The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-25
ADVERTISING RATES,
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1855.
The BuIgar Parliament,

1t seems there are three regents, S,ambu.
loft, Karoveloff, and Colonel Mutkuroff, to
whose joint management the governing pow
er over Bulgaria has been given during the
interim until the election of a successor to
the deposed Alexander.
1t is interesting to watch the development
of affairs in this little principality of Bull
garia as there is no doubt that whatever
turn matters may take the outcome will in
dicate Russia's course, or, in other words
whether the immediate future will develop
general European war.
The question, of course, is whether the peo-
pie of Bulgaria are willing that their count
ry shall be converted into a vas, alage of
Russia or retain its independence.
If Russian influence did not interfere the
question would Immediately be settled in
the latter way as the masses are unit for
independence. The Cars policy is however
that of a political annexation of Bulgaria to
his domains. This is the inalterable deter
mination of Russia. Two of the Bulgarian
regents Stambuloff and Karaveloff are, while
thoroughly patriotic in favor of some spec
les of temporizatiou with their formidable
neighbor. They fear the ability of their lit
tie country to possess any prospects of sue
cessful opposition to Russia. But the third
regent, Colonel Mutkuroff, seems to be an
individual of different mettle. He declares a
resolute opposition to Russia. He is chief
OF the army, every individual of which hold
views enthusiastically identical with those
of their shef in respect to Bulgarian n iude-
pendence. Consequently he is the pet OF the
populace who also clamor to be freed from
Russian domination.
The Sobranje, or Bulgarian Parliament,
which at first showed distinctive fear OF
Russia has latterly expressed different fea.
tufe in its individual bias. Upon recent
questions that have come before it indications
have been given showing 200 followers o.
the patriot Mutkurof, out of a body total
ling 2S0, forty of whom favor a policy O
tempor'zation with Russia While the remain
der are trimmers. 1t may thus be seen b,
the composition Of this body that the patri
OTIS are in strong majority. However tn,
three regents have large prerogatve anC
Colonel Mntkurof being in the minority il
that ruling body, il is difficult to determin,
what may be the result of any Legislation
coming from the SobraI je OF parliament @
Bulgaria, its enactments being subject to
veto by the ruling tribunate.
Under any circumstances the people o
Bulgaria appreciate the endorsement the,
receive from Austria, England and Italy i,
their aspirations for national lib, rty.
All Europe knows that France aud Ger
many are out of this question il they wish
The policy of these two countries must prI
msrily be to watch one another. Eutangle
ments may develop which would inyoly
them also in the Bulgarian trouble but ther
is no necessity for the interference of eithe,
The real alliance in any probable futur
war is that of Austria, England, aud Ita'
against Russia, in order to maintain the il
tegrity of the Balkan Peninsula Austri
realizes her position, which is really one q
greater peril than that of any other power /
Europe. Italy has legitima aspiration
for Mediterranean commercial dominatio
which she is determined to viudicate an
especially unwilling to sacrifice t. Russia A
In 1854 at the time of the Crimean outbreak
when the Sandman contignent aided the al
lies against Russian, she is ready again
essay victory and distinction for Italia
arms As regards England, the stereotype
Eastern Interests" bring her necessaril
again in lie against Russian as the persis
ent opponent Of Muscovite ags sression in bot
continents,of Europe aud Asia.
What will Turkey du2 Why, sit still.
the unsPeakable Turk always does until Il
moment war is declared Or until heavy sui
sides are paid into her empty Golfers h
which the Sultan may indulge the natur
weakness of his dynasty in us. less sqraude
ing Of treasure while his brave and ill., fc
soldiers die OF starvation on the b,ttIe fell
treat with Turkey is simply questic
as to who can offer the heaviest bribe. Jnh
Bull generally succeeds in this direction -au
the probability is that whatever anuoyaue
France may cost England in Egypt, an a
tute diplomat such az Sir William Whit
who fortunately for Ens slAnd, succeeds II
Good-natured, but Granvillc-like, Sir Edwar
Thornton, will we'll know how to manage.
Go
Japsnese Progress.
The people of Japan are anxious to mal
change in their laws.
IL has all along been obyIOus IN Jan,ro