 Complete the following phrase:  Published by Viața Romînească and Seara, Bărbulescus political essays caused public outrage by questioning the motives of Romanian nationalists. He was largely silent after declared war on the Central Powers, but returned to prominence after her surrender in April 1918. With a Germanophile triumph apparent, he was elected dean, became editor of the newspaper Iașiul, and served for several months as a Conservative in the Senate of Romania. He was demoted, and narrowly escaped being laid off, following the 