The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-03-20
FRENCH AFFIRMATION.

FRENCH AFFIRMATION.
Paris, March IS.-In the chamber of depu-
ties, to-day, the government introduced a bill
allowing witnesses in all courts, instead oftak-
ing an oath before God to promise on their
honor and conscience TO speak the truth.
FRENCH THEATER BURNED.
Marseilles, March I8.--Ceylos Palace Thea
ter has been destroyed by fire. Loss l, COG. 600
francs. The actors had great difficulty in ef
feeling their escape from the burning building.
NOTES FROM PARIS.
Paris, March IS The death of M. Pelliter,
the finanCier, is announced.
The committee of the chamber Of deputies
to examine M. Boisset's proposal for alb. ,lish-
ing the cOncordat, has elected Paul Bert presi-
dent.
sRRvIAN POLITICS.
Belgrade, March IS.-Fify-one members
of the opposition in the SkuptsChna have re-
signed. The assembly has been pro-ogued
until after the election of new members to fill
vacancies.
MEXICO AND GUATEMALA AGREE.
Mexico, March IS.-After due considera-
ton this government decided this morning to
accept, with modification, the terms of the
treaty offered by Guatemala in settlement Of
pending difficulties. Cabinet officials maintain
diplomatic secrecy about the basis, but it
proves acceptable to Guatemala.
ARAII.WAY CONCESSION.
Acapulco, March IS.-The government of
Salvador has granted concession for a rail-
way of 200 miles long, with subsidy guaran-
teed and coal rights, to Sempa ri""' to Gen.
Butterlield.
THEATER FIRE IN RUS
St. Petersburg, March ia fire broke
out at O'Clock this evening in the Winter
Livada 1heater during the performance. SO
far as known no lives were lost.
GIVEN UP ASSASSINATION.
A Copenhagen dispatch to the st. James
Gazette, this afternoon, says: at is stated
that the car has received convincing proof that
the nihilists are determined to abandon their
policy Of assassination. Imperial clemency
will consequently be extended I" prisoners,
and executions will be reduced to the utmost
possible limit"
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
San francisco, March IS.--Several Chinese
women, supposed to be courtesans, who ar
rived on the British steamer Anjoy and were
held by the authorities TO be sent back to Chi
ma, were brought into the supreme court on
wrils Of habeas corpus Captain Roper, of
the Anjoy, testified to the great laxity on the
part of the American Consul Mosby in relation
to Chinese emigrants, in proof Of which he
produced blank printed forms signed by Mos
by and bearing the consular seal, the same
being certificates required TO be produced by
immigrants, which Captain Roper stated he
could himself fill in as he choose.
GARFIELD MONUMENT.
Cleveland, Ohio, March IS.-The Garfield
monument committee have issued notice,
stating that over $Io0, 900 have been subscrib-
ed, and that they want to raise $25o,coo, of
which Ohio will promise half, and the other
half will be subscribed among the states and
territories in proportion to their wealth and
population, and appeal to the people to con-
tribute to that end.
PREPARED FOR AN ATTACK.
The Vienna correspondent of the St. James
Gazette says there is a general understanding
between Germany and Austria to jointly resist
Russia, and in the event OF an attack on either
power, they have lately resulted on an arrange
ment Of details for immediate action, if neceS-
sary.
BOAT RACE.
Doal TaCc look pace tO-uay between
Lewis Gibson and Goodwin, lIanlan's pilot,
from Putney to More Lake for 200 pounds,
and Goodwin came off victorious FIVE lengths
ahead of his antagonist. Godwin's time was
IS minutes and 20 seconds.
UNITY OF ACTION LACKING.
The Daily News this morning says the sus-
pension of negotiations in regard to the copy
right treaty between England and America is
entirely due to the lack of common action
among American publishers.
FRENCH COMMERCE.
Paris, March I6.-Returns of French ex-
ports and imports for the months Of January
and February show an increase of 9o,ooo. 600
and 100000 francs respectively, as compar-
ed with the same months in 1881. The prin-
Cipal increase in both imports and exports was
in manufactures. The imports of food show
small decrease.
SHORT TIME STILL DESIRED.
London, March I6.-The Blackburn cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says it is
almost certain, from the feeling manifested on
Change, that TIL abolition of India import
duties will not interfere will the short-time
movement
THE EARTHQUAKE AGAIN.
Panama, March I6.-An earthquake is re-
unrte,l in CnSto Rica extending from Coriouo