Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE EGYPTIAN WAR CLOUD.


Prenaratious Goinx on IT Alexanaria.
ALEXANDRIA, July Z.
Work ON the Notifications was completely
stopped during the Reconnaissance yesterday
Ninety eight guns were observed bearing on
the hsrbor. The officials remaining At the
British consulate, and British subjects in the
employ of the Egyptian government, embark
today. ALI merchant vessels have gone to
the outer harbor.
French agent has been instructed to do his
utmost to prevent hostiliiies. meeting OF
consuls has been held with the object of try
ing to induce Ragheb Pasha. the president Of
the council, TO give a more conciliatory re-
ply to the communication from Admiral
Seymour. The English consul declined to
attend the meeting or entertain any sugses-
ton to obtain the consent of Admiral Sev-
mour to the mediatory proposals.
Admiral Seymour has ordered the Eastern
Telegraph office closed tonight.
The French admiral received orders to
conform with the English if the latter open
fire.
With reference to the meeting of consuls
today Admiral Seymour said that the pro-
testations of Arab Pashs could no longer be
relied upon, but il the consuis could induce
the military party to completely stop WORKS
his object could be obtained.
Progress of the Interuecine War IN
Egypt.
The Egyptians. under Gen. Yussuf. have
attacked the false prophet and have been de-
feated. They lost 1000 men, guns and
5000 rifles. The false prophet with 1000
men is marching on Senaar.
The Repression Bill-A Clause Defeated.
LONDON, July Z.
In Commons this afternoon during the re-
port of the repression bill Gladstone said the
government had taken measures unknown TO
Parliament to operate against secret societies.
An amendment offered by Trevelyn, Chief
Secretary of Ireland. to limit right of search
TO day time except in case of secret societies
was strongly opposed by conservatives and
others. Gladstone declared that if the amend
ment was rejected he v Oud have to consider
his personal position involved. The amend
ment was rejected 207 to 1874.
The report on the repression bill finished
at IL p. NJ. Trevellyn moved the third
reading which was carried. In the House of
Lords, tonight, the repression bill passed the
first reading.
aratiOns.
The military preparations continue. All
officers of the battalion of Scots guards are
ordered to rejoin their regiment Two bat
talions at Aldershot are ordered to embark
for Egypt tomorrow and four others have
been warned to be in readiness for embark
alton. The war Office has ordered the prep
aration of tubular wells capable of supplying
two and one half million gallons of water
daily. Rear Admiral Anthony Hoskins, one
of the junior lords of admiralty, has been
nominated for second officer in command of
the naval operations. He will probably pro-
ably proceed at once to Egypt.
Sudden Death of Gen. Skobeloh.
A dispatch from Moscow announces the
sudden death of Gen. SkobelOtf. at Hotel
Dussoux. His death was due to heart dis
ease. The funeral will occur the 9th inst.
Statement Denied.
In Commons this afternoon Harcourt de-
MED the statement that blood hounds would
be used in Ireland for tracking murderers.
Resignation of Minister Pope.
OTTAWA, July !.
Hon. James Colledge Pope has resigned
his position as minister of marine and fish
cries and has been succeeded by Mr. Nc
Lellan.
NIhilism in Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, July I.
1t is stated that 5000 copies of revolu-
tionary proclamation, printed bv secret
press, and signed by Nicholas Constontin-
vich. cousin of the Emperor, has been dis
covered at the ministry of marine, and on its
discovery the director of the department
suicided.
Steamer Sailed.
MALTA, July 7.
British despatch steamer Calamis has sailed
for Brindisi to bring Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood
here.
Heavy Reward Offered.
DUBLIN, July Z.
Five hundred fresh placards Offering co.
900 pounds reward for discovery of the MUIR
derers of Cav endish and Burke has been
posted today.