The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-10-26

Paris-(A. P.)-The French gov
ional conference of experts, to be
named by the reparation commission
and to be called to consider the ques-
ton of reparations in conformity with
the treaty of Versailles. 1t is said
in official circles that the French
government would be most happy if
the United States would name an ex-
pert to participate in such a confer
ence.
Think American Attitude Favorable
London-(A. P.)-The official Brit
ish opinion concerning Secretary
Hughes response to Lord Curzon's
reparation conference invitation IS
cautious and reserved. Broadly, how
ever, there is a feeling in government
departments that Americas clear-cut
declaration brings the international
reparation conference appreciably
nearer.
France, Belgium, ITALY Accept
London-(A P.)-France and Bel
gium and Italy have accepted the
British invitation for reparation
conference, with the understanding
that it shall take the form of a COM
mittee OF experts, under authority OF
the present inter-allied reparation
commission
Steinmetz, Electrical Wizard, Dead
Schenectady-(A. P.)-Dr. Charles
Proteus Steinmetz, electrical wizard,
died at his home here today of a
physical breakdown, due to a trip to
the Pacific coast, from which he re-
Gently returned. The attending ply
sician said that breakfast was being
served Mr.. Steinmetz, when suddenly
his heart seemed to give way and he
died Immediately.
Forbes Says Charges False
Washington-(A. P)-Charles R.
Forbes, former director of the vet
erans' bureau, issued a statement to-
day denying as utterly and absolute
ly false" the story of Elias H. Morti- |
mer of Philadelphia, before the SEN
ate investigating committee, of al
legged bribery and corruption in con-
nection with contracts for veterans
bureau hospitals.
Check March of Communists
LondOn-(A. P)-Yesterday's at
tempts by communists to march on
Berlin, were frustrated by police au-
thorities, says dispatch to the Cen
trail News from Berlin.
Kellogg British Ambassador
Washington-(A P.)-Frank B.
former United States sena
tor from Minnesota, has been select
ed for American ambassador to Lon
resigned. The appointment
70 in
the near future.
Lead Price Reduced
New York-(A. P.)-The American
& Refining Co. today re-
1uced the price of lead from 6.S5 to
6.75 cents per pound.
British Accept 12-Mile Limit Rule
London-(A. P.)-The British gov
has accepted in principle,
The proposal of the American gov
ernment that vessels in American
waters be searched for contraband
liquor within twelve miles of the
American shores.
Injured in C. p. r. Wreck
Montreal-(A. P)-Nineteen peo-
)le were injured, four seriously, to-
lay when eight coaches of the Cana
lldu L dClllC fdnCOuVGT-I OIOuIO GA
,ress left the track through a broken
all near Savanne, Ontario. The in
ured were in the colonist car on the
rain, according to advices reaching
he head office of the road, here.
Bill Near Completion
Oklahoma City-(A P)-When the
over house of the Oklahoma legis-
ature recessed at one p. m. today for
unch, only two counts on its COM
nittee Impeachment bill remained tc
'e considered before the completed
ill will be ready for presentation to
he senate. Six articles in the bill ]
we're approved at the morning ses- s
ion, all by large majorities.
Kellogg Accepts Ambassad0rship
st. Paula. P)-Frank b. Kel
ogg, former United States senator |
rom Minnesota, whose appointment t
S ambassador to Great Britain, was
today in Washington, has c
ccepted the post and will leave for '