Although the deputies claimed to defend the interests of the people, most had an important fear of common people, of innovations, of socialism and even of simple measures, such as the extension of voting rights.
Kuigi saadikud väitsid rahva huvide kaitsmist, tundis enamus lihtrahva, uuenduste, sotsialismi ja isegi lihtsate meetmete, nagu hääleõiguse laiendamine, ees hirmu.