Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
The AUSTRo-HUNGARIAN CRISIS

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The parliamentary majority Of Hungary
has sent an address to the Storthing Of
Norway. expressing sympa-
Hungary tn thy, and declaring that Nor
ways action encourages Hun
Norway. gary,s flght for national
rights"
A crisis in the affairs OF Hungary-which
has lasted several months-is presage of
the long threatened storm which means
separation from Austria and autonomy and
Independence for Hungary. Hungary asks
that her language shall be used in the Hun
garian army in place of German, and that
the economical situation shall be separate
from Austria. Hungary insists; Austria re-
sists.
A cable from Vienna of the 18th instant
announced the appointment by the Emperor
Francis Joseph of Gen. Baron Fejervary as
Stephen Tisza. If as asserted Baron Fejer-
vary's appointment means the establish
ment of Austrian military rule in Hun
gary the spirit of Kossuth will arise from
MS unforgotten grave and Hungary may
yet be free.
Between America and Hungary, as be-
tween all liberty-loving peoples. there is an
indissoluhle bond of sympathy. bond
soldered by the name and memory of q
great Hungarian patriot. What heart in
deed does not thrill with admiration and
enthusiasm at the mention of the name of
Kossuth!
Americas first treaty with Austria Hun
gary was concluded August q, 1929, the
text of which begins: 1.-The United States
OF America and his majesty, the Emperor
OF Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia"
The diversity. completely of races and
languages In Austria-Hungary Is greater
than in any other country in Europe The
lmposs1bility of assimilating such conditions
is being manifested conclusively, and the
fact might serve as an object lesson for
younger nations which have inherited a
race problem in any form. The Austrian
monarchy is divided by the Leitha, the
Austrian or western side being known as
Cisleithia, and the Hungarian or eastern
side as Transleithia. Austria, originally in
habited by Celtic race, was conquered by
Rome in the beginning of the Christian
era, and in turn by Vandal, Goth, Longo-
bard and Avar; was possessed by the Hun
garians In 900 A. D.; Rudolph 1 of Haps-
burg, emperor of the Germans, founded the
monarchy in 1913; the defeat Of Louis II of
hungary at Mohacz by Sultan Solman the
Magnificent occurred in 1925; defeated in
turn by Charles Of Lorraine in 1929; in 1867
was established the confederacy of Austria
Hungary.
Hungary was the cradle of Asiatic in
cursions. Attila founded there his empire
and Inhabited the banks of
A"o VI the Tisza sos A. D. A SUBJ
Turmoil. sequent invasion Of the Mo-
gars or Magyars overran
Germany, Italy and France. The tide was
stemmed at Augsburg by Ohio the Great,
tianity.
Since 1882 a restless spirit of reform has
peen developing in Hungary. liberal party
sprang into existence under such leaders
as Macy. Deak, Beethy and Kossuth and
the elections of 1847 confirm the character
of the movement. 1t demanded abolition
OF the privilege Of the nobility, religious
liberty, right of reunion, freedom of the
0Oo fha -
Pennsylvania to Hungary and finally a
Hungarian parliament.
In lS4S Kossuth was named president of
the committee Of defense. In April the re-
forms demanded were granted, but the
storm of revolution was about to break
and war followed.
Hungary declared herself republic April
IA, 1S49 and elected Kossuth her defender.
Hungarian armies under ex-
onort-AaSeo perienced generals educated
Republic, in the military schools of
Austria were victorious until
Russia interviewed and compelled their sur
render August ID of the same year at
Temesvar. Kossuth, accompanied by his
generals, fed for refuge and protection to
Turkey. The sultan, supported by France,
England and the United States, refused to
surrender the Hungarians on the demand
of Austria. Abdul Medjids declaration on
that occasion is reported by Kossuth in his
book Memories of My Exile:
Abdul Medjid rose from his seat on the
divan, and raising his hands to heaven,
used these words solemnly:
allah is powerful. 1 trust in his pro-
lection But, if must perish, may l perish
with honor l will not bring upon my name
the disgrace of violating the rights of hos
pitality, by surrendering to the vengeance
Of their enemies the unfortunates who have
sought my protection. 1t is my determine
ton that having sought it they shall also
obtain it. Come what may l will not sur
render them This is my determination, and
thus it shall be. Consider the means OF
defense"
It is not often that good is ascribed to
the Turk but shall 1t not be said that
Abdul Medjid's act was noble magnani-
nous and good in the sight of heaven?
Kossuth's reflections on the situation then,
may be cited with interest now. He said:
THE Hungarian question has historical.
legal, geogra phical, national. political and
arithmetical basis; it is closely connected
with the interests of European freedom
and the equilibrium of power Such aues-
lions appeal to the logic of universal his
tory The cry may be silenced for time.
but cannot be effaced from the record OF