THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 702, 31 July 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

[by cable.] [PEK REUTER’S AGENCY.] London, July 26. H.R.H. the Duke of Teck has been appointed a member of the staff of Sir Garnet Wolsoley in Egypt. In the House of Commons to-day an extraordinary war credit of L 2,300,000, to meet the expenses connected with the despatch of' 1 the British expedition to Egypt was, after further discussion, finally agreed to by the House. London, July 2®. It has transpired in connection with the intention of the Porte to send » Turkish expedition to Egypt, that the English Government agrees to the cooperation of Turkey with a view to a settlement of the Egyptian difficulty, provided the Sultan proclaims Arabi Pasha a rebel, and undertakes to assist in his capture. London, July 29. In the House of Lords to-day, Earl Granville announced, in reply' to questions, that the Government had received information that parleying was about to take place with Arabi Pasha with a view to his submissiou, but that the Government was convinced that nothing would justify any relaxation of the British armament in Egypt. It has transpired that the Great Powers have agreed to demand of the Sultan that he should proclaim Arabi Pasha a rebel. Paris, July 28. In consequence of the announcement by the Porte of its intention to despatch a Turkish force to Egypt, M. de Freycinet, Minhter for Foreign Affairs, has now postponed the consideration of his motion for a vote of credit to cover the expenses of the proposed French expeditionary force. Constantinople, July 28.

The Porte has announced that it has decided to forthwith despatch a force of Turkish troops to Egypt, in accordance with the suggestion recently made in an identical note of the Great Powers.

Constantinople, July 29.

It has transpired that the Port, in notifying to the European Ambassadors its intention to despatch troops to Egypt, expressed a hope that the English forces would previously be withdrawn from that country. Alexandria, July 28. Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour has written a letter to the Khedive, in which, on behalf of the British Government, he disclaims any intention on the part of England to effect a conquest of Egypt. It is reported that Arabi Pasha has left Kafradowar, and has retired* to Damanbour, a place on the railway between Alexandria and Cairo, thirtyeight miles from this city, where he is now entrenching. It is farther stated that in evacuating Kafradowar, Arabi has left strong outposts there to cover his withdrawal. Alexandria, July 29. .It is now reported that the statement requires confirmation that Arabi Pasha has sent- proposals of submission to the Khedive, in which he undertakes to surrender on condition that he is allowed to retire to a monastery with nine of his immediate colleagues. It is expected that the bombardment of the forts at Aboukir will be commenced by the British ironclads on Monday next. [SPECIAL TO “the ARGUS.”] London. July 28. The bombardment of Aboukir is probable. The Governor of Port Said has resigned and the worst is feared. A Radical meeting has denounced the Government.

Official information ia received stating that the French and English ihen-of-war are stationed at Port Said.

Between lamalia and Suez a gunboat acts as escort to the mail. The canal is being patrolled.

[special to “the age.”] London, July 28, 1.30 a.m. The rumor that Aipbi Pasha proposed to surrender ia now confirmed. The parleying took place at Mohala, at the instigation of the Sultan.

VERY LATEST. The Canal to be Protected. * Arabi’s Tactics. Radical Indignation. The Sultan Pulls the Wires, hfore Bombarding. [special to “ THE argds.”] London, July 27. It has been officially announced in the House of Commons that efficient measures have been taken for the protection of the canal. London, July 28. Arabi Pasha has proposed to surrender if allowed to retire to an Arabian monastery, retaining his rank and pay, and accompanied by nine of his colleagues. Envoys have been sent to Mohala junction to discuss the terms. The Governor of Port Said fled on board a steamer, owing to the menacing attitude of the native inhabitants.

An uproarious Radical meeting in London has denounced the English intervention in Egypt. Some secret correspondence between French officials and the military party in Alexandria, prior to the bombarding, has been discovered in the city. London, July 28, 5.48 p.m.

Arabi’s offer is ascertained to have been made at the instance of the Sultan, who feared that the combined resistance might result in the permanent occupation of Egypt. Daily floggings of looters take place. There are twenty-four English guns In position at Ramlah. The bombardment of Aboukir is imminent. Mr Gladstone has announced that the Sultan has promised to send troops to Egypt without further delay.