Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-03
FOREIGN.
De Lesseps Explains

GOhEa0Ss
De Lesseps Explains.
PARIS, August 2i-De Lesseps telegraphs
that he made no protest against the entrance
of British men-ofw war into TIE Suez Canal
but did protest against any infraction of the
company's regulations committed by the two
vessels after entering the canal.
Russia's Position on the Egyptian GUS
a ton.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 2d-A semi.
official statement is published that Russia
indorses an Apglo.French naval demonstra-
ton In Egyptian waters, but ON the contrary
declared that although not wishing TO oppose,
she would never encourage isolated action.
This continues to be the standpoint of Rus
sia, who aims to induce Great Britain 10 Join
the programme, and combine her action with
that of the Porte on the basis of the decisions
OF the Conference.
The Attitude of the Powers.
BERLIN,.August 2I.-Is is reported that
the Powers are willing to leave the Egyptian
question separate from the question of the
SueZ canal, as mere arrangement between
Turkey and England, subject to the final
assent of Europe.
Insists on the Proclamat Ioa-Thc Turkish
Expedition.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 2l-The British
Embassador has sent another note to the
Forte. insisting upon the issuance of the proc.
lamation declaring Arabi Pasha rebel, aasl
stating that otherwise the landing of Turkish
troops in Egypt cannot take placs. He still
hopes the proclamation will be made before
or at the moment of the arrival Of the Turk
ish troops in Egypt.
War vessels with arms and ammunition
and 1000 troops will leave Thursday or Fri.
day for Egypt.
Misconduct Of an English Picket-The
Reserves.
LONDON, August 2d.-In the Commons to.
day Sir Arthur d. Hayter, Junior Lord of
the Treasury. said the Government was with.
out official information concerning the alleged
misconduct OF company of the Sixtieth
RIFLES, guarding post on the freshly water
canal; but, according to private advices,
the fore most picket, consisting Of Cor.
poral and six men. was attacked by
hundred Bedouins in the middle of the
night. Tue picket retired, firing as it with
drew. There is 40 dou5. that the Corporal
and his men did their duty, and did it &C.
| cording to Instructions.
The manner in which tha reserves are an.
swering the call summoning them is consid.
erSi most satisfactory. To-day is the last
| day for JoiL.ng their colors. It is believed
that over 10000 men will Join.
The New French Cabinet.
PARIS, August 2i.-Ths report that the
new Ministry will comprise members of the
late Cabinet is confirmed. The following
| Ministers retain their portfolios: Cookery,
Minister of Posts and Teiesraphs Triad.
Minister Of Commences Mahy, Minister OF
Agriculture Groilbi!lot, Minister of War,
anu Admiral Jsquaberrv, Minister of Ma.
rine. Nothing is yet decided in regard to the
l sci Aggal -Ff
President Grevy had a conference on the sub,
| Jet this evening" with Senator Ducclerc.
Melville Arrives.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 2l.-Eugineer
| Melville and seamen Noros and Nindermau
have arrived at T, b,lsk. They believe Lieu
tenant Chips party wers lost in the storm
soon after leaving the Jeanette.
Got Three Months.
LONDON, August 2d.-William Mertins
the printer of the Frieheit, who was convicted
OF publishing a seditious libel in connection
with the PEenix muir Ter, has been sentenced
to three months imprisonment ut hard labor
Various Items.
| English marines have occupied Meks.
Sir Garnet Wellesley has left London fol-
Egypt.
Russia rejoins the Conference only when
the Porte says it win send troops to Egypt
The British ambassador has expressed his
satisfaction at the attitude of the Sultan In
regard to Arab Pasha.
Arabs troops attacked an English force
near Alexandria and drove in the outposts
and the British troops ran back to the forti
fed works q full mile. The Arabs captured
the guns and ammunition of the British.
The new Governor at Port Said, in his
circular to the Consuls, says. "Ths good re-
| lations formerly established with tbe Gov
suls lead me to hope that your kindly assist
ance will not fail me, especially in the diff
calf circumstances through which the country
is now passing" The Consuls have agreed
not to answer the circular.
Spain, Greece and the Netherlands will bs
invited to cooperate in thu occupation of the
Suez Canal. Italy will take the Initiative
10 proposing in the Conference for the col
lsctive occupation os the canal.
| An Alexandria dispatch says: Mounted
infantry reports Arabi's forces as collecting
beyond Fort Melrs. They seem determined t.
occupy the fort by Wednesday.
The Sultan has now resolved to declare
Arab a rebel. after the landing of the Turk
ish troops in Egypt. Lord Dutferin does moi
assent te this proviso. Negotiations on the
subject are proceeding.
| The German Government has informed the
French ambassador at Berlin of its intention
to propose in the Conference q collective pro
! lection of the Suez Canal.
An advanced picket of the Sixtieth Riff 50,
consisting OF Fix men and Corporal, me,
an Egyptian party near Alexandria and drovs
| the latter off
Il isreported that Arab has ordered house.
OF obnoxious natives at Cairo to be burned
Nioeteen non-supporters of Arab have beer
shot there.
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