Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay.
Athens , April 16, 1903 .
Sir: Referring to my dispatch No. 4, Servian series, of the 13th instant, I have the honor to report that the legation has now been formally notified of the resignation of Mr. S. M. Lozanitch, and the appointment of Mr. P. Denitch as Servian minister of foreign affairs. Mr. Denitch has already held office and it is not probable that his appointment [Page 717] will cause any change in Servian foreign policy. As indicated in the King’s recent speeches—whatever may be the case at home—Servia intends to remain a factor for peace and quiet in the Balkans, and will not engage in any adventurous enterprises. At home the coup d’état does not appear to have occasioned any great amount of excitement, * * *
I have, etc.,