He subsequently tried to get the assent of the (carefully selected) representatives of the Belgian people to the Dutch constitution, but encountered opposition from those who were suspicious of designs to undermine the position of the Catholic Church in those provinces.
Järgnevalt püüdis ta saada nõusolekut (hoolikalt valitud) Belgia rahva esindajatelt Hollandi põhiseadusele, kuid kohtas vastuseisu nende poolt, kes kahtlesid kavas õõnestada katoliku kiriku positsiooni nendes provintsides.