Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Talks of Troop Augmentation If Soiffons Talks Fail

The writer discusses possible troop augmentation if negotiations at Soiffons fail to yield results. Paris and Soiffons letters are cautious, Spanish plenipotentiaries clinging to demands as a non negotiable condition, while hopes rise for resumed ordinary conferences upon plenipotentiaries’ return and a general conference by the 7th of next month. Counts Zinzendorf and Windisgratz are named with Strasbourg ties, and Baron Penterrichter’s death noted. The piece suggests Spain’s ratification delays threaten European peace, while Imperial and Spanish plenipotentiaries push for time to gain leverage. The Allies of Hanover are expected to counteract delays. Until then, Soissons remains formal.