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Just as the goal of every Moslem's heart is Mecca, so the goal of every senator's heart seems to be the continent of Europe. The latter goal is widespread, but all the more room for observation and criticism--a vast area for picking up moral gems in favor of isolation. At the present time, Senator Hirarn Johnson is on his pilgrimage through this tempestuous land of strains and stressed and is last approaching the Ruhr, determined to seek out the rights and wrongs of matters there...
...interrupted by loud cries of "British!" "What aboot the Scots!" But Salisbury went doggedly ahead and continued to say "English." In the same spirit France continues her policy in the Ruhr. She pays no heed to the economic consequences of her occupation of Germany's great industrial area, and, as obstinate as was the Marquis of Salisbury in saying "English," France is obstinate in believing that she will get what she wants in the Ruhr. Opinion. Unbiased opinion does not castigate the French for wanting reparations from unwilling Germany, and it does not question the justice of their claims...
When Poland attempted to occupy the neutral zone last month in obedience to the dictates of the League, she was met with a ferocious onslaught from the Lithuanians. Poland, however, occupied the area despite the resistance, and after a few desultory but intense skirmishes, a truce was agreed upon pending a mutual agreement. It is now expected that Lithuania will recognize the authority of the League and Council and abide by their decision...
Secretary of Interior Work, until recently Postmaster General, is facing the problem of leasing the Red River oil lands (at the Texas-Oklahoma border). By a provision of the Watson bill, he is permitted to lease a large portion of the area to one person or corporation. There is strong opposition in certain quarters to granting much to one party, when 50 or more bidders are eager for leases...
Captain Thomas Phillips, chemical warfare officer of the First Corps Area, delivered his second and last lecture before the first-year men in the University R. O. T. C. yesterday morning. He will deliver the same lecture this morning to the second section of the course in the basement of the Freshman Athletic Building...