THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
DIFFICULTY OF TRANSPORT, A TRAITOR IN THE ENEMY’S CAMP. A POISONED CANAL. fBKOTBII’S TBLEGEAMfI.] ALEXANDRIA, August 30. The railway line between Ismailia and Kassassin is completely in the hands of the British, and is now working without interruption. The whole of the troops under Sir Garnet Wolaeloy are consequently being rapidly moved to the front, and it is anticipated that an overwhelming force will soon be prepared to attack the enemy. [“ ABGtTS ” SPECIAL.] LONDON, August 29, 7,26 p.m. _ The transport of stores and ammunition to the front in Egypt is found to ho most difficult work, owing to the climate, which makes fearful havoc amongst men and animals. There is, consequently, some scarcity being experienced at the advanced posts. The native Fehoy, who constructed the fortifications of Kafradowar, has, by telegraph, supplied Sir Garnet Wolseley with full details and description of the military works defending Arabi’s position. The fresh-watar canal at Kassassin is poisoned by the corpses of men and camels which have been thrown into it.
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Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2621, 31 August 1882, Page 3
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170THE EGYPTIAN WAR. Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2621, 31 August 1882, Page 3
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