HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9013, 28 March 1888, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[press association.]

THE TARIFF CONFERENCE. London, March 24. The Agents-General who attended the sitting of the Tariff Conference at Brussels have returned to London. They expressed themselves much gratified at the flattering position accorded the colonies at the Conference, and are confident that much benefit will accrue to trade and commerce from the labours of the Conference. Sir ,F. D. Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, conducted the debates on behalf of the colonies.

CONFERENCE OF WOMEN. Washington, March 24. At a conference of women, comprising 200 delegates from all parts of the world, a resolution was passed in favour of female suffrage, and that steps should be taken to improve their social and political status. THE LATE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. London, March 26. H.R.TI. the Prince of Wales attended the ceremony at Exeter Hall in memory of the late Emperor William of Germany. Three thousand Germans were present. Professor Max Muller delivered the funeral oration. FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL. London, March 25. Sir Daniel Cooper, Agent-General for New South Wales, states that he is unable to invite the English brigades to compete at the Sydney Firemen's Carnival unless he receives authority from his Government. TURKEY AND THE SUEZ CANAL. Paris, March 24. The Count de Montebello, French Ambassador at Constantinople, will submit a modified Suez Canal Convention to the Porte. SILVER SHARES DECLINING. London, March 24. . j Silver shares still show a downward tendency.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES. Washington, March 24. It is reported that the Hon. Morrison R. Waite will shortly retire from the position of Chief Justice of the United States, and that he will be succeeded by Mr. Phelan.