London, 23rd January.
The Government has decided to slightly increase the number of British troops in Egypt, and it is believed that preparations are complete for a large increase if necessary; Lord Cromer has been instructed to inform the Khedive that the step is necessary for the safeguard of the Europeans in The War Office has wired to Malta and Cyprus to intercept troops coming from India, and has received the reply that it is possible to land the required troops at Port Said in sixty hours.
It is reported that 2 demonstration of the Mediterranean squadron has been considered, but has been abandoned.
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