CABLEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1101, 18 July 1882, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuteb’s Tele&bamb] Aeexandbia, July 13. _ Thq KheJivo baa taken refuge in bi« Palaeo at Katnleh, five miles from tfie city, A large body of troops have snr. rounded tho Palaeo and are making threats on the Khedive's life. His Majesty’s condition is deemed most critical and precarious, and great fears are entertained for hia safety, I The city la still burning in many ’ parts. Tho conflagration is tho greatest j in the Native and European quarters, i and jt is bo rapidly extending in the i

direction of the port, that the Admiral has landed a force of six hundred men to stay the flames if possible, but this will be a work of enormous difficulty. It is reported that the Egyptian troops have been massed in force outside the city; but, at the same time, others say that they are demoralised, and are rapidly retreating into tho interior.

It is suspected that tho town forts have been undermined by the Egyptians in anticipation of the occupation by the English.

Admiral Seymour has received instruct ons from England not to dismantle the forts, but so invite the Khedive to restore order, in concert with Dervish Pasha, the Turkish Special Commissioner. The Admiral will also invite commanders of fleets of other European Powers lying off the port to co-operate with him in restoring order. Alexandria, July 14 (Morning). The city continues in a state of complete anarchy and lawlessness. It is now overrun by hundreds of plunderers, released convicts, and marauders, who are pillaging in every direction and continuing the work of setting fire to the houses. The city may be said to be completely devastated and given up to rapino and fire. A force of English marines from tho fleet landed to-day, and attacked the marauders ; the latter scattered in all direction, and seven of them were shot dead by firo of the marines. The Arabs are now joining the plunderers in looting the city.

It has been ascertained that the Khedive has escaped from Rnmleh Palace, and has succeeded in getting on board a vessel in the harbor. His Majesty is accompanied by Dervish Pasha, whose life is also in peril, owing to the fury of tho mob. Intelligence has been received that the new tea steamer Glenlyon, from China, is aground in the Suez Canal, and tho latter is, therefore, blocked. It is stated in addition that tho Arabs have attacked and are looting the vessel, but this latter information requires confirmation. Later. Tho Khedive is now at Raseltin Palace, where ho ie guarded by a force of seven hundred British marines. Alexandria, July 14. It has now been fully proved that the Egyptians suffered a heavy loss in killed and wounded during tho bombardment of the forts. Tho total number killed is estimated nt 2,000, but no definite information on the point can be ascertained, Alexandria, July 14, via London. The conflagration in tho city continues, and fresh fires are breaking out constantly. All tho principal buildings have been destroyed, and the city is now literally in ruins.

The Khedive has obtained the support of some Egyptian troops who remain loyal, and llis Majesty has summoned Cherif Pasha to take command, and endeavor to restore order and maintain his authority. Intelligence is to hand that a number of Arabs have embarked in boats for the purpose of pillaging ships which are now in the Suez Canal. All traffic in the Canal has been stopped in consequence of the steamer Glenlyon being still aground. July 15, t>z« London.

The officers in command of the war vessels of neutral Powers lying off the port have landed parties of sailors, who are now assisting the British sailors in restoring order in the city. A strong force of the latter has been landed by Admiral Seymour. It has transpired that Arabi Pasha has left the city with the soldiery. Before leaving, he ordered that the Khedive should be murdered, and that the city should bo fired and pillaged.

The Khedive had a most adventurous escape from the hands of the infuriated soldiers, but is now safe at Raseltin Palace, guarded by British marines. LATER. It has been ascertained that Arabi Pasha only succeeded in escaping from the city by giving heavy bribes. Tho first accounts of the loss suffered by the Egyptians during the bombardment ore now proved to have been understated. It is known beyond doubt that many thousands were killed by the British guns. July 15, Admiral Seymour has landed a largo body of blue jackets from the squadron, and they now occupy the various gates of tho city in force at all points. The officers commanding the various detachments have received orders from the Admiral to show no mercy towards marauders and pillagers, but to fire upon them wherever they may be seen. His orders further are that the sailors are to seize and disarm any Egyptian soldiers who may be met, July 16. The English sailors and marines now hold all the forts as well as tho city gates. Men from the German, American, and Russian warships are assisting the English, and are acting as police and are restoring order iu the City. The French and Italian Commodores refuse to land any forces to assist the other Powers. The City is gradually becoming I calmer and tho efforts of ’the English i sailors to stay the flamos have had a I good effect, Most of the fires had ; been got under and are dying out, I Marauders and pillagers have ceased i

their work of devastation and pillaging.

Rumors are to hand that serious disturbances have broken out in Cairo, but no confirmatory news to hand. Malta, July 16. A further detachment of marines consisting of 1,000 of all ranks left today for Alexandria. Constantinople, July 16. The six great powers, Austria, England, France, Germany, Russia, and Italy have sent an identical note to the Porte inviting him to send a force of Turkish troops to Alexandria to restore order there.

London, July 14. The cricket match between the Australians and the eleven of Yorkshire was commenced to-day at Dewsbury. There was a large attendance, and the weather was fine. The home team went in first, and scored 129. The only player who made any stand against the bowling of the Australians was E. Lockwood, who batted splendidly for 61. The Australians went in for their first innings, and had scored 111 for 5 wickets when the stumps were drawn for tho day. Bannerman was the highest scorer, with 34, bowled. Tho total reserves in notes and bullion in tho Bank of England is £12.500,000.

Tho to'al quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 197,000 quarters. There are no changes to report in the money or produce markets.

July 15. The cricket match at Dewsbury was resumed to-day. The weather was inclement, and the wicket was heavy. The Australians continued their first innings, but only succeeded in adding 30 runs for the remaining 5 wickets. Their innings closed for a total of 141. The Yorkshire eleven then went in for their second innings, and had put together 64 for a loss of one wicket when time was called, and the match ended in a draw. Play had to be stopped during the day owing to the rain. The cargo of frozen meat per Orient steamship Orient has been examined, and found to be, for tho most part, in fine condition. The Irish Executive has issued a proclamation declaring seventeen counties to be subject to the provisions of tho Irish Repression Act. The Right Hon. John Bright has resigned his position in the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, owing to a disagreement with his colleagues in regard to tho Egyptian policy.

Alexandria, July 16, It has been ascertained that Arabi Pasha escaped from the city by taking a boat down the Mahmoudieh Canal, and after proceeding some distance he landed and fled into tho interior; his exact whereabouts is not now known.

It has now transpired that Arabi Pasha had not to resort to bribery t but it was the Khedive who bribed tho soldiery in order to escape from Ramleh Palace. . Suez, July 14, k The Orient Co.’s steamer Lusitania n arrived here yesterday from Melbourne on J one 14th with 4500 carcases of mutton and a quantity of beef. The refrigerating machinery worked splendidly throughout the voyage, and the meat is expected to be in good order.