The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-07-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
HOUSE OF COMMONS IN ENGLAND.

HOUSE OF COMMONS IN ENGLAND.
London, July 2o.-In the house of COM
mons. to-day, Gladstone gave notice that he
~ould on Monday, ask for a vote of credit for
Strengthening the forces in Egypt. He said
he would state the amount desired on Satur-,
day. He confirmed the report that the sultan
had agreed to enter the conference. but he
stated that the porte had not replied as to the
sending of Turkish troops to Egypt
bikes, under foreign secretary, stated that
the government had declared to the confer
ence that they reserved the right, with France,
of taking steps to preserve the Suez canal.
The English and French ambassadors
at Constantinople had informed the
to the canal, should receive the sanction
OF Europe. France and England therefore
proposed that the powers be designated who
shall be charged, in case of need, with the pro-
lection of the canal. In order to save time
the powers designated should be authorized
to decide on mode Of action, which should
be exercised in every case on the principle of
the protocol D'desinteressemente.
Gladstone announced that if a vote of credit
were agreed to, be would ask the house to
proceed with the tax bill to meet the increased
expenditure in conne ction with the dispatch of
forces to Egypt.
At the request of Gladstone a number of
questions relative to Egyptian affairs were
withdra wn.
FRANCE-CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
Paris, July 2o.-In the chamber of deputies
to day. several deputies declared that the votes
yesterday were in no way against the cabinet.
M. Frey stated that President Grevy had re-
fused to accept the representation of the min
listers. Some radical members attempted to
reopen the discussion on the question of Cen
trail Marie. The chamber finally passed, by
vote Of 276 to los, an order of the day imply
ing confidence in the government, and leaving
side the question Of the Marie crisis, which is
therefore ended.
A RESIGNATION OF EFFECT.
London, July 2o.-A Paris dispatch to the
Times says M. Goblet, minister OF the interior,
has rendered his resignation, which will be &C
cepted This will probably end the ministe-
rial crisis.
TURKEY-THR OBSTINATE PORTE.
Constantinople, July 2o.-Ambassadors, in
view Of the extreme importance of the points
as to whether or not the porte shall be again
invited to join the conference, have notified
their respective governments asking for in
structionS.
ARABS FORCE SWELLING,
The correspondent says he learns from the
camp of Arab Pasha that his force is increas-
ing and that he is regaining influence because
of the delay of the British troops. His scouts
have been seen at Ramleh, seven miles from
Alexandria.
BUSINESS DISTRACTED.
London, July "A dispatch to the Times
from Alexandra says there is no chance OF
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months.
ARABS POSITION VERY STRONG.
Alexandria July TO-, 3p. m.-Gen. Allison,
| with several officers, has reconnoitered to
point within three miles Of Arab Pasha's po-
| sitlon. which was found to be very strong.
| TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESTROYED.
Suez, July 2o.-Telegraph has been destroy
ed near Rafrel Dwar and there is no COM
munication between Ras el-Tin and Suez.
The governor Of Suez receives all his instruc-
tons from Arab Pasha in the capacity Of min
lister of war. The governors position is con-
| sequently one of great difficulty.
WATER FAMINE IMMINENT.
London, July FL, IA. m.-The News has
the following dispatch:
ALEXANDRIA, July 20.
Everything IS al StandSuU. NOthlng IS
doing and nothing is known. The Roman
wells cannot be cleaned and filled in less than
fortnight. The fleet can condense sufficient
water for the crews and troops, but not for the
populace who must 60 afloat or retire to the
villages.
A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
The Suez canal and Port Said are consid-
cred most insecure. There is only small
gunboat in the canal, and there are 1900 Eu-
ropeans in Port Sad with seven thousand and
several hundred soldiers, with field guns, I'M
der Mahmon Samy, at Fort Qnemiel, six
miles of. The town is literally al. the mercy
Of the soldiers and people, Two British cor
vettes have gone to Port Said Arab Pasha
is calling on all the Bedouins in the neighbor-
hood of Ramleh.
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