CABLEGRAMS.
“ Argus” Special.
LONDON. August 28, 6.18 a.m. The occupation of Rassassin secures the safe passage of the desert railway between Suez and Ismalia which has been repaired. The Royal Engineers have arrived at Ismalia. A further reserve has been formed of the Indian Contingent. M. De Lesseps has embarked for France. The latest bulletin regarding Archbishop Tait is hopeful. The Limerick police threaten to resign if the promoters of the strike are removed. [per merchant shipping and underwriters’ ASSOCIATION.] LONDON. August 26. The date of the Cricket Match between the Australian Team and an All England Eleven will not be altered, It has now been decided to play on the days originally fixed, commencing on Monday, 28th inst. [Reuter’s Special.] LONDON. August 27. The agitation among Irish Constabulary is on the increase, Great discontent exists among the men in the Limerick and Dublin districts. CONSTANTINOPLE. August 28. Further communications have recently passed between the Turkish Government and Lord Dufferin with reference to the proposed military convention for the pacification of Porte has now informed the British Ambassador that it accents the convention, and has agreed to proclaim Arabi a rebel against the Imperial Government. ALEXANDRIA. August 25. General Hamley, commanding a strong force of British troops, advanced upon Kafradowar yesterday (Sunday), and opened fire with his artillery upon the enemy’s entrenched camp. The enemy’s return fire was of the feeblest description, and it is believed that Arabi has withdrawn the bulk of his troops from Kafradowar, Sir Garnet Wolseley has repaired the railway between Ismalia and Ramses, and the intermediate country is now fully occupied by British troops. A detachment of Bengal Native Cavalry has arrived at Suez, and been despatched to the front,
Age Special. LONDON. August 28, 8.48 a.m. The Bedouins attacking Meks were re pulsed. M. DeLesseps is on his way to Marseilles. An attack on Alexandria is feared.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1133, 29 August 1882, Page 2
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