THE EGYPTIAN WAR.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2630, 11 September 1882, Page 3

THE EGYPTIAN WAR.

ENGLISH & EOREIGN.

[''argtjs" special]

LONDON, September 10, 8.44 a.m. Thirteen thousand Egyptians, with twelve guns, formed the attacking force on Kassassin. The British took a large number of prisoners and advanced to within range of Tel-el-Kebir, but withdrew in the afternoon.

["AGE" special] LONDON, September 9.

Lord Dufferin distrusts the wording of the Convention as suggested by Turkey, as well as certain phrases in the proclamation calling on Arabi to surrender, and. before signing, he has referred the matter to the Home Government. Arabi'a force at Tel-el-Kebir seems to be acquiring courage, and they have now taken possession of and occupied a village near our position at Kassassin.

It is reported that a number of Irish officers have joined the rebel forces.

Reinforcements of the Guards are to embark for the seat of war on Tuesday. LONDON, September 10, 5.36 p.m. The firing ceased at three o'clock, when Arabi's forces retreated on Tnkeba, and reached it in a perfectly orderly manner. Their casualties were heavy, but there was no panic or rout. The British loss was eighty. The Salakuk contingent, with their battery of Krupp guns, attacked our right flank in a splendid manner Arabi's best forces were employed in the engagement.

[" ABSTJS " SPBOIAI..] LONDON, September 10.

Bepeated earthquakes of a severe character are reported from Panama, and the railway across the Isthmus is stated to be injured. A large number of families have abandoned their homes, and taken refuge in the open fields. The Admiralty, after full enquiry, has expressed its approval of the discipline and efficiency of H.M.S. Basohante. In the I Zingari match, Bannerman and Bonner are out, the former with 120, the latter with 122 ; Giffen made 15.

[" AGE " SPECIAL.] LONDON, September 9

The Torko-Greek aimistice has been arranged. The Greek elaim is being adhered to.

The cholera, which has been raging so so dreadfully at Manilla, now shows signs of steady abatement. The population of Iceland is being actually decimated by famine and measles. The distress is dreadful. A number of French officers have arrived at Breslau, for the purpose of watching the grand re\iew of troops about to be held there by the Emperor.