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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1814, 13 April 1888, Page 3

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* [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHT J (PBE PEESB iSSOCIAIION.) (Received April 13, 15 p m.) ENGLISH POLITICS. LondoNj April 12 Mr Gladstone, speaking at the National Liberal Club, expressed great pleasure at the strength and condition of the National party in Ireland. In the course of his speech, Mr Gladstone denounced the action of the Government, in agreeing to make concessions to the local Government party as a condition for the alteration of their views on the question of Home Rule, as scandalous and dishonorable. Mr Balfour has been banquetted by the National Tory Union. In the course of his speech on the occasion, Mr Balfour said there were indications that the Gladstone-Parnell alliance * •wash caking up. Thelrish Tenantsßelhi B'riA was rejected by a majority oi 57, Mr Balfour declaring that the effect of the Bill would be to reduce landlord's property to a nominal value. *[Here the telegram hreaka off abruptly, apd proceeds to another subject. We imagine tbat the words given in italics will probably be found to be to the effect of those omitted by the telegraphist, — Ed] (Received April IS, 1. p.m.) PLEURO-PNEXJMONIA. Adelaide, April 13 Pleuro pneumonia has broken out at Endunder 70 miles north of Adelaide. Precautions have b^n taken to prevent the disease spreading. PARLIAMENTARY. - Hobakt, April 13. Parliament meets on 29th April, MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. Melbouene, April 13. Owing to the great demand for space at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition, extra, buildings are to be erectefl. THE RAILWAY TROUBLE. The Railway Commissioners decline to appoint a board of enquiry into the charges against' Mr Allison Smith, as they ate of opinion there is nothing tc justify them. VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT. Parliament meets early in June, Tire session is expected to be devotee principally to the revision of the tarifi ?nd electoral reform.