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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1797
Page
3
The speech outlines concerns over constitutional reform and ministerial power, urging calm discussion. It cites avoidance of revolution, defense of the throne, and the risks of universal suffrage, with views from Duke of Leeds and Lord Moray on ministerial fate, policy in colonies, and Ireland’s status.
Fragmentary notes recount tense speech by Lords on government reform and ministerial responsibility. Darnley and the Chancellor clash over constitutional change while ministers defend systemic reform. A Bentley paper is cited on alleged designs and land plans amid turmoil.
Tuesday’s session records motions on the Ship Owners Relief Bill and the Consolidated Stamp Duty Bill with postponements and tabled amendments. Sir W Pulteneny urged a rival bank if the Bank of England failed, detailing monopoly issues and calling for competitive reform based on Scotland’s example.
A letter from New York notes U S peace efforts with France easing fears of war and merchants arming their ships only to disarm again. It reports Kosciuszko's arrival in Amphilia after serious head wounds and capture, his gratitude to the Emperor of Russia, and a failed assassination attempt on the Earl of Cardington. It also mentions ships from Lorient returning safe with discovery crew members welcomed by locals. There is report of destruction at the Northern Star Office in Belfast and a militia incident, plus a warning of worms infesting northern fells predicting a dry summer and grazing trouble.
In a parliamentary session, Speaker ME PITT argued for Bank deposits and accommodation to secure parties, while Radke supported circulating notes and safety. Mainwaring spoke against finances, PULTENBY countered, and a division occurred leading to adjournment.
The dispatches report General Buonaparte's movements toward Trieste and Venice with French troops poised to counter Italian factions. News from Vienna notes a complete Venice revolution on April 6, with the Senate abolished and three State Inquisitors appointed, while Italian envoys seek terms and peace.
General Buonaparte arrived this day and the independence of the Republic of Lom bardy was proclaimed. Gazettes claim France has demanded Naples execute treaty articles requiring Naples to pay thirty five million livres, eight million paid, and surrender pictures. Brother of Buonaparte travels to Naples to oversee execution of these articles.
Frontiers of Italy notes Tyrolean peasants branded as deliverers of their country have shown too much fealty to their own power. They refuse submission to magistrates and tax payments and claim hunting and fishing rights. Count Lehrbach issues a proclamation to restore obedience to the laws.
Report says Admiral Winter and General Deerdals Baye have gone to Paris to confer with the Directory about a sea expedition planned soon. Dutch troops have moved to North Holland and are canton near the sea on the Helder. A peace proposal or alliance between England and France is reported, with a proposition already made by England.
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