Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-16

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Knew No Compromise.
Stamboulisky was regarded by for
eign officials as singularly successful
in handling the difficult situation in
which Bulgaria was placed by the
war. but he was adversely criticized
for introducing utopian and revUlu-
tionary schemes Of government and
for his unrelenting attitude toward
his adverSarieS. Unlike MusSOiini.
whom he greatly admired, Stamboul-
isky failed to realize the need for
compromising with those who OPP
posed him.
Nothing perhaps lid more to alien
ate foreign and domestic sympathy
and support from him than hts sum
mary trial and Imprisonment of mem
hers Of the Radoslavoff, Guechoff and
Ma!tnoE cabinets, all Of whom at one
time. were his associates and who
represented the brains OF Bulgaria
At his instance these men were
sent snced to long terms of imprison-
ment ana ordered to pay to the Bull
Garian people the entire cost of the
war. which was something like one
l:lliOn dollars.
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What effect the late leaders death
situation in Bulgaria. allied diplo-
mates were disihcl:ned to say, but
they were unanimous In the belief
that 1t would lead to a long period
Of unsettlement and perhaps even
hloodshed
For. in spite Of his sudden over
throw, Stamboulisky undoubtedly en-
j"yed the esteem and good will of
large part of the peasantry from
which he sprang.
nation OF these people over the fall
of their idol will lead to counter
revolution, the allied officials would
not venture to predict. but they ad-
one calling for the utmost vigilance
and precautionary military measures
on the part Of Bulgaria's neighbors
and the allies.
Born Of humble parents, SIAM
boulisky. who was forty-four years of
age. was entirely self-educated. An
idea of his thirst for knowledge may
be gained from the fact that he mar
attributed most of his success in life.
He was s rugged physically as he
was mentally, and usually overawed
those who came into his presence by
the very bigness of his frame. He
had all the elements which in the
popular mind go TO make up the
dictator He stood more than six
feet in height, his enormous head
was covered with a wealth of black,
curly hair. his small eyes looked
sharply out over an upturned. kaiser
like mustache. and his tremendous
jaw limited of his unbounded energy.
With this formidable physique went
laundering voice.
Trusted by Peasants.
Before the war Stamboulisky en-
gagged in journalism. but later turned
his attention to politics, in which he
soon rose to the leadership of the
peasants, who trusted him implicitly.
When King Ferdinand threw Bull
garia's fortunes into the war on the
side of Germany, Stamboulisky
created a sensation by telling the
king he would pay dearly for his
folly.
IF you plunge this country and its
peace-loving people into an unneces-
sary war. SIRE" he said. you will
pay for it with your head and your
throne! The blood of the people will
be upon your hands and the Judgment
of God upon your soul. 1 warn you
now of your folly"
The king stood aghast, speeohless
and pale, Then, regaining his COM
others may lose their heads. too"
and forthwith had Stamboulisky
thrust into Jail. where he remained
throughout the war.
Wrote Books In Prison,
During his incarceration he wrote
a number Of books on socialism and
other subjects When Ferdinand was
dethroned in October. 1917, STAN
boulisky was liberated and called
upon to save the shattered fragments
of his country. He formed a cabinet
and held the office Of premier con-
tinuously from that time until his
sudden fall from power a few days
ago.
1t was Stamboulisky's ambition to
visit the United States this year in
company with King Boris but this
plan was prevented by the disturbed
political situation at home In fire.
quent conversations with newspaper
men he emphasized his high admira-
ton OF the American people and the
American system Of government, and
said 1t was his wish that King Boris
marry an American girl.
Stanboulfsky, while premier, lived
In humble cottage near Sofia, where
he not only slept and had his meals,
but carried on the affairs Of the gov
eminent and received visitors. He
was a man of great personal courage,
but knew that his life was constantly
in danger and he never went to bed
without putting a rife by his bed and
stationing guards outside his house.
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