MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN EGYPT

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2300, 6 November 1914, Page 5

MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN EGYPT

THE TURKISH IMBROGLIO SERVIA BREAKS RELATIONS WITH THE PORTE Cairo, November 4. /The British have proclaimed martial law in Egypt. A oamel corps numbering 1000 men, under ten German officers, is concentrating on tho Turco-Egyptian frontier (which runs from the Gulf of Akaba to the Mediterranean, about 100 miles east of the Suez Canal line), and lSj threatening Ismailia, a town on tho Suez Canal. The Germans are mining the Alexandretta harbour, at the head or the Gulf of Iskanderun, at the northern end of the Levant, opposite Cyprus. (Bee. November 5, Bi3o p.m.) Rome, November 4. The "Giornale D'ltalia" publishes in interview with Hussein Rush'di Pasha, Prime Minister of Egypt, who declared that the Egyptian and British authorities were working in perfect harmony. All the Egyptians had spontaneously expressed their loyalty, and many Egyptian officers had volunteered for the British Army. • FOUR TURKISH MINISTERS RESIGN THEIR OFFICES (Rec. November 6, .8.30 p.m.) Amsterdam, November 4.' A telegram from Constantinople states that Javid Bey (Minister of Finance), Osman Nizam (Minister of Public Works),— Malimond Pasha (Minister of Marine), and Luleyman El Bustany Effendi (Minister of Mines, Forests, Agriculture, and Commerce), have resigned from the Administration. BLACK SEA CLOSED TO SEA' TRAFFIC. London, November 4. Lloyd's agent at Odessa advises th at all maritime services have been stopped. ' THE BOMBARDMENT OF THE DARDANELLES. The Prime Minister has received from the New Zealand High Commissioner the following statement referring to the bombardment of Dardanelles:— London, November 4. The Admiralty announces that a British-French squadron bombarded tho Dardanelles forts at daybreak on November 3. The forts replied. The Allies suffered no loss. A large explosion with dense black 6moke occurred at Helles Fort. , ALLIED FLEETS POLICING THE SYRIAN PORTS; (Rec. November 5, 5.20 p.m.) London, November 4. ' 'It is stated that four hundred thousand Turks are massed in tlie Caucasus while three hundred thousand are waiting at Beirout, Jaffa, and Syrian sorts'for transport to the Sinai Peninsula. These ports are policed by the French and British ftcets.-"Times" and Sydney "Sun" services. SERVIA DECLARES HER ATTITUDE. > Amsterdam, November, 4. Servia has broken off relations, with Turkey. BULGARIA'S OPPORTUNITY, . (Rec. November 5, 5.20 p.m.) London, November 4. Regarding the Turkish position, Rumanian circles expect • that all the Balkan countries will co-operafcc in ilofcncc of thoir mutual interests. It is | hoped that Bulgaria will not miss this unique opportunity of strengthening licr position. , * RUMANIA INTERCEPTS A WAR CONSIGNMENT. (Hoc. November 5, 8.30 p.m.) London, Novonibcr 4. 'jiig "Mflrnifig rweils Mat JJumknfe !»« d«t#in«d U4 trucks of Munitions of w»r test from Germany. to 'lurkoy.

i r. i. i i„ 1,,,, | i RUSSIAN TROOPS REPULSE TURKISH OUTPOSTEK " j (Reo. November 5, 11.5 p.m.), .. , , ' i Pfltrogratf, November '4. : 1 Oflßcial. —The Russians repulsed Turkish outposts who had crossed the fron- I tier, captured seven, and several others in villages. -The Turks retreated, leav- j ing a number of dead. j TURKISH-AMBASSADOR STILL' IN-LOND.ON. J London, November- 4. ( A Frenoh offioial says that the Allies' 'Ambassadors have left Constantino J ople, but the British Foreign Office does not confirm the statement. The i Turkish Ambassador in London (Tewfik Pasha), has not yet received his j passports.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" services. ■ j j Washington, November 4._ ' Despite an assurance given that Turks would be permitted to leave Britain: l i the Porte announced that a special train which was organised by the Ameri- j ■ can Ambassador. Sor British and French who purpose leaving Turkey will bet i detained until Turks at present in Britain; Franco, and Egypt have beenf j allowed to leave. j ITALY'S NATURAL . ' j London, November. 4. ; j The "Times" .Rome correspondent says ho is authorised to state that Italjj j and England, besides being friends, are neighbours in the Red Sea and thel- j Mediterranean. When, neighbours are threatened they naturally stick togdther.t : Preparations are being made in Italy to protect her colonies, and precautions! i are being taken against a possible surprise.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun"- ! j 'services.