. Adams, '18, is in charge
of preparations.
The play is to be given just after
the spring vacation. All of the pro-
ceeds will go toward the Red Cross
fund in Ann Arbor.
CHICAGO TRAINS TEACHERS
TO RE-EDUCATE SOLDIERS

effort is

tic work will
amination-wee]
recorded, and
make up the w

Make-up classes
tween 10 and 11 o'c
in Waterman gymw
of make-up work an
ing the examinatio
posted on the R. O.

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A complete list showing the re
ganization of the R. O. T. C. will
given out next week, and the notic
posted on the bulletin boards. Eve
cadet will be enabled to find wb
company he is placed by glancing
the lists.

in
lk.

All men who order
R. O. T. C. uniforms in
probably have to star
expense of the suits. D
ation can be obtained
C. offices in Waterman

ng a ser-
le second
about 10

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Frank McVei
to be convalesc
pital, No. 17, 1:
tack of pneur
member of the
ity.
Paul A. Kru

iven, will take
ad of tonight as
will be follow-
ig appropriate
d the ballet in
the postpone-
ae play and the
ers of the Cer-
of member'ship
To others ad-
,Leave Cop
Sat
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Chicago, Jan. 18.--Courses for those
interested in the re-education of sol-
diers who are physically or mentally'
handicapped, are being offered by the
Chicago school of civics and philan-
thropy. Normal instruction in games,
gymnastics, weaving, cement wdrk,
bookbinding, woodwork, and sewing
will be provided.,-
The training will also prepare
teachers foir work with subnormal
children in public or private schools.
The course is to extend from Jan-
uary 2 to June 7. The co-operation of
medical and psychopathic experts of
the community has been secured in
order to carry out the program.

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cently been assigned to
flcers' training camp, a

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