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Bombay, May 9. Mr. Gladstone’s unexpected withdrawal of the obnoxious portion of his resolution caused a scene of tumult and confusion in the British Parliament. Lord Hartington, leader of the Opposition, accepted the' remainder. Mr. Gladstone vigorously attacked the policy of the Government. Mr. Wolff moved the rejection of the motion. Mr. Cross, Secretary for the Home Department, said the Czar was answerable for the rupture which had taken place ; but if Constantinople were not attacked, no question as to English interests would arise. The present policy of England was to protect the Suez canal and English interests in Egypt, and to forbid any interference with the freedom of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus. Sydney, Thursday. Arrived : Albion. Sailed : Tararua. The Exhibition is closed; the receipts amounted to £6OOO. A meeting is called of the creditors of G. Bathole, of Melbourne, cloth manufacturer. His liabilities are over £13,000, and the deficiency is likely to be heavy.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5033, 11 May 1877, Page 2
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158LATEST CABLE NEWS. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5033, 11 May 1877, Page 2
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