THE BATTLE OF TEL EL-KEBIR.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3494, 18 September 1882, Page 3

THE BATTLE OF TEL EL-KEBIR.

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LONDON

September 13, 5.56 a.m. Sir Garnet Wolseley, with a strong force of British troops, is now advancing on both sides of the fresh water canal while the cavalry and horse artillery have been detached to attempt a flank movement with a view to destroying the railway in Arabi's rear, and so cutting off his retreat when attacked in front by tbe main body. A serious outbreak of glanders is announced to have occurred amongst the horses of the Indian cavalry contingent in Egypt. 6.40 a.m. Sir Garnet Wolseley has concentrated all his forces to make a decisive advance on the enemy. The whole strength of the British army takes part in the movement, and the forces advance on both sides of the canal, while a flank move ment of great strength is being made to cut off the enemy'sjretreat on Zag-a-Zig. The destruction or capture of Arabi's whole force is considered certain. The excitement in Alexandria is intense, all attention being absorbed by the event, and trade being completely at a standstill pending the issue. 12.17 p.m. In the engagement at Tel-el-Kebir tbe Artillery opened a heavy fire from sheltered positions before the enemy were aware of the advance of the infantry. The British troops were within a mile from Tel-el-Kebir when their advance was discovered, and the Egyptians at onoe commenced a heavy rifle fire. The British reserved their fire, and carried the defensive works at the point of the bayonet, after a tremendous slaughter of the enemy. The enemy are now in full retreat towards the south, pursued by the Highlanders and Indian troops. The retreat north was blocked up. Thousands of the enemy were taken prisoners, and an immense quantity of stores was captured. 1.56 p.m. The losses of the enemy are believed to be underrated. Large numbers who were retreating northward have been taken prisoners. All the trenches in the vicinity of Tel-el-Kebir have been abandoned, and the enemy are retreating on Zug-a-Zig, where they are massing in force. (Reuters Telegrams.) Br Electric Telegram.— Copyright.