The Osceola times., 1886-09-11
ALEXANDER STEPS DOWN.

moved.
SOFIA, Sept. j.-There was parade OF
the army and a demonstration OF the
people IN honor OF Prince Alexander
yesterday. At the close of the parade
Prince Alexander gave reception to the
palace officers corps and addressed Its
members at length. After heartily
thanking them for their fdelty-a fdel'
ity, which he said wholly wiped away
the shame with which the treason OF
their comrades had stained the honor OF
the fatherland-the prince went on to
say that he had ever acted upon consci-
entious conviction aud to the best Of his
knowledge for The good of their COM
mon country, and that If he had COM
mitted errors they must be attributed to
the imperieCtions of human nature.
The speaker next observed that amid
the Joy which an enthusiastic reception
at the hands of the people caused him,
there had suddenly descended the dis
patch forwarded 10 him by the Car. llay.
ing read the document to the assembled
officers, Prince Alexander said 1t had crc-
ated grave anxiety, and demanded the
most serious and careful consideration.
This was not, he assured them, a case in
which his own person was concerned; 1t
was a question of the WCll-being OF the
fathc rland. lie was therefore ready 10
take counsel with all patriots, and to
confer with his officers as well, for he
was of opinion that whatever was done
ought 10 be done on a basis of the fullest
understanding with the country aad with
the military leaders, so that the measures
decided upon might contribute to the per-
manent welfare of Bulgaria,
Continuing, the Prince said:
For seven wears have labOred for the
Independence and interests OF Bulgaria.
My constant special solicitude has been
for my army and officers. | consider
them my family, my children, and have
ielt secure in my personal position when
| have seen myself surrounded BY Ofh-
GERS who had been my comrades in our
struggles for the glory of Bulgaria.
ICheers. On that sad night, having
heard a noise, | asked first whether
troops were there. eyes, was the re-
ply. Then felt tranquil, for had CON
fidence IN my army. Notwithstanding
the unfortunate events winch followed, ]
have not been disappointed in my OH.
GERS. They rose to the level OF the situ-
tion and proved themselves capable
OF coping with the troubles
which followed my departure.
Thanks to Popcoff and Moutkerof There
the prince embraced those officers the
honor of Bulgarian officers has been re.
asserted | see around me officers who
are devoted to me, and | can quit Bul-
garia addressing praises to those officers
and with the conviction that order viii
not be disturbed. In whatever crCum.
stances | might find myself would place
my influence at the service of Bulgaria.
will pray to God for her. My heart
viii ever be with my officers aud | shall
be the first to be admitted among them
As volunteer in campaign for Mace.
donia. | cannot remain in Bulgaria, for
the Car will not permit me, because my
presence is inimcal TO the interests of the
country | am forced to quit the throne.
NJ. Popeoff exclaimed: awe have been
and ever shall be with you. Courage,
forward"
Prince Alexander replied: "The indie
pendence Of Bulgaria requires that /
leave the country. II | did not Russia
would occupy it. | will, however, con.
suit with the superior officers and con.
stitute a regency which will cndelyor 10
protect the interests of my officers. I'm
any case, rely on the army"
All the officers present burst into
tears, and the Prince was himself pain.
fully moved. Among the officers in he
town there is feeling OF deep dcprcs-
sion. 1t is felt, nevertheless, that so
long as the Prince is present in Bulgaria
peace Is assured.
All OF The Bugarians with whom
hay spoken declare that, under existing
circumstances, all difference, OF party
must cease. have had long converse.
tiou with kaIayaloh who is, in spite Of
his profound indignation at the attacS-
which are being made upon him and not
withstaudiug his Imprisonment explains
that he is willing 20 forgive everything
and to place himself unconditonally at
The disposal of the Prince should AleXlu.
der need his services. The conversation
yielded most definite confirmation of
my old view that Karayalof has been
treated with the most bitter injustice.
Boedonoif has left Sofia. II is my i'm.
preston that some time must yet clupsc
before affairs here can be finally straight.
encd out.
Prince Alexander imDorled his inten.
ton OF abdicotins to the German and
Russian cOnsuls. \ grand council,
among the members Of which are NM
Stambuloff and KalavalOff, is being held
to arrange for the regency. The Prince
will probably leave within TWO days The
officers OF the army are greatly excited
and talk of OBTAINING the Prince. They
have resolved, in any case, 20 refuse TO
receive a Russian envoy. They will hold
meeting TO decide what course 10
adopt. The city Is tranquil.
When Prince Alexander reached Sofia
he was met by a vast cOncourse OF cit.
zcnS, headed by the mayor. The latter
presented TO the Prince an address OF
welcome. Ii expressed loyalty aud sub.
mission on the part OF the Bulgariaus
aud universal grief over the recent
events Prince Alexander, In reply, said
his confidence IN the future was uushak-
en-. He summoned all Bulgariau> to as
slst him in preserving order The Prince
entered the town IN triumph. lie was
preceded by troop Of RoumClian hu,.
Sars, followed by infantry. Gaily atlircd
peasants who had n ldeu out 10 meet the
Prince, followed the dense masses which
lined the streets and cheurcd the process.
sion ~ it made its way toward the caihc.
Chal, where the "Te Daum was sung. 4
parade followed durilg which Prince
Alexander left his suite and galloped
toward the troops amid the deafcuiug
cheers of the multitude, All the consulate
buildings, except that belonging to Rus.
sia, were decorated with bunting and
1ags IN honor Of the restoration.