CABLE NEWS.

Patea Mail, 26 July 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS.

TO . THE “ MAIL.” (per reutbr’s agency.) THE WAR IN EGYPT. (ARGUS SPECIALS.) London 22nd.—Arabi Pasha is strongly entrenched at Kafradowar, 17 miles from Alexandria, and has taken up a position between the two lakes, which can only be approached by means of a causeway defended by earthworks. Hehasadvanced his outposts to within eight miles of Alexandria. Skirmishes have taken place between his troops and the advance guards of the British. The Europeans remaining in the country are in most dire peril, and throughout the interior are hunted down and murdered. 36 were massacred in Arabi’s presence. The horrible details of the outrages have, in England, created a great outcry, and the Government are blamed for insufficient precaution. The vote of credit asked for is considered to be altogether inadequate. Arabi convoked the Assembly of Notables, and compelled the Chamber to issue a decree declaring the deposition of the Khedive.

Port Said is crowded with fugitives who fled from Alexandria, Cairo, and the interior.

An attack upon the European towns is greatly feared, and precautionary measures are being taken.

Italy is mobilising her army with a view of possible intervention in the Egyptian difficulty.

(AGE SPECIALS.) London, 23rd.—The French contingent consists of 40,000 troops. Earl Granville has urged the Minister of War tq, hasten their despatch. Arabi Pasha’s strength is said to be 12,000. Arabi Pasha denounced the Khedive as being in league with foreigners against his country and religion. Arabi Pasha is now menacing Aboukir. That he intends to destroy Cairo is now considered certain. Interruption of Telegraph.

Wellington.—The telegraph authorities have received information that the Turkish route is interrupted beyond Busreh.