Elszámolt milliók vagy túlhajszolt centralizáció, avagy miért mondott le az a bizonyos másik Batthyány Lajos?
Miscounted Millions or Overdriven Centralisation? Why Did the Other Lajos Batthyány Resign?

Summary/Abstract: In the period of the Austro–Hungarian monarchy Hungaria state authority in the city and district of Fiume was exercised by the governor of Fiume and Maritime Croatia, who was at the same time president of the Hungarian Royal Maritime Authority. As such his competence in naval and commercial issues encompassed the entire Hungaro–Croatian coast. The dual position of the governor was reflected in the government structure as well: while as governor he was directly subordinated to the prime minister, as president of the Maritime Authority he was responsible to the minister of agriculture, industry and trade (and later to the latter’s official successors). The present paper explores the extent to which this dual position helped or hindered the activities of the individual governors, while also drawing attention to the dissonances inherent in the centralising efforts and power strategies of the Hungarian state. Another aim of the author was to reveal the main causes that led to the resignation of the successive governors, thereby contributing to a more nuanced view of their roles and activities.

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