Roumanian Jews Look with Confidence to New Maniu Government

(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

A feeling of confidence for a better future rose in the hearts of Roumanian Jews as the new cabinet, headed by Julia Maniu, leader of the National Peasant Party, was inaugurated to rule the population of Greater Roumania.

Particular satisfaction was expressed today with the composition of the cabinet. Manin, in addition to the Premiership, has also under him the post of Minister of the Interior, which is a guarantee for law and order in the country, a matter of particular concern for Roumanian Jews. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will be under the direction of Mr. Madgearu, who is said to be friendly to the Jews. The Ministry of Education and Religion will be headed by Professor M?orescu, who has at all times condemned the numerus clausus policy. Mr. Vaida Wojwodo will be Minister of Foreign Affairs. He as well as Titulesen, the former Minister, who will return to London, have viewed the Jewish question in Roumania in a liberal spirit and have had many Jewish contacts.

Parliament was dissolved and new elections will be held in the middle of December. Attempts are already being made by the smaller parties, in particular the Lupu group, to seek an alliance with Jewish groups for the elections. A proposal to this effect made to Dr. William Filderman was rejected by him. At present it is still uncertain as to what course Roumanian Jews will choose during the coming elections, that is, whether they will go to the polls with separate Jewish lists which would not be looked askance at by the present government, or they will join other parties. The short time before the elections makes it doubtful whether any attempt to create a United Jewish front in Greater Roumania will be successful. It is also uncertain as to whether the election chances will be favorable to a separate Jewish election policy. Similar is the situation of the other religious and racial minorities in the country who look upon the Maniu government with favor. It is estimated that the minorities will have in the new parliament at least sixty representatives.