The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-07-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
BOMBARDNENT OF ALEXANDRIA

Alexandra, July ii, TAO a. m.-The Alex
andria, Sultan, and Superb, English vessels,
opened FIRE upon the fertilization, and the bat
teries at once replied, but their shots at first
fell short of the ships. The rest of the fleet
then Joined in and the action became gen.
eral.
After twenty minutes the cannons of two
of the forts ceased firing. The ships, as far
as can be perceived, have not suffered any
damage.
Alexandria, July II, e:Io a. a.-The attack
on the forts has now been kept up for two
hours. Smoke hangs over the city along the
line of the shore, the batteries and among the
ships, and it is difficult to see what damage
has been done. 1t is certain, however, that
the enemy has suffered very heavily.
FORT BLOWN UP.
Fort Mansael Kanat has been blown up by
fire from the other batteries. The forts are
slackening their FIRE.
FORT PHARos LOSES ITS TOWER.
The top of the tower of Fort Pharos has
been carried away and many guns have been
dsmounted on that and other forts.
EMBLKMs OF MERCY.
The flag of the Geneva Red Cross is flying
over the hospital in the city, and Dutch and
consula,es.
UNDER A FEARFUL FIRE.
A telegram from the Eastern Telegraph
companys steamer, Gillian. sent at II:Is this
morning says the bombardment still contin
ues. The forts are gradually being silenced.
The Rasetil forts are severely suffering from
the heavy and disastrous fire of the ships
Alexandra, Superb and Temaire.
A PARTIAL SUMMARY.
The Egyptian loss is at present unknown,
but will likely be severe. Part of the Raseltin
palace is in ruins, and the lighthouse is slight
" damaged. Admiral Seymour recommences
the attack on Fort Iulari and the harbor forts
in the morning. The small effect of the
eighty one ton and other heavy guns on the
other works caused some disappointment in
the fleet. The Invncible had four men
wounded. The Infexible was hit five times.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE DAYS PRO-
CEEDINGS.
London, July 1.-The special correspond
ent of the associated press with the British
feet telegraphs:
NO SIGNS OF SURRENDER.
At the beginning of the bombardment I'M
mense excitement was visible Crowds Of
people were seen vending their ways toward
the palace. The streets are now deserted,
the people having taken refuge IN cellars.
There are no signs OF surrender so far.
STOPPED FROM ENTERING THE sUKz.
London, Suly ia dispatch to the Lloyds
from Port Said states that the British consul
there, by order Of Admiral Seymour, has stop
ped the ships from entering the Suez canal.
THE ENGLISH ADMIRAL REPORTS.
London, July u.-Admiral Seymour tele-
graphs as follows:
1.-THE ships opened FIRE 9 o'clock this morn
ing The return fire from the forts was weak
and Ineffective. An explosion in Fort Man
sael Kanet had occurred by o'clock. The
ships engaged are the Infexible. Temaire,
Penelope, Superb, Sultan, Invincible, Alexan
dria and Monarch.
FOUR FORTS BLOWN UP.
London. $3.50 P. M.-Ap Alexandria dis
fire of the aeet commands the railway TO
Cairo. Up to noon four forts in all were
blown up. No casualties to the English fleet
are discernable.
AN INDEPENDENT VENTURE.
London. July ia private telegram from
port Said states that the French consul has
ordered the embarkation of French subjects
The occupation of Port Said is expected to
take place to-day.
CLOSE FOR THE DAY AND ENGLISH DAMAGES.
Alexandria, E: p. m.-The action is fin
ished for the day. The casualties on the
English side amount to forty wounded and
nine killed.
THE GUNS SILENCRD.
Alexandria, July II.-Shortly after noon all
the exposed guns on the forts were dismounted
and on'v those in sheltered positions were
able :. return the British fire. Fort Masael