Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-16
1T is KING PETER.
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night, and all this morning. These re-
suited in a cut and dried program
which went through without hitch.
The Parliamentary hearing was held
in the White and Gold ball room in
the new wing of the palace within
few yards of the spot where King Alex
ander and Queen Draga's bodies were
thrown from the window. Not the
slightest reference was made to
Wednesdays tragedy. The ministers
of the private government sat at
table at the top of the hall, the promi-
nent figure among them beng the cher
of the consprators, Col. Machn, Queen
Draga's brother-in-1aW, who was re-
splendant in his full army uniform.
President Velimrovitch, dressed in
evening costume and wearing the
broad red sash of the SerVian Order,
rose Immediately and began speaking
amid breathlesS silence. He SAID the
National Assembly had met to elect
King of the fatherland. and had al
ready agreed upon the principles of the
new constitution.
The whole asSemblagr arose ana
shouted: Long live Karageorgevitch.
The roll call followed, each member
rising quietly in his place and saying;
peter Karageorgevitch.
There were no dissenting votes and
the proceedings closed with brief
snecch delivered by the President and
the premier, congratulating the Assem-
bly, upon it's days work, which, it is
hoped. forebodcd better DAYS LOT
Servia.
FI,,,y fJc 10 Cn1diarC
side took the oath of allegiance to the
new King, the late Queen Draga's regl-
ment being the first to do So
The inhabitants of Belgrade are re-
markably quiet and apparently uncon-
,crncd.
The new constitution closely follows
that of 1883 and is even more demo-
cratic. 1t is desired as making Servia
virtually a republic with the King at
its head.
Geneva. Switzerland, June 15.-
Prince Peter Karageorgevitch has tele-
sraphed his acceptance of the SerVian
throne.
King Peter also telrgraphed to the
Emperors of Russia and Austria and
to the King of Italy, announcing his
election and adding that he hoped to
work for the good of Servia.
Prince Peter and his cousin, NJ. Ne
vadovics, remained in close consulta-
ton until 4 o'clock this morning. Late
last night. Peter telegraphed to friend
ut Vienna asking him if it would be
wiser to traverse Vienna secretly or
to announce his arrival.
His acceptance of the throne is stated
tc be subject to four conditions:
First. that the action of the Skup-
schtina is constitutional and entirely
free FROM bribery or force.
Second. that those directly implicated
in the assassination and revolution
should be eNiled.
Third. that the civil list be increased.
Fourth, that an official delegation
come to Geneva to confer with him.
King Peter in an interview an
nounced that he had accepted the
crown of Servia and would assume the
title of Peter the First.
Il am profoundly touched" he said,
at the confidence shown me"
Subsequently. as he received con-
CALCULATIONS. King Peter became more
excited. laughed Historically, marched
finally flung himself into a chair,
II emblng with excitement.
King Peter has addressed a procla-
nation to the people of Servia which
will be placarded and read through
out the country.
In it he thanks the Servians who
have shown a desire to return to the
traditions of their ancestors. He
promises to be faithful to those tradi-
tions, drawing special inspiration from
the memories of his regretted father.
The King promises to ignore all that
has happened during the past 40 years
and not to bear ill-will to those who
opposed him. He concludes with prom
Using to respect the rights of all en-
ployes of the state, whom he invites
to remain in the positions to which
they are legally entitled.