The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
ALEXANDER STEPS DOWN.


sia's Advance to Constantinople Re
moved.
SOFIA, Sept. 5.-There was parade of
the army and demonstration OF the
people in honor of Prince Alexander
yesterday. At the close of the parade
Prince Alexander gave reception to the
palace officers corps and addressed its
members at length. After heartily
thanking them for their fldelty-a hdel-
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
mtted errors they must be attributed to
the imperiections 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 to him by the Gar. 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, case in
which his own person was concerned; 1t
was question of the well-being of the
fatherland. lie 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
ought to be done on 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. | consider
them my family, my children, and l have
felt secure in my personal position when
have seen myself surrounded by OIL
GERS who had been my comrades in ouI
struggles for the glory of Bulgaria.
Cheers. On that sad night, having
heard a noise, | asked first whether
troops were there. eyes" was the re-
ply. Then felt tranquil, for had con
tldence in my army. Notwithstanding
the unfortunate events which followed,
have not been disappointed in my Off
GERS. They rose to the level of the stu
ton and proved themselves capable
OF coping with the troubles
which followed my departure
Thanks to Popeoff and Moutkeroff There
the prince embraced those officers the
honor of Bulgarian officers has been re,
asserted | see around me officers who
are devoted to me, and can quit Bull
garia addressing praises to those officer
and with the conviction that order will
: not be disturbed In whatever circum
stances might find myself would place
} my influence at the service of Bulgaria
will pray to God for her. My hear
will ever be with my officers and | shall
be the first to be admitted among then
as volunteer in campaign for Mace
donna. cannot remain in Bulgaria, fol
the Car will not permit me, because m,
presence is inimical to the interests of tn
country. am forced to quit the throne
NJ. Popeoff exclaimed; ave have bee
and ever shall be with you. Courage
forward"
Prince Alexander replied: "The indie
pendence of Bulgaria requires that
leave the country. If | did not Russi
would occupy it. l will, however, con
suit with the superior officers and con
stitute a regency which will endeavOr T.
protect The interests of my officers.
any case, rely on the army"
All the officers present burst int
tears, and the Prince was himself pain
fully moved. Among the officers in tn
town there is feeling of deep depreS
sion. 1t is felt, nevertheless, that $
long as the Prince is present in Bulgarii
peace is assured
All of the BulgariGns with whom
ha We spoken declare that, under existn
circumstances, all differences of part
must cease. | have had a long converse
tion with KaIavalof, who is, in spite q
his profound indignation at the attack
which are being made upon him and not
withstandiug his Imprisonment, explain
that he is willing to forgive eveTythin
l and to place himself Internationally g
, the disposal of the Prince should AleXau
der need his services The cOnversatio
, yielded most definite confirmation O
, my old view that KaravalOff has bee
treated with the most bitter injustice
o BOgdOnOff has left Sofia. 1t is my in
preston that some time must yet elaps
before affairs here can be finally straight
ened out.
t Prince Alexander impaired his inter
r ton of abdicating to the German an
Russian ConSuls. A grand council
= among the members of which are Mn
a Stambuloff and Karavalof, is being hel
, to arrange for the regency. The Prime
will probably leave within TWO days. I'll
officers of the army are greatly excite
; and talk of OBTAINING the Prince. The
have resolved, in any case, to refuse
receive Russian envoy. They will hol
=, a meeting to decide what course
{ adopt, The city is tranquil.
When Prince Alexander reached SOf
he was met by vast concourSe of cit
u zens, headed by the mayor The Iatt
presented to the Prince an address
g welcome. 1t expressed loyalty and SUI
+. mission on the part of the Bulgarian
r and universal grief over the recel
It events. Prince Alexander, In reply, sa
his confidence in the future was unsha
en-. He summoned all BulgarianS to a
:. slst him in preserving order. The Prinu
entered the town in triumph. He w
preceded by troop of Roumelian hu