Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-06-17
Frs OF THE ARMY LEADERS OF REVOLUTION
Victims Their Attendants Slain the Dead of Night
May Result of Plot to Rid of Queen
May Turmoil in Europe

The reign of King Alexander and
Queen Draga, soyereigns of Seryia, was
brought to a fearful end early Thursday
when the royal palace in Belgrade was
surrounded BY troops and the King and
Queen and the members of their cabinet
murdered in their beds. The revolution
lists under Prince Peter Karageorgeyitch
secured the support of the entire Servian
army, and Karageorgevitch was pro-
claimed King. Besides the King and
Queen, Premier Zinzar, Minister Mako
witch and his wife, the commander of the
palace grounds, and two other members
of the royal household were assassinated.
A special dispatch from Rome alleged
that nearly a hundred persons were kill
ed at Belgrade, but there was no CON
frmation of this report from else yhere.
The attack was made shortly after
midnight. The troops surrounded the
Konak and forced their way into the
palace. Only feeble attempt to prevent
the assassination was made by the mem
bers of the Royal Guard, many of whom
are suspected of being implicated in the
plot The royal household was aroused
by the troops. Terrible scenes followed.
The members Of the cabinet and their re-
spective wives fed to the bedroom of the
King and Queen, but were followed by
the assassins. Queen Draga piteously
bn- fa ha hlIf n
of the occupants of tie bedroom were
Quickly executed.
1t is said that the last moments of the
King and Queen were filed with horror
When the royal pair retired a few hours
earlier they had no suspicion that the
long-expected revolution was upon them.
They were awakened by the cries of the
servants. but before any attempt at es-
cape could be made the soldiers were up
on them. The revolt Of the army is com
plete. The overthrow of the government
was accomplished within few minutes
after the troops had proclaimed Kara
georgevitch ruler.
The plan of the uprising was carefully
covered up. 1t is said that several of
Alexander's trusted advisers were in the
confidence of the revolutionists. Steps
toward the formation of a new govern
ment progressed with all possible haste,
in order 10 allay the excitement. The
leader of the Liberal party, Avakomo-
witch, has been appointed Premier. The
city of Belgrade is in state of great eX-
element.
Although the late King and Queen
were unpopular with their subjects, their
terrible fate has aroused much public
sympathy. II is feared that a revulsion
of feeling will follow and that an attempt
will be made to depose karageorgeyitch
Several previous attempts were made to
assassinate Queen Draga. Since her as
cension TO the Servian throne her life
has been a long series of scandals Late
ly. however, it was declared she had been
restored to the favor of the King and
several of her former favorites We're ban
ished from court.
King Alexander and Queen Drasa
| Maschir were assassinated during Il mil
itary revolution which broke out at
o'clock ~ the morning in the streets OF
Belgrade. A proclamation was posted
in the streets shortly afterward stating
that their maize ties had been shot. Tbs
trouble was precipitated by Alexander
high-handedness under the influence OF
Queen Draga.. sPubllc opinion. especially
in army circles, has been seething fol
months past, and the Kings act in sti
fling the popular voice at the recent elec
ton by forced ministerial success was
the last straw.
The first intimation of serious trouble
however, was not manifest until Wednes
day night, when murmuring began to bt
heard. 1t gradually increased in volume
until with a roar. the army at , O'Clock
broke all bounds and started revolu
ton. The palace was the first point Of
| attack and thither the military mol
rushed.
Cannon Give the Signal.