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London, Jan. 27. Owing to the almost complete stagnation m the coal und iron trades, the distress m manufacturing districts — and m Sheffield especially — is unparalleled. Gloomy accounts come from Manchester, Birmingham. Wigan, Wolverhauipton, Liverpool, Plymouth, Bristol. Dundee, and Glasgow of the state of the districts. Relief committees have been organised, but they are unable to cope with, the widespread calamity. The interest taken m the forthcoming Exhibition is yery great. Colonial topics are receiving much attention. Earl Beaconsfield, replying ton deputation from California, declared the execution of the Berlin Treaty ensured the pacification of Europe. The treaty was the instrument which ensured peace. Respecting Cyprus* he stated that every condition relative to its occupation would be fulfilled. The harbor of Famogosta would be so improved that it would accommodate the entire Mediterranean fleet., v Intense sympathy is felt with Her Majesty the Queen m the death of the Princes* Alice. Earl Beaconsfield, m moving m the House of Lords an address of condolence to the Queen, said the death of the Piinces* was wonderfully piteous. It became her duty to break to her son the news of the j death of his youngest sister. The boy was j quito overcome with grief, during which the- : mother clnpsed him m her arms and gave him her dying kiss. 1 The German and Austrian Government* I contemplate establishing a sanitary cordon along the Russian frontier should the pla- ', gue increase. Frequent Cabinet Councils '■ are being held. The French Government intend next month to s despatch three transports to New Culedonia to fetch the pardoned commanisti. A French laborer threatening to »hoofc Gambetta was arrested. King of the Zulus assembled an army of 8000 on the frontier. Lord Cheltnsford, Commander-in-Chief, sent an ultimatum, giving terms for submission, if neglected, troops imm<»diatly advance.
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 25, 29 January 1879, Page 2
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