The Revolution in Roumelia
(OWN CORRESPONDENT.) London, Sept., 2t. Telegrams from Roumelia state that Prince Alexander of Bulgaria has issued a manifesto to the inhabitants of Bulgaria and Roumelia, in which he accepts the crown of the two Bulgarias, and calls upon the people to help to defend the Union. Prince Alexander is now on his way to Phillipopolis, the principal town in Eastern Roumelia. September 22. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria has arrived at Philipopolis, and met with a splendid and enthusiastic reception. It is generally believed that the action of Roumelia in revolting was done unknown to other powers, and that the Powers are anxious to limit the movement to the utmost. The feeling of the St. Petersburg press over the revolution in Roumelia is one of Triumph. The Berlin and Vienna papers are perplexed and irritated, whilst the Standard considers it does not concern England unless other Powers interfere in the matter.
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Poverty Bay Independent, Volume I, Issue 53, 24 September 1885, Page 2
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