New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-29
81 AM SPARED NOTHING,
CRIES AGED EMPEROR

velopments of recent years in the Aus
tran army and navy.
Ever since the publication of as I'M
pcrial rescript, on October Z, .l9Oo,
nroclaiming the annexation of Bosnia
herzegovina to Austria, strong oIHposl-
ton to Austrian rule has been dis
plaved by the Serb and Moslers in
habitants of those provinces. Bosnia
ard Herzegovina were formerly inGlud-
ed in European Turkey, but the Ars'tro-
Hungarian occupation was authorized
in 1873 by the Treaty of Berlin. The
treaty, however, had contemplate the
evacuation of the occupied provinces
after the restoration of order
In 1903 there was a reform nsove-
nent in Turkey, which might NEAR the
revival of Ottoman power, and Russia,
after her war with Japan, shPwed
weakness. Events in the Near East
seemed propitious, and, with small
formality, the Austrian govern b1ent
proceeded to add the two provinces to
It's territory. In this act Archduke
Francis Ferdinand is said to have
played an important part.
Servia was so wrought up by Aus
tria's action that she threatened war,
but after several months of negD tia
tons among the powers Servia capitu-
lated and accepted the situation.
Many vague rumors are in circula-
ton regarding Servian completely in
the assassination, but it is difficrat at
present to estimate their accuracy. The
two chief criminals are intense SerS1ian
Chauvinists, but no satisfactory evil
dence is yet forthcoming regarding
their accomplices or the originatorH of
what is declared to have been wide
spread and completely organized con-
spiracy. 1t is known positively that
ever since the archduke's journey to
Bosnia was first announced the author
tiles have been receiving warnings
from various qusrters that it was
strongly inadvisable for him TO visit
Bosnia at the present time.
1t is said that even the Servian Min
I ister at Vienna made private repre-
sensations to this effect, as there were
many indications Of a recrudescence Of
ran-Servian agitation in that terrific ~.
But ell the warnings were in vain.
The archduke was fully informed re
garding them, but insisted upon carry
ing out his project, although, it is
said, he would have preferred TO nave
his wife remain at home.
The events Of the Balkan war, when
Austria Hungary stood in the way Of
Servia's ardent desire to secure an
Adriatic port and openly sided with
Bulgaria against her former allies, an
tagoniZed the Seryian people. They
were disinclined, however, TO believe
that the Emperor. at his advanced age,
was initiating any energetic anti
Servian policy, and attributed II mRan-
ly to the archduke. The latter vas
known TO be ambitious and energetic
and constantly striving to increase the
military efficiency of the empire, with
the object of making the dual mon-
arehy still greater force in European
politics. The arehduke also was be-
lieved TO be a foe to the pan-Serv.an
movement, and IL is thought probable
that some such motives as these may
have inspired the plot which has cul-
minated so tragically.
When the news was communicated
70 the Emperor ne wanted to return
70 Vienna Immediately, but in comph-
ance with the urgent advice OF has
physician he consented to remain at
Ischl over night. In spite Of the shock
his majesty worked until evening. HIS
health is not all that could be desired,
but he has borne up oravely under mis-
new affection.
The children OF Archduke Frances
Ferdinand are expected here to-mor~
row. II is stated that the interment Of
the Duchess will be at the Archduke's
seat at Arlstetten, Lower Austria, as
being morganatic she cannot be buried
in the Hapsburg vaults.