Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-02
EgVnfian AffairsA

The advance force of the British army OF in
vasion In Egypt Is having some skirmlshes with
the outpOsts of Arabis army. The latter is es-
timated at 1000 but the total force Of rebel
hous Egyptians is said to be 100000. The
English occupied Ramleh and will fortify the
hills in the neighborhood. The khedive has
| issued a manifesto declaring Arab Pasha a
rebel, and deposing him from his position as
minister of war.
An Italian refugee says he saw eighty-ive
bodies of Europeans lying in the streets Of Tan
tab, and that the intestines were flung
at the windows and about the streets
Greeks throat was hacked with a
penknife. and two English women jumped
from windows and were killed in order to es-
cape the massacre. Arab Pasha put on a
train to carry away Christian survivors and
about 100 persons boarded it. No sooner were
they seated than determined attempt was
made TO murder them, and 1t was OnV fruS-
trated by native causing the train to start.
Arab Bey's army attacked the British out
posts on the night of the oath inst. but met
with such determined resistance that they dis
continued their efforts. although the Egyptians
moved about IN large bodies outside of range
throughout the balance of the night Arab
Is Strengthening his position, and bis soldiers
are working like slaves on the intrenchments.
The English experience much trouble III NOV
ing their heavy ordnance, by the use of which
! they intend to dlslOdge Arab, and gunners and
gums from the fleets are being sent TO the front
An officer that deserted from Arab says that.
under the protection of a flag Of truce, the
rebels are constructing Notifications near Abou-
kir, and are also making formidable prepara-
tons near Rosetta. There are twenty war
ships, half Of hem English, in the harbOr of
Alexandria.
Arab has proclaimed q holy war, denounced
, the khedive as a traitor to Egypt, purchased
with Christian gold, and now engaged In the
attempt Of turning over the land of Egypt to
Christian spectators.
A Cairo dispatch says Arabs force drove the
British from the field and back Of Ramleh.
where they took refuge in q strong entrench-
ment erected under cover Of the guns of their
ships, leaving forty killed on the field, besides
a great number wounded. This report says the
native troops fairly ovlrpowered the English,
notwithstanding the most stubborn resistance.
The ally of Arab IN his crusade is EI-Medhi.
the SOudan prophet. The eloquent sheik has
by his personal magnetism succeeded in caus-
ing a general uprising along the line of his
march. which will be through fertile sugar and
corn plantations, and by thick settlements. His
soldiery are said to be many times superior to
the troops of lower Egypt. AT the last account
the prophet was within 1000 miles of Cairo, at
the first cataract of the Nile, whence his invad-
ing force will float down the river at the rate of
three miles an hour. Down the Nile the troops
will find abundant food and forage for their
camels, and on the march to Cairo the army
Will pass through IlClIy cultivated country III
strong contrast with the wretched country of
Nuhia.
The British forces destroyed the fort at
Gabari and blew up the large powder magazine
at Mekhuron. Two armed parties started from
Alexandria to repair railways cut by the
rebels. 1t has been reported that the rebel
chieftain, Arab Bey. was anxious to surrender,
on conditions the acceptance Of which would
reflect no discredit to the English arms. This,
however, proves to have been clear fabrica-
ton. Arab Bey is as defiant to-day as ever,
and, if reports are to be credited, not without
reason, as his forces are constantly being aug
mented, and the prospects are that long wal
viii result Arab has had the proclamation
deposing him from the ministry publicly read
and has assumed the green robes and turban of
a descendant of the prophet. News from
France of the abandonment Of the policy of
! cooperation with England was received with
enthusiasm. DR.. Lesseps has informed the
rebel chieftain that If he leaves the Suez Canal
nnmoested neither France or Italy will inter
fere with him.