The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-10-06


situation In connection with the court mar
tial, the withdrawal of a portion of the
British troops and the reorganization Of the
army are
There have been riots in several towns in
Upper gyyt, owing tothe efforts OF the Of.
ficials to enforce the demonstrations of 10y
atty to the Khedive. Flags and devices have
been torn down by the mobs and Christians
insulted and maltreated.
~ CAIRO, Sept. 28.-An ammunition train
exploded pear the Cairo depot, and explo-
sions still continue. Arabs and Europeans
are flying from the scene Thirty persons
are reported killed. ..aaaa sgs-ugE ads /
The explosions of shells continue at inter-
walls. In less than thirty minutes the rail-
way depot was in flames, and a Train also
was ablaze. Estua AIaf gssu sl a.s. ..fV
The losses through the war are less than
were expected, the provincial treasury being
fairly filled, .rr. -r,.,.,.-,mt ...,,.r.,
CAIRO, Sept. 2s.-Another account Of the
explosion Is as follows: The train. from
Benha had arrived with the Sixtieth Rifles
when the ammunition wagon in the station
exploded, killing doctor, In the train with
invalids, and some men, the number of
whom Is unknown. The train ignited and
the flames spread to the railroad depot,
which was quickly burned. The flames
next reached the commissary depot adioiH
ing and thence extended to some magazines,
which exploded 1t was found impossible
20 prevent the reserve ammunition being de-
stroyed. The train with the Sixtieth Rifles
arrived just as another was starting for Alex
andria with trucks containing ammunition.
The shells on one truck exploded, scattering
shells all over the station, and demolishipg
the end carriages of the Benha tram, In which
were 8 number Of invalids. Tt is feared some
soldiers and natives were buried among the
the debris. t The Duke of ConBaught and
the Duke of Teck, with their stats, are on
the spot, and the engines are, going forward
but the IRE spreads SO rapidly that 1t is hope.
less TO expect anything of consequence TO be
saved. The truck with 300 rounds Of am.
munltion exploded, rendering approach per.
ilous. The whole approach Of. the commits
sary, the main ordnance stores,ra greater
part ofthe storage, and large quantity OF
clothing were destroyed. 10 1t Is estimated
the loss Is $4,000 r,us n m4;IW
It is reported three OF the Rifles wer.
killed and some wounded by the explosion,
and several natives killed. A number of in
habitants rushed about carrying children
money and other portable articles, under the
impression that Cairo had been surprised b,
. new enemy. TITS supposed the explosion
was caused by sparks from apassing train
A Major Of the Marines and private weT'
wounded and an Arab killed, There ma!
be,many more victims. but these are al
known Of as yet. ..7:!l 'F." 2. d. reg
LONDON, Sept. 3O!--T4ie Times this morn
ing says it Is understood that Admiral Sey
mour personally Is, unwilling to accept tn,
elevation to the peerage. 60 n n.. rsa
! CAIRO, Sept. 3o.--Many natives 60 abou
the city shouting with delight over the ex
| plosion on Thursday, and crying, "This Il
the peoples bonfire, lit by the people in hon
or of the Khedives infidal frieuds.''
| The courts martial commence work to
day. agGg sJ 49, s~G~nrs +. .Au@
Railways traffic between Cairo and Alex
andria Is now completely re-established
The momentary uneasiness created by tn
fire has subsidized. %. ''..' "..'''' -
| The. Khedive. has conferred the GRAM
Cross ofthe Order Of osmanli upon Admira
/ SEYMOUR. a-I7sa all 5.Es se#E.-'.f"