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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 06, 1790
Page
2
May 6 House of Commons debate on King’s Message regarding Spanish coastal seizures, capture of ships and cargoes, and demand for full redress and adequate satisfaction. Grenville and Fox discuss necessity to arm and assert dignity, while urging prudent action and clear explanation of future rights and claims.
In a heated debate alarms rose over Spanish armaments and potential war. Speakers challenged the Budget’s peace optimism, pressed for dates of information on Spanish captures, and urged a firm settlement of Spain’s claims while warning against inflating fears to justify armaments. The address passed nemine contradicente as talks continued.
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