FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2483, 9 June 1888, Page 2

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

|By Electuio Teleguaph.—Copyright.]

London, June 6. A MAJOIUTV of 1 .Unionists and Liberals support the licensing clause 'in the Local Government Bill, also many Irish members and Separatists. Mr Stead, the editor of the Pall Jla.ll Gazette, has had- a.- private inter view with the Czar, and discussed the European situation. Mr Sextdfi has opened' an J Arts arid Manufactures' Exhibition in Dublin. ; ! Mr Sheridan is in a precarious state, arid his 'death is' expected. June 7. Tne Financial News continues to make violent attacks oil the condition of New Zealand. . The Bishop of Lincoln has • been accused of liitualism.- . i , The French banks are supporting the copper syndicate to the extent of £7,000,000, in order to enable them to hold 100,000 tons. A strong section of the Tories and Unionists are urging the Government to withdraw the Licensing Bill. ' In the House of Commons the ,motion to , repeal the Contagious Diseases and Cantonnieut Act in India was agreed to on the voices. The Federation League approves of the proposed conference between Canada and Australia. On the motion of Earl Cadogan a committee has been appointed to report on what reform could be effected in the House of Lords. •. > : Beui.ijt, June 7. The Quinquennial Diet Act will be promulgated without the Emperor's letter enjoining the prevention of official pressure' a:t elections. The official journey of the Emperor Frederick to Potsdain somewhat exhausted him, but he is now pretty well. i Nkv York, June 6. A train coiisisting o'f'2B carriages, was derailed at Tampico, Mexico, Eighteen; persons" were killed and many injured. : Washington, June G. The Democratic 'Convention- at St. Louis has unanimously resolved to renominate president Cleveland for the Presidency., ,Ihe announcement was received with great enthusiasm.