Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-08-04
THE WAR IN EGYPT.

THE situation in and about Alexandria
remained unchanged on the 18th. Order
had been established and the native police
are organizing 10 take the place of troops
doing temporary police duty. Vague re.
ports Of troubles at Cairo were circulated
but nothing reliable had been received
Arab Pasha's forces on the canal were es.
timated at 10, 600, and he was said to be pre.
pairing to move, and his forces increasing.
and the failure to promptly pursue and at
tack him Immediately after his retreat from
the city is regarded by the Europeans as a
fatal mistake.
DISPATCHES from Alexandria. the 10th.
contained but little of importance. The
usual war rumors were being freely circu-
lated. One was to the effect that Arab
Pasha was largely augmenting his forces,
growing more bold, and the delay of the
British in pursuing him wGs severely criti-
cised in some quarters. This inactivity has
emboldened Arab and his patrols have PEN
etrated within five miles of the city walls.
The conduct of the Khedive has also caused
much surprise. He has for the last few
days allowed several persons to be at the
palace who are known to have been init
mately connected with Arab Pasha. A
correspondent telegraphs that he possesses
copies of kilograms showing that Dervish
Pasha had been in communication with
Arab up to the moment OF his departure.
A CORRESPONDENT writes from AleXan-
dria the Goth, that he Is asked ''to point out
all culprits who have been convicted of
numbering Europeans under circumstances
Of exceptional barbarity during the bonn
bardment of the city. The murderers will
probably be shot by Egyptian troops. 1t is
quite possible that such executions will
continue for some time, as every day
brings to light similar cas,s." Arab
Pasha had cut the water sup
ply from the fresh water canal
which caused much anxiety. The Porte
notified Arab not to make a movement, and
DeLesseps has informed Admiral Seymour
that the passage of men of war through the
Suez canal constitutes a breach of neu-
trality. The Porte has finally consented 10
participate in conference of the Powers.
THE Egyptian war continues to be of in
terest although the inactivity of the English
who are concentrating quite an army in that
little country Is freely criticised as tending
to increase the fears of Europeans and ex-
cite the stubbornness and boldness of Arab
Pasha and his followers. On the Dist news
came from Cairo that the notables at
meeting had adopted resolution declaring
that the Khedive, having violated the con-
stitution, is a traitor. and deposed him
They also issued proclamation decar-
ing war with England and summoning
all good Moslems TO fight against her.
The Khedive reports that he has
learned that Arab Pasha's trooDs are
still further damaging the canal at Bajadeh,
and the situation is becoming alarming in
regard to the water supply at Alexandria
News of the massacre of Europeans and
Christians in various parts Of Egypt con.
tinued to be received. There is said to be
with Arab Pasha Swiss adventurer nalsed
Ninet, notorious villain. He has done
more than anybody to bring about the re-
cent disasters. When caught he will be
dealt with summarily. A few days before
the bOmbardment he was elected from
the French consulate as aspy.