Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06
EGYPT.
INDIGNATION Eelt at the Neglect ant
Incmcicncy OF the Hospital Service,


CoSsTANTINopLE, Oct. There has been
lively correspondence between the Porte
and Lord Dufferin the British ambassador,
concerning the laborers engaged In Turkey,
for the service in connection with the British
expedition to Egypt. Laborcrs are now re-
turning from Port Said, and it is reported
that the Porte has threatened to exile them.
Lord Dufrcrin was Obliged first to deliver n
note requesting that they be permitted to
pass the Dardanclles Subsequently he sent
note complaining that although the
steamer on which they embarked met ON ar
rival at Constantinople by boat containing
| armed police who prevented the laborers
from landing. At 10 O'Clock this morn
ing they were still detained on the Russian
sreamcr which brought them from Egypt. The
captain of the Porte and police authorities
went aboard the steamer to demand their sur
render but the captain andagents OF the vessel
refused to give them up. The British en-.
bassy demanded guarantee for the laborers'
safety. Col Borden declined to enter the
Porte's service, notwithstanding the Sultan is
requesting the United States to abstain from
all interference in the future. Indignation
is felt over the disclosures relative to the
commissary and hospital service in the cam
pagn. Most dcporable neglect and ineific-
ency were shown. The surgeons had to per-
form ampu,ations and other operations at
| Tel cl-kebir without hl)roform and band
ages Appliances and medicines were not to
he had. The only stimulants available were
| such AS the officers contributed from their
TASKS. One staff officer is reported as saying
that had there been a real gcnersl engage
/ m Mt nc handle
the wounded as at Waterloo, where they
were not all relieved for over week. The
transportation of the wounded was most bru-
tai and effected with atemperature over 100
| in the shade and nothing to drink but tepid
| filthy water.
Later.-Lord DuiIerin despatched second
note TO the Porte, and Il compromise was eff
| fected The laborers landed and have been
| placed under guard until tomorrow, when
they will be released after their identification.
DuiYcrin had determined if he did moi receive
guarantees for their safety that he should
have them proceed to Odessa tomorrow on
the vessel that brought them.
The Situation Embarrassing.
New YoEk, Oct 1.-The Suns London
special says; "rhe situation in Egypt is
mos, embarrassing. The disailecton of the
population is complete, and the khcdive and
his adhercnts ard the British are everywhere
regarded with distrust and hostility. 1t is
asserted that note is to be addressed in n
| few days TO the powers requesting their
opinion, as to the best course 10 pursue. Some
encouragement in this direction, undoubled-
", has been derived from the cordial tome
| adopted by Germany and which turns
France with establishment and disgust. Pub
lie opinion in England is divided. The more
hothcaded and impetuous wish to see Egypt
turned in another India. These people are
sure the great powers would not interfere
and they urge Gladstone to defy all Europe,
but Gladstone is not likely to adopt such a
policy. Ii is more than likely that the poll
cy of the British government WILDE to make
Egypt peaceful and prosperous country,
and thus secure the interests OF Englan in
that quarter of the globe.
Arab In Prison
CAIRO, oct. 1.-Arabi and Toulba Pachas
watched the review of the British troops
yesterday through the bars Of the prison win
dows.
The khedlye Makes II speech.
CAIRO, Oct. 1.-The khedive made .
speech to the heads Of the department advis-
ing them all to adhere strictly TO the particu-
business OF their officers.