June 7, 1930
The Maniuu government resigned today, paving the way for the proclamation of former Crown Prince Carol as King of Roumania. The new government is headed by Professor George Mironescu, who served previously as Foreign Secretary.
The new Cabinet has already taken the oath office, and has called for a meeting of the National Assembly tomorrow at 11:00.
The National Assembly, which is made up of both Houses of Parliament, will, according to the New York Times, will declare Carol as King. Premier Maniu's resignation is "understood to be grounded on his refusal to compromise his loyalty to King Michael." The nine-year-old king "would doubtless be glad to be excused at the moment from the cars and restrictions of sovereignty."
Carol made a dramatic return to Bucharest last night, and is being received as Roumania's prodigal son. Roumanian newspapers are reporting that there are plans to "set aside his divorce" from Princess Helen, "so as to permit resumption of his life with her.
His renunciation to throne will be annulled, in order for Carol to succeed the throne, and "a new government is to be formed to meet his wishes."
Carol's return was "carefully organized by his friends in cooperation" with a selection of army officers. Ten days ago, Colonel Precop flew to Paris, where he bought an airplane, and several days later left by automobile with Prince Carol, "their passports being made out in Sigmaringen, Germany."
They drove to Munich, where they left the car, and boarded the plane. Prince Carol was "equipped with a passport giving a false name." Roumanian border agents were warned "give the fliers every possible assistance," but precautions were made in case Carol and his party had to make a force landing in Hungary.
Premier Maniu knew of Carol's plan to return, "although his actual arrival may have taken him by surprise."
Carol's return has been popular with citizens of Bucharest, and large crowds are expected to surge into the street, to cheer for Carol and his son, Michael.
The Associated Press noted that today is the 11th birthday of Carol's older son, Mircea, who attends schools in Paris. The boy, who has no contact with his father, "is a healthy, strong little chap," and oblivious "of the fact that his father's name once again was on all the front pages, following his return to Bucharest."
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