EGYPT.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4236, 29 July 1882, Page 2

EGYPT.

Alexandbii, July 28. Quietness Prevails. No further fighting has taken place between the British force at Eamleh and Arabi's followers. " £| The rebel outposts which have hitherto been patrolling the country in the vicinity of the village have been withdrawnfrom before the British entrenchments, and nothing can now be seen of them from the camp. Loyal Troops. The Egyptian troops who were garrisoned at Aboukir, and whose loyalty was doubted, have now rallied and declared for the Khedive. London, July 27. Commander-in-Chief. Sir Garnet Wolseley leaves Marseilles on Tuesday next for Alexandria to assume command of the English army in Egypt. Rome, July 27. Italy Hesitating. Sir Augustus Paget, the British Ambassador, has interviewed r,Signor Maccini, the Italian Minister, on foreign affairs tosday, at which, on behalf of England and France, he invited the Italian Government to join those Powers in protecting the Suez Canal. Signor Mancini replied that his Government was not prepared to accept the invitation immediately, but would await the decision of the Stamboul Conference before taking any action.

[Age Special] London, July 27, 6.24 p.m. Arabi Fortifying. The enemy at Kafradowar have commenced to fortify Oman. Indian Trade Paralysed. The Secretary for War has stated in the House of Commons that the Egyptian difficulty has completely paralysed trade in India. The Radical Vote, In the War Credit division in the House to-night, 29 Liberals, together with the Land League party, opposed Mr Gladstone's motion. Seeking the Bubble The Duke of Connaught embarks with the troops in the steamer Orient on Mon day. The Russian Bear Scents Prey. Russia is ascertained to be massing large bodies of troops in the Caucasus, and the Porte is alarmed in consequence. London, July 26, 4.15 p.m. 6000 Egyptians Repulsed. 6COD of the enemy have been repulsed while attacking the British outposts. Fenians with Arabi Pasha. It is reported that some Fenians are with Arabi Pasha. The British Occupation. A number of marines have been landed at Port Said. The Porte's decision to comply with the request of the Powers will not affect the British occupation of Egypt.