King Carol’s disapproval of the anti-Semitic policy of the Roumanian students led by Professor Alexander Cuza, was openly demonstrated here by the king while attending the opening of the University of Jassy.
The king refused to visit the dormitory of the Cuzist students, where elaborate preparations for his reception had been made.
Speaking at the ceremonies, King Carol stressed the importance of the students abstaining from politics. “Your only duty is to concentrate on your studies, in which your strength lies,” he told them.
The Cuzist students were infuriated and laid the blame at the door of the rector of the university. They accused him of having been responsible for the snub administered them by the nation’s ruler.
The anti-Semitic students stoned the home of the rector and broke the windows of his residence. The rector was not intimidated and ordered a thorough investigation and stern disciplinary measures against the anti-Semitic student group.
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