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Last Edition
\ S the final edition of the Emerald limps to press
with a crew disorganized by its annual effort
in taking over publication of the Eugene Register
Guard, the time seems hardly appropriate for the
meting out of paternal words of advice to next
year's Emerald executives.
It is nevertheless traditional that a retiring edi
tor set down in his final edition a guide to future
Emerald policy. In view of the fact that candi
dates for executive positions have largely been in
control of the Emerald for- the past several weeks,
such comment may seem superfluous. If so, it may
be safely ignored.
To the editorial staff of next year these words
are addressed:
As heads of the Oregon Daily Emerald, you find
yourselves responsible to three groups. Your news
paper is owned by the A.S.U.O. Yet by all rules
of reason, you are responsible, not to those who
wear the badge of authority in the A.S.U.O., but
to the whole of the student body. And since your
newspaper has become increasingly the object of
comment and criticism off the campus, the Emerald
has become representative pf theuenlmg Upiversity
—frorp the president down-to: the freshest fresh
man.
There are then three bosses for the Emerald.
In such a situation you will find that the only suc
cessful way is to repudiate all your bosses and take
full advantage of the authority, responsibility, and
confidence that has been reposed in you.
Your greatest task will be to keep your perspec
tive clear. The mere fact of your fiscal relations
with the administrators of student government
does not argue for blind support of every lino of
policy which they or their hired executives may
pursue. The less you identify yourself with the
constituted authorities, the better will be your posi
tion for judging their actions with unbiased eye.
If you perceive their actions to be unjust or based
on mistaken principle, it is your duty to say so.
Nor is there any other group or faction on the
campus or within the state system of higher edu
cation which should so elevate itself in your esteem
that you become virtually its mouthpiece.
You have in your grasp the greatest force on
the campus for the moulding of public opinion. It
may be used as a powerful implement for crusad
ing campaigns, but should not be so used merely
for the aggrandizement of the Emerald's power or
the editor's fame. If your disputes are amenable
to settlement out of court, so to speak, settle them
there. You have seen, during the past year, that
the mere indication of Emerald disapproval may
alter the course of mistaken legislation. When
this is the case, you are merely sowing hate and
discord when you make of the incident a battle of
personalities on the first page of your newspaper.
By so doing, you save your thunder for the
greatet storms. And when you have decided to
pursue a fiery campaign, whether it bo for relief
from military drill, recognition of faculty rights,
the larger issues of academic liberty, or even recog
nition for minor sports or justice for janitors
make sure that you are ready for the rebuilding,
in better proportions, of that which you would tear
down. If not, you would best withhold comment.
There is little more to say. You are capable of
making the Emerald a better newspaper than it
lias ever been before. Good luck.
S. F. G.
Appreciation
S the forms close on the Emerald's final issue
-*■ *- for the year, it would be unseemly not to
acknowledge appreciation for those persons who,
though not members of the staff, have aided its
progress throughout an evemful year.
To the following persons sineerest gratitude is
hereby expressed:
To the mechanical force for the patient and
helpful altitude they have taken in carrying out
the schemes of immature ournalists;
To Professors Frederic S. Dunn, Harold J. Noble, I
Karl W. Onthank. S. Stephenson Smith, Ernest G.
Moll, and Warren D. Smith for direct contributions ■
to the Emerald’s columns;
To President C. V. Boyer, F. G. G. Schmidt. j
Jame.^ H. Gilbert, Alumni Secretary Robert Allen
Wayne L. Morse, Samuel H. Jameson, 11 G. Town
send, Dean Virgil P Karl, Dean Haeel 1“. Schwee
ing, Paul K. VVashke, L O. Wright, Lance Hart,
and John T. Uuuoe. who have ever been ready with
advice and information;
To tht-ie unions the great tiumtu r of atucUQ’.s
who have granted willing assistance upon call:
Merlin Blais, Edgar Goodnough, Thomas Tongue,
James Landye, Carl Coad, Dick Neuberger, Bruce
Hamby Jay Wilson, and Wallace Campbell;
To the entire journalism faculty, and to a co
operative and sympathetic publications committee.
Settle the Compulsory Drill
'"P'HE advantage of being on the side of the Al
mighty Status Quo has rarely been demon
strated to a more marked degree than during the
past year in the struggle over compulsory military
training.
The militant efforts of student groups and fac
ulty blocs, the preponderent weight of outside opin
ion, and the full strength of the Emerald have com
bined to try to remove compulsory ROTC from the
University curriculum. The net result has been
practically nil.
Next fall, undergraduates will find themselves
in virtually the same position they occupied last
fall. The only change that has arisen from a yea:
of agitation is the new personnel of the body which
decides exemptions. Dealing with conscientious
objectors has been taken out of the exclusive hands
of the military department and vested in a group
of five, only one of whom is of that department.
But compulsory military training is still doing
business at the old stand. The only revision of the
setup has been a gentle shift “for the looks oi
things.”
The question cannot help but be raised again
next year. The “defeat” of the proposed abolition
in faculty meeting winter term was a victory for
militarism only in a technical sense. The decision
of the faculty satisfied few.
The question must be raised again next fall,
debated fairly and thoroughly, voted upon honestly,
and disposed of so completely that it can never
again create an ugly situation.
Hacks at a Two-Party Prop
A RCHAIC but still stoutly defended, the electoral
college for naming national presidents was
once more saved from extinction by the senate in
a close vote early this week. Senator Norris saw
efforts of many years set down by a vote that was
but two short of the required two-thirds. If passed,
his proposal would have submitted to the states a
constitutional amendment abolishing the old elec
toral system.
Though designed by the constitution’s fathers,
the college has failed from the first in its purpose
of bringing together leaders of each state to select
the head of the nation’s administration. Within
10 years of General Washington’s election, the two
party system was in full swing, and by 1830 party
conventions were doing the work intended for the
electoral college. State legislatures further limited
its usefulness by providing unanimous support of
all electors for one candidate, no matter how slender
the majority, thus strengthening each state's in
fluence.
Presidents are not chosen by popular vote. In
1801 the house of representatives, as provided in
the case of a deadlock in the electoral college,
named Jefferson president. Andrew Jackson had
more popular votes in 1825 than any other candi
date, yet the house chose John Quincy Adams, thn
[ coin lacked a popular majority, yet went into the
White House.
In 187(5, Hayes won over Tilden, though he polled
a quarter of a million fewer votes. Eight years
later, Cleveland became president, though he had
been shaded by Blaine by a slim 25 votes out of
nearly ten million cast. In Lhe next election, Cleve
land lost by the same token to Harrison, though
his margin had been nearly one hundred thousand.
Wilson, in 1912, lacked a majority by two million
votes, yet won in the electoral college by a four
fifths margin.
Not only does this ill-adapted and cumbersome
election mechanism fail to assure the voting popu
lace their choice for the highest public office, but
it perpetuates the political status quo. By putting
a premium on well-organized state party machines,
the system stifles popular but penniless third-party
movements, for states habitually cast unanimous
electoral ballots.
In 1924, LaFollette attracted 1(5 percent of the
popular vote, yet won only 13 electoral votes, those
of his own state, Wisconsin. Third parties today
have little hope of carrying any of the states, for
the present system caters to spoils-heavy and sec
ttonalist parties. It may even cripple a second
party; in fact, has done so in Oregon by forcing
democrats during past years into the ranks of the
majority-enjoying republicans.
Nebraska’s noted progressive has not yet won
over the senate in his fight to overturn the elec
toral college system, and to replace it with the
simpler direct vote. Indications are plain, however,
that the country will not be long in finally hacking
down what has served for more than a century as
a main prop to the two-party system.
Infirmary Before Library
HATEVEK decision is reached in regard to
” ~ tne building of a new library on the campus,
the necessity for improved medical facilities must
take precedence.
With all respect to the medical staff, the accom
modations for sick students are antiquated. This is
no fault of the staff. The fault lies wholly in the
inadequacy of the housing of the infirmary and
dispensary.
The infirmary is an ordinary residence building
and the dispensary is an old. barn-like frame build
ing. Both have long since been outgrown.
The combination of the two under one solid,
modern roof would greatly increase the efficiency,
convenience, and safety of operation. As it is now.
crowding in both buildings is both awkward and
dangerous, especially from the standpoint of con
tagion.
If the University is to be granted a building
project, a new medical unit should be put on the
"must" list above all else.
The Knox law. declares a liquor commissioner,
is fundamentally sound. Does that mean it's mostly
noise ?
June lb has been set as the date for a nation
wide steel strike. Hot Diggety! We can take our
diplomas and go right out scabbin'.
Kermit Roosevelt denies that he lowered the i
political boom on Cousin Frank when they were
killing aboard Vincent Aster's yacht. Husnus be
fore pre-tun. eh"
The Torch Bearers
By STANLEY ROBE
1933-4 in Review
By HOWARD KESSLER
A year outstanding in the an
nals of the University for its tur
bulency and accomplishments in
various fields from campus poli
tics to sqientific research will to
day cease to be recorded in the
Emerald under its present staff of
workers.
A retrospective analysis of the
school year reveals many high
lights which hSve influenced or
will influence for good or for bad,
the lives and customs of Univer
sity students, faculty, and alumni.
Staid reactionism was not one of
I the traits of the student body or
| the Emerald during 1933-34. '•
Starting off the year with big,
black scare-heads, the pitched bat
tle between Roscoe Nelson, newly
elected president of the state
board of higher education, and
Dean Wayne L. Morse of the law
school, backed by the University
student body, made news througli
oul the state for many days. The
storm which had been gathering
on the horizon for two years burst
with thundering fury on the state
higher education system, but when
the debris of battle was cleared
away, new vistas were glimpsed
through a reorganized state board
and a frank declaration of cases
pro and con.
Calm ensued on the educational
front, with far-away rumblings
| when Morse's attitude was mildly
censured by the board for his open
stand and “insubordination."
An Emerald investigation on the
campus disclosed deplorable con
ditions of labor among the Uni
versity janitors. After several
days of agitation, the situation
was c leared by the administration
to the satisfaction of everyone.
Oregon's gridiron heroes “done
|noble" by tying with Stanford for
tlie Pacific Coast conference foot
ball championship with nine wins
and one loss. Brilliant gems in
the squad’s record were the tri
umph over Oregon State before a
wild crowd of fans in the Port
land Multnomah stadium and the
unexpected St. Mary's win in San
Francisco. Mike Mikulak gained
All-American rating for his plung
ing “cruncher" plays and sterling
defensive tactics. The most suc
I cessful football season since 1919
at Oregon, it was agreed by all,
and Coach Prince Callison re
ceived plaudits and a bonus for
his second-year performance.
During the winter term, after
several months of apparent peace
in Oregon higher education, the
state board appointed acting pres
idents for Oregon State college
and the University, to work under
Chancellor Kerr. Dr. C. V. Boyer,
dean of the school of arts and let
ters, was selected for this institu
tion. General approval was evi
denced with this choice. "1 will
do my best.” said Boyer.
A skirmish arose over compul
sory military drill when a "com
mittee of 25,” headed by Wallace
Campbell, petitioned for optional
R.O.T.C., and was, refused by the
faculty by the closest of margins.
The green and gold basketball
team pulled an aee by doing what
no one except themselves, their
mothers, and their coach felt them
capable of doing, and took undis
puted possession of second place
in the Northwest conference is.ee
The previous year only two vic
tories were claimed by the Web- !
(eel. The two final games with j
Oregon State to decide the second- j
place winners were rather hysteri- I
cal. ‘ j
To\> aid. the’ cud of lh.
term, a dragon reared its head
once more in Oregon higher edu
cation, with James Landye and
Richard Neutaerger holding the
reins, The attorney-general looked
into the matter of compulsory
student body fees at the request
of Landye and Neuberger and dis
covered that students could not be
compelled to pay the sums here
tofore regarded as ineradicable.
Attractive signs at the registra
tion booths on March 26, there
fore, proclaimed to students that
they need no longer exchange five
good American 60-cent dollars for
a small piece of cardboard. About
50 percent of the University en
rollment declined to buy student
body tickets, but the average was,
boosted 10 percent by a concerted
drive for additional memberships.
At the state board meeting on
April 16, the problem was settled
when the officials controlling
higher education in the state de
cided to make student fees com
pulsory.
A shock to most was the ne\ys
of Chancellor Kerr's tendered res
ignation to the board at its April
16 meeting, to become effective
‘'when a successor to the office
may be obtained."
Oswald Garrison Villard, noted
liberal editor, paid a visit to the
campus and made many observa
tions on the education conditions
here.
The Oregon baseball and track
teams early in the season showed
themselves as known qualities in
the Northwest conference compe
tition by blasting the University
of Washington with both barrels
and generally threatening the
sanctity of other colleges' hopes of
gaining first place in both activi
ties.
In addition to the aforemen
tioned surprise packets in Univer
sity history, the regular list of
events run-off or forfeited graced
the pages of the Oregon Daily
Emerald.
Concerts, notably the Roland
Hayes sell-out and the Gleemen
musical treats, provided a safe,
sane, and sporific outlet for stu
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dents. Plays, “The Guild Hail ;
Gaeties," “The Gods of the Moun
tain.” “Cradle Song,” “The Chief
Thing,” provided quality enter
tainment and a quantity of expe
rience for campus talent.
Dances were to be found in their
usual abundance, and other busi
ness was conducted “as usual.”
All in all, and detail by detail,
the school year 1933-34 need bow
for no reason to anyone.
BEWARE OF GREEN
GOOSE; IT NOESALL
(Continued from Page One)
ing the pleading of the multitudes,
they will pound out the downfall
of many a campus hero and hero
ine. You thought she was per
fect, eh? Heh, heh, heh, heh!
You thought he loved you, only,
eh? Heh, heh, heh, heh! With
fingers drumming relentlessly up
on the keys, destroyers of student
security will pound out the hide
ous past of many, sparing none,
and with a sneer will tear away
the thin veneer of convention as
they tell the worst!
No one will escape. For those
whose past art at hiding their
past has luckily availed them, the
shock of the relief of not being
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exposed will be too great. With
a sigh, they will murmur,
“Saved!” and slide gently to the
ground in a swoon!
Beware! Live happily while you
may, for Tuesday the worst will
be known, ambitions will be
crushed, futures ruined, you will
not be able to face the world and!
you will join that mob which
stumble away from the campus on
a Tuesday evening. The two (?) I
students on this campus with a '■
clear conscience may well give a j
sigh of relief, but the others, be
ware! The Green Goose noseall!
seesail! hearsall! and tellsall!!!!
6 CONFERENCE TRACK
TEAMS TO VIE HERE
(Continued From Page One)
State, Galer of Washington, and
Bronson of Oregon State have
beaten each other impartially.
Two other races on the program
should be equally close. In the two
mile. Bob Wagner of Oregon,
northwest titlist, bowed to Edmis
ton of Washington recently in a
thrilling finish, and the outcome of
the conference race is hard to pre
dict. In the high hurdles, McCoy
and Squance of Idaho have covered
the sticks in about the same time,
and should put on a hard race.
Competition Forecast
Washington dominated the field
events with Theodoratus and Dun
ker, while the hardest competition
will come from Gardner Frye of
Oregon. Washington and Oregon
have the cream of the northwest
pole vaulters and high jumpers,
while Oregon State’s Slceet O’Con
nell and the Webfoots’ Arne Lind
gren and Bob Parke should stage
a hot battle for first on the broad
jump.
Washington State won the meet
held at Pullman last year. Those
winning first places who are back
on hand this year include Nichols
of Washington State in the quarter
mile, Leendertsen of Washington
State in the half mile, Wagner of
Oregon in the two-mile, Dunker of
W.S.C. in the shot put, Frye of
Oregon in the discus, and O’Connell
of O.S.C., in the broad jump.
Qualifying Marks Given
The qualifying marks for the
National Coilegiates, against which
the athletes will be competing, in
clude:
100-yard dash—:9.7.
220-yard dash—:21.3.
440-yard run—:48.9.
880-yard run—1:56.
Mile—4:22.
2 mile—9:40.
120-yard high hurdles—15 flat.
220-yard low hurdles—24 flat.
Pole vault—13 feet 6 inches.
High jump—6 feet 4 inches.
Broad jump—24 feet.
Shot put—48 feet.
Discus—145 feet.
Javelin—195 feet.
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Innocent i
Bystander
By BARNEY CLARK
TPONIGHl S column will be the
^ last Innocent Bystander ever
to appear under our signature.
It’s been fun at times, but
it’s brought plenty of grief,
too. It has been said that the
Emerald possessed a feature
no other newspaper could
boast—a humorless humor col
umn. One of the contributory
causes to this condition is, we
feel, the fact that’ we have
tried to keep from treading on
people’s toes too heavily. Yes,
we admit it; we’ve been hold
ing out on you six readers. A
lot of things have happened
that were really humorous,
and we didn’t run them be
cause it would put some poor
devil on the spot. A heart is
a vestigital organ in any one
who hopes to be a really popu
lar humorist.
And now we will put on our best
beard and utter fatherly words of
warning to future aspirants in the
journalistic field.
My boy, never become a col
lumnist! Your mother’s hair
will turn pure white, your for
mer friends will shun you,
conversation will cease in any
group you approach, self-re
specting girls will refuse to go
out with you, you will be a
social outcast and a stench in
the nostrils of society.
However, in spite of these preg
nant words, we are sure that next
fall some benighted youngster will
be dazzled by the tawdry glitter of
false popularity that surrounds the
position and will succumb to the
honeyed words of the beast who
offers him the job. All we can say
is God help hitn—he is beyond hu
man power to aid or save.
And now, with a leer which
we hope is ironic, we will step
back into the obscurity' from
which we came, a bystander
still, but no longer innocent.
Clark’s gone back to his
cave! j
Marriage of Former
Student Is Announced
Announcement of the marriage
of Bradford Prescott Datson, Uni
versity student in ’28 and ’29, and
Miss Martha Cochran at Santa Fe,
Mexico, Saturday, May 19, was
received yesterday.
Datson is the son of Mrs. Edna
Prescott Datson, former director
of dormitories at the University.
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