The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
People Receive Announcement Quietly and the Vote
 Was Unanimous
NEW MONARCH SENDS
 FELICITOUS TELEGRAM
Army Draws Up Resolutions Endors- ing Monarchieal Government-con- stitution of 1888 Will Be
 Adopted in Part.

Belgrade, June 15.-With scarcely the excitement which marks an ordinary fete day in the capital, Servla today instituted new dynasty. Within less than two hours from the time of meeting in the wing of the royal palace, where King Alexander and his queen were shot down, the senate and skupschtina in joint ses- son had legally and with due formality elected Prince Peter Karageorgevitch King of servia and had notified him by telegraph of the fact.
 The senate and Skupsehtna on assem- bling today listened to a proclamation signed by all the ministers which was read by President Velimirovitch, and which was as follows:
 Proclamation Delivered.
 Every one knows of the events which took place last Wednesday night when the late King Alexander lost his life. Ser via remains without a king or heir to the throne. The friends of the fatherland having heard of the event. met to discuss what should be done for the country. The result of their consultation has been the adopting of a constitution of a govern ment as has already been announced in
 
 The government having undertaken the task of administering the country, l considered It's first duty was to maintain | peace and order and convoke parliament l to elect a king. In order that the cleo ton should occur in accordance with the constitution, the government has put in force the constitution of April 6, 1901, with the addition of the laws existing before the coup d 'etat of March 24 last. 1t has convoked the parliament actually | existing which was elected by constitu- tional means.
 "The government declares with glad ness that, helped by the wise conduct of the people and the patriotism of the | brave Servian army, 1t has maintained peace and order throughout the country. l The government Is convinced that in this way 1t has fulfilled its chief duty to the | fatherland. In the present difficult cir cumstances the government leaves 1t to | parliament to deliberate on the events of Wednesday and on the governments con duct since that day.
 Tn opening parliament the government recalls to the peoples representatives their first duty to the fatherland name- ly to elect a king and pronounce re- gardlng a constitution.
 ''The government salutes the nations representatives and hopes that they will achieve the happiness and prosperity of the country.
 Long live the servian people," Members Proceed to Church. 1 The members then proceeded to church, returning little later to the palace. The ceremony of electing the king was con- ducted in the Sale des Fetes, which had | been beautifully arranged for the occas- | ion. The metropolitan of Belgrade and the bishop of Nish, in their full robes of office, lent dignity to the function by their presence. The members of the pro- visional government and the presidents of the chamber and senate sat at the head of the white and gold decorated hall. among them Col. Alexander Maschin, | Queen Draga's cousin and now minister of public work>, in full military uni- form. while below them were grouped the members of the senate and the skupsch- | tina.
 None of the ministers lately accredited | to King Alexander's court were present. l The audience included a number of women. the wives and relatives of state | officials.
 Soon after 8 o'clock this morning a | crowd which remained curiously impas- siye gathered before the Konak which bore trace of the recent tragedy. Nobody was allowed the sidewalk of the palace, which was guarded by troops. The crowd, mainly composed of students
 
 sheet sold by hawl1ers which bore DOT traits of Prince Peter ageorgevitch and his family headed "Our New King" There was an air of quiet certainty about the spectators, which betokened con- fidence that the ceremony within was purely formal.
 Upon the reassembling of the national assembly, a resolution of general am- nesty was adopted. President Velimiro- witch rose and addressing the assembly. said they had now to elect a king of the fatherland.
 Prince Peter Nominated.
 The formal motion that Prince Kara | georgevitch be elected king of Servia was moved by a radical deputy named Neshics | who was attired in the national costume. Immediately a shout arose from the as- sembly of Long live Karageorgevitch!" | Each member then called by name | and rose quietly from his seat and gave | his vote for Peter karageorgevtch." | There was absolute unanimity, no other name but that of Prince Karageorge- witch being pronounced. The result was greeted with loud cheers and then the minister of justice, M. Schokovics. has tened to the balcony overlooking the street and announced to the people: Peter, the first of the dynasty of the Karageorgevitches, is your new king. You are congratulated upon the unanimous vote of your representatives" The crowd responded with cheers which. however. had the effect of being some what mechanical as though proceeding from well disposed groups At the same time a royal salute of l01 guns was fired.
 Telegram From New King. | At o'clock this evening a telegram to | the government arrived from the new king. II ran:
 ..The splendid proofs of devotion from