London, July 29. Tho regiment of Scots Fusilier Guards, the first detachment of the troops now under orders for service in Egypt, embarked 6to day on board the s.s. Orient, which has been chartered by the Government for transport service. Additional regiments will be despatched very shortly. July 31. It has transpired that the Prince of Wales desired to proceed to Egypt wuh the Bri tish expeditionary force, but the Queen ob jected, and in deference to her Majesty wishes his Royal Highness abandoned the idea. Rome, July 30. It has traespired that tbe Italian Govern, meat has declined an invitation from the British Government through its Ambassa dor. Sir Augustus Paget, that Italy should co operate with England in taking steps to restore order in Egypt. In consequence of the decision of the Chamber, M. Freycinet, Premier, to-day tendered tho resignations of himself and his colleagues to President Grevy, who has ao cep ted them. On account'of tho resigua ion of the Minis try, and consequent political crisis, the military preparations which were • being made with a view to the equipment of an array ton service in Egypt have been sus pended. Alexandria, July 29 A number of delegates, representing the dissaffected population of Cairo, have ar rived in ‘bis city. They ha 1 an interview to-day with the Kgyptian Ministers. Their attitude was defiant, both in manner and language, and they strongly upheld the action of A raid. Intelligence has been received hero that rebel troops are forming entrenchments and fortifications in the neighbourhood of Port Said, the northern entrance to the Suez Canal.
