Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-07-27
THE EGYPTIAN MAR.
An Attempt Made TO Surprise the
British OuipOsts.
The British Drawing Nearer to
Arabs Position.
ALEXANDRIA July &c.

ALEXANDRIA, July 70
Arab Pasha has Withdrawn the bulk of his
OUTLYING piekets to Kafr Ell Dwar. force
from an English man-of-war has been landed
at Port Said.
Egyptian vessel Charkeh left this morning
to take on board the garrison at Aboukir,
which had declared loyalty to the Khedive.
and to land a party TO spike guns on the
works. She has NOT yet returned. The
garrison numbered 20Oo.
LONDON. July &c.
The statement that Turkey has consented
to send troops to Egypt is misleading. The
Porte has now recognized the Appropriate
ness of the suggestion to send troops. and
now proposes to discuss the conditions under
which they shall be sent, process which, II
carried out in accordance with Turkish no.
tions of diplomacy, might occupy nearly SIX
months.
general order has been issued for large
portion of the expeditionary force to embark
a company of engineers, and part OF the
commission and transport corps will leave to
morrow, and troops for the Mediterranean
next week.
special from Alexandria says the khe-
dive refuses to entertain the proposition to
extend amnesty to the principal rebel officers
with a view to induce them to abandon their
allegiance to Arab.
A Constantinople telegram has been re-
ceived from Arab Pasha deprecating a dis
patch of Turkish troops to Egypt and de-
claring fidelity to the Khaflate.
1t is reported in diplomatic circles that
Bismarck has instructed German representa-
tives here tn declare that Germany re-
CARDS English Intervention in Egypt as the
only means of avoiding European conflict,
and believes when Egypt is pacitied the
powers will demand collective settlement
of the Egyptian question.
The Telegraph's second edition contains
the following:
ALEXANDRIA. s. so A. NJ, July &c.
At 8 o'clock last evening decided attempt
was made to surprise the British outposts
under cover of darkness. A force of 600 men
approached close to the British lines, when
the 3sth regiment opened fire. The enemy
retreated precipitately. During the remain
der of the night the Egyptians continued
moving about just beyond range. The at
tempt was preceded by reports that Arab
Pasha was attempting to treat for conditions
for his surrender, and that a white flag was
flvng over his intrenchments. The reports
were probably circulated to lull the vigilance
of the British.
The water in Mahmondieh canal has not
fallen to any considerable extent during the
last &c hours 1t is concluded that the dam
has burst or the water fltrates through it,
Stlict inquiry and thorough search of SOL
diers kits proves that the reports that Brit
ish soldiers looted the palace at Ramleh
were entirely false. 1t is believed that
Arab Pasha receives daily from friends in
London accurate accounts of the measures
organized to oppose him.
ROME, July 26.
Paget, British ambassador, presented to
the Italian government today an invitation
to join in protection of the Suez canal
Signo Mancini, minister of foreign affairs.
in reply fully reciprocated the friendly SEN
timents of England, but pointed out that it
was impossible for the Italian government to
decide upon its course before knowing the
intentions of the conference.
CoNsTANTiNoPLE, July &c.
1t is stated that the first detachment of
Turkish troops sent to Egypt will number l6
battalions. and that arrangements are max
ing TO send GA batalions if necessary. There
has been rioting at Smyrna. lsmail Pasha
has just returned from Arabs camp. The
latter's proposal is regarded as preposterous.
Gen. Alison does not listen to this demand
and is drawing closer to Arabs position.