Arms and Alliances Debate Over Baltic War Plans
A heated Lords debate centers on expanding Britain's navy to confront Russia and support Prussia and the Porte. Leaders clash over whether intervention and a Baltic fleet serve national interest, with warnings of future costs and balance of power risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handi Vita Actos
Berintenett
Prussia
Baltic
France
Spain
Ogza~ Kow
Turkey
Porte
Great Britain
Europe
Will
Duke of Richmond
Black Seay
Sweden
Orle
Octakow
America
Thei
Riffia
Peru
Mexico
Russia
Nust
Lordron
Woollsack
Petersburgh
Black Sea
Austria
Britain
House of
Duke of Leeds
George the
Pit
Dundas
Lord Wycombe
Parliament Amendment Debate Ends With Division
Lords Carlisle and Townstend spoke in support of the amendment. The house was called to vote on the amendment with 54 in favor and 87 against, including 9 proxies. The majority stood at 62. The main question was then approved and the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mires Barnes
Dunwich
Joan Martyn Group
Steyning
Worcester
Committee of Supply
Luggershall
Carlisle
Townstend
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Lnd
Carglia
Ingrias
Finland
Lake of
Ladoga
Asia
Elizabeth
England
Constantinople
House of Austria
Lord Grenville
Viscount Stormont
Marquis of Lansdowne
House OF Commons
Adarch
His Majesty