Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1885-10-08
European and General.


Philippolis, Sept. a4-Prince Alexan-
der, accompanied by his staff, to-day
met the Bulgarian cavalry on the out
skirts of the city, and, placing himself
at the head Of the column, entered the
town amidst much enthusiasm, the
people cheering the Prince and his
soldiers all along the line Of march.
The Prince Immediately afterward
started for the frontier to inspect the
troops stationed there A large num-
ber of horses are continually arriving
here for the use Of troops, as the result
of the recent requisition or voluntary
offerings IRON the inhabitants. Every
thing points to active preparations for
defensive campaign. A number Of
committees of ladies are working hard
making clothing for the soldiers.
When the late Government was over
thrown, Gen. Nicoleff, commander Of
the militia, attempted to arrest M.
Todoroco, Postmaster-G General, where.
upon the latter drew revolver and
fired at him, inficting slight wound.
The enraged populace then seized
Todoroco and tore him literally limb
from limb.
London, Sept. 24.-St. Petersburg
advices state that Russia will demand
that a conference of the signat ory
Powers to the Berlin Treaty depose
Prince Alexander, and will suggest
Prince Karageorgievitch, son-in-law Of
Prince Nicolas of Montenegro, as his
successor. Prince Karageorgievitch is
desirous of leading an armed force
against Servia and hopes to gain the
support of Austria to such movement
Servian army corps are marching
from Nisch, Kurz, Kurzcheia and
Alexinatz toward the Mac from
tier.
The Prime Minister of Greece has
prepared decree ordering the mobili-
zation of the army, but is waiting for
the Kings arrival at Athens before
issuing it.
The Roumelians have formed an en-
trenched camp as Thormanli to defend
the route from Adrianopole.
The Standards Berlin correspond
ent telegraphs that the governments of
Turkey, Germany, France, Italy and
Russia have consented to a conference
on the Roumellan question.
England now seems likely to act
the part of mediator between Turkey
and her enemies, but political prospects
are all at sea as to what the result will
be of Russia's bold move. One thing
is certain and this is, Turkey will lose
additional territory unless there is a
change in the political situation.
Col. Herbinger, who ordered the re-
treat Of the French at Langson, in the
Franco-Chinese war, has been tried by
Court martial and acquitted. The evi-
dence against him being insufficient.
The trial of the cavalrymen who par
ticipated in the anti-German riots at
Madrid has been concluded. One ser.
geant was sentenced to death, and the
other offenders were sentenced to
various terms OF imprisonment The
Court has advised the Government to
pardon the sergeant
Victor Hugo died worth about ST.
100000 his royalties amounting t.
$4,000 yearly. Jules Grevy, Leon
Say and Leon Gambetta were the exc
cutors named in his will. Death in
capacitated the last, the first refused t,
act, and the great fnancier, left alone
found his other business to be too press
ing, so he has nominated M. G. Pullair
to take his place and execute the poet.
will
The Nerd announces that the con-
,truction of the Russian railway be-
tween Kisilarvat and Askabad will bt
completed in the beginning Of Novem
ber next. The grading operations anc
bridges are already finished and the
only thing remaining to be done is to
lay the track. The distance between
those two localities, which requires now
more than five days ride, will then bt
| travelled in less than ten hours.