New-York tribune., 1908-10-29
FERDINAND FOR PEACE
nFN4ND OF POUERS NET.
s,,ech of Ne5c Csar Before the Bul-
garian Assembly.

ss Ocr. 2S-The fourteenth national Bui-
=, Assembly was convened Cor its autumn
-, this afternoon. The speech from me
80 vas read by Emperor Ferdinand, ano
= s--tre-tly pacific in character. He defended
=. -e-ent course Of his government typical
-s>sagz Of the message is as follows:
,,.sre ard prosperity are inscribed on the ban
- ,rhtrr was unfurled at Tirnova on October
cd count upon my valiant and progressive
o-Ie T. assist me in the defence Of our right
.ogt csuse n securing peace and spreading the
v-7-k 1t civilization in the baIkans-
The Easre-or promised to reimburse all Just
.,s.--s azs.nst his government. He made no
-.1s-s-ce - Turkey. but mentioned his recent
-.-e--s7- by Emperor Francis Joseph as proof
- -ra benevolent attitude Of Austria H ungary
-s szr-sssed the hope that Russia would not
.sss-- this rev Slavic empire which was her
oFsp1iEg-
ts5e majesty drove from the palace TO the
s-ifa--ent There was q brilliant military dis
olsv Great crowds lined the route when was
guarded ny special troops from the garrison
-+-- rerinentaI flags which for the most part
were new. as few ot the Bulgarian regiments
have taken part in any fighting
a salute Of tventy-one guns was fired as the
--ya' procession issued from the palace srouhos
IN The centre Of the town The hnperors car
Rage moved quickly through me streets ana
here
.L,,s;.e-s, cheers The Empress had arrived at
-. ,o-,fs-,ent building twenty minutes earlier
,-s ,,.z raken her seat in the royal box oppo-
s,.e -,,e Sneakers tribune. The Emperor wore
: generals uniform Of green. and was accom-
-zried by General Savoff. commander in chief
q rhe army He was escorted by platoons Of
Horse Guards IN red tunics with white pumes.
The Cabinet awaited his majesty the ter
-a-e n front Of the building. and led the way
5--o ne Chamber. taking their places around
n s-ot of the throne. The Emperor seated him
se.s and read his speech He then arose and
----vs7ed and called for cheers for ''the Bull
Ee-.a- Carbon and People" 10 which those
ez--e-ed within the building heartily responded
Behind the throne were hung portraits Of En-
-z--- Alexander II. Prince Alexander. the late
T~.7oess Marie Louise. the present Empress and
r-e royal children.
TIE bulgarian NationaI'Assembly is one Of the
---s- democratic legislatures IN Europe. It is
composed Of e single chamber. and its members
a. elected directly by the people Among the
Deputies there are some ten or twelve Mahom-
s.zrs representing Turkish constituencies. a
r-7-inent part IS played by the farmers who
c--1vose TIE Populist party. which is strongly
c---s=6 70 monarchical institutions but has
framed from hostile demonstrations.
The decision q Bulgaria TO disband its re
s=-ves and make financial compensation 10 Tur-
key vas brought about by the presentation Of
v-a- was practically ultimatUm by Great
Britain. France and Russia, who were supported
n Germany and Italy. Identical notes from the
f-s- named three powers were presented TO the
r. Ez-ia- government They demanded the dis
rz-5~-=nt Of the Bulgarian reserves within three
DAYS and TIE promise TO send delegates to Con
s-zr-z-o-ie TO negotiate the question Of financial
c--u=rsation for Turkey II was made clear
--.- de -
pended al hope for the recognition of Bulgarian
Independence n reply 10 these communications
ehe Bulgarian governHert signifed its willing
ness p meet The demands