The daily star-mirror., 1923-04-26

Tacoma-(A. PA fight to the
finish will be made by the Pacific
northwest loggers against the I. w. w.
A majority of operators decided to
continue operating their camps on
reduced force and expect in a few
days many of the strikers will re-
turn to work. They claim that fully
fifty per cent of the men out are not
members of the I. w. w., but quit
work because of fear of violence.
Strike is Spreading
Seattle-(A. P.)-The general strike
called by the I. w. W. in behalf of
prisoners convicted of wartime
offenses, is gradually spreading
throughout Washington today, ac-
cording to reports reaching Seattle.
1t is estimated that the number of
men out in the logging camps and on
construction jobs, is between seven
and ten thousand. AT I. w. w. head
quarters here it was said that the
maximum force would not be felt un-
til May 1, when demonstrations are
scheduled to take place throughout
the state.
Close Consulate In Russia
Washington-(A. P)-The Ameri-
can consulate at Vladivostok, through
which the United States maintained
representation in Russia, has been
ordered closed.
Miners Accept New Scale
Seattle-(A. P.)-The unton coal
miners of Washington voted by a
majority of 454 to accept the opera
tors proposal establishing new
wage scale for the Roslyn- Cleelum
and Tono fields, according to official
results of the referendum vote cast
last week.
Recall Navy Wage Scale
Washington-(A. P. .)-After receiy-
ing protests from labor organiza-
tions and naval authorities in charge
of various shore establishments, the
navy department today announced /
that the new wage schedules recently
to become effective May
1, will be recalled and revised.
Will Not. Make Gun Changes
Washington-(A P.)-Appropria- I
tions made by congress at the last /
session for elevating the guns on the
American fleet, will not be used for
that purpose, Secretary DENLY an
nonced today, because of unintended !
erroneous statements made by the /
navy representatives recommending
the appropriation.
Charge PrOhi-Agent Graft
Washington-(A P.)-Investigation
into many charges that graft is being !
practiced on or among federal prohi-
oition agents, has been begun by the
revenue bureau, under which
he prohibition unit operates. The
treasury officials said today that con-
siderable data had been laid before
Commissioner Blair, but thus far the
inquiry had disclosed no losses to
he government.
/. w. w. Strike Causes Shutdown
Everett CA. P)-Reports from
wenty logging camps and mills in
'nohomish county this morning, indi-
lated. that seven camps had been
closed as a result of the |. w. W.
valkout and most Of the other camps
lad lost some men, Camp operators
eport approximately 1900 out of $500
Employed, are idle, having either
truck or been affected when the
amps were forced to close
Montana Man in Vet Bureau
Washington CA. P.)-Fred E. Ham
lton OF Butte, Montana was ap-
pointed today acting assistant di-
'ector of the veterans bureau, in
barge of the new inspection divi-
ion. Director Hines said that the
reation of the inspection division was
step toward the consolidation of
everal of the bureaus activities and
0ward more compact organization.
Steamer Fast on Rocks
Marchfield, Oregon-(A. P.)-The !
teamer Brush, which struck a reef
If Cape Arago, near the entrance to :
oos Bay early today, is fast on the
ocks according to the latest reports ,
aceived here. The tug, Oregon, left
. bring in the 46 members of the !
rev.
steamer Found; Passengers Missing s
London CA. PA Reuter- dispatch ]
'om Capetown says that the Porto
ese steamer, Mossamedes, which