Debates Over French King Louis XVI in Parliament
Lord Grenville and others clash with Marquis Lansdowne over two motions linked to French affairs emigration and potential intercession with the National Convention. Speakers defend sovereignty, warn against petitioning foreign powers, and urge readiness for restraint or war depending on Britain's constitutional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansdrwne
Ciidut
Iit
Great Britain
Louis the Xvith
France
Scheldt
England
Honz
Louis XVI
Paris
Charles I
Holland
National Convention
Louiskvil
Canada
Europe
Jouz
Hugh
Scheid
Veges
Cauntry
Duke of Norfolk
Louis
Lord Loughborough
Hotland
Charles
House of Commons Debate on Gower Letter and Naval Stores Bill
The House discussed an extract of a letter to Earl Gower ordering his withdrawal from Paris and considered Mr Long’s bill to curb export of naval stores and saltpetre. Pitt urged united resolve to avoid a looming global crisis while expressing strong dismay at France’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Courtown
Earl ‘Gower
Paris
Long
Radnorshire
Stirling
Secranery Dundas
Earl of Gower
Pitt
Bistone
HS Majetti
France
Debated Letter on France Moves to Table in House
In a lengthy Commons exchange, leaders express unease at provoking powers and insist on decency and restraint. Mr Wyndham, Mr Fox, Mr Sheridan, and Mr Burke weigh disapproval of French proceedings, favoring a cautious, non provocative approach. The paper rests on the table for members to read, with adjournment to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndham
France
Fox
Europe
Sheridan
Burke
Mr. Wyndham
Samaiar
Ang
Enchpmepe
Willah
Owas
Debating the Alien Bill in the Lords on Dec 22
In the House of Lords a committee of the whole examined the Alien Bill paragraph by paragraph. Lords Thurlow Loughborough Grenville and others proposed amendments, some rejected and others accepted as mere wording changes. Earl Spencer and Earl Lauderdale spoke on governance and civil liberties, urging unity with Ministers while cautioning on powers and servants inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Cathcart
Lord Gredville
Thurlow
Loughborough
Grenville
Marquis of Lansdown
Duke of Norfolk
Batt Lauderdale
Lord Loughborough
Lord Thurlow
Scotland
England
Earl Spencer
Earl Lauderdale
France
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Parliamentary Intelligence
Ben
House Lords
Ats
Senate
Marquis Lansdowne
Lord Grenville
Duke of Portland
Lord Lauderdale
Duke of Leeds
Norfolk
Suffolk
Hawkebury
Stormont
House OF ‘Commons
Hobart
Bassabor
House of Lord
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