Prof. Mechem May Go To Chicago

The University of Michigan again stands in danger of losing one of her most brilliant members of the faculty.

Floyd Mechem, Tappan professor of law, has been made a flattering offer by the University of Chicago, offering him a salary of $5,000 and a greater opportunity for study than is offered him in this university, while the salary he receives here is $2,000 less than the offer Chicago makes him.

It has been impossible to see Prof. Mechem in reference to the matter, but in an interview with Dean Hutchins this morning he said: "There is nothing definite for publication at present, but I admit there are grounds for the report concerning the offer made Prof. Mechem."

If Prof. Mechem should accept this offer, it would mean a severe loss to the law department, for he is one of the most brilliant members of the faculty. He is beyond a doubt the most popular professor with the students. He has the greatest respect of both students and all others who know him.