Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-25
AMERICANS IN EGYPT.
Admiral Nicholson Makes q Report 10
the Navy Depsrtmens.

WARRINGTON. July a.
Rear Admiral Nicholson. commanding the
European station, makes the following report
to the navy department. upon the state Of At
fairs at Alexandra, Egypt. under date OF
July ). 1882:
s'The riot that occurred the 18th, was GER
taiDly accidental. 1t progressed nearly two
hours before becoming alarming, after that
time, a. the news spread among the populace.
it became fanatic, and all foreigners met on
the streets were assaulted. Originally the
dispute was between a Greek Malteze and an
Arab The rioters were augmented by the
Bedouins residing outside the walls, who
rushed into the town for plumber and pillage.
This the authorities stopped soon as possible
BY closing the city gates. Since the day of
the riot panic has existed among the for
eigners, and their exodus has been very
great. At present the city has but few
residents besides its native population, and
the city is quiet and orderly.
On the first instant called upon the gov
ernor, (Omar Pasha) and stated as America
was at peace with his country did not con-
slider il proper that A American naval officers
Gin order to prevent insult or attack should
be obliged to visit the shore out of their
uniform, aud asked whether il be safe for
them TO go there in uniforms. He replied he
thought it safe provided they came ashore in
the day and did not visit the outskirts, but
to make sure he would detail an officer of his
guard to accompany any and all officers from
the fleet who might wish to land, which offer
l accepted, and accordingly issued a special
order for officers to visit Alexandria only be-
tween 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ, and then only
in uniform and in company with an officer of
the Egyptian army.
On the third instant all the memo ar in
port dressed ship with the Turkish flag at the
main from A. NJ. until sunset, and the flag
ships firing a salute of 81 guns at noon in
celebration of the birthday of the Sultan
This was done at the request of Dervisch
Pasha. On the third instant notified the
Egyptian authorities and all nationalities
ashore and afioat, that the next day being the
national anniversary of our independence
should dress the ship from sunrise to sunset
and fire salute of 81 guns at noon, and
requesting them TO join u.s. this was DONE
and venture to say never before has so
grand, as well as beautiful celebration been
seen.
On the 4th I called upon the Egyptian
vice admiral on shore. and he returned the
call the same day. On the 9Th Senlificar
Pasha, governor, returned my call of the list,
he having been appointed in the place of
Omar Pasha, who was granted leave of alb
sence. The only Americans I can learn of
at present in Egypt are two missionaries on
board ship, one man from New Orleans on
board shin. Judge Farman of mixed court on
shore at Alexandria; c. Long. acting consul
lar agent, Alexandria, on shore at Alexan-
dria; Gen. Stone and family. in the service
of the khedive, on shore at Cairo; also few
refugees on board who are servants employ
ed by the late consular agent, Baron Ma
nafee. Consul general of Sweden has called
on board to return thanks for an offer of re-
fuge. which offer will be accepted in case of
necessity, Sweden having no vessels in
port. Another letter was received from
Rear Admiral Nicholson dated at Alexan-
drla, June Sd, inclosing copies of letters
from Commander Batcheller. commanding
the Galena, reporting the course pursued BY
him since the arrival of the Galena at Alex
andria, which action Admiral Nicholson has
approved
Nicholson states that since his arrival at
Alexandra he has given refuge to all per-
sons of any nationality asking protection,
whose country has no vessel of war in port
Also reports June 80, that there are not.
more than six Americans in Egypt, and of
these majority held Office
Admiral Nicholson says he will remain at
Alexandria while need for so doing exists,
and will disperse the squadron as soon as it
can be done without prejudice to American
interests.
Commander Bachelors letters give de-
tails of his receiving on board the Galena
and caring for all who claimed American
citizenship. besides certain Austrian and Ger
man subjects. He was obliged on the 18th
of June to hire an Italian vessel on which to
place many refugees until they could pro-
cure passage to other ports.