Evening star., 1947-12-31

DreQ1nQer COCKTAILS QeSlTcu, ulIlllcl
with wines, cordials after dinner,
Mihui
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full cabinet to witness the swearing
in Of the fifth member Of the newly
established presidium. He is George
Steare, first president Of the Bucha-
rest Court Of Appeals, who arrived
late from trip out Of the city.
The other four members, headed
by Mihail Sadoveanu, president OF
the chamber, were sworn In last
night. After the ceremony the
chamber adjourned until January 20.
Slogan Hoisted on Palace.
Workmen hoisted large red bill
board bearing the words Long live
the popular Romanian Republic
over the palace at the lobby en-
trance which formerly. bore the
royal coat of arms.
Streetcars and buses carried stem
cilled slogans: Long Live the
Popular Republic"
BY noon the army had sworn
allegiance to the new form of state.
The new oath demands that the
taker defend the regime against
enemies both inside and outside the
nation and ito keep service secrets"
civil servants took similar oath.
Parliament is to draft a new con-
stitution. DR.. Groza said the develop
ments in Romania went smoothly
"but," of course, we have worked and
thought for this achievement"
Recipe for Action.
II cannot even call it sudden" he
said. If there is an element OF
surprise, it was for those who did
not expect it or did not want it to
happen. It came neither too soon
nor too late and harms neither
friend nor foe.
"Romania has its own recipe for
political actions: The greatest pos
sible results with the minimum OF
sacrifice"
DR.. Groza said the former Queen
Mother will accompany her son
on the trip abroad" and that other
members of the royal family are
free to stay if they choose.
THE ex-King probably will take
his personal suite and retainers
with him." DR.. Groza said. Il have
nothing more to add to this except
to ask you to read the official proc
lamations. They contain everything.
More Surprises Forecast.
But If this action causes surprise,
I can say that many more surprises
are possible in the future. One
thing is certain-Romania will con-
tinue to strengthen the bonds Of
nationalities living within her
boundaries, strengthen her ties with
her reighbors and those of all
peace-loving nations that do not
follow policy of safeguarding Ger
tain imperialistic interests.
1--WE do not want to fight for
others who look on.
In fact, we do not want war, we
want peace, we want to develop our,
own policy on real democratic lines"
The Premier's statement that the
royal family could stay in Romania
did nothing to dispel information
from reliable governmental circles
that the family will leave, even if
not Immediately.
Queen Mother Convinced King.
The Queen Mother was declared
to have played an important part in
convincing her son to abdicate right
now. Mihai, 1t was said, had wanted
to postpone the action.
The negotiations between the gov
ernment and the King were said
authoritatively to have encountered
no political obstacles, but turned on
the financial aspects.
DR.. Groza told reporters all the
crown domains reverted to the state,
but it was learned that a certain
allowance from their incomes will
be allotted to the King. It is
believed that an initial sum of
$3,000,000 will be paid out at once
A special committee will admins
ter the Kings property and see that
he gets the income, it was said.
Bucharest commercial circles said
that while in Switzerland, Mihai
invested in United States and
Swiss securities.
The first step toward a new con-
stitution was expected to be the
passage of measures to authorize
selection of q constituent assembly,
which will be charged with drafting
the faew charter.
Yesterday, Parliament approved
the creation of a presidium On the
Soviet model, which will act as an
executive and directive body between
sessions Of Parliament.
While Mihai's abdication and the
establishment Of republic" was
greeted with cheers by the depu-
ties, there were virtually no public