THE WAR IN EGYPT. [BY TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.] [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1594, 21 September 1882, Page 3

THE WAR IN EGYPT. [BY TELEGRAPH— COPYRIGHT.] [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

Later Particulars. Alexandria, September 18. Sir Evelyn Wood, on his arrival at Kafradowar, found that the rebel army which had been stationed there had been dispersed, without waiting to surrender. The place is now occupied by the British force. Tantah, one of the most important towns in the delta, with a population of 30,000, was occupied to-day by the British troops. Alexandria, Sept. 19. Railway communication between Alexandria and Cairo has now been restored. A decree has been issued by the Khedive wholly disbanding the Egyptian Army. The decree further sets forth that all officers of the army who showed sympathy with the Nationalist movement will be tried by court-martial at Cairo. In all twenty leaders of the National parly have been arrested for complicity in the revolt.

[by special to press association.] London, September 18. Gunboats and troops have been ordered to Damietta, where the rebel troops, under Abdellad, who refused to surrender, are posted. The Brstish captured 17,000 stand of arms at Kafradowar. Arabi now states that he was compelled to take up arms and to fight against his m ill. The Indian troops are to re-embark at Suez on the Ist October. The British forcea are to mass at Cairo, where the Khedive is expected to arrive to-morrow to review the Highland Brigade which garrisons the city. Arabi is to be allowed the assistance of counsel on his tiial. The Guards proceed home at once, leaving Cairo for Alexandria immediately after the review. At Aboukir, two hundred rebel officers have surrendered their arms. Temporary military districts are to be established The Indian loan, to pay the expenses of the Indian troops, will be 25 million rupees.