New-York tribune., 1916-02-28
Only Complete fractional
Control Will Throw
Nation Into War.
PREMIER BRATlANO
THREATENS TO QUIT
Says He VIII Resign il Allies
Lose Salonica-Split in
Federal Party.

lin. Feb. 2T.-The chances Of Rumania
engaging in the European war on either
side exist no longer. according TO the
leaders Of the responsible Rumsnian
parties, though It is not wholly I'M
probsble that 81 the last minute Ru-
mania may take part in the struggle 70
secure for herself territorial advsn-
tages at the expense Of the belligerent
Whose defeat appears to be certain.
Until then Rumania will remain neu-
trsl, and. according 20 statements and
recent developments, will observe o
neutrality which will give neither side
just cause TO employ military measures
against her.
This is the essence Of statements
made to The Associated Press by lead
ers Of public thought and affairs Those
Rumanians who in the past have advo-
Gated action against the Central Pow
ers now say that the military situation
IN Europe is uninviting TO Rumanians,
while In other quarters 10 is still main
tanned that Joining the Central Powers
would be the best policy for the coun-
try
The former group blame Premier
Bratiano for having p rmittcd OppOr-
tune moments TO pass Irheeded Among
these ex-WGr Minister Filpesco. an ar
dent supporter of the Entente Allies.
is the Premier's severest critic. though
Take Jonescu. eX-- Minister OF the ln-
terror, takes g similar stand. with the
difference that in his opinion Rumania
may still join the Entente group adj
vantGgeously, while 81. Fihposco says
that that is now impossible.
Sees Russia as Arch Enemy.
Alexander Marghiioman. ex-Finance
Minister. still acheres TO the position
that Russia IL the arch-enemy Of Ru-
mania, and that logically Rumania
must Join tho Central Powers f she is
not 20 find herself totally isolated. and
without friend on earth after the
war"
Between these limits all opinion in
Iumauia now oscil'atcs. Military gains
made by their bc.lirerent influence
somewhat the equilibrium so Cstab-
lshed. bat in the main the general at
ttude now is one q almost ut,er in
difference Whatever interest still is
taken by Rumauians often has an in
ternal political color and purpose.
IL must not De assumed. however,
that complete control IN the govern
ment by either faction would not place
Rumania on one side or the other.
Premier Bratian0 on gaining tie up
per hand. according &C the genera. be
lief would throw Rumania to the En-
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considered badly shaken.
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Even v. Bratano's supporters feel that
another Entente reverse o. importance
WI, WI, eause M .a." w. ".e
tente on losing cal6rica. r,u-t expect
his retirement inc Assoc tftl Press
learns on unouostiorable'autl lor.ty t.at
such is really the prcmier'- intention.
King Ferdinand is doing Dds best to
maintain a status QUO The pro-En-
tente press asserts that the two audi
ences granted by his majesty 10 Peter
Carp. eX-Premier following The latter.s
return from Vienna, indicate some
change In the Crowns attitude, but so
far 1t has not been asserted openly
In general, Rumania's position rs
viewed In tha ffrIf If rocCrf dovolOu-