Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-03
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ALEXANDRIA, August L-Mbrtoe9 ifOhn
the Inconstant, the Defence and the In
visible have landed at Gabari and Evsre'
and were conveyed by trafn to Aakswick,
which they occupied. A scare took place
last evening. There is o clump Of trees on
the Sweet Water canal, bank in the centre
of the British line of out-posts, which wers
guarded by o company Of the Sixteenth
Rifles. The men were duly posted there
last evening, and contioned by Major
General Alison as to the necessity OF main
tanning absolute steadiness, and were
ordered, in the event OF an attack In force,
to fall back in order on barracaded house
by the side of the canal. These instruct.
ions were apparently fully understood and
the General left satisfied.
About O'Clock in the morning, the
enemy suddenly appeared on the left
of our out post With in
fantry and cavalry. They had approach.
ed very rapidly and unobseryed, aud be.
fore our men had time to check their ad-
vance, they charged the clump OF trees at
a great pace. The rifles fired single vol.
ley and then broke and ran along the bank
of the canal.
The outlook would seem to have been
very defective, and worse still, the retreat
ing troops neglected all orders concerning
the rallyIng point, and never stopped until
they had reached the fortified water works
hill, about mile distant. Four OF them
even ran till they reached camp. They
spread all sorts of ridiculous rumors. such
as they lost all their comrades, had last
seen Major Ward surrounded By the
enemy, and similar nonsense.
A company instantly moved forward TO
the bank OF the canal. The enemy had ap-
parently not followed the fugitives, but
had taken the rifles they had thrown away
in their flight, and secured their reserve Of
ammunition. .....
ALEXANDRIA, August 1.-The advanced
ptckst of the sixtieth rifles consisted OF
only six men and corporal and succeed
Ell in driving the enemy of.
ALEXANDRIA, August lit is reported
that Arab Pasha has ordered the houses Of
obnoxious natives in Cairo to he burned.
Nineteen natives who refused TO recognize
the authority of Arab Pasha have been
shot at Cairo.
what Ne LessePs Baya
PARIS, August Ode Lesseps telegraphs
that he has made no protest against the
entrance of British man-ofwar into the
Suez Canal. but that he protested against
the infractions of the company's regula.
lions, committed by the vessels after en-.
tering the canal.
huS8ASs
Sr. PETERSBURG, August 2.-Russia has
consented that Onow should renew his At
tendance ut the conference, only when the
Porte announced his readiness to send
Turkish troops to Egypt.
ST. PETERSBURG, August A semi-of-
fetal statement is published that Russia
never endorsed the Anglo-French Naval
demonstration in Egyptian waters, but on
the contrary, declared, although not wish.
ing TO oppose she would never encourage
isolated action.
What They are willing 60 De.
BERLIN, August lit is reported the
powers are willing TO leave the Egyptian
question, as distinguished from the
question OF the SueZ canal, for arrange
ment between Turkey and England, sub
iect to the final assent OF Europe.
The Situation.
CoysrAsrrSopLE, August 1.-THE British
ambassador has sent another note to the
Porte, insisting upon the issuance OF the
proclamation declaring Arab Pasha rebel
and stating that otherwise the landing OF
Turkish troops in Egypt, cannot take
place. He still hopes the proclamation
will be made before or at the moment OF
arrival of Turkish troops in Egypt. Arms
end ammunition and !, 600 troops will leave
Thursday or Friday for Egypt.
At the sitting Of the conference, to-day:
Oman, the Russian representative, and Said
Pasha, the Turkish delegate, made decla'
rations on behalf OF their respective gov
ernments Lord Dufferin explained Eng
lands action at Alexandra and said the
forts had been destroyed solely a. meas,
ure of defence, and the stepswhich followed
were impressed by the force OF the situa'
ton. Englands sole object was to restore
peace and order and to secure the free navi-
cation of the Suez canal, and restore the
authority OF the Khedive. While reserving
liberty OF such action, events might render
it necessary for England TO accept cooper
alton of any power ready TO give it. Lord Duf-
FERN said We accept the Sultan's friend
" aid. We are glad to be relieved OF the
uncertainty regarding the real intentions
of the Sultan, caused by the decoration
bestowed upon Arab Pacha. We still re.
quire that the proclamation be issued sup:
porting the authority OF the khedive, and
declaring Arab Pacha rebel.
Preparing for War.
ALEXANDRIA, August Ut Is understood
Arab Pssha, in his proclamation, insists
upon all natives leaving the service OF
Europeans, rs he intends TO make an at
tack i'm force, and will treat natives in
European employ as Christians.