The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-23
Great Britain.
A LIVELY ELECTION.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-The election to fill the
vacancy created by the death of the late
Mr.. Roebuck took place at Sheffield yester-
day. The most unprecedented excitement
which has marked the canvass eliminated
at the election in scenes which lacked little
Of serious and extensive breach of the
peace, Out of $4,000 registered voters in
the borough 80, 600 voted. Liquor was free
ly INDUCED in, and crowds of electors on
both sides became hilarious at the COM
bined effects of stimulation and political
enthusiasm. The state of feeling is such
that the more cool.headea leaders Of bot,
parties urged the Mayor not to declare the
result until to day, through fear of riot.
Later-.The election resulted in the re-
turn of Mr.. Waddy, Q. c., who received H.
O82 votes to Mr.. Wurtley's 1854. or a ma
i ritv of 478. Mr.. Waddy's success is due
to the large Home Rule vote, which, in
this district, is 1900 strong.
RUSSIA.
THERE rs PEACE IN THE FAMILY.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23.-It is semi'offi
cially stated that Car and Czarowitz have
become reconciled to each other, and are
now on friendly terms, though they still
disagree on the question of measures OF
reform to be introduced in Russia
ILLNESS AND RECONCILIATION.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec pa dispatch
from Cannes saws the Empress # Russia is
in q very critical condition, and there is
but little hope of her surviving.
The Car and Czarewitch have become
rec0nciled.
France.
| sAY WILL TRY HIs HAND.
PARIS, Dec 23.-It is rumored that N.
Leon Say will form Ministry, as M. De
I Freycinet is unable to do so.
ELECTION OF DEPUTIES
\ PARIS, Dec. 23.-In the election for rep
resen tatives to the Chamber of DeLu.
|ties to supply vacancies, Gent has rejected
|EHambert, tie communist candidate, by a
vote Of G.OGy against 1893 for the arron.
! disse,,ent of Versailles Maize has defeat ed
Boiienoir BY vote of 4,4S0 against 1924.
Russia.
GUNBoArs FOR THE NAVY.
VIENNA, Dec. 23.-Dispatches from st.
= Petersburg state that the Russian Govern
3ment continues ordering gunbOats to the
navy. The general situation does not i'm
prove.
Afghanistan.
ADVANCE OF THE RELIEF.
CALCUTTA. Dec. 23-Advices from AT
yLanistan state that British reinforcement
for relief of General Roberts are advancing
along tire whole line. A portion Of then
a,e reported to be beyond Jellalabad with
1tber detachments pressing as closely il
their rear AZ he nature Of the ground ant
the numerous obstacles tO be overcome in
/ march through that desolate country viii
admit.
As was anticinated General Gaugh en-
.ountered Ghilzais, known to be in hi
r mt with purpose of intercep'ing his mp
,roach to Cabul and an engagement re-
MI ed, whicl, it is reported. ended in the
epulse of Ghilzais with considerable loss
rne latter was commanded by the noted
chief Azmatallali, who is said to have re
eiyed serious wound In the affair, com
,ellinS his temporary retirement from tn
ield. The Ghilais are believed to be dis
,ersing. The Mohmands, who have thu
ar taken no active part In opposing tn
3fitish advance, are now reported TO b.
concentrating in large numbers at Dakka
bout fifty miles from Cabul