HOLCOMBE MAKES WIDE TOUR COVERING EUROPE

"Democracy is an esoteric mystery in which few east of Vienna are permitted to enjoy, though many render lip service to the name, and it still remains, what it has long been, the most gainful occupation open to the fortunate few," said assistant professor W. Y. Elliott, quoting from a letter from Professor A. N. Holcombe of the department of government, who is in Europe this year studying the governments of the verious countries.

Professor Holcombe, who expects to make Russia his final goal on his trip in Europe, spoke briefly in his last letter to Professor Elliott of the various points that he had visited, and some of the incidents that befell him on the way. Arriving at Port Said, Professor Holcombe says that there he had made a brief survey of the government, and then proceeded on to Geneva, where he attended the meetings of the league of nations. He expects to make a report later of his observations there. From Geneva, Professor Holcombe said, that he journeyed down through the Balkans to Belgrade.