The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-11-02
RESTRICTIONS DEMANDED BY FRANCE MAY
KILL LPLANS FOR PREPARATIONS COMMITTEE

| Washington-(A. P.)-Restriction of
the scope of the proposed expert COM
mittee of inquiry into Germany's ca
pacity to pay reparations, may rem
der it useless to proceed with the
plan, is the view of President Cool
idge, it was made known at the
White House today.
France Demands Restrictions
Paris-(A. P.)-France accepts
cordially the contemplated collabor-
alton of the United States in the con-
ference of experts to study Germany's
capacity to pay reparations. She de-
mands, however, that it be clearly
understood that the proposed inquiry
bear solely on the present" capacity
of Germany, and should respect all
rights held by the reparation COM
mission under the Versailles treaty.
Asks DiY0rce From Arbuckle
Providence, R. la. P.)-Minta
A. Arbuckle filed in superior court
from Roscoe (Fatty) G. Arbuckle.
The petition was brought on the
ground of desertion and neglect to
provide.
Fall Welded Big Stick
Washington-(A P)-Former Sec
retary Fall demanded the transfer
from Washington of naval officers
who objected to leases he proposed
to make on the naval oil reserves,
Commander H. A. Stuart of the navy
testified before the senate public
lands committee, today, which is in
vestigating the subject.
Quit Coalition Government
Berlin-(A. P.)-The socialists have
withdrawn from the coalition gov
ernment of Reich, it is announced
this afternoon.
May Change Headquarters
Washington-(A.P P.)-The removal
of the entire reclamation administrat-
i've organization to Denver, or some
other western point convenient to the |
principal projects, is suggested by |
former Secretary Fall as a remedy |
for the existing ills of government |
irrigation development.
Railroad Workers Bring Suit
Philadelphia P.)-System fed
GRAFTON No. 80, representing the shop |
crafts on the Pennsylvania railroad |
system, brought suit in the federal
district court today for fifteen mil
lion dollars, against the Pennsylvania |
railroad, to make pthe alleged un-
der payment in wages which resulted,
according to the bill of complaint,
from the Pennsylvania refusal to
abide by the rules of the United
States railway labor board.
Blue Nose Owner Defiant
Halifax-(A. P.)-CaDtain Angus
Walters of the Lunenberg schooner
Blue Nose defied the international
race committee today, which last
night ruled that yesterdays race
should go to the American challenger
after the Blue Nose had apparently
won, and he declared positively that
he would not race tomorrow
Walton VIII Take Appeal
Oklahoma City-(A. P)-Counsel
Tor Governor Walton let it be known
;oday that if the decision in the case
S unfavorable to the governor, an
appeal will be taken to the United
States district court.
ouId Settle Ulster Boundary
London-(A. P.)-The British gov
,rnment today issued formal invita-
ions to the Free State Ulster gov
to appoint delegates to
meet the British government repre-
in a conference for an at
empt to adjust the Ulster Free State
question. Both governments
lave accepted. No date has been set
or the meeting.
Brow Breaks Speed Records
New York-(A P)-Lieutenant
Harold w. Brow. navy aviator,
mashed all speed records today
vhen he flew his racer over a three !
.ilometer straight away course four
ines with an average speed of 257.5
niles per hour