The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-24
KARL'S FORCES
ROUT HORTHY;;
REPORTS CLAIM
Two Political Parties
Back Aspirations of
Emperor.
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whore Karl had hoped to complete
his dramatic coup by assuming
again the powers OF monarch.
However, II was considered pos
kfbIe that Karl and his jealous fol-
lowers would succeed In carrying
THAR equipment over the gap. which
was several miles in extent. and
continue on their journey toward
Budapest before nIghtran. Owing
TO the nature Of the country Ii was
out OF the question to construct
detour, and the anti-monarchists
who destroyed the section Of rail-
way, although pressed for time, did
their work well.
NJ. Recruits Flock to Karl.
The halt occurred after the exiled
emperor and his following had COW
cred in fast time the 100 miles from
Oedsnburg, where, modern style,
Karl had alighted from an airpiane
in which he had flown from S!witz-
erland. TO receive the cheers of two
battalions of Royalist soldiers. On
this second attempt to regain the
throne, Karl lost no time but got his
forces into motion at once, proceed
Ing toward Budapest
At Raab and other points en-
route the army received many en-
thusiastic recruits drawn from the
countryside. Headquarters were
established for a time in Raab and
Royalists flocked In TO enlist under
the banner of the dethroned Kaiser.
Proceeding toward Komorn the ex-
petition had just left Ets when the
entire column was halted by the gap
In the railway.
- Massing to Defend City.
Reports reached Vienna describ-
innR massing Of anti-Royaiists out
side Budapest in defense of the city.
The government. whatever its own
inclinations, was reported to be
making defensive preparations in
compliance with messages of pro-
test from representatives of the en-
tente. A delegation was sent out to
intsrcept Karl at Komorn ana in
form him that he would not be re-
ceived, urging. also, for the good of
the country, that he turn back and
abandon the attempt.
Despite this, however, II appear
ed that many of the people were in
favor Of the return to monarchy and
Count Julius Andreassy led a dele
gaaon OF members Of the new pro-
'Visional government, fayorIne
karfs return, who went out to
greet him
There were reports that a mon
archial government had been set up
n Rndana4f A,,k
believed to be premature, at least
and the city was thought to be still
In possession OF loyal republican
troops
Menace to Southern Europe.
LONDON, Oct. 23.-The attempt
of former Emperor Karl to return
to- the throne Of Hungary consti-
tutes a threat against the peace
of south Central Europe. Italy is
reported to be Strengthening the
guard along her northern frontier
! Czecho-Slovskia has called a cabi.
ref-meeting to discuss the situa-
ton. the big entente stands def
nitely committed against Karl's re
turn and Great Britain, at least. n
is tntimated. would not feel ius-
,tihed In interfering should the
little entente-Jugo-S Iavia, Czecho-
Slovakia and Rumania-decide to
take military steps There is a
live possibility that the little
entente will decide upon military
action II Karl's coup appears likely
to go far.
Armies MObllix1nE Is Report.
At the Czecho-Slovakian legation
here il was stated today that
Premier Benes has summoned a
meeting Of the cabinet to discuss
the governments attitude toward
Karrs attempted coup. In this
connection observers placed un-
usual significance upon Benes
statement to Parliament only last
Thursday that the restoration OF
the -Hapsburgs would be a cause
for war.
From various sources it was re-
ported today. although without
confirmation. that the Czecho- Slo-
vakta and Jugo-Slavic armies are
mobilizing. There was also a re-
port likewise lacking confirmatio
that Admiral Horthy, regent OF
Hungary during the latter part OF
K6rfs exile, had fed Budapest
leaving Karl unopposed, should he
and his advancing band of royal
lists reach the city.
Blame Swiss Negligence.
The British foreign office gives
every evidence Of being thoroughly
aroused over the situation and
greatly irritated by Switzerland
negligence in allowing Karl again
TO escape It is reported that the
entente ministers in Budapest have
made verbal protests against Karl's
return and other reports have it
that the entente Is considering in
esrvention.
Great BritaIn's view, It fs stated,
the same now as when the coun-
On of ambassadors notified the
Budapest regency that the return
of the Hapsburgs to either Buda-
pest or Vienna would not be toler-
Rted.
t-Advices from Geneva contain the
Information that Karl left an un-
dated note to the Swiss govern
ment, stating that he was return
ing to Budapest in response to
the urgent appeal OF my subjects"
and adding that his presence was
necessary II order were to be re-
stored. Karl consigned his children
TO the care of the Swiss govern
menC saying he expected them to
rst0tn him soon.