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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8545, 27 March 1908, Page 7

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(By Electric Teleeraob— Copyright.) Per Press Association, NEW .YORK, March 26. President Roosevelt's message to Congross, besides the points previously cabled, recommended the enactment of child labour law and legislation for the regulation and use of injunctions in labour disputes. It urged the institution of savings banks, the immediate placing of wood pulp on the free list,' and a corresponding reduction in duty on paper made from such material, when imported from any country imposing no export duty "thereon. OTTAWA, March 26. Owing to a Bill embodying Mr Justice Clements , decision (cabled yesterday) being rushed through the Dominion Parliament, Canada will admit only immigrants direct from the land of their birth. Immigration to Canada in January and February from the United States increased by 61 per cent., but decreased by' 36 per cent, through ocean ports. LONDON, March 26. Mrs Hamilton was committed for trial on the charge of perjury in connection with the Druco case. VENICE, March 26. After an enthusiastic reception at Venice, the Kaiser and Kaiserin and the King of Italy partook of luncheon. The Kaiser and Kaiserin afterwards proceeded aboard the German Imperial yacht Hohenzollern, and entertained King Emmanuel at dinner. In the evening the warship's and gondolas were effectively illuminated. NEW YORK, March 26. The American fleet will visit China. LONDON, March 26. Many Liberal, Conservative, and Independent Labour Commoners are signing a statement strongly supporting Sir Edward Grey's Macedonian proposals.