Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-09
AIExAnpER STEPS DOWN.

| nx r,,~a.,an Ruler. Unable TO Resist
| Russian Pressure, Announces HIS ADuica-
| ton to IIfs Assembled Oficers-Prepar-
/ ing for Rsgency-The barrier 20 has
| sia's Advance to Consean.inopo
| moved.
| SoFn, Sept. 5.-There was parade o.
| 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 fidelity-a hdei-
| 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 10
say that he had eyer acted upon consci-
| eutious conviction and to the best OF MS
knowledge Tor the gooa OF .heal eo-
| mon country, and that II he had COM
mitted errors they must be attributed to
/ the imperfections of human nature.
The speaker next observed that amid
| the ioy which an enthusiastic reception
| at the hands of the people caused MIN,
| 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 cre-
/
| most serious and careful consideration.
This was not, he assured them, case in
which his own person was concerned; 1t
| was a question of the wel!-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
| ought TO be done on basis OF the fullest
understanding with the country and with
hoo J, rr0c
| decided upon might contribute to the per-
manent welfare of Bulgaria.
| Continuing, the Prince said:
For seven years l have )abored for the
| independence and interests OF Bulgaria.
| NV constant special solicitude has been
| for my army and officers. I consider
them my family, my children, and have
| felt secure in my personal position when
have seen myself surrounded by off,
| GERS who had been nv comrades in our
| struggles for the glory of Bulgaria.
| TCheers. 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-
| fidence in my army. Notwithstanding
| the unfortunate events which followed,
| have not been disappointed in my offi-
GERS. They rose to the level of the stu
ton and proved themselves capable
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 officers
and with the conviction that order Will
not be disturbed. In whatever circum-
! stances / might find myself would place
;,,Ay, ba IF Rufu ri
| 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 campaign for Mace
donia. l cannot remain in Bulgaria, Tor
the Gar will not permit me, because my
i presence is inimical to the interests of the
country. / am forced to quit the throne.
| M. PopeoT exclaimed: 1--WE have been
and ever shall be with you. Courage,
=, forward"
| Prince Alexander replied: "The inde-
pendence of Bulgaria requires that
leave the country. If l did not Russia
| would occupy it. / 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
! town there is feeling of deep depres-
] sion. 1t is felt, nevertheless, that SO
long as the Prince is present in Bulgaria
| peace is assured.
All of the Bulgarians with whom l
ha We spoken declare that, under existing
! circumstances, all differences OF party
must cease. have had long converse
ton with Karavaloff, who is, in spite of
/ his profound Indignation at the attacks
/ x,,bi eh hahn a m
withstanding his imprisonment, explains
that he is willing to forgive everything
and to place himself Internationally at
the disposal of the Prince should AleXan-
der need his services. The conversation
yielded most definite confirmation of
! my old view that Karavaloff 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 Indicating to the German and
Russian consuls. A grand council,
among the members of which are MN.
Slambuloff 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 Russian envoy. They will hold
meeting to decide what course to
adopt. The city is tranquil.
When Prince Alexander reached Sofa
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 SUBJ
mission on the part of the Bulgarians
and universal grief over the recent
events. Prince Alexander, in reply, said
j his confidence i'm the future was unshak-
en-. He summoned all Bulgarians TO as
slst him in preserving order. The Prince
entered the town in triumph. He was
preceded by troop of Roumelian hus-
sars, followed by infantry. 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 it's way toward the cathe-
drai, 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
STA, were decorated with bunting and
Gags III honor of the restoration.
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