THE WEATHER CLOUDY; PROBABLY WARER g4 ir rn Dialig UNITED PRESS DA AN) NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVII. No. 109. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1917. PRICE FIVE CENT MILITARY TRAIING ITEREST GROWS, Record Attendance of Year Appeared at Waterman Gymnasium Last Night "TWO WAR STRENGTH CORPS FOR MICIJIGAN," NEW SLOGAN Men Listen to Lectures by Captain Lowry and 'Lieut. Schermer After Drill By L. S. T. Active interest in military training is steadily increasing in Michigan. The largest attendance of the year, 125 men, was recorded at Waterman gym- nasium last night for the voluntary drill. The men were divided into two com- panies. From now on the slogan will be, "Two war strength companies for Michigan." There is every indication that this number will be out for work by the time warm weather arrives and the men start work on Ferry field. The rifles were not available for use last night. The racks upon which they will be permanently hung are not yet ready. As soon as they are com- plete the rifles will be brought from the engineering college and kept in the gymnasium, for the use of the drillers. The men were first split up into platoons. Each division drilled as a company. The 25 "rookies" who ap- peared for the first time were scat- tered about among the experienced men. In a short time they succeeded In acquiring the ability to follow com- pany movements without trouble. Two drills at most put the necessary finish on new men to make them easy to handle. The drill was continued until 8:30 o'clock. Following this the men marched down stairs to the handball room on the east side of the building. Seated on the floor in a semicircle around the group of officers the stu- dent-soldiers listened to a talk on the subject of "Entrenchments" by Captain J. D. Lowry and to one on "Outposts" by Lieutenant Nathan H. Schermer. Captain Lowry discussed the gen- eral purpose of entrenchments, their various classes and forms and the con- siderations which govern choice of a location. He emphasized the im- portance of locating trenches to facili- tate handling reinforcements and .pre- vent undue exposure to enemy fire. Lieutenant Schermer developed the importance of efficient outposts. These include sentinels, patrols, and scouts. One of the most vital features of this department of military duty is that of securing information. How this is done in practice and other phases of the activity of those keeping guard on the outskirts of a territory were discussed. The officers in charge of the drill were enthusiastic at the generous re- sponse for last night's drill. Arrange- ments for two nights each week will be made as soon as the number be- comes unwieldy. The program for next Wednesday's drill will be an- nounced as soon as possible. The of- ficers aim to spend a part of each drill in discussing the many features of military science. A number of interesting subjects are being prepared for discussion by the officers. At least two will speak at each meeting. Villistas and Carrauzistas in Battle El Paso, Texas. March 7.-Fighting between a band of Villistas under Jose Inez Sallazar aad government forces under General Jose Murguia, has been in progress in the Casas Grandes since yesterday. A train carrying rein- forcements to government troops from Juarez was fired upon today by Villist- as at Barreal, 60 miles south of the border. oat Clut Pldn Promises Success Students Willing to be Officers Have Qualifications Con- sidered WillI Numerous letters telling the writers' experience in canoeing, yachting, and water sports were received by the Michigan Boat club yesterday. The1 tenor of the letters presages the suc- cess of the plan whereby students in- terested in acquatic sports, and will- ing to serve as officers in the club, have been asked to communicate with Robert Collins, '17E, 910 Cornwell Place,stating their qualifications. A meeting of all students interested in canoeing will soon be held to dis- cuss plans for safe-guarding the Hur- on, this season's activities, and the problem of caring for privatelys owned canoes. GOVERNMENT FORCE GETS CUBAN REBEL' Gomez Captured, After Search, by Gen.- Collazo, in Surprise; Attack Havana, Cuba, March 7.-General Gomez, leader of the revolt against President Menocal, and his entire staff werescaptured today by government troops. General Collazo, commanding the forces which have been searching for Gomez, reported this afternoon that he surprised the revolutionists encamped near Placetas. Collazo's troops sur- rounded the rebels, he said, and at- tacked them. Gomez and his entire staff were cap- tured in the running battle which fol lowed. Smell bodies of men broke away from the Gomez band as the at- tack revealed overwhelming numbers against them, and escaped. Collazo reported he was remaining at Placetas to pursue and round up the remnants of the band. Speedy execution of Gomez was pre- dicted this afternoon, as the news of the capture spread in Havana. Wildly demonstrative Latins collected about the president's palace shouting with wild enthusiasm. SEE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN PERU Prospects of Serious Uprising Follow Assassination of Lower House Member Lima, Peru, March 7.-The palace is under heavy guard and strong cen- sorship is in effect as the result of a revolutionary movement. All demon- strations are being stopped by the troops. A serious uprising followed the assassination of Rafael Grau, mem ber of the lower house of parliament, and the situation is critical.-There has been wide unrest in Peru since the death in October of the former President Billinghurst. While censor- ship prevented further details being transmitted by the United Press cor- respondent, it appears likely that the present uprising is part of an effort by the Billinghurst party to overthrow the government of President Pardo. PRESIDENT WILSON C PINED TO ROOM WITH SEVERE COLD Washington, March 7. - President Wilson is confined to his room with a cold. It has been troubling him for some time. On Monday it was aggrav- ated by exposure to the wind and dampness, when he was compelled re- peatedly to lift his hat in response to cheers when he saluted each American flag carried past him at the reviewing stand. After his conference today the president went immediately to his room, and was ordered to remain there by Doctor Grayson. DROP WILFUL SENATORS FROM STEERING BODY Filibusterers Are Rebuked by Action of Republican Private Caucus Washington, March 7.-The first of- ficial rebuke by the senate to the wil- full 12 senators who blocked Presi- dent Wilson's plan for placing the United States under an armed neu- trality was seen today when the Re- publicans in private caucus dropped from their steering committee Sen- ators Cumminssand Gronna, two of the obstructionists. The name of Senator Jones of Wash- ington, member of the committee dur- ing the last congress, who fully dis- cussed the armed neutrality bill, con- suming several hours of the final day of the session, and who signed the round-robin under a misapprehension, was also conspicuously missing from the committee. The action was taken to indicate senate Republicans wished it under- stood that they repudiated all respon- sibility for what they called the "most reprehensible filibuster in the history of the senate." The Republican caucus ratified the cloture rule amendment by a vote of 30 to 2, shortly after 5 o'clock. Sen- ators Sherman of Illinois and France of Maryland voted against it. The amendment will be presented tomor- row in the senate and efforts made to rush it through at once. BRITISH COLONIES TO JUDGE IRELAND Premier Asquith Proposes Solution to Home Rule Question Before House of Commons London, March 7.-Former Premier Asquith, speaking in the house of com- mons this afternoon, proposed that colonial statesmen take up and adjust the Irish question, subject to approv'li by parliament. Nationalists forced a postponement of decision until tomor- row. T. P. O'Connor precipitated the de- bate on the Irish question, moving to confer free institutions on Ireland. O'Connor bitterly recounted Ireland's grievances, particularly dwelling upon the treatment of the participants in the recent rebellion which, he said, "transformed a friendly people into one filled with bitter hatred of the country." He advocated immediate home rule for the safety of Ireland, England, the empire, and for the al- lies. O'Connor's motion was designed to enlist the whole house in a general effort to settle the much debated Irish question. The nationalists withdrew from the house immediately to meet elsewhere and determine their attitude regarding the government's proposals. Hear from White Star Liner Baltic New York, March 7.-The White Star liner Baltic, about which there has been concern because she apparently was overdue, has been reported at Ambrose light, and was expected to dock tonight, line officials announced this afternoon. The Adriatic is expect- ed here Friday with 37 first class pass- engerg, 25 second class, and 87 steer- age. Weird Story of Poisoning Comes to Light in London Conspiracy London, March 7.-As wierd a story of plotting and poisons as ever was attributed to the Medici came to a close in the old Bailey prison this afternoon when the crown, through Attorney-General Sir F. E. Smith closed its case against the quartette accused of conspir- ing to kill Premier Loyd-George and Minister Arthur Henderson. Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, the .oldest of the conspirators, mother of Miss Hetty Wheeldon and of Mrs. Alfred Mason, was the first witness for the defense. She swore that Inspector Gordon of Scotland Yard approached her as a conscientious objector to military service, con- cealing his true character as a secret service agent, and sought to obtain from her poison with which to kill certain dogs guarding cer- tain friends of his, other conscientious objectors, who were imprisoned in concentration camps, that they might escape. The crown called two expert toxicologists and pathologists, both of whom delivered a bewildering analaysis of the effects of various poisons found by Inspector Herbert Booth of Scotland Yard in the possession of the accused. MORGAN RETURNS AFTER SELECTION OF COSTUMES, BIGGEST VARSITY BAND ,TO APPEAR IN BOUNCEI DIRECTOR COMMENDS WORK CAST AND CHORUS IN HIS ABSENCE OF PROCEEDS TO WAR TO PUT STOP TO FILIBUSTERING BEGINS IN SENATE WALSH OF MONTANA EXPLAINS DANGER OF UNLIMITED DEBATE POWER SUGGESTED CLOTURE MEASURE STRINGENT Would Limit Discussion to One Hour and Provide Against All Substitute Bills Washington, March 7.-The fight 'to end filibustering was opened in the senate this afternoon by Senator.*Walsh of Montana, who declared: "Traitors might find their way into the halls of congress, and by filibust- ering hold the senate -at bay while a foreign foe thundered at our gates. It is not inconceivable that filibusterers might be actuated by traitorous senti- ments. Benedict Arnold "The revolution had its Benedict Arnold. Ten members of the senate were expelled for treason in 1861. A vice-president was indicted for treason at one time in our history. A member of this senate was once expelled for perfidious negotiations with enemies of this country. Can the senate make a rule under which it might not be held at bay?" Walsh's speech was very short, and the senate adjourned until tomorrow, shortly after he concluded. The cloture rule agreed upon by the conferees is 9 double-barreled pre- ventative against filibustering. In ad- ditidn to limiting debate to one hour for each senator, it provides that no amendment or substitute bills are to be offered after an agreement to limit the debate has been reached. A two- thirds vote is required to limit debate. Democratic Committee The new Democratic steering com- mittee was announced as follows: Martin, Williams, James, Reed, Sim- mons, Smith, Walsh, Thomas, Cham- berlain, Owen, and Robinson. Senator Hitchcock was named vice-chairman of the Democratic caucus. As such he becomes an ex-officio member of the steering committee. RUTHLESS SUB WAR SINKS 26 SHIPS DURING WEEK, REPORT OF ENTERTAINMENT APPAREL NEW ME1MBERS "The costumes are wonderful, the best I ever have seen for a college production," said Director Morgan of "Fools' Paradise," who arrived in Ann Arbor yesterday from Philadelphia where he has been for the past week personally supervising the selection of the costumes. "This is the first time the Van Horne & Son company has had our contract and they are mak- ing an especial effort to please us," he continued. "The costumes will be aplkted by March 13, and will be shipped immediately so that they will be here in time to allow us four or five dress rehearsals. "I was in Chicago yesterday inspect- ing the scenery. It is nearly com- pleted now and is being painted. I ex- pect it to be here within a week. "The work of the chorus and cast during my absence is particularly commendable. The boys have worked faithfully and I am highly pleased. At present the work is a week in ad- vance of last year at this time and things are going exceptionally well." The cast will rehearse at 4 o'clock this afternoon and the chorus will hold its next meeting at 7 o'clock tonight, both rehearsals to be held at Lane hall. The chorus men are requested to bring dancing shoes with them to their rehearsal as part of the time to- day will be devoted to a special dance drill. PROF. J. B. ROBINSON TALKS ON "NO WAR FOR AMERICA" "No War for America" was the sub- ject of the lecture given last night at Newberry hall by Prof. John Beverly Robinson of Washington university. Professor Robinson's remarks were especially interesting in view of the present agitation for preparedness. "War," said the speaker, "has nothing to do with the case to be decided. It simply settles which nation is the stronger, and not which is in the right. And yet we cannot overcome and abol- ish war until society is completely re- organized on a new and non-military basis." At the annual Band Bounce next Friday night in Hill auditorium, the Varsity band will appear with the largest number of members ever to- gether at one time in a campus con- cert. The ranks of musical men have been greatly augmente4 during the last few months, and one of the chief reasons for holding the concert is to apparel and equip this additional number. An original march, composed by Wilfred Wilson, director of the band, and entitled "U. of M. Band March," will feature the orchestral part of the program,, and vaudeville sketches, dances, and monologue acts will com- pose the remainder of the program. One of the feature acts will be the pre- sentation 'of a Pierrot and -Columbine act by Helen McAndrew, '19, and Ge- nevieve O'Leary, '17. Louis Emerman, '18L, and Seymour Simons, '17E, will present an original act in song and monologue. For musical numbers, the Wailani string quartet will present a program of Hawaiian melodies, while "Hep" Ingham's Jazz orchestra will render ragtime. Morrison Wood, '17, and Eva Bowen, '18, will appear in a novelty vaudeville act in monologue, and James H. Ste- phens will present a mandolin har- mony act. Tickets may be secured from student committeemen and from Sheehan's book store, Slater's, Wahr's, Grin- nell's, and Huston's. _____I THEN IT HAPPENED ! Engineers Seek Light Button, Then Light Dawns Yesterday afternoon the arrival of the hydraulic squad in the mechanical laboratory found the place in dark- ness. Immediately the members pro- ceeded to search for light switches and in so doing turned on the University fire alarm. The engineer and his assistant rushed into the room prepar- ed to start the big electric 'pumps. Thereupon the students explained their mistake with the suggestion that that particular switch be marked "fire alarm." Warrant is Out for International Spy Washington, ,March 7.- A warrant charging Arngaard Graves, self-styled Internationalist spy, with trying to ex- tort $3,000 from Countess von Bern- storff, wife of the former Berman Am- bassador, was filed in the district supreme court today. London, Mar. 7.-Twenty-six merch- ant vessels have been sunk by mines or submarines during the past week, the official weekly announcement of sinkings made by the admiralty said this afternoon. The report was as follows: Merchant vessels over 16,000 tons sunk, 14; vessels under 16,000 tons, 9; flshing vessels sunk, 3; unsuccessfully attacked by submarines, 12. During the week 2,528 ships arrived in Brit- ish ports and sailings numbered 2,477. Classical Club to Give "Ipliigenia?' Euripides' "Iphigenia in Tauris," will be presented by the Classical club on March 29 in Hill auditorium. Those taking part in the production are pay- ing particular attentidn to the use of the original Greek, while typical Creec- ian costumes will be used. Daily Errs in Previous Announcement It was erroneously announced in a previous issue of The Daily that Prof. Beverly Robinson of the architectural department would deliver a lecture on "No War for America" at Newberry hall last night. Gen. Scott Reappointed Chief-of-Staff Washington, March 7. - President Wilson today reappointed General Hugh L. Scott chief-of-the-staff of the army. d VESPERS 5 o'clock to-day Prof. Francis Newberry Hall W. Kelsey I r i . I Vv . _ .- Corneli- chigan TRACK MEET MARCH 17th 7:30 P.M. 11 Signed coupon number 14 received up to 6 P. M. March 12 to be exchanged for reserved seat tickets which will be mailed "not later than March 16th. Applications will be filled in the order in which they are received. Gymnasium attendances are still limited. If there are no tickets remaining on receipt of your application, your coupon will be returned. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 11 .