Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

NOT retlre 10 cairo, out TO wan El-Daunal.
Departure of Another Detachment of
Troops From England.
PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 6. - The
transport steamer Marathon has sailed for
Egypt with detachment of the hospital coips,
a number of field hospital carts, thirteen Off
GERS and 22O men of the Royal Irish rcgi-
ment.
A ReconnOissancc-Arabi's Forces De-
1eated
LONDON. England Aug. G.-Another en-
gagement between the Egyptians and Gen.
Alison's troops took place near Ramlch Sat
urday, Gen. Alison's report of which is as fol-
lows In consequence of the persistent ma
tive reports existing the past few days that
Arab was retiring from Kafr el. Douar upon
Damanhour, determined upon reconnois-
sancc to ascertain clearly whether Arab still
held his original position strongly. The left
column commenced to advance at 445 p. H.
from the advance pickets of the Ramleh
lines, moving by both banks of the Mahmou-
dich canal ard soon came into action with
the enemy, strongly posted in II group of
palm trees ON the eastern side and
in strong defcnsible houses and gar
were carried 1t. Nyse Of the sixtietli and
soldier being killed. The enemy then took
a second position half mile in the rear, upon
the east bank of the canal. From this posi-
ion also the enemy were driven with great
loss ! accompanied the right column my
self. AS soon as the enemy observed us,
they opened fire with artillery. Ipushed on
as rapidly rs possible till reached the point
where the railway approached nearest
the Mahmoudich canal and then opened II
musketry fire upon the enemy, lining the
were dragged on the cmbankment and
Game into Action against the Enemy,s
Guns
the forty FOUNDER firing over our
heads against the point where the cnemy's
forces were beginning to appear. now
forwarded two companies to carry tie house
near the canal, and followed 1t up by throw
ing four companies still more to my left,
upon the banks and across the canal, thus
obtaining the position wished and forming
diagonal line across the canal and railway.
The enemy retired slowly. The fire of
their seven-pounders and nine centimeter
guns was speedily got under by our artillery.
The object of my reconnaissance was attain
ed and | determined to withdraw. The
movement was carried out with the most
perfect regularity and precision. The
troops fell back by alternate companies, with
the regularity of field day. Every attempt
of the enemy to advance was crushed by the
beautiful precision of the forty FOUNDER and
the steady firing of the nine Founders. The
losses of the enemy appear to have been very
great. They were so disputed that, con-
trary to the usual custom of Asialics they
,tn eli
al. As the reconnaissance was success,
our move was all l could wish. | regret
to state that our loss was somewhat heavy.
1t. Nyse was one Of the most promising Of
ficers ever met. Our total loss was four
killed and 20 wounded. The enemy was
about 1000 strong.
The Battle without Result.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 6. - In the
opinion of military men, nothing has ap-
parently been gained to compensate for the
heavy loss in killed and wounded by yestcr-
days fight
The Rebels Inactive.
ALEXANDRIA,, Aug G.-No movement
of the enemy was visible to-day. Lieuten-
ant Vyse aud the three others killed yesier-
day, were buried this afternoon with military
honors. General Graham in the steamer
Cygnet will reconnoitre the Aboukir Forts
Monday.
Anslo-Turkish Conference RumOred.
LONDON, England, Aug. Ga Vienna cor
respondent says an Anglo-Turkish convention
is practically arranged, which will define the
points on the Egyptian coast where the Turks
may disembark. 1t states the conditions on
which they will receive help from the British
are that England shall lay down the routes
which the Sultan's soldiers will be PERMITTED
to take in the march to Cairo and other places
in the interior.
Arabi's Loss, saturday.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, August Cit is esti-
mated that two to three hundred Egyptians
were killed yesterday. An officer and four
teen men of the Mustaphezinn regiment were
captured, The prisoners were offered the
option Of returning to the enemys camp.
They all refused saying there was great dis
content there. Arab has sent as prisoners to
Cairo some officers who asked what they
were fighting for. The prisoners reckon the
force at Kafr-cl-Dowar at 10000 men, A
great movement of Egyptians is reported be-
tween Suez, lsmailia, Zagazig and Cairo.
Twelve rebels were found dead in the first
line of Entertainments, nine in the second and
a large number further on.
RumOrcd Departure orTurki.h Troops
for Egypt.
CoNsTANTINOpLE, Turkey Aug. Cit is
stated on good authority that three thousand
Turks sailed tonight from Salonica for
Egypt, Via Suda Bay, and that sixteen thou
sand more are under orders for the same des-
iination. 1t is reported that the British have
intercepted courier bearing dispatches from
Arab to the Sultan.
Further Particulars Of Saturdays En-.
gagement.
LONDON, England, Aug. IA despatch
to the Daily Telegraph gives further particu-
lars OF Saturdays engagement, 1t says:
Lieutenant Nyse was shot in the left groin
and died almost Immediately. His servant
carried him off the ground amidst heavy
fire. When the British fired from both sides
OF the canal, the enemy fell into confusion
which was greatly increased when the Rifles
opened fire. One man of the 39th was shot
through the cheek, but continued in the fight
as II nothing had happened to him. The
prisoners are surprised at the kindly treat.
ment they received from the British. The
ambulance steamer worked well.
Peace and Concord.
LONDON, England. Aug. IA correspond
ent telegraphs from Consantinople that the
question of proclaiming Arab Pacha rebel
is now In fair way of being arranged. He
| says the greatest good humor prevailed on all
| sides at the sittings of the conference.
Another despatch says: The prospects of
coming to satisfactory arrangement with
the Porte are undiminished, as Said Pacha,
the Turkish prime minister, is convinced
that the British alliance must be maintained