On October 31, 1918, a revolution broke out in Austria, a partner in instigating this long and horrific war. The Austrian people declared the Austrian Empire a republic, and the Austrian emperor was forced to flee the capital.

In Vienna and Budapest, demonstrators and workers chanted "Down with the Habsburg Royal Family! Protest to the government with the slogan. One reporter reported: "No one cares about the government or Ramash's cabinet. "In Slovakia, the people also overthrew the rule of Habsburg and occupied Prague.

The uprising exploded on the heels of these announcements, and complete surrender was approaching, as Italian troops had destroyed Austria's last fortress at Ponteneralpe. This defeat was just one in a series of defeats. Serbian, Russian and Italian troops had defeated the Austrians. They only felt a slight taste of victory when they received assistance from their allies, the German army.

Emperor Charles is said to be hiding in the Gedler Palace in northeastern Budapest. Last month, he approached Kaiser Wilhelm and announced that the finances and military of the Austro-Hungarian Empire had collapsed and had to accept requests for peace talks. The war should end with dignity as soon as possible.