New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25
KING ENTERS BELGRADE.
WELCOMED By SERVI4NS.
Peters DemeoRor Gra0e-Scenes IN
the Cathedral.

BELGRADE, June 24.-King Peter arrived here
al 10 o'clock this morning. The royal train
consisted OF dingy cars. with two sleepers The
Parliamentary and military Occupations which
went TO Geneva from Belgrade returned on
he same train.
The King, who wore the uniform Of a Servian
general. and looked grave and almost nervous,
descended from his car amid a fanfare of
tr1Irnpets- He shook hands with Premier
Avakumovics. who ended a powerful speech of
welcome with calling for cheers for King Peter.
To which the crowd responded with great en-
1husiasm.
His majesty read his answer to the Premier's
welcome IN somewhat low tones. thanking him
and promising to 90 his utmost for the good Of
the kingdom.
The presentation of the ministers followed
Colonel Maschin wore full uniform and all his
decorations King Peter was extremely grave
De did not speak a WORD and did not smile. but
sir7ulv shook hands with those who were pre-
scented to him. The introductions were fol-
lowed By the traditional picturesque ceremony
Of the offering or bread and salt by the Mayor
q Belgrade
The only foreign representatives present were
the Russian Minister, ". Tcharykoff, and the
Austrian Minister, Herr Dumba, with the mem
hers Of their respective legations The Premier,
the King, and the Russian Minister presented
the Austrian Minister. so that the Austrian
might have no intercourse with the provisional
government. with which thus far he has had
no relations
procession was then formed and the King
proceeded to the cathedral The streets were
lined with troops The King occupied a state
coach. He was accompanied by Premier
Gvakunovics. Along the entire route were dep
utations from various Servian towns and bodies
Of students. The occupants Of the windows and
balconies threw bouquets at the Kings carriage.
The number Of peasants in the streets was re-
rnsrkable- Many Of them came from far dis
tsnt provinces 70 attend the festivities and
enjoy the free entertainments provided by the
government.
The King on descending from the coach,
mounted the steps. and halted at the entrance
while the Metropolitan, in the presence Of the
assembled crowd, addressed a few words of
welcome TO his majesty. The procession then
slowly marched up the aisle, the King bowling
On either side in response TO the obeisances Of
the CONGREGATION. Il was remarked, however,
that the King favored the military men with
more bows than the civilians.
The celebration Of the mass followed, the
King standing erect and impassive, maintaining
-F7a same grave demeanor which marked all his
movements
The King approached the Metropolitan and
kissed his hand, as a tribute Of the temporal
10 the spiritual power, and the congregation
burst into hearty cries Of Long live the King
The procession moved at brisk trot to the
new Palace. which is situated only a few Faces
from the old palace, which was the scene Of The
assagsinetions. The King, when he descended
entered the state ballroom, where the members
Of the SkUptschina presented him with an ao-
dress Of welcome
One Of the most striking impressions OF the
whole days proceedings was the evident relief
caused by the arrival Of the King There was an
entire absence Of disturbance. and, apparently
M only thought given to the tragedy which
changed the dynasty was by King feper WHO,
,zl7a-7 -assing the Old palace, momentarily
ceased MS salutations 70 the cheering crowds
70 zaze on the scene Of the murder of his prede-
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