CAROL THE KING

Taranaki Daily News, 10 June 1930, Page 9

CAROL THE KING

HIS RETURN ACCLAIMED DRAMATIC SCENE IN HOUSE PRINCE’S DAY OF TRIUMPH PRINCESS HELENE POPULAR By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Bucharest, June 8. The Roumanian Chamber was sitting late for a debate when an official whispered. io the Minister of Justice, who rose and said: “Gentlemen, Prince Carol has just returned to his country in an aeroplane.” Cheers broke out and the sitting was suspended. As soon as the news spread people flocked into the streets, flags appeared, and the newspapers hastily prepared special editions, mostly welcoming Prince Carol, who, according, to one of the papers, told them that he considered it undesirable to remain longer abroad in view of his country’s economic and other difficulties. The censorship accounted for the delay in the news reaching the outside world, The Senate and Chamber at . sittings to-day proclaimed Prince Carol King of Roumania. Prince Carol will assume the title of Carol 11. The Senate repealed tlie law of January, 1926, which ousted Carol from the succession. Reports stated that the boy-king Michael was ignorant and unconcerned amidst the national excitement. It was a day of triumph ..for Carol, the King receiving a rousing welcome home, not only from politicians but also from the public. There were continuous rounds of cheering from excited spectators as Carol went to and from the National Assembly, where the welcome was even more enthusiastic than in the streets, members rising and cheering wildly. Carol was obviously moved by the unexpected warmth of the reception, and made a speech promising to collaborate’ with the Ministers working for the prosperity of the country. He added : “I come without a shadow of hatred, and happily find nothing but love; I wish to bring everyone who erred into the right path.”, “HIS EXPULSION A MONSTROSITY.” QUEEN MARIE’S HOPES DASHED. Rec. 5.5 p.m. Vienna, June 9. Professor Jorgs, the King’s former tutor, severely denounced the law of January 4, 1926, whereby Carol was expelled from the country, declaring it was a monstrosity. The Liberals were the only section of politicians who. failed to attend Parliament to assist in the unanimous welcome to Prince Carol. M. Mironescu, after swearing in the King, resigned the Premiership, stating that he considered his mission had ended. King Carol is now consulting M. Maniu regarding a Cabinet. Michael, who was the King at breakfast time, was only the Crown Prince by supper time, his official title being Grand Voivod of Albajulia. As the new law declares Carol’s reign dates from the day King Ferdinand died it may be concluded that Michael has been the victim of a judicial joke for the past four years in which the people have been,addressing him as “Your Majesty.” The return of Princess Helene was also very popular. The divorce was declared annulled on the plea of the discovery that the decree was not granted within the legal term, and therefore had no effect. Princess Helene expresses willingness to return to Carol and share his throne, being “determined to carry .out the will of the people of Roumania and not being desirous of dividing the country into two hostile camps, as would be possible if she refused to return to her husband.” Hungarian newspapers report Prince Nicholas is planning to leave Roumania with his lover, Madame Sayeanu, thus imitating Carol’s action. Queen Marie and M. Maniu are both opposed to Prince Nicholas’ association with Madame Sayeanu without success. Queen Marie’s absence from Roumania in Bavaria is more than a coincidence, Actual new® of the dramatic return was given her by the Charge d’Affaires at Vienna when the Orient express came to the station. She quietly read the message, which meant the crushing of all her political hopes. She raised her hand to her forehead for a moment, then regained her composure and re-read the telegram without comment.