The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-09-13

Washington, CA. P.)-Virtual settle
ment of the rail strike as affecting
from thirtyfive to forty per cent of
the cOuntry's railroads, was announc-
ed late today by Secretary of Labor
Davis on the basis of reports from the
Chicago meeting of the general policy
committee of the striking shopcraft
union. The settlement plan is under
stood to involve the return to work of
all strikers except those who have
engaged in violence, the retention by
the carriers of all men now working
and the adjudication of disputed ques-
tiOns by committees representing the
railroads and employees.
What disposition will be made of
the troublesome seniority question, is
not yet known here. When informed
of the situation by Davis, President
Harding said he was more than de-
lighted at the news.
Unions Authorize Peace Agreement
Chicago, CA. P.)-B. M. Jewell, head
of the striking railway shop crafts,
announced tonight that the unions
policy committee of 80 had author
lied him to negotiate individual peace
agreements with the railroads Of the
country, based on the terms of the
general settlement plan adopted by
the policy committee.
1--WE agreed to the terms of settle
ment, yielding Wherever possible and
standing firmly where there was no
other avenue open honorably to those
we represent" Mr.. jewell said. All
the men are to return to work in their
positions in the class originally held
on June 80, 1922, at the same point,
according to the statement issued by
the policy committee.
Hope for Final Action Oh Bonus
Washington, CA. P.)-The confer
ence report on the soldiers bonus bill
was presented in the house today by
Chairman Fordney of the house man
ayers. 1t is the plan of the leaders
to call it up tomorrow and final ac-
ton is hoped for then After diSpos-
al by the house the report will be
sent to the senate.
National Troops Ambushed
Dublin, CA. PA daring ambush
of National troops in Curzon street
two members of the ambushing party,
after chase. OSe tried to escape,
but was fatally shot. Another Re-
In the ambush of the National troops
at Canal Bridge at Drumcondra, two
privates were wounded and two wo
men and girl injured.
Wants Union to Prevent Conflict
Paris, a. Pm Clemenceau be-
lieves that closer union of America
and the allies and absolute coopera-
ton between France and Great Brit
ain is necessary to avoid a general
conflict, with inevitable widespread
ruin. He sent a message to the Lon
don Times to this effect in reply to
an inquiry prompted by the former
premier's forthcoming visit to the
United States.
Opponents Dye Embargo Lose !
Washington, CA. P)-The oppon
ents of the dye embargo lost today |
in the house in the first phase of theft |
fight to have that provision stricken !
from thetariff bill.
Predict Decision by Sh0pmen
Chicago, CA. P)-Decision on the |
settlement of the railway shopmen's I
strike again today was predicted a |
late in the afternoon as the |
general policy committee of the fed
Grated shop crafts went into session.
Would Try Bishop for Heresy
Portland, CA P)-Recommenda-
ions that the Right Rev. w. M.
Brown, retired bishop of Arkansas,
De brought to trial on a heresy
charge, and if convicted be deposed
rom the ministry, was made in the
louse of bishops of the Protestant
Episcopal church in convention here
oday. The action was recommended
n view of the antagonistic attitude
oward christianity which Bishop
Brown has recently shown. Bishop
Brown retired from the Jurisdiction
ecause Of criticism of book which he
published lately discussing Christian-
ty and communism.
f.. III,