The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-04-07
Former Emperor Charles Makes
an Attempt to Regain the
Throne of Hungary
little ENTENTE" SAYS NO
Communist Revolt in Germany Not
Yet Subdued-Defeat Of Greeks
by KemaIsts Reported-Pres-
ident Harding Moves for
Solution of Railway
Problem.
Rx EDWARD w. PlcKARD.

"Tired of exile and deprivation"
Charles. former emperor or Austrla-
Hungary. made a dramatic attempt
last week to regain the throne OF
Hungary. Influenced by reports that
the Hungarians were eager for MS re-
turn, he slipped across the Dorder
from Switzerland, disguised as ~
rolean tourist and accompanied by
four friends, and for day was con-
cealed by Bishop Mikes at Steinamah-
ger. There Premier Teleky was sum-
moned and tried in vain to persuade
the former monarch that his hopes
were not to be realized. Charles per-
sisted in his adventure, so Teleky ac-
COMMANDED him TO Budapest, where Al
miral Horthy, the regent. had an IN
teryiew with him. Charles decorated
| the admiral and tried to cajole him
into turning over the government TO
him. but Horthy declared he would
offer armed resistance to any attempt
TO overturn the present regime, anu
with tears in his eyes, the ex-ruler LETT
the palace, saying: Farewell for-
ever"
Returning to Steinamanger, Charles
was placed under strict military super
vision and Bishop Mikes was arrest
ed. charged with being the head of the
movement to restore Charles TO the
throne. The Spanish minister at wen
ma stated that Charles was under
Snanish protection and asked the gov
eminent for a pass TO enable the ex-
ruler 10 cross Austrian territory.
Three days later 1t was reported In
Paris and Vienna that Charles hau
proclaimed military dictatorship al
Steinamanger with himself as It's
chief and that General Lehar was
ready to support him with lo'ooo
troops.
This development brought about
prompt action by the little entente
Czecho-Slovakia. Jugo-Slavia and Rou
mania. whose troops were placed II
strategic positions on the Hungarian
frontiers. President Masaryk sent ar
ultim? 'um to the Hungarian govern
ment saying that the restoration o.
tho Enbsburgs would be regarded as
casus lelli by Czecho-Slovakia.
The Hungarian charge d'affaires II
Vienna notified the Austrian govern
ment that Charles would return U
Switzerland. At this writing It ap
nears that the attempted coup Is duo
Early In the week II looked
though the government forces In Ger
many had succeeded in quelling TN
great communist revolt, which wa
conferred In Prussian SaXony. IN
rereen" troops. armed with machin
guns. captured the big Leuna nitro
con piant In Halle, together wit
many prisoners and vast stores
: arms and ammunition, and In othe
: nlaces they scored important SUI
D cesses. Then the revolt famed OF
4 ofresh not only In Saxony, but ais
+ in parts OF the regions occupied by "
3 allied troops The American and be
Q p,on occupational forces were esp
n cIaIlv involved but both quick
$ gained control OF the situation.
westphalia and in Weissenfels, ga
8 onv. there was severe fighting and u
o communists suffered consideraD
. losses. The attempt of the Reds
Z bring on a general strike apparent
q was n failure, however.
Ie The entire situation In Germany
p. rather clouded and reports emanati,
b from German sources are not reiiao
ss There is little doubt that Berlin .
at been exaggeratIng the danger Of &c
Dr. eral revolt and the seriousness OF
"bo,tles" with the Reds In order