A new combination has been arranged for the government of
Eastern Roumelia. The mixed occupation has been aban- doned, and Alexo Vogorides, a Bulgarian Greek, third son of the Prince of Samoa, and an experienced diplomatist, has been appointed Governor-General of East Roumelia. The existence of the International Commission is to be extended for another year, during which it will act as Alexo's advising Council, and be entrusted with the duty of calling in Turkish troops, if re- quired. The province will, however, be garrisoned by its own militia, and the Sultan, in consideration of all the circumstances, postpones for a year his right of garrisoning the Balkans. It is understood on all hands that this right is finally given up, and that Eastern Roumelia will be organised as a vassal State, practically autonomous, until the time comes when it can be reunited to North Bulgaria. The Russians have made every arrangement for their departure on May 3rd.
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