The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-17
~ EDWARD BIG.

Vienna, July 15.-Bolshevik Hun
gary, like a wounded lion at bay,
stands ready to battle the whole world
in defense of the soviet government.
Yet. a small allied army, especially
IL 1t includes American and British
troops. couldN crush the Red army
with ease.
After personally witnessing the
whole course OF the revolution in
Budapest 7 am able to state this with
authority.
Food Situation Critical.
The food situation thruout Hungary
Is critical Budapest is virtually starV-
ing. The country is torn by internal
dissensions Bella Kun is confronted
with the problem of raising an army
from people whose morale is at its
lowest ebb, and equipping 1t with
arms and munitions that are prac-
tically non-existent.
Should the expected allied offensive
fail to materialize. there is one factor
that could bring about the Bolshevik's
DOWNFALL concerted attack by the
diversified anti-soviet governments.
The Red army is prepared to fight
the Rumanians and Czechs and prob
ably could wage a successful warfare
against them, but 1t has not stomach
for battling its brothers in the White
army
At present, the White forces are
scattered ard without competent lead
ers or a definite objective. Entire di-
visions OF the Red forces, however,
have served formal notice that they
will refuse to fight the White army.
A number of workmen's battalions
were disarmed and returned to the
factories because of this defiance. An
allied offensive undoubtedly would re-
suit in by an Immediate crisis in the
soviet government. Nevertheless,
believe the order which has so far
been maintained by the Reds at Buda-
pest would continue. II the White
army were to attack 1t is certain the
streets would run red with blood, since
there are tens of thousands of bitter
anti Bolsheviks in the capital who
would welcome such a signal for a
counter revolt. These same persons
could be counted upon to resist an al
lied offensive because of racial pride.
Trades Unions Oppose Reds.
There is a strong political movement
against the soviet under way already.
fostered by the powerful trades unions.
At the same time the Red leaders are
growing more and more radical. There
in Budapest jails. The railway train
men and postal and telegraph en-
ployes plan n fusion which would
greatly strengthen their opposition to
the sOV1etS.
The bourgeoisie as a whole, have
been cowed by the Bolshevik. Every
man Of the wealthy class between Is
and As has been ordered modified
and pressed into service with the Red
army. Many of them are now en-
gagged in erecting powerful defenses
around Budapest, in preparation for a
last stand defense Of the capital
should this be necessary.
Red" Commander Resigns.
General Boehm, commander in
chief OF the Red army. has resigned
iii health" was the reason assigned
It is likely however. that the rea'
cause was the dissenSons in the coun-
try as well as the antagonism between
Boehm and the so-called terror
troops" who have run to extremes ir
Furnishing alleged violations Of
Bolsheviki laws and have embar.
raised the soviet government.
Boehm has been succeeded by Gen.
cral lander, former commander Of
the Fifth army corps. Boehm Is ex
pected to leave soon for Switzerland
Boehm also opposed the offensive