Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-16
Tho Egyptian War.

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Since the fall of Sinkat affairs connected
with the Soudan rebellion are lively, The
sharp criticisms which have been made OF
Mr.. Gladstone's policy. and the efforts o.
the opposition to work his overthrow on
account of 1t, have aroused him TO vigor.
Gus and warlike action. He appears to
have changed his purpose of Withdrawing
from the Soudan. to an aggressive policy.
He has stated that at least 1000 British
troops will be Immediately employ
cd on the sea coast of the Soudan. A
regiment about 10 embark for England
has been ordered to Suakim; the feet Is
left to defend Alexandria; and the Cairo
garrison IL dispatched to General Baker,
camp. II will be necessary if the British
government is to hold Suakim and Ber-
Der, and drive back the Arab forces of Ell
Mahdi. to make preparations promptly
and upon large scale. General Gordon
is on the way to try what he can do to
help the fortunes of England but there is
q good deal OF doubt about his being able
to accomplish what he believes he can
The fanaticism of FL Mahdi and his Arabs
is fully aroused and 1t will require hard
fighting and good generalship to drive
them back into the desert.
Personal.
Mrs. Phillips objects to a statue of her hus
band. portrait of him will be placed in
FaneuiI Hall.
Judge Tourgee has cancelled all his lecture
engagements b, cause he is suffering from
overwork aud anxiety.
Dr. Charles G. Weld of Boston, will re-
ceive 81, 900, 900 of the fortune left by his
grandfather.
Senator Don Cameron, after his visit to
Rome. expects to 20 to Algiers and then
through Spain. His health is improving.
Mrs Livermore, in a recent lecture, said
that in the West she finds "a perfect network
Of women's clubs"
Sir Stafford No,thcote has been amusing
literary society by lecturing upon the subject
of Nothing"
Ex.Governors Rice and Talbot, of Massa-
chusetts. will spend the remainder of the
winter and the early spring in Florida.
Oscar Wilde has just completed his lecture
tour In ireland. Miss Lloyd. the young lady
whom he is to marry, accompanied him every
where.
II is reported in London that Rev. Phillips
Brooks is going to England again next wear
to preach some university sermons at Cam
bridge
The late Lord HEREFORD was one of the few
persons privileged to make jokes in the
Queens presence. and he often caused her to
indulge in hearty laugh.
MIR. Archibald Forbes is in London. in very
bad health. A friend Who saw him the other
day says he seemed quite wreck of his
former self. He has lost his property by
speculation.
Mr.. u. II. Lyman, the new Second Assist
ant Poet master General 10 . devoted checker
player, and is regarded ~ \ high authority
on the various problems of that interesting
game.
The Car Of Russia has been told BY his
physicians that lees secluded life 10 necss-
ssry to restore his nerves. He nos devoses
much time to social .syeties. A similar rea-
con may explain Why some other excellent
men are similarly devoted.
In memory Of Wendell Phillips the Irish
societies Of Boston will omit their usuxl ST.
Patrick's Day parade. and in the evening OF
that day viii attend lecture, the proceeds 81
which will be contributed to the fund for q
ssatae Of the great Abolitionist