EUROPEAN CALOGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 731, 22 February 1877, Page 2

EUROPEAN CALOGRAMS.

ENGLAND'S REPLY. TO THE RUSSIAN CIRCULAR. MR GATHORNE HARDY'S REPLY TO MR GLADSTONE. COMMERCIAL NEWS.

[PRBSB AaENCY.] liOltooiJ-, February 17. England's reply to the Russian Circular depends upon the course of events. Before exposing its views, the English- Government desires to- know the views of the other Powers. . ■■■ ■ Mr Gathorne Hardy, replying to Mr Gladstone's question on Friday, said England was not freed from the obligations under the Treaties of 1856 and 1871. Jt would beunjusfc if Turkey was left in the cold. £nt Turkey was saddled with obligations under the treaties, and, if she was bound, the treaties imposed on duty, in case of war, for Turkey but respect for her independence and integrity. He strongly protested against drawing the sword with the view of coercion. The wheat market is depressed. 1,075,000 quarters are afloat for England. 400 bales of New Zealand hemp sold at £22 A os to £25 10s. ■ London, February 18. The Bishop's nominee forcibly entered the church at Hatcham, and the services were quietly resumed. The Rev Mr Tooth is released from prison. The United States Commission has given Hays the .Louisiana vote. The Princes of Servia and Mon .tenegro will send envoys to Con stantinople.