The situation in Bulgaria, it seems clear, does not improve.
The Regents are hampered by want of money, and by the neoeasity of incessant watchfulness against plots. The Russian Government has a party in the country, especially among
the soldiers, and, moreover, commands the support of all Bulgarians in Macedonia, who have still to free themselves from the Turk. lmeutes, therefore, are possible at any moment, and the Regents, despairing of ultimate success if they are left responsible, are disposed to ask the Sobranje to declare the Bulgarias independent, elect a Prince, and thus compel Europe either to sanction their acts or to intervene. They have accordingly despatched M. Stoiloff to Vienna, to explain their situation, and to ascertain whether the election of Prince Alexander as King is absolutely impossible. It is said that they are advised to choose Prince Oscar of Sweden; but there is no evidence that he would accept the task, or would be recog- nised by all the Powers. It is considered certain that if Prince Alexander would take the risk, he would be elected at once; but his awe of Ramia is said to be too great. The Prince lacks in his character that touch of rashness which makes heroes.
