The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-06-18


royal palace, which they entirely sur
rounded. "A band Of 80 officers, led by
Col. Maschin and Col. Mischics, forced
their way into the palace, shooting
all who attempted to bar their pas
sage. They were aided by treason
within. The aide de camp on duty,
Col. Naumovics, had been won over
by the conspirators, and was entrust-
ed with the plans for action within
the royal enclosure.
Several doors leading to the royal
apartments were blown In by dyna-
mite, Col. Naumoyics himself burst
ing in the door Of the royal bedcham-
Der with bomb. The officers had
called on the king to open, but he
had CURLY refused. As the door fell
the king rushed to window and APP
pealed for assistance, but no answer
came. Realizing the situation, he re-
turned to the queen, holding her in
his arms to protect her, and awaited
the conspirators.
King and Queen Killed.
Col. Naumovics and the officers
then entered the room Naumovics
presented to the king form of abdi-
cation for his signatur The docu-s
ment contained the statement that
by marrying ''public prostitute" the
king had degraded Servia, and that
he must abdicate. The kings answer
was to draw a revolver and kill Nau-
movies on the spot. Col. Mischics
picked up the document and present.
ed it again. King Alexander waved
it from him. The officers then, with
their drawn revolvers, fired q hail of
bullets and the royal couple fell
together to the ground. The king
fingered until four o'clock Thursday
morning, when he died.
Publicly Proclafaed.
A single cannon shot announced the
publicity Of the plot all the details
Of which may perhaps never be ac-
curately known. Detachments Of
troops Immediately marched to the
bureaus of posts and telegraphs and
the railway. stations and occupied
them. Other troops Immediately
marched to the barracks and pro-
claimed Prince Karageorgevitch king.
A body of mounted officers, with
Lieut.. Col. Gruics, son of the pres
ent ambassador at Constantinople, at
their head, rode to the center Of the
town and announced the army's
choice to the people, who, now
alarmed, were thronging the streets.
Enthusiastic shouts were raised Of
Long live Karageorgeyitch," and
.sLong live the army" The warmest'
welcome was extended to Queen
Draga's brother-in-law, Col. Maschin,
one of the regicides. The troops at
the barracks received the, news with
joy. There was only one objector.
Gen. Nikolics, commander Of the Dam
ube division, who was promptly shot
down and severely wounded, but not
before he had shot and killed Lieut..
Gagics. 3 40
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The places Of business are closed,
and many Inhabitants have left the
town. Even with pass it is diff
cult toaobtain admission to Belgrade,
SO carefully guarded is It. The news
papers are almost unanimous in APP
proving the revolution. Some COM
passion is felt for the unfortunate.
king, but the people generally admit
that no other solution to an intoler-,
able situation was possible. The;
radical papers assert that the recent
scandalous elections were the chief
cause of the. conspiracy. There is
some talk of republic, but the ma
jorfty Of the people desire the ac-
cession of Prince Karageorgevitch.
All remains quiet, an encouraging
effect being produced by the abso--
Lutte unanimity which prevails re-
garding the choice Of the new ruler,
whose proclamation as king by the
army will undoubtedly be ratified by
parliament. This quiet acceptance OF
the revolution is apparently the
same throughout the country, but
fears are entertained that attack
may be made on projects and COM
munal authorities. The government,
therefore, has taken strong meas
ures to suppress any opposition to
it's will. s5
It had been expected that Prince
Karageorgeyitch would arrive inn
mediately, but it is stated he will
only arrive after he has been sum-
moned by parliament.
Attitude OF the Powers.
London, June 12.-European pow
ers hold conflicting views of the re-
suit of the Servian assassination.
Austria will not interfere save in tho
event of civil war. Germany is not
friendly to the new dynasty. Brit
ein does not fear civil war, France Is
awaiting developments and Italy has
strong friend in the new king.
Reliance wins Again.
New York, June 1.-THE yachts
Constitution and Columbia were
again defeated by the Reliance. The
former was led to the finish by five
minutes and SO seconds over 90
mile course. The latter by IL min
utes and 81 seconds.
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