Bucharest, Feb, 20.
King Carol of Rumania issued a proclamation here to-day establishing a corporate state in Rumania and abolishing all political parties, The proclamation in effect established the royal dictatorship which is backed by the military, Reorganization of the Government, the King announced, was effected to "rescue the fatherland," His Majesty's announcement stated that a new Constitution had been promulgated and would be submitted to a national plebiscite, probably next Thursday, The new Constitution, the King said, would "guarantee equality before law of all people of Rumania and other races which have lived for centuries on Rumanian soil," The new Constitution also provides for a new and smaller parliament representing farmers, workers and professional workers, The members of Parliament, the announcement stated, will be "protected from the dangers of political factions,"
The announcement stated that the new Constitution would include:
1. Civil rights for women, which were also guaranteed in the old Constitution.
2. Continuance of legislative bodies in Rumania.
3, Agrarian legislation programmes would be continued as previously planned 4. Emphasis on the "national idea" with Rumanians predominating in holding public positions.
5. Emphasis on ihe duty of Rumanians to work for the Fatherland.
6. Government ministers i future will not be permitted to have private financial interests.
7. The creation of a special corps of officials "to control the honesty of the state administration 8. Injustices against land holders will be rectified.
9. Abolition of the jury system—
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