The New York herald., 1921-01-02

WILL BE OFFERED
THE HAPSBURGS
Archduke Joseph More Pop
ular Than the Deposed
King Charles.
ALLIED HELP SOUGHT
Speculation Concerning Pos
sible British or Belgian
Prince Is Heard.
ALLIED HELP SOUGHT

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| Conurfoht. 1921, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,1
Paris, Jan. 1.
Hungary is to have king. He is
to be a member of the Hapsburg line,
but whether the deposed King Charles
is to be restored or the choice should
be ArchdulSe Joseph, popularity known
to the Magyars as Father Joseph, II
will require the consent of the Allies,
which eventually will be accorded
rather than see the Hungarians turn
elsewhere for support and friendship.
Joseph More Popular.
That seems to be the opinion OF all
who have visited Hungary in the last
few months, and although Charles con-
tends that his abdication was not legal
as he did not have the Parliamentary
signatures necessary. the general impress
sion is that the people themselves prefer
Joseph. whose long residence in French
colonies and frequent visits to British
cities make it more likely that he will
be able to unite allied assistance for
the benefit of the growing monarchy.
The Tharaud brothers who have been
regalng French readers with astute
prophecies regarding Hungary's poitlcal
and financial prospects. declare that
Charles has not the support of 10 per
cent. of the public, not only because he
arouses allied opposition as well as
Hapsburg opposition but because they
see in him the possibility Of movement
for the eventual rebinding Of Austria
and Hungary, especially II Vienna
decides on union with Germany and
thereby gains much of her lost prestige.
Charles is also being accused of dis
loyalty because of his efforts in 1917 to
arrange separate peace, and the public
is also casting reflections on his wife, the
one time Princess Zita, who Is generally
supposed to Influence him, because of her
known pro-Ally tendencies.
Apparently the idea or giving the
throne 20 the young son of Charles has
been abandoned, as it is realized that
would require long regency continually
torn by political wraugling. Joseph. on
the other hand. while he is a Hapsburg.
Is recognized to be of "A special brand.
His father. for many years the King 8
representative at Budapest, developed
great sympathy for the Magyars, their
habits and language. and when he died
he asked TO be buried on Hungarian soil,
which was accepted as rebuke to
Vienna's treatment of the Magyars.
Archduke Native Born.
Archduke Joseph himself was born in
Hungary and served with Hungarian
regiments, where his bounty to the
troops won for him their unbounded
affection. which was equalled only by
their pride in his valor on the battle
field The legitmists, however, consider
Joseph as traitor to the royal cause,
alleging that he not only took the oath
of fidelity to the Karolyi Republic but
his conduct during the Bella Kun dicta-
ture was suspected. Nevertheless IL ie
known now that had Bella Kun remained
In power Joscph's entire family would
have paid the death penalty. as the
slaughter had already been decreed by
the Soviet council.
NJ. Tharaud analyZes the situation
thus: Charles has for him nearly all
the high Hungarian aristocracy. The
ArchdulSe's friends are principally of the
little nobility, so numerous there. and
peasants who learned 10 love him during
the war. One of them seems certain to
wear the crown, as there will be king
before long In the royal chateau at
Budapest---although there is always the
possibility OF an English or Belgian
Prince presenting his candidacy sup
ported by strong alliances and plenty of
money. both so badly needed by unfor-
tunate Hungary"