HABSBURGS AGAIN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 142, 17 June 1936, Page 7

HABSBURGS AGAIN

Important Government Move EARLY RESTORATION MUSSOLINI BEHIND MOVE [By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright] Received June 16, 11.15 p.m. VIENNA, June 16. The Reichspost, the Government’s organ, significantly refers to the possible restortion of the monarchy in the following terms:— “Should the Austrian Government believe a preponderating majority of the Austrian people desire to express constitutionally its wish for the restoration of the monarchy, then the Government would regard it as a purely internal question concerning Austria alone.” The greatest importance is attached to the declaration and early action is predicted. The Reichspost’s article, which is regarded in political circles as the most important Government post-wai intimation, emphasises that the restoration of the Habsburgs will, under the circumstances, be carried out by a coup d’etat, which is oppose;! to Prince Otto’s desire for constitutional methods. Accordingly rumours of an early restoration are unbounded. It is suggested that a plebiscite will be adopted. The Reichspost adds: “Prince Otto would not claim the Throne of any country outside Austria.” Referring to the military dircussions among neighbouring countries, the Reichspost adds: “Every attempt at outside interference will be sharply refused, as no international obligation exists preventing Austria choosing her own form, of constitution or recalling Prince Otto.” Legitimist circles claim that Signor Mussolini is behind the move to restore the Habsburgs, which the Dtice and Dr. Schuschnigg recently di**ii?r.ed Mussolini aims at mediation between the Austrian Government and the moderate Nazis with a view to removing the German threat on the Brenner Pass, leaving Italy a freer had ir her r.egotiations with Britain and France. STRONG OPPOSITION THE LITTLE ENTENTE SERIOUS VIEW TAKEN Received June IG, 11.55 p.m. BUCHAREST, June 16. The suggestion of the restoration of the HabZargs will be most strongly opposed by the Little Entente, especially Yugoslavia, as the Habsburgs have never renounced their claims to the territory of the pre-war AustroHungarian empire. It is recalled that the recent conference between King Carol, Prince Paul and Dr. Benes resulted in a report that three issues causing concern and possibly leading to military action were: A Habsburg restoration, Italian or German interference in Austria, and a revision of frontiers. It is significant that the Little Entente military chiefs a few days ago were discussing measures for concerted action in Central Europe.