THE WEATHER PROBABLY AIN TIM)A Y r r e y r. £ i a Dat UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVIL. No. 136. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, : :: S DAY, APRI L 18, 1917. PRICE FIVE'( i DRAA! RESOLUTIONS TO AWARDi CREDIT Men with Passing Grades Will Be Given Semester's Work When Departing for War LITERARY FACULTY RESOLVE TO REWARD THOSE LEAVING Students May Be Allowed to Drop Work to Take Up Military Science Courses Final resolutions were adopted by the faculty of the College of Litera- ture, Science, and the Arts during the spring vacation in regard to the credit to be awarded to students who leave college during the semester to enter a branch of the war service of the federal government. The resolutions follow: "I. That a committee of three be appointed by the president to repre- sent this faculty in matters pertaining to military instruction and service, this committee to meet when neces- sary with a similar committee already appointed from the engineering and architectural colleges. The recommen- dations of this commmittee shall be reported to the faculty for approval. "2. That any student of this col- lege who receives permission from the dean to leave his college work during a semester on account of military or naval service, shall be given credit for the full semester's work, provided his record has been satisfactory to his in- structors. senior students leaving college work before the close of their last semester may be graduated with their class on the same conditions. "3. That credits for work left in- complete given to students entering military or naval service shall, be re- corded as passed, without a definite grade. "4. That students may be allowed to drop work already elcted in this college to the extent of six hours, re- ceiving half credit for the same, on condition that their record has been satisfactory, in order to elect courses in military science to be offered in the engineering college after the spring vacation; such courses to be given six hours each week for three hours credit. Under the circumstances credit in these technical courses shall be accepted without question in this col- lege." In order to make clear the mean- ing of the third resolution, Registrar Arthur G. Hall has explained it as fol- lows: "The grade of 'passed' is treated as 'C' grade or higher, according to the average of other graded work done in residence." At the meeting the July rule re- garding attendance at commencement was repealed, and. a new rule estab- lished in its place. The new rule is to the effect that those students who have completed, the requirements for graduation must be present on com- mencement day unless they get ex- cuses from their respective deans, or f they will not be granted their diplomas till July. ADELPHI STOPS PLANS FOR REFURNISHING CLUB ROOMS Law Students To Continue Drilling Program Established Before Vacation to Be Followed Until Of. ficer Arrives According to Professor Wilgus, who has charge of the military training work in the Law school, the program adopted in that department before the spring recess will be continued until Major Castle arrives and takes charge of the work. The time of Major Castle's arrival is not known so the present arrange- ments will be continued in order to give the law men an opportunity to drill as muich as possible. It is ex- pected that Major Castle will make a considerable change organizing the de- partment on a more permanent basis. The faculty of the Law school is at present considering a change in the program and method of conducting classes which will enable the students to make the best of the opportunity for training which will be introduced. Prof. E. C. GoddArd, who has charge of any changes which may be made, stated last evening that thus far no definite steps had been taken, as the amount of drill that will be required is not yet known. HAIG'S MEN CONTINUE BIGAdVANCES INEAST GERMAN LOSS ESTIMATED AT 1011,000 KILLED, WOUNDED AND PRISONERS Bulletin London, April 17.-Another drive of a Brilish wedge in the Geiman front and a halt of a Ger- man counter attack was reported by General ilaig late tonight. "In the neighborhood of Havrincourt wood we progressed further to- ward jMhe village of Couzeaucourt," said the statement. "West and northwest of Lens attempts to' drive our advanced troops back failed." HOW COLLEGE STUDENTS MAY HELPGOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES ENCOURAGE STUDY OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND DRILL By H. C. L. J. What should the college undergrad- uate do now to serve his country? This problem has been answered in at least three of the leading eastern universities in no uncertain terms. Harvard, Yale, and Princeton believe the university man's place is at pres- ent in the university. While provis- ion's have been made assuring seniors in good standing their diplomas in- case they enlist, the faculties of these strongholds of preparedness support training - in colleges. Gen. Leonard Wood stated, in a telegram to the president of Hlarvard: "I advise Harvard students to con- tinue their present university work and military training until such a time as the plans for the mobilization of citizen forces are promulgated. To leave now is in every way inadvisable and can serve no useful purpose." Study Military Science In accordance with this sentiment, universities everywhere encourage the stuCd of military science, and actual drill< in order that the students may successfully pass examinations and becr!ae members of the officers' re- j ichigan Spanish War Volunteers - ( - - - When the call for volunteers for the Spanish-American war was issued on April 26, 1898, Michigan's student body loyally responded to its country's appeal. Company A of the Univer- sity of Michigan rifles was organized, and drilled incessantly. At a big-assembly held on the cam- pus in May, 1898, addresses were de- livered by the mayor of Ann Arbor, officials of the University, and Henry S. Dean, a colonel in the civil war, and at that time a Regent of the Univer- sity. Though they were in readiness to depart to the front, Governor Pingree ordered the soldier-students to pursue I their studies until such a time as their services might be urgently required. Due to the brevity of the war, the company was never called to arms. Lieut. A. L. C. Atkinson, 98L, who is seen in the cut at the head of the company, was later appointed secre- tary of Hawaii, a position which he held from 1903 to 1907. 0. H. Hans, '00L-'01, then business manager of the Michigan Daily, served in the capacity of sergeant and left guide. Mr. Hans, who is now manager of the Ann Ar- bor Press, is the only member of the volunteers in Ann Arbor at the pres- ent time, and to him The Daily is in- debted for the use of the picture. 1.50 MEMBERS OF VACATION CORPS ANSWER ROLL CALL BATTALION W IL L CONTINUE TRAINING UNTIL OFFICER ARRIVES EXPERIENCED MEN MAY BE ADMITTFED Regular Wednesday Night Drills to Be Resumed in Gym- nasium Approximately 150 members of the vacation battalion of student volun- teers reported for drill today, taking their usual places in the five com- panies. The afternoon's workout con- sisted of a march from the campus to Ferry field and return. Regular drills will be held every afternoon under the direction -of Prof. J. A. Bursley until the United States officer arrives to take charge of the battalion. The following schedule has been ar- ranged for the rest of the week: Com- pany A will drill every afternoon from 4:30 to 5:15 o'clock, Company B from 4:30 to 5:30, Company C from 5:05 to Public "s Attitude A Serious Problem Broadwvay Starts To Conserve food I Prof. J. S. Reeves Says the Danger Now the Nation That This Is Facing With the British Armies Afield, April 17.-France's brilliant part in the great offensive stimulated British forces to redouble their energy today. The great drive Monday that, culmin- ated with the wresting of an entire 40-mile line from the Germans and a total Teuton loss estimated at 100,000 killed, wounded, and prisoners, has furnished new vigor to the troops. General Haig's forces continued their steady advances today and the outposts and patrols kept pushing for- ward in the past. More field guns were capturegI in Hirondelle wood. Meanwhile desperate wouk of destruc- tion of the Germans continues in Lens, now fast doomed by the British en- circling movement. Today the Germans dammed the Souchez, backing up the water in Lens. Lievin, a suburb of Lens, now held by the British, was totally de- stroyed before the Germans were forced out. The great coal mines and coal works there have been wantonly destroyed. CARRA7. ZA'S TROOPS BEGIN TO CONCENTRATE AT CHIHUAHUA El Paso, Texas, April 17.-Concen- tration of thoasands of Carranza troops at Chihuahua is detailed in ad- vices. received from the interior to- day. Carranza garrisons have been withdrawn from Durango, Zapatecas, Aguas Calientes, and Nuevo Leon. LighteEn trainloads of these troops have already arrived at the Chihuahua, City concentration camp. It is report- ed that a large part of this force will be sent to the border when mobiliza- tion is completed. serve corps. The officers' reserve corps was pro- vide. for by the national defense act of Jane 3, 1916, in order that officers might be on hand in case of an in- crease in the size of the army, or the, loss or transfer of commissioned of- ficer in time of war. The examinations are for six sorts of sl rvice: Infantry, cavalry, field ar- tillei:y, coast artillery, engineering, and signal corps. A knowledge of in- fantry regulations is required for each division. Examinations conducted in this branch are based upon the follow- ing texts: Army regulations and general or- ders, infantry drill regulations, field service regulations, small arm firing regulations, military law and topo- graphy. In the case of college stu- dents, the tests in grammar, arith- metic, geography, and history are waived. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements are: The applicant must be 21 years of age. Each officer must be physically, mentally and morally qualified to hold his commission. He must be a citizen of the United States. Liabilities for service In the O. R. C. are divided into two parts: In time of peace, and in time of war. In the former case, the officer in the reserve corps holds his commission for five years. The secretary of war may call upon him for drill or instruction for a period not exceeding 15 days in each year. In case of war, an officer may be ordered to temporary, duty with the regular army, he may fill vacancies in the national guard, be in a volunteer organization, drill recruits, recruit rendezvous and depots, or he may train newly enlisted men. Receive Officer's Pay While in service, each officer exer- cises command appropriate to his grade and rank, receiving the pay and allowances of corresponding grades in the regular army. In peace times the officer retains his title and may wear the uniform of his grade on occasions of ceremony. By furthering drills and the study of military science, the universities are giving undergraduates an opportunity to take their places as commissioned officers. Perhaps the keynote of the movement is found in the statement of the Yale university emergency coun- cil: "The most serious and' dangerous thing confronting this country today1 i-s the public's idea that this war is tof be a summer's picnic and that theI allies will clean up the war within twox or three months," declared Prof. Jesse S. Reeves of the political science de-t partment yesterday in an appeal for a more actiov interest in the pres't crisis. "Nothing will go further toward de- feating the policies of the govern- ment," he continued, " than this samet attitude of mind, and every individual must give his full 100 per cent of backing. The fact that a British fleet{ stands between us and the Germans must not lull us into a sense of false, security. The extent to which the government is preparing for a long and serious war, the sending of a war commission by the allies, and the ex- tent of their preparations should dis- count any notion which might arise in the minds of the people from the present retirement of the Germans on the western front that, the war will soon end." Professor Reeves urged that every-" one make a decision as to the best way he can serve his country, and ex- pressed a belief that legislation would shortly be passed forcing all to make Fuch a decision. He especially em- piia sized the necessity of students go- ing to work on farms for the next four or five months, thus helping to lessen the food shortage. FOR!!ElI MANAGING EDITOR ENLISTS IN NAVY AS YEOMAN Francis F. McKinney, '16L, who was managing editor of The Michigan Daily last year, has enlisted in the navy and is now stationed at New- port, R. I. Mr. McKinney has the rank of a yeoman, a position involving secretarial and clerical work. Commissions of 7 Students Approved Commissions in the ordnance offi- cers' reserve corps for five graduate students and two seniors were ap- proved yesterday by Prof. A. H. White of the chemical engineering de- partment, Their names are withheld.1 Hotels, Cafes, and Lobster Palacest Cut Expensive and Fancy Dishes Off Menus New York, April 17.-Broadway's lobster palaces, big hotels, and cafes3 eliminated fancy dishes from their menus today as a war conservation1 measure. The most extravagant street1 in the world intends to lead the na- tion in moderation. "No more fancy food. No more un-. necessary dishes, said Secretary !arry P. Simpson. "We won't cut; the prices, but we will keep them from going higher. We have cut the menus one-third, and later they will be chopped off to half their original size. New York has learned to expect to be offered a lot of unnecessary things, but it and the rest of the nation will have to get over it.' PLAN HOME GUARD Corps Will Probably Be Organized at Meeting of Rifle Club An Ann Arbor home guard will probably be formed at a meeting and drill of the Ann Arbor Rifle club to be held at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night in the city Y. M. C. A. It is the intention of the club to organize a voluntary military corps which will be able to act as a home guard in case of necessity. The work will consist in doing guard duty, pro- tecting bridges, and watching rail- road property. With the departure of Company I of the national guard, the club will probably assume some of the former's duties and use their equipment. The Rifle club is open to all towns- men and students over 16 years of age. It places no military obligations upon the members in case of war. Col. A. C. Pack will speak on guard duty and other military matters at the meeting tomorrow night. PROF. LOVELL WILL SPEAK TO FRESHMAN ENGINEERS TODAY Prof. A. H. Lovell of the electrical engineering department will speak this morning at the engineering as- 5:50, Company D from 5:05 to 5:40, and Company E from 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock. Men will report to their re- spective companies at scheduled time in the usual place. A limited number of experienced men may yet gain admittance in tha battalion, experienced referring to those who have had training either during the past week with the bat- talion, in 'some government camp, a year in some military school, in the state miUtia, or who have drilled for at least two months with some cam- pus organization. Men possessing these qualifications and wishing to en- roll in the battalion should report to Professor Bursley any afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in front of Alumni Me- morial hall The regular Wednesday evening drills will be resumed tonight in Wa- terman gymnasium under Major C. E. Wilson. All men wishing to receive elementary drilling should report to that command. After tomorrow night an effort will be made tor divide the men drilling in the gyr- -!!am into departmental divisions in order to pro- vide more systematic supervision of the work. Nearly all of the schools and col- leges on the campus with the excep- tion of the literary college have pro- vided for some sort of military drill- ing for their men. SIGHT U-BOAT OFF AMERICAN COAST Think Germans Have Information Re- garding Allied Commission Enroute Here New York, April 17.-The belief that Germany may have obtained informa- tion of the departure of British For- eign Minister Balfour, General Joffre, French Minister of Justice Viviani, and other members of the allied con- mission enroute here, was expressed here this afternoon as explaining the sudden appearance of a U-boat off the American coast. It was recalled that Germany learned in some way of the departure of Lord Kitchener when he was en- route to an allied country and sank the vessel on which he was a pas- senger. The report of the elhgage- ment with the submarine by the de- stroyer Smith served to emphasize the dangers faced by the allied com- missioners in their journey to this country. Adelphi house of representatives de- cided last night to discontinue for the present its plans for the refurnishing of the -club rooms. A fund for this purpose has been collected, but the society considers that it is inadvisable to carry out its plans at the present time. The Adeiphi-Alpha Nu fresh debate is to be held Friday night in the Alpha Nu rooms. Compulsory military train- ing for able-bodied citizens of proper age is the subject of the debate. Conscription of men for farm work during the war will be discussed at next week's meeting of the Adelphi. sembly for freshmen. Dean V. C. Vaughan is in Washington Prof. J. R. Allen will make an im- Dean Victor C. Vaughan of the Med- portant announcement about military ical school is in Washington, D. C., at- training. Two members of the honor tending a meeting of the United States committee will be elected from the list general medical board. nominated at the last assembly. "It is the opinion authorities that the; (Continued on of the university greatest military Page Six) k