Mr. Jackson to Mr. Hay.
Athens, June 14, 1904.
Sir: * * * I have the honor to report that the anointing of King Peter of Servia has been postponed, and that it is now semiofficially stated that a ceremony (whether of anointing, coronation, or both) will take place on August 29, 30, and 31. It is possible, however, that the date may again be changed. It is expected that special representatives will be sent from Russia, Italy, and Montenegro, and that possibly Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria may be present. Other countries, it is said, will be represented by their ministers at Belgrade, and if that should prove to be the case, and no contrary instructions are received from you, I shall arrange to go to Belgrade from Roumania, taking Mr. Wilson with me, and to be present with my colleagues. I have been informed, informally, that a letter will eventually be sent giving notice of the proposed coronation, but not having the character of an invitation.
New German and Italian ministers have been appointed at Belgrade, and the other members of the diplomatic corps are living in that city and carrying on official business in the usual manner. * * *
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