16 JANUARY 1875, Page 2

The Turks, who have lately re-established their old authority in

Arabia; have, as usual, made themselves so detested that the tribes are in insurrection. According to the Cologne Gazette, the Turkish Governor-General is hard pressed in Yemen, and has asked for reinforcements. This intelligence would appear to be confirmed by the irritation expressed at Constantinople, where the English are said to be intriguing in Arabia, a delusion based probably on the fact that we recently interfered on behalf of Lahej, to pro- tect ourselves from being starved out of Aden. We want nothing in Arabia except that Aden should be let alone, and that our merchants, telegraph agents, and sailors should be safe in the ports upon the eastern coast.