The daily star-mirror., 1922-05-17

Washington-(A P)-French sour
ces at Genoa, prior to the issuance by
the economic conference of an invi-
tation to the United States to partici-
pate in the Hague meeting, sent a
feeler to develop the American atti-
tude toward such participation, it
was learned today. 1t was explained
that the American reply was sympa-
thetic, but not an acceptance, al
though apparently constructed at Ge-
United States.
There were limitations today that
administration officials expected early
developments in Genoa or perhaps
later at The Hague which might clar-
to permit American participation in
restore Russia to productivity.
On what information that feeling
might be based was not indicated. 1t
was evident, however, that the ex-
change of cabled notes with the Ge-
noa conference group yesterday was
regarded as having moved matters at
least a step forward as far as Russia
is concerned.
London-(A. P.)-The British cabi-
net has decided to defer to the wishes
of the house of commons and appoint
a committee to inquire into the edu-
cational program on which the gov
ernment was defeated by narrow
margin last night, Austen Chamber
lain, government leader, announced in
the house this afternoon.
May Agree ON Syria
Geneva-(A. P.)-The United States
and France are about to reach an
agreement on the French mandate
for Syria, according to information
reaching the secretaries Of the
League Of Nations 1t is understood
that the American governments ap-
proval is subject to certain condf-
tions which apparently will be met.
Irish Factions Still Apart
Dublin-(A. P)-The peace COM
mittee of the Dali Eireann, which has
been trying to find basis for unity
of the Irish factions, formally report
ed to the dali today the breakdown CT
negotiations
Steel Men to Meet With President
Washington CA. P)-Invitations
have been issued for large number
of prominent steel manufacturers of
the country to meet with President
Harding tomorrow night at dinner
conference it was said today at the
White House
Pinchot Wins in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia-(A P)-Gifford Pin
chot has apparently won the republic
can nomination for governor of Penn
sylvania on the face of unofficial re-
turns, w Harry Banker, secretary of
the state republican. committee, de-
clared in a statement here this af-
ternoon "Un1ess Allegheny county
gives large majority than my advic-
es indicate, there is no doubt Pinchot
has carried the state" he said.
Returns for 6178 of 1884 districts
in the state, received shortly after
Secretary Baker made his announce i
ment, are said to have reduced Alters !
majority to 1896 votes, the vote
Alter 443,39O; Pinchot, 431,- !
$685.
Alters majority continued to dwin- !
die late today as additional districts I
from the interior reported. Figures +
from 6,SO2 districts gave Alter a ma
jority of 6,553.
Rest in Burch Trial
Los Angeles-(A. P)-Both sides
rested today in the trial of Arthur I
C. Burch, charged with the murder
Of ]. Belton Kennedy. Deputy District |
Keyes began the prosecu-
TONS argument.
Four Dead in Bridge Collapse
Marlin, Teas-(A. P)-Four dead
Or missing is the latest estimate of
The casualties in the collapse late
of the bridge across the
Brazos river near here. 1t is believed |
that all persons reported missing last
night are>accounted for,
Russia for Hague Conference
Genoa-(A. P.)-Russia has accept
I'd the proposals of the powers for the
Hague conference, to discuss the Rus
sian situation, it was announced this
afternoon They propose certain
of the plan, which will
)e discussed this afternoon
French Would Confer on War Debt
Paris "a. P.)-The French gov
has Informed the American
var debt funding commission that it
S ready to send special commission