Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened the session with a plea for action. Highlighting the need for urgency in military restructuring, he introduced a refined proposal for military advancements, citing guidance from Prince Sapieha. The focus was on seamlessly integrating army officers returning from foreign service and cadets into Polish-Ukrainian forces.

The proposed Act, "Advancement in the military of compatriots returning from foreign service, and cadets", was read by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski. The first point, allowing for the inclusion of returning officers and cadets into the army, was unanimously adopted.

Debate arose on the second point, concerning individuals not present in Warsaw. Representative Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia argued for immediate action due to the Republic's need for competent officers, while Prince Sapieha emphasized the necessity of providing adequate time for officers to return. A 16-month term was agreed upon.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz from West Poland voiced concerns over unfair promotion practices within the army, revealing instances where positions were sold to the highest bidder. The House acknowledged the justice in these grievances but deferred the remedy to a separate proposal.

The issue of integrating cadets and officers from the King's Corps of Cadets encountered opposition, but adjustments were made to the Act to maintain fairness in military advancements.

Representative Wojciech Suchodolski lamented the lack of pay for the National Cavalry, stressing the necessity of regular wages to maintain discipline and readiness. Similarly, Representatives Stanisław Potocki and Tadeusz Matuszewicz echoed these sentiments. Representative Ludwik Gutakowski reported similar issues in Lithuania-Belarus, where funds had been raised but not distributed to the troops.

Speaker Małachowski assured the Congress of his attention to this urgent matter but urged the completion of the ongoing military advancement project first.

When discussing the financial status of the army and the need for transparency and accountability, Ignacy Zakrzewski from West Poland submitted a project to investigate mismanagement in three regiments that had been converted to frontline troops. His concerns were echoed by others, and the project was adopted.

Reflecting on the military's financial woes, Jan Suchorzewski criticized the Treasury Commission for failing to provide funds promised for 65,000 troops. As spring approached, he urged the commission to disclose the state of finances to address any potential shortfall.

This session concluded with a decision by the House to grant the Commission a mandate to issue advance payments to craftsmen for military contracts. The session adjourned, to resume partially on February 11.

This report was brought to you by an Ivy League student correspondent. For more details on the proceedings and figures involved in today's congressional debates, please refer to the links provided, leading to the Great Sejm encyclopedia.

Topics: Sejm Marshal's address and legislative work; Draft law on advancement in the military for citizens returning from foreign service; Officer and cadet promotions; Fairness in major appointments; Failure to pay the military; Military Commission and defense funding; Lack of regular military salary payments; Management and structure of the military; Declaration on expediting parliamentary work.;