The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-11-18
GRAIN FUTURES TRADING ACT To
SUPREME COURT--END UNCERTAINTY

Chicago "a. P.)-The test of the
new grain futures trading regulatory
act was today passed to the United
States supreme court by action in
the federal district court here. The
court explained this to be the shortest
method of reaching an adjudication
of the act. Judge Carpenter also
denied the petition of the American
farm bureau federation to intervene
in the suit. Leading grain men said
that today's action and continuance
Of the stay order preventing enforce
meHt of the law, would serve to end
the feeling of uncertainty in the grain
trade.
May Consolidate Northwest Roads.
Washington CA. P.)-Whether the
transcontinental railroads in the
northwest should be consolidated into
two great regional systems, one built
around the Great Northern and the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, and
the other around the Northern Pacific
and the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, was taken up for detailed
consideration at hearing today before
the interstate commerce commission.
Ship Subsidy Bill Up Next Week.
Washington "a. P.)-An agreement
was dSAC0 Oy AOdoO lOAuOA LO0dy
to take up the ship subsidy bill next
Thursday, under the rule providing
for three days general debate n
unlimited opportunity for amend
ments, with the inal vote November
80.
Representative Mondell, the repub-
lican 1eaer, has discussed the legisla-
tive program with the president, and
say hat the principal measures to
be taken up at the special and re-
gular session were ship subsidy, ap-
preparations, rural credits and pos
sfb1y some changes in the transporta-
ton act.
Awaits Supreme Court Decision.
Chicago "a. P.)-Federal Judge
Carpenter today dismissed the Chi
cago board of trade bill for an in
junction restraining the enforcement
OF the grain futures trading regula-
tory act, but continued the stay
order, preventing the enforcement of
the law until it's constitutionality has
been passed upon by the United States
supreme court.
Four Free Staters Executed.
Dublin "a. P.)-Four civilians,
male residents of the Free State, fol-
lowing a trial by military court,
charged with the unlawful possession
of revo1vers, were executed at 7 am,
today.
Siberian Government Abolished.
Chita CA. P.)-The government of
the far eastern republic of Siberia
was abolished today. The assembly
voted to unite with the Soviet govern
ment at MOSCOW.
Former French Ambassador Dead.
Elyria, Ohio "a. P.)-William
- 49,, ~ Il ~~o lo~ to
France, died at his home here shortly
before noon today He had been i'll
several days.
HI Turk Socialist Leader Killed.
London "a. P.)-Hussien Hilmid
president of the Turkish social
iet party, was assassinated in Con-
says ar Exchange Tele-
dispatch from -ConstantinopIe
today. The crime was ascribed to
political motives.
Turkish Sultan F1ees.
rConstantinop1e CA. P.)-Mohammed
VI, Turkish sultan. has fled from
Constantinople or a British warship, I
bound for Malta. The sultan empha-
the fact that he is not abdf-
but merely removing himself
immediate danger.
Earthquake Victims Number 54S-
Santiago, Cn1lo Ia. P.)-f1eVlSeu
figures given out by the minister of :.
the interior place the total killed in
last Saturdays earthquake at s548,
which is considerably below earlier
reports. The number injured is only
partly estimated, the total being set
At 837.
M0tOrship in Distress.
Seattle "a. P.)-The wooden motor
ship Anvil is in distress Is miles
vest of Cape Beal, off the west coast
If Vancouver Island, according to a
'adio message received by the Naval
station here this afternoon. {
rhe ship is believed to lave between !
20 and 80 passengers aboard.
Sultan Feared Treason Charge. 8
Paris CA. P.)-The Turkish %sultan's
light from Constantinople today on a
warship, bound for Malta was
Lfter he had received information that
he Angora assembly had just voted
O try the sultan n the ministers
or treason, according to a dispatch /
'eceived at the French foreign office I
evening. I