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Patea Mail, 14 July 1882, Page 3

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This Afternoon. The War in Egypt. A SSORT TRUCE. BOMBARDMENT TO CONTINUE. KHEDIVE’S SAFETY. Alexandria, 13th, later.—lt has been ascertained that when a flag of true was hoisted yesterday, a boat went off to the English flagship, and the Egyptian envoy requested that negotiations for a settlement of hostilities might be entered upon. Admiral Seymour, in reply, stated that he would not agree to the request unless the forts commanding the harbor were first surrendered. This demand wus refused by the Egyptians, and the temporary truce was therefore ended. Rombardment of harbor forts was to have been resumed to-day, but the rough weather has prevented firing. As soon as it moderates, the cannonade will recommence. It has been ascertained that the Khedive is safe. Royal Duke applying for Command. London, 13th.—H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade, has applied to be appointed to the command of the array that is under orders for Egypt. CITY IN FLAMES. HORRIBLE MASSACRE OF EUROPEANS. Alexandria, 13th.—Now known that the truce was only a ruse ro enable troops to leave the forts. All defences are abandoned,' and troops have left the city. Some, released convicts have set the city on fire in several places. ... Egyptian populace have demolished the European quarter of the city, and have.massacred at least 100 Europeans. Some fought their way through the mob to the beach, and were rescued in boats. Khedive has disappeared, and his whereabouts is.unknown.