EX-EMPEROIR KARL

Hokitika Guardian, 25 October 1921, Page 3

EX-EMPEROIR KARL

AtrtffhAMAS and N.z. CABLE association VIENNA, October 22: .K.-ul haS arrived at bodciibuvg iii Burgenlnnd. He came by aeroplane. It is reported that lu- is proceeding to Budapest and escorted by Colonel Ostenburg’s troops, and that a new provisional Government, under Count Julius Andrnssv, has been formed in

Hungary. . A later message states: I' L ih Minister at Vienna informed the Chancellor of Emperor Karls annul at midnight. A conference of political leaders was thereupon called The troops at Oedenbnrg joined Karl immediately be arrived. They proclaimed him King. , The report that he is marching on Budapest is hot confirmed. telegraphic and telephone and ra.Kay communication with Vest II crhrv is interrupted; , , .fcerne: advices state tiiat Karl left his residence in Switzerland on October 20 for an unknown destination. He had given it out that he desired to spend an anniversary of lus marriage in a most tranquil wav. On tm previous day, four return tickets for Geneva were obtained at the Air riausport Company’s office in Duebendorf. On tlie afternoon of the 20th.. an aeroplane with a German pilot, departed, carrying five passengers. All , ' ve,e muffled, and it was impossible to see their faces. The Transport Company has since heard nothing of the machine ROME, October 22.

The Austrian ex-Em press Zita has accompanied Emperor Karl to \ tonna The Entente’s representatives at Budapest have jointly protested to the Hungarian Government against Karl s return. , rtri BERLIN? October 22. Advicop from Budapest state the Government has taken steps to excel Karl, oil the grounds that under a 1021 law, it is impossible for him . at present to assume Sovereign rights m Hungary; VIENNA. October 22. Einperor KarPs arrival has caused intense excitement in Prague. - LONDON, October 22.

information received by the Foreign Office states that Ostenburg’s battalion has been ordered to accompany Karl by train to Budapest. General Hegedns is accompanying Karl. He has asked the Intdr-Allied Commission to remain at Ostenhnrg to guarantee its security. A battalion of the Hungarian National Army has been recalled from the frontier to replace Ostenhnrg s troops. The transfer of Burgenlnnd to Austria is to he decided by the new lluuoarian administrations headed by Bavoski, assisted by Cratz (ex-h orcign Ministeri and Counts Andra,-y and Appenyi. Vienna reports state the London railway has been destroyed between Budapest and Ranh, thus preventing Karl s train from completing its journey.

KARL’S ADVICE TO SWITZERLAND. BERNE, October 22. The Swiss Federal Council has announced that Karl has notified the Swiss Counjeil, in writing that his H u'ngan'ian snpi>orters, influenced by the most urgent considerations, and appealing to Karl’s oath of allegiance have 1 >egged him to return, with the Queen without delay. The Council say they deplore Emperor Karl’s broach of Swiss hospitality and the breaking of a promise to abstain from all politics and to inform the Government of bis intentions The “Morning Post’s” Vienna correspondent states Karl decided on Saturday night to march on Budapest, and seize supreme power his force consisting of sixteen hundred men. Kit route, the garrison at Gvsser joined the Karlists.

KARIAS ADVANCE. LISBON, Oct 23. The “Exchange Telegraph” Vienna correspondent reports that the Hungarian Government troops repulsed Karl’s advance guard, consisting of three divsions at Budeur, ten miles from Budapest. The “Daily Press” Vienna correspondent says it is understood certain Entente powers including France, are unlikely to do more than protest against Karl’s return at present. The Hungarian Government states it has agreed to restore Karl and not offer any real opposition to his advance. VIENNA, Oct 23. <lt is rumoured that Karl lias already entered Budapest. Defections of Government troops in various places are reported including portion of the Budapest garrison.

KARL’S ADVENTURE. (Received This Dav at 12.25 p.m.) VIENNA, Oct. 23. A message from Budapest states fighting is still proceeding between Karlists and Government troops. The hitter hop£ to hold om until the arrival of reinforcements. Insurgents from Burgenland are staled to he marching against the Government. The latter entrusted ex-M,blister 'Ah' Stass with the task of inviting Karl to leave the country immediately. According to a Prague telegram, after a Cabinet Council it was semi-offu-iallv stated that the little Entente wore determined to secure a definite .settlement of the Hapsburg question and conimunieatd with the Allies to that effect.

HUNGARY'S DANGER. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, October 24. *• The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states Britain is determined that Karl shall never again reign in Hungary and mother return to Switzerland. If the little Entente finds war necessary, Britain and the Allied Powers will assist.

ITALIAN DENIAL. PARIS, Oct. 21. In reference to statements that Karl’s coup was inspired by Italy’s proMagyar policy, tin' Italian Embassv emphatically denies the existence of an agreement hetwen Hungary and Italy ndth a view to the restoration of Karl, or that Italy is a party to any agreement directed against other Powers.

ADVANCE ON BUDAPEST. (Received This Day at 9.40 a.m.) VIENNA, Oct, 24. A pilot engine preceding the Royal train reached Budapest this mbrnihg, but withdrew when ah attack wits made upon it. A battle liiir been ilroceeding since morning with Karl’s troops numbering four thousand sol. diers, besides volunteers. Karl and his wife are reported to lie in open country seventy-five miles from Budapest. The Government informed Karl that his presence was impossible. Karl replied demanding the resignation of the Cabinet. INVADING POLAND. VIENNA, Oct. 24. A message from Warsaw states the Bolsheviks have invaded Poland.

KARL’S FUTURE LOCATION WILL IT BE AUSTRALASIA UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. deceived This Day at 1.30 p.in.j LONDON, October 21. Will Australia or New Zealand accept the responsibility of 'receiving Karl as a prisoner ? Tt is learned from a diplomatic source that this question is agitating Allied circles. Of course, Karl must first be arrested, blit this is expected to be accomplished within three days. If the Hungarians fail to arrest him. the Little Entente will take coercive measures and invade Hungary, and do the job themselves. Hungary is not in a position to face such a combination, and must rapidly collapse and band over the leader, unless the latter carries out his avowed intention to Commit suicide in the event of failure. The question of domeile then arises. Switzerland is impossible for two reasons, firstly because the Swiss Government will not admit him again, and secondly because tile Allies will not allow it. Europe is too near for safety, as the oi-Monarch’s pledges are unreliable. Karl must therefore be soiit to the farthest possible country. It is declared by a prominent official, what better than Australia. If the latter will accept this duty, it will gain a tremendous*! advertisement ami at no danger to itself, it will confer a great bool) upon the world.