Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-25
DISORDERS GROW
AS PEOPLE STARVE
Coal and Food Situation Declared 10
Be Critical and Unless Relief Is Had
Soon Crazed Populaoe Will Go to
Eurthest Estrem es-Centrai Govern.
mont Necessary 70 Preserve Common
Interests.
rIBy the Associated Press.l

pressing need in Austria for assistance
from America and the allies, former
Emperor Charles Of Austria insist
today that the danger from bolshey
Ism is very great in his country ~
1t was in conversation with -y
spondent of the Associated Press<gt
the former sovereign told OF the peril
which is impending
The former emperor and his family
are at Eckertsau castle. With them are
few, faithful men and women. includ-
ins Count Alexander Esterhazy. form
er chief of court 10 :hs emperor and
Naval Captain Sesdank.
An interview with the former en-
peror was granted after the request
had been transmitted thru the presl-
dent OF the council Of the German
Austrian republic.
The castle is in a vast plain devoted
to farming. Men and women were
busy in the fenceIess fields digging
their beet roots when the corrcspon-
dent passed oy.
Few Soldiers Guard Castle.
Eckertsau castle is constructed OF
stone and is surrounded by trees. It
is guarded by a few soldiers The
building dates from the Twelfth CEN
tury but its large rooms were remod-
eled a century age and later hand
somely furnished SO the castle now
appears more luxurious country
place.
AS the correspondent entered the
gates he was met by Captain Seedank
and escorted thru a lofty hall to the
second. story Of the castle where he
was received by the former emperor.
Charles wore a generals uniform
and was apparently vigorous but lines
about his blue eyes laid stress on the
anxiety he has passed thru in recent
days.
The former emperor spoke first in
English and 'hen lapsed into French.
Austrian Situation Grave.
L authorize the Associated Press to
say that not a single day should be
lost by America and the allies in help
ing the people here, so grave is the
situation" he said.
was obtaining food for the soldiers and
people but now, despite my efforts. II
Is more distressing to find there Is
none left for them.
IT America and the allies do not
recognize this fact. suffering here will
be very great within few weeks. In
deed it Is already so and every day
we do not use in endeavor to get food
is a day lost.
Hunger Leads to Bolshevikism.
We have done our best and more can
not he done II food and coal are not
brought we shall has disorder in Vi
emma. Possibly that disorder from
Russia which we call bolshevikism will
come. The people here are kind and
patient but when any one is without
food he Is apt to do violent things
Looking back we may recall boil
shevikism started in Russia because
of the lack Of food think it in the
shcviksm. when started, may spread
and become a danger 10 the allies too.
Our coal and food situation is
worse because of transportation con :
ditions. The railroads became baHly
disorganized lately. I am very glad to
see an American. n man from n coun =
try that Is working for peace. have
worked for peace always.
II can only repeat that feel it my
duty. However, ! do hope that peace
will bring good fortune. happier days
and a better understanding among all
people"
Central Government Necessary.
During the interview the former
monarch did not show bitterness over
the allied yistory tho II may be inferred
that his heart Is sore over the loss OF
his army and his failure to preserve
his empire intact He feels that the
breaking up cf the empire is bound to
to all and that some sort Of central
government Is necessary for their com
mon interest.
Peoples Welfare Chief Concern.
1t was pointed out to the correspond
ent by officers at the castle that
Charles whole mind has been on the
work of securing the welfare Of his
people. The only pleasure he has t,lken
furing the war has been to hunt n few
hours week. He worked eighteen
hours day for long periods
\ He is said to be much hurt by stories
Of his private life. especially drunken
ness. AS a matter of fact he drinks
but one glass Of wine or beer at lunch
and never drinks liquors at dinner.
Charles inquired II President Wilson
was well. He expressed no surprise
when told the presidents hair had
grown winter, seeming himself to fee
the undermining strain Of the great
conflict.
Misery General in Austria.