Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
The Sultan Counselled Not to Associate
Himself with Arabi's Foes.

CoNsrANIINOPLE. Aug. H.
The strongest orders have been sent to the
governors of Beyrouth. Damascus and AieP-
DO. to take exceptional care to secure puoic
order and preyenr an outburst of the natives.
Events in Egypt are greatly influencing Sy-
rian Mussulmans. The situation Is such
that a chieftan alone would suffice to set the
whole province ablaze.
The Mussulman Jurlsts. whom the sultan
frequently consults, explain that Araol- IN so
far as he disobeys the Caliph. is rebel and
NAV be unceremoniously treated as such,
but in so far as he has been the opponent OF
aggressive designs of Christians, he has only
fulfilled the duties of good Mussulman, and
consequently the Caliph cannot make COM
mon cause with England. The Sultan may
punish Arab if some act OF rebellion Is
proved against him. but he must not asso-
ciate himself with those who wish TO crush
Arab as the defender of Islam. A cores
pondent says that this will greatly influence
Turkish military action.
1t is understood that a divergence OF news
exists between the Porte and Lord Dufferln
respecting the wording of the proclamation
against Arab Pasha. England insists upon
commanding Turkish troops. 1t is stated
that the question will be brought before the
conference.
ALEXANDRIA, aug H.
Fires of considerable magnitude are burn
ing today in the rear of the enemys position
nj KeuOsgan Steamer Hallind. with the
Household Cavalry and troop ship Oriontes
with the Cameron Highlanders and bat
talon of the Derbyshire regiment have ar
rived here.
The Khedive has appointed fifteen OF his
household officers to act as guides and inter-
prefers to the advancing English army
Arab Pasha's troops are unusually busy
erecting earthworks beyond Millaha juno
ton.
Last evening some shots were exchanged
and several prisoners captured near the
canal. Lake Mareot, near Millaha junction.
is fast drying up. The people are thus en-
abled to go to and from Kafr ell Dwar beyond
the reach of the guns of the outposts. A
captain in the Egyptian army. supposed to
be bearer of dispatchs to Arab Pasha, has
been captured at Suez. A number of Arabic
documents, supposed to be important, were
found on him. Much excitement at Port
Said. An outbreak thought possible any mo-
ment. Ships ready for action.
ReinfOrcements have been sent to Fort
Meks, as it is expected that the enemy Will
attempt surprise upon the fort.
GIBRALTAR, Aug. IA.
Two more transports passed here during
the night. The remainder of the Derby
shire regiment is embarking on the transport
Verona.
MALTA. Aug. IA.
The hired transports Nevada, Egyptian,
Monarch, Viking, Marathon and Capella
with troops for Egypt have arrived here.
CALCUTTA, Aug. II.
1t is generally believed that the Indian
contingent for Egypt will be raised to 10000
men. fight is imminent between the
troops of the Ameer of Afghanistan and
those of the Ameer of Mainmund.
PARIS, Aug. IA.
Bankers kilograms from Egypt confirms
the report that Arab Pasha will submit to
the Sultan.
MALTA, Aug. IA.
Troop ship Euphrates and transports Pei
lean, Nevada, Egyptian. Monarch, Viking,
Marathon and Capella sailed for Egypt.