The discovery of an alleged plot to overthrow the Bulgarian Governnient and force King Boris to abdicate has, naturally, led to the deco Yon of martial law, and the making a large number of arrests, If Indeed there was such a plot, it would not be the first aimed at the monarch, for on April 14, 1625, an si tempt was made at Orkhanie to assassinate him, from which hows ever, he escaped unhurt, King Loris, in spite of the seclusion of his life, had by that time won the respect and affection of his people end the attempt roused a great deal of public indignation. The following ay General Gheorghiey was murder ed, and on April 16, during the funeral service in the Sveta Nedelia, in Sofi 'a bomb was exploded killing 123 people and in-Suring over three hundred. The Government acted promptly; martial law was proclaimed and a large number of persons arrested, Five persons Including the sacristan of the cathed= ral were found guilty of planning and executing the" outrage and were publicly hanged, while house to house visitations subsequently led to the apprehension of some 5,000 per~ sons, The measures were carried out With the severity customary in the Balkans, but the situation appeared steve enough to justify strong me Sures, "How far the Government will [accustomed harshness plenty of public opinion to support them in such a course.
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