There is little European news. The Journal des Debuts of
Tues- day stated, that a proposition had been made by England to France, that the united fleets of both countries should proceed to Alexan- dria, demand the restoration of the Ottoman fleet from MEHEMET ALT, and, in case of his refusal, take it by force. France rejected the proposal, and England would not act alone.
The Morning Chruniek complains that this abortive negotiation should have been made public ; but the fact lets us into the secret of English and French policy. England, it would seem, is honestly desirous of' maintaining the integrity of Turkey ; while France, pro- fessing the state views, virtually encourages the Egyptians.
It is said that IBRAHIM Paella, disregarding his father's osten- sible commands, had taken possession of territory on the Turkish side of the Euphrates.
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