THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 6386, 1 August 1882, Page 2

THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.

(Reuters Special.)

London, July 29th.

The regiment of Scots Fusilier Guards, the ' first detachment of the troops now under orders for service in Egypt, embarked to-day on board the s.s. Orient, whicji has been chartered by the Government for transport service. Additional regiments will be despatched very shortly. July 31st. It has transpired that the Prince of Wales desired to proceed to Egypt with the British expeditionary force, but the Queen objected, and in deference to her Majesty's wishes his Royal Highness abandoned the idea.

Paris, July 29th,

In the Chamber of Deputies to-day the proposed vote of credit of 8,000,000 francs to cover the expenses of the proposed French expedition to Egypt again came up for consideration, and after further discussion the vote was rejected by a large majority.

In consequence of the decision of the Chamber, M. Freycinet, Premier, to-day tendered the resignations of himself and his colleagues to President Grevy, who has accepted them.

On account of the resignation of the Ministry, and consequent political crisis, the military preparations which were being made with a view to the equipment of an army fdr service in Egypt have been suspended.

Rojie, July 30th,

It has transpired that the Italian Government has declined an invitation received from the British Government through its Ambassador, Sir Augustus Pnget, that Italy should cooperate with England in taking steps toreßtore order in Egypt. •

Constantinople, July 30th.

Relations between Earl Duffenn, the British Ambassador, and the Sultan are now understood to be somewhat strained in consequence of the firm attitude which has been adopted by England in dealing with the Egyptian diffi cultj

Alexandiua, July 29th,

A number of delegates, representing the disaffected population of Cairo, have arrived in this city. They had an interview to-day with the Egyptian ftfinisters. Their attitude was defiant, both in manner and language, and they strongly upheld the action of Ourabi.

Intelligence has been received here that rebel troops are forming entrenchments and fortifications in the neighbourhood of Port Said, the northern nntrance of the Suez Canal.

It has transpired that an official dispatch has been received from Cairo stating that a meating of the leaders of the National party 'and many influential native citizens had been held there. Inflammatory speeches were made, and the meeting determined to maintain Ourabi, and support him as the leader of the National party. The meeting further resolved to carry on the war of extermination agatast tj „„ -,»mii~«u-i«Juuu»»t;i» : j.=«°o . JOT» secured. « '

(Special to Melbourne Papers.) London, July 27th. It was officially announced in the House of Commons that efficient measures have been taken for the protection of the Suez Canal. July 28th. Ourabi Pasha has proposed to surrender if allowed to retire to an Arabian monastery, to retain his rank and pay, and to be accompanied by nin» of his colleagues. Envoys have been sent to Mobala Junction to discuss the terms.

The Governor of Port Said fled on board a steamer owing to the menacing attitude of the native inhabitants, i-

An uproarious Radical meeting in London has denounced English intervention in Egypt. Some secret correspondence between the French officials and the military party in Alexandria prior to the bombarding has been discovered in the city. July 28th, 5.48 p.m. Ourabi's offer is ascertained to have been made at the instance of the Sultan, who feared that combined resistance might result in the permanent foreicm occupation of Egypt. Daily floggings of looters take place. There are 24 English guns in position at Ramleh.

Tho bombardment of Aboukir is imminent.

Mr Gladstone has announced that the Sultan has promised to send troops to Egypt without further delay. '

July 29th. Serious disputes have arisen between Admiral Hoskins and Count De Lesseps in regard to the control of the Canal. The latter is apparently a partisan of Ourabi, and is endeavouring to exclude the men-of-war from the Canal.

Little confidence is felt in Ourabi's overtures for peace, or in the Turkish co-operation against him.

A deputation from the rebel Government at Cairo has reached Alexandria. They appear to be very bellicose.

Armoured locomotives carrying Gatlingguns have arrived within two miles of Ourabi's position at Kaf radowar. They skirmished and retired.

July 31st, G.IG a.m. The steamer Orient, which was chartered to convey troops to Alexandria, has sailed under sealed orders. Cherif Pasha is at Alexandria. Russia has abandoned the Conference. Tho Times and Daily News appplaud the isolated action taken by England.

Information has been received that Ourabi is taking measures to destroy the Cairo rail' way. Count De Lesseps is conferring witl: Ourabi.

The attitude of Aboukir is still defiant, and an immediate bombardment is imminent.