CABLE NEWS.

Patea Mail, 18 September 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS.

SURRENDER OF THE EGYPTIAN army.

TO THE “ MAIL.”

BRITISH CAVALRY IN CAIRO. END OF THE WAE. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHT .J {Reuters Despatches.) Received IStli, 9-30 a.m. London, lath.—The British cavalry occupied the city of Cairo yesterday. Arabi Pasha and Tonlba yielded unconditionally ; also 10,000 Egyptian troops. Arabi is a prisoner in the Citadel. Sir Garnet Wolseley has telegraphed that the war is over, and be wants no more troops. ANOTHER REPORT. Received 17th, 6 p.m. London, 15th. —A farther despatch has been received from Sir Garnet Wolseley reporting his arrival at Cairo, where he was received with open arms by the populace. He reports that Arabi and Tonlba are prisoners in the citadel of Cairo. Sir Garnet adds that the war may be now considered over, and that no more troops need be sent. ROUTING 16,000 EGYPTIANS. SWEEPING CHARGE OF CAVALRY. Received 16th, noon. London, 13th.—An officialdespatcb from Sir Garnet Wolsley to the Government regarding the victory over the Egyptians at Tel-el-Kebir says the enemy’s forces consisted of 20,000 regulars, 6,100 Bedouins, and 70 guns. The Britisli attacking force was comprised of 11,000 infantry, 2,000 cavalry, with sixty guns. Included in the first division also were the Highland regiments, the Naval Brigade, and the Indian contingent. In consequence of the known strength of the enemy’s entrenched position, it was decided that the assault should be made in the darkness, and the British troops accordingly left the ground on which they had bivouacked for the night, and a general attack commenced before daybreak. The bulk of the cavalry advanced first with the object of turning the enemy’s lines. This movement was entirely successful, and at the same time a strong force threatened the rear of Tel-el-Kebir. An attack along the whole line followed. The charge of the infantry and cavalry was resistless, and the Egyptians make no stand against it. The British troops fought splendidly, and the greatest emulation was shown by the various regiments in carrying the enemy’s positions. Thousands of the Egyptians threw down their arms and fled. The Egyptian and Bedouin camps and earthworks, several trains, and an immense quantity of stores and war material, and many guns fell into the hands of the British, and the enemy’s positions were completely carried. Sir Garnet warmly eulogised the conduct of the officers and men of the British army. Arabi escaped from Tel el Kebir on horseback, and was last seen proceeding towards ifcgazig. The British cavalry have resumed thenadvance, and are now marching on Belbes, The Indian contingent is marching on Zagazig, and the Highland regiments will follow in the evening. THE ADVANCE CONTINUED, Suez, 15th (received 16th, 12-30 p.m.)— Intelligence is to hand that the Indian regiments reached Zagazig late on Wednesday night. No opposition was met with, and the attitude of the Governor and people is submissive. London, 15th.—Later particulars to hand prove that the British attack on the enemy’s, position at Tel el Kebir was brilliantly conducted. The Highlanders were the first to enter the entrenchment. The defeat inflicted upon the enemy has been moat crushing. REPORTS OF THE FIGHTING. (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (ARGUS SPECIALS), London, 13th September, 6.40 a.m.—The excitement in Alexandria over the English advance on Tel el Kebir was intense, all attention being absorbed by the event, and trade being completely at a standstill pending the issue. 13th, 12.17 p.m.—ln the engagement at Tel el Kebir the enemy opened a heavy

lire from sheltered positions before the enemy were aware of the advance of the infantry. The British troops were within a mile from Tei el Kebir when their advance was discovered, and the Egyptians at once commenced a heavy rifle fire. The British reserved their fire, and carried the defensive works aa the point of the bayonet, after a tremendous slaughter of the enemy. The enemy are now in full retreat towards the south, pursued by the Highlanders and Indian troops. The retreat north was blocked up. Thousands of the enemy were taken prisoners, and an immense quantity of stores were captured.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.) Following messages received 17th, 10 to 12 p.m. Cricket Tour. London, 14th.—The Australians commenced a match to-day at Manchester against eleven representing the North of England. The Home team went in first, and at the close of the day’s play had lost 9 wickets for 193 runs. September 15th.—The match was resumed to-day. The Home team’s first innings closed' for 245. The Australians went in, and were all disposed of for 110. The visitors being 135 behind, followed on their innings, and when stumps were drawn for the day had put together 59 for the loss of three wickets. Illness of Prince Bismarck. Berlin, 14th.—Prince Bismarck has for some time been indisposed, and as his health is daily becoming more precarious he has been ordered by bis medical advisers to totally abstain from all public business. Sir A. Gordon in Sydney. Sydney, 17th.—Sir Arthur Gordon and other passengers of the steamship Gunga were released from quarantine to-day, and have arrived in the city. Sir Arthur is now staying at Government House. WOOL and PRODUCE. Received 1 p.m., 18 th. London, 14th.—At to-day’s wool sale a fair demand was experienced. The catalogue comprised 10,800 bales ; 18,250 have been withdrawn from sale since opening the series. London, 15th.—Colonial breadstuff’s have suffered a decline of Is per quarter. At to-day’s wool auction, 11,000 bales were catalogued. Market was steadj', but the demand was not active. Scoured wools are dull. Rowing Championship. Sydney, this day.—There are twelve entries for the rowing championship, including Trickett, Rush, Laycock, Pearce, and Largan. Entries are open till Wednesday to enable Hearn and others to compete.