The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-25
"Long Live Peter the Ffrstr" They
Shouted as Their New Ruler Rode
Through the Streets.
SPEECH AT RAILWAY STATION
IN WHICH HIS MAJESTY PROMISED
TO BE GOOD TO SUBJECTS.
Mass mt the Cathedral-Peter Installed
Near the Scene of the Army's
Bloody Work.


witch. king of the Servians, chosen to oc-
cupy the throne that was suddenly va
Gated" by Alexander, arrived here from Ge-
neva this morning at 10 o'clock Although
the new kings entry into Belgrade was dis
tinguished by diplomatic boycott. his re-
ception by the people was everywhere
marked by heartiness which approached
genuine enthusiasm in which all classes
participated.
In the welcome accorded Peter I, there
was nothing TO suggest the recent tragedy,
everybody seemingly having banished from
their minds the assassination of King Alex
ander and Queen Draga. From the moment
King Peter left the train and the band
welcomed him, playing the Servian national
anthem, his progress was followed by pro-
longed cheers and exultant shouts of Long
Live Peter the First" wherever he ap-
peared-
The royal train consisted of dingy cars
with two sleepers. The parliamentary and
military deputations which went to Geneva
from Belgrade arrived on the same train.
The king, who wore the uniform of a
Servian general and looked grave and al
most nervous, descended from his car amid
fanfare of trumpets. He shook hands
with Premier Avakumovics who ended
powerful speech of welcome with calling for
cheers for King Peter. to which the crowd
responded with the greatest enthusiasm.
The King read his answer to the premiers
welcome in somewhat low tones, thanking
him and promising to do his utmost for the
good OF the kingdom He expressed his
pleasure at again coming to Servia after
forty-fve years absence from his beloved
fatherland, and added that his soul was
hlled with gratitude to God and with con-
sciousness of the duties that awaited him
as king. He then thanked the ministers for
having fulfilled their duties to the father
land as the interests of the country de-
u1anded- He was happy to have this op-
deep gratitude for their service.
HERO" MASCHIN PRESENT.
The conclusion of the Kings speech was
marked by a renewal of the cheering The
pre:entation of the ministers followed Col.
Maschin, the ''hero'' of the massacre. wore
full uniform and all his decorations. King
Peter, throughout the presentations, was
extremely grave. He did not speak a word
and did not smile. but simply shook hands
with those who were presented to him. The
fntroductions were followed by the tradi-
tional picturesque ceremony of the offering
of bread and salt by the mayor of Belgrade.
The only foreign representatives who par
ticfpateC In the reception OF the King were
the Russian minister, NJ. Tscharykoh, and
the members of their respective legations.
A guard OF honor with a band saluted as
King Peter descended from his car and
greeted the Cabinet ministers. The pre-
mier, NJ. Avukovics, introduced M. Tchari-
koH to the King, and the Russian minister
presented the Austrian minister. Thus the
Austrian minister had no intercourse with
the provisional government with which
thus far he has had no relations.
A procession was then formed. and the
King proceeded TO the cathedral The
streets were lined with troops and crowded
with people, who had been pouring into
Belgrade from the provinces during the
last day or two. Along the entire route
were Populations from various Servian
towns and bodies of students. The occu-
pants OF the windows and balconies threw
bouquets at the Kings carriage. The num-
Der OF peasants in the streets was remark
able. Many of them came from far distant
provinces to attend the festivities and en-
Joy the free entertainments provided by the
government. The ceremony at the cathe-
dral lasted half an hour.
CHEERS FOR THE KING.
On leaving the cathedral the Kings pro-
cession moved at brisk trot to the new
palace, which Is situated only few PAGES
from the old palace which was the scene OF
the assassinations, and which is now un-
tenanted, and surrounded by few guards
10 prevent the ingress OF inquisitive peo-
ple The Kings carriage, which was drawn
by four horses. swept in through the gates
showing that they had no thought of the
recent tragedy.
King Peter. when he descended. entered
the state ballroom, where the members of
the Skupschtina presented him with an ad-
dress of welcome. In reply to the address
King Peter gravely remarked that he
could only repeat what he had said at the
railroad station. that he would do his best
10 rule I'm accordance with the constitu-
ton. Prolonged cheers and shouts of Long
live the Kingr' greeted the close of his
Majesty's remarks.
The whole route OF the procession to-day
was lined with Venetian masts connected
with wreaths of oak leaves. The women
heartily participated in the Kings recep-
ton. waving their handkerchiefs and Wy
Ing with the men in their shouts of well
come TO the King as well as in the cheers
for the passing military officers. Many
cries of Long live the army" were heard.
One of the most striking impressions OF
the whole days proceedings was the evil
dent relief caused by the arrival OF the
King. There was an entire absence OF dis
turbance. and apparently the only thought
given TO the tragedy which changed the
dynasty was by King Peter who. when
passing the old palace miitarily raised his
salutations TO the cheering crowds to gaze
on the scene OF the murder OF his predeces-
sor.
An immense torchlight procession was the
feature or to-night's Illumination When
the procession reached the Konak the
Kings appearance on the balcony, sur
rounded by the ministers, was greeted with
q tremendous outburst of cheering from a
dense mass Of people gathered in front of
the palace. His Majesty then read a speech
similar 20 the one he made at the railway
station when he arrived. After patriotic
songs had been sung by choral societies the
King retired and the crowd dispersed.
United states Not Represented.
WASHINGTON. June 24-It is learned