Ottoman Diplomats
Letters from the Imperial Legation in Brussels (1849–1914)
Synopsis
Situation parlementaire en Belgique. 1 annexe
Etienne Carathéodory Effendi reports that the Belgian parliament had become a theatre since the introduction of the socialists, that was made possible by elections under universal suffrage. Carathéodory refers to what he calls scandalous scenes. Debates (about Congo) turned into attacks against the King and the monarchy. Especially the debates of July 17th were marked by impropriety, brutality and tumult, that led to the adjournment of the debate. (In attachment is the summary of this particular part of the debate.) Carathéodory remarks that the people were indifferent about these scandalous aberrations, that were sadly made possible by parliamentary immunity. He predicts catastrophes – not only for the dynasty but for the entire country – that could be caused by what he calls ‘socialist and revolutionary gangrene’, as it was spreading amongst the population. Furthermore, he regrets that the governing Catholics did not work together with the moderate liberals.
Attachments
Excerpt from the Belgian Official Journal (17-07-1895, Brussels, Moniteur Belge, Improper language use in the Belgian House of Representatives.)
Facsimiles
| Series | HR.SYS-222-36 |
|---|---|
| Place | Brussels |
| Date | 24-07-1895 |
| Author | Etienne Carathéodory Effendi |
| Recipient | Turkhan Pacha |
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