Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
THE BULGARIAN QUESTION.
Still Agitating the Minds of EurOpe's
Greatest Sta 'esmen.

Still Agitating the Minds of Europe's
Greatest esmen.
ICopWfght 1855 by NetC York associated Press
BERLIN, Jdly 2S.-The movements of EN-
peror William and his party after their visit
to Copenhagen are timed so that they will
arrive at Kiel on Monday next. On Tuesday
his majesty will hold a naval review, the
leading feature of the maneuvers being a test
of the powers of the torpedo boats.
The interview between Emperor William
and King Christian of Denmark, has special
Importance as associated with the settlement
of the family question connected with the
Bulgarian throne. The car appears to have
given his assent to the creation of
the Bulgarian monarchy, with either
Prince Waldemar or the Duke Of
Cumberland on the throne. The duke of
Cumberland has decisively rejected the offer,
which was made to him through Prince Bis
marck. In his note refusing to accept the
crown he declares the proposal is an insult to
him as the legitimate king of Havre, and ex-
presses the hope that he is destined to see the
king of Prussia reduced to his proper level.
King Christian, of Denmark, advises
Prince Waldemar to accept the throne of
Bulgaria if the entente between the Euro
pean powers is perfected.
Emperor William, before returning to
Potsdam, will go to Friedrichruhe to confer
with Prince Bismarck.
Advices from Stockholm say that the En-
peror William was delighted with his recep-
ton in that place, which was even more
spontaneous and enthusiastic than his recep-
ton at st. Petersburg. The Stockholm
Journal considers Emperor Williams visit of
the greatest Importance in assisting the pro-
gress of the peaceful policy which must
henceforth become the security for the well
fare of the minor European nations.
The National Zeitung, in a semi-oficial ar
| ticle. declares that the imperial visit to
Stockholm and Copenhagen is a pledge for
the re-establishment of friendly relations be-
tween Germany and the Scandinavian races,
and adds: "The Prussian press and
people trust that the result will
| show the French revanchists the worth
Of the revanche spirit. If Denmark can
forget Schleswig-H olstein, Franch ought to
reconcile herself to the loss of Alsace-
Lorraine"
With reference to Prince Ferdinand, it
has been decided that he shall be assisted to
maintain his position in Bulgaria.
Last evenings SwoDoda, the official organ
of the Sofia government, declares that the
abdication of Prince Ferdinand does not de-
pend upon the will of any power whatever;
thai he was raised to the throne
by the Bulgarian nation and will
remain as long as he preserves the affection
and confidence of the people. The Orleans
family has held a council at Coburg to con-
slider the situation. Princess Cementine,
mother of Prince Ferdinand, the Duke OF
Montpensier, and others, were present,
The Russian government distrusts more
than even Prince Bismarck's diplomacy with
reference to Bulgaria. The Moscow Gazette
and the Sviet are no longer content
with demanding the deposition OF
Prince Ferdinand from the throne OF
Bulgaria as a guaranty of Germany's
good faith, but demand that Prince
Bismarck be first dismissed. 1t is notable as
an illustration of how little the effect of EN-,
peror Williams visit to st, Petersburg modi
fies the anti Germany hostility seen in thu
articles of the Pan-Slavist press.
Regarding the church festival at Kieff
it should be said that it is no
the great celebration which was expected
Few German journalists responded to the in
vitatIon to be present. Some Of the mino
papers Of Austria in the pay Of tn
Muscovite party sent representatives a
the cost Of the Slav committee. The con
temptsous neglect with which Germany thu
treats the celebration, rouses the Ire of tn
Muscovite press. The Moscow Gazett
says that Germany is u permanent
menace to the peace of Europe ant
that he stands in the way of Russia's ulti
mate destiny. A newspaper Of Kieff, tn
organ of General Ignatief, says that Rus
STA will soon absorb the Balkans, includ
ing Constantinople, despite German intrigue
or military strength. Tn st. Petersbur
press, within a few days after tn
departure from that city Of Emperor Williar
used much the same language. 1t is signif
cant that the emperors visit ~accomplishe,
little towards easing the strained relation
between the two countries.
Prince Bismarck will go to Kissinger afte
his conference with Emperor William.
II is doubtful whether the interview b.
tween Signor Crispi, the imperial minister G
foreign affairs of Austria, will be held unit
October.
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