The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-09
PRINCE ALEXANDER.
He Signs the Deed OF Abdication and Leaves
the Bulgarian Capital.


the Bulgarian Capital.
LONDON, Sept 8-Prince Alexander has
signed the deed of abdication, and has departed
from Sofia. A compact mass of people witnessed
Alexander's departure from the palace, and thou
sands lined the route taken by him through the
town The Prince stood up in his carriage,
bowing to the people, and saying: Good bye,
my brethren" The populace were much affect
ed Tears sprang to many eyes, and hearty
wishes were expressed for the Princes speedy
return. Prince Alexander will go first to Lom
Palanka. A manifesto was issued by Alexander
prior TO his departure. 1t says:
1--WE Alexander, Prince of Bulgaria, being
convinced that our departure will contribute to
Bulgarias liberation, having received assurance
from the Gar that the Independence, liberty
and rights of our country shall remain intact,
and that nobody shall interfere with its internal
affairs, inform our beloved people that we re-
nounce the throne, wishing TO prove how dear
to US are the interests of Bulgaria, for which We
are wiling to sacrifice which is more precious to
US than life.
After expressing his affection for his subjects
and his heartfelt gratitude for their devotion,
ne says he will pray God to shield and prosper
the country. He concludes by asking the peo-
pie to obey the regency and the Ministry, to the
end that order and peace may be preserved.
Prince Alexander, yesterday, when delivering
his farewell address TO his 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 National Assembly Of Bull
garia decides the question"
The ST. Petersburg Novoe Vromya urges Rus
sia to secure good understanding with Turkey.
and urges Turkey not to abandon its traditional
policy of adapting itself to existing circum-
stances. IA Russo-Turkish alliance" adds the
Novoe Vremya, "would solve the Bulgarian
question. Russia should concern herself lesa
about western Europe in order to obtain freer
hand in the East.
Diplomates at Constantinople believe that the
Bulgarian National Assembly will re-elect Prince
Alexander.
On the definitive abdica.ion of Prince Alex
ander. Turkish and Russian commissioners will
be appointed to form provisional government
to conduct Bulgarian affairs pending the cleo
ton by the National Assembly of new ruler.
The Porte has formally declared that Turkey
will never consent to any proposal, contingent
or other. that Russia shall occupy Bulgaria
Eastern ROumelia any part of Turkey.
The Porte has sent note to the powers, pray
ing them to prevent a foreign military occupa-
ton of Bulgaria Turkey has authorized the
Ottoman Bank to Issue loan of 500 900 Turkish
pounds, half payable directly and the remainder
in irstaments.
Prince Alexander's departure was a mournful
ceremony. There was no cheering. Alexander
had kindly word for everybody. and repeated
''Au revoir," apparently with the object of calm
ing the excited populace. who begged him to re-
main.
The Vienna Neue Freie Presse says that in
spite OF her promises, Russia will not permit the
Gppoi.tffent Of any other than q Russian as
Governor of Bulgaria.
1t is stated that NJ. DE Giers threatened to
withdraw from the triple alliance if Germany
and Austria insisted upon the restoration of AL
exander.
The London Standard urges England not to
oppose whoever may be elected to succeed
Prince Alexander 1t continues: "It Alexan-
ders successor be pro Russian. he will the more
quickly bring Austria to full consciousness of
what concerns her in Bulgaria. ard force Ger
many to decide whether to sacrifice Austria to
Rnssia. or vice versa. Russia is the old man of
the sea for Austria and Germany. BY their re-
cent subservience they have got him tighter
around their necks than ever"