Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-19
Hunearian Parliament Dissolved.

Hungarian fhriihhhchO bissoi'c"'
Buda Pest, Feb. l9.-With disre-
gard for the national opinion the Hun
garian Parliament was dissolved today
by order OF the Emperor There was
great display of military force in con
neclion with the presentation OF the or
der for dissolution, but there was little
disturbance. Hungary viii! now be
governed according to the plans Of the
Emperor, by an adequate regime similar
to that which prevailed after the failure
of the revolution OF lS4S.
The dissolution OF parliament by royal
command marks the elimination OF the
long standing quarrel between the crown
and the coalition leaders of the Parlla-
ment over the the question OF the recog-
milton of Hungary's rights and liberties.
Today's proceedings mark the turning
point in the destinies OF the dual mon
archy of Austria Hungary and may lead
TO revolution ending il the establish
ment of Hungary's independence.
Early this morning six baltalions OF
infantry, two squsdrOns of cavalry, and
several hundred police officers were sta
toned outside of the parliament building
in anticipation of a riot The coalition
leaders had made threats to the effect
that they would refuse to listen to the
rescript dissolyiug the national leglsia-
lure and the officials Of the empire had
declared just as emphatically that II the
rescript were sent to parliament the
chambers would be cleared by force if
necessary. Only deputies and the few
privileged holders of tickets were per-
mitted to penetrate the military aud POI
lice lines about the parliament building
Many OF the deputies wore crepe on their
arms or displayed other evidences OF
mourning for the lost liberties OF Hun
gary.
Although the sitting was one OF the
momentous gatherings in the parliament
tary history of the last fifty years, 1t was
short and quiet. But ii tbre7 bright
light on the way the constitutional Iibor-
ties of Hungary have been suspended
without actually provoking a conflict.
The vi president opened the session
by reading the Emperor's rescrip. sum
moning Parliamenl to meet today. He
then announced that he had received Two
letters from General Nyiri, who had
been authorized by the emperor to act rs
a royal commissioner dissOlvins Paria-
ment.
The president refused to communicate
these letters to the chamber, saying the
chamber recognized onl y the constitution
ally appointed ministers as Intermediates
between the deputies and the Emperor.
The president then informed the cham
Der that another sitting will be held on
Wednesday.
The deputies Withdrew quietly. When
they reached the streets outside the
building they were received with loud
cheers BY immense crowds of people who
had gathered outside the military lines.
The people shouted and waved their hats
but were careful not to indulge in any
demonstration which would cause police
interference
The deputies had hardly left their hall
when body of troops, acting under gen
eral Niyri's orders, entered the chamber
and read the imperial rescript to the
empty house, declaring that Parliament
was dissolved. The doors of the chamber
were then locked.
If the deputies attempt to hold another
session on Wednesday, as announced,
they will find the Parliament buildings
guarded by troops who will refuse them
admission.
The government will now be carried
on entirely by royal decree. This method
of governing cannot be maintained long,
however, as the budget has not been
passed and there is no means of raising
money unless the Emperor uses the army
to forcibly collect taxes.
The final deadlock in the situation APP
parently has been reached, and it is
impossible to imagine how matters could
he more serious than they are al present.
An Austro- Hungarian war is beginning
TO loom dimly on the horizon.