- The Constitution, the historic agreement of the Albanians - The adoption of the Constitution on 6 November will be a historic agreement of the Albanians. It will be a historic agreement of the Albanian parties, because the Albanian parties are not merely a handful of people who have usurped their headquarters. The Socialist Party is not Gramoz Ruçi, or Servet Pëllumbi, or Sabit Brokaj. The Social Democratic Party is not Skënder Gjinushi or Gaqe Apostoli. The Democratic Alliance Party must first be found wherever it is. The members of these parties will unite with the consensus of all Albanians. All Albanians who feel better today than they did two years ago will vote for the Constitution. It is the farmers who feel better today than yesterday. It is the workers who feel better today than yesterday. All Albanians are better off when they are not afraid that they may be persecuted and divided by class warfare, and end up in prisons and concentration camps. All Albanians are better off when they have experienced that it is their right to believe in God, to believe in freedom to travel and go abroad without being massacred at the border. All Albanians are better off when they feel that they have their property and their dignity. The Constitution of the communist dictatorship did not lack articles on freedom. Indeed, these articles, drafted during [unclear], were presented as the experience of socialism. On 6 November, among other things, Albanians will vote on the laws of Freedom. In a historic agreement, Albanians will vote for their freedom. On 6 November, Albanians will say “YES” to the Constitution, not in order to take back on 7 November the same freedom that the new Constitution offers them. Albanians will say “yes” to faith in freedom.

Dr. LISEN BASHKURTI: The sixth day of November will demonstrate that the Albanian democratic hurricane is irreversible, and that the extremes of left and right are acutely aware of the large, balanced, tolerant, conciliatory and united masses. Dr. LISEN BASHKURTI: The sixth day of November will demonstrate that the Albanian democratic hurricane is irreversible, and that the extremes of left and right are acutely aware of the large, balanced, tolerant, conciliatory and united masses. Prof. RAJMOND SHARKO: Political forces that, on such occasions, do not recognize their victories as the victories of the majority of the people are destined to disintegrate or become isolated and turn aggressive. And it is precisely the referendum that, more than any other measure, brings victories or defeat to light. Dr. ESHREF YMERI: The draft Constitution is the fruit of the creative thought not only of specialists from the governing side, but also of specialists from the opposition. It has also been examined by foreign specialists, who have found it contemporary and in keeping with European standards. Page 3

On 2 October, Sir Xhefri Pati, Member of Parliament and deputy leader of the ruling British Conservative Party, met Mr. Sabri Godo, chairman of the Republican Party, at the British Parliament. At this warm meeting, they spoke openly about the development of relations between Albania and Great Britain, and particularly about the development of democracy and the problems facing our country today. Sir Xhefri Pati was among the first Western politicians who, through his standing and dedication, provided valuable assistance to democracy’s victories in Albania. This assistance was reciprocated through the development of the good relations now established between Great Britain and Albania. At the meeting, they discussed the issues and friendship between them. At this meeting, Mr. Godo explained the Republican Party’s position regarding party coalitions and the problems of private property, which the Republican Party regards as the most direct factor in establishing the rule of law and Albania’s economic progress. They also discussed establishing regular relations between the two parties. Mr. Godo spoke about the longstanding relations between the two countries, mentioning the fact that Great Britain once had a consul in Albania, [unclear], and that until the establishment of the communist regime in Albania, Great Britain had been one of Albania’s closest friendly countries. He asked many questions, showing particular interest in the referendum and the Constitution, as well as in the Republican Party’s position on this issue. He agreed with Mr. Godo that relations between the two parties would have a bright future. “REPUBLIKA” correspondent

“Greece’s refusal to recognize the existence of the Albanian minority does not help protect the legitimate rights of the Greek minority outside Greece.” “... [We expect] the Greeks to treat Albanian groups and other groups living in Greece well...” Page 4

It has recently become clear that calculations for power in Albania are also obstructing Kosovo. It seems this fact had been forgotten, perhaps because the “battle against Kosovars,” which began in Albania four years ago, was considered won. At first it was led clandestinely by people who were leaving power, and later by journalists and people who were trying, and are still trying, to rise to power. Perhaps the battle with Kosovo had been declared won through a great deal of talk about MERO BAZE “expensive lemonade,” “holes dug in the middle of Tirana,” “drug trafficking,” “prostitution,” and other things. After that, it was thought that Kosovo had died in Albania. (Continued on page 4)

Statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs As has been reported recently in the Greek mass media, a number of Greek government officials and officials have also begun [discussing] the draft Constitution on religion. As has been reported recently in the Greek mass media, a number of Greek government officials and officials have also begun [discussing] the draft Constitution on religion, emphasizing in particular its provisions concerning the Greek minority in Albania. [Unclear passage about] the many occasions on which international organizations have addressed the issue of religious freedom for Greeks in Albania. On this matter, Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kristo Zaharajis, lodged a protest with the UN Deputy Representative, Mr. Rosario Greene, regarding the draft Albanian Constitution. Article 12 of the Law on Religion, concerning the Greek Orthodox Church, paragraph 3: “All active metropolitans may be elected to the position of archbishop, provided that they are Greek by nationality and Greek citizens.” Since Greek officials are showing such great interest and concern, and are seeking support at the UN and among Greeks, Albania too, for its part, asks the UN to make its own assessments by comparing the Draft Albanian Constitution with the Greek Constitution and the Greek Law on Religion. Tirana, 2 November 1994

The history of the founding and development of the Albanian Autocephalous Orthodox Church shows that it is not always the Archimandrite who is indispensable, but rather the first person in an event. The Albanian Church was established during the first period of temporary leadership of the Orthodox Church, in the years 1922–1929. In such an organization, the primate would preside over the Holy Synod, from which the archbishop (the leader who speaks Albanian) would emerge, and from which an ordinary member would be appointed. Archbishop Janullatos and his group oppose almost everything and claim to speak on behalf of all Orthodox Christians. Anyone who wants to guide the positions of the Albanian Autocephalous Orthodox Church must ensure that all Albanianization is carried out as one, which would be a [unclear] with the blood and sacrifices of its many martyrs. The transformation of the Albanian Church into merely an Orthodox one and its complete opening was the first, but not the last step toward ASTRIT PATOZI ... the autocephalous Church of Albania. [This is] a textbook example of an attempt to strike at the Church’s autocephaly and undo its Albanian character, which would be a trampling on the blood and sacrifices of its many martyrs. (Continued on page 2)

Greek diplomatic sources themselves are expressing alarm over the forthcoming report of the CSCE High Commissioner. The report has now been linked to the proceedings in the case against the five in Tirana, and Stoel’s report will focus mainly on the status of the Greek minority in Albania. When the CSCE High Commissioner met Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Papulias, the freedom of the proceedings concerning the five was linked to the rights of the Greek minority in Albania. According to diplomatic sources, this position of the CSCE Commissioner is alarmingly contrary to the Greek government’s position on the matter, which has tried to justify the alleged violation of minority rights in Albania by referring to the case of the five citizens arrested on Greek conspiracy charges. Meanwhile, the Greek minority’s representatives have used the time of these proceedings to advance democracy. N.T.

The madwoman N from Tirana, dressed in a black veil, was shouting through the capital’s streets on Monday morning: “The Greek Parliament is voting on a law under which the Archbishop of Greece may also be an Albanian Orthodox Christian. This is an expression of tolerance,” said the madwoman. “It is true that until now the Greek Constitution has stipulated—may I be struck down—that the Archbishop must be of Greek blood, but now they themselves propose that priest Se-bastiano be allowed to head the Greek Church, even though he is a priest of Albanian blood. Could he also be an Orthodox [unclear], the Greeks are saying,” said the madwoman. “Is there any intellectual in Albania who can explain this law to me? Who is the secretary of the PSDSH?” the madwoman asked in the government street. “Besnik Shajri or Arstoteli? So many names are being put forward,” she shouted. “The chairman of the PS hasn’t answered,” she continued. “In fact,” the madwoman went on, “it is lost here. Find him,” asked the madwoman. “A handsome young man, all dressed up, came from Kosovo carrying a weapon.” Luan Osman, an intellectual, was listening. “Intellectual wardrobe.” The Constitution, he says, gives the opposition the opportunity to act. The Constitution clearly shows what opportunity the opposition has, and Luan, in his [unclear], is speaking against the Constitution. Now this Luan is going behind the scenes. He hadn’t been seen before. “More than half the members of the PSD must have been mercenaries,” said the madwoman. “This calls for hands to be laid on [unclear] in Kohe.” “Wait,” the madwoman called to someone. “Servet, you there?” “Yes,” said a man named Servet. “We are for the Constitution.” “Is the law for a person to serve as head of the country democratic?” the madwoman asked Servet. “Yes,” Servet said. “Then why didn’t you vote for this law?” “Because we are for democracy,” said the madwoman. “President Clinton is proud of the discovery of Ar-mbënut. ‘Let Barashe come to Albania,’ President Clinton said. ‘Let him take over the administration of my powers.’ With pantaloons language and an old priest. Ha ha ha,” the madwoman laughed, shouted and raved. “Because after Miss Albania, there is also Miss Anti-Albanian.” “We have fought and will fight for democracy,” said the man named Servet. “A book about Servet Pëllumbi’s contribution to democracy will soon be published. In the newspaper of the [unclear], before Enver Hoxha, speaking to the people,” said the madwoman—“she said...” THE CHRONICLER