The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-09-10
ALEXANDER STEPS DOWN.

SOFIA, Sept. 5.-There was parade of
the army and a demonstration of the
people in honor of Prince Alexander
yesterday. At the close of the parade
Prince Alexander gave a reception to the
palace officers corps and addressed its
members at length. After heartily
thanking them for their fidelity-a fidel.
ity, which he said wholly wiped away
the shame with which the treason OF
their comrades had stained the honor of
the fatherland-the prince went on to
say that he had eyer acted upon consci-
entiOus conviction and to the best of his
knowledge for the good of their com.
mon country, and that if he had COM
mitted errors they must be attributed to
the imperections of human nature.
The speaker next observed that amid
the Joy which an enthusiastic reception
at the hands of the people caused him,
there had suddenly descended the dis
patch forwarded 10 him by the Car. Hav-
ing read the document to the assembled
officers, Prince Alexander said it had Gre
ated grave anxiety, and demanded the
most serious and careful consideration.
This was not, he assured them, a case in
which his own person was concerned; ii
was question of the well-being of the
fathe rland. He was therefore ready to
take counsel with all patriots, and to
confer with his officers as well, for he
was Of opinion that whatever was done
Oughi 10 be done on a basis of the fullest
understanding with the country and with
the military leaders, so that the measures
decided upon might contribute to the per-
manent welfare of Bulgaria.
Continuing, the Prince said:
For seven years have labored for the
independence and interests of Bulgaria.
My constant special sOlicitude has been
for my army and officers. I consider
them my family, my children, and 1 have
telt secure in nv personal position when
/ have seen myself surrounded by OFF,
GERS who had been nv comrades in our
struggles for the glory of Bulgaria.
rCheers.1 On that sad night, having
heard a noise, l asked first whether
troops were there. "Yes,' was the re-
ply. Then felt tranquil, for had con-
fidence in my army Notwithstanding
the unfortunate events which followed, I
have not been disappointed in my Off
GERS. They rose to the level of the situ-
tion and proved themselves capable
of coping with the troubles
which followed my departure.
Thanks to Popeof and Moutkerof There
the prince embraced those officers the
honor of Bulgarian officers has been re-
asserted l see around me officers who
are devoted to me, and | can quit Bull
garia addressing praises to those officers
and with the conviction that order will
not be disturbed. In whatever circum-
STANCES might find myself l would place
my influence at the service of Bulgaria.
l will pray to God for her. My heart
will ever be with my officers and shall
be the first to be admitted among them
as a volunteer in a campaign for Mace
donia. / cannot remain in Bulgaria, for
the Gar will not permit me, because my
presence is inimical to the interests of the
country. I am forced to quit the throne.
NJ. POpeOff exclaimed: 1--WE have been
and ever shall be with you. Courage,
forward"
Prince Alexander replied: "The indie
pendence of Bulgaria requires that l
leave the country. If 1 did not Russia
would occupy it. l will, however. con-
suit with the superior officers and con-
stitute a regency which will endeavOr to
protect the interests of my officers, In
any case, rely on the army"
All the officers present burst into
tears, and the Prince was himself pain
fully moved. Among the officers in the
town there is a feeling of deep depres-
sion. It is felt, nevertheless, that so
long as the Prince is present in Bulgaria
peace is assured.
Ali of the Bulgarians with whom ]
ha We spoken declare that, under existing
circumstances, all differences of party
must cease. l have had a long conversa-
tion with Karavaloff, who is, in spite OF
his profound indignation at the attacks
which are being made upon him and not.
withstanding his Imprisonment, explains
that he is willing to forgive everything
and to place himself unconditionally at
the disposal of the Prince should Alexan-
der need his services. The conversation
yielded a most definite confirmation OF
my old view that Karavalof has been
treated with the most bitter injustice.
Bogdonoff has left Sofia. 1t is my i'm
preston that some time must yet elapse
before affairs here can be finally straight
ened out.
Prince Alexander impaired his inten.
ton of abdicating to the German and
Russian consuls. A grand council,
among the members of which are NM.
Stambuloff and Karavaloff, is being held
to arrange for the regency. The Prince
will probably leave within TWO days. The
officers OF the army are greatly excited
and talk of OBTAINING the Prince. They
have resolved, in any case, to refuse to
receive a Russian envoy. They will hold
a meeting to decide what course to
adopt The city is tranquil.
When Prince Alexander reached Sofia
he was met by a vast concourse of citi-
zens, headed by the mayor. The latter
presented to the Prince an address OF
welcome. 1t expressed loyalty and sub
mission on the part of the BulgaTians
and universal grief over the recent
events Prince Alexander, in reply, said
his confidence in the future was unshak-
en-. He summoned all Bulgarians to as
sIst him in preserving order. The Prince
entered the town in triumph. He was
preceded by troop of Roumelian hus-
sars. followed by inf .ntrY. Gaily attired
peasants who had ridden out to meet the
Prince, followed the dense masses which
lined the streets and cheered the process
sion as it made its way toward the cathe
dral, where the "Te Deum was sung. A
parade followed, during which Prince
Alexander left his suite and galloped
toward the troops amid the deafening
cheers of the multitude. All the consulate
buildings, except that belonging to Rus
sia, were decorated with bunting and
flags IN honor of the restoration.