Sunday, Feb'raary Tfl, 1930
Editorial Opinion
Comment
Bulletin
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Editorially Spealtiny
U. S. POLITICAL ASYLUM:
Condemned as Unsafe
and Therefore Closed
A plea comes to the editor of the DAILY from
the Korean Student Federation of North America
asking for support of a bill now pending in congress
which would permit 235 Koreans who have been
temporarily admitted to the United States as stu
dents to remain here until there is a change in
political conditions in Chosen (Korea), now faced
by "Japanese militaristic iron rule."
Under the Immigration Act of 1924, these stu
dents must return to Korea after the completion
of their academic requirements. Sympathizing with
their desire to remain in democratic America rather
than return to a homeland now controlled by
warring Japan, Senator Guy Gillette and Congress
man Kent Keller introduced in congress on July
24-25, respectively, two identical bills known as
senate bill 2870 and house resolution 7399.
This bill would allow any Korean, who entered
the United States for study purposes between the
date of the passage of the Immigration Act of
1924 and the enactment of the proposed act, to
remain in this country until such time as the
Secretary of State finds "that political conditions
in Korea have changed to such an extent as to
make It unlikely that any such Korean will be
subjected to persecution, because of his religious,
political, social, or economic views upon his re
turn." Supporters of the bill claim that since it is only
temporary measure it is not indicative of a change
in American policy. However, inasmuch as there
does not appear to be any immediate likelihood
that Japanese domination of Korean will cease, it
would seem that for all practical purposes these 235
students would become permanent residents of the
United States. Another claim for the bill is that it
"is within the spirit of American democratic policy,
always giving aid to poLtical refugees within the
confines of American soiL" But hasn't America
come to the point where it no longer can afford to
let great masses of persecuted foreigners move in ?
More than half the world is under this sort
of persecution today and it is quite beyond the
powers of Americans to bring solace to all of
these peoples. Furthermore we are Jeopardizing
our own peace and security when we introduce
persons of foreign characteristics, beliefs, and
with a different outlook on life generally Into our
native population. Passage of this proposed bill
might prove a dangerous wedge out of keeping
with American Immigration policy.
One might even make the point that these 235
students are not doing much to aid their oppressed
countrymen by refusing to join them. They might
be the logical ones to lead Korea out from beneath
Japanese domination if Indeed the Korean popula
tion feels deeply the need for deliverance. Too
often we Americans forget that ideals of political
freedom and democracy are not so strong or neces
aarily innate in other peoples.
At any rate America no longer can main
tain itself as a political asylum for a misled and
maltreated world. If It can but protect the Inter
ests of its own people nd maintain for them this
haven of peace, freedom, and democracy, it should
be above any criticism from those thus protected
what jealous outsiders may say is Immaterial.
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NORWEGIAN NEUTRALITY
One of the most flagrant violations of any
country's neutrality occurred in Norwegian terri
torial waters today when two British destroyers
steamed into Yelsingfjord harbor and engaged in
hand to hand fighting with the crew members of
tthe German ship Altmark. Although formal Nor
wegian protests were launched immediately, their
strength was enhanced greatly with the blast of the
German press against the British and even against
Norway herself.
The Altmark was formerly a merchant ship
which has since been transformed into a battleship.
Yesterday it was discovered by the British just off
the Norwegian coast, and the British destroyers
drove it to port, where the Norwegians restored the
ship to the Germans after removing the British prize
crew. It was discovered by the British that the
Altmark contained between three and four hundred
English seamen, prisoners of war who had fallen
to the Graf Spee and the Altmark itself.
Evidently deciding to risk Norwegian hostility,
the English resolved to rescue their imprisoned
countrymen. The result was the incident of today
coupled wtih a German ultimatum to the Norwegian
government to join the nazis in their persecution
of the allies.
The Germans said that they would regard it
as an unneutral act if the Norwegians did not
demand satisfaction from the British for violation
of their neutrality, and held the threat of announc
ing war on Norway if that government did not
comply with the reich's demands. The Germans
blame the Norwegians as much as the British for
the seizure of their ship.
At the same time that this announcement was
being made in Berlin, another declaration of equal
importance emanated from the German high com
mand to the fact that henceforth all British vessels
would be regarded as battleships as treated by the
Germans as such. This lacks excitement, however,
as the Germans have pursued their war relentlessly
against the coal and oil barges of the British empire
this past week. Therefore, the announcement in no
way proclaims a change in policy.
AID TO FINLAND
Men, money and supplies have always been the
three most essential materials for carrying on a
successful war. The present wars now waging in
Europe are no different as Finland's appeal to Great
Britain exemplifies. The Finns have made an heroic
attempt to save their country from the Russians.
They have utilized their natural resources to much
better advantage than have the Russians. The odds,
however, are so overwhelmingly against them, that
without actual concrete aid from outside forces,
they seem to be fighting a lost cause.
So far the Finns have been given the moral
support of the League of Nations and the world as
a whole, but wars are not won on moral support
The United States is sending them supplies for
civilian relief. This is greatly appreciated and cer
tainly is essential to the Finns, but this never won
wars either. What the Finns need are war ma
terials men, airplanes, gune, ammunition. If these
are not forthcoming immediately from England,
Russia will have gained an outpost on the Baltic.
If it is true that the Finns are fighting the "cause
of all civilization," England and France can not
honestly deny their requests, for is Finland col
lapses, the morale of all the democracies will have
suffered a great setback.
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS
At last the stage is set for the political struggle
between republican and democrat this fan. The
republican national committee announced today that
it has set the time for the national convention on
June 24 and that the place is to be Philadelphia.
Farley retaliated by naming July 15 as the time for
the democratic convention in Chicago.
President Roosevelt lost in his appeal for late
conventions, although the republicans admitted that
they considered setting the time for their convention
later than usual. The result, however, is that there
will be no radical departure from past, election
years, when late June and early July have always
been the dates for the nominating conventions. If
the electorate turns out to be as conservative as
the national committee, the whole Roosevelt regime
may find Itself out of a job when fall comes.
"We who are not directly engaged in tearor
againut our felltnci mre farmed by their opportunity
to continue the fight againtt injustice, ignorance,
d'ueatc and wretched poverty. We may hope that the
progren tee make in overcoming thae ancient
rnrmict ce ihare in common mil later he helpful to
othrrt lent fortunate than unwrrs. Harvard tini
WM'fi Dr. WaHer It. Cannon aptly $tatct the duty
of all non-combatant in this tear-torn world.
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IDENTIFICATION PICTURES.
A namber of student have not yet
railed at the registrar's office. Administra
tion building 103, foi their Identification
pictures which were taken during- the sec
ond semester registration. These pictures
hould be called for before Saturday noon.
Feb. 17. Students must present ttt
Identification cards t secure pictures.
Na registration Is complete until the pic
ture la Inserted with the IdrntificaUon card
In the celluloid folder. This complete
Idrotincatloa should be carried at all
times.
RIFIJC PRACTICE.
Olris. Interested la rifle practice may
still enroll la the classes meeting from
BUS either Monday, Wednesday or Fri
day of each week In the west basement
f Andrews. Kara girt should have two
practices a week. Under the sponsorship
f W. A. A., free Instruction will be
givrn by Captain Hough. Counselors are
Monday, Anne McOnlre; Wednesday,
Frances York, and Friday, Alice Ttat
kanuner. home ec honorary.
Omlrron Na and Phi Upsiloa Omlcron,
national honorary home eoonotnies sorori
ties, will hold a tea this afternoon from
S tin In the Hme Ke building parlors.
The affair la especially for transfer stu
dents. VARSITY DAIRY CLUB.
Regular monthly meeting of the Varsity
Dairy club, postponed but week, will be
bHd Tuesday at 7:1 p. nv hi the Hairy
building, speaker for the meeting win be
'Ski Stealers' summons
Klub workers tomorrow
Scripts and scenery for "Ski
Stealers" (pronounced "she steal
ers") will get preliminary ready
ing tomorrow afternoon when Kos
ment kdub workers meet for the
first time at 5 p. m. in the klub
office. Preparations for the pony
chorus and casting will begin.
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"Arrtoulture la Denmark."
STRING ENSEMBLE.
String ensemble program will be played!
today la the Union ballroom at S p. m
Admission cards are arallable at the
Vnkm office.
REQUEST PROGRAM.
A request program win be played on the
Carnegie music set la the faculty lounge
tomorrow at 4 p. m. Students have been,
asked to report what records they would
like to hear te Pat Lahr, Union social
director.
HARMONY.
. .Next In the scries of Sinfoala harmony
hours will be presented la the faculty
lounge of the Union Tuesday at 4 p. m,
VESPER CHOIR.
Y. W. Vesper choir will rehearse Moa
day at p. m. In fcUea Smith.
CORNCOBS.
Corncobs win meet Wednesday at the
Union.
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