EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1009, 26 September 1882, Page 2

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.

London, Sept. 21. The rebel garrison at Rogete (Rosett 7) hare surrendered. It is intended to raise Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour and General Sir Garnet Wolseley to the Peerage, in acknowledgment of their Egyptian services . Thirty thousand men are stated to have surrendered at Kafradowar. The European factories at Tantah have been looted by rebels. It is reported that in the looting the rebels extracted £200,000 from the Treasury. The Continental Press, in their comments on the Egyptian crisis, show a more friendly disposition, and express their satisfaction at the firmness displayed by England, Prince Bismarck is also friendly towards England. The Corporation cf the City of Dublin has voted the freedom of the city and a sword to General Sir Garnet Wolseley. Three hundred and thirty-five rebel officers are now in custody. Sept. 22. The Commission for the trial of Arab! and his officers will consist of four European members, representing countries which were not engaged in th war, three Egyptian officers, and one English officer. A large number cf the troops at Cairo have been invalided from the effects- of the climate. The English lorocs will remain in Egypt until the European Powers have determined as to their attitude in regard to the future Government of the country. Sept. 23. One thousand men of the rebel garrison at Daraietta have surrendered. Russia is concentrating forces in Armenia, apparently with the view of influencing the settlement of the Egyptian difficulty. Later. Abdullah has surrendered to Sir Evelyn Wood. A large number of the rebels who deserted from the enemy have plundered Damictta. The Grand Sheriff of Mecca has been deposed and imprisoned. Ai.exanduta, Sept. 21. The British ironclads have commenced to shell Fort Ghemeles at Damietta. Sept. 22. An expedition under Sir Evelyn Wood, comprising throe Brit : sli regiments, has started for Damietta, to cooperate with the fleet in an attack on that place. All officers of the Egyptian army below the rank of colonel who wore under arrest here for taking part in the rebellion have been released.