New-York tribune., 1905-02-13
KOSSUTH MEETS KAISER.
Strong Hopes of Agreement Be
t1Ceen Hungary and 4ustr1d.

Vienna, Feb. 12-Francis Kossuth. the leader OF
the Independence party in the Hungarian faihA
ment. was received this morning by the Emperor
and discussed with his majesty the poltlcal sltua-
tion and Cabinet crisis In Hungary arising rom
the coalition of the various minor parties In Hun
gary with the Independence party and the sweep
ing victory at the polls in Hungary on january ~
which has resulted in the united opposition parues
being placed in control of the lower mousse OF tne
Hungarian Parliament.
Herr Kossuth has declared that 1t Is impossiole
now TO govern Hungary without the heip OF TINS
united party or against its wishes herr hossu'h
was with his majesty nearly an hour' ana "as
treated with great distinction. He expressed ruhy
his views and his party's. The Emperor listened
attentively but did not make any reply anecuhs
the situation If Kossuth stands fast for MS
party's programme, his position Is strong one
and it is believed that he will do So The solution
of the present situation may be delayed out II
is hoped that the Emperors approaching Visit 10
Budapest where he will confer with other riun nun,
garian leaders. will do much to relieve tne 'eis
Herr Kossuth said that he came 10 vienna III '-0
hope OF convincing the Emperor tnat no parry 90
listed in Hungary desiring to separate tne il'siess
of Hungary from those of the House or hapsouIs,
that the Independence party was most loyal anu
that Hungary would become the strongest p'Op
OF the dynasty if it were permitted 10 nave @ itee
and untrammelled development. He sald iurIher
that when the independence party's programme
was realized all differences between Austria anu
Hungary would disappear. The development anu
strengthening OF Hungary as nation "Vuiu' 10
said increase the security OF the Kings throne
and In future the fate OF Hungary and the house
of Hapsburg would be closely interviewer through
mutual understandings.
Herr Kossuth's interview with the Emperor Ia
regarded in Austria and Hungary as an historical
event. because it is believed it will lead to closer
relations between the house OF HapsouTs ana
those Hungarians who have been opposed 10 the
existing double form OF government. The prospects
of the successful development Of the Independence
party's programme now brighter than they
have been for thirty years. and 1t Is hoped that
the near future may the establishment OF a
system of international life between Austria and
Hungary which ultimately will lead TO relations
similar to those existing between Norway and
Sweden.
In substance. the Independence party's programme
is the complete Independence of Hungary from
Austria nation. but the party desires Hun
head OF the house OF HapSburg and mutual pro
tective unity between the two nations. Herr Kos
suth says that this policy Is in sense anti
dynastic. and refers to the fact that tt first
enuneiated by Emperor Charles, in II23.
When Herr kossuth drove this morning to the
imperial palace the streets through which he passed
were crowded with people desirous to former
revoutionist enter the Fiennese HofbuFg. the resi-
dence of the same Emperor who condemned Louis
kossuth the father OF Francis. to death. Louis
Kossuth being subsequently hanged in efhgy by
Austrian authority. This reception few weeks
ago would have been considered impossible.