The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-07-12
WAR In EGYPT.
B0mhardment of Alexandria by
the English Fleet.
Many of the Forts ST.
fenced.
TWENTY.SEVEN BRITISH KILLED
AND WOUNDED.
The Egyptian Loss Unknown but
said to be Large.
ADMIRAL SEYMOUR RECEIVES ALET-
ADMIRAL SEYMOUR RECEIVES A LET
TER FROM THE MINISTRY.

graphs as foll0Ws: line snlpS opened ure az
O'Clock this morning. The return fire from
the forts was weak and ineffective.
An explosion in Fort Maasa El Kanat
had occurred by o'clock. The
ships engaged are the Infexible, Tenn
eraire, Penelope, Superb, Sultan, Invincible,
Alexandria and Monarch"
The correspondent OF the Standard on board
the Invincible, telegraphs as follows:
ALEXANDRIA, July 11.-740 A. NJ.
The Alexandria, Sultan and Superb opened
the fire upon the Notifications. The bat
teries at once replied, but their shots at first
fell lshort of the ships. The rest of the fleet
then Joined in, and the action became general.
After 20 minutes cannonade, two of the forts
ceased firing. Fort Pharos appears to be much
damaged. The ships as far as can be per-
ceived have not suffered any damage.
9.10 A. M.-The attack ON the forts has now
been kept up two hours. Smoke hangs over
the town along the line of the shore batteries
and among the ships, and it is difficult to see
what damage has been done. 1t is certain,
however, that the enemy has suffered very
heavily Fort Marsa Ell Kanat has been blown
mp by the fire from the other batteries. The
forts are slackening their fire. The top of the
tower of Fort Pharos has been carried away
and many guns have been dismounted on that
and other forts. The flag of the Geneva red
cross is flying over the hospital in the city. The
Dutch and Greek flags are hoisted over their
respective Consulates. At the beginning of
the bombardment immense excitement was
visible. Crowds OF people were seen vending
their way toward the palace. The streets are
now deserted, the people having fled or taken
refuge in cellars. There are no signs of sur
render so far A telegram from the Eastern
Telegraph .Companys steamer Chiltern, sent
at 11.15a. M, says the bombardment still con-
tinues The forts are gradually being silenced.
The Ras Ell Tin forts are suffering. severely
from the heavy and disastrous fire Of the ships
Alexandria CunArh and Tamaraira
LcNDoN, July III P. MA dispatch just
received from Alexandria says that the
magazine at Fort Ada has been blown up.
NEW YORK, July 11.-950 A. MA special
from Alexandria says the bombardment con-
tinues. Three forts have been silenced and
the English have received bat slight damage.
LONDON, July 1850 P. Man Alexan-
dria dispatch to the Central News says the fire
of the fleet commands the railway at Cairo.
Up to noon four forts in all were blown up. No
casualties to the fleet are discernible.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Times in its third
edition publishes dispatch from Alexandria,
as follows: The armored ships are in the fol-
lowing Positions The Alexandra, Sultan and
Superb ale under way on line northeast by
east, and from 1900 to 1900 yards northwest of
the Ennostus Point lighthouse. The Infexi-
Bile is ia the Corvette pass, the narrowest chan
mel leading into the harbor, and 3700 yards
north by west from the Masse fort. The Tenn
6EblI0 J5 III tu0 ColtIAl CuSuuol, ydIuS uOrtu
to northwest of the Masse fort, and the Penes
LOPEZ Invincible and Monarch are 1000 to 1900
yards to the northwest of Masse fort The un-
armored ships are under way, working
their guns to the best advantage. The torpedo
depot shin Hecla has arrived. Fort Ada, the
magazine of which has been blown up, is 10
Gated close to the Vice Regal Palace, outside
of the harbor.
Lord Granville said the bombardment of
Alexandria does not constitute declaration of
war against an allied power. as the govern
ment is not in alliance with the military des-
potism now the de facto ruler of Egypt
LONDON, July lin the Commons this af-
ternoon Childs, Secretary of War said he did
not expect the military preparation would
cause the ordinary expenditure to be exceed
ed, though of course if active operations were
proceeded with vote of credit would be nee
essary.
In the Commons Henry Campbell Banner.
man, Financial Secretary OF the war office,
road several kilograms from Mr.. Moore, Ad-
miral Seymour's Secretary at Alexandria. The
only new fact contained in them was that at 8
this morning the forts had slackened firing to
about ten rounds per hour. Up to one this af-
terroon there had been ne loss of life or dam
age done on board the ships mentioned.
The second battalion of the Royal Irish is
ordered to proceed to Egypt within twenty-four
hours.
ALEXANDRIA, July u.-Shortly after noon
all exposed guns in the forts were dismounted
and only those in sheltered positions are able
to return the British fire. Fort Massa Ell
Kanat which was blown up, was only compl ct
cd a week ago Sunday. Moncrieffe battery and
Pharos fort have been silenced by the guns of
the Temeraire and Inlexible. 1t is reported
that the Khedives yacht has been sunk in the
harbor.
The report of the sinking of the Khedives
yacht is untrue.
Admiral Seymour recommences the attack
on the forts in the morning, The small effect
of the 81 ton and other heavy guns on the earth
works cause some disappointment In the feet.
The Invincble had four men wounded In
flexible was hit five times. 1t is confirmed
loss is unknown, but is likely to be severe.
Part OF Ras ell Tin Palace is IN ruins, and the
lighthouse slightly damaged.
LONDON July lin the Lords North
brook, first lord of the admiralty, read Official
kilograms that the unarmed ships silenced the
Marabout works at 11.40 a. m.
In the House of Lords this evening, North
brock read a telegram, just received stating all
the forts had been silenced except one or two
Inside the harbor.
LONDON, July ia special correspondent
of the Associated Press with the British fleet
telegraphs, off Alexandria:
July 11-6 p m.-The British naval officers
have furnished me witk the following account
of the days operations:
The bombardmsnt commenced at 7.45 this
morning. The ironclads Superb, Sultan and
Alexandria engaged and totally destroyed Fort
Pharao and Lighthouse batteries at the en-
trance to the new fort, and which were intend
ed to dominate the approach to the new harbor.
The flagship Invincible, Monarch and Pene-
lope, TOOK up commanding positions inside the
reefs and assisted from the outside by the Te-
meraire attacked, with destructive effect the
strong position OF Fort Mex with the light
house and shore batteries. The Infexible was
ntQtjn On q tn and hQ 1inb hat.
teries, Forts Pharos and Mex at the same time,
and thus was in position to cooperate both with
the division outside and that inside the reefs.
The gun vessels Bittern, Condor, Beacon.
Decoy and Cygnet, attacked the Marabout bat
teries at the entrance of the harbor, and taking
close and destructive range soon slenced them,
after which they ran In and shelied Fort Mex
on the southern side entrance to the anchorage
or outer harbor. The Invincible under cover
of her own guns and those OF the Bittern, then
landed party of blue jackets and marines,
who e. cred Fort Mex and blew up the heavy
guns.
The boinbsrdment practically ceased at noon
though some heavy guns at this hour are still
shelling Fort Napoleon, a large work situated
at the southern angle of the inner harbor and
dominating the town. but the fort does not re-
ply.
On the whole the Egyptians fought their
batteries with more determination than was
expected. Several earthworks behind which
guns were mounted were found mere heaps OF
sand.
PARIS, July 11.-Count DeLesseps leaves for
Egypt tomorrow.
VIENNA, July lit is admitted in govern.
ment circles that England is perfectly justified
in her vigorous action against Arab Pasha' 8
attitude of provocation and so long as England
pursues this line of conduct she will meet with
no opposition from the powers
ALEXANDRIA, July lit is reported the
Egyptian ministers were not aware yesterday
of Admiral Seymour's intention because 1T was
intercepted by Arab Pasha.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 11-Evenins.-The
Porte has telegraphed the Turkish ambassador
at London the following:
"The Porte has learned that Admiral Sey-
mour has opened fire. 1t is superfuous to
dilate upon the extreme gravity OF this fact,
and in view of the urgency of this matter the
Porte confines itself to requesting you without
amoment's loss of time to mako pressing repre-
sentatons to Lord Granville to issue his order
to cease firing Immediately in order to avert
still greater misfortunes.
LONDON, July lin the Commons this
evening Campbell Bannerman, Financial Sec
retary of the war Office, read the following tele-
gram:
alexandria,, 7.50p. m.-The total number OF
! killed and wounded is 27, distributed as fol-