Ottoman Diplomats

Synopsis

Glavany regrets the violent turn the French elections had taken, since it compromised the élan of liberty that was developing in France. The disarray could easily cause division between the different groups the Electoral Movement consisted of (liberals, radicals and conservatives). Glavany describes a reunion of the Movement in Paris, attended by a large, enthusiastic crowd. The police had to intervene to dissolve the reunion, and incidents took place in several Parisian districts. Glavany notes that these incidents should not distract attention from the nature of the elections in the whole of France: although more moderate than in Paris, the demand for political liberty was also urgent elsewhere. This leads Glavany to conclude that these ideas were so dominant that even the official candidates had become liberals themselves, although still supportive of the imperial government. He also noted a change in the official Parisian press, now supporting the Movement. About Austria, Glavany reports that Emperor Francis Joseph’s speech at the Reichsrath had left a good impression, as he stressed the importance of reconciliation, peace and liberty. Glavany compares this discourse with the Sultan’s speech at the Sublime Porte, which was received positively in Europe. Francis Joseph’s speech led Glavany to believe that there was no reason to fear an upcoming war anymore. He praises the Austrian Emperor for being the first Habsburg to pay a tribute to liberty, without an ulterior motive. This also brings hope for Austria’s financial situation.

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