v3 Chapter 363： The Netherlands Strikes Back: The Impact of Parliamentary Reforms

The proximity of Prussia to the Lincoln government of the Commonwealth of America makes people feel that the Dutch power in North America will shrink sharply because of this. It is not optimistic that with the cooperation of President Lincoln and Secretary of State Seward, the Vice President, Senator and Speaker Andrew Johnson can do much. .

​​

Even many people in the Netherlands have begun to worry about the situation of Dutch people in North America.

​​

In Australia, Roy is a petty bourgeois who has just immigrated from the Netherlands. He is currently participating in the resettlement of immigrants in Australia. He has an engineering team under his command to undertake the construction of houses. The number is around 50, of which there are more than 10 indigenous Australians, 20 Africans, the rest are Swedish and Danish, and several Dutch civilians and procurement.

​​

His biggest hobby is to read newspapers, but he is familiar with world affairs when he does not go far. In his opinion, this is the greatest joy in life.

​​

However, recently, he has been troubled by his identity. Why, because of the Dutch foreign policy with obvious advantages in the past, it seems that he has encountered difficulties.

​​

The Netherlands was actually at odds with the incomparably powerful Prussia, and it seemed that the Prime Minister of Prussia, Bismarck, was not a good stubborn, and was suppressing the Netherlands step by step, which made Roy very painless.

​​

"Prussia has gone too far. It is still not satisfied that it has just annexed so many countries in Europe. It even stretched out its abominable evil hand to North America, intending to suppress the Netherlands, which is not competing with it on the European continent. It has the ability to compete with the French Empire, Britain, Tsarist Russia and other countries are fighting for each other, why are they struggling with the weaker Netherlands?”

​​

Roy looked up and found that it was Sindpp, a clerk of Roy's engineering team, who was speaking. Roy smiled slightly, but he didn't expect this guy to enter the boss's office unknowingly.

​​

However, this is something Roy is used to, every morning at 9 o'clock. Almost on time, Sindpp would show up, Roy would read the newspaper at this time every day, and Sindpp would be the object of discussion with him, to put it bluntly, that is, two middle-class people privately talked about national affairs for fun.

​​

Roy sneered: "Why, when did the Dutch diplomacy become so weak, and we still need the sympathy of our citizens"

​​

Sindpp shrugged, "The boss should know, I didn't mean it that way. It's just that what Prussia has done against the Netherlands recently is just infuriating."

​​

Roy: "It's just a person trying to gain a sense of presence. I don't think our cabinet government and the royal family, His Majesty William IV, will take it to heart. You know, this is the Kingdom of the Netherlands that has been making national polls for more than ten years. The reason for the rise is that the ceilings of countries all over the world already exist.”

​​

Sindpu: "But boss, the current situation of the Netherlands in North America is really bad. After all, the Irish and Germans are strong, and as long as they are willing to spit out a little profit, they can attract other ethnic groups to join their team, then when the time comes, the Netherlands will It will be difficult for the descendants to resist and turn around.”

​​

Roy fled and shook his head, "I don't think so. Although ethnicity is a group, there are still teams with completely different interests. For example, Latinos, Brazilians and Argentines have different interests, Hispanics and The same is true for the French. Although this in turn can restrict the Dutch, it is not a means for the Dutch to break through the Germans and Irish. After all, many German immigrants, in fact, before immigrating, still have their own country. For example, Hannover, Bavaria, Saxony, etc., even have a longer history than Prussia, so the Germans are not monolithic. I believe that Vice President Andrew Johnson, a compatriot, will not easily compromise, and the Dutch government and the royal family will also Not someone who compromises easily, watch it, good show, maybe still to come."

Sindpu: "That's right, Boss. Are you still placing orders for the building materials from Meriken recently?"

​​

Roy: "Come on, why not, I'm optimistic about the future relationship between the Netherlands and the Commonwealth of America, and tell American suppliers that we hope to continue the cooperation, but you know, in view of the current tense situation, and in view of the Commonwealth of America. The rigid demand for domestic industrial products is weak, and the products tend to be inclined, so we have to talk about prices again.”

​​

Sindup said with a wry smile: "Will this lead to a negative impact on the friendship between the Netherlands and Millikin?"

​​

Roy said: "That's what the Dutch royal family and the Dutch government think. Don't forget, I'm just a capitalist. It's fundamental to reduce costs and increase revenue and profits."

​​

Sindpu looked at Roy, who was worried about his country just now, and scolded: Capitalists are really virtuous people, and the pursuit of profit is the foundation.

​​

April 1, 1868, April Fool's Day, was the first day of the month when the Dutch Privy Council began.

​​

Prussia triggered a step-by-step attack on the Netherlands in North America, and the negative sentiment among the Dutch people has already triggered the members of the Dutch parliament and cabinet. William IV looked at the worried expressions of many people, and looked at Prime Minister Tolbek. William IV Sechao Tolbek nodded.

​​

So when a cabinet member raises concerns

​​

Tolbeck said with great disdain: "The Netherlands' counterattack will hit the flesh."

​​

At this time, the President of the Dutch Senate, Johann. Bonan and Dutch House of Representatives Speaker Huntington appeared in the Privy Council meeting.

​​

After William IV made some deployments, the members of the Privy Council in the Netherlands finally breathed a sigh of relief.

​​

On March 30, 1868, the parliament of the Kingdom of the Netherlands carried out reforms, which made all European countries look at it in one fell swoop.

​​

The House of Representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands proposed the establishment of a House of Representatives Committee This committee has multiple functions, including reviewing bills and supervising the executive branch. The members of the committee are formally appointed by the entire House of Representatives, but their candidates can be selected by political parties.

​​

Huntington, Speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives, said in an interview with the newspaper "European Times": "The political parties will respect the preferences of parliamentarians and give priority according to their seniority.

​​

The largest committee of the Dutch House of Representatives is the Committee of the House of Representatives. This committee includes all members of the House of Representatives. The Committee of the House of Representatives meets in the Chamber of the House of Representatives and can review and amend the Dutch Act, but has no right to final approval. The House's own debate process is more flexible. "

​​

The Dutch House of Representatives has set up 20 standing committees under the committees of the whole house. Each committee has no jurisdiction over specific subjects such as agriculture, finance, and international relations. With proclamation, the major standing committees have additional powers associated with bills, and they can block regulations from entering the Senate.

​​

The Standing Committee also has the power to supervise the executive branch of the Cabinet, government and its officials. If an official is to be dismissed, the Standing Committee has the right to hold hearings and call witnesses and relevant exhibits. The Dutch House of Representatives will also set up a permanent committee, the Dutch House of Representatives Special Intelligence Committee. . . . . .

​​

The Prussian Prime Minister and the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Millikin, who had been following the troubles in the Netherlands, suddenly changed their expressions.

​​