The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-09-17
GOODBYE.

Alexander Signs tlss Deed of Abdicatioa
ANA Leaves sofa Amid Thronks 'of His
People-Commemt.
SOFIA, Sept. 9.-Prince Alexander has
signed the deed OF abdication and has de-
parted fruun Sofa. A compact mass OF
people witnessed the Princes departure
from the palace. and Thousands lined tho
route taken by him through tho town. The
Prince stood up In his carriage and saying
Goodbye, my brethren" The populaco
were much affected. Tears sprang to many
eyes. and hearty wishes were expressed for
the Princes speedy return. He will 60
frst to LON Palanka
A manifesto was issued by Alexander
prior to his departure in which he says:
1--WE, Alexander, Prince Of Bulgaria, being
convinced that our departure will contribute
to Bugaria's liberation. having received as
surance from the Car that the independ-
ence, liberty and rights of our country shall
remain intact and that nobody shall inter-
fere with its internal affairs, inform our
beloved people that we renounce the throne.
wishing to prove how dear IN us are the in
terests OF Bulgaria for which we are willing
to sacrifice that which Is more precious .
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-
cludes by asking the people tn obey the
regency and the ministry to the end that or.
der and peace may he preserved.
The Porte has sent note to the powers,
praying them to prevent foreign military
occupation of Bulgaria.
Turkey has authorized the Ottoman Bank
to issue loan for 100000 Turkish pounds,
half payable directly and the remainder in
instaIImsnts.
1t is stated that M. De Giers threatened
10 withdraw from the triple alliance II Ger
many and Austria insisted on the retention
Of Alexander.
Prince Alexander YES welcomed at Wild
din by an enormous crowd with the utmost
enthusiasm. The Prince thanked the peO-
pie and babe them au revOir.
While meeting of army officers and no
tables was being held to-day. NJ. ZarkOff en-
tered the room, whereupOn tho meeting
was Immediately adjourned.
ENGLAND's COUKsE.
LONDON, Sept y.-The Standard urges
England not to oppose whoever may be
elected to succeed Alexander. 1t continues:
IF Alexander's successor be pro- Russian
lie will the more quickly bring Austria to q
full consciousness of what concerns her in
Bulgaria, and force Germany to decide
whether 10 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 tn n ever"
The st. Petersburg NOpOe Vremya urges
Russia 10 secure good understanding with
Turkey and urges Turkey not to abandon
its traditional policy Of adapting itself to
existing circumstances. A RussO-Turkish
alliance, it adds. would solve the Bulgarian
question. Russia should concern herself
less about Western Europe in order TO OBJ.
tain freer hand in the east.
The Vienna Neue Freie Fresse says
Prince Alexander. yesterday, when deliver.
ipg 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 ap-
pOintment of any other than Russian a
Governor of Bulgaria.