Negotiation and ultimatums amid European diplomacy
A House debate traces the failed negotiation with France, criticizing the Directory’s bases and secret clauses, the demand for an ultimatum, and the peril of submission. Speakers contrast British resolve with French espousal of indivisible treaties, urging caution to avoid futile concessions and renewed couriers to Paris.
Peace negociation critique and ministerial stance in parliament
A detailed critique of the British strategy for peace with France, arguing ministers misled Parliament about negotiations. It questions sincerity, questions whether France trusts Britain, and urges clarity on Belgium and the Austrian Netherlands. It notes Fox's amendment to condemn government handling and calls for firm terms and economy to end the war.
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France
Flanders
Netherlands
Holland
Europe
Lord Malmesbury
Difcufix
S. Miniter
Paris
Coutiers
Belgium
Tobago
French Republic
Ireland
Westminster
Nicholl
French Netherlands
Pondicherry
Lecures
Pitt
Monsieur Delacroix
Republic
Great Britain
Spain
St. Domingo
Dutch Flanders
Wickham
England
Gibraltar
Jamaica
Dominions
ExfRine
Speaker
Francé
Aecate
Erskine
Alexander the Great
Fox
Till
Lord Malmessbury
M. Delacroix
Migister
East
West Indies
Cape of Good Hope
East-Indies
Monsieur Chauvelin
Dumourier
Joss
Iland
Wet
Cour
Lord Grenville
Lord Auckland
Yorke
Sheridan
Serjeant
Adair
William Smith
Genteffien
Corsica
Minster
National Trans
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