A “LIQUIDATION” CABINET.
AMSTERDAM, SATURDAY (DELAYED).
According to a Vienna telegram, Professor Lammasch yesterday got into contact with various groups in the Lower House, sounding the parties as to whether, and under what conditions, a socalled “Liquidation” Cabinet would be possible, which would have the task of maintaining continuity of administration and of transferring the administration to the new National Government. In Austrian Parliamentary circles the opinion prevails that the appointment of Professor Lammasch as head of the Liquidation Cabinet would thoroughly correspond to the present situation. – Reuter.
AMSTERDAM, SUNDAY.
The Executive Committee of the German-austrian National Council decided to commence negotiations with the Austrian Government and the Czech and South Slav Councils. It was proposed that an armistice should be concluded jointly, and that peace negotiations should be carried on by the several nations independently. The draft Note to President Wilson was approved. The Arbeiter Zeitung indulges in a cynical tone when commenting on Hungary’s separation from Austria: The first and last object of the union between Austria and Hungary – common defence against the outside foe – has disappeared. As for an economic bond, we know how Hungary treated that when put to the test; she simply starved Austria. So it comes about that the Hungarians separate from us with a light heart, and we take the separation with a light heart. The dream of the great power which was to stand before Europe as an indestructible unity is over now for ever! – Central News.
COPENHAGEN, MONDAY.
It is reported from Budapest that an agreement has been reached between Counts Andrassy and Karolyi, whereby the latter will be able to form a new Government for Hungary. Two or three representatives of the Andrassy group will enter the Cabinet, and Count Andrassy has agreed to remain Austro-hungarian Foreign Minister for a short time only. Count Karolyi himself will become Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs. – Central News.