The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-08-02
EGYPT.

Alexandria. 1.-The governor of
AssloOt, with 1000 men, is holding
the town for the Khedive. AssiOot
is the capital and largest city in
Upper Egypt. 1t is the most impor-
tant military station south Of Cairo
and controls communication with
DarfOur and Senaale. a rebel Off
cial telegram says MidShipman De
Share was taken before Arab
PaSha. who ordered him sent to
Cairo, and to be well treated. He is
now comfortably lodged there and
mas been allowed to write to his
relatives. Arab Pasha has offered
500 for the head of MerrIce Bay.
London, IA telegram from re-
bel sources at Cairo states that the
rebel government is maintaining
refugees from Alexandria. Native
Journals comment favorably upon
John Bright's resignation from the
British cabinet.
In the Commons, last evening.
government consented, after a long
discussion, to modify HartingtOn's
motion approving the dispatch to
Egypt of 5000 Iadian TROOPS, with
reserve of 1,500 men, so as to
leave the question Of charging the
cost Of the expedition on the Indian
finances open for future discussion.
1t is stated that Government is
negotiating The LAYING of a cable
from Alexandria 10 Port Said.
The Dali NeIoS considers that
England must, in common prud-
ence, prevent Turkish troops from
landing in Egypt.
Dublin, 1.-The second battalion
of the COldstream Guards have en-
barked for Egypt.
Malta, 1.-The Seyenty-ffth regi-
ment has embarked for Egypt.
Madrid, IA statement is pub
lished refHting the assertion of for
eign journals that Spain is unable to
furnish transports for 25,OOo men TO
Egypt.
Ramleh, IA reconnaissance
made on the AbOukir road, to-day,
report that Arab Pasha's Vidette
are in close proximity to the works,
The display of white flags on the
forts is mere farce. The rebels are
strengthening their lines near Lake
MareOtis. Scouts report seeing
Arab Pasha in camp with several
European prisoners.
p.m.-(funs on our right have
Just opened fire.
ConstantInOple. 1.-Orders have
been given TO accelerate military
preparations with a view TO the i'm
mediate departure of troops for
Egypt. The conference will meet
on Wednesday or Thursday, TO re-
ceive OaOu'S communication ex-
planning Russia'S motives in alb
staining from the deliberations of
the conference.
The Porte, replying to Lord Duff
FERNS demand that the Sultan pro-
claim Arab PaSha rebel, states
that suCa proclamation can only be
issued according to the exigencies
or the situation, and after the ar
rival OF Ottoman troops in Egypt.
Greek troops have occupied the
Turkish village Scarla near the from
tier. The Porte has demanded an
explanation
The British ambassador has ex
pressed satisfaction at the new att
tude Of the Sultan in regard to Arab
Pasha. The Sultan has now re-
solved TO declare Arab a rebel after
landing Turkish troops in Egypt.
Lord DufferiR does not assent to
Unis proYiso. Negotiations on the
subject are proceeding.
1t has been indefinitely resolved
not to send any troops from here OF
from the Dardanelles to Egypt, but
three batteries will leave SaIOnica on
Thursday, two ships being prepared
for troops at the arsenal. The total
naval force consists of fifteen war
vessels. The Porte has intelligence
from Suez that the British are pro
jecting its occupation.
Alexandria, I.-Arabi Pasha has
ordered a troop of cavalry to escort
Stone Pasha's family to Ismalia.
Stone Pasha is greatly relievep
thereby.
The rebel camp moved five miles
nearer us with Outposts two miles
in advance of the main body.
London, Ian Alexandria dis
patch says that mounted infantry
reports Arab is collecting troops be-
yond Fort Meks. They seem deter
mined to occupy the fort on Wednes-