THE WAR IN EGYPT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2974, 6 October 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright,

[Reuteb’s Telegpams.]

[Received Oct,, 6 1882, 1.15 a.tn ] Alexandria, Oct. 4

The brigade of artillery which has been serving in this country, is now re-embarking for England, and the various battalions of Indian and British troops composing the Indian contingent are embarking at Suez for Indian stations. Oct- 5. The embarkation of troops no longer required here, will be carried on continuously from to-day. The preliminary enquiry into the recent rebellion is now proceeding, and a large amount of evidence has been taken by the Royal Commission, appointed by the Khedive to conduct the prosecution of the rebel officers. Constantinople, Oct. 4. It has transpired that the Sultan has pressed Lord Dntferin to state definitely the date upon which the British troops will be withdrawn from Egypt, and declares that he will appeal ;to the Powers unless the British Government arrive at an early decision in the matter. London, Oct. 5. The “ Times ” publishes a telegram in this morning’s issue to the effect that English officers possess documentary evidence of Arabi’s complicity in the massacre of Europeans at Alexandria and other places. (“ Abgus” Specials.) Fbom the Christchhbch “ Stab.” London, Oct. 3, 6.15 p.m. The British troops, are embarking on their return home. Fifty members of the Indian force proceed to England, to personally receive medals from the Queen. Tne English Government are negotiating for an European Conference on Egyptian affairs, to be held in London Oct. 4, 5.30 a.m, A grand military fete is being organised at Cairo. The health of the army in Egypt is generally bad. A great fire has occurred at Smyrna, causing immense destruction of property.

Colonel Valentine Baker has proposed to the Egyptian Government to recruit the army by the enlistment of Albanians.

4.40 p.m

The daggers used in the Phoenix Path tragedy have been discovered in Du ‘Pi: The police believe that ten persons were concerned in the murders, and that they are still concealed in Ireland. An embassy from the native Govern-

mentof Madagascar has arrived at Marseilles.

The tenants throughout Ulster are objecting to the Court valuers ; and Mr Trevelyan has vindicated the appointments, and threatens to abandon the Act if found unworkable.

A congress of the Associated Chambers of Commerce has been opened at Gloucester. The Queen visits Cannes shortly.