The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-07-29
The Situation in Egypt.

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on account of the deficient water sup
ply, and it is expected that the cutting
of the canal will hasten the advance
of the British army. A meeting of
notables has deposed the Khedive
and declared war against England.
Reports of Massacre of Europeans
continue to come in from the interior.
The Porte has informed the Confer.
ence that he intends to despatch
troops to Egypt. Italy has been in
vited to cooperate with England and
France. 1t is announced that 10000
British troops will be sent to Egypt
under command of General Sir Gar
net Wolseley. M. de Lesseps declares
that urgent action is necessary to
protect the Suez Canal
The British engineers are working
with all their energy in the old Ro-
man cisterns. In another month the
Niles inundation will set at naught
Arabi's plans for cutting off the water
supply. The Khedive has issued a
proclamation pronouncing Arab Bey
a rebel. The Sultan is still evasive
on the subject of sending troops to
Egypt. The Indian contingent mill
tary will be embarked in fortnight
for Egypt. The conference Will be
held at Stamboul. Said Pacha and
Assym Pacha have both been APP
pointed delegates. Occasional incen-
diarists are found in the stieets of
Alexandria with inflammable ma
terials. A reign of terror j. said to
exist at Cairo. Even the natives are
utterly destitute and starving. The
outrages on Christians reported sur
pass anything of the Bulgarian war,
1t is thought that Arab will destroy
Cairo. He has sent a Communication
to the Sultan stating that he proposes
to protect Islam from the intidels.
The Porte is now attempting to stay
England's aggressive action until the
conference. Ragheb Pacha has been
arrested, and confessed that he was in
league with Arab.
Arabs troops evacuated Ramleh
Sunday night, and the town was oc-
cupied by British troops early Mon
day morning. Two skirmishes were
fought with Arabi's cavalry, who
were soon defeated, with but slight
loss on either side, A more decisive
battle seems imminent, as the Egypt
ians are entrenching, and seem dis
posed to stubbornly resist. In Eng
land active preparations are making
to embark the expeditionary force.
A proclamation has been posted in
Cork calling out the first army re.
serve.
There was very little change Tues
day in the situation in Egypt. Both
sides are strengthening their posi-
tions near Ramleh. At attack on
Arabi's position is delayed by diff
Guilty in bringing up heavy guns.
When these have been placed in
position an attempt will be made to
dislodge him. The Khedive has dis.
missed Arab Pacha from the minis.
try. The former has been advised to
offer terms to the rebels, to induce
them to desert Arab. 81.
Arab Pacha wrote the following
letter to Mr.. Gladstone few days
before the bombardment of Alexan-
dria, but Mr.. Gladstone did not re-
ceive it until after the bombardment
'The Koran commands us to resist il
war is waged against us. Hence,
England may rest assured that the
first gun she fires in Egypt will alb
solve Egyptians from all treaties.
The control will cease the property
of Europeans will be confscated the
canal will be destroyed, and the jehad
be preached in Syria, Arabia and
India. The first blow with which
England strikes Egypt will cause
blood to flow through the breadth OF
Asia and Africa, the responsibility
for which will be on the head of Eng
land. Egypt is still ready to be fast
friends with England, and keep her
road to India, but she must keep
within the limits of her jurisdiction.
Finally, England may rest assured
that we are determined to die for our
country"