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The Conduct OF the Rebels Sustained
by Mussulman Jurists.
CoSsrANTINoPLR, Turkey, Aug. l4.-The
jurists, whom the Sultan fire.
luenlly consults, explain that Arab Pacha,
in so far as he dlsobcyel the Caliph, isa rebel,
and may he unceremoDiously treated as
such bnt In 50 far as he has been defender |
OF Tia aggressive designs of Christians, he has |
merely fulfilled the duties Of Mussulman |
and consequently the Caliph can not make
common cause with England. The Sultan
may punish Arab Paclia If some act of re-
bcllion is proved against him, but he must
associate himself with those who wish to
crush Arab as the defender OF Islam. a
correspondent says this will greatly intl ,n nee
the Turkish military action.
viii Fight to the Last.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 14.-Raout
from Arabs camp. lie says Arab will fight
to the last The whole nation backs him.
He told me: 81 have the moral support of
France and Italy, the friendly advice of NJ.
dc Lcss,ps and the Italian consul, and | have
friends in Baron de Ring and members of the
Stamboul conference. | will fight till the
English or my co,lntrymcn are eXterminated.''
Arrival OF Troops.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 13.-The Cold
stream Guards landed this morning, and
marched to Ramlch, where the whole brig de
of foot guards is now cncamped under com
mand of the Duke of Connaught.
England sole Mistress Of Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 13.-General
Alison having written the commander of the
German gunboat Habicht that security snow
guaranteed for Alexandria, the German
sailors guarding the German hospital were
yesterday withdrawn. This removes the last
foreign landing party.
ReInforcements for the English Army
in Egypt
LONDON, England, Aug. 13.-lt is stated
that the army in occupation of Egypt will be
reinforced by the third division of the first
army corps. A number of regiments have
received orders to hold themselves in read.
mess for active service. The troopship NAL
abar at Portsmouth is under orders to take,
this week, about 1000 additional officers and
men to strengthen the regiments already in
Egypt, while farther attachments OF artillery
will embark on the transport Teviot at Wool
wich
Threatening outlook nj Suez.
SrEz, Aug. 13.-The rebels, in great force,
have taken position Immediately threaten
ing the canal. The English Admiral has oc-
cupied the water works. He will not allow
any interference from De Lesseps.
Another Rebellion In Prospect.
CoNsTANTISopLE, Turkey, Aug. lathe
strongest orders have been sent to the COVER
nors of Beyrout, Damascus and Aleppo, to
take exceptional care to secure public order
and prevent an outbreak of the natives. A
correspondent writing from Beyrout says
events in Egypt are greatly influencing the
Syrian Mussulmans. The situation is such
that triling incident will suffice to set the
whole province ablazc.
4 Free Pardon offered Arabi Should he
submit to the sultan.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug. 15.-Arabi Pacha
has been semi-otiicially informed by the Sui
tan that he will grant him free pardon if he
renders immediate submission to the Turkish
commissioners. 1t is thought that Arab feel
himself too strong to accept this proffer
All the able-bodied men IN Cairo have been
compelled to work on the earthwork fortifi-
cations which Arab is constructing for the
defence Of the city. Arab and his colleagues
have decided to make final stand at
Cairo.
An Egyptian Expedition From the
United States.
ToEoSIo, Aug. IA gentleman here has
received letter from an cx,oilicer in the
Confederate amy stating that acivalry ex
petition is being organized in the Southern
States to aid Arab Pacha, and requesting
him to join. The expedition is expected tC
stat for Egypt in few days.
The British Loss Heavier Than Sup.
| posed.
LONDON England, Aug. 15.-It is assert
ed in scmi-offcal quarters that there i!
renewed activity and feeling of concern a,
the war office to-day. 1t is limited that Gen
Wolsclcy found the British losses in Egyp
more serious than had been supposed 1t /:
stated the war Office has ordered 5000 add
tional troops to get ready to proceed Il
Egypt Immediately to replace the sick ant
wounded
PerilOus Experience.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug 15.-Lt. Smitl
Dorrien's report on the reconnaissance says
"Lleut. Hamilton and myself, after proceed
ing. cautiously about seventeen miles withou
escort, arrived at 9 o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing, within three hundred yards OF the enc
my's cavalry camp The night was yer,
dark and we were unable toget the details o
the position. We therefore decided TO find
; point which would enable us to see the CAM
, when daylight broke. We had not move,
, thirty yards when the enemy's picket saw IL
, and showed bright light which was direct
ly answered along the line. We ran about
, mile and entered the lake about one hundre
yards. The enemy pursued us ard sprea
themselves along the lake, completely cuttin
of our retreat. Their horses were afrai
t to face the water in the dark. The enc
r my's system of signalling with lights
excellent. Our movements were flashed b.
, the nearest man and answered along the line
j presume the enemy did not fire in order nc
to alarm any force we might have Ina
near. We tied white handkerchief
q pole in expectation OF being capture
n but afterward decided 10 make another a
!, tempt to escape. At four o'clock in Ii
: into the lake, and lay down in two feet I
Y water The enemy evidently losing sight
q us retired. AT 4:45 we rose, having made
long detour, and returned to the Englis
" camp"
l. In Brief.
n The st. Johns ambulance association i
u tends to send corps of trained nurses
:, Alexandria, under the direction of the vi
q countess Strangford.
IL A council of war, Friday, decided not
change the command of the forces. &c
Alison therefore, retains his position.
n 1t is stated that 40, 900 British troops a
n. now either in Egypt or on the way..there.
= Church services were held Sunday aftt
- noon in Alexandria.
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