THE WAR IN EGYPT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2932, 18 August 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

A BRITISH COUNCIL OF WAR,

TURKEY WILL NOT CO-OPERATE WITH ENGLAND.

THE SULTAN ABANDONS ARABI.

THE ENGLISH AMBASSADOR. REMAINS FIRM.

SECURITY GUARANTEED TO PEACEFUL INHABITANTS.

Aiexandbia, August 16.

Sir Garnet Wolseley, commanding the British forces in this country, presided at a council of war which was held to-day upon the plan of operations to be pursued by the British troops. Sir Garnet subsequently visited Ramleb, when the quarters allotted to. the Goldstream und Grenadier Guards were examined and the troops inspected, Constantinople August 16.

It has transpired that the Porte has now definitely decided to reject the military convention' proposed by the British Government for the joint operation of British and Ottoman troops in Egypt, and has intimated to Lord Dufferin the British Ambassador, that no Turkish troops will bo despatched to Egypt under the condition of the proposed convention.

(Pee Gable to Peess Association)

Special.] London, August 16,3.50 p.m. The Bedouins have been routed near Maate, losiag five moa.

Sir GafnetWolseley has issaed a|manifesto inviting the co-operation of native chiefs in restoring order. A battalion of Arabi’s troops have made overtures for surrender.

- , Railway material is being sent to Suez to replace the old Cairo line of railway. The Saltan has definitely abandoned Arabi.

7.30 p.m

The Porte has proposed that the British force in Egypt remain in its present position, the Turks operating alone against Arabi, both 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 the evacuation of the country. It is improbable that England and Turkey will agree to the terms of a Convention.

Sir Garnet Wolseley’s manifesto guarantees the respect of religion and property to all peaceful inhabitants, and states that the British troops will buy all supplies required.