Bucharest, Jan. 1 The essential character of the Balkan Entente for improving Hungaro-Rumanian relations was stressed here today by the Premier, the Patriarch Miron Christea, in a New Year address at the Royal Palace.
He is also emphasized the Entente's important role in connection with the British and French accords upon Danubian navigation.
In domestic policy the Premier pointed out that there was too great a number of minority members, particularly Jews, engaged in the free professions and there was a great necessity "io organize Jewish emigration from Rumania."
In another speech on this occasion, King Carol himself said few words, launching an appeal for national union and for reinforcement o: Rumaina's national defences, "We hope that 1939 will be a year of peace, but pedee will be all the more sure if we are stronger and lo to defend ourselves" the King serted. "We want to follow a hey of independence with national dignity. We wish to enjoy good relations with all living in peace with our neighbours and keeping our alliances and liking our friends We will try to create new friendships, but we will also know how to defend our rights with the greatest firmness King Carol concluded.—
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