The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-04
Prince Alexander at Sofia.

SOFIA, Sept 3.-Prlnce Alexander arrived
here this morning He made triumphal entry
into the city, escorted by the municipal athori-
ties of Sofa, who had gone two kilometers out.
side the city to await his arrival Addresses of
welcome were presented to Alexander in thaS
great square in front of the palace. All then
proceeded to the Cathedral, where a grand TIE
Deum mass was celebrated Artillery salutes
were fred by the garrison, and the troops were
reviewed. The ceremonies concluded with re.
ception to the foreign diplomatic representatives.
Prince Alexander has ordered the release of all
political prisoners The Ministry has been re-
constructed. NJ Stambuloff remaining as Pre-
mer. Rejoicing continues without abatement
throughout Bulgaria.
The London Daily News says Prince Alex
ander has been abandoned and isolated by agree
ment of the three empires. Nothing could ex-
ceed the humility of his letter TO the Gear,
which is only equaled in degree by the brutality
of the Cars answer"
It is rumored that Prince Alexander's father
wants to throw up his honorary commission in 2
Russian regiment, and the German and Austrian
government are trying to dissuade him from do.
ing So as such course would be great offense
to the Czar.
The Standard says: prince Alexander has
committed a serious blunder and the only un.
worthy act with which he can be reproached.
It is carrying the comedy of courty dissimula-
ton too far to pretend that the Gear did not ap-
prove of his deposition. England has done her
best to promote peace in the Balkans. If she
fails, Austria ana Germany will either suffer
grave injury make heavy sacrifices They
may yet rue the day they abandoned Alexander
to curry favor with the Gar"
Prince Alexander has promised King Milan to
send a diplomatic ager: to Serva. Colonel Nut
kouroff is treating with the rebel officers for
their submission, ard the negotiations will prob
ably be successful. 1t is stated that Russia has
interviewed for the lives of the consprators, and
that Prince Alexander has decided to be lenient
toward them.
An attempt was made to wreck the train which
was conveying Prince Alexander to Sofia. Wheu
near Philippopolis, the engineer discovered an
obstruction on the track and brought the train to
a stand still On investigation it was found that
FIVE sleepers had been placed across the rails.
Prince Alexander, when informed of the attempt
upon his life, showed no signs of fear, maintain
ing calm demeanor.
The revolutionary regiments at Sofia have sur.
rendered unconditionally to Prince Alexander
and appealed to him for clemency Bulgaria is
now tranquil Prince Alexander, when he
reached Bucharest on his journey to Sofia, teles
graphed to the Sultan assurances of homage and
devotion
Prince Alexander, when he arrived at Philip
opolis, yesterday, his way to Sofa, was re-
ceived by all the resident foreign consuls except
the Russian. The Princes entry into the city
was proclaimed by salute of 101 guns. He was
met by great concourse of people, headed by
a number of bands massed under a single leader.
The bands welcomed him by playing the national
anthem, the people cheering enthusiastically.
The Princes return was then celebrated by
TIE Deum service in the Cathedral Prince Alex
ander departedfor Sofia last evening He intends
to give amnesty to all revoiutonists who ask his
pardon. NJ. Stambuloff, the head of the loyal
provisional government set up at Trnova, declares
that civil war in Bulgaria would be the only pos.
sible pretext for the intervention of Russia, aud
that tho restored government of Prince Alex
ander will do its utmost to conciliate the Car
and effect reconciliation between him and
prince Alaxandar