WAR IN EGYPT.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume III, Issue 290, 21 August 1882, Page 2

WAR IN EGYPT.

[Reuter's Special to Star.] ALEXANDRIA, August 10. The greater portion of the British expeditionary forces has now arrived here, and it is expected that the remaender will be landed within a few days. It has transpired that the objects of the intended advance of British troops from Aboukir instead of from Ramleh is that an assault should be made on the enemy's flank in order to divert an attack from the front. August 20. Tho British fleet and transports whioli left here yesterday did not stop at Aboukir, but passed on and proceodod to Port Sfiiil. On arrival there a body of sailors was landed, and all the natives in the place were disarmed. No resistance was offered by the latter. This having been successfully accomplished, it is now probable that tho fleet and transports will proceed to-day to Aboukir, and jbrtliwith com* mence the assault on the forts thoro. AH traffic through tho Suez Canal has been temporarily stopped by order of Sir Garnet Wolsely. The cannonade which wng hoard yesterday in the direction of the Mamudich Canal, was tho outcome of a skirmish which occurred between General Humley's advanced Guards and Arabi's outposts, beyond Rafradwar. The action was not of a serious character, and the casualties on either side were slight;.

[AGE SPECULS.J ' LONDON, August 16. The Bedouins have been routed near MandaraJ losing five men. Sir Garnet Wolesley has issued a manifesto inviting co-operation of native chiefs in restoring order. A battalion of Arabia troops have made overtures for surrender. Railway material is being sent to Suez to re-lay the old Cairo line of railway. Tbe Sultan has definitely abandoned Arabi. The (troops are inactive, pending the arrival pf Cavalry.

[Argus specials.] LONDON, August 16. The Porte has proposed that tbe British force in Egypt remain in its present position, the Turks operating alone against Arabi, snd both the British and Turkish troops to withdraw after pacifying the country. Lord Dufferin, in reply, has demanded absolute British control over all military operations, and special terms in regard to evacuation of the country. It is improbable that England and Turkey will agree as to the terms of tbe convention. Sir Garnet Wolseley's manifesto guarantees respect of religion and property to all peaceful inhabitants, and states that the British troops will buy all supplies required.