The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
GOODBYE,
Alexander Signs the Deed OF AbdicatIos
and Leaves Sofia Amid Throngs 'of His


Alexander Signs the Deed OF Abdicatios
ana Leaves Sofia Amid Througs 'of His
| People-Commsnt.
SOFIA, Sept 9.-Prince Alexander has
signed the deed OF abdication and has de-
parted from Sofia A compact mass of
people witnessed the Princes departure
from the palace, and thousands lined the
route taken by him through the town. The
Prince stood up in his carriage and saying
| Goodbye, my brethren" The pOpulace
were much affected. Tears sprang to many
syes. and hearty wi,hes were expressed for
the Princes speedy return. He will go
first to LON PaIanka
A manifesto was issued by Alexander
prior to bis departure in which he says:
I'VE, Alexander, Prince of Bulgaria, being
convinced that our departure will contribute
to BuIgaria's liberation. having received as
surance from the Gar that the independ-
enee, liberty and rights of our country shall
remain intact and that nobody shall inter-
fere with IFS internal affairs, inform our
| beloved people that we renOunce the throne,
wishing to prove how dear to US are the in
terests OF Bulgaria for which we are willing
to sacrifice that which is more precious to
US than life"
| After expressing his affection for his sub
| jects and his heartfelt gratitude for their
devotion, the Prince says he will pray God
to shield and prosper the country. he con-
cludrs by asking the people to obey the
regency and the ministry to the end that or
der and peace may be preserved.
The Porte has sent note to the powers,
to. ffar
! occupation of Bulgaria
Turkey has authorized the Ottoman Bank
| TO issue loan for 500, 900 Turkish pounds,
half payable directly and the remainder in
installments.
1t is stated that VI. De Giers threatened
to withdraw from the triple alliance if Ger
many and Austria insisted on the retention
! Of Alexander.
Prince Alexander vas welcomed at Wild
din by an enormous crowd with the utmost
enthusiasm. The Prince thanked the peO-
pie and babe them au Ievoir.
While meeting of army officers and no.
tables was being held to-day, NJ. ZarkOff en-
tered the room, whereupOn the meeting
was Immediately adjourned.
ENGLAND'S COURSE.
LONDON, Sept 9.-The Standard urges
England not to oppose whoever may be
elected to succeed Alexander. 1t continues:
IF AleXander'S successor be pro- Russian
he will the more quickly bring Austria to q
full consciousness of what concerns her in
Bulgaria, and force Germany to decide
whether TO sacrifice Austria TO Russia or
vice versa. Russia is the old man of the
sea for Austria and Germany. BY their
recent subserVience they have got him
tighter around their necks thin ever"
The st. Petersburg NOuOe VremuI urges
Russia TO secure a good understanding with
Turkey and urges Turkey not to abandon
its traditional policy Of adapting itself to
existing circumstances. \ RussO-TurkiSh
alliance, it adds, would solve the Bulgarian
question. Russia should concern herself
less about Western Europe in order to OBJ
tain frper hand in the east.
The Vienna Neue Freie PreSse says
Prince Alexander, yesterday, when deliver
ing his farewell address to the officers and
informing them of the urgent necessity he
WAS under to leave Bulgaria, said: "If my
departure is not for ever it is until the Ma.
tiOnal Assembly of Bulgaria decides the
question"
The same paper also says that in spite of
her promises Russia will not permit the APP
pOintment of any other THAI a Russian as
Governor of Bulgaria