LATE CABLE NEWS, [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2176, 19 June 1886, Page 3

LATE CABLE NEWS, [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

London*, June 16. A coxtrvct for the construction of 30 miles of the Midland Railway has been viitunlly let. The seizure of the American fishing smacks by Canada will form the subject of an inquiry b/ a joint committee. The general elections in Nova Scotia have resulted in tho return of candidates favourable to the separation of Nova Scntia from Canada. It is reiwrted that the Rev. Mr Thomson, of Cardiff, has been offered tho Bishopric of Melbourne. A meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute took place last evening, the Marquis of Lome being in the chair. Amongst those present were : Sir George Bowen, Sir John Hull, Sir W. J. Clarke, Bart., Sir \V. L. Dobaon, and Mr Grahnm Berry. In the course of his speech on the occasion Sir George Bowen emphasized the necessity for Imperial federation owing to the rapid growth of the colonies. The recent suicide of the king of Bavaria has created considerable excitement in Bavaria, and Minister rumours are current concerning the new king. Colonel Walker has been nominated by the Conservative party to contest Midlothian at the general election in opposition to Mr Gladstone. The Australian mails from 'Melbourne for the month of May were delivered in London to-day, via BrindisL Sir John Hall haa complained of the •ilence of the English leaders regarding French aggression in the Pacific. Bishop Moorhouse will be allowed to have a auff ragon.