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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 06, 1797
Page
2
Fragmented notes reveal tense discussions over powers to treat for peace with France. British and French envoys debate authority, with deadlines of four and twenty hours and calls to accelerate negotiations while seeking mutual assurances on the scope of plenipotentiary powers.
The House of Commons hears thanks to His Lordship for honour and officers under him. The Budget section notes the Committee of Supply and a forthcoming Budget plan from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with notice to lay before the Committee of Ways and Means in a fortnight.
The article surveys the French Directory’s hard line in the Lisle negotiations, insisting on total cession of conquests with no compensation, while the British Plenipotentiaries seek renewed talks. It argues the Directory aims to destabilize Europe and trample liberties, urging Britain to defend constitutional liberty against French revolutionary aggression.
Yesterday afternoon at the London Tavern the East India Company directors hosted Viscount Duscan and guests including the Duke of Buccleuch, Earl Spencer, Admiral Nelson, and many dignitaries to celebrate the October victory over the Dutch. The event featured the company band, loyalty toasts, and conviviality, amid high society attendance and remarks on financial matters and imperial securities.
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