11-IL WLA1-K1C' FAIR AND WARNER TODAY I Lit I!3Uf mill UNITED PRES DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I I I- ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1917. PRICE FIVE C "VOL. XXVII. No. 120. CABINET SESSION BRINGS NO CHANGE IN WARSTUTO IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT EX- :" ~ PECTED SOON ON CRISIS MEMBERS BOUND TO KEEP UTTER SECRECY No Additional Orders to Navy Depart- ment Given; Extra Session Question Unsolved£ Washington, March 20.-Shortly after today's cabinet meeting broke up the following statement was authorized by the White House: "The president and his cabinet discussed every detail of the situation fully. Beyond that there is nothing to say." There was no indication that this statement would be ampli- fled before morning at least. By Robert J. Bend'er (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, March 20.-There has been no change in the international situation since Sunday. This was one of two known facts that could be learned following a two-hour and 20 minute session of the cabinet with President Wilson this afternoon. Silent About Discussion The second fact was that no addi- tional orders were issued to the navy department along with those to speed up defense plans against German sub- marines. Only one cabinet member' would say a word as to what weighty matters were discussed behind the cabinet room doors, and he was un- usually reticent even in giving the two facts he dd give. Despite a silence unparalleled by cabinet officials since the start of the war there was a general belief that some important announcement might be forthcoming tonight from the White House as to President Wilson's views and policies in the present in- ternational crisis. Before they left the session the cabinet members were bound to utter secrecy. No Announcement of Session If any definite step was decided on, none of the officials would discuss it. They would not indicate even whether President Wilson himself might have an announcement to make or whether there would be an extra session earlier than April 16. EMSWILER TO SPEAK Will Address Weekly Fresh Engineer Assembly Today U.S. Recognizes New Government To Send Greetings to Russian Regime, as Soon as It Establishes Itself Washington, March 20.-The United States government is preparing to recognize the new rule established by the Russian revolution, it was learned today. As soon as the new Russian regime definitely formulates itself the United States will send greetings. The Russian army and navy support the new government, Ambassador Francis reported to the state department to- day. M inister Morris, Stockholm, report- ed today that the gendarmerie of Fin- land had been abolished by the duma commissionaries and that the Finns had expressed confidence in the new regime. Governor-General Seyns of Finland has been arrested and the Russian senator, Lipski, has been ap- pointed in his place. There was no mention of the Hel- singfor rioting or at least the depart- ment made no mention of rioting there. SAYS AMERICANS NOT RESPONSIBLE Major G. 6. Williams Addresses Xili- itary Organization Last Night I 1.._ GERMAN RETREAT BECOMES SLOWER !'e to Either Stormy Weather or to Teutons Reaching Prepared Positions E GACEMENT MAY BE PRELUDE TO WORLD'S BIGGEST BATTLE Use Cavalry for First Time in Con- centrated Attacks Since Early Days of War London, March 2.-The German re- treat on the west front slowed up per- ceptibly today. Dispatches from the press headquarters at the British front said this might possibly be attribut- ed to stormy weather. It was also possible it might mean the Germans were reaching the line of their long prepared positions. Despite the weather and the, slow- ing up of the German flight the Brit- ish, nevertheless, progressed consider- ably, the dispatch said. The French official statement of today indicated a similar slowing up between the Avre and the Oise of the German retreat and, likewise, remarked on the bad weather. The Berlin statement revealed a number of engagements along the whole of this front. The forces en- gaged in this theater of the war are now fighting intopen ranks. Cavalry has been called into use here for the first time in definite con- centrated attack since the early days of the war. Military experts have been predicting for some days a slowing up in the German flight due to the ap- proach of the retiring troops to the new Hindenburg line where positions have been prepared for months. It may be that the fighting is mere- ly a prelude to a general engagement all along this front. Such an engage- ment due to the length of the front, the preparations made by the belliger- ents, and the approach of the warmer weather, may bring the greatest battle in the world's history. INCREASED LAND FORCE NECESSARY Needed to Protect Railway Bridges, Seacoast Towns, and Wa- ter Systems Wrings Renolver To Wilson Instead. Of Suit Of Armor Washington, March 20.-Alexander Gwiazdowski, 31 years old, of Toledo, is under arrest today following his effort to make a tele- phone engagement with President Wilson. Gwiazdowski said he wanted to show a suit of armor worn by Russian soldiers in the Japanese war. Gwiazdowski waa accompanied by Joseph Klodziez- czak, 25 years old. Detectives declared he neglected to bring the suit of armor, but had instead a revolver and 25 cents in cash. SEENSTARS OF APPEAR TONIGI OLD ACTORS VIE WITH NEW OPENING 1917 UNION SHOW I_, US. HAS SUPPORT Of AlL SOUTH AMERICAN STATES PREPARE FOR LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DRILL SO DECLARES ALVAREZ IN ON INTERNATIONAL LAW "In case of war the United will have the sympathy of South America," declared TALK States entire Senor "The one thing that is lacking in the American people today is individ- ual feeling of responsibility to our country," said Major Gardener S. Wil-" liams to graduates of national military camps who met last night in the Eng- ineering building for the purpose of organization and to adopt means of getting recruits to the summer milit- ary camps. Major Williams, formerly a member of the engineering faculty, and who is now chairman of the local commit- tee of the. National Military Training Camp association, emphasized the need for military training and exnrt- ed the i ne to do all in their power to increase the number of recruits to the summer camps. "The men who died in the Spanish- American war," he said, "died from ignorance of how to take care of them- selves in the field, because they lacked the training that the military camps are offering American citizens today." Prof. Joseph A. Bursley was chosen chairman of the organization. The other officers selected are H. Gray Muzzy, '17, vice-chairman, and John C. B. Parker, '17, secretary-treasurer. The organization will be known as the "University of Michigan Branch of Military Training Camps association." Another meeting will be held at 7 o'clock next Tuesday evening in room 243 Engineering building. ADELPHI HOUSE CHOOSES MEN TO DEBATE ALPHA NU SOCIETY Alejandr't Alvarez in his address on "Fundamental Rights in International1 Law" yesterday afternoon in the Eco- nomics building. The reason for this,1 the speaker said, is the tendency to- ward pan-Americanism which is the policy of Latin-American .countries. "American universities have the duty of correcting what might be called a lack of Americanism," said Dr. Alvarez. "It is the duty of scien- tific men to study the social and po- litical reaction that will follow the war. This study must start at the in- tellectual centers, at the universities." Dwells on Wkr The speaker next dwelt on the pres- ent war, declaring that America has protested against certain action by the belligerent states because it vio- lated the law of neutrality. "Every1 violation of international law is a menace to the peace, commerce, and tranquillity of every country," he de- clared., The distinguished Chilean piblcist next pleaded for a reconciliation of1 Latin-American and Anglo-Saxon theories and doctrines of international law. He traced the development of this body of science from the seven- teenth century to the present, declar- ing that the South American countries hold continental doctrines and that the United States clings to English tenets of international law, because states depend largely on their mother countries for their ideas. Existing Laws Weak There are weak points in each school of the law, said Senor Alvarez, and a careful study of international law will show that its existing rules are not all of universal application, but are simply national in character. A new way of studying international law in the Americas Is necessary, de- clared the speaker, "to find the dif- ferences between the two schools and to reconcile them. This will lead to an American contnenta scpl which will, ex.rcise great influence in the ifuture development of both conti- nental and Anglo-Saxon international law." Senor Alvarez will deliver the sec- ond ofthis series of three talks on in- ternational law at 4:15 o'clock this afternoon in room 101 of the Eco- nomics building. His subjet is, "The Necessity of Reconstructing Interna- tional Law." Columbia Fights for Free Speech New York City, March 20.-Charg- ing the board of trustees with at- tempting to "Prussianize" Columbia, the Spectator, Columbia's daily paper, has entered a protest against investi- gations which are being conducted by the board to ascertain, whether dis- loyalty to the United States is being taught in the class room. According to the editorial in which this protest is made, faculty and stu- dents alike look upon this move as one which will deprive them of the free- dom of speech which they now poss- ess. . CORPS TO BE COMPLETELY RE- ORGANIZED AT TONIGHT'S ASSEMBLY Preparations for the largest attend- ance recorded this year have been made by the officers of the voluntary drill corps for tonight's meeting. At least 250 men are expected to appear. The feature of tonight's drill will be complete reorganization. Three companies will be formed and each company divided into two platoons. Each platoon will in turn be divided into three squads. The captains of the three companies are as follows: Company A, J. D. Lowry; Company B, Mason Lyons, '19M; Company C, Nathan Schermer, '19E. A fourth company will be or- ganized if there are men enough to warrant it. Major Clyde E. Wilson will act as commanding officer of the entire organization. The work tonight will consist of close and extended order drills and the manual of arms. By courtesy of Dean Myra B. Jordan the men will have the use of Barbour gymnasium. The drill will begin promptly at 7 o'clock and continue for two hours., The men will' be addtessed during the evening by Lieutenant Henshaw of Company B. His subject will be "The Duties of the Engineering Corps in the Field." "FOOLS' PARADISE" TO BEGIN' AT 8 O'CLOCK Final . Dress Rehearsal Finds Cas and Chorus Ready for Debut "Fools' Paradise" opens at 8 o'cloc tonight in the Whitney theater. With cast and chorus in the best c trim and a capacity house assured Michigan's 1917 Union opera wi1 make its debut before an expectat first night audience. Vieing with the stars of 1917, seve men who have had prominent par in past operas will be present to sin again the favorite songs from forme productions. Durward Grinstead Edgar Bowen, Fred Lawton, Fran Bachman, Waldo Fellows, Roy Scar lon, and George McMahon will be I the boxes, as well as Donal Haines author of a former opera book. Cast and Chorus Ready The final dress rehearsal last nigh found the cast and chorus ready fo the footlights, while the orehestr demonstrated its mastery over t' musical side of this year's opera. "Fools' Paradise" has a local se ting, the campus scenery being one o the points in which this year's oper differs entirely from other shows o recent years. Shows Fraternity and Dorm The first act shows the Kapp; Climax fraternity and the Cookberx dormitory, with the Library in th background. The second scene is lai in the new Union building and po: trays the interior of the structure a it will appear when completed. Wit the possible exception of "Mich genda," no opera has had such a abundance of local color. A. A. Schupp, '17E, general chai man of the opera committee, will I in charge of all performances afte the opening night, as Director Morga will leave for Philddelphia immediat ly after the first performance. ART EXHIBIT OPENSI Reception Given Last Night to Ann Arbor Art Association Prof. J. E. Emswiler will address the weekly fresh engineer assembly at 11 o'clock this morning in room 348 Engineering building on "The Structure of the Mechanical Engineer- ing Course and the Group System." Prof. S. J. Zowski will speak to the assembly at a later date on other phases of mechanical engineering. These representatives of the me- chanical engineering department will aid the freshmen to choose their courses by lecturing upon their pro- fession and giving information so that the first year men can determine the particular line of engineering they are best suited for. Prof. H. E. Riggs Leaves for Chicago Prof. Henry E. Riggs of the civil engineering department is attending the convention of American civil and railroad engineers which is now being held in Chicago. From there he will go to Kansas City where he will be the principal speaker at a meeting of the alumni of the University of Kansas on Saturday night. At the close of the tryout for the freshman debating team to represent the Adelphi house of representatives in a contest with the Alpha Nu De- bating society, the following men were chosen to comprise the Adelphi squad: Albert E. Sawyer, '20, Lawrence Selt- zer, '20, and A. Joseph Himmelhoch, '20. C. H. Daley, '20, will act as alternate. The next meeting of the house will be held on Tuesday evening, March 27, at which time the Republican party will foster a measure by which the United States will take an active part in the formation of a league to en- force peace. EXPECT UNION DINING ROOM READY FOR USE THIS WEEK Denny Donovan, Michigan Union steward, states that he hopes to have the club dining rooms ready for the use of members by the end of this week. Repair work and redecorating] is being pushed in an effort to open up the cafe by that time. Washington, March 20.-While de- tails of defense plans naturally are being kept secret, signs increased to- day that officials realized the neces- sity for an increased land force if fed- eral protection is to be accorded great railroad bridges, seacoast towns, and vast water supply systems on which the nation's largest centers depend. War heads say they are certain that when congress comes back April 16, and the army appropriation comes up there will be small opposition to Sen- ator Chamberlain's universal military training plan or some similar system. Some go so far as to say that they expect President Wilson and Secretary Baker to come out and urge a uni- versal system. SPANISH CLUB TO FORMULATE PLANS AND ELECT OFFICERS Officers will be elected and general plans made at the first meeting of the Spanish club to be held at 5 o'clock today in room 403 south wing, Uni- versity hall. Two plans are now being consid- ered as to the manner in which the meetings will be conducted. Some of those interested propose that the club meet formally and under the super- vision of the faculty. Others say that it would be best to meet informally for conversational purposes. One of these methods will be decided upon today. The Ann Arbor Art association ex- hibit was formally opened last night when a reception was given to the members of the association. The exhibit is entirely made up of paintings owned by Ann Arbor peo- ple or by Ann Arbor artists. Prom- inent among the works of the local ar- tists are the landscapes of Mr. E. H. Barnes, and the series on Notre Dame by Mr. L. J. Makielski. Etchings by Rembrant, Zorn, and Seymour Hadon are on exhibition. Paintings by Whist- ler, Platt, and of such prominent American artists as Winslow Homer and Elizabeth Nourse are also shown. REV. FR. DILLON TO ADDRESS CATHOLIC STUDENTS TONIGHT The Rev. Fr. David L. Dillon, '96L, of Fenton, will address the Catholic Students' club tonight on "Duties of a Catholic Alumnus in Public Life." The lecture will be given at 7:30 o'clock in the Knights of Columbus parlors at the corner of Huron and Division streets. Honor System Falls at Ohio State Columbus, O., March 20.- In the opinion of a number of professors the campaign to establish an honor tra- dition at Ohio State has proved itself a failure. One professor thinks that the re- form failed because it was forced upon the student body, thereby depriving it of its real force. He points out that the slogans of the campaign 'tended to arouse opposition by their assump- tion that all students cheated. FIRST NAVAL BALL. TO BE HELD FRIDAY K. W. Heinrich, '17, and Lois Donald son, '18, to Lead Grand March The first naval ball to be held a any university in this country wil open at 9:30 o'clock Friday evenin at the Armory, with Kenneth V feinrich, '17, and Lois E. Donaldsoi '17. leading the grand march. A re ception will be held from 9 to 9:3 o'clock. 2he officers will wear service blu uniforms, and the marines the regu lar full dress white. President Harry B. Hutchins, RE gent Junius E. Beal, and the deans c all the colleges will be patrons of thi affs ir. The Detroit officers of ti First battalion, Michigan naval militi, will attend. Ike Fisher's 20-piece military ban will make its first appearance in un form. Another ,unique feature will b the programs which will contain cut of the ship and landing force work. Prof. C. E. Eggert Addresses Verel Eats, drinks, and short talks wer combined in the program of tb Deutscher Verein men's get-togethE last night in Lane hall. Prof. Ca E. Eggert discussed the ideals of ti Verein, 'while Dr. H. J. Weigand an several of the older men respondE to informal toasts. Lawrence Gol( sr it'i, '19, acted as toastmaster. On Sale' ON SALE TODAY= IA Everywhere GARGO LE I On sale Everlywhere 15 cents Showing the Funny Side of the Opera 15 cents ..