THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
EUROPEAN OPINION. AEABI’S OFFICERS. DE EESSBP’S AFFABILITY THE TELEGRAPH LINES CUT. THE ENEMY ROUTED, [’’AEGtrs” special] LONDON, August 22nd, 7.30 p.m. The European Press generally acquieces In England’s occupation of the Canal. The rumored evacuation of Kafradowar by Arabi ia denied, 23rd, 5.55 a.m. Serapum, a town on the Canal, and the Bitter Lakes, has been occupied by the English force, and four guns have been captured. Numbers of Arabi’s officers are deserting him. Mahomed, formerly Minister of Works, has been arrested at Ismailia. A friendly interview has taken place between Sir Garnet Wolseley and Baron De Lesseps. [“age” special.] 9.42 a.m. The British have cut the telegraph lines in various directions, and the Sultaa is said to be infuriated at this. A train full of cavalry are reported to have reinforced Kafradowar. The Canal is used freely, but ia pro tected by torpedoes, and patrolling is kept up. The enemy have been routed at Serapum, losing 100 men. The British lost six. It is repotted that Tripoli intends to reinforce and assist Arabi.
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Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2615, 24 August 1882, Page 3
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177THE EGYPTIAN WAR. Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2615, 24 August 1882, Page 3
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