LONDON.
March. 15. Sir Stafford Northcote m replying to a question m the House of Commons, said that the decision of a majority of Powers having representation would not necessarily be considered binding. England would maintain her own views. Doubts exists as £o iwhecher Congress will meet at all. The warlike preparations m England continue. The European situation is . menacing. The British squadron at G-allipoli has been reinforced. : March 21. The Emperor of Russia refuses to reduce the indemnity of 300,00^,000 roubles demanded from Turkey. .
("ARGKJS" SPECIAL) , ./ March 16. The London Press strongly condemms the revolutionary action of the Berry Ministry. The Governor's action is not approved, and. the prompt intervention of the Colonial Office invoiced. A shed m course of erection at Woolwich collapsed, burying 170 men, Dunville's Distillery at Belfast has been destroyed by fire. Damages £80,000. ;,,.. \-:. The Victorian political crisis has been mentioned m the House of Lords and m the House of Commons. Pa pers on the subject are promised for Tuesday! Earl Cardigan and Sir Michael Hicks-Beaoh replied to two questions on the subject. Earl Carnarvon hoped the Governor had conformed to the law m its widest sense regarding Imperial not less than local obligations.
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 47, 23 March 1878, Page 2
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