PRINCE CAROL’S ACTIVITIES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 186, 9 May 1928, Page 11

PRINCE CAROL’S ACTIVITIES

SAVOUR OF PURE MELODRAMA BREACH OF ENGLISH HOSPITALITY REQUESTED TO LEAVE COUNTRY After inquiring into Prince Carol’s activities in England, the authorities sent a Scotland Yard officer to the Prince to explain that in the British Government’s view his presence was undesirable and to secure his undertaking to depart voluntarily. If this fails ah expulsion order will be presented.

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(Australian Press Association.)

London, May 7.

Prince Carol's activities in England savour of pure melodrama. The Prince, attired in spotless tennis flannels, is most accessible to scores of interviewers at M. Take Jonescu’s Surrey home. He speaks in cryptic phrases, inferring that much is in the back of his mind which he is not prepared to disclose. To-day he was the centre of considerable official and unofficial interest, because he is believed to be engaged in some quaint plan, despite his emphatic denials. He said to-day: “There is no plot, but the moment has come and I am now striking, because I believe that my ascension to the throne is Rumania’s hope of welfare and peace.” Just how and where he is striking ia difficult to ascertain, because he denies that he had anything to do with the two aeroplanes which were stopped by the British authorities when about to depart. Carol said: “Maybe the aeroplanes were carrying manifestoes. I know nothing of the details. I leave them to my good friends. Certainly the manifestoes have long been prepared, and some time ago they were sent to leaders in Rumania, so even if thousands are stopped this week-end others have already been delivered.” In another interview he declared that the manifesto embodied his ideals of management of his country. He adjudged May 6 the best date for issue, but people were making mountains out of molehills. “I am not a throne seeker,” he said. “I have not come to convert the pleasant English country into the headquarters of a thronestealing plot. I came to live quietly awhile, but chance dictated that while I was here the moment to strike should arrive.”

ANOTHER SIDE TO AEROPLANES’ STORY.

Another side to the stopped aeroplane story was given by an official of the Air Ministry in a statement to-day. He says that he had been informed that two Imperial Airways liners were chartered ostensibly to fly with Carol to Rumania. In view of the fact that the authorities were not satisfied that, Carol possessed the necessary papers to land in Rumania, action was taken to prevent the flight. The Rumanian headquarters in London, in an official statement, say that Carol’s actions have nothing whatever to do with the internal politics of Rumania. All these vague activities have not escaped the Foreign Office. Carol’s action authorising a manifesto to be delivered to the people from England _ is regarded as a breach of hospitality granted to an exile from his own country. RESOLUTION OF PEASANTS’ CONGRESS DRASTIC STEPS PROPOSED TO REMOVE RULING GOVERNMENT Vienna, May 7. Private advices from Bucharest indicate that the Peasants’ Congress resolution is much more drastic than was indicated by telegrams. The resolution, as reported, empowers the people to remove the ruling Government by all means. It denies its right to act on behalf of the country, particularly in concluding a new loan. While the people are monarchically inclined they are capable of choosing a more suitable form of government. The Congress has constituted itself a National 1 Assembly, and will await the Council of Regency’s decision. FATUOUS INTRIGUE MEDDLING MAY GO TOO FAR (“Times” Cables.) (Rec. May 8, 8.10 p.m.) London, May 8. “The Times,” in an editorial headed, "Abuse of Hospitality,” says: “The Rumanian situation is serious enough, but it concerns the Rumanian people alone. Outside interference is not merely illegitimate, but may be dangerous. Ours is the last country from which intervention could be expected, yet reports are current that advantage has been taken of British hospitality to carry out a particularly fatuous intrigue, exploiting the Rumanian unrest in a melodramatic manner. Aeroplanes had been chartered to spread propaganda, and the Foreign Office wisely prevented their departure. Prince Carol is a visitor here, and his name is freely mentioned in connection with fantastic proceedings sug-

gestlng vaudeville or film acting. There is talk of showering down dynastic proclamations on assembled Rumanians, with flying reporters observing the effects from the upper air. The affair has become a journalistic farce. Is it more? This meddling may go too far. If Prince Carol lias been tempted by delusive promises of support he has mistaken the character of the British people. If he has indulged in a grotesque intrigue he should be told plainly that he has abused the hospitality accorded to a private individual and that his presence in England is no longer desirable.” SCOTLAND YARD OFFICER SENT TO CAROL f . TO SECURE UNDERTAKING TO DEPART . (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. May 8, 8.10 p.m.) London, May 8. The authorities, after a day’s inquiries and conferences, sent a Scotland Yard officer to Godstone to explain to Prince Carol that in the British Government’s view his presence was undesirable, and to secure his undertaking to depart voluntarily. If this fails an expulsion order will be presented. Prince Carol declares that he was amazed to hear that the Home Office had intervened. The action must be the result of Rumanian intrigue. The British Government, with its tradition of courtesy, surely would not do such a thing on its own account. The police were still guarding all, entrances to the house early this morning.

The “Daily Chronicle” states that the Home Secretary will make a statement in the House of Commons today concerning Carol’s conduct.

The “Morning Post” affirms that the so-called plot had been organised by a newspaper combine, which chartered the two aeroplanes in which papers, believed to be manifestos, were to be carried and members of the newspaper staff were to travel. Apparently It was hoped that Prince Carol would accompany them. Only a Pawn in the Game.

The “Daily Herald” alleges that Prince Carol is only a pawn in the game. He had been induced to promise that if he were made King he would use all his influence to secure a revision of the Trianon Treaty in favourof Hungary, restoring to thaat country territory which was now Rumanian.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS ARRESTED

GOVERNMENT MANIFESTO

(Australian Press Association.) (Rec. May 8, 8.10 p.m.) Vienna, May 7.

A number of foreign correspondents at Bucharest, including M. Cazana, the Rumanian correspondent of the “Daily Express,” have been arrested.

The Government has issued a manifesto stating that it'has no intention of handing over power to anyone, and warning the peasants not to march on the capital. The newspapers show large blank spaces, indicating the censor’s activities. Troops are prepared to prevent disturbances when M. Manin, the leader of the Peasants’ Party arrives.