EGYPT.
(Eeutebs Special Telegeams.) : ■■'■' Alexandbia, Sept. 9. ; A Battle Proceeding. L An Assault "by Arabi. ] At an early hour this morning, Arabi menaced the British position at Kassassain with a strong force, and opened fire with his field pieces upon the- entrenchments, and heavy cannonading on both sides was maintained for some time. At 9 o'clock, the British were advanciog and the enemy falling back. Latee. Subsequently, the enemy made an attack upon both flanks of the British position at Kassassain simultaneously, and sharp fighting took place at noon. The enemy suffered a severe repulse, but the fighting was continued. The main body of troops under Sir Garnet Wolseley is now at Mahuta, and is rapidly pushing to the front. An attempt was made last night by a party of Arabi's force to surprise the British garrison here aod obtain possession of the city. Nothing, however, came of the affair. ,
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Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4273, 11 September 1882, Page 2
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