THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 978, 15 July 1882, Page 2

THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

London, July 10. In the House of Lords Earl Granville made a statement regarding the position of affairs in Egypt. The noble Earl announced that the surrender of the Egyptian forts was required so that they might be disarmed. Their existence was deemed a menace to. English interests. | The Foreign Consuls have presented a joint note to Admiral Seymour,.’..protesting against the bombardment, which they soy is uncalled for. ' The .French and other war vessels have taken up a position outside the harbor, and the British vessels alone remain inside. Admiral Seymour has shifted the vessels under ids command to-a position directly confronting The forts and guns. A panic prevails among the inhabitants of Alexandria, who are fleeing for safety. Great consternation prevails in the city. July 11, 9 a.m. Intelligence has reached Router’s office that the bombardment of Alexandria by the English fleet commenced this morning at 5 o’clock, and is . now proceeding. The cannonade is very heavy, and is principally directed... upon the forts which were erected by The Egyptians. Later. The latest intelligence to hand from Egypt slates that Admiral Seymour has blockaded the entrance to the Suez Canal, and stopped the passage of all vessels. The Canal Company has protested against the action of the British Admiral. July 12. Intelligence is to hand from Alexandria that the English ironclads .have, ceased the bombardment. So far as is known the English casualties only amount to 40 wounded. The loss on the Egyptian side is known to be heavy, but no reliable estimate can yet be obtained. Musurus Pasha, the Turkish ’Ambassador, had an interview with Earl Granville, the Foreign Secretary, today, at which, on behalf of the Porte, he .>ina’v.led the cessation o? the dm.-o. o; kmanfiria, : and n; hi- g.u.viiy of die sltuai- ' now e’fioor ;mivffiy stated’ that mm bi’- o;.mm; :m- mmimfi of the • * '• -m;;K the majority of the i mm a-m 'owem approve ol.the-, bom- .. i;■ a■ ;• ■ m. i'U5 Aie.muv.lhm forty by; i

tAlexandria, July 11, 9 a.m. The forts have returned the fire of the English ironclads, and a heavy bombardment has continued on both sides. Two of the forts have been blown up by an explosion, and the gnus of another have been silenced. The remainder of the forts are now slackening their fire. None of the ironclads have yet suffered any material damage. Later. The explosion of the forts was due to the bursting of shells. July 12. All the sea forts have been silenced by the British guns. The ironclads will resume the bombardment tomorrow, when the fort* commanding the harbor will be attacked. A party will shortly be landed to blow up the guns in the silenced forts. The Khedive’s palace, which stands near the sea forts, has suffered severely by the bombardment, and is now literally in ruins, 10 a.m. The English ironclads have sustained very little injury from the fire of the Egyptian guns. Some anxiety is felt for the safety of the Khedive, whose whereabouts is at present unknown. 1 p.m. A flag of truce has been hoisted in the city, and a boat with a flag of truce is now proceeding to the English squadron. 6 p.m. The bombardment of the forts which had been repaired by the Egyptians during last night has now been resumed. Several fires are raging in various parts of the city. Admiral Seymour has authorised vessels to pass through the Sues Canal at their own risk. • It has now definitely transpired that the English ironclads have suffered a loss of five men killed and twenty-seven wounded. No reliable information as to the casaulties on the enemy’s side has yet been obtained. Melbournc, July 12. The Marine Insurance Companies here are now charging 5 per cent premium for a war risk on vessels. News has been received here that a temporary telegraph office has been opened on board a vessel in the Suez Bonds, and that communication with Aden is now restored. July 13. All the Australian Governments are displaying great activity with a view to placing the colonies in a state of defence. PARLIAMENTARY NEWS. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday’s Sitting. Several members blamed the Government for not resuming possession of the Wallsend Coal mine, as the Company had broken the terms of the lease by not working it. A motion was carried vesting in railway guards power to arrest drunken passengers. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Hon Air Dick promised to consider the question of giving a bonus to manu-factK"u-s of barbed wire. Air Ives* moved for in Address to the Govern . :-, to place a sum oh the estimates sufficient to recoup Major Harris and Mr Wasoa the taxed cost which they incurred in the Election Petition Courts which declared their elections void, owing to the laxity of the Government returning officers. After several members had spoken, it was agreed to refer the matter to a Select Committee. Air J. E. Brown moved for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the management of railways. The debate was interrupted by an adjournment. Sir George Grey on resuming moved the second reading of the Disposal of Pastoral Lands Bill which was agreed to, and Sir George Grey’s Affirmation in Lieu of Oaths Bill was passed. Air Feld wick moved the second reading of the Mortgage Release Bill. Its object was to substitute a single receipt endorsed on the mortgage for the expensive deed of release now required. The debate was adjourned to the 3rd of August. A vote of £IOOO for night schools was agreed to. Tlie Law Practitioner’s Amendment Bill tv as reported as having passed through ■ - uumifctce, and the House rose at 1.30 Oh nits day's SrrriXt In rti;'.q to questions, Government said that, they hoped »•' be. able to repeal the Aim - th.*,:. ;i.ey were considering the. V;'.'■ n f ;. - n ;■... r.rO : . i:iU,T £-1 : 7.,7 J'.'J /■>.- .7'V, .i* 7 Sp'UU >■!■■ •: vMl y i;.i■,. .-. t 7- 77;.: A thf:. 7 .7,1777 ; iAA:A .■ : a 7 -.r ■ - A A: ijeti. A : I ;i : ■ . ‘ 7 : " ,' : '■' A ; '• -, 1 • ; ' U id: !: i.-.i ■ ' 7 ‘" .. A, ■ "7 ■ ■ .7 j' I I ~7 7 7i ; 1.:.* ' , I'A-C, Hi' >V. <,» LuCilfJj.it hlV HU/7-A I

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The Hawkers and Pedlars Bill was thrown out, the Gold Duties Abolition Bill was prevented from being Committee!. Air Tamoaca moved the second reading of the Native Committees Empowering Bill which was carried, notwithstanding the opposition of the Native Alinister, by a majority of 14. The House then rose.