ROUMANIAN KING

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1926, Page 5

ROUMANIAN KING

A PATHETIC APPEAL. , ' I ’ SACRIFICED PERSONAL BONDS. (By Cable—Press Assn. —Copyright.,! (Australian & N.Z: Cable Assn.) BUCHAREST, November 30. Appealing to the nation to rally to the defence of the Throne “against those seeking to overthrow the dynastic constitution,” King Ferdinand, in a letter to the Premier, says : —- “Happily, my strength and health are returning. I believe that, with the help of God, we shall be able to continue to fulfil our duty to our dear country, and our beloved people. The interests of our country always are uppermost with us. We have kept our personal feelings in the background. I have sacrificed personal bonds, as was necessary, when I terminated the errors and indiscretions of my well-beloved child. I am therefore entitled to believe that nobody can doubt my constant solicitude and complete determination to fulfil my duty to my country. Until my last moments, I shall do so with resolution, making every effort possible to ensure a stable future. I am sure that, in this, I can rely upon the help of all good, loyal Roumanians.”

OPERATION ARRANGED. LONDON, November 30. The Exchange and Telegraph Agency’s Paris correspondent reports that Professor Hartmann has departed for Bucharest to perform an operation on King Ferdinand. QUEEN MARIE INTERVIEWED PARIS, November 30. Queen Marie was interviewed after her arrival by journalists. She said that during her stay in Pans, she intended to use her influence as mother and as Queen to persuade ex-Prince Carol to return- to Roumania in his private capacity to see his ailing father. She suggested that such a visit might have a calming effect upon public opinion in Roumania. Queen MarieT expressed her pleasure that the Kings’ condition was improving, but she declined to discuss Roumanian affairs. Ex-Prince Carol did not meet Queen Marie on her arrival. OFFER TO CAROL. LONDODJ, November 30. 'file “Daily Express’s” Bucharest correspondent says: —“Nikola Jorga, Leader of the National Party, declared that ex-Prince Carol may return. He also says: —“I will support him if he will give up that woman in Paris, who intoxicates him like alcohol. If he returns to his lawful wife and son, and if he declares he has no adventurous ideas, and does not wish to become a dictator, Princess Helen will forgive him.” FRENCH COURT’S EVASION PARIS. Dec. 1. 'l'he Court hearing the suit of Madame Lambrino. (on behalf of her son’s rights) decided that it was incompetent to pronounce on the case. Madame Lambrino and Prince Carol were absent. She is appealing.