The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-27
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tunity to attack Mr.. Forster in his adj
ministration of the coercion act. On
discussion of the vote for an Irish
Constabulary, which was ultimately
carried by vote of IS3 to IS, the sit
ting was prolonged until 3 o'clock this
morning.
AN OFFENSIVE WAR BEGUN AGAINST
HERZEGOVINA. T.
Vienna, February 25.-It is officially
announced that offensive movement
has been taken against the insurgents
in Herzegovina. In the Sogjone dis.
trlCt, four columns started from Irnova
and Foca, Mostar Nevisinji and Oak
coroset, on the 27th. Near Kalinovie-
and In Jehevina, heavy snow i'm
peded the march of the columns, but
they effected their object after having
each had severe engagements Some
of the engagements were severely con-
tested, and lasted several hours. The
losses on either side were apparently
inconsiderable.
THE ACCUSED NIHILISTS MAKE SOME IN
TERESTING DECLARATIONS, in
WHICH A PROTOCOLS OR
DERED TO BE
DRAWN.
London, February 25.-A St. Peters,
burg dispatch says that in the trial yes
terday lsnef declared that he prepared
the dynamite used IN the mine at the
winter palace, but did not know for
what purposes it was intended. Emil
ianoff declared that all the statements
of the deceased Go1denborg we're I'M
true, that General Melikon, when at the
head of affairs, was in direct commu-
nlcation with the nihilists through Ia
dy. Hereupon the minister of justice
ordered protocol drawn upon this
important point.
London, February 25.-A dispatch
from St. Petersburg, by the way of Ber-
lin, says: During Thursdays proceed
ings at the trial of the nlhilists. several
of the pisoners made very full state
mcnts, and, in consequence of their ad-
mission, many of the Witnesses were
excused from further attendance. 1t
appears that Trizoni had only slight
connection with the proceedings of the
nlhlllsts, being merely aware of their
designs as such. During his examina-
ton he drew such vivid pictures of alb
normal social conditions that had driv-
en- him, an honorable, sensitive man,
to a career of crime, that even the
judges were deeply affected.
Jokimova acknowledged the truth of
the charge brought against her.
Jenecka admitted being terrorist,
but was unable to define the aims of
that party.
Mevekelof continued is endeavors
to inCriminate his associates. All of
the accused declared they were social
lists and were willing to carry on a
peaceful propaganda. but that they had
been driven to illegal acts by the gov
ernments crueltes. 1t is believed the
judgment will be delivered on Monday,
and that fifteen of the persons will be
condemned to death.
THE ANGLO-FRENCH TREATY.
Paris, February 25.-M. Tirard, re-
plying to M. Rouher, said that all hope
of concluding treaty with England
was not yet lost, but that such an
event was improbable before May sth.
The government, he said, would re-
refrain liberty of action and would
choose an opportune moment for re-
Stunning negotiations.
RUSSIAN FEELING.
St. Petersburg, February 25.-The
Herald says: Precautions have been
taken to prevent henceforth high Rus
sian public servants from taking the
liberty of discussing matters of state
policy on their own account. 1t is
hoped this authoritative announcement
will induce the foreign press, and es-
peclally the press of the neighboring
empire, to cease using hostile and Of
tenslve language towards Russia.
JUNE ENTRIES, ST. LOUIS JOCKEY CLUB.
St. Louis, February 25.-Two hun
dred and fifty entries, representing Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Colorado,
Illi,o;c NT;cl;,n