New-York tribune., 1921-03-31
Ex-Emperor Prisoner in
Castle Room, Guarded
by Troops ;Forces Post
ed to Prevent Rebellion
Leaders Selected
In Coup Desert
Demanded Throne of
Horthy, Who Refused
1t; Refuge in Spain

BUDAPEST, March 80 (By The AS
sociated Press).-Count Stefan Beth
len, fully empowered to act for the
safety of the state as the plenipo-
tentiary of Regent Horthy, has been
sent to Steinamanger, the Western
Hungarian town near the Austrian bor-
der where former Emperor Charles has
taken refuge after his vain attempt to
regain the throne. Count Bethlen,
who at one time was adviser to the
former Premier, Archduke joseph. has
strong force of troops at his dis
posal to suppress any civil war move
ment, should any be attempted. Pre-
mier Teleky and Count julius An
drassy, former Foreign Minister and
friend of the former ruler, accom-
panied Count Bethlen to endeavor to
persuade Charles to leave Hungary
Immediately.
Charles is under strict military su-
pervlsion in Steinamanger He has
been deserted by his stanchest sup
porters and not permitted to leave his
room in Steinamanger Castle to see
his friends. The former Emperor in
formed the government to-day that he
was preparing for removal immedi-
ately to some neutral country, probably
to Spain.
Spain Accords Protection
The Spanish representative, Count
Reaie de Guarcia, told Regent Horthy
to-day that Charles was under Spanish
protection and that the Spanish gov
ernment was Offering it's hospitality
to the ex-ruler.
Bishop Count Mikes, who, with many
representatives. Of the Hungarian aris-
tecracy, was at Steinamanger with the
former Emperor, has been arrested
charged with being the head of the
movement to restore Charles to the
throne. General Lehar, in command at
Stelnamanger, who was suspected of
backing the former monarch with the
West Hungarian army, asserted to-day
that he was loyalty supporting Regent
Horthy against the plotters.
General Belitska. the War Minister,
supported by the troops. The army, as
one man, is standing behind Regent
Horthy. Charles is a prisoner, rather
than guest, at Steinamanger."
Farmers Oppose Return
Amid stormy scenes to-day a mass
meeting called by the Farmers party
adopted resolution asserting that
"Charles and all the Hapsburgs have
definitely been dethroned." The farm
ers demanded the enactment of de-
thronement act and also that those
guilty of aiding Charles be punished
The newspapers have not yet been per-
mitted to publish news Of the attempt
ed coup, but it gradually is being
learned by the populace, who knew
nothing Of it. NV N1 "
Former Emperor Charles last night
held an agitated conference with
friends and friendly opponents at the
home of Bishop Count Mikes in Stein
amanger. The one-time Emperor gave
them a we'll authenticated version of
his quiet trip across the Swiss frontier
and of his unexpected appearance in
Hungary.
Charles, who had been advised by his
followers that the Hungarian people
eagerly were awaiting him, left Pran-
gins, Switzerland. Friday afternoon, &C
companied by Counts Erdody. Hunyadi
and Almassy. With an officer as his
chauffeur, the former Emperor slipped
unnoticed across the border in an auto
mobile near the Austrian frontier.
Charles was disguised as a Tyrolean
tourist.
Concealed by Bishop
When the automobile with the for
mer monarch and his four companions
left Swiss territory, military car was
waiting to take them to Count Erdody's
estate in Austria, near Steinamanager.
Charles passed the Hungarian border 7
Saturday night in simple villagers
car and arrived at Steinamanger, where
Bishop Mikes concealed him in his
castle.
Premier Teleky was hunting in
West Hungary with Count Sigray.
Bishop Mikes reached Teleky late at
night and said to him: Come at once
to Steinamanger. A great misfortune
has occurred"
Teleky and Sigray arrived at the
castle early in the morning and found
Charles, highly agitated. walking to
and fro> To Bishop Mikes, Charles had
exclaimed;
~ have had enough of exile and
deprivation, and now am coming back
as your liege lord. am convinced
the population will receive me enthus-
iastically and rally round my banner"
Premier Teleky tried to dissuade
Charles from his viewpoint by pointing
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