Ottoman Diplomats

Synopsis

Glavany describes the social unrest in Brussels, which was a result of the Langrand Affair. Only De Decker’s resignation was not enough. The crowd demanded the government’s dismissal. The parliamentary session of December 1st in the Belgian House of Representatives was marked by an incident that Glavany calls unexpected: Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Baron d’Anethan announced that the King, Leopold II, had demanded the ministers’ portfolios, thus dismissing the government. This announcement was followed by violent discussions. Shortly after, Count de Theux chaired a reunion of the Catholic Party, trying to stay in power. King Leopold II charged De Theux with forming a new government. Glavany acknowledges that the Catholics had the right to stay in power, as they were the majority. He notes that no one denied them this right. Even the liberals would act with moderation, to facilitate the formation of the new government. The calm had returned, but the formation could take a while, Glavany remarks. In the meantime the press speculated on the possible combinations of ministers.

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