The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-02

Sermon ON the Mount and for the benefit Of his
CAMERON COMING
Lieutenant Cameron. the African explorer, Is ex-
pected 70 arrive at Liverpool from Egypt tomorrow.
me members OF the Royal Geographical Society viii
receive him on Tuesday night He Will doubtless
have an enthusiastic reception from the scientists
and the people.
PREPARING FOR THE PLAGUE.
The alarmist newspapers are preparing triumph
ant procession for the reception OF the plague.
which, they say. win pass nom Bagdad 70 the Lee
want, and thence through Europe to England
LOOKING 10 TIE WATER SUPPLY.
In consequence Of this prediction OF the press.
London Is horror struck at revelations which have
been made relative to the condition OF the water
supply.
THE UkIvERsITIEs' BOAT RACE.
the coming boat race between the oxford and
Cambridge universitics' crews engrosses metro
politan attention. The Cambridge crew have picked
up wonderfully since they arrived.
PROFESSIONAL OPINION
The Thames watermen enthusiastically praise
their style and swing. Both crews are In perfect
training
GRAND STRUGGLE.
The probability Is that the present viii be one OF
the closest races which has ever been rowed on the
Thames.
HAx,HRsxrH BRIDGE UNSAFE.
The authorities win close Hammersmith Bridge to
the public the sth inst, the day OF the interuni
versity boat race, deeming 1t unsafe.
THE cANTABs.
Belts LIE, speaking OF the race, says;-"lf the
Cantabs (the Cambridge crew, can stay they should
win, II style is any criterion OF merit"
THE BETTING.
The betting on Thursday was slightly in favor OF
Cambridge 1t is now about even.
THE INTERNATIONAL RACE.
Referring to the international regatta to take
place ut Philadelphia, Beirs LIE remarks:-Awe
have no knowledge OF any English racing yacht likely
to participate In the international regatta At PhIla
delphia from June % to June "a. Several cruising
craft we believe are going across to the Centennial
The schooner Helen, OF 2S3 tons, has already left
Cowes for Philadelphia"
DANCING AND SONG.
London society, already weary OF spelling bees,
has adopted new amusement This IL found In
dancing quadrilles without the accompaniment OF
instrumental music-the dancers themselves sing
ting their own dance music. This consists, gener-
ally, OF simple nursery rhymes; for instance, ittle
BoPeep,n ..Old Mother Hubhardn and other old FASH
toned tunes.
ARIsroCRATIC PATRONAGE.
There was o dance on this principle at the town
residence OF the speaker Of the House Of Commons
Right Honorable Mr.. Brand, ON Wednesday. 1t
proved highly successful novelty
FINANCIAL.
The market was quiet until the middle Of the
week, when extensive bear operations produced
their eject both In London and Paris. For the mo-
ment .rings' were triumphant Turkish skies fell
heavily on the announcement OF the postponement
Of April dividends. financial PAPER, In comment
ing on th,s net says.~eo vanishes the last shred
q ruskisAaa rssu n 1sauash sae eaa nssss
recover nom the blow.n
4 GREAT Loss.
comparison OF the prices OF Turkish, Egyptian
and Peruvian securities with those OF last year
shows that there has been o depreciation In value
equal to x0l,ooo.oOo.
ANOTHER SURPRISE.
Disrael has prepared another surprise for the
country. 1t was announced ut Two O'Clock this
morning, through Sir Stafford Northcote, that the
Khedive had sanctioned the publication OF the
report OF Mr.. Cave, the English Commits
sioner; but Saturday being an on day the
publicity is necessarily delayed. and thus the stock
spectators must wait. In London and Paris the
exchanges have been much excited. In London
Egyptian securities sharply. Operators In Paris
followed suit, although the bears have been
fighting vigorously.
A FAVORABLE OUTLOOK.
1t Is rumored that the report fully con-
firms Sir Stafford Northcotes statement made
on the l4th Of February and further shows that the
financial situation OF Egypt cannot be considered
desperate inasmuch rs the books Of the Khedive de
monstrate that the receipts Of the country more
than sunicent to pay the interest on the debt and
sinking fund.- For the floating debt, amounting TO
about 1000, provision can be made by raising
taxes and increasing the income from the ports OF
Alexandria and Ismailia
THE BAD JUDGMENT OF THE XHEDIvE.
1t is rumored that the report fully censurcs the
expenditure that has been made on unproductivc
railroads and large Industrial establishments. Many
OF the latter particularly the cotton and sugar works
OF the Khediye, believed to have been worked
o loss.
THE GUASo QUESTION.
II Is reported that the societe Generate has con
Guided an arrangement with the Peruvian govern
ment with reference to the guano contract. Conse-
quenty Peruvian securities have advanced to %.