Infamous bargain exposed in ministry's deal with France
A heated discussion traces a February 18 bargain tied to a March 7 parliament briefing and a March 22 settlement. Fox and critics denounce the terms as ruinous to the public, alleging mismanagement of the sinking fund, profiteering from lottery tickets, and a deceitful sale of government securities. The piece questions whether the fault lies with incapacity or villainy in the treasury.