Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-08-30
From Our Regular Correspondent. I
Our European Letter.
LoNpoN. Exc. Aug l5th, ].


of war''-that is, tho cash-and the cam
paign will now be carried on with spirit
and determination. Mr.. Gladstone did
not have mnch trouble to convince the
House on Thursday night of the necessity
to act as we are doing, for in the division
on the vote of credit there were only 10
opposed to 245 members. The sum asked
for was two millions three hundred thous-
and pounds. which, after discussion
with sir Garnet Wolseley and other m ILL
tary authorities, is considered to be the
sum required for three months expedi-
dition. 1t is quite impossible to foresee
what difficulties may have to be faced ere
the British troops return from the Nile.
People on the outbreak of the Indian
meeting thought few days would sup
press it, yet what gigantic effort we had
to make before it ended. 1t must not be
forgotten that the Egyptian revolt has
been brewing for nearly two years. and
| do not imagine for a moment that the
government could have been ignorant of
what was likely to take place. As England
did right in making the irhedive the ruler
of Egypt, so she shall do right in support
ing his authority and in upholdng his pow
er. The greatest risk is in the chance of
having to engage in a sort of guerilla war
fare. But even in that event order will
ultimately be restored, and prosperity in
Egypt when firm hold of the principal
cities has been secured. 1t seems strange
that something more is not done for the
protection and pacifcation of Cairo. This
will probably receive attention when we
have greater force to spare.
The letter of Admiral Seymour to the
rhedive explains the actual intentions OF
the English government, and warns his
highness to advise the soldiers not to listen
to the commands of Arab. The suggest
ions of the admiral are given with the
directness we might expect from such
gallant commander. The few simple
and straightforward sentences of Sir Beau
champ Seymour are more to the purpose
than CARLOAD of diplomatic meaning.
He says: ~, as admiral In command of
the British ships, think it right at once to
repeat to your highness that the British
government has no intention Of conquer
ing Egypt for itself, nor of interfering in
any way with the religion or liberties of
the Egyptians. It's only object isto protect
your highness and the people of Egypt
against rebels. The British government
is determined to suppress the rebellion
against your highness, and to restore
order in the country by relieving it of the
oppression exercised by rebel officers.
| beg that your highness will, as an act of
kindness, warn the soldiers not to obey
rebel commanders, but to return to their
homes or to your highness as their sover-
eign; and the British government being
we'll disposed towards the people of Egypt.
advises them to regard the rebel Arab and
his accomplices as traitors to their sover
eign and enemies to themselves and their
country.
Goodwood race was favored by the
weather, and On Thursday there was
brilliant sport on that delightful course.
The sun was bright, but not too scorching,
the wind was fresh, but not boisterous,
the roads in splendid condition, and the
course itself everything that could be
wished for. There was wonderful attend
ancc, not only from London, but from
every town and village all along the coast.
Of course the prince and princess of Wales
were present, and right glad everybody
was to sec them. 1t was truly day of
exquisite enjoyment. Nobody thought
about war in Egypt, or the incrsase of the
income tax; but all entered into the spirit
of recreation with n zest enhanced by the
beauty of the day, the loneliness of the
place, and the excellence of the company.
The princess, in a costume Of cream color
and gold, looked extremely we'll, and evil
IDENTIFY enjoyed herself. The Duke of Ham
Iilton was the reseiver of the gold cup, also
the Goodwin Corinthan plate. Parliament
is pushing on with such measures as are
likely to be passed this session. We are
glad that to see that Mr.. Fawcett has got
the post office annuites bill another stage
onward The sooner that excellent scheme
becomes law the better. Ii is the noblest
provident plan ever affixed to the people,
and if properly employed by those for
whose benefit it is intended must do
immense good. The regents carnal rail
way bill has passed the Lords, and soon
that great enterprise will be taken in hand.
The enlargement of the charng cross
railway station and the widening of the
line is also decided upon, and therefore
the pretty avenue theatre is doomed to fall
but there will be other theatres to take its
blaze. AUGUST.