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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2562, 11 December 1888, Page 2

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[13r Electric Telegraph—Copyright.! London, December 7. In the French Senate, M. Sussini called M. Basley an ass, 011 which the latter struck the former. A duel ensued, but without serious result, and the aggressor apologised to the Senate.

Mr Dillon has been presented with an address by Liberal members of the House of Commons. Mr Dillon said Ireland desires the sympathy of England, not separation.

Italy protests against any agitation in favour of the Pope's restoration to temporal power. December 8. Mr Wake, Graphic artist at Suakim, has been killed by a stray bullet. Father Kennedy, of Mealin, has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment 011 n charge of inciting tenants to refuse to pay rent. The farthing bids at the wool auctions are working satisfactorily. Favourable reports have been received as to tho new clips.

The Lancashire County Club defeated the New Zealand footballers by a try to nothing.

In the House of Commons Mr H. Broadhurst, member for Nottingham, made a lengthy speech on the Employers' Liability llill as introduced by the Government. He characterised the measure as a sham, and moved that it be rejected. Mr Broadhurst's motion was negatived.

The commission appointed to enquire into the circumstances of Mr D. Sheehy being served with a summons in the precincts of the House of Commons, attribute blame to the Government for not taking steps to ensure respect to Parliamentary representatives. It is reported that the racehorse Ormonde, owned by the Duke of Westminster, has been sold to a sporting gentleman in America for £17,000. December 9. Obituary: Mr S. J. Grotter, M.P. far Colchester. Brandy of the 1887 vintage is quoted at 10s Gd per gallon.