Evening star., 1940-07-05
New Soviet Demands
On Rumania Expected;
Gigurtu Takes Reins
Reds Believed Seeking
Control of Prut and
Danube Brideeheods
BY the Associated Press.

BUCHAREST, July 5.-Rumors
that new Soviet demands on Ru-
mania may be forthcoming circu-
lated in the capital today as the new
government of Premier Ion Gigurtu
went into action to straighten out
troubled internal conditions, against
which the Kremlin is said to be pro-
testing.
Although without confirmation.
reports persisted that Russia was
asking for full control of the bridge
heads over the Prut River and at
REM on the Danube.
The Rllmanian people, mean
while. appeared to be accepting the
change in government to Gigurtu's
pro-axis cabinet calmly, although
full reports were lacking.
1t was assumed the new govern
ment was planning stern measures,
but it was believed such measures
would be put into effect gradually to
avoid too much violence and blood
shed, especially in anti-Semitic
moves.
New Time Limit for British.
The Gigurtu government set
new 24-hour time limit today for de-
parture of British oilmen. British
sources said the new order applied
to 80 field executives
American authorities here later
formally requested the Rumanian
government to grant an extension
for three of the 30. 1t was brought
to the governments attention that
two large American corporations
would be directly affected by the
expulsion of these three men.
At the same time it was reliably
learned that British citizens in Ru-
mania are taking steps to liquidate
their business interests of all kinds,
in anticipation of further measures
against them.
The British Legation last night
won temporary suspension against
the first such order, but said its
protest against today's ruling had
been unavailing.
One British official said:
This begins to look more and
more like the first step toward ma
tionalization of the oil fields and in
dustry."
British sources said loss of these
80 men, the majority of whom are
experts who cannot readily be re-
placed, would be serious blow" to
British oil interests. 1t still was not
clear what actual charge or COM
plant had been made against the
men.
French oil interests are not af-
fected so far.
Seven others are said also to be
leaving. Those forced to go had to
leave their homes, possessions and
supplies on short notice.
Rumania, once close friend of
France, became today the first coun-
try in Southeastern Europe to switch
completely to the side of Germany
and Italy.
Pledged to Axis Powers.
The new government of Premier
Gigurtu Immediately pledged itself
to follow the Axis powers Rumania
thus strobe much further along the
Axis path than Hungary, long SYM
pathetic to Germany, or Yugoslavia,
which has been making gestures of
friendship.
The Gigurtu government declared
it not only was being realistic in
adapting its foreign policy 40 the
system created by the Rome-Berlin
Axis" but also would adhere to
Nazi-Fascist theology because of the
convictions and biological princi-
Piles" of the cabinet members.
A cabinet communique issued after
its first meeting last night indicated
the governments social theology
would include anti-Semitism. This
was expected, since most of the cab
met members either are connected
with the long outlawed pro-Nazi
Iron Guard or are known to be anti
Semitic.
Program Outlined.
The program as outlined in the
communique included:
l. Honest adaptation to the sys-
TENS created by the Rome Berlin
axis.
2. Maintenance of good relations
with Rumania's neighbors, with the
aim Of keeping peace in Southeast
ern Europe.
8. Strengthening of national de-
fenses.
4. Recognition of labor as the
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