The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-02
PROGRESSIVE CONFERENCE AGAINST NEW|
PARTY; FOR Progressive LEGISLATION

Washington-(A. P.)-The purpose
Of the new progressive movement in
.augurated by the organization Of th
progressive bloc in congress, was de
.clared formally to be legislative ant
not political, in resolutions adopted
today in the general public confer
.ence.
Senator W. l.. LaFollette, republi
can, of Wisconsin, who, with Repre-
sentative Huddleston, democrat, OF
Alabama, called the conference un-
der the auspices Of the peoples legis-
lative service, presided over the gen
eral public gathering today, which
bers OF congress, governors and other
leaders.
Charge Mellon Discriminates
Washington-(A. P.)-Discriminat-
aon in favor of the rich taxpayer and
the prOfiteer was imputed to Secre-
tary of the Treasury Mellon by Gov
ernOr John J. Blaine of Wisconsin in
an address here today at the national
conference Of progressives. In advo-
eating the removal of the secrecy ban
upon income tax returns Governor
Blaine attacked Secretary Mellon for
AAAo AOOOAAI Ot1COA1ACACS Ill CO11 cS SpOuu-
ence with Representative Frear, re-
publican, of Wisconsin, that the gov
ernment could not reach a corpora
tfOn's undistributed surplus which is
a basis for stock dividends. Governor
Blaine declared that the secrecy of
Income tax information is respon-
sible for many frauds upon the gov
ernment and that publicity would
largely cure the situation.
Fear Road Employees Would Suffer
Washington-(A. P.)-Labor lead
ers who objected to the separation of
the Southern Pacific and the Central
Pacific systems, were given hearing
before the interstate commerce COM
mission which is considering the
Southern Pacific's request that the
merger be continued. Warren S. !
Stone, grand chief of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers, told |
the commission that he feared the |
separation would seriously endanger |
the interests Of the roads, employees. |
Similar objections were made by |
other labor officials.
Prof. Tiernan Insanity Suspect
ChicagO-(A P.)-Professor John
p. Tiernan, erstwhile professor of law
at Notre Dame University, divorced
a week ago and married to another
woman in 48 hours, only to return
to his first wife when his divorce de-
cree was revoked, is today being
sought here on a writ ordering a san
ity inquisition.
Dali Eireann Warned
London-(A. P.)-Every member of
the Dali Eireann has been warned to
take special precautions for safety
during the weekend in consequence
of the report that plot has been
uncovered to kidnap them, says
dispatch to the Daily Mail from Dub
lin
Greek Executions Cause Outbreak
Rome-(A. PA serious Greek ,
counter-revolutionary outbreak has
occurred in Patras and Missomonghi, ,
on the gulf of Patras in western
Greese and on the Island of Corfu, 7
where the British flag is reported to ,
have been raised, as result of in 2
1ignation over the recent Greek exc Z
says a message received from G
Athens today
Would Cement Friendship t
st. Louis-(A. P)-Former Pre- I
nier C1emenceau of France faced 2
,usy program here today, the second {
lay OF his visit to st. Louis. A pub t
ic reception, automobile parade and p
he delivery of his fourth address,
Intended to cement closer relations ?
,etween France and the United q
states, were the main events sched-
lied before his departure for Balti- a
more tonight. D
GOnzaga Will Meet N0tre Dame Il
Spokane-(A. P.)-Permission for
'onzaga to accept the invitation of
he San Diego Recreation and Ath- II
etic club to meet Ntre Dame in
OOtball game at San Diego on
christmas day, was granted by the
aculty, it was announced today by
oach Charles E. Dorais.
Prince Andrew on Trial 9,
Athens-(A. P.)-The trial of Prince c.
-ndrew, brother of former King
onstantine, on the charge of having o.
isobeyed orders from the Greek gen u
raj staff thus contributing to the
Military disaster in Asia Minor, be- az
al m TODAY re