After speaking of Rumania's hi toric and strategic position on the ancient boundaries of Western civilization, and today on Europe's most important line of communication—the Danube—he emphasized how closely linked were the conceptions peace and economic prosperity.
Economic prosperity, he said, could not develop without a strong will to maintain peace, and there were no better means of preserving peace than through the loyal and equitable development of economic exchanges.
"I am firmly convinced if we follow this line of conduct with firm-
Tess and sincerity," King Carol added, "there will be rapid progress towards that which all nations desire so fervently—goodwill and peaceful collaboration."
King Carol bestowed upon the Lord Mayor the Order of Crown of Rumania.—Reuter.
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