The Columbus journal., 1882-07-26
The Egyptian War.

Alexandria was guarded last week
by FIVE thousand marines, occupying
seven different centers. Native po-
lice are organizing to aid military de-
tectives searching for suspicious per-
sons. There was an attempt one
night last week to set fire to st
Marks building, headquarters of the
Americans in Alexandria.
A leading editorial in the London
morning Post of recent date says.
The behavior of the American admi.
raj and his men at Alexandria is be-
yond all praise. 1t is refreshing to
find a commander who is able and
willing, On his own account, to say
what he thinks and do what he says.
Last week the troop ship at Ports
month, England, was ordered to be
in readiness. She will take 2OOO men
to Egypt.
The wounded natives have been
paraded in Cairo, for the purpose of
exciting animosity.
The natives state that during the re-
treat of Arab Pasha, one of the shells
burst in the midst of body of SOL
diers and killed twenty-five Drsgoon-
men.
Arab Pasha is still issuing orders
and making appointments in the Khe-
dives name. Arabi's forces on the
canal are estimated at 10000, includ-
ing the Bedouins, who gave adhesion
to Arab but few days ago. The
wounded Arabs from Alexandria
were sent tc Cairo.
The British and French embassa-
dors, have been instructed to submit
to the conference the question of pro-
lection of the Suez canal, and propose
the execution of its decision shall be
entrusted to certain powers.
The news from Alexandria up to
the Goth inst, says DeLesseps has in
formed Seymour that passage of men,
of-war through the Suez canal consti-
tutes breach of its neutrality.
The force of Arab Pasha is increas-
ing. He is gaining his influence be-
cause of the delay of British troops.
His scouts are seven miles from Alex
andria.
The porte sent imperative orders to
Arab Pashi not TO make movement.
Arab Pashi is trying to establish re-
lations with Arabs in Tripoli.
The conference which met the other
day was chiefly to consider temporary
measures for the security of the Suez
canal. The idea which found most
favor was that protection of it shonld
be entrusted to England and France
in conjunction with third power.
1t is stated that several regiments
of militia have volunteered for service,
and the war office is considering the
question of utilizing them for garri-
son duty at Malta and Gibraltar.
DeLesseps had arrived at Alexan-
dria and had an interview with Khe-
dive. Difficulty in restoring order
continues. Lord Charles Baredfoot
is taking every precaution against an
outbreak. He has issued notice that
he will make no distinction between
Europeans and natives. The custom
house has reopened.
The British were preparing to dam
the Mahmondish canal in order to
prevent the water running off if Arab
stopped the supply. Arab was ap-
parently beforehand with that and
had diverted the water from the
canal. 1t was estimated there was
sufficient fresh water in Alexandria
to last ten days.
Arabi's line extends from Lake
Maretos to Abukair. Having got
some tools he is now making works.
We are in trepidation about water
Enquiries are making about conden-
sers. Vessel supply is ordered here
from Port Said. They will be able to
supply water for the troops.
One hundred of Arabis soldiers
deserted him the other day and came
to Alexandria.
The water was still flowing on the
Goth in the fresh water canal, but exit
from the canal into the sea is being
blocked by party of marines, SO that
the water below the point whereat
Arab cut it will be retained. =.
Parties engaged in numbering dur
ing the bombardment of the city, will
probably be shc; by Egyptian troops.
1t is probable that such executions
will continue for some time, as every
day brings similar cases.