Rebellion in Roumelia

Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 50, 6 October 1885, Page 2

Rebellion in Roumelia

CBEVTES'S TELEGBAMS.)

Belgrade, October 3.

The Skuptschina was formally opened to-day by King Milan. In the Speech from the Throne he dwelt on the gravity of the present crisis in j south-eastern Europe, and declared that the Servian Army would quickly meet any dangers that might menace them by deeds of arms, and asked the legislative body to sanction a loan for the purpose of increasing the Servian | armaments. j London, October 3. It is considered improbable that Turkey will resort to force for the I maintenance of her claims regarding Romelia until the nature of the action j to be taken by the other European Powers in the matter is known. Russia insists on the question being referred to the Powers for adjudication, and conference is likely to be shortly arranged. It is expected that the revolutionary change, uniting Roumelia and Bulgaria, will be recognised by tho conference, subject to certain concessions. The Eussian officers in the Bulgarian Army have resigned their commissions. It is expected that Russia will declare war against Turkey if the Turkish troops invade Roumelia.

Prince Alexander lias offered to abdicate, if such action will facilitate the accomplishment of the unity of Bulgaria.

Austria favours the cession to Servia of Widdin, a city in north-western Bulgaria, nenr the Serviau frontier.

King Mil in, of Serbia, is on a risit t» Nish, a strongly fortified town of Servia. and has been received with great en liiusiasm by the populace.

Received October 6, 1 a.m.

Constantixople, October 5

The conference of Ambassadors commenced to-day, and a common decision has been arrived at. A report will be made to be laid before the Cabinet.

Belgeade, October 5

Skaptschina has voted the sum asked for by King Milan towards increasing the Servian armament.