In these turbulent times let them be more circumspect than ever in their progress towards genuine improvements and not be dictated to by the needs of the moment, so that what is done for the good will not turn against them, something which occurs whenever a governmental measure appears to have been inspired by fear.
Let them not therefore confuse concessions made to parties with the good they will do for their people, by modifying according to acknowledged need a particular branch of their administration which might call for such a measure.
Let them devote unwavering attention to the financial condition of their country, so that by reducing charges levied on the public they can allow all their people to enjoy the benefits of a genuine and not an illusory peace.
Let them be just yet strong, benevolent yet strict.
Let them uphold religious principle in all its purity and not suffer religious dogma to be attacked or morality to be interpreted in line with the Social Contract or the vision of simple sectarians.
Let them suppress secret societies, that gangrene of society.
And finally, let the great Monarchs join in ever closer union and prove to the world that the existence of such a union can only be beneficial, since it guarantees political peace in Europe and is strong solely for the maintenance of calm at a time when it is the target of so many attacks, while the principles which it professes are as paternal and protective for good men as they are threatening for those who disturb the public peace.
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