The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-14
But Karageorgevltch Will
Probably be Enthroned.
MONDAY WILL DECIDE 1T
The Burial of the King and Qusen---FulI Story
Of Attack Upon Palace and Assat-
sinalion Of King and
(By the Associated Press.)


King Alexander and Queen Draga, the
latters two brothers. the Servian Pre-
mier, Minister of War and former Min
lister OF, War, perpetrated in the dark
hours OF yesterday morning by band of
officers, and the proclamation by the army
OF Prince Peter Karageogevitch, the pre-
tender to the throne, as King of Servia
has apparently been accepted by the cap
ital and the Servian people without
nlurmur. The meeting of the Skupshtna
on Monday next is looked forward to to
confirm the proclamation as King of
Prince Karageorgevitc and to regularize
the situation.
The only new element in the situation
is feeling among the intelligent classes
in favor of the abolition of a Servian
monarchy altogether and the creation of
a republic and this sentiment is shared
by at least one member of the provis-
ional government. Differences OF opinion
on this point developed today at a meet
ing OF the Cabinet when the new Foreign
Minister, Ljubonir Kahevies, expressed his
loanngs in favor of the estab fshment of
a republican form of government. The
majority of the ministers, however, de-
elared themselves In favor of the new
king, Prince Peter Karageorgeyitch. They
strengthened their declaration by the
strong argument that it was certain that
Austria and Russia would not counten-
ance the creation OF a republic. This Is
the view generally shared by politicians.
The government has laid claim to the
possessions of the late monarch. 1t Is not
known whether he left a fortune, but il
is supposed that he had considerable saw
ings, having lived economically during the
last decade. X is stated that ex-Queen
Natalie HAY also appear as an heiress
Queen Draga was in receipt of 10000
gulden monthly and also had some saw
ings, which will be handed over to her
three sisters.
A GRAPHIC STORY OF THE TRAGEDY.
The following is a narrative of the
revolution, given by men who took an
active part in it:
Army officers to the numbers of ninety
having formed a project of a revolt,
among them being delegates from almost
every garrison in Servia, and the ma
jorty of the officers of the Sixth regiment.
At 1:4O a. m. the officers in eight
groups went TO the Kcnak the royal palace
In the Konak palace itself the revolution
lists had two important partisans in the
Kings bodyguard-Col Alexander Mas
chin, Queen Draga's counsin, not brother
in-law. and the Kings personal adjutant,
Lieutenant Naumovics. Two officers OF
the high military academy appeared at
the appointed hour, a. m, at the gate
OF the Konak. where the Kings adjutant,
h. he
handed them the keys to the garden gate.
which is always kept locked. First, sstep-
ping before the guard at the Konak, one
of the officers called Throw down your
arms" fight ensued with shooting on
both sides. in which several persons were
wounded
The revolutionists then entered the
front garden without hindrance and
reached the court yard of the old Konak,
where Lieutenant Naumoyics was waiting
Hurrying upstairs to the first floor the
revolving officers attracted the attention
of the palace attendants and the royal
couple by the noise Of shooting Lieu
tenant Lavar Petroyitch, alarmed by the
unwonted hubbub, hurried forward,
drawn revolver in one hand and in the
other a sword.
SHOW us where the King and Queen
are" came the reply.
Back cried Petrovitch, and the same
moment a bullet stretched him ifeless.
The reyolutionsts pressed forward
when suddenly the electric light gave out
All stood in darkness.
Officers with burning candles and 9TH
ers with pistols commenceI TO search for
the royal couple.
At last Queen Draga's servant was
found He wounded Capt. Dimitrevie
severely but was spared ~ecause he was
needed in finding the leeting couple. In
deed. this servant showed the officers
where King Alexander and Queen Draga
had gone to secrete themselves. when he
had told this he was shot Cold Mas
cLin now Joined the revolutionists and led
them back to the sleeping apartment,
where the Kings adjutant tried to him
der the search.
MURDER OF KING AND QUEEN.
He shot at Lieut. Naumovicsl who fell
dead. The others killed the adjutant
After a long search small door leading
into an alcove was discovered but was
found locked 1t was broken with an axe
and here the royal couple were found in
undress. The older officers first intended
forcing the King to abdicate, but the
young officers were in no mood to be held
back. and shot at the royal couple. No
body knows in the excitement who shot
first, but it is generally said it was Lieut.
Kstics
After the murder, King Alexander
body was found entirely covered Will
blood. That of the Queen Draga was
badly torn by bullets. The report thai
the bodies were thrown out of the win
dows into the garden is untrue Thu
young officers intended to do so, but Col
Maschin prevented it, exclaiming: "Tha
would be barbarous.
Al the servants of the royal couple lfie'
when the first shots wehe heard. with the
exception of Queen Draga's servant, wh'
was found dead. AT twelve minutes pas
two all was over. Col. Maschin issues
from the gate of the Konak, around whicl
great crowds had collected, and made