A Study Of The Political Orientation Of The Constitutionalists In The Late Qing Dynasty

After the Boxer Rebellion,Qing dynasty staggered into the 20 th century,the severe internal and external forces forced it to the edge of life and death,in order to save the situation and set off the nature of self-help "New Deal." With the deepening of reform,political reform is also put on the agenda.Combined with the stimulus of the Russo-Japanese War and the "avoid the revolution" psychological drive,the constitutionalist sudden emergence,become the political forces around the important force,set off a massive political trend.Around the constitutional reform of the many focus,constitutional and Qing government launched a round of another game.In the process of advancing the constitutional movement,the constitutionalists gradually expressed their political orientation,such as the pursuit of the party and the relentless attitude,"anxiety" and the "sentiment" mentality,"pro-government" political feelings As well as higher political literacy and determined commitment to change.These political orientations profoundly influence the constitutional ideas and activities of the constitutionalists.In order to embark on the road to power as soon as possible,the constitutionalists turned to the rapid progress,they asked the Qing government to carry out all-round reform,advocating local autonomy,the pursuit of the British constitutional model,again and again set off a parliamentary petition,showing full,chasing high speed Rhythm,and ultimately counterproductive,to failure.As one of the most influential political factions in the last ten years of the late Qing dynasty,the constitutionalists have undoubtedly made great contributions to society.They have proclaimed patriotism,inspired the patriotic enthusiasm of the people,strengthened the rule of law and raised the awareness of the people’s political participation And democratic consciousness,to promote the national political system to modernize,objectively for the outbreak of the Revolution of 1911 created the conditions.But also should face up to the lack of political orientation in the constitutionalism,such as the lack of adequate understanding of the Western political system,"anxiety" political emotions and actions on anxious,ignoring the political economy and society to support constitutional other conditions and too " Loyalty" attitude.By analyzing the political orientation and political activities of the constitutionalists,summed up the gains and losses,to learn from history,or for today’s legal system and system construction to provide reference.