Now that the bombardment of Alexan dria has become a fact, it is curious to note the opinion ou the Continent. TheEepubliqueFrancaise is not satisfied, it says :— "It is true that we are told the British Government asked the French Minister- for Foreign Affairs, to partici* pate in its action, and that the proposal was refused. The French policy is as obscure and mysterious as that of the European Concert." The Pain, which is considered as a semi-official organ, says, that the power of Arabi Pacha has been destroyed by the events of -Tuesday. After so much bluster having been beaten by the British squadron iv a few hours is ridiculous, his prestige is done with, and the Egyptian Army does not more believe in him and in itself. As to the difficulties they will remain to be dispelled and ques tions to be solved. Most of the great morning and evening French journals agree with the Government for the non intervention, the Opposition papers of course blame the Government and the Chamber.
