Congress Delays Navy Bill Awaiting Arms Conference
Washington reports that preparations for army and navy bills are postponed until the arms conference resolves the armament issue. President Harding, in his first annual message, pledges concerted action on tariff and debt matters and outlines plans for a merchant marine with minimal treasury impact. The budget proposes 1922 expenditures at 3.043 billion and 1928 at 3.838 billion, with substantial proposed savings.
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Irish Free State Leaders See Promise in Talks
Resilient prime minister and cabinet member reply to a question about progress. News reports that an agreement has been reached and will be presented to press for Wednesday morn papers. Delegates left the premier's residence looking tired and grave. Michael Collins refuses to comment. Big questions loom between British government and Irish Republican representatives about Ireland's full independence.
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Ireland's partition talks clash with Irish republic aims
The piece outlines Lloyd George resisting any plan to place Ireland outside the empire and notes Sinn Fein opposition to a two‑parliament split and Ulster‑South Ireland government ideas. It describes the Dail Eireann as the Irish Republic’s governing body and the truce starting last July amid reconciliation talks.
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Ulster
Lloyd George
Sinn
Lloyd -George
Sinn Fein
Shantung Issue Focuses On Naval Ratio And Rail Return
Baron Kato denounces claims of a Japan China bargain while Hanihara reaffirms Japan’s renunciation of preferential rights in Shantung. Japan guards 2700 railside men, proposes sharing the former German railway with China as compensation. Sze reiterates demand for unconditional railroad return. U S states no international accord without China's consent as ambassadors plan continue into month end.
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Shantung
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Sze
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Carnegie Peace Foundation
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Congress
Vivani
Telephones and Eternal Vigilance in Cumberland
A morning column suggests Cumberland Telephone Co may extend service and cut rates to avoid public hearings before the Public Service Commission. The proposal, said to be under Atlanta headquarters review after talks with Commissioner Maloney, invites cautious optimism amid political pressure.
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Our Morning
Cumberland Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Maloney
Atlanta
Michel
Public Pressure Turns Telephone Rates Issue in Louisiana
An editorial urges voters in Louisiana to elect a commissioner who will back a rate rollback and curb the telephone company. It argues two commissioners raised rates against public interest and ties a Michel replacement to restoring fair charges. The piece asserts eternal vigilance to prevent a rate reversal.
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Rder
Michel
Long
Louisiana
Michs
New Orleans Daily
Foreign Loafers Are Not Welcome
Moscow dispatch reports a strict stance against foreign hangers on with nothing but sympathy, as authorities warn against outsiders seeking influence. The brief item notes public sentiment toward visiting foreigners and hints at limited acceptance.
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