The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-06-22

Belgrade, June 15.-Nitn scarceiy t'io
excitement which marks an ordinary
fete day in the capital, Servia TO-DAY IN
stituted a new dynasty. Within ieSs
than two hours from the time OF meet
ing In the wing of the royal palace where
King Alexander and his queen were suoC
down, tie senate and skupshtina, In JOINT
session, had legally and with due FOR
mality elected Prince Peter Kara georgeo-
witch king of Servia and had notified
him by telegraph Of the fact
Proclamation by Minority.
The senate and skupshtina, on assem-
bling today, listened to a proclamation
signed by all the ministers. which was
read oy Presideat Velimirovitch. and
which was as follows:
Every one knows of the events which
took place last Wednesday night "nen
the late King Alexander lost his me
Servia remains without a king or heir
to the throne. The friends of the father
land having heard Of the event, met 10
discuss what should be done Tor the
country. The result OF their consultation
has been the constitution of govern
ment as has been already announced in
last Thursdays Official Gazette.
The government having undertaken
the task of administering the country,
considers It's first duty was to MAINTAIN
peace and order and convoke parliament
to elect king. In order that thu elef-
ton should occur In accordance VIII me
consttla ion, the government has % u
force the constitution of April {, f&ll,
with the addition of the laws existing
before the coup detat OF March q last.
1t has convoked the parliament actually
existing which was elected by constltu-
tional means.
"'The government declares with glad
ness that. helped by the wise conduct
81 ,t.ir,t lem ~
brave Servisn army. it has maintained
peace and order throughout the couIl-
| try The government is convinced that
| In f]fs way It has fulfilled its chief duty
to he fatherand. In the present diff
cult circumstances. the government
| leaves 1t to parliament to deliberate on
the events of Wednesday and on the
! governments conduct since that day
| I'm opening parliament. the govern
mont recalls to the peoples representa-
! tives their first duty 10 the fatherland,
naraely. 10 elect a king and pronounce
| reaard' q constitution.
/ "7fisN gnNeYll..g-4it saiutes the nation .
: representa- tives and hopes that they wGl
achieve the happiness and prosperity OF
! the country.
Long live the Servan people"
Assassin Machin Prominent.
The members then proceeded to church,
returning a little later to the palace The
ceremony Of electing the king was con-
|
been beautifully arranged for the occa-
! sion. The metropolitan Of Belgrade and
the bishop of Nish, in their full robes OF
I Office. lent the sanction Of their pres
encc The members of the provisional
government and the presidents of the
| chamber and senate sat at the head
of the white and gold decorated nail.
among them Colonel Alexander Machin.
Queen Draga's cousin, and now minister
tor y1r1T-
form while below them were grouped
the members of the senate and skupsh-
tina.
None of the ministers lately accredited
to King Alexander court were present.
/ The audience included number OF Ia
dies. tine wives and relatives of the state
| officials
Soon after O'Clock this morning
! crowd which remained curiously impas-
sive gathered before the konak, which
bore no trace of the recent tragedy. No
body was allowed on the sidewalk OF the
palace, which was guarded by troops.
/ The crowd. mainly composed OF students
| and peasants diverted themselves with
| sheet sold by hawlSerS which bore por-
traits OF Prince Peter Karageorgeoyitch
| and his family. headed our new king
/ There was an air Of quiet certainly about
! the spectators which bctOkened con-
fderce that the ceremony within was
| purely formal
Upon the reassembling of the national
ASSEMBLY q resolution of general amnesty
was adopted President Velimirovitch
rose, and addressing the ASSEMBLY, said
| they had now to elect king of the
| fatherland.
Prince Peter Is Elected.
The formal motion that Prince Kara
georgeovitch be elected king of servia
was moved by radical deputy named
| Neschics, who was attired in the national
costume. Immediately shout arose
from the assembly of Long live Kar-
georgeovitch," Each member was then
called by name and rose quietly from
his seat and gave his vote for Peter
Karageorgeovitch" There was absolute
| unanimlty, no other name but that Of
Prince Karageorgeovitch being pro-
nounced. The result was greeted with
loud cheers and then the minister of
justice NJ Schokovlcs. FASTENED to the
balcony overlooking the street and an
nounced to the people:
Peter, the first of the dynasty of the
| Karageorgeovitches is your new king.
You are congratulated upon the unani-
nous vote of your representatives :
The crowd responded with cheers which,
however, had the effect of being some
what mechanical as though proceeding
from wel-disposed groups. At the same
time n royal StIllc VI lul uIlo WdS UEeu.
The proceedings closed with brief
speeches by President Velimrovtch and
Premier Avakumovics, who congratulate
ed the national assembly upon its unAm-
nous choice which, they expressed the
hope. was of good augury for the fu-
ture of Servia
The days proceedings on the whole
were characterized by singular impas-
siveness. Only in the unreserved admit
ration for Colonel Maschin and the other
cCnspirators could ii be seen that the
event was eminently popular 1t was
evident during the ceremony, where
Colonel Maschh stood conspicuously
among the numerous brilliant uniforms
and decorations, how proud he is OF
his work. When. later In the day
the late Queen Draga's regiment, with
| the other troops of the garrison took
the oath OF allegiance it was obvious
that they were in complies ignorance of
what they were doing. They sworc allie
glance to constitution which has not
yet baen formulated. The utter vacancy
in their faces showed that they would
have as readily taken an 9th of allegiance
to the car or the emperor of Austria.
Unsavory Gossip About Draga
Servia, having nobility, is governed
by the military and official classes whom
! nhn