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Show NORWAY AND WHITE SLAVES. Norway is taking a very deep Interest In-terest In the crusade against the white slave traffic. King Haakon, at the suggestion of the queen, has made a study of the situation as it affects Norway, Nor-way, and at his suggestion the minister minis-ter of religion has issued a circular to the clergy requesting "that young girls preparing for their first communion com-munion should be also, instructed respecting re-specting the dangers of taking situations situa-tions in foreign countries without previous pre-vious inquiry." Not only this, but at the king's request the Scandinavian- American line has decided to place upon Its vessels a reliable woman whose duty It will be to look after all young girls and women traveling in the ship. This is a most excellent innovation, in-novation, and one which cannot fail to be productive of the happiest results. re-sults. The dangers of the young emigrant emi-grant girl are many, while at sea. The action of Norway will be followed by similar action on the part of both Denmark and Sweden. |