THE WEATHER r . iir it t~wut FAIR 'IAR1ER UNITED PRESS D1AY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVI No 126. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1917.'RICFIVE C APPLY SOFT PEDAL, TO WARSITUATION Senator Hitchcock Reports Sentiment in West Favors Care in Next Step U. S. GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO SPEED UP PLANS FOR DEFENSE Western sol Representative Thinks Wil- Still "Open-Minded" Re- garding Situation Washington, March 27.-While the government rushed with all speed itsI war preparations and the presidentj was discussing further speeding up ofI land and naval defense plans with his cabinet today, the soft pedal was ap- plied to war talk in certain quarters. Senator Hitchcock held a long con-i ference with the president at the White House. He reported that the sentiment back in the west strongly favors going slowly. Hitchcock leans to the view that congress now should limit itself to approving the armed neutrality course, and to providing means for preparing this country for further eventualities. Hitchcock did not presume to re- port President Wilson's views. He indicated rather than the president still has an open mind as to the formt of resolution he wll ask from con- gress. It may be, according to Hitch- cock, merely a request for prompt ac-t tion on appropriation bills to meet the growing expenses of preparedness, coupled with a request for authoriza- tion to carry out armed neutrality asy vigorously as the occasion may de-t mand.] It may be a- request for a declara- tion recognizing a state of war, or it may be a request for a declaration ofj war, though the latter is doubtful. ASSERTS NAVY LEAGUE MADE UP OF MUNITION MANUFACTURERS Whether a petition should or should not be circulated among the students of the campus asking their support in defeating the inauguration of compul- sry military training in the public schools, was the principal topic of dis- cussion at the Monday meeting of the University of Michigan branch of the Women's Peace party. Ruth Huston, '18, led the discussion by a talk on the peculiar nature of the war, in which she quoted from the records of the last session of congress, endeavoring to show that those fac- tions desiring to plunge the country into war are also representative ofj the steel, copper, zinc, and nickel in- terests. She asserted that the Navy league,. founded in 1914 for patriotic purposes, is made up of 19 men, all of whom are interested in munition and supply plants. ADELPHI UPHOLDS LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE IN DEBATE Enforcement of arbitration between ' nations on the verge of war by means of a league to enforce peace was ap- proved by a majority of Adelphi mem- bers at last night's meeting of the so- ciety. The house, divided into Demo- cratic and Republican parties, after a discussion of the question, decided to uphold the plan. Next Tuesday evening Adelphi's cup and fresh teams will debate the ques- tion of compulsory military training. The following night, April 4, the Adelphi-Webster cup debate will be held in room B of the Law building. The debate is crucial in the cup his- tory, as Adelphi will obtain permanent possession of the cup if it wins. The collection of funds for the re- decorating of the Adelphi rooms is nearing completion, and according to a statement of the committee, new desks similar to those in use in the Law school are to be ordered immediately. WHITE TO LECTURE FRIDAY ON "NEWSPAPER EDITING" Lee A White, '10, former 'head of the journalism department of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin and at present secretary to the editors of the Detroit News, will lecture here Friday on "Newspaper Editing," supplementary to course 32 in journalism. Mr. White will give a series of five lectures on this subject, alternating with those of Mr. Lyman Bryson, who Journalists Meet At'Y' Tomorrow Under the auspices of Sigma Delta Chi, the first of a series of get-to- gethers will take place at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in Lane hall. While the object of these metings is to bring into closer accord those stu- dents enrolled in the department of journalism, al other students interest- ed in newspaper work, are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Ex-Governor Chase S. Osborn was compelled at the last moment to fore- go speaking at the gathering, as he, had formerly consented to do. Prof. F. N. Scott, head of the department of journalism, Prof. John R. Brumm, and Mr. Lyman L. Bryson of the rhetoric faculty as well as Lee A White, '10, and W. B. Shaw, '04, alumni secretary, will speak on some phases pf journal- ism. Lenroot OPPoses W"ann Suggestion Progressive-Republican Leader Scouts Non-Partisan Organization for Congresst Washington, March 27.-Representa- tive Lenroot, Wisconsin Progressive- Republican leader, in a formal state- ment today announced his opposition to Minority Leader Mann's non-parti- san organization suggestions for the house. "I am confident the Republicans next Monday will present a candidate for speaker and a full set of officers," Lenroot said. He declared that instead of a non-, partisan plan there will be presented to the Republican caucus Saturday a proposition which provies in case of a deadlock the Republicans shall pro- pose a provisional organization con- sisting of officers of the last congress until the necessary preparations and war measures are passed. This would include the speaker and other house officers. Other vacancies would be filled in the ordinary man- ner. This provisional organization, however, would continue only until emergency legislation has been passed. Lenroot was frank:in his criticism of the Mann plan. "I do not see how any Republican can support it," he said. "His prop- osition sounds patriotic, but it will not stand analysis. It constitutes an admission that if the Republicans or- ganize the house the country will suf- fer." MANY LOST WHEN HOSPITAL SHIP SINKS Submarine Adds Total of 31 to List of Long Death Poster in Few Days London, March 27.-Thirty-one lives were lost and 12 persons are still missing from the hospital ship Aus- turias torpedoed without warning by a German submarine, the admiralty announced late today. The Austurias was sunk on the night of the 20th, de- spite the fact that she was fully il- luminated and her Red Cross signs plainly visible. Thirty-nine ofthose aboard her were injured in the ex- plosion. The official German wireless report yesterday announced sinking the Aus- turias. She was a royal mail packet steamer of 12,002 tons prior to her requisitioning for admiralty service, and was registered at Belfast. When Germany announced her policy of sinking hospital ships on the ground that the allies were using vessels painted with Red Cross insignia as troop and supply ships, the British government formally indicated that there would be reprisals if the threat was carried out. PROF. HERBERT SADLER AND 12 SENIORS VOLUNTEER SERVICES If the United States accepts the services tendered by Prof. Herbert Sadler of the marine engineering and naval architectural department, Pro- fessor Sadler and 12 seniors will shortly be put upon the work of draft- ing plans for new craft proposed by the department. A letter volunteering their service was recently sent to the. naval authorities. PROFESSORS HANUS ND AYRES TOSPEAK TODAY SHORT TERM STATE INSTITUTE CONTINUES SESSION HERE The short term state institute will continue its sessions in Sarah Cas- well Angell hall today, with Prof. Paul H. Hanus of Harvard and Dr. Leonard P. Ayres of the Russell Sage foundation, New York City, as the lecturers. Prof. Ralph V. D. Magoffin of Johns Hopkins university, Dr. Frank E. Rob- bins of the Greek department, Prof. Campbell Bonner of the Greek depart- ment, and Prof. Henry A. Sanders of the Latin department will lecture at. various hours today to the Classical- Institute conference in Alumni Me- morial hall. A dinner for high school principals and those interested in secondary school problems will be held at 6 o'clock tonight in the Michigan Union.r INLANDER APPEARS TODAY; PROMISE EXCELLENT NUMBER Oxford as it was and is has been treated by Prof. Willard Titus Bar-t bour of the law faculty, in a charmingI essay entitled "Glimpses of Oxford,"1 which appears in the March number1 of the Inlander which goes on sale today.1 The table of contents shows a light, essay entitled "Some Notes on the Uvular Art"; a fable, "The Frogs in Cream," by H. B. Teegarden, '17; az short story, "New Tricks," by Georgia Jackson; a sketch, "My Disciple," by Marjorie McKeown, '17, as well as a1 quantity of poetry and a number of editorials.; PROF. W. W. FLORER TO TALK ON 'THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION' Illustrating his lecture on "The Ameican Revolution by Picture and Word," with views of Boston and; Philadelphia in th revolutionaryf period, Prof. Warren W. Florer will deliver a patriotic talk at 7 o'clock to-] night in the Church of Christ, South University avenue. The purpose of the lecture is to re- fresh the ideas of early American his- tory and to present a new light on the4 war in which the United States gained its independence. No admission will be charged. HARVARD TO DISCONTINUE GAME IF NATIONAL CRISIS ARISES (Special from Harvard Crimson.) Cambridge, Mass., March 27.-The committee on regulation of athletic sports has empowered Chairman Dean Briggs to take action regarding the discontinuance of intercollegiate games if any national emergency de- mands such steps. Drillers Urged to Bring New Men Every student volunteer who has reported at previous drills is urged to bring with him a new man tonight. There are 15 positions open for men who can qualify as commissioned of- ficers. Dean Mortimer E. Cooley will ad- dress the members of the military training corps tonight, after the men have been put through some drills. Every one who attended the drill last Wed 'daw n ght will be expected to take the same place he occupied at that time., Deliver Lectures Today on Greek Play Two short lectures on the Greek play, "Iphigenia Amdng the Taurians" will be given at 4:15 o'clock this aft- ernoon in Memorial hall. Dr. F. E. Robbins of the Greek department will speak concerning the costumes, illus- trating his description with stereopti- con slides. Prof. Campbell Bonner of the Greek department will then treat the literary side of the play. Librarians Consider Use of Books Representatives of about 15 high school libraries of the state will meet in the Library tomorrow and Friday at 9:30 o'clock to' consider a course of instruction in the use of books and libraries in. high schools. This is the first meeting of the kind in Michigan, and is held in connection with the 52nd annual meeting of the Michigan Schoolmasters' club now be-' ing held in various buildings of the campus. Vote on Miitary Training Do you favor military training as provided by general war orders No. 49 to be put in effect at Michigan as soon as possible and that the Regents of the University shall make such drill compulsory on the freshmen and sophomores of the literary and engineering colleges, such training to be optional with all other students of all depart- ments & If SO vote YES. If NOT vote NO. Would you be willing to endorse compulsory military training to apply at once to all students of the University, provided the Regents deemed such a step advisable If SO vote YES. If NOT vote NO. Seventy Faculty Members Campus Organizations Answer Questions to and WAR TRAINING Al CLASS_ MEETING STUDENTS OF LIT COLLEGE GAT ER THURSDAY IN AUDITORIUM WOMEN MAY VOTE ON QUESTION TOMORRO' "FEIIGIA FINESSES"[ NAME of JUNIOR PLAY THIRD YEAR GIRLS ENTERTAIN SENIORS WITH CLEVER SATIRE What the women think of military training and co-education is cleverly portrayed in "Felicia Finesses," the play presented by the junior girls in honor of the seniors last evening in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. Jeannette Kiekintveld is the author of the play, which portrays in a good-humored way the trials of the "co-eds." Louise Hatch as Felicia, and Beat- rice Fales as Mr. Rufus Breezy, her guardian, shared honors with Wini- fred Corcoran as Grace Edison, and Lois May as Don Rood. Marian Hold- on as Gladys Geraldine Perkins, who spoke for herself and everyone else, furnished a large part of the comedy element, with Margaret Kerr and Anne Miller as close seconds in their roles of college men. Annabel Frink as Professor Crusty was ably supported by Louise William- son, Paulene Champlin and Milda Jos- enhaus as other professors, June Brooks had the part of porter, while Margaret Cooley appeared as a hold- up man. Virginia Cavendish was the studious and serious-minded room- mate of the frivolous Felicia. A number of catchy songs, and some especially graceful dancing added much to the effectiveness of the pro- duction, which was directed by Prof. John R. Brumm. BANK FILES APPLICATION FOR ONE MEMBER OF SENIOR CLASS The National Bank of Commerce, New York City, has filed an applica- tion with the economics department for the services of one member of the present graduating senior class. It 'is desired that the applicant begin work at the close of the present semester. All persons interested should see Prof. G. W. Dowrie of the economics department at once. Foresters to Hold Banquet Thursday The Forestry club will hold its an- nual banquet at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening at the Renellen Hospice. After the banquet there will be talks by A. C. Carton of Lansing, secretary of the public domain commission of Michigan; Professors Filibert Roth and Parish S. Lovejoy of the foresti'v department, and R. Watson, grad. 'Mr. A. F. Hawes Addresses Foresters Mr. A. F. Hawes, forester in th bureau of markets in the United States department of agriculture, spoke to several classes in the forestry depart- ment last week. Mr. Hawes has charge of the local agents in the north and west of the United States who instruct local county farms on points in forestry. Latin-American Club Initiates Seven Seven members were initiated into the Latin-American club at a recent meeting held in the parlors of the new Students' Y. M. C. A. The total mem- bership of the organization is now 32. Plans are being formulated to bring prominent speakers before the club at later meetings. GRAND DUKES PLAN TO AID RUSSGOVERNMENT NEW RULING BRINGS ORDER OUT OF CHAOS BY POLICING CITY AND IMPORTING FOOD Petrograd, March 27.-The Grand Dukes Michael, Alexander Boris, Serge, George, and Dimitry, and the Princes Gabriel, Igor, and Alexander joined in a formal telegraphic notice to the new government declaring their' desire to associate themselves with Russia under new regime today. ] All declared they supported the view expressed by Grand Duke Michael in1 refusing the throne, and renounced their rights and privileges under the old rdgime to now be exercised by the' new government. A steady improve-_ ment in conditions was visible today. The new municipal militia is main- taining excellent order throughout the city. Provisions are now coming regu- larly into the city- and the volume is increasing. Prices are slightly re- duced. All the new ministers work day and night mapping out govern- mental plans. One striking thing is the picture of the Chapmars and other squares in the city filled with recruits training for service at the front. The efficiency of the new regime is ex- emplified in hundreds of arrests of spies. START SEEKING OUT WIRELESS STATIONS ALONG GREAT LAKES Chicago, March 27.-Government radio investigators today began active preparation to run to earth and put out of business outlaw wireless sta- tions that are believed to be in exist- ence on the Great Lakes. Acting under instructions from Washington all amateur and private outfits are being located and ordered dismanteled. The nationality of the operators was also being ascertained. The round-up of alleged German agents and spies is also continuing unabated.. Colonel Barlow Speaks at Luncheon Members of the University of Mich- igan club of Detroit, will be entertain- ed at their luncheon today by the ex- periences of .Colonel Walter Barlow, '81L, who has recently returned with the Michigan troops from the Mexican border. The speaker is expected to give a vally interesting and authen- tic ecount of the conditions there from the standpoint of a soldier and To Speak on Subway Construction "Subway Construction Problems" is the subject of an illustrated lecture to be given before members of the En- gineering society at 7:30 o'clock this evening in.room 348 of the Engineer- ing building. The speaker is Mr. Wil- Ilim V. McMenimen, vice-president of the Dock Construction company. Speaker Sends Check to Law School The Hon. Charles H. Hamill of the Chicago bar, who spoke h'ere during the Washington's birthday program, sent a check to Dean Henry M. Bates of the Law school, yesterday, to be used in any way that will benefit that department. Following the adoption' last night of the preparedness resolutions which aim to place the University in a posi- tion to aid the country in preparing for war, the first step which has been taken by the combined committee of students and faculty provides for a student vote on the question of com- pulsory military training at Michi- gan. This training will be in the form which is provided by general war or- ders No. 49. Students of the literary college will- assemble at 11 o'clock Thursday morn- ing in Hill auditorium to cast their ballots. H. Gray Muzzy, '17, president of the senior lit class, will preside. The women of the, University will have a separate assembly at the same hour in the Natural Science building. Dean Myra B. Jordan will preside at this meeting and Dean Victor C. Vaughan and Professor Jesse S. Reeves will speak. All engineering assemblies will take place in room 348 of the Engineering building accord- ing to the following schedule: Fresh- men, 11 o'clock Wednesday; sopho- mores, 9 o'clock Thursday; juniors, 10 o'clock Thursday; seniors, 11- o'clock Thursday. The assembly for the College of Pharmacy will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday in room 151 of the Chem- istry building. Medical students will meet at 10:50 o'clock in the west amphitheater of the Medical building. Assemblies for all other departments have not been definitely arranged as yet. In order that the proposed training be thoroughly understood before the vote is taken, the committee has asked 70 faculty men to visit fraternity and clubhouses Wednesday night to an- swer the questions of the students. A meeting of these men will be held at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in room E of the Law building. Commerce Club Takes Trip to Monroe Definite arrangements have been concluded for members of the Com- merce club to. take the trip to Mon- roe, Mich., next Saturday at which time a visit will be made to several paper and furniture manufacturing plants. At the last regular meeting plans were discussed for another smoker in the near future. The official election of officers was postponed until a later date to be announced. Chief of 'Police Wants Dogs Muzzled A number of citizens have com- plained to police headquarters that bull dogs owned by students are not muzzled in accordance with the city ordinance. The chief of epolice de- clares that he is going to enforce this rule very rigidly in the future. Senior Law Canes Go on Sale Soon According to present plans the canes for the senior law class will be here ready for distribution before Easter vacation. They cost $2.50 each' and may be ordered from the following members of the committee in charge: Walter W. Wensinger, chairman; George W. Bixler, and Robert M. Good- rich. W. E. Band, '16, Visits Foresters W. E. Band, '16, who has charge of the forest work in the United States Indian department at Red Lake, Minn., visited the forestry department last week. Mr. Band was on his way to Difce, Ariz., to supervise some forestry work. Foresters Talk on Lookout Work Harry T. Gisborne, '17, and Harold W. Graham, '17, spoke at the Forestry club last night on "Lookout and Guard Work" at the meeting of the club in their rooms in the Natural Science building. Botany Professors to Lecture in East Professors F. C. Newcombe, H. A. Gleason, and H. H. Bartlett of the de-, partment of botany; have been invited to deliver addresses in Brooklyn at the dedication of the new buildings of the Brooklyn botanical gardens, April 20 and 21. Professor Wenley Gives Last Leeti Prof. Robert M. Wenley will deli the last of his series of lecturps "The Layman's Problems" at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Andrew's Episcopal church, talk on "The Church."