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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1923, Page 3

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BULGARIAN REVOLT.

austhalian and n.z. cable association. BULOAR PREMIER’S END. ißoceivcd this day at 9.25 a.in.) LONDON, June 17. Tho “Times” Slavovitza correspondent says a Balkan dictator rarely dies in his heel. He makes ever so many enemies. Stambouliski shared the fate of others. He was staving at Slavovitza on Saturday when he learned of the revolt and refused to believe it serious. the truth when troops bearrive at Slavovitza. He decided to seek safety in the mountains, . hoping to cross the frontier. Troops Jjegan the pursuit on Saturday ami vigorous search gave him no rest. His numerous guards gradually dwindled until only his brother and two faithful adherents remained. The cordon slowly, but surely closed until he was driven to enter the village of Oolnek on Thursday disguised rs a wood merchant. Stambouliski quitted the village safely, but the Mayor had already recognised the fugitive Dictator, and gathered a hand of peasants who followed to arrest Stambouliski. “You betray me as Judas betrayed Christ,” said Stambouliski. The weeping peasants offered him bread, but lie rejected it exclaiming—-“ You offer me poison.” He telegraphed to the new Premier giving his surrender and promising there would be no opposition, and wired salutations to the commander of the nearest troops, who was an old comrade, asking him to come and accept his surrender. The military arrested him and Stambouliski pleaded to be allowed to call at bis homo to obtain i..s personal effects. This was granted mid he was taekn in a motor strongly guarded. It. is believed to be a. trick as the escort was attacked and Stambouliski rescued. The Minister for War reprimanded the commander and ordered him to retake Stambouliski, dead or alive. The pursuit was resumed and no quarter was given. 'Hie party surrounded and fired at Starnboilliski who fell.