The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-11

GenOd-(A. P.)-RuSSlaS S reply to
the allies memorandum, made public
this evening, declares that the finan-
cial differences between the powers
and Russia needs deeper study and
suggests the appointment of mixed
committee Of experts by the economic
conference to consider these ques-
tions. The Russian reply rejects the
mixed tribunal proposed by the allies
for settling claims of foreigners as
irreconcilable with the cOmmunlstic
system.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin today
handed Foreign Minister Schanzer of
Italy the Russian reply to the allied
memorandum. The first part of the
reply is argumentative and the second
half is reported to be constructive,
making proposals dealing with the
financial questions. 1t was stated
that the note suggests the appoint
ment of new special committee by
the conference to continue negoti-
ations after the close OF the Genoa
conference.
Chicago In Warfare
Chicago-(A. P)--Declaring that he
agreed with the police contention that.
"Chicago is in a state of warfare"
j uuSc OCdHtOu COudy ICluoCu Wi1Io
of habeas corpus releasing the two
leaders arrested in connection with
the murder of two policemen.
Lloyd George Will Stock
London-(A. PA Genoa dispatch
to the Evening Standard says that if
the French and Belgian delegations
quit the conference Lloyd George will
remain and s'try. to work the ship to
port with a short handed crew"
Japan, according to a second dispatch,
has joined France in the latter's de-
termination to not indulge in pro-
tracted negotiations with the Rus
SLAMS
Chinese Financial Crisis
Annoy, China-(A. PA financial
crisis in Canton, seat of the southern
was reported today in
received here. Banks are
closed, business is paralyzed and gov
ernment notes have deprecated SO !,
per cent in value The crisis is at
tributed to the agitation caused by +
the operations Of Sun Vat Sens |
southern government in preparation /
for the projected campaign against I
the northern government and the con-
seuuent political complications.
Proposes Federal Operation
Washington-(A P) - Chairman
Norris, of the senate agricultural
committee, today introduced bill I
for the creation of a fed
ara1 corporation to operate the Muscle
Shoals power and nitrate properties
Ior period Of Sc years.
Bill for Amnesty
Westinghouse PA bill grant |
ing amnesty to all federal prisoners
aeld for violations of the espionage
avs was introduced today by Sena-,
5or Ladd, republican of North Da- I
xota. 1t is estimated that lib pris-
,ners are affected by the bill. Tt is
said that the bill does not seek am
lesty for persons convicted OF spylng
,r Of communication with the enemy.
Steel Companies Merge
New York-(A. P)-Chalrman Tay /
or of the Lockawanna Steel company
announced today that negotiations
lad been completed for merger with
he Bethlehem Steel corporation.
Army B1imp In Trouble
New Port News, Va.-( CA. P)-Bllmp
"A. W, with four or five men aboard
virelessed Langley field this after
loon that engine trouble had devel-
ped while the blimp was over the
'cean near Virginia beach and that
forced landing might be necessary.
Transfer Prohibition
Washington-(A. P.)-Transfer of
he prohibition unit from the treasury
o department of justice as part OF
he general scheme of governmental
reorganization was announced today
'he plan has received the approval
f Secretary Mellon and Attorney
seneral Daugherty
Consider Spokane immortality
Spokane PA meeting Of the
chool board, to consider the report of
he county grand jury declaring that
exists in the grade and
Ugh schools. will be held today or
the chairman announced,
md an attempt will be made to bring
he offenders to account. The citi-
ems committee named by the school
'oard to investigate conditions will
llso meet soon, the chairman an
Red Cross Appeal Made
Washington-(A. P)-Local Red