Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-04

Various Rumors--Signs Of I'm
pending Fights.
Massacre Apprehended.
ALEXANDRIA. August 8.

1t is understood tnat ArADl In MS prOclauA.
ton insists upon all natives leaving the ser
vice Of Europeans. as he intends to make an
attack in force and will treat natives in
Europeans employ as Christians.
Last night and to-day an alarm was caused
by rumors of the impending massacre of
Christians. Patriots have been ordered to
increase their vigilance and the police to
confiscate sticks from the natives.
All British troops have been ordered to the
front, an attack being expected.
Criers paraded the native quarters of the
city, enjoining people 10 remain at home at
o'clock in the afternoon, the hour which it is
reported has been fixed for the massacre
News from Cairo up the 3Oth ult, state
that seventeen Pachas were imprisoned in
the citadel. among the number Ali Sheuf
Pacha. who was arrested because he en-
ploved Greeks to guard his house.
1t has been discovered that Arab has again
DESTROYED the railroad at Mahalla which was
recently repaired
The 3Sth Regiment made reconnaissance
al o'clock this afternoon to point five
miles beyond Ramlel. the outpost detach-
ments occupying the gates of the town. and
hold themselves in readiness to proceed to
the support of the remembering party in the
event of necessity.
extensive yet made. The Ssth AMI Goth reg
iments advanced in two columns. The
enemy's position found most abandoned with
the exception of few videttes. None of
their force was observable, few shots
were fired, hut no casualties. The British
returned at dusk.
LONDON, Aug. 8.
The Times Berlin special announcing that
Bismarck has instructed Prince Won Hohen-
lobe TO express to De Freycinet regret at
his retirement from the ministry, also says
at the same time that wish has been eX-
pressed that DE Freycnet could be induced
TO resume office, in which case Germany
would be willing to support the Eastern
policy as much as possible.
Sir VIM. Jenner and Sir James Paget adj
vised Gen. Wellesley that he had better sail
for Egypt and avoid the fatigues of a land
journey. Gen. Wolseley Oh going on board
his vessel yesterday, had his head mu fled
and looked far from well.
The Indian government has taken to date
20 steamers for the Egyptian service.
VIENNA, Aug. 3.
1t is reported here that Arab is negotia-
ting with the Porte about kind of parallel
between his own and Turkish troops to be
sent to Egypt. Arab proposes that the
Turks occupy Cairo which he will remove
to some central position in the Delta. pro-
vided the Turks promise not to attack his
rear.
CONsTANTINOPLE, Aug. 3.
At sitting of the conference yesterday
the Italian ambassador introduced a proposal
formulated by Italy in regard to the Suez
canal. The representatives of Germany,
Austria and Italy Immediately signified their
adhesion, but the English and French am
bassadors decided they must consult their
governments before coming to a decision.
The Russian representative on rejoining of
the conference today gave no reasons for so
doing. He announced that Russia also ad-
hered to the proposal of Italy in regard to
the Suez canal
This town has been occupied by the Brit
ish. The telegraph Office has been reopened
At the sitting of the conference yesterday,
Dufferin. the British ambassador, said he
desired that Turkey should take action on
the condition of the Porte, and declare Arab
Pasha a rebel. Said Pasha, Turkish prime
minister. maintained that it was impossible
for the Porte to declare Arab Pasha rebel,
until the Ottoman flag was raised in Egypt,
when the conduct of Arab Pasha could be
determined, and measures he taken accord
ingly.
Count Cortis, Italian ambassador, de-
manded a reply from the Ottoman represen.
natives that theyaccepted conditions Of iden-
tity, the vote to be put in writing; to which
the Ottoman representatives replied that they
must first obtain the sanction of the Sultan.
CAIRO, Aug. 3.
The official rebel journal has pub
lished the decision of the great national
meeting Saturday. After considering the
different degrees eminating from the khedve
including Arab Pasha from the office of min
lister of war. The meeting declared in con-
sequence of the occupation of Alexandria bv
foreign troops. fine presence of the English
squadron in Egyptian waters and the attitude
OF Arab Pasha in repulsing the enemy
Arab Pasha must be upheld as minister Of
war, and that the orders of the Khedve and
ministers in Alexandria are null and void as
the khedive acted contrary to the religious
and civil laws