THE SLAV REVOLT IN AUSTRIA

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 201, 14 May 1918, Page 5

THE SLAV REVOLT IN AUSTRIA

DUAL MONARCHY., IMPERILLED POLITICAL DEADLOCK FORECASTED London, Hoy ',?.. The situation in both Austria and Hungary is perilous. German papers predict tho resignation, of the Austrian Premier, Dr. Seidlor, who is faced I)}' almost insupiTublo difficulties in c-oimoc-lion with the Southern Slar ngitatton mid other racial problems. Von Zoijler, a Klav Minister, has resigned owing to the threatened renewal of njjffrpssivo measures against the Slavs. As regards Hungary, tho announcement is made that Count Wekerle, whilo apparoutly granting universal suffrage, insists that every voter must be n master of the Hungarian language. This effectively tars tho mas?os of tho Slavs.— lleuter. GOVERNMENT WITHOUT PARLIAMENT. London, May 12. Tho "Manchester Guardian" saya the closing of tho Austrian Parliament creates a grave situation in Austria. It is believed that Germany dictated this j renewal of the policy of governing witn-1 out Parliament. The working qlassas and all the oppressed i.atioualities in Austria j oppose U.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aran. \ EMPEUOR TO MEET THE KAISER. Copenhagen, May 12. j The Kaiser will meet the Emperor Charles at Austrian Headquarters to-day. -Aus.-N.JS. Cable Assn. j 17,600 PRISONERS OFKER TO HGHT VQIt ITAIA". noms, May 12. Prisoners in Italy, to the, nuinW of 17,600, hn.ve asked for permission to form a legion to tight againsb tho Ans-trians.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.