Washington—(A P.)—Negotiations were resumed today between the United States government and Henry Ford, on the latter's offer to acquire the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, power plant, and nitrate properties. Henry Ford and his son, Edsel, and one or his engineers, are here to confer with Secretary Weeks and President Coolidge. After a conference, the secretary of war, concurred in by the chief executive, to modify his offer for the purchase or lease of Muscle Shoals. Little Change in Coal Situation Harrisburg—(A P.)—The anthracite mine operators and the officials of the miner's union, who today resumed the conferences with Governor Pinchot for the discussion of possible terms of settlement of the differences which caused the suspension of operations on September 1, adjourned at twelve-fifty o'clock until two-thirty this afternoon. The leaders of both sides reported that there was little change in the situation. Italians Occupy Islands London- (A P.) -A Central News dispatch from Rome says that reports are current there that Italian forces have occupied the islands of Merlera'Fano, and Mathraki, northwest of Athens. The Greek fleet Athens—(A P.)—The Greek fleet has been ordered to retire to the gulf. Volo to avoid contact with the Italian fleet.  It was learned here on good authority. 