, 1882-08-09
It e L E G r a NJ S.
ST. THOMAS S

d. 1 hOhAS oIA11ONs
New York, August 1st.-In the British
House of Lords the Marquis of Salisbury
introduced several amendments in the
Irish arrears bill making the consent of
the landlords necessary in giving relief
and also compensation TO the tenant when
latter sells out.
The amendments were passed nOtwith-
standing a strong Liberal protest.
Lord C~arlingford declared that these
amendments would have the effect of nu-
living the bill. On the bill beipg return
ed to the House Of Commons Mr.. Glad
stone declared his intention to resist the
decision of the Upper House.
Telegraphic dispatches from Alexan-
dria report that two thousand Egyptian
notdbles have petitioned the Sultan to
upheld the authority of Arab Bey.
1t is also reported that the French Con
sui has ordered the withdrawal of the
Fleet from Egyptian waters.
The "L0mdOn Times" III an editorial
expresses the opinion that the cooperation
OF Turkey was a mere blind to thwart
the operations Of the British, 1t also
states that Arab Bey has instructed the
Bedouin to obey M. de LeSseps.
1t is announced that the Khediye has
authorized the British to occupy the Canal.
New York August acknowledgements
from Alexandria announces that the Bri-
fish fleet has commenced the lombard
ment Of Ab0ukir.
Dispatches state that while Midship,
man de Chair Of II. NJ. s.. "Alexandra,"
with important dispatches, was being es-
corted by Il body Of the KhedIve's guards
he was betrayed by them. 1t is further
asserted that rank tredchery prevails
amongst all classes of Egyptians.
Constantinople new announces that
the Porte has refused to declare Arab
Bey a rebel until the Turkish troops have
landed in Egypt.
The London "Timesn in an editorial
expresses the opinion that Turkey cannot
now send troops to Egypt, except as
subordinate to England and the English.
A despatch from the London correSpOn-
dent OF the "Manchester Guardian" states
that Admiral Seymour will be compelled
to accept Turkish aid unless the conditions
demanded by him are complied with.
Paris advices report that Presidents
Leon Say and Jules Ferry are in consulta-
ton with President Gr6vy respecting the
formation Of a new Cabinet.
A London despatch reports that the
amendments passed by the House of Lords
to the Arrears Bill will probably cause 81
ministerial crisis.
Cetewayo, the ex-Zulu King, has arrived
in England.
New York August 3rd-London news
announces that Sir Garnet Wolsely has
sailed for Alexandria to assume command
of the troops in Egypt.
Lord Dutferin, speaking at the European
conference, now being held at CONSTANT
nople, fully explained the position which
Eng nd had taken, and stated that the
Commandment was simply q defensive
action, the sole object being the restoration
of peace, the maintenance of the Khedive's
authority, and the preservation OF the
SueZ Canal.
England will accept the Sultan's assist.
apce on condition that Arab Bey is de-
clared a rebel.
Russia has been reassured, and reJolns
the Conference, but ~discOurages any isOlat-
ed action being taken in the affairs OF
Egypt.
London kilograms state that the pro-
prietor of the "Freiheit" has been sentenc'
ed to three months Imprisonment for
publishing an article commencing the
action of the Phoenix Park murderers.
Paris dispatches report that M. Grevy
is in consultation with Senator Duclerc
and that Ministers Cookery, Tirard, Many,
Billot..and Jauregniberry will retain their
~ortRolina