The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-06-16
But Karageorgevitch Will
Probably be Enthroned.
MONDAY WILL DECIDE II
The Burial of the King and Qusen--full Story
of Attack Upon Palace and Assas-
%sina.ion Ct Krg and
(By the Associated Press.)

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King Alexander and Queen Draga, the
l|atter's two brothers, the ServIan Pre-
mier, Minister Of War and former MIN
i,ter of War, perpetrated in the dark
hours of yesterday morning by 4 band OF
officers, and the proclamation by the army
CT Prince Peter Karageogevitch. the pre-
tender to the throne, as King Of Servla
las apparently been accepted by the cap
ital and the Servian people without a
murmur. The meeting of the Skupshtlna
on Monday next is looked forward 10 to
confirm the proclamation as KING of
Prince Karageorgeyitch and to regularlze
the situation.
The only new element in the situation
is a feeling among the intelligent classes
in favor Of the abolition of a Servian
monarchy altogether and the creation OF
Il republic and this sentiment Is shared
by at least one member OF the prOvle-
ional government. Differences OF opinion
on this point developed today at a meet
ing OF the Cabinet when the new Foreign
Minister, Ljubonlr Kallevles, expressed his
loanings in favor Of the establishment of
a republican form of government. TIL
majority of the ministers, however, de-
clared themselves in favor of the new
king, Prince Peter Karageorgevitch. They
strengthened their declaration by the
strong argument that it was certain that
Austria and Russia would not counter
ance the creation Of a republic. This Is
the view generally shared by politicians.
The government has laid claim to the
possessions Of the late monarch. 1t is not
known whether he left a fortune, but it
-, 40 tha+ he ho1 aorcila-o L1o .ny
ings, having lived economically during the
last decade. II is stated that ex-Queen
Natalie may also appear as an heiress.
Queen Draga was in receipt of 80, 600
gulden monthly and also had some saw
ings, which will be handed over to her
three sisters.
A GRAPHIC STORY OF THE TRAGEDY.
The following is a narrative of the
revolution, given by men who took an
active part In 1t:
Army officers to the numbers of ninety
having formed a project of a revolt,
among them being delegates from almost
every garrison in Servia, and the ma
jorty of the officers of the Sixth regiment.
At 1:40 a. m. the officers in eight
groups went to the Konak the royal palace.
In the Konak palace itself the revolution
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Kings bodyguard-CoI. Alexander Mas
chin, Queen Draga's c%ounsin, not brother
ln-law, and the Kings personal adjutant,
Lieutenant Naumovics. Two officers of
the high military academy appeared at
the appointed hour 2 a. M, at the gate
OF the Konak, where the Kings adjutant,
PanaJotovlc, who was IN the conspiracy,
handed them the keys to the garden gate,
which IS always kept locked. First, step
ping before the guard at the Konak, one
of the officers called Throw down your
arms" A fight ensued with shooting on
both sides, in which several persons were
wounded.
The revolutionists then entered the
front garden without hindrance and
reached the court yard of the old Konak,
where Lieutenant Naumovics was waiting.
Hurrying upstairs to the first floor the
revolving officers attracted the attention
of the palace attendants and the royal
couple by the noise OF shooting. Lieu
tenant Lavar Petrovitch, alarmed by the
unwonted hubbub, hurried forward, a
drawn revolver in one hand and in the
other a sword.
What do you want?" he cried.
Show us where the King and Queen
are came the reply.
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moment a bullet stretched him ~lifeless.
The revolutionists pressed forward
when suddenly the electric light gave out.
All stood in darkness.
Officers with burning candles and 9th
ers with pistols commenced TO search for
the royal couple.
At last Queen Draga's servant was
found. He wounded Capt. Dimitfevic
severely but was spared ~ccause he was
needed in finding the feeting couple. In
deed, this servant showed the officers
where King Alexander and Queen Draga
had gone to ~secrcte themselves. when nc
had told this he was shot. Cold. Mas
chin now joined the revolutionists and led
them back to the sleeping apartment,
where the Kings adjutant tried to him
der the search.
MURDER OF KING AND QUEEN.
He shot at Lieut.. Naumovicsl who fel,
dead. The others killed the adiutant.
After a long search a small door leading
into an alcove was discovered but was
found locked. 1t was broken with an axe
and here the royal couple were found in
undress. The older officers first intended
forcing the King to abdicate, but the
young officers were in no mood to be held
back, and shot. at the royal couple. No
body knows in the excitement who shot
first. but it is generally said it was Lieut..
Kistics.
After the murder, King A~lexander's
body was found entirely covered with
blood. That of the Queen Draga was
badly torn by bullets. The report that
the bodies were thrown put of the win
dows into the garden is untrue. The
young officers intended to do so, but Col
Maschin prevented it. exclaiming: THAT
would be barharouS."
Al the servants of the royal couple fled
when the first shots wehe heard. with the
exception of Queen Draga's servant, who
was found dead. At twelve minutes past
two all was over. Col. Maschin issued
from the gate Of the Konak, around which
great crowds had collected, and made a
speech, saying:
we have now destroyed the dynasty
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