Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-02-27
THE WILLY~NICKY LETTERS

uation home to his majesty, and left
him a sadder but wiser man after
he had made it quite clear to him
that on no account whatever would
L raise a hand in his support or
speak a word for him, should he
involve himself and his country into
| serious consequences by refusing tC
fulfill the wishes of their majesties,
the Russian and the Austrian en-
perOrs, who had shown almost an
gelic patience and forbearance with
his bearing, and vito strictly adhered
to the February and Muerzsteg pro-
gram backed up by me. The 6mbas-
| sador is under the impression that
very animated intrigues are going on
in the palace among a band of or
gans of very shady nature who sur
round the sultan and with incredible
lies managed to. abuse of his credu-
tty and to keep away the grand
vizier, whose influence is feared by
them, and who is perfectly in har-
mony and Loyalty 'daccord' with our
three ambassadors.
"Demooracies VS.. Monarchies"
another interesting piece of news
reached me from Sofia The prince
minister Of the arch plotter' in
conversation after dinner, gave ut
terance of his and the countrys ex-
treme dissatisfaction at the Muerzs-
teg program. That it was not enough
for them and that they must insist
on getting more But as he was
quite sure that the imperial powers
would not grant more, they all in
Bulgaria turned to Italy, England
ano France! From these countries
alone hope was forthcoming for the
future Of Bulgaria and Macedonia;
alone they would bring freedom'-i.
e., : parliaments and republics-for
the suppressed Balkan races. This
shows you again what I limited at in
our conversation, that the 'Crimean
combination is forming, and working
against Russian interests in the east.
The democratic countries governed
by parliamentary majorities, against
the imperial monarchies.' History al
ways will repeat itself. 49,.
with best love to ,Alix and hopes
for her speedy recovery, I remain
ever your true and devoted friend
and cousin, WILLY"
(The revolution Of the Macedonian
revolutionary organization against
Turkish rule broke out in, the vilayet
Of Monastir in 1903. 1t LASTED
month. Russia, Germany and Aus
tria backed up Turkey. The Blu ars
of Macedonia were crushed and many
were killed. What is known as the
Muerzsteg reform plan, elaborated
by Russia and Austria, and urging
reforms on Turkey came as re-
suit. The kaiser favored making the
sultan yield some reforms, but Bull
garia regarded them insufficient in
protecting the Bulgars. Bulgaria was
at that time not yet recognized as
an independent kingdom and Ferdi-
nand held only the title of prince
Bulgaria turned to Italy, England and
France for help. The kaicsr speaks
ironically of the contention in the lat
ter countries that the democracies are
lined up against the monarchies-the
phrase that became used more than
ever in the late WARP
Keeping "Nicky" Posted
'Neues Palais, Dec. 4, 1903.-Dear-
est Nicky: Enclosed send you some
interesting material for your amuse-
ment. Articles about politics, about
naval matters, a description OF foods
in etersburg-which 1 do not TAow
whether it is right-and an illus
trated magazine about the last ma