, 1882-07-26
T F G r 3 NJ s.
ST. THOMAS STATION.

New York, 18th July.-Gpnpral Grant
has expressed his approval of the action of
England i'll regard to Egypt, and recon-
mendS the establishment Of a British pro.
tectOrate over that country.
The co operation of the American Men
OF Wa in maintaining order in Alexandria
has produced Il pleasing impression in Eng
land. All Alexandria despatch says that
the troops which compose the Army of Ara
bi PaSha are merely d mOngrel and disaf-
fected crowd.
A London telegram states that growing
dissatisfaction with Admiral SeymOur's
conduct is felt in England.
In the House Of Commons M. Gladstone
replying 10 "A Conservative Interpolation
ON the subject said be wou'd accept ii g
responsibility for Admiral Seym0urs
acts.
1t is stated that Mr.. John Bright's resig-
nation will cause a general reorganization
of the Clbinet.
Addressing the French Chamber of De-
puties yesterday on the Il .yptian question,
M. de Freycinet said that the late maSSa-
ere of French subjects at Alexandria now
j~uStifeS intervention in Egyptian affairs;
but previously, from prudent motives, the
Government would only cooperate with
the rest of Europe in the matter.
He declared that the alliance with Eng
land is mistaken, and said that Turkey
will probably now intervene, otherwise
FralRe and England Will do so.
M. Gambetta spoke in approval of the
maintenance of the British alliance and
criticized the smalll,eSS of the credits vOt-
ed for war preparations; but di>approved
of the project of turkish intervention.
New York, Goth July-Imporlers of SUI
gar are complaining that the discussion
of the tariff is causing a StagnatiOn of trade
at this usually active period. A reduction
of the tariff on sugar is generally favOured,
and polariscOpe tests are objected to.
General Grant has written to General
Romero, Mexican Minister to Washington
opposing the alleged attempt on the part
OF General Barri0S, President OF the Re
public of Guatemala, to involve the United
States in a quarrel with Mexico.
A telegram from Alexandria says that
excepting twenty Germans, every foreigner
has left the city. Arab PaSha has re-
treated toward~ the South, he declares
that he is SIMPLY maintaining the Sultan's
honour.
M. de Lesseps has had an interview with
the Khedive respecting the safety Of the
Supz Canal.
In the House of Commons yesterday, the
Government announced that the Suez
Canal ports are under efficient protection.
The "Times" in an editorial says that
the Porte hesitation in dealing with the
question of intervention in Egypt, forces
England to take action in the matter, and
therefore there should be no further delay
in sending troops thither.
A Paris despatch states that the Cham
Der of Deputies has voted the credit de-
manded for operations i'll Egypt.
The French Ministry having been de.
featpd on the bill for creating a Central
Marie inPariS has rendered its resignation,
which has not been accepted. lti thought
that there is no chance for M. Gambetta.
NJ. Jules Simon has retired from his
connection with the " GauloiS" newSpal er,
which is now a ROya.iSt organ.
London news reports that the arrears
bill has passed through Committee of the
House of Commons.
The prospects of the crops in Ireland
are gloomy.
The body of the late Earl Crawford and
Balcarres, which was stolen from the
mauSoleum at Dunecht, has been discovered
The death is reported of the mother of
NJ. Gambetta.
London 2Oth.-The stock of sugar at the
four home ports on the 10Th instant, was
24I, 900 tons against 1920 tons at the
corresponding period last year.
New York, July 2 'st.-PariS news re-
ports that the resignation Of NJ. Goblet,
Minister of the Interior, has been accepted.
The Chamber of Deputies has voted con-