Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12

tally recognized in the affair.
Accordingly one was elected. He
refused to pay tribute to the
Sultan Of Turkey. After a while
Prince Alexandria was elected and
amid much disturbance was kid
mapped. He did not pay the
tribute to Turkey, who considers
herself Suzerin of Bulgaria. The
last step of Bulgaria was to elect
Prince Ferdinand, Of Coburg. He
is now president or ruler of Bull
garia. Russia's claim is that his
election is illegal. Europe gener-
ally agrees in this. Diplomacy is
going on in all directions. The
latest diplomatic act was the
mote" sent to Bulgaria by the
Sultan, of Turkey. The mote
simply informed the Soubahdar or
parliment Of Bulgaria that Prince
Ferdinand was illegally elected
according to the Berlin treaty.
The Sultan of Turkey bears the
musical name of Abdul Hamicl.
He is remarkable fellow. He
got his office by revolution in
the palace. He keeps we'll inform
ed about his kingdom, brushes
the strongest man in his domains,
dismisses ministers without assign
ing reasons and is we'll feared and
we'll obeyed It was generally
understood that Turkey was pur-
suing a different course. But all
at once Abdul Hamicl over-rode
his ministers and advisers and
sent the mote" by the unusual
method of telegram. 1t is likely
outside pressure and threats were
brought to bear on him. In Bull
garia the Prime Minister is Mr..
Stambouloff a man at least indie
pendent if not equal to the occas-
sion. Stamboulof sent back a
cogent reply to Abdul Hamicl
which may be translated "all
right" In the English sense it is
either a retort or an agreement.
All right" may be considered a
laconic reply stuffed pretty full OF
irony, making Abdul Hamicl as
wise as before he sent his mote. -
1t would appear that the Bulgar-
ians intend to assert their independ-
ence. 1t remains to be seen what
manner Of stuff composes Prince
Ferdinand. 1t is difficult to say
whether he will stand the pressure
Of the desertion of states. In the
desertior of states to recognize the
legality of his position, it will be
difficult to define his position in
international law in furnishing
foreign traitors. Germany, Aus
tria and Russia will hardly hold
diplomatic relations with him
None will advance poor Ferdinand
loan. 1t will require stern stuff
and much bravery to meet this
crisis. The Gar of Russia is a
very inpulsive man, sometimes
even reckless in conclusions. His
great uncle, Emperor William,
being dead he is no longer under
his influence which it is said was
the greatest of any man. Thous-
ands of troops and supplies are
being now transported to the
Russian frontier, to be ready for
the conflict. But the best way to
prevent war is to prepare for it.
Bismark says Germany and Aus
tria will not allow Russia to cap
ture Bulgaria, but that Germany,
herself cares nothing for Bulgaria.
Just now for a few days the
curtain of war is dropped, a quiet
lull comes in the scene, in which
the states prepare to shed their
tears for the dead and dying.
However many are appearing at
the funeral with dry eyes. 1t is a
sad scene in large house His
tory records few such circum-
stances. The drama of Germany
is now going on. For the present
men wait wrapped in expectation,
fascinated by scene which has
no parallel in past records, AT
one moment men are bowed in
sorrow and in the next are asking
what will the future be? The
coming war is without an object,
except selfshness. No human
progress will result from it. No
monarchies will be turned into
republics. Simply the map OF
Europe will be changed with a
few different titles.