The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-08-18
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
British Troops Arriving but no Important
Events.

ALEXANDRIA, August i1.---Arabi Pasha is
having constructed. within 5000 wards Of
Ramleh. formidable redan and embank-
ment thirty feet high. The Superb fired
shells at the works to-day, fur If which
burst in close proximity 10 the nell engaged
In their construction.
Il Is reported that Arab Pasha istwo miles
is causing complications.
A council of war to-day decided not to
change the command of The forces. Major
Grperal Alison, therefore, retains his posi-
tion.
The Duke of Connaugit, in an interview
with the Kbedive, conveyed a verbal mes
sage from Q teen Victoria expressing her
deep sympsl hy aud best wishes for the Khe-
dive aud f'r Egypt.
Captain E@art has made plucky recon-
noissance from Fort Mrks. He started at
o'clock In the morning, accompanied by all
interpreter, and by dsybIeak had ridden ten
yond doubt that there were no troops In the
direction III which he rode.
A NEW MINISTRY.
The new ministry will probably include
Cherif Pasha as Prime Minister. Most Of
the present ministers, excerpt Righeb Pasha.
remain IN office. Sultiman Pasha will take
the pprlf,lio of the Minister Of Education,
and Shera Pasha Mnisterof Religion. They
are both partis.ns Of A. abb PaSha.
QU LIFYISG CLAUSE.
CoSsTANTISoPLE, August 1.-THE as
sent of England to the proposal of Count
Curti, the Italian Embassador. for trmp"ra-
ny International protection Of the Suez Ca
nal, is coupled with reservation IN liking
exceptions iii thu cases Of force mjeure,
which means, practically, that the interna-
tioual police organized TO guard the canal
shall not imrefere with military operations.
The Turkish journals are assuming a
friendly lone toward England.
The Ulrmas have been prohibited from
preaching Ia favor of Arab Pasha.
WHY sUEZ WAS OCCUPIED.
At the sitting Of the Conference yesterday
the Russian represent alive a>krd all expla-
nirIou "f the action of the Blush in occu-
step was taken in Consequences Of military
necessity aud in order to save the town from
destruction and pillase.
LONDON, August lit is announced that
Lieutenant General Sir J. Mahaye will COM
mand all The land forces III Z !ypt until Lieu
tenant General Garnet Wolsrley arrives.
Major General Sir Allison will shortly take
The pest of Chief Of the Intelligence De-
part ment for both the British and Indian
forces, with their contingents. The main
holy If the Z ,gish troops will remain on
board the Transports until General Wulseley
arrives. This will leave General WoIselty
free to fleet landing elsewhere than A.
Alexandria II lin sees liz. rle 81. John AM
| bulanca Association intends to SEND n trained
corps of nurses to Alexandria. under direc-
ton Of the Viscountess Strangf,rd.
EXCITED MoHAMMEDANs.
VIENNA, August 1.-The Turkish Con-
sui at Bombay has been ordered To give all
explanation TO the Ulemas in India, respect
ing the action at the Pore IN regard l." send
Ing Turkish troops Ia co-oprrste with the
British in E!yp,, which has produced
great seusation among The Mohsmnedaus
in India.
PREACHING HOLY WAR.
MADRID, August ia dispatch from
Tangier states that a holy war Is being
preached throughout Morocco against the
Christians.
SUEZ, August l2.--The rebels in great
force have taken up positions immediately
threatening the canal. The English Adn-
raj has occupied the front works. He will
not allow any Interference whatever from
D"Lssseps.
PHILADELPHIA. August IS The Land
L.agueuf Pm lad-lphia this evening decided
that il would not advance the cause Of Ire.
land to assist Arab Boy by sending money
or troops to Egypt. A telegram from Par
nell. denouncing such arti0n, was read and
published. as were the names If persons
charged with an attempt to sell out the
League To a political party.
ALEXANDRIA, August l4.-Foreigners are
beginning To grumble aud have formed u
81 called vigilance committee TO wa oh In
the European interest. This movement will
he the source of considerable trouble 10 Sir
Garnet Woiseley, unless firmly dealt with.
A couacil composed of Admiral Seymour
aud the leading military authorities here has
been sitting on board the Hrlicon, to investi-
gate the effect If the boinbart mrnt Of the
forts. The evidence Of naval aud military
officers is that masonry Is useless against
modern guns, but that earIhwoiks turn every
shot.
LONDON, August 13.-It Is 81 ated that half
the marines now stationed in Ireland will
proceed ~ Egypt as SCOT, as possible.
Affairs in Ireland.