College News, 1922-02-22, Vol. 08, No. 14

              Copyright, 1922, by The College News
Volume VIII..   No. 14.
BRYty MAWR,'.PA., WEDNESDAY," FEBRUARY, 22, 1922
Price 10 Cents
UNDERGRADUATE OPINION
REPORTED TOWASHINGTON
Elizabeth Vincent 73, Goes to Wash-
ington as Regional Head
SENATORS COMMEND IDEA
A delegation of over twenjy students
from all parts of the country spent last
week-end in Washington to complete the
work of the National Student Cafimittee
for the Limitatwn of Armaments, by an
interview with President Harding at the
White House. In this interview, with
Charles Denby, of Princeton^ as their
spokesman, they submitted to Mr. Har-
ding a set of resolutions combining the
opinions of the eighty student. bodies of
America.
"Mr. President, we feel that our ex-
pression of opinion is very valuable," said
Mr. Denby on this occasion, "because it is
indicative of our interest in the govern-
ment, not because we feel we know very
much."
Mr. Harding replied that he favored or-
ganized student interest in national affairs
"No one should equip himself for life
with only selfish ends in view, but every
man and woman should be prepared to
share in the responsibilities of government.
He then said as the delegation was leav-
ing, "I thank you for your call. One of
you may be here some day, and it's a good
thing to come and see how it is done."
Consider  Permanent  Organization
The interview with President Harding
was, only a part of the program of the
student delegates. Six of those present,
including E. Vincent, '23, from Bryn
- Mawr, were regional chairmen of the
National Student Committee. With the
exejntive officers and State chairmen who
were also there, as well as with several
representatives of the Intercollegiate Lib-
eral League, they held a series of confer-
ences to discuss the possibility of con-
tinuWg the Committee as a permanent or-
ganization. The idea of amalgamating with
the Liberal League, under the name of the
National Student Forum, though at first
hotly opposed on both sides, was finally
agreed to as desirable, because of the
great need felt  for such an organization.
The function of this new organization
was described by John Rothschild, execu-
tive secretary of the League, at a dinner
given for the delegation at the University
Cliro, at which several Senators, and
President M. Carey Thomas were present.
Mr. Rothschild said that the National
Student Forum would stand for freedom
of discussion in the colleges, for a scien-
tific and open-minded approach to eco-
nomic, social, political and international
questions, and for the promotion of inter-
collegiate exchange of ideas on student
problems. "It is conceivable," he added,
"that this movement might join hands with
similar student movements already organ-
�   ized in foreign countries."
Students With Senator! Speak
Among the student speakers were Miss
Vincent, Mr. Denby, J. C. Mardis of Okla-
homa, H. Webster of Colorado, and Elea-
nor Phelps of Barnard, New York. Sen-
ator McCormick, of" Illinois, made a long
address, commending the student move-
ment, and his opinions were heartily en-
dorsed by Mr. Frederick Libby, secretary
of the National Council for the Reduction
of Armaments.
President of the Pan-American Union
stated that he hoped the National Student
Forum would extend its good will to the
students of the other America. Senator*
Sutherland, McKinley and Shortridge
were among the other guests.
The composite college resolutions which
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VARSITY DOWNS SWARTHMORE
AT BASKETBALL ON-SATURDAY
Forwards Combine With Center in
.   Effective Team Work
Outclassing its opponent by brilliant
individual play, Varsity won a victory
of 31-19 over Swartnmore last Saturday
in the first basketball game of the
season.
Occasional quick passes and intcrcep
tions at once gave Varsity a lead, which
it kept throughout jhe game, in spite
Lof the steadier team work of Swartb-
more. The play, at first wild, improved
considerably in the first part of*ihe sec-
ond half, when both teams played a
faster game. This, combined with a
strong determination of Swarthmore to
fight harder, and two spectacular baskets
netted by Miss Palmer and Miss Tur-
ner, made the game a more even con-
test during the second half.
The first basket, shot for Swarthmore
by Miss Turner, was followed by good
passing by the Varsity forwards and the
scoring of eight points in quick succes-
sion. A clever shot by A. Nicoll
brought the score to 18-8. At the open-
ing of the second half, O. Howard, elud-
ing her guyd, netted a difficult basket.
Except for remarkable teamwork -be-
tween F. Martin and her forwards
there was no striking play until a series
of zig-zag passes the length of the field,
resulted in O. Howard netting the final
Bryn Mawr goal.
According to changes in the basket
ball rules this year, goals shot with two
hands raised over-head count only one
point, while all other field goals count
two points. This change was made be-
cause it is more difficult for guards to
intercept shots made from over-head.
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LEAGUE  OF   WOMEN  VOTERS
HAS HELD FIRST MEETING
COLLEGE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS
POINTS OF GENERAL INTEREST
Special Possibilites Offered by Grad-
uate School
Local   Justice of the   Peace   Tells
Procedure at Coming Primaries
Mr. Arthur, justice of the peace in
Bryn Mawr, spoke before the Faculty
Women's Branch of the National League
for Women Voters last Tuesday evening
in the alumnae room. About thirty faculty
members and five undergraduates were
present.
In explaining the importance of the pri-
mary elections which are to take place on
May 27, Mr. Arthur pointed out the num-
ber �f officers to be nominated. These
are two United Staufc senators, % governor,
lieutenant-governor, secretary of internal
affairs, the whole membership of the State
senate and a congressman from every
district.
In order to vote in the May primaries,
Mr. Arthur stated, it is necessary to en-
roll as a member of a party on March 14
and 15. Petitions for nominees for county
offices must be handed in before March 9.
Mr. Arthur likewise "explained the or-
ganization of parties in the State. The
election of a State chairman in each party
takes place at the spring primaries, the
candidates' names being printed on the bal-
lot with those of the nominees for office.
This party committeeman appoints a num-
ber of men- to help him in his duties of
organization, electioneering, etc., and of
appointing watchers at the polls in the
general election.
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The News takes great pleasure in
announcing that Sarah Wood, '24, has
been taken on the Editorial Board as
third Sophomore member. This closes
the competition. �                          _____
A suggestion that some of the meetings
o� the College^ Council should be devoted
to discussions of vital interest to Bryn
Mawr and colleges at large instead of the
details of college routine, was explained
by Dean Smith in chapel, last .Thursday.
'Topics are numerous^ deelared Dean
Smith, "although at times they are seem-
ingly difficuh to find." � As examples she
cited questions concerning the curriculum,
honor system, choice of courses, whether
cletives should or should not fall in line
with major studies. "Bryn Mawr differs
from other women's colleges," She con-
tinued, "in its large group of graduate
students, pffering possibilities of good in-
tercollegiate conferences here on the
campus. Not only have we the inspira-
tion of a group of students who find ad-
vanced studying worth while, but we have
also a source of information and interest
which we do not use enough.
"Besides these special problems, there
are questions puzzling colleges in general.
An experiment in applying academic work
to campus problems is being tried at Vas-
sar, where botany classes assist in plan-
ning college gardens,, and- mathematic
classes study the former statistics of the
Health Department. Now, much of the
outside world shall be brought to college
by means of outside lecturers, and how
much of the student's time shall be given
to outside activities are questions before
all the colleges; A special problem, that
of supplying the great demand* for teach-
ers," concluded Dean Smith, "is significant
in every college today."
MRS. HARRISON DESCRIBES
RUSSIA UNDER SOVIET
Contact With Foreign Countries May
Hasten Evolution
COLLEGE EMPLOYEES AWARDED
HONORS AT MASS MEETING
Susan Rivers, Merion  Cook,  Wins
Prize for Economy and Ability
The third "Town Meeting" of the Col-
lege employees took place in Taylor Hall,
on January 30, with a full attendance of
clerks, wardens, housekeepers, engineers,
ground employees, janitors and maids.
President Thomas presided and Mrs. Rus-
sell, warden of Pembroke," and Mr. Foley,
College superintendent also spoke.
President Thomas gave a prize of
$20 to Susan Kivers, cook of Merion,
for economy, cleanliness, and ability in
cooking, and then read the roll of honor,
commenting especially upon Arthur Scan-
Ion, chief engineer of the power house for
making a saving of $1600 this year through
the elimination of wast* Twenty hall
maids, were included in the roll of honor,
either for long service or for being the
desirable type of workers. Kate King, of
Radnor, has "been here for twenty-five
years, while Julia Maxwell and Rena El-
liott, of Rockefeller, have been here for
twenty. The others mentioned are: Pem-
broke, Alice Austin, Ella Blackwell, Flor-
ence Johnson, Esther Morton, Sempronia
Tilman, Lizzie Walker, Rebecca Cunning-
ham, Edna Berry; Denbigh, Helen John-
son, Margaret Williams; Radnor, Lulu
James; Merion, Maggie- Brooks, Annie
Giddings; Rockefeller, Lucie Dunlop, Ma-
rie Davis (first cook), Aida Morgan, Edith
Thorton   (hall maid).
Mrs. Russell spoke on hci experiences as
a factory worker for a week in England
twenty years ago, and drew comparisons
between her $2 salary and present-
day conditions. Mr. Foley then spoke on
the value of co-operation.
ALSO   SHOWS   ARTISTIC   LIFE
"The Soviet government is an extraor-
dinary combination of efficiency,* ineffi-
ciency and red tape," said Mrs. Harrison
in the second of her lectures; "Two years
evolution in Bolshevism," in Taylor Hall,
last Saturday evening. Mrs. Harrison
spent eighteen months in Russia, where
she was an Associated Press correspond-*
cnt and later a political prisoner.
"Soviet Russia, with Moscow as its
capital," Mrs. Harrison explained, "is
composed of twenty-six independent
countries carved out of what was once
Russia and Siberia, and is governed by
a consular system, an elaboration of the
commission form of government used in
many cities of the United States." The
representation, however, is unequal,
there only being one representative for
every 25,000 communists and one for
every 125,000 peasants. "The peasants,"
Mrs. Harrison went on, "are, almost to
a man, non-communistic. They do not
approve of government ownership of the
land." Mrs. Harrison denied the rumor"
that the members of the Soviet Cabinet
arc cither- rough-necks �r Jews: "They
arc, for the most part," she said, "men
of the middle class, with either univer-
sity education or snecial training."
Russian   Officials   Eccentric
"The Russian government officials,"
according to Mrs. "Harrison, "have no
conception of time and never think of
keeping an appointment." All the For-
eign Office works at night merely be-
cause the Commissary prefers that time.
In describing the office Mrs. Harrison
said, "It is located in what used to be
one of the best hotels. The employees
sit on gilt and brocade chairs, but write
on broken typewriters. Many work there
not because they are in sympathy with
the Soviet, but either because they have
to make a living or because they think
it better to help Russia by work than
by plotting."
"War with Poland," Mrs. Harrison
went on to say, "was a calamity for the
evolution of the Russian Revolution and
retarded all progress towards liberty.
Three hundred persons, including her-
self, were suspected of being Polish
spies, were arrested and turned over to
the Department of the Interior, which
at that time had power to arrest, try,
and shoot. Today it retains only the
power to arrest, and maintains an elabo-
rate spy system in order to keep in
touch with all suspicious characters.
"Both the Department of Transporta-
tion and the Health Department," Mrs.
Harrison continued, "are efficiently run.
The Red Cross workers in Russia, un-
like many of their colleagues in other
countries, are non-communistic. The
Political Red Cross raises its own funds
and buys its own food, which it sends
in packages to political prisoners, to-
gether with clothing and money for
traveling."   .
A gradual change, Mrs. Harrisdh be-
lieves, is the only one from which good
can come. "Russia is not yet fit for
representative government," she declared.
"The people- are uneducated. .When
Russia is open to the outside world she
will have to adopt a more liberal policy.
Nothing can stabilize the world, more
than the stabilization of Russia."
When   questioned,   after   the   lecture,
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