WAR IN EGYPT.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4225, 17 July 1882, Page 2

WAR IN EGYPT.

Alexandria in Ruins. All Nations Join in Restoring Order. Co-operating with the Khedive. Egyptian Loss Several Thou- ; sands. Alexandria, July 14. Admiral Seymour has received instructions from England not to dismantle the forts, but to invite the Khedive to restore order in concert with Derrish Pasha, the Turkish Special Commissioner.

The Admiral will also inrite the commanders of the fleets of the other European Powers lying off the Port, to cooperate with him in restoring order.

It is reported that the Egyptian troops have massed in force outside the city, but, at the same time, others say that they are demoralised, and are rapidly retreating into the interior./' •

It is suspected that the town forts hare been undermined by the Egyptians, in anticipation of their occupation by the English. The conflagration in the city continues undiminished, and fresh fires are breaking out constantly. All the principal buildings hare been destroyed, and the city is now literally in ruins. The Khedive has obtained the support of some of the Egyptian troops who remain loyal, and His- Majesty hrs summoned Cherif Pasha to take command and endeavour to restore order, and maintain his authority. Alexander, July 16. Via London. The officers in command of the war ressels of nentral powers lying off the port hare landed parties of sailors, who are now assisting the British sailors in restoring order in the city. A strong force of the latter hare been landed by Admiral Sey mour. It has transpired that Arabi Pasha has left the city with the soldiers. Before < learing, be ordered that the Kbedire should be murdered, aud that the city should be fired and pillaged. The Khedire bad « most adventurous escape from the hands of the infuriated soldiers, but

s now safe at Kuseltin. The palace guarded by British marines. It has been ascertained that Arabi Pasha only succeeded in escaping from the city by giving heavy bribes. First accounts of the loss suffered by the Egyptians during the bombardment ' are now proved to have been understated. It is known beyond doubt that many thousands were killed by the British guns. Alexandria, July 15 (Evening). Admiral Seymour has landed a large* body of blue jackets from the squadron and they now occupy the various gates of the city in force at all points. Officers commanding different detachments have received orders from the Admiral to show no mercy towards marauders and pillager*, but to fire upon them wherever they may be seen. Orders further are given that the sailors are to seize and disarm any of tLe Egyptian soldiers who may be met with.