Liberal nationalists did not seize power in a number of German states and an all-German parliament was created in Frankfurt in May 1848.

But the treaty also said that an all-German parliament would decide on the seat of government and parliament, leaving open the possibility that Bonn would retain at least some functions of the federal government.

The two Mayors agree that the decision on where to put the capital is ultimately up to the first all-German parliament.

Then the new all-German parliament will convene and elect the Chancellor, who will then appoint the ministers.

An Echo of the 50's More significant, the victory gave a strong signal of the voters' leanings less than two months from the voting for an all-German parliament.

First all-German elections since World War II for an all-German parliament.

Many had favoured Frankfurt, a larger town, a major business centre, and the seat at the first all-German parliament in 1848.

The scenario for German reunification calls for both Parliaments to eventually dissolve themselves in favor of a single all-German parliament.

Mr. Kohl said he was determined to put the question of revising the Constitution before the all-German parliament that will be elected Dec. 2.

And while it asserted that a final treaty would have to await an all-German parliament, the proposed resolution sought to make clear that this would be only a formality.