The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-05-13

OoHOd IA. P.)-AS a result OF the
meeting of the economic conferences
sub-comission on Russian affairs to-
day, the situation became so critical
that it seemed doubtful whether the
British and French positions could
be. reconciled. After adjournment un-
til five o'clock, the British delegation
announced that serious, though
friendly discussion had occurred
Premier Lloyd George told the sub
commission that a breakup of the con-
ference would send the Russians
home to a great pOplation in the grip
of famine and pestilence who would
fear that the doors of hope had been
shut against them with clang. The
premier said that nobody could doubt
that fierce resentment would ensue,
which would menace not only Russ
las neighbOrs, but the peace of the
entire world. Foreign Minister Schan-
zer of Italy strongly supported the
British attitude
French Delegation Will Remain
Paris CA. P.)-The French delga-
ton will remain at Genoa to partici-
pate in the deliberations on other
questions which will properly come
before the conference, but will have
nothing more to do with the Russians,
it was said at the foreign office this
morning. AS far as the Russian prob
lem is concerned, the conference is
considered by the French government
to be at an end
No Separate Jap Treaty
Toxic CA. P.)-Japan has no inten-
ton at present of negotiating sep
arate treaty with Russia, it was de-
Il
To Administer Hill Estate
ST. Paul, Mimi, CA. P.)-George B.
Flannery, president of the Northwest
ern Trust company, of ST. Paul, was
named today by Probate Judge Wheel |
er as administrator of the fifteen mil
lion dollar estate of Mrs. Mary T. |
Hill, widow of the lat James j. HILL |
The appointment was made on the /
agreement and petition Of all nine of |
the heirs, who had been divided over
the selection Of an administrator
Recovery Would Exceed Expenses
Washington-(A P.)-The amount
the government will recover from the
alleged war fraud cases will be many
times the amount granted to defray
the expenses incident to their prose-
cution, the house appropriations
committee today declared in report
ing the bill carrying half million
dollars for use by the department of
Justice as q special Investigating and
prosecuting fund.
Ask Information on Merger
Washington CA. P.)-The presidents
If over half dozen independent steel
mentioned in connection
with the reported projected merger
we're called upon today by the federal
trade commission for full and spec
fc information as to the plan of the
proposed merger before the plan is
or actual transfers
made.
May Investigate Gas Price
Washington CA. P.)-The senate in
of the recent increase of
he price of gasoline was proposed in
resolution introduced today by Nc
xel]ar, democrat, of Tennessee.
action went over pending determine
ion as to whether similar resolu-
ion ives pending
VIII Overrule Demurrer
Phoenix, Arizona CA. P.)-Federal
Judge Van Fleet, sitting in the Unit
d States4 district court here, indicat-
ID today that he would overrule Sen
tor Ralph H. Cammeron's demurrer,
0 the Indictment charging the senator
With perjury.
Await League Nations Meet
Geneva CA. P.)-French and Italian
objection to the immediate considera-
ion of the proposition to approve the /
British mandate for Palestine, made {
seem certain today that the matter t
vould be postponed until the next
1eeting of the council of the League s
+ Nations
|regOn's Governor Against Klu Klux
Salem, Ore, CA. P.)-Governor OIL {
OFT today issued proclamation call s
1g on law enforcement officers to e
ee that all unlawfully disguised men '