THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 9419, 20 June 1882, Page 1

THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Lokdok, June 15. The statement contained in .a telegram published on Tuesday morning, that the Khedive and Dervish Pasha i»ad requested the Sultan to despatch 18,000 Turkish troops to Egypt is now fully confirmed. The proposition to hold a Conlerence for the settlement of the Egyptian question is now gaining fresh prominence in European political circles. CairOj June 14. The British, French, and other Con-suls-General resident here have gone to Alexandria. June 15. A general exodus of Europeans from this city to Alexandria is taking place. The offices of the English and French Controllers-General have been closed. Alexandria, June 15. In consequence of the unsettled condition of the city the garrison has been, largely increased. The total force o* troops here is now 12,200. June 15, The British, German, French and Greek vessels now in port have been ordered to take on board any subjects of their respective countries who may desire to embark. Two hundred natives have in all been arrested in connection with the recent outbreak.

The Commission appointed to enquire into the cause of the recent native riots and attacks upon Europeans • has,/commenced its sittings. The working* of the Egyptian telegraph lines is partially interrupted owing to the exodus of Europeans from Cairo and other places, several telegraph officials being amongst those who have left, June 16. The panic amongst Europeans in this country is increasing, and the ex« odus continues. A large number of those who have left their homes have gone abo&rd the merchantmen and war ships of their respective countries novr in port. . , June 17. It has transpired that the Khedive, acting at the instance of Germany and Austria, is endeavoring to form a new Ministry, in which Arabi Pasha will' be included. Constantinople, June 17* Further communications have passed between the Ambassadors and the Porte with regard to the European Conference, which it has been proposed to hold for a settlement of the; Egyptian crisis. 'Xhe Sultan, however, persists in his refusal to meet the views of the Powers, despite their recommendations. Malta, June 16. The English Channel Squadron has arrived heri to reinforce the Mediterranean Squadron now at Alexandria. Several British transports are also here, aa'l are embarking troops in view of' possible contingencies in Egypt. . m