The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-07-28
TURKISH GUNBOATS READY
TO START FOR EGYPT.
The Sultan will Declare
Arab a Rebel.

LONDON, July q, 1890 p. ma dispatch to
| the Daily News dated off Alexandria, says
tremendous confagration broke out in Alexan-
| dra at 2 O'Clock thissmorning. As seen from tho
harbor the fire seems to be larger than any that
| has occurred since the bombardment took
place.
An official telegram dated Cairo, July Goth,
say:
"Armaments continue on an extensive scale.
Volunteers are arriving from upper and lower
EgyD., Some chiefs of the BedouinS, who
prior to the bombardment were known as par
tisans of the Khedive, have promised fidelity,
and all the best class of M1ssulmans, including
the princes and princesses OF the Khedive's
family now in Cairo, are aiding the govern
ment. The ladies have formed a committee
for the preparation of lint. The British have
been defeated in two engagements, leaving 40
killed
The Official Gazette publishes letter from
Arab Pasha, which declares that any person
found in possession of the proclamation dis
missing Arab Pasha from the ministry, circu-
lated by the Khedives emissaries will be court
martaled The army will do its duty and de-
fend the country to the last extremity. If the
commercial and political interests OF the Pow
ders do not induce them to stop the British in
vasion, terrible struggle must ensue. Some
Italians, SWISS Germans and French remain
in the public administration and continue to
receive marks of confidence, Notwithstanding
British intrigues to depopuaJe Egypt.
ALEXANDRIA, July 27, Moonlight hundred
soldiers are now being landed from the troop
ship Orontes. The Orontes, after the disem-
barkment will proceed to Port Said and land
marines. There is great activity in the ene-
mys lines. Egyptian soldiers disguised as Be-
douins have carried off ten cases of gunpow-
der from fort Mukbebe, near Meks. Emissar-
les from Arab Pasha have been preaching in
the mosques at Mukbebe almost daily. 1t has
been, therefore decided to occupy the fort and
also the fort commanding the road along the
shore of Lake Mareotis. near which patrols of
the enemy have frequently been seen. The fire
here is in the native quarter. 1t is believed to
have been started by incendiaries.
LONDON, July 27.-The correspond Mt of the
Times at Ramleh states that 40 soldiers under
Major Eyre have proceeded mile and half
beyond the farthest outlying picket in order
to occupy a house on the bank of the Mahmou-
dieh canal, opposite Mallaha Junction A
hithertoiunexaminedc.o dc.ountry two miles beyond
Ramleh meeting nobody 1t is believed that
the naval brigade is going to Ismaila.
A telegram dated Alexandria at l o'clock
this afternoon states that the threatening
activity within Arab Pasha's lines is increac-
ing;
firms tha report that Arab Pasha is in regular
communication with parties in England.
The correspondent also says: "The Khedive
has ordered a COM ission of inquiry into the
reports of looting by the English. Gen. Alli-
son consents that an investigation be made.
The Egyptian soldiers at Aboukir refused to
embark upon the Charkieh. At last reports
flag of truce was still flying there. As the
vessel was leaving Aboukir a train was seen
carrying troops into the forts. "
The correspondent of the Daily News at
Copstantinople telegraphs that the Sultan has
decided to denounce Arab Pasha as traitor.
The Sultan received Dervisch PaSha en- his re-
turn from Egypt very coldly, and complained
that he did not persuade Admiral Seymour to
delay the bombardment
BERLIN, July pa dispatch from Constan-
tinope states that at the sitting of the confer
ence Yesterday the Turkish delegates declared
the readiness of Turkey to dispatch troops to
Egypt Immediately, under the conditions of
the identical note. The Porte does not ad-
vance any counter proposals, but merely ex-
presses some wishes in regard to questions of
detail. The dispatch adds that the first aetach-
ment will leave for Egypt in few days.
PARIS, July 27.-At a council of ministers.
dispatch troops to Egypt in accordance with
the conditions of the identical note.
ALEXANDRIA, July 27.-The garrison at
Aboukir having refused to surrender the forts
they will probably be bombarded Friday 1t
is rumored Arab Pasha has Withdrawn with
the bulk of his army to Damanhour leaving
outposts at Kafreel-Dwar.
Nipsic has sailed for Tripoli
ALEXANDRIA, July 27.-Arabi Pasha has
written to the Sultan as follows:
"I trast it is false that, as the enemies of
Islam assert, Ottoman troops are coming to
Egypt as should have to oppose them by
force.o
LONDON, July 27.-The Queen has given
permission to the Duke of Teck to accompany
Sir Garnet Woseley on the Egyptian expedi-
tion as member of his staff.
ALEXANDRIA, July 27.-Admiral Seymour
has addressed the following letter to the Khe-
dive; Regarding the false statements circulat-
ed by Arab Pasha and those acting under his
orders, think it right to repeat Great Britain
has no intention of conquering Egypt for her
self or of interfering in any way with the re-
ligon or liberties OF Egyptians Her only OF
iect is to protect the Khedive and Egyptians
against rebels Great Britain is determined to
suppress the rebellion and restore order. beg
you will warn the soldiers not to obey the,rebel
commander. The British government advises
Egyptians to regard Arab Pasha and his ac-
completes as traitors to their sovereign and
enemies of themselves and their country.
SEYMOUR.
PORT SAID, July 27-Arabi Pasha having
sent for the assistant governor the latter ap-
piled to Rear Admiral Hoskins Flor protection,
and took refuge in steamer When Arabi learn
ed this he ordered the commander of the troops
to Ike the assistant governors place. There
uDAn the governor became aldrm6u anu also
took refuge on the steamer A telegram from
Arabis under secretary of war at Cairo stated
as the governor had gone on board an English
ship, the commander of the troops would be
held responsible for order pending the appoint
mant of a new governor. The commander
of the troops is known to have stated after the
bombardment of Alexandria he was awaiting
orders to fire Port Said.
Last night when De Lesseps suddenly re-
turned from Ismala violent scene occurred
between him and members of the French col
ony. The consul De Lesseps said, considered
Port Said his property and that the consul
was fool for asking for its occupation; that 1t
was playing into the hands of England to do
so aud that there was no danger.
PORT SAID, July 27-Night before last the
inhabitants of an Arab village here, led by ia
natcal priests, attempted TO enter the europe
an portion of the town, bnt were repulsed py
the military. The following day the french
consul applied to Admiral Conrad for protec-
tion for French subjects, and the French Ad-
miral subsequently asked Rear Admiral Hos
kins to make joint occupation to pre-
serve ORDER and this was arranged,
as he had a guarantee of safety for French
subjects nom the officer commanding the Arab
troops. When everything was ready for land
ing the French admiral refused to carry out
his part of the arrangement De Lesseps
visited the Governor and Assistant Governor
who were still on board the Mongolia and
Rear A dmiral Hoskins, but failed to bring