NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1541, 27 January 1879, Page 3

NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

[BY SUBMARINE CABLE.] [EETTTEE’S TELEGEAMS TO THE PEES 3 AGENCY.] Melbouene, January 23. The Suez mail steamer brings London dates to December 20th. The following are the principal items of nows ; The weather has been intensely cold. The severity of the winter has greatly increased the widespread distress through England and Scotland caused by the depressed state of trade. There is almost complete stagnation in the iron and coal manufacturing districts. The distress in Sheffield is unparalleled. Gloomy accounts are received from Manchester, Birmingham, Wigan, Wolverhampton, Liverpool, Plymouth, Bristol, Dundee, Glasgow, Preston, and the pottery districts. The relief committees are quite unable to cope with the calamity. The Indian Council have decided to increase the army by 15,000 men. The interest felt in the forthcoming Australian exhibition is very great. Colonial topics generally are receiving much attention.

Earl Beaconsfield, replying to a deputation, declared that the Berlin treaty ensured the pacification of Europe. The treaty was an instrument which would be maintained and executed.

Respecting Cyprus E irl Beacons!! dd stated that every condition on account of which it was occupied was entirely fulfilled. The harbor of Famagosta would be so improved that it would accommodate the entire Mediterranean fleet.

There is intense sympathy with the Queen on account of the death of Princess Alice.

Earl Beiiconsficld, in moving an add ms of condolence, said the death of I he Princess was wonderfully piteous. Jt had become her lot. to break to her son the news of the death of his y oungesb sister, llio boy was overcome with grief, and the dying mother clasped him in her arma, giving him the kiss of death.