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New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
A WIDESPREAD CONSPIRACY.
Many Leading Men Involved-seventeen
Killed-City Gay with Flags.

London, June 13-According to THE Times
correspondent at Belgrade, the conspiracy was
only part of a wider movement, involving MANY
leading men Of all the political parties There
is reason to believe that the provisional govern
n,ent which has Just assumed power was Sc
cretly constituted some time previously. and II
is noteworthy that martial law has not peen
proclaimed even in Belgrade.
The correspondent adds that NJ. Boshkovl'ch
secretary at the Foreign Office, and former MIN
lister Denitch took refuge at the British Lesa-
fion before o'clock on the morning of the reVo-
luton. 49,, w..
While the army has declared for Prince Kara
georgevitch the civil population is believed to
favor the idea of a republic.
ter wounded The town wears festive aspect.
Almost every house displays a flag Whlcn lhul-
ates either the satisfaction or the fear OF its oc
sion Legation to display bunting, but the sus-
gestion was declined. The unpopuiarity OF the
late Queen undoubtedly explains in some oe-
gree the present callous attitude of the people,
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
PRETEN DER IN BROOKLYN
RIVAL FOR PRINCE PETER.
Claims of Nan Who Says He De-
scends from Serbian Kings.

AS might have been expected. real live neir
tn the Servian throne has been turned up IN
Brooklyn According to his friends. who are
n,,tting forward his claims. he is the only leglu-
mate descendant of the Kings of that unfortu-
nate country whose dynasty was brought 10
sudden close by the conquest of Servia by the
Turks in 1889.
The alleged Brooklyn heir is Louis Napoleon
Ronaparte Cocianchick. who keeps small WINE
shop at No. 149 Van Brunt-st in Red HOOK
CAPTAIN Louis Lucci and Captain Carl Jenzen
are the neighbors of Louis, who have stuoieo
the genealogical records in his possession anu
are attempting to get him to asert himseH rs
the only heir to the throne of the original royal
blood The wine merchant does not encourage
them however and said yesterday:
II am satisfied with my present position as an
American citizen and do not desire to enter into
@ competition for very unstable throne DO
not intend to let anybody else look over my
family papers, and If there is much bother ABOUT
making me King I shall burn the old records
Cocianchck says he is a direct descendant OF
Ivan Cocianchck, the only one of the relatives
Of the King of Servia prior to Turkish con-
ouest to have heirs After that conquest Louls's
ancestor emigrated to Austria, where LOUIS
himself was born thirty-six years ago. A great
er mart of his life has been spent as sailor.
and for several years he took part in various
South American revolutions He is an accom-
pished linguist and a we'll informed man.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
POWERS TO HOLD 4LOOF.
No Interference in Serbian 4folrs
at Present.

London. June 12.-Until definite assurance Is
given TO the ministers of the powers represented
at Belgrade that the people accept the new gov
ernnent, and that ability exists to maintain OF
der and TO guarantee the safety of foreigners. IL
seems likely that no action will be taken on the
question OF giving withholding recogniuoh oi
the new rule. The policy Austria, whose atti-
tude viii undoubtedly determine to grea. eA-
tent the decisions Of other European connt,ies
is to be one Of neutrality. Premier Won hoI @ rei'
in the Reichsrath stated that the Austro-rlul. s
garan Government hoped that the new Iesa,is
would be able to maintain order at NOME an si,u
contribute to the peace of the Balkans, aIo t me-
any Servian government so doing might couiis
on the cordial support of ustria-hungaiS anu
the sympathy of the European canlnets ~.
The news was received quietly IN soma, tne
Bulgarian capital and no special measures 70
deal with the situation were consioereo heces
sary. ...ar
The Russian press strongly opposed any an'ef ef-
ference by the powers I'm Servia's InternaI al.
fairs. though admitting that developments might
force Russia and Austria to take action. Inc
Servian Minister here has received COMBINATION
nj views
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
INTERVIEW WITH NEW PREMIER.
Avakumovics Says That Cabinet Will Act
ONLY Until a Ruler is Chosen.

Belgrade, June 12.-In an interview to-day
Premier Avakumovics said:
We ministers only accepted office in order TO
avoid the country falling into a condition OF
anarchy AS soon a King is elected he Will
have to appoint definite Cabinet The Skupsh-
tina can decide the fate of the country quite m
dependentIy of the army. although an agreement
seems probab bic. In the event OF the electlon OF
Prince Karageorgevitch, deputaton VIII go
TO Geneva inform him of his election. and IN
vite him to come to Belgrade. He VIII be I've
ter /.
The constitution of 1901 will be the basis of
the future governmental system. AS TO the
present position of the country, calm prevails
evefywehere There have been no disturbances.
and the situation promises to become better in
the future. Those who speak of excited popular
sentiment and predict further changes are en-
tireIy wrong.
l returned here yesterday from Alexinatz
where l. was professional legal business.
was at once summoned to the Ministry, where
the other ministers had assembled They in
their request / accepted the Premiership. At pres
ent not in communication with Kara
georgevitch even if the army has proclaimed
him King His election as King is probable,
however as there is other course open. 1t
will remain for the Skupshtina to elect him or
not The government will not propose him, but
will leave this task to the representatives of the
people. We shall then resign. We do not fear
any external interference, there was none in
the case of Bulgaria.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
ASK BOLTE'S REMOVAL.


which he resigned last December. When seen
by Tribune reporter last night. he said:
T have followed personally the work Of The Trib-
s1 nartIcuIary anxious for that reason 20 present
10 The Tribune the facts. My investigation, Hhlcn
led to the preparation OF these chaTgey, Dsgdn
about February l. From that time on l vas a
daily attendant az Justice BOlte's court: pre-
nsred a regular set Of notes Of what happened
there and you will see in the charges tnat On the
Justfce TsoIte was In court: FEBRUARY = II, and
IL March "a and q. April l. 2 and 8. May % and 2
and June 8 1yO3-
Justice Bolte was not at his Office at No
Chambers-st. last night and was reported to be
in White Plains. at which place he was quoted
as saying after perusi1g the charge
.'They are too ridiculous TO discuss
His son. Herman A. BoIte, who declared he
had not spoken to his father for year. owing
to family differences, said:
T think Mrs Koch is behind these charges. She
did not get much money out OF her husbands
estate as she expected. the amount OF property
fell far short OF what many expected Ny father
was appointed executor. and william SteenHen
hills for legal services which performed would
he approved by any reputable lawyer in the profes-
sion The whole thing was gone over long ago IN
1906 and Judge Thomas rendered a decision oeciar-
ing there was TO reflection on me. and enureIy
exonerated 1t was alleged the executors nad
forged notes or in eollusion with some per
sons who did but they were exonerated- II was
never definitely found out whether the notes mad
been forged not.
7 do not know where my father lives I have not
spoken to him in "A year our trOuDie was a 1dInllJ
one and did not grow out Of the Koch affairs He
used to live at No. New Chambers-st but
don't know his address now. He has been exoner-
ated OF ali blame in the Koch affair don't want
fo exonerate myself and put any blame on him,
because he was fair in all his dealings
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
HALE YIELDS TO THREAT.
If His Testimony Warrants 1T Cor
oner Will Reopen Murder Case.

G z Hale superintendent Of the Ardsley Club.
Yesterday afternoon defed Coroner Russell. but
last night a club member sent word TO the coroner
that Hale would talk about the Hefrernan murder
casa Coroner Russell had given Hale twenty-four
hours in which to tell what he knew. The coroner
will go TO the clubhouse to-day. take Hales testi-
mony and then. in all probability, order that the
fnouest be reopened-
Before the inquest and since Mr. Hale Is reported
70 nave told various persons that Hefernan told
him Exactly what Finn and Healy declare they
heard Henernan say. Hale was one OF the first TO
reach the side Of the injured man. he asked
fJefFsrnan who shot him. and Heffernan responded
MIR Hevritt's intended son-in-la-S
s'I0o YOU know what you are sayingE Hale asked
.rYes' Hale saws Hedernan replied 1T was
HeWitt's intended Son-1n-l3W
Coroner Russell went TO the clubhouse Yesterday
and saw Hale who IS sick In bed. MIR. Hals re-
fused absolutely to talk, and defed the coroner 20
rnak him
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
TO REDUCE FRENCH ARMY TERM.
Senate Votes to Make Time Two Years
Report in Favor of Count Bonl.

Paris June 12-The Senate to-day adopted oy
go votes to Is bill reducing Ihe military service
IN two wears This was of the principal planks
in the ministerial programme at the last elections
A specaI committee Of the Chamber OF Deputies
appointed to examine and report on the relations
between church and state met for the nrst
time to-day and adopted by vote OF II 10 10 d
motion in favor of the denunciatiOn OF the Con-
cordat and the separation of church and state
The Committee Elections has unanimously
voted TO report in favor of the valuation OF the
election of Count Boni de Castelane, who. after
being unseated by the Chamber last November De
cause of Irregularities committed during MS elec-
torsI campaign. was again elected to the Chamoer
bv the Basses-Alpes district In January: Renewed
charges of rreguarities in his electoral campaign
had been brought against him.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13

Relatives Hare Not Heard from
Him for a Month.
inv TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuSE.I

Neunort June 12.-Nothing has been hedru
49,, Ior,es r Van Allen since he arrived in san
Erancisco from Japan about four weeks ago
r1is effects were sent to Newport in bond- MS
,,a,et was sent at once to Newport and ne mas
been here some time. Letters and teiesrdiis
sent to Mr. Van Allen have been returned mere
.undelivered" No real anxiety Is felt as 20 ar
van Aliens safety. but his relatives are d
to learn his wherea bouts
An effort was made last night among MS Iei'
tives and friends to learn if they knew "h7'e
Mr.. Van Alien was. Peter Fenelon Collier' "nose
SON married Mr.. Van Aliens daughter sald 'na'
so far as he knew. one in town had heaiu o1
Mr. Van Allen for four or five weeks ne 'oiu
he had not heard that any of his relatives W.
worrying. He supposed he would appear AFTER
while TWO others when seen, said they
knew nothing about him. They also showed no
evidence of anxiety.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
PRINCE PETERS RULE.
Belief an .Szoiss Institutions Friend
shin zcith Russia

Geneva. July 12-Prince Peter Karageorge-
witch, the newly proclaimed King OF SerVid'
gave an interview to-day in which he repeated
his denial of any completely direct or indirect
in the assassinations of King Alexander ana
Queen Draga He expressed his detestation OF
the crime and gave brief outline OF his own
political tendencies.
Replying to a series of direct questions, Prince
Peter said:
II is true nv partisans have complete or
ganization in Servia with which L am in fire.
uuent communication L knew from other
sources that the discomfort of the Servian peo-
pie had reached its height. but could not pos
sbly have foreseen the events of the other night
l in no way contributed to their preparation.
and 1 took no pa.t. direct or indirect. in them
On the contrary their preparation surprised me.
Several papers have a tendency to implicate
me in acts which were not mine An attempt
has been made to embroil me IN the Alavantlcs
affair [Alavantics alleged relative of Prince
Peter Karageorgevitch, tried to start revolt
i'll Servia on March D. 1902, but was killed In
the attemptl when 1 had absolutely nothing to
do with 1t.
was first informed of the royal tragedy en-
acted at Belgrade the following morning by
telegram from a cousin of mine in Vienna.
Later. Montenegrin friend confirmed the news,
which till then 1 had regarded as quite unoffl-
cial.
1 have received numerous messages of con-
graduation, but that is all I calmly await the
trend of events So long as no formal proposals
reach me have reason to leave Geneva, ana
Il will remain here. No one has yet asked me TO,
return to Servia No one has yet offered me
the crown. / without news of the
members of my family who reside in Belgrade.
My opinion of the execution of the King and
Queen of Servia is this: deeply regret that it
has been thought necessary to shed streams of
blood 1 formally disapprove of the violent
measures and / especially deplore the fact that
the army has had recourse to such measures
army which has nobler tasks 10 accomplish
than assassination. 1t would have suffced TO
force King Alexander to sign his abdication-
He could have been bound. as has been done in
other circumstances. 1t is horrible thing TO
shed blood.
You ask what will be my attitude when
in possession of the crOWn-We Will assume that
I am called TO the throne. / shall not fail TO
take inspiration from the admirable institutions
of Switzerland, which ] have learned to appre
ciate highly. ! in favor of the absolute lib
erty of the press. I hope to see Servia prosper
under the constitution of 1889, which is very
liberal
Regarding foreign relations, it has been al
legged that l Systematically hostile to Aus
tria. That is false Maybe I am in special
sympathy with Russia, to which country 1 sent
my boy in the hope that he would take service
there
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
FINES COAL TRUST MEMBERS.
Chicago Finds Eighteen Guilty of Conspiracy
in Restraint of Trade.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

Chicago, June 12-Eighteen members OF the
Northern Illinois Soft Coal Dealers Association
who were indicted at the time of the coal famine
last winter and tried without jury before Judge
Horton were found guilty Of conspiracy In re-
strant of trade and fined $500 each by Judge Hor-
ton to-day. A new trial was denied TO nine or
fcers of the Retail Dealers Association OF Illinois
and Wisconsin who had been found guilty and
fined 500 each pro fcrma verdict
The decisions are important in disbanding the
organizations of dealers and especially because
Judge Horton finds that the antitrust laws or
Illinois are sufficient to warrant convictions. The
court holds that in a proper conviction may
be sustained in this State for conspiracy. under
either the common law or the antitrust act OF
1891. -,
The attorneys for the operators and retail deal
ers announced that there would be an appeal from
Judge Horizons decision.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
ROSEBERY ON TARIFF.
Former Premier Firmly Opposed to
Mr. ChamberIain's Scheme.

London. June 12-Addressing Lioeral meet
ing tonight at the Hotel Cecil the Earl Oh
Bosebery described Mr. Chamberlain's prefer
entiaI scheme as a disturbance Of the 1ouhoa-
tions of the edifice of the empire In oroer u
nrornote the stability of the structure ne
maintained deliberately and solemniy tnat the
burden of proof lay with those VINO were az
tacking the nations fiscal policy He woulo il''
dismiss without examination any proposi'ioii io
the promotion of the closer union OF the eiiipile
t,,. ~ was with pain and grief that he found
,:u,e unable ~ support the scheme proposed
by the Colonial Secretary, who, he believed was
sincerely anxious to benefit the empire.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
ONLY ONE OF FAMILY WHO ESCAPED.

Margaret Stokes, ten years old. who. with her
mother her sister olga her brother Erie and the
family servant. Clara King, were on the all fated
steamer Roraima when that vessel was over
yhelnned by the eruption of Mont Pelee. arrived
here yesterday from Martinique in charge of her
uncle ]. z. Croney. the steamer Patima- The
girl was the only member Of the family who eS-
capped death in the rain Of fire. 1t is said that the
rescue of the girl was due the heroic efforts of
the servant. The child has not fully recovered the
effects of the disaster She was burned about the
face and body and injured internally. The nurse
and the little girl escaped from the Roraima
raft and were picked up later by steamer
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
REGICIDE's STORY OF CRIME.

Berlin. June 12.-An interview with Colonel
Mischitsich. who was the leader OF the military
party which burst into the palace at Belgrade
on Wednesday night. is published here The
colonel is quoted as saying:
There were number of Us Whether il was I
or another who fired the first shot is simply con-
lecture. The chief point for us Is that our work
was successful. We have rendered the Father
land tremendous service. and we are satisfied
with our success The first shot at NJ Petro-
witch from the revolver of CAPTAIN Ristjcs
who is noted marksman. Petrovitch was hit
In the forehead and fell dead instantly.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
ROBBED ON GERUANIC.
Officers of Vessel Deny They We're
Lukezcarm IN Search for Thief.

pobart Nai1I resident Of California, landed from
the White star Line steamer Gernanie yesterday
almost penniless because OF the theft OF his pocket
book containing three drafts on the Belfast Bank
ing Company Limited. for 1900 f1.S00 and flo3.
twelve five pound notes and some 1e"elry on
"Wednesday He was unable 10 pay the duty on his
baggage amounting to s126. until representative
of the United States Express Company agreed To
advance the money taking one Of his five trunks as
security Mr. NePs loss viii be relatively small
as he sent cable dispatch TO the Belfast banking
house on which the drafts were drawn asking tnat
payrnent on them be stopped He received dis
natch from the Belfast bank in the afternoon which
read: Drafts cancelled" His loss will be confined
to the money and the jewelry. not more than tfo
Mr. NELL told the story Of his loss last night at
the office Of his brother. George Nell. No. 25
Church-st He was not inclined to talk freely OF
his experience and. while incensed at the White
Star Line for what he considered the inadequate
efforts of the officers OF the ship to catch the
guilty person. he would not speak harshly OF MS
treatment. He said;
On wednesday rose early, and. partially dressed
left nv stateroorr take bath. put the pocket
book in the pocket Of my pajamas Wien I,ot re-
went to breakfast and and thought .1 no 10e9 T0e9
9Dsu5 ss ahnouneed II ans fe Of vest pocket
nv pocKetSook was in it's place. When I found
th4t @ f f wa tbs pet n bed my dinner went 70 my
stateroom The pocketoO9k was n2t 70 1s 50unG mo
told him Of loss He tod .o- ths Pnrss5 6 6
With the stateroom steward man named Bs1lIey: 1:
thew searched the stateroom and bathroom Ihat
erSed the search. My loss was not referred 10
again Knowing no one could get of the boat
said nothing more about H. - -, ~,
T was surprised that the officers or me snip dld
not suggest that could send telegraph dispatch
~ are citv from Quarantine asking that police Of
5cers be az the pier make search for the stolen
property.
Mr. Brewer. the purser. said that everything pos
sibIe had been done by himself and Captain Ham
beIton to discover the thief. The stewards quar-
ters had been searched. and every employe on the
shin questioned Captain HambeIton said Mr. Nell
had told him before left the ship that he was en-
tfreIv satisfied that he and the other on'cers nad
done all in their power to help him.
T-1a Police Department IS working on the case
NJ NefTI will start for Los Angeles as soon as pos
sh
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
INDICTs ELECTION OFFICIALS
Grand Jury Finds That Baltimore Super
visors Neglected Their Duty.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsrSc-1

Baltimore June 12.-The grand Jury to-day
returned indictments against Charles H Carter,
william F. Porter and James E Mcclellan.
members of the Board OF Supervisors OF Elec-
tions. for violation of the election law. The In
dictments charge that the supervisors In the
Mayoralty election May unlawfully and
wilfully neglected their duty in that they failed
to note the condition Of the seals on certain OF
the ballot boxes turned in at their office By
number of election judges Several of the
judges named as witnesses
Mayor McLane. through counsel. to-day fled
his answer to the bill OF Representative Wach-
ter contesting McLane'S election as Mayor. Mr..
Wachter was the Republican candidate. He
charged frauds in the election. McLaue says n
his answer that he was legally and fairly elect
ed. shown by the certificate returns OF the
votes.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
EX-QUEEN NATALIE'S GRIEF.

Paris June 12.-Former Queen Natalie of
Servia is so deeply affected by the murder OF
her son. King Alexander. tnat she is unable to
leave the apartment at Versailles of her sister.
Princess Ghika. wife Of the Rumanian Minister.
who is in constant attendance on the ex-Queen.
orders have been given to admit one. She
intends to return to Paris Sunday and will
go TO Biarritz shortly. Her intimate friends,
however, believe the ex-Queen will remain COM
pleteiy isolated at Versailles Until the Sarvian
crisis Is over. The Queens nephew said to-day
that she would not make any public statement.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
CRIPPLED, LORRAINE BEATS RECORD.

Notwithstanding breakdown In her machinery
and a period when she obliged to reduce speed
because of a storm the steamer La Lorraine which
arrived here last night from Havre. covered the
long course in s days. IL hours and % minutes
which hour and nine minutes better than
her previous record days. 70 hours and 80 minutes
made in September. 1892. the short course
Had it been for these delays. Captain Alx was
CT the opinion that the steamer would have broken
the record from Havre which is held by La Savoie
her sister snip La Savoie made the westward vOy-
age from Havre TO this port in March. 1902 in
6 days, hours and Sc minutes. The breakdown
occurred Wednesday at noon The vessel was
stopped for two hours and half while the repairs
were made
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
q CLAIMANT OF THE THRONE.
King Milan's Second Son Now Living at
Constantinople

st. Petersburg June 1.-THE late Ling
Milan's second son, by q Nine Cristics, whom he
legiimatized, and who. it has been reported. will
dispute Prince karageorgevitch's right to the
Servian throne lives at Constantnople with his
widowed mother Her father formerly
architect to the Sultan. post held by her
brother. King Milan openly acknowledged the
parentage OF the boy fifteen years old, who
is described as being strikingly handsome.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
CLEVELAND WOULD NOT ACCEPT OFFER.

Princeton n. j.. June II (speciaD.-Ex- President
Cleveland when asked tonight by The Tribune
correspondent regarding the effort TO make him
president OF the University of Virginia declined IN
discuss the subject beyond saying: Il should be
utterly unable to accept such proposition Mr.
Cleveland said that he would remain in Princeton
with his family for some time before going 10 his
summer home at Buzzards Bay.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
ALEXIS SUPPORTS HIS UNCLE.
Peters Nephew Abandons His Pretension
to Rule of Servia.

Vienna, June 12.-Prince Alexis karageorge
witch, a nephew of the newly proclaimed King
of Servia. who has himself been pretender TO
the throne, in interview here to-day
nounced that he had abandoned all claim, and
welcomed the advent Of his uncle as the best
solution The prince, like other well Informed
persons, attributes the revolution to dissatisfac-
ton at the late King AleXanders marriage. to
the attendant scandals and to the Kings hostil-
ity to the Radicals.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-13
FOUND AT CITY ISLAND.
Does Not Remember Meeting Sound Pirates
Nor Anything About His Trip
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TKIBUNE.I

South Norwalk. Conn, June 12--Charles Johnson.
the young who sail from Roton Point
mapped by the Sound pirates who, the same
night stole DIR. c. B. Keelers sloop yacht. the
Reliance. has been found at City Island. He says
he does not remember anything OF his trip to Long
Island and back, does he know how he reached
City Island. JOhnSons sharpy found sunk
near South Norwalk Lighthouse Monday afternoon.