Telegraphic News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 630, 28 July 1882, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

LATEST EUROPEAN.

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EGYPTIAN AFPAIES

OCCUPATION

ALEXANDRIA. London, July 24. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone, in reply to a question, stated that the expeditionary force now being dispatched to Egypt would in the first instance consist of 17,500 men, but that an additional 3000 would leave later. The Premier announced that in order to meet the extraordinary war credit for Egyptian expenditure, an additional threepence in the pound on the income tax would have to be levied during the present half-year. In the House of Lords to-day Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, stated that Government rejoiced at the cordial agreement which existed between England and France in regard to Egypt, and hoped that Italy would join them in bringing about a settlement of the difficulty. The noble earl added, France had not decided to send an expedition into the interior of Egypt, and concluded by declaring that the European Powers generally were in favor of the action which is being taken by England in Egypt. July 25, 6 a.m. A skirmish lasting half an hour has taken place between the British advanced troops and a party of Arabi Pasha's force. The English lost none, and the casualties on the other side were slight, bnt sixty prisoners were taken. There are 30,000 rebels assembled at Kamleh. The total of Arabi's force is estimated at 100,000, but they are mostly rabble. The Christians have been massacred at Smyrnia '?) Paris, July 24, It has transpired that the French Expedition to Egypt will be limited to 5000 men. It is further understood that the French Government has decided to join England solely for the protection of the Suez Canal. Alexandria, July 24. Arabi Pasha has issued a reply to the recent proclamation of the Khedive, formally dismissing him from the position of Minister of War. Arabi's reply takes the form of a proclamation calling for a Jedad or Holy War. The cry has been taken up by the masses, who are notv flocking to his standard in greiit numbers . July 25. News is to hand that a disturbance has occurred at Tanhar, in ■which the Europeans had been attacked and killed by the Natives. The most frightful i atrocities are reported to have been committed by the Egyptians upon their victims. The British troops are now in the occupation of Rami eh, having proceeded rapidly with tho work to fortifying the place, m view of the possible advance of Arabi from Ktifradowar against Lhe position. Bombay, July 26. It now been definitely decided to despatch a full contingent of 6000 troops to Egypt. All the necessary preparations for transport and victualling are complete, and the force will sail without delay. [" Age " Specials.] London, July 21, 4.50 p.m. Arabi Pasha has issued a manifesto maligning the Khedive. A refugee |has reported that 200 Europeans have been massacred at Cairo. France has furnished an expeditionary force of 15,000 men to protect the Canal. Hr A. Alison is exploring the neighborhood to prevent obstruction. Colonel Lawrie has offered to raise a regiment in Nova Scotia, July 22, 5.23 p.m The French contingent consists of 40,000 troops. Earl Granville has urged M. Freycinet, Minister of War, to hasten their despatch. Arabi Pasha's strength hi said to be 12,000. A Stamboul mailer has been embargoed at Alexandria, having been suspected of carrying letters to Arabi. July 28, 9.10 a.m. Italy is mobilising to co-operate in the control of Egypt, Europe- concurring. Arabi Pasha lias a plenteous supply of provisions and ammunition, ft is reported that Saltwater Canal condensers are sufficient lor the troops only. :

Dervish P/isha has returned to Stainboul. McPherson is in command of the Indian contingents. Ramlet and Aboukir are occupied. July 24, 6.5 p.m. Arabi Pasha is now menacing Abonkir but that he intends to destroy Cairo is not considered certain. July 25, 4,55 p.m. Affairs at Ilamleh are quiet, and the enemy inactive. The Armstrong guns of the British command the line, and should an encounter take place sharp fighting is expected. The Khedive has summoned Cherif Pasha to form a Ministry. The Suez Canal is clear. The rebels are joining Arabi Pasha's forces nightly. Alexandria, July 23. One thousand one hundred British troops arrived here to-day from Malta. ["Argus" Specials] London, July 22. Arabi Pasha denounces the Khedive as being in league with foreigners against the country and religion. Arabi Pasha is strongly entrenched at Kafradower, seventeen miles from Alexandria, and has taken up a position bewieen two lakes, which can only be approached by means of a causeway, defended by earthworks. He has advanced his outposts to within eight miles of Alexandria. skirmishes have taken place between his troops and the ad vanced guards of the British. The Europeans remaining in the country! are in most dire peril, and throughout the interior are hunted down and murdered. Thirty-six were massacred in Arabi's presence. The horrible details of the outrages have in England excited a great outcry. The Government are blamed for insufficient preparation. The vote of credit asked is considered to be altogether inadequate. Arabi convoked the Assembly of Notables, and compelled the Chamber to issue a decree declaring the deposition of the Khedive. Port Said is crowded with fugitives who fled from Alexandria, Cairo, and the interior. An attack upon the European towu is greatly feared, and precautionary measures are being taken. An engagement betw en the outposts of the British and Arabi's forces took place to- day at Ramleh, a village a few miles from Alexandria, on the way to ■ Aboukir. Arabi's cavalry, when approaching the place, were shelled by the Inflexible. 5.28 p.m. The 60th Rifles and a detachment o sailors occupied the village of liamleh, and an attempt to retake the place was made by the enemy's cavalry, supported by artillery, but they were repuised. The casualties are said to be small. It is feared that difficulty will be expeirieneed through the enemy cutting the aqueduct which supplied Alexandria with water. The supply to the city continues to shrink. 7.28 p.m Tho "Marquis of Hartington has given notice in the House of Commons that he will at the earliest possible moment move that the House approves of India paying the whole cost of the Indian contingent dispatched to Egypt. Mr O'Donnel, Home JJule member, has intimated his intention to submit an amendment that the proposal is iniquitous. Mr Onslow will move the whole cost of the expedition be paid by Great Britain. 10 p.m. The European powers decline to intervene in Egypt, or to depute any other powers to act on behalf of the European concert. France is holding back, and it is not believed any reliance can be placed on her support, except providing protection for the Suck Canal. The expeditionary force organised by Great Britain for despatch to Egypt consists of 2400 cavalry, 13,400 infantry, 1700, artillery, 4700 various, and 3110 reserve Earl Kiuiberley will succeed MiBright as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. July 25, 5.41 a.m. M. Freycinet has asked the French Chamber to vote nine and one-half millions of francs to enable France to join in the protection of the CanaJ # France will undertake the protection of the northern half of the Canal, and provide security for the remainder. It has been discovered that Ragheb Pasha, who was the trusted adviser of the Khedive, is conspiring with Arabi Pasha. His dismissal : ia probable.

scored 35 in their second, making a total of 98 for the two innings, against 193 of the Australians. The" bowling of the latter was dead on the wicket, Palmer and Garrett doing great execution. In the first innings of Northumberland Palmer took six wickets for 21 runs. In tho second innings Garrett took five for six runs. The weather throughout the match was fine.