Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-23
TEXANS OLANoRINe FOR PROTECTION.
The News from the Balk ans Excite
Grave Approximations i'm London.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, August 23.-The prophecy OF an
eminent continental publicIst, which cabled
on August 10th, that an outbreak i'm the Bal
kans was imminent,i is fulfilled this morning in a
way which has convulsed diplomatic Europe.
The reports received up to noon are scanty
and inconsistent evidently doctored by
the authorities through whose hands they
have passed. The provisional government in
Bulgaria is exercising the severest censorship
without, however, the almost ludicrous candor
of the presidents proclamation, the genesis of
the coup a. etdt is perfectly clear. Russian
newspapers to-day try mainly TO express mild
surprise. Foreign correspondents describe the
news as having fallen like thunderbolts upon
the leading continental centers. learn, how
ever, that Earl ROsebery q few weeks ago, in
reply to a friend who congratulated him on the
settlemdnt OF the Balkan difficulty, said: Set
uemenu there is no such thing a settle
ment on the Balkans. 1t is only question OF
longer or shorter interval between successive
eruptions of volcanoes This revolution is
simply the latest move of the Russian govern.
which nothing yet Is publicly known, whether
the surprise on the continent is real or feigned,
whether Russia is acting with or without the
tacit consent Of her partners in the triple alli-
ance. In Paris the latter is believed TO be the
case. The affair is welcomed there because
Prince Alexander Is q German and Is favored
by England. In Berlin and Vienna the belief
Is general that the triple alliance will work
harmoniously in this affair. II the last view be
true, the affair is one of extreme gravity for
England, because Ii would show that Russia is
deliberately upsetting the latest result of Eng
lish craftsmanship with Germany and Austria,
who could hold her in check, calmly looking
on. There is q further equally disquieting
rumor that an understanding exists between
is given the situation by the Berlin Post which
In times of crisis has generally been Bismarck's 8
mouthpiece. Writing with great amiability
a nd nnfr fnvr do
England, declares the entente between these
empires will become more conspicuous than
the gravest Significance. The Daily News says
IL Is very grave and Ominous. Tue Pal Mall
Gazette says Lord Salisbury has nothing to do
except to wait and see what line is taken by
the other powers, because England has no
longer the power, even ii she had the will, to
interfere by force of arms in the Balkans.
By Associated Press.
Russia Lord Of the Balkans.
COMMENTS OF THE LONDON PRESS ON THE
BULGARIAN CRISIS.
LONDON. August 23.-The Daily Telegraph
commenting on the Bulgarian revolution says
it proves that the Bulgarians are incapable OF
becoming united nation; prOclaims that
trumpet-tongued Russia is again lord Of the
Balkan range and OF the Bulgarian ports on
the Euxine sea, aud must awaken lively re-
recti0ns In the minds Of the Ottomans.
The Morning Post says: "It is evident that
Prince Alexander's courage has been worn out
by the slow course OF the fncessant intrigue and
conspiracy with which he found himself con-
fronted."
The Daily Neacs says: "It is obvious that
Prince Alexander was deprived of his throne
by the direct orders OF the cZar. The official
version of the revolution is SO hagrantly and
transparently dishonest that it will not deceive
q child. The effect may be extremely serious.
Russia's action is absolutely unwarran table
and without excuse. The argument OF the
Berlin Post, that the revolution implies Rus
sian victory over English influence in the east,
is absurd. No power is less interested than
England. Alexander was nominally u vassal
OF the sultan, and if it can be shown that he
was deposed without the sultans consent, a
grav. International difficulty will at once be
raised"
WHERE IS THE PRINCE?
VIENNA, August 23.-Tne news OF the revolu-
ton in Bulgaria has caused a heavy and rapid
fai on the bourse here. One rumor is inat
Prince Alexandria was imprisoned at Widdin.
Another is that he was placed on board "a ship
who Is the prime mover in the revolution and
the nominal head of The new government, al
lows only favorable news TO leave Bulgaria.
THE EFFECT ON THE MARKETS.
LONDON, August 23.-The deposition of Prince
Alexander, OF Bulgaria, has astounded the poll
ticians and financiers OF England. Consois to-
day have fallen three-eighths. Egyptian secur-
ities are down one per cent ana Turkish aud
Russian from one to two each. OIher stocks
We're also fiat early in the day, but the market
Is now recovering.