THE MIDNIGHT MASSACRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 918, 17 June 1903, Page 2

THE MIDNIGHT MASSACRE.

QUEEN DRAG A S ESTATE. SUMMARY -JUSTICE ON' A TRAITOROUS COOK. PETER ACCEPTS THE CROWN ON CONDITIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. LONDON, June 13. A Reuler's message stales that Queen Draga leu eleven million irancs, chieiiy invested in tier sister's name in Switzerland and Belgium.

A month ago the conspirators placed a young Bohemian in tile Royal kitchen. .The cook discovered mm poisoning Alexander's dishes. By, the King's orders, he was immediately shot, Ins death being announced as a case ol suicide. BELGRADE, June 15. it is reported that Prince Peter makes his acceptance of the Crown contingent on the banishment of the ollieers compromised in the assassination. PETEK, BECOMES KING. By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright.) Received 10.30 p.m., June 1(5. BELGRADE, June l(i.

Peter was unanimously elected King. 'There was great rejoicing, and one huudred and one guns were fired. When he accepted the crown, it was notiiiecl to the Czar, Italy, and Montenegro. Peter, replying to Avakumovitch, said : “ I am deeply touched by the splendid proofs of devotion of my beloved people, faithful army, and patriotic Government. From the bottom of a true Servian heart, thanks to Providence for vouchsafing to me the privilege by God’s mercy through His will to ascend the throne of my ancestors.”

CALLOUS SERVIANS. By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. Received 0.1 a.m., June 17. LONDON, June 1(5. A Reuter’s despatch says that the Servians show utter callousness concerning the murders aud unreserved admiration for Maschin aud his fellow conspirators. SUICIDE BECAUSE UNWORTHY TO JOIN ASSASSINS 1

By Telegraph—Tress Association—Copyright Received 12.40 a.m., June 17 Belgrade, June 16. Liout. lovanoviteh, of the Sixth Regiment, suicided because he wuh not deemed worthy to participate in the plot.