New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
MILANS HATRED OF NATALIE.

LETTER WHICH THE Ex-KING OF sERvIA
WROTE WHILE HE WAS STILL REIGNING.
An interesting letter Of exK King Milan of Servia.
written in 1887, has just been made public in tho
Journals OF Europe Disclosing as 1t does details OF
the former rulers politics, plans and diplomacy, and
describing his relations toward Austria and Russia,
1t has created some sensation. Poor Natalie natnr-
ally, is made the scapegoat of servta's wrongs.
Mllan's hatred for his wife is boundless. Ny des-
tny," writes Milan, ais ptable. l am surrounded
on all sides by enemies My most relentless opponent,
however, is that woman whom first made princess
and then a queen. Believe me, friend, Xantppe
was an ongel compared with this Russo -Rumanan
fury. Cursed be the day on which led her DC tho
altar; cursed be the miserable woman who makes
me so unhappy
Garaschann, Horvatovitch and all her supporters
are my enemies 1 cannot count upon Ristltsck or
upon his party Even Rlstitsck is my declared
enemy and could do me much harm. His name
only, connected it Is intimately with the history
Of the Obrenovitch dynasty, hnders him. Again his
sellove is so great that it will lot permit him TO do
me harm. have entrusted him with an important
post under difficult conditions, and he remains faithful
TO me In order to keep his place. He would lose tho
post by renouncing me. The heaviest crosses which
| have to bear are Garaschann and Horvatovitch.
Both stand under the influence of Madame Natalie.
These servants whom, to my own sorrow, made
masters are subjects of that woman and help to make
nv life miserable. What terrible and irrcvocabe
mistake made in 1883. when allowed Garaschanin,
Horvaovtch and the rest Of the Progressss to take
the places Of the Radicals. Had prevented that
should be a happy monarch to-day; supported by the
Radicals, l could reign peaceably.
"Nicholaus Christitch, following the advice of his
father alono remains true to me. shall be obliged
sooner or later to mako Cabinet Minister of him. Ho
and his friends will aid me in securing separation
from that woman I hate and dcspise. Nichoaus
Christitch will liberate me from Natalie Ketshko.
am convinced that Mijalovich, this clown Of politics
and diplomacy. who fatters and befrends Madame
Natalie to-day, will be the first to play part In tho
divorce proceedings after have made him minister.
know my people and know their price. The worthy
metropolitan Theodosus will also aid me in securing
the divorce. That may cost him high place later.
hut he cares little for that In case no can aid an
Obrepovitch.
II must act diplomatically. Above all it is neces
sary TO reconcile the Liberals and the Radicals fore,
Ristitch 10 resign; form Radical cabinet and place
brave General Gruitch Austrophile, at the head OF
the Foreign Office. under great obligations u
Inc Emperor of Austria. believe that II is greatly
To nv interest to have this monarch and his govern
ment unon my side. But again. must neglect nothing
that can induce the Gar 10 continue his good Will
toward nv son. who will soon be dependent upon him.
How TO do this must remain ms secret.
"Ths is the condition Of afalrs at the present tme
II become enraged at tines oHjeve NO. IL Is because
am ashamed OF myself Tie 14 cause Of this terrible
disgrace is that hateful womau."