SECOND EDITION. HOME AND FOREIGN.
Tli© French Government ask fox* more money.
Fire at Alexandria.
Religious Ferment in Upper Egypt.
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(Received Dec 17th, 11.30 a.m.)
PARIS, Dec 15
In view of the necessity for the despatch of reinforcemen's to Tonqnin M. Ferry stated at the silting of the Chamber of Deputies to-day, that it would be necessary to ask for a further vote of credit to meet the expense incurred, and that that a sum of 20,000,000 francs would be required for that purpose. ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 15.
A serious fire has occurred in this city. The temporary buildings which were erected in the square to replace those burned at the time of the bombardment of the city by the British squadron have been totally destroyed. A serious religious ferment has commenced in Upper Egypt between ■ the Mnsselmen and Christians, and it is feared that ill-feeling may give rise to a serious outbreak.
LONDON, Dec 1G
Admiral Sir 0. N. W. Hewitt, commanding the East Indian Squadron, has
gone to Sonakim on the Egyptian Coast of the Rod Sea. The steamship Kent, which was fonml to be on fire on arrival at Port Said, has resumed her voyage for Australia, after overhauling and re-storing damaged cargo.
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Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1126, 17 December 1883, Page 3
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