7 OCTOBER 1955, Page 22

The Spectator

OCTOBER 9,1830 THE fate of Belgium is decided, as far as the opinions and resolutions of the people of Bel- gium, signified through the Provisional Gov- ernment at Brussels, can be supposed capable of deciding it. On the evening of the 4th instant, it was determined that Belgium should be declared an independent state, and a con- stitution prepared and submitted to "a general Congress of the People";4and on the 5th, this resolution was proclaimed by the Provisional Govern(ncnt.