The Caucasian

PETER THE GREAT.
The Title Selected by the New King of Servia.

Geneva, June 15.- Prince Peter received word that he has been elected King of Servia. On receiving the information he became excited, laughed hysterically, marched vigorously up and down the room and finally flung himself into a chair, trembling with excitement. His acceptance of the throne is stated to be subject to four conditions: First- That the action of the skupshtina is constitutional and entirely free from bribery or force. Second- That those directly implicated in the assassinations and revolution should be exiled. Third- That the civil list be increased. Fourth- That an official delegation come to Geneva to confer with him. King Peter, in an interview, announced that he had accepted the crown of Servia, and would assume the title of Peter I. "I am profoundly touched," he said, "at the confidence shown me." The king has addressed a proclamation to the people of Servia which will be placarded and read throughout the country. King Alexander's private secretary, M. Petronievics, who was regarded as being one of the most faithful of the late king's adherents, has caused a sensation by telegraphing to King Peter in the name of the entire Petronievics family their desire to render homage to King Peter, assuring him that they will serve him as faithfully as they served King Alexander. It is stated that King Peter will refuse to receive Colonel Mashin, the chief of the conspirators, on his entry into Belgrade. This, if true, threatens to cause difficulties, as the presence of Colonel Mashin is regarded as indispensable to the reception.

NEW DYNASTY.
It Has Been Inaugurated and a King Chosen and Ratified.

Belgrade, June 17.- With scarcely the excitement which marks an ordinary fete day in the capital, Servia Monday instituted a 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 skupshtina, in joint session had legally and with due formality elected Prince Peter Karageorgevitch king of Servia and had notified him of the fact. Upon the reassembling of the national assembly a resolution of general amnesty was adopted. President Velimirovitch rose, and, addressing the assembly, said they had now to elect a king of the fatherland. The formal motion that Prince Karageorgevitch be elected king of Servia was moved by a Radical deputy named Neschies, who was attired in the national costume. Immediately a shout arose from the assembly of "Long live Karageorgevitch." Each member was then called by name, and rose quietly from his seat and gave his vote for "Peter Karageorgevitch." There was absolute unanimity, no other name but that of Prince Karageorgevitch being pronounced. The result was greeted with loud cheers, and then the minister of justice, M. Schiokovies, hastened to the balcony overlooking the street and announced to the people: "Peter I. of the dynasty of the Karageorgevitchs, 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 somewhat mechanical, as though being from well-disposed groups. At the same time a royal salute of 101 guns was fired.

TO BE NOTIFIED
A Deputation Goes to Geneva to Inform Peter of His Promotion.

Belgrade, June 17.- A deputation of the two chambers, composed of four senators and twenty deputies, headed by the presidents of the two houses, left Belgrade by a special train to inform King Peter of his election to the throne. The officers who have been appointed to attend the king went on the same train. The deputation is expected to return here with the king Monday or Tuesday next. The chambers met and adjourned for the purpose of going to the cathedral, where a great thanksgiving service, including a Te Deum, was celebrated. The extraordinary lack of interest shown by the majority of the people in the events arising from the revolution caused a notice to be issued from the municipal authorities Monday calling on the inhabitants to decorate their houses in honor of the new king.