The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
Rumor that the Question of Abdication Has
Been Under Consideration and Will Be
Submitted to the Bulgarian Assembly.
The Prince Formally Announces His In
tention to VaCate the Throne.
Russian Agents Industriously at Work in the
Interest of the ReyOutiOnists-Sign
of Trouble for English Tories.
ALEXANDER AT SOFIA.
An Enthusiastic Reception-Proposed UniOl
of Bulgaria, Servia and Roumania.

of Bulgaria, Servia and Roumania.
LONDON, Sept. 4-When Prince Alexander
reached Sofa he was met by vast concourse of
citizens, headed by the Mayor. The latter pre-
sented to the Prince an address of welcome. 1t
expressed loyalty and submission on the part of
the Bulgarians and universal grief over the re-
cent events Prince Alexander in reply said
his confidence in the future was mistaken.
preserving order. The Prince entered the town in
triumph. His cortege was preceded by troop
of Roumelian hussars, followed by infantry.
Gaily -attired peasants, who had ridden out to
meet the Prince, followed. Tho dense masses
which lined the streets cheered the process
sion as it made its way toward the Cathedral,
where the TIE Deum was sung. A parade fol-
lowed, during which Prince Alexander left his
suite and galloped toward the troops, amidst the
deafening cheers of the multitude. All the con-
sulate buildings, except that belonging to Rus
sia were decorated with bunting and flags in
honor of the restoration.
The Roumanian Cabinet threatens to resign if
Prince Alexander abdicateS
1t is reported here that within the past few
days fifty Russian officers, in disguise, have ar
rived separately at Sofa and placed themselves
in communication with the Zankoff faction of
the revolutionists
The Journal de st. Petersburg denies that
Prince Alexander was insulted while in Russian
territory. The Journal declares that he was re-
ceived at REM. Bessarabia, with the respect be-
fitting his station. He was Hospitality enter
tanned at the Mayors house, and both himself
nd hiC Uhc pia5h n5
themselves as satisfied with the treatment they
received, and accepted an invitation to 60 to
Voltichist. Further, Prince Alexander having
intimated that he had with him but $40, 900, the
Russian authorities ordered the railways to con-
vey him free, and a Russian official was detailed
TO accompany the Prince, merely to observe the
incidents of their progress.
The Vienna Neue Freie Presse publishes dis
patch from Sofa stating that M. Karaveloff, the
head of the revolutionary party which deposed
Prince Alexander has been released from police
supervision. The Russian party in Sofia say that
Major Gruetf, who took a leading part in the
coup detat, had resolved, at the time of the dep
ositio1, upon killing Prince AleXan der and was
prevented from carrying out his resolution by
the Intervention of the Russian con sui. 1t is
not now believed that Prince Alexander will ab-
dictate, but that he will summon the Bulgarian
assembly and submit the question of abdcating
or continuing OH the throne, to that body for de-
cision. Powerful influences are being exerted
from several different quarters to bring about
the union of Bulgaria, Servia and Roumania.
Influences that Work Against the Prince.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LONDON, Sept. Notwithstanding the high
ly-colored reports from Philipoppolis and Sofa,
published daily regarding the reception of Prince
Alexander by the people of Eastern Roumeia
and Bulgaria, it is known that the opposition
party is daily gaining strength, and that Prince
Alexander's abdication is only a matter of
few days Private dispatches state that meet-
ngs have beeu held in a number of towns and
cities, presided over by prominent Opposition
deputies, at which fresh petitions were drawn
up and forwarded to the Car, pray.
ing his Imperial Majesty to interfere
in their behalf. The Roumelots, once so enthu-
siastic in behalf of united Bulgaria under Prince
Alexander, especially emblttered against
him, owing to the Prince having, at the bidding
of England, accepted the draft OF the
Turkish and Bulgarian Commission for
the reorganization of Eastern Roumela, the
terms of which, they claim, do not insure the re-
vision Of the organic statute in conformity with
the wishes Of the Roumeliots. strong party
of Bugarians, Also held the same views. The OPP
position party claim that the work Of the Turk
ish and Bulgarian delegates has been
settled beforehand ana that Sir Edward
Thornton, the British ambassador at CONSTANT
nople had copy of the draft and arrangements
submitted to him for his approval by the Grand
Vizier before the Commission had begun its
work. NJ Nelidoff, the Russian ambassador at
Constantinople, was we'll informed of the pro-
ceeding and kept his government fully advised
regarding the matter
King Milan, of Servia. has become alarmed at
the Bulgarian coup detat and has adopted a
policy conformabe with the dictates of the Gar.
1t is claimed by some politicians that King Mi
lan's change of front is due to the influence of
his wife, AS the Queen of Serva is decidedly
pro Russian, and, in the hope of saving the
throne for her son, has prevailed on his Meiesty
to adopt her views
1t is we'll known that the majority of the rank
and file of the army and the peasants have
vastly more regard for the Russian Emperor
than for King Milan. 1t is claimed that this
state of affairs is the work of N. Nelidoff the
Russian Ambassador at Constantnople, who is
the ablest diplomatic in the employ of the
Gar and who is now called the Bismarck of the
North Germany and Austria are doing all they
can 80 prevent war in the Balkans, and England.
even If she desired to, is not in a position to
seek a quarrel with Russia in the present
state of the Muscoyite game Germany
and Austria have no special love
for Turkey and the latter power can hardly ex-
pect any aid from them should Russia push her
aspirations in that quarter. Besides, Austria is
not just now quite satisfied with affairs in Hun
gary. Kossuth has all along maintained that
the work which won much praise for
Deak cannot last and there are symptoms which
point to probable realization of his ideas.
Another significant sign of the growing influ-
ence of Russia in European politics
is the announcement that General Boul-
ager, the French Minister of War has
determined, despite the protests of NJ, De Frey
cinet. the French Premier, to proceed on jour
new of iuspection to the frontier This aotiou of
General Boulanger has revived the report of the
Russo French alliance and increases the un-
easness in the various European capitals regard
ing the difficulties in the East
The Prince Announces His Abdication.
SOFIA, Sept 4-Prince Alexander made the
following address at reception given by him to