MEETING OF THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE.
MR. GLADSTONE TO BE OPPOSED FOR MIDLOTHIAN. (Received Jane 17, 1 p.m.) London, June 1(5. 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 Bo wen, Sir John j Hall, Sir W. J. Clark, Bart., Sir W. L. Dob- I son, and Mr Graham Berry. In the course of a speech on the occasion, Sir George Bowen emphasised the necessity for Imperial Federation, owing to the rapid growth of the colonies. In view of the approaching general elcc- i tion the Conservative party have decided to nominate a candidate for Midlothian in opposition to Mr Gladstone. Consols have declined by J and are to-day quoted at 10 1£. The market rate of discount has fallen ', and is now I, 1 , or 1§ below bank rate. Adelaide wheat c.v store remains at 355. San Francisco, June 15, The Uniun Company' 3 steamer Mararoa from Auckland <,May 25) arrived here yesterday.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XX, Issue 143, 17 June 1886, Page 2
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170MEETING OF THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XX, Issue 143, 17 June 1886, Page 2
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