[1] Under the alternating system, elections for the Chamber of Representatives were held in only four out of the nine provinces: Hainaut, Limburg, Liège and East Flanders.

[2] Notably, Adolf Daens, who was elected in 1894 for Aalst and served one term, was convinced not to run for re-election.

His fight for a social Christian Democratic party was opposed by conservative Catholics, especially fellow Aalst MP Charles Woeste.

Henry Delvaux de Fenffe was elected to replace Emile Van Hoorde, who became a provincial senator.

The newly elected legislature met in regular session on 8 November 1898.