THE EGYPTIAN DIFFICULTY.
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LONDON, June 13.
The Timea tbis morning publishes a telegram from Egypt, stating that the Khedive and Dervish Pasha, Chief Turkish Commissioner, have sent a request to the Sultan that 18,000 Turkish troops should be despatched without delay to Alexandria. The proposition to hold a conference for the settlement of the Egyptian question is now gaining fresh prominence in European political circles. June 15. The statement contained ia a telegram publiehed on Tuesday morning, that the Khedive and Dervish Pasha have requested the Sultan to despatch IS,OOO Turkish troops to Egypt, is now fully confirmed.
ALEXANDRIA, June 15.
The British, German, French, and Greek vessels now in port have been ordered to take on board any subjects of their respective countries who may desire to embark. Two hundred natives have in all been arrested in connection with the recent outbreak. A Commission has been appointed to enquiro into the case of the recent Native riots and attacks upon Europeans.
CAIRO, June 14.
The Bnti .!., French, and other Con-sul-Generals resident here have gone to Alexandria. A general exodus of Europeans from this city to Alexandria is taking place. The offices of the English and French Controllers General have been closed.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 4414, 17 June 1882, Page 3
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