The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-12

~@%N-S-o-S-~@A ~@A4-~-S-4-4-~1~-N-~-~-~ via and will abandon this standpoint | only in the event, which at present Is not | to be assumed. of being forced to do so through the immediate 1eOpardizing of our Interests. In conformity with that principle of our policy. by which we de- sire to promote with all our strength the prosperous development of Seryia, We should regard the reversion of the SerYi- ans to the old Karageorgevitch dynasty as natural and we would approve 1t un- der the present circumstances, as this step offers the most promising solution for the peace and order of the country. CREATES PROFOUND
 IMPRESSION IN SOFIA.
 Sofia. Bulgaria. June 1.-The tragedy enacted at Belgrade last night became known here today. The news created profound impression. It is feared that in conjunction with the trouble in Macedo- mia, the Servian revolution may lead to international complications. involving disastrous consequences to Bulgaria. On receipt of the news a special meeting of the ministers was called to consider what measures were necessary in view of the situation.
 Effect at Paris.
 Paris, June n.-During the afternoon the Servian legation received an official dispatch in cipher. signed by member of the new government, which confirmed | the deaths of the king and queen and specially emphasized tho fact that per- i feet quiet prevailed at Belgrade and throughout Servia. Foreign Minister Delcasse called at the Servian legation and presented the condolences of the ! aa fya < besleged during the day by resident Ser vians The presentation of many mes- ! sages of condolence brought out the pecu- liar status of the present Servian govern ment, which is receiving condolences on the success of It's own acts.
 The tragedy at Belgrade was the uni versal theme for discussion in the lobbies of the senate chamber and general horror or surprise were expressed at the unfor- seen events which 1t is believed will not have a serious effect on European poh- tics.
 Were Refused Insurance.
 The Paris manager of one of the lead ing American life insurance companies informed the correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press that a number of efforts were made to insure the lives of the Ser vian sovereigns, but that the company declined to accept the risks. knowing of the dynastic intrigue. Similar efforts were made with another American com pany, which also declined the applica- tions The first were made three years ago. through Budapest, Vienna and Lon don agencies and another was made seven months ago for Queen Draga only The latest application was put in about a month ago for King Alexander only through a Stuttgart agency. One reason for the refusal was the persistcncy of the applications.
 A leading official of the company, who visited Belgrade three weeks ago. said he was not surprised at the tragedies. During b's visit he had formed the ln1- pression that the then existing political situation could not last, and that cs- tastrophe was imminent. The king and queen remained in the palace and did not dare to go out. An army officer informed the officials that neither the army nor the police were obedient. When a crowd on one occasion gathered before the pal- ace at Belgrade, the kings order to dts perse them was not executed. The uni- versal sentiment of both high and low classes was antagonistic to the king and his consort and the Servians generally 1 were anxious to rid the country of them at any cost.
 Public sentiment is intensely wrought