New-York tribune., 1918-11-26
Karl Begs for
Allies to Halt
Bolshevism
Ex-Emperor of Austria, in
. Interview, Says Land
Must Have Food

VIENNA. Nov. "a by The Associated
Press) declaring that there is press
ing need in Austria for ass stance from
America and the Allies, former En-
peror Charles of Austria Hungary in
sisted to-day that the danger of Boil
shevism is very great in his country.
It was in conversation with a CORE
sponaent OF The Associated Press that
the former sovereign told of the peril
winch is impending.
The former Emperor, his wife ana
five cnl.uren, Otto, Robert, Felix, Carl
and Auelheld, are at EcksrJsau caste.
W lth lem are few faithful follow
ers, lncluoing count Aiexanuer Ester
nazy, former Chief OF courv TO the En-
peror, and "a p.aln Seedank. An inter-
view with the form er Emperor was
granted after the request had been
transm .tted through .he pre- 5ldent OF
the council of the German Austrian Re =
puDllc.
The correspondent was then permit
ted 70 motor some twenty-five miles to
lne castle, when is locaIed in the
centre of vast plain devoted to farm
ing.
Castle Is Guarded
Eckertsau Castle is constructed of
stone and is surrounded oy trees. 1t
is guarded by a few seldiars, although
there are scarcely any cal-ers. nc
pui ding dates from the twelfth century,
but its large roolns were remodelied a
century ago and later Handsomely fur
nished. so that the castle now appears
to be merely a luxurious country place.
t, l.,.1 r +l,r,
gates he was met by Captain Seedank
and conducted through lofty rall to
the second story of the caste. where
he was received by the former EN-
peror. Charles were a generals uni
form and was apparently vigorous, but
lines about his blue eyes gave hints
Of the svress Of recent days. He ap-
pared to feel keenly the great tragedy
that has come through the collapse OF
his empire, but he cordially greeted
the correspond ent shaking hands with
a strong, friendly grip.
Gives Children Candy
When 1ormer Empress Zlta OF Austria
Hungary received the spondenl he
was shown the Children specially Otto
the eldest, who passed his sixth birth
lay only last week, and given an in
innate view Of the life of the former
lmperia. family in greatly clanged cir
!
cumstances.
In view of the food conditions which
apply everywhere, the correspondent
had permission to present the children
with a pound box of American
c:hoco4a 4ates. Speaking in English, the
former Empress thanked him effusively
tor 1t, saying:
chocolate. 1t is also most difficult to
obtain milk for the children, without
when not only mine but all chi dren
Will be stunted IN growth and perhaps
may fail ILL.,"
Otto, a golden haired, blue eyed.
grave-mannered boy, shook hands with
the correspondent, saying in Eng .ish:
how do you do? Thank you"
The former Empress said that Otto
had just learned the English words,
adding:
He speaks only German and Hun
garian, out he is intensely interested
! to know all about America, where it
IS and what kind of people live there
He also is anxious to talk to YOU, as
we see so few new faces"
Motioning the correspondent to a
char by centre table and taking
another himself, the former Emperor
spoke first in English and then lapsed
into French.
"I authorze' The Associated Press
to say that not single day should be
lost by America and the Allies in help
ing the people here, so grave is the
situation" he said. During the war
one OF my preoccupations was the task
OF obtaining food for the soldiers and
PEOPLE, but now, notwithstanding all
my efforts, it is most distressing to
hnd there is none left for them. If
America and the Allies do not recog-
nizc this fact, suffering here will be
very great within few weeks. Indeed,
1T Is already so, and every day we do
not use in the endeavor to get food is a
day ost.
1--WE have done our best. and more
cannot be done. Ii food and coal are
rot brought we shall have disorder in
Vienna. Possibly that disorder from
Russia which we call Bolshevism will
come. The people here are fine. kind
and patient, but when any one is with
cut food he is apt to do many unusual
and violent things. Looking back, we
may recall that Bolshevism started in
Russia because of TIE lack of food. I I
think it in the interest of the A les
to aid us, as Bolshcvism, when started.
may spread and become a danger to
"Our coal and food famine is worse
because of transportation conditions.
Vhe railroads became badly dsorgan-
lzed lately | am very glad to see an
American, who represents country
which IS working for peace. l have
worked for peace always.
Regarding the future = cannot
speak of the past-1 can only repeat
that feel | did my duty. However,
do hope that peace will bring good fort
une, happier days and better under
standing among all peoples"
During the interview the forme,
monarch did not show bitterness tow
ard the Allies or America because o.
their military victory. though it NAV bf
inferred that he is heartsore ever tn,
loss of his army, and also over hi
failure to preserve his empire intact