MRCHENN

To the Right Honorable Leader of Her Imperial Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition, After reading this missive, it’s quite alarming to us on how many mistakes and assumptions this missive contains. You claim that the Josephite party nominates their own “friends” to the position of Circuit Justices, but that is quite inaccurate. If you are familiar with procedure, His Imperial Majesty himself nominated these candidates to the House of Commons for confirmation. Now, if you are arguing that the Crown themselves are nepostic- well, then you are being seditious, and quite treasonous. That worries me, and is an entirely separate issue. Now, addressing this supposed “threat to your life”. Such a thing did not occur, and is merely a false and misinterpreted accusation crafted up by your sources and your accomplices. For what reason should the people of the Empire trust the word of a man in regards to another party, when this man simply devoted his entire political career to the destruction of this party? Clearly these testimonies you have are simply fabricated. I would suggest you refrain yourself from such a defamatory argument. Next, you certainly claim we infiltrated your party, but it is quite the opposite! Mr. Philip Pruvia-Albarosa rejected your invitation to the Everardines, and expressed interest in the Josephite party, for a reason that most likely revolves around the malicious tactics that you are imposing. Adrian, you are a member of the Helvets family, a prestigious line tied to the Imperial Household. Fabricating scenarios to your political liking, that too slandering His Imperial Majesty for nominating Circuit Justices does not fit you, and is worrisome. Signed, The President of the Commons,

‎ CONFIRMATION OF SIR EDWARD AS CIRCUIT COURT JUSTICE The matter has now received majority and the candidate is confirmed to the Circuit Court. ‎ ‎ ‎

SITTING OF THE 20TH IMPERIAL DIET THIS HARREN’S FOLLY, 1787 Present: George Galbraith; Jonah Stahl-Elendil; Annabelle Kelmenour; George Dubois; Leonard van Halen; Thomas Aquinas; Adrian Helvets; Lajos Karoly; Lemuel de Langford; Absent: George Kovachev; Philip Pruvia; Franz Sarkozy; Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The people of the Holy Orenian Empire have spoken, and have awarded the Josephite party a majority of nine seats.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Observing this, and the conventions established in the previous sessions.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “This clear electoral majority grants the Stahl-Elendil Ministry presumed confidence to form a government.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “With this, we shall continue.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The Josephite bench nominates George Galbraith for Presiding Officer of the House of Commons.” Edward Napier: “Good afternoon.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Not yet, Ed.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Five minutes.” Edward Napier: “Oh, damn.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “For honors sake, we open the floor to the Opposition to nominate one of their own.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Or to accept the President we have deemed appropriate.” Adrian Helvets: “We nominate Lajos Károly for President of this Chamber.” Lemuel de Langford: “Hear hear!” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “And so we proceed to vote?” Lemuel de Langford: “What a splendid choice, upon my name.” Adrian Helvets: “Aye, the Right Honourable Gentleman may proceed to a vote.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Stahl-Elendil votes aye for George Galbraith.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Kelmenour votes aye for George Galbraith.” George Dubois: “Dubois votes aye for George Galbraith.” Leonard Skingaard: “Skingaard van Halen votes ai for George Galbraith.” George Galbraith: “George Galbraith accepts his nomination for George Galbraith and votes aye.” Thomas Aquinas-Elmpool: “Aquinas-Elmpool votes aye for George Galbraith.” Adrian Helvets: “Helvets votes NAY on George Galbraith, may god help us with his appointment.” George Dubois: “Six percent.” Lemuel de Langford: “What?” Adrian Helvets: “ORDER! The right honourable Dubois, please do not interrupt these proceedings with your commentary.” Lemuel de Langford: “Thank you. Langford fervently rejects the motion.” George Galbraith: “It seems as if Mr Philip Pruvia has also voted aye for my nomination through absentee vote.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Any day now…gentlemen.” Adrian Helvets: “We have given our votes, Right Honourable Archchancellor.” Lajos Károly: “Károly would vote no for George Galbraith.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Then, 7 Aye, 3 Nay, 2 in absentia.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The Right Honorable George Galbraith passes, and is now the President of the House of Commons.” Adrian Helvets: “May he neutrally rule over this Chamber, har har har!” Lemuel de Langford: “Oh, goodness, what wit.” George Galbraith: “With this, I officially call this first sitting of the 20th Imperial Diet to Order.” George Galbraith: “All rise for the Nauzican Oath.” George Galbraith: “Repeat after me.” George Galbraith: “I swear to be true to the Emperor and the realm and not to maintain silence about any evil that I may know which is being contemplated against them. I swear to work tirelessly to the betterment of the Empire and the Orenian people that comprise it I swear also not to eat or drink with traitors and not to have anything in common with them, and always to defend the honor of the gentlemen I serve. This, I swear by the Holy Scrolls.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I swear to be true…” George Galbraith: “You all may be seated.” George Galbraith: “What may the Right Honorable Leader of the House have for our agenda today?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President, we wish to address the Standing Orders you have presented to the chamber.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Clerk Jimothy will distribute copies of the rules to all members of the Commons.” Adrian Helvets: “Must be a Josephite name..” Lemuel de Langford: “How horrid, poor fellow.” George Galbraith: “And as for other pieces of agenda today?” George Galbraith: “For schedule's sake.” Adrian Helvets: “I believe Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition has presented the legislative proposals to this Chamber beforehand, Right Honourable President.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “We also have a series of bills on our end as well.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “All will be heard.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I promise you, Mr.Helvets.” George Galbraith: “Aye, the Leader will present all matters of the agenda for today's session.” Adrian Helvets: “I am counting on the Right Honourable Archchancellor.” George Galbraith: “The document you have before yourselves are the standing orders of the 20th Imperial Diet.” George Galbraith: “It outlines procedure and etiquette that all Members of the House are expected to follow.” George Galbraith: “Regardless of your partisanship, make no mistake that if a Member continuously violates these orders, you will be removed from the sitting.” George Galbraith: “With that, I implore the Right Honorable Leader to table our bills and confirmations for the sitting.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President, we have a very busy day…We shall be presenting the Land Allotman bill, designed to ensure the end of blight and meaningless depletion of resources, and to regulate housing and property outside of municipal jurisdiction.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The Double Jeopary bill, ensuring that no man can be tried twice for the same crime.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “We shall be ratifying the Ruby-Silver Concordat for His and Her Imperial Majesties, to secure a full alliance with the Elves of Haelun'or.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “And then…submitted last minute. The Safe Infrastructure bill, corruption prevention bill, and….” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The humanity first bill….” Adrian Helvets: “Point of order.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “As well as the confirmations to the Circuit Court, Edward Galbraith and Edward Napier.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will entertain the point of order.” George Galbraith: “Mr. Helvets?” Adrian Helvets: “The Safe Infrastructure bill and the Corruption Prevention Bill are not brought before this Chamber last minute, and the Right Honourable Archchancellor is slandering our punctuality here.” George Galbraith: “Bills must be submitted 24 saint hours before the sitting. However, since this is our first sitting, flexibility of this rule will be sustained.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President, my apologies.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will remind the Right Honorable Leader to stay on topic.” Adrian Helvets: “Apologies accepted, Dear Honourable Archchancellor.” George Galbraith: “If it is fine with the House, the Chair would like to prioritize the pieces of agenda sent down by His Imperial Majesty. This being the confirmations and the treaty.” Adrian Helvets: “Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition agrees with this prioritization.” George Galbraith: “The Right Honorable Leader of the House?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The Majority agrees as well.” George Galbraith: “Very well. With that we will begin with the Treaty.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Foreign Minister Thelin, myself, Minister O'Rourke, and Her Imperial Majesty oversaw the construction and agreement of the treaty.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The High Elves have agreed to our terms.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “This treaty is this balanced and advantageous to our goals of preserving our country against enemy forces abroad.” George Galbraith: “After reading this document, the Chair would ask for a Member to motion for moderated debate on this matter. Members will be recognized by the Chair to speak by raising their hands, and will be put on a list to speak.” George Galbraith: “You have a motion, Leader of the Opposition?” Adrian Helvets: “Yes, to make corrections on this document.” Adrian Helvets: “The signatories are, whether you follow the ascending or descending convention, oddly placed at the bottom of this document.” George Galbraith: “The Chair would like to remind the Leader of the Opposition that we are not changing the document. Simply voting to ratify it or not.” Adrian Helvets: “Either the most superior are at the bottom, or the top: But not the middle.” Lemuel de Langford: “Hear, hear!” Adrian Helvets: “We will NOT entertain this if the signatories are incorrectly placed.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Ah, a formatting error that can be fixed.” George Galbraith: “That is noted. Do we have a motion that the House can entertain?” Adrian Helvets: “If these are fixed, yes.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “If I may, Mr.President.” George Galbraith: “The Right Honorable Majority Leader.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Thank you. Mr.President, this can be fixed in the final document. This is just approving said terms. Order will be changed for the formal, final document.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Thank you, Mr.Helvets, for pointing this out.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. We will be debating merely the contents of the treaty, rather not the signatories.” George Galbraith: “Now, do we have a motion?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I motion to vote, Mr.President.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. The Chair would like to see debate on this matter, but if this is the sole motion we have today, we will vote on it.” Adrian Helvets: “Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition sees no reason to debate allying the most civilized of non-Humans, and wishes to motion to vote.” George Galbraith: “We will be moving to vote, then.” George Galbraith: “On the matter of ratification, I will vote- AYE.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will now call roll.” George Galbraith: “Mister Stahl-Elendil.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Miss Kelmenour.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Halen.” Leonard Skingaard: “Ai.” George Galbraith: “Mister Aquinas.” Thomas Aquinas-Elmpool: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Helvets.” Adrian Helvets: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Langford.” Lemuel de Langford: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Karoly.” Lajos Károly: “Aye.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of order!” George Galbraith: “The Leader of the Opposition?” Adrian Helvets: “It is mister de Langford.” George Galbraith: “That is noted.” George Galbraith: “This matter has nine Ayes, zero ayes, and two in asbentia. With this, the Treaty is ratified by the House of Commons.” George Dubois: “Point of order.” George Galbraith: “It looks like the fog turned on my glasses.” George Galbraith: “Mister Dubois, your vote?” George Dubois: “There we go, I vote aye.” George Dubois: “Point of ordered retracted.” George Galbraith: “With nine ayes, this Treaty is ratified.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Thank you, Mr.President.” George Galbraith: “The Right Honorable Leader, our next piece of the agenda?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President. The Majority calls Edward Napier forward, for confirmation to the Circuit Court.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. Mister Napier, we thank you for joining us today. As with previous norm, you will have the floor to talk about your qualifications for the nomination. After this, the House will debate on your confirmation, and then vote.” George Galbraith: “You now have the floor.” Edward Napier: “Ah, thank you.” Edward Napier: “I have served in government, in a myriad of positions for near on thirty years. I am familiar with both the proceedings and systems of the House of Commons, by which Legislation is created..” Edward Napier: “I am familiar with the ORC, having put several parts to memory.” Edward Napier: “I have sat on His Majesties Imperial Cabinet, and understand the inner workings of both or Legislative and Judicial houses..” Edward Napier: “As well, I have frequently paid attention to, and catalogued legal cases throughout history for archival work.” Ostromir Carrion: “Orc Fucka!” George Galbraith: “Order.” George Galbraith: “^Order.” George Galbraith: “Order” Adrian Helvets: “Helenites, am I right?” George Galbraith: “Mister Carrion, if you continue more times I will be implored to remove you from the House.” George Galbraith: “Now, do the Members have any questions for Mister Napier today? Raise your hand to be recognized.” Adrian Helvets: “AYE!” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Oh boy.” George Galbraith: “The Leader of the Opposition has the floor.” Adrian Helvets: “Before we proceed to debate regarding your legal knowledge, an important matter must be disclosed to the public.” Adrian Helvets: “We have good reason to believe that Mr. Edward Napier regularly involves himself in sensual acts with an ORC! As such, Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition doubts his morality.” Adrian Helvets: “What can Mr. Edward Napier say regarding this?” Edward Napier: “As I am before the stand, and in the persuit of honesty and honour - Yes, you are correct.” Adrian Helvets: “BY GOD!” Leonard Skingaard: “….” Adrian Helvets: “My Apologies, Right Honourable President.” Ostromir Carrion: “Tis' true! Tis' True! This man would bring his creature, into the grounds of Novellan itself!” Ostromir Carrion: “They have children!” George Galbraith: “Mister Carrion, please remain silent.” Adrian Helvets: “I humbly ask The Right Honourable Nominee to withdraw his candidacy to avoid further humilation. I yield my time.” Ostromir Carrion: “A Dark day, be it when an orc-fucker has the final say over the affairs of men!” George Galbraith: “That is noted. Will the candidate continue his candidacy?” Edward Napier: “I should like to, if permitted, yes.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Mr. President, can we call for silence of those not on the floor?” Thomas Aquinas-Elmpool: “Please.” George Galbraith: “Order” George Galbraith: “Now, do any other Members have any other questions?” Adrian Helvets: “Point of order.” George Galbraith: “The Leader of the Opposition?” Adrian Helvets: “If a nominee has confessed that he committed a crime, shouldn't he be arrested and brought before the rightful authorities?” Lajos Károly: “W.” George Galbraith: “Law enforcement is not the House of Commons' authority, that is for the ISA.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President, I move we table the nomination of Edward Napier at present.” Adrian Helvets: “Surely these are special circumstances.. A criminal is standing to be nominated.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “And proceed with the agenda.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “This is…interesting.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. Does the House agree to table this confirmation, Leader of the Opposition?” Lieutenant Crestfall: “Ensign, secure the confessed criminal,” Edward Napier: “I need no securing.” Adrian Helvets: “Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition agrees to table it, aye.” Lieutenant Crestfall: “Very well. You will be escorted to a cell.” ‎ VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF EDWARD NAPIER AS CIRCUIT COURT JUSTICE After an agreement from the Leader of the House and HIM’s Most Loyal Opposition, the matter is tabled. George Galbraith: “That is in order. Who is our next confirmation, the Right Honorable Majority Leader?” George Galbraith: “Mister Napier, you may excuse yourself.” Edward Napier: “Indeed. Thank you for your time, Mr. Galbraith, it is duly appreciated.” Lajos Károly: “Disgraceful.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Moving on. His Imperial Majesty's next pick for the circuit court, Sir Edward.” George Galbraith: “Sir Edward, please come before the Chair.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Greetings, Mister President.” George Galbraith: “As per norm, you will have time to explain your qualifications for the position. After which we will debate and vote on your confirmation.” George Galbraith: “Sir Edward, you now have the floor.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Thank you, Mister President.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Honorable Members of the House of Commons, firstly, I would like to congratulate His Imperial Excellency the Archchancellor on renewing the josephite majority in this Chamber and the Right Honorable Leader of the Opposition on his election in this Chamber.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “A strong Imperial Government and a democratic Opposition like the ones we have in this Chamber nowadays are totally necessary in order to ensure the political plurality of our Country.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Having said that, despite not many people know, before my career in the Ministry of the Interior I was an Imperial Solicitor of the Ministry of Justice under the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Joseph Adler, at that time Solicitor-General.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Under his leadership, I represented the Crown in many important cases such as in The Crown v. Sokolov or in The Crown v. Corbish.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Lieutenant.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “In the first aforementioned case I was able to convince the Court to convict the defendant to death penalty and in the second case I was able to get a Restraining Order penalty.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “In fact, it was my participation in those cases that led to my acceptance in the Imperial Everardine College as a member of the Committee of Solicitors and recently in the Adler Commission, a body of legal experts appointed by the Crown.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Honorable Members, if you confirm me today I assure you that I will be apolitical and impartial in my decisions. As part of the imperial judiciary I will uphold the legislation that this House creates.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Thank you and god bless the Holy Orenian Empire. I will now accept any of your questions, thank you.” George Galbraith: “Thank you, Sir Edward, Now-.” George Galbraith: “Members may raise their hands to be recognized.” George Galbraith: “Mister de Langford.” Adrian Helvets: “Get 'm Langford!” Lemuel de Langford: “Thank you, sir.” Lemuel de Langford: “Mr. Galbraith, was there not an impeachment inquiry on yourself, as part of your role as Minister of the Interior on grounds of negligence of duty and abuse of power?” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Honorable Member, in response to your question there was merely an inquiry to investigate on those accusations but I was never impeached or convicted for that.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will allow one more back and forth question between the Member and Sir Edward.” George Galbraith: “If needed.” George Galbraith: “Once Mister de Langford is done, Mister Skingaard will have the floor.” Lemuel de Langford: “My second question to Sir Galbraith concerns his relation to President Galbraith. Is it your intention to persuade our people in your lack of political affiliation despite that fact - one which may lead even more conerns surrounding Josephite nepotism -.” Lemuel de Langford: “-In our institutions?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Point of order.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Relevancy?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “George Galbraith is an elected official.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Sir Edward is not.” Lemuel de Langford: “Your point of order was not addressed..” George Galbraith: “That order is sustained. The Chair would like to remind Mister de Langford of this distinction.” George Galbraith: “As well as the confirmation was sent down by the Emperor himself.” George Galbraith: “With that- is there a response, Sir Edward?” Lemuel de Langford: “My question is to the candidate, sir, not yourself.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Yes, Mister President.” George Galbraith: “Sir Edward will have a chance to respond, and then we will move to the Honorable Member Halen's question.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “I was simply going to say that the President of this Chamber is also a Galbraith that does not necessarilly mean that I support his political party.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “And also, I would like to remind the Honorable Member that His Imperial Majesty was the one who sent my confirmation to this House.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “That's all.” George Galbraith: “Thank you. Mister Halen now has the floor.” Lemuel de Langford: “That inference can only be implied, Sir Edward. Thank you for the answers.” Leonard Skingaard: “Thank you. To the chair-…” Leonard Skingaard: “I wish to note that Sir Edward, when the impeachment inquiry first was announced, that he held a convention of the Imperial Everardine College in regards to the legality of the inquiry.” Leonard Skingaard: “I wish to know now Sir Edward's thoughts, and his current stance on the Diet's powers of impeachment.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Thank you for your question, Honorable Member. Well, I truly respect the new system of confidence between the Diet and the Council of State established by convention in this House.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “And in regard to the impeachment process, I also recognize the power of this House to inquire and pass Writs of Impeachment against Councilors of State.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “I also want the Honorable Members to note that I have left politics and from now on I'll be apolitical and focus on the judiciary of our beloved country.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “That's all, thank you, mister president.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will allow one more back and forth question between the Member and the candidate, if needed.” Leonard Skingaard: “Thank you, sir. I yield back to the chair.” George Galbraith: “Thank you Honorable Member.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I motion for a vote on the confirmation of Sir Edward.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. Do we have a second?” Adrian Helvets: “Nay.” George Galbraith: “Does the Leader of the Opposition have a question for the candidate?” Adrian Helvets: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “You have the floor.” Adrian Helvets: “Doesn't Edward Galbraith agree that with the past accusations of abuse of power, negligence, destruction of documents, et cetera: Plus his dodgy answering so far, that he might not have the character that is required to be nominated? What says the Right Honourable Nominee himself?” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Thank you for your question, Honorable Member. Well, I simply believe that an accusation does not mean that someone is automatically guilty. And, in fact, as I've already explained-.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “-There was merely an investigation, but this House never passed a Writ of Impeachment.” Adrian Helvets: “Yet the Right Honourable Nominee agrees that for such accusations to be even made, a context must exist?” Adrian Helvets: “Also, wasn't that because the Diet was dissolved?” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Point of clarification.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will allow that back and forth response, but will finish the question after Sir Edward responds.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Yes but having a suspicious on someone does not imply that person is automatically guilty, Honorable Member. And no, in the first inquiry the House decided to cancel the impeachment inquiry as far as I remember.” Adrian Helvets: “In the first inquiry?” Adrian Helvets: “There were two, Sir Edward.” George Galbraith: “That will be all.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of Order.” George Galbraith: “A back and forth question was already exhausted.” George Galbraith: “I will allow this point, only.” George Galbraith: “Leader of the Opposition?” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Yes, because there were two, that's a fact. But none of them were concluded and no Writ of Impeachment was passed so I also want to highlight my presumption of innocence.” Adrian Helvets: “Isn't the Right Honourable President too quick to interrupt my line of questioning against a relative of his?” Sir Edward Galbraith: “Also, as I've said I have retired from politics, Honorable Member.” George Galbraith: “It is not fair to allow more than 2 questions for one member when another member only asked two.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President.” Adrian Helvets: “I wish to have an answer whether it was during the first, or second inquiry?” George Galbraith: “The Chair will allow a third question for Mr. Helvets if so needed.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “If the Honorable Member could repeat me the question I will be more than happy to answer him.” Adrian Helvets: “Aye. Right Honourable Nominee, was this during your first, or second inquiry? I hope this Chamber recognizes the implied baggage behind this nominee as I ask this.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “R I did.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Point of Order, Mr.President.” George Galbraith: “Leader of the House?” Sir Edward Galbraith: “What I've recently explained applies to both inquiries since none of them went further than the investigation stage: No writ of impeachment was passed.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “I hope that I've satisfied your question, thank you.” Adrian Helvets: “Thank you Right Honourable Nominee, although I wish to correct you: That both were dissolved before they could even pass such.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr.President, the opposition leader is incorrect.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “The first inquiry was deemed insufficient during the session. He was find not in violation. Second, Mr.Galbraith resigned his post during the second inquiry.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “And no criminal charges have been levied pending any investigation.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “That is correct.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I motion for cloture.” Adrian Helvets: “I guarantee you, Right Honourable Archchancellor, that Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition does not partake in incorrectness.” Lemuel de Langford: “Hardly helps his case…” Adrian Helvets: “He resigned before he could be impeached.” George Galbraith: “The Chair notes this. Mister Helvets has exhausted his time, being allowed an extra question than the other Members.” George Galbraith: “Do you have a second?” Annabelle Kelmenour: “I second that motion.” Adrian Helvets: “Thank you, Right Honourable President.” George Galbraith: “That is in order. We will now call roll.” George Galbraith: “On this matter- I will ABSTAIN.” George Galbraith: “Mister Stahl-ELendil.” George Dubois: “Aye,” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Stahl-Elendil votes Aye.” George Galbraith: “Miss Kelmenour.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Kelmenour votes Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Dubois.” George Dubois: “Aye,” George Galbraith: “Mister Halen.” Leonard Skingaard: “Skingaard votes Ai.” George Galbraith: “Mister Aquinas.” Thomas Aquinas-Elmpool: “Aquinas-Elmpool votes aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Helvets.” Adrian Helvets: “A firm Nay, Right Honourable President.” George Galbraith: “Mister de Langford.” Lemuel de Langford: “Nay.” George Galbraith: “Mister Karoly.” Lajos Károly: “Nay.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Absentee voting, then.” George Galbraith: “With 5 Ayes, 3 Nays, 1 abstentia, this matter will move to absentee voting as it has not reached majority.” George Galbraith: “You may be excused, Sir Edward.” Adrian Helvets: “Based.” Sir Edward Galbraith: “No problem, thank you, Mister President.” ‎ VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF SIR EDWARD AS CIRCUIT COURT JUSTICE AYE: Jonah Stahl-Elendil; Annabelle Kelmenour; George Dubois; Leonard van Halen; Thomas Aquinas; NAY: Adrian Helvets; Lajos Karoly; Lemuel de Langford; ABSTAIN George Galbraith; The matter does not achieve majority and will be put to absentee voting. @Esterlen @SerFinnick@Nectorist Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Honorable members of the House of Commons, I wish to proceed with the final confirmation for the evening.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “God help us all.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I call Albert de Falstaff.” George Galbraith: “The House summons Mister de Falstaff to the floor.” Adrian Helvets: “By god, hopefully not another Josephite nepotist pick.” Lajos Károly: “Aye.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “By God, hopefully Mr.Helvets doesn't burn a hole in his nose.” George Galbraith: “Mister de Falstaff, you will be allowed time to explain your qualifications for the candidacy.” Lajos Károly: “Point or Order.” George Galbraith: “Mister Karoly?” George Galbraith: “The Chair would like to remind the stands to reduce noise.” George Galbraith: “You may proceed.” Lajos Károly: “The statement by the Honorable Archchancellor is quite disrespectful and towards the Honorable Leader of the Opposition.” George Galbraith: “The Chair reminds the Leader to refrain from such comments. If that is your point, Mister de Falstaff now has the floor.” Albert de Falstaff: “What do I need the floor for?” Adrian Helvets: “By god.” George Galbraith: “You will have time to explain your qualifications for your nomination.” Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Tell us why you oughta be a judge.” Albert de Falstaff: “Ah, apologies. My qualifications largely lie in my work as a scholar in the Society of Saint Everard, and my works under the Kaedreni government.” Albert de Falstaff: “Ah, I've also administered the Guise estate for the past five years.” George Galbraith: “Thank you, Mister de Falstaff. Members may now raise their hands to ask questions.” Adrian Helvets: “Aye.” George Galbraith: “Leader of the Opposition.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of order: It is the Right Honourable Leader of Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition.” George Galbraith: “Point sustained. Do you have a question?” Adrian Helvets: “Anyways. The Right Honourable Nominee is tied to Guise, and wields a lineage, that is embroiled in a lot of territorial disputes and potential future legal procedures.” Adrian Helvets: “Doesn't the Right Honourable Nominee have a self interest to be apart of a judiciary that in the future might have to rule on this?” Albert de Falstaff: “I intend to defer any cases regarded or related to my or my family's properties to other judges. Furthermore, it is only now in my self-interest because my family is One of One that, with its territories chiefly in Haeseni territories, declared its continuing loyalty to the Empire.” George Galbraith: “The Chair will allow one more question from the Right Honorable Leader of the Her Imperial Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition.” Adrian Helvets: “Second question. You state that you have served the Kaedreni government, yet find no records of your service within any ministry, nor have I personally see you in Kaedrin as a citizen.” Adrian Helvets: “Does the Right Honourable Nominee have proof of his governmental employment?” Albert de Falstaff: “The Society of Saint Everard approved my tenure under the previous Chancellor, who I am sure would have the files related to it. In regards to Kaedrin, the court there posted a roster with my name on it, dated 1770, that was legally active until the Rochefort Resolution of 1785.” George Galbraith: “Thank you. Does any other Member of the House have a question?” Adrian Helvets: “So you were six years old?” George Galbraith: “Order.” Albert de Falstaff: “The Count Rochefort was my esteemed mentor at the time of my original posting.” George Galbraith: “Mister Karoly.” Albert de Falstaff: “I was originally posted to the region as a Page, like all in noble courts, and then rose to Master of Ceremonies later.” Lemuel de Langford: “A Kaedreni's ministerial skill… to die for.” Lajos Károly: “How old were you when you became Master of Ceremonies?” Wilhelmina Beatrix: “I didn't know the House of Commons was a congregation of children.” Wilhelmina Beatrix: “Surely you've some important legislature to discuss.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Mr. President, can we call for silence of those not on the floor?” George Galbraith: “Order. He'd bang his gavel.” George Galbraith: “Order.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of Personal Privilege.” Lt Colonel Peter d'Arkent: “He will have a trial soon, so keep quiet.” Lieutenant Crestfall: “Silence or be removed.” Lt Colonel Peter d'Arkent: “He's out on bail.” Albert de Falstaff: “I was sixteen at the time.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of Personal Privilege.” Albert de Falstaff: “Though the date itself escapes me.” George Galbraith: “Leader of the Opposition, if the point is in regards to Mister Napier, the Lt. Colonel has already answered it.” George Galbraith: “I'd suggest leaving law enforcement to the body that actually does it.” Adrian Helvets: “Nay.” George Galbraith: “Leader of the Opposition, what is your point?” Lemuel de Langford: “Point of Order: The correct term is the Honourable Leader of Her Imperial Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition.” Adrian Helvets: “I am uncomfortable to stand here as a representative if the eyes of a Josephite maniac are looking down on me, someone that has made love to an Orc!” Adrian Helvets: “Bail or no bail, I ask for him to be removed.” George Galbraith: “Then you may leave. Law enforcement has responded to your inquiry.” George Galbraith: “Now, Mister Karoly.” George Galbraith: “Do you have a second question?” Lajos Károly: “What makes you qualified to hold such high positions at such a young age?” Adrian Helvets: “Asking for The Leader of Her Imperial Majesty's Loyal Opposition to leave?” George Galbraith: “You have the option to leave.” George Galbraith: “I am not asking anything.” Adrian Helvets: “Point of order.” George Galbraith: “Now, please refrain from interrupting your colleague.” Adrian Helvets: “The democratic process is put in peril if a member of the House of Commons feels too uncomfortable to stand. The source of the discomfort should be removed, not the elected representative.” Albert de Falstaff: “My qualifications for said position were loyal assistance given to the Kaedreni Court in my time there, beginning assisted writings at the age of 14, and the training given to me from youth as a prospective inheritor of the Falstaff estates.” Adrian Helvets: “I humbly ask The Right Honourable President to remove Edward Napier from the stands.” Lieutenant Crestfall: “The Right Honorable President does not command the Imperial State Army.” George Galbraith: “You and Mister Napier have the option to stay or leave at your wish. I will abide by law enforcement's decision to let him stay on bail.” George Galbraith: “The Duke is correct.” Edward Napier: “If I can withstand your hollow wit and foul stench, I ask you return the favour, though the burden is much lessened in your favour.” Adrian Helvets: “Silence, orc lover! This is not your turn to speak.” George Dubois: “Point of order,” George Galbraith: “I implore Mister Helvets to abide by the law, and the decision of the Imperial State Army. Anything else will be taken as a violation of law.” George Galbraith: “Now, Mister Dubois.” George Dubois: “I call a motion of vote.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “I second the motion.” George Galbraith: “That is in order, we will now call roll.” George Galbraith: “On this matter, I vote- Aye.” George Galbraith: “Miss Kelmenour.” Annabelle Kelmenour: “Kelmenour votes Aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister Dubois.” George Dubois: “Aye,” George Galbraith: “Mister Halen.” Leonard Skingaard: “Ai.” George Galbraith: “The Right Honorable Leader of Her Imperial Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition.” Adrian Helvets: “The Right Honorable Leader of Her Imperial Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition votes aye.” George Galbraith: “Mister de Langford.” Lemuel de Langford: “Aye, Mr. De Falstaff proves adequate in his candidacy.” George Galbraith: “Mister Karoly.” Lajos Károly: “Aye. He is overqualified.” George Galbraith: “With 8 ayes, Mister de Falstaff is confirmed to the position of Circuit Justice. Congratulations. Do we have any other motions?” ‎ VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF ALBERT DE FALSTAFF AS CIRCUIT COURT JUSTICE AYE: George Galbraith; Annabelle Kelmenour; George Dubois; Leonard van Halen; Thomas Aquinas; Adrian Helvets; Lajos Karoly; Lemuel de Langford; NAY ABSTAIN Majority is achieved and the candidate is confirmed. Annabelle Kelmenour: “I motion to ajourn.” George Dubois: “I second the motion,” Lajos Károly: “Well he left in a hurry.” George Galbraith: “The Chair recognizes that the session has gone on for far too long. Any agenda pieces for today's session will be convened at the next session. With that, I herebly declare this sitting adjourned.” Lemuel de Langford: “What a fruitful sessio.” George Galbraith: “Providence.”

George Galbraith watches both of his former colleagues move out, from two houses down from his home on Silver Jubilee street. He’d light a cigar.

”We’ll see after the Diet elections.” ”And who says we’re not all citizens of our nation?”

A Common Citizen’s View - On what it means to be Orenian Penned on this Tobias’s Bounty of 1787 by George Galbraith With the dissolution of the 19th Imperial Diet, and stepping down from my former position of Minister of the Treasury, truly I find myself in stagnant times, separated from my accustomed environment of busy life. Nonetheless, I find it a proper time, whether it be passing time more closely with my young son Joseph, or be it tending to care for our proper farms in Helena. I have taken this time to reflect, to reflect on our current affairs. Only was it a year ago where I sat in the chair of Varoche Hall. To my right stood the Josephites- the likes of our Head of Government Archchancellor Elendil, amongst those such as George Kovachev, men and women who believed in propagating the truths of the Rights of Man at the crux of humanity. To my left in opposition sat an intangible group- a Haenseni bloc as Karl Amador once put. I was perplexed-- no, concerned at such polarization. We represented one country under a sovereign, united with our Canonist ideals as Sons of Horen, thus I was saddened to see our identity as the collective brotherhood of Humanity plagued by obstruction of progress within our country. For those who are of my age, we live in unprecedented times. However as we have proven time and time again, Oren will not wither. United under our sovereign, we will continue to march towards our future, we will continue to march towards the evolution of Humanity. We have only tasted the beginning of this legacy left behind by the late Peter III. As I pen my thoughts, I hope to construct what it means to truly be an Orenian, to truly contribute towards our collective posterity. Far removed are we from our Pertinaxi and Renatian predecessors, and far removed are we from the times of the Monarch representing self interest, absolutism, and tyranny of the likes of the Johannian era. Far removed are we from times such as the Sacking of Ves that almost killed my grandparents. Far removed are we from the conquistador and malicious mentality that we have been historically attributed to. So what does it mean to identify as an Orenian, and what does it mean to be a part of Our beloved nation? To be Orenian is to strive for progress, development, and betterment of the nation. Yes, we may have different definitions of this, and of course will have different partisan interpretations of this. But do not mistake this with not wanting the same goal. To be Orenian is to refine, expand, and build on Our Imperial institutions, to deliver timely civil service and appropriate justice to our beloved citizens. To be Orenian is to treat those within our country as our own. To be Orenian is to look out for our brothers and sisters, and defend them with our lives. To be Orenian is to cultivate our traditions and history with the platform we call Oren. As Ex. Godfrey proclaimed in the Book of Gospel, “We are born from the ashes of the old kingdom of Oren. We are the heirs to Horen and have continued him by this empire.” To be Orenian is to nourish and foster this human tradition from Horen onwards. To be Orenian is to endeavour to make our realm tranquil, forming relationships with the Descendants, and to put the future of Our collective Serenity over our self interests. To be Orenian is to keep our ship’s sights on our direct destination, that is our future. I am yet one of us, a representative of the goodwill that We all represent. Through this missive, I only hope that we can become more clear on the hearts and minds that make up our beautiful nation. I urge you all to take up participation in the well oiled machine we call Oren in some way or another. YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT,

George Galbraith looked at the missive fondly, remembering when he had his first exquisite taste of seaside cuisine at the Bazaar. ”I will certainly be in attendance!”

CANDIDACY DECLARATION FORM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PERSONAL INFORMATION Surname: Galbraith First Name: George Address of Residence: Silver Jubilee 9 Year of Birth: 1749 ((Username: MrChenn1 )) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Holy Orenian Empire? Have you filled out the census? Yes Do you have any other title, peerage, or military assignment that may conflict with becoming a Member of the House of Commons, as per the Edict of Reform (1763)? No If yes, do you understand that you will be required to resign or abdicate from this position should you be elected to the House of Commons, and if this does not occur your seat shall be considered to be vacant?: N/A

SITTING OF THE 19TH IMPERIAL DIET THIS HARREN’S FOLLY, 1786 Present: George Galbraith; Jonah Stahl-Elendil; Annabelle Kelmenour; Ostromir Carrion; Padraig O’Rourke; George Kovachev; Lukas Rakoczy; Annaliese Kortrevich; Juliyus Kortrevich; Boris Ruthern; Edvard Amador. Absent: Edwin Winter. George Galbraith: “It looks like we've reached quorum.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Before we start, I'd like to start with the swearing in.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Finally a house without a Muldav majority.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Helvets, I will not bar you from speech, but I would suggest lowering your voice so we can properly debate.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Thank you, Mr. President.” ‎ George Galbraith: “All rise for the oath, and repeat after me, please.” ‎ George Galbraith: “I swear to be true to the Emperor and the realm and not to maintain silence about any evil that I may know which is being contemplated against them. I swear to work tirelessly to the betterment of the Empire and the Orenian people that comprise it. I swear also not to eat or drink with traitors and not to have anything in common with them, and always to defend the honor of the gentlemen I serve. This, I swear by the Holy Scrolls.” ‎ George Galbraith: “You may all take a seat.” ‎‎ George Galbraith: “With that, I hereby call this first sitting of the Nineteenth Imperial Diet to order.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Leader, what have we on the agenda today?” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I do believe we shall be begin with the Circuit Justice confirmation for Dame Franziska Kortrevich.” ‎ George Galbraith: “That is in order. Before we start, I trust we all have read the standing orders to start?” ‎ George Galbraith: “I'll take that as a yes.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Now, we will first start with a testimonial from Dame Franziska, and then proceed to questions. You have the floor.” ‎ Dame Franziska Vimmark: “Thank you, Mister Galbraith.” ‎ Dame Franziska Vimmark: “It's been some time since I last stood in Varoche. Since my confirmation as Secretary over a decade ago, I found that an intrinsic part of my job was connected to the law- and with it I found a passion to see it done properly and swiftly. My position inherently put me in close contact with reviewing the O.R.C., And to accompany this I also spent time helping formulate law reform with the former Justice Christiansen.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Hey keep it down!” ‎ Dame Franziska Vimmark: “In short, I believe that the dynamic nature of the Law Code, ever changing as it is, there must always be fresh faces to review and dispense law just as there must be those who are long-accustomed to such.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Thank you, Dame. Now, the floor is open to any questions for the nominee.” ‎ George Kovachev: “Hear hear.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Are we in unmoderated debate, Mister President?” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Or must we raise our hands and be recognize?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Certainly. Though, if things get out of hand, I may have to moderate briefly.” ‎ George Galbraith: “As of now, we are in unmoderated debate.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Dame Vimmark, how familiar are you with the case: Crown v Alimar?” ‎ Dame Franziska Vimmark: “That case in which the current Count of Alimar was summoned to court for allegedly battering and dismembering a kha? I found it intriguing based on the discourse created by the precise rights a kha have within our city.” ‎ Dame Franziska Vimmark: “I would consider myself to be familiar with the case, yes.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Mister President, can we please order silence in the stands?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Count Rochefort, please lower your voice in the midst of the stands so we can proceed with debate.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Please proceed, Mister Rakoczy.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Thank you, Mister President.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “They are so -” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Could you give us your opinions on this case? It was a very controversial one, with some arguing that the Alimar never broke a law because Kharajyr are non-persons and therefore have few rights. Others argued that all creatures have a right to life, including non-persons, and that the Prince Alimar's actions were illegal.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “I'm simply curious as to your thoughts on the matter.” Dame Franziska Vimmark: “I do believe, Mister Rakoczy, that even kha should be able to walk through the streets of Helena without fear of being hurt. Thought they are not people, they have the intelligence and thus the right to life. However, despite this, I do have some conflict on the precise ruling of the case – that being that the Count Alimar was charged with only possessing obscene materials.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Thank you. That's all from me.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Alright, then, do any other Members have any questions?” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “I'd like to motion to vote then, Mister President. In the absence of any questions.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Do we have a second?” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I second.” ‎ George Galbraith: “That motion is heard, we will now proceed to vote on the confirmation of Dame Vimmark. I will now call roll.” ‎ George Galbraith: “On this matter I vote - AYE.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Stahl-Elendil.” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Miss Annabelle Kelmenour.” ‎ Annabelle Kelmenour: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Padraig O'Rourke.” ‎ Padraig O'Rourke: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister George Kovachev.” ‎ George Kovachev: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Lukas Rakoczy.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Miss Annaliese Kortrevich.” ‎ Annaliese Kortrevich: “Aye.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Juliyus Kortrevich.” ‎ Juliyus Kortrevich: “DA.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Boris Ruthern.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Edvard Amador.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “What is Da?!?!” ‎ George Galbraith: “Please lower your voices, good men.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “But we don't understand the process.” ‎ Edvard Amador: “Da.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “What is going on papa?” ‎ George Galbraith: “On this matter, the ayes are ten, and the nays are zero. This body confirms Dame Vimmark to the Circuit Court.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “What about the Da's?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Congratulations, Dame, we look forward to your expertise.” ‎ VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF DAME VIMMARK AS CIRCUIT COURT JUSTICE AYE Galbraith Stahl-Elendil Kelmenour Carrion O’Rourke Kovachev Rakoczy Kortrevich Kortrevich Amador ABSENT Winter ABSTAIN Ruthern Majority is achieved and the candidate is confirmed. ‎ ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Mister President, could we remove these men from the chamber?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Helvets and your associates, I do not wish to remove you from the chamber, but if this continues, I may have to call an ISA member to escort you outside.” ‎ George Galbraith: “I would suggest talking in a lower tone amongst yourselves.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Mr. President, can we get a definition of what Da means?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Order” ‎ George Galbraith: “Now, as we have seen in the standing orders, the House has allotted time for question time.” ‎ George Galbraith: “We will begin with the majority. If you wish to speak, raise your hand to be recognized.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Kovachev, you have the floor.” ‎ George Kovachev: ““My question is for the Leader of the Opposition,” ‎ George Kovachev: “My question is for the Leader of the Opposition,” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Oh, well alright.” ‎ George Kovachev: “There is an interview going around with the Leader of the Opposition in the Chronicles, a paper that is so partisan to him that you could be forgiven for thinking that perhaps his mother owns it.” ‎ George Kovachev: “'Rakoczy concerned about the future of the house',” ‎ George Galbraith: “The Chair would like to note that Mister Rakoczy may respond after Mister Kovachev has finished.” ‎ George Kovachev: “So I ask the Leader of the Opposition, why is he not more ‘concerned’ by the fact that this entire country is subsidized by one single municipal government, with no person living outside of that area paying a single penny in tax - regardless of their wealth - than he is by his own loss of the last election?” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Excellent question, though I will address the article first before I give an answer.” ‎ George Kovachev: “Mr. President, I yield to you.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Rakoczy has the floor.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Da, I told my interviewer that I was concerned about the future of the House.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Of course, I said that immediately following the election of a cabinet minister as the chair of the body responsible for holding the cabinet accountable.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “A clear conflict of interest, as I'm sure the honorable gentleman would agree.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “However, following Mister Galbraith's resignation as Minister of the Treasury, my concerns are gone, and I applaud the President for his integrity.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Richard don't be greedy now.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Now to address your question, no, I am not concerned.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “You're supposed to dip it.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “I'm unsure if Kaedrin pays taxes, but I know that Haense is entirely self-sufficient, paying for its own civil servants, for its army, and for its institutions.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “A tax benefits no one in the Kingdom.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Meanwhile, the revenue collected from Helena pays for the ISA, which directly protects the city, and the ministries that most directly benefit Helena.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “It is a simple matter in my eyes, as I am sure it is simple in the eyes of every Haeseni: Why pay for a tax that does not provide benefit?” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Mister President, I'm afraid I must go.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “An urgent matter awaits me back in New Reza, and no, it cannot wait.” ‎ George Galbraith: “You may excuse yourself. However, even without your presence, I will allow Kovachev a response.” ‎ George Kovachev: “Mr. President, the Leader of the Opposition has today set a world record for describing 'parasite' in as many words as possible.” ‎ George Kovachev: “He is more to be pitied than despised.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Wow, a record.” ‎ Lukas Rakoczy: “Take care now.” ‎‎‎ George Kovachev: “And now he has run away with his tail between his legs under some difficult questioning.” ‎ George Kovachev: “I say this: What a big-issue fellow the Leader of the Opposition is. He has neglected to mention the very fact that he is here in this chamber is because the people of Haense get the vote.” ‎ George Kovachev: “They get just as many votes as everyone else in this country, actually, Mr. President.” ‎ George Kovachev: “That's why I sit across from four - down from five, of course - members of the glorious Muldavian Party.” ‎ George Kovachev: “And of course, when there's trouble, who is it who comes to support the Royal Army, Mr. President?” ‎ George Kovachev: “It is our state troopers.” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mr. President, a reminder as well some of us have a meeting soon.” ‎ George Kovachev: “Mr. President, I worry that the Leader of the Opposition has misled the House, and so I will yield my remaining time to you, thank you.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Will I be able to speech?” ‎ George Galbraith: “Thank you, Mister Kovachev. Now, our last piece of our agenda will be a testimonial from the Attorney General.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Shouldn't our democracy take precedence..” ‎ George Galbraith: “Mister Helvets, perhaps you can properly talk on the floor now.” ‎ George Galbraith: “You seemed a bit excited up in the stands.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Ladies and Gentlemen of this esteemed House, Mr. President.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “In my hand Is the ORC, the foundation of our legal system: The weapon that my department uses to maintain peace, order and civil conduct.” ‎ Annaliese Kortrevich: “My youngest really must be getting to sleep right about now. If my presence is not necessary, Mister President...” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Through these lines, describing laws and limitations, dance actors of bad faith: Using their words to dismantle Imperial integrity, to chisel at our legitimacy, to further disobedience against the Crown.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “It is fruitless to simply quell the explosions without attacking the roots. Ladies and Gentlemen.” ‎ George Galbraith: “One moment, Mister Helvets. You may excuse yourself if so duly needed.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Which is why I humbly asked this organ to legislate a more expansive set of laws, allowing our office to prosecute and investigate cases that do not literally overlap with the current definition of sedition.” ‎ Annaliese Kortrevich: “They really enjoy playin' with the wheels of moving carriages when I'm not around! You simply wouldnt believe.” ‎ Juliyus Kortrevich: “I shall acompany her on travel home, after all the ISA is the ones protecting this region” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Parties that use their power, their influence, to hijack the discourse within our electoral process: And force to vote in accordance to their wishes.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “Extremist elements whispering, giggling and publishing contents that harm the trust in our institutions, that undermine the social contract upon which we have all agreed: That we bind ourselves to this Empire.” ‎ Adrian Helvets: “I hope that this House will dare undertake action, and to give us the tools we need to fight back against this. Thank you.” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “Mister President.” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “I am needed at the palace.” ‎ Ostromir Carrion: “As am I, Mister President.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Thank you, Mister Helvets.” ‎ Jonah Stahl-Elendil: “God bless, gentlemen.” ‎ George Galbraith: “Thank you, Attorney General. With that, I hereby declare this session adjourned.”

Nineteenth Imperial Diet House of Commons A letter from the Office of the President of the House of Commons. "To Friar Boniface, and His Holiness, the High Pontif James II, On behalf of the House of Commons, we would like to thank you for bringing to us a concern raised and noted by the clergy. It is with such a relationship that we can continue to progress legislatively as a nation. I believe that all parties involved with this situation can agree that consanguinity is a vile act, as noted by CH 206.081. Although previously passed bills in the House of Commons have worked alongside CH 206.081 to bar consanguinity within direct relatives, and collateral relatives up to the 3rd degree, we would like to note that the law allowing a decree from the Holy Orenian Emperor to allow cases of consanguinity, CH 206.082, would fit under the framework of the Crown's authority. Thus, as defined by CH 602.042, the House of Commons is prohibited from legislating on the Crown's authority, as it should. That being said, that is not necessarily the end of such an effort to address this issue. Alongside Archchancellor Elendil, we plan to begin productive discussion with the Monarch on this concern, and we are optimistic that they will fairly address such a concern, with a recommended legal framework from the House. Signed, President of the Commons"

Nineteenth Imperial Diet House of Commons A letter from the Office of the President of the House of Commons. "To Mister Helvets, the Attorney General, On behalf of the House of Commons, we'd like to thank you for raising these several legal concerns towards the House of Commons as part of the Ministry of Justice, and we look forward to such a prosperous relationship between our two institutions. In regards to your concerns about libel or defamation, we note that the voice of the populace, the people that the Diet represents, is important as it represents the foundations for ideals that Our government must enforce. Albeit radicalistic and seditious speech is unacceptable, as legislators we recognize that the prospect of free speech is a sensitive topic; one that must be approached with utmost caution to define. This prospect is important, one that has been preserved for decades, and is the basis of the Josephites' ideals of progress. Thus, to clarify such legality, we would like to invite yourself and other members that you choose to bring with yourself, to the House of Commons's first sitting on This Harren's Folly of 1786 [[Monday, 3 PM EST]] to further and specifically elaborate on such concerns. Signed, President of the Commons"

George Galbraith would pen a letter, arriving to Varoche Hall with the Wax Seal of Galbraith. ”To my fellow colleagues and legislators, I hope you are all faring well. I accept the nomination for President of the Commons, and hope that my fellow legislators will share the same confidence in myself. Signed, George Galbraith MHC”

George Galbraith would smile at the missive. "Long live the Empress."

"The reign of His Majesty was one of productivity- one that was responsible for a bureaucratic revolution in Oren, seen by no other, and it was an honor to serve in His Council of State, and it will be an honor to continue serving in it upon the Great reign of Her Majesty, Anne I.” "His Majesty has set the foundation of the prosperity that our Empress and the Emperor will continue, alongside the Elendil Ministry and it's successors. I look forward to the progress that is our future."

George Galbraith would rest in the chair of his office, seemingly enjoying his smoke break after a long day of work. A clerk would enter into his office, bringing him missive. He’d loft his brow at the missive adorned with the Swint label. ”Did Swint forget to collect tax money or something?” Upon reading the contents of the missive, his brows would drop, the cigar in his mouth falling to the floor in bewilderment. The Galbraith and the City Clerk worked simply professionally, but it pained him to see the death of a talented man, a man he considered his friend. He would sign the Lorraine. “I doubt we’ll ever find someone as disciplined or proficient as Swint. May his soul rest in the Seven Skies."

Surname: Galbraith First Name: George Address of Residence: Silver Jubilee 9 Age: As of 1783, 34 years of age. Partisan Affiliation: Josephite ((Username: MrChenn1 )) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE Are you registered and eligible to vote in the Holy Orenian Empire? Have you filled out the census? Yes Do you have any other title, peerage, or military assignment that may conflict with becoming a Member of the House of Commons, as per the Edict of Reform (1763)? No If yes, do you understand that you will be required to resign or abdicate from this position should you be elected to the House of Commons, and if this does not occur your seat shall be considered to be vacant?: N/A

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CONTACTED. CONTACTED.

George Galbraith would receive the missive, a faint smile encompassing his countenance, as he would read his thanks in the missive. The young Minister of the Crown would sit down with a sigh, after a long session of the Imperial Diet. "Mister Basrid truly was a legend of statecraft- a diplomatic role model for myself, and I'm sure one for many generations. I am confident the history of Oren will remember his name. Words cannot express the great accomplishments of the Basrid Ministry, and the foundations of bureaucracy Mister Basrid has layed down for the due progress of our nation. I congratulate him and his everlasting legacy, and I will work my best towards upholding the prosperous future of Oren he dedicated half of his life and entire tenure for."

An Investment Into the Future 12th of Snow’s Maiden, 1783. Since the promulgation of the Basrid Ministry, the pursuit of prosperity to reinvigorate Oren has and will continue to be the foremost priority for any institution for governance of civil service. It is known that such prosperity is contingent on maintaining a consistent rhetoric of stability across the realm of the Empire. We recognize that there have been historical grievances over matters of procurement of territories and the subsequent ownerships of rights to said property, and addressing such a contention is important for the collective effort towards tranquility. The prospect of good faith within the Holy Orenian Empire is key to the progress and well-being of our collective state; for which this resolution works to sustain. Acknowledging this, the Basrid Ministry recognizes the importance of offering a form of monetary rehabilitation, an investment that hopes to implicitly work towards the foundation of this trust, as well as settling such aforementioned historical qualms for the benefit of our shared prosperity. In light of the significance of such a pledge, it must be perceived that such faith and investment towards the future may be successful when intertwined with trust from institutions that represent the voice of Oren. It is important that confidence and newfound trust be established between the machine of our progress, the Imperial Diet, and our Empire as a whole, in order to pursue the essence of civil service. Thus, this resolution is enacted towards the promise and optimism of such faith being upheld prevalently across our dear country. Issued and proclaimed, the Secretary of the Treasury, George Galbraith

George Galbraith votes aye.

George scratches his head, wondering where this manor is, and what legislation mandates tax on land in the Crownlands. He then realizes that due to the family’s letter of disassociation of Edward, the land is is registered under Sir Edward’s, not the Galbraith’s.

George Galbraith would pen a sheet, plastering it on the missive. NAME: AGE: GENDER: CLASS SOUGHT: ((DISCORD: )) [OOC- PM this information to Chenn#6807 or louis#1234 for hiring]

THE IMPERIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Reformation and Re-Institution of the Imperial Agency Edict of 1752 as the Imperial Industry Agency, as issued, 1781. TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I Modifications to the Imperial Agency Edict ARTICLE II Current and Reformed Classes ARTICLE III Agency Details and Reward System As dictated by the Ministry of the Treasury After subjecting the former Imperial Agency edict to great scrutiny, the Department of the Treasury sees it fit to reform and re-institute the Imperial program to make the program more efficient, updated, and to ensure that it supports the loyal workers that are the backbone of our Empire. This is all with a means to gratify those who have propped up our Nation time and time again, while also stimulating the economy. The resources given to this program will be doled out to other ministries, cities, or organizations per a requisition system. ARTICLE I Modifications to the Imperial Agency Edict This reform plans to add, remove and modify the following from the previous program: Different from before, maximum quotas will be set by the Overseeing Administrator and can be optionally met for higher pay, but the exact asking amount must be present. Upon being accepted into the Agency, it will be expected that minimum quotas are met at the end of every saint’s week, else the risk of being terminated without pay will be present. While the reform is underway, the previous token system for payment is abolished in favor of the overseeing administrator handling payments. A newly introduced system is to take place, rewarding the most committed of workers. Those who have laboured for a long time will be offered the following: Tax property discounts, monetary bonuses, other monetary assistance and monetary aid when purchasing homes. Those who regularly meet maximum quotas will be recompensed greatly with this milestone system, as later detailed. Various classes have been altered to allot more payment, while the inutile ones have been removed or have been subject to change. ARTICLE II Current and Reformed Classes Miner Minimum Quota: - 64 Iron ingots - 64 Coal - 32 Gold - 128 Cobblestone Base Salary 250 Farmer Minimum Quota: - 128 Bread - 128 Baked Potatoes - 32 steak - 64 cooked porkchop Base Salary 200 Fisherman Minimum Quota: - 96 Cooked Fish - 32 Cooked Salmon Base Salary 150 Artisan Minimum Quota: - 64 Terracotta - 64 Concrete (color of choice) - 64 Glass - 64 Clay - Any amount of Wool (If Applicable) Base Salary 220 ARTICLE III Agency Details and Reward System The Current Reward System hereby is instituted as follows: Those who follow the set minimum quota consistently will reap the following benefits: 2 years of service will constitute a tax exemption of their property in their respective province for one year. 3 years of service will constitute eligibility for any loans by the Imperial Treasury for a discounted/lowered annual interest rate than normally set. 4 years of service will constitute a two year tax exemption. Those who follow their set maximum quota consistently will reap the following benefits: 2 years of service will constitute a two year tax exemption of their property. 3 years of service will constitute an additional stipend of 1000 minae to that year’s salary. 4 years of service will constitute a 50% discount on a piece of property they would like to buy. As previously, clients will get their assigned delivery point in the depot of the program. This is where materials are delivered each respective class is assigned to gather. Applicants can fill out which class of workforce they wish to join, and will then sign a contract and a personal file that will get stored by the Overseeing Administrator, George Dubois, who is strictly responsible for working with the client to set quotas and pay. The position will work with the Employment Secretariat to optimize advertisement of the program to citizens of the empire. The following signatories acknowledge and permit the use of the tax exemption based reward system. If not, an alternative to this will simply be a stipend, with a price given by the administrator. IN NOMINE DEI His Excellency, the Secretary of the Treasury, George Galbraith The Kaedreni Minister of Finance, Mister George Dubois NAME: AGE: GENDER: CLASS SOUGHT: ((DISCORD: )) [OOC- PM this information to Chenn#6807 or louis#1234 for hiring]