GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

Wanganui Herald, Volume I, Issue 123, 23 October 1867, Page 2

GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE SUEZ MAIL.

London, 26th August. The Australian June mails were delivered in London on the 14th and 20th of August. The Queon's health is improving-. Her Majesty is appearing* more in public. Prince Alfred's reception at Rio de Janeiro was enthusiastic.

Parliament has been prorogued. The Queen's prorogation speech was delivered by the Lord Chancellor. It is quiet, referring principally to the Abyssinian captives, and significantly stating hope that the liberal measures of Reform granted would be durable, and effect a settlement of the question. Democratic organs assert that the next step of Reform will be for ballot. Several railway accidents have occurred in England causing great loss of life. Open war is declared between President Johnston and Mr. Stanton, the Secretary for War. At the election a negro Vice-President will stand for election.

Paris, 25th—Emperor and Empress of French arrived at Tuilleries at 10 o'clock

last evening-. < Moniteur says their Majesties -were received at Salsburg with indescribable enthusiasm. La- France of this evening publishes an article, entitled, " Respect for treaties," which concludes thus : —Austria, = France, and England, and probably other Governments, are united in their policy, which may be summed jjp in these terms —respect for treaties of Paris and Prague^ nothing more and" nothing less. "' This : policy has nothing aggressive or ambitious in its character which could excite Russia or Prussia, or of which they couid complain. North German Gazette regards this as dangerous to peace of Europe. Other Prussian' journals employ similar lan^ guage. It. is impossible to deny, adds Lo Sieele, that conclusion of alliance with object of interfering in internal affairs of Germany would be considered on the other side of the Rhine direct threat of war." The absence of Representatives of Wurtemburg and Bavaria, which were said to be ready to throw themselves into the arms of France and Austria, was much remarked, on. Whether it be prudene or patriotic, the Governments of both of these States have abstained from ( taking any steps which could be considered unfavourable to policy of Prussia. General opinion inclines to believe that Salzburg interview will be the prelude of grave events. At the same time many politicians think that conditions of Austria must impose on Emperor Francis Joseph's greatest reserve. Orders have been sent to General Sickles not to interfere with Federal Courts. General Pope has ordered all civil officers in his district? to give public advertisements only to journals favoring the Reconstruction Act. Rumors of probable removal of, or resignation of, other Cabinet officers than Mr, Stanton, are denied. The Cabinet is said to be harmonious. COMMERCIAL. London, August 16. There is a great increase in unemployed deposits at the Banks. New money accounts |are reluctlantly taken, even at 1 per cent.>at the Bank of England, while Consols pay 3£ per cent.

Bankers cannot lend the money they have even at three-fourths per cent. Consols are unsteady, owing'to the apprehension of war on the Continent, and bad harvest. Both are now happily disperse, d; they ranged during 1 the month from 94i to 95. LONDON WOOL REPORT.

Total bales catalogued, 150,000. Sales commenced on August 15. English buyers operated largely. There was but a small attendance from the Continent. Prices are on par with those of last sales but better rates were expected should no fresh political complications arise on the Continent. LATEST SHIPPING. Departures.—For New Zealand:— Melita, Curzera, William Davie, Timaru, I Glenmark, and Water Nymph. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY, From August 36th to September 12th. Telegraphic reports through Reuters Agency, and others^ are not relied on. There is a revival of uneasiness on the Continent since the interview between Napoleon and the Emperor of Austria. Peace is considered as only patched up. Emperor Napoleon intends visitingBerlin. I Advices from Crete state that the in- [ surrection is ended. j President Johnson has proclaimed a general amnesty, with certain exceptions.. I The Viceroy of Egypt has been requested to provide five thousand camels for expedition. The Peace Congress has dissolved in a disorderly manner. 'Frightful accident has occurred on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway owing to a collision with a runaway engine; several persons were killed and many injured. Telegraphic Conferance has been held. It is proposed to reduce the charges over Indian lines. LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London.—No dates. Napoleon has returned from Salsburg. He has made pacific speeches on his progTess through France.

The American Government refuses to submit the Alabama claims to arbitration, deprecating England's recognition of the South. Correspondence is closed. Active preparations for Abyssinian war are going on. Several transports have been engaged. Sir Robert Napier is to command the army. • t Australian Government Securities are in demand. Large investments have been made at advanced prices.