New Britain herald., 1929-01-30
KING BORIS s
 YEARS OLD TODAY
Event Observed With Rejoicing
 Throughout Bulgaria

Sotla, Jan. 3U ~|-bulSarla CeIe- hratcd the 35th anniversary of King Boris today. The event was observ- cd with general rejoicing all the more enthusiastic because of the be- lief that the royal bachelor will soon take wife for himself and give his people queen.
 The young king came to the throne in an hour of tragedy. Since October 5, 1918. Boris has directed the destinies of his country under formidable handicaps. When he as- cended the throne his kingdom had just lost it's third war in the space of six years. His father, King Fer dinand. had left the country under the compulsion Of the government and Of public opinion-the country that he had ruled for 30 years.
 At the time of deepest tragedy for Bulgaria. Ferdinand abandoned the supreme power to his son-to Boris, young man but scantily Nersed in public affairs, extremely modest. almost timid.
 
 mounted' was more like a rocking chair than seat of regal power. Revolt was rumbling through the country in the wake of the crum- bling of the Germanic powers. In- surgenta. returning from the front. were menlcinE the capital. Already at Kustendil an imposing assembly of discontented soldiers. directed by members of tho peasant party, had proclaimed republic.
 What would be tho fate of the monarchy? What authority could the become of Bulgaria herself? unccr- taintics of this kind aroused the anxiety Of all. and made the task of King Boris well-nigh terrifying.
 But Boris stuck to his post. He be- lieved in the future of his people. He had complete faith in the healthy spirit and good sense of the Bull garian peasant. During this evil time he established a real kinship with his subjects.
 Kind. intelligent and sober. King Boris proved that he was suited to the Bulgarian people, and its rough and honest farmers. Simple and modest. accessible to all the young man in few years gained the hearts of his countrymen. won the sym- pathies which the autocracy and absolutism Of his father were una ble to conciliate fin period of 30 years
 But for all these sympathies and the devoted affection which had been offered him. Boris has had gloomy reign. No festivities have frightened the gloomy palace of Sofia. No anil mated court has hustled around the young sovereign who detests the pomp and display in which old Ferdinand gloried.
 Boris cared nothing for festivals. receptions and balls. His modest budget of $43,o0O did not encourage extrava gances. His anxieties of. gov- ernment have been his only occupa- ton. Reading. quiet physical cxer- cises. and automobile travel have been his sole recreations
 Except for his faithful sister, the Princess Eudoxia, who entered the palace with him, the Prince Cyril. his brother, who visits him now and then. the palace of King Boris has known nothing of guests.
 Moreover. tho prayer of the Bull Earian people has been to sec their king happily married. The govern ment has often pressed his majesty with the necessity of establishing a dynasty and assuring the succession to the throne.
 And Boris, at length, has decided to fulfill this devout national wish.
 Who will be the future Queen of Bulgaria? Officially. one knows nothing. But one has ones sus- picions. even strong expectations. and they look toward the house of Savoy. the Italian royal household.
 Two years ago, on his first jour- ney abroad Boris met Princess Gio- yanni. daughter of Victor Emman- uel. The two young persons were pleased with each other. A year later Boris called again to see the young lady. Very soon. according to public conjecture. 1t seemed that the marriage was decided upon. Today. it is generally believed that tho wedding will be celebrated very soon.
 The bachelor king Of Bulgaria has been tireiess in attentions 10 the Italian princess. The Bulgarian pub lie confidently expects that the nuptiais will be announced official Dy in February. The marriage will