THE WAR IN EGYPT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2941, 29 August 1882, Page 2

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

ARAM'S OFFICERS DESERTING.

KAFEADOWAE ATTACKED. THE POETB PROFESS FEIENDSHIP. AEEIYAL OF EEINFOEOEMENTS. Alexandeia, August 27. Since the attack upon Eamesis and the occupation of that position by the British troops, no further military movements have been made by Sir G. Wolseley. Intelligence is to hand that a large force of the enemy is still at Kafradowar, where the work of entrenching is being further vigorously proceeded with. Hews has been received from Port Said that the Arabs at Ghemileh have been largely reinforced, and it is expected that they intend to make an attack on the port. Several more of the officers of Arabi’s army have deserted, and the enemy’s ranks are daily becoming weaker. Latee. All is quiet in front of Sir G. Wolseley’s position at Eamesis, and nothing has been seen of the enemy since the recent engagement. The British cavalry on Saturday occupied Kaseassom, a loch on the Sweet Water Canal between Cairo and Ismailia. August 28. General E. Hamley, commanding strong forces of British troops, advanced on Kafradowar yesterday (Sunday), and opened fire with his artillery upon the enemy’s entrenched camps. The enemy’s return fire was of the feeblest description, and it is believed that Arabi has withdrawn the bulk of his troops from Kafradowar.

Sir G. Wolseley has repaired the railway between Ismailia and Ramesis, and the intermediate country is now fully occupied by British troops. A detachment of the Bengal Native Cavalry has arrived at Suez, and has been despatched to the front. Constantinople, August 28.

Further communications have recently passed between the Turkish Government and Lord Dufferin with reference to the proposed Military Convention for the pacification of Egypt. The Forte has now informed the British Ambassador that it accepts the Convention and has agreed to proclaim Arabi a rebel against'fthe Imperial Government. (Pee Cable to Peess Association). [Special to tee Melboubnb “Argus.”] London, August 28, 6.8 a.m. The occupation of Ramesis secures the safe passage of the desert railway line between Suez and Ismailia, and it has been repaired and communication restored. The Royal Engineers have arrived at Ismailia. A further army reserve is being formed.