Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-13
KING BORIS DOES
 NOT FEAR SPREAD OF B0LSHEv|S|
|Rulgarians Too Sensible to Bother With Plans of Revolution.

Sofia, April 12.-(Correspondence of The Associated Press. )-King Boris, of Bulgaria is confident that there is not much danger of the snread of bolshevik doctrine among the people of his country. In an in- terview with the correspondent of tbe Associated Press, he declared that the Bulgarian people are too sensible and too engrossed in their daily agri- cultural pursuits to bother with revo- lutionary schemes of governr .ent.
 The king discussed with the cor respondent the disorder and chaos in Russia and the disturbed internal Situation in Germany, and asked the correspondent opinion whether bol- shevism would obtain a hold on the new German republic, or other Flu Icnean countries.
 The interview took place in the room in which only flaw nonths apo the young King Boris father, King Ferdinand, has abdicated. The youth ful monarch, who is only twenty five wears old, is very modest, democratic and unobtsrusive in manner. His whole appearance and bearings slg- gest the student rather than royalty. In fact, he might be taken for an American college man. He has deli cate, refined features, alert but kind ly eyes and a quiet, gracious address, and speaks excellent English. His favorite occupation is mechanics and engineering. He is able to drive a locomotive and always operates his own automobile. The king wore the drab uniform of 8 major with a medal awarded for bravery at the front on his breast. He is extremely popular among the Bull garian soldiers with whom he fought side by side for three years in dan- gerous positions.
 On the walls of the room in which the king received the correspondent were autographed photograps of the crowned heads of many nations. but that of the former Emperor William of Germany was conspicuously ab- sent A volume of the addresses of President Wilson rested on a writ ing-table, and in bookcase nearby were several American books and Brvce's American Commonwealth.
 The king expressed pleasure in meeting the American correspondent who he said, was the first American to visit Bulgaria since the beginning of the war. His first question was to ask if his visitor had any news relat- ng to the peace conference in the doings of which young king displayed eager interest. He declared that the Bulgarian people would long be grate- ful to the United States for its course toward Bulgaria during the war.
 I've have always had an unshake- able confidence in the friendship and 'ood will of your country, and the highest admiration for the splendid principles of your president" said the king, it is this feeling which gave us reason to hope that the peace conference the small but industrious bulgarian people will have their most powerful support in the Ameri- can republic and it's illustrious presi- aent' In the the early years of their hatlonal awakening, it was the sons ol America who gave the Rulgarians 'ae Bible of their own tongue.
 tnhk that the great mission which providence has laid upon President ;"iiSon VIII be felt most beneficially Ill the Balkans where the nations are awaiting justice and harmony in the'r political relations in order to De able to enjoy enduring peace, productive labor and true moral and cultural progress"
 Ae1errlng to the work of Ameri- gan San schools in Bulgaria, King Boris asclared as' that their influence upon tho t.hSucatlon, culture and progress of ;n ' :, country was enormous. It was H .;a 'ne American schools a. Constan- R%ple R,Slp and Samokov that some of rug thu;saria,s best statesmen obtained laelr I;e early training, he declared. The tha Nhae expressed warm appreciation of s cue Servlces of Dominick H. Murphy. f;;meriy American Charge d. Af- M is m Bulgaria and declared that ; x, Murphy was largely instrumental M bringing about the cessation of ;a.''!tles ;ams lI in the Balkans. Bulgar- mas,h nas, tne king said, would always re- titndo tioef ms sympathetic. friendly at- R,;.is, The king paid high tribute to the Macoaa Mc.sa forces in the fighting on the and deIonia ~ front, for their bravery aCa, 'neir clean methods of fighting. m.n,;, ,attacks" he said, "are unsports- warfane ne and and inhuman method of
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 was m's 5, 1ondest hope, said the king, the oo, .o visit the United States after had sonelusion o of peace. He said he preat strong desire to see America $ plants universities, manufa curing buildnoss sa''way system and public Erpon.--