New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-29
THE KHEDiVE AND ARABI BEY.
MEAKENTD.

GRTAT TXCITEMENT At CAIRO AND ALEXANDRIA
ARABI BEY RrINsTATED As MINISTER OF WAR
-rHE PRESTIGE OF ENGLAND AND FRANCE
WEAKENED.
CAIRO, May 2S-Gp. m.-COmplcte anarchy pre-
walls. The cudeavors to form o Ministry have
failed. Cherif Pacha has declined to undertake the
task because of the attitude Of the Egyptian Army.
The proceedings at the meeting at Sultan PachaS
house yesterday afternoon were most uproarous
several officers braudiShing their swords
The Notablos appear to be inundated. \
leputation from the Notablcs again waltcI
upon the KhcdIve To-day and declared that the
ncly insisted upon the reinstatement Of Arab Bey
al ing that the Khelive would otherwise be in
danger OF his life. The Khedive replied that moth
ing would induce him to assent to their demand. 1t
is iumored that France aud England are convinced
that the Porte has openly encouraged the khedlye
while secretly couutcnancing the action OF the
army. the object being to bring about Turkish inter
ventiou 1t is stated that France and Eng
land have consequently threatened the Porte
with foreign intervention unless the watchword Of
immediate and complete submission is given to the
Egyptian army.
The Khedive today received telegram from the
Porte expressing disapprova OF the attitude of the
military party and asking the Khedive to advise
these to observe moderation, otherwise foreign i'll
tervention may become inevitable.
M COokson. the British Consul at Alexandria,
called meeting of British subjects this morning
lie said that there was 10 reason to apprehend
danger 70 life or property from the Egyptian gar
T,on, but that if necessity should arise for their
leaving the city they would be protected by the
iroucads while cmbarking.
Op.m--An official statement has Just been is
bael. ii says:
At o oclock to-day all the Ulemas of the El Azhar
THycrst ", tic whole Chamber of NOtab.cs, numer-
Gus not ibilltes, deputauOD from the schools and
q body ot native merchants came TO the Palace
e. pray the khedive 10 take back Arab Bey
as Minister of War because the army insisted upon
that course and menaced them If the Khedive per
sisted IN refusing TO reinStatc HIM. In consequence
a. the reiterated enrea s of the representative, of
TIE people the khedive, desTous OF the maintenance
OF order and tranquility in the country, has ac-
ce' el to their PRAYER BY reinstatng Arab Bey.
he statement declares that the situation is un-
changed aud that before lie was restored to power
Arab Bey gave assurances to the diplomatic agents
of Germany, Austria. Itaiy and Russia, who had de-
oared that they held him responsible for public Sc
curity. The President of the Council and other
Ministers have not yet been appointed
The Khedive has received telegram from the
Grand Vizier at Stamboul announcing the immedi-
ate departure for Egypt of Turkish Commission.
LONDON, May 29.-Ike Standards correspondent
at Caro- says: The Khedlve was informed that an
armed force was IN readiness to convey him pris-
oher 10 kuebeh II he refused 10 reinstate Arab
Bey. lie replied: i bow to the will of the Natiou,V
Inc correspondent adds: "a blow is inflicted on
the prestige OF England and France which onIv the
ntmost energy on their part can parry The Khedive
is now a mere puppet In the hands OF Arab BevD
The Times in a leading article this roorni co.,,
The situation IN Egypt Is tolerably clear. Turkey
doubtless acting in colluson with Turkey Srbe
latter has played the game with complete s1ccess1
The article concludes by expressing hone tbot
Englands future policy will be marked by greatr .r
funness and decision than has been hitherto dis.
played.
EARLIER REPORTS OF THE SITUATION
LONDON, May 28.-The OJSerUer's dispatch from
Cairo says: "The KhedIve has refused TO have apv
further communication with the rebels The great
est anxiety and excitement prevail in Cairo and
Alexandria. At the latter place the troops are
almost beyond control. The fleets fully pre-
pared for action. The crisis has assumed alarming
proportions"
dispatch from ConstantinOple says: "The
Marquis dc Noailles, the French Ambassador dined
with the Sultan last evening. The menacing atti-
tude assumed toward the Khediye by the factions
N Egypt causes intense excitement hero. Ii con-