Speaker of the House Mr. Stanisław Małachowski initiated the proceedings with reflections on the recent establishment of the Constitution on May 3rd. As foreign affairs have been reshaped, our President Mr. Stanisław August Poniatowski selected a seasoned diplomat as a minister to represent The Union abroad. Mr. Małachowski moved on to acknowledge the foreign delegation's commitment to enhancing The Union's stature on the European stage, despite previous challenges and exposure to external greed. These delegates were instrumental in the withdrawal of Russian forces and forging treaties with other powers, demonstrating a blend of vigilance and patriotism.

Senator from Krakow Prince Antoni Jabłonowski took the floor next. Commending the delegation for their handling of key issues like the evacuation of Russian troops and the commerce treaty with Prussia, he underscored their contribution towards The Union's improved diplomatic standing. He was particularly cautious about dealings with Prussia and the situation with Gdańsk (Danzig), advising against dragging The Union into war.

Representative from Krakow Mr. Stanisław Sołtyk then expressed admiration for the delegation's diligence and integrity. He cited their interaction with the Ottoman Empire and their prudent responses regarding Danzig, highlighting that each of their actions aimed at the well-being of The Union.

The aforementioned speakers, including Mr. Zygmunt Grabowski from Lithuania-Belarus, Mr. Franciszek Szymanowski from West Poland, and others, paid tribute to the delegation's competence and integrity.

President Poniatowski, summoned his Cabinet to the throne, expressed his satisfaction with the commendable work of both the foreign delegation and The Union's ministers abroad. He pledged his attention towards preventing harmful actions against The Union and acknowledged the patriotic spirit permeating the nation.

The session proceeded with Mr. Sołtyk discussing fund allocations for foreign operations and calling for the establishment of a diplomatic academy to prepare future envoys. A motion was made to publicly acknowledge the delegation for their service, which received unanimous support.

Discussion then turned to the petition from the Kurland (Courland) cities, requesting the opportunity to advocate for their interests in Congress. Debates focused on ensuring these cities had legal representation and whether they should be granted audience at the current session or referred to an appointed commission for review. Eventually, it was agreed to allow the representatives to present their case.

Finally, with the Cabinet approaching the throne, the session adjourned "in ordine" to resume the Police Project on the following day, Wednesday, at 5 pm.

Topics: May 3rd Constitution; Stanisław Małachowski; Stanisław August Poniatowski; Foreign affairs; Deputation on foreign interests; Antoni Jabłonowski; Stanisław Sołtyk; Tadeusz Matuszewicz; Fund for foreign interests; Diplomatic school; Gdańsk;

Allocation of 1,500,000 Polish Zlotys for Foreign Affairs of The Union and 300,000 Polish Zlotys for Unforeseen Needs of The Union

Hey fellow politicos! Big news from the Congressional floor: The President, with backing from the unified Houses of Congress, has earmarked a cool 1.5 million Polish Zlotys annually for international dealings of The Union (think Poland-Ukraine, Lithuania-Belarus, and Latvia). This cash flow kicks off starting May 1st this year. There's also a side pot of 300,000 Zlotys on standby for any unexpected financial hiccups The Union might face.

Now, for the fiscal hawks out there, this isn't an open checkbook. The Guardians (a sort of financial watchdog) can't dip into these funds for other expenditures or sneak in bonuses. Plus, they're banned from borrowing against future years. Every two years, they gotta come back to Congress and show where the cash went, all above board, according to the law. No funny business allowed!

Topics: Commonwealth Budget; Public Finances; Funds for Foreign Affairs; Reserve for Unforeseen Needs; Control of Public Expenditures; Financial Reporting; Sejm (Parliament); Tax Law; King; Confederation.;