ROUMANIAN CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1927, Page 2

ROUMANIAN CRISIS

PRINCE CAROL. AICRDKR PLOT ALLEGED. [ Australian A- N.Z. Cable Association.] PARTS. Dec. 4. The police are investigating the strange statement of a Rumanian, Gregory Afarinesco. who alleges that another Rumanian fired six shots .it him in the Bois de Boulogne because lie refused to undertake to assassinate Prince Carol for a reward of £BOO. Alarinesco says that he professed interest in the project when he casually met a stranger near 0’" Rumanian Embassy on Friday.

I.ATE KING’S LETTER. PARIS, Dec. 5. The Bucharest correspondent of “Le Journal” says that the late King Ferdinand’s presentiment of political complications after his death has been realised. He wrote on his death-bed to the late AL Jo-no Bratiano a letter, a photograph of which was produced at AT. Afanoilescu’s trial and greatly impressed the judges, but the censor forbade its reproduction. “Le Journal” reveals that it read: “I am most serious when T consider the dynastic order disinheriting my dear son Carol, who was coached" in the duties of the monarchy. After eighteen months of reflection I think that the dociGo- will not lead to tranquility or progress. I trust that your wisdom will enable a return to the former dynastic order. T pray Heaven to bless my people and Carol, whom I wish a fruitful and glorious

Teijin.” Tlie late M\ Bratiano denied reoeiving tbe letter. Alaniu. leader of the Peasants, believes in its authenticity. and considers that Prince Carol’s return is essential. It is believed that if the Peasants’ Party secure a majority at tbe elections AL Alaniu will become Premier.