The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-24
PRESIDENT MAKES REQUEST,
BUT SUGGESTS RESERVATIONS
AS TO NATIONS LEAGUE

justice, organized under the auspi-
ces Of the League of Nations. The
president, however, recommended
that membership be conditioned on
several reservations, including one
declaring that no legal relation on
the part of the United States to the
League Of Nations is involved.
In addition to disclaimer of any
legal connection with the league, the
reservations suggested by the presi-
dent would permit the United States
to take full part in the selection of
justices of the court; would provide
that congress determine what part of
the expense of the court this govern
ment would bear and would prevent
amendment of the court regulations
without the consent of the United
States.
Acted on Hughes Recommendation
President Harding acted on the
recommendation of Secretary Hughes,
who advised that with the reserva-
tions stipulated, this government
could safely and practically enter the
court without deviating from it's ira
dltiOnal policies. In the message
asking for senate authority to at, |
the president pointed out that the |
United States had had conspicuous |
part in the original conception of |
the court and added that "our de- /
Hberate public opinion of today is |
overwhelmingly in favor of our full |
participation and the attending obli-
cations of maintenance" The presi- |
dent continued: (which action would |
add to our consciousness of partici-
patton in the fortunate advancement |
of international relationship and re-
mind the world anew that we are
ready for our proper part in further
ing peace and adding to stability in
world affairs.''
TOwnley Heads Farm Movement
Minneapolis-(A. PA. G. Town
ley, founder and former president of
the NATIONAL Nonpartisan league,
heads the new nationwide non-poli
tical farm movement, launched by rs
farmers from twelve states, leaders
of the movement announced today.
Washington State May Furnish Cows
Olympia-(A. P.)-Grade heifers
and grade milch cows may be sold
on time by the director of conserva-
ton and development to settlers on
state lands, under an amendment to
the land settlement act, introduced in
the senate today Another bill ap-
propriates $4,000 from the state gen
eral fund for indemnities in eradica-
tion of bovine tuberculosis, in addi-
tion to a like appropriation carried
in the general appropriation bill.
The bill introduced in the house asks
that congress reapportion the state
and provide a sixth congressional
district, comprising Pierce and Thurs
ton counties.
Idaho Bill Aimed at Masks
Boise-(A. P.)-Aimed at persons
or organizations hiding their identity
by means of a mask, hood or regalia,
bill was introduced in the senate
by the state affairs committee today.
Prohibition Director to Seattle
Washington-(A. P.)-Carl Jackson
state prohibition director for Wyom
ing, was today appointed chief of the
Seattle prohibition division.
Nomination Action Fails
Washington-(A. PD-The senate
banking committee today failed to
reach a decision on the contested
nomination of James G. McNary, of {
New Mexico, for comptroller of the t
currency. Chances for action on the {
nomination are regarded as decreas- ]
ing. /
To Investigate Vets. Bureau {
Washington-(A. )-Investigation
of the veterans bureau by a joint
committee during the recess of con-
gress, was recommended unanimous
1y today by a special senate commit
tee conducting a preliminary inquiry
Robbed of 100000 in Diamonds l
Chicago-(A. P)-Henry Hart, New !
York jewelry salesman, was robbed
of unset diamonds which he valued '
at 100000, by two armed men in an t
elevator in a down town building to-
day. The robbers escaped.
Coast Bank Burglarized
Seattle - CA P) = Robbers last :
night blew open the vault of the First :
National Bank of Redmond, east of :
here and escaped with an undeter ,
mined amount of cash and securities, :
the sheriff's office was notified today. :
No Decision on Russian Relief {
Washing P)-Desp pite pub t
Iished reports to the contrary, Secre- /
tary Hoover said today that the Ameri- 6
can relief administration, which he |
heads, had reached no decision on the l
question of cutting off further relief I
shipments to Russia, now said to be t
exporting grain to Germany and Tur- /
key.
Composite Farm Credits Bill
Washington-(A PA composite
farm credits bill, embracing the
principal features of the LenroOt-
Anderson, Capper and Strong mea I
sures, was completed today by the f
house banking committee. Chairman h
said that the bill would be 9
reported to the house Mon h
day and probably taken up for pass n
age Tuesday. f
Ship Bill on GuilIitone O
washington-(A. P,)-The admins S
tration shipping bill was again il