ATHE ICLI ,,DY; I'llBA13LE j pool. 41 ~IaiI j UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I SNOW I. I-- OL. XXVIL No. 116. i ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917. PRICE FIVE C w x v.c . .. .,... ...... SI A RULER ABDICATES; NEWV GOVERNMENT PRO -ALL FACULTY MNEN SEE RUSSIAN FREEDOM Believe Revolution Will Result in More Democratic Rule RIII:~AN ST'DENTS LOOK FOR E T ER TiRE ATiM ENT OF POOR Prof. C. H. Van Tyne Calls Action Big- gest Allied Gain of Past Year Expressions obtained from several faculty members and Russian students in the University last night, upon re- ceipt of news of the czar's abdication, seemed to indicate, that the new gov- ernment set up would tend to a more democratic Russia, and that it would in turn effect Germany if the civil revolution were quieted; The general opinion of Russian stu- dents consulted was to the effect that it would tend toward better conditions for the lower classes, better treat- ment of the Poles, and a more demo- cratic government. The statements received from fac- ulty members are as follows: Prof. C. H. Van Tyne of the his- tory department--" Because the allied powers are now all democratic and this action will make Russia demo- cratic, it will have the effect of unit- ing Russia more than ever with the allies. It is the greatest thing that has happened for the allies in a year." Prof. E. R. Turner of the history department-"The event may be good news for Germany. The upper classes may make terms with Germany in an effort to quell the revolution, or fight- ing among themselves they may make it impossible for Russia to put an effectual resistance on the east front. If the revolution is successful and the new government lasting, it will undoubtedly be good news for the allies." Dr. J. F. Scott of the history de- partment-"The psychological effect of the news in Germany may benefit the allies. It will undoubtedly result in a more efficient handling of the Russian army." Dr. W. L. Schurz of the history de- partment--"If liberal government ob- tains to full power permanently, it will mean the prosecution of the war to the bitter end." CORNELL ROOTERS TO BE WE LCOMED Vistors Will be Given Badges by Stu- dent Council Com- mittee Asks Peace.for Sake of Nation Wilson to Seek to Avert Strike for Common Good of Country New York, March 15.-The critical international situation is the most im- portant factor in the conference of railroad labor chiefs and railroad managers that met here today to pre- vent, if possible, a national strike. Both sides use it as an argument, and it is expected that if the conference fails to achieve its purpose, President Wilson will appeal to employes and employers to settle their differences on the same ground. The 400,000 brotherhood men, ac- cording to their spokesman, W. G. Lee, are determined to get the eight- hour day now because, should war come, patriotism would make them feel obliged to stay at work. DAZZLING COSTUMES OF- SPECIAL SEAT SALE OF ONE HOUR WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON Costumes for "Fools' Paradise" val- ued at $2,000 arrived yesterday from the Van Horn company of Philadel- phia. Five changes of costume are provided for the leading parts and for all the other members of the cast except the ponies, who will appear in six different modes of attire. Daisy, the leading lady, will wear a gown of tan silk in one scene, and in another a cream lace evening dress, trimmed with bands of iridescent Shie silk embroidered with spangles. Gwendolyn will appear in two even- ing dresses of blue chiffon and apri- cot taffeta. Mandy will be resplendent in a green and red calico dress with bandanna and apron, while black satin and a red-fringed shawl with the fa- miliar mantilla and comb of Carmen will complete the picture of the Span- ish dancing girl. - David Hommel, the representative of Van Horn & Son, is at present in Ann Arbor making final arrangements in the consignment of costumes. Following the seat sale for women this afternoon at the Hill auditorium oox office, a general sale to the pub- lic will be held at the same place, lasting from 4 to 5 o'clock. This will give a last chance for those who over- looked the previous sales to procure seats before the general sale starts at the Whitney theater on Saturday morning. Orchestra rehearsal will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the School of Music. SCHERMERHORN SPES IN, STATEPEACE MEET MICHIGAN TO SEND SUPPORTING DELEGATION 'TO YPSI TONIGHT James Schermerhorn Jr., '18, will speak tonight inaPease auditorium,, Ypsilanti in the annual state peaceJ contest in competition with the rep- resentatives of four other Michigan schools. The order of speaking in the state contest is provided for by a constitu- tional provision, and the complete pro- gram is as follows: "A Militant Peace," J. Clarence Ponton, Michigan State Normal col- lege. "America in the World War," Don M. Dailey, Olivet college. "The Course of Empire," James Schermerhorn Jr., University of Mich- igan. "Organization or Destruction," P. A. Lawrence, Albion college. "Let Us Have Peace," Edward H. Koster, Hope college. The winner of the contest will re- ceive a testimonial of $75 and will rep- resent the state of Michigan in the next elimination contest to be held in April, the central group of states, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, each sending a contestant. The national contest will be held in Lake Mohonk, N. Y., in May. The members of several of the ora- tory classes are planning to attend the contest, and a number of colleges will send delegations. Combined Concert ComningApril 20 rhicago and Michigan Clubs Unite in Hill Auditorium Per- formance April 20 has been set as the tena- tive date for the concert of the com- bined glee clubs of the University of Chicago and the University of Mich- igan to be given in Hill auditorium. The Chicago club, which is one of the best in the middle west, will sing here this year while the Michigan club will journey to Chicago next year. Extensive plans are under way for the entertainment of the visitors while in Ann Arbor. They will stay at the different fraternity houses >f the city while here, and a dance will also be given for them. ALUMNUS IS ISSUED Editorial Favors Return to Conference for Better Athletics Proposed establishment of a grad- uate medical school in Detroit oc- cupies a prominent place in the edi- torial comment of the March Michi- gan Alumnus which left the press yesterday. Besides the editorial dis- cussion of this question is an article by Dean Victor C. Vaughan of the Medical school which points out the benefits which would be derived from establishment of such a school. Michigan's re-entrance into the con- ference is also the subject of a lengthy editorial discussion. The Alumnus favors the return, and expects it to bring about an era of good feeling which will put Michigan athletics on a better basis. Other articles are by Dean Henry M. Bates of the Law school, Charles H. Hamill of the Chicago bar, and Prof. A. S. Whitney of the educv tion department. Photographs show work at excavating for the new Unior. Change Place of Junior Law Luncheon The place of the junior law class luncheon and smoker after the "Maj Party" this evening has been changed from the Delta cafe, as formerly an- nounced, to the U. of M. restaurant at 620 East Liberty street. Tickets covering the expenses for the evening will cost 75 cents and may be se- cured from James W. Thomas, chair- man, or from any other member of the committee. GERMNS GET FEW DETAIS OF EVNTS Revolutionary Government Controls Means of Communication; Suppresses News MANY SHOPS ARE LOOTED; FOOD RIOTS IN PETROGRAD Reports from Moscow Say That Rus- sian Troops Have Joined the Revolutionists Berlin, March 15.-The official gov- ernment press agency today issued the following statement regarding the Russian revolution: "Only a few de- tails are known. Apparently the former government, meaning the gov- ernment which has been overthrown, controlled the telegraph wise until yesterday, and suppressed all news. Revolution Began Weeks Ago "From what has now transpired the Russian revolution began several weeks ago with isolated trouble in Petersburg and practically all Rus- sia's provincial towns. It was caused b'y lack of food. Street riots were al- most everywhere increased by degrees. Shops were looted. The working men struck until finally the public order broke down completely. Food Riots at Petersburg "Petersburg for several days experi- gnced food riots inthe populous quar- ters. On Thursday morning of last week several thousand workingmen went on a strike. On Friday at dawn the streets were crowded by an ex- cited mob assembling expecially in the neighborhood of the bake shops and bread factories. After 8 o'clock that morning it became known there was no bread for sale that day. "Immediately, as if inspired by some mysterious command, the crowd formed into parades and marched through the streets singing, yelling, and assuming threatening attitudes. A majority of these parades converged at the city hall. Others directed them- selves to the house of the military commander of Petersburg, General Khabalov. "At several places there were clashes between the mounted police and the populous. The following night all workingmen in all the printing offices struck, so that Petersburg was without newspapers. On Saturday night it became evident that troops were fraternalizing with the populous, which through unknown channels had been informed that the soldiers would not shoot even if commanded by the superior officers to open fire. Open Conflict Results "The struggle between the duma and the government degenerated into an open conflict on Friday when Presi- dent Rodzianko of the duma sent a special letter to the czar asking in peremptory words for the dismissal of the government and declining all responsibility for coming events in case the czar supported Colyzin, the leader of the opposition party. This letter was answered by Colyzin, who on Saturday dissolved the duma. Czar Left Castle Sunday "On Sunday, March 11, the czar left his castle where apparently he no longer felt safe, and hurried to the army. The attitude of the government thus being clear the revolution en- tered upon its final stage, which ended with the establishment of an executive committee and a revolution- ary government. Further news indi- cates that in Moscow also the revo- lution was victorious and that troops have joined the cause of the provis- ional government." STATE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES CABLE CONFIRMING REPORTS DEMOCRACY WINS OVER ABSOLUTISM London Dispatch Says Success Revolution Will Be One of Great Events of Century of I London, March 15.-If the Russian revolution is successful, as passages of dispatches by the British censor indicate, its apparent success would tend to show one of the greatest his- tory making events of the century has occurred. It is the triumph of de- mocracy over absolutism. May Abdicate in Favor of Son That the revolutionists intend to. maintain the outward form of the government it has had is indicated by the dispatch that the czar may abdicate in favor of his son. Such a course would undoubtedly be ap- proved by the democratic duma ele- ments, but the report that the czar will step down indicates he is to be shorn of all his previous autocratic powers. The czarevitch is a boy of 13 years of age, about whom there has always been the greatest mystery. Four girls were born to the czarina before the czar's long hoped for son arrived. In his infancy there were various cir- cumstantial stories that he had been crippled by a fanatic; that he was weak minded; that he was sickly; that he had died. Certainly he was surrounded by every known resource of the czar to guard this child, the last of the line. The crown would have passed to another branch of the family had this much prized so died. The Russian constitution does not permit daughters of a monarch to suc- ceed to the throne. g Czar Regarded Weak Czar Nicholas is the only world fig- ure of complete autocratic control left in these modern days. His very title, emperor and autocrat of all the Rus- sions, suggests his power, but the czar has always been regarded as weak and vascillating; a prey to su- perstitious influences; a man of inde- cision and negation. Someone else was always behind the thrown. The last real ruler of Russia, ac- cording to belief, was the monk, Ras- putin, the czar's personal religious arbiter. He swayed the czar 'to suit his own purposes, and Rasputin was the exponent of absolutism. Although a peasant himself, he believed in ab- solute autocracy. He was bitterly pro- German and anti-ally. He was mur- dered a few months ago. FAIL TO REACH VOTE Friends of Columbia Treaty Predict Favorable ActionSaturday Washington, March 15.-The sen- ate adjourned late today unable to reach a vote on the Columbia treaty during its five and a half hour extra session. Friends of the treaty pre- dicted a favorable vote for Saturday noon. RUSSIAN STUDENT SAYS HIS PEOPLE ARE AGAINST WAR Abraham M. Elkind, '20E, a native Russian, said last night when inform- ed that the Czar of Russia had abdic- ated that the Russian people were as a whole against the war. "The influence of Tolstoi's teachings has done much to bring about this attitude. The Russian people enter- ed upon this war- principally to get Constantinople; After the struggle I expect that the nations now partic- ipating in the struggle will join against England." When asked if the hange in gov- ernment would bring about any dif- ference in the attitude of the nation in the war he said that he thought that the attitude would remain about ithe same. DUMA AND ARMY FORCE WITHDRAWAL OF CZAR NICHOLA!t RULER QUITS THRONE AFTE THREE DAYS OF REVO- LUTION OBJECT TO DRIVE OUT PRO-GERMAN OFFICIAL New Russian Government Said to I More Pro-Ally Than Former Dynasty BULLETIN London, March 15.-Bonar Law informed the house of commons today that Czar Nicholaschasab- dicated and that Grand Duke Michael will become regent. By Ed L. Leen (United Press Staff Correspondent.) London, March 15.-Revolution has succeeded in Russia. The czar has abdicated. The duma and the army, or at least powerful elements in both groups, have overthrown the govern- ment. The object of the revolutionists was to drive out of power forever the pro- German officials who, since the start of the war, have been reported as hindering Russia's full participation with the entente against Germany. Three days of intermittent fighting preceded the assumption of full con- trol by the revolutionists. Capture Ministers The principal clashes occurred in the cities of Petrograd and Moscow. Many houses were burned. Armed forces were repeatedly in encounters. Dispatches from the Russian capital today said the czar's ministers had been captured, including Premier Sturmer and Minister of the Interior Protopoff. These two were later re- leased. The provisional government, it was said, had established govern- mental committees at Petrograd and Moscow. In Petrograd, at least, the Russian army garrison aided in the coup-d'etat by the revolutionists. New Government Pro-Ally The new government in Russia is pro-ally. It is also likely to be even more pro-ally than was the former bureaucratic Russian government. One of the main forces for the overthrow of the czar's bureaucracy was the re peated charge that his officials wer of pro-German leanings. That the revolution has been successful wa indicated in the establishment of the previsional governmental branches a the two largest Russian cities. Petrograd Bridge Blown Up Advices from the capital indicate that severe fighting may have attende the overthrow of Russian absolutism The bridge over the river at Petrogra was reported to have been blown up The duma elements which have ap- parently succeeded in overthrowing the last absolute monarch of the tim are violently democratic as opposed t the absolutism of the Russian pluto cracy. Throw Off Military Inpediments Dispatches late today from Petro grad emphasized that the revolutio was not one against the ruling dyn asty. Rather it represented the army'i determination coupled with that of th duma to throw off impediments t Russian military success. These im pediments, it was assumed, were th pro-German elements " in Russia' bureaucracy. The Petrograd advices made it plai that pro-Germanism among Russiai officialdom was so rampant that th Russian people believed it responsibl for hindering Russia's successfu prosecution of the war. Governin committees of the new order were se completely in control in Petrogra and Moscow. Lincoln-Douglas Debate Will Be Gve The Alpha Nu Debating society wil reproduce the Lincoln-Douglas debat at its regular meeting at 7:30 o'cloc tonight in University hal. Corneli rooters who accompany the bi: red team to Ann Arbor will be r.et at the station by a committee of he Student council who will provide t: visitors' ribbons. These 0 onu:wii be worn on the coats of e C. roians in order that Michigan miay recognize them as guests of he University and treat them with ourtesy. _y iting rooters in past years have been shown the. politness and re- t tit which they should command of us as our guests," reported a member of the ribbon committee before the Studcnt council in a meeting held last night. "We have received word that the Cornell team will be accompanied by 65 members of the student body," lie continued, "and it is the duty of every MIchigan man to do his best to entertain them and the track men during their stay in Ann Arbor." The Senate council has been peti- tioned for permission to hold a Moth- ers' and Fathers' day at the time of the May Festival. As soon as this has been granted the Student council will begin planning for that event. A meeting of the memorial fundl chairmen of the senior classes of the campus has been called for Sunday afternoon. The idea of combining class memorials into a joint. fund will be considered at this meting. FAThER OF PROMINENT "M"- MEN DIES IN DETROIT Detroit, March 15.-Edward Duffy of Ann Arbor, a prominent figure in mercantile and political affairs of the state for about 50 years, died here yesterday after an illness of two weeks. He was 83 years old. To students of the University of Michigan during the last half century and particularly to those of Irish de- scent, he was probably one of the best known and most respected of Ann Arbor citizens. Mr. Duffy's sons and *aughters survive him. Among the alumni of the University of Michigan are James E. Duffy of Bay City and Nate Duffy of the Ann Arbor Gas company. Both were prominent ath- letes, having been captains of Michi- gan Varsity football elevens during their college days. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St. Thomas church in Ann Arbor. Burial will be in Detroit. Prof. It. X. Wenley Speaks at Temple Prof. Robert M. Wenley will give the sixth and last of a series of lec- tures on "European Backgrounds" at the Temple Beth El in Detroit to- night. The subject of this week's lec- ture is "The Good European or What'?" Washington, March 15.-The state Gen. G. W. Goethals' Films Damaged department received official cable- Major-General George W. Goethals grams substantiating in general terms failed to show the moving pictures the report of a Russian revolution. which were advertised for his lecture The Russian ambassador having no Wednesday night. The films which word of his own called upon Secre- he intended to show were damaged tary Lansing this afternoon for the in Boston just before he came to Ann state department news. Arbor.