THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2610, 18 August 1882, Page 3

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

BY CABLE.

["eeutee’s telegrams.J ALEXANDRIA, August 16.

Sir Garnet Wolseley, commanding the British forces in this country, presided at the council of war which was held today upon the plan of operations to bo pursued hy the British troops. Sir Garnet subsequently visited Ramleh, when quarters were allotted, and the Coldstream and Grenadier Guards were examined and the troops inspected. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 16.

It has transpired that the Porte has now definitely decided to reject the military convention proposed by the British Government, for the joint operation of the British and Ottoman troops in Egypt, and has intimated to Lord Dufferin, the British Ambassador, that no Turkish troops will ho despatched to Egypt under the condition of the proposed convention.

[“ AGE ” SPECIAL.]

LONDON, August 16, 3.50 p.m. The Bedouins have been routed near Mandara, losing five men. Sir Garnet Wolseley has issued a manifesto inviting the co-operation, of the native chiefs in restoring order. A battalion of Arabi’a troops have made overtures for surrender.

Railway material is being sent to Suez to replace the old Cairo line of railway. The Saltan has definitely abandoned Arabi.

The Porte has proposed that the British force ia Egypt remain in its present position, the Turks operating alone against Arabi; both British and Turkish troops to withdraw after pacifying the country. Lord Dufferin, in reply, has demanded absolute British control over all military operations, and special terms in regard to the evacuation of the country. It is improbable that England and Turkey will agree as to the terms of the convention.

Sir GarnetWolaeley’s manifesto guarantees respect of religion and property to all peaceful inhabitants, and states that the British troops will buy all supplies required. _____