Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-12
THE WAR CLOUD
which Burst Over the Land OF the
Pharaohs Yesterday.
Terrible Work Done at Alexandria-Ih
British Guns Blow the Egyptian
Forts to Pieces-forty British
Wounded.
EGYPTIAN LOSS VERY SEVERE.

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Wounded.
EGYPTIAN LOSS VERY SEVERE.
ALEXANDRIA, July lis P. M.-The singal
has been hoisted for the feet to clear for
action inside the harbor. Beginning from
Fort Phoras lie the Temerare, Alexandria.
Superb, Sultan and Inhexible. Hese.pn
board the Inflexible all is ready for.actiodS
Numerous wind sails for ventilation be-
tween the decks during the action form
strange look as they lower far above the
sombre turretS. We shall see the hottest
fight. A large contingent will disembark
from the flag ship if required, to complete
the dismantlement of the forts. Major
Tulloch, the military attache, will accom-
pany the Shore brigade he has in fire.
ouent reconnoissances and obtained COM
plete information as to the forts in each.
Calling and Nerdenfeldt guns will cover
their movements. Lying behind the iron
clads are the Bittern, Decoy, Bygnet and
Candor gunboats, all outside of the range OF
fire of the batteries. Behind them again is
AGreat Fleet Of Steamers
living there ID await the results. The
Austrian and German war steamers appear
to be at last getting ready to move outside.
At II o'clock the Invincible, Monarch and
Penelope moved out and a. chored outside
the harbor. The scene now was simpressiye
in high degree. Slowly all the foreign
steamers moved from their berths and
steamed out OF the harbor. The merchant
steamers presented no order, but the war
ships of various nations stained out IN
suuadrons, saluting as they passed the ad-
miral's flag, the bands playing the national
airs. Scarcely breath OF wind was blow
ing, and the various ensigns dropped
against the masts. The bright Eastern
sky overhead, the deep blue sea, the white
clothed crews clustering in the rigging, and
the knowledge of the change which would
soon take place rendered the stately pro-
cession of war ships extremely mpres-
sive. The merchant steamers were all
crowded with refugees. BY half-past IL
American Squadron Of Three ships,
two Russian vessels, one Austrian and one
German alone remained. At one o'clock
steam launch, towing large boat full OF
Egyptian officials is seen approaching the
flag ship 1t contains Ragheib Pacha and
other members OF the past and present
| ministery. They were received by Ad-
miral and Hon. Mr.. Lamban, Flag Lieu
tenant and Guard of Marines, the band
| playing and general salute being fired.
| 1t at once appeared they had not received
| the Admiral's letter and had come off to
| inquire the reason for the hostile prepara-
tions. The interview was conducted with
great courtesy on both sides, but the
| Egyptian officials looked black indeed upon
the Admiral, informing them he had sent
| in demand that the fort commanding the
| harbor be Immediately dismantled. The
members of the deputation
| Talked Somewhat EsettedIy
.s,uonG thsnse4Ses fsi Tnrklsh, discussing
apparently what Arab would say to the
| demand. They inquired who would be
deputed to dismantle the forts. While
| this conversation was going on the Ad-
mirars letter, which had followed them
from the Khedives yacht, Mahroussa, was
brought on board and handed to them.
They then returned on shore to consider
the matter in the Council Of the Ministers,
and will reply before five o'clock this even
| ing. While the Director OF Customs was
coming on board the Tanjore, he was
stopped by the guard of soldiers, who took
| him and the cash chest which was being
| carried with him, before Arab. The latter
demanded the money should be handed
| him. The Director of Customs refused to
do this, whereupon Arab took possession,
saying it was time the Director was sent
on board under an escort. In several IN
stances Europeans had great difficulty in
getting away. Two English engineers on
the tug Champini were
Seized by the Arab Crew,
and were being carried off when gunboat
battery started in pursuit and rescued
them. The last three Englishmen on board
we're the Counsel, Manager of Water Works
and Secretary of the Port. On the Invinc-
ible everything is ready for action. The
water tight compartments are closed, the
| topmast is struck, sand bags are piled on
the upper battery deck to protect the men
| working Gatling guns and ritlemen posted
there. We shall probably engage the forts
at close quarters. Our medium and small
arms men will be able to do much to keep
down the fire OF the enemy's guns. They
are doubtless taking our range at present.
but will be deceived If they think we shall
fight from our present mooring. The In
yinCible is anchored opposite the Mex fort,
in the outer harbor, and the Monarch close
bv. In the fort and on the adjoining works
are seven heavy ritied guns bearing on the
| feet.
| All IL Ready for Action.
The guns are trained on the forts in
readiness for instant work, should the lat
ter take the iniative. The best spirit pre-
walls among the officers and men. All the
movements are conducted quietly and
without fuss. The khedlve declined an
invitation of the British Consul General to
embark on the English ships, saying that
he could not afford to give his enemies an
opportunity of saying that he deserted his
post.
LONDON, July IA correspondent on
board the Inyincible telegraphs as follows
ALEXANDRIA, July 11.-7:40 A. M.-The
Alexander, Sultan and Superb opened the
fire upon the Notifications. The batteries
at once replied, but their shots at first fell
short of the ships The rest of the fleet
then Joined in, and the action became gen
eral. After twenty minutes cannonade
two of the forts ceased firing. Fort Pharos
appears TO be much damaged. The ships,
as far as can be perceived, have not suffered
any damage.
Turkey Not In the Fight.
PARIS July 1.-THE Turkish minister has
officially informed Defreyunat that Turkey
will not send troops to Egypt.
The Fight Progresses.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Standards cores
pondent on "Invincible" telegraphs the
following:
ALEXANDRIA, July IL, 9:l0 A. ATTACK
on forts has now been kept up two hours.
Smoke hangs over the town, along the line
fof shore batteries, and among ships, andits
/ difficult TO see what damage have
been done. Iii is certain, however, that
the enemy has suffered very heavy. Fort
Marsael Kanat has been blown up by fire
1 f-.x. otbar hotfarias The forts slack.
ening their fire. The top of the tower of
Fort PharoS has been carried away, and
many guns have been dismounted on the
other forts. The flag of Geneva and red cross
is flying over the hospital in the city.
Dutch and Greek flags are hoisted over their
respective eonsulates. At the beginning OF
the bombardment immense excitement was