Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-11

occupying attention. II Is generally
believed that the assassInatons are the
sequel of the kings coup two months
ago when he suspended the constitu-
ton. resulting in the disgrace and re-
tlrement OF a number Of senators and
leading officials.
THE NEW KING,
The new king is well known here,
having frequently visited this city. He
has a cousin Prince Bodjar Kara
georgeyitch, living on the Avenue Bots
de Boulogne, who took part In the
French campaign IN TonQuin and was
decorated with the cross Of the Legion
Of Honor, In an Interview today Boz
dljar said he considered that popular
hatred Of Queen Draga wasIargely re-
sponsible for the events at Belgrade.
He added that his cousin. the new
king, had long aspIred to the servlan
throne and declared that the family
was closely allied to Russia, thus assur-
ing a pro-Russlon policy in servia.
DR.. Petrovitch Of the Servlan lega-
ton, described the new king as a stu
dent Of affairs Of state, as being in
tenscely animated by seryias political
destinies and as an admirer OF Russia.
The newly proclaimed king, DR.. Petro-
witch added, is sending his son to St.
Petersburg. where he will be educated
at the expense Of the imperial court of
Russia.
Politicians had frequently sought to
induce the new king to attempt to take
the throne Of servia, but he always
replied that he would not permit a
dynastic contest to provoke a civil con-
vulsion and he preferred to await the
result Of the popular WEAKNESS result
ing from the old regime
A French official said:
1.-THE bloody deed Of last night Is the
most pressing menace to the general
peace OF Europe that has happened in
many years"
NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
Washington, June ll.--News Of the
assassination of the king ard queen OF
servia and the proclamation Of King
Peter Karageorgevitch reached the
department today In a cablegram from
United States Vice Consul General
Christian Vogelll at Belgrade. This
cablegram is dated Zimony. an Austri-
an town six miles across the border
where II was necessary for Mr. Vogelli
to go to get 1t of. II fixes the hour OF
the revolution at 2 o'clock this morning
Mr.. Wilson, secretary Of legation at
Athens, also cabled the news, saying
that the minister left for Belgrade
Tuesday"
HOW REGARDED IN LONDON.
London June 1.-THE tragedy OF the
palace at Belgrade, marking the latest
Of the revolutions which have convulsed
servia from time TO time during the
past century, is not regarded In dlplo-
matte circles in London as likely to
lead to civil war. Stress is laid on the
unpopularlty OF King Alexander since
his marriage to Queen Draga. King
Alexander's successor, Peter Kara
georgevltch Is a son-n-law Of the
Prince Of Montenegro and is regarded
as being most acceptable TO the people.
The universal anxiety OF the govern
ments OF Europe for peace is advanced !
as a reason why the Servian situation
is not likely to lead to complications.
Should, however, these Unexpectedly |
arise official circles think an Austro- |
Hungarian army will Immediately |
march into servla and restore order.
This event eventually. however, is con-
sidered improbable
The servian minister said there were
many causes leading to the revolution.
A large section Of the people were
greatly dissatisfied with the tendency
OF King Alexander to eliminate the rad
zeal element from the government and
by the constant rumors Of his intention
TO appoint Queen Draga's brother. Lun-
jeyiga, heir apparent. In addition TO |
this the queen was disliked by the peo-
pie who We're also intensely outraged
al the recent suspension of the consti-
tuition. The minister did not anticipate
that the changes would result in inter
necine strife or in any real dangers TO
the country. He pointed out the orig
inal Karageorge was not a prince. He
was a rich swine owner The father Of
the new king was made a prince in
1912
A special to the Times alleges that
nearly a hundred persons were Killed
last night but there is no confirmation
Of this report from elsewhere.
The minister also related curious
He said that month ago
he was present at claravoyanrs
seance at which letter written by the
king was handed to the
clalravoyant who Immediately became
agitated, proclaimed that
King Alexander would be assassinated
very shortly and even depicted the
scene which appears to have been
enacted at the palace at Belgrade dur
ng the night.
EVENTS AT BELGRADE,
Berlin, June ia dispatch from
;emlin. Hungary, to the National lei
ung gives an interesting version OF the
vents at Belgrade. II says:
A party Of officers proceeded TO the