The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-21
FEDERATION WANTS CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT WORKERS

Cincinnati-(A. P)-Four amend
ments to the United States constitu-
ton and the repeal of the Sherman
antitrust law, was recommended to-
day to the American Federation OF
Labor convention, by it's special pol
icy committee, as means of over
coming court decisions regarded as
adverse to labor. Among the proposed
amendments was the congressional
veto of supreme court decisions; pro-
hibition of child labor; prohibition of
the enactment of any anti-strike law
or preventing collective bargaining
between employers and employees; and
one to make the constitution more
flexible and easier of amendment
Joint Strike Looms
Cincinnati-(A. P)-Further meet
ings to consider the joint strike ac-
ton are planned today between lead
ers of the striking coal miners and
the rail unions, threatening nation
wide rail walkout next month. The
union chiefs indicated that they ex-
pected to hold conference here this
week, to be followed by a later meet
ing in Chicago, where the leaders Of
the railroad workers will canvass the
strike vote next week.
Government Ownership Not tissue
Cincinnati-(A. P.) - Government
ownership and operation of the rail-
roads will not be an issue in the
threatened strike of 100000 shop
workers and others, spokesmen for
the rail unions today told the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor convention,
which responded to their request by
a reaffirmation of the federation's
stand in favor of the adoption of such
a policy.
Right of Way for Grain Bill
Washington-(A CA. P)-The house
rules committee today voted to give
right of way to the Capper-Tincher
grain exchange bill, which would sup
p1ement the futures trading act, to
meet a recent supreme court decision.
The measure will be taken up by the
house this week.
Levee Breaks; Land Flooded
Brownsville, Texas-(A. P)-F'Our
hundred feet of levee, protecting a
section of the San Benito irrigation
district, about "a miles up the river
from here, gave away before the flood
waters of the Rio Grande this morn
ing, causing the first inundation of
Iowlands in Cameron county. A
large force of workmen was rushed
o the scene, and began working up on
levee protecting the little town of
Los Indios, which was threatened by
The break.
Two More Days for Babe Ruth
argument with Umpire Dineen yester
i Vo,.1y
contest, will keep him from the game
sor two days, in addition to the three
lay suspension imposed yesterday,
President Ban Johnson, of the Ameri-
IAN league, announced today. Ruth
Will consequently not be able to play
Until Monday. Johnson said: 81 want
Ruth to understand right now that
le is going to behave himself or III
Keep him out of the game the rest OF
he summer" Johnson implied that
2uth's salary is 46,200 for the season,
exclusive of bonus money he may re-
,eive for home runs, and announced
hat Ruth is suspended without pay
md that the suspension will cost him
300 per day.
Condemn Palestine Mandate
London-(A. P.)-The government
orces were defeated in the house Of
ords today, when Lord Eslingston's
notion condemning the Palestine man
late was adopted by vote of 60 to 20,
the Earl of Balfour, acting
oreign minister, made strong
speech defending the governments
policy and mandate.
Blame Civil War on Lincoln
Richmond, Va.-(A. P.)-"War be-
ween the states was deliberately and |
personally conceived and it's inaugu-
alton made, by Abraham Lincoln, and |
e was personally responsible for
orcing war upon the SOUTH" de-
Jared a report submitted today by |
he historical committee and unani-
nously adopted by the United Con-
ederate Veterans
Result of Irish Election
Dublin CA. P.)-The approximate
representation of the various parties
a parliament, chosen in last Fridays |
lection, is as follows, according to
eturns this afternoon: Coalitionl
reaty, "a; coalition republican, 33;
abor, IA; farmer~% 5; Independent,
o.