THE WAR IN EGYPT
BOMBARDMENT OF ABOUKIR. [bxuteb'b teleobahs.] Alexandria, 4tn September. H.M.S. Minotaur, the flagship of the Channel Squadron, is now daily engaged in shelling the enemy's lines at Aboukir. HEAVY REINFORCEMENTS FOR ARABI. HEALTH OF THE TROOPS. [special to kblbouenb AOt.l London, 4th September, 9.10 a.m. An armed force of 30,000 Tripolians is stated to have left ton the way to Egypt to reinforce Arabi. The Turkish forces will endeavour to intercept their advance. The commanders of Arabi's force at Tel-el-kebir are meditating desertion. Sir Garnet "Wolsoloy is taking every precaution to guard against the effects of sun* stroke, which have hitherto interfered with the efficiency of transport service. 6.6 p.m. A force of the enemy is advancing on Mendesian. The health of the troops «t Kaisassjn is improving. The quarantine regulations at Suez have been relaxed in consequence of protests made by the British Government.
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Evening Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 40, 6 September 1882, Page 2
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148THE WAR IN EGYPT Evening Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 40, 6 September 1882, Page 2
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