THE LATEST.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4278, 16 September 1882, Page 2

THE LATEST.

London, September 13. evening. The Brilliant Victory at TelUl-Kettr.

Full Account.

An pffigial despatch from Sir Garnet Wolseley regarding the victory over Egyptians at Tel-el-Kebir has been received. The following is a digest of the communication :—-The enemy's force consisted of 20,000 regulars, 6100 Bedouins and 70 guns. The British attacking force comprised 11,000 infantry, 2000 cavalry, and several brigades of artillery with 60 guns. Included in the first division also were the Highland Regiments, Naval Brigade, and the Indian Contingent. In consequence of the" known strength of the enemy's entrenched position, it was decided that the assault should be made in the darkness, and the British troops accordingly left the ground on which they had bivouacked for the night, and a general attack commenced before daybreak. The bulk of the cavalry advanced first, with the object of turning the enemy's Hues. Tins movement was completely successful, and at the same time a strong force threatened the rear of Tel-el-Kebir, and attack along the whole line followed. The charge of infantry and cavalry was resistless, and the Egyptians made no stand against it. The British troops fought splendidly, and the greatest emulation was shown by the various regi* ments in carrying the enemy's positions. Thousands of Egyptians threw down their arms and fled. The Egyptians' and Bedouins' camps and earthworks, several trains, an immense quantity of stores and war; materials, and many guns, fell into the hands of the British, and the enemy's positions were completely carried. Sir Garnet Wolseley eulogises the conduct of; the officers and men of the British army. The dispatch reports that Major General Wallis, commanding the Jfirst division, was slightly wounded during the engagement. Arabi escaped from Tel-el-Kebir on horseback, and was last seen proceeding towards Zagazig. The British cavalry have resumed the advance, and are now marching oo Belbes. The Indian contingent is marching on Zagazig, and the Highla»d regiments will follow in the evening. Suez, September 15. Intelligence is to hand that the Indian regiments reached Zagazig late on Wednesday night; No* opposition was met with, and the attitude of the Governor and people is submissive.