Page "Cisalpine Republic" Paragraph 34

On 4 March 1798, the Directory presented this treaty to the Great Council for ratification.

The council did not agree with the terms, and delayed taking a decision, but in the end the French general Berthier compelled acceptance by the members.

The Seniors however refused it from the very beginning, as the new state was unable to finance the requested institutions.

Berthier threatened to impose a military government, but was later replaced by general Brune.

The latter, after replacing some Seniors and Juniors, achieved the signing of the treaty on 8 June.