The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-25
A Second Provisional Government Set Up at
Tirnova, and the Militia Summoned to
Assist in Restoration of the Prince.
The Rural Districts Said To Be Wildly
Enthusiastic in His Behalf.
The Whereabouts of the DethrOned Ruler Not
Definitely Known-RumOr that He Is Held
asa State Prisoner by Russian Agents.
ALExANDER's DEPOSITION.

Movement for Restoring the Prince.
LONDON, Aug. 24-Authentc dispatches from
Sofia show that the deposition of Prince
Alexander of Bulgaria, was accomplished
during the night. According to these
advices, one thoroughly Russianized regi-
ment of cavalry was detained in the city
after nightfall when the other troops retired to
their barracks. This regiment, perfectly under
the control of tie revolutionists, surrounded the
palace about two hours past midnight. Prince
Alexander was in bed and the palace was closed
The revolutionary leaders, with the assistance
of soldiers, forced their way into the building,
went to the Princes e-chamber and had him
aroused They buntly made known to him the
purpose of their intrusion. He was stunned
having been taken completely unawares When
he recovered his self control and realized
the utter helplessness of his situation, he bitter
ly reproached his captors for their treachery.
What followed is still rather obscure. The revo-
lutionsts declare that Alexander signed formal
abdication of the throne. Others however,
assert that he firmly denies signing the abdica-
ton, and that in consequence of his refusal he
was made prisoner and confined in remote
prison. being told he would be kept there until
he complied with the demands of the revolution
lists 1t is said that the Prince was removed
from Sofa under strong cavalry escort, long
before daybreak. The people did not become
acquainted with even the fact of the coup detat
until several hours after the Prince had been re-
moved from the palace.
kilograms from Widdin say that adyices re-
ceived there from Bulgaria state that
there is much discontant amono tha Rnlparau
troops over the change in the government, and
that q large proportion of the troops are dis
posed to restore Prince Alexander,
The Porte has sent circular to the powers
concerning the Bulgarian crisis. The circular
says that the deposition Of Prince Alexander
has left Bulgaria in position which interests
the powers as much as it does Turkey, and asks
to be, informed of their intentions and opinions
respecting the situation as soon as possible,
The troops in Eastern Roumela and at Shumla
disapprove of the deposition. Two thousand
people who openly favor the restoration of
Prince Alexander met yesterday in front of the
Russian consulate in Phippopolis, the capital
of Eastern Roumelia and made public demon
straton of their wishes. The deposition has di-
vided the population of Sofia in two hostile
parties, one of which ardently supports the revo-
luton. the other as warmly espousing the cause
of the Prince The partisanship on both sides
has become dangerously heated air eady, and it
is feared that party conflicts of serious nature
will ensue. The railway service between Con-
stantinople and Roumelia has been suspended.
Orders have been sent to Adrianople suspending
the issue of tickets beyond the frontier.
The Vienna Political Correspondence prints a
dispatch from Giurgevo, in Roumania, on the
Danube. opposite ,Rustchuk, which says that the
Bulgarian troops in Eastern Roumelia have
ander. The dispatch further says that these
Roumelian troops have proclaimed Colonel
Mutkuroff the head of provisional government
which they have organized to oppose the govern
ment of NJ. Karaveloff, and adds that the inhab-
itants of Shumla and Tirnova have publicly de-
clared for Prince Alexander, and the movement
for his restoration is spreading
The yacht supposed to have Prince Alexander
on board as prisoner passed Giurgevo without
stopping. 1t expected to touch there. Tho
yacht was signaled this morning near Silistria.
It is supposed that the revolutionists intend to
land Prince Alexander on Russian territory.
necessary steps to protect Prince Alexander
if he be landed in Roumania. The yacht
was last reported at Ren in Bessarabia, at the
junction of the Pruth and Danube This is Rus
sian territory.
The Journal de ST. Petersburg, commenting
on the Bulgarian crisis, says it hopes the poll
ticians of Bulgaria and Roumela will have the
wisdom to understand that the destinies of both
nations depend upon the behavior of the people.
''The powers with whom rests the decision Of
these destinies," adds the Journal desire above
all things that peace and the good will of these
powers should be secured. The politicians
should abstain from agitation, and should not
attempt to hamper their good intentions" The
Russian press generally do not believe that any
of the other powers will interfere with Russias
direct pacidcation of Bulgaria The Noyoe
Vremya advocates sending Russian dignitary
to maintain order until successor to Prince Al
exander be chosen.
Telegrams from Bucharest, to-day, state that
majority of the Bulgarian army, as well as a
majority of the Bulgarian people, have already
declared adherence to Prince Alexander, includ-
ing the soldiers in the Widdin. Nicopolis and
Silistria garrisons. Col Montdorof, chief of
the Roumelian military, has offered TO lead the
troops to meet Prince Alexander, escort him
back to Sofia and replace him on the Bulgarian
throne NJ. Stambulof, president of the Tirnova
provisional government acting in concert with
Col. Maatdoroff, has summoned the militia of
Bulgaria to service in the interest of Prince
Alexander. NJ. Stambusof declares that the
garrison at Sofia, which seconded the
revolution. Is ready to surrender to any
government properly representing the depcsed
Prince, provided the soldiers are assured Of am
nesty. deputation of peasants from the in