The Portland daily press., 1882-07-31
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England Establishes a Censor
ship Over Gable Messages.
De LESSEPS' COURSE RE-
GARDING THE SUEz CA
NAL CONDEMNED.
Chiefs of Bed0uin Tribes Sub
miting to the Rebels.

Arab Dons the Green and Robe
Turban.
ALEXANDRIA, July 29.-The attendants of
the del gates from Kafr ell Dwar state that
there Il grsit want of food in Arab Pasha's
camp, es13 hat many of the troops are tired OF
Ministers, lasting two hours. They said they
had come to express the resolution OF the whole
country, to resist foreign aggression to the end.
A meeting of leading European merchants
was held to-day, when three resolutions were
passed, the first expressing want Of confidence
in the native police; the second expressing dis
approval Of the free circulation OF the natives
to and from the city, thus affording Arab Pasha
means of infamiBg the passions Of the people,
and the third demanding that every native give
proof of his means of subsistence. This last
resolution is aimed at the spies and emissaries
of Arab Pssha.
Capt. Fisher has constructed shore going
iron clad on rails, similar to those used during
the American civil war. 1t consists OF six
trucks protected with iron shields, with an en-
gine in the centre. A Nordenfeldt gun looks
over the bows on the leading trucks. 1t is also
field guns, and will be manned by three COM
panies of blue jackets.
A train provided with mines, electric gear
and all appliances for laying down or destroy
ing rails will prcceed to the railway junction,
within two miles of Arab Pasha's lines, and
will seize and ,cupy and fortify that important
point. 1 have just returned from reconnolr-
sance on an armor clad train. Very useful in
formation has been obtained, but the expedi-
ton failed to obtain the large result expected,
owing to the tain being stopped by break in
the line.
Many prisoners are arrested on false charges
preferred iD some instances, by Europeans,
two of whom have been placed in custody for
perjury, and another has been condemned to a
years imprisonment in the Bastinado and to
pay fine Of seven pounds. At the execution
of native criminal to-day 5C0 Arabs, 100 un-
armed Europeans and 80 native armed police
were present. Prior to the execution Sheik
employed by the authorities oxhorted the pee
pie to have no fear. After the prisoner had
been shot native tried to incite the crowd to
violence, saying there was now an opportunity
of cutting the throats of the Europeans. He
was promptly seized.
PARIS, July 30.-In consequence of the re-
lection by the Chamber of the motion for a
vote of credit all movements of the troops and
fleet have been stopped and Admiral Conrad,
commanding the French fleet in Egyptian
waters, has been ordered to maintain strict
neutrality.
The Gambettist journal advise President
Grevey to summon Mr.. Brisson, President of
the Chamber of Deputies, to form new Cabi-
net 1t is doubtful, however, whether Brlsson
would accept such a charge. The crisis is likely
to last several days.
to the Exchange Telegraph company from AL
exandria states that the fort at Gabari was de-
stroyed this morning.
A report was current on the Stock Exchange
that Spain's desire for admission to the discus
sions Of the Eastern question is supported by
Germany.
CoNsTANTINorLE, July 29.-The Sultan, re-
plying to verbal representations of Lord Duff
ferin, the British Ambassador, requesting the
immediate issue of a proclamation against Ar
abb Pasha, stated that such demand cannot
be made by England alone, but should pre-
ceed from the Conference of the Powers, in
which case it would receive due consideration.
Herr Won Hirschfeld, the German representa-
tive, was instructed yesterday from Berlin to
recommend the Sultan to issue the proclama-
tion declaring Arab Pasha rebel, demanded
by England.
which will enable the Porte to dispatch 20,C~1
men to Egypt in successive detachments.
LONDON, July GA dispatch from Con-
stantinople to the Timeg says the Russian
Charge d'Affaires has been ordered by his gov
ernment not to attend any more meetings of
the Conference until he has received detailed
Instructions
The correspondent of the Times at Alexan-
dria telegraphs that a large powder magazine
at Mckberrom, from which, it was said Arab
Pasha had recently taken stores, has just been
blown up by the British.
PARIS, July 29.-The journal des Debate
says England, who, at her own cost and risk,
re-establishes order in Egypt,w not do so gra-
tuitously. She. will be right.
Tba hina ain nj a nc tS nd II ha
Chambers for a credit for the protection of the
Suez Canal.
LONDON, July 39.-The Globe says it learns
that G n. Sir Garnet Wolseley, who has been
designated to take command of the British
force in Egypt, is rather seriously indisposed.
ALEXANDRIA, July 29.-Osman Pasha, Rifki
and twenty-sx Circassian officers, who were
implicated in the recent plot to assassinate
Arab Pasha, arrived here today from Constan-
tinople, having been summoned by telegraph
by the Khedive. sThey were received with
great ceremony.
1880 p. m.-Explosions were heard here
throughout the day. They were caused by the
British destroying cannon and powder maya
zines in forts Two armed parties started tc-
night from Alexandria passenger station and
Gabari goods depot to repair railways cut by
the rebels on the Alexandria side of Mohalla
junction. Major Gordon has been appointed
chief of police vice Lord Charles Beresford.
Cherif Pasha has arrived.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 29.-15,0co troops
have been ordered to proceed to Egypt next
week.
LONDON, July 29.-The Times, in leading
article saws: 1t appears that France adheres to
the policy of abstention from intervention in
Egypt, and that, if she takes any action at all
it will be confined to providing for the security
of the canal. 1t is. however, clear that M. de
Freycinet's timorous policy does not command
sol mt n md a
ministry should weather the storm, it is likely
to undergo important notifications through
the detection of M. Say, minister of finance,
and possibly M. Ferry, minister of instruction.
ALEXANDRIA, July 30-Arabi Pasha has had
publicly read the proclamation of the Khedive
dismissing him from the ministry, and he as
sumed the green turban and robes OF q descen-
dant of the prophet News that France has
abandoned cooperation with England gives
much satisfaction here.
Bombardment of the Aboukir forts for vari-
GUS reasons, will not take place.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 30-Turkeys sinceri-
ty in deciding to intervene in Egypt is proved
by telegraphic orders to the governors of Mon
aStl, kasSovo and Sculari to prepare available
forces to leave during the week. and contracts
have been entered into for supply of uni
forms.
CoNsrANTNoPLE, July 30.-Dufferin, Brit
ish Ambassador, has again sent Mt. Sapderson,
secretary of the legation, to ask the Sultan to
issue his proclamation denouncing Arab Pa
sha as a rebel Mr.. Sanderson, at the same
time. gave the Sultan a conciliatory explana-
ton, and stated that England did not aim at a
protectorate over Egypt. He also asked for
particulars concerning the composition OF the
Turkish expedition to Egypt. The Sulta n
gave no satisfactory answer. 1t is stated, how
ever he is irritated at England's action, and
has sent verbal message through Sanderson
that he would do nothing for England, but
would only yield to the wishes of Europe.
ALEXANDRIA, July 30.-5.35 P. M.-Tbe
plundering of houses just outside the British
lines at Rameh continues. The two expeni-
tions which left last night to repair the rail-
ways cut by rebels on the Alexandria side OF
Mahalla Junction, were completely successful
in the undertaking. The expeditions consist
ed OF British sappers, sailors and marines, and
Egyptian railway workmen. Both lines OF the
road were repaired, and considerable number
OF railway wagons brought to Alexandria. The
British portion of the expedition returned
here at o'clock this morning, without having
encountered the enemy. The rebels are max
ing every effort to fortify the vicinity of Port
Said.
LONDON, July 30.-The Scots Guards, 750
strong, left their barracks in st. James Park
early this morning, and embarked for Egypt.
a great crowd of people were outside the bar
RACKS, and the troops took their departure
amid tremendous enthusiasm.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 3O.-The various gov