New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-26
PETER COURTS Pow ERS.
With No Hint at Furnishing Assas-
sins of Alexander and Draga.

Belgrade, June 2J-Anlid apparently great en-
thusiasm King Peter this morning took the
oath before the Skuptschina. subsequently he
held a review of the troops. 1t Is believed that
the question of the punishment of the assassns
of King Alexander and Queen Draga will he al
lowed TO lapse. It was remarked to-day that
Colonel Machin Minister of Public Works. who
took a leading part in the assassinatons' kept
in the background during the ceremony at the
Parliament Building.
King Peter this afternoon confirmed the ap-
pointments of the existing ministry. The mem
bers of the provisional government presented
their designations to the King, who accepted
them His majesty then instructed Premier
Avakumovics to form a Cabinet and the Pre-
mier recommended the retention OF the present
Cabinet. To this the King agreed.
The King then formally announced his acces-
sion to the Servian throne to President Loubet
and all the European sovereigns, and tonight
he addressed a long proclamation to the people.
He announced that he had taken the oath in
due form. in accordance with the unanimous
wish of the nation, and promised to remain a
true constitutional sovereign. to devote himself
TO the advancement and welfare of the nation
and to safeguard the freedom and rights of the
people
In conclusion, the King said:
forefathers. | will allow myself to be guided in
foreign politics by the time honored traditions
of the Servian people. while at the same time
maintaining those friendly relations with the
neighboring powers which are necessary to the
preservation of European concord.
The King also assured the army that he would
devote himself to raising its standard.
Before the King took the oath there was a
joint sitting of the Senate and Skuptsch1na,
which was attended by religious service at
which the Metropolitan officiated. King Peter
then appeared wearing his orders and other
decorations. He was accompanied by the CAP
met Minister'S The Metropolitan uttered a
brief prayer and then read the oath. which the
King repeated in a firm voice. Loud cries of
Long live King Peter!" punctuated the King s
repetition of the oath. After the Metropolitan
had bestowed the benediction all present joined
in singing the national hymn The King took
leave of the assembly with the words, God be
with us, brothers..
The enthusiasm of yesterday evenings demon
stration before the palace and the warm
welcome the King has received everywhere IN
the streets are accepted as proof that ne mas
gained the good will OF the people and that MS
seat on the throne may be regarded as secure
The oath taken by the King was in the follow
ing terms:
Peter Karageorgevitch, on ascending the throne
of 'tbe Einpdom of Servia and assuming the royal
~ swear by the Almighty God and by all
fhst Is hottest and dearest to upon this cart
that viii protect the independence of Serva and
the unity OF its government: that Will MAINTAIN
invioiate the constitution of the country; 1hat IL /
Will govern in conformity with the constitution ad
the laws and that in al UNDERTAKINGS and he deal
nv eres Taking this my oath, solemnly before
God and the people I call witness the Lord GOO
10 whom shalt give account at the judgment seat
So help me God! Amen.
The King attended gala performance at
the theatre tonight. The piece was an allie
gorical representation of the freeing OF SerVla
nv Kara George. Before the close OF the per
Torrance the King dismissed his military escolt
and returned unguarded TO the palace