Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-14
HUNGAR|ANS'
CHANCE FOR
REPUBLIC
Hussars Lieutenant Certain Con-
fict, After Long Preparations,
Will Be Momentous Fight.

War between Russia and Austria
Hungary is not only possible, but very
probable, according to Baron Andor
Won Coboly. of Hungary who is il
Atlanta at the Georgian Terrace
Should Russia declare war. it will be
on Austria, and Hungary will remain
independent, being solely on the de-
fensive, said the Baron.
Hungary has long been trying TO
sever its connections with Austria
and the Baron, who is a lieutenant Of
the Austrian Hussars thinks in the
event of Austria going to war with
Russia that an opportunity viii be
given his countrymen to break away
from the rule of the Austrians and
set up a republic OF their own.
Emperor Franz Joseph, he says, is
gradually. losing his power and his
advanced age prevents him from talk
ing an active part in the matters Of
state. Baron Won Coboly has been
quoted in several interviews as pre-
dieting civil war in Austria Hun
gary following the death OF Emperor
Franz Joseph.
Relations at Breaking Point.
Diplomatic relations between Rus
STA and Austria Hungary have been
at the breaking point for some time,
said the Baron, and war between the
two countries has been impending.
Both nations have increased the mill
tarv forces in preparation for the re-
garded inevitable conflict. The Aus
trian military budget for the build
ing Of fortresses, battleships. estab-
fishing an aviation corps and ehlarg-
ing the army, has been raised from
S25. 900, 900 in 1907 to over $4,000. 900
in 1919, while the Russian budget for
military increase is now over S70.-
900, 900 yearly. compared with $685.
100000 in 1907.
Baron Won Coboly would not tell
what he thinks is behind the trouble
but from his attitude it was apparent
that he is we'll acquainted with the
source of the difficulties He would
neither say whether or not he would
return to his native country should
war break out.
Might Involve Allies.
Because OF the triple alliance be-
tween Austria Hungary. Germany
and Italy, 1t is possible that both
countries would become entangled. al
though l believe that Italy would re-
main neutral to large extent be-
cause of the recent Balkan war. in
which that country became embroiled
Germany would possibly side with
Russia, but ] think it would attempt
to keep out Of the trouble as much as
possible" said the Baron.
"On the other hand, there is the
triple entente between Russia, Eng
land and France. Undoubtedly should
Germany take any part in the war,
France would side with Russia. be-
cause OF the troubles between France
and Germany, which have been be-
coming more acute since 1873. France
probably would lend its diplomatic
influence to Russia. although II is my
opinion that the French would re-
main out Of the controversy as much
as possible.
England, I am almost positive,
would take no stand and remain en-
tirely neutral. Difficulties in India
are now giving the English Govern
ment all the excitement II desires.
Should war develop, it will be the
most famous in history as both
countries are prepared Ii will be u
war that viii last for many years and
both countries will suffer large losses.
Although I would be glad to see
Hungary given this chance to get
away from Austria, hate to imagine
var between Two such powers as
Russia and Austria"