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[Bbotkb's Telegrams feb Press Agency.] r«u t>. London, January 7, Xne Right Hon Mr Forster when Bpeaking at Bradford made a severe attack on the foreign policy of the Government, and expressed a hope that the next general election would condemn the imperious policy which might lead to war with the world!. The Premier is suffering from^ivere attack of gout.
The depression in trade is causing a general movement for a reduction of wages and numerous are strikes occurrring. Fifteen hundred porters, guard*, and shunters on the Midland railway have struck
January 9 Earl Beaconfleld's health is improving, and is now progressing favorably. It is authentically stated that Ameer Shere Ali has entered Russian territory unattended by troops.
Bombay, January 10. General .Roberts successfully attacked and completely defeated the Afghans at Kbost, where they had taken up a position in considerable numbers. Heavy losses were inflicted on them, but the British loss was ■light. Tbe defeat ia expected to hare a salutary effect.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 11, 13 January 1879, Page 2
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