The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-11-21
PRESIDENT HARDING ADDRESSES joint
URGING MERCHANT MARINE BILL

w dOulIS lOu-(A- y he eudCl-
ment of the administration merchant
marine bill was urged upon congress
today by President Harding as neces-
sary to relieve the government of it's
present staggering losses in the op-
GRAFTON of the war-built merchant
fleet and to establish a program of
assured shipping to serve the nation
in war, and to give a guaranty of
commercial independence in time of
peace.
Personally addressing a joint ses
sion Of the senate and house, the
president declared that an actual
monetary saving to the government
would result from the proposed law.
He challenged every insinuation Of
favored interests and enriching a
special few at the expense Of the pub
lie treasury. The president said that
the legislation automatically guard
ed against enrichment or perpetual
bestowal.
Merchant Marine Bill Introduced
Washington-(A. P.)-The admin
istration merchant marine bill, with
the amendments agreed to yesterday
by the republican members, was for
mally reported out by the house
without record vote, while the presi-
dent was arranging to go to the
capitol to address a joint session in
the interest of such legislation.
Mrs. FELTON, is q. s. Senator
Washington-(A. P.)-Mrs. FELTON,,
of Georgia, won her fight today for
a seat for a day as the first woman
United States senator. Without OBJ
jections from any senator, but after |
a long delay, during which the status
Of her appointment was reviewed in |
the light of precedents, she took the I
oath of office at the vice presidents /
desk and wrote her name in the SEN |
ate membership book.
Newberry Resignation Effective |
Washington-(A.P P.)-The resigna- !
ion from the United States senate of !,
Truman H. Newberry, of Michigan,
he center Of a bitter election con-
est for the past four years, became
effective today, when his letter of
resignation was presented and read
n the senate.
Proposes Bounty on Gold
Washington-(A. P)-The payment
If bounty of 25 cents on each pen
~ Wright VI 6Olu PlOuuCOO LII luO Il
United States was proposed in bill
by Senator Oddie, repub-
lean, of Nevada Senator Oddie said
hat the enactment of the bill would
e necessary adjustment to COM
'ensate for the increased cost of
Producing gold and would increase
Federal Jurisdiction Involved I
Washington-(A. P)-Federal Grim
nal jurisdiction over offenses alleg- {
d to have been committed on public S
ands, is involved in a case argued
oday in the supreme court in an s
ppea1 brought by Charles McKelvy '
nd others, from the United States c
istrict court in Idaho. The case g
near Mackay, in Custer I
ounty
'andit Army Leaves Train of Dead |
Shanghai-(A P)-The bandit
rmy of Honan province, 10000 strong i
Thich kidnapped a number of for
gn missionaries recently is leaving
-aste a path six miles wide across
le province, burning every city,
,wn and farm house in the line of
larch and leaving a trail strewn :
ith dead bodies, according to a let :
r received here from Fl. E. Edgard, :
nglish missionary who escaped.
Parliamentary Labor Leader b
London-(A P)-James Ramsay '
acDonald was today elected leader Q
the parliamentary labor party.
Quakes Near Algiers. !. :
Algiers-(A. P)-Two earth shocks :,
day, following five tremors Sunday
-ening, sent the inhabitants of Fro I
entin, near Cavaignac, into the h
zen country. The quakes damaged =
e principal buildings so that they I
e crumbling.
u. s. On-Lookers at Conference
Lausanne-(A. P.)-Richard Wash
lrn Child, American ambassador to NJ
ally, and Joseph G.. Grew, American. tt
mister to Switzerland. are acting 81
observers at the Near East con- jc
renee, and conferred with Premier p
oincare of France today. te