THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 693, 20 July 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Exodus of Europeans from Cairo. Arabi Proclaims a Crusade. Another Massacre of Europeans. The Radicals still want “ Peace.” The Khedive Hesitates! The Trouble is Not Over Yet. [by cable.] [per reuter’s agency.] Alexandria, July 18. The general exodus of Europeans from Cairo still continues. Very few now remain in the city. Several disturbances have occurred at Tantah, a large town at the junction of the railway from Cairo to Alexandria and Damietta. The natives attacked the European quarter in force, and several of the latter have been killed. [special TO “ THE ARGUS.”] London, July 18, 6.42 a.m. A crusade has been proclaimed by Arabi Pasha. It is reported that eighty Europeans have been massacred at Tantah. The Germans and Italians have quitted Cairo. M. Ereycinet, French Minister of War, is ready to send troops as soon as the Powers request him to do so. Mr bright, sitting below gangway, has, in a forcible speech, declared that a forcible intervention in Egypt is opposed to the law of nations. The Radical disgust is increasing.

[special to “the age.”] London, July 18, 4.48 p.m. There is delay in the action of the forces against Arabi Pasha, as the Khedive hesitates issuing an edict of outlawry. An outbreak in Cairo is imminent. VERY LATEST. Restoration of Confidence at Alexandria. Recall of Dervish Pasha. The English and French Alliance. The English Occupation of the Canal. Alexandria Quieting Down. Arabi Threatens to Out Off the Water Supply. Suppression of Looting at Cairo. The Arabs Threaten Mischief.

[per redter’s agency.] Alexandria, July 19. The city continues quiet, and confidence is being rapidly restored. Many of the native population who left the city at the opening of the bombardment are now returning. Dervish Pasha, special Turkish Commissioner to Egypt, has been recalled by the Porte. Paris, July 19. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, M. DaFreycinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that England and France had agreed to undertake the joint military protection of the Suez Canal, and further to co-operate in the joint occupation of Egypt should necessity for such a course arise. [special to “the age.”] London, July 19, 10.8 a.m. The English oeoupation of the Suez Canal is to be for three months. Alexandria is now quieting. Arabi Pasha commands the water supply for the city, and threatens to cut it off. The Governor at Cairo has suppressed the attempts which were made at looting. Ten thousand A rabs are assembled in the vicinity of the Canal. The Arabs at Oran are suddenly arming, and assuming a threatening demeanor.