New-York tribune., 1919-08-11

execute in good faith the policy de-
cided upon by the conferences"
American delegates stated tonight
that the conference was still without
"A direct reply from the Rumanian
government.
An official communication received
here from Bucharest says Rumanian
troops entered Temesvar in Banat,
Southern Hungary, last Sunday The
communication says the reception Of
the Rumanians by the population of
the town was indescribablc.
Temesvar was formerly a royal free
city of Hungary, lying on the Bega
Canal, seventy-two miles northeast of
Belgrade. capital of Serbia. Banat is
one of the most fertile districts in
Europe, being famous for the quantity
and excellence of its wheat.
BUDAPEST, Aug. 10 (By The Asso-
ciated Press) 1T is impossible to say
whether the future government of Hun
gary is to be monarchical or republi-
can" said Archduke Joseph, the new
Governor of State to the correspondent
this evening. That question is to be
decided solely by the National Assembly
which is to be elected Immediately the
Rumanians leave the country.
at is impossible to attempt the hold
ing of elections during Rumanian oc-
cupation. The elections, when held,
will be conducted on the system of
universal franchise Every man and
woman over twenty-four years of age
will have tho rirht to vote
"Tho present situation in Hungary is
most critical The Rumanians have
stopped the operation of the railway,
telegraph and telephones and arc pre-
venting food from reaching Budapest.
The rev Hungarian government will
not negotiate with the Rumanians, but
will rely on the Entente"
Denies Plan for Monarchy
Stephen Friedrich, the new Premier.
in an interview to-day denied that
the change in government meant a
return to the monarchist system in
Hungary.
"All that has happened" said the
Premier. "is that we have tried to
restore and consolidate the situation
until the nation has taken a decision"
Negotiations with representatives of
the Szegedin government, the Premier
added, are proceeding in the friendliest
manner and the outstanding questions
will be settled peaceably. Dealing with
a statement made by Paul Gerami the
Socialist leader. Premier Friedrich de-
MED that anybody was being prose
cuted owing to their political opinion.
He declared that those persons guilty
of robbery or murders would be tried
by the proper courts.
'Szamuely's hangmen and the hor-
rible company of Lenine's boys have
been arrested, but not a hair of their
heads has been injured declared
Friedrich, who added: "They will have
to answer for their crimes in the
regular courts"
VIENNA. Aug. 10 (By The Associated
Press).-A demand by the Hungarian
government for the eXtradition of Bella
Kun and other Soviet officials who left
Hungary and obtained asylum in Aus
tria is anticipated here.
At the conclusion Of a conference of
political leaders Of the various groups
in Budapest. it was stated that all the
Bourgeois parties were willing to join
in a coalition ministry. The question
of rticipation by the Social Demo-
Gratis was not decided.
Paul Gerami, Socialist leader and
former Minister of Justice, made his
entry into the Cabinet dependent upon
the assent Of his party.
The executive committee of the sol
diers' council in Vienna has issued =
proclamation in which, after referring
to recent events in Hungary, warming
is given reactionaries not to attempt
to attack the German Austrian Re
public.
The proclamation declares that every
single member Of the proletariat is
ready to give his life for freedom, and
concludes as follows: "Soldiers and
Proletarans: Stand together, realize
the great danger and prepare for
battle"
Advices received here from Czecho-
Slovaki indicate that the Czechs are
greatly exercised over the events in
Hungary. The fear is being expressed
there that the advent OF Archduke
Joseph as Governor Of State is the
thln end Of a nonarchistic wedge
which may be driven into Central
Europe.