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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 June 2011
Subject to adjustment of the amount to be paid to Turkey in accordance with the Annex of 1 July 1878, the main problems presented by the external relations of Cyprus were settled in the way which has been described in the preceding Chapter. We here turn to the subject of the internal Constitution, and the difficulties thrown in the way of its working by a discontented political party.
As already observed, the Proclamation issued by Sir Garnet Wolseley on 23 July 1878 said nothing of the Constitution with which the island was to be provided. The expected statement was made by an Order in Council dated 14 September 1878. It established a Legislative Council, consisting of the High Commissioner and not less than four or more than eight other members, one half being officials and the other unofficial. These members were nominated by Her Majesty, or provisionally appointed subject to her pleasure by the High Commissioner. The High Commissioner, with the advice of the Council, might make laws and ordinances for the peace, order and good government of the island, subject to instructions from Her Majesty, who might confirm or disallow such laws or ordinances and make all necessary laws and ordinances with the advice of her Privy Council. The Legislative Council was presided over by the High Commissioner or, in his absence, by a member appointed by him, or, failing that, by the member first in order of precedence.
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