The other consists of "Nobles," who are nominated or created by the king for life, but have no title nor salary unless they are called to office.

By the Constitution the reigning king appoints his successor, but his nomination must be confirmed by the Nobles.

As, however, he may at pleasure increase the number of Nobles, the appointment virtually rests with him.

If he dies without naming a successor, the Parliament has the right and duty to elect a new sovereign.
There is a slight property qualification for voters, and a heavier one for members of Parliament.
The revenue of the Government, which amounts to about half a million per annum, is derived from the various sources specified in the official returns of the Minister of Finance, which I copy below.

It must be understood that this report covers two years: The balance in the Treasury at the close of the last fiscal period (March 31, 1870) was.