The National tribune., 1882-08-05

/, says:
A reconnaissance was made on the AbOuklr
road to-day. 1t is reported that Arab Pachas
vedettes are in close proximity to the works.
The display of white flags on the forts is q
mere farce. The rebels are strengthening their
lines near Lake Mareotis. Scouts report seeing
Arab Pacha IN camp with several European
prisoners.
At S p. m. the guns on our right opened fire.
A FAITHFUL GovERNoR.
The Governor of Stout, with 1900 men, IS
holding the town for the Khedive. Stout Is
the capital and the largest city of Upper
Egypt 1t is the most important military
station south Of Cairo and controls communica-
tions with Darfour and Senaar. This city IS
not be confounded with Assouan, a small and
decayed town situated at the first cataract of
the Nile, over 200 miles south Of Stout. A
rebel official telegram says that Midshipman
DE Chair WAS taken before Arab Pacha, who
ordered him TO be sent to Cairo and to be well
treated. He is now comfortably lodged there
and has been allowed to write to his relatives.
The Khedive last evening dispatched a native
emissary to the camp of Arabi Pacha for the
purpose Of procuring the release of Midship-
,
Arab Pacha has offered $500 for the head of
Morice Bey. A telegram from rebel sources at
Cairo states that the rebel government is main
tanning refugees from Alexandria. The native
journals comment favorably upon Mr.. John
Brights resignation of his seat in the British
Cabinet.
IN ALEXANDRIA,
The state of the town is causing serious dis
quietude. The natives who remained are in
cendiaries, and a majority of those who have
returned are looters looking after their con-
cealed plunder 1t is impossible to mistake
the bitterly hostile attitude of this class and
of the native police The fears in regard to
the failure Of the water supply have subsided.
1t is stated that the British government is
negotiating to lay cable from. Alexandria to
Port Said. The number of Christians muir
dered at Damanhour, Tantah, and Mahalla is
now estimated at $50.
THE KHEDIvE DIsAIIssEs ARABI.
A cable from Constantinople, dated July 80,
saws: An official telegram from the revolution
ary government in Egypt says: The Khedive
having issued a decree disInissing Arab Pacha
from the ministry for neglecting to defend
Alexandria, and having published proelama-
tion declaring that England is the friend of
Egypt, Arabi Pacha has called on the country,
of which he is the submissive servant, TO pro-
nounce its will in the matter.
A great meeting was held yesterday, COM
prising ulemas, cadis, the Coptic Patriarch,
heads Of the Armenian, Greek, and Maronite
communities, various high functiouaries mudirS,
notables and leading merchants-in all 364
persons. Moving speeches were delivered es-
pecially by Ali Bey, Under Secretary TO the
Soudan, who recounted outrages of English
sailors upon Alexandrian women. The meet
ing, with only three dissentients decided to
sustain Arab, so that he might defend the
country until the conclusion Of a satisfactory
peace or the total determination of his forces.
Al decrecs to the contrary were declared an
nulled, as the Khedive was beyond the pale of
Mussulman law. 1t was resolved that the de-
cisiens Of the meeting be submitted to the
Porte Cousins Of the Khedive who were
present at the meeting declared that Tewfik
would be Khedive if he sided with the country
and the army, but that under the present cir
cumstances he is either prisoner or puppet
of the British, and his authority might be re-
pudiated. Immense numbers Of people parad-
ed the streets last evening shouting " Victory
ENGLAND's DEMANDS.
Lord Duffcrin, the British ambassador, again
Gems Mr.. Sandison, Secretary Of the Legation,
toask the Sultan to issue the proclamation de-
nouncing Arab Pacha as a rebel. Mr.. Sandi-
son at the same time gave the Sultan concilia-
tory explanations, stating that England did
not aim at a protectorate over Egypt He also
asked for particulars concerning the compost
ton Of the Turkish expedition to Egypt. The
Sultan gave no satisfactory answer. 1t is
stated. however, that he is irritated at Eng
lands action, and that he has sent verbal mes
eaccs through Mr.. Sandison that he would do
nothing for England, but would only yield to
the wishes of Europe. Doubts are still ex-
pressed as to the actual departure Of the Turk
ish expedition to Egypt. Dcrvisch Pacha is
designated as the probable commander Of the
force for Egypt. It is expected that the de-
uarture Of the force viii be delayed. The
Porte has requested Lord Dulferin TO explain
what it describes as the extraordinary severity
Of the British at Alexandria.
ITALY AND SPAIN.
England having asked Italy TO cooperate in
fLe restoration of order in Egypt, Signor Man
cini. Minister Of Foreign Affairs, replied that,
in view of the resolution of the Porte to send
an expedition to Egypt, he did not consider
himself in a position TO intervene except at
the sittings of the Conference. No communi-
cation has been made TO the Conference on the
subject.
Germany has proposed that Spain cooperate
In the perfection Of the Sucz Canal, and it is
believed that the Spanish government viii ac-
cept the invitation.
RUSSIAN INTEIGUEs.
The yarioss governments have asked their
representatives here for explanations in regard
to the absence Of II. Onou, the Russian dele
gate, from Thursdays sitting of the Conference,
but the representatives profess that they are
unable to explain the cause. They state that
an arrangement would have been reached on
Thursday between the Porte and the Confer
ence but lor the absence Of NJ Ouou. The adj
jgurument Of the meeting at such moment is
REGARDED rs seriously ondangcriaa the success
Of the Conference. Lord DulIcrin, the Warquis
dc Noailles, and Count Corti, had received I'M
rortant instructions from their respective GOV
ernments which they were unable to comTnu-
nicate TO the Conference. The special steamer
which arrived here yesterday did not bring
the instructions M. Onou, the Russian rcurc-
sentative. was expecting. 4 telegram which
n Opou had received instructed him not 10
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