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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 11, 1798
Page
2
Reports from London and Turin allege French influence behind Piedmontese troubles and Malta’s capture. Observations note Buonaparte’s fleet moves and Nelson may pursue, while Malta falls under French security pretext and a rush of diplomatic deals unfold across Europe.
Late last night the Hamburg Mail arrived, overdue since Sunday. Reports from Raffadt indicate the Deputies of the Empire have begun to deliberate on the final note of the French plenipotentiaries but have not yet returned any answer.
A New York mail and Halifax reports indicate rapid U S efforts to raise military corps of all kinds and to outfit privateers to protect trade. Letters praise Congress measures toward France, hinting at a looming formal declaration of war between the United States and France. Dwight Foster proposes resolutions in the House citing repeated French violations of treaties and obligations.
The article recounts a legislative push to declare that aid treaties are no longer binding on the United States and to authorize the President to issue Letters of Marque against French vessels. It notes motions by Mr Blunt supporting a treaty-dissolving stance, with resolution to table the matter temporarily and then revisit.
Yesterday noon the Kine visited Windsor Lodge and met the Duke of York at St James Palace for an audience in the Closet. The Levee ended by 1:30 PM. Pitt’s health improves but he should rest away from town. Martinique inhabitants pledge 10,000 for the country’s service. Paris reports the Prince of the Peace retains power and ceremonial granduer. The Opposition papers attack India news. Pictures of Presidents displayed at Somerset House. Berlin Academy seeks to insert Republican calendar but is refused. Colonel Noe Gerarn Edwards inherits 7ocol from the late Earl of Gainsborough. Riots occur at Newport Pagnell and Woburn with soldiers marching under officers. The Flatt, a 39-oared buccaneer, reaches Portsmouth with 200 men and heavy gun arrangements. A phenomenon near Skipton shows a dark cloud eruption and twin conical clouds, followed by rain and thunder.
The Hamburg Mail from Rastadt reports the Empire Deputation holding its 47th meeting to consider the latest French note. Discussions focus on the rivers flowing into the Rhine, a matter beyond Deputation powers, with no conclusion reached and potential referral to the Diet likely taking considerable time.
June 26 reports from FRANCEFORT indicate several German Gazettes claim the Court of Prooffia may act as mediator between France and Austria over unresolved points.
A Hamburgh Gazette note reports strong entrenchments around Naples and fresh frictions between France and the Neapolitan court over late French demands. Garat, the French envoy, prepares to depart Naples as he is named a member of the Legislative Body, while couriers from both sides hasten to Paris in a climate of mutual hostility.
A June 16 letter from Citizen Rapinat demanded the resignation of Directors Bay and Péter and dismissal of Foreign Minister Begox and Secretary-General Sreck, with suppression of cantonal authorities. A Brigadier arrived June 17 bearing four more demands including press freedom limits and military tribunals. The Great Council debated these aims on June 17 and 18 and received Bay and Péter’s resignations.
Basle reports two battalions of French troops arrived on the 76th and will garrison Basle pending orders. Citizen Rapinat is poorly exposed at Basle after days at Schaffhausen with General Schauenburg. It is said negotiations at Selz may shape Switzerland's future fate.
June 24 report says English prisoners of war at Lisle will be sent to Gravelines for embarkation to England. Exchange seems arranged with several officers already cleared to return on parole.
Vienna reports renewed recruitment for the Austrian army with new contracts to Baron Wimmer for forage and other military needs. Similar army contracts extend to Italy. A Chamber of Finances plan raises letter postage in the Hereditary States by one half starting next month. Plenipotentiaries of the Electoral Palatinate press for indemnifications from provinces beyond the Rhine in the French cession.
Buonaparte's army landed on Gozo and Malta following a swift assault. The Grand Master agreed to a 24 hour truce and a definitive convention granting French occupation of forts and the right for French troops to establish control. The settlement provided pensions for the Grand Master and Knights, with forts and ships formally ceded to the French.
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