Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-07

eych canal and the Cairo railway, firing upon
the enemy's position from three sides The
which is of a serious nature,
still continues. Arab Pasha sent IA men
with a white flag TO the British camp tins
morning. The party was received by MaJor
Prngle, but the interview was without result.
Arab on the Defensive.
LONDON. Aug, >.
The Times Alexandria special says: An
armored train went TO Meksforts Thursday.
The forty FOUNDER breach-loader made beau
tiful practice on the mariout earthworks at
600 Yards. The shells seemed to burst in
Arabs earthworks. Arabi's ostentatious
threats to enter Alexandria are believed to
be intended to mask his retreat. In the
reconnaissance Thursday the breast works
found finished on Mognondish canal, are
already occupied by British pickets. 1t is
clear that Arab will act on the defensive.
His real resistance will begin at the lines at
Kafe Ell Dover We could have skirmished
every day if Allison allowed the English to
amuse themselves. He has forbidden any
passing of Arabs who appear within range.
The POrte's Position.
The Times says the Porte mas the effront-
cry to declare that the proclamation against
Arab will be contingent on his attitude after
the landing of Turkish troops in Egypt. 1t
is impossible. therefore. for England to
accept or permit the landing of Turkish
troops in Egypt. The claim of the Porte to
draw on Egyptian revenues, is prepOsterous.
The Suez Canal.
The Times Berlin special says: The
greater part of the German press. referring
to the occupation OF the Suez, by the British,
acknow lodged that England acted wisely in
occupying the positions which now are of
great importance to her.
The Standards Vienna special states that
the news of the occupation of Suez, produced
a deep impression. England's ascendancy is
now practically acknowledged. Her calm
energy and honesty of resolution are making
themselves everywhere felt. and her prestige
stands on far higher level than for long
time. The Austrian cabinet is using its in
fiuence to bring about an understanding
between England and Turkey.
The action OF the British in occupying the
Suez surprised every one in Rome.
GIBRALTA. Aug. 6.
The transport steamer Bunrobin Castle
with the Surry regiment arrived today. The
Surry regiment will replace Cameron high
lands.
PORTSMOUTH,, Aug. 6.
The transport steamer Marathon sailed
hence for Egypt with a detachment of hospi-
tai carts. Is officers and 220 men of the
Royal Irish regiment
LONDON, Aug. 6.
The official report of Admiral Seymour
concerning the encounter with the enemy
with the reconnaissance party at Mahalla
Junction, Saturday. is As follows: Our force
consisted of POO men of the naval brigade,
with one 4O-pounder and two9 FOUNDER guns,
under Capt. Fisher; 1000 marines under Col
Tusnon, half battalion of the 3Sth and 46th
regimen ts, and all of the Goth regiment
We had skirmished with the enemy, which
had 1000 strong, with six guns and six
rockets, from half-past 3 until half-past in
the evening. The total casualties to naval
brigade and marines, are tw1 killed and 80
wounded.
Report of General Allison.
The following is General Allison's report ::
Persistent native reports existing during the
past few DAYS that Arab Pasha was retiring
from KATE ell Devar npon Damanhour, ! de-
termined a reconnaissance to ascertain clear
" whether Arab Pasha still held his original
position strongly. Left column commenced
to advance at As p. Nj. from advance pickets
of Ramleh lines, moving by both banks of
Mahmoudsh canal. and soon came into action
with the enemy, who were strongly posted i'll
group of palm trees on the eastern side and
in strong defensible houses. and in gardens
on the other side. These positions were car
RED At this time Lieut.. WISE of the Goth
and one soldier were killed. The enemy
then took the second position. half mile in
the rear, upon the east bank of the canal
and among high crops and houses and be-
hind the irregular banks of the canal. From
this position the enemy were also driven
with great loss. | accompanied the right
column myself As soon As the enemy OBJ
served us they began firing with the artillery.
/ pushed on as rapidly az possible till
reached point where the railway approaches
nearest Mahmoudisli canal, and opened a
musketry fire upon the enemy lining the
banks of the canal. Two 9-pounders were
dragged on to the embankment, and came
into action against the enemy's guns. the
40-pounder firing over our heads against a
point where the eneml', furc,s were begin
ming to appear. | now threw forward two
companies to carry house near the canal
and followed up by throwing four companies
still more to my lett upon the hanks of and
across this canal, thus forming a diagonal
line across the both canal and railway. The
enemy retired slowly before us
ne uUJttt VI my reconnaissance was At
tanned, and determined TO withdraw. This
movement was carried out with most perfect
regularity and precision. The troops fell
back by alternate companies. with the regu-
larity of field day: Every attempt BY the
enemy to advance WAS crushed by the beauti-
full precision of the 40 FOUNDER and steady
firing of the 9-pounders. The losses of the
enemy appear to have been very great. They
were so dispirited that contrary to the usual
practice of Asiatics they made no attempt to
follow mp our Withdrawal. As a reconnols-
sance the success of our move was all
could wish. l regret to state that our loss
was somewhat heavy. Lieut.. Vyse was one
of the most promising officers ever met
Oar total loss was four killed and 20
wounded.
Renters has the following from Alexandra /:
At place of yesterdays engagement, named
Esbet Kurshid, Gen. Allison estimates enc
ms loss between 200 and 800 and one OFF,
Ger Of Mustaphezin regiment, and IA men
taken PRISONERS They state that enemy's
force consisted of a battalion of Second In
fantry, and regiment 1900 strong. and 900
Of Mustaphezin regiment, who participated
in the June massacre. Prisoners were Of
fered option Of returning to enemy's camp.
They all refused. saying there was great dis
content in Arab PashA's camp. Prisoners
reckon the rebel force at Kafe ell Dowar At
10000.
The News mas the following:
Alexandria, Aug. Gone Of the two at