THER r Lit i1a FAIR AND WARMER TODAY juatt UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I VOL. XXVII. No. 105. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1917. PRICE FIVE CENTS. r t STONE REFUSES TO ACT AS PILOT FOR "ATORITIY BILL"1 DECLARES HE IS OUT OF "SYM- PATHY" WITH PRESENT MEASURE URGES AMENDMENT TO HALT WILSON'S POWER Senator Hitchcock Terms Move "Emergency," and Accepts Task of Pilot in Upper House BULLETIN Washington, March 2.-In a last determined effort to whip his forces into line and prevent the extra session which Senator Lodge threatened to force on the floor of the senate, President Wil- son late today personally directed the battle in the senate by tele- phone from the White House. Washington, March 2.-Declaring himself. "out of sympathy" with the measure, Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, startled the upper chamber late this afternoon by refusing to pilot the "au- thority" bill asked by the president through the senate. Stone asked that Senator Hitchcock be put in charge of the bill whiqh would empower the president to arm American merchant ships and employ other instrumentalities to handle the international situation. Stone's Amendment "I am not in accord with the bill as it has been framed, and shall offer whatI consider andmportant-ameide ment to it," he said. Stone then demanded tliat the bill be amended to prevent the president' from arming munition ships and from supplying naval gunners to operate guns on merchant ships. After Sen- ator Stone's amendment had been read, Hitchcock assumed charge of the bill. "This is an emergency bill," said Hitchcock, "the president asks for cer- tain powers to maintain armed neu- trality. He asks for authority to use other instrumentalities. He asks for necessary credit. He asks for a war insurance bond. All of these were agreed to by the senate foreign rela- tions committee. Hitchcock Tells View "Power was also given in the bill for merchant vessels to defend them- selves from unlawful attack. I regret that the chairman of the committee has declined to manage this bill. The bill does not exactly represent my mind, but I accepted it because it was apparently the wish of the masses and the administration." Hitchcock demanded the United States at once assume a position of armed neutrality as its safest course. "Armed neutrality," he said, "is far less likely to lead us into war that the present uncertain polity. There is more safety in a definite position than in an uncertain one." t PREPARE FIRST U. S. SHIP FOR TRIP THROUGH U-BOAT ZONE New York, March 2.-With pros- pects of the bill permitting the arming of American merchantmen being en- acted into law by the end of the week, preparations are going on at the offices of the American line for the sailing of their first ship with guns aboard. It will probably be the St. Louis. Several applications for passage have been received since it became certain that American vessels would be armed, it was stated at the offices of the line today. The St. Louis may Barry as many as 200 passengers on her first armed voyage. JAX, ES A. BURNS TO TALK AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH James A. Burns, president of the Oneida institute, but better known as! "Burns of the Mountains," will lec- ture on "Remaking the Kentucky Mountaineer" at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. Mr. Burns has spoken in nearly every state in the Union. He will stop in Ann Arbor on the way to Al- bion from Pittsburg. The lecture is 179 Survivors of Submarines Safe IMPRESSIVE SPEECHES AT LANE HALL OPENINU Dutch Steamer Samarinda Picked Up Persons in Bay of Biscay New York, March 2.-The 179 sur- vivors of ships sunk by German sub- marines in the Bay of Biscay were landed at Vigo, Spain, by the Dutch steamer Samarinda, according to the story told by her officers on the ves- sel's arrival today from Rotterdam. The Samarinda picked up the 179 survivors on Feb. 3. They were of the British steamer Port Adelaide, thc Norwegian sailing ship Wasdale, the Norwegian steamer Rigel, and the Italian steamer Fanniglia. A number of the survivors were women, and nearly all were suffering from exposure when picked up in the open sea from their life boats. British Vessel Sinks Submarine New Orleans, March 2.-Officers of the steamship Knight Companion, British vessel arriving here today, said the ship was in a battle with a Ger- man submarine and sank it. According to the officers the sub- marine opened fire at a range of 700 yards. Five shots were fired at the Knight Companion, but none took ef- fect. The Knight Companion's gunner fired two shots, the last sending the U-boat to the bottom. REICHSTAG CLOSES German Body to Start Sessions Again on March 20 John Grandens (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Berlin, March 2.-The reichstag ses- sions adjourned today until March 20. Preiimaiaywork of the "parliament has been disposed of. An announce- ment prior to the closing today, made public the fact that in Berlin alone a quarter of a billion marks, or. $50,000,- 000, had been expended in aiding sol- diers' families in the capital. Berlin newspapers were filled today with appeals, in ;their campaign for enlistment in the volunteer civil war service. Compulsory service in this branch becomes effective April 1. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO CONFER ON APPROPRIATIONS A sub-committee of the ways and means commitee of the state legisla- ture at Lansing arrived in Ann Arbor last night and will spend today con- ferring with University authorities re-, garding the requests made by the Uni- versity for appropriations. Today's; conference will affect the University bills how pending in the legislature. Apply at Banks for R. C. Membership Membership in the recently organ- ized chapter of the Red Cross can be secured at any of the banks by apply- ing to the cashier. No obligations are incurred through membership in the, society. Dues of the chapter will be applied on office expenses of printing and; postage and on materials to be used1 in the manufacture of hospital sup- plies. The office has been furnished, by the Ann Arbor Civic association, and the workroom is in the Ladies' Li- brary on East.Huron street. Various donations have been made, including a ton of coke and a tele- phone.- Misses Fuller Give Program Tuesday, Dressed in early Victorian costume, and with harp accompaniment, the Misses Dorothy, Rosalind, and Cynthia Fuller will sing folk-songs gathered from England, Ireland, and Scotland, at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, March 6, in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. The9 exact program will be announced later.a A part of the proceeds of the re- cital, which is under the auspices of, the Woman's league, is to go to the Red Cross association. Tickets are on sale at the Barbour gymnasium. Latin-American Club Holds Meeting1 The second meeting of the Latin- American club was held last evening, in Newberry hall. The greater part of the meeting was given over to the final organization of the club and a1 discussion of proposed rules followed by a brief talk on general topics re- lating to the South American coun-7 tries. TO MAKE BUILDING CENTER CAMPUS RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES OF Enthusiasm rose to flood- tide last night when the formal opening of the Students' Y. M. C. A. took place in its new quarters, Lane hall. Impres- sive talks by the speakers on the program to miake the new building the center of campus religious activities were given. President Harry B. Hutchins, who was to voice the senti- ment of the University faculty con- cerning the new institution, was un- able to attend because of unexpected and urgent business. The meeting which was in the hands of H. L. Haag, '17, was opened with musical selections by a trio of which Abraham Gornetsky, '17, was in charge. The Rev. Arthur W. Stalker of the Methodist church led in prayer. The Rev. Lloyd Douglas of the Con- gregational church ,was the first speaker of the evening. "The Y. M. C. A.," he said, "has more to do with the promulgation of Christianity than any other organization in this world." "The three key words for this as- sociation to adhere to, are service, re- ligion, and Christianity," remarked Mr. N. C. Fetter, general secretary of the Students' Y. M. C. A. "We want to help the students in every problem that confronts them. We want to create a Christian atmosphere here. And last of all we want to eradicate all sectarianism and denominational- .ism." The final address was made by Prof. Leroy Waterman of the semitics de- partment. He dealt primarily with the duties of the new association and of its great opportunity on the cam- pus.. MASONS WILL MEETI Rev. R. S. Loring Will Speak Tonight at Masonic Temple Every student Mason is invited to come at 7:30 o'clock tonight to the Masonic temple to hear an address on the "Reflections of a Mason" which will be given by the Rev. R. S. Loring. Fol- lowing the address a regular meeting of the Craftsmen club will be held. Ten new petitions are to be presented. The election will be held March 31. The committee in charge of the play has secured two dates in Detoit. Details concerning the trip will be giv- en out tonight. It is necessary that every member of the cast be present as there will be a rehearsal of the play following the meeting. Special music has been secured. FRANCISCO VILLA DROPS OUT AS FACTOR IN MEXICAN CRUX Washington, March 2. - General Francisco Villa is no longer consid- ered a factor in Mexican matters. The state department was advised today through an American official source, and likewise through a quota- tion from General Murguia, a Car- ranzista, that the former rebel lead- er's physical condition practically counts him out of international rela- tions. The American offlicial message said that Villa's forces are scattered and that he no longer leads his once pow- erful group in northern Mexico. ALUMNUS TO CONTAIN ARTICLES BY C. H. HAMILL AND DEAN BATES Ampng the articles to appear in the; March Alumnus is the address given on Washington's birthday by Charles H. Hamill of the Chicago bar, and an interesting report by Dean Henry M. Bates of the Law school describing methods used in the different law schools of the country. This report was prepared by Dean Bates to be de- livered before the United States com- mission of education in Washington. A new version of the song, "Ann Arbor, 'Tis of Thee," as revised by the Michigan Alumni association of New York City will also appear. American Ship Rochester at Bordeau Bordeau, March 2.-The American steamer Rochester arrived here today, having successfully navigated the German submarine zone from New York. On her way up the Gironde river from the ocean, the Rochester went aground, but was soon refloated. SENATE PASSES INT NAVAL DEFENSE8BILL $535,000,000 MEASURE APPROVED WITHOUT ROLL CALL Washington, March 2.-The admin- istration's giant $535,000,000 navy bill, the greatest national defense measure ever passed by the American congress, passed the senate late today by una- imous consent, without a roll call. The vote was taken under the unani- mous agreement reached last night, when the Democrats and Republicans, welded by the senational international developments of the past few days, agreed to a safe conduct for the bill. The anticipated filibuster by Senator LaFollette failed to materialize. Increased Appropriations The bill, as passed by the senate, carries an increased appropriation of $166,000,000 over the house provisions. To meet this increase, the senate au- thorized a $150,000,000 bond issue. Virtually every member of the sen- ate was present. Senator LaFollette was in the chamber when the motion was put to vote, and offered no op- position. The bill will go back to the house, where it is expected to be rushed through without delay, and be signed by the president late tomor. row. Immediately Available On motion of Senator Lodge all moneys in the measure are made im- mediately available. They are to be used for appropriations and not fora back deficiencies. The bill provides for the following new war vessels: Three battle ships at $15,000,000,' one battle cruiser at $19,000,000, three s.out cr isers at $6,000,00, 15 destroy- rs at. ,800,000, one destroyer tender at $2,300,000, one submarine tender at $1,500,000, 58 post submarines at $1,- 300,000, and 10 fleet submarines at $1,- 900,000. Five million dollars is provided for1 the aviation department, and an ad- ditional $1,000,000 for the purchase of serial patents. SENIOR LITS ENTERTAIN 100 , COUPLES AT DANCE IN ARMORY, Nearly 100 couples appeared at the Armory last night, and while Ike Fisher himself officiated at the piano, both senior lits and their guests, the seior engineers, danced throughout the evening.- Refreshments were served shortly after 11 o'clock. Harold A. Fitzgerald, '17, chairman of the affair, reported it to be a financial as well as social1 suecess.1 WOMEN TO FORM HUGE U. S.. FLAG AT VACATION MEETING New York, March 2.-Seven hundred and fifty young women will form thes biggest American flag ever displayedA when the members of the Vacation as- sociation give their annual perform- ance, beginning a week from Wednes- day and continuing every night1 through Saturday, at Madison Square< Garden. Verne Burnett Goes to Poughkeepsiet Verne Burnett, '17, associate editor of The Michigan Daily, is now a re-t porter on the Poughkeepsie Evening Enterprise. Burnett graduated in Feb- ruary and accepted a position with the Detroit Free Press, but through thea efforts of Francis McKinney, '16, city editor of the Enterprise, left Detroit and is with the Poughkeepsie paper. Order Impeachment Charges Tabled Washington, March 2.-A report1 recommending that impeachment charges made by Representative Lind- bergh of Minnesota against the fed-1 eral reserve board be tabled was or- dered today by the house Judiciary committee. $330,000,000 Postoffice Bill Passes Washington, March 2.-Carrying a total of $330,000,000 the postoffice ap-i propriation bill, as agreed to by a con- ference of both houses, was passed by the senate today. The bill is now ready for the president's signature.l Calls' U. S.-German War Certain Paris, March 2.-Le Temps quotes1 an official of the American embassy to-# day as asserting that war with Ger- many is inevitable.- . Plans for the nearing canoeing sea- son, and further safeguarding of the Huron river will be discussed at a meeting tomorrow morning of the Michigan Boat club of the University at 910 Cornwell Place. Divorced from the Michigan Union last year, because it belonged in a separate field, the Boat club put itself upon an independent basis. Safety sta- tions, numbering about 15, were erect- ed at the most dangerous places along the river. Rocks, roots, stumps, and other obstructions, were removed from the bed, and in co-operation with the Michigan Edison company a part of the dam near the. old. r away, sl wing the flow of the current and making canoeing safer at this point. As a result of the work not a single serious accident occurred dur- ing the past boating year. The Michigan State Telephone com- pany stood ready to install a telephone, but owing to the club's lack of funds, a telephone booth was not built. Sup- ported by more than 80 campus societ- ies a regetta was held on June 10, which proved quite successful. The water carnival in the evening was xept from being largely attended by rainy weather. With the new Poughkeepsie three mile rules, if enough interest is taken, it may some day be possible to main- tain a Michigan shell and crew at Barton pond. The officers of the club are: Robert W. Collins, '17E, commodore; W. Lee Watson, '17E, vice-commodore; Wil- liam T. Adams. '17, secretary; 1 . Gray Muzzy, '17, Verne E. Bui'nett, 174, and Louis Arentz, '17, ensigns. At present the club has no treasurer. LOOK AND LEARN Have you seen them? What are they for? Who are the chosen few that are permitted to wear the tla- cards with the little green figure in their coat lapel? Some thought it was a new or- ganization on the campus, some thought it was an attack on co- education. But the true answer was not guessed. For let it be known that this year's opera, "Fools' Paradise" -do you get the connection? Yes, those were members of the cast, chorus, or of the various commit- tees, and the green figure on the little cardboards is the background of the poster. MICHIGAN BOAT CLUB PLANS FOR CANOEING ITILL HOLD MEETING TOMORROW TO FURTHER HURON SAFETY WINS ORATORICAL LEA6UE CONTEST PLEA)S FOR EDUCATED CLASS TO TRY TO RECONCILE LABOR AND CAPITAL AWARD SECON PLACE TO LOIS E. MAY, '18 Two Highest Contestants Given Testi- monials; Carson to Go to Minneapolis Pleading for the educated class of the United States to use its efforts to reconcile the conflict between labor and capital, Ralph M. Carson, '17, with his oration 'The Scholar and the So- cialist," last night won first honors in the Northern Oratorical league con- test. Lois E. May, '18, with her ad- dress; "Woman and War," was award- ed second honors. I. S. Toplon, '17, with his oration "The Champion of Justice," was accorded honorable men- tion and third place. The two winning contestants 'were given the Nathan M. Kaufman testi- monials of $100 and $50, given an- nually by Mr. Kaufman of Marquette. Carson was also awarded the Chicago alumni medal donated by the Chicago Alumni association, and as winner of the first position will represent Michi- gan at the northern oratorical final contest to be held in Minneapolis early' FRESH LITS DALNCEI Second Informal of Season Held This Afternoon The freshman literary class will hold its second informal dance at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in Barbour gym. Only those who have previously paid their class dues and who present the receipt will be admitted at this time. After 4:30 o'clock the dance will be open to the campus, on payment of 25 cents. Dr. Jonathan F. Scott of the history department and Mrs. Scott, Registrar Arthur G. Hall and Mrs. Hall, Miss Alice Evans, and Miss Miriam Ger- lach will chaperon the yearlings. Music will be furnished by Ike Fish- er's seven-piece orchestra. Every oth- er dance, beginning with the third, will be a "robber" datce. To ovoid con- fusion, these dances will be signated on the program by a star. There will be no receiving line. ANN ARBOR BIRD #ThUB HOLDS FIRST MEETING LAST NIGHT The Ann Arbor Bird club held its first meeting in the auditorium of the natural science building last night. The purpose of the club and the proposed activities for the coming spring were briefly outlined by Dr. E. D. Walker This was followed by an address by Dr. R. W. Hegner of the zoology department, secretary of the University of Michigan Bird club, who talked on bird life. The lecture was illustrated with lantern slides of wild birds, their nests, and eggs. The decision of the judges was clear cut regarding the winner of the first position, Carson receiving four firsts, a second, and a third. Declaring that there was an utter lack of sympathy between the scholars and the socialists, and that the scholar must share the socialist's vision of a new Jerusalem, in this issue of human freedom, Carson showed the need for the college trained men with his broadness of vision in this problem that has as its end the establishment of those ideals which animated the founders of our country, liberty and justice. Talks on Influence of Women Lois E. May, taking for her theme the influence of woman as a factor in the present world, showed the oppor- tunity that woman has in her power In battling with the enemy of civiliza- tion, war, by the educating of the child in the horror and brutality of legalized slaughter. I. S. Toplon, '17, asserting that the American people were for "justice at any price," pleaded for the establish- ment of an army and navy strong enough to make this nation the cham- pion of justice before all the world. W. P. Sandford, '19, in his speech, "Who Pays the Price?" traced the struggle of the common people from the time of the building of the pyra- mids to the present age, contending that the common people were still paying the price, and that the con- centration of wealth in the hands of a few was wrecking the fabric of our social system. N. E. A. SUPERINTENDENTS VOTE AGAINST MILITARY TRAINING Kansas City, Mo., March 2.-The de- partment of superintendents of the National Education association today went on record as opposed to the in- troduction of military training and military drill into the elementary or secondary schools. The adoption of the report presented by Henry Snyder, superintendent in Jersey City, N. J., was practically unanimous. Mock Trial Dissipates '17 Dignity. The women of the Mortarboard so- ciety threw off their seniorial dignity at a mock trial given yesterday after- noon at the Women's league party in the Barbour gymnasium. An "equal rights" court was represented at which the case of Peck vs. Peck was tried. Dressed to represent members' from all strata of society, the court room offered such a scene as might be found among the strap-hanging multitude of Ellis Island. After the trial there was dancing.