NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5318, 12 April 1878, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE ARGUS. ,»,, i Lo3spow{;iAprjl 11. : ! Prince-rOortchakoff’s reply to /England has. been received. His language is moderate. He denies that Russia is seeking ascendancy in Bulgaria'; ’He says ’ that " the 'indemnity ' db'manded is less than the losses actually sustained, by Russia. He‘niaiutaihs that the existing treaties are virtually'dormaat.'"'He inquires'if 1 England will make - counter proposals, with the view of" arranging’for definite peace, i .The Russian circular is regarded as conciliatory. ‘ 'Hi-. ■: ’ ’'■ The reply to ’ the ' address in the House of Commons ‘ was carried by 319 to .61. From rumours received from the Cape, it is feared that a Whole English regiment has been lost., This report,'lidwjiver, laoks’oonfirmation. Official circles are uneasy. “ The'Oxford crew" are ‘the" favorites ~fbr'tEe University boat race. . 'London, AprilTO. ;

In replying to , a memo, presented by Victorian colonists regarding the. crisis. Sir M. Hicks-Beaoh read a'telegram from Governor Bowen stating that the crisis had ended, that trade was reviving and political animosities subsiding. Sir M. Hicks-Beach remarked that even if the Governor made, mistakes - it was not perhaps wise to dismiss his conduct‘how that the crisis was over. He promised to go carefully jnto the questionpf paymgjm.the votes of_the Assembly merely, and would give the Governor instructions for his future guidance.

(REUTER’S SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.) , London, April li). , Prince. ; ;Gortchakoff’s reply to Lord Salisbury suggests that England should formulate practical proposals' affording a basis of agreement for. peace. ". . ' . Constantinople, April 9. / It is stated that Russia has abandoned.her intention of r.embarking the troops -at Bojukdere for home. The Russian military ’-anthorr ties , declare that the Imperial ? Guard must remain in the .neighborhood of .Stamboul so long as the ; British fleet.continues, in the Sea; of Marmora. ■ ■ ~ —~v p , —y

It is generally thought that the Powers may yot negotiate amicably,; ;; .; . :. Washington, April 10.

A Congress man, Mr. Davis, and Senator Sargeant spoke at considerable length in the House and Senate on. the Chinese questioh. Both presented strong arguments against the Chinese, and suggested a -heavy-capitation tax to restrict further immigration'. Mr. Davis cited the example, and experience of the Australian colonies,- where,. he .said, a; capitation tax proved the most feasible plan.- An appropriation ' of 1 the tax to send indigent Chinese bapk to their own, country, would, he, said, bring the measure within the provisions of the Burlinghame Treaty.;' , ; :’. ; ; . - Singapore, April 11.

The 'reply from Gortohakoff ’is' considered unagressive.,, England’s objection to the effect of the treaty is unanswered. 1 o; ... Hopes of a pacific settlement continue.. .. ~ AUSTRALIAN, NEWS. Melbourne, Thursday. . Sir Bryan O’Loghlen had a majority oyer Mr. Francis of HO for West Melbourne. , : Sydney, Thursday.During last year the nqmber of sheep in the colony decreased 3,718,093 in consequence of the drought.