Today in the Latin Forum. . .

[Julii]

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Bustle begins to echo within the marble columns & white limestone grounds as dedicated men & women forge the future of the Republic. This is the Latin Forum, the very heart of Latium & Her Republic.
Here, the ultimate power & authority of Latin politics rests firmly. The beauty of the Forums invited citizens, whom could be seen on early morning jogs between the towering columns, or at any time of day a Latin family strolling through, simply admiring the sights.

A light drizzle moistens the morning air as Senators retreat the the inner chambers of the Forum.


[i]“I call this meeting of the Roman senate to order, all rise!"[/i] The senate speaker took his usual place at the centre podium & offered a glance at the senators in attendance, “[i]Please be seated. Commence the role call.”
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Senators where called by name, their absence or presence noted before the senate began,


[i]“…Convening this meeting Latin Senate, for the matter of vote of selection for the Consulship of the Republic, Executive chair of New Latium. The question stands, senators. Is Latium ready to lend power away from the senate?”[/i]

The senators bickered stubbornly amongst themselves for a moment as members began to voice their opinions.

[i]“With us today are the nominees for Consulship selected by the Comitia Centuriata; Julius Talliator & selected by the Consilium Plebis Gaius Cabanisio.”[/i] The senate gave a welcomed applause to the nominees as they appeared before the speaker. [i]“Gentlemen, are there any words you would like to share with the Senate? Voice your arguments now or neglect your say for this issue.”[/i]

Talliator nervously eyed the senate & decided to remain in his seat. He assumed his connections & high standing among the Patrician class, or aristocracy would do all the necessary speaking for him. Seeing Talliator made no effort to do so, Gaius removed his helmet & took the podium, his red Roman cape draped over his back. His imagery masterfully mirrored that of ancient Rome, captivating the audience as their imaginations brought them back in time. Gaius lifted his chin & presented a confident expression as he spoke;

[i]"What an auspicious day. Many gave their lives, that we might stand here once again, united in the government of a lawful Republic.”[/i] Senators applauded his opening statements

[i]“And how fitting that we welcome this new beginning by unearthing an ancient foundation; the swearing in of first Consul to New Latium, in the latest history of Rome. All of Latium is grateful & indebted to our senate, its authority derived from Latin precedent, custom, and the high caliber of our senators, each one of you. Dearest senate, I take this first moment before you, not to glorify myself but to honor the Republic. In its honor I declare that my term as Consul shall usher in a new era- an era of moral virtue, of dignity. The debortuary & chaos the civilized world has had to endure will now end. Rome shall be again as she once was: A proud Republic of virtuous populace & honest governance!”[/i]

Senators stood to applaud Gaius’s oration, clearly he was winning them over as their uncertainties & suspicions began to fade. Panic befell Julius as he began to see that all around him, senators where partaking in Gaius's standing ovation. For the first time since the creation of the Republic, the senate appeared to be united behind one man. This was a historic sight that awed the Senate speaker who rose from his seat by Gaius & declared, [i]“Look how you have united us; you may be the hero of this Republic. Caesar himself could not have conjured a finer achievement!”
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Gaius looked to the speaker & smiled, [i]“I am Caesar himself.”[/i]

It was decreed by senatus consultum that the Consulship shall be restored, with Gaius Cabanisio, popularly known as Gaius Caesar, presiding as the sole Consul of the Republic. The announcement would read in the papers;[/left]

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[i]"The establishment of the Latin consuls is a necessity for the Republic, vital for the survival of our lawful systems. The seat of consul is established solely in the power vested by the state in a person to do what he considers to be in the best interests of the state. Latin Senate has cradled the infant governance of the Republic to its coming of age, as a small child growing too large for his mothers arms. We welcome Consul Gaius Caesar to the chair. May Latium press forward, never to allow Latium fall!”[/i][/center][/b]

[left]Latin Consuls would sit as Chief Execturive of the Republic, & sitting as chairmen of the Latin Senate; effective head of government.[/left][/color]

[Julii]

[color="#4B0082"][left]Proconsul Caesar convened a senate that was to decide Latium's actions in regards to the fate of European nationals trapped within the confines of an irritated Tunisia. Bringing the letter before the senate, each would find a copy on his or her designated chair.
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[quote name='AlDei' timestamp='1299441736' post='2654575']
[i]Estemed Senate of New Latium,

We reach you with news that is certain to be of interest to your young republic. The regions of Tunis, Ariana, & Ben Arous have become harbors of rebellious citizens of Tunisia. Between aggressive clashes with Tunisian officials & other means of defiance, including refusal to pay taxes, the rebel community has voted in favor of European administration, namely Latin. It is with a heavy heart that we might consider the idea of revoking the citizenship of these people & region, but we feel as they do, that this is the best means to preserving peace. We open ourselves to a friendship with Latium & relations with Europe. Ours is a nation of Islam & one that this community has long challenged interfering with the will of our majority, surely you, with your foundations laid in the creed of rule of the people should understand that these rebels present a threat to this foundation as the situation stands.


Sincerely,
Princess Majida Al-Fayyoumi[/i]
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[color="#4B0082"][i]"I have been asked if this community is diseased. If they are steeped in plague to the marrow of their bones! I have no explanation for the rejection of these people by their own government. We know them only to be our brothers, our sisters, our cousins! And we may weep for them, but then we must do our duty, for these people are not Tunisian but to the draw of their blood they are Europeans! Latins! And what is left for us to do but free them? Free them, & embrace them. If it is in Roman arms they find their shelter, then it is with Roman steel that we will protect them!"[/i]

A following vote saw a super majority of the Senate in support of Latin actions in regards to the reject community of Tunisia. At that, Caesar ordered a Legion to accompany him to the shores of the modern Carthage to secure administration to the populace. Still, many where concerned with the Republics involvement & feared the risk to Latin soldiers. It was decided that the risk was worth taking, rather than see European lives lost to the actions of an increasingly aggravated government.

This following the extravagant public oath of office to Proconsul Gaius Caesar only hours before convening the Senate on an emergency basis.[/left]
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