THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.
London, July 8. The preparations which have been proceeding at the War Office and the Admiralty for the despatch of troops and vessels to Egypt, are now completed . Work at the Arsenal and Dock Yards has been pushed forward with all possible speed, and an extensive force, including a siege train of 72 guns, is now ready to depart for Egypt without delay if required. The Government has decided that the mobilisation of the army reserve shall be proceeded with, in view of the possibility of that force being required to fill the place of the regular troops f which may be despatched to Egypt. Alexandria, July 3. It has transpired that Arabi Pasha, as Minister for War, has made a proposal to the Council of Ministers that a levy en mcsse should - forthwith be made for the purpose of moreasing the defensive fo r ce of Egypt. The work of fortifying this- city is now being actively proceeded with by the Egyptian authorities.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 9427, 6 July 1882, Page 1
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167THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS. Temuka Leader, Issue 9427, 6 July 1882, Page 1
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