Ottoman Diplomats

Synopsis

Glavany reports that the negotiations between Belgium and France concerning the railroad issue still haven’t led to a solution. That does not seem to worry him, however, as long as the issue stayed a purely economic and not a political one. (Belgian Prime Minister, Frère-Orban, would give his final reply and would then return to Belgium soon.) In Belgium there had been voices suggesting to replace the ministers by businessmen, who would be able to solve the conflict. Glavany does not believe in such a solution, since the existing government had the best relations with France. About Germany, Glavany reports that Bismarck did not want a (liberal) Ministry, because other ministers would tie his hands. He wanted the Prussian Ministry to be a federal authority that he would control on his own. Glavany, who calls his politics dictatorial, describes the debates on Bismarcks proposition. In the meantime, Spain was still searching for a King. This was mainly the task of the triumvirate or council, consisting of Serrano, Prim and Olozaga. Admiral Topete was also involved, and Glavany foresees a conflict between the two ambitious marshals, Serrano and Prim, when Topete would leave. Glavany then explains the political set-up, but remarks that this context would become more clear and pertinent in the future.

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