"Dawes is right", said Professor Arthur N. Holcombe of the Department of Government, last night. "He is right and deserves the support of all citizens who think that the processes of government should be both democratic and efficient."

This positive statement was made by Professor Holcombe in reply to a question concerning his approbation or disapproval of the reform measures proposed by Vice-President Dawes in his unprecedented inaugural address. The speech which inspired alternate indignation and amusement in the august chamber of Senators has been the most talked-of event in the inaugural day and occasioned violent opinions on both sides. In Professor Holcombe's opinion the "hell without Maria", of which the senators complained, is the best thing which that very self-important body has heard for some time.

"The right a filibuster", he said, has the result of a senatorial law which has no means of effectively restricting the length of speeches by members. It has long been the blight of the senate and on attacking it, in his so-called inaugural address. Mr. Dawes afforded the only bright spot in what was otherwise a very dull day at Washington."