Yesterday at The Union's Congress, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski kicked things off by addressing the financial obligations of states and counties within Lithuania-Belarus, following the completion of similar matters for Poland-Ukraine. The Union's Treasury is in dire straits, Małachowski emphasized, urging quick action to determine what Lithuania-Belarus is owed and by whom.

Representative Antoni Karski from Sandomierz raised a motion to expedite the resolution of a previously introduced matter concerning Colonel Ożarowski.

Speaker Małachowski suggested prioritizing discussion on state financial obligations in Lithuania-Belarus due to their critical nature.

Representative Franciszek Kwilecki from Poznań presented an alarming view of The Union's Treasury. With the current level of taxation pushing citizens to the brink and the threat of war looms, Kwilecki proposed the only solution to replenish the Treasury and alleviate taxation pressure: reclaiming Hereditary Stewardships (Starostwa). Kwilecki even offered to relinquish his own stewardship as a sacrifice for the nation's good. He expressed concern about the influence of stewards in the committee drafting financial replenishment projects and called for Speaker Małachowski's assurance of impartial proceedings.

Speaker Małachowski defended his record, noting his lifelong prioritization of public interest over personal matters and assured that those with minor stewardship shares would undoubtedly contribute to The Union's needs.

Representative Grzegorz Grotowski from Rawa Mazowiecka echoed the need for ethical practices, urging Congress members to refrain from simultaneously acting as legislators and members of executive departments.

The discussion then took a financial turn, focusing on specific cases of property rights and financial obligations, including hefty sums anchored against the Stewardship of Bystrzyca.

Secretary of The Union's Congress, Jan Łuszczewski, continued presenting various cases, from securing 100,000 Polish złotys for the Krasnostaw Stewardship to property exchanges and the perpetual leasing rights obtained by Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pińsk.

Upon concluding the debate on individual cases, motions were made to adjourn the session. However, multiple representatives argued for specific matters to be addressed promptly, particularly that of Colonel Ożarowski, who faced financial ruin due to unresolved legal matters. The sentiment was strong enough that even Speaker Małachowski could not guarantee prioritization without full agreement.

The session was ultimately postponed until next Tuesday, largely due to unresolved Lithuanian-Belarusian stewardship issues that required further deliberation over the holidays. Some representatives, such as Ignacy Krzucki from Volhynia, pledged to ensure that pending critical matters, including the distressing case of Colonel Ożarowski, will be addressed in the upcoming session, advocating for a session on Wednesday if necessary.

Stay tuned for more updates on the challenges and deliberations facing The Union's Congress as they strive to navigate the complexities of national stewardship and financial stability.

Topics: Great Sejm; Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Crown Treasury Commission; Lithuanian Treasury Commission; resolutions concerning sums of starosties; opposition to the project; focus on financial and economic matters; proposals for public property management; debate on feuds and their transformations;