Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-07-12


ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REooRD-USIoNl
PARIS, July 11th.-The Turkish Minister
has officially informed De Freycinet that Tur.
key will not send troops to Egypt.
MOVEMENTS OF THE WAR VESSELS.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-At IL o'clock
yesterday the Invincible, Monarch and PEN
elope moved out and anchored outside the
harbor, The scene was impressive in a high
degree. Slowly all the foreign ships moved
from their berths and steamed out of the
harbor The merchant steamers presented
no regular order, but the war ships of the
various nations steamed out in squadrons.
ssluting as they passed the AdmiraPs flag.
Bands played national airs. Scarce breath
of wind was blowing, and the various ensigns
dropped against the masts. The bright east
ern sky overhead, the deep blue sea, the
white clothed crews clustering on the rigging,
and the knowledge of the change which would
soon take place, rendered the stately process
sion of war ships extremely impressive. The
merchant steamers were all crowded with refu-
sees-those who had held on to the last in
hopes that matters would not come to an ex-
tremity.
INTERVIEW ON sHIPBoARD.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-At l o'clock yes
terday steam launch towing large boat full
of Egyptian officers was seen approaching the
flagship. 1t contained Ragheb Pasha and
other members of the past and present Mirl-
istry. They were received by the Admiral
and the Hos. Mr.. Lsmbsn, Flag Lieutenant,
and guard of marines, the band playing and
general salute being fired, as they came
as deputation from the rulers Of
Egypt. 1t at once appeared that they
had not received the Admiral's letter, and
hao come off to inquire the reasons
for the hostile preparations. The interview
was conducted with great courtesy en- both
sides. but the Egyptian officials looked blank
indeed upon the Admiral informing them
that he had sent demand that the forts
commanding the harbor be Immediately dis
mantled. The members of the deputation
talked somewhat excitedly among themselves
in Turkish, discussing. apparently, what
Arab would say to the demand. While this
conversation was going on the Admirafs letter,
which had followed them from the Khedives
yacht Mahroussa, was brought on boar1 and
handed to them. They then returned on shore
to consider the matter in Council of Minis
tiers.
CONNECTION ON SHORE.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-The commotion
among the populace yesterday Afternoon at
8 o'clock was rapidly increasing, but no plum
dering had yet begun. The troops continue
to patrol the streets. No Europeans are visi-
BILE in the streets, although it is calculated
that not less than 5000 Greeks, Levantines
and Italians remain.
| THE CUSTOMS CASH CHEST sEIzED-DIFFIcULT
DEPARTURES.
ALEXANDRIA, July 1lth.-While the Di-
rector of Customs was coming on board the
Taniore, he was stopped by guard of sol.
dsers, who took him and the cash chest,
which was being carried with him, before
Arab Pasha. The latter demanded that the
money should be handed to him. The Di.
rector of Customs refused to do this, where
upon Arab took possession, saying that it
was time the Director was sent on board
under escort.
Several persons had great difficulty In get
ting away. Two English engineers OF the
tug Champion were seized by an Arab crew,
and were being carried off, when the gun.
boat Batter started in pursuit and rescued
them. The, last two Englishmen on board
were 1.-THE Cornish manager of the water
works and the Secretary of the port.
THE KHEDIvE's FIRMNEss.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-The Khedive
declined the invitation of the British Consul,
G snersl to embark on the English ships, say.
ing that he could not afford to give his enc.
mics an opportunity of saying that he deserted
his post at the approach 81 foreign foe.
THE BoMBARDMENT.
LONDON, July 11th.-Ths Standards cor.
following:
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th-9:10 A. M.-The
attack on the forts has now been kept up two
hours. Smoke hangs over the town along
the line of the shore batteries and among the
ships, and it is difficult to see what damage
has been done. 1t is certain, however, that
the enemy has suffered very heavily. Fort
Marsa Ell Kanat has been blown up by fire
| from other batteries. The forts are slackeuing
their fire. The top of the tower of Fort Pharos
has been carried away, and many guns have
been dismantled on that and other forts.
The flag Of the Geneva Red Cross is flying
over the hospital in the city, and the Dutch
and Greek flags are hoisted over their respect.
i've Consulates. At the beginning OF the
bombardmenT al immense excitement was
visible Crowds of people were see q wend.
ing their way toward the palace. The streets
are now deserted, the people having fed OF
taken refuge in cellars. There are no signs
of surrender so far.
THE FORTS SUFFER SEVERELY.
A telegram from the Eastern Telegraph
Cempauy's steamer Chiltern, sent at Ills
this morning, says: The bombardment still
continues. The forts are gradually being al.
fenced. The Ras Ell Tin forts are suffering
severely from the heavy and disastrous fire of
the ships Alexandria, Superb and Temeraire.
THE ADMIRAL's REPORT.
LONDON, July 1lth.-Admiral Seymour
telegraphs as follows: The ships opened fire
at o'clock this morning. The return fire
from the forts was weak and ineffective. An
explosion in Fort Marsa FL Kanat had oc-
Cured by o'clock. The ships engaged are
the Iniexible, Temeraire, Penelope, Superb,
Sultan, Invincible, Alexandra and Monarch
NO SHIPS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CANAL.
A dispatch to LloYds from Port Said states
that the British Consul there, by order of
Admiral Seymour, has stopped ships from
entering the Suez Canal.
EXPOSED GUNS DISCOUNTED.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-Shortly after
noon sll the exposed guns in the forts were
dismounted, and only those in sheltered posi-.
tions were able to return the British fire.
Fort Marsa Ell Kanat, which was blown
up, was only completed q week ago Sunday
last.
The Moncrieffe battery and Pharos fort
have been silenced by the guns of the Teme.
raire and Infexible.
1t is reported that the Khedive's yacht has
been sunk in the harbor.
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11th.-Adniral Sey.
mour commences an attack on Fort Gabarrie
and the harbor forts in the morning. The
small effect of the 8l-.ton and other guns ON
the earthworks to-day caused disappoint-
ment.
ORDERED TO EGYPT.
LONDON, July 11th.-The second battalion
OF the + oval Irish Regiment has been Or
dered t proceed to Egypt within twenty-four
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