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VOLUME xxvn UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1926 NUMBER 10S Governmental System of Haiti Discussed Unwarranted Occupation And Martial Law Over Isle Poor Diplomacy By WILLIAM P. MIADDOX Yesterday tlie Council of State of the Republic of Haiti went through the farcical process of reelecting President Borne for another two years—an election unconstitutional but conducted under the protection of Brigadier-General John H. Rus sell, American high commissioner, and a brigade of American marines, and therefore permissible and pos sible. The Haitian 'constitution, drawn up under American supervi sion, provides for a popularly-elect ed legislature of two houses, who shall be charged with the election of the president. This legislature has never even existed because of American opposition. On January 10 last, American marines forcibly interfered to prevent the polls from being opened for the legal biennial election and orders were given that for the fourth time (I believe) the legislative election would be post poned for another two years. The reason was obvious. Popular opposition to the present Haitian government and the American occu pation is so strong that a legisla ture would be certainly chosen which would depose Borne and set up a president who would be less amenable to the wishes of General Bussell. On the other hand, the Councilor of State, which has ille gally exercised legislative powers for several years, is composed of two of Borne’s relatives, his pri vate secretary and most of the oth ers his public ministers (appointed by him), and is allowed by the Am erican representatives to exercise the unconstitutional power of re electing their candidate to the pres idency. No more flagrant perversion of American naval power and Ameri can diplomacy has occurred during recent years than the unwarranted continuance of this American occu pation of a nominally independent republic. Intervening in a revolu tion in 1915 in order to stave off a possible French or German inter ference, the American government forcibly imposed an ignominious treaty upon the unwilling Haitian government, giving the former vir tual control over the financial man agement of the republic, setting up a native constabulary to be “organ ized and officered” by Americans, and giving the American govern ment, whenever the necessity oc curs, this of course to be inter preted solely by the Amtericans. Whatever may have been the i justification of the original inter vention, the same causes no longer apply and American control has been continued actually for the pro tection of private investments and the financial interests of the Na tional City Bank of New York. It is true that during these 11 years the national debt of the coun try has been considerably reduced and there have been great develop ments in foreign trade. So much on the credit side. On the other hand it might be noted that Gen eral Russell reports a low agricul tural production, that the Haitian government is paying $400,000 an nually to American occupation of ficials (thp American government pays about $500,000 in addition), that over 3000 Haitians have been killed by the marines and gendarm erie, and that a rigid press censor ship, rivalling that of Mussolini in Italy, has removed the right of the opposition to express its grievances and has resulted in the arrest of 27 journalists. And yet, General Russell has the audacity to say that “the freedom of the press is absolute,” adding, however, that there is a law enforced to suppress abuses, a confession, which, in the light of facts, is self-incriminating. If it is absolutely necessary to our strategic and economic inter ests to retain control of Haiti, then it would be more straightforward to annex the country outright, in spite of the flagrant injustice of such an act. But the present policy of upholding violations of constitu tional government by the use of the bayonet in order to insure the safe (Continued on page four) Judges Hold Song Contest Big Success Interest in Old and New Tunes Shows Revival Of Oregon Spirit Volume and Harmony Pleasing to Committee Two Organizations Sing “Memories of Oregon” ’^/TTH the contest singing in Ore gon’s first Song Week more than half completel, the judges last night agreed that the contests were prov ing successful. Such a week of singing is reviv ing interest in Oregon songs and is helping to enhance school spirit, they say, adding that during this part of the stchool year when there are no rallies or games to rouse enthusiasm, such a week is adequate ly filling the bill. Special Credit Is Given Houses that have been visited by the judging committees so far have been singing all the songs on the printed lists with the exception of “Memories of Oregon”. Special credit has been given to the one or two houses which have learned this song, since no music is available. The hope has been expresed that this revival of the old songs will last and that the students will con tinue to sing them. The volume and harmony at all the houses is very good, according to the judges. DeLoris Pearson, one of the judg ing committee visiting men’s hous es, is very much pleased with the efforts shown by the organizations. “Some of the houses have also sung fraternity songs,” she said, “and if they would put as much pep into the Oregon songs as they show in some of their fraternity songs, it would be fine.” Presentation Indicates Work “I am very much impressed with the fact that the students are learn ing the songs and showing interest in the new ones,” said Ted Larsen, president of the men’s glee club. “The harmony and presentation of the songs illustrates the work and interest shown in the contest.” James Leake, member of the judging committee, says that on the whole the singing is very good. “I am surprised to find that most of the houses sing the new songs as well as {he old,” he said. “The only criticism I have to make is that some are singing the songs a little too slowly.” Singing Eeplaces Yelling In many eastern colleges, the song leader is on a par with the yell leader, and more and 'more singing is taking the place of yelling. With the help of the band and the song leader, music is being used a great deal at football games. Song week is but one step, in the opinion of Leake, in making Oregon one of the greatest singing organizations on the coast. “What we need,” continued Leake, “is about ten more Oregon songs. From time to time Dean J. J. Landsburv of the school of music has offered prizes for Oregon songs but there were few responses. I be lieve that if someone would offer a prize now, amidst the enthusiasm raised by Song Week, that the offer would be taken up.” Barney McPhillips, another mem ber of the committee, said that the singing had been very good but that some of the houses sang before the meal and because of his great hung er he was unable to appreciate the singing. However, he promises not to let this enter into his final judg ment. Moot Court Will Try Intoxicated Driver The moot court of the law school convenes again tonight when Frank Mayer will be tried on a charge of driving while intoxicated on March 31. The trial will be held at 7:15 in the circuit court rooms of the Lane county court house. L. L. Eav, ex-district attorney of Lane county, will be judge; Lloyd Crow and Harold Emmons will be attorneys for the state, and David Evans and Frank Keenan will be attorneys for the defendant; J. Ed win Keech clerk; James Powers,, bailiff, and Grant Williams, report-' Theatricalism, Excitement and Color of "Liliom ” Thrill W. F. G. Thacher Production in Chicago Has Joseph Schildkraut in Role Of Rough and Perverse Hero (Editor’s Note: Because this is the first presentation of uLiliom” in the North west, the Emerald has requested a review of the play by campus instructors and qualified critics who have seen it produced in the East). By W. F. G. THACKER Three years ago I saw a produc tion of “Liliom” in Chicago, Jo seph Schiildkraut played the title role. I had read the play before, but couldn’t make very milucli out of it. But the presentation of the drama affected me as have few plays that I have witnessed. In fact, I had never seen anything just like it. It was my first exper ience with the modern drama—as an actual theatrical prod,uc|tion— and I was thrilled by it. “Liliom” is theatrical—as a good play ought to be, I think. I mean that it was written to be played— not to be read. It iis vivid, color ful, exciting. It has movement and variety and change. And it has meaning, too. Only the meaning isn’t forced On you. You don’t think about it until afterwards. And what a part Liliom is! Sehild kraut simply ate it up. I remember feeling, however, that, after all, he (Schildkraut in the role) wasn’t a real roughneck, but a gentleman try ing to act like one. He wasn’t offen sive enough—quite. I think it takes either a natural turpitude or a very great art to do a thing of that kind as it ought to be done. That’s what Molnar is trying to project, you knorv: the soul of a roughneck. You can’t help liking Liliom; he’s a lovable rascal, but there are tiimies in the play when happiness is so near his grasp, and he lets it slip, or pushes it ruth lessly aside, just by reason of that ingrained perversity — well, you want to administer a swift kick where it would do him the most good. Of course, life does that to him—as it has a habit of doing, if you give it time enough. I think “Liliom” is well adapted to amateurs. The name character is the only really exacting part, and even that is by no means beyond the capabilities of a clever young actor, who will play the part with verve and energy. The very theat ricalism (I’m using the word in a good sense, you understand) will make it go. There isn’t a dull spot in it, nor a stupid line. It’s all life and variety and shifting moods and scenes and situations. A bit daring? No, I should say not. I’m sure no one will be offended. Oregon Netmen Overcome Reed On Rainy Court Okerberg, Cohn, Mead and Adams Take Matches; Doubles Called Off Four members of the Oregon ten nis team defeated four representa tives of Reed College in match singles play Saturday afternoon, and four others were deprived of participation by a sudden April shower that drenched courts, spec tators, and players alike and made further play impossible. Roy Okerberg, performing in the No. 1 position, routed his oppon ent, Bunny Swett, 6-1, 6-2, in straight sets. His. lapple-cheeked foe had a lot on the ball, lobbing, slicing, and placing lvis shots with precision, but could not stand up before the superior ranginess, driv ing power, and court craft of his lean antagonist. Melvin Cohn, a sophomore play ing his first inter-collegiate match, drove his opponent, Jerome Shapiro, to distraction with his tactics, swinging him from one side of the court to the 'other like a pendulum to win the first set 6-2. Cohn loos ened up in the second canto but led Shapiro at the end, 6-4. George Mead, veteran t-acfcet wielder, flashed brilliantly in his first set with Willett of Reed, win ning 6-1 by a dazzling exhibition of forehand and backhand shots. He slowed perceptibly in the second lap, however, but retained enough stuff to win 6-4. Many of Mead’s returns were uncanny, and he ap pears due for a big year with a little more conditioning and prac tice. Bill Adams, the fourth perfoiimier, tackled a tartar in Neil Atkinson, a brilliant but erratic Eeed man. Adams won both sets by the same count, 6-4, by virtue of his greater steadiness, although he was nearly showered out in the la9t set. The players, working hard to get the contest over and seek shelter, slip ped and stumbled through the last two games of the second set in a steady downpour which made scien tific play difficult, and raised havoc with racket strings. The doubles teams consisting of Harry Coffin, Herb Henton, Tom Cross, and Hal Hutchinson saved their wares for another day. Camille Burton, Clarence Hartman, “Doc” Stegeman, and Jim Forestel refere ed the matches. Both teams, singles and doubles, will face the Multnomah clubmen next Saturday in Portland in what promises to be exceedingly tough competition. The Portlanders num ber on their roster sueh performers as Walter Goss and Bob Kendall, men with wide reputations. Sophomores Win Cup For Stunt At Co-ed Frolic Regina DaVault Awarded First Prize as Negro Impersonator Into the hands of LaNita Gas kill, fairy princess of the sopho more stunt, “A Kiss,” did Mrs. Virginia Judy Esterly, dean of women, place the silver loving cup, award for the best class stunt of the April Frolic held Saturday eve ning in the Woman’s building. Be gins DaVault won the prize of $5.00 for the best character study of her impersonation of an old negro. The second prize of $2.50 for the best costuimle went ho Mary Pallera, instructor in Bomance Languages, who wore the costume of a Spanish peasant. “The Kiss,” presenting in chorus, dialogue and pantomilmie the release of the fairy prince from the spell of the witch who had turned him into a frog, by the kiss of the fairy princess, carried the University women back to their fairy-tale days. When the witch, who had come to the forest to gloat over the dis comforture of the frog-prince, left the stage, the frog chorus came from; their hiding places to cavort around the unhappy prince in a Charlestoning manner and to sing to him of the joys of a frog’s life. As they basked in the sunshine, frolicked with one another and snapped at flies, the prince sighed for a deliverer. ' And lo! A prin cess surrounded by her handmaidens came into the forest to play with the silver ball. A careless threw, and the ball rolled into the deep well. The frog prince promised to fetch the ball if the princess would for one day do all that he asked. ..She consented and soon had her ball. When asked for a kiss, she turned up her nose and left the forest to return almost immediately with her kingly father who had decided notions of royal honor. The frog in a melancholy song pleaded his case. The princess’s white robes enfolded him as she stooped to kiss him. The stage was dark for a moment. Then the full light revealed a prince with silken cloak, and long white feather in his hat. Frogs and haidmaidens entered in a final song of joy for the royal couple. The skit was di rected by Alice Douglas, chairman of the sophomore committee. “Over the Rolling Sea,” senior stunt, presented the gay and rollick ing bfe of sailors when they touch port. In “He Who Gets Stacked,” the juniors appealed for romance which library officials and the Mrs. Grundyg of life eternally deny. The freshmen from “The Magic Cake” brought forth the weird persons and animals of the Oz stories. And Ifor thfe “curioup males!” (Continued on page four) Seven Seers Party Planned For April 10 Invitatious Limited to Only Those Mentioned in Feature Column Cabaret Entertainers, Favors, to Color Dance Bizarre Decorations And Costumes in Vogue /~kKEG0N’S campus has been fav ored by an abundance of notables this year, including writers, explor ers, musicians, and so on, but the first royalty will make his appearance April 30 at the Seven Seers party at the Campa Shoppe. The Most Illustrious King Olaf of Moronia is on his way to Eugene, and will receive homage and enter tainment from the populace on that jubilee night. In keeping with the nature of his kingdom, costumes will be worn which can range from anything to nothing—much. Habiliments remain ing from fancy dress affairs of the past to the less conventional burlap B.V.D’s sometimes affected by fra ternity pledges will be in order. Guests to Invite Partners Invitations are being sent to all whose names have appeared in the column conducted by the campus cut-ups, the esteemed Seven Seers, both men and women alike. Tables miay be ordered for two or four. The proper procedure upon receiving a bid is to find a partner of either gender, the opposite preferably, whether named in the column or not, and conclude arrangements for the reception of the great King Mor onia, ruler of more than half the world. To make students feel at home in the presence of royalty, profession al entertainment will be supplied, special refreshments will be served, favors will be tossed about, decora tions in an original and bizarre pat tern will enliven the scene, and the Oregon Aggravators will lend syn copation. Crowd to Be Representative More than 200 invitations are be ing sent out, although there will be room for but 100 couples, so that a truly representative crowd may greet the great king and his loyal subjects the Seven Seers. It is to be cabaret style, with entertainment and refreshment be tween the dances, and the price of the ticket includes all the food, favors and special features. The first to come will be the first served. Now,, if everyone has ascertained that this is to be a dance, a few words concerning the demise of the Sigma Delta Chi circus may be in order. This promising project was quite cruelly nipped in the bud by the powers that be who found it entirely too vigorous an undertaking for the architectural stability of the Woman’s building. This new journalistic affair will be conducted on neutral territory and along less lusty lines. 7'wo New Chemistry Laboratories Planned The chemistry department is to have two new completely equipped laboratories which will l>e the out come of a renovation of McClure hall, says Prof. O. F. Stafford, head of the department. One is to be in the basement of the hall and the other will be a small room on the third floor. The laboratory and annex on the third floor are to be worked river also to make the storeroom more convenient and a lift will replace the stairway to the attic. Prof. F. L. Shinn of the chemistry department reports the near comple tion of a ramp being built to con nect the freshman laboratory with the supply room. Evans Back at Work, But Gives up Oratorio The oratorio, which John Stark Evans, assistant dean of the school of music, conducts every Monday evening], has been disbanded for the rest of the year, due to the fact that he will be unable to continue the work. His recent illness was caused by overwork during the glee club tour. Mr. Evans returned to his classes Monday. Open House to Start Leap Week Tomorrow All seniors are advised to study hard today, as the event of a lifetime starts tomorrow night at 7 o’clock, with Open House. Schedules are being sent to the various girls’ organiza tions today, telling the time for their rivals at the various men’s houses. Senior Leap Week has been the traditional fun week for the seniors for the past several years. During these four days, from Wednesday to Saturday, the senior women “date” the senior men in true Oallahad fashion. Imogene Lewis, chairman, an ounces that the complete sched ule for the week will be given tomorrow. All senior women are to meet today at 5 o’clock in Yillard hall to discuss plans for the week. Correlation Test Discloses Many Varying Grades Oregon Male Students Av erage 68 Inches Say Genetists In a recent problem study made by students of the class in genetics conducted by Dr. R. R. Heustis, of the zoology department, the corre lation between grades in military and those in physical education was found to be only .217. The aver a£e grade in military made by men chosen at random was 2.6, while the average physical education score of these men was 3.5 Oregon men students aro approx imately 68 inches tall, this being the exact average of men attending the Connecticut Agricultural col lege. The highest correlation deter mined was that between chest and waist measure of 200 students. This result was 8.10. Freshman women in the Universi are generally 19 years or under when they enroll. Of 100 girls chosen at random, 85 per cent were 17, 18, or 19 years of age. Height of high jump and bar vault correlation of 100 men students was found to be .203, and that between running 192 yards and climbing a 25 foot rope was .213. The average time for the run was 25.4 seconds and the time for climbing was 15.5. The grades of 50 students in zo ology averaged 3.8 while the same students made an average of 4.4 in languages making a correlation of .558. One student in his paper showed that 25 students averaged 3.3 in zoology and 3.4 in languages. The correlation in this case is .208. Regents’ Committee Will Report Friday Regarding President After a three weeks tour of the east to find possible prospects for the presidency of the University of Oregon, Judge J. F. Skipworth, Vernon Vawter and H. D. Sheldon, regents of the University, returned Sunday evening. The regents will issue no state ment concerning their trip until Friday evening when a report will be made at the regents’ meeting concerning the men cosidercd for the office. The three officials visited numer ous cities in the country, going as far east as New York. In addition to looking for candi dates for president, Dr. Sheldon con ferred with faculty membew in num erous universities to find possible material for future vacancies in de partments here. Eleanor Burtchaell And Leon K. Byrne Marry Leon K. Byrne and Miss Eleanor D. Burtchaell, both ex-ITniversity of Oregon students, were married Sat urday in Portland at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. Harold L. Bowman, pastor of the Portland First Presbyterian church performed the ceremony. Both the bridegroom and the bride were one-time members of the Em erald staff, Mr. Byrne being dramat ic critic in 1924-25, and Mrs. Byrne editor of the poetry section. They will make their home in Portland, where Mr. Byrne is a reporter for j The Oregonian. I Building Need Is Pointed Out ByCommittee Alumni Visitors Declare Library Most Urgent Housing Problem Student-Faculty Social Contact Said Lacking; Pensions, Research Leis ure, Finances, Discussed' The building situation and con tact between faculty and students aro the two things which the visit ing committee of the alumni, on the campus Thursday, Friday and Sat urday of last week, deemed deserv ing of the most attention at the University. “This committee believes that the need of a new library building is the most urgent building require ment on the campus,” the commit tee says in part in its report made public late Saturday afternoon. After visiting the campus build ings, the alumni visitors found it expedient to incorporate this gen eral statement in its report: “It is evident to the most casual ob server that there is a very acute shortage of classroom space on the University campus, and that some of the other buildings in many re spects are inadequate and unsatis factory.” Particularly did it em phasize alterations in Villard and Deady; need of a new president’s residence that would be more in keeping with the dignity of the po sition; the infirmary situation; the men’s gymnasium, built at a time when only 336 men attended the University and which now must ac comodate 1,288 men; and need for additional state-owned halls for the 40 per cent of University women. who live entirely outside of hom ing organizations. Library Situation Studied Despite the crowded condition of Oregon’s library, a report given to the investigating committee shown the per capita use of boohs by the University students ranks second only to that of Amherst university. The committee reported the gen eral lack of contact between facnlty and student, except in the vocation al or professional courses and! strong ly favors a more intimate relation between professor and student. This relationship the committee recom mends bo not found within the class raoim, an impossibility with sueh large groups, but through personal contact ns gained through confer ence or social acquaintance. The visitors pointed out that the responsibility for the instruetor student contact should rest primari ly with the student, the more in terested and vitally concerned, of the two groups. It also recommends that carefnl analysis be made of the vocational and laboratory departments to dis cover what it is about these courses which brings the instructor and stu dent into so much closer contact than is found in the exclusively cul tural branches, and to ascertain whether or not this may not bo suc cessfully introduced into courses in which this relationship is lacking. Faculty Needs Shown The committee report embodied this statement concerning the fac ulty: “The committee recognises that the strength of the Univereity rests largely in its faculty and that every effort therefore Bhould be made t» secure and hold men of the highest quality.” To that end it recom mended: That leisure be given for research and original writings; that professors and instructors be paid adequate salaries commensurate with: those paid by other institutions; that efforts be made to hold high grade young educators by extending to them recognition of merit and op portunities for development; that members of the faculty may be giv en sabbatical leave during which time they may continue improve ment through travel and study; and last, that there be a definite, uni form plan to provide for the retire ment of professors with suitable al lowances after a reasonable number of years of service have been com pleted.” Recommended Finance Action The finance situation occupied considerable attention. An investi gation showed that the total amount of money spent for higher educa tion, as compared with that for thw (Continued on page four)