London vid Bombay, August 26.
"The Morning Post" learns from Washington that it is reported in that city on good authority that Japan has practically refused to assent to the American proposals that a new immigration treaty should be negotiated between the two countries.
It is regarded as certain that, in the event of the definite failure of the negotiations, an Exclusion Bill will be introduced in Congress next Decenber.—Reuter.
Washington, August 27.
President Roosevelt will return to Washington on September 20.
Mr. Taft declares that the guaranty banking plan, advocated by Mr. Bryan, would put a premium upon reckless banking.—Our Own Corresponitent.
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