HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9075, 8 June 1888, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[press association.]

CORONATION BANQUET. London, June 7. The Lord Mayor of London has invited the Agents-General to a coronation banquet, to be held on the 28th inst. ITALY AND ZANZIBAR. Zanzibar, June 7. A difficulty has arisen with Italy, in consequence of the Sultan declining the free cession of Kurnaya to Italy. The Italian Consul pulled down the Sultan's flag, and summoned a man-o'-war to his assistance. THE LICENSING BILL. London, June 6. A majority of Unionists and Liberals support the licensing clause in the Local Government Bill, also many Irish members and Separatists. London, June 7. A strong section of the Tories and Unionists are urging the Government to withdraw the Licensing Bill. AN OVERDUE SHIP. London, June 7. The Aurora, bound from Newcastle to London, has been posted at Lloyd's as overdue. AUSTRALIAN SHIPPERS. London, June 6. The Australian shippers have not adopted the committee's report, as they consider the concessions offered by the shipping ring are valueless. ATTACKS ON NEW ZEALAND. London, June 7. The Financial News continues to make violent attacks on the condition of New Zealand. RITUALISM IN THE CHURCH. London, June 7. The Bishop of Lincoln has been accused of Ritualism. THE COPPER SYNDICATE. London, June 7. 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. THE PAN-ANGLICAN SYNOD. London, June 6. The Pan-Anglican Synod commences its sittings on July 3. One hundred and forty bishops from all parts are present. JOHN BRIGHT. London, June 6. Mr. John Bright is now out of danger. MR. STEAD AND THE CZAR. London, June 6. Mr. Stead, the editor or the Pall Mall Gazette, has had a private interview with the Czar, and discussed the European situation. The result of the interchange of views has not yet been disclosed. EXHIBITION IN DUBLIN. , London, June 6. •, Mr. Sexton has opened an Arts and Manufactures' Exhibition in Dublin. SHERIDAN ILL. * London, June 6. Mr. Sheridan is in a precarious state, and death is expected.