Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05
BACK IN HIS CAPITAL.
SOFlA'S WARM WELCOME TO
PRINCE ALEXANDER.

WIN Abdtoate or Bid Defiance to the
CzAr - Great Clsmsucy shown the
Leaders of the Late Rsvolt-.AlexRn-
der's Narrow Escape from Death.
BERLIN, Sept. An. Deaiers, the Rus
sian Fereign Minister, has hurriedly de-
| parted for st. Petersburg.
The Roumanian Cabinet threaten to re-
! sign II Prince Alexander abdicates.
THE PRINCE AT SOFIA.
SOFIA, Sept. 4.-When Prince Alexan-
der reached here he was met by vast
| cOncOurse OF citizens, beaded by the
Mayor. The latter presented to the
Prince an address Of welcome. 1t ex-
pressed loyalty and submission ON the
part OF Bulgaria aud universal grief over
| recenteyeDts. Prince Alexander in reply
said his position in the future was
unshaken. He summoned all Bull
garians to assist him In preserving
order. The Prince entered the town In
triumph. Ills cortege was preceded by
troops OF R0umelian hussars followed by
infantry. Gaily attired peasants who
had ridden TO meet the Prince followed.
The dense masses which lined the streets
cheered the procession as 1t made its way
toward the Cathedral, where the Te Deum
was sung. A parade followed, during
which the Prince galloped towards the
troops. All the consulate buildings, ex-
cept that belonging TO Russia, were deco
ratsd with bunting and flags.
Prince Alexander has publicly an
nouneed his intention of sbdtcating. He
says he cannot remain In Bulg garia on ao-
count ofthe objections Of the Car. Be-
| fore leaving he will establish regency.
ADDRESSING HIS TROOPS.
Prince Alexander made the following
address at the reception given by him TO
the officers OF the army: "For seven
| years L have labored for tho Independence
| of Bulgaria. My constant special solicit
tude has been for my army and officers. l
consider them my family, my children,
and have felt secure In my personal pO-
Siti0n when | have seen myself sur
| rounded by officers who have been my
comrades In our struggles for the glory of
Bulgaria." Here tears came from the
eyes OF the Prince. Recovering, he re-
sumed; "OR that sad night, having heard
a noise, asked trst whether troops were
there. Yes was the reply. Then L felt
tranquil for had confidence In nay army.
NOT DISAPPOINTED.
"Notwithstanding the unfortunate
events which followed, l have not been
disappointed III my officers. They rose to
the level of the situation and proved them
selves capable Of coping With the trou-
bles which followed my departure.
Thanks to Pepoif and Moutkerof
there the Prince embraced those offfesrs1,
tse honor Of the Bulgarian officers has
been reasserted. see around me officers
who are devoted to me, aud l oan quit
Bulgaria addressing praises to those
. officers, and with conviction
that order will not be disturbed. In
whatever circumstance might lind my
self would plaos my influence at the
God for her. My heart Will ever
be with my officers, and | shall be the
hrst to ask to be admitted among them as
q volunteer in the campaign for Macedo-
MA. l canDotremain in Bulgaria, for the
CSar Will not permit me, because my
presence is inimical to the interests of the
country. am forced to quilt the throne"
POPoFF'SREPLY.
POpoff exclaimed: ave have been and
shall ever be with you. COuragel For
wardP'
Prince Alexander replied: ''The indie.
pendenoe of Bulgaria requires that leave
the country. Ii did not Bassla would
occupy 1t. will, however, consult with
superior officers and constitute aregenoy
which will endsayoT to protect the inter-
ests OF my officers. In any case, l rely on
the army"
Prince Alexander impaired his inten-
tion OF abdicating 10 the German and Rus
sian Consuls.
The Grand Council, among the men,
bers of which are NM. StambuloR and
Karaysloff, 10 being held to arrange for a
regency. The Prince will probably leave
within two days. The officers 0ftbe army
are greatly excited and talk OF dstaining
him. They will hold a meeting TO decide
what course to adopt. The city is Tranquil.
THE PRINCES TREATMENT IN RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 4.-The Jour-
nal de st. Peters bourg denies that Prince
Alexander was lnsulted while In Russia.
The journal declares that be was received
at Reni with the respect betting his sta
ton. He was Hospitality entertained at
the Mayors house, and both himself and
his brother expressed themselves as sat
lstied with the treatment they received,
and accepted an invitation to 20 to Volt
chist. Further, Prince Alexander hRy-
ing intimated that he had with him but
$4,000, the Russian authorities ordered
therailwsys to convey him tree, and Rus
sian official was detailed 10 accompany
him merely to observe the incidents OF his
progress.
SAVED FROM ASSASSINATION.
VIENNA, Sept. 4.--The Neue Frei Press
publishes a dispatch from Sofia stating
that karavelof, the head of the reVolu-
tlonary party which depOsed Prince Al
exander, has been released from police
supervision. The Russian party in Sofia
say that Noj. Grueh, who took leading
part In the cO6p d'etat, had resolved, AZ
the time Of deposition, upon killing Prince
Alexander, and was prevented from
carrying out his resolution by the inter-
vention OF the Russian Consul. IL Is not
now believed that Prince Alexander will
abdicate, but that he will summon the
Bulgarian Assembly and submit the
question OF abdicating or continuing on
the throne to that body for consideration.
NOT pEMoNsTRATGVELY RECEIVED.
Accounts Teoived here Of the entry OF
Prince Alexander into Sofia state that
the populace received him heartily but
not denonstratively During the review
of The troops Prince Alexander rode with
Col. Moutk orof, the commander-in-chi
When Col. Moutkorof went TO meet
Prihce Alexander the latter saluted and
kissed him. The Prince rode splendid
charger with gold trappings. MetrOpoli-
tan MIrikof met the Prince at the city
gate, addressed him with speech Of
welcome, called him Bulgaria's pride,
and thanked God Tor his safe return 10