News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-03
War In Egypt.

LONDON, Eng, July 2S.-An un-
confirmed report has been received
here that Arab Pacha has proposed
terms of peace, the conditions being
voluntary exile and the retention OF
the rank and pay of colonel for him
self and nine of his colleagues. 1t is
added that the Khedive has submitted
the proposals to General Archibald
Allison. 1t is believed that this step
has been taken at the instigation of
the Sultan. The report has caused a
rise in Egyptian stocks. The Stand
ard in a late edition says, to the time
of going to press, 10 information with
regard to Arab Pacha's offer has been
received by the Government. A spec
ial from Alexandria to the Central
NeaUS states that there will be no ces-
sation of military preparations, as it
is thought that the offer may only be
meant to gain time.
A COMPROMISE IMPROBABLE.
The reports that a deputation from
Kafr-el-Dwar are bearers of a propos-
al for a compromise is untrue. On
arrival, they declared that England
evidently meant to conquer the coun-
try and the people were determined to
resist to the last. The khedlve and
the ministry received them, accepted
their visit only as an act of homage.
ENGLISH CONTROL OF EGYPT PROPOSED.
LONDON, Eng, July 2S.-It was
stated in the House of Commons, this
evening, that the Sultan had made
o~vertures to Great Britain, looking to
the latter's requirement of Egypt on
the same terms as those on which Cy-
prus changed hands.
AN IRoN-CLAD ON RAILS.
Captain Fisher has constructed a
shore going iron-clad on rails, similar
to those used during the American
civil war. The train is provided with
wires, electric gear and appliances for
laying down or destroying rails. 1t
will proceed to the railway junction
within two miles of Arabs lines,
and seize and occupy that point.
LACK OF FOOD AMONG THE REBELS.
The attendants of the delegates
from Kafr-el-D owar stated that there
is a great want of food in Arabi's
camp, and many of the troops are tir-
ed of war. The delegates had a two
hours interview with the ministers.
They said they came to express the
resolution of the whole country to re-
sist foreign aggression to the last.
PRUssIA's ATTITUDE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Turkey July 3d.
The special steamer does not bring
instructions to the Russian represent
alive as expected. 1t is believed
here that Russia considers that the
meditation of England and Turkey
might result in the conclusion of an
alliance which Russia is anxious to
prevent. Doubts are still expressed
as to the actual departure of a
Turkish expedition to Egypt. The
Porte has requested Lord Dufferin to
explain the extraordinary severity of
tue British at Alexandria.
FRANCE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL.
PARIS, France, July 30.-In con-
sequence of the rejection of the mo-
ton for a vote of credit, all move
ments of troops and the fleets have
been stopped, and the commander of
the French fleet, in Egyptian waters,
has been ordered to maintain strict
neutrality.
SULTAN DISINCLINED TO
ARAB A REBEL.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Turkey July 3d.
The British ambassador, to-day, again
sent MI. Sanderson, the secretary of
legation, to ask the Sultan to issue a
proclamation denouncing Arab Pacha
as a rebel. Mr. Sanderson gave the
Sultan conciliatory explanations, stat
ing that England does not aim at a
protectorate over Egypt. He asked
for particulars concerning the compo-
sition of the Turkish expedition to
The Sultan gave no satisfac-
tory answer. 1t is stated that he is
irritated at England's action, and has
sent verbal messages through Mr..
Sanderson that he would do nothing
for England, but only yield to the
wishes of Europe.