The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
AN UNEASY HEAD.
Attempt to Kill Prince Alexander-1ossiP
on the Bulgarian Muddle.

AN Tt6U
Attempt to Kill Prince zlexander-1ossiP
on the Bulgarian Muddle.
LONDON, Sep. Am attempt was made
10 wreck the train which was conveying
Prince Alexander to Sofia. When near
Philippopolis the engineer discovered ao'
obstruction on the track and brought the
train to a standstill. 1t was found that hve.
sleepers had been placed across the rail-
Prince Alexander when informed OF the
attempt upon his life showed no sign Of,
fear, maintaining his calm demeanor.
A conflict between the revOlutionists and
the followers of Prince Alexander Was
feared at Sofia, but the revolutionary regi-
ments there surrendered Internationally to-
day to Prince Alexander and appealed to
him for clemency, and Bulgaria Is now
tranquil Prince Alexander, when he
reached Bucharest on his journey to Sotla-
telegraphed to the Sultan an assurance Of
his homage and devotion.
ALEXANDER's RETURN.
Prince Alexander arriTed in Sofia yes
terday morning and he made triumphak
entry into the city, escorted by the munich
pal authorities of Sofia, who had gone two
kilOmeters outside to await his arrival
Addresses of welcome were presented in.
the great square in front of the palace. All
then proceeded to the cathedral, where
grand Te Deum mass was celebrated. Ar
tillery salutes were fired at the garrison and
the troops were reviewed. The ceremonies
concluded with a reception 10 the diplomatic
representatives.
Prince Alexander has ordered the release
of all political prisoners. The ministry
has been reconstructed, NJ. StambulOff re-
naming Premier. The rejoicing continues.
unabated throughout Bulgaria.
FRENCH OPINION.
PARIS, Sept. 4.-The RepIbliQts Franz
cGise, commenting on the published CORE
spondence between the Car and Prince
Alexander, says: AFTER the Cars reply
the house of Battenburg may be considered
to have ceased to reign in Bulgaria That
reply also humiliates England, whose
lamentations nobody regrets. Events in
Egypt proved England's incurable egotism.-
France must arrive at an entente cOrdale-
with Russia, both on the Mediterranean
and in the far East against British inva-
siOn."
kilograms received here from Sofia state
that the Cars reply to Prince Alexander's-
letter has produced profound impression
throughout Bulgaria. The dispatches say
that the Cars proclaimed hostility has
paralyZed the movement in favor of Prince
Alexander's return 10 the throne and en-
cOuraeed the revOlutiOnists. II is further
stated that Prince AIexander's abdication
is believed to be imminent. Before leaving
Philippopolis Prince Alexander announced
his intention of doing his utmost to secure
the sympathy and amity of the Gar. The
TiedOmOSt of Moscow warns Alexander not
to delay resigning the crown to the Gar.
ENGLISH COMMENT.
LONDON, Sept. 4.-COunt Won HatZfeldt..
the German ambassador, had an interview
to-day with Lord Iddesleigh, Secretary of
Foreign Affairs. Secret communications.
are passing between the powers relative to-
the restoration of Prince Alexander.
LONDON, Sept. 4.-The Stdndard says
"Prince Alexander has committed a serious
blunder and the only unworthy act with.
which be can be reprOached. 1t is carrying
the comedy of courtly dissimulatOn too fax
to pretend that tue Car did not approve OF
his deposition. England has done her best to.
promote peace in the Balkans. If she fails
Austria and Germany will either suffer
grave injury or make heavy sacrifices.
They may yet rue the day when they abap--
doned Alexander to curry favor with the.
Gar.
The Ddily NelUS SAYS: 'Prince AIexan--
der has been abandoned and isolated by the
agreement of the three Empires. Nothing
could exceed tho humility of his letter to
the Car, which is only eQualed in degree.
by the brutality OF the Cars answer.
LONDON, Sept 4.-The daily TeIegrGpIs
yesterday morning commenting OH the
Bulgarian revolution saws: Russia has
already secretly spent 100000 francs in
Bulgaria. Just before the revolution the
Russian consul at Sofia withdrew e70, ,O0o,
in Turkish money from a we'll known East
ern bank Ostensibly to endOw certain re-
ligiOus communities nobody was aware
were in pecuniary straits"
MORE OPINIONS.
VIENNA, Sept. 4.-The Austrian press.
generally pronounce Prince Alexander's
letter of August 80 to the Car a fatal mis-
take, and argue that his abdicatiOn is now
inevitable.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 4.-Prinee Alex
ander's communication to the Gar caused
the greatest excitement here. Diplomats con-
slider that Alexander has made pOitica8
mistake and the general opinion is that he.
must abdicate.