The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-09-26 00:00:00

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STATISTICAL ABSTRACT REATING

TO BRITISH INDIA.

The statistical abstract relating to British India,
which is prepared by Mr. Charles Prinsep, Statistical
Reporter at the India Office, is one of the most useful
annual reports published for the dissemination of
accurate information about the present condition of
India. The number possesses all, the merits of its
predecessor, and Mr. Prinsep may be again compli-
rsented on the clearness and excellence of his system
of arranging the numerous statistics relating to our
Eastern Empire. The abstract gives, in addition to
the principal results recorded in the census of 1881,
comparative tables for the last 10 years, ending in
1884, of the revenue, the expenditure, the amount
of trade, the strength of the army, and numerous
other matters which show the extent of the work
successfully accomplished by the English Govern-
ment of India. The member of Parliament
and the public writer are thus provided with every
facility for ascertaining the statistics relating to the
commerce and administration of India, and are also
able to form an opinion as to the increase or decrease
which these tables reveal in the extent of trade and
in the public outlay. At the Kira° time it must be
observed that the abstract attempts to give no
reasons; it merely records the official figures, which,
so far as they go, may be implicitly trusted. They
also afford the common basis for much speculation
and for hostile opinions. With regard to the import
of treasure, which seems to be one of the surest guides
to the increased wealth of India, although 1883
was an exceptionally busy year, the returns of 1884
show an increase of £390,000 in gold and a decrease
of £850,000 in silver. The last table in this abstract
shows the revenue and expenditure of British India
for the last 45 years. In form and accuracy Mr.
Prinsep s abstract might well serve as a model to the
compilers of other reports on Indian tonics.

REVOLUTION IN ROIIMELIAI

DEPOSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
The people of Eastern Roumelia have risen aiku
proclaimed the union of that country with Bulgaria.
They have deposed their Government and established
a Provisional Ministry in its place. The plan was
executed with calmness and dignity, as will be seen
by the details in the telegrams of correspondents.
The revolutionists seized Gabriel Pacha, and cut all
the telegraph and railway lines communicating with
Turkey. The Militia and detachments of the
National Guard were sent to different points along the
frontier. Prince Alexander has issued a proclama-
tion, declaring that he accepts the Crown of the two
Bulgarias which has been offered to him by the united
nation.
PIIILIPPOPOLIS, Sunday Night.
A grave crisis has arisen. On the night of the 16th
the people, who were joined by the militia, overturned
the Government of Gabriel Pasha, and proclaimed
the union of Eastern Roumelia with Bulgaria. The
revolution was conceived with much intelligence, and
executed quietly and without bloodshed. The leader
here was Dr Stransky, who has been appointed Pre-
sident of the Provisional National Government.
There is thorough agreement between the populations
of Bulgaria and Roumelia on this subject, and all
parties are uniting enthusiastically in favour of the
fusion. Men, and even women, declare themselves
ready to die rather than give way. A levee en mane
for all men between eighteen and forty has been pro-
claimed, and a deputation has started to meet the
Prince of Bulgaria, who is on his way hither with his
troops and his Ministers.
The telegraphic and railway lines connecting
Eastern Roumelia with Turkey were cut by Bulgarian
officers. Gabriel Pacha is a prisoner. The Militia,'
Regulars, and Volunteers have started for the Turkish
frontier, and it is estimated that a force of one
hundred and fifty thousand men will be prepared to
resist any attempted Turkish invasion. In view of
the unanimous demand for union, almost all the
Foreign Representatives here show themselves favour-
able to the change, considering it absolutely necessary
under the circumstances. This is the opinion of
Colonel Trotter, the English Military Attaché to the
Embassy at Constantinople. Foreign residents of
every, nationality are treated with the utmost respect
throughout the whole Province, and their property
has not been touched.
LATER.
In his Proclamation, published this morning, the
Prince of Bulgaria declares that he accept the Crown
of the two Bulgarias which has been offered to him
by the united nation.
I am assured that the latest despatches sent by the
Representatives of the Great Powers to their Govern-
ments are all favourable to the union. Prince
Alexander is expected here to-night, and to-morrow
at two o'clock a Te Deum will be performed in honour
of his Highness in the Municipal Garden.
Public security and order are perfect. The Turkish
population is everywhere treated with the utmost
consideration.
The Prefect of Philippopolis has gone to meet the
Prince of Bulgaria.
The rumour is current in the Consulates here that
the Ambassadors in Constantinople have succeeded in
dissuading the Porte from sending troops across the
frontier.

[Reuter's Telegrams.]
Pniurrorows, Sept. 20.
Prince Alexander arrived at Kasanlik from Tirnova
to-day, and was greeted with great enthusiasm along
the entire route. His Highness is expected to arrive
here to-morrow morning. Public prayers were offered
up to-day for the success of the movement, and the
national flag was hoisted amid the acclamations of the
people.
The Mufti has addressed a circular to the religions
chiefs concernirg matters affecting the Mabstilman
population. inviting them to use their influence in
tranquillising the Mohammedans.
Men of the reserve are being continually sent to
the frontier.
SonA, Sept. 21.
A decree has been promulgated summoning the
National Assembly to meet on Wednesday next. A
proclamation of Prince Alexander, declaring Bul-
garia, and Eastern Routnelia to be united, has been
published.
Gabriel Pasha, the late Governor of Eastern
Rournelia,, has arrived here under escort.
BUCHAREST, Sept. 21.
A number of Russians, believed to be volunteers
on their way to Bulgaria. are passing through here
daily:

(From a Correspondent.)
VIENNA, Sept. 22.
Prince Alexander has sent a telegraphic despatch
to the signatories of the Treaty of Berlin, explaining
his action with reference to the Eastern Roumelian
revolution. The Prince is also said to have stated
that he has no intention of infringing the rights
of Turkey towards the dependent provinces, and
to be animated by no hostile motives in what he
has done, but to be solicitous that his further
actions shall have the approval of the Sultan.
The Prince continues to receive congratula.
tions from all parts of Bulgaria and Roumelia, and
to be enthusiastically aeclaimed by the people of the
latter province. He has appointed Dr. Stransky,
the leader of the movement, his high commissioner.
Rumours were current in Vienna yesterday that
Turkish troops were marching to Pbilippopolis, and
that the Adrianople railway line was being kept clear
for the despatch of troops. In official circles, how-
ever, nothing was known of the report. Matters
are reported as very serious in Macedonia, and a
rising is believed to be imminent. The mobilisation
of the Servian army has been decided upon, and this
is held to portend an extension of the fermentation
in the Balk ans.