THE WAR-IN EGYPT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6483, 28 August 1882, Page 5

THE WAR-IN EGYPT.

BY CABLE. ; Jrbuteu's .cablegrams.] .. . i THIS MORNING'S DESPATCH. : ©S2FEAT ©F THE ENE3SY. 10,000 EGYPTIANS ROUTED. ' CAPTURE OF RAEMSES. . A BRILLIANT ASSAULT.; London, August 25... A despatch has been, received from Sir Garnet "Wolseley, stating that he has captured Dora and Ngafal after a series of brilliant skirmishes. The enemy had been strongly reinforced and numbered fully 10,000 men. - The British force' opposing them only amounted to 1500 cavalry and infantry. Sir G. "Wolseley ; will attack Holanke to-day. Alexandria, August 26. Sir Garnet Wolseley, supported by stong reinforcements from Ismailia, attacked and routed jfche _ enemy at Raemses, where they were in great force, and strongly posted, capturing the camp, five Krupp guns, and a large quantity of material. The losses on the British side were ' The force under Sir Garnet Wolseley will continue to advance without delay. •Later. Further details regarding the operations of thel British troops in Eastern Egypt are now to hand. Sir Garnet Wolseley with -an advance guard, advanced from Nefisch on Thursday, and came up with the enemy in a strong position at Dom. After several skirmishes along the route, Dom was captured by a brilliant assault, hut owing to the strength of the enemy, the British were unable to advance, and held their ground all day waiting for assistance. On the arrival of reinforcements, an advance was made upon Raemses, and a signal defeat inflicted upon the enemy at that place.

THE NILE. Alexandria, August- 26. The Nile i 3 rising slowly, and its height is considerably below the average for the season. SYRIA TRANQUIL. Constantinople, August 26. The> Porte declares that Syria' is tranquil, and that no anti-Christian outrages are to be feared. The following despatches' were re ceived yesterday : — MOVEMENTS OP ARABI. MASSING OF TROOPS NEAR CAIRO. Alexandria, August 25. News has been brought in that the Egyptian troops, hitherto entrenched at Kafradower under Arabi's command, were striking their tents last night, and it is believed that Arabi will shortly abandon that position. It has also been ascertained that a strong force of the enemy have commenced entrenching near Heliopolis, about 15 miles north-east of Cairo. Later. It is expected that Arabi, with the rebels from Kafradowar, will join the force which has been operating' to the west of Ismailia, at some point between that town and Cairo, and it is probable that the combined army will make a determined stand against the British at Heliopolis, where strong entrenchments are now being made.

[special to press association*.] London, August 25, 8.30 a.m. FIGHTING NEAR RAMLEH. The Bedouins' made a raid in the neighbourhood of Ramleh, but were routed by the Highlanders from Fort Mex. TURKEY AND THE CONVENTION. It is believed that Turkey will accept and sign the Convention. THE WATER SiUPPLY AT ALEXANDRIA. Two nine thousand gallon condensers are being shipped to Alexandria, London, August 27 (1.30 a.m.) THE ENGLISH AND EGYPTIAN LOSSES. In the recent engagements the British loss was 9 privates killed and 30|wounded. The enemy suffered severely, 400 being killed and wounded. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S SKILL. The skilful manner in which the Duke of Connaught handled the Guards is highly spoken of. CAPTURE OF A WAR TRAIN. Eighty railway carriages, carrying provisions, Remington rifles, and War munitions, have been captured by the British at Matisamh. SUNSTROKE IN THE BRITISH ARMY. The weather is extremely hot, and 50 privates of the line have suffered from sunstroke. THE EGYPTIAN COAST BLOCKADED. The Egyptian coast has been blockaded by the English fleet. ARABI'S FORCE ESTIMATED AT 20,000. Those who deserted from Arabi state that the total strength of the enemy at Kafradowar is 20,000 men.