The Portland daily press., 1882-08-02
EGYPT'S WAR.
Russia Hostile to British
Plans.
ARABS BUSY FORTIFYING THE
COAST.
Over Five Hundred Christians
Slain.
THE REBELS STRENGTHENING THEIR
LINES.

New YORK, Aug. IA dispatch from
Alexandria says: The Khedive has written a
letter to Admiral Seymour giving carte
blanche to English operations on the Suez
Canal and in Egypt. The Khedive, however,
earnestly requests England to refrain from de-
cisive steps until sufficient force is on hand
to protect life and property, SO as not to repeat
the disaster at Alexandria. The Khedive
fully approves of the Turkish troops being
commanded by an English General.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Daily Telegraph's
correspondent at st. Petersburg states that the
Russian press, with the exception of few
minor journals, continue hostile to England,
and is firmly persuaded that England will now
have to account with Turkey as well as with
Arab Pasha.
A dispatch to the Times from Constantinople
says: according to intelligence received from
diplomatic sources the action OF Russia Is due
to the personal initiative of the Czar Alexan-
der, who is dissatisfied with the independent
attitude of England and with Mr.. Gladstone's
repeated declarations that England, under
certain circumstances, would undertake the
task of restoring order in Egypt"
The correspondent of the Times at Aexan-
dria telegraphs that the Ministers publish a
long proclamation, announcing that Arab
Pasha is deposed from the office OF Minister OF
War. and giving about the same reasons for
his deposition as were given in the Khed1ye's
proclamation. Capt. Fisher and Lord Charles
Beresford have rejoined their ships. Prince
Louis Battenburg commands the Gatlng Dat
teries at Ras El Tin. Looting continues at
Ramleh.
The Times in leading article says: The
tine has gone by when Turkey could be allow
ed to take the whole matter into her own
hands. If Turkey goes to Egypt she must not
go as the ally but as subordinate OF England.
PoRT SAID, Aug. 1.-The Arabs are working
indefatigably on the Notifications all along
the coast especially at Damietts and Rosetta.
The water along this coast is very shallow
and large ships cannot approach within four
miles of Rosetta, or within three miles OIL
Damietta.
The lfeeling among the French inhabitants
against M De Lesseps is very strong
The English Vice Consul has received a let
ter declaring that as he aided the Governor OF
Fort Said III escaping Arab Pasha's vengeance
he has been condemned to death.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 1.-10 A. M.-The fears
in regard to the failure of the water supply
have isubsided. The number of Christians
murdered at Damanhower, Tantah and Mlhal-
la is now estimated at 300.
BERLIN, Aug 1.-The refusal of Italy to CO.
operate with England in putting down Arab
Pasha may be taken as representing the atti-
tude of Germany and Austria. High author
ities at Berlin assert that Russia is about to
quit her passive attitude in favor of one direct
~ hostile to British pretensions in Egypt.
MANCHESTER, Aug. 1.-The London cor
respondent of thu Manchester Guardian says
he understands that if the Turkish expedition
starts without the Sultan previously complying
with the conditions demanded by England.
Admiral Seymour will be ordered to conduct it
back again.
PARIS, Aug 1.-The Suez Canal Company
has sent to the press tho following telegram
from Ismailia. dated Mondays
The Bedouin chiefs of the eastern region,
comprised between the Suez Canal and the
Nile, have placed themselves at the disposal of
10 Toe Arohi PQSha has c0unSAlad
them to obey M De Lesseps. M. De Lesseps
has volunteered to the commander OF the Eng
lish iron-clad to go on horseback into the
country around Ismaila, to prove that the
country is safe and that there are no egyptian
troops in the vicinity. With passport signec
and sealed by M. De Lesseps, any one may
travel freely in Egypt as far as Cairo The
merchants sEho had abandoned their business
profit By these passports.
The French residents at Port Said have pro-
tested against the withdrawal of the French
squadron from those waters, and have an
nounced their intention of placing themselves
under the protection of the United States.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 1.-The italian govern
ment has refused to surrender to the British
Court Martial the Italian employed on the
Egyptian police, who is charged with leading
band of Greeks and natives engaged in sacking
the town.
holding the town for the Khedive.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Times Alexandria
special saws: The state of the town is causing
serious disquietude. Natives who remained
are incendaries and a majority of those who
have returned are looters looking after their
concealed plunder. tits impossible to mistake
the bitterly hostile attitude of this class OF
native police.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 1.-The Khedive last
evening dispatched native emissary to Arab
to procure the release of Midshipman Deehair
of the British navy, who went Saturday with
message to Ramleh and was taken prisoner.
The emissary has not yet returned.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The I'd Battalion of the
Gold Stream Guards were embarked at Kings
town, ireland, for Egypt.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 1.-Arabis military
council have caused the arrest Of 27 Pashas
and Beys more or less friendly to the Kheaive.
H. M. S. Monarch and Iris left to-day for Port
Said The Bittern has gone to Aboukir.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. Il The rebel camp has
moved five miles nearer to as, with their out
posts two miles in advance of the main body.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Telegraph has the
following:
RAMLEH, Aug. /.
A reconnaissance was made on the Aboukir
road today. 1t is reported that Arabi Pasha's
videtes are in close proximity to the works.
The display of white flags is mere farce. The
rebels are strengthening their lines near Lake
Mareotis Scouts report seeing Arab Pasha
in camp with several European prisoners.
500 P M,-The guns on our right have just
opened fire.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Aug. 1. Greek troops
have occupied the Turkish village of Zarta,
near the frontier, and the Porte has demanded
an explanation of the Greek representative.