Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-01
ARABI PASHA
Counts His Days and Prays for Peace
He Asks for an Armistice of
Eight Days, but
General WOlseley Refuses to Grant Him
More than One Day-British
Pluck Commended.

ALEXANDRIA, August 3l.-The Highland
brigade sails from here this afternoon.
Trains from Ramleh now only run about
200 yards beyond the water works, and many
residents living beyond that limit are re-
turning into the city. The enemy continue
IntrenchiDg opposite Meks.
SICK TROOPS.
IsMAI1IA, August 3l.-There are about
800 sick and wounded British troops in the
hospital here.
1t is reported here, on good authority, that
on Tuesday the governor of Zsgazig asked
permission to cross the British lines, and
was taken under guard to General Woiseley.
He has since been in frequent communica-
ton with Sultan Pasha. The report adds
that the governor is authorized by Arab
Pasha 10 sue for an armistice as preliminary
to surrender.
The railway as Jar as Kassassin will be
Egyptians Of the British who fell into their
hands at the battle of Kassassin caused great
indignation in the army.
Colonel Tulloch to-day fonnd half dozen
wounded Egyptians, who hand been lying
unattended since Mondays fight. Among
them was an officer of artillery, who, when
discovered, was almost insensible, but upon
restoratives being given he recovered his
speech. He said that the Badouins had
killed all the wounded they found on the field
of battle who were not Mussulmans. The al
fair OF the 18th caused much depression
at Tel Ell Kiber, but Arab Pasha, upon
arriving there personally, sent troops for
ward to attack Kassassin. Before dispatching
them upon their mission he made a short
speech saying that our movement in their
rear had thrown the Egg tian pians of de-
Tense into complete confusion, and that it
was absolutely necessary 10 defeat the en-
envy.
LYING REPORTS CIRCULATED.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 3l-Evidence
abounds that the Turkish ideputation is ia
vorable to Arab Pasha. The Vakt an
nounces that great victory has ben won
by Arab Pasha. The Djeride states th at the
British lost 1000 men In the fight al Ramleh.
Other lying reports arc industrIously circu-
lated.
Said Pashs, minister of foreign affairs, has
requested Lord Dufferin to await until to-
morrow the reply of the Porte to the pro-
posals OF Great Britain. The British de- !
mand that the Porte adhere to the final
draft OF the convention.
The military advisers OF the Porte con-
tinue to urge that the right to land Turkish |
troops at Alexandria is indispensable. Lord !
Dutierin refuses to insert such clause in |
the military convention, but consents to |
place on record the proviso that the English |
and Turkish stats may subsequently, have |
power 10 modify the military programme IN |
case Of necessity. The Porte is disposed to
agree to this and to consent TO the landing of |
Turkish forces at Aboukir, subject to an !,
ultimate agreement between the respective
generals.
HOLLAND AND SPAIN TO TAKE A HAND.
MADRID, August 3i.-All the powers, in
Guiding England, have replied favorably TO
the proposition of Italy that Holland and
Spain be admitted TO take part in the col
lective protection of the Suez canal. 1t is
believed, hawever, that in consequence of
the recent turn of affairs the proposal for
the collective protection of the canal will be
without result.
COMPLIMENTARY.
LONDON, August 31.-Sir Hugh Childers,
OF war, has telegraphed General
Wolseley, speaking highly of his conduct OF
the campaign in Egypt, the ability OF his
generals and the gallantry of his officers
and men. The duke of Cambridge, COM
of the army, has sent a
similar telegram to Wolseley.
ASKED FOR AN ARMIsTIcE.
PORT SAID, August 31.-Arabi Pasha has
asked for an eight days armisiice. General
Wolseley refused but offered an armistice for
one day. Nothing, however, will be done
or several days, unless Arab again forces
our hands.