Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-03
THE MIDDLE In EGYPT.
THE BRITISH AND TURKISH
POSITIONS STATED.
Lord Dufferin ExpIaInsEThe Sui
tan's Clever RejOInder-A Pro-
VisiOnal French MtnIstrV-A BrI.
tish Outpost SGampeded by Arabs.

tan's Clever RejOIndeF-A Pro-
EfsiOnal French MinIstrV-A BrI.
tish Outpost SGampeded by Arabs.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 2.-At the sit
ting Of the conference to day, NJ Onou, the
Russian representative, and Said Pssha, the
Turkish delegate, made declarations In be
half of their resps sctive governments. Lord
Dufferin explained England's action at AL
exandria. He said that the forts had been
destroyed solely as a measure of defense,
and that the steps which followed were i'm
posed by necessity. England's sole object
was to restore order, to secure the free navi-
CATION OF the Suez canal, and to restore the
authority OF the Khedive. While reserving
liberty Of action, events might render It
necessary for England to accept the co-ope-
ration of any power ready to give It. Lord
Duferin added: owe also accept the Sui
tan's friendly aid. We are glad to be re-
heved OF the uncertainty regarding the real
intentions of the Sultan, caused by the deco
ration bestowed by him upon Arabi Pasha.
issued, supporting the authority Of the Khe-
dive and declaring Arab Pasha rebel"
The Ottoman Plenipotentiaries made the
following declaration:
We have taken note of the communics-
tions of Lord Dufferin and of each member
OF the conference regarding the point that
England is obliged to land troops in Egypt
In consequence OF the inaction of the Porte.
The Ottoman representatives are of the
opinion that action on the part of the Sultan
would be more practical and eficacious
than action by England. The assertion of
inaction on the part of the Porte is unbound.
ed, as after the presentation OF the identical
note the Porte agreed to take part in the
conference and to dispatch troops to Egvpt.
secondly. The resolution of the Porte to
dispatch troops to Egypt was based upon
the tenor OF the identical note and satisfied
the powers.
But the attitude adopted by England in
subordinating her action OF cooperation to
the proclamation of Arab Pasha as a
rebel is not in accordance with the
satisfaction expressed by the powers.
"Thirdly. The Porte never declined the
assistance of the powers to maintain the
statu quo, which was proved by Turkeys
accepting the conditions of the identical
note relating TO the future of Egypt.
# OuTIulTs htRAFuluE Tue issue OF g proc
lamation declaring Arab Pasha a rebel, the
Porte hopes that the conference will approve
of the proclamation being issued stimuli
taneouslY with the presence of Ottoman
troops in Egypt, in order to obtain an
efficacious and practical result whenever
the disorders require the adoption of rigor-
GUS measures. AS the proclamation is to
explain the situation and to impeach a sub
ject of the Sultan, who was decorated at
moment when, manifesting fidelity, It
must derive its force from the immediate
cooperation of the imperial troops, whose
absence at its PRONUNCIATION would render
the provisions of the proclamation barren
of result and aggravate the present state of
things.
"The conference will recognize in the
Porte sincere desire to restore order and
to establish loyal understanding with the
powers "
PARIS, August 2-The report that a
new Provincial Ministry would be formed
merely to carry on the public business, com
prisIng several members of the late Cabinet,
is confirmed. The following Ministers re-
tain portfolios: M. Cochery, Minis
ter of Posts and Telegraph, NJ
Iirsrd. Minister Minister OF Commerce;
Billot, Minister of War, and Admiral Jaure
quiberrY, Minister Of Marine. Nothing has
yet been decided as regards the selection Of
the remainder. President Grevy had
conference on the subject this evening with
Senator DuClerie.
De Lesseps telegraphs that he has made
no protest against the entrance of British
men -of-war into the Suez canal, but he
protested against the infrsction of the COM
panY's regulations committed by vessel
after entering the canal.
LONDON, August 2.-The Times cores
pondent at Paris says: "It is highly prob
able that Nj. de Freycinet will resume the
premiership. This was seriously talked of
at meeting OF Senators and Deputies last
evening"
The Posts Alexandra correspondent
telegrsphs that the rebel camp has been
moved five miles nearer to the British
outposts, two miles in advance of the main
body.
The NeaOS says it is informed that the gov
ernment possesses evidence of the com
plicity Of the Porte with Arab Pasha, both
before and after the latter's assumption of
active hostility toward England and the
Khedive, and that documents on the sub
ject may eventually be submitted to Parlia-
ment
An outpost at Alexandria was stampeded
by Arabs last night. They threw down their
guns and ran, some Of them, passing the re-
serve picket station, ran into the camp with
all sorts OF extravagant stories of the mag
nitude Of the force that was pursuing
them. A small panic was the
result, but it soon turned out
that the Arabs merely picked up the guns
and ammunition thrown away by the
frightened British soldiers and returned
whence they came. The strength of the
outpost is variously stated from a CORPORAL
and six men of the Sixtieth Rifles to a full
company Of that regiment
A dispatch from Port Said to Reuters
Telegram Company says: "British men Of
war strongly occupy the Suez canal here,
at Ismailia and at Suez. All Europeans have
left Suez. Only four French men-of-war
remain in Egyptian waters"
The transport Calabria departed at 2:30
O'Clock this afternoon for Alexandria direct.
Lieutenant General Sir Garnet Wolseley is
on board.
ALEXANDRIA, August at is reported
that Arab Pssha has ordered the houses of
obnoxious natives in Cairo to be burned.
Nineteen natives who refuse to recognize
the authority OF Arab Pasha have been shot
at Cairo.
ST. PETERSBURG, August "A semi
official statement is made public that Rus
sia never indorsed the Anglo French naval
demonstration in Egyptian waters, but,
ON the contrary, declared that, al
though not wishing to oppose, she
would never encourage, isolated ac-
ton. This continues to be the stand
point OF Russia, who aims to induce Great
Britain again to join in the European pro-
gramme and to combine her action with
that of the Porte on the basis of the dscfs-
ions OF the conference.