Evening star., 1921-03-31

OLD DOMAIN ALIVE
Vienna Republicans See Fiasco IN
Attempt to Re-Establish Haps-
j burg Monarchial Regime.
BY the Associated Press.
VIENNA, March 31-The
Wiener Journal announces that
thirty thousand Jugoslav troops
have been massed in Varasdin, in
Croatia, with the intention of
marching on Steinminger and
preventing a restoration OF the
Hapsburgs by all means.
1t is unofRcinlly reported here
that Admiral HOrthy, the Hum
xarian regent. has resigned and
will let events take their course,
but the report II not confirmed.
1t also IL reported that former
Emperor Charles Is on the way 10
Budapest from the frontier and
that the army adhering to his
cause is on the move.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 31.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Paris today
says it is reported the majority OF
the Hungarian troops have rallied to
the standard of ex-Emperor Charles.
who will march on Budapest.
1900 Troops Ready.
BY the Associated Press.
VIENNA, March 31.-Reports were
received by various newspapers here
today that ex-Emperor Charles had
proclaimed military dictatorship at
Steinamenger and that Gen. Lehar
$1,000 troops to march on Budapest
and by force. if necessary, restore
Charles to the throne
Republicans Exultant.
Republicans in this city exultantly
declare that the visit of former En-
peror Charles to Budapest and the
fiasco attending his attempt to regain
power has dashed whatever chance
may have existed for the restoration
Of the monarchy. either in Hungary
or Austria
This is not only due to the disap-
pointment which naturally follows
failure. but as the details leak out
there is a touch of the absurd attach
ing to the whole adventure which has
reacted sharply against the former
emperor. 1t has also depressed the
legitimists. who. while not desiring
Charles to return. hope for the future
restoration of the HapSburgS In the
person of his son.
The dramatic declaration of Charles
to his friends here Friday that he
would never leave Hungary alive was
repeated in Budapest. when Admiral
monstrated against his presence in
that country, yet Premier Teleky
found him a few hours later fleeing
toward the border and taking refuge
in the palace of Bishop Mikes in
Steinamanger. later praying that he
be given shelter.
Pleads for support.
1t appears that it was after Ad-
miral Horthy had taken his deter
interview against Charles demand for
restoration. and the ministers. sum-
moned by Premier Teleky, had begun
arriving in the conference chamber,
that the ex-ruler. feeling the humilia-
ton of his situation. became more in
sistent and declared he would never
leave Hungary alive.
Charles then began pleading with
some of those about him for support.
He pointed to Gen. Lehar and ex-
claimed that there were three divi-
,sions of troops in west Hungary
sworn to support him and ready to
march upon Budapest
Gen. Lehar then turned to Gems.
Pronay and Hayjas and asked:
What about your men?'
Before either could reply Admiral
Horthy turned sharply on the two
commanders and told them that If
they attempted to answer they would
be arrested.
Realizing he was alone. Gen. Lehar
left the room and telephoned to his
troops at Raab not to move.
PlebIscfte Agreed To.
Then Charles demanded that the
nation be given a chance to express
its will. Admiral Horthy. it is said
agreed to this. but refused the next
request that Charles made, that he
be permitted to reside in his old pal
ace at GeodelIo. fifteen miles outside
of Budapest. Admiral Horthy declar-
ed Charles must go out of Hungary
the way he came
Thereupon the ex-emperor left and
entered an automobile. which, with
two other motor cars, took him. Count
Sigray. Gems. Iehar. Pronay and
Hayjas and Premier Teleky back to
Steinamanger.
Admiral HOrthy has summoned the
representatives of the small farmers
who had refused to support the move
for the return of Charles to meet
Monday and demand that Premier
Teleky and Minister of Education
Vase be immediately expelled from
the ministry.
semi-official denial was made last
night OF the report that Spain had re-
quested a safe conduct for the ex-em-
peror.
Monarchists See Ruse.
The rank and file of the mon
archists. ii appears. had not been
taken into the confidence Of the lead
ers regarding the attempted coup.
and it came as thunderclap to the
Vienna group, most of whom got the
news first through the newspapers
ish." 'unwIse." fatuous" and "trag-
ically silly" were heard among them
as they discussed it.
One explanation in monarchistic
circles was that the actions OF
Charles swere due to unwise advice
given by hot-headed zealots
Certain details reaching here
through semi official sources are re-
garded as possibly lending color to
the rumor that the whole adventure
was planned in Budapest with the
object of perpetuating the Horthy
rule or in combination with the mon
archist group opposed 10 the Haps-
burgs and desiring the selection of
some other king.
READY TO NIP REVOLT.