THE WARIN EGYPT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2917, 1 August 1882, Page 2

THE WARIN EGYPT.

THKEATENED EXTERMINATION OF EUROPEANS.

FRENCH ASSISTANCE COUNTER.

HANDED.

THE PRINCE OF WALES WISHES TO TAKE THE FIELD.

ARABI’S PARTY STRENGTHENING

M. DE LESSBPS A PARTISAN OF

ARABI.

DEPARTURE OP THE SCOTS GUARDS FOR THE SEAT OF WAR

ITALY REMAINS NEUTRAL.

ENGLAND AND TURKEY AT VARIANCE. Paris, July 29. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, the proposed vote of credit of eight million francs, to cover the expenses of the proposed French expedition to Egypt, again came up for consideration, and, {after further discussion, the vote was rejected by a largo majority. In consequence of this decision of the Chamber, M.de Freycinet, the Premier, to-day tendered the resignations of himself and his colleagues to President Grevy, who has accepted the same. On account of the resignation of the Ministry, and the consequent political crisis, the military preparations which were being made with a view to the equipment of an army for service in Egypt have been ouspended. Alexandria, July 29,

A number of delegates representing the disaffected population of Cairo hare arrived in this city. They had an interview to-day with the Egyptian Ministers. Their attitude was defiant, both in manner and language, and they strongly upheld the action of Arabi.

Intelligence has been received here that the rebel troops are forming entrenchments and fortifications in the neighborhood of Fort Said, at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal.

It has transpired that an official despatch has been received from Cairo, stating that a meeting of leaders of the National party and many influential native citizens, has been held.'there. Inflammatory speeches were mad®, and the meeting determined to maintain Arabi, and support him as leader of the National party. The meeting further resolved to carry on a war of extermination against Europeans until an honorable peace was secured. London, July 29.

A regiment of Scots Guards, the first detachment of troops now under orders for service in Egypt, embarked to-day on board the s.s. Orient, which has been chartered by the Government for transport service. Additional regiments will be despatched very shortly. July 31.

It has transpired that the Prince of Wales desired to proceed to Egypt with the British expeditionary.force, bat the Queen objected, and in deference to Her Majesty’s wishes, Hisßoyal Highness abandoned the idea. Constantinople July 30. The relations between Earl Dufferin, the British Ambassador, and the Saltans are now understood to be somewhat strained, in consequence of the firm, attitude which has been adopted by England in dealing with the Egyptian difficulty. Bomb, July 30. It has transpired that the Italian Government has declined an invitation received from the British Government through its Ambassador, Sir Augustus Paget, that Italy should co-operate with England in taking'steps, to restore order in Egypt. [Special to Melbouene " Abgus”] London, July 29. Serious dispstes have arisen between Admiral Hoskings and Monsieur de Leasepa in regard to the control of the Canal. The latter is evidently a parti* san of Ar&bi’s, and is endeavoring to exclude raen*of*war from the Canal. Little confidence is felt in Arabi’s overtures for peace, .or in the Turkish co-operation against him. A deputation from the Bebel Government at Cairo has reached Alexandria. They appear very bellicose. Armored locomotives, carrying Gatling guns, advanced within two miles of Arabi’s position at Kafradowar, They skirmished and then retired,