New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-28
THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS.
TILE KHEDIvE ASSUMES SUPREME COMMAND OF I

TIE KHEDIvE ASSUMES SUPREME COMMAND OF TIE
ARMY-THE OFFICERS PROPOSE HIS DEPOSITION
IN FAVOR OF HALIM PACHA-THE SITUATION
wARLIKE.
CAIRO. May 27.-The British and French Consuls-
General called on Arab Bey to-day and declared
that they held him personally responsible
for the maintenance of public security. The Khe-
dive has issued proclamation to the provincial
authorities enjoinine them to especial vigilance
to maintain public security. He says the British
and French squadrons have como to Alexandria
with a friendly object, and he orders a complete
stoppage of recruiting summOning Of reserves
All the men called out are ordered TO return home
The Khcdive will announce i'll a proclamation To the
army that he personally assumes supreme command
of the troops
This afternoon the Khedive summoned the Dgnl-
tarIes the UlcIaas the deputies and other Arabic
notabilitics, and also the principal officers of the
army. and addressed them i'll energetic terms on
the subject of the existing political situation lie
explained the object of the English and French
naval expedition and announced that he had as
snmed the supreme command of the army, and was
resolved To maintain strict discipline. The officers
present replied in insOlent language and declared
they would never accept the ultimatum offered by
England and France, recognize the right of in
reference of any Power except Turkey. They then
abruptly left the Khedlve's presence.
The Khedive has since received telegram from
the fliltary commanders at Alexandra. III which
they declare that they will not recognize anybody
but Arab Boy. and demand his reinstatement
within twelve hours. After the expiration of that
tern they will not they say, be responsible for the
maintenance of order
After the audience with the Khedive the Notahles,
Uemas and military officers held a meeting at the
house of Sultan Pacha, where the officers used even
regular vote for the deposition of the Khedive was
proposed, but tn. Notabes and ulemas unanimous
" opposed such a proceeding. i was finally de-
cided TO ask the Khedive to retain Arab Bey as
Minister Of War; and Sultan Pacba proceeded to
the palace with that message. The Khedive abso-
lately refused to grant the request. and added that
the Porte had telegraphed to him congratnating
him ou his conduct and his acceptance of the res
ignation of the Ministry.
LONDON, May pa dispatch to The Standard
from Cairo states that Arab Bey has sent an officer
TO the Porte with petition assuring the Sultan OF
the devotion of the National party, and praying for
the deposition of the Khedive in favor of Hahn
Pacha The petition is signed by the Ministers who
have Just resigned ana eight Notables.
The correspondent Of lie Times at Alexandra as
serts that the resignation OF the Mlnlsiry Was N IN
| Pacha will form new Ministry. There are great
rejoicngs the turn affairs have taken. as the
| exodus OF Europeans had sUOppcd ouSlntsSi Dut
some fears are pressed that the Porte viii press
the policy Of reducing Egypt to the condition Of q
Turkish province. -
| CoNsTAH1NoPLr, May 27-'rhe English aud
French Ambass ,dors. i'll a sccnnd Identical COM
ication &c the Forte. point out that the events
leading tO tho naval expedition we're so sudden ana
the crisis pressing that 1t was impossible To come
! TO previous understanding with the Powers. me
| news of the reconciliation only arrived after
the ships had sailed. Moreover, 1t was unlikely
that tie reconciliation would be durable. Tho
| squadrons were sent not from selfish or Interested
mOtivsS but TO the interests OF all European
| Powers and maintain the authority of the khcdNe
as established by successive iirnans. The Govern
mentS 2urposcd landing troops for occupation
of the country and would recall the ships rs sooa
| as order was secured and the future guaranteed.
| PARIS, May Z7.-Jhe EepubGYHe franchise, VI.
| Ganbctta's paper, not only condemns Turkish i'll
terventIom in Egypt as blow at the French IN At
rica but even points 10 the possibility OF England,
| under a future Cabinet, swallowing Egypt as she
| did Cyprus.
| TROUBLE BETWEEN SPAIN AND URUGUAY.
MADRID, May 1.-THE newspapers report that
the Government has instructed the representative