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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2505, 31 July 1888, Page 2

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[By Electric TiaKGH.U'H—Copyright.] London, July 28. Tun Gladstonites are urging Mr Parnell to bring an action against the Times in Scotland. O'Donnell will move for a now trial. The Pan-Anglican Conference has terminated. The Archbishop of York preached on " Socialism," and against avarice and luxury. The Otago Dock loan is said to bo a failure. The jury at the inquest Jh'the death of Mr Mandeville, returned a verdict that it was caused by his brutal treatment in Tull&jnore Gaol, and condemned the custom of treating political prisoners like criminals. The Italians have taken formal possession of Massowah. The Wesleyan Conference eulogised the labours of the sarly Wes leyan missioners in New Zealand. Prince Victor suggests that a plebiscite, of the French people be taken as to the form of Government they most desire. The hop crop in England is said to be in a critical condition from vermin and blight. The English sealing vessels seized by the Americans in Behring's Straits are to be sold. Admiral Field has expressed regret for the pain caused by his remarks as to the bribing of Victorian members, which he says took place before 1882. The Local Government Bill has been read a first time in the House of Lords. The Empress of Germany has given birth to a son. At the celebration of the centennary of Christianity in Russia held at Kiel, a ' friendly message was received from the Archbishop of Canterbury. The, Emperor William had ail enthusi .stio reception at Stockholm. Republican Senators at Washington propose to reduce the Tariff surplus by 80,000,000 dollars.