Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-12-25

BERLIN, Dee. 14.-The Tageblatt is respon
sible for the story that the ear Of Russia re-
Gently found upon his writing table a letter
declaring the nihilists would wait no longer
for the ear to deliver the people from bond
age, but would at once undertake their deliv-
erencc Themselves. The ear thereupon sum
moned the council together and ordered them
b prepare a constitution.
DsnLIS, Dee. 1.-THE case Of the govern
nent against John Dillon was resumed to day
in Court of Queens Bench. Dillon, who is
conducting his own defense, is addressing the
court. He asserted that the language he used
was just, was justihable and that the crown
was straining the law against him. In reply
10 Dillon Judge Lawson declared that Dillon's
plan Of campaign WAS clearly Illegal nm | or
dered him to find security in 1890 and two
sureties Of IL 200 each, within twelve days or
go TO prison for six months.
DUBrIN, Dec. IA large meeting Of
Protestant home rulers was held here to-day,
at which resolutions were passed unani-
mously fayoriug free speech, o~pep-air meet
ings and fair play for Catholics. Magistrate
Clark made a stirring speech in support Of
the resolution, in which he asserted that Lord
Randolph Churchill did not believe in the
policy of the Conservatives, and Was at heart
opposed to It, yet he hadn't the courage to de
clare bis convictions and withdraw from that
party, believing that 1t were better to reign in
h Il than 10 serve in heaven.
aN-.aN- ~, 20 AlfrAa4.I frAr, Ea,Ho
lay states that Col. Heylsnd, with a body Of
British troops recently pursued 7,0C9 Dscoits
and killed 200 Of them. Numerous captures
and surreuders Of pacoits, with ammunition,
etc, are reported from various parts Of Bur
nah.
BOMBAY, Dec. 16.-The Gazette SAYS French
agents are actively Intriguing in sowala. A
French party recently Aoisted the French flag
at Dosgarita, which is part of the British pro-
tectorate In the Sowals country. The Eng
lish sgent at Bulhar, with twenty-five men,
has gone to remove the flag. Two French
gunbosts have since started for AbeA, and it
il believed they have gone to Don Garita TO
protect the French party. The British gun
boat has followed in the wake Of the French
guuboats, Serious trouble is expected.
LONDON, Dec. '6.-Financiers saws a large
amount Of gold is about to be drawn from the
Bark OF England for shipment TO America to
relieve the New York market. 1t is expected
the bank VIII raise the rate of exchange to-day
IN consequence.
DUBLIN, Dee. l6-The United Ireland in
its issue OF today says that Dillon's conduct
in regard 10 the rent campaign will remain
unchanged. and adds: "Nobody cares a rush
for judge O'Bricn's pious opinions coacern-
ing the plan adopted by the national league
for obtaining the reduction Of rents"
SOFIA, Dec. 16.-Tne statement that Prince
Ferdinand, OF SAKE Coburg, had been asked to
accept the Bulgarian throne, ia officially de-
mid.
DUBLIN, Dec. l7.-Mr. John Dillon and Mr.,
William O'Brien attended an immense dem
ion at Loughrea yesterday, which was
presided over by Father Cunningham. A
large number of clergymen, together with
Commoners Harris and Sheeby, occupied
seats on the platform, and a numerous con
tingsnt of tenants from the estates of Lord
Clanricard were present among the audience.