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Spencer (HERBERT ments prepared)

HERBERT ments prepared in the executive depart- Sphere of Government," which were rements. In spite of his personal popularity, President Roosevelt was compelled, shortly afterward, to rescind this order, SO strong and persistent was the popular protest against the innovation.

In Great Britain and her colonies there has also been a movement for simplified spelling. In 1911 an official conference of all the educational departments of the Empire met in London, the delegates to which were appointed by their respective governments. This conference passed a resolution declaring simplified spelling "a matter of urgent importance."

After this authoritative declaration, Nova Scotia, Australia and New Zealand instituted first steps in spelling reform in their departments of education.