RUMANIAN HEIR.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVI, Issue 10452, 6 December 1927, Page 5

RUMANIAN HEIR.

" DEAD KING’S WISHES • ‘ SECRET LETTER. REVEALED DESIRED RETURN -TO FORMER DYNASTIC ORDER "I WISH FRUITFUL REIGN FOR CAROL” (United Press Assn.—Copyright*) (Received Dec. 5, 10.40 p.m.,. * - .*,->->• . v INVRISy -Dee.• 5> L> Journal’s * Bucharest correspondent declares that .the lato King Ferdinand’s presentiment of complications have since arisen. He wrote oil his death bed to June! Bratiano a letter, a photograph of which was produced at Manoilesco’s trial, and greatly ■ impressed the judges, but the censor forbade its reproduction. The Journal reveals that- it read:—” “I, sun most, serious when I consider the Dynastic order disinherits my dear son Carol, who is coached in the duties of monarch. After eighteen months, on reflection, T think the decision will not lead to tranquillity and progress. I trust your wisdom will enable -i return to the. former dynastic order. 1 pray heaven bless mv people and Carol, whom I wish a lrnitfi.il glorious reign.” Bratiano denied receiving the let ter. Maiiiu believes in its authenticity and considers-Prince Carol’s return essential. ! b is belie zed if the Peasants Party secure a majority at the elections Mania will become Premier.- -A. and N.Z.C.A. RUMANIAN COMPLAINS OF ATTEMPT AT MURDER. SAYS HE REFUSED TO KILL PRINCE CAROL. (Received Dee. .5, ’ BHS pan.) . PARES, Dee. 4. The police are. investigating’ tinstrange statement' of a Rumanian Gregory Marinosco, who alleges that another Rumanian fired six shots at him in the Bois tie Boulogne, because ho refused to undertake to assassinate Prince Carol for a reward o £BO9, a project wherein he professed interest when he casually met _ a stranger near the Rumanian En bassv ori Friday. —A.N-Z.C.A-