The unrest in the Balkans has spread to Servia, and
a Ministerial crisis of a serious character is taking place at Belgrade. The immediate cause of the trouble is the appointment of a third Regent to fill the vacancy caused by the death of General Protitch. The Radicals, who have hitherto been in power, desire to obtain the appointment for M. Pashitch, but they are opposed by the Liberals and Progressists under M. G-araschanin, a former Prime Minister. Id. Pashitch, the late Prime Minister, recently attempted to gain popularity by a sort of Midlothian campaign. Having been unsuccessful, however, he sought to obtain favour with the electors by arranging a meeting between the Queen and the young King. This, however, he was prevented from doing, and the Progressists have now brought forward as their candidate for the Regency, General Boghitchevitch, cousin of King Milan, and brother-in-law of M. Ristitch, the chief Regent. M. Pashitch has replied by inviting Queen Natalie to come to Belgrade, and by assuring her that she will receive a hearty welcome from the Servian people.. As a counter-move, M. Ristitch has arranged with the ex-King Milan that, should the Queen come to Belgrade, he will also return and put himself at the head of the Army, which is still loyal to him. The immediate result of these intrigues has been the resignation of Id. Pashitch and his Ministry.
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