M. Titulescu and King Carol There is a superficial air
of comedy about the formation of the new Rumanian Cabinet, turning, as it did, on the offer of the Foreign Office to M. Titulescii, and M. Titulescu's refusal, acceptance, repeated refusal and finally confirmed acceptance. But actually anything but comedy was involved. M. Titulescu, a man of great ability and immense astuteness, realized that the moment had come to try to break once for all the influence of the worthless Court clique, male and female, with which King Carol is surrounded. When he thought he had got satisfactory assurances he accepted office ; when he had reason to doubt the King's resolve he withdrew after all. Now he evidently believes he has achieved his purpose, and if it is true that Madame Lupescu has left Rumania and that the principal members of her entourage have resigned, he may be right. But it will be wise to suspend judgement on that. Meanwhile Ministers, even with the King's full support, will have all they can do to cope with the terrorist Iron Guard. * * * *
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