FOREIGN RELATIONS, 1934, VOLUME III



  4. A small group who desire restoration of the rights and privileges
of the nobility,
The foregoing dissension, together with removal of many former offi-
cials and employees of the Government, high taxes, increases in mil-
itary expenditures, the discussion of high inheritance and income
taxes, along with the sentences pronounced by the Special Court on
offenders in the October insurrection, has brought about so much un-
rest that criticism of the Government has grown severe, and it has
led to the imprisonment of many persons antagonistic to the present
Government.
  The absence of the King 9 has added to the uncertainty of the future
policies of the Government. So much so, that the question of his
return here, permanently, is a subject of serious consideration, as he
has set no definite date for his return.
  In view of this general situation, my own judgment is that the
stability of the present Government will be maintained so long as it
has the loyal support of the Army.
  Respectfully yours,                            JAMES M. BAKER



'The King's absence in Europe led to his abdication in March 1935.



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