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Show ENGLAND AND EGYPT. The war cloud in Europe daily becomes more intense. Russia is forbidding the bans, while several other powerful nations do not seem disposed to permit the high-handed proceedings of England to pass without protest. England has placed herself in a rather laughable position. She has been endeavoring to punish Arabi Pasha, and protect the rights of the Sultan in Egypt; and now thinks it necessary to prevent the Sultan's troops landing in Egypt unless Arabi Pasha is denounced as a traitor; and then only when the troops are placed as auxiliaries to the British and under English commanders. These complications are certainly ill-timed, making the position of Great Britain very trying and prevent an early settlement. English prestige will, without doubt, be maintained against all odds and all cost. Her troops are supplied with the latest unproved arms, against which, and the well-known bull-dog tenacity that lies behind, it would be unwise for Arabi Pasha to continue to uphold his position. If a general war should be the outcome, it would add somewhat to the prosperity of this country by an increased demand for our cereals and securities. Foreign capitalists would doubtless make investments here, beyond the scenes and sounds of the conflict. |