New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-14
BULGARIAN INTRIGUES.
MAJOR PANITZA'S PLOT TO REMOVE PRINCE
FERDINAND.

Vienna, August 2.
Not for long time has there been such SEN
sation in the political world as that caused by tho
publication, by the Bulgarian Government, OF tho
alleged Russian dispatches melting outrage ana
murder in the Balkan Principally. These p'if-
port TO he from officers of the Russian Govern
ment to Russian agents in Bulgaria, and, II gen.
uinc. are certainly shocking in the extreme Inc
Russian Government declares that they not
genuine, but that they are forgeries. The almost
universal conviction at Vienna, Berlin. Rome.
London and elsewhere is. however, that they are
perfectly authentic and that they fully inculpate
the Russian Government in attempts at murder
and revolution.
The latest OF these documents published here
deals with the mission Of two Russian agents who
were irving to compass Prince Ferdinands violent
removal On January 90, 1888, NJ. Hitrovo
wrote to the Asatic Department that the Bulgarian
Government suspicious and so vigliant ttias
the endeavors of the two emissaries were likely 70
he as fruitless in the future as they had been In
the past He added that only dynamite would be
of any use, and asked for some cartridges to be
sent to Rustchuls, where Prince Ferdinand was
expected.
More interesting still is diary which has been
made public at Cologne. Among the documents
published by the Bulgarian Government was
letter from the notorious Major Panitza, offering
to assassinate Prince Ferdinand on certain condi
tons This was bitterly denounced as forgery
But now an old and intimate friend OF Panltza
shows his own diary, in which is the strongest
confirmation Of the genuineness of the letter.
The diary contains notes Of conversation neid
with Panitza in 1887.
Panitza the writer said, asked him: what
do YOU think about the new Prince? Will he re-
10 for Prince Alexander
How can you think he replied. that Prince
Alexander ever dreams Of returning? You all
have betrayed him too basey. You lost his con-
fdence"
mo- we did not! This is nonsense. few
months ago NJ StOilof was still negotiating with
him"
That may be, but after all he refused
mo we refused Therefore, think he would
return IL we would leave him free hand to como
to an agreement with Russia
And you believe that this would be for Bull
rara's interest? But be that as 1t may. tell
YOU he win not come. he will not make him
self an accomplish Of those who dethroned him.
But II Prince Ferdinand is removed before
Panitza replied Prince Alexander will not have
20 take any steps against him. Alexander mnss
come TO rescue Bulgaria"
do not be alarmed Bulgaria Is saved II you
are faithful 10 your second Prince"
NO. this is mistake here want none but
soldier; our man can deal with politics. but he
docs NOT understand how to lead an army"
"But listen. Pantza, Prince Alexander was HIM
sef modest enough 70 confess that the victory over
tbc ccrvians was primarily due 10 the latters
plumbers and only In the second place 20 the ability
~ the Bulgarians There was nothing OF
stracetical PLAN your Bulgarians marched 80
quickly that no one ever knew where they were"
All the same Panitza interrupted, :" should
think il n blessing for Bulgaria il Prince Alexan.
der were TO return, and I will now 90 to Rust
chuk to negotiate with the Russians
Listen. Pantza people who know you know
that YOU are not serious in saying so; but there
are also people who do not know you. and then
you risk your neck
Nonsense, the whole Of Bulgaria Is with me-
Panitza exclaimed.
YES. perhaps if you invite them to drink with
you
Look Panitza replied, and drew ont OF his
pocket sheet Of paper: here are the conditions
which will propose to the Russians. I will bet
they fall into the trap Once get rid Of Prince
Ferdinand we do the same with the Russians. and
then we are again alone with our Prince Alex
ander."
II am afraid, Panitza, that then you will no,
be among them
"Oh never mind here are my conditions. First.
Macedonia You know this is my hobby. The
whole gang of Macedonian robbers, unspeakable
scamps, but faithful recognize me their Voywode
must do something for them-at least. make
noise Macedonia needs arms and rubles; will
try to get them from Russia. IL is so easy to
obtain money from the Russians. He who pays
makes just as much as he who gives: for the debts
the Government account with the double sum.
I o1,x.A tn f.aA
donna is another question. But should it after all
break ont and fail. we lay the blame at RrssiaS
door. and as proof of her guilt we show her rifles.
Second. in order 10 remain master Of the situa-
ton against other parties, we need several Rus.
sian officers as Ministers of War and Commanders
of Brieades respectively. Later on, when all Bull
rarians are at one again. we shall deal with the
Russians well enough. A Ministry in which Fan
koif apparently plays the principal part but In
reality is outvoted will be easily formed. We, Of
course, will demand Russian Commissioner to
please the Russians. The fittest man would Be
General Kaulbars he would be discarded before
he could begin. But. no. that man made too great
fool of himself: we cannot bring him back with
out making ourselves and ridiculous,
therefore we'll have somebody else, whoever no
may be. Our Constitution will always be stronger
than he. The election Of new Prince must b
free we will re-elect Prince Alexander: this con-
cesslon must be granted to us, as otherwise the
whole plan will be dropped. Finally. we demand
full amnesty for all. We will promise the Rus
slams to bring to trial the Regents and other per-
SONS, and to sentence them to death by court
martial But if the latter acquits them We caa'
not be reproached for it."
Panitza. as is we'll known. did not follow ths
advise Of his friend. He persisted in his desper-
ate scheme TO remove Prince Ferdinand was
detected. and paid the penalty with his life since
which time the Russians have made him out .
martyr. This diary throws q clear and indis-
putabe light upon the whole tragic episode. and
shows once more the character Of the difficulties
With which the Stru nqlina triats OF Buloara ara