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Survivors of the NIassacre-The khe-
dives Narrow Escape
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July 14.-Forty re-
fugees, nine of whom we're British, made
their way to the fleet, this morning, In
barge in which they had hidden. Twenty
armed Europeans, who barricaded them
selves in their houses and escaped the massa-
Gre have also arrived. The rioters paid no
attention to them as they passed through the
streets, being too busily engaged In the work
of destruction. Dcrvisch Pach says but for
the opportunc appearance Wednesday OF the
British man-of-war of the Pheus Fort the
Khcdivc would have been murdered.
Arabs Friendly. italian and French
Trcachcry HUNDRED.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July 14.-All the
Arabs are carrying white handkerchiefs on
sticks and showing great anxiety to be thought
friendly. General Stone confirms the report
that Arab Pacha ordered the murder OF the
Khedive and the sacking of the town. Two
Arab soldiers have been seized with plumber
and will be tried for pillaging. Several Ar.
abs were also arrested with lurge quantity oil
loot in their possession. The Americans landed
sixty marines under Capt. Cochran. There
u
ing to maintain order The soldie.s were the
first to begin the plumber. Desertion from
Arabs army is rife. The sailors now occu-
py all the gates. They have been ordered to
disarm all soldiers and shoot loo,crs. The
populace are being encouraged TO return TO
| their homes. The Penelope has sailed for
| lsmalia. The fire continues to rage with
upabated fury. All the evidences go to show
that the Egyptian gunners were directed by
French and Italian artilerists.
Female Incendiarisn,s.at Work.
LONDON, England, July IA corrcspon-
dent on the Condor says women were seen
firing houses with petroleum in Alexandria.
Efforts to Form II Ministry.
LONDON, England, July l4.-The Ncws's
correspondent at Alexandria says the khe-
dives GOODNESS and courage never left him
during the crisis. The sailors have arrested
the further progress OF the flames ut the ha-
rem palace. The diplomatists are trying to
establish with the khedive a semblance OF
ministry. The people can not understand
why the Americans, who can only muster a
handful of marines, are invited TO land men,
| The officer on shore sent word to the ships
that hundred refugees ON the Marina are
camoring for food Biscuit are being sent
them.
The Egyptian Question Must be Ar
| ranged.
| LONDON, England, July IA Constanti-
nople correspondent says the council OF
Ministers at midnight decided that efforts
should be made to effect an arrangement of
the Egyptian question and if Efforts failed
Turkish troops should be sent to Egypt. The
Porte has received Il telegram from Cairo
stating that all is quiet there.
A Large Force Ashore from the Fleets.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July 14.-All the
ships sent ashore every man that can be
spared. The marines were landed at the re-
quest Of the Khedivc Arab sent away by
railway thousand women and children.
All able bodied males were ordered to join
the army.
Arab said TO he Awaiting Reinforce.
| ments.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt July lG, II a. init
is reported that Arab Pacha is awaiting re-
Inducements from Cairo. Firing was heard
outside Of the town during the night. All
available assistance and sailors were sent TO
the fort las, evening. 1t was the eXpecta-
ton that Arab Pacha would attempt to take
the city, and it is rumorcd that fighting &C.
Cured at 3 o'clock this forenoon outside the
gates.
Inccndiarles to be Shot.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July 1G.-Durng the
night there was report that Arab Pachs
was marching upon Alexandria. Admiral
Seymour did not credit il, but took precau.
II., ,i.,lt tia lrsl. rr
had been given to send all maraudcrs to
headquarters with written statement OF
their cases to be floygcd. Incendarcs will
continue to be shot. Five rebel soldiers cap.
turcd 10y marines have been handed over to
the Khedive and will be shot by loyal Egyp.
tan troops to-day.
On the Sucz.
SrEz Egypt, July 1G,-The commander
of the Iris has sent peremp!ory message or.
dering the Egyptian men of-war not TO leave
Suez until they have received instructions. II
is stated that the Egyptian commander in.
tended 10 take his vessels through the canal.
Captains are no longer cautioned before en-
tering the canal, but all vessels are thorough
y searched before proceeding.
4 Second PompeII.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July lG.-The Khe
dive has dismissed Arab Pacha from the
ministry of war. The fires continue. The
aspect of the town is ndescribable. 1t re-
minds the spectator Of Pompei. Whole
families of Europeans have disappeared
and it is believed they were thrown into the
flames.
Turkish Intervention.
CoSsTANTINoPLg, Turkey, July 1G.-Tht
conditions of Turkish Intervention in Egypt
are understood to be the occupation of Egypl
to be limited to three months, at the ex
piration of which the Khedive will demand
that proportion of the cost be betrayed by
Egypt. No European commissioners are tC
accompany the Turkish troops. 1t is bclev
ed the Porte will refuse to despatch an ex
petition.
Vessels for the Seat Of War.
LONDON, England, July 16.-The torpedo
boats at Devonport have been ordered tt
prepare for sea. 1t is believed they will h
used for patrolling the Suez canal They
are capable of speed of twenty -four mlel
per hour. 1t is reported that the reserv,
squadron will sent to Egypt under the DUKE
of Edinburgh.
, CYrnr s,July 1G,-The Agincourt, Salam
and Northumberland, the last with 700 men
and the transport Nerlssa, with Major Gen
eral Aleson, sailed for Egypt Saturday morn
ing The lamar, with Of marines arrived
during the night and will start for Alexan
dria Immediately.
!, Another Battle Imminent.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July l8.-An en-
! gagcmcnt is imminent between the Englsl
and Arab Pacha's troops. While some in
t mates of the hospitals, including the sister