 Furthermore, in the Romanian parts of Bukovina, he failed to win popular support as he often sided with Ruthenian demands over lands in northern Bukovina.As the Austrian governor surrendered power to Onciul in 1918, he and the Ukrainians proceeded to divide the former province between themselves much as Onciul had previously envisioned.His rival Iancu Flondor, leader of the "National Party", denounced Onciul's intentions and proceeded to demand the intervention of Romania, putting an end to the agreement by Onciul and the Ukrainians regarding Bukovina.