LATEST WAR NEWS.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2595, 1 August 1882, Page 3

LATEST WAR NEWS.

PRINCE ARTHUR EN ROUTE.

THE FRENCH VOTE REJECTED.

RESIGNATION OP THE FRENCH MINISTRY.

[" ARGUS " SPECIAL] LONDON, July 30.

A regiment of the Scofcts Faailier Guards have embarked by the steamer Orient for Egypt. Prince Arthur accompanies them. M. deFreycinefc has demanded from the Chamber of Deputies a war vote to enable the Government to occupy both ends of the Suez Canal with 4000 men, as agreed to with England. He stated the European Powers were not reverting to the idea of collectively protecting Egypt. The motion was negatived by a majority of 450 to 75. [betjtek's telegeamb.J LONDON, July 29.

A regiment of the Scots Guards —the first detachment of troop 3 now under orders for service in Egypt—embarked to-day on board the s.s. Orient, which has been chartered by the Government for the transport service. Additional regiments will be despatched very shortly. July 31.

It has transpired that the Prince of Wales desired to proceed to Egypt with the British expeditionary force, but the Queen objected, and in deference to her Majesty's wishes his Royal Highness abandoned the idea.

PARIS, July 29

In the Chamber of Deputies to-day the proposed vote of credit of eight million francs, to cover the expenses of the proposed French expedition to Egypt, again came up for consideration, and after further discussion the vote was rejected by a large majority. In consequence of the decision of the Chamber, M. de Freycinet, the Premier, to day tendered the resignations of himself and his colleagues to President Grevy, who has accepted the same. On account of the resignation of the Ministry and the consequent political crisis, the military preparations which were being made with a view to the equipment of an army for service in Egypt have been suspended. ALEXANDRIA, July 29.

A number of delegates, representing the disaffected population of Cairo, have arrived in this city. They had an interview to-day with the Egyptian Ministers. Their attitude was defiant both in manner and language, and they strongly upheld th 9 action of Arabi.

Intelligence has been received here that the rebel troops are forming entrenchments and fortifications in the neighborhood of Port Said, the northern entrance of the Suez Canal.

It has transpired that an official despatch has been roceived from Cairo, stating that a meeting of leaders of the National party and many influential native citizens has been held there. Inflammatory speeches were made, and the meeting determined to maintain Arabi and support him as leader of the National party. The meeting farther resolved to carry on a war of extermination against Europeans until an honorable peace was secured.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 30.

The relations between Earl Dnfrerin, British Ambassador, and the Saltan, are now understood to be somewhat strained, in consequence of the firm attitude which has been adopted by England •in dealing with the Egyptian difficulty. ROME, July 30.

It has transpired that the Italian Government has declined an invitation received from the British Government through its Ambassador, Sir Augustus Paget, that Italy should co-operate with England in taking steps to restore order in Egypt. ["Abgus" Special.] LONDON, July 29. Serious disputes have arisen between Admiral Hoskins and Monsieur De Losseps in regard to the control of the Canal. The latter is apparently a partisan of Arabi, and is endeavouring to exclude the men of war from the Canal. Little confidence is felt in Arabi's overtures for pea->e, or in the Turkish co-operation against him. A deputation from the rebel Government at Cairo has reached Alexandria. They appear very bellicose. Armoured locomotives, carrying Gatling guns, arrived within two miles of Arabi's position at Kafradowar. They skirmished and retired. ["Ash" Sfboiaxs.] LONDON, July 31st, 6.16 a.m. The steamer Orient, which was chartered to convey troops to Alexandria, has sailed under sealed orders. Cherif Pasha is at Alexandria. Russia has abandoned the conference. The *' Times" and " Daily News "

applaud the isolated action taken by , England. Information has been received that Arabi is taking measures to destroy the Cairo railway. Monsieur De Lesseps is conferring with Arabi. The attitude of Aboukir is still defiant, ant its immediate bombardment is expeciofl.