M. Stambulivski, as a simple peasant, at first allowed himself to be led into a discussion of this secondary matter, and had expressed the hope that the prohibition on the export of cereals would be removed, when he suddenly remembered, and said: “But this is not the moment to speak of these things. I again repeat to your Majesty that the country does not want a policy of adventure which cost it so dear in 1913. It was your own policy too. Before 1913 we thought you were a great diplomatist, but since then we have seen what fruits your diplomacy bears. You took advantage of all the loopholes in the Constitution to direct the country according to your own views. Your Ministers are nothing. You alone are the author of this policy and you will have to bear the responsibility.” The King replied frigidly, “The policy which I have decided to follow is that which I consider the best for the welfare of the country.” “It is a policy which will only bring misfortune,” replied the sturdy Agrarian. “It will lead to fresh catastrophes, and compromise not only the future of our country, but that of your dynasty, and may cost you your head.” It was as bold a saying as ever was uttered before a King, and Ferdinand looked astonished at the peasant who was thus speaking to him. He said, “Do not mind my head; it is already old. Rather mind your own!” he added with a disdainful smile, and turned away. M. Stambulivski retorted: “My head matters little, Sire. What matters more is the good of our country.” The King paid no more attention to him, and took M. Gueshoff and M. Daneff apart, who again insisted on convoking the Chamber, and assured him that M. Radoslavoff’s government would be in a minority. They also referred to the Premier’s oracular utterances. “Ah!” said the King. “Has Radoslavoff spoken to you, and what has he said?” “He has said--” replied the leaders, “that Bulgaria would march with Germany and attack Serbia.” The King made a vague gesture, and then said: “Oh, I did not know.” This incident throws a strong light upon the conflict which was going on in the Balkan states, between those Kings who were of German origin, and who believed in the German power, and their people who loved Russia. King Ferdinand got his warning. He did not listen, and he lost his throne. All this, however, took place before the Bulgarian declaration of war. Yet much had already shown what King Ferdinand was about to do. The Allies, to be sure, were incredulous, and were doing their best to cultivate the good will of the treacherous King. On September 23rd the official order was given for Bulgaria’s mobilization. She, however, officially declared that her position was that of armed neutrality and that she had no aggressive intentions. As it has developed, she was acting under the direction of the German High Command.