Lord Granville on Tuesday gave an explanation of the crisis
in Bulgaria almost identical with that which appeared in our own columns. He said that in the opinion of Mr. Lascelles, the British representative at Sofia, who is respected by both parties, the Constitution loft so little power to the Executive that there
was practically no Government at all, though the revenue had doubled, and he was therefore favourable to a revision of the Con- stitution. For himself, he thought a revision might be beneficial, but would advise a compromise, and held that the Prince should not resign in such a crisis. As the time for the elections, June 26th, approaches, rumours that the Prince will succeed become more numerous, and the violence of the parties increases. Three Depu- ties on the Liberal side have recently been stabbed, two of them mortally. It is stated, we believe truly, that no judgment as to the vote can be accurately formed until the Assembly meets, on lath July, as half the Deputies will come up unpleclged to inquire for themselves. Some compromise has probably been decided on, as General Ehrnroth has resigned, and quitted the Principality.
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