The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-03
Anniversary Of Alexander's Ac-
ceSSiOn to the Throne.
RIOT AMONG STUDENTS AT
PHILIPPOPOLlS.
Abdul Rahmar Advancing on
Herat.

THE czAR's ANNIVERSARY.

THE CZARS ANNlVEkSAkrs
National Associated Press to the Star.
VIENNA, March 3.-The following is the
substance of the dispatches received during
the day, partly in cipher, from st. Peters
burg; "Although yesterday was the long
anticipated twenty-fifti anniversary of the
Oxar's accession to the throne, the Nihiists
failed to carry out their avowed threats of
burning st. Petersburg. Everything is
quiet. The simple programme for the
celebration OF the day was carried out
without disturbance from any source"
1t is believed that the precautionary ar
Iangements instituted by General MelikoH,
military dictator. had considerable in
Huence in intimidating those who intended
to signalize the day by a memorable attack
upon the Government.
Prince Gortschakoff, at the head of the
Imperial Council of Nobility, personally
congratulated the Gear upon the anniyer-
sary OF his access on to the throne in q
formal audience in the morning at the
Winter Palace.
In response the Emperor uttered few
cold words and seemed like a man op-
pressed with a weight of care and gloom
which could not be lessened by any sort CT
holiday ceremonies.
A letter from Emperor William ad-
dressed to the Gar is published in which
he congratulates the latter upon the occa-
sion and expresses his confidence that the
friendship which united their fathers will
Remain unchanged until the lives OF both
shall end.
most brilliant. The Turkish Ambassador s
reception by the Gar was pointedly cor
dial, the Car expressing his conviction that
the late attack upon Russians at CONSTANT
n0ple had non.political Significance.
During the evening there were general il
Nominations in all the streets Of the city.
All Of the imperial family except the Car
attended the Great Theater and the Ma
tional hymn, which was sung was twice
eDcored.
The second and third acts of the National
opera, Life for the Gar" was played, after
which the entire party visited the Mari.
enski Theater, where the entire of the
same opera was played. During the day
the Emperor distributed large number Of
decorations. At midnight everything was
quiet
WILLIAM WEARS THE UNIFORM.
BERLIN, March 3.-The Emperor yester
day gave a family dinner in honor of the
Cars twenty-fftll accession to the throne
and at which he wore the Russian uniform
EXERCISES IN NEW YORK.
New YORK, March 3.-The little Chapel
Of the Russian Legation, Second avenue,
was the scene of very impressive and pic
tures9ue ceremonies at II O'Clock, in honor
Of the twenty fifth anniversary of Emperor
Aiexandria's accession.
Rev. Father Bjerring conducted the GER
eMonies, and picked choir of male voices
rendered musical programme in Russian
and Savonic. A brilliant concourse o
notabilities, including ladies, were pres
ent.
ToDLEBENs APPOINTMENT.
ST. PETERSBURG. March 3.-Gen. Todle
ben has been appointed Governor OF
Yalta.
A LIBERAL ELECTED.
DUBLIN, March Sat the election ir
Drogheda, Mr.. Whitworth, Liberal, was re-
turned.
COERCION ACTS RENEWED.
LONDON, March 3-The Government has
decided to renew the Irish Coercion acts.
RIOT BETWEEN STUDENTS.
LONDON, March IA dispatch from
Philippopolis says serious riot had oc
CURED between some Greek and Bulgarian
students several OF whom were injured.
Afghan.
ADVANCING ON HERAT.
LONDON March ga Cabnl dispatcl
nys it is believed that Abdu, Rahmar i.
advancing on Herat, the Inhabitants o
which are intrenching themselves.
PERsIA's ABANDONMENT.
It is announced that Persia has aban
doned the idea of occupying Afghan
Riestan and Herat, fearing political diff
culties.
France.
FERRY's EDUCATIONAL BILL. ~
PARIS, March 3.-The Senate YESTERDAY
rejected, by a vote of l72 against 103, NJ
Chesnelongs amendment to M. Ferry
Educational Bill.
Germany.
THE MILITARY BILL
BERLIN, March BIN the Reichstag yes
the Military Bill was referred to a Com
mission of twenty-one members.
Foreign Flashes.
Gautler, B0napartlst. has been elected
Deputy for Ruffec Department.
The construction of the Russian telegraph
ine from Tchikislar to Chat has been com
menced.
Minister Noyes has returned from hi
tour to the East, Africa and Spain, and re
Bumed his functions.
COLUMBUS.