Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-06

e | Of field guns served by ssiIors, attacked tb
4 advance guard of Arab Pasha near Ram
leh, between the M&hmoudieh canal and th
Cairo railway, firing upon the enemy's posi-
c tion from three sides. The engagement
Is which was of a serious nature, still continue.
Arab Pasha sent fourteen men with
white flag to the British camp this morning
The party was received BY Major Pringle
n bnt the interview was without result.
THE oBJEcr OF THE OPERATIONS.
ii 80 P.M-The object of the operation
y | to-day was a reconnaissance in force. Com
: | niencing this afternoon at o'clock, a stead,
| advance was made, with the marines
q upon the railway line, the Rifles upor
2 the west bank of the Mahmoudieh canal
and the South Stafordshire regiment and
mounted infantry upon the east bank
| The enemy were driven in from all their
advanced posts and compelled to bring into
line all their troops available in front Of the
J principal line of intrenchments at Kafir Ell
DWar; namely, about four battalions of in
fantry, force Of cavalry and several guns
the latter were completely silenced by the
accurate fire of forty-pounder. The in
fantry held their ground with considerable
| steadiness. The marines on the railway.
who were under the immediate COM
mand Of General Allison, pushed
them back upon their inland line
| of intrenchments toward Ka6r Ell
| DWar. The marines were supported by the
South Stafordshire regiment and the Rifles.
They suffered somewhat, but behaved with
| the greatest GOODNESS and steadiness under
| heavy fire. The object of the British opera
tions, which was to compel the enemy to dis
| play what force and what guns they had in
| front of the main position, was completely
attained. This was ascertained by nighifall,
when the British were slowly and steadily
Withdrawn. No accurate return of the killed
or wounded is yet obtainable. The enemy's
loss is unknown. A large number of wounded
fell into the hands OF the British, and many
dead were seen. A considerable number Of
| the enemy were made prisoners. The British
lately made experiments with the forty
FOUNDER mentioned, while mounted on an
iron-clad trailing truck.
HOW THE OCCUPATION OF sUEz WAS Eff
FECTED.
No Indian troops, but only marines and
sailors from the British ships lying in the
roads were disembarked at Suez. An imme-
diate stampede of the Egyptian troops and
Arab population took place. From the
decks Of the steamers crowds of natives were
seen hurrying across the desert. Trains
were crowded, even to the roofs of
the carriages. The facility with which
the occupation was effected affords
crcumstantial proof that If a couple
of thousand men had been lsnded in Alex
andria directly after the bombardment nine
tenths ef the lives and property sacrificed
would have been saved. 1t is reported at
Ismailia that Arab Pasha has ordered 1000
troops TO approach the canal.
BRITISH TROOPS LANDED AT IsMALIA.
LONDON, August ga dispatch from Port
Said reiterates that the British troops landed
at Ismaiia. The Spanish frigate Carmen
had arrived at Port Said and was about 10
enter the canal. The British were preparing
the eFeseryoirs at Saezsto insure a plentiful
supply of water Il is stated that the
khedive has authorized the English admiral
at Port Said to take what steps he thinks
necessary in the canal, ard has conferred
upon him the title of governor of the
Isihmus"
IMPRESSIONS PRODUCED, BY THE BRITISH
OCCUPATION OF sUEz.
ROME, August 5.-The action OF the Brit |
ian in occupying Snez surprised everyone |
here.
VIENNA, August 5.--The news of the oc- |
cupation OF Suez produced deep impression. |
England's ascendancy is now practically ac-
knowledged. The Austrian cabinet is using |
its influence 10 bring about an understanding |
between England and Turkey.
BERLIN, August 5.-The greater part of |
the German press, referring to the occupation |
of Suez by the British, acknowledge that the |
English acted wisely i'll occupying position |
which is now one of great importance to her. |
A CANAL RESOLUTION.
PARIS, August Sin consequence OF tele- |
gram received from DeLesseps at Ismaia, |
the Suez Canal Company passed special |
resolution declaring that as the khedive |
could not authorize the making Of the Snez /
canal with the sanction OF the sultan he has |
no power to interfere with it.
Views of she Irish Members of ParIia-
menf on fhe Situation.
BosroN, August 5--The Heralds London
correspondent cables a. follows: The
united opinion of the Irish members of
Parliament is that the proceedings of the
English government in Egypt is most unwar-
rauted and brutal. Parnell, who has not |
taken his seat since the death of his sister,
says present operations in Alexandria are
apparently the outgrowth of long series
of plans of the government agents
the overbearing insolepce of the Europeans
for number OF years, and the final deter
mination of the Egyptians no longer 10 SUBJ
nit to long life of virtual robberies OF the
Egyptian treasury by European officials who
are unnecessary to the government. 1t is
difficult to tell where or when the trouble
will end Any hour is likely TO produce
involving half of Europe.
Healy says the operations OF the govern
meut in this affair will not bear the slightest
The war was premeditated
attack on a weaker foe, and grew out OF little
preiudices and bullyism of Europeans in
Egypt. The bombardment OF alexandria
was the most Infamous proceeding on record.
II Eugland should arouse serious general
the time will arrive for Ireland
10 demand rights that viii secure home
rule or the adoption of measures of re-
preston sinilar to those OF 1898. He did
not believe the government dares GO to that
extreme now. A repetition OF that slaughter
must move the American government to
some form of action. The worse the trouble
in the East the better for Ireland, which
will not be slow to take advantage OF Its
opportunities.
O'DonpeI. the most thoroughly posted
member of Parliament on the troubles in
Egypt. saws the present condition of affairs
Is due to iealousies persistently stirred by
such men as Sir Auckland Calvin, Edward
NJ alet, Alphonso Money and others. England
moved heaven and earth 10 get lalrly en-
barked in war before the country had time
% forbid il, He believed when the Turks
landed they would receive the instant homage
Of Arab, and that the followers OF the !
Two armies would Immediately amalgamate
and ureyent the advance of the English.
Further action by her majesty 8 forces would
be a wanton outrage, bringing down all .
Europe. He thought the efforts TO coerce
the Sultan into declaring Arab rebel will
be likely to bring general rupture, 4 great
diplomatic struggle is now progressing in
England stands alone. The
other powers will not consent TO these /,
Muca damage has already re-
suited from blind operatiors. The English
must hereafter submit to the voice Of Eu-
rope. II they refuse to hear reason 4he' re-
,uit will certainly be general war. Russia
Is already very hostile, and India is in
tate of suppressed excitement. The situa-
ion is OF the utmost gravity.
ENGLAND.
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