Ottoman and Russian peace talks and Belgrade siege update
Paris Sept 22 Old letters report a renewed commerce treaty between the King and the States General nearing ratification. The Grand Vizier fronts Belgrade with French mediation, dispatching hostages as demolition looms. Wallis and Neuperg blamed for missteps. Vienna dispatches reprimand and call for Ho lding Belgrade or ceding with safeguards. London notes Britain preparing new regiments and pressuring for forceful reparations over Spain negotiations.