"AN EARLY PEACE"

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2940, 28 November 1916, Page 5

"AN EARLY PEACE"

LATE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S DESIRE

NEW RULER'S IDEAL

Australian-New Zealand, Cable Association, New York, November 25. Jlarl von Weigand, cabling from Vienna to the 'lYew York World," says that the late Emperor Francis Joseph often expressed a hope that he would live to see peace declared. Emperor Charles considers the fulfilment or the Emperor's desire for an early peace his first and highest task. Many regard the new ruler as a favourable factor towards peace. The Austrian Press features the reports of peace efforts abroad. Officials consider that only President Wilson can intervene with any hope of success. A NEW DEPARTURE BY THE NEW EMPEROR. Berne, November 26. Following the advice of the Premier (Count lvoerber), Emperor Charles will summon the Austrian Parliament to meet in January, reversing Francis Joseph's policy of persistently refusing to convene it. Vienna telegrams state that Emperor Charles assumes supremo command of the army. Zurich, November 26. Archduke Frederick, the Austro-Hun-garian Commander-in-Chief, has resigned, and it is believed that the Emperor will assume command. TEE WEALTHIEST MAN IN EUROPE FRANCIS JOSEPH'S WILL. London, ijoveniber 26. The late Emperor was considered the wealthiest man in Europe. The public aro awaiting with interest the terms of his will, and whether there are any legacies to Court favourites. Amsterdam, November 26. Emperor Francis Joseph, in his will thanks the nation for its faithful love in times of happiness and hardship, and also the navy and( the army. He declares ha is proud of their victories, whilst their undeserved misfortunes caused him bitter pau,. The will was written in 1914, al'te, 1 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand's death. Tho Emperor bequeaths the bus£ of his enormous fortune to members of the family, principaly his daughters Valerie and Gisella. , T - • Besides the Kaiser and the Kaiserine, all the German Sovereigns, the King of Bulgaria, the Dowager Queen of Spain, and one of King Alfonso s children are expected to attend the funeral. LATE EMPEROR'S FUNERAL. Zurich, November 26. The late Emperor Francis Joseph's funeral will take place on Thursday. NEW AUSTRIAN FRONTIERS A CORONATION ITEM. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. (Rec. November 28, 0.10 a.m.) London, November 27. It is understood that in, connection with the coronation of the Emperor Carl it is proposed to create new State frontiers in Russian Poland, adding portions of Serbia and possibly Montenegro to Dalmatia and Bosnia, _ thus allegedly legalising the conscription of the Serbians and Montenegrins.