EGYPTIAN WAR !

Dunstan Times, Issue 1056, 14 July 1882, Page 2

EGYPTIAN WAR !

London. July 6. Active military preparations are now being made by the Indian Government for despatching a contingent force to Egypt in case of necessity; 0,000 troops have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to embark. Further preparations are also being made tor the transport and victualling of the services. Later, Arrangements have now been completed by the French and British Governments for despatching an allied army to Egypt. First corps is to consist of 23,000 men, and of this number England contributes 13,000. Alexandria, July C. In consequence of the threatening aspect of the present position of affairs, all English subjects sti’l in Alexandria are hurriedly leaving the city, and are embarking on the vessels in port. Later. Sir Beauchamp Seymour has received today from the Egyptian Minister of War a reply to his ultimatum. In his communication Arabi Pasha refuses to admit that British admiral has any ground for complaint. The situation is as yet unchanged and the serious |state of tension still continues. London. July 9. The English Channel Squadron, which recently arrived at Malta, has left that island for Alexandria. Two English regiments from the Malta garrison are on board the fleet. In compliance with the demand of Admiral Seymour, the Egyptians have stopped the work of fortifying the harbour. The situation, however, is still most critical. Alexandria, July 8.

Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour has promised, in reply to a request made by the foreign consuls tn-day. that he will give 24 hours notice before commencing to bombard the city, if it should be found necessary to do so. Constantinople. July 8. It has transpired that the Conference of European Ambassadors, now sitting here, has decided th d it will on Monday next for*' aby invite the Porto to despatch troops to Egypt to determine the present crisis in tb it country by armed intervention. In the event of a. refusal on the part of the Porte, it is considered probable that the Conference will recommend a mixed i?) occupation by other European Powers, Later. The Sultan has now finally declined the request of the European Ambassadors that a 1 urkish delegate should be appointed to join in the Coni'- fence on the Egyptian question. Alexandria, July 9. The worl; of arming and strvngtheni"g thn forts commanding the harbour and the cry has been resumed by the Eiyo'ian troops, and Admiral Sir Bv.anchamp Seymour has therefore sent an intimation to Arahi Pa-ha demanding the surrender of the forts to the A lied Powers within twe ve hours. Constantinople, July 9. It, has transpired that Arahi Pasha has been formally snmmonel by the Sultan to Stambou), nut that the Egyptian Minister has refused to obey his Majesty's command, London, July 9. H M. troopship Malabar has left Portsmonth for Gibraltar with two regiments of infantry to reinforce the garrison there. The first battalion of the Berkshire Regiment (formerly 49th foot) have imharked at Gibraltar, and arc now on their way to Egypt.

Alexandria, July 8. Telegrams nre to band reporting that the rebels of the Soudan, under the leadership of false aprophet, have fought a severe engagement wilh Egyptian troops. The latter wo e defeated and completely crushed. The rebels arc now marching upon Senaar, a town on the Blue Nile, IGO miles south of Khartoum.

July 9. Ev-ry preparation for Ihombarding the ctv i» now' being completed by Admiral Seymour, and it is considered that an attack by the combined fleet is now inevitable. Mr. C. A. Cookson, the..British Consul, has notified the v.ulons Consuls of the intention of tho British Government, and has requested them to summon the subjects of the Powers which they represent to leave the city, and embark within 24 hours.

July 10. Admiral Seymour has announced that ho will commence the bombardment of the city at four o’clock on Tuesday morning unless the forts are surrendered before the time. The French fleet will not join in the bombardment. Mr. Cookson, the British Consul, has suspended relations with the Egyptian Government and has informed Dervish Pasha that he will be held responsible for the safety of the Khedive. Paris, July 8. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Frcycinet, Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs,proposed a vote of credit of 8,000,000 francs to cover expenses connected with the despatch of French fleet to Fgypt.