NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2248, 16 June 1881, Page 3

NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

[BEUTEE’S TBLBGBA.MS.J (Pec s.s. Arawaha, at Russell.) LONDON, May 6, The funeral of Lord Boaconsfleld took place at Hughenden on April 26th. The ceremony was exceedingly simple, but profoundly impressive. Prince Leopold attended as tha Queen’s representative, and by his side stood the Prince of Wales, theJDuke of Connaught, and nearly the whole diplomatic body; the Marquis of Hartington and Lord Granville, and a large gathering of political, scientific, artistic, and social notabilities were wore also present. The Queen herself visited the tomb a few days ago, and deposited a fresh wreath of fiawers on the coffin. Mr Gladstone’s absence from the funeral caused comment. The will of the deceased statesman makes his nephew, Mr Ooningsby Disraeli, sole heir on his attaining the age of twenty-six, and the management of the property in tbe meanwhile is vested in the executors. Sir N. Rothschild and Sir P. Bose. In the event of Mr Ooningsby Disraeli’s death, the property goes first to his elder sister and her children, and then to his younger sister. To Lord Bowton Earl Berncornfield bequeaths all the manuscripts, correspondence, and memoranda. The successor to L:rd Beaconsfield in the leadership of the Conservative party has not yet been chosen. In a recent speech made at Bettering, Sir S. Northoote said that there was no one at the present moment to supply Lord Beaconsfield’s place. A difficulty seems to bo felt in making a choice between the Duke of Richmond and the Marquis of Salisbury, the leader of the Lords. It is generally expected however that the Marquis of Salisbury will ultimately become the supreme leader, as he is the only person of the age possessing an adequate share of the qualities requisite for such a post. Irish affairs continue to show a very gloomy prospect. Daring tbe last fortnight murder, attempts at murder, audacious outrages and violence of every kind have multiplied alarmingly. After forbearance, carried in the opinion of many to the verge of weakness, the Government arrested John Dillon on the 2nd of May. Just previously Dillon made a series of most violent harangues, declaring that the evictions should be resisted by an armed force, and using language calculated to inflame the passions of the populace to the highest pitch. Dillodjwas lodged in Bilmainham Gaol with others who were arrested under tbe Coercion Act. His arrest has greatly exasperated tbe Parnellites. At a meeting yesterday Parnell declares that in consequence of the arrest of Dillon, and the inadequacy of the Land Bill, the Irish Parliamentary party would leave the House in a body when the division was called for. Moreover, Parnell intends moving amendments for a restrictive measure. This extreme policy is not, however, unanimously supported by the Homo Rulers, some of whom appear disposed to support the Bill, if amended in certain respects. The Irish defection will considerably embarrass the Government, and not only increase the chance of the measure being upset by amendments in committee, but will be hold to justify its rejection by the Lords, If Ireland will not be conciliated, it is asked, why should Parliament pass a Bill and the landlords be asked to consent to the depreciation of their property. The resolution introduced by Lord Manners and supported by the Conservative party, declares that the House, while anxious to remedy the proved defects in the law, is disposed to rely for the moral and material improvement of Ireland upon the development of the industrial resources of the country, rather than on a measure which confuses without settling on a permanent basis the relations of landlords and tenants. The amendment proposed is an unqualified rejection of the measure. BOMBAY, May 20.

It eeoma probable that Abdul Rahman and Ayoub Khun will Boon make an attempt to eettle their differences. The Ameer appears determined that his authority shall bo recognised at Herat as in other parts of Afghanistan. Some 2500 men have already been sent forward to Gereshk, and the Ameer is reported to have left Oabul with horse troops for Oandahar, It is believed that the Ameer will bo first to adopt a policy of conciliation, but will not shrink from hostilities if necessary to bring Ayoub and Herat under his influence. It appears that Ayoub is making great efforts to get an army together. He had issued an appeal to the people to regard him as their champion, but it is regarded as doubtful whether his efforts will be successful. His cruel executions of many prominent men, amongst others his father-in-law, have greatly damaged his popularity. The Mazuri expedition has now re-crossed the frontier, and "is regarded as having been thoroughly successful in convincing the people of the power of the Indian Government to punish further depredations.