THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 692, 19 July 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

LATEST FROM THE SEAT OP WAR Egypt to be Occupied by a British Force. More Troops for Egypt. The Khedive Approves. Sir Archibald Alison Protects the Canal. [by cable.] [per reutbr’s agency.] London, July 17. The issue of Admiral Seymour’s manifesto, announcing his intention to restore order, and the steps which are being taken for the equipment of troops in India, are believed to denote that Egypt is to be occupied by a British force. Bombay, July 17. Orders have been issued by the Indian Government for the immediate equipment of a considerable force of troops for Egypt, and it is expected that they will be despatched at an early date. Alexandria, July 17. Admiral Seymour has issued a manifesto announcing that he intends to taka stringent measures for the restoration of order in the city. The Khedive has intimated his approval of the measures proposed *o be taken by the Admiral.

Major-General Sir Archibald Alison has arrived with the last detachment of troops from Malta, and has been appointed to the command of the force which is being organised for the protection of the Suez Canal. VERY LATEST. Arrival of More British Troops. The Calm After the StormArabia Movements. The Egyptian Premier Disavows the Rebel Chief. The Sultan and the Powers. [by cable.] [PER REUTEr’.S AGENCY.] Alexandria, July 18. The arrival of the transports from England and Malta has increased the number of English troops here to 6,009. The force is now ashore and has been placed under the command of Sir Archibald Alison. The city is now quite calm, and the fires have entirely ceased. Confidence is being rapidly restored, and the public offices are being re-opened. Information is to hand that Arabi is still at Kafradowar with a portion of the Egyptian army, who are engaged in forming an entrenched position. Eagheb Pasha, the Egyptian Premier, has written a letter to Admiral Seymour completely disavowing Arabi, Constantinople, July 17. There are now hopeful signs that the Sultan is disposed to accept the indentical note of the great Powers, and to agree to the request made to him that the force of the Turkish troops should occupy Egypt.