The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-03
Protesting Unalterable Devotion to Russia's
Ruler and Monarchical Principles. and Is
Met by Stern and Menacing Reply.
Grave Fears that War WiltEnsue Unless
Prince Bismarck Intervenes.
Another Exciting Session of the British House
OfCOmmOns, the Belfast Riots Again Sup S
plying the Material-Cable Notes.
A USELESS HUMILIATION.

Alexander's Vain Attempt tn Placate the Gear
Fears that War Will Result
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 2.-On Aug. 80 Prince
Alexander sent tie following telegram to the
Gar, through the Russian consul at Rustchuk.
''Sire-Having reassumed the government of
Bulgaria. venture to offer your imperial Majesty
most respectful thanks for the action of your
consul at Rustchuk, whose official presence at
my reception showed to the Bulgarians that Rus
directed at my person. l also thank your I'M
perial Majesty for dlspatching Prince Doigoroukl
as envoy extraordinary to Bulgaria. MY hrst
act on resuming power is to assure your Majesty
Of my firm intention to make every sacrifice to
forward your Majestys magnanimous intention
to extricate Bulgaria from the grave crisis
through which she is passing. beg of your
Majesty that you will authorize Prince Dol
gorouki to place himself in direct communica-
ton with myself as speedily as possible. / shall
be happy to give your Majesty decided proofs of
my unalterable devotion to your august person
Monarchcal principles compelled me to restore
the legality of my crown in Bulgaria and Rou-
melia. Russia having given me my crown, it is
in the hands of Russia's sovereign | am ready
to render it."
The Car replied to Prince Alexander as fol-
lows
~ cannot approve of your return to Bulgaria,
foreseeing from it sinister consequences for the
country already 80 sorely tried The mission of
Prince Dolgorouki has become ingredient L
shall abstain, so long as your Highness remains
in Bulgaria. from any intervention in the sac
condition to which the country is reduced. Your
Highness must decide your own course. L re-
serve to myself to Judge what my fathers ven
Grated memory the interests of Russia, and the
peace of the East require of me-"
The St. Petersburg Novoe Vremya says that
Russia must either occupy Bulgaria, and sup
press the anarchy prevailing therein and restore
order, or leave the country to anarchy for an in
definite period. Russa's dignity could never ad
NIT compromise as possible.
The publication of the correspondence between
the Gar and Prince Alexander has created q
great sensation in political circles at Paris. The
Cars menacing reply to the Princes submissive
epistle is regarded by diplomates as insuring AL
exander's abdcaton and Russias occupation of
Bulgaria. 1t is feared that war will ensue unless
Prince Bismarck intervenes.
The North German Gazette, referring to the
articles Of the ultramontane and Liberal press
regarding Prince Alexander. says Germany.
unless she forthwith declared war against Rus
STA, could only protest against any further inter
ference with Alexander. or perhaps, against
Russia taking further steps in the direction of
Constantinople. Russia would energetcally re-
pei the nsinuaton of such an intention, and
Germany's friendly relations with Russia would
be ended 1t must be remembered that war
would be the logical development Of such stu
ton. Nosody doubts that the Ultramontane
and Liberal policy is fraught with immi-
nent danger to Germany. One must
either stand to the policy OF the government or
plunge the empire into interminable war We
hear that the commercial convention between
Germany and Spain has been signed and that
the Reichstag will soon be summoned to ratify.
Opportunity will then be offered to stigmatize
before the country the reckless frivolity of the
Empires foes who attempt to handle its foreign