THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1395, 1 November 1886, Page 3

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

[ueptek’s telegrams—copyright. Sofia October 29. The followers of Zankoff, one of the authors of the arrest and deposition of Prince Alexander are endeavoring to overthrow the Government of Stambouloff. It was in consequence of this movement that this city and the town of Varna were declared in a state of siege. General Kaulbars has renewed his complaints as to the manner in which the Bulgarians who favor Russian views are being maltreated or coerced by supporters of the regency. The Russian agent lays much emphasis on the gravity of the situation in Bulgaria. i-T Petersburg October 30 The despatch of the Russian war vessels to Varna was for the- purpose of demanding the release of all persons implicated in the arrest and deposition of Prince Alexander. It is generally believed that this foreshadows the Russian occupation of and entry into Bulgaria. Sofia, Oc ober 30 General Kaulbars has presented an ultimatum to the Government complaining of the treatment of the Russian subjects in Bulgatia and of the general terrorism which prevails in the country. The Ultimatum declares if a sufficient answer be not returned within three days the Russian, agent will leave Bulgaria taking with him the consular staff and that the Regency will be held responsible for the consequences. In reply the Government has requested Beneral Kaulbars to supply them with he names of the Russian subjects who lave been molested.