In the House of Commons Mr. La-boucher asserted that the Marquis of Salisbury had warned Lord Arthur Somerser that a warrant had been issued for him, and demanded a Committee of Enquiry. 'The Attorney-General, Sir Richard Webster, refuted the imputation of connivance. 'The Marquis of Salisbury informed General Sir Dighton Probyn (of the Prince of Wales' Household) that a warrant was imminent, but General Probyn never saw Lord Arthur Somerset afterwards. Mr. Labouchere declined to take the Marquis of Salisbury's word, and was named and suspended.
BULGARIA, London, 10th February.
The situation at Sofia is critical, Otticial inquiry confirms the existence of a plot to dethrone the Prince.
Prince Ferdinand has offered to abdicate, but the ministers are opposed to this and have resolved on vigorous measures, The garrison of Sofia has been changed and commanding officers are required to renew the oath of allegiance.
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