RALLY TO THRONE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10260, 2 December 1926, Page 5

RALLY TO THRONE

FERDINAND'S APPEAL TO NATION “INDISCRETIONs’oF MY WELLBELOVED CHILD.” (United Press Assn—Copyright.) (Received Dec. 1, 7.50 p.m.) V BUCHAREST, jSiov. at). 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 with the help of God I shall be - able to continue to fulfil my duty to my dear country. I have always kept my 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 completely to fulfil my duty to my country until my last moments. I shall do so with the resolution of 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 Rumanians. ’’ —A.N.Z.C.A. “DIVE UP THAT WOMAN." TERMS TO "PRINCE CAROL. NATIONALIST PART Y’S CON LOTION OF SUPPORT. (Received December 1, 8.50 p.m.) LONDON, Dec.' 1. The Daily Express’s Bucharest correspondent says that Nikola Jorga, leader of the National party, declares that Prince Carol may return and says: “I will support him if he will give up that woman in Paris, who intoxicates him like alcohol, it he returns to, his lawful wife and son, and if he declares he has no adventurous ideas and does not wish to become Dictator. Princess Helen will forgive hint.” —A.N.Z.C.A.

FRENCH SURGEON LEAVING TO OPERATE ON KING.

(Received December 1, 8.50 p.m.) LONDON. Dec. 1.

The Exchange Telegraph Agency’s Paris correspondent reports that Professor Hartmann departed for Bucharest to perform an operation on King Ferdinand. —A.N.Z.C.A.

QUEEN MARIE IN FRANCE

MUST LEAVE FOR BUCHAREST AT ONCE.

PARIS, Nov. 30

A heavy gale at'Cherbourg delayed Queen Marie’s landing till the afternoon. She was instantly conveyed by a special train to Paris. The Court Chamberlain intimated that the King had improved, but the Queen must proceed to Bucharest without a moment’s delay.—A. and N.Z.C.A. QUEEN’S MISSION IN PARIS. WILL ASK CAROL TO RETURN TO SEE FATHER. (Received Dec. 1, 7.50 p.m.) ■ - PARIS, Nov. 80. Queen Marie, interviewed bv journalists, said that during her stay in Paris she intended to use her influence as mother and as Queen to persuade Prince (Tirol to leturn in bis private capacity to see his ailing father. She suggested that such a visit might have a calming effect upon public opinion in Rumania. Queen Marie expressed pleasure that the King’s condition was improving, but. declined to discuss Rumanian affairs. Prince Carol did not meet Queen Marie on her arrival.—A.N.Z.C.A.