THE CRISIS IN THE EAST. Claims of Greece.

Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 127, 7 November 1885, Page 5

THE CRISIS IN THE EAST. Claims of Greece.

(BY CABLE.— COPYRIGHT.)

London, November 2. The Greek Government have issued a diplomatic note to the Powers, claiming that their frontier shall extend as far north as Epirus, stating that it was soadjudged by the Berlin Conference. The Houmelian archives have not been removed to Sophia, in Bulgaria. How the Revolution was Effected. The following if a narrative of the events which led up to the coup d'etat at Philippopolis : - Societies have existed for several months, both in Bulgaria and Eastern Ruumelia, whose object has been the promotion of a united Bulgaria. On Thursday, September 17, the committee of one of the above societies at Philippopolis was informed that at noon the following day a thousand Bulgarians would cross over into Eastern Roumelia, and that measures phould at once be taken to prevent the entry of Turkish troops into the province on its southern side. Accordingly arrangements were made to effect the latter object. On Friday morning the rails were torn up on the Turkish frontier, and the bridges over the river Maritza were rtndered impassable On the Rbodupe rontier a co* don of troops were placed to prevent the advance of the Turks from that quater. Meantime 1,000 Bulgarians crosped into the southern province, near Bellora, and proceeded by railway to Pbilippopolis. On arrival they were joined by the main body and the leaders of the movement, and together went to the Governor General's residence, with criee of " Down with the Turkish Government," and "Cheers for United Bulgaria." 8oon afterwards a deputation from the insurgents went to tho Governor's palace, forced an entry, and made prisoners of Governor Gabriel and the members" oJ the permanent committee of the province. A circular was sent to the foreign consuls, informing them of what had been done, and requesting them to inform their respective Governments that in ca«e the Turkish troops entered Eastern Roumelia, every inhabitant would rather fight to the dea<h than again go into subjection, or abandon their intention of joining their brethren in forming a united Bulgaria. The next step was to send a telegram to Prince Alex ander, who was at Varna, offeiing to elect him king. On receipt of an auswer the Piince left for Tirnova, where he had convoked a National Assembly of Bulgaria. On Sunday the Assembly voted an acceptance by acclamation, whereupon the Prince telegraphed to Philippopolis signifying consent, and adding that he would at once start for Philippopolis. The Turkish Ministers received the Dews on

Friday; evening and 'Saturday ot^vrh&tpMt pas4ag/arid on Sunday a CoapM^pMinfai, tors, presided over by the Sultan,- met derermioe what ? steps should be, taken; Orders were 1 given to the 'Governor,^©! Adrianople to concentrate all the^troowi possible at Moustapha Pasha Bridge, the frontier town of Belucen, in Eastern Kou» melia, and Vilayet, of Adrianople. Russian Intrigues-General Gordon'! Views. On Sunday, Neilidoff, the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople, was requested to visit the Sultan. It is stated thafcbe assured His Majesty that his Government knew nothing of what had been preparing* but that, in the presence of actual facts; his counsel to the people's Ministers would be to act with deliberation and moderation, Russia was generally supposed to have been the instigator of the revolt, .but it, is now stated on the best authority that the British and other foreign representatives have telegraphed to their respective Governments that the movement for the union was purely of Bulgarian origin, that its realisation came as asurprice even to Russia, and that a recognition of the union would constitute a guarantee of Bulgarian internal independence. The Russian newspapers at first were jubilant at the action of the Houmelians ; but the firmness of Prince Alexander has caused them to change their opinions. The London "TimeB" has published a memorandum on the Eastern Question, drawn up by General Gordon in March, 1880, Iij itGeneral cordon dwelle on the foolishness of dividing Bulgaria and Roumelia, and advocates the formation of a united Bulgaria, which would be the greatest possible bstacle<o Russian aggression. This was remarkable prescience ; for, failing in their endeavours to secure the deposition of Alexander, the Russian press strongly condemns united Bulgaria. The Turkish Ministry have been dismissed, and a new Cabinet has been formed, under Kaimil Pasha. The Austrian, - French, and German Governments have already informed the Ottoman Ambassadors that they highly disapprove of the action of Prince Alexander, and recognise the right of Turkey to take measures for the preservation of the Berlin Treaty. It is stated that a Berlin conference on the subject of Eastern Roumelia is almost decided upon, the teveral Power* having already intimated their acceptance of the proposals.