The evening world., 1918-11-25
.EX-KA|SER KARL
FEARS SBOLSHEV|SM;
CRIES FOR FOOD
America Should Not Lose a
Day in Aiding Stricken
Austria, He Declares.

VIENNA. Sunday. Nov. "a Nsso-
cioted Press).--Deciaring that there
is pressing need In Austria for as
distance from America and the Allies.
former Emperor Charles OF Austria
Hungary insisted to-day that the
danger OF Bolshevism is great in his
country. It was In conversation with
correspondent Of the Associated
Press that the former sovereiRn told
or the peril which is impending.
The former Emperor. his wife and
five children. Otto. Robert, Felix,
Carl and Adelheid. are at Eckertsau
Castle. With them are n few faith
full men and women. including Count
Alexander Bsterhazy. former Chief OF
Court to the Emperor. and naval
Capt. Seedank.
Tho correspondent was met by
Capt. Seedank and conducted through
a lofty hail 10 the second story OK
tho castle. where he was received
W Nho tVihhtI E<ahptiOa' ShoiiSS
wore a Generals uniform and was
apparently vigorous. but lines about
his blue eyes gave hints OF the stress
OF recent days.
II authorize the Associated Press
TO say that not a single uay should
be lost by America and the Allies a.
helping the people here. so grave Is
the situation" said the former ruler.
During the war one OF my rrc-
occupations was the task OF obtaining
food for the soldiers and people. put
now. notwithstanding all my efforts.
II 10 most distressing to find there is
none left for them II America and
the Allies do not recognize this fact,
suffering here will be very great
within a few weeks. Indeed. It is al
ready 30 and every day we DO not
use in the endeavor to get food is a
day lost.
I'VE have done our best and more
cannot be done. II food and coal Is
not brought we shall have disorder in
Vienna. Possibly that disorder from
Russia. which We call Bolshevisnn,
will come. The people here are fine.
kind and patient. but when any one is
without food he Is apt TO do many un-
usual and violent things. Looking
back. We may recall that Bolshevis,n
started In Russia because of the lack
OF food. think II In the interest of
the Allies TO aid US. as Bolshevisrn.
when started. may spread and become
danger 10 the Allies. too.
"Our coal and food situation Ia
worse because Of transportation con-
ditions. The railroads became badly
disorganiEed. I am glad 10 see an
American who represents a country
which 10 working for peace. have
worked for peace always.
Regarding the future--I cannot
speak OF the past-I can only repeat
that I feel did my duty. However.
I do hope that peace win bring good
fortune. happier days and a better
understanding among all peoples"
During the interview the former
monarch did not show bitterness to-
ward the Allies or America because
OF their military victory. though II
may be inferred that he Is heart-sore
over the loss OF his army and also
over his failure TO preserve his en-
pire intact. lie feels that the break
ing I'D OF the empire into small groups
OF nations is bound to bring economic
and political disaster to all, and that
some sort OF a central government Ii
necessary for their own common In
terests.
When the former Empress Zita re-
ceived the correspondent he was
shown the children, especially Otto
the eldest, who passed his sixth birth
day only last week, and given an In
innate view OF the life OF the former
Imperial family in greatly changes
circumstances.
In view of the food conditions th'
correspondent was permitted TO pre-
sent to the children two-pound boz
OF American chocolates. Speaking In
English the former Empress thanked
him effusively for II. saying:
: For two years We have not hat
. real chocolate. II IL also most din
cult to obtain milk for the childrei
/ without which, not only mine, but al
children will be stunted in growt
, and perhaps may become III.
.. II was pointed out to the correspon
dent by ofiicers at the Castle that tn
former Emperors whole heart an
A mind has been centered on the wor
4 OF obtaining the welfare OF the peopl,
The only pleasure he has taken durin
r the war has been 10 hunt for teN
I hours each week. He worked eigh
teen hours a day for long periods n
= 10 said TO be much hurt by Storis
which were circulated In Allied coun
= tries about his private life, especial
drunkenness. As a matter Of Fact h
y drinks but 6no glass OF wine or be-.
At lunch and never drinks liquors q
4 dinner.
II Charles inquired II President Wi
n son was well. lie expressed no sal
n prise when told that the PteJid ant
hair has grown whittier since N
u United States entered the war, seer
is Ing himself TO feel the underminin
u strain OF the great conflict.
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