HOME AND FOREIGN.
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL.
London, June 19. In the House of Commons, Mr. J. Morley moved the omission of the clause in the Local Government Bill reserving to Quarter Sessions the control of chief constables. The Government were defeated by a majority of 30. Lord Hartington and a number of Unionists supported Mr. Morley. IMPRISONED IRISH PRIESTS. London, June 19. The clergy in the diocese of Raphoe, County Donegal, have carried resolutions of sympathy with the imprisoned priests, and have started a relief fund. ELECTRICAL TRAMWAY. London, June 19. Sir Graham Berry, Lord Onslow, and an important party, have inspected the electrical tramway at Barking, which is a complete success. A CORRUPT BOARD. London, June 19. The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the working of the Metropolitan Board of Works is still sitting. The evidence so far shows that two officials received £16,000 as bribes.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9086, 21 June 1888, Page 5
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