Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 245, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 February 1922 — Page 7

SEES PERIL IN TINKERING WITH CONSTITUTION Beveridge Says Earnest Americans Shudder at Proposals. DANVILLE, Ind., Feb. 22.—Earnest end thoughtful Americans cannot but ] shudder at some of the alterations pro- j posed for the Constitution, alterations which may annihilate our own peculiar and distinctive form of Government, Albert J. Beveridge said last night at a public meeting including union services of all churches at Danville. The subject |of his address was “The Bible as 'Literature." In part he said: “In fact, it may be said that, from the merely human point of view, the vitality of the Bible is somewhat due to the genuineness and sound sense of both the radicalism and the conservatism which it records approvingly. “To me, the most attractive features of the Bible, considered exclusively as ilterature, are, first, the common-sense in which it abounds, and, the exquisite beauty—sometimes the august beauty—of its style. SPEAKS OF CHANGES MENTIONED IN BIBLE. “In the Bible, established Institutions are not commended merely because they have proved to be practically good for the people; and changes are advocated not because they are new, but solely because the existing order has been found to be defective—no longer useful, but actually Injurious to the people; so much so that some alteration is imperative. “In short, the conservatism or radicalism of the Bible is a matter of sheer good sense. For the sole reason of good sense and sound Judgment the dominant

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chord in scrlptureal harmony is the chord of conservatism because and only because the experience of the Hebrews showed that it was foolish to disturb, change or overthrow established institutions which worked well. “This is a truth that we Americans, for the good of the world as well as of ourselves, must abide bj and uphold today more than ever before; for we are In a period of flnx—even upheaval. A psychological condition exists where change is demanded just for the sake of change. “This can be so directed as to result in public good, since it is obvious that 1 many things must be altered, such, for example, as our absurd tax law, our stupid railway policy and the like, upon which depends even the beginning of our return to material prosperity. WHERE REAL DANGER LIES. “But the danger is this justified impatience with such things will extend to fundamentals and result In the impairment and eventual destruction of American institutions. More propositions to this end will be urged upon us during the present decade than ever before in our history. “The earnest and thoughtful American who adheres to “The faith of onr fathers,” can not but shudder at some of the alterations proposed to be made in our fundamental law; because it is so plain that amendment to our Constitutions, championed to meet same temporary emergency, may annihilate the very philosophy of our peculiar and distinctive form of Government. “The same is true of certain traditional policies so long observed they are as much a part of American institutions as Is the Constitution itself. “On all such elemental subjects affect- [ ing not only our present well-being, j but also determining the destiny of the | Republic, our attitude should be that of i the sages and statesmen of Israel—for- ' sake nothing that Is good, unless somei thing better is offered to take its place, and is proved beyond the possibility of

a donbt actually to be better than the good we are asked to abandon. “In making our choice, we must have apnstantly and firmly in mind the presumption is in favor of the old methods which have operated successfully. Two sayings of the Bible, taken together, should constitute our rule of thought, and decision: That of Solomon, “Remove not the ancient landmarks which thy fathers have set.and that of Pau, “Prove all things—hold fast that which Is good.” DEGREE VENDOR IS BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY Oriental ‘University’ Head Was Big Exporter of ‘Sheepskins.’ Special to Indiana Daily Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—“ Professor” Helmuth P. Holler, founder of the Oriental “University” and vendor of hundreds of costly but easily obtained degrees in its seventeen years of existence under a Virginia charter, is held here under $3,000 bail on a charge of violating the postal regulations and will be given a further hearing March 1. The summary action was taken after the authorities had been informed Holler had advertised his property for sale and intended going to Europe. Officials here predict evidence will be presented at the hearing March 1 to enable his being held to await action of the grand jury. FIND MASSES OF EVIDENCE. When the Holler ease is presented to the grand Jury the mass of evidence obtained by Miss Pearl McCall, assistant United States District Attorney, will be supplemented by facts unearthed abroad

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by Times-Ledger correspondents after prominent educators throughout the country had protested against the ease with which degrees were obtainable at the Oriental whose “class rooms” are advertised as located in a residence at 1702 Oregon avenue, northwest. In reality, Holler and his family occ py that portion of the house that Is not a storage room, for literature which contains imposing “faculty lists” and “students’ lists.” Inquiry proved many of 'his "faculty” and “pupils” were totally unaware of their connection with the Oriental University. “PROFESSOR” FREQUENTLY UNDER FIRE. It is said Holler frequently bad b*en under fire by Federal authorities. The State Department has received scores of letters from foreign governments asking for some official information on the standing of the Institution in America and telling of the apparent ease with which ! its diplomas were obtainable in their countries. Cables from abroad stated educators in Europe were puzzled, at the frequent Action of the Oriental and other “universities’’ in the district and Virginia singled out some unknown “notable” to bestow a degree upon, usually for some trivial work that had not received any attention from citizens. Authorities here believe they have succeeded in establishing definite connection between Holler and the “University of Alexandria” and the “University of j Washington” said abroad to be also among the leading exporters of degrees from America. It is known Holler operates under a Virginia charter and moved the seat of learning he founded in Alexandria to Washington because the district attorney there agreed to nolle-pros a suit instituted against the "professor” by a Lutheran clergyman, if he would ( leave the town. Educators say the principal difficulty is with the laxity of laws in the district and Virginia, where charters for “universities” could be obtained with ease. They want stricter laws. That whole phase of the problem will be considered by the grand jury.—Copyright, 1922, by Fublle Ledger Company.

Committeemen to Be Picked This Week Candidates for precinct committeemen who will be supported in the coming primary will be picked at ward meetings of leaders of the Marlon County Republican League to be held this week. This was decided upon at a meeting of sponsors of the league at headquarters in the Indiana Trust building last evening. The organization is led by lieutenants of Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank, who desire the election of William H. Freeman, as county chairman, and William E. Reiley as chairman of the Seventh district. Executive committees have been named for each of the fifteen wards. The league will meet the first and third Tueadays of each month.

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