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Six Russian warships and four colliers have been sighted passing in the semi-darkness and haze at 5.30 a.m. (Reuter.)
Admiral Rodjestvensky's Fleet was lying near Son-Kohe on the 2nd inst. but was preparing to sail on the 3rd. He informed the French authorities of his impending departure. (R.)
Admiral Rodjestvensky, who was in the 2nd inst. in the Bay of Son-Kohe, informed the French authorities that he would leave the next day. (Havas.)
It is stated that GeneraL Kuropatkin will be immediately recalled for reasons of health. (H.)
The police authorites have stopped the sailing of two torpedo-boats built at Kiel for Russia, and sent to Lubeck in sections by rail for shipment as machinery. The shipment was neatly completed when it was stopped. (R.)
The "Times" learns from St. Petersburg that the report that Russia has acquired the Chilian and Argentine navies, continues to be denied, but it is intimated from a good diplomatic source that the warships will be brought to the Baltic and will serve as a nucleus for a new navy in case Admiral Rodjestvensky should come to grief. (Reuter.)
The Argentine Government denies the sale of warships; it is willing to sell, but dare not deliver during the war. (Reuter.)
The situation at the Caucasus continues to border on anarchy. (Reuter.)
Work has been resumed in several factories. (Havas.)
(Official). The grand naval manoeuvres arranged for next mouth have been postponed, as, if carried out then as planned they may cause inconvenience, but if not carried out at all the lessons it is desired to inculcate would not be given.
This apparently refers to the world wide manoeuvres mentioned in the despatches of 10th December and is possibly due to the desire to have a large fleet in home waters on the occasion of the visit of the French squadron. (Reuter.)
The "Times" reports from Paris that failing a European conference Germany would now be content with an exchange of views among the Powers regarding Morocco, but does not think that this will find favor with the three governments concerned. (Reuter.)
The French proposals regarding Morocco include the formation of a State Bank which will place the finance of the country on a firm footing. (Reuter.)
Some comment has been caused by the fact that Lord Lansdowne, who met the King at the station yesterday evening, was practically the first visitor his Majesty received today. (Reuter.)
One Thousand Guineas. — 1, Lass O'Glory; 2, Koorhaan; 3, Jongleuse. (Reuter.)
The Holy Carpet is expected to return to Cairo on the 13th inst.
will close at the G.P.O., Alexandria, at 8.30 a.m. to-morrow.
The P. & 0. S.S. "Isis" has finished dry- docking and leaves Alexandria for Port Said this evening.
Yesterday's plague bulletin records a recovery at Alexandria. No cases are reported to-day.
It is expected that the Anglo-American Nile Steamer and Hotel Company will declare a dividend of 8 per cent this year.
found in the Shoubra district of Cairo at dawn tomorrow, and in the Waily district at the same time on Monday, will be poisoned by the police.
There is to be an investigation at the Alexandria Gouvernorat into the alleged brutal conduct of a policeman in Cherif Pasha-street on Thursday last.
We are pleased to learn that the well-known engraver and printer, Mr. J. Margosches, has lately been honored with the appointment of engraver to H. H. the Khedive.
The Fête Committee at Alexandria officially requests us to inform the public that it is hoped that private homes will be illuminated on the evening of the Mohamed Aly Centenary.
It is stated that the Public Works Ministry has postponed consideration of the scheme submitted by Boghos Pasha Nubar for the construction of a tramway between Abou Roash and Mena House.
A meeting of the shareholders of the Splendid Hotels of Egypt Company will be held on the 24th inst. in order to approve the purchase, etc., of the New Khedivial Hotel at Alexandria.
On the 3rd inst. 16 vessels passed through the Canal. Of these, 6 were British, 1 French, 2 German, 3 Austrian, 2 Turkish, 1 Dutch, 1 Greek. The day's receipts were frs. 445,080.74, making the total from the 1st inst. frs. 945,9500.1.
The May issue of the Garrison Directory of the British Force in Egypt is to be the last issue of the 1904- 1905 season. The contents have been increased by six pages and several improvements have been made to this useful local directory.
The Magnani operetta company is meeting with great success at the Alhambra. By general request Primavera Scapigliata will be repeated this evening and tomorrow a matinée performance of it will be given. In the evening of Sunday Venditore di Uccelli will be produced.
From the 1st January to 4th May the quantity of coal imported into Egypt was 281,462 tons, of which Newcastle sent 68,434, the Welsh districts 146,032, the Scotch districts 36,412, Yorkshire 16,466 and other places 13,118 tons. During the same period of 1904, 369,165 tons were received.
The Union Artistique Francaise has established at its premises in 2, Cairo station- street, a French elocution class. This class is quite free, and may be attended by outsiders as well as members of the society, of both sexes and all ages. Further particulars may be obtained on application at the society's offices any day from to 6 to 8 p.m.
Our Constantinople Cor- respondent status that the last "gros lot" of 100,000 francs of the Crédit Foncier Egyptien (No. 363,181 ), fell to a scullion, named Joseph, in the service of the well-known Con- tsantinople banker, M. L Zarifi. The latter had himself purchased the lottery bond for his servant.
It it stated that for the first time in living memory every Turkish official was punctually paid his full salary on April 1. There is something very subtle about the selection of this precise date by a paternal Government. It suggests so clearly that the recipients are very much mistaken if they think that it is going to happen again.
M. Canivet is to be heartily congratulated on the first number of his new review, the contents of which are very good, and include articles by M. Leopold Julien on the economic situation of Egypt, by M. Victor Sinano on the Société Artistique, by Professor Breccia on Arsince II., by M. Nourrison on Richard Wagner and Mathilda Wesendonck, etc.
A meeting of the Egyptian Institute will be held at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon next. M. Pachundaki will lecture on the geology of the Marta Matrouh neighbourhood. A discourse will be given by Dr. Adamidi on the invasions of Egypt by European races during the pre-historic period. Another interesting paper to be read at the meeting will be Yacoub Pasha Artin's, on Egyptian Press statistics up to 1904.
Owing to the bad state of repair into which the old Coptic monasteries, known as "El-Abyad" (the White) and "El-Ahmar" (the Red), at Sohag, have fallen, steps are to be taken to preserve them. An examination of these monuments has been made, and it has been decided to restore them. The Coptic Patriarch has consented to provide LE. 1,000 of the total sum required for this purpose, on condition that the Government finds the rest.
Hassan Bey Wassif, Moudir of Ghirgeh, has been suspended temporarily from his official functions, because it is alleged that he was an accomplice in a serious case of fraud committed by Mo- hamed Effendi Badaoui, son of Badaoui Bey, a notable of Sohag. The Moudir has been summoned to Cairo and an enquiry is to be opened on the subject by the Ministry of the Interior. Another official is also accused of being an accomplice in the fraud, namely the judge of the Mehkemeh Sharieh of Tahta Markaz, and the judge is to be brought before a council of discipline of the Ministry of Jostice.
Mr. Joseph Helpern, who had been brought up in Cairo and was of Roumanian nationality, and by trade a cigarette-maker, 30 years of age, entered a restaurant in Whitechapel-road, Loudon, a few days ago and called for a cup of tea, which was supplied. He was seen to drop the contents of a white paper into the cup, and, after drink- ing, exclaimed to the waiter, "Don't use it; there is poison in it. Take me to the hospital." A constable who was called gave Helpern an emetic, and took him to the London Hospital. He died on the way there. At the inquest, a letter, written in German, and addressed to a Jewish journal, was read. It concluded:— This voice calls to you, a young venturer, Joseph Helpern, born in Roumania, brought up in Cairo, and a cigarette-maker by trade. My friends and acquaintances; I am warning you all. Keep away from the cards, and your head will be clear for work and business, and you also retain with your money and your health, and not have the same end as I have.
It has been decided to hold the examination for the scholarships offered in connection with this school about the last week in May, and the successful can- didates will receive a year's education free of charge at the above school. The competition will be open to all English children, whether now attending at Shoubra school or not, between the ages of 9 and 13. The subjects for examina- tion will be: Scripture (questions on the four Gospels to be answered in writing); Dictation; Geography (of Africa); and simple Arithmetic. In addition the girls will be required to make a button-hole and sew on a button. With reference to the above scholarships the term "English" will be held to include a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia. Children whose mothers only are English in this sense, will not be eligible unless the father is a British subject. The full names, and age last birthday of candidates, should be sent in to Miss Taylor or Miss Cullen on or before May 15. No scholarship will be awarded unless there are at least three competitors. In each case the boy or girl who has the second highest number of marks will receive a prize.
Major-General Sir Roland Lane, formerly G.O.C. at Alexandria, has been selected to succeed Major-General Schwäbe as lieutenant general and secretary of Chelsea Hospital.
The "Army and Navy Gazette," in announcing the appointment of Brevet Lieut-Colonel Lord Edward Cecil to be Under-Secretary of State for War in the Egyptian Government, remarks:- "It will be admitted by all who have followed Lord Edward Cecil's services since he arrived in Egypt that he has spared himself in nothing where duty has been concerned. He ought in this new position to be as successful as he undoubtedly has been in all other posts he has filled."
The Sultan has been pleased to confer the Order of the Shéfakat on Mme. Bartau, wife of Bartau Pasha of Alexandria.
Captain H. W. Dumaresq, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade, left Cairo for Khartoum to-day on duty.
Le ca'me le plus complet a prévalu durant toute la matinée.
Il y a eu, cependant, quelques fluctuations.
La Banque Nationale hausse de 27 7/16 à 27 5/8, la Nungovich de 10 1/8 à 10 3/16, la Delta Light de 13 7/16 à 13 1/2, les Privilé- giées Tramways de 151 1/2 à 152 1/4.
Par contre, la Banque d'Athènes fléchit de 118 1/2 à 118, la Béhéra de 43 1/2 à 43 1/4, la Delta Land de 2 11/16 à 2 9/16, la Salt & Soda de 35/3 à 34/9.
The Cairo Water Company has just pur- chased from the Government a large area of about 10,000 square metres near the rue Abou el Ela, in the Boulac quarter, for the installa- tion of new refrigerating apparatus.
Several refrigerating chambers are to be let to the Nile Cold Storage Company.
The Water Company intend to transfer all their plant and offices to this spot. The whole installation and transference of the said plant and offices from the present site will be com- pleted by the end of 1907, when the company will have sufficient engine power and accom- modation to produce 200 tons of ice per day. The maximum output in any one day last year did dot exceed 94 tons.
The International Association of Pharmacists held a meeting on Wednesday evening at Alexandria to read Lord Cromer's letter on the subject of the new pharmaceutical regulations.
The society thoroughly appreciated the value of these regulations, and were unanimous in recognising that their enforcement would be of benefit to all orthodox pharmacists. It was acknowledged that the Egyptian Government, represented by the Sanitary Administration, had, after thoroughly studying the matter, taken this course in order to protect legitimate pharmacists, as owing to the difficulties inhe- rent in the system of the Capitulations, it had been hitherto impossible to suppress or inspect so-called pharmacies, where the proprietors or employés had no knowledge of or qualification for the compounding and dispensing of drugs.
In relation to the regulations, the only regret of the society was that the Sanitary Administration should not have stringently put in force the application of the regu- lations, as in Egypt's commercial capital there are a number of so called pharmacists who have never conformed to the regulations and thus openly set the Government at de- fiance. The society demand nothing better than a stringent and permanent application of the regulations which are now accepted as law.
The Khedive held a largely attended recep- tion at Ras-el-Tin Palace this morning, on the occasion of his return to Alexandria.
His Highness is leaving Alexandria this afternoon in order to inspect his estates in the Mariout district.
Great preparations are being made, says our Constantinople Correspondent, for the recep- tion of the Khedive on his approaching visit. His Highness's Konak on the Bosphorus is to be renovated throughout.
This morning the Khedive received the members of the Municipal Commission at Ras- el-Tin Palace in order to receive their thanks fur his Highness's letter on the subject of the Municipality's decision in regard to the cele- bration of the centenary of Mohamed Aly at Alexandria Mahmoud Pasha Sidky, as Presi- dent of the Commission, made an eloquent address to the Khedive.
Lieut. C. H. Lucas, 2nd R. Berkshire Regiment has been taken on the strength of the Egyptian Army, with the rank of Bimbashi. He has been posted to the 1st Battalion.
Captain B. W. T. Danford, R.E., having reported his arrival in Egypt from England, has been taken on the strength of the Egyptian Army, with the rank of Bimbashi. He has been posted to the Department of Works.
The following is the text of the decree appointing. Rear Admiral Sir Massie Blomfield, K.C.M.G., Director-General of the Ports and Lighthouses Administration. The appointment, we believe, is a personal one in recognition of the Admiral's services:—
Le Contre-Admiral Sir Massie Blomfield, contrôleur général des Ports et Phares, est nommé Directeur général de la dite Admi- nistration, à partir du 1er mai 1905.
Yesterday's express to Upper Egypt ran over three camels, just past the Embabeh bridge. At this point there is a crossway, but instead of there being a proper gate, to close this up when the trains are passing, there is only a chain, that is pulled across, not a foot from the ground. The poor beasts, who had got over this, were run down, and jammed between the line and the railings of a garden, belonging to some railway employés. The animals were not quite dead, hut they could not be moved, as between the railing and the train there is just enough space for a man to pass. The train moved slowly on, with the natural consequence that the animals were drawn under the wheels, and the train had to stop, then moved again and stopped, till at last, they did what they ought to have done at first, that is, cut down the wooden railing and draw the animals away. It would have also been more humane if they had killed them at once.
The S.S. "Prinz Heinrich, which arrived here yesterday, had on board as passenger to Germany, H.I.H. Prince Arisugawa, the Mikado's representative at the forthcoming wedding of the German Crown Prince. His Imperial Highness landed here, and Mr. Tanaka, the Japanese Agent, who has been in Port Said since December last, had a long interview with him. Both lunched in one of the special dining saloons of the Eastern Exchange, which had been reserved for the purpose.
The S.S. "Kamil Pacha", which was to have left last evening for sea, after having weighed anchor, drifted ashore through some cause or other, and remained there all night. She was got off this morning with the aid of tugs, and proceeded.
The surveys on the hull of the "Candleshoe" are to be made next week; the entire portion of the damaged cargo being expected to be out by that time.
The hole in this side of the "Congal" is, I believe, now blocked up; the building of the caisson still goes on, and it is rumoured all will be ready for the pumping out by the last week of the month.
Among the visitors now staying in the Eastern Exchange Hotel are three Members of the above company, who are leaving for England by the P. & 0. mail on Monday. They are Miss Treseden, who will be remem- bered as one of the dancers, and Messrs. Tillett and Williams, the latter the musical conductor.
A delightful garden party was given by Mrs. Chataway yesterday afternoon in Nouzha Gardens. From five to six hundred persons were present, including all the rank and fashion of Alexandria and Ramleh. The gardens form a unique site for a garden party in the neighbourhood of Alexandria, and yesterday afternoon they looked their best. After tea dancing was indulged in on an excellent floor, which had been laid down for the occasion. An Egyptian Army band played a charming selection of music. During an interval in the dancing Baron René de Menasce and Mr. Ramsay gave an exhibition of the Cake Walk. The guests did not disperse till 7 o'clock, after enjoying a most pleasant afternoon.
The host and hostess were indefatigable in entertaining their numerous guests; Mrs. Chataway after having greeted, with her usual courtesy and charming manner, all arrivals, went round to each table and had a chat with her friends, looking after them herself.
The display of handsome gowns was quite a feature; it is impossible to give a detailed description. Whilst the grown-ups were enjoying themselves, over a hundred children were being entertained. A conjurer and a gramo- phone gave the little folks intense delight for a time, after which they were all grouped round a huge "horse-shoe" table, where tea, cake, and all sorts of good things were provided for them.
We will close our notice by saying that the Municipality deserves great credit for having taken over Nouzha. Considering that it is scarcely two months since the work was taken in hand, the results already obtained are simply marvellous. Avenues have been opened up, fine specimens of trees hidden away have been brought to light, valueless shrubs have been removed, etc, thus obtaining vistas pleasing to the eye.
We have no doubt that if the tram lines reach Nouzha, these gardens will resume their pristine glory, and become a fashionable resort for Alexandria.
The "Globe" remarks:- There are many in- teresting facts in the papers about the pigmies who are coming over to this country. "Life in the forest," says the "Express," "is dreary in the extreme. It is always twilight, the sun never penetrates through the dense foliage, and for nine months of the year it pours with rain." An English summer will make the poor fellows feel quite homesick.
They are not dandies. Their whole personal belongings, we read, consist of a poisoned spear or two, an old day cooking-pot, and a scrap of skin round the waist. They should create a sensation on church parade.
The Khedivial mail S.S. "Prince Abbas" will leave Alexandria on Wednesday for Piraeus, Smyrns, Mitylene and Constantinople.
The Papayanni liner "Belgravian" arrived in England yesterday and the same company's liner "Flavian" left England for Alexandria on 3rd inst.
It has been ruled that in future the em- ployment of officers as attachés of foreign armies in the field will not reckon as active service in the field for the purposes of the grant of a foreign decoration. The grants of medals and clasps by the Egyptian and other Governments and the reckoning of war service of officers in the employment of those Govern- ments will be dependent on the express sanc- tion of the Army Council.
Captain C. G. Grazebrook, 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Cairo, has been ordered home for two years' duty at the Depot, Omagh.
Major J. A. Hope, Depot, King's Royal Rifle Corps, on promotion, has been posted to the 3rd Battalion in Bermuda, and Captain H.C. Warre, D.S.O., on return to regimental duty from staff employment, has been posted to the same battalion.
The 2nd Battalion K.R.R.C., at Bareilly, defeated the 1st Battalion Seaforth High- landers in the final of the Infantry Polo Tournament in India lately. The Seaforths, it may be remembered, had a splendid reputa- tion when at Cairo last year, and the defeat of their team came as a bit of a surprise.
The cruise of the combined Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets in the Levant will last for a month. Much useful practical manoeuvring based on the "blue-water school" doctrine of crushing an enemy to our naval supremacy will be carried out, and ports will be visited by detached cruisers for the purpose of showing the flag.
As was anticipated in these notes some time ago, Brigadier-General G.M. Bullock, C.B., who has been in temporary command of the British troops in Egypt since the retirement of Major- General Slade, has been confirmed in that appointment, to the great gratification of the many friends of the hero of Colenso and Honingspruit.
In the new infantry drill sanctioned by the Army Council the ancient custom of rifle Regiments presenting arms with unfixed bayonets, and marching past at the trail, has been resum- ed. These differences from the Line regiments were highly prized by the gallant "Green Jackets" and their revival will be learned with pleasure by the foreign service battalions of the Cameronians, Royal Irish Rifles, King's Royal Rifle Corps, and the Rifle Brigade.
It is very gratifying to learn that the Cape- to-Cairo Railway, the life dream of Cecil Rho- des, is making good progress, having been . completed almost to Ralomo, which is about 100 miles north of the Victoria Falls. From the latter point the line will be continued via Broken Hill to tap that mining country, rich in copper and zinc. The Falls Bridge will be open early in June for traffic. In addition to the important bearing which the line will have on British commerce, it will be possessed of immense strategical importance, not the least of which will be the easy transfer of troops from Egypt to the Cape and vice-versa. A French settlement at Fashoda would have been fatal to that.
A London contemporary has just caused a great sensation by announcing that fifteen of our battleships are unfit to go into action owing to faulty guns. A lengthy article on the subject alleges that the 12-inch mark VIII. guns, which constitute the principal armament of fifteen out of thirty-seven of our battleships of the latest type, are incapable of firing more than fifty full charges under active service conditions. The most recent type of the 6-inch gun, which is largely mounted in the secondary batteries of our battleships and cruisers, is also condemned. It is farther stated that the 12-inch guns of the "Majestic" class of battleship have also foiled to stand the test of hard service, and still worse, that a shell burst in seven out of sixteen big guns on board British-built Japanese battleships. The article points out that the facts are indisputable, and that now is the time to act and have our fleet equipped with the best type of guns obtainable.
Mr. Leage de Mieux,
VENDREDI à Midi