THE EAST.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 558, 14 October 1882, Page 19

THE EAST.

reuter's telegrams, Alexandria, October 4. The Brigade of Artillery which has been serving in this country is now re-embark-ing for England, and the various battalions of Indian and British troops composing the Indian Contingent _ are embarking at Suez for the Indian stations. October 5. The embarkation of the troops no longer required here will be carried on continuously from to-day. The preliminary inquiry into the recent rebellion is now proceeding, and a large amount of evidence has been taken by the Royal Commission appointed by the Khedive to conduct the prosecution of the rebel officers. The customary ceremony connected with the departure of an extensive •aravan of pilgrims for Mecca took place to-day at Cairo. A large body of British troops paraded for the occasion, and Sir Garnet Wolseley, the Duke of Connaught, and other officers were present. Alexandria, October 6. The British have evacuated Tantah and Damanhour, the Khedive's Governora of these towns being confident of their ability to prevent any further outbreak or disturbance among the population, (Received October 9,11.15 a.m.) Alexandria, October 6. The increased emoluments which were accorded to officers of the Egyptian army, under the terrorism winch preceded the rebellion, have how been revoked, and the former rates of pay will alone be granted. FURTHER OUTRAGES FEARED IN EGYPT. Alexandria, October 7. A revival of fanaticism has been manifested at Tantah, one of the towns recently evacuated by the British, and at jeveral other places in the interior. It is feared that further outrages may be perpetrated, and the Egyptian Notables are petitioning for the retention of the troops. TROUBLE WITH ARABI AND HIS LEGAL ADVISER. EXECUTION OF TWO ALEXANDRIAN MURDERERS. Alexandria, October 9. Intelligence is to hand from Cairo that an English counsel has been denied access to Arabi by the Egyptian authorities. Sir E. Malet, British ConsulGeneral, will therefore communicate with the Egyptian Government, with a view to obtain permission for counsel to visit Arabi. The murderers of Dr. Ribton and Sjgnor Cattani during the outbreak in this city in June last were publicly hanged hero this morning. EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS STILL COM. PLICATED. Constantinople, October 4. It has transpired'that the Sultan has pressed Lord Dufferin to state definitely the date upon which the British troops will be withdrawn from Egypt, and declares that he will appeal to the Powers unless the British Government arrive at an early decision in the matter. (Received October 10, 0.05 p.m.) Constantinople, October 7. Lord Dufferin, in replying to the request of the Porte that the British Government would state definitely the date upon which the British troops would be withdrawn from Egypt, has informed the Porte that the English forces will leave the Principality as soon as the restoration of order and the pacification of the country have been accomplished. (Received October 10, 4.15 p.m.) Constantinople, October 9. It has transpired that the Porte considers Lord Dufferin's reply to its note asking, what steps the British Government propose to take for the withdrawal of the I troops as too vague, and further information will be asked for. It has transpired that the Porte, in its recent communication to Lord Dufferin, remarking upon the vagueness of his assurance that the British troops would be withdrawn from Egypt as soon as the pacification of that country waa accomplished, further informed the British Ambassador that it required that the evacuation of the Principality by the English army should be completed within threo months.