BID FOR THRONE.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 October 1921, Page 5

BID FOR THRONE.

HUNGARY’S EX-KING. ADVANCE ON CAPITAL. DANGER OF WAR. By T«l«cn*b. —Prea Assn—CosyrlchL Received Oct. 24, 7.10 pan. Vienna, Oct. 23. it is rumored that Karl has already entered Budapest. Defections of Government troops at various places are reported, ineluding a portion of the Budapest garrison. Received Oct. 24, 9.16 pan. Vienna, Oct. 24. A pilot engine preceding the Royal train reached Budapest this morning, but withdrew when an attack was made upon it. A battle has been proceeding since morning with Kari’s troops, numbering four thousand soldiers, besides volunteers. Karl and his wife are reported tc be in the open country seventy-five miles from Budapest. The Government informed Karl that his presence is impossible, and Kali replied demanding the resignation of Cabinet. Received Oct. 24, 7.10 pan. London. Oct. 23. A Vienna correspondent reports that Hungarian Government troops repulsed Kart’s advance guard, consisting of three divisions, at Budener, ten miles from Budapest. The Daily Express’ Vienna correspondent says it is understood that certain Entente Powers, including France, are unlikely to do more than protest against Karl’s return at present. The Hungarian Government, he states, has agreed to restore Karl and not offer fsuy real opposition to his advance. fighting continues. OPPOSITION TO EX-KING. ATTITUDE OF BRITAIN. Received Oct. 25. L 35 aan. Vienna, Oct. 23. A message from Budapest states fighting is still proceeding between Karhsts and Government troops. The latter hope to bold out until the arrival of reinforcements. Insurgents from Burgenland are stated to be matting against the Government. The latter has entrusted ex-Minister Abbe Stass with the task of inviting Karl to leave the country immediately. According to a Prague telegram after a Cabinet council it was semi-officially stated that the Little Entente is determined to secure a definite settlement of the Hapsburg question and has communicated with the* Allies to that eff-c*. Received Oct. 24. 11-30 p.m. London, Oct. 24. The diplomatic correspondent of the Dairy Chronicle states that Britain is determined that Karl shall never .gam reign in Hungary, and neither shall he return to Switzerland. If the Little Entente finds war necessary Britain and the AHied Powers will assist. MARCH ON CAPITAL. Received October 24, 5 A p.m. London, Oct. 23. The Morning Post’s Vienna correspondent states that Karl decided on Saturday night to march on Budapest and 'seize supreme power. A force consisting af 1600 men. en route to the garrison ax Gyoer, joined the Karlists. —Aus.-NX. Cable As-ra. MARTIAL LAW DECLARED. KARL MUST GO. Budapest, Oct. 23. Martial law has been declared in the pity. It is semi-officially stated that under martial law Karl cannot in any way exercise the right of sovereign and must leave the country forthwith. The Government has taken the necessary measures to ensure his departure. KARL'S EXPULSION ORDERED. CLASH WITH GOVERNMENT TROOPS. London, Oct. 23. The Hungarian Legation states that the Ministers of the great Powers have presented a Note to the Hungarian Government asking it to remove Karl from Hungary without bloodshed, emphasising that this is necessary in order to safeguard the peace of Europe. TV- Government ha* replied that it is taking every step to induce Karl to leave. It stated that the Government lad sufficient force io prevent Karl’s entry into Budapest. It is supposed that Karl has a few thousand troops. A Budapest telegram reports that the Karl is te have arrived at a point four miles from the capital, where they had < riash with the Government troop*, whom Admiral Horthy » personally leading. Fighting is in progress. - NEW NATIONS MOBILISING. Paris, Oct. 23. War overshadows Southern and Central Europe as the result of Karl’s nove. Already Czecho-Slovakia is reported. to be mobilising, while Roumania ind Jugoslavia are also taking action and advices from Rome state that the Italian War Office has issued secret or!ers to reinforce the north-eastern fronaer. KARL’S NEW MINISTRY. Vienna, Oct. 23. Karl has nominated Herr Rakovpcy as Premier and Dr. Gratz Foreign Minister) iB his new Government. GOVERNMENT TAKING ACTION. Paris, Oct. 23. It is reported from Berlin that the Hnnosrian Regent, Admiral Horthy, has M from Budapest to Belgrade. In view M KarPe action the Goverameat has delated to take urgent moeww.