The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-08-01
PLANS UNDER WAY FOR TRIP
EAST in ABOUT A WEEK
IN CHEERFUL MOOD

Presidential Headquarters, Palace
Hotel, San Francisco-(A. P.)-Pre-
sident Harding awoke shortly after
six o'clock, having had almost a nor
NAL amount of sleep. His rest, which
is described as the most nearly ma
tural of any during his illness, be-
gan shortly before IL o'clock last
night.
The official statement issued at
1910 a. m. by the five doctors at
tending President Harding, said that
he was still much exhausted, but
maintains a buoyancy of spirit" 1t
said that the president was breathing
with less labor than previously, there
being but little cough. His lung con-
dition is about the same as yesterday
Temperature 80, pulse ia, respira-
tion 80. All the figures showed an
improvement from yesterday He is
fairly comfortable following sleep.
While progress is being made, every
| care necessary is taken to assure
against further complications.
| There was an understanding among
members of the presidential party that
President Harding would return di-
rect to Washington, leaving San
Francisco as soon as his physicians
give him permission to travel. The
route east is expected to be via Og-
den, Omaha, and Chicago. Railroad
officials have given a careful study
to the selection of the overland
route. They recommended that the
train run at comfortable speed, and
probably stop nights in order that the
president may have complete rest.
In the event that his improvement
it was said that the start east would
be made possible in about week.
Urges Peace Tribunal
Twin Falls, Ida.-(A. P.)-The re-
cognition of the Russian soviet gov
ernment was characterized as an " in
dispensable factor" in establishing
European peace, by United States
Senator William E. Borah, in an ad-
dress here last night. He also urged
world tribunal for peace modelled
after the United States supreme
court.
Civil War In China
Annoy, China-(A. P.)-Firing be-
tween invading northern forces and
defending southern troops continued
all night and was resumed early to-
rived to protect the nationals. 1t was
rumored that Sun Vat Sens southern
navy was proceeding to Annoy to
attack Admiral Yang. The attack ap
pears to be calculated to bring China
under central government.
Kansas Governor in Party's Hands
Chicago-(A. P)-While asserting
hat he had no political ambitions,
Governor Jonathan Davis, of Kansas,
Indicated that he would gladly accept
INV position in which he could be
If service to his country, including
he presidency The democrats of
Kansas made me their first choice;
am in their hands," he said.
Reduce Price of Gasoline
San Francisco-(A Pleading
ii companies announced a reduction
# two cents a gallon on gasoline for
he entire Pacific coast territory to-
lay. The new price is seventeen
ents. 1t was recently announced
hat there has been an over produc-
ion.
Kardos Pleads Not Guilty
New York-(A. P.)-Louis Kardos,
r., who was indicted yesterday for
ucketing, and trading against his
ustomers' orders, today pleaded not
uilty. Fifteen thousand dollars was
aised for his bail.
Chinese to Take Over Land
Harbin-(A. P)-General Chang
'so-Lin, the director of three Man.
hurian provinces, has ordered the
,hinese authorities to abolish the
md department of the Chinese East
rn Railway and to take over all the
ands ceded to Russia under old
reaties, effective today.
Troops Advance to Villas Estate
Mexico-(A. P.)-Troops are adj
ancing from Rosales, and other near
v points to the estate in Durango,
wned by the late Francisco Villa.
is reported that there are nearly
20 followers on the estate, including
illa's brother, Hipolito, and seven
,rmer Villa generals who have not
IT defined their attitude towards the
overnment troops. 1t is believed
lat they will be disarmed.
Deny Bus Rights
Olmpia-(A. P)-The department
public works today denied the
uto Interurban company a certifi-
tie of convenience, necessity in
der to operate a motor bus sight
,eing service between Seattle and
ookane. 1t was declared that it
ould skim the cream " during the
urist season and be an injustice to
e railroads.
Mrs. R. L. Smith and Mrs. Mace
cPhearson, and small son, of Pa
use, were Moscow shoppers Tues