THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 6385, 31 July 1882, Page 2

THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.

«. (lluutek's Special.)

London, July 27th,

Sir Garnet Wolseley leaves Marseilles on Tuesday next for Alexandria to assume tho command of the English army in Egypt.

July 28th,

It lias transpired, in connection with the intention of the Porte to send a Turkish expedition to Egypt, that the English Government agrees to tho co-operation of Turkey, with a view to the settlement of the Egyptian difficulty, provided that tho Sultan proclaims Ourr.bi a rebel, and undertakes to assist in his capture. 11. R.H. the Duke of Teck has been appointed a member of the staff of Sir Garnet Wolseley in Egypt. In the House of Commons to-day tho extraordinary war credit of £2,300,000 to meet tho expenses connected with tho despatch of a British expedition to Egypt was, after further discussion, finally agreed to by the House. . July 29th. In the House of Lords to-day Earl Granville announced, in reply to questions, that Government had received information that parleying was about to take place with Ourabi, with a view to his submission, but Government was convinced that nothing would justify any relaxation of British armament in Egypt. It has transpired that the' Great Powers have agreed to the demand of the Sultan that he should proclaim Ourabi a rebel. Paris, July 28th. In consequence of the announcement Ijy the Porte of its intention to despatch a Turkish force to Egypt, M. Freycinet, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has now postponed consideration of his motion for a credit to cover the expenses of the proposed French expeditionary force. Alexandria, July 27th. Information is to hand that the action of the Egyptian garrison at Aboukir in rallying to the side of the Khedive was merely a ruse. The men were called upon to proceed to Alexandria, but they refused to leave Aboukir, and it is clear that their pretended adhesion to the Khedive was a sham. July 28th. Admiral Sir Beauchamp Seymour has written a letter to the Khedive, in which, on behalf of the British Government, he disclaims any intention on the part of England to effect the conquest of Egypt. It is reported to-day that Ourabi has left Kafradowar and has retired to Damanbour, a place on the railway-line between Alexandria and Cairo, 38 miles from this city, where he is now entrenching. It is further stated that in evacuating Kafradowar Ourabi has left strong outposts there to cover his withdrawal. July 29th. It is now reported, but the statement requires confirmation, that Ourabi has sent a proposal of submission to the Khedive, in which he undertakes to surrender on condition that he is allowed to retire to a monastery with nine of his immediate colleagues. It is expected that the bombardment of the forts at Aboukir will be commenced by the British ironclads on Monday next. Constantinople, July 27th. It has transpired that the Sultan has received a letter from Ourabi stating that he is determined to resist any attempt to put down a national movement in Egypt, and will even strenuously oppose any Turkish troops that may be despatched to that country. July 28th. The Porte has announced that it has decided to forthwith despatch a force of Turkish troops to Egypt, in accordance with the suggestion recently made in the Identical Note of the Powers. July 29th. It has transpired that the Porte, in notifying to the European Ambassadors its intention to despatch troops to Egypt, expressed the hope that the English forces would previously be withdrawn from that country.

(Special to Age.) London, July 27th, 6.24 p.m. The enemy at Kafradowar have commenced to fortify Oman.

The Secretary of War has stated in the House of Commons that the Egyptian difficulty has completely paralysed trade in India. In the war credit division in the House tonight 29 Liberals, together with the Land League party, opposed Mr Gladstone's motion. H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught embarks with the troops^ in the steamer Orient on Monday. Russia is ascertained to be massing large bodies of troops in the Caucasus, and the Porte is alarmed in consequence.

3.40 p.m. Ourabi is advancing with his forces towards Alexandria, and the Bedouins are joining him in large numbers, . The ironclads are getting ready for further action.

In the recent outpost skirmishes the British suffered a loss of "40 killed.

The despatch of troops from Stamboul appears doubtful. Ourabi Pasha has written to the Sultan that he will forcibly oppose any landing of Ottoman troops in Egypt.

London, July 28th, 1,30 p.m. The rumour that Ourabi has proposed to surrender is now confirmed. The parleying took place at Mobala, at the instigation of the Sultan.

(Special to Abgtjs.) London, July 27th, G. 13 p.m. Official information has been received stating that the French and English men-of-war are stationed at Port Said. Between Ismailia and Suez a gunboat acts as escort to the mail. The Canal is being patrolled.

London, July 28th, 6.30 a.m. The bombarding of Aboukir is pi'obable. The Governor of Port Said has resigned, The worst is feared. Prince Teck has been appointed to the staff. A Radical meeting has denouucod the Government.